User Manual Part 1

Lynx.GX Installation and Management
Chapter 3. Managing the Lynx.GX
You can configure and manage the radios using any of the following methods:
Web Interface
Using a Netscape®
or Windows® Internet Explorer browser, you can configure and manage the unit using a
Web-based management interface. This management method includes all configuration parameters and
monitoring information. The Web browser interface is the most versatile tool to use for the most complete
set of information and access to configuration of the radio equipment. Of any of the tools to be used for
configuration and troubleshooting, this tool is highly recommended. For more information, see “Management
with the Web Interface” on page 33.
SNMP
Using an SNMP management program (such as HP OpenView or Castle Rock SNMPc), you can use MIB
information to receive alarm traps, set configuration parameters, and get alarm and status information about
the unit. This method provides the majority of configuration and monitoring tools available on the radio, and
is a preferred method among those users already familiar with an installed SNMP Manager, or those who
have a proprietary network element manager that uses SNMP protocol for communication. The MIB is
available from Proxim Technical Services or the Proxim Internet site (
http://www.proxim.com/support
). For
more information see “Management with SNMP” on page 44.
Telnet Command Line Interface (CLI) through IP
If a terminal is not available or you are a distance from the radio, you can use Telnet. See “Management
with Telnet” on page 44.
Each radio’s IP address is used to identify it for the Web browser interface, SNMP interface, or Telnet session.
For any extensive management, use the Web browser interface or the SNMP interface. The CLI is limited to
initially configure the IP address, mask, gateway, and password.
Each radio communicates to its far end mate using a low-speed link, thereby creating a proprietary management
channel for managing, configuring, and monitoring any link of radios. This communications channel is not
accessible for use by end users; it is designated for use by the radios exclusively.
Radios are identified by IP addresses that are assigned by the end user. Default IP addresses are assigned at
the factory for the radios.
This link also implements a RIPv2 router to more efficiently manage remote radios that may be connected in a
ring or mesh topology. The router is enabled as long as opposite radios in a link are in different IP subnets.
See “Setting Up Static Route for Remote Access to Far End Radio” on page 36 for more details.
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