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RadioLAN DockLINK manual Packets, Ping, Routing, Subnet Mask TCP/IP

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Packets

Packets	A packet is a portion or chunk of a document being sent over the Internet. The chunk
	contains part of the original document and the destination IP Address for the document.
Ping	The Packet Internet Groper or Ping is a program used for verifying/testing network
	connectivity between two or more computers by transmitting a special diagnostic packet to
	those stations on the network. It forces the receiving station to send a reply indicating that the
	packet reached its destination. It obtains information about the connection by determining the
	amount of time for packet delivery and station response.
Routing	Routing is the path chosen by the user over which to send a packet of information from one
	computer or station to another via the network.

Subnet Mask

TCP/IP

The Subnet Mask is a network address that numerically represents the IP Address including the network address and the subnetwork of which the IP Address is a member.

Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol or TCP/IP is the combination of protocols that are used on the Internet to transfer data from one address to another.

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RadioLAN DockLINK manual Packets, Ping, Routing, Subnet Mask TCP/IP

Contents

Wireless Local Area Network DockLINK User Guide 890-010 12/04/98Notices FCC Rule Parts Low Power Communication Device TransmitterFCCID MCIPUNIIT Frequency MHzDisclaimer SMALL CAPITAL LETTERS describe Screen Names or Screen Tab Names Trademark DisclosuresManual Conventions Table of Contents Table of ContentsUsing the DockLINK Manager Quick Installation StepsRecording Important System Information Managing the DockLINK LocallySerial Port connector TroubleshootingAppendix A Indicators, Switches, and Connectors 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 SimplicityBrowser Requirements Local ManagementSystem 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 RequirementsDo this Locating the Radio UnitGood Bad Do not do thisConnecting the DockLINK Figure 7 Connecting the DockLINKFigure 8 Setting the MDI/MDI-X Switch Connect the DockLINK Initial IP Address SetupFigure 9 Quick Configuration 2. Connect the Radio Unit to the DockLINK Optional Configuration Disk Using the DockLINK Manager The DockLINK ManagerPasswordBlank Accessing the DockLINK with the BrowserLogging Onto the DockLINK Manager User NameEnter User Name Enter PasswordProduct ID 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 TabAddress Station ListName TypeScore LinkTable 1 Link Quality Ratings ColorLink ConnectivityName Figure 14 Node Discovery Network Information Page Connectivity TabUser Logon Name Fields Setting Up Security FeaturesThe User Password and Retype Password Fields Reload Use DefaultIP Parameters Subnet Mask Default Gateway IP AddressIP Address Disabled Radio Button DHCP Operation ModesDownload System Software and Save It Radio Button Acquire system IP Only Radio ButtonDownload System Software Only Radio Button DHCP Server IP AddressSetting the DockLINK’s Mode of Operation Dock ModeThis selection enables or disables Data Encryption on Securing the DockLINK with Data EncryptionData Encryption Enabled Check Box Figure 18 Data Encryption PageSetting up10BaseT Port Parameters Figure 19 10BaseT Port Parameters PageBlock IP Packets MAC Address FilterEdit Button Block NetBEUI Packets Block NetBIOS PacketsBlock IPX Packets Radio Port Parameters Port NameMAC Address Filter Unchecked Disables MAC Address filteringSubnet ID Edit890-010 12/04/98 Block IP PacketsBlock IPX Packets Page890-010 12/04/98 Block NetBIOS PacketsBlock NetBEUI Packets PageSetting the Baud Rate for the Local Port Figure 21 The Console Parameters PageManaging Packet Flow through the DockLINK Figure 22 MAC Address TableSource/Dest MAC AddressMask Bytes Accept/Reject Adding MAC FiltersModifying MAC Filters Deleting MAC FiltersInterrogating DockLINK for Performance Information Figure 23 10BaseT Port Statistics Page Checking 10BaseT Port StatisticsTotal Packets Transmitted Collision Error Packets Total Error PacketsCRC Error Packets Total Packets ReceivedThe page has two major sections ∙ Packet Transmission Pressing the button resets all counters on this page toChecking Radio Port Statistics ∙ Packet ReceptionTotal Packets Transmitted The Packet Transmission stores information about packets that are sent from the DockLINK to wireless stations on the networkPacket Transmission Average Transmit Rate Packets/SecTotal Packets Received The Packet Reception indicates the DockLINK’s ability to receive packets from distant wireless stationsPacket Reception Average Receive Rate Packets/SecUpgrading System Software Upgrade from File ∙ Upgrade from file radio button∙ Upgrade TFTP server radio button not used ∙ File to Upload field ∙ Browse button ∙ Upload buttonSet TFTP Server IP Address Upgrading from a TFTP ServerAddress field. Do not use this selection with DockLINK System Software File Name∙ Reload Last Saved Configuration radio button Saving or Rejecting Configuration Setting Changes∙ Save All Changes and Reset 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 PageFigure 29 Ping Radio Port Page Testing DockLINK Connectivity to the Wireless NetworkSetting the Frames to Send Frames Sent Setting the Frame SizeSetting the Address Frames AckedStart Button Success %Avg Retrans Stop ButtonSystem Name Recording Important System InformationProduct Name System Contact10BaseT Port MAC Address Default GatewayRadio Port MAC Address Subnet IDSystem Software File Name Boot Software VersionSystem Software Version Hardware RevisionError Message Viewing the System LogError No TaskManaging the DockLINK Locally Figure 33 Connecting the VT-100 Terminal to the DockLINKDB-9F Signal DescriptionSignal Description RJ11DockLINK Local Management For more information, see Configuring the DockLINK for use in the Dock ModePrompt Station NameLogging onto the DockLINK Configuration Screen Serial NumberEnter User Name 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 Password Node Discovery Using the Main MenuSystem Features Figure 35 The Main MenuSystem Statistics System ConfigurationDiagnostics System StatusFigure 38 System Configuration Menu Working with the System Configuration MenuAdministration Parameters IP ParametersSNMP Parameters Port ParametersFigure 39 Port Parameters Menus System Operation Mode Access SecurityConfiguration Changes CONFIGURATION - ACCESS SECURITY MENU on page 74 for more informationMenu Name Configuration Manager Menu ItemsUser Password Menu ItemMenu Item Default Gateway IPMenu Name Refer toData Encryption Mode DHCP Operation ModeDock Mode Menu NameMenu Item Enable EncryptionMenu Name Refer toRefer to Menu NameMenu Item Port NameRefer to Menu NameMenu Item Source or DestinationMenu Item Download ModeMenu Name Refer toMenu Item Save All ConfigurationMenu Name Refer toMenu Item ConfigurationsMenu Name Refer toRefer to Menu NameMenu Item Perform PingRefer to Menu NameMenu Item System InformationProblem No traffic passed TroubleshootingIndicators 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 Routing PacketsPing Subnet Mask TCP/IPPower LED Appendix A Indicators, Switches, and ConnectorsIndicators Fault LEDMDI/MDI-X switch Status LEDsIO Connectors 10BaseT connectorSignal Description Serial Port connectorSignal Description DB-9FNetwork Protocol Appendix B Technical SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Standards SupportDimensions Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications WeightMeets requirement of FCC Part 15, subparts A and B, Class A Safety Agency ApprovalsElectromagnetic Emissions EN55 022 CISPR 221985, Class AGetting Technical Support Index Page Page Page IP ASSIGN Utility · 14, 15 location guidelines · 7 prerequisites · Page Page Page Page setting up · 25 serial devices ·890-010 12/04/98 Page protecting from unauthorized users · 3 setting up · 7 wireless networks optimal spacing ·wireless nodes · 21 wireless stations · adding · testing data range ·RadioLAN 455 De Guigne Drive Sunnyvale, CA Phone 408 Fax 408