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Nortel Networks
WLAN Cable Access Point 6220
Release 2.0 CSU

User Guide

Standard Release 2.0 Issue 1 Dec 2005
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About this document
Overview
Planning your WLAN network
Installation
Configuration
Administration
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    NTPM99CA Nortel Networks WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 Release 2.0 CSU User Guide Standard Release 2.0 Issue 1 Dec 2005 What’s inside? About this document Overview Planning your WLAN network Installation Configuration Administration Troubleshooting Appendix...
  • Page 2 Nortel Networks and the Nortel Networks logo are trademarks of Nortel Networks, Inc. Multi-Region Product Documentation This document may describe features that are not available in your region due to local regulations.
  • Page 3 Publication history December 2005 Issue 1. Issued for WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT 7 OVERVIEW 13 NTRODUCTION RODUCT ESCRIPTION CSU (C ) 17 ORPORATE ERVICE PLANNING YOUR WLAN NETWORK 21 & P URVEY LANNING IRELESS ETWORK LANNING INSTALLATION 25 CSU INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION 25 1-1 28 ROCEDURE 1-2 30 ROCEDURE CONFIGURATION 33 (AP C...
  • Page 5 WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 1 Dec 2005...

  • Page 6: About This Document

    About this document This document describes the system features used in the WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 Release 2.0 Product. Topics covered include the following: • Overview Introduction Product Description CSU (Corporate Services Unit) • System Planning Site Survey & Planning Wireless Network Designing •...
  • Page 7 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Industrial Scientific and Medical equipment Internet Service Provider International Telecommunication Union Line of Sight Media Access Control Management Information Base Network Access Server Network Address Translation WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 1 Dec 2005...
  • Page 8 User Datagram Protocol UNII Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure Uninterruptible Power Supply VLAN Virtual Local Area Network VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Wired Equivalent Privacy WLAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 1 Dec 2005...
  • Page 9 (1) this device may not cause harmful interference. And (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause understand operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 1 Dec 2005...
  • Page 10 Warning and safety precautions To prevent personal injury, equipment damage, or service interruption, follow all precautionary messages found in WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 documentation and the safety procedures established by your company. The following precautionary messages appear in WLAN Cable Access Point...
  • Page 11 RF CABLE HAS BEEN PROTECTED BY THE WATER-PROOF CAP. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE OF THE TYPE OF POWER SUPPLIED TO YOUR UNIT, CONSULT YOUR LOCAL NORTEL NETWORKS REPRESENTATIVE OR NETWORK SERVICE COMPANY. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 1 Dec 2005...

  • Page 13: Overview

    The WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 solution provides: Flexible service platform The WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 is a flexible service platform giving cable operators the ability to offer many different wireless services such as Public Hot Spots and Commercial High Speed Data services.
  • Page 14 Performance optimization via multiple antenna options Nortel Networks provides antenna options specifically engineered to enable the WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 to achieve peak link performance in Line of Sight (LOS) and Near LOS applications. Ease of installation...

  • Page 15: Product Description

    APU Software Licenses NTPM99FA RTU,SDM,WLAN6220,1/APU NTPM99GA SLU,WLAN6220,1/APU NTPM99GB NSLU,WLAN6220,1/APU CSU Software Licenses NTPM99HA RTU,SDM,WLAN6220,1/CSU NTPM99JA SLU,WLAN6220,1/CSU NTPM99JB NSLU,WLAN6220,1/CSU Figure 1-2 WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU Package Components WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 1 Dec 2005...

  • Page 16: Csu (Corporate Service Unit)

    CSU (Corporate Service Unit) The following is a list of WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU features: • Enclosure has a POE connection interface and a DC Power Adapter Jack at the bottom of the CSU. • Operation Power & Data Traffic are mixed at POE Injector and supplied to the Ethernet Port on the CSU through CAT5 Cable.
  • Page 17 Figure 1-3 WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU (Bottom) Figure 1-4 WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU (Front) WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 1 Dec 2005...
  • Page 18 Figure 1-5 WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU (Back) Figure 1-6 WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 1 Dec 2005...
  • Page 19 Built-in Antenna(G) 2.4GHz Radio Frequency Antenna (Flat Panel) for 802.11b/g THE 12V POWER CONNECTOR IS NOT INTENDED FOR FIELD USE. THIS SOCKET IS ONLY APPLICABLE FOR A SPECIAL USE AT FACTORY OR REPAIR FACILITY. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 1 Dec 2005...

  • Page 20: Planning Your Wlan Network

    Planning your WLAN Network The wireless network is much different than a wired network. The Installation of a wireless network requires some additional planning. This planning includes RF Link Engineering like RF Path planning, site selection, and back-bone network preparation. The radio links between all end sites are specified as three types of environmental connection as listed below: LOS (Line Of Sight)

  • Page 21: Site Survey & Planning

    Cables & connectors • Specialized software or hardware such as a spectrum analyzer • Digital camera for taking pictures of particular locations within a facility • Variable attenuator WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 1 Dec 2005...

  • Page 22: Wireless Network Planning

    Note: The final selection of operating channel should be done with the testing results of both APU and CSU. Procedure 4 (Radio Performance Tuning) Please refer to the Radio Link Test WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 1 Dec 2005...

  • Page 23: Installation

    Installation General This section provides a complete set of procedures for the installation of WLAN 6220 equipment. It includes cable assembling information as well as required connection information for the WLAN 6220 units, mounting and powering instructions. It is intended for use by trained installers familiar with Wireless Radio equipment installations.

  • Page 24: Required Tools And Materials

    “Document CD” and “Software CD” that contains the AP Configurator, online help for the System Configuration, and various documents. PC or workstation with a Web browser for configuration WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 1 Dec 2005...

  • Page 25: Csu Installation & Configuration

    By default, CSU is pole mounted. Each unit is shipped with a pole mounting module. ENSURE THE CSU HAS BEEN POSITIONED NO LESS THAN 3 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, OR FROM A ROUGHLY HORIZONTAL SURFACE . WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 1 Dec 2005...

  • Page 26: Procedure 1-1

    6. Slide two mounting nuts through a washer to each bracket hole as illustrated in Figure 3-3 7. Adjust the azimuth of CSU Antenna RADOME toward the remote unit and fasten sufficiently to secure the CSU on the pole. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 1 Dec 2005...
  • Page 27 8. Adjust the up/down tilt (- 50 º to 50 º) and move the top or bottom of the CSU until the unit is roughly positioned at the correct angle and height. Figure 3-5 CSU Pole Mounting and Antenna Tilting 100 º WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 1 Dec 2005...

  • Page 28: Procedure 1-2

    3. Connect a cable to the POE port on the front panel of CSU through the hole of EMI cap and tighten it firmly. Figure 3-6 Connecting Ethernet Cable to CSU and Securing the EMI Cap WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 1 Dec 2005...
  • Page 29 7. Connect the other end of the data cable to the POE Injector indoor. 8. Plug the power cord of the POE Injector into an electrical outlet WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 1 Dec 2005...
  • Page 30 "shingle effect" to each layer of the sealing process. Apply two layers of electrical tape to the connector, and leave approximately 3 inches of cable exposed on either side of the connector. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 1 Dec 2005...

  • Page 31: Configuration

    Configuration WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU (APU, CSU) has the following management and operational features listed below: Software Installation APU mode Basic Configuration and Operation Test CSU mode Basic Configuration and Operation Test Testing the connection between APU & CSU (APU mode) and CSU...

  • Page 32: Software Installation (Ap Configurator)

    2. Click the “Install” button and press the “open” button to find the dialog box. 3. Double click the name of the Configurator Installation program (the .exe file on your Software CD). WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 33 Configurator installation, your files will be stored in the directory where you last saved the Configurator files. The Install Shield also installs shortcuts to the Configurator on your desktop. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...

  • Page 34: Procedure 3-1

    APU Secure Data Mode CSU Secure Data Mode Base Station Mode Polling(Primary) Frequency User specific User specific Transmit Rate User specific User specific Network ID Others User-specific User-specific WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 35 IP address of the CSU showing the green exclamation point “198.17.74.254” in the List of Scanned Devices window showing the green exclamation point”198.17.74.254”. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 36 For example, in case the IP address of Laptop computer is 192.168.0.100/24, the CSU will be allowable in 192.168.0.1/24 ~ 192.168.0.254/24 as the IP address subnet group. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 37 13. To setup the interface, Click on the Interface Setup button. 14. The Interface Setup screen is enabled and displayed, as shown in the Figure 4-9 Figure 4-8 AP Configurator Main window WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 38 19. Select the Enable Signal Quality Front Panel Display checkbox if your unit has a front panel display that is capable of displaying the signal quality. Figure 4-10 Interface setup dialog box WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 39 Caution: Do not use any other antennas except as ET-5PR12W exceeding the allowed Max antenna gain value (12dBi) in case you select 802.11a as operation radio standard. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 40 Caution: Do not use any other antennas except as ET-PR12 exceeding the allowed Max antenna gain value (12dBi) in case you select 802.11g/b as operation radio standard. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 41 Caution: Do not use any other antennas except as ET-PR12 exceeding the allowed Max antenna gain value (12dBi) in case you select 802.11g/b as operation radio standard. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 42 IP address assigned to it if you wish to connect to it using the Configurator tool, which makes use of SNMP to connect to the Secure Data Mode Station. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 43 DHCP server to always provide the same IP address to this Secure Data Mode Station system. 27. For a more detailed setup, refer to the procedure 3-5(Basic Configuration) and 3-6(Advanced and Optional Configuration). WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...

  • Page 44: Procedure 3-2

    APU Secure Data Mode CSU Secure Data Mode Base Station Mode Polling(Primary) Frequency User specific User specific Transmit Rate User specific User specific Network ID Others User-specific User-specific WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 45 IP address of the CSU showing the green exclamation point “198.17.74.254” in the List of Scanned Devices window showing the green exclamation point”198.17.74.254”. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 46 Configurator, and then click the OK button in Read Write Password window. Note: The IP address to enter should be included in the same subnet area with PC/Laptop Computer for access to CSU. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 47 13. To setup the interface, Click on the Interface Setup button. 14. The Interface Setup screen is enabled and displayed, as shown in the Figure 4-19 Figure 4-18 AP Configurator Main window WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 48 Figure 4-20 Interface setup dialog box 19. Click on the advanced button to set up crucial parameters such as Radio Frequency, Transmit Rate (Bandwidth) and Network ID. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 49 Caution: Do not use any other antennas except as ET-5PR12W exceeding the allowed Max antenna gain value (12dBi) in case you select 802.11a as operation radio standard. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 50 Caution: Do not use any other antennas except as ET-PR12 exceeding the allowed Max antenna gain value (12dBi) in case you select 802.11g/b as operation radio standard. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 51 Caution: Do not use any other antennas except as ET-PR12 exceeding the allowed Max antenna gain value (12dBi) in case you select 802.11g/b as operation radio standard. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 52 IP address assigned to it if you wish to connect to it using the Configurator tool, which makes use of SNMP to connect to the Secure Data Mode Station. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 53 Note: For DHCP client mode, select “2 IEEE 802.11” as the interface which is used to get DHCP IP address from DHCP Server. Figure 4-24 IP setup dialog box WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 54 DHCP server to always provide the same IP address to this Secure Data Mode Station system. 26. For a more detailed setup, refer to the procedure 3-5(Basic Configuration) and 3-6(Advanced and Optional Configuration). WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...

  • Page 55: Procedure 3-3

    Mode Selection APU Secure Data Mode CSU Secure Data Mode Base Station Mode Polling(Primary) Frequency User-specific User-specific Transmit Rate User-specific User-specific Network ID User-specific User-specific Others User-specific User-specific WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 56 Figure 4-25 Test Network Configuration (Maintenance & Testing Setup) WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 57 Note: To differentiate the CSU(APU mode) to be configured, you should check the AP MAC address of the CSU(APU mode) which is printed on the label attached to the side of the CSU(APU mode). WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 58 Read/Write Password screen is displayed, as shown below. Figure 4-28 SNMP Password (Read/Write) Enter the password “public” for the device you have selected at both text boxes, and then click the OK button. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 59 13. Select Wireless Link Test from the Analyze Tab. The Enter IP Address screen is displayed, as shown below. Figure 4-30 SNMP Password (Read/Write) WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 60 17. The Remote Link Test screen displays the results of your wireless link test, as shown below. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 61 APU at the mounting point of CSU, while monitoring the RF link quality status window so that the SNR and Link status bar for the best quality. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 62 Select another unit to verify if the base station is functioning properly. Try to optimize antenna placement to improve the Signal Level or move it away from the source of interference. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 63 Initiator Station. Select another Link Test Partner to verify if the base station is functioning properly. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...

  • Page 64: Procedure 3-4

    5. Choosing the correct parameters is crucial to obtain the accurate Ping Fill Test results. To find out more about each of the parameters, click in the fields shown in the screenshot below. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 65 7. Record the results of Average Transfer Rate. It is recommended that the results window be captured as a picture and saved in the file. Figure 4-35 Ping Fill Test Results Window WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...

  • Page 66: Procedure 3-5

    (enabled) and is NOT typical of the menu you will see. Each of the fields on the screen is explained below. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 67 IP traffic, but not general Ethernet traffic between (sub) networks. Enable IP Routing Selecting this checkbox in General Setup will enable your hardware device to route IP packets between its various interfaces. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 68 Internet. This allows homes, small businesses, and Internet Service Providers to have Internet service for all of their computers without having to pay for additional IP addresses. The NAT feature WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 69 Disable - Selecting Disable turns off MAC authentication entirely. Legacy Access Control - Selecting Legacy Access Control enables access to the Access Control Setup screen and disables access to the Advanced Authentication screen WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 70 802.11 interface. Remote Checkbox -- Select this checkbox if all traffic coming in on this interface is to be viewed as remote traffic for firewall, bridging, filtering, WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 71 Each of the Interface Setup screens is explained in more detail below. Set up Ethernet Clicking the Setup 1 button on the Interface Setup screen displays the Ethernet Setup screen. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 72 Clicking the Setup 2 button on the Interface Setup screen displays the 802.11 Setup screen. The 802.11 Setup screen is used to set up the interface to your 802.11 network devices. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 73 802.11 Network Name-- The 802.11 Network Name is used in standard IEEE 802.11 networks to distinguish stations in your 802.11 network from stations that belong to a neighboring 802.11 network.. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 74 (polling) Secure Data Mode Base Station modes in a lightly loaded network, or in a network with only a few satellites. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 75 To filter Ethernet protocols that are transferred between the wireless stations (for example, to disable the Windows Network Neighborhood), select ISP Base Station with Protocol Filtering. Filters set in Bridge WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 76 To properly use this setting, you must be sure that the following items match the APU Secure Data Mode Station Settings: Network ID(NWID) System Access Pass phrase WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 77 802.11 Setup screen. The 802.11 Advanced Setup screen for a Secure Data Mode Base Station is shown below. Figure 4-42 Advanced setup dialog box WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 78 Caution: Do not use any other antennas except as ET-PR12 exceeding the allowed Max antenna gain value (12dBi) in case you select 802.11g/b as operation radio standard. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 79 Caution: Do not use any other antennas except as ET-PR12 exceeding the allowed Max antenna gain value (12dBi) in case you select 802.11g/b as operation radio standard. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 80 2462 MHz 2432 MHz Radio Transmit Rate-- Select the radio bit rate used to transmit. Your choices are: [802.11a] Transmit Rate 6Mbps 36Mbps 9Mbps 48Mbps 12Mbps 54Mbps WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 81 In the other side, if you are intended to use 802.11a, please keep in mind that all channels (4 channels) with 20MHz bandwidth are not permitted to be overlapped with each channels in the frequency plan. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...

  • Page 82: Security Setup

    Secure Data Mode unit in the network. When you select this button, the four Static EP Encryption key fields are enabled on the right side of the screen. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 83 OK to close the General Setup screen. 3. Click the Advanced Authentication button. The Advanced Authentication Setup screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-45. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 84 • MAC RADIUS Authentication (with optional WARP support) These modules are enabled on a per-interface basis. This provides greater control for the network administrator. In essence, the WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 85 Note: The number of tabs displayed on this screen will vary depending on which Advanced Authentication options you have selected on the Advanced Authentication Setup screen. In the screenshot below, all Advanced Authentication options have been enabled. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 86 Figure 4-46 Authentication Module Setup Window 4. Click the MAC RADIUS tab. The MAC RADIUS Setup screen is displayed, as shown below. Figure 4-47 Authentication Module Setup Windows WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 87 Maximum Retries-- The number of times the access point will retry to connect with the server. The default value is 8(eight), and the range for retries is between 1(one) and 10(ten). Idle User Timeout (sec) WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 88 You will want to select this button if you wish to monitor the amount of traffic a client passes, or the amount of WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 89 Wireless Authentication and Registration Protocol (WARP). Advanced RADIUS Settings Button -- Clicking this button displays the Advanced RADIUS Settings screen, which enables you to define more advanced RADIUS parameters. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 90 Identifier, and is shown here for your convenience. Note: The NAS ID takes the place of the IP address that would normally be used to identify the AP. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 91 - without a .com extension). From the dropdown list, select the accounting or authorization feature for which to provide special handling of <RADIUS realms>. Options currently include: WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 92 Force -- Replaces any realm name supplied by the user with the selected realm name, or strips off the realm name supplied by the user in the case of none. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 93 Table 4-5 Type of Accounting/Authorization Realm Behavior(s) Available • Append ACL Radius Accounting • Append MAC RADIUS Accounting • Append MAC RADIUS Authentication WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 94 RADIUS is the de-facto standard protocol for authenticating users and for recording accounting information. Accounting keeps track of the number of bytes and packets sent by a client. It also keeps track of the WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 95 (default = 1812) for the RADIUS server (the host). Secondary Server IP Address -- If you are using a second RADIUS server for network robustness, enter the IP address of that RADIUS server. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 96 Secondary Server Accounting Port -- If you are using a second RADIUS server for network robustness, enter the accounting port (default = 1812) for that RADIUS server (the host). WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...

  • Page 97: Procedure 3-6

    MAC addresses. Note: This screen is only available when the Enable Bridging checkbox has been selected on the General Setup screen. Figure 4-50 Bridge Setup window WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 98 Tunnel button to define how all other non-listed protocols should be handled. Note: You can add new protocols to the list at any time by clicking the Edit button and checking additional protocol check boxes. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 99 Normally, however, you will select this option to permit Ethernet broadcasts. Note: This option applies to all Ethernet interfaces, and not simply to Ethernet traffic. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 100 Miscellaneous Statistics Gathering allows you to enable some miscellaneous advanced bridging features. Figure 4-52 Advanced Bridging Setup window WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 101 This feature is helpful on an ARP network because it will build a database of MAC layer address to IP address pairs. Note: The IP/ARP table is never timed out in this mode. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 102 Broadcast Storm Setup window Broadcast Address Threshold Enter the maximum number of broadcast messages per second that will be received from a single network device (identified by its MAC address). WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 103 (a tree), that provides the most efficient level of connectivity between every pair of physically connected Local Area Network segments. See Spanning Tree for more information about how the WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 104 Max Age -- The Max Age parameter identifies the maximum age of received Spanning Tree protocol information. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 105 Note: Recommended Value (15 seconds) A lower value may result in temporary loops as the Spanning Tree Algorithm converges. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 106 LAN segments, a low Path Cost for the wireless interface will prioritize this link as compared to other physical links, such as a leased line or low-bandwidth connections. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 107 IP address to this Secure Data Mode Station system. You can also manually specify an IP Address to set the IP Address for the base station yourself: WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 108 Bridge). Having two Ethernet interfaces with the same IP address is different than a standard IP host, but is appropriate for a Transparent Bridge. The Ethernet address of both interfaces is also the same. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 109 The base station is capable of sending messages using the local0-local7 facilities. Enter the correct syslog facility number (0-7) that corresponds to the local facility type on your syslog host. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...

  • Page 110: Set Up Snmp

    Network Supervisor knowing the right Read/Write password will be able to view or modify the SNMP parameters. Contact-- Optionally, enter the name or address of the Network Administrator. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 111 The interfaces via which the base station will be accessed. Click the Add button to display the Input SNMP Access List to add new IP addresses to the list. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 112 Interface-- The number of the interfaces over which packets on this route is sent. Select Button-- Clicking this button displays the IP Mask List screen, which allows you to select a particular IP mask. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 113 For direct routes, the interface to use when sending packets using this route. For indirect routes, the cost metric of using this route (used to determine the best route to use for a given packet). WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 114 Disable ARP Cache Aging-- Select this checkbox to stop the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) table from removing entries after a certain WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 115 Secure Data Mode station, the Secure Data Mode station will send it directly to the target machine on the interface specified. Figure 4-59 Direct IP Route Setup window WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 116 Target Router to be further routed. Figure 4-60 Indirect IP Route Setup window WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 117 Advanced IP Routing Setup The More IP Router Setup screen is used to set up advanced IP router interfaces. Figure 4-61 Advanced IP Routing Setup window WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 118 Since Proxy ARP is enabled for interface 2, when the base station receives a broadcast ARP Request for 10.7.3.5, instead of passing the ARP on to 10.7.3.5, the base station will answer the request with WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 119 10.17.42.0 (mask 255.255.255.0) only if it comes from interface 1 10.20.24.0 (mask 255.255.248.0) only if it comes from interface 2 10.220.23.0 (mask 255.255.255.0) on any interface All other RIP routes will be ignored. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...

  • Page 120: Dhcp Server Setup

    Mode Station, it will offer the IP Starting Address to the first client, and increment the IP address offered to each consequent DHCP client until it reaches the IP Ending Address. IP Address leases must be renewed by WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 121 Address by DHCP, it will automatically determine the correct Domain Name information. You should, however, set up the IP Range (IP starting and ending addresses) and Gateway/Router Info section and select the correct interface. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 122 Incoming NAT, and vice versa. Incoming NAT only needs to be configured if servers in the local (private) address space need to connect with clients in the global (public) address space. Figure 4-63 Outgoing NAT Setup window WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 123 Therefore, NAT must be inhibited on the public interface, in this case the 802.11 interface. To do this, you would select 802.11 from the list, and click the OK button. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 124 Network Address Translation Setup screen is displayed, and any public and private IP address/port pairs that you have previously defined are displayed in the window. Figure 4-64 Incoming NAT Setup window WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 125 On the incoming NAT, there can only be one public address. You can map ports to specific local servers, but you must use the same public IP address, as configured on the incoming NAT screen. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 126 Local IP Address and Mask-- This column of the TCP/UDP Filter List displays the IP Address and Subnet Mask of the local sub network or machine that is being protected by this particular firewall filter. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 127 To set the TCP ports to which a given filter will be applied, select the filter you want to modify in the TCP/UDP Filter List and click the TCP Ports button. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 128 To set the UDP ports to which a given filter will be applied, select the filter you want to modify in the TCP/UDP Filter List and click the 'UDP Ports' button. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 129 Options button to display the following options. Alternately, you can simply double click the filter in the list to display the Firewall Setup Options screen. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 130 Secure Data Mode Station to respond to remote hosts attempting to connect to local machines with Destination Unreachable messages when the connection is denied by this security filter. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 131 Select “All Protocols" or "All Other Protocols" to set a default action when a packet is received from a protocol for which no action has been defined. Figure 4-73 IP Protocol Filter Setup window WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 132 Record All Packets-- Select this checkbox if you wish to record all packets. Dynamically Deny All Other Protocols-- Select this checkbox if you wish to dynamically deny all other protocols. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 133 Information Request packets sent to remote stations, and the remote stations' replies. Permit Outgoing Mask Request and Incoming Reply-- Permit local stations' Mask Request packets sent to remote stations, and the remote stations' replies. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 134 ICMP packets from coming in from 'remote' to 'local' interfaces. This allows you to deny diagnostic messages requested from external (untrusted) sources in this filter from being sent to your local (private) machines. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 135 (private) network, and allow the local machine to reply to them. Permit Incoming Destination Unreachable-- Permit Destination Unreachable messages generated by remote computers to be sent to machines on the local network. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 136 Authentication class works much like a UNIX user group does; you can specify what types of packets a person in this authentication class can pass through the firewall when logged in with the approved username and password. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 137 Authentication class works much like a UNIX user group does; you can specify what types of packets a person in this authentication class can pass through the firewall when logged in with the approved username and password. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...

  • Page 138: Administration

    Administration The WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU has the following management and operational features listed below: Saving Configuration Loading new Configuration Uploading Software Rebooting the remote station...

  • Page 139: Saving Configuration

    Open Remote Config, then use Import Config File. 1. From the File Menu, select Save Config. Figure 5-1 Save Config Menu 2. Click on the ‘Yes’ button Figure 5-2 Confirm Save Config Window WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...

  • Page 140: Loading New Configuration

    Secure Data Mode Station to the other units. 1. From the File menu, select Open/Config Bin File. Figure 5-4 Open Config/Bin File Menu WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...

  • Page 141: Uploading Software

    Be sure you have downloaded and know the location of your files before you start. 1. From the File menu, select Upload Software, and the browse window will appear. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 142 2. Browse to the location of your .bin file, and select it. Figure 5-8 Open binary Window 3. Click on the ‘Open’ button, and the "License Key Setup" screen will appear: WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 143 (If you have "Licenses for this MAC address" selected in the file type drop box, only the licenses for the MAC of the current unit will appear.) 6. Click on the ‘Open’ button WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 144 7. Click on the ‘OK’ button Figure 5-12 Setup window 8. You can see an initial setup windows and then, From the File menu, select upload software as below. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 145 Selecting Upload Software Figure 5-14 Enter IP address dialog 9. Enter the IP address of the unit to upload new software binary and Click on the ‘OK’ button. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 146 11. Click on the ‘OK’ button Figure 5-17 Uploading Binary Information Dialog Box 12. Click on the ‘OK’ button 13. “Saving ….Please be patient” screen will appear as below WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 147 Figure 5-18 Saving software uploading window 14. Click on the ‘OK’ button Figure 5-19 Reboot Message Dialog Box 15. Click on the ‘OK’ button 16. Software Uploading complete. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...

  • Page 148: Rebooting A Remote Station

    Reboot, you may have to wait until the unit completes the start-up diagnostics. Once the startup diagnostics are complete, the unit can be accessed again. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...

  • Page 149: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...
  • Page 150 Choosing the correct parameters is crucial to obtaining accurate Ping Fill test results. The speed at which the target station responds to the ICMP Echo packets is crucial to correctly assess the speed of the wireless link. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 151 This is not an optimal solution and should be changed when it is practical to do so by isolating antennas, changing polarity or reducing output power if possible. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 152 Typically FCS occurs on any wireless connection. This should only be a concern if the value exceeds approximately 10% of the bytes in value. This may be an indicator of signal/multi-path issues. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 153 OK. Then select the Setup tab -- Advanced Authentication -- check the Access Control List and then click the Setup button. Add all your allowable MAC's and select the Ethernet interface to apply the ACL. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 154 Appendix A. Specification A.1 General A.2 Antenna A.3 RF Filter Protector B. Enclosure Dimension C. Site Survey...

  • Page 155: Appendix A. Specification

    Output : DC Power (3.3V DC), Base-band Signal(Ethernet) POE Injector o IEEE 802.3af Compatible o Input Signal : AC Power (90~264V), Base-band Signal (Ethernet) o Output : POE Signal (DC Power(48V), Base-band Signal (Ethernet)) WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 156 GUI Program : Windows Based o Throughput Analysis: Ping Fill o Radio Performance Testing Tool: Antenna Alignment o Remote Statistics Monitoring o SNMP Traps o MIB II WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 157 ET-PR12 Built-in Panel Antenna (2.4GHz) WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 158 ET-5PR12W Built-in Panel Antenna (5.8GHz) WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...

  • Page 159: Appendix B. Enclosure Dimension

    Appendix B. Enclosure Dimension WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...

  • Page 160: Appendix C. Site Survey

    An installation engineer should determine the antenna gain to meet the above condition with EIRP, the summation of the antenna gain and the output power not exceeding FCC Radio Regulations. WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 161 FSL : 36.6 + 20Log(F) + 20Log(R) FSL = 36.6 + 20Log(2400) + 20Log(5) = 118.2 dB Lt = FSL + FM Lt = 118.2 + 12 = 130.2 WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 162 HF = 44.19 * 0.6 = 26.5 feet If 60 percent of the FRESNEL ZONE is free from obstructions the link will generally behave as LOS (Line of sight). Figure A.6 FRESNEL ZONE WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...
  • Page 163 D=distance between antennas in miles Case Study D: 10 mile = D^2/8 = 10^2/8 = 12.5 feet Figure A.7 Earth Bulge Total height required at midpoint Figure A.8 Total height WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 CSU NTPM99CA Rel 2.0 Issue 5 Dec 2005...

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