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

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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 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 LED Indicators Campus BridgeLINK SystemCampus BridgeLINK Processor Unit CPU MDI/MDI-X Switch 10BaseT LED Indicators 10BaseT Port JackLocal 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 HeightAdjusting the Antenna’s Direction Sighting Each Campus BridgeLINK AntennaTools You Will Need Eyeball the Direction Sighting ProcedurePower Connection Sequence Apply Power to the CPUAdding Security to the Wireless Network Local ManagementDual 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 CPUEnter Password Product IDEnter 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 Administration Parameters Use DefaultReload System Name System ContactSystem Location IP Parameters IP ParametersDefault 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 ParametersEnable Authentication Trap Read CommunityWrite Community Configure Snmp Host Configuring Snmp Managers for the CPUSetting 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 ParametersBlock IP Packets Edit ButtonBlock NetBIOS Packets Block IPX 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 TransmissionTotal Retransmission Packet ReceptionAverage 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 ChangesSave All Changes and Reset Reload Last Saved ConfigurationReset 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 Using the Main Menu System FeaturesNode Discovery System Status System ConfigurationDiagnostics System StatisticsAdministration Parameters Working with the System Configuration MenuIP Parameters Spanning Tree 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 AddressPoint-to-Point Mode ReceivingAdd 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 Node PacketsRouting Subnet Mask 10BaseT Port LEDs IndicatorsPower LED Fault LEDStatus LEDs MDI/MDI-X Switch10BaseT connector ConnectorsSerial Port Connector Electrical Specifications Network ProtocolStandards 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