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  • Page 3 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without written permission of Symbol Technologies Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text Symbol. The Enterprise Mobility Company, and CM2 are trademarks of Symbol. Version 1.0 February 2005 Written for software and hardware release 1.4 of the WS5100...
  • Page 5 This guide is a product and technology overview for reviewers of the WS5100 Wireless Switch. The purpose of this guide is to allow users to quickly understand, configure, and use the unique capabilities of the WS5100.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Benefits ....................8 Installation and Configration ............11 Hardware Installation ..............11 Configuration Requirements............11 Adding the WS5100 to the Network ..........12 Supplying Power to the WS5100 ..........14 Verifying the Installation ..............14 Preliminary Configuration through the CLI ......... 14 Further Configuration through the Quick Start View....
  • Page 8 Symbol WS 5100 Wireless Switch Reviewer's Guide Switch Management and Monitoring ..........27 Accessing the Switch..............27 Remote Access................27 Statistics Gathering................ 28 SNMP Traps..................28 Logging Options ................28 Implementation Scenarios .............29 Healthcare ..................29 Education (Universities, Colleges, Large Schools)....33 Education - University - Large Building ........

  • Page 9: Wireless Networking And Wireless Switches

    Wireless Networking and Wireless Switches This chapter provides a general overview of wireless networking and wireless switches. Specific information about he WS5100 wireless switch is included in Chapter 2. WLAN Market Starting with the adoption and widespread acceptance of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b standard, the use of...

  • Page 10: Wlan Challenges In An Enterprise Environment

    Symbol WS 5100 Wireless Switch Reviewer's Guide WLAN Challenges in an Enterprise Environment For all the advantages they provide, the use of WLANs in an enterprise introduces a set of special challenges. 1.3.1 Security Security is a primary concern because WLAN signals can “leak” through walls.

  • Page 11: The Solution: The Wireless Switch System

    Access Ports serve as “dumb”, inexpensive antennas. Figure 1 Wireless Switch System Symbol’s WS5000, the first in the Wireless Switch family, uses the “overlay” model in which Symbol Access Ports connect to the Wireless Switch through an existing and trusted Ethernet Switching fabric. The WS5100, the newest member of the WS5000 Series family, is a Wireless Switch with added Ethernet switching capabilities for medium-to-large enterprises.
  • Page 12 Symbol WS 5100 Wireless Switch Reviewer's Guide Symbol’s Wireless Switch System brings WLAN technology to parity with the wired network, providing features and benefits not possible with Access Point architecture, including: Reduced installation requirements Simplified and centralized management Secure wireless networking...

  • Page 13: Introducing The Ws5100

    Introducing the WS5100 The WS5100 is Symbol’s newest and most powerful wireless switch. It provides an integrated networking solution specifically designed for large facilities. This chapter describes the features and benefits of the WS5100. Features and Benefits 2.1.1 Hardware The system hardware includes: 2.9 GHZ processor...

  • Page 14: Advanced Wlan Features

    2.2.1 Scalable Radio Architecture Each WS5100 supports up to 48 single or dual-band Access Port radios, easily accommodates new coverage, radio types, channels, and spectrum— offering the broadest radio technology support in the industry. The WS5100 provides support across the 900MHz, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies with...
  • Page 15 2.2.3 Per Device QoS with Bandwidth-Weighted Fair Queuing The WS5100 controls Quality of Service (QoS) for each mobile device by guaranteeing bandwidth for specific traffic classes during periods of network congestion. With support for layer 2/3/4 classification, DiffServ, and 802.1p, packets are assigned into a bandwidth-weighted fair queuing scheduler that allocates a percentage of available bandwidth to each class queue.

  • Page 16: Benefits

    Transmit Power Control Transmit Power Control minimizes radio interference for sites that require a very dense population of radios (Access Ports) to support bandwidth requirements. Configured from within the WS5100, this can also be part of a group policy. Benefits The WS5100 features described above provide several key advantages over other wireless switches.
  • Page 17 The result is a layered security model that delivers robust end-to- end security. With support for the wireless security standards of today, and the ability to easily upgrade to tomorrow’s standards, the WS5100 is the wireless gatekeeper for your enterprise network.
  • Page 18 2.3.5 Lower Total Cost of Ownership—Outstanding Investment Protection The WS5100 removes the overhead and complexity of first-generation access point-based wireless LANs, delivering a wireless network that is less expensive to implement and manage. The extensive functionality, expandability, and centralized management eliminate the time and management costs associated with access point-based solutions, providing a lower total cost of ownership.

  • Page 19: Installation And Configration

    One rackmount installation kit consisting of two identical brackets and four Philips-head screws. A #2 Philips screwdriver. 1. Using the screws provided, attach the brackets to the WS5100. Tighten the screws securely. 2. Attach the brackets to the rack. Configuration Requirements To configure the switch, you must have: A connection to the Internet or to a corporate network.

  • Page 20: Adding The Ws5100 To The Network

    A wireless device that can connect to an 802.11 network. Adding the WS5100 to the Network The WS5100 fits in the distribution layer of the existing wired network, and must have OSI Layer 2 connectivity with the access ports that it needs to adopt.
  • Page 21 Using a Category 6 Ethernet cable, connect another LAN switch (Switch B) to the Eth2 Ethernet port (the right side port) on the front panel of the WS5100. 4. Using the supplied console cable, connect the serial port on the WS5000) to an RS-232 (DB-9) serial port on a separate computer (the “configuration computer”).

  • Page 22: Supplying Power To The Ws5100

    WS5100. 3. Plug the cord into a standard AC outlet with a voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC. 4. Toggle the power switch (at the back of the WS5100) to the ON position. Verifying the Installation Observe the LEDs on the front panel of the WS5100 to ensure that the device is functioning properly.
  • Page 23 3.6.2 Logging Into the CLI 1. Connect the WS5100 through the serial port and power on the switch. The terminal emulation window displays a series of diagnostic messages that you can ignore). Then it displays the WS5100 user name prompt as shown here.
  • Page 24 WS5000.(Cfg).Ethernet.[2]>set dhcp disable c. Make a note of the IP address. In this case it is 172.20.1.210 The initial configuration of the WS5100 is now complete. Continue the configuration through the switch’s Web-based applet interface, as described in the next section.

  • Page 25: Further Configuration Through The Quick Start View

    View WS5100Use the Quick Start View. to complete the initial configuration of the WS5100. The Quick Start View is part of the WS5000 Series applet, a Web- based tool that lets you configure your WS5100 switch through an intuitive graphical interface. The Quick Start View portion of the applet is designed to take a factory-fresh switch and bring it up to a minimal working configuration.
  • Page 26 Launching the Quick Start View To use the Quick Start View, 1. Launch Internet Explorer on a computer that can access your WS5100. 2. Point the browser to the IP address that you noted down for Ethernet port (port 2) in “IP configuration on the Wired LAN Port”...
  • Page 27 Symbol WS 5100 Wireless Switch Reviewer's Guide View > Quick Start WS5000 Quick Start 5. From the main menu, select . The View window appears. Use this window to create your WLAN policy and apply it to the WS5100. Switch Settings 6.
  • Page 28 Symbol WS 5100 Wireless Switch Reviewer's Guide WLAN #1 ESSID 7. In the form (in the lower half of the window), set the to a MyWLAN Bandwidth unique value ( in the example), set the , and set Ethernet field to 1 (the LAN through which the access ports are connected).
  • Page 29 Symbol WS 5100 Wireless Switch Reviewer's Guide Configure WPA/TKIP 10. Click the button next to the radio button. The TKIP/CCMP Encryption Key Settings dialogue panel is displayed. 11. Enter an 8 to 63-character ASCII pass phrase OR a 64-character hexadecimal value in the respective fields.
  • Page 30 Symbol WS 5100 Wireless Switch Reviewer's Guide 14. An information panel appears; click OK to acknowledge the message. Quick Start View Note: New configuration not displayed in the View > Policy 15. To view the policy you just created, go to the window.
  • Page 31 Symbol WS 5100 Wireless Switch Reviewer's Guide 16. Connect an Access port to the POE switch (Switch A) 17. Very shortly the port should show up on the main policy screen, under the AP policy that was verified in step 18. The switch will only adopt a port if it has a...

  • Page 32: Verifying The Configuration

    7. Finally, verify that the WS5100 is fully operational on both sides of the network (wired and wireless) by pinging the device on the wired LAN from the MU. If the wired device responds, the switch is working.

  • Page 33: Shutting Down The Ws5100

    Symbol WS 5100 Wireless Switch Reviewer's Guide Shutting Down the WS5100 To gracefully shut down the WS5100, issue the shutdown command from the configure context in the CLI, as shown below. ws5000. (Cfg)> shutdown This command will halt the system.
  • Page 34 Symbol WS 5100 Wireless Switch Reviewer's Guide...

  • Page 35: Switch Management And Monitoring

    Switch Management and Monitoring The configuration of any WS5100 can be replicated for easy deployment of additional switches. The configuration file can be exported to a text file and imported into the switch, or published to a remote FTP or TFTP server.

  • Page 36: Statistics Gathering

    SNRs on a per MU, Access Port, and Switch basis. These statistics are updated frequently and are available through the CLI, Applet, and SNMP. To view statistics in the WS5100 Applet, choose one of the options in the Status & Statistics menu tree.

  • Page 37: Implementation Scenarios

    Implementation Scenarios The WS5100 is specifically designed for use in medium-large enterprises and large branch offices. This chapter includes several customer scenarios illustrating how the WS5100 is used in these environments. Two enterprise Mobility Reference Architectures are also included that depict end-to-end Core- WAN-Distribution-Access-Mobile Unit network layers.
  • Page 38 The switch based architecture of the WS5100 provides a best of class approach to standardization and offers considerable advantages for implementing wireless data, voice, and patient monitoring applications.
  • Page 39 Access points most of which lack the necessary horsepower. With processing power consolidated in Symbol’s WS5100, deploying new WLAN features is a snap because only the software in the WS5100 switch has to be updated. Many healthcare organizations are also moving towards using Wireless Medical Telemetry System (WMTS) protocols to segment critical patient monitoring data.
  • Page 40 Symbol WS 5100 Wireless Switch Reviewer's Guide TKIP, advanced authentication (popular standards based EAP types and 802.1x). The WS5100 is ready to implement new security standards as they evolve in the future. The traditional WLAN implementations require additional hardware and software pieces for each site to provide a complete network solution.

  • Page 41: Education (Universities, Colleges, Large Schools)

    Students, faculty and staff are on the move from classroom to office to cafe. More than ever, they require a wireless solution to manage their mobility. Symbol’s wireless solutions enable educational institutions to offer a campus- wide solution that has built in security, lower TCO, centralized management,...

  • Page 42: Education - University - Large Building

    Symbol WS 5100 Wireless Switch Reviewer's Guide Heterogeneous installed base of client Lack of standards No on-site IT support Future growth plans—scalability Education - University - Large Building 5.3.1 Customer Pain Points Security Support of multiple standards and protocols across a range of...

  • Page 43: Large Enterprise Branch Office

    Deployment of 802.11a (or 802.11g) Access Ports units to offer higher speeds to a number of users in close proximity. Connecting multiple wired desktops or Servers to WS5100 (via Hub if required) and making them part of the LAN. Several wireless LAN segments; one (or more) wireless segments can have very strict security parameters intended for use only by employees to access corporate data;...

  • Page 44: Retail Operation/Store

    Access to the corporate network through an external Frame Relay Access Device (FRAD) or DSL connection, secured from attack from the Internet by the integrated Stateful Inspection Firewall on WS5100. Multiple Access Ports (combination of 802.11a or 802.11b/g) deployed throughout the store to provide “full penetration” coverage, including designed coverage for public hotspots and meeting higher bandwidth and security requirements for Point-of-Sale applications.

  • Page 45: Government - Agency Headquarters

    To maximize productivity in the Government sector, information must be captured in real time, and it must move in real time. Symbol enables customers to move data with centralized wireless infrastructure solutions that deliver the most robust performance, reliability, security and scalability.

  • Page 46: Manufacturing - Large Plant

    Point-of-activity solutions from Symbol Technologies and its business partners are a critical component in your ERP systems. Symbol solutions capture data in real time, right when the activity happens, and link seamlessly to middleware and enterprise planning suites from every major provider.
  • Page 47 Symbol WS 5100 Wireless Switch Reviewer's Guide 5.7.2 Business process/applications Supply chain applications for counting, tracking and controlling packages Management of routing and scheduling Dynamic replanning Automatic tendering Inbound/Outbound collaboration Display of metrics and contract management 5.7.3 Customer Pain Points...

  • Page 48: Transportation And Logistics - Large Warehouse

    Reduced inventory visibility combined with a higher number of SKUs and inefficient manual-based processes has contributed to this mission-critical operation. With mobile automated warehouse distribution systems and solutions from Symbol Technologies, you are empowered with real-time visibility across your supply chain. Security...
  • Page 49 Symbol WS 5100 Wireless Switch Reviewer's Guide 5.8.3 Customer Pain Points Security Remote branch office-to-HQ connectivity Support of multiple standards and protocols across a range of clients Data: Prioritization of traffic from critical applications or groups of users Voice: Prioritization of VoIP device data to prevent latency and...
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  • Page 51: Documentation References

    Symbol WS 5100 Wireless Switch Reviewer's Guide Documentation References In addition to this Reviewer's Guide, the following documentation is provided for the WS5100: WS5100 Product Home Page Data Sheet, Technical Brief http://www.symbol.com/products/wireless/ws5100.html WS5100 Product Documentation On-line System Reference, Installation Guide, Troubleshooting Guide, and Release Notes http://www.symbol.com/services/downloads/ws_5100_download.html...
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  • Page 53: Reference Architectures

    Symbol WS 5100 Wireless Switch Reviewer's Guide Reference Architectures...
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  • Page 55: Part Numbers And Pricing

    Symbol WS 5100 Wireless Switch Reviewer's Guide Part Numbers and Pricing Wireless Switch WS5100 Configuration Part Number List Price WS5100 - Redundant WS5100-R140-RS-WW $1,959 WS5100-6 port WS5100-R140-06-WW $2,179 WS5100-12 port WS5100-R140-12-WW $3,778 WS5100-18 port WS5100-R140-18-WW $5,377 WS5100-24 port WS5100-R140-24-WW $6,976...
  • Page 57 TEL: 1-800-722-6234/1-631-738-2400 and bar code data capture. FAX: 1-631-738-5990 With everything you need to put wireless For Asia Pacific Area mobility to work for your business, Symbol's Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc. award-winning WLAN offerings feature innovative technology delivering industry- (Singapore Branch)

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