MDI/MDI-X Switch | RadioLAN Campus BridgeLINK guide

∙The amber Fault LED illuminates for several seconds during the power-on diagnostic sequence. When the CPU is operating, this LED is normally extinguished.

∙The green Status 1 LED illuminates when the CPU detects the presence of the distant CPU. When the CPU is operating, this LED normally illuminates when the near and far CPUs are active.

∙The green Status 2 LED illuminates when the CPU detects the presence of data passing through the wireless link. During normal CPU operation, this LED flickers when near and far CPUs are active.

One end of the CPU features a button and two ports:

∙MDI/MDI-X selector button

∙10BaseT port

∙Local port

MDI/MDI-X Switch

The MDI/MDI-X selector button switches the jack’s pin assignment of transmit and receive data wire pairs for the 10BaseT port.

Use MDI-X configuration when the remote end of the wires is connected to a network station. For example, use this setting when connecting the CPU to a 10BaseT Network Interface Card or to an MDI port with a 10BaseT concentrator.

Set the switch for MDI configuration when the remote end of the wire is connected to a 10BaseT concentrator or a hub.

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Contents

Wireless Local Area Network Campus BridgeLINK User Guide FCC Remarks Disclaimer Trademark Disclosures Manual Conventions 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 Processor Unit CPU LED IndicatorsCampus BridgeLINK System MDI/MDI-X Switch Local Port Jack 10BaseT LED Indicators10BaseT Port Jack CRM Port Mounting Bracket Companion Radio Module CRM CRM Companion Radio Module Power Transformer Directional Antenna Antenna Cable Low-Loss RF Cable Typical Campus BridgeLINK Application Typical Campus BridgeLINK Application Determining the Distance between Buildings Linking Networks in Two Locations Initial IP Address Setup Quick Configuration Temporarily Connect the CPU Using the IP Assign Utility to Assign the CPU’s IP Address Configuration Disk Installing the CPU Tools You Will Need Locating the CPU Closely to Network, Power, and the Antenna Locating the CPU Connecting the Antenna Cable to CRM Mounting the CPU Inserting the CRM into the Bracket Connecting the Network Marking Screw Locations Grounding Considerations Acceptable Ground Source Brief Word About Safety Attaching the Directional to a Typical Mount Choosing the Best Mounting Height Minimum Height from Ground Tools You Will Need Adjusting the Antenna’s DirectionSighting Each Campus BridgeLINK Antenna Sighting Procedure Eyeball the Direction Apply Power to the CPU Power Connection Sequence Dual Remote Management Html and Snmp Adding Security to the Wireless NetworkLocal Management System Requirements Browser Requirements Using the Campus BridgeLINK Manager CPU Web Site Browsing the Network for the CPU Logging onto Campus BridgeLINK Manager Enter User Name Enter PasswordProduct ID Campus BridgeLINK Manager Site Layout Campus BridgeLINK Manager Main Menu Campus BridgeLINK Manager Main Start button Aiming the Directional Antennas∙ Explicit Address check box Save Distance Parameter button Selecting the Distant CPU’s Address Setting the Frame SizeSetting the Estimated Distance between Antennas Starting and Stopping the Test Setting Up Security Features User Logon Name Fields Setting Up Snmp Capabilities Reload Administration ParametersUse Default System Location System NameSystem Contact IP Parameters IP Parameters Subnet Mask Default Gateway IP AddressIP Address Acquire System IP Only DisabledDhcp Support Dhcp Server IP Address Acquire IP and Download System SoftwareAcquire IP, Download System Software and Save it Snmp Parameters User AuthenticationAuthentication Trap check Cold Start Write Community Enable Authentication TrapRead Community Configuring Snmp Managers for the CPU Configure Snmp Host Directing the System Log to Manager Stations Setting Access Rights for Snmp ManagersDirecting Traps to Manager Stations Setting the CPU’s Mode of Operation Point-to-Point Mode Encryption Key and Retype Encryption Key Fields ∙ Encryption Key field Data Encryption Enabled Check BoxSecuring the CPU with Data Encryption Bridging the Link and 10BaseT Networks Getting to the Port Parameters Menu 10BaseT Port Parameters MAC Address Filter Edit Button Block IP Packets Block NetBEUI Packets Block NetBIOS PacketsBlock IPX Packets Radio Port Parameters Port Name Subnet ID Setting the Baud Rate for the Local Port Console Parameters Managing Packet Flow Through the CPU MAC Address Mask Bytes Source/Dest Accept/Reject Adding MAC Filters Modifying MAC Filters Deleting MAC Filters Spanning Tree Parameters Bridging Networks Bridge Priority 0-65,535 Forward Delay Time Hello Time Max. Age Time Port Priority Port Path Cost 1-65,535 Interrogating the System for Performance Information Checking 10BaseT Port Statistics 10BaseT Port Statistics Collision Error Packets Total Error PacketsCRC Error Packets Total Packets Transmitted Overrun Packets Runt Packets Checking Radio Port Wireless Link Statistics Radio Port Statistics Packet Transmission Average Transmit Rate Packets/Sec Average Receive Rate Packets/Sec Total RetransmissionPacket Reception Software Upgrade from file Upgrading System Software System Software Filename Tftp Server IP Address Download Button Saving or Rejecting Configuration Setting Changes Configuration Changes Reset Configuration to Factory Default Save All Changes and ResetReload Last Saved Configuration Resetting the CPU Reset Recording Important System Information Product Name Default Gateway IP AddressBoot Software Version System Name 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 Task Error MessageViewing the System Log Time Sec Managing the CPU Locally Signal Description DB-9F RJ11 Serial Port Adapter Cable Pin-outs CPU Local Management Hot Keys Logging onto the CPU Configuration Screen Logon Menu Serial Number Node Discovery Using the Main MenuSystem Features System Statistics System ConfigurationDiagnostics System Status Working with the System Configuration Menu Administration Parameters Port Parameters IP ParametersSpanning Tree Parameters Software Upgrade Parameters Selecting this item Snmp Parameters System Operation Mode Access SecurityConfiguration Changes Data Encryption Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Configuration Manager Menu ItemsUser Password User Logon Name IP Address Menu Name Menu Item Refer to System ContactSystem Location Subnet Mask Address Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Default Gateway IPDhcp Operation Mode Dhcp Server IP Address Dhcp Server IP Address on Managing Host IP Address Managing Host AccessEnable Trap Receiving Right Add this Managing Host Point-to-Point ModeReceiving Menu Radio Port Parameters Data Encryption Enabled Check10BaseT Port Parameters Menu Edit MAC Filters Block NetBIOS PacketsBlock MAC Packets Block IP Packets Source or Destination Packet When SatisfiedList all Filters Configured Address Filtering Port Priority Forward Delay TimeMax. Age Time Port Path Cost 1-65,535 Download Mode Tftp Server IP Address Tftp Server IP Address on Perform Download Save All ConfigurationMenu Name Menu Item Refer to System Software Filename Changes Ping Destination ConfigurationsReset All Configuration Ping Frame Size Perform Ping Menu Name Menu Item Refer to BestWorst System Information Indicators Problem No traffic for anyone Problem Radio Range seems less than it should be Problem Retransmissions are excessive Access Point Agent Client Station Dhcp Server Glossary Domain Gateway IP Address MAC Address Manager Routing Subnet Mask NodePackets Fault LED IndicatorsPower LED 10BaseT Port LEDs MDI/MDI-X Switch Status LEDs Connectors 10BaseT connector Serial Port Connector Standards Support Electrical SpecificationsNetwork Protocol Dimensions Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Weight Safety Agency Approvals Electromagnetic Emissions 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