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Contentsviii Using the RoamAbout R2 Console Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11Using the Access Point 2

Modifying the IP Address5-20 To manually change the IP address of an Access Point or Access Point 2000, perform the following. You will need the AP’s

5-21Setting the Cabletron Discovery ProtocolUsing the Access Point 2000 Console PortTo manually enter an IP address, and disable both BOOTP and DHCP,

Modifying Wireless Parameters5-22 Modifying Wireless ParametersThe following AP wireless parameters can be modified as necessary:• AP Density: Should

5-23Modifying Wireless Parameters• IntraBSS Relay: When enabled, it allows wireless users associated with an AP to see and communicate between each o

Configuring for Security5-24 Configuring for SecurityTo have the most amount of security in your wireless infrastructure network:• Set up your networ

5-25Configuring for SecuritySetting EncryptionBefore configuring encryption on the AP, create the encryption keys as follows:1. Create up to four key

Configuring for Security5-26 Using the RoamAbout R2 Console PortTo configure encryption using the RoamAbout R2 console port, perform the following:1.

5-27Configuring for SecurityUsing the Access Point 2000 Console PortTo configure encryption using the console port, perform the following:1. Choose M

Configuring the Console Port for Security5-28 Configuring the Console Port for SecurityFor the AP 2000, the AP Manager and any other SNMP Manager mus

5-29Configuring the R2 for SNMPv1 or SNMPv2Configuring the R2 for SNMPv1 or SNMPv2The RoamAbout R2 supports SNMPv3. To support management tools using

ixContentsB Connecting a Device to the Console PortC ASCII to HEX ConversionGlossaryIndex

Configuring the AP for Authentication5-30 Configuring the AP for AuthenticationAuthentication uses a RADIUS server to authenticate wireless clients i

5-31Configuring the AP for Authentication4. Enter the Custom Authenticator. The format is 16 printable ASCII characters, or 32 hexadecimal digits pre

Configuring the AP for Authentication5-32 Configuring the AP for AuthenticationBefore you can configure the AP as a RADIUS client, you must choose th

5-33Configuring the AP for Authentication• Time Between Reauthentications: Time, in minutes, between each reauthentication when Reauthentication is e

Configuring the AP for Authentication5-34 Using the RoamAbout R2 Console Port1. Choose Security and Policy Configuration from the Main Menu.2. Choose

5-35Configuring the AP for AuthenticationUsing the Access Point 2000 Console Port1. Choose Module-Specific Options from the RoamAbout AP Installation

Configuring for Rapid Rekeying5-36 Configuring for Rapid RekeyingTo use Rapid Rekeying, you must set up the AP for 802.1X authentication, as describe

5-37Configuring for Rapid RekeyingUsing the Access Point 2000 Console PortTo set up Rapid Rekeying using the console port, perform the following step

Configuring for Rapid Rekeying5-38 Set Up Rapid Rekeying on the ClientsThis section describes how to set up Rapid Rekeying on a Windows XP client. Fo

5-39Configuring for Rapid Rekeying6. In the Wireless Network Properties window (shown below), select the following:a) Check the box marked Data encry

Configuring for VLANs5-40 Configuring for VLANsThe RoamAbout AP supports the forwarding of tagged VLAN data. The RoamAbout R2 can be configured to fo

5-41Configuring for VLANsPorts are displayed according to the Remote Wireless MAC addresses you set up for the RoamAbout R2 configuration. In the LAN

Configuring for VLANs5-42 To enable or disable GVRP (RoamAbout R2 only):1. Click the VLAN Parameters button.2. Enable or disable GVRP. 3. Click OK.To

5-43Setting Spanning TreeSetting Spanning TreeIt is important to avoid Point-to-Multipoint configurations that will cause bridge loops. A bridge loop

Filtering Traffic by Protocols5-44 Filtering Traffic by ProtocolsYou can configure the AP to NOT forward specific protocol traffic to the wireless ne

5-45Filtering Traffic by ProtocolsDECnet Does not forward DECnet packets carried in Ethernet V2 frames or in IEEE 802.3 frames with LLC/SNAP headers.

Filtering Traffic by Addresses5-46 Filtering Traffic by AddressesYou can filter traffic to the network using Address Denied, or you can restrict acce

5-47Checking the Configuration on Multiple APsChecking the Configuration on Multiple APsThe AP Manager provides integrity tests that check for consis

Resetting the RoamAbout AP5-48 Resetting the RoamAbout APThis section describes how to reset the AP.• Reset with Current SettingsIf you change any wi

5-49Using the RoamAbout R2 Web ManagementUsing the RoamAbout R2 Web ManagementFor the RoamAbout R2 web management, AP Manager or any Network Manageme

xiPrefaceA RoamAbout wireless network consists of RoamAbout wireless products, such as the RoamAbout R2 Wireless Access Platform, RoamAbout Access

Configuring Clients5-50 Configuring ClientsTo configure the clients, refer to the RoamAbout 802.11 PC Card Drivers and Utilities Setup and Installati

6-1Chapter 6Maintaining the Wireless NetworkTo maintain the wireless network, you should regularly check the wireless coverage area, communications

Testing Radio Communications Quality6-2 Testing Radio Communications QualityYou can test the radio communications quality from the AP to another wire

6-3Testing Radio Communications QualityUsing the RoamAbout Client UtilityThis procedure requires the RoamAbout Client Utility on a RoamAbout client.

Testing Radio Communications Quality6-4 A low signal level indicates that the client and the test partner may be too far apart or there may be obstru

6-5Optimizing RoamAbout AP PlacementIf one or more clients are transmitting simultaneously with the AP in an infrastructure network, you may need to

Optimizing RoamAbout AP Placement6-6 To open the Site Monitor window, perform the following steps:1. To start the Client Utility, perform the followi

6-7Optimizing RoamAbout Outdoor Antenna Placement5. Check the signal level and noise level if the SNR is low between the AP and the wireless device.

Logging Measurement Data6-8 Logging Measurement DataYou can save the results of your RoamAbout Client Utility Link Test or Site Monitor session in a

6-9Checking the Client RoamAbout PC CardChecking the Client RoamAbout PC CardThe RoamAbout Client Utility has a Diagnose Card tool that allows you to

Associated Documentsxii Associated Documents You can download the documentation, drivers, and utilities from the RoamAbout Wireless web site. Check t

Monitoring the AP Using RMON6-10 Monitoring the AP Using RMONThe AP supports four of the nine Remote Network Monitoring MIB (RMON) groups: • Statisti

6-11Monitoring RADIUS Client OperationsMonitoring RADIUS Client OperationsUsing the console port, you can monitor the RADIUS client statistics for th

Monitoring RADIUS Client Operations6-12 Table 6-1: RADIUS Client Statistics Menu - Field DescriptionsField DescriptionInvalid Server AddressesNumber

6-13Checking RoamAbout Product Version NumbersChecking RoamAbout Product Version NumbersUsing AP ManagerTo check the RoamAbout AP firmware version, r

Upgrading the RoamAbout AP Firmware6-14 Upgrading the RoamAbout AP FirmwareThe AP firmware, also called embedded software, can be easily upgraded. Re

6-15Upgrading the RoamAbout AP Firmware4. Choose BootP Server if a BootP server has been configured with the correct file. Choose TFTP Server if you

Replacing the PC Card in an AP6-16 Replacing the PC Card in an APYou may need to replace a defective PC Card or upgrade the PC Card in an AP. If upgr

7-1Chapter 7Problem SolvingThis chapter contains problem solving information for the RoamAbout wireless network. If the problem appears to be with

Using the AP LEDs to Determine the Problem7-2 Using the AP LEDs to Determine the ProblemThe AP LEDs show status and help diagnose problems. The follo

7-3Using the AP LEDs to Determine the ProblemTable 7-1: RoamAbout R2 LED DescriptionsName DescriptionSystem Status Lights when the RoamAbout R2 pass

xiiiDocument ConventionsDocument ConventionsThe following icons are used in this document:Icon MeaningCAUTION: Contains information essential to avoi

Using the AP LEDs to Determine the Problem7-4 Table 7-2: RoamAbout R2 LED PatternsWired LAN Wireless LANWireless ForwardingWired ForwardingSystem OK

7-5Using the AP LEDs to Determine the ProblemAP 2000 LEDsTable 7-3 describes the function of each LED. Error conditions cause the LEDs to turn on, of

Using the AP LEDs to Determine the Problem7-6 Table 7-4: RoamAbout AP 2000 LED PatternsWired LAN Wireless LANAP SaturatedBridge StatePower/System St

7-7Using the AP LEDs to Determine the ProblemTable 7-5: Network Loading LED PatternsWired LANWireless LANAP Saturated Bridge StatePower/System OKMea

Using the AP LEDs to Determine the Problem7-8 AP (Classic) LEDsTable 7-6 describes the LED functions. Table 7-7 describes the patterns, likely causes

7-9Using the AP LEDs to Determine the ProblemTable 7-7: AP (Classic) LED PatternsPower OKModule OKWired LAN Bridge StateSaturated Wireless LANCard P

Using the AP LEDs to Determine the Problem7-10 Table 7-8: Network Loading/Upline Dumping LED PatternsPower OKModule OKWired LAN Bridge StateSaturate

7-11Showing CountersShowing CountersYou can display the values of all the counters maintained by the AP. This information can help you monitor the pe

Showing Counters7-12 Table 7-9: RoamAbout AP (Classic and 2000) CountersCounter DescriptionIndividually addressed bytes sentTotal number of bytes tr

7-13Showing CountersSingle collision Number of successfully transmitted frames on the selected interface for which transmission is inhibited by exac

Getting Helpxiv Getting HelpFor additional support related to this device or document, contact Enterasys Networks using one of the following methods:

Showing Counters7-14 Table 7-10: RoamAbout AP Classic and 2000) PC Card CountersCounter DescriptionIndividually addressed frames sent (TxUnicastFram

7-15Showing CountersTransmit retry limit exceeded frames (TxRetryLimitExceeded)Number of messages that could not be delivered after the maximum numbe

Showing Counters7-16 Wrong station address on transmit (TxDiscardsWrongSA)Number of times a message transmission was not done because a wrong MAC add

7-17Showing CountersTable 7-11: RoamAbout R2 CountersCounter Wired DescriptionDropEvents Total number of events in which packets were dropped by the

Displaying Error Logs7-18 Displaying Error LogsThe AP can display error logs used by support personnel to analyze system faults. The AP Manager displ

7-19RoamAbout PC Card LED Activity in a ClientRoamAbout PC Card LED Activity in a ClientIf you encounter difficulty using a RoamAbout client, the err

RoamAbout PC Card LED Activity in a Client7-20 Table 7-12: RoamAbout PC Card LED DescriptionPower LEDTransmit/Receive LEDDescription/ActionContinuou

7-21Windows Does Not Detect the RoamAbout PC CardWindows Does Not Detect the RoamAbout PC CardIf the RoamAbout PC Card was properly working at one ti

Checking the Network Protocols on a Windows System7-22 Checking the Network Protocols on a Windows SystemTo verify that the client is configured for

7-23Device Conflict on a Windows SystemDevice Conflict on a Windows SystemA device conflict under Windows NT may be related to the RoamAbout ISA card

1-1Chapter 1Wireless Network ConfigurationsThere are three basic RoamAbout wireless network configurations:• One or more APs connecting wireless cl

Device Conflict on a Windows System7-24 A conflict can still occur even after using the Windows NT Diagnostics program to determine unused I/O port a

7-25Device Conflict on a Windows SystemChanging the ISA Adapter AddressIf the device conflict is related to the I/O port address of the ISA card, you

Setting SNMP Trap Addresses (Access Point Only)7-26 Setting SNMP Trap Addresses (Access Point Only)To have the AP send SNMP traps, you need to enter

7-27Setting Upline Dump (Access Point Only)Setting Upline Dump (Access Point Only)The Upline Dump mode is disabled by default. This option allows you

A-1Appendix APC Card InformationConsult your authorized RoamAbout reseller sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in y

A-2 Table A-2: Radio Characteristics (For Outdoor Antenna Use)R-F frequency band 2.4 GHz (2400-2500 MHz)Number of selectable sub-channelsEurope (ETS

A-3Supported Frequency Sub-BandsSupported Frequency Sub-BandsThe RoamAbout PC Card supports a number of factory-programmed channels. The number of av

B-1Appendix BConnecting a Device to the Console PortThis Appendix describes how to connect a device to the console port. Refer to the Hardware Inst

RoamAbout AP1-2 RoamAbout APThis guide addresses the different RoamAbout AP hardware platforms: RoamAbout Access Point (sometimes referred to as Clas

B-2 For the RoamAbout R2 Wireless Access Platform:3. If using a terminal, configure the transmit and receive baud rates to 9600 baud only.4. If using

B-35. Press <Enter> until the RoamAbout Main Menu is displayed. The Installation Menu allows you to display and modify various AP and wireless

C-1Appendix CASCII to HEX ConversionThis Appendix provides the ASCII to HEX conversion for use with third party products that do not allow ASCII en

C-2 E45e65F46f66G47g67H48h68I49i69J4Aj6AK4Bk6BL4Cl6CM4Dm6DN4En6EO4Fo6FP50p70ASCII Value HEX Value

C-3Q51q71R52r72S53s73T54t74U55u75V56v76W57w77X58x78Y59y79Z5Az7AASCII Value HEX Value

Glossary-1Glossary802.1XIEEE 802.1X uses security protocols, such as RADIUS, to provide centralized user identification, authentication and dynamic

GlossaryGlossary-2 CellA single AP and its wireless clients within a wireless infrastructure network containing multiple APs.Channel (Frequency)The c

Glossary-3GlossaryISA adapterAn option for the RoamAbout PC Card for computers that do not have a PCMCIA slot. The ISA adapter installs into a comput

1-3RoamAbout AP• Dynamic address learning The forwarding and translating process module automatically adds new source addresses to the address databa

GlossaryGlossary-4 RADIUSRADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service). RADIUS is an IETF standard protocol for Authentication, Authorization a

Glossary-5GlossaryWEPWired Equivalent Privacy. Used to encrypt data transmitted via the wireless medium.wireless clientA computer such as a PC, lapto

Index-1IndexNumerics802.1X Activation Keydescription 5-33entering 5-37802.1X authenticationoverview 2-15parameters 5-32802.1X Rapid RekeyingSee Rapid

IndexIndex-2 ASCII character encryption key 5-25ASCII to HEX conversion C-1authenticationconfiguring 5-30–5-35overview 2-14Authentication trap 7-26Au

Index-3Indexconsole portAccess Point security 2-19configuring for security 5-28connecting a device B-1description 4-5infrastructure network 5-7passwo

IndexIndex-4 FFiltersaddress 2-21, 5-46protocols 2-21, 5-44rate limiting 2-21Firmware Revisions integrity test 5-47Firmware versionAP 6-13fixed rate

Index-5IndexLAN-to-LAN Multipoint Modedescription 1-3LAT filter 5-45LEDsPC Card 7-20RoamAbout AP 2000 7-5RoamAbout AP Classic 7-8RoamAbout R2 7-2Link

IndexIndex-6 OOmni-directional antenna 1-18Outdoor antenna 1-18, 3-6, 3-7, 6-7PParameters integrity test 5-47Passwords 2-12PC Card11 Mbit/s 2-62 Mbit

Index-7IndexRemote Network Monitoring MIBSee RMONRemote RTS Thresholddescription 2-9–2-10modifying 5-22Remote Wireless MAC Address 5-12Reset button 5

RoamAbout PC Card1-4 RoamAbout PC CardThe RoamAbout PC Card is an IEEE 802.11 Direct Sequence (DS) compliant wireless network interface card.The Roam

IndexIndex-8 SNRAP placement 6-6–6-7description 2-7in ad-hoc network 6-3outdoor antenna placement 6-7testing communications quality 6-2–6-3testing da

Index-9IndexVLAN counters 7-12VLAN IDconfiguring with AP Manager 5-41range 2-23VLAN Nameconfiguring with AP Manager 5-41WWeb managementdefine passwor

1-5RoamAbout PC CardOperating System SupportYou can have clients with various operating systems in the same wireless network. Refer to the RoamAbout

Wireless Infrastructure Network1-6 Wireless Infrastructure NetworkIn a wireless infrastructure network, wireless clients communicate with an AP to co

1-7Wireless Infrastructure NetworkFigure 1-1: Cells Within a Wireless Infrastructure Network ConfigurationTo allow wireless clients to physically mo

Wireless Infrastructure Network1-8 Wireless Client BehaviorYou can configure the wireless client to connect to a specific wireless network or the fir

1-9LAN-to-LAN ConfigurationLAN-to-LAN ConfigurationYou can connect separate LANs over a wireless link by configuring two or more RoamAbout APs to com

LAN-to-LAN Configuration1-10 Point-to-MultipointYou can connect wired LANs in different buildings using the LAN-to-LAN Multipoint feature. At least o

1-11LAN-to-LAN ConfigurationFigure 1-4 provides an example of two Central APs in the same Point-to-Multipoint configuration. In this configuration, s

LAN-to-LAN Configuration1-12 In Figure 1-4, Building A is the Central AP for Buildings A1 through A5 and Building B. However, Building B is also the

1-13RoamAbout R2 Configuration ExamplesRoamAbout R2 Configuration ExamplesThis section provides configuration examples using the RoamAbout R2 (with t

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RoamAbout R2 Configuration Examples1-14 Workgroup Mode and LAN-to-LAN Example Figure 1-7 shows two RoamAbout R2s in different buildings using an outd

1-15Ad-Hoc NetworkAd-Hoc NetworkWireless ad-hoc networks do not include APs. Instead, the ad-hoc network is a loose association, or workgroup, of com

Optional Antennas1-16 Optional AntennasThe RoamAbout PC Card has two integrated antennas that perform best in an open environment with as few obstacl

1-17Optional AntennasRange Extender AntennaUse the Range Extender Antenna (Figure 1-10) to ensure optimal transmission and reception quality for situ

Optional Antennas1-18 Outdoor Antenna KitThere are two RoamAbout antennas available for outdoor use:• 14-dBi directional antenna• 7-dBi omni-directio

2-1Chapter 2Understanding Wireless NetworkCharacteristicsThis chapter describes many of the wireless networking concepts and characteristics. You s

Wireless Network Name2-2 Wireless Network NameA wireless network name, also called an SSID, is the name of the wireless infrastructure network. To ad

2-3Access Point MAC AddressesAccess Point MAC AddressesThe MAC address is a unique identifier for networking devices. Each LAN device (including Ethe

Channel Frequencies2-4 Channel FrequenciesThe channel sets the center radio frequency for the wireless device. The RoamAbout PC Card can support up t

2-5Transmit RateTransmit RateThe transmit rate identifies the preferred data transmission speed of the AP. The actual data transmission speed is subj

Transmit Rate2-6 Auto RateWith the auto rate option, the PC Card in a client or AP automatically switches to the next lower rate when data transmissi

2-7Communications QualityCommunications QualityCommunications quality is measured by the Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR). The SNR is a dynamic indicator

Data Throughput Efficiency2-8 Data Throughput EfficiencyData throughput efficiency is measured in transmissions sent, lost, or received. When a data

2-9RTS/CTS ProtocolRTS/CTS ProtocolEach device in a wireless network can sense transmissions from other devices in its network that use the same freq

RTS/CTS Protocol2-10 Hidden StationA wireless device is a hidden station when its transmissions cannot be sensed by another wireless device in the sa

2-11802.11 Power Management802.11 Power ManagementPower management can extend the battery life of clients by allowing the client to sleep for short p

Security2-12 SecurityThe following lists the types of security in a RoamAbout wireless environment:• Network operating system security• RoamAbout AP

2-13SecurityWired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) EncryptionThe WEP feature encrypts all data transmitted within the wireless network. The encryption uses t

Security2-14 AuthenticationThe RoamAbout AP supports authentication of wireless workgroup clients. An AP can authenticate clients based on:• MAC addr

2-15Security802.1X AuthenticationIEEE 802.1X authentication allows logins based on user name, password, user certificates, and other methods that may

iiiContentsPrefaceIntended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Security2-16 802.1X Rapid RekeyingRapid Rekeying, also known as Key Tumbling, provides automatic IEEE 802.11 WEP encryption key generation and freque

2-17Security2. The key period expires. The AP creates two new random keys and loads them into the inactive authenticator key indexes (Keys 3 and 4 in

Security2-18 4. Once the AP transmits the new keys to all clients in the supplicant list, it begins using the new TX key (Key4). At this time all sup

2-19SecuritySNMP Community NamesThe SNMP community name allows management tools using SNMP to display or modify AP parameters remotely.The RoamAbout

Network Protocols2-20 Network ProtocolsWhen you install a RoamAbout PC Card in a computer using a Windows operating system, you may need to install a

2-21Wireless TrafficMessage TypesWhen a device in the wireless network transmits data, it can take one of these forms:• Broadcast: A data message tra

Spanning Tree Protocol2-22 Spanning Tree ProtocolThe RoamAbout AP uses 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol to prevent network loops. A loop occurs when the

2-23VLANsVLANsA VLAN is a logical partition of one or more physical networks. A single VLAN can span multiple LANs, and multiple VLANs can reside wit

VLANs2-24 Network ConfigurationsBoth the RoamAbout Access Point 2000 and the R2 can be used as a wireless bridge to an existing VLAN. For example, tw

2-25VLANsIngress Filtering is always enabled on the RoamAbout R2. That is, the R2 does NOT forward data from a VLAN defined on other ports if it is r

Contentsiv 2 Understanding Wireless Network CharacteristicsIn This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RoamAbout SNMP Management2-26 RoamAbout SNMP ManagementAccess Point 2000The Access Point supports the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) throu

2-27RoamAbout SNMP ManagementRoamAbout R2The RoamAbout R2 supports SNMPv3. If your Network Management Station (NMS) does not support SNMPv3, use the

3-1Chapter 3Designing and Implementinga Wireless NetworkThe first step in designing a wireless network is to determine which network configuration

Infrastructure Network3-2 Infrastructure NetworkTo plan a wireless infrastructure network, determine the following:• Coverage area - the area where t

3-3Infrastructure NetworkDetermining the Coverage Area and Supported UsersCoverage area is determined by a number of factors, including physical obst

Infrastructure Network3-4 Noise levels in the radio frequencies can reduce the coverage area. Such noise can be generated by microwave ovens and elev

3-5Infrastructure NetworkSelecting the Locations for Multiple APsConsider the following:• Each coverage area must overlap another coverage area to al

Infrastructure Network3-6 RoamAbout R2 Mezzanine Special Considerations The following information pertains to the RoamAbout R2 with the Mezzanine opt

3-7LAN-to-LAN Network ConfigurationLAN-to-LAN Network ConfigurationThere are two types of LAN-to-LAN configurations. The LAN-to-LAN Endpoint Bridge m

vContentsStatic and Dynamic VLANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25RoamAbout SNMP Manag

Ad-Hoc Network3-8 Ad-Hoc NetworkThe only requirement for an ad-hoc network is the ability to communicate with one or more other wireless users. To do

3-9Wireless Network Hardware Installation OverviewWireless Network Hardware Installation OverviewOnce you have designed the wireless network and dete

Wireless Network Hardware Installation Overview3-10 Ad-Hoc NetworkThe following is an overview of the steps to install the wireless clients in an Ad-

4-1Chapter 4Wireless Network ToolsThis chapter describes the configuration tools. You can configure the AP using one or more of these tools:• RoamA

RoamAbout AP Manager4-2 RoamAbout AP ManagerThe RoamAbout AP Manager is a configuration tool for new APs and a management tool to assist the ongoing

4-3RoamAbout AP ManagerInstalling the RoamAbout AP ManagerThe AP Manager supports Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows NT (V4.0

RoamAbout AP Manager4-4 Using the AP ManagerYou can manage APs individually or as a single group. You can group APs based on any criteria, such as:•

4-5Other SNMP Management ToolsOther SNMP Management ToolsThe AP supports the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) through any standard Network M

Telnet4-6 TelnetYou can manage the RoamAbout R2 through Telnet. However, you must first assign the R2 an IP address.Perform the following steps to ac

4-7RoamAbout Client UtilityRoamAbout Client UtilityThe RoamAbout Client Utility is a diagnostic tool for RoamAbout wireless networks. The RoamAbout C

Contentsvi 5 Configuring the Wireless NetworkIn This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-1Chapter 5Configuring the Wireless NetworkThis chapter provides the procedures to configure the wireless device parameters. Before performing the

In This Chapter5-2 Setting Spanning Tree 5-43Filtering Traffic by Protocols 5-44Filtering Traffic by Addresses 5-46Checking the Configuration on Mult

5-3Configuring APs in an Infrastructure NetworkConfiguring APs in an Infrastructure NetworkAfter installing the AP, you can configure its network and

Configuring APs in an Infrastructure Network5-4 • Station name: Select a unique name that helps identify the location of the AP. Each AP should have

5-5Configuring APs in an Infrastructure NetworkUsing the AP ManagerUse the Help button in the AP Manager for a description of any field.1. If you are

Configuring APs in an Infrastructure Network5-6 Using the RoamAbout R2 Console PortTo use the console port, follow the instructions in “Connecting a

5-7Configuring APs in an Infrastructure NetworkUsing the Access Point 2000 Console Port To use the console port, follow the instructions in “Connecti

Configuring APs in a Point-to-Point Network5-8 Configuring APs in a Point-to-Point Network You can configure two APs to communicate with each other i

5-9Configuring APs in a Point-to-Point NetworkWireless Parameters Used in a Point-to-Point Network The following AP parameters are not used in this c

viiContentsRoamAbout R2 Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28Access Point 2000 C

Configuring APs in a Point-to-Point Network5-10 Using the AP ManagerUse the Help button in the AP Manager for a description of any field.1. If you ar

5-11Configuring APs in a Point-to-Point NetworkUsing the RoamAbout R2 Console PortTo use the console port, follow the instructions in “Connecting a D

Configuring APs in a Point-to-Point Network5-12 Using the Access Point 2000 Console Port To use the console port, follow the instructions in “Connect

5-13Configuring the AP for Point-to-MultipointConfiguring the AP for Point-to-MultipointYou can configure up to seven APs in a point-to-multipoint co

Configuring the AP for Point-to-Multipoint5-14 Wireless Parameters Used in a Point-to-Multipoint Network The following AP parameters are not used in

5-15Configuring the AP for Point-to-MultipointUsing the AP ManagerUse the Help button in the AP Manager for a description of any field.1. Determine w

Configuring the AP for Point-to-Multipoint5-16 Using the RoamAbout R2 Console PortTo use the console port, follow the instructions in “Connecting a D

5-17Configuring the AP for Point-to-MultipointUsing the Access Point 2000 Console Port To use the console port, follow the instructions in “Connectin

Viewing Current AP Settings5-18 Viewing Current AP SettingsYou can view the current settings before you modify the RoamAbout AP parameters.Using the

5-19Modifying the IP AddressModifying the IP AddressThe AP can obtain an IP address using these methods:• BootP (default): The AP obtains its IP Addr