2 RANGELAN2 Access Point Models 7510 and 752x User’s Guide
Copyright © 1999 Proxim, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of Proxim, Incorporated. Trademarks RangeLAN, the RangeLAN logo, RangeLAN2, RangeLAN802, ProxLink, and Proxim are trademarks of Proxim, Inc.
Warranty Return Policy If you have a problem with your RangeLAN2 product, please call Proxim Technical Support at 1-408-7312640. Proxim Technical Support will assist with resolving any technical difficulties you may have with your Proxim product. After calling Proxim Technical Support, if your product is found to be defective, you may return the product to Proxim after obtaining an RMA (Return Materials Authorization) number. The product must be returned in its original packaging.
Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................. 1 The RangeLAN2 Family .......................................................................... 2 System Requirements ............................................................................... 4 The Product Package ................................................................................ 4 2. Quick Installation ......................................................... 7 3. Installation ................
Authorization Table ............................................................................... 38 SNMP Management ............................................................................... 38 Upload Configuration to FTP Server ..................................................... 38 Reset Access Point to Factory Defaults ................................................. 38 Dump Configuration to Screen .............................................................. 38 7. Statistics Menu ...........
13. Site Survey and Master Search Tool ...................... 61 14. Troubleshooting ...................................................... 67 How to Obtain Help with Your LAN Installation .................................. 67 Diagnostics Menu .................................................................................. 67 Versions ............................................................................................... 69 Technical Support Parameters .............................................
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1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the RangeLAN2 7510 or the RangeLAN2 752x Access Point, members of the RangeLAN2 family. As with all members of the RangeLAN2 family, RangeLAN2 Access Point is a long range, high performance LAN product that allows networked computers to communicate wirelessly. RangeLAN2 Access Point was designed to be a “plug-and-play” product. In many cases, you will not even need to run any software to configure it. If you need to use it, you will find it easy to use.
The RangeLAN2 Family RangeLAN2 Access Point is part of a family of high-performance products that provides a complete wireless networking solution. ❑ RangeLAN2 7100 is a wireless LAN adapter that fits into a standard PC/AT ISA bus slot. ❑ RangeLAN2 7400 is a wireless LAN adapter which fits into a PCMCIA Type II slot on a portable notebook, laptop or pen-based computer. ❑ RangeLAN2 753xToken Ring Access Point is a wireless-to-Token Ring MAC layer bridge.
Feature 7510 752x Small, lightweight, mountable Yes Yes Filtering at full Ethernet S peeds Yes Yes Configurable via Telnet or Null Modem Yes Yes SNMP Manageable No Yes Web Browser Management No Yes Remote Configuration via Dial-Up Modem No Yes Discovery of other Access Points No Yes Download Images to all Access Points No Yes Site Survey Tool No Yes Upload Configuration to FTP Server No Yes Note All features described in this manual apply to both the RangeLAN2 7510 and the R
System Requirements To begin using your RangeLAN2 Access Point, you need the following minimum system requirements: ❑ An Ethernet cable drop (10BaseT or 10Base2) ❑ A terminal or PC with a terminal emulation software package and a null modem cable OR a computer running a TCP/IP telnet client AND a BOOTP server ❑ At least one other RangeLAN2 LAN adapter product installed on the network The Product Package Each RangeLAN2 Access Point comes with: ❑ One RangeLAN2 Access Point ❑ One antenna ❑ One RangeLAN2 Acces
Figure 1 RangeLAN2 Access Point components 5
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2. Quick Installation You may follow the quick installation steps if the following conditions are true: ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ There will only be one Access Point on this network You will use all the software default values You do not need to configure an IP address for the Access Point and do not intend to manage it via telnet or a Web browser You will not be setting security IDs on your network If the above conditions are not true, more detailed configuration information is described in Chapter 5.
Figure 2 Attachment of the RangeLAN2 Access Point Antenna 2. Attach an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the RangeLAN2 Access Point. 3. Plug the power cable into the back of the RangeLAN2 Access Point and into an AC power outlet. Since there is no On/Off switch on the Access Point box, the unit will turn on as soon as power is applied.
3. Installation Ethernet Installation The RangeLAN2 Access Point is attached to the wired LAN backbone via an Ethernet cable. Two types of Ethernet connection are supported: 10BaseT and 10Base2. 10BaseT Cabling The RangeLAN2 Access Point 10BaseT cable is typically connected between the device and a 10BaseT hub or wiring rack. It will use the same cable that would otherwise be plugged into a 10BaseT workstation on the Ethernet LAN.
The Access Point's rugged case has been developed to operate in harsh environments. Also, Proxim recommends that the Access Point be mounted vertically in installations with extreme ambient temperatures.
Figure 4 Cubicle Mount 11
10BA SE2 10BA SET Figure 5 Outdoor Enclosure 12
4. Wireless Topologies RangeLAN2 products look and operate similar to Ethernet products. The only difference is that a radio replaces the wire between various nodes. This means that all of your existing applications that operate over Ethernet will work with RangeLAN2 without any special wireless networking software. Wireless products are typically used in several network topologies described in this chapter.
Infrastructure Many companies have an existing Ethernet or wired LAN infrastructure and want to be able to extend that capability to wireless nodes. This is accomplished by attaching an Access Point to the wired LAN. This allows the wireless clients to access the network resources.
RangeLAN2 7510/7520 RangeLAN2 7510/7520 ((( ((( ) ))) ))) ))) ( ((( ))) ((( ( ((( ((( ) ) ))) ) ((( ))) ))) ))) ((( ( ( RangeLAN2 7510/7520 RangeLAN2 7400 RangeLAN2 7400 Figure 7 Roaming - Light Overlap With RangeLAN2's multi-channel architecture, Access Points can be placed within the same cell area to increase the aggregate throughput supported by the network. In addition, the overlapping cells offer redundancy of coverage required in networks where downtime is not tolerated.
RangeLAN2 7400 ( ((( ))) ((( ))) ) ) ))) ((( ))) ((( ( RangeLAN2 7400 RangeLAN2 7510/7520 RangeLAN2 7510/7520 RangeLAN2 7510/7520 ( ))) ((( ))) ((( ) ) ((( ))) ((( ))) ( RangeLAN2 7510/7520 RangeLAN2 7400 RangeLAN2 7400 Figure 8 Roaming - Heavy Overlap Each RangeLAN2 Access Point within a roaming network must be configured as a Master on a unique Channel/Subchannel pair, but all must have the same Domain number and Security ID.
The user can move freely between the RangeLAN2 Access Points in the network. When the roaming PC leaves the transmission range of one RangeLAN2 Access Point, the software automatically polls the other RangeLAN2 Access Point in the same Domain to continue the network connection. See the previous illustrations for examples of networks set up with RangeLAN2 roaming domains. Many more network configurations exist.
Guidelines for Roaming ❑ Roaming occurs between RangeLAN2 Access Points and Extension Points. It does not occur between RangeLAN2 Ethernet Adapters or RangeLAN2 7100 ISA cards that are installed in network file servers. ❑ All RangeLAN2 Access Points must have the same Domain and Security ID. ❑ All RangeLAN2 Access Points have a unique Channel/Subchannel pair. Preferably, they should have unique Channels. Use the Subchannel only when you have used all 15 Channels in the same coverage area.
))) ))) (( )( ((( ( ((( ((( ( ) ))) ))) Master (repeating) Figure 9 Repeating Building to Building Configuration Two Access Points can be used to connect LANs in separate buildings. Here are some guidelines: ❑ The antennas should be placed so they are line of sight for best range. In many cases, they will be placed on rooftops. ❑ One Access Point will be a Master; the other will be a Station. The two devices must be on the same Domain and Security ID.
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1. Connect the null modem RS-232 cable between the RangeLAN2 Access Point Local Management Port and a free serial port on your terminal or PC. 2. Configure the terminal or terminal emulation package for 9600 bps N81 operation. If you are using a terminal emulation package, choose TTY as the terminal type. 3. Apply power to the RangeLAN2 Access Point. During the boot process messages will be displayed on the terminal screen.
Modem Support (RangeLAN2 752x Only) The RangeLAN2 752x Access Point may be remotely configured via a dial-up modem. To allow for this type of configuration: 1. Configure the modem from a terminal or terminal emulation program at 9600 bps. 2. Issue the following commands to the modem: ATS0=1 AT&D0 ATE0 ATQ1 AT&W0 (Auto-answer after 1 ring) (Ignore DTR) (No local echo) (Suppress result codes) (Store configuration in non-volatile memory) 3.
Main Menu Configuration Menu Statistics Menu Status Menu Dow nload Menu Diagnostics Menu Reset Access Point Note: Depending on the current settings of the RangeLAN2 Access Point, the order of the options in the menu tree may change slightly. SNMP Management (RangeLAN2 752x Only) You may configure and monitor the RangeLAN2 752x Access Point using an SNMP management package. SNMP Management of the RangeLAN2 752x Access Point is described in Chapter 9.
6. Configuration Parameters To configure the RangeLAN2 Access Point, choose the Configuration option from the Main Menu. The following two diagrams illustrate the software tree: C onfiguration Menu TC P /IP C onfiguration Menu IP A ddres s S ubnet M ask D efault Gateway A ddress S end B O OTP at B oot Tim e B OO TP S e rver (0.0.0.
Configuration Menu TC P/IP Configuration Menu Filter Configuration Menu Bridge C onfiguration Menu Radio Configuration Menu Ethernet C onfiguration Menu ** Authoriz ation Table Configuration Menu A utho riza tio n Ta b le A utho riza tio n Ta b le U sa g e O p tio n E na b le /D is a b le U na utho rize d A d d r. Tra p A P A utho riza tio n C o nfig . D o w nlo a d Ta b le U p d a te A utho riza tio n C o nfig .
TCP/IP Configuration Menu Use this option to change the TCP/IP parameters of the RangeLAN2 Access Point. Parameter Name Range Default IP Address - 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask - 0.0.0.0 Default Gateway Address - 0.0.0.0 Send BOOTP at Boot Time True/False True BOOTP Server Address - 0.0.0.
If a packet is destined for an IP host or node belongs to a different IP subnet, the RangeLAN2 Access Point will send IP packets to the Default Gateway (usually a router) for the packets to be routed to the proper destination. This parameter will not change until the Access Point is reset. You can enable or disable the RangeLAN2 Access Point's ability to request its IP address from a BOOTP server at boot time, and you can supply the IP address of that server.
Parame te r Name Rang e De fault Filte r Fixe d No d e s Filte ring /No t Filte ring Filte ring Filte r IP Packe ts Filte ring /No t Filte ring No t Filte ring Filte r IPX Packe ts Filte ring /No t Filte ring No t Filte ring Filte r Ne tBEUI Packe ts Filte ring /No t Filte ring No t Filte ring Filte r Ap p le Talk Packe ts Filte ring /No t Filte ring Filte ring Filte r DECNe t Packe ts Filte ring /No t Filte ring No t Filte ring Filte r Othe r Packe ts Filte ring /No t Filte ring No t
The Fixed Nodes Filter will prevent traffic which is destined to a non-broadcast, nonmulticast, non-RangeLAN2 address from being forwarded from Ethernet to wireless. DO NOT use this filter when using the node address overwrite feature on RangeLAN2 stations. The Protocol Type Filters prevent traffic of a particular protocol type from being forwarded from Ethernet to RangeLAN2. When “Other Types” is enabled, all types other than those listed will be filtered out.
Bridge Configuration Menu Parameter Name Range Default Aging Period (seconds) 10-1,000,000 300 * Forwarding DB Usage Trap Threshold 0-100 (%) 100 * RangeLAN2 752x Access Point Only The Aging Period parameter specifies the time after which the learned physical address of the network node, which is stored in the Forwarding Database, is discarded. This data is dynamically acquired by the RangeLAN2 Access Point so that it can forward packets properly.
Error Domain, which is Domain 13 by default, and the Status LED will blink yellow. This Domain change will force all RangeLAN2 Stations to lose synchronization to the Access Point, allowing the Stations to seek out another Access Point still configured to the appropriate Domain and reestablish network connectivity. This parameter is set to disabled by default. Note: Do NOT enable this parameter if you are using a 10Base2 Ethernet cable to provide network connectivity to the Access Point.
Radio Configuration Menu Parameter Name Range Default Radio Port Administrative Status Enabled/Disabled Enabled Domain 0-15 0 & Channel 1-15 1 & Subchannel 1-15 1 Station Type Master/Station Master ^ First Master To Sync To 11 characters blank & Master Name 11 characters MASTER & Error Domain 0-15 13 & Repeating Enabled True/False False Delay Radio Reconfigure True/False False ^ Roam Config Slow/Normal/Fast Normal ^ Roaming Enabled True/False True & MAC Optimize Auto
This option allows you to change the various wireless parameters. Radio Port Administrative Status, when disabled, temporarily prohibits the Access Point from sending or receiving any packets over its radio. This parameter is automatically returned to Enabled when either the radio or the Access Point is reset. This parameter is primarily included for customer who intend to manage the Access Point using SNMP.
The Subchannel is just a software code that is appended to each radio packet. It does not affect the frequency hopping sequence like a Channel does. Use a Subchannel if you need more than 15 Masters in the same coverage area and, therefore, all the Channels are used. For example, you can use Channel 1, Subchannel 1 for Network A and Channel 1, Subchannel 2 for Network B. The two networks will not communicate with one another. They are, however, still sharing the 1.
work is configured to operate on Domain 13, change the Error Domain parameter to another Domain number between 0 and 15 that is not in use. You may enable or disable the ability for the RangeLAN2 Access Point to repeat signals coming from one Station and destined for another Station. These two Stations must be out of range of one another but both in range of the RangeLAN2 Access Point for repeating to occur.
The MAC Optimize parameter can help improve throughput for small networks. The default setting of Auto causes the RangeLAN2 Access Point to determine the number of units synchronized to it and adjust this parameter accordingly. If you have 0 or 1 wireless node communicating with a RangeLAN2 Access Point, set this parameter to Very Light. If you have between 2 and 7 wireless nodes communicating with a RangeLAN2 Access Point at the same time, set this parameter to Light.
Authorization Table The Authorization Table is described in Chapter 11. SNMP Management SNMP Management is described in Chapter 9. Upload Configuration to FTP Server This menu is only visible on the 752x Access Point. This feature allows you to upload the current configuration of each Access Point on the network to a file on an FTP server. A member of the Proxim Technical Support Department may ask you to create this file for troubleshooting purposes.
7. Statistics Menu You can view statistics about the RangeLAN2 Access Point from the Statistics Menu.
Radio Statistics Menu This menu displays the number of successfully transmitted and received packets through the radio interface of the RangeLAN2 Access Point. Ethernet Statistics Menu This menu displays various statistics about Ethernet traffic to and from the RangeLAN2 Access Point. Bridge Statistics Menu This menu displays information regarding packets that were filtered due to the bridge's learning about the location of nodes.
8. Status Menu The Status Menu shows you the current state of RangeLAN2 Access Point parameters.
Radio Status Menu The current RangeLAN2 Access Point radio parameters are displayed in this menu option. These will match those in the Configuration Menu with the exception of MAC Optimize and Roaming Enabled. If MAC Optimize is configured as Auto, it will still appear in the Status Menu as Very Light, Light, or Normal, depending on the current number of synchronized radios. The Roaming Enabled parameter can differ from its configured value if any Sync To parameters are set.
The Number of Radio Stations Connected parameter displays a count of the current RangeLAN2 devices configured as Stations that are synchronized to this RangeLAN2 Access Point and have communicated within a specified time period. This time period is defined by the Aging Period parameter, which can be configured under the Bridge Configuration Menu. Bridge Status Menu The Bridge Address is the MAC address of this RangeLAN2 Access Point.
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9. SNMP Management You may configure and monitor the RangeLAN2 752x (not 7510) Access Point using an SNMP management package.
The RangeLAN2 752x Access Point supports the following MIBs: ❑ MIB-II (RFC 1213) ❑ IEEE 802.1d Bridge MIB (RFC 1493) ❑ Extended Ethernet MIB (RFC 1643) ❑ Proxim Enterprise MIB The Proxim Enterprise MIB is supplied in ASN.1 format. It is available on the Proxim BBS and Web site. The filename is AP7520.MIB. Follow the instructions in your SNMP management package for incorporating enterprise-specific MIBs. Note: The RangeLAN2 Access Point is not manufactured with a default IP address.
The Read/Write SNMP Community parameter specifies the a community supported by the RangeLAN2 Access Point. Actions permitted by this community are “read-write” (GET, GET-NEXT, and SET). The Read/Write SNMP Manager IP Address specifies the IP address of the SNMP manager which is permitted to use the Read/Write SNMP Community. An address of 0.0.0.0 indicates any manager may use the community.
Authorization - Sent to the network manager when someone tries to manage a RangeLAN2 752x Access Point with an invalid community. Enterprise Specific Traps No Traffic - Sent when set to a non-zero value and when the RangeLAN2 752x Access Point does not receive any traffic from other radios for the configured period of time. The time may be configured in the Radio Configuration Menu.
10. Web Browser Management You may configure and monitor the RangeLAN2 752x Access Point using a Web browser. Supported Web Browsers ❑ Netscape Navigator 3.01 or above for Win95/WinNT ❑ Netscape Navigator 3.01 or above for Macintosh ❑ Netscape Navigator 3.01 or above for SUN ❑ Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.01 or above for Win95/WinNT Establishing a Connection Note: The RangeLAN2 752x Access Point is not manufactured with a default IP address.
Main Display On the right side of the screen, there is a picture of the RangeLAN2 752x Access Point along with the text “Web Manager For Wireless Networks,” as shown below. Proxim Technical Support contact information is listed underneath the picture.
The first half of the menu on the left side details the Web options. The second half lists the RangeLAN2 752x Access Point device management functions available through the other access methods (telnet, terminal interface, SNMP). Next to each menu item is either a [+] or [-]. A [+] indicates that there are sub-menu items which are not being displayed. To display these hidden items left-click on the [+] symbol. Clicking on the [-] symbol shrinks the menu.
Network Map This display shows all Proxim network components which have been detected. Clicking on the picture of an Access Point will redirect the browser to that Access Point’s configuration page. The leftmost column is the unit being currently browsed. Displayed under each RangeLAN2 Access Point is a list of MAC addresses of the Proxim devices currently synchronized to that Access Point.
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Each RangeLAN2 752x Access Point, is displayed with its Master Name and MAC address. Each has a graph showing the following types and volume of traffic: ❑ Transmitted unicast packets ❑ Transmitted broadcast packets ❑ Received unicast packets ❑ Received broadcast packets Unicast packets are transmissions in which the destination is a single, known node and is specified in the packet. The broadcast packets indicator also includes multicast packets.
Highlight a MAC address from the list and click to view the current configuration of the synchronized device. If the device has the appropriate driver version loaded, the following information will be displayed: the wireless node's MAC Address, ROM version, driver version, Domain number, network adapter type (ISA, One Piece PC Card, etc.
Highlight a MAC address from the list and click to view statistical information about the wireless node's radio activity over a specified period of time. These statistics provide additional information for advanced users who understand how data is exchanged between RangeLAN2 radios.
11. Authorization Table For added security, you can use the Authorization Table to hold the MAC addresses of the wireless nodes that will be allowed or disallowed to connect to the Ethernet LAN through the RangeLAN2 752x Access Point. These addresses are manually added and deleted. This is in addition to the Security ID already supported by the RangeLAN2 hardware. For example, if a RangeLAN2 client card is missing, you can specifically disallow it access to the network.
Main Menu Configuration Menu TCP/IP Configuration Menu Filter Configuration Menu Bridge Configuration Menu Ethernet Configuration Menu Radio Configuration Menu ** Authoriz ation Table Configuration Menu A utho riza tio n Tab le A utho riza tio n Ta b le U sa g e Op tio n E na b le /D isa b le U na utho rize d A dd r.
12. Performance Hints This section provides the user with ideas as to how to increase performance and network satisfaction on a wireless network. Microwave Ovens Microwave ovens operate in the same frequency band as RangeLAN2. Therefore, if you use a microwave within range of RangeLAN2 you may notice network performance degradation. However, both your microwave and your RangeLAN2 network will continue to function. Range Every environment is unique with different obstacles, barriers, materials, etc.
Proper antenna placement can help improve range. Here are some guidelines: ❑ The antenna should be placed so that it emits its signal in the appropriate direction. For example, the standard antenna shipped with the unit should be mounted vertically. Higher gain omnidirectional antennas may be mounted upside down to the ceiling or a beam. The omnidirectional antenna emits its signal from all sides of the antenna, but not from the top or bottom.
13. Site Survey and Master Search Tool The RangeLAN2 752x Access Point has two mechanisms to determine proper placement of radios and antennas: a site survey tool which displays the quality of the wireless link between the Access Points and wireless clients (or other Access Points); and a Master search tool which displays information on all visible Masters. A network administrator might want to use these tools when diagnosing user performance problems.
Figure 10 Broadcast Site Survey 62
The higher the Link Quality number from a particular node, the greater the link. A Link Quality number of 0 indicates that the node is no longer responding at all. This is the most important parameter to watch to verify that you will be able to maintain a reliable wireless connection. Note that the Link Quality number of RangeLAN2 7200 and 7400 adapters may be low if those adapters are in their doze mode when being surveyed.
Figure 11 Directed Site Survey 64
You may also use the Broadcast Site Survey and Directed Site Survey to determine the strength of a wireless connection in building to building applications. Run the Broadcast Site Survey tool from one of the Access Points to confirm that the other Access Point is within communication range. Then run the Directed Site Survey to determine the packet per second rate between the two Access Points. Change the position of one of the antennas and run the Directed Site Survey again.
Figure 12 Master Search Tool 66
14. Troubleshooting The RangeLAN2 Access Point is designed to be very easy to install and operate. If you do experience difficulties, however, use the information in this chapter to help diagnose and solve the problem. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Proxim, as described in Appendix F, “How to Reach Technical Support.” How to Obtain Help with Your LAN Installation If you require assistance to install your LAN, Proxim can put you in contact with a RangeLAN2 reseller in your area.
Main Menu Configuration Menu Statistics Menu Status Menu Dow nload Menu ** R ange LAN 2 75 2x only D ashed L ine - Visible w he n configured as S tation Diagnostics Menu R a d io D ia g no stics M e nu ** R un B ro a d ca st S ite S urve y ** R un D ire cte d S ite S urve y ** R un M a ste r S e a rch To o l R a d io R O M V e rsio n Te chnica l S up p o rt P a ra m e te rs B o o t R O M V e rsio n F la sh C o d e V e rsio n P ing IP H o st ** D isco ve r A P s ** D isp la y W ire le ss N e
Versions You can read the ROM version of the radio in the RangeLAN2 Access Point. You can also read the Boot ROM version and Flash Code version. Technical Support Parameters If you call Proxim Technical Support, they may ask you to enable the Technical Support Parameters to perform more detailed diagnostics on the unit. Ping IP Host From the Diagnostics Menu, you can cause the RangeLAN2 Access Point to Ping any IP Host on the network.
Figure 13 Discover APs Display Wireless Network Tree The RangeLAN2 Access Point will display the tree of all 7510/752x/753x Access Points and 754x Extension Points that it is able to discover along with their relationship to one another, i.e. who is synchronized to whom. Each indentation indicates a hop.
The RangeLAN2 Access Point from which the tree is being built will be listed with asterisks (***) next to its name.
Commonly Asked Technical Support Questions Problem/Symptom/Question Possible Solution/Answer Chapter in User's Guide Is Access Point fully booted? The status LED changes from steady yellow to steady green 14 I can't connect to the network from wireless client. 1. Verify wireless connection using the Site Survey Tool of the RangeLAN2 752x Access Point or using the client site survey tool. 2 . Check the Ethernet Statistics to verify there is Ethernet traffic that the Access Point can detect.
LED Indicators There are three LEDs on the front of the RangeLAN2 Access Point: ❑ The cornermost LED, called the Status LED, changes from yellow to green to indicate it is forwarding packets and functional. It changes from yellow to red if there is a hardware problem with the unit. If this LED does turn red, contact Proxim Technical Support.
The following table illustrates the state of the LEDs during power-up: State Status LED Radi o LED Backbone LED Uni t off Off Off Off Power-On D i agnosti cs Yellow Off Off D i agnosti cs Fai led Red Off Off No 10BaseT Li nk D etected Bli nk Yellow Off Off Normal Green Bli nki ng Yellow Bli nki ng Green There are three functional LEDs on the back panel of the RangeLAN2 Access Point: ❑ The cornermost green LED should be on steady when the Access Point is a Master.
A. Menu Structure C onfiguration Menu TC P/IP C onfiguration Menu IP A d d re s s S ub ne t M a s k D e fa ult G a te w a y A d d re s s S e nd B O O TP a t B o o t Tim e B O O TP S e rve r (0 .0 .0 .
Configuration Menu TC P/IP C onfiguration Menu Filter Configuration Menu B ridge Configuration Menu R adio C onfiguration Menu E thernet C onfiguration Menu ** Authoriz ation Table C onfiguration Menu A uthorizatio n Tab le A uthorizatio n Tab le Usa ge Op tion E na ble /D isab le Una uthorize d A d dr. Trap A P A uthorizatio n C o nfig. D o wnlo ad Tab le Up da te A utho rization C o nfig .
Main Menu Configuration Menu Statistics Menu Radio Statistics Menu S uc ce ss ful Rx D a ta P a c k e ts S uc c e s s ful Tx D a ta P a c k e ts Ethernet Statistics Menu R x S uc c e s sful P a c ke ts R x S uc c e s s ful B yte s R x E rro r P a c ke ts R x A lig nm e nt E rro r P a c k e ts R x C R C E rro r P a ck e ts R x F ra m e To o L o ng P a c k e ts R x B a d P a c ke ts R x Inte rna l M A C E rro rs Tx S ucc e s s ful P a c k e ts Tx S uc ce s s ful B yte s Tx E rro r P a c k e t
Main Menu C onfiguration Menu Statistics Menu Status Menu R adio Status Menu C urrent D om ain C urrent C hannel C urrent S ubchannel C urrent S tation Type C urrent M aster Nam e C urrent S ynced-To M aster Nam e C urrent F irst S ync-To M aster C urrent Roam C onfig C urrent Roam ing E nabled C urrent Repeating S tatus C urrent M A C Optim ize ** Radio Traffic Level (% ) ** Radio B roadcast Level (% ) Radio ROM V ersion Reset Required for Reconfiguration ** Last Unauthorized A ddress
Main Menu Configuration Menu Statistics Menu Status Menu Dow nload Menu ** D o wnlo a d A P Im a g e U sing X -M o d e m ^^ D o wnlo a d A P Im a g e U sing TF TP D o wnlo a d A P Im a g e U sing F TP A cce p t D o w nlo a d s fro m O the r A P s ^^ A P Im a g e D o wnlo a d Ta b le ^^ Up d a te Im a g e s o f A ll A P s ^^ U p d a te Im a g e s o f S e le cte d A P s ^^U p d a te Im a g e o f a S p e cific A P Diagnostics Menu Reset Access Point ** O nly visib le whe n co nfig uring via se r
Main Menu Configuration Menu Statistics Menu Status Menu Dow nload Menu ** R angeLAN 2 752x only D ashed Line - Visible w hen configured as S tation Diagnostics Menu R a d io D ia g no stics M e nu ** Run B ro a d ca st S ite S urve y ** R un D ire cte d S ite S urve y ** Run M a ste r S e a rch To o l Ra d io RO M V e rsio n Te chnica l S up p o rt P a ra m e te rs B o o t RO M V e rsio n F la sh C o d e V e rsio n P ing IP Ho st ** D isco ve r A P s ** D isp la y W ire le ss Ne two rk Tre
B. Download Menu At some point in the future, you may need to upgrade the RangeLAN2 Access Point software. To do this, choose the Download Menu option. Then you can choose to download a new image. When configuring the RangeLAN2 Access Point through the serial port you may download using Xmodem, TFTP, or FTP. When configuring through the Ethernet, you will not have the Xmodem option.
The steps for downloading a new image are: 1. Choose a method of download (Xmodem, TFTP, FTP) and place the image file on that hard drive, floppy diskette, server, etc. When performing an Xmodem download, use the Xmodem or Xmodem CRC protocols. 2. Bring up the menu on the Access Point via a terminal with a null modem cable or a telnet session. 3. Choose the Download Menu off the Main Menu. 4. Choose the Download type, i.e. Download AP Image Using Xmodem, etc. 5.
C. Glossary Access Point — An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks together. Bandwidth — The size (in Hertz) of the frequency range that a signal transmission occupies. Typical narrow band signals occupy a 25 KHz bandwidth. The RangeLAN2 signal occupies a 1 MHz bandwidth. BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) — A protocol used to assign IP addresses. Channel — In RangeLAN2 networks, the channel refers to the frequency hopping sequence the radio follows.
Spread Spectrum — A radio data transmission modulation technique by which the transmitted signal is spread over a bandwidth wider than the information bandwidth. Spread Spectrum bands are designated by the FCC and require no user license. SNMP ( Simple Network Management Protocol) — A protocol used to manage network nodes. TCP/IP — Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol. A suite of protocols developed under DARPA sponsorship for internetworking.
D. Parameters TCP/IP Parameters Parameter Name Range Default IP Address - 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask - 0.0.0.0 Default Gateway Address - 0.0.0.0 Send BOOTP at Boot Time True/False True BOOTP Server Address - 0.0.0.0 * Telnet Access Enabled/Disabled Enabled Telnet Password 10 characters - ^ Browser Management Enabled/Disabled Enabled ^ Browser User Name 10 characters - ^ Browser Password 10 characters - ^ RangeLAN2 752x Access Point only * 0.0.0.
Filter Parameters Parame te r Name Rang e De fault Filte r Fixe d No d e s Filte ring /No t Filte ring Filte ring Filte r IP Packe ts Filte ring /No t Filte ring No t Filte ring Filte r IPX Packe ts Filte ring /No t Filte ring No t Filte ring Filte r Ne tBEUI Packe ts Filte ring /No t Filte ring No t Filte ring Filte r Ap p le Talk Packe ts Filte ring /No t Filte ring Filte ring Filte r DECNe t Packe ts Filte ring /No t Filte ring No t Filte ring Filte r Othe r Packe ts Filte ring /No
Radio Parameters Parameter Name Range Default Radio Port Administrative Status Enabled/Disabled Enabled Domain 0-15 0 & Channel 1-15 1 & Subchannel 1-15 1 Station Type Master/Station Master ^ First Master To Sync To 11 characters blank & Master Name 11 characters MASTER & Error Domain 0-15 13 & Repeating Enabled True/False False Delay Radio Reconfigure True/False False ^ Roam Config Slow/Normal/Fast Normal ^ Roaming Enabled True/False True & MAC Optimize Auto, Very L
Bridge Parameters Parameter Name Range Default Aging Period (seconds) 10-1,000,000 300 * Forwarding DB Usage Trap Threshold 0-100 (%) 100 * RangeLAN2 752x Access Point Only Ethernet Parameters Parameter Name Range Default 10BaseT Link Monitor Enabled/Disabled Disabled Ethernet Port Administrative Status Enabled/Disabled Enabled 88
E. U.S. Specifications The following technical specification is for reference purposes only. Actual product's performance and compliance with local telecommunications regulations may vary from country to country. Proxim, Inc. will only ship products that are type approved in the destination country. Network Interfaces Ethernet 10Base2 (Thin) BNC Ethernet 10BaseT (Twisted-Pair) Data Rate 1.
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Index 10BaseT Link Monitor 31–32, 35, 73 A Accept Downloads from Other APs 82 Access Point Download Table 82 Ad Hoc 13 Aging Period 31, 43 Antenna Installation 7 AP Authorization Config. Download Table 57 ARP Filter Network Address. See Filter: ARP Network Address ARP Filter Subnet Mask.
Configuration 21 Local 21, 22 Modem 22 Remote 22 Telnet 4, 22 Terminal 4, 21 D Default Gateway 28, 43 Delay Radio Reconfigure 36, 37 Discover APs/WBAPs 69 Display Wireless Network Tree 70 Domain 35 Download Table.
L Last Unauthorized Address 42 LEDs 73 Link Down 47 Link Quality 61 Link Up 47 M MAC Address 61 MAC Filter Address. See Filter: MAC Multicast Packets MAC Filter Subnet Mask.
N Netscape Navigator 49 Network Map 52 No Traffic 48 No Traffic Trap Period. See Trap: No Traffic Period Null modem 21 Number of Radio Stations Connected 43 P Ping IP Host 69 Protocol Type Filters. See Filter: Protocol Type R Radio Broadcast Level 42 Radio Broadcast Trap Threshold 48. See Trap: Radio Broadcast Threshold Radio High Usage 48 Radio ROM version 42 Radio Traffic Level 42 Radio Traffic Trap Threshold 48.
Roaming 14–18, 36, 42 ROM Version 69 Run Broadcast Site Survey 61 Run Directed Site Survey 63 S Second Master To Sync To 35, 36 Second Sync-To 42 Security ID 37 Serial Port Down 48 Site Survey 61 SNMP 24, 38, 42, 45, 84 SNMP Trap Community. See Community: SNMP Trap Station 34, 42 Station Type 34 Subchannel 35, 42 Subnet Mask 27, 43 Synced-To Master Name 42 T Technical Support 4, 69, 90 Telnet. See Configuration: Telnet Access 28 Password 28 Terminal.
Update Image of a Specific AP 82 Update Images of All APs 82 Update Images of Selected APs 82 Upload Configuration to FTP Server 38 W Web Browser 28 Wireless Node Management 54–57 96
