Arada Systems, Inc. MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point User Manual This document helps you to configure and use the MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point Dec 2009 Book Version: 1.1 ARADA, Inc. 1024 Morse Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Arada Systems Inc., 1024 Morse Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA - 94089. Tel: +1 (408) 773 9298 www.aradasystems.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ..................................................................................... i Chapter 1 Introduction About the MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point ........................................1-1 Key Features and Standards ..........................................................................................1-1 Supported Standards and Conventions ...................................................................
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Configuring Basic QoS Settings .............................................................................2-16 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ....................................................2-17 Understanding Security Profiles ...................................................................................2-18 SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form ..................................................................2-22 802.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Packet Capture .............................................................................................................3-21 Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration IP Settings for Wireless Clients ......................................................................................4-1 Hotspot Settings .............................................................................................................4-3 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings ............
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About This Manual The MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the MaxR-3210 Wireless Access Point. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • • Typographical Conventions.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death. ii Arada Systems Confidential v1.
Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes some of the key features of the MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point. It also includes the minimum prerequisites for installation (“System Requirements” on page 1-4.), package contents (“What’s In the Box?” on page 1-5) and a description of the front and back panels of the MaxR-3210 (“Hardware Description” on page 1-5).
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are supported: • Standards Compliance. The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards for Wireless LANs. • Full WPA and WPA2 support. WPA and WPA2 enterprise-class strong security with RADIUS and certificate authentication as well as dynamic encryption key generation.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual – Point-to-Point Bridge. In this mode, the MaxR-3210 only communicates with another bridge-mode wireless access point (with or without clients). Network authentication should be used to protect this communication. – Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this MaxR-3210 is the “Master” for a group of bridge-mode wireless access points.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual • WMM Power Save Support. Power Save uses mechanisms from 802.11e and legacy 802.11 to save power (for battery powered equipment) and fine-tune power consumption. • VLAN Security Profiles. Each Security Profile can be assigned a VLAN ID as each Security Profile is modified. 802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking The MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual • • • • • The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the package, or one like it A 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz AC power source A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Mozilla 3.0 or above At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed 802.11b/g/n-compliant devices.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 2. Restore to Factory Defaults Button The restore to default button is located next to the RJ-45 console port and restores the MaxR3210 to the factory default settings. 3. Serial Console Port RJ-45 serial console port for serial DTE connections. 4. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the MaxR-3210 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or PoE switch. 5.
Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b/ g/n wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN. Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b/bg/ng wireless networks at ranges of several hundred feet or more.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 14. “Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS 15. “Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS 16. “Configuring WPA-PSK 17. “Configuring WPA2-PSK 18. “Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK 19. “Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address You need to prepare these three things before you can establish a connection through your wireless access point: • A location for the MaxR-3210 that conforms to the “Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines below.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual If you are using multiple access points for 11b/bg/ng, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended Channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 Channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Installing the MaxR-3210 Wireless Access Point Before installing the MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point, you should make sure that your Ethernet network is up and working. You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that computers with 802.11b/g/n wireless adapters will be able to communicate with computers on the Ethernet network.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 2-1 Login screen 3. Click Login. The main menu of the MaxR-3210 displays as shown in Figure 2-2. • When the Access Point is connected to the Internet, under the Support tab, select Documentation to view the documentation for the Access Point. • On the top-right of the screen, select Logout to exit the MaxR-3210 setup screens. (You will automatically be logged out of the Access Point after 5 minutes of no activity.) 4.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 5. Select Time from the left panel. The Time screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-2. Figure 2-2 Timezone and system time related settings 6. Enter the Time Settings for your area. See the online help or “Configuring Time Settings” on page 2-7 for more information about how to configure the settings on this screen. 6 Arada Systems Confidential v1.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 7. Select IP on the main menu. The IP Settings screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3 IP Settings 8. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for your network. The default values are suitable for most users and situations. (See the online help or “Setting Basic IP Options” on page 2-11 for more information about how to configure the settings on this screen. 9. Click Apply. Configuring Time Settings To configure your time settings: 1.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 2-4 Timezone and system time related settings 2. Configure the following information: – Time Zone. From the pull-down menu, select the local time zone for your Access Point from a list of all available time zones. The default is USA-Pacific. – NTP Client. Enable NTP Client to synchronize the time of the access point with an NTP Server. The Default is Enabled. Note: You must have an Internet connection to get the current time.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Configuring Wireless Access To configure your wireless settings for 11b/bg/ng: 1. From the main menu under Configuration, select Wireless. The Wireless Settings screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-5. 2. Enter the wireless settings for your area. See the online help or “Wireless Settings” on page 2-13. 3. Click Apply to save your settings. Figure 2-5 Basic Wireless Settings for 802.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 3. Connect an Ethernet cable from your MaxR-3210 Wireless Access Point to a LAN port on your router, switch, or hub. Note: By default, MaxR-3210 is set with the DHCP client disabled. If your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you must change this setting. To connect to the MaxR-3210 after the DHCP server on your network assigns it a new IP address, enter the Access Point name into your Web browser.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual To log in using the default IP Address: 1. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. 2. Connect to the MaxR-3210 by entering its default address of http://192.168.0.237 into your browser. The login screen displays. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters. Figure 2-6 Connecting to the Access Point 3. Click Login.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 2-7 Basic IP options 2. Enter the IP Address fields of the MaxR-3210. – DHCP Client. By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is disabled. If you have a DHCP server on your LAN and you enable DHCP, the wireless access point will get its IP address, subnet mask and default gateway settings automatically from the DHCP server on your network when you connect the MaxR-3210 to your LAN. – IP Address.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual – Secondary DNS Servers. The MaxR-3210 will use this IP address as the secondary Domain Name Server used by stations on your LAN. – Network Intgrity Check. Check this box to enable the MaxR-3210 to validate that the upstream link is active before allowing wirelessassociations.If you set this option you must ensure your default gateway is configured. 3. Click Apply to save your basic IP settings.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 2. Configure the Wireless LAN settings based on the following field descriptions: • Wireless Mode. Select the desired wireless operating mode. The default is 11ng. The options are: – 11b – All 802.11b wireless stations can be used. (The 802.11g wireless stations can still be used if they can operate in 802.11b mode.) – 11bg – Both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations can be supported. – 11ng – All 11b, 11g, and 11ng wireless stations can be used.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual • • – If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). – Wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for an access point. If more than one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Configuring Basic QoS Settings Wi-Fi Multimedia Support (WMM). Wireless Multimedia (WMM) is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities, depending on the type of data. Time-dependent information, such as video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. For WMM to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. To configure basic wireless QoS settings for 11b/bg/ng: 1.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs. 1. From your Web browser, log in to the MaxR-3210 using its default address of http://192.168.0.237.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Program the wireless adapter of your PCs to have the same SSID that you configured in the MaxR-3210. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the MaxR-3210. Note: If you are configuring the MaxR-3210 from a wireless computer and you change the SSID, channel, or Security Profile settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 2-10 Security Profile Settings An overview of the information that is required to set up a Security Profile follows—including a description of the Network Authentication choices that are available: • Profile Definition. Configure the following settings: • Security Profile Name. Use a name that makes it easy to recognize the profile—and to tell profiles apart. (The default names are ARADA, ARADA-1, ARADA-2, and so on.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual • Authentication Settings. Configure the following settings: • Network Authentication. The MaxR-3210 Access Point is set by default as an open system with no authentication. When setting up Network Authentication, bear in mind the following: – If you are using Access Point mode, then all options are available. In bridge mode some options may be unavailable. – Not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual • Data Encryption. The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting selected (see Table 2-1 above); otherwise, the default is None. The Data Encryption settings are explained in the table below: Table 2-2. Data Encryption Settings Data Encryption Type Description None No encryption is used. 64 bits WEP Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64 bit encryption. 128 bits WEP Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128 bit encryption.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 802.11b/bg/ng Configuration For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the configuration parameters. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information. Be sure to set the Regulatory Domain correctly as the first step. • SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the MaxR-3210. Store this information in a safe place. Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings You can setup or modify the RADIUS Server settings to compliment Network Authentication security options. The RADIUS Server must be used with Legacy 802.1x, and can be used with WPA and WPA2 Network Authentication.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 2-11 RADIUS server settings 3. Enter the following RADIUS Server settings: • • Authentication Server. This configuration is required for authentication using a RADIUS Server.The IP Address, Port Number, and Shared Secret are required for communication with the Primary RADIUS Server. You can also configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to use, if the Primary RADIUS Server fails. – IP Address. The IP address of the RADIUS Server. – Port Number.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual – Shared Secret. This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). 4. Click Apply to save your settings. Setting up a Security Profile The MaxR-3210 allows you to set up eight different security profiles for 802.11b/bg/ng. Each profile can be configured with a different security option for network authentication.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual To configure a Security Profile: 1. From your Web browser, log in to the MaxR-3210 using the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.237, user name admin and password password, or use the LAN address and password that you set up. 2. Under the Configuration tab, select Security from the main menu. The screen for the Profile Settings displays as shown in Figure 2-12above. 3. Select the checkbox of the profile you want to modify and click Edit.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual • To configure WPA with RADIUS, see “Configuring WPA with RADIUS” on page 2-29. • To configure WPA2 with RADIUS, see “Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS” on page 2-31. • To configure WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS, see “Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS” on page 2-32. • To configure WPA-PSK, see “Configuring WPA-PSK” on page 2-34. • To configure WPA2-PSK, see “Configuring WPA2-PSK” on page 2-35.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 2. From the Data Encryption drop-down menu, select encryption strength (64 bits, 128 bits, or 152 bits). 3. You manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all PCs and Access Points in your network. Choose either: • Automatic – Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the Access Point from a wired computer to make any further changes. Configuring WPA with RADIUS Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 4. Under the Configuration tab, select Security from the main menu. The screen for Profile Settings displays. When the Security Profile screen displays, check the checkbox of the Security Profile you want to modify and click Edit. Figure 2-15 Configure WPA with RADIUS 5. Choose WPA with RADIUS from the from the Network Authentication drop-down menu. Data Encryption will be set to TKIP by default. 6. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS Not all wireless adapters support WPA2. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Make sure your client card supports WPA2. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings. Figure 2-16 Configure WPA2 with RADIUS To configure WPA2 with RADIUS: 1.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 5. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA2 with RADIUS from the list. By default, Data Encryption will be set to AES. 6. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations. 7. Click Apply to save your settings.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual To configure WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS: 1. Under the Configuration tab, select Security on the main menu, select Advanced from the left panel, and then select RADIUS Server Settings. The RADIUS Server Settings screen displays. 2. Enter the RADIUS settings as shown in ““Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings” on page 2-23. 3. Click Apply to save your RADIUS settings 4. Under the Configuration tab, select Security from the main menu.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Configuring WPA-PSK Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or above include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA client software for instructions on configuring WPA settings.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual To configure WPA-PSK: 1. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA-PSK. By default, Data Encryption will be set to TKIP. 2. Enter the preshared key passphrase (Network Key). 3. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations. 4. Click Apply to save your settings.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 1. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA2-PSK from the list. By default, Data Encryption will be set to AES. 2. Enter the preshared key passphrase (Network Key). 3. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations. 4. Click Apply to save your settings.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual . Figure 2-20 Configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK To configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK: 1. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK. By default, Data Encryption will be set to TKIP+AES. 2. Enter the WPA Passphrase (Network Key). 3. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address The optional Access Control window lets you block the network access privilege of any specified stations through the MaxR-3210 Wireless Access Point. When you enable access control, the access point only accepts connections from clients on the selected access control list. This provides an additional layer of security.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 2-21 Configure MAC authentication 3. Check the Turn Access Control On radio box to enable Access Control feature. 4. Select the desired Access Control Database options. The options are: • Local MAC Address Database – The Access Point will use the local MAC address table for Access Control. This is the default.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 8. Click Add to add the wireless device to the Trusted Wireless Stations list. Repeat these steps for each additional device you want to add to the list. 9. Click Apply to save your wireless access control list settings. Now, only devices on this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the MaxR-3210. 40 Arada Systems Confidential v1.
Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point. To access these features, connect to the MaxR-3210 as described in “Logging In Using the Default IP Address” on page 2-10. Then select the category under either the Monitoring or Maintenance headings in the main menu of the browser interface. This chapter contains the following sections: 1. “Remote Management 2. “Remote Console 3.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual To set up an SNMP management interface: 1. Under the Maintenance tab, select Remote Management, and then select SNMP from the left sidebar. The SNMP screen displays, as shown in Figure 3-1 below: Figure 3-1 Configure SNMP settings 2. Enter the following information in the SNMP fields: • SNMP: Enable SNMP to allow the SNMP network management software, such as HP OpenView, to manage the wireless access point via SNMPv1/v2 protocol.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Remote Console The Remote Console configuration features are located under the Maintenance tab, Remote Management, and then under Remote Console. Enter the following information in the Remote Console screen, as shown in Figure 3-2: • Secure Shell (SSH): If set to Enable, the Wireless Access Point will only allow remote access via Secure Shell and Secure Telnet. The default is Enable.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual To use the CLI from a Console Port: 1. Using the null-modem cable, connect a VT100/ANSI terminal or a workstation to the port labeled Console. If you attached a PC, Apple Macintosh, or UNIX workstation, start a secure terminalemulation program. 2.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software The software of the MaxR-3210 Wireless Access Point is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by Arada Systems. Upgrade files can be downloaded from Arada Systems’ support web site.. The upgrade file can be sent to the wireless access point using your browser.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the MaxR-3210 must support HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Firefox 1.5 or above. Figure 3-4 Firmware upgrade screen To upgrade the MaxR-3210 firmware: 1. Download the new software file from the Arada Systems’ support website, save it to your hard disk. 2. Under the Maintenance tab, select Upgrade from the main menu, and then select Firmware Upgrade.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Saving Your Configuration Settings To backup your configuration settings: Under the Maintenance tab on the main menu , select Upgrade, then select Backup Settings from the left sidebar to back up your current settings. The following screen displays: Figure 3-5 Backup configuration settings 1. Click Backup. Your browser will extract the configuration settings from the Access Point and prompt you for a location on your computer to store the file. 2.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Under the Maintenance tab on the main menu, select Upgrade, then select Restore Settings from the sidebar to back up your current settings. The following screen displays: Figure 3-6 Restore Configuration settings from file 1. Enter the full path to the file on your computer or click the Browse button to locate the file. 2. When you have located the file, click Restore to upload the file. After completing the upload, the MaxR-3210 will reboot automatically.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 3-7 Restore to factory defaults 2. On the Restore Defaults screen, enable the Restore to factory default settings option by selecting the Yes radio button. 3. Click Apply to reset to the factory default settings. After a restore, the Access Point password will be password, the default LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.237, and the access point name will reset to the name printed on the label on the bottom of the unit.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 2. Use something with a small point, such as a pen, hold the Reset button for 5 seconds while you Power On the MaxR-3210. 3. Continue holding the Reset Button until the LEDs blink twice. 4. Release the Reset Button. The factory default configuration has now been restored and the MaxR-3210 is ready for use. Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 3. Then enter the new password twice—once in the New Password field and again in the Repeat New Password field. 4. Click Apply to save your change. Enabling the SysLog Server The SysLog screen allows you to enable the SysLog option if you have a SysLog server on your LAN. To enable a SysLog server: 1. Under the Configuration tab on the main menu, select System, then select the Advanced option, and select SysLog to view the screen shown in Figure 3-9.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 5. Click Apply to save your Syslog settings. Using Activity Log Information The Activity Log screen displays the Access Point system activity. To view the Activity Log, under the Monitoring tab on the main menu, click Logs. The Activity Logs screen displays as shown in Figure 3-10 below. Figure 3-10 View activity logs The Activity Log Window displays the Access Point system activity.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Under the Monitoring tab on the main menu, select System to view the System screen, shown in Figure 3-11 below. This screen shows the parameters listed in Table 3-1: Table 3-1. System Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name Indicates the NetBIOS name. The default name may be changed, if desired. Ethernet MAC Address Displays the Media Access Control address (MAC address) of the Access Point’s Ethernet port.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 3-11 View system information Viewing Network Traffic Statistics The Statistics screen displays information for both wired (LAN) and wireless (WLAN) interface network traffic. To access Statistics information: 1. Under the Monitoring tab on the main menu, select Statistics. The Statistics screen displays, as shown in Figure 3-12 below. 14 Arada Systems Confidential v1.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 3-12 View network statistics 2. Click Refresh to update the Statistics information for each interface. . Table 3-2, shown below, describes the information fields detailed on the Statistics screen. Table 3-2. Statistics Fields Field Description Wired Ethernet Packets The number of packets sent and received since the MaxR-3210 was restarted. Bytes The number of bytes sent and received since the MaxR-3210 was restarted.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Table 3-2. Statistics Fields Field Description Total Packets The Wireless packets sent and received in 802.11n/g mode since the MaxR-3210 was restarted. Total Bytes The Wireless bytes sent and received in 802.11n/g mode since the MaxR3210 was restarted.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual To view the Available Wireless Stations List: 1. Under the Monitoring tab, select Wireless Stations on the main menu. The Available Wireless Stations list displays, as shown in Figure 3-13. Figure 3-13 Available Wireless Stations list 2. Click Refresh to update the list. Tip: If the Access Point is rebooted, the table data is lost until the Access Point rediscovers the devices.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 1. Under the Configuration tab on the main menu, select Security, select Advanced from the sidebar, and then select Rogue AP. The Rogue AP screen displays, as shown in Figure 3-8 below. Figure 3-14 Enable Rogue AP detection 2. Check the Turn Rogue AP Detection On radio box to enable rogue AP detection and click Apply. If you enable Rogue AP Detection, the AP continuously scans the wireless network and collects information about all APs heard on its channel.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 1. Create a text file that contains the MAC address of each known AP, separated by a space. The following example shows a list of six known APs that an administrator might upload to the AP: 00:0c:41:d7:ee:a5 00:0f:b5:92:cd:49 00:12:17:70:85:3d 00:14:bf:ae:b1:e4 00:40:f4:f8:47:03 00:0c:41:d7:ee:b4 2. Select Replace to replace the existing list of known APs, or select Merge to add the new MAC addresses to the existing list. 3.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 3-15 Unknown APs list 2. Click Refresh to refresh the list. 3. Click Save to export the list of unknown APs to a file. A window opens so you can browse to the location where you want to save the file. To view the list of known APs: 20 Arada Systems Confidential v1.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 1. Under the Monitoring tab on the main menu, select Rogue AP. Select Known AP List.The following screen displays with a list of known APs: Figure 3-16 Known APs list 2. Click Refresh to refresh the list. 3. Click Save to export the list of known APs to a file. A window opens so you can browse to the location where you want to save the file. Packet Capture The packet capture option is available under the Monitoring > Packet Capture tab.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual The packet capture screen is shown below: Figure 3-17 Packet capture screen 22 Arada Systems Confidential v1.
Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point. The advanced configuration features are located under the Advanced sections of various sub-menus under Configuration and provide the following functions: • IP Settings. Using the Access Point as a DHCP server for wireless clients (“IP Settings for Wireless Clients). • Hotspot settings. Enabling HTTP redirect (“Hotspot Settings).
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual . Figure 4-1 DHCP server settings 3. Configure the following TCP/IP configurations for using the MaxR-3210 as a DHCP Server for wireless clients. • DHCP Server: By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server on the AP is disabled. If you enable it, all the wireless clients associated with the AP will get their IP addresses, subnet mask and default gateway settings automatically from the AP.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual • Secondary DNS Server: The Access Point will assign this IP address as the secondary Domain Name Server used by the connected wireless stations. • Primary WINS Server: The Access Point will assign this IP address as the primary WINS Server used by the connected wireless stations. • Secondary WINS Server: The Access Point will assign this IP address as the secondary WINS Server used by the connected wireless stations.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual • Redirect URL: Enter the URL of the Web server where you wish to redirect HTTP (port 80) requests. 3. Click Apply. All port 80 requests will now be redirected to the specified URL. Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings The Advanced option of the Wireless Settings menu is used to configure and enable various wireless LAN parameters for the 11b/bg/ng modes. The default wireless LAN parameters usually work well.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 3. The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays, as shown in Figure 4-3., Figure 4-3 Advanced Wireless Settings - 802.11b/bg/ng 4. Enter the appropriate information in the fields described below: • RTS Threshold (0 - 2347): Request to Send Threshold. The packet size that is used to determine if it should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) mechanism or the CSMA/CA mechanism for packet transmission.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual • Aggregation Length (1024-65535) (11ng): The aggregation length defines the size of aggregated packets. Larger aggregation lengths may sometimes lead to better network performance. The default is 65535. • A-MPDU (11ng): Aggregated MAC Protocol Data Unit. Aggregates several MAC frames into a single large frame to achieve higher throughput. The default is enabled. • RIFS Transmission (11ng): Reduced Interframe Space.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 4-4 Advanced QoS settings The QoS options on the MaxR-3210 are as follows: • AP EDCA Parameters. Specify the AP EDCA (Enhanced Distributed Channel Access) parameters for different types of data transmitted from the MaxR-3210 Wireless Access Point to the wireless client. • Station EDCA Parameters. Specify the Station EDCA parameters for different types of data transmitted from the wireless client to the MaxR-3210 Wireless Access Point.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Table 4-1. QoS Queues and Parameters QoS Queue Description Data 3 (Background) Lowest priority queue, high throughput. Bulk data that requires maximum throughput and is not time-sensitive is sent to this queue (FTP data, for example). AIFS (Arbitration Inter-Frame Space) Specifies a wait time (in milliseconds) for data frames. Valid values for AIFS are 1 through 255.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual When you click the Edit button, you must enter the profile name and the MAC address (physical address) of the other bridge mode wireless station in the fields provided. WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK are supported. WPA2-PSK can (and should) be used to protect this communication. The screens used to configure these options are located by selecting Wireless Bridge under the Configuration tab (see Figure 4-5 and Figure 4-6 below).
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 4-6 Configure Point to Multi-Point bridging To configure wireless bridging: 1. Click the Enable Wireless Bridging checkbox. 2. Select either the Wireless Point to Point Bridge or Wireless Point to Multi-Point Bridge radio button. 3. Select Enable Wireless Client Association if you wish. 4. Select the profile you want to edit. 5. Click Edit. 10 Arada Systems Confidential v1.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual The Edit Security Profile screen displays, as shown in Figure 4-7 below. Figure 4-7 Bridging - Edit a WDS Security Profile To edit a security profile: 1. Enter a profile name. 2. Enter the MAC address of the remote access point. 3. Select a network authentication type. 4. Select an encryption strength. 5. Click Back. 6. Enable the profile, if you wish to, on the Bridging screen.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Configuring an MaxR-3210 as a Point-to-Point Bridge To configure a point-to-point bridge as shown in Figure 4-8: 1. Under the Configuration tab, select Wireless Bridge. Then, select Bridging. The Bridging screen displays (see Figure 4-5). 2. Configure the MaxR-3210 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 6. Click Apply to save your settings. Configuring an MaxR-3210 as a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge To configure a point-to-multi-point wireless bridge as shown in Figure 4-9: 1. Under the Configuration tab, select Wireless Bridge. Then, select Bridging. The Bridging screen displays (see Figure 4-6).
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual • Only one access point is configured in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode, and all the others are in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. • All access points must be on the same LAN. That is, all the APs LAN IP address must be in the same network. • If using DHCP, all MaxR-3210 Wireless Access Points should be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client)” in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings menu.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Debugging This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your MaxR-3210 Single Band WirelessN Access Point. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual • If the Wireless LAN activity light stays off, disconnect the adapter from its power source and then plug it in again. • Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the MaxR-3210. • Contact ARADA technical support at support@aradasystems.com if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off. The LAN light is not lit. There is a hardware connection problem.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual I cannot connect to the MaxR-3210 to configure it. Check these items: • The MaxR-3210 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered on. Check that the LAN port LED is green to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK. • The default configuration of the MaxR-3210 is for a static IP address of 192.168.0.237 and a Mask of 255.255.255.0 with DHCP disabled. Make sure your network configuration settings are correct.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings The Reset button (see “Rear Panel” on page 1-5) has two functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released quickly, the MaxR-3210 will reboot (restart). • Reset to Factory Defaults. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. To clear all data and restore the factory default values: 1. Power off the MaxR-3210 and power it back on. 2.
Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix provides the factory default settings and technical specifications for the MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point. Factory Default Settings You can use the reset button located on the front of your device to reset all settings to their factory defaults. This is called a hard reset. • To perform a hard reset, push and hold the reset button for approximately 5 seconds (until the TEST LED blinks rapidly).
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Table A-1. Access Point Default Configuration Settings Feature Description DHCP Client Disabled Time Zone USA-Pacific Time Zone Adjusted for Daylight Saving Time Disabled SNMP Enabled, but Trap forwarding disabled Spanning Tree Protocol Disabled Secure Telnet Enabled Wireless Operating Mode Access Point Access Point Name aradaxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last 6 digits of the wireless access point MAC address.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Technical Specifications Table A-2. MaxR-3210 Technical Specifications Parameter MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point 802.11g Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 38, 54, & 108 Mbps (Auto-rate capable) 802.11ng Data Rates Data Rates for Channel Width=20MHz and Guard Interval=short (400ms): Best, 7.2 Mbps, 14.4 Mbps, 21.7 Mbps, 28.9 Mbps, 43.3 Mbps, 57.8 Mbps, 65 Mbps, 72.2 Mbps, 14.44 Mbps, 28.88 Mbps, 43.33 Mbps, 57.77 Mbps, 86.66 Mbps, 115.
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Appendix B Command Line Reference The MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point (AP) can be configured either through the command line interface (CLI), a Web browser, or an MIB browser. The CLI allows viewing and modification of the configuration from a terminal or PC through a telnet connection.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual transmissions) | | | | |-knownap-add --add known access point | | | | |-knownap-del --delete known access point | | | | |-macacl-add --add wireless access control (ACL) | | | | |-macacl-database --delete wireless access control (ACL) database | | | | |-macacl-del --delete wireless access control (ACL) | | | | |-mcsrate --transmit data rate | | | | |-mode --enable wireless access control (ACL) | | | | |-operation-mode --wireless operation mode | | | | |-power --w
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual | | | | | | |-name --profile name | | | | | | |-presharedkey --pre-shared key | | | | | | |-security-separation --disable associated wireless client communication | | | | | | |-ssid --network name (1-32 chars) | | | | | | |-status --profile status | | | | | | |-vlan-id --VLAN id | | | | | | |-wep-pass-phrase --wireless wep passphrase key | | | | | | |-wepkeytype --wireless wep key type | | | | | | | | | | | |-3> --3rd security profile | | | | | | |-authenticatio
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual | | | | | |-5> --5th security profile | | | | | | |-authentication --authentication type | | | | | | |-encryption --data encryption | | | | | | |-hide-network-name --hide network name | | | | | | |-key1 --wireless wep key 1 | | | | | | |-key2 --wireless wep key 2 | | | | | | |-key3 --wireless wep key 3 | | | | | | |-key4 --wireless wep key 4 | | | | | | |-keyno --key number | | | | | | |-name --profile name | | | | | | |-presharedkey --pre-shared key | | | | | |
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual | | | | | | |-presharedkey --pre-shared key | | | | | | |-security-separation --disable associated wireless client communication | | | | | | |-ssid --network name (1-32 chars) | | | | | | |-status --profile status | | | | | | |-vlan-id --VLAN id | | | | | | |-wep-pass-phrase --wireless wep passphrase key | | | | | | |-wepkeytype --wireless wep key type | | | | | | | | | | | |-8> --8th security profile | | | | | | |-authentication --authentication type | | | | |
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |-status --profile status | | | | | | |-wep-pass-phrase --wireless wep passphrase key | | | | | | |-wepkey --wireless wep key | | | | | | |-wepkeytype --wireless wep key type | | | | | | | | | | | |-3> --3rd security profile | | | | | | |-authentication --authentication type | | | | | | |-encryption --data encryption | | | | | | |-name --profile name | |
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual | | |-syslog --enable syslog client | | |-syslog-server-ip --syslog server IP address | | |-syslog-server-port --syslog server port number | | | |-radius> | | |-accounting-server-primary --primary accounting server | | |-accounting-server-primary-port --primary accounting server port | | |-accounting-server-primary-sharedsecret --primary accounting server shared secret | | |-accounting-server-secondary --secondary accounting server | | |-accounting-server-second
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual | | |-untagged-vlan-status | | | |-exit |-file |-firmware-upgrade |-password |-restore-configuration |-restore-default-password |-show> | |-configuration | |-interface> | | |-eth> | | | |-statistics | | | | | |-wlan> | | | |-2.
Index Numerics aggregation, support for 1-4 20 MHz 2-15 AID see association ID 20/40 MHz 2-15 A-MPDU (Aggregation of MAC Protocol Data Units) 46 40 MHz 2-15 802.11b/g/n 1-4, 2-13 default SSID 2-10 standards compliance 1-2 antenna 4-6 2.4 GHz 1-5 position 2-2, 2-9 802.11e 1-3, 2-16, 4-6 associated stations present in AWSL, only 3-16 802.11n data encryption option, recommendation 2-3 association ID 802.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual beacon generation, support for 1-4 none 2-21 TKIP 2-21 TKIP + AES 2-21 beacon interval 4-5 bridge network authentication 2-20 data rates 802.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual reset button 1-6, 5-4 resetting 5-4 restore 3-8 table A-1 latency 2-2 legacy rates 2-3 line of sight 2-9 location 2-2, 2-9 firmware upgrade 3-6 log in 2-11 logs 3-11, 3-12 FLASH 3-5 formats, document 1-i M fragmentation 4-5 fragmentation threshold 4-5 MAC address access control list 2-38 bridge mode wireless station 4-8 wireless point-to-multi-point bridge 4-8 full-duplex 1-4 H half-duplex 1-4 hidden mode, support for 1-3 hotspot server settings 4-3 sup
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual with WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK 2-37 WPA-PSK 2-35 network statistics 3-14 fields 3-15 NTP client, configure 2-8 NTP server, configure 2-8 O operating frequency 1-2 Q QoS queues 4-7 QoS settings 2-16 QoS settings, advanced AP EDCA parameters 4-7 station EDCA parameters 4-7 R RADIUS and certificate authentication, support 1-2 operating modes, supported point-to-multi-point bridge.
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual SSID 2-14 hidden mode 1-3 support for 1-3 unknown AP list 3-18 SSID broadcast, disable 2-19 rogue AP list 3-19 unknown AP list 3-19, 3-21 RTS 4-5 SSID match verify connectivity 2-10 RTS/CTS handshake, support for 1-4 SSID, wireless network name 2-19 standards, supported 1-2 S static IP address 5-3 default 2-4 secure Telnet CLI, support for 1-3 statistics 3-14 secure Telnet client 3-3 secure Telnet interface, using 3-3 subnet mask default 5-3 securit
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual wireless channel changing 2-14, 2-17 LAN activity 5-2 power connection 5-1 timeout error 5-3 wireless Internet connection 5-2 wireless LAN activity l 5-2 wireless client point-to-point bridge communication 4-8 wireless client security separation hotspot setting 2-28 trusted wireless stations list MAC authentication 2-39 wireless computer, configuring from 2-29 U wireless connection losing 2-38 unauthorized access, secure from 2-1 wireless connection, los
MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual wireless settings, basic 2-9 wireless sniffer 2-3 WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS restiction with WPA and WPA2 2-32 WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS, configure 2-33 data encryption 2-33 network authentication type 2-33 wireless client security separation 2-33 WPA preshared key passphrase, use with WPA-PSK 2-21 WPA with RADIUS, configure 2-29 data encription default 2-30 network authentication type 2-30 wireless client security separation 2-30 WPA with RADIUS, restrictions 2-29
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