Recording Important System Information | RadioLAN Campus BridgeLINK

Recording Important System Information	80
Viewing the System Log	83
Managing the CPU Locally	84
CPU Local Management	86
Hot Keys	86
Logging onto the CPU Configuration Screen	87
Using the Main Menu	89
Working with the System Configuration Menu	91
Configuration Manager Menu Items	95
Troubleshooting	108
Glossary	110
Appendix A: Indicators, Switches, and Connectors	113
Indicators	113
MDI/MDI-X Switch	114
I/O Connectors	115
Serial Port Connector	116
Appendix B: Technical Specifications	117
Network Protocol	117
Standards Support	117

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RadioLAN Campus BridgeLINK manual Recording Important System Information

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 Aiming the Directional Antennas ∙ Explicit Address check boxStart button Save Distance Parameter button Setting the Frame Size Setting the Estimated Distance between AntennasSelecting the Distant CPU’s Address 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 User Authentication Authentication Trap checkSnmp Parameters 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 Total Error Packets CRC Error PacketsCollision 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 Default Gateway IP Address Boot Software VersionProduct Name System Name 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 Error Message Viewing the System LogTask 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 Configuration DiagnosticsSystem Statistics System Status Working with the System Configuration Menu Administration Parameters Port Parameters IP ParametersSpanning Tree Parameters Software Upgrade Parameters Selecting this item Snmp Parameters Access Security Configuration ChangesSystem Operation Mode Data Encryption Configuration Manager Menu Items User PasswordMenu Name Menu Item Refer to User Logon Name Menu Name Menu Item Refer to System Contact System LocationIP Address Subnet Mask Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Default Gateway IP Dhcp Operation ModeAddress Dhcp Server IP Address Dhcp Server IP Address on Managing Host Access Enable Trap ReceivingManaging Host IP Address Right Add this Managing Host Point-to-Point ModeReceiving Data Encryption Enabled Check 10BaseT Port ParametersMenu Radio Port Parameters Menu Block NetBIOS Packets Block MAC PacketsEdit MAC Filters Block IP Packets Packet When Satisfied List all Filters ConfiguredSource or Destination Address Filtering Forward Delay Time Max. Age TimePort Priority Port Path Cost 1-65,535 Download Mode Tftp Server IP Address Tftp Server IP Address on Save All Configuration Menu Name Menu Item Refer to System Software FilenamePerform Download Changes Configurations Reset All ConfigurationPing Destination Ping Frame Size Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Best WorstPerform Ping 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 Indicators Power LEDFault LED 10BaseT Port LEDs MDI/MDI-X Switch Status LEDs Connectors 10BaseT connector Serial Port Connector Standards Support Electrical SpecificationsNetwork Protocol Physical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsDimensions 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