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Configuring the AP90 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2.6.1 40-Bit WEP EncryptionSelect 40-bit from the Key Width field of the WEP Encrypti

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 91 The PassKey can be no longer than 32 characters in length.2. Select the desired key

Configuring the AP92 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2.6.2 128-Bit WEP EncryptionSelect 128-bit from the Key Width field of the WEP Encryp

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 93 The PassKey can be no longer than 32 characters in length.2. Select the desired key

Configuring the AP94 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2.6.3 Manual Kerberos Authentication ConfigurationThe Configure Kerberos Authenticat

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 951. To access and enable the Kerberos configuration, select Configure Kerberos from th

Configuring the AP96 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5. Verify the Password matches the password in the KDC and AP. 6. Select OK or S

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 972.6.4 Configuring EAP-TLS SupportThe Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Le

Configuring the AP98 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideThe Configure Authenticator screen displays. Configure Authentic

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 992. Configure the EAP-TLS authentication settings as required: EAP-TLS/RADIUS When ena

AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1Chapter 1 IntroductionSpectrum24 is a spread spectrum cellular network that operates between2.4 and 2.5

Configuring the AP100 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2.6.5 Configuring Mixed Mode SecurityMixed mode security allows a single access poi

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 101SNMP and Mixed Mode SecurityThe configuration of SNMP shared key WEP is set with the

Configuring the AP102 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2.7 Configuring the SNMP AgentThe SNMP agent functions as a command responder and is

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1031. Select Set SNMP Configuration from the Main Menu to AP display:Symbol Access Poin

Configuring the AP104 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2. Configure the settings as required:SNMP Agent ModeDefines the SNMP agent mode:Dis

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 105MU State ChangeIf enabled, the following enterprise-specific traps are generated:• M

Configuring the AP106 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide3. Verify the values reflect the network environment. Change as needed.4. Select OK

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1076. The system prompts Warning Update, save, and reset all APs in the Known AP Menu?

Configuring the AP108 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2.7.1 Configuring SNMPv3 SecuritySNMPv3 defines a method of access point data contr

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 109To configure the properties of a user group:1. Highlight the specific user group and

Introduction2 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideThe AP meets the following:• the regulatory requirements for Europe and many other areas oft

Configuring the AP110 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideAuthentication ProtocolDefines the authentication protocol and security privileges f

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1112.8 ACL and Address FilteringOnly 512 maximum combined entries are available for the

Configuring the AP112 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideThere are three mutually exclusive modes used by the AP to control association: Disa

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1132.8.1 Configuring the ACLThe ACL supports adding MU entries by individual MAC addre

Configuring the AP114 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide7. Select Delete-[F1] to delete a range of Mobile Units.8. Select Add-[F2] to add a

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1152.8.3 Adding Allowed MUsThe Access Control List screen provides a facility to add MU

Configuring the AP116 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2.8.5 ACL OptionsTo switch between Allowed, Disallowed or Disabled options locate th

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1172.8.8 Load ACL from FileThis option loads an ACL from a user defined ACL file (AP_A

Configuring the AP118 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2.9 Configuring Address FilteringThe AP can keep a list of MU MAC addresses not allo

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1192.9.1 Adding Disallowed MUsThe Disallowed Addresses screen provides a facility to a

IntroductionAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 31.2 Radio BasicsSpectrum24 devices use electromagnetic waves to transmit and receive electri

Configuring the AP120 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2.10 Configuring Type FilteringPacket types supported for the type filtering functio

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1216. Select Cancel-[ESC] to disregard any changes made to this screen and return to th

Configuring the AP122 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideChange the AP-4131 AP_CFG.TXT file (required for manual AP configuration) to match s

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 123TxPeriod 45 ; 0 - 99999ReAuthenticate Disabled

Configuring the AP124 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide;AdminPassword admin ; up to 13 chars;UserPassword

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 125TCPPort1 11 ; 1 - 1023TCPPort1Traffic 10

Configuring the AP126 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide ; "Statistics", "Admin&

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 127V3ReadView4 Full ; "None", "System&quo

Configuring the AP128 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideAPAPMessages Disabled ; "Disabled","Enabled

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1292.12.1 Updating Using TFTPThe Ethernet TFTP update method requires a connection betw

Introduction4 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideA WLAP communicates only with its root AP through the wireless interface. Select from the fo

Configuring the AP130 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideThe AP displays the Main Menu.Symbol Access Point MAIN MENU

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 131Ensure the Filename is AP_CFG.TXT unless the user changed the Filename.Verify the pa

Configuring the AP132 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide15. At the prompt enter the password:SymbolThe password is case-sensitive.The AP dis

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1335. Select the correct communication port, typically Direct to Com1, along with the f

Configuring the AP134 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9. From the Main Menu select Special Functions.Symbol Access Point

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 13510. Press F3 to view the Firmware Update Menu. Access Point Firmware

Configuring the AP136 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide16. Select Browse and locate the file AP_CFG.TXT.17. Select XModem protocol from the

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1372.13 Setting Logging OptionsThe events logged by the access point depend on how the

Configuring the AP138 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2. Set Any Event Logging to Enabled to log all events. Specify the events that do no

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1392.14 Updating AP FirmwareWhen updating or downgrading the files the user is required

IntroductionAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 5• Multiple APs can coexist as separate, individual networks at the same site without interfe

Configuring the AP140 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideUse the TAB key to scroll through menu items.To update the AP firmware:1. Copy the F

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1415. Select Special Functions from the Main Menu and press ENTER.Symbol Access Point

Configuring the AP142 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide7. Select Alter Filename(s)/HELP URL/TFTP Server.8. Press ENTER.9. Enter the firmwar

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 143The WIRED LAN ACTIVITY indicator on the AP does NOT flash.To view the file transfer

Configuring the AP144 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideThe default filenames for a 4131 model access point are dsap3_fw.bin and dsapt3htm.b

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1455. Select the correct communication port, typically Direct to Com1, along with the f

Configuring the AP146 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9. From the Main Menu select Special Functions and press ENTER.Symbol Access Point

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 14711. Under the function heading Use XMODEM to Update Access Point's: select Firm

Configuring the AP148 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide20. The download is complete when the UI displays:Download SuccessfulUpdating APUpda

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 149To update the AP firmware:1. Copy the Firmware files on the terminal or PC hard disk

Introduction6 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideIn WLAP mode, a wireless AP-to-AP connection functions:• as a bridge to connect two Ethernet

Configuring the AP150 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5. Select Special Functions from the Main Menu and press ENTER.Press F3 to view the

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1519. Press ENTER.10. Select Save-[F1] to save settings.11. Select Special Functions fr

Configuring the AP152 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideThe AP displays the Main Menu.16. Verify the accuracy of the version number on the S

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 153To ping another station:1. Select the Show Mobile Units screen from the Main Menu to

Configuring the AP154 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4. Select Echo-[F1] to display the Packet Ping Setup screen:

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1552.17 Mobile IP Using MD5 AuthenticationUsers can achieve authentication by using the

Configuring the AP156 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2.18 Saving the ConfigurationThe AP keeps only saved configuration changes after a r

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1572.19 Resetting the APResetting an AP clears statistics and restores the last saved c

Configuring the AP158 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2.21 Configuring Network TimeThe access point is able to display the local time of t

AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 159Chapter 3 Monitoring StatisticsThe AP keeps statistics of its transactions during operation. These sta

IntroductionAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 7In WLAP mode, APs and MUs are required to have the same Preamble settings to interoperate. A

Monitoring Statistics160 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2. Configure the AP system settings as required:Unit Name Identifies the AP name.

Monitoring StatisticsAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 161AP Configuration Specifies the outcome of reading and processing the downloaded a

Monitoring Statistics162 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide3. Press ESC to return to the previous menu.Access Control Specifies if the acces

Monitoring StatisticsAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1633.2 Interface StatisticsThe Interface Statistics screen provides:• packet forward

Monitoring Statistics164 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide3.3 Forwarding CountsForwarding Counts provides information on packets transmitte

Monitoring StatisticsAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1653.4 Mobile UnitsMobile Units (MU) statistics provide information on MUs associate

Monitoring Statistics166 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideUse TAB or arrow keys to highlight the desired screen. Press ENTER to display the

Monitoring StatisticsAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 167• To bring up detailed information on an MU, press TAB to highlight the MU and se

Monitoring Statistics168 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideDisplayed information includes:Interface The AP interface shows the MU connection

Monitoring StatisticsAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 169• Select Auth to display EAP-TLS Authentication statistics for the target MU.• Se

Introduction8 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideUsing more than two WLAPs to establish a connection slows network performance for all topolo

Monitoring Statistics170 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide3.5 Mobile IPThe following tables display the mapping of MUs to mobility agents.S

Monitoring StatisticsAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1713.6 Known APsThe AP displays a list of the known APs derived from AP-to-AP commun

Monitoring Statistics172 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide• Select Switch to view the Unit Name for each known AP.Symbol Access Point

Monitoring StatisticsAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 173The AP displays for each known AP: • Select Echo-[F1] to ping an entry after sel

Monitoring Statistics174 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide3.7 Ethernet StatisticsThe AP keeps Ethernet performance statistics including pac

Monitoring StatisticsAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 175– Select Refresh at the status display to update values manually.– Select Timed t

Monitoring Statistics176 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide3.8 Radio StatisticsThe AP keeps radio performance statistics including packet an

Monitoring StatisticsAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 177Radio performance statistics include:Data Packets Sent The total data packets tra

Monitoring Statistics178 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide– Select Refresh at the status display to update the values manually.– Select Tim

Monitoring StatisticsAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 179•To display the WLAP RF Statistics screen select WLAP-[F3].Symbol Access Point

IntroductionAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 9APs with the same Net_ID (ESS) define a coverage area. The MU searches for APs with a matchi

Monitoring Statistics180 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideWhere:Current # WLAP Itf Refers to the current Wireless AP interfaces in use in a

Monitoring StatisticsAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 181– Select Refresh at the status display to update the values manually.– Select Tim

Monitoring Statistics182 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide3.9 Miscellaneous StatisticsThe AP keeps statistics on WNMP and SNMP packets, fil

Monitoring StatisticsAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 183WNMP statistics include: SNMP statistics include:Filter statistics include:Mobile

Monitoring Statistics184 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide3.9.1 Analyzing Channel UseThe AP keeps statistics for individual Channels (frequ

Monitoring StatisticsAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1853.9.2 Analyzing RetriesThe AP keeps statistics of packets with multiple retries.

Monitoring Statistics186 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide3.10 Event HistoryThe AP tracks specific events. The types of events logged are c

Monitoring StatisticsAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1873.11 Clearing StatisticsTo clear statistics:1. Select Special Functions from the

Monitoring Statistics188 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide

AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 189Chapter 4 Hardware InstallationAP installation includes connecting the AP to the wired network, AP pla

ii AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideCopyrightCopyright © 2002 by Symbol Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.No part of this publication

Introduction10 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideThe Root AP and Association ProcessBy default, APs with WLAP Mode enabled and within range

Hardware Installation190 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4.3 RequirementsThe minimum installation requirements for a single-cell,peer-to-p

Hardware InstallationAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1913. Add more access points as needed.4.3.3 Single CellThe single-cell connection o

Hardware Installation192 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideIf installing two antennas, enable the Antenna Selection in the User Interface fo

Hardware InstallationAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1934.6 Mounting the APThe AP rests on a flat surface or attaches to a wall, or any h

Hardware Installation194 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4.8 BIAS-T Low Power Distribution System The BIAS-T system provides an economical

Hardware InstallationAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 195The BIAS-T is a small lightweight unit with a RJ-45 patch cord input connector fr

Hardware Installation196 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideTo install a BIAS-T system using a single BIAS-T unit and access point:Steps 1-3

Hardware InstallationAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1974. Attach a third RJ-45 patch cord from the input connector on the left-hand side

Hardware Installation198 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4.9 LED IndicatorsThe top panel LED indicators provide a status display indicatin

Hardware InstallationAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1994.9.1 WLAP mode LED display.When in the WLAP mode the chart below signifies the

IntroductionAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 11If AP D on Ethernet II has data for a device on Ethernet I, it requires a bridge or a repea

Hardware Installation200 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5. When all WLAP connections are in Forward state:Special cases:• If the WLAP man

Hardware InstallationAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 2014.10 TroubleshootingCheck the following symptoms and their possible causes before

Hardware Installation202 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide– Check that the radio driver loaded properly.– Check that the MU PROTOCOL.INI or

AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide A-1Appendix A SpecificationsA.1 Physical CharacteristicsDimensions 1.75” H x 6” L x 8.5” W (4.45” cm H x

SpecificationsA-2 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideA.2 Radio CharacteristicsFrequency Range (country dependent; within 2400 MHz to 2500 MHz

SpecificationsAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide A-3A.3 Network CharacteristicsDriver Support NDIS v4.0 and v5.0Ethernet Frame DIX, Etherne

SpecificationsA-4 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide

AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide B-1Appendix B Supported ModemsThe AP uses Hayes commands and is capable of working with various modems of

Supported ModemsB-2 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide

AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide C-1Appendix C Customer SupportSymbol Technologies provides its customers with prompt and accurate custome

Introduction12 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideSymbol recommends conducting a new site survey and developing a new coverage area floor pla

Customer SupportC-2 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideInternational ContactsOutside North America, contact Symbol by:•Symbol TechnologiesSym

AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide D-1Appendix D Country Identification CodesUse the table below to select a Country Name, First Channel, Nu

Country Identification CodesD-2 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideFinland FL 1 13 11 20 30France FR 11 3 11 20 32Germany DE 1 13 11 20 30Gre

Country Identification CodesAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide D-3Panama PA 1 13 3 20 99Philippines PH 1 13 3 20 99Poland PL 1 13 3 20 99Por

Country Identification CodesD-4 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideA site license is required for India. To support this regulatory requireme

AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide E-1Appendix E Installing and Configuring Kerberos Setup ServiceThe Kerberos Setup Service (KSS) program r

Installing and Configuring Kerberos Setup ServiceE-2 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideJava Runtime is on the Spectrum24 High Rate 11 Mbps W

Installing and Configuring Kerberos Setup ServiceAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide E-35. Click Next when the Choose Destination Location di

Installing and Configuring Kerberos Setup ServiceE-4 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide3. Enter the user name (20 characters maximum) in the

Installing and Configuring Kerberos Setup ServiceAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide E-5E.3 Preparing the KSS for Access Point ValidationTo p

IntroductionAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 131.3.1 MAC Layer BridgingThe AP listens to all packets on all interfaces and builds an addr

Installing and Configuring Kerberos Setup ServiceE-6 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideThe Preference dialog box displays.5. Select User Def

Installing and Configuring Kerberos Setup ServiceAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide E-7The Kerberos Account Entry dialog box displays.8. Sel

Installing and Configuring Kerberos Setup ServiceE-8 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide10. Click Save.The Kerberos Account Entry property pa

Installing and Configuring Kerberos Setup ServiceAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide E-9Selecting Enable (Always) from the Setup Status pull-

Installing and Configuring Kerberos Setup ServiceE-10 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideThe Listen For Connection Box displays. 17. Selec

Installing and Configuring Kerberos Setup ServiceAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide E-11When the APs initialize, the AP list view window dis

Installing and Configuring Kerberos Setup ServiceE-12 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideE.4 Manually Creating an Access Point Setup Account

Installing and Configuring Kerberos Setup ServiceAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide E-13To create an access point setup account:1. From the

Installing and Configuring Kerberos Setup ServiceE-14 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4. Enter the AP access range set the time and status

Installing and Configuring Kerberos Setup ServiceAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide E-15The access point can now be configured for Kerberos

Introduction14 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideTransmitted ARP request packets echo back to other MUs.The AP removes from its database the

Installing and Configuring Kerberos Setup ServiceE-16 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide

AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide Index-1Numerics10/100Base-T unshielded twisted pair 19010/100Base-T UTP 190Aaccess control 14disallowed a

Index-2 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guidemonitoring statistics 159mounting 193network connection 190power adapter 193power options 192PSP 2

AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide Index-3additional DNS 57additional gateways 56, 58antenna selection 57country config 56dhcp disabled 58dh

Index-4 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guidesaving 156Setting Logging Options 137Special Functions 156system parameters 59System Password Admi

AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide Index-5DTIMAP 10association process 10root AP 10Eelectromagnetic waves 3encryption 25128 Bit 9240 Bit 90a

Index-6 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideKKerberosAP proxy 29authentication 26authentication service (AS) 28default setting 31disabling 31e

AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide Index-7data encryption 25DTIM 25filtering 14home agent 23known APs 171Mobile IP 21, 170performing pings 1

Index-8 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guideroaming across routers 22AP 23home agent 23IP address 22Mobile IP 21MU 23TIM 24root APassociation

AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide Index-9kerberos 96kss name 96kss port 96MD5 key 62Modem Connected 63MU-MU Disallowed 63password 96realm n

IntroductionAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 15See section 2.4 “Configuring System Parameters” on page 59 and section 2.5.1: ”Wireless A

Index-10 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideWLAP Max Age 75, 76, 83WLAP mode 75, 82WLAP priority 75, 82WLAPpriority value 10WLAP forward dela

Introduction16 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideProgram the DHCP or BOOTP server to transfer these files (Kerberos security information, HT

IntroductionAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 17The DB-9, 9-pin, RS-232 serial port provides a UI (User Interface) connection. The UI provi

Introduction18 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide1.3.5 Direct-Sequence Spread SpectrumSpread spectrum (broadband) uses a narrowband signal

IntroductionAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 19Mobile Units receiving a direct-sequence transmission use the spreading code to map the chi

AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide iiiAbout This DocumentReference DocumentsThis reference guide refers to the following documents: Conventi

Introduction20 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideScanning is a periodic process where the MU sends out probe messages on all channels define

IntroductionAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 21An MU can roam within a coverage area by switching APs. Roamingoccurs when:• an unassociate

Introduction22 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideMobile IP is like giving an individual a local post office forwarding address when leaving

IntroductionAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 23The scanning and association process continues for active MUs.This allows the MUs to find n

Introduction24 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide1.3.8 Supporting CAM and PSP StationsCAM (Continuously Aware Mode) stations leave their ra

IntroductionAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 25A TIM is a compressed virtual bitmap identifying the AP associated MUs in PSP mode that hav

Introduction26 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideIEEE 802.11 defines two types of authentication, Open System and Shared Key. Open system au

IntroductionAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 27For a detailed description of the Kerberos authentication service protocol refer to RFC 151

Introduction28 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide• Authentication Service (AS)– Provides the authentication ticket containing information ab

IntroductionAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 29When the AP boots up it contacts the KSS to obtain KDC information. The AP sends an Authent

iv AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideThis document uses the following for certain conditions or information:Indicates tips or special requir

Introduction30 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guidewith a WNMP header and forwards the response to the MU. Once the MU has verified the messag

IntroductionAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 31Enabling Kerberos disables Telnet, SNMP and Web services. Configure the AP through a direct

Introduction32 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide1.3.12 KSS DatabasesThe KSS has two databases. One database stores valid access points (AP

IntroductionAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 331.3.14 Mixed Mode SecurityMixed mode security allows a single access point to transmit and

Introduction34 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide1.3.16 Management OptionsManaging Spectrum24 includes viewing network statistics and settin

IntroductionAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 35Using SNMPThe AP includes SNMP agent versions accessible through an SNMP manager applicatio

Introduction36 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideUsing the UIThe UI (User Interface) is a maintenance tool integrated into the AP.It provide

AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 37Chapter 2 Configuring the APAP configuration requires setting up a connection to the AP and gaining acc

Configuring the AP38 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2. At the prompt type the password:SymbolThe password is case-sensitive.3. Press the

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 392.1.2 Using a Direct Serial ConnectionThe factory-configured AP accepts a dial-up co

ContentsAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide vChapter 1 Introduction ...

Configuring the AP40 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5. Press ESC to refresh the display. The AP displays the Main Menu.Symbol Access Poin

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 415. Select the correct serial port along with the following parameters.6. Dial out to

Configuring the AP42 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideThe Web browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or greater or Netscape) requires JavaScript to

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 436. From this menu select Internet Service Manager to launch theInternet Information S

Configuring the AP44 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideTo ensure the Web Server option is enabled for the AP:1. Access the UI using a Serial

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 45To access the AP UI using a Web browser from a workstation:1. From the NCPA propertie

Configuring the AP46 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4. The Spectrum24 Access Point Configuration Management System main page displays:The

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 47– For Internet Explorer, from the menu bar select View, Internet Options, Temporary I

Configuring the AP48 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2.2 Navigating the UI The AP displays a Main Menu when gaining access to the UI:Symbo

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 49The following conventions also apply when navigating screensand menus:• To select men

vi AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2.1.4 Using a Web Browser...412.2 Navigating the U

Configuring the AP50 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideAdministration screens include options for saving or clearing data that appear on the

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 51– If the password is correct, the AP displays the Main Menu with the Enter Admin Mode

Configuring the AP52 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide3. The Change System Passwords screen displays:Symbol Access Point

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 532.2.3 Configuring for Dial-Up to the UIA dial-up connection requires a straight-thro

Configuring the AP54 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide7. Press ESC to refresh the display. The AP displays the Main Menu.Symbol Access Poin

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 553. Select AP Installation from the Main Menu:Symbol Access Point

Configuring the AP56 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideIf this is the first time the AP has been installed or has been moved to a new countr

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 57Subnet Mask The first two sets of numbers specify the network domain, the next set sp

Configuring the AP58 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5. In the Antenna Selection field, use the SPACE BAR or LEFT/RIGHT-ARROW keys to togg

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 598. The system prompts Warning Update, save, and reset all APs in the Known AP Menu? y

AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide vii2.9 Configuring Address Filtering...1182.9.1 Adding

Configuring the AP60 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideOnce the country has been configured (Country Config) on the AP Installation screen t

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 61Ethernet TimeoutDisables radio interface if no activity is detected on the Ethernet l

Configuring the AP62 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideEncryption AdminIndicates which interface can change the encryption keys and the encr

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 63Access ControlAllows the user to set one of three Access Control modes: Disabled, All

Configuring the AP64 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideSystem Password AdminAllows the user to change the passwords for the AP. This screen

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 653. To enable or disable interfaces on the AP, modify the following parameters:4. Veri

Configuring the AP66 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2.4.1 Encryption AdministrationThe ability to change, view or restrict access to encr

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 67Encryption Parameter Access to Telnet and Serial InterfacesEncryption Parameter Acces

Configuring the AP68 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideEncryption Parameter Access for SNMP Interface Parameter Access Method

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 692.4.2 System Password AdministrationThis screen allows the network administrator to c

viii AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide3.9 Miscellaneous Statistics...1823.9.1 An

Configuring the AP70 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2. Change the passwords using the following parameters:3. Select Save to register set

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 712.5 Configuring Radio ParametersThe AP automatically configures most radio parameters

Configuring the AP72 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2. Configure the settings as required:DTIM Interval Configure DTIM packet frequency a

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 73Beacon Interval The time between beacons in Kilo-microseconds.The default is 100. Avo

Configuring the AP74 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideRate Control Defines the data transmission rate,the defaults are:• 11 Mbps - Option

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 75WLAP ModeSpecifies the APs wireless-AP operation status.Enabled• the AP sets up autom

Configuring the AP76 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideWLAP Manual BSS IDSpecifies the BSS_ID of a particular WLAPand forces the current AP

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 77WLAP Forward DelaySpecifies the time, in seconds, to prevent an AP from forwarding da

Configuring the AP78 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideEPP Setup - [F3] Enhanced Packet Prioritization (EPP) allows system administrators th

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 793. Verify the values set to reflect the network environment. Change them as needed.4.

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Configuring the AP80 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2.5.1 Wireless AP Operation ParametersThe AP supports up to four WLAP interfaces. Sy

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 813. Set the default interface for AP C to WLAP. This allows the MUs to roam and transm

Configuring the AP82 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideTo configure the AP for wireless operation:1. Select Set RF Configuration from the Ma

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 83WLAP Manual BSS_IDSpecifies the BSS_ID of a particular WLAP and forces the current AP

Configuring the AP84 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideWLAP Forward DelaySpecifies the time, in seconds, to prevent an AP from forwarding da

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 852.5.2 Enhanced Packet Prioritization (EPP)Enhanced Packet Prioritization (EPP) enabl

Configuring the AP86 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference GuideFor data types not listed, classify them by using the Port number corresponding to th

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 873. 802.15 (draft) Bluetooth Co-existence allows access points and MUs to share Spectr

Configuring the AP88 AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2.6 Encryption Configuration and Key MaintenanceThe Encryption Key Maintenance screen

Configuring the APAP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 89Two screens are available, one for 40-bit encryption and one for 128-bit encryption.