Using the Main Menu, Node Discovery | RadioLAN Campus BridgeLINK

Using the Main Menu

After gaining access from the LOGON S CREEN, the main menu appears. This menu lists all major sections of the program. The following items appear:

Node Discovery	Displays the signal quality of the wireless
	link.
System Features	Takes you to the SYSTEM FEATURES
	menu, where you can add enhanced
	features like Data Encryption. See
	SYSTEM FEATURES MENU on page 99 for
	more information about this selection.

	Main				Node
	Main				Node
	Menu				Discovery

System

Features

System

Configuration

System

Statistics

System

Status

Antenna

Aiming

Figure 50: The Main Menu

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RadioLAN Campus BridgeLINK manual Using the Main Menu, Node Discovery, System Features

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 LED Indicators Campus BridgeLINK SystemCampus BridgeLINK Processor Unit CPU MDI/MDI-X Switch 10BaseT LED Indicators 10BaseT Port JackLocal 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 Adjusting the Antenna’s Direction Sighting Each Campus BridgeLINK AntennaTools You Will Need Eyeball the Direction Sighting Procedure Power Connection Sequence Apply Power to the CPU Adding Security to the Wireless Network Local ManagementDual 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 Enter Password Product IDEnter User Name Campus BridgeLINK Manager Main Menu Campus BridgeLINK Manager Site Layout Campus BridgeLINK Manager Main Save Distance Parameter button Aiming the Directional Antennas∙ Explicit Address check box Start button Starting and Stopping the Test Setting the Frame SizeSetting the Estimated Distance between Antennas Selecting the Distant CPU’s Address User Logon Name Fields Setting Up Security Features Setting Up Snmp Capabilities Administration Parameters Use DefaultReload System Name System ContactSystem Location IP Parameters IP Parameters Default Gateway IP Address IP AddressSubnet Mask Disabled Dhcp SupportAcquire System IP Only Acquire IP and Download System Software Acquire IP, Download System Software and Save itDhcp Server IP Address Cold Start User AuthenticationAuthentication Trap check Snmp Parameters Enable Authentication Trap Read CommunityWrite Community Configure Snmp Host Configuring Snmp Managers for the CPU Setting Access Rights for Snmp Managers Directing Traps to Manager StationsDirecting the System Log to Manager Stations Point-to-Point Mode Setting the CPU’s Mode of Operation ∙ Encryption Key field Data Encryption Enabled Check Box Securing the CPU with Data EncryptionEncryption 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 NetBIOS Packets Block IPX 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 Total Packets Transmitted Total Error PacketsCRC Error Packets Collision Error Packets Runt Packets Overrun Packets Radio Port Statistics Checking Radio Port Wireless Link Statistics Average Transmit Rate Packets/Sec Packet Transmission Total Retransmission Packet ReceptionAverage 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 Save All Changes and Reset Reload Last Saved ConfigurationReset Configuration to Factory Default Reset Resetting the CPU Recording Important System Information System Name Default Gateway IP AddressBoot Software Version Product Name 890-007 Rev. a 01/28/99 Time Sec Error MessageViewing the System Log Task 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 Using the Main Menu System FeaturesNode Discovery System Status System ConfigurationDiagnostics System Statistics Administration Parameters Working with the System Configuration Menu IP Parameters Spanning Tree ParametersPort Parameters Snmp Parameters Software Upgrade Parameters Selecting this item Data Encryption Access SecurityConfiguration Changes System Operation Mode User Logon Name Configuration Manager Menu ItemsUser Password Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Subnet Mask Menu Name Menu Item Refer to System ContactSystem Location IP Address Dhcp Server IP Address Dhcp Server IP Address on Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Default Gateway IPDhcp Operation Mode Address Right Managing Host AccessEnable Trap Receiving Managing Host IP Address Point-to-Point Mode ReceivingAdd this Managing Host Menu Data Encryption Enabled Check10BaseT Port Parameters Menu Radio Port Parameters Block IP Packets Block NetBIOS PacketsBlock MAC Packets Edit MAC Filters Address Filtering Packet When SatisfiedList all Filters Configured Source or Destination Port Path Cost 1-65,535 Forward Delay TimeMax. Age Time Port Priority Tftp Server IP Address Tftp Server IP Address on Download Mode Changes Save All ConfigurationMenu Name Menu Item Refer to System Software Filename Perform Download Ping Frame Size ConfigurationsReset All Configuration Ping Destination System Information Menu Name Menu Item Refer to BestWorst Perform Ping 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 Node PacketsRouting Subnet Mask 10BaseT Port LEDs IndicatorsPower LED Fault LED Status LEDs MDI/MDI-X Switch 10BaseT connector Connectors Serial Port Connector Electrical Specifications Network ProtocolStandards Support Weight Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Dimensions 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