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USRobotics Instant802 APSDK manual Professional Access Point Administrator Guide

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Professional Access Point

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“Ethernet (Wired) Interface” on page 207 “Wireless Interface” on page 213 “Security” on page 213

“Enable/Configure Guest Login Welcome Page” on page 228 “Configuring Multiple BSSIDs on Virtual Wireless Networks” on page 229 “Radio Settings” on page 230

“MAC Filtering” on page 235 “Load Balancing” on page 238 “Quality of Service” on page 238 “Wireless Distribution System” on page 245 “Time Protocol” on page 246

“Reboot the Access Point” on page 247

“Reset the Access Point to Factory Defaults” on page 247 “Keyboard Shortcuts” on page 248

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USRobotics Instant802 APSDK manual Professional Access Point Administrator Guide

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R46.1224.00 rev 2.0 07/06 Professional Access Point Administrator GuidePage USA Professional Access Point Administrator GuideProfessional Access Point Administrator Guide Contents Advanced Class Structure, Commands, and ExamplesClass and Field Reference Support InformationRobotics Corporation Two 2 Year Limited Warranty Viii Online Help Features Administrator AudienceTypographical Conventions Recommended Settings, Notes and CautionsGetting Started Ieee Standards Support and Wi-Fi Compliance Features and BenefitsWireless Features Security FeaturesGuest Interface Clustering and Auto-ManagementNetworking What’s Next? Snmp SupportMaintainability Professional Access Point Option Default Settings Related Information Default Settings for the Professional Access PointTransmit Power Ieee 802.11 ModeSecurity Mode None Authentication TypeAdministrator’s Computer What the Access Point Does Not ProvideRequired Software or Component Description Required Component Description Wireless Client ComputersHow Does the Access Point Obtain an IP Address at Startup? Dynamic IP AddressingRequired Component Static IP Addressing Recovering an IP AddressProfessional Access Point Administrator Guide Unpack the access point Access Point Hardware and PortsWhat’s inside the Access Point? Connect the access point to network and power UK Users Hardware Connections for a Guest Vlan Professional Access Point Administrator Guide Professional Access Point Administrator Guide Professional Access Point Administrator Guide Field Default Setting Viewing Basic Settings for Access PointsLog on to the Web User Interface UsernameConfigure Basic Settings and start the wireless network Default Configuration Make Sure the Access Point is Connected to the LAN Wall Mounting the Access PointTest LAN Connectivity with Wireless Clients Web User Interface Navigating to Basic Settings Field Description Review / Describe the Access PointMAC Address Firmware VersionAdministrator Password Provide Administrator Password and Wireless Network NameAdministrator Password again Wireless Network Name SsidSet Configuration Policy for New Access Points New Access PointsField Summary of Settings Update Basic SettingsBasic Settings for a Standalone Access Point Your Network at a Glance Understanding Indicator IconsIcon Description Professional Access Point Administrator Guide Cluster Access PointsUnderstanding Clustering Navigating to Access Points ManagementWhat is a Cluster? How Many APs Can a Cluster Support?What Kinds of APs Can Cluster? Settings Not Shared by the Cluster Cluster Mode Standalone ModeCluster Formation Auto-Synchronization of Cluster Configuration Understanding Access Point SettingsCluster Size and Membership Intra-Cluster SecurityModifying the Location Description Removing an Access Point from the ClusterHttp//IPAddressOfAccessPoint Adding an Access Point to a ClusterProfessional Access Point Administrator Guide Professional Access Point Administrator Guide User Management Navigating to User Management for Clustered Access Points Viewing User AccountsAdding a User Enabling and Disabling User Accounts Editing a User AccountEnabling a User Account Real NameRemoving a User Account Restoring a User Database from a Backup FileBacking Up and Restoring a User Database Disabling a User AccountProfessional Access Point Administrator Guide Professional Access Point Administrator Guide Navigating to Session Monitoring SessionsUser AP Location User MAC Idle Rate Understanding Session Monitoring InformationSignal Utilization Rx Total Tx Total Error Rate Viewing Session Information for Access PointsSorting Session Information Refreshing Session InformationProfessional Access Point Administrator Guide Channel Management Understanding Channel Management Navigating to Channel ManagementHow it Works Overview Overlapping Channels Background InformationExample a Network before and after Channel Management Configuring and Viewing Channel Management SettingsStopping/Starting Automatic Channel Assignment Viewing Last Proposed Set of Changes Viewing Current Channel Assignments and Setting LocksIP Address Band Current Locked IP Address Current ProposedAdvanced Use these channels when applying channel assignmentsChange channels if interference is reduced by at least Determine if there is better set of channels everyApply channel modifications even when the network is busy Professional Access Point Administrator Guide Wireless Neighborhood Understanding Wireless Neighbourhood Information Navigating to Wireless NeighborhoodViewing Wireless Neighborhood Display neighboring APsCluster Neighbors Details for a Cluster Member AP Viewing Details for a Cluster MemberSignal ChannelBeacon Age Interfaces StatusWireless Settings Ethernet Wired SettingsLog Relay Host for Kernel Messages EventsUnderstanding Remote Logging Setting Up the Log Relay HostSYSLOGD=-r Tmp/APsyslogEnabled Log Relay Host EnabledEtc/init.d/sysklogd restart Relay HostEvents Log Transmit/Receive StatisticsClient Associations ErrorsName Ssid Total PacketsLink Integrity Monitoring What is the Difference Between an Association and a Session?Select AP Detection Enabled Neighboring Access PointsBeacon Int TypePrivacy # of Beacons Last BeaconRates Professional Access Point Administrator Guide Advanced Ethernet Wired SettingsNavigating to Ethernet Wired Settings Managing Guest Access Setting the DNS NameConfiguring an Internal LAN and a Guest Network Enabling and Disabling Guest AccessGuest Access For Guest access, useSpecifying a Virtual Guest Network Virtual Wireless Networks Configuring Internal Interface Ethernet SettingsDefault Gateway Static IP AddressDNS Nameservers Configuring Guest Interface Ethernet Wired Settings Updating SettingsSubnet Professional Access Point Administrator Guide Navigating to Wireless Settings Wireless Settings802.11d Regulatory Domain Support Configuring 802.11d Regulatory Domain SupportConfiguring the Radio Interface Configuring Internal LAN Wireless SettingsMode Channel Read-only field Configuring Guest Network Wireless SettingsUnderstanding Security Issues on Wireless Networks How Do I Know Which Security Mode to Use?Security When to Use No Security User Authentication Key ManagementEncryption Algorithm Encryption Algorithms When to Use WPA/WPA2 Enterprise Radius How Does Station Isolation Protect the Network? Does Prohibiting the Broadcast of Ssid Enhance Security?Navigating to Security Settings Configuring Security SettingsBroadcast SSID, Station Isolation, and Security Mode Static WEP NoneProfessional Access Point Administrator Guide Key Length Transfer Key IndexBits Key TypeOpen System Shared Key Both Authentication AlgorithmExample of Using Static WEP Static WEP with Transfer KEY Indexes on Client Devices Ieee Enable Radius Accounting Authentication ServerWPA/WPA2 Personal PSK Radius IPCipher Suites WPA VersionsKey WPA/WPA2 Enterprise RadiusImproving the security of the network Enable pre-authenticationEnter the Radius IP Professional Access Point Administrator Guide Guest Login Configuring Guest Access Using Virtual LANsConfiguring a Guest Network on a Virtual LAN DSL/T1 Using the Guest Network Configuring the Welcome Screen Captive PortalConfiguring a Guest Network on a Dedicated Access Point Configuring Guest Access without Virtual LANsNavigating to Virtual Wireless Network Settings Virtual Wireless NetworksVirtual Wireless Network Configuring VLANsOne TwoTon Professional Access Point Administrator Guide Radio Understanding Radio SettingsNavigating to Radio Settings Configuring Radio SettingsStatus On/Off Mode Ieee 802.11bSuper G Maximum Stations Broadcast a subset of its supported rate sets Rate SetsProfessional Access Point Administrator Guide MAC Filtering Navigating to MAC Filtering SettingsFilter Using MAC FilteringStations List Professional Access Point Administrator Guide Load Balancing Understanding Load BalancingSpecifying Limits for Utilization and Client Associations Navigating to Load Balancing Settings Configuring Load BalancingLoad Balancing and QoS Utilization for Disassociation Utilization for No New AssociationsStations Threshold for Disassocia TionTo apply your changes, click Update Settings Understanding QoS Quality of ServiceQoS and Load Balancing 802.11e and WMM Standards SupportQoS Queues and Parameters to Coordinate Traffic Flow Professional Access Point Administrator Guide Random Backoff and Minimum / Maximum Contention Windows Configuring QoS Queues Navigating to QoS SettingsConfiguring AP Edca Parameters Enabling/Disabling Wi-Fi Multimedia Data 0 Voice Configuring Station Edca ParametersTransmission Opportunity Limit Txop LimitProfessional Access Point Administrator Guide Wireless Distribution System Understanding the Wireless Distribution SystemUsing WDS to Bridge Distant Wired LANs LAN Segment Backup Links and Unwanted Loops in WDS BridgesSecurity Considerations Related to WDS Bridges Navigating to WDS SettingsConfiguring WDS Settings Remote Address Local AddressBridge with Internal NetworkExample of Configuring a WDS Link DisabledWEP Key Local Address Professional Access Point Administrator Guide Time Protocol Navigating to Time Protocol SettingsEnabling and Disabling a Network Time Protocol NTP Server NTP Server Professional Access Point Administrator Guide Understanding Snmp SnmpNavigating to Simple Network Management Protocol Read-only Community Name entire Enable SnmpAllow Snmp SET Requests Read-write community name for perConfiguring Your Network Management System Rebooting and Upgrading Your Access Point Using SnmpSource hostname or subnet Upgrading your Access Point Rebooting Your Access Point Using SnmpFtp//testuser1testuser1@192.168.1.9922/54531.1.23.tar Ftp//192.168.1.100/54531.1.24.tarProfessional Access Point Administrator Guide Reset Configuration RebootUpgrade Professional Access Point Administrator Guide Navigating to Backup and Restore Settings Backup/RestoreRestoring Access Point Settings to a Previous Configuration Backing up Configuration Setting for an Access PointProfessional Access Point Administrator Guide Command Line Interface Professional Access Point Administrator Guide Basic Settings Yes Described in Backup/Restore on Telnet Connection to the Access Point How to Access the CLI for an Access PointUSR5453-AP login Password USR5453-AP login admin Password Enter help for helpTelnet Function Telnet Command SSH2 Connection to the Access PointStatus Status DownUSR5453-AP# Login asCommands and Syntax Quick View of Commands and How to Get HelpSSH Function SSH Command Set ssh StatusGet log CommandGet log-entry Get bss wlan0bssInternalAdd radius-user wally Command DescriptionRemove radius-user wally Getting Help on Commands at the CLIReady to Get Started? Command Usage and Configuration ExamplesProfessional Access Point Administrator Guide Interface Description Understanding Interfaces as Presented in the CLIWlan0vwn1 Vlan1234Saving Configuration Changes Get interface vlanVLANID roleGet interface vlan1234 role Basic Setting Example Get Both the IP Address and MAC Address Get the MAC Address for an Access PointWlan0wds1 Wds Down Wlan0wds2 Wlan0wds3 USR5453-AP# Get the Location of the Access Point Get the Firmware Version for the Access PointSet the Location for an Access Point Get the Current PasswordCluster Command Example Access Point and Cluster SettingsGet MAC Addresses for all Access Points in the Cluster User AccountsUser Account Command Example Get All User AccountsUSR5453-AP#get radius-user all name name USR5453-AP#set radius-user samantha disabled USR5453-AP#set radius-user samantha password westportAdd Users USR5453-AP#add radius-user samantha username samanthaRemove a User Account Status Command ExampleUSR5453-AP#remove radius-user wally Larry samantha endora darrenUSR5453-AP#get interface br0 Get Current Wireless Radio Settings Get Current Settings for the Ethernet Wired Guest InterfaceGet Status on Events USR5453-AP# get radio wlan0 detailUSR5453-AP# get log-entry Priority DaemonUSR5453-AP#set log relay-enabled USR5453-AP#set log relay-host myserver USR5453-AP#set log relay-hostUSR5453-AP#set log relay-port USR5453-AP# get logGet neighbouring Access Points Get Transmit / Receive StatisticsGet Client Associations USR5453-AP# get detected-ap USR5453-AP#get detected-apWired Interface Command Example Ethernet Wired InterfaceGet Wired Guest Interface Settings Get Wired Internal Interface SettingsSet Up Guest Access Get Summary View of Internal and Guest InterfacesUSR5453-AP#get interface brguest status down USR5453-AP#remove bridge-port br0 interface eth0USR5453-AP# get bss USR5453-AP#get interface brguest status up USR5453-AP# get interface brguestUSR5453-AP#get bridge-port brguest USR5453-AP#get bridge-port br0 Name InterfaceUSR5453-AP#get dhcp-client status up Get/Change the Connection Type Dhcp or Static IPUSR5453-AP#set dhcp-client status up USR5453-AP#get interface br0 detailUSR5453-AP#get interface br0 static-ip Re-Configure Static IP Addressing ValuesUSR5453-AP#set interface br0 static-ip USR5453-AP#get interface br0 static-maskSecurity Wireless InterfaceGet the Current Security Mode Security Command ExampleGet Detailed Description of Current Security Settings USR5453-AP#get interface wlan0 security noneSet the Broadcast Ssid Allow or Prohibit Enable / Disable Station IsolationUSR5453-AP#set interface wlan0 security none Set Security to NoneSet Security to Static WEP USR5453-AP#set interface wlan0 security static-wepSet bss wlan0bssInternal shared-key-authentication off Set bss wlan0bssInternal open-system-authentication onSet bss wlan0bssInternal shared-key-authentication on USR5453-AP#set interface wlan0 wep-key-ascii yesUSR5453-AP#get interface wlan0 detail USR5453-AP#set interface wlan0 security dot1x Set Security to IeeeRadius Option Example USR5453-AP#set bss wlan0bssInternal radius-ipSet Bss USR5453-AP#set bss wlan0bssInternal radius-key secretUSR5453-AP#set bss wlan0bssInternal radius-accounting off USR5453-AP#get interface wlan0 security dot1xSet Security to WPA/WPA2 Personal PSK USR5453-AP#set interface wlan0 security wpa-personalWPA Option Example Set bss wlan0bssInternal wpa-cipher-tkip on Cipher Suite Option ExampleSet bss wlan0bssInternal wpa-cipher-ccmp off Set bss wlan0bssInternal wpa-cipher-tkip offSet Security to WPA/WPA2 Enterprise Radius USR5453-AP#get interface wlan0 security wpa-personalUSR5453-AP#set interface wlan0 security wpa-enterprise Enable Pre-Authentication USR5453-AP#set bss wlan0bssInternal radius-key KeepSecret Cipher Suite OptionUSR5453-AP#get interface wlan0 security wpa-enterprise USR5453-AP#set bss wlan0bssInternal radius-accounting onView Guest Login Settings Enable/Configure Guest Login WelcomeEnable/Disable the Guest Welcome Set Guest Welcome Page TextReview Guest Login Settings Configuring Multiple BSSIDs on Virtual Wireless NetworksConfiguring Virtual Wireless Network One on Radio One Set interface wlan0vwn1 security wpa-enterpriseRadio Setting Command Example Radio SettingsGet Ieee 802.11 Radio Mode Creating VWN Two on Radio One with WPA securityGet Basic Radio Settings Get All Radio SettingsGet Radio Channel Get Supported Rate Set Configure Radio SettingsUSR5453-AP#get supported-rate Get Basic Rate SetUSR5453-AP#set radio wlan0 beacon-interval USR5453-AP#set radio wlan0 mode gUSR5453-AP#set bss wlan0bssInternal dtim-period USR5453-AP#get bss wlan0bssInternal dtim-periodUSR5453-AP#set radio wlan0 rts-threshold USR5453-AP#set radio wlan0 fragmentation-thresholdUSR5453-AP#add basic-rate wlan0 rate USR5453-AP#add supported-rate wlan0 rateUSR5453-AP#get supported-rate wlan0 rate MAC FilteringSpecify an Accept or Deny List Set bss wlan0bssGuest mac-acl-name GuestAdd MAC Addresses of Client Stations to the Filtering List USR5453-AP#remove mac-acl Guest mac Get Current MAC Filtering SettingsGet bss interface mac-acl-mode USR5453-AP#get bss wlan0bssGuest mac-acl-mode accept-listQuality of Service QoS CommandLoad Balancing Enable/Disable Wi-Fi Multimedia QoS Command ExampleAbout Access Point and Station Edca Parameters Understanding the Queues for Access Point and StationData Access Point Station Get QoS Settings on the Client Station Get QoS Settings on the Access PointUSR5453-AP#get wme-queue Set Arbirtation Interframe Spaces AifsSetting Minimum and Maximum Contention Windows cwmin, cwmax Set wme-queue wlan0 with queue QueueName to aifs AIFSValueUSR5453-AP#set wme-queue wlan0 with queue vo to aifs Set the Maximum Burst Length burst on the Access Point USR5453-AP#set wme-queue wlan0 with queue vi cwmin 7 cwmaxSet tx-queue wlan0 with queue QueueName to burst burstValue USR5453-AP#set wme-queue wlan0 with queue vo to txop-limit USR5453-AP#set tx-queue wlan0 with queue data2 to burstConfiguring a WDS Link Wireless Distribution SystemGetting Details on a WDS Configuration USR5453-AP#set interface wlan0wds0 remote-mac 00E0B8761B14Time Protocol Set ntp server ntp.instant802.comUSR5453-AP#get ntp detail Reset the Access Point to Factory Defaults Reboot the Access PointUSR5453-AP#factory-reset Keyboard Shortcuts and Tab Completion HelpKeyboard Shortcuts Tab Completion and HelpAction on CLI Keyboard Shortcut USR5453-AP#get system v USR5453-AP#get system version USR5453-AP# set mac-acl CLI Class and Field OverviewHas name? \ # of instances? One Multiple Field Reference onCLI Class Relationships Class Index AssociationClass Description Field Index AuthenticatedInterface StationBridge-port Basic-rateBss Path-costPriority Description StatusRadio Beacon-interfaceDtim-period MacMax-stations Ignore-broadcast-ssidChannel-planner Open-system-authenticationCluster Cluster-memberDefault ConfigNo-external-updates DebugField Description Detected-apCapability Beacon-intervalType Erp Dhcp-clientBeacons Last-beaconHost Dot11Debug Dot11dDomain Dns-12Static-dns-12 Static-domainMask InterfaceType Rx-errorsStatic-ip Static-maskRx-compressed Tx-errorsRx-multicast Tx-packetsIp-route Kickstartd JvmLog GatewayDepth Log-entryNumber TimeNtp Mac-aclMessage ServerPortal Welcome-screenWelcome-screen-text Max-bss Max-bss Tx-powerChannel-policy ModeRts-threshold WmewifinoacktestFragmentation-threshold Load-balance-disassociation-utilizationSerial Radius-userSnmp Ro-communitySupported-rate SshSystem Rw-communityEncrypted-password PasswordPassword-initialized TelnetTx-queue CommunityQueue Wme-queue Web-uiPossible Solution Professional Access Point Detection Utility does not findCannot access the Web User Interface Access pointMy wireless device cannot find the wireless network Possible Solution Am experiencing poor wireless link quality Wireless Distribution System WDS Problems and SolutionsReboot or Reset Access Point Cluster RecoveryClick Stop Clustering Stop Clustering and Reset Each Access Point in the ClusterProfessional Access Point Administrator Guide Country Webmail Voice Support InformationUAE Detachable Antenna Information Declaration of ConformityFCC Radiation Exposure Statement Radio and Television InterferenceFor Canadian Users Industry Canada ICUL Listing/CUL Listing Declaration of Conformity CE ComplianceRegulatory Channel Frequency EU Health ProtectionEU Detachable Antenna Information Professional Access Point Administrator Guide Professional Access Point Administrator Guide Robotics Corporation Two 2 Year Limited Warranty Obtaining Warranty Service Limitations Disclaimer 802.1x 802802.2 802.3802.11d 802.11b802.11e 802.11fAES Bridge BeaconBroadcast Broadcast AddressCcmp BssidCGI CSMA/CADhcp DCFDNS DOMEdcf EAPESS EthernetGateway FrameHtml HttpIbss Infrastructure ModeIeee Intrusion DetectionISP IPSecJitter LatencyLdap LANLLC MACNIC NATNTP OSIPacket Loss PacketPHY PIDPSK PPPRC4 RadiusRssi RTPSnmp SsidSTP TCP Supported Rate SetTCP/IP TkipUnicast UDPURL VlanWDS WANWEP WinsWPA2 WMM WPAWrap XMLIndex DCF Ieee Snmp WDS Index-328