Management Tool; Management Station; Management Scenarios - Colubris Networks CN3000 Administrator's Manual

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Management tool

The management tool is a Web-based interface to the CN3000 that provides easy
access to all configuration functions.
Important: Only one administrator can be logged into the management tool at a given
time. By default, if a second administrator logs in while the first is connected, the first
administrator is logged out. You can change this behavior on the Management >
Management tool page.
Management
The management station is the computer that you use to connect to the management
tool. To act as a management station, a computer must:
station
• have a JavaScript-enabled Web browser installed (Netscape 7.1 or higher, or Internet
• be able to establish an IP connection with the CN3000
Configuring the management station for wireless access
Install and configure the wireless adapter in the management station according to the
directions that came with it. During installation make sure that:
• encryption is disabled
• TCP/IP is installed and configured. IP addressing can be either static or DHCP. A
• Set the SSID to be "Colubris Networks".
Configuring the management station for wired access
Install and configure a network adapter in the management station according to the
directions that came with it. During installation make sure that:
• TCP/IP is installed and configured. IP addressing can be either static or DHCP. A
• Connect the management station to the CN3000's LAN port using a shielded cross-
Management The CN3000 can be managed both locally and remotely for complete flexibility. The
following management scenarios are supported:
scenarios
Local Management
• A computer connected to the CN3000 via a wireless network card.
• A computer directly connected to the LAN port on the CN3000. This requires a cross-
• A computer on a wired LAN that is connected to the CN3000's LAN port or Internet
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Explorer 6.0 or higher).
unique feature of the CN3000 is its ability to support connections from client stations
that have a preconfigured static IP address.
unique feature of the CN3000 is its ability to support connections from client stations
that have a preconfigured static IP address.
over cable. For information on how to build a cross-over cable, see page 288.
over Ethernet cable. To build your own cable, see page 288.
port.