Installing the CPU | RadioLAN Campus BridgeLINK manual

Installing the CPU

When installing a CPU you must mount it onto a wall or a ceiling. You must locate the CPU at a distance from the antenna that is no farther than the cable will allow. The cable length is a maximum of 15 feet; this means you must consider all bends in the cable when determining your distance.

You must also locate the CPU in an area from which it has access to local network cabling and electricity. Before selecting an electrical outlet for use in powering the CPU, verify that the electrical outlet is non-switched (for example, it is not attached to a wall switch). You should also consider placing the CPU in a location where it is out of reach of the general public.

FCC regulations require that this device be professionally installed by a person knowledgeable in electronics and trained in the correct installation of this device.

All interface cables must be shielded.

Tools You Will Need

To install the CPU, you will need the following tools: drill, drill bit, screwdriver, screws, pencil, measuring tape.

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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 ∙ Explicit Address check box Aiming the Directional AntennasStart button Save Distance Parameter button Setting the Estimated Distance between Antennas Setting the Frame SizeSelecting the Distant CPU’s Address Starting and Stopping the Test 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 Authentication Trap check User AuthenticationSnmp Parameters Cold Start 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 CRC Error Packets Total Error PacketsCollision Error Packets Total Packets Transmitted 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 Boot Software Version Default Gateway IP AddressProduct Name System Name 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 Viewing the System Log Error MessageTask Time Sec 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 Diagnostics System ConfigurationSystem Statistics System Status Administration Parameters Working with the System Configuration Menu Spanning Tree Parameters IP ParametersPort Parameters Snmp Parameters Software Upgrade Parameters Selecting this item Configuration Changes Access SecuritySystem Operation Mode Data Encryption User Password Configuration Manager Menu ItemsMenu Name Menu Item Refer to User Logon Name System Location Menu Name Menu Item Refer to System ContactIP Address Subnet Mask Dhcp Operation Mode Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Default Gateway IPAddress Dhcp Server IP Address Dhcp Server IP Address on Enable Trap Receiving Managing Host AccessManaging Host IP Address Right Receiving Point-to-Point ModeAdd this Managing Host 10BaseT Port Parameters Data Encryption Enabled CheckMenu Radio Port Parameters Menu Block MAC Packets Block NetBIOS PacketsEdit MAC Filters Block IP Packets List all Filters Configured Packet When SatisfiedSource or Destination Address Filtering Max. Age Time Forward Delay TimePort Priority Port Path Cost 1-65,535 Tftp Server IP Address Tftp Server IP Address on Download Mode Menu Name Menu Item Refer to System Software Filename Save All ConfigurationPerform Download Changes Reset All Configuration ConfigurationsPing Destination Ping Frame Size Worst Menu Name Menu Item Refer to BestPerform Ping System Information 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 Power LED IndicatorsFault LED 10BaseT Port LEDs Status LEDs MDI/MDI-X Switch 10BaseT connector Connectors Serial Port Connector Network Protocol Electrical SpecificationsStandards Support Environmental Specifications Physical SpecificationsDimensions Weight 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