9032848RoamAbout Access PointUser’s Guide

TerminologyxTerminologyThe following terms are used throughout this manual. You should be familiar with these terms before you continue.Term Definiti

xiConventionsConventionsThis manual uses the following conventions:Convention MeaningCourier typeThis special type indicates system output or user inp

Associated DocumentsxiiAssociated DocumentsThe following document is available to help you install, operate, and better understand your RoamAbout Acce

Introducing RoamAbout Access Point 1-1Chapter 1Introducing RoamAbout Access PointOverviewThis chapter provides an overview of RoamAbout Access Point

Summary of Access Point Features1-2 Introducing RoamAbout Access PointSummary of Access Point FeaturesThe Access Point operates at the Data Link laye

Introducing RoamAbout Access Point 1-3Summary of Access Point FeaturesFigure 1-1: Front, Side, and Rear View of the Access Point™The module contains

Summary of Access Point Features1-4 Introducing RoamAbout Access Point3Module OK LEDLights (green) when the module passes its power-up self-test. If

Introducing RoamAbout Access Point 1-5Summary of Access Point Features8 Wireless LAN Activity LEDLights (green) when a PCMCIA network adapter is trans

Product Specifications1-6 Introducing RoamAbout Access PointProduct SpecificationsThis section describes the physical, electrical, and environmental

Introducing RoamAbout Access Point 1-7Product SpecificationsEnvironmental SpecificationsTable 1-3 lists the environmental specifications of the Access

NoticeCabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. Th

Product Specifications1-8 Introducing RoamAbout Access PointPower Supply SpecificationsTable 1-4 lists the electrical specifications of the AP’s powe

Introducing RoamAbout Access Point 1-9RoamingRoamingThe Access Point enables wireless clients to move from the coverage area of one AP into the covera

Access Point Bridging Services1-10 Introducing RoamAbout Access PointAccess Point Bridging ServicesThe Access Point provides the following bridging s

Introducing RoamAbout Access Point 1-11Configuring Your Access Point•Full Bridge modeWhen configured for Full Bridge mode, the AP learns addresses fro

Managing Your Access Point with SNMP1-12 Introducing RoamAbout Access PointManaging Your Access Point with SNMPYou can manage your Access Point using

Preparing for the Installation 2-1Chapter 2Preparing for the InstallationOverviewThis chapter describes the contents of the shipment, discusses site

Reviewing the Site Preparation Checklist2-2 Preparing for the InstallationReviewing the Site Preparation ChecklistBefore you unpack and install the A

Preparing for the Installation 2-3Reviewing the Site Preparation ChecklistElectrical and Environmental Requirements √ Ensure that the electrical and

Unpacking and Checking the Contents of the Shipment2-4 Preparing for the InstallationUnpacking and Checking the Contents of the ShipmentUnpack the un

Preparing for the Installation 2-5Selecting the Location for the Access PointSelecting the Location for the Access PointBefore you install your Access

iiiNoticeFCC NoticeThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not c

Selecting the Location for the Access Point2-6 Preparing for the InstallationFigure 2-1: Mounting the Access Point in a Central LocationFor some bui

Installing Your Access Point 3-1Chapter 3Installing Your Access PointOverviewThis chapter provides a step-by-step procedure to install the 802.11 Ro

Installing the Network Adapter3-2 Installing Your Access PointInstalling the Network AdapterTo install the network adapter, do the following:NOTEDo n

Installing Your Access Point 3-3Installing the Network AdapterNOTEFor additional information about your network adapter, refer to the documentation as

Installing the AP into a Standalone Configuration3-4 Installing Your Access PointInstalling the AP into a Standalone ConfigurationThis section descri

Installing Your Access Point 3-5Installing the AP into a Standalone ConfigurationTo connect to a 10BaseT Network –– Connect the 10BaseT cable to the 1

Installing the AP into a Standalone Configuration3-6 Installing Your Access Point4 Connect a 9-pin serial cable to the AP’s 9-pin, D-Sub, PC-compatib

Installing Your Access Point 3-7Installing the AP into a Standalone Configuration6 Connect the power supply to an AC outlet to turn on the AP.Figure

Installing the AP into a MultiSwitch 900 or DEChub 903-8 Installing Your Access PointInstalling the AP into a MultiSwitch 900 or DEChub 90This sectio

Installing Your Access Point 3-9Installing the AP into a MultiSwitch 900 or DEChub 90Seating the Module in the MultiSwitch 900 or DEChub 90The hot-swa

NoticeivTaiwanese Notice — Class A Computing Device:CE Notice — Class A Computing Device:Warning!This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment,

Installing the AP into a MultiSwitch 900 or DEChub 903-10 Installing Your Access Point5 Secure the radio module to its mounting point, using the moun

Installing Your Access Point 3-11Installing the AP into a MultiSwitch 900 or DEChub 90Removing the Module from the MultiSwitch 900 or DEChub 90Perform

Verifying the Operation of Your Access Point3-12 Installing Your Access PointVerifying the Operation of Your Access PointThe Access Point runs a seri

Installing Your Access Point 3-13Verifying the Operation of Your Access PointFigure 3-9: Normal LED PatternItem LED Name Operational State1Power OK

Setting the PC Card Parameters3-14 Installing Your Access PointSetting the PC Card ParametersThe AP us shipped with default values that allow wireles

Configuring Your Access Point 4-1Chapter 4Configuring Your Access PointOverviewThis chapter describes how to configure your Access Point locally fro

Configuring the AP Using the RoamAbout Access Point Manager4-2 Configuring Your Access PointConfiguring the AP Using the RoamAbout Access Point Manag

Configuring Your Access Point 4-3Configuring the AP Using the RoamAbout Access Point ManagerInstallation and SetupTo install the Roamabout Access Poin

Configuring the AP Using the RoamAbout Access Point Manager4-4 Configuring Your Access PointWhen you first establish communications with the AP, you

Configuring Your Access Point 4-5Configuring the AP Using the RoamAbout Access Point ManagerYou can do one of three types of resets:•Reset with curren

vNoticeDeclaration of ConformityAddendumApplication of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC73/23/EECManufacturer’s Name: Cabletron Systems, Inc.Manufactur

Configuring the AP Using the RoamAbout Access Point Manager4-6 Configuring Your Access PointAccess Point Software (Flash) UpgradesThe software runnin

Configuring Your Access Point 4-7Configuring the Access Point Using the Setup PortConfiguring the Access Point Using the Setup PortThe setup port (on

Configuring the Access Point Using the Setup Port4-8 Configuring Your Access PointTable 4-1: Setup Port CablingConnecting to a...If the setup port

Configuring Your Access Point 4-9Configuring the Access Point Using the Setup PortFigure 4-1: Setup Port CablingItem Description1 MultiSwitch 900 s

Using the Access Point Setup Port4-10 Configuring Your Access PointUsing the Access Point Setup PortAfter you have completed the setup port cabling,

Configuring Your Access Point 4-11Access Point Installation MenuAccess Point Installation MenuThe Access Point Installation menu allows you to set par

Access Point Installation Menu4-12 Configuring Your Access PointDescription of Access Point Installation Menu OptionsThis section describes the optio

Configuring Your Access Point 4-13Access Point Installation MenuRoamAbout Access Point INSTALLATION MENU[2] Reset with Current SettingsThis option reb

Access Point Installation Menu4-14 Configuring Your Access PointRoamAbout Access Point INSTALLATION MENU[3] Show Current SettingsThis option shows th

Configuring Your Access Point 4-15Access Point Installation MenuRoamAbout Access Point INSTALLATION MENU[4] Set SNMP Read/Write CommunityIf you want t

NoticeviGetting HelpFor additional support related to this device or document, contact Cabletron Systems using one of the following methods:Before cal

Access Point Installation Menu4-16 Configuring Your Access PointRoamAbout Access Point INSTALLATION MENU[5] Add SNMP Trap AddressesThis option prompt

Configuring Your Access Point 4-17Access Point Installation MenuRoamAbout Access Point INSTALLATION MENU[6] Delete SNMP Trap AddressesThis option prom

Access Point Installation Menu4-18 Configuring Your Access PointRoamAbout Access Point INSTALLATION MENU[7] Dump Error LogThis option displays error

Configuring Your Access Point 4-19Access Point Installation MenuRoamAbout Access Point INSTALLATION MENU[8] Set In-Band Interface IP AddressThis optio

Access Point Installation Menu4-20 Configuring Your Access PointRoamAbout Access Point INSTALLATION MENU[9] Module-Specific OptionsThis option displa

Configuring Your Access Point 4-21Access Point Installation MenuDescription of RoamAbout Access Point Module-Specific OptionsThis section describes th

Access Point Installation Menu4-22 Configuring Your Access Point[9] Module-Specific Options[2] Upgrade FlashOption 2 allows you to upgrade the softwa

Configuring Your Access Point 4-23Access Point Installation Menu[9] Module-Specific Options[3] Show CountersOption 3 displays the values of all the co

Access Point Installation Menu4-24 Configuring Your Access Point[9] Module-Specific Options[4] Dump Error LogOption 4 displays error logs maintained

Configuring Your Access Point 4-25Access Point Installation Menu[9] Module-Specific Options[5] Set Bridge ModeOption 5 allows you to specify the bridg

viiContentsPrefaceOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Access Point Installation Menu4-26 Configuring Your Access Point[9] Module-Specific Options[6] Show Wireless ConfigurationOption 6 allows you to disp

Configuring Your Access Point 4-27Access Point Installation Menu[9] Module-Specific Options[7] Set Wireless ConfigurationOption 7 allows you to set th

Access Point Installation Menu4-28 Configuring Your Access Point[9] Module-Specific Options[7] Set Wireless Configuration[1] Set Station NameOption 1

Configuring Your Access Point 4-29Access Point Installation Menu[9] Module-Specific Options[7] Set Wireless Configuration[2] Set Wireless Network Name

Access Point Installation Menu4-30 Configuring Your Access Point[9] Module-Specific Options[7] Set Wireless Configuration[3] Set ChannelThis option i

Configuring Your Access Point 4-31Access Point Installation Menu[9] Module-Specific Options[7] Set Wireless Configuration[4] Set AP DensityThis option

Access Point Installation Menu4-32 Configuring Your Access Point[9] Module-Specific Options[7] Set Wireless Configuration[5] ReservedThis option is r

Configuring Your Access Point 4-33Access Point Installation Menu[9] Module-Specific Options[7] Set Wireless Configuration[6] Set RTS ThresholdThe defa

Access Point Installation Menu4-34 Configuring Your Access Point[9] Module-Specific Options[7] Set Wireless Configuration[7] Set Transmit RateThis op

Configuring Your Access Point 4-35Access Point Installation Menu[9] Module-Specific Options[8] Enable/Disable Default Rate LimitingBy default, the AP

viii 3 Installing Your Access PointOverview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Problem Solving 5-1Chapter 5Problem SolvingOverviewThis chapter contains problem solving information for the Access Point. Refer to the appropriate

Basic Problem Solving5-2 Problem SolvingBasic Problem SolvingThe LEDs on the Access Point (AP) show the status of the unit and help you diagnose prob

Problem Solving 5-3Basic Problem SolvingTable 5-2 describes possible Access Point problems and recommended corrective actions.Table 5-2: LED Problem

Basic Problem Solving5-4 Problem SolvingTable 5-3, Table 5-4, and Table 5-5 list common conditions and the corresponding states of the LED indicator

Problem Solving 5-5Basic Problem SolvingTable 5-3: Normal Operating Mode LED PatternsTable 5-4: Diagnostics LED PatternsLEDs11.=on, =off,

Basic Problem Solving5-6 Problem SolvingTable 5-5: Network Loading/Upline Dumping LED PatternsAccess Point Reset ButtonYou can force a downline loa

Connector, Cable, and Adapter Pin Assignments A-1Appendix AConnector, Cable, and AdapterPin AssignmentsOverviewThis appendix lists the connector, ad

A-2 Connector, Cable, and Adapter Pin AssignmentsFigure A-2: Setup Port (DB-9) Connector Pin AssignmentsFigure A-3: BN24H Cable Pin AssignmentsFigu

Connector, Cable, and Adapter Pin Assignments A-3Figure A-5: H8571-J Adapter Pin AssignmentsFigure A-6: H8575-A Adapter Pin Assignments DCDSDRDDTRGR

ixPrefaceOverviewThe RoamAbout Access Point™ is a 2-port transparent bridge that connects a wired Ethernet (ThinWire™ or 10BaseT) local area network