890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 | RadioLAN Campus BridgeLINK guide

numbers as IP Address, 40

O

operating frequency, iii, 117 operational modes, 47 outages, 62

overrun packets, 70

P

packets, 49, 62 collision counter, 69 enabling/disabling transfers, 57

for remote users, 51 encrypting, 48

receiving from distant CPU, 73 remote transfer checks, 69, 72 retransmitting, 73

shared network resources and, 67 transmit rates, 72

passwords, 27 adding, 35

assigning to remote stations, 44 entering, 30, 88

not set, 87

Perform Download command, 105 performance, 57, 67 performance information, 26

getting, 67

physical specifications, 118 pin assignment switch, 4 pin-outs

I/O connector, 115 serial connector, 85

Point-to-Point command, 99 Point-to-Point Mode, 47 Port Name command, 100 Port Parameters menu, 92, 99

10BaseT Port options, 51 Console Port options, 56 Radio Port options, 54

Port Path Cost command, 103 Port Priority command, 103 ports

hard-wired link priority, 66 local terminals, 5 network-specific connections, 51, 54 root bridge and redundant, 64 serial access, 26

setting baud rates, 56

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Contents

Wireless Local Area Network Campus BridgeLINK User Guide FCC Remarks Disclaimer Manual Conventions Trademark Disclosures Installing the CPU Using the Campus BridgeLINK Manager Recording Important System Information Getting Technical Support 120 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 Introduction 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 Campus BridgeLINK System LED IndicatorsCampus BridgeLINK Processor Unit CPU MDI/MDI-X Switch 10BaseT Port Jack 10BaseT LED IndicatorsLocal Port Jack Mounting Bracket CRM Port CRM Companion Radio Module Companion Radio Module CRM Directional Antenna Power Transformer Low-Loss RF Cable Antenna Cable Typical Campus BridgeLINK Application Typical Campus BridgeLINK Application Linking Networks in Two Locations Determining the Distance between Buildings Quick Configuration Initial IP Address Setup Temporarily Connect the CPU Configuration Disk Using the IP Assign Utility to Assign the CPU’s IP Address Tools You Will Need Installing the CPU Locating the CPU Locating the CPU Closely to Network, Power, and the Antenna Mounting the CPU Connecting the Antenna Cable to CRM Inserting the CRM into the Bracket Marking Screw Locations Connecting the Network Acceptable Ground Source Grounding Considerations Attaching the Directional to a Typical Mount Brief Word About Safety Minimum Height from Ground Choosing the Best Mounting Height Sighting Each Campus BridgeLINK Antenna Adjusting the Antenna’s DirectionTools You Will Need Eyeball the Direction Sighting Procedure Power Connection Sequence Apply Power to the CPU Local Management Adding Security to the Wireless NetworkDual Remote Management Html and Snmp Browser Requirements System Requirements CPU Web Site Using the Campus BridgeLINK Manager Logging onto Campus BridgeLINK Manager Browsing the Network for the CPU Product ID Enter PasswordEnter User Name Campus BridgeLINK Manager Main Menu Campus BridgeLINK Manager Site Layout Campus BridgeLINK Manager Main Save Distance Parameter button Aiming the Directional Antennas∙ Explicit Address check box Start button Starting and Stopping the Test Setting the Frame SizeSetting the Estimated Distance between Antennas Selecting the Distant CPU’s Address User Logon Name Fields Setting Up Security Features Setting Up Snmp Capabilities Use Default Administration ParametersReload System Contact System NameSystem Location IP Parameters IP Parameters IP Address Default Gateway IP AddressSubnet Mask Dhcp Support DisabledAcquire System IP Only Acquire IP, Download System Software and Save it Acquire IP and Download System SoftwareDhcp Server IP Address Cold Start User AuthenticationAuthentication Trap check Snmp Parameters Read Community Enable Authentication TrapWrite Community Configure Snmp Host Configuring Snmp Managers for the CPU Directing Traps to Manager Stations Setting Access Rights for Snmp ManagersDirecting the System Log to Manager Stations Point-to-Point Mode Setting the CPU’s Mode of Operation Securing the CPU with Data Encryption ∙ Encryption Key field Data Encryption Enabled Check BoxEncryption Key and Retype Encryption Key Fields Bridging the Link and 10BaseT Networks Getting to the Port Parameters Menu MAC Address Filter 10BaseT Port Parameters Block IP Packets Edit Button Block IPX Packets Block NetBIOS PacketsBlock NetBEUI Packets Radio Port Parameters Subnet ID Port Name Console Parameters Setting the Baud Rate for the Local Port Managing Packet Flow Through the CPU MAC Address Source/Dest Mask Bytes Adding MAC Filters Accept/Reject Deleting MAC Filters Modifying MAC Filters Bridging Networks Spanning Tree Parameters Bridge Priority 0-65,535 Hello Time Forward Delay Time Max. Age Time Port Path Cost 1-65,535 Port Priority Interrogating the System for Performance Information 10BaseT Port Statistics Checking 10BaseT Port Statistics Total Packets Transmitted Total Error PacketsCRC Error Packets Collision Error Packets Runt Packets Overrun Packets Radio Port Statistics Checking Radio Port Wireless Link Statistics Average Transmit Rate Packets/Sec Packet Transmission Packet Reception Total RetransmissionAverage Receive Rate Packets/Sec Upgrading System Software Software Upgrade from file System Software Filename Download Button Tftp Server IP Address Configuration Changes Saving or Rejecting Configuration Setting Changes Reload Last Saved Configuration Save All Changes and ResetReset Configuration to Factory Default Reset Resetting the CPU Recording Important System Information System Name Default Gateway IP AddressBoot Software Version Product Name 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 Time Sec Error MessageViewing the System Log Task Managing the CPU Locally Serial Port Adapter Cable Pin-outs Signal Description DB-9F RJ11 Hot Keys CPU Local Management Logon Menu Logging onto the CPU Configuration Screen Serial Number System Features Using the Main MenuNode Discovery System Status System ConfigurationDiagnostics System Statistics Administration Parameters Working with the System Configuration Menu Spanning Tree Parameters IP ParametersPort Parameters Snmp Parameters Software Upgrade Parameters Selecting this item Data Encryption Access SecurityConfiguration Changes System Operation Mode User Logon Name Configuration Manager Menu ItemsUser Password Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Subnet Mask Menu Name Menu Item Refer to System ContactSystem Location IP Address Dhcp Server IP Address Dhcp Server IP Address on Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Default Gateway IPDhcp Operation Mode Address Right Managing Host AccessEnable Trap Receiving Managing Host IP Address Receiving Point-to-Point ModeAdd this Managing Host Menu Data Encryption Enabled Check10BaseT Port Parameters Menu Radio Port Parameters Block IP Packets Block NetBIOS PacketsBlock MAC Packets Edit MAC Filters Address Filtering Packet When SatisfiedList all Filters Configured Source or Destination Port Path Cost 1-65,535 Forward Delay TimeMax. Age Time Port Priority Tftp Server IP Address Tftp Server IP Address on Download Mode Changes Save All ConfigurationMenu Name Menu Item Refer to System Software Filename Perform Download Ping Frame Size ConfigurationsReset All Configuration Ping Destination System Information Menu Name Menu Item Refer to BestWorst Perform Ping Problem No traffic for anyone Indicators Problem Retransmissions are excessive Problem Radio Range seems less than it should be Glossary Access Point Agent Client Station Dhcp Server Domain Gateway IP Address MAC Address Manager Packets NodeRouting Subnet Mask 10BaseT Port LEDs IndicatorsPower LED Fault LED Status LEDs MDI/MDI-X Switch 10BaseT connector Connectors Serial Port Connector Network Protocol Electrical SpecificationsStandards Support Weight Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Dimensions Electromagnetic Emissions Safety Agency Approvals Getting Technical Support Index 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 RadioLAN