Proxim RANGELAN2 7510 Betriebsanweisung

RANGELAN2 Extension PointModels 7540 and 7541User’s Guide2

3System RequirementsTo begin using your Extension Point, you need the following minimum systemrequirements:❑ A RangeLAN2 7510/752x/753x Access Point w

4Figure 1Extension Point components

52. Quick InstallationYou may follow the quick installation steps if the following conditions are true:❑ There will only be one Extension Point on thi

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73. Physical InstallationAntenna OptionsThe Extension Point requires two antennas that are purchased separately. Most installationsare well served by

8Indoor Mounting OptionsThe Extension Point was designed to sit on a desktop. You may optionally purchase amounting hardware bracket to attach it to

9Figure 4Cubicle Mount

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114. Wireless TopologiesThere are many wireless topologies that can be created using one or several ExtensionPoints. This chapter explains One-Hop, M

12After initial implementation of the wireless components of the network, additional ExtensionPoints can be added, although those additions should be

iCopyright© 1999 Proxim, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described in it arecopyrighted with all rights reserve

13Laptops w/RangeLAN2 7400 PC CardsStation,Domain 0RangeLAN2 7510/752x/753x Access PointNetworkBackbone RangeLAN2 754xExtension PointMaster

14The figure below illustrates a two-hop topology. Each Extension Point is further from thewired 7510/752x/753x Access Point, allowing the final wire

15Master,Domain 0,Channel 3,Subchannel 3Laptops w/RangeLAN2 7400 PC CardsStation, Domain 0RangeLAN2 7510/752x/753x Access PointNetworkBackb

16RangeLAN2 7510/752x Access PointNetworkBackbone RangeLAN2 754x Extension PointMaster,Domain 0,Channel 1,Subchannel 1Master,Domain 0,Channel

17Note:If the roaming PC must remain connected to the network, cells mustoverlap for continuous coverage without gaps.Roaming stations will only roam

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195. ConfigurationYou need to configure the Extension Point if:❑ There is more than one Extension Point on this network❑ The 7510/752x/753x Access Poi

201. Connect the null modem RS-232 cable between the Extension PointLocal Management Port and a free serial port on your terminal or PC.2. Configure

21Main MenuAfter using one of the above two methods, you will see the following software menu whosechoices will be described in the next chapters:Conf

22❑ Proxim Enterprise MIBThe Proxim Enterprise MIB is supplied in ASN.1 format. It is available on theProxim BBS and Web site. The filename is AP754

iiWarranty Return PolicyIf you have a problem with your RangeLAN2 product, please call Proxim Technical Support at 408-731-2640. Proxim Technical Sup

236. Configuration ParametersTo configure the Extension Point, pick the Configuration option from the Main Menu. Thefollowing diagram illustrates the

24TCP/IP Configuration MenuUse this option to change the TCP/IP parameters of the Extension Point.emaNretemaraPegnaRtluafeDsserddAPI-0.0.0.0ksaMtenbuS

25You can enable or disable the Extension Point's ability to request its IP address from aBOOTP server at boot time, and you can supply the IP ad

26BSA Radio Configuration MenuemaNretemaraPegnaRtluafeDevitartsinimdAtroPoidaRsutatSdelbasiD/delbanEdelbanEniamoD51-00lennahC51-12lennahcbuS51-12niamo

27This option allows you to change the various wireless parameters for the BSA radio.Radio Port Administrative Status is used for SNMP. It correspond

28The Error Domain is the Domain used by the BSA radio if the Backbone radio losessynchronization with all the Masters in its list. It will switch t

29To further improve the security of a wireless subnetwork, each unit requires the same Secu-rity ID to establish communication. The Security ID is

30The First Master To Sync To parameter names the Master with which this Extension Pointwill synchronize. If this field is filled in, there will be a

317. Statistics MenuYou can view statistics about the Extension Point from the Statistics Menu. The followingdiagram illustrates the software tree:Co

32BSA Radio Statistics MenuThis menu displays the number of successfully transmitted and received packets through theBSA radio interface of the Extens

iiiContents1. Introduction ...1The RangeLAN2 Family ...

338. Status MenuThe Status Menu shows you the current state of Extension Point parameters. The followingdiagram illustrates the software tree:* Not v

34BSA Radio Status MenuThe current Extension Point BSA radio parameters are displayed in this menu option. Thesewill match those in the Configuration

35The First Sync To parameter lists the name of the Master to which this Extension Pointwill first look to synchronize. If programmed, there will als

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379. SNMP ManagementYou may configure and monitor the Extension Point using an SNMP management package.The following illustrates the software menu:+

38The Extension Point supports the following MIBs:❑ MIB-II (RFC 1213)❑ IEEE 802.1d Bridge MIB (RFC 1493)❑ Proxim Enterprise MIBThe Proxim Enterprise M

39The Read/Write SNMP Community parameter specifies the communitysupported by the Extension Point. Actions permitted by this community are“read-write

40Enterprise Specific TrapsNo Traffic - Sent when set to a non-zero value and when the Extension Pointdoes not receive any traffic from other radios f

4110. Performance HintsThis section provides the user with ideas as to how to increase performance and networksatisfaction on a wireless network.Micro

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ivBackbone Radio Configuration Menu ... 29SNMP Management ...

4311. Site Survey, Antenna Pointing Tool,and Master Search ToolThe Extension Point has three mechanisms to determine proper placement of radios andant

44Figure 9Broadcast Site SurveyThe higher the Link Quality number from a particular node, the better the link. A LinkQuality number of 0 indicates th

45After using the Broadcast Site Survey, you can choose the Run Directed Site Survey tocheck the packets per second and bytes per second measurements

46On the BSA radio, the Antenna Pointing Tool prompts for MAC address, packet size andsample interval. Enter the MAC address of any Station which is

47On the Backbone radio, the Antenna Pointing Tool prompts for packet size and sampleinterval, as well as whether or not you want to permit roaming du

48Figure 12Master Search Tool

4912. TroubleshootingThe Extension Point is designed to be very easy to install and operate. If you do experiencedifficulties, however, use the infor

50* Not configurable via SNMPConfiguration MenuStatistics MenuStatus MenuDownload MenuRun Broadcast Site Survey Run Directed Site Survey * Run Antenna

51VersionsYou can read the ROM version of each radio in the Extension Point. You can also readthe Boot ROM version and Flash Code version.Technical

52Figure 13Discover APs/EPsDisplay Wireless Network TreeThe Extension Point will display the tree of all 7510/752x/753x Access Points and ExtensionPoi

vPower Outages / Brownouts ... 53Installation Checklist ...

53Figure 14Display Wireless Network TreePower Outages / BrownoutsIf there are power problems in an Extension Point installation, verify that as the tr

54Installation ChecklistIn case of installation difficulties, verify the following:❑ All 7510/752x/753x Access Points must have V1.3 or later software

55Commonly Asked Technical Support QuestionsnoitseuQ/motpmyS/melborPrewsnA/noituloSelbissoP niretpahCediuGs’resU?detoobylluftnioPnoisnetxEehtsI neergy

56LED IndicatorsThere are three LEDs on the front of the Extension Point:❑ The cornermost LED, called the System LED, changes from yellow to green to

57The following table illustrates the state of the LEDs during power-up:etatSDELmetsySDELASBenobkcaBDELffotinUffOffOffOnO-rewoPscitsongaiDwolleYffOffO

58Figure 16Back Panel LEDs

59A. Menu Structure+ N ot A ccessible via Telnet* Not configurable via SNMPIP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Address Send BOOTP at Boot TimeBOO

60Configuration MenuSuccessful Rx Data Packets Successful Tx Data PacketsBSA Radio Statistics MenuSuccessful Rx Data Packets Successful Tx Data Packet

61* Not visible when the Backbone Radio is not synchronized to a MasterConfiguration MenuStatistics MenuCurrent Domain Current Channel Current Subchan

62** Only visible when configuring via serialConfiguration MenuStatistics MenuStatus Menu** Download EP Image Using X-Modem Download EP Image Using TF

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63* Not configurable via SNMPConfiguration MenuStatistics MenuStatus MenuDownload MenuRun Broadcast Site SurveyRun Directed Site Survey* Run Antenna P

64B. Download MenuAt some point in the future, you may need to upgrade the Extension Point software. To dothis, choose the Download Menu option. The

65The steps for downloading a new image are:1. Choose a method of download (Xmodem, TFTP, FTP) and place the image file onthat hard drive, floppy disk

66C. GlossaryAccess Point - An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wirelessnetworks together.Bandwidth — The size (in Hertz) of

67IP Address (Internet protocol address) — A 32-bit address assigned to TCP/IP hosts.Spread Spectrum — A radio data transmission modulation technique

68D. ParametersTCP/IP ParametersemaNretemaraPegnaRtluafeDsserddAPI-0.0.0.0ksaMtenbuS-0.0.0.0yawetaGtluafeDsserddA-0.0.0.0taPTOOBdneSemiTtooBeslaF/eurT

69BSA Radio ParametersemaNretemaraPegnaRtluafeDevitartsinimdAtroPoidaRsutatSdelbasiD/delbanEdelbanEniamoD51-00lennahC51-12lennahcbuS51-12niamoDrorrE51

70Backbone Radio ParametersemaNretemaraPegnaRtluafeDevitartsinimdAtroPoidaRsutatSdelbasiD/delbanEdelbanEniamoD51-00oTcnySoTretsaMtsriFsretcarahc11knal

71E. U.S. SpecificationsThe following technical specification is for reference purposes only. Actualproduct’s performance and compliance with local t

72F. How to Reach Technical SupportIf you’re having a problem using an Extension Point and can’t resolve it with the informationin Chapter 12, gather

11. IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the RangeLAN2 754x Extension Point, a member ofthe RangeLAN2 family. The Extension Point will al

73IndexAAccept Downloads from Other WB/APs 65Access Point. See RangeLAN2: 7510/7520Aging Period 25, 34AntennaOptions 7, 41Pointing Tool 5, 43, 47, 54A

74DDefault Gateway 24, 35Delay Radio Reconfigure 28, 29Discover APs/EPs 51, 54Display Wireless Network Tree 52, 54Domain 11, 27, 54Dump Configuration

75MMACAddress 43MAC Optimize 28, 34Manager IP AddressRead-Only SNMP 38Read/Write SNMP 39Master 57Name 11, 28Master Search Tool 47, 54MenuBackbone Radi

76OOutdoorPackaging 7PPingIP Host 51Power 53RRadio Broadcast Level 34Radio Broadcast Trap Threshold 40. See Trap: Radio Broadcast ThresholdRadio High

77Run Broadcast Site Survey 43Run Directed Site Survey 45, 54SSecond Master To Sync To 30, 54Second Sync To 35Security ID 29, 54Serial Port Down 40Sit

2❑ RangeLAN2 7510/752x is a wireless access point which allows for easyexpandability of your wireless network increasing range and facilitating mobili