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RadioLAN manual Using the Campus BridgeLINK Manager

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A Brief Word About Safety	21
Choosing the Best Mounting Height	22
Sighting Each Campus BridgeLINK™ Antenna	23
Apply Power to the CPU	25
Adding Security to the Wireless Network	26
Local Management	26
Dual Remote Management: HTML and SNMP	26
Using the Campus BridgeLINK™ Manager	28
The CPU Web Site	28
Browsing the Network for the CPU	29
Logging onto Campus BridgeLINK™ Manager	29
Campus BridgeLINK™ Manager Site Layout	31
Aiming the Directional Antennas	33
Setting Up Security Features	35
Setting Up SNMP Capabilities	36
Setting the CPU’s Mode of Operation	47
Securing the CPU with Data Encryption	48
Bridging the Link and 10BaseT Networks	49
Managing Packet Flow Through the CPU	57
Interrogating the System for Performance Information	67
Upgrading System Software	74
Saving or Rejecting Configuration Setting Changes	77
Resetting the CPU	79

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RadioLAN manual Using the Campus BridgeLINK Manager

Contents

Wireless Local Area Network Campus BridgeLINK User Guide FCC Remarks Disclaimer Manual Conventions Trademark DisclosuresInstalling 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 PortCRM Companion Radio Module Companion Radio Module CRMDirectional Antenna Power TransformerLow-Loss RF Cable Antenna CableTypical Campus BridgeLINK Application Typical Campus BridgeLINK ApplicationLinking Networks in Two Locations Determining the Distance between BuildingsQuick Configuration Initial IP Address SetupTemporarily Connect the CPU Configuration Disk Using the IP Assign Utility to Assign the CPU’s IP AddressTools You Will Need Installing the CPULocating the CPU Locating the CPU Closely to Network, Power, and the AntennaMounting the CPU Connecting the Antenna Cable to CRMInserting the CRM into the Bracket Marking Screw Locations Connecting the NetworkAcceptable Ground Source Grounding ConsiderationsAttaching the Directional to a Typical Mount Brief Word About SafetyMinimum Height from Ground Choosing the Best Mounting HeightSighting Each Campus BridgeLINK Antenna Adjusting the Antenna’s DirectionTools You Will Need Eyeball the Direction Sighting ProcedurePower Connection Sequence Apply Power to the CPULocal Management Adding Security to the Wireless NetworkDual Remote Management Html and Snmp Browser Requirements System RequirementsCPU Web Site Using the Campus BridgeLINK ManagerLogging onto Campus BridgeLINK Manager Browsing the Network for the CPUProduct ID Enter PasswordEnter User Name Campus BridgeLINK Manager Main Menu Campus BridgeLINK Manager Site LayoutCampus BridgeLINK Manager Main Save Distance Parameter button Aiming the Directional Antennas∙ Explicit Address check box Start buttonStarting and Stopping the Test Setting the Frame SizeSetting the Estimated Distance between Antennas Selecting the Distant CPU’s AddressUser Logon Name Fields Setting Up Security FeaturesSetting 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 Cold Start User AuthenticationAuthentication Trap check Snmp ParametersRead Community Enable Authentication TrapWrite Community Configure Snmp Host Configuring Snmp Managers for the CPUDirecting 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 OperationSecuring 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 ParametersBlock IP Packets Edit ButtonBlock IPX Packets Block NetBIOS PacketsBlock NetBEUI Packets Radio Port Parameters Subnet ID Port NameConsole Parameters Setting the Baud Rate for the Local PortManaging Packet Flow Through the CPU MAC Address Source/Dest Mask BytesAdding MAC Filters Accept/RejectDeleting MAC Filters Modifying MAC FiltersBridging Networks Spanning Tree ParametersBridge Priority 0-65,535 Hello Time Forward Delay TimeMax. Age Time Port Path Cost 1-65,535 Port PriorityInterrogating the System for Performance Information 10BaseT Port Statistics Checking 10BaseT Port StatisticsTotal Packets Transmitted Total Error PacketsCRC Error Packets Collision Error PacketsRunt Packets Overrun PacketsRadio Port Statistics Checking Radio Port Wireless Link StatisticsAverage Transmit Rate Packets/Sec Packet TransmissionPacket Reception Total RetransmissionAverage Receive Rate Packets/Sec Upgrading System Software Software Upgrade from fileSystem Software Filename Download Button Tftp Server IP AddressConfiguration Changes Saving or Rejecting Configuration Setting ChangesReload Last Saved Configuration Save All Changes and ResetReset Configuration to Factory Default Reset Resetting the CPURecording Important System Information System Name Default Gateway IP AddressBoot Software Version Product Name890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 Time Sec Error MessageViewing the System Log TaskManaging the CPU Locally Serial Port Adapter Cable Pin-outs Signal Description DB-9F RJ11Hot Keys CPU Local ManagementLogon Menu Logging onto the CPU Configuration ScreenSerial Number System Features Using the Main MenuNode Discovery System Status System ConfigurationDiagnostics System StatisticsAdministration Parameters Working with the System Configuration MenuSpanning Tree Parameters IP ParametersPort Parameters Snmp Parameters Software Upgrade Parameters Selecting this itemData Encryption Access SecurityConfiguration Changes System Operation ModeUser Logon Name Configuration Manager Menu ItemsUser Password Menu Name Menu Item Refer toSubnet Mask Menu Name Menu Item Refer to System ContactSystem Location IP AddressDhcp Server IP Address Dhcp Server IP Address on Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Default Gateway IPDhcp Operation Mode AddressRight Managing Host AccessEnable Trap Receiving Managing Host IP AddressReceiving Point-to-Point ModeAdd this Managing Host Menu Data Encryption Enabled Check10BaseT Port Parameters Menu Radio Port ParametersBlock IP Packets Block NetBIOS PacketsBlock MAC Packets Edit MAC FiltersAddress Filtering Packet When SatisfiedList all Filters Configured Source or DestinationPort Path Cost 1-65,535 Forward Delay TimeMax. Age Time Port PriorityTftp Server IP Address Tftp Server IP Address on Download ModeChanges Save All ConfigurationMenu Name Menu Item Refer to System Software Filename Perform DownloadPing Frame Size ConfigurationsReset All Configuration Ping DestinationSystem Information Menu Name Menu Item Refer to BestWorst Perform PingProblem No traffic for anyone IndicatorsProblem Retransmissions are excessive Problem Radio Range seems less than it should beGlossary Access Point Agent Client Station Dhcp ServerDomain Gateway IP Address MAC Address Manager Packets NodeRouting Subnet Mask 10BaseT Port LEDs IndicatorsPower LED Fault LEDStatus LEDs MDI/MDI-X Switch10BaseT connector ConnectorsSerial Port Connector Network Protocol Electrical SpecificationsStandards Support Weight Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications DimensionsElectromagnetic Emissions Safety Agency ApprovalsGetting 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