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© 1999 RadioLAN, Sunnyvale, CA, USA. All rights reserved.

890-007 Rev. A 01/28/99

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Contents

Wireless Local Area Network Campus BridgeLINK User Guide FCC Remarks Disclaimer Trademark Disclosures Manual ConventionsInstalling 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 CRM Port Mounting BracketCompanion Radio Module CRM CRM Companion Radio ModulePower Transformer Directional AntennaAntenna Cable Low-Loss RF CableTypical Campus BridgeLINK Application Typical Campus BridgeLINK ApplicationDetermining the Distance between Buildings Linking Networks in Two LocationsInitial IP Address Setup Quick ConfigurationTemporarily Connect the CPU Using the IP Assign Utility to Assign the CPU’s IP Address Configuration DiskInstalling the CPU Tools You Will NeedLocating the CPU Closely to Network, Power, and the Antenna Locating the CPUConnecting the Antenna Cable to CRM Mounting the CPUInserting the CRM into the Bracket Connecting the Network Marking Screw LocationsGrounding Considerations Acceptable Ground SourceBrief Word About Safety Attaching the Directional to a Typical MountChoosing the Best Mounting Height Minimum Height from GroundSighting Each Campus BridgeLINK Antenna Adjusting the Antenna’s DirectionTools You Will Need Sighting Procedure Eyeball the DirectionApply Power to the CPU Power Connection SequenceLocal Management Adding Security to the Wireless NetworkDual Remote Management Html and Snmp System Requirements Browser RequirementsUsing the Campus BridgeLINK Manager CPU Web SiteBrowsing the Network for the CPU Logging onto Campus BridgeLINK ManagerProduct ID Enter PasswordEnter User Name Campus BridgeLINK Manager Site Layout Campus BridgeLINK Manager Main MenuCampus BridgeLINK Manager Main Aiming the Directional Antennas ∙ Explicit Address check boxStart button Save Distance Parameter buttonSetting the Frame Size Setting the Estimated Distance between AntennasSelecting the Distant CPU’s Address Starting and Stopping the TestSetting Up Security Features User Logon Name FieldsSetting Up Snmp Capabilities Use Default Administration ParametersReload System Contact System NameSystem Location IP Parameters IP ParametersIP 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 User Authentication Authentication Trap checkSnmp Parameters Cold StartRead Community Enable Authentication TrapWrite Community Configuring Snmp Managers for the CPU Configure Snmp HostDirecting Traps to Manager Stations Setting Access Rights for Snmp ManagersDirecting the System Log to Manager Stations Setting the CPU’s Mode of Operation Point-to-Point ModeSecuring 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 10BaseT Port Parameters MAC Address FilterEdit Button Block IP PacketsBlock IPX Packets Block NetBIOS PacketsBlock NetBEUI Packets Radio Port Parameters Port Name Subnet IDSetting the Baud Rate for the Local Port Console ParametersManaging Packet Flow Through the CPU MAC Address Mask Bytes Source/DestAccept/Reject Adding MAC FiltersModifying MAC Filters Deleting MAC FiltersSpanning Tree Parameters Bridging NetworksBridge Priority 0-65,535 Forward Delay Time Hello TimeMax. Age Time Port Priority Port Path Cost 1-65,535Interrogating the System for Performance Information Checking 10BaseT Port Statistics 10BaseT Port StatisticsTotal Error Packets CRC Error PacketsCollision Error Packets Total Packets TransmittedOverrun Packets Runt PacketsChecking Radio Port Wireless Link Statistics Radio Port StatisticsPacket Transmission Average Transmit Rate Packets/SecPacket Reception Total RetransmissionAverage Receive Rate Packets/Sec Software Upgrade from file Upgrading System SoftwareSystem Software Filename Tftp Server IP Address Download ButtonSaving or Rejecting Configuration Setting Changes Configuration ChangesReload Last Saved Configuration Save All Changes and ResetReset Configuration to Factory Default Resetting the CPU ResetRecording Important System Information Default Gateway IP Address Boot Software VersionProduct Name System Name890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 Error Message Viewing the System LogTask Time SecManaging the CPU Locally Signal Description DB-9F RJ11 Serial Port Adapter Cable Pin-outsCPU Local Management Hot KeysLogging onto the CPU Configuration Screen Logon MenuSerial Number System Features Using the Main MenuNode Discovery System Configuration DiagnosticsSystem Statistics System StatusWorking with the System Configuration Menu Administration ParametersSpanning Tree Parameters IP ParametersPort Parameters Software Upgrade Parameters Selecting this item Snmp ParametersAccess Security Configuration ChangesSystem Operation Mode Data EncryptionConfiguration Manager Menu Items User PasswordMenu Name Menu Item Refer to User Logon NameMenu Name Menu Item Refer to System Contact System LocationIP Address Subnet MaskMenu Name Menu Item Refer to Default Gateway IP Dhcp Operation ModeAddress Dhcp Server IP Address Dhcp Server IP Address onManaging Host Access Enable Trap ReceivingManaging Host IP Address RightReceiving Point-to-Point ModeAdd this Managing Host Data Encryption Enabled Check 10BaseT Port ParametersMenu Radio Port Parameters MenuBlock NetBIOS Packets Block MAC PacketsEdit MAC Filters Block IP PacketsPacket When Satisfied List all Filters ConfiguredSource or Destination Address FilteringForward Delay Time Max. Age TimePort Priority Port Path Cost 1-65,535Download Mode Tftp Server IP Address Tftp Server IP Address onSave All Configuration Menu Name Menu Item Refer to System Software FilenamePerform Download ChangesConfigurations Reset All ConfigurationPing Destination Ping Frame SizeMenu Name Menu Item Refer to Best WorstPerform Ping System InformationIndicators Problem No traffic for anyoneProblem Radio Range seems less than it should be Problem Retransmissions are excessiveAccess Point Agent Client Station Dhcp Server GlossaryDomain Gateway IP Address MAC Address Manager Packets NodeRouting Subnet Mask Indicators Power LEDFault LED 10BaseT Port LEDsMDI/MDI-X Switch Status LEDsConnectors 10BaseT connectorSerial Port Connector Network Protocol Electrical SpecificationsStandards Support Physical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsDimensions WeightSafety Agency Approvals Electromagnetic EmissionsGetting 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