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RadioLAN DockLINK manual

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MAC Address · 9, 21 checking filters for · 32, 35 getting · 15, 22

getting current · 60 viewing database · 33, 36

MAC Address database · 40 MAC filters

adding · 42 caution · 40 changing · 43 deleting · 43 enabling/disabling · 33, 36

MAC Filters menu · 78 mail · 27

Main Menu · 69

main screen (Web Manager) · 20 Manager

Web Site main screen · 20 MDI/MDI-X switch · 92

Media Access Control Address · See MAC Address Media Dependent Interface · 92

menus · 20, 69 messages · 27

mode of operation · 30 modems · 4, 11

attaching to DockLINK · 63 multiple users · 44

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NetBEUI filters · 32, 35 enabling/disabling · 34, 38

NetBIOS filters · 32, 35 enabling/disabling · 34, 38

Network Information page · 21 Network IP Address · See IP Address networks

adapting to wireless interface · 2

assigning IP Address to attached devices · 28 disabling IP addressing · 37 enabling/disabling devices · 36

gateways and · 27

getting performance information · 48 protocol for · 95

sharing resources · 2, 31, 44 subnet mask and · 27

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RadioLAN DockLINK manual

Contents

Wireless Local Area Network DockLINK User Guide 890-010 12/04/98Notices Low Power Communication Device Transmitter FCCID MCIPUNIITFCC Rule Parts Frequency MHzDisclaimer Manual Conventions Trademark DisclosuresSMALL CAPITAL LETTERS describe Screen Names or Screen Tab Names Table of Contents Using the DockLINK ManagerTable of Contents Quick Installation StepsRecording Important System Information Managing the DockLINK LocallyTroubleshooting Appendix A Indicators, Switches, and ConnectorsSerial Port connector Appendix B Technical SpecificationsIntroduction Figure 1 The DockLINK and Radio UnitTransform a 10BaseT Network Node into a Wireless Network Station Adding Security to the Wireless Network Station Designed for SimplicitySystem Requirements Local ManagementBrowser Requirements Quick Installation Steps Figure 3 Quick Installation StepsTo Test the Antenna Placement Designing Your System Testing the Data Range Figure 4 Testing Data RangeInstalling the DockLINK Figure 5 Network RequirementsLocating the Radio Unit Good BadDo this Do not do thisConnecting the DockLINK Figure 7 Connecting the DockLINKFigure 8 Setting the MDI/MDI-X Switch Figure 9 Quick Configuration Initial IP Address SetupConnect the DockLINK 2. Connect the Radio Unit to the DockLINK Optional Configuration Disk Using the DockLINK Manager The DockLINK ManagerAccessing the DockLINK with the Browser Logging Onto the DockLINK ManagerPasswordBlank User NameProduct ID Enter PasswordEnter User Name DockLINK Manager Layout Figure 11 The Main MenuFigure 12 The Main Page Discovering Wireless Nodes Within the DockLINK’s Data Range Figure 13 Node Discovery Network Information Page Station List TabStation List NameAddress TypeLink Table 1 Link Quality RatingsScore ColorConnectivity NameLink Figure 14 Node Discovery Network Information Page Connectivity TabThe User Password and Retype Password Fields Setting Up Security FeaturesUser Logon Name Fields IP Parameters Use DefaultReload IP Address Default Gateway IP AddressSubnet Mask Disabled Radio Button DHCP Operation ModesAcquire system IP Only Radio Button Download System Software Only Radio ButtonDownload System Software and Save It Radio Button DHCP Server IP AddressSetting the DockLINK’s Mode of Operation Dock ModeSecuring the DockLINK with Data Encryption Data Encryption Enabled Check BoxThis selection enables or disables Data Encryption on Figure 18 Data Encryption PageSetting up10BaseT Port Parameters Figure 19 10BaseT Port Parameters PageEdit Button MAC Address FilterBlock IP Packets Block IPX Packets Block NetBIOS PacketsBlock NetBEUI Packets Radio Port Parameters Port NameUnchecked Disables MAC Address filtering Subnet IDMAC Address Filter EditBlock IP Packets Block IPX Packets890-010 12/04/98 PageBlock NetBIOS Packets Block NetBEUI Packets890-010 12/04/98 PageSetting the Baud Rate for the Local Port Figure 21 The Console Parameters PageManaging Packet Flow through the DockLINK Figure 22 MAC Address TableMask Bytes MAC AddressSource/Dest Accept/Reject Adding MAC FiltersModifying MAC Filters Deleting MAC FiltersInterrogating DockLINK for Performance Information Total Packets Transmitted Checking 10BaseT Port StatisticsFigure 23 10BaseT Port Statistics Page Total Error Packets CRC Error PacketsCollision Error Packets Total Packets ReceivedPressing the button resets all counters on this page to Checking Radio Port StatisticsThe page has two major sections ∙ Packet Transmission ∙ Packet ReceptionThe Packet Transmission stores information about packets that are sent from the DockLINK to wireless stations on the network Packet TransmissionTotal Packets Transmitted Average Transmit Rate Packets/SecThe Packet Reception indicates the DockLINK’s ability to receive packets from distant wireless stations Packet ReceptionTotal Packets Received Average Receive Rate Packets/SecUpgrading System Software ∙ Upgrade from file radio button ∙ Upgrade TFTP server radio button not used ∙ File to Upload fieldUpgrade from File ∙ Browse button ∙ Upload buttonUpgrading from a TFTP Server Address field. Do not use this selection with DockLINKSet TFTP Server IP Address System Software File NameSaving or Rejecting Configuration Setting Changes ∙ Save All Changes and Reset radio button∙ Reload Last Saved Configuration radio button ∙ Reset Configuration to Factory Default radio buttonReload Last Saved Configuration Radio Button Reset Configuration to Factory Default Radio ButtonResetting the DockLINK Figure 28 Reset PageSetting the Frames to Send Testing DockLINK Connectivity to the Wireless NetworkFigure 29 Ping Radio Port Page Setting the Frame Size Setting the AddressFrames Sent Frames AckedSuccess % Avg RetransStart Button Stop ButtonRecording Important System Information Product NameSystem Name System ContactDefault Gateway Radio Port MAC Address10BaseT Port MAC Address Subnet IDBoot Software Version System Software VersionSystem Software File Name Hardware RevisionViewing the System Log Error NoError Message TaskManaging the DockLINK Locally Figure 33 Connecting the VT-100 Terminal to the DockLINKSignal Description Signal DescriptionDB-9F RJ11DockLINK Local Management Configuring the DockLINK for use in the Dock Mode PromptFor more information, see Station NameLogging onto the DockLINK Configuration Screen Serial NumberEnter Password The Enter User Name field is an entry field where you enter your user name to gain access to the configuration and diagnostic screens. Only entries matching those programmed into the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ACCESS S ECURITY MENU are allowed access to the programEnter User Name Using the Main Menu System FeaturesNode Discovery Figure 35 The Main MenuSystem Configuration DiagnosticsSystem Statistics System StatusWorking with the System Configuration Menu Administration ParametersFigure 38 System Configuration Menu IP ParametersFigure 39 Port Parameters Menus Port ParametersSNMP Parameters Access Security Configuration ChangesCONFIGURATION - ACCESS SECURITY MENU on page 74 for more information System Operation ModeConfiguration Manager Menu Items User PasswordMenu Name Menu ItemDefault Gateway IP Menu NameMenu Item Refer toMenu Name Menu ItemRefer to DHCP Operation ModeEnable Encryption Menu NameMenu Item Refer toMenu Name Menu ItemRefer to Port NameMenu Name Menu ItemRefer to Source or DestinationMenu Name Menu ItemRefer to Radio Port StatisticsSave All Configuration Menu NameMenu Item Refer toConfigurations Menu NameMenu Item Refer toMenu Name Menu ItemRefer to Perform PingMenu Name Menu ItemRefer to System InformationIndicators TroubleshootingProblem No traffic passed Problem Radio Range seems less than it should be Access Point Agent Client Station GlossaryDHCP Server DNS Domain Gateway IP Address MAC Address Manager MIB Node Packets PingRouting Subnet Mask TCP/IPAppendix A Indicators, Switches, and Connectors IndicatorsPower LED Fault LEDMDI/MDI-X switch Status LEDsIO Connectors 10BaseT connectorSerial Port connector Signal DescriptionSignal Description DB-9FAppendix B Technical Specifications Electrical SpecificationsNetwork Protocol Standards SupportPhysical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsDimensions WeightSafety Agency Approvals Electromagnetic EmissionsMeets requirement of FCC Part 15, subparts A and B, Class A EN55 022 CISPR 221985, Class AGetting Technical Support Index Page Page Page IP ASSIGN Utility · 14, 15 location guidelines · 7 prerequisites · Page Page Page 890-010 12/04/98 setting up · 25 serial devices ·Page Page wireless networks optimal spacing · wireless nodes · 21 wireless stations · adding ·protecting from unauthorized users · 3 setting up · 7 testing data range ·RadioLAN 455 De Guigne Drive Sunnyvale, CA Phone 408 Fax 408