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AP4800B Series
User's Guide

Wireless Access Point

Products supported:
AP4810B, AP4820B, AP4821B,
AP4822B, AP4823B
DOC-710-005310-A0
Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. • 3875 Embassy Parkway
Akron, Ohio 44333-8357
www.aironet.com

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  • Page 1: Wireless Access Point

    AP4800B Series User’s Guide Wireless Access Point Products supported: AP4810B, AP4820B, AP4821B, AP4822B, AP4823B DOC-710-005310-A0 Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. • 3875 Embassy Parkway Akron, Ohio 44333-8357 www.aironet.com...
  • Page 2 Network Management System. If you have learned to make your way around the internet using a web browser, you will quickly be managing your Aironet wireless network with the same ease and simplicity.
  • Page 3 The explanations for each item mostly Default IP Address cover options and the features of the Aironet This field allows the assignment or change of the Internet Protocol (IP) address of a device. The significance of Network Management software. The item such a change depends on how DHCP was selected in the field immediately above.

  • Page 4: Quick-Start Setup

    • The Access Point power supply • The Aironet 4800 Series CD If any of these items are missing from the Aironet 4800B Series Access Point package, contact your Access Point supplier. You will also need: • A computer that is connected to the same network as the Access Point •...
  • Page 5 AP User’s Guide Installing the Aironet 4800B Series Access Point Follow the instructions below to install the Aironet 4800B Series Access Point. 1. Adjust the antennas. For maximum range, make sure the antennas on your Access Point point straight up or straight down, no matter where your Access Point is mounted.
  • Page 6 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide 3. Connect the power pack. Plug the Power Pack into a wall outlet or a power strip, and plug the connector into the power receptacle on the back of the AP. All three indicators on top of the access point will slowly blink amber, red, and then green in sequence. During normal operation, the indicators will blink green.
  • Page 7 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide 4. If you have a DHCP server, the server automatically assigns an IP address to the Access Point when you connect it to your network. To use the Access Point’s browser-based management system, you need to find out the assigned IP address.
  • Page 8 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide 6. The Connect To window appears: Choose the port on your computer to which the serial cable is connected. Click OK. 7. The port settings window appears: Quick-Start Setup DOC-710-005310-A0...
  • Page 9 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Set Bits per second (baud rate) to 9600, Data bits to 8, Parity to None, Stop bits to 1, and Flow control to Xon/Xoff. Click OK. 8. The Express Setup screen appears in the HyperTerminal window: Make a note of the IP address.
  • Page 10 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide 9. Assign an IP address to your Access Point with the “arp” command. Follow these steps: • Open a Command Prompt window (usually located on your Start menu under Programs). • Type arp –s followed by the IP address from your system administrator, followed by the MAC address from the label on the bottom of the Access Point.
  • Page 11 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide 10. Browse to your Access Point’s Management Pages. • Open your internet browser (Microsoft Explorer or Netscape Navigator, for example). • Type your Access Point’s IP address on the browser’s address line and press Enter. Your Access Point’s Express Setup Management Screen appears.

  • Page 12: Getting Help

    Use the following information to contact the Aironet Technical Support group: Telephone: (330) 664-7903 Fax: (330) 664-7990 e-mail: techsupp@aironet.com For additional product information and technical support, including the capability to download new firmware and drivers, use the Aironet web site at: http://www.aironet.com Quick-Start Setup DOC-710-005310-A0...

  • Page 13: Common Tasks

    Tune radio performance Express Setup Summary Status > Setup > Express Setup Update system firmware Aironet Services Setup Summary Status > Setup > Services/Aironet Services > Fully Update Firmware via Browser Check Access Point and Association Table Summary Status > Associations...
  • Page 14 1. How do I know that a client is connected to my Access Point? If the green light on your Aironet client card blinks slowly and steadily (about once every two seconds), it’s communicating with an Access Point. Likewise, if the status light (the middle LED) on your Access Point blinks green slowly (about every half-second), it’s communicating with a client.
  • Page 15 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide 3. How do I set up my AP so an SNMP manager can use it? Browse to the Express Setup page (Summary Status > Setup > Express Setup). Type an SNMP Administrator Community name in the SNMP Admin. Community field. Click Apply or OK. The SNMP Administrator can now browse to the management pages from an SNMP station.
  • Page 16 [Optimize Radio Network For ][Throughput] [Hw Radio] To select IP management pages appear at the Ensure Compatibility With: [2Mb/sec Clients][_] [non-Aironet 802.11][_] Address, for bottom. Type the first few letters of a example, bracketed command or link to select it.
  • Page 17 (Although C is specified in the example above, you can use any drive letter on your system. Be sure to copy the Help pages from the Aironet system CD to the drive and location you specify.) Default Help Root URL Setting on Web Server Setup page...

  • Page 18: Led Indicator Descriptions

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide LED Indicators The three LED indicators on top of the Access Point show system activity and status. LED Indicator Descriptions The table below describes information provided by the LEDs. Message Wired LAN LED Status LED Radio LED Description Classification...
  • Page 19 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Message Wired LAN LED Status LED Radio LED Description Classification Error/Warning Blinking amber General warning; check the information logs Software failure Failure Amber DRAM test failed Amber Amber System FLASH ID failed Firmware Upgrade Flashing the via Boot Block firmware...
  • Page 20 Settings Manage Installation Keys Use this link to read specifications of the Aironet software license and to install a new license. Manage System Configuration Use this link to restart the AP, download a configuration file, or reset AP settings to factory defaults.

  • Page 21: Console Screen

    These are links to alternative ways for reading and updating Aironet system firmware, radio firmware and web pages. You can select which firmware to update (Aironet system firmware, radio firmware, or web pages) rather than updating them all at once.
  • Page 22 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Association Table Advanced Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Associations Advanced > Association Table Advanced Security This page requires read capabilities. Association Table Advanced Page Overview This page controls the total number of devices the AP can track in the Association Table, and the amount of time the AP continues to track each device type when a device is inactive.

  • Page 23: Action Buttons

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Settings Handle Station Alerts as Severity Level This setting determines the Severity Level at which Station Alerts are reported in the Event Log. This setting also appears on the Event Handling Setup page. You can choose from four Severity Levels: Fatal Severity Level (System, Protocol, Port) Fatal-level events indicate an event which prevents operation of the port or device.
  • Page 24 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Association Table Filters Navigation Summary Status > Setup > (Associations) Display Filters > Association Table Filters Summary Status > Associations > Association Table > Additional Display Filters > Association Table Filters Security This page requires Read capabilities. These four action buttons appear when you reach this These three action buttons appear when you reach this page...
  • Page 25 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Fields to Show The fields you select here will be the column headings for the Association Table. Packets To/From Station: Total or Alert For reporting packet volume, select the total number of packets, the number of alert packets, or both, to and from the stations in the Association Table.

  • Page 26: Association Table

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Association Table Navigation Summary Status > Associations > Association Table Security This page requires Read capabilities. Display Filter Options Action Buttons Association Table Page Overview This page displays stations about which the AP has information. Several display options can be used to specify different sets of stations to be displayed.
  • Page 27 Name Displays the name of the station, an identifier that helps distinguish one station from another. If a station has an Aironet network name, that name appears here. IP Addr. Displays the IP address that has been assigned to the station. When you click the station’s IP address, the browser will attempt to display the station’s home page (Summary Status, for example).
  • Page 28 Displays the name of the station to which the client, bridge or repeater is associated. The name [self] indicates that the station is associated with this AP. SW Version Displays the current version of Aironet firmware on each station. Association Table Page DOC-710-005310-A0...
  • Page 29 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Console Screen Association Table − Console Screen Version Association Table Page DOC-710-005310-A0...
  • Page 30 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Boot Server Setup Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Services/Boot Server > Boot Server Setup Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Identity and Write capabilities. Boot Server Setup Page Overview This page configures the AP for your network’s BOOTP or DHCP servers for automatic assignment of IP addresses.
  • Page 31 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Settings (continued) BOOTP With Boot Protocol, IP addresses are hard-coded based on MAC addresses. DHCP With Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, IP addresses are “leased” for predetermined periods of time. Use previous Configuration Server settings when no server responds? Select “Yes”...

  • Page 32: Restore Defaults

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Action Buttons, continued Cancel This button cancels all new screen settings and returns to the previous stored settings. Restore Defaults Press to change all settings on this page back to the factory default settings. Console Screen Boot Server Setup −...
  • Page 33 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Console/Telnet Setup Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Services/Console/Telnet > Console/Telnet Setup Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Write capabilities. Console/Telnet Setup Page Overview This page contains the settings necessary to access both the console port of the AP and to access the AP through Telnet.
  • Page 34 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Settings The field values listed below are basic settings. The values for Columns and Lines may require adjustment for improved screen display. Baud Rate The rate of data transmission expressed in bits per second. You can select a baud rate from 110 to 115,200, depending on the capability of your PC.
  • Page 35 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Action Buttons (continued) Cancel This button cancels all changes to the settings, returns the settings to the previously stored values and redirects the user back to the main Setup page. Restore Defaults Press to change all settings on this page back to the factory default settings. Console Screen Console Telnet Setup −...
  • Page 36 This page requires Admin and Firmware capabilities. Distribute Firmware Page Overview This page allows you to distribute the Aironet firmware on an Access Point to other Aironet devices. The distributing AP sends the firmware to all the Access Points on your network that: •...
  • Page 37 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Settings Current User This is the user (probably you) who has logged in to distribute the firmware. If User Manager is enabled on the Access Points on your network, the User Lists in those APs must contain a user with the same user name, password, and capabilities as the user performing the distribution (the person logged in on the distributing AP).
  • Page 38 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Ethernet Advanced Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Network Ports/Ethernet/Advanced > Ethernet Advanced Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Write capabilities. The settings options can have the effect of removing a station from the network or of blocking traffic. Ethernet Advanced Page Overview Use this page to change the operational status of an AP.

  • Page 39: Forwarding State

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Forwarding State Read and set the immediate functioning state with seven possible conditions: Unknown The state cannot be determined. Disabled Forwarding capabilities are disabled. Blocking The port is blocking transmission. This is the state when no stations are associated. Listening This setting only applies to wireless bridges;...
  • Page 40 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Console Screen Ethernet Advanced − Console Screen Version Ethernet Advanced Page DOC-710-005310-A0...
  • Page 41 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Ethernet Hardware Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Network Ports/Ethernet/Hardware > Ethernet Hardware Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Write capabilities. Ethernet Hardware Page Overview The drop-down Connector menu lists three options for the type of connector used by the port. The option you select must match the actual connector type used to link the port with the wired network.
  • Page 42 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Action Buttons This set of four action buttons control settings. If JavaScript is enabled on your web browser, a confirmation popup will appear after pressing any button, except the Cancel button. Apply After entering new values for settings, press APPLY to activate the new settings. The browser will remain on this page.
  • Page 43 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Ethernet Identification Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Network Ports > Ethernet/Identification > Ethernet Identification Security Changes to this require an Administrator with Identity and Write capabilities. Ethernet Identification Page Overview The Identification page contains the basic locating and identity information for the Ethernet port. The Ethernet Identification page differs slightly from other ports in that it documents the main connection with the wired network.

  • Page 44: Port Identification

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Primary Port Selection (continued) Adopt Primary Port Identity Indicates whether this port adopts the settings of the Primary Port (MAC and IP addresses). For this AP, the primary port and all non-primary ports adopt the primary port settings. Note: Administration of some advanced Bridges requires distinguishing between the Ethernet and radio ports.
  • Page 45 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Action Buttons This set of four action buttons control settings. If JavaScript is enabled on your web browser, a confirmation popup will appear after pressing any button, except the Cancel button. Apply After entering new values for settings, press APPLY to activate the new settings. The browser will remain on this page.

  • Page 46: Ethernet Port

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Ethernet Port Navigation Summary Status > Network Ports/ Ethernet > Ethernet Port Security This is a status information page that can be read by all users. Ethernet Port Page Overview This page presents key information on the Access Point’s Ethernet port. The Ethernet port is the wired connection to the Ethernet network.
  • Page 47 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Configuration The top four cells report the operational status, maximum data rate and the identifying addresses of the Ethernet port. See the Express Setup page for information on device and port identification [Summary Status > Setup > Express Setup]. Set Properties This is a link to the Ethernet Hardware page.
  • Page 48 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Statistics: Receive (continued) Forwardable Packets Packets received by the port that were acceptable or passable through the filters. Filtered Packets Packets that were stopped or screened by the filters set up on the port. Packet CRC Errors Cyclic redundancy check errors that were detected in a received packet.
  • Page 49 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Statistics: Transmit (continued) Forwarded Packets The number of packets transmitted by the port that were acceptable or passable through the filters. Max Retry Packets Packets which failed after being retried several times. Total Collisions The number of packet collisions that occurred through this port.
  • Page 50 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Event Log Navigation Summary Status > Logs > Event Log Security This is a status information page that can be read by all users. Event Log Page Overview This page displays a chart of network events or occurrences listed in time-sequential order. The Settings and Display Filters fields provide selection options to display particular information on network operation.
  • Page 51 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Download Event Log link allows you to download the event log without having to page through the menus. The Event Log is in plain text for search purposes and includes the appropriate timestamp. Time Time is logged as cumulative days, hours, and minutes since the AP was turned on, or as “wall-clock”...
  • Page 52 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Console Screen Event Log − Console Screen Version Event Log Page DOC-710-005310-A0...
  • Page 53 _______________________________________________ AP4800 Small Business Technical User’s Guide Event Display Setup Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Event Log: Display Defaults Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Write capabilities. Event Display Setup Page Overview This page allows you to determine how time should be displayed on the event log. In addition, you can determine what severity level is significant enough to display an event.
  • Page 54 _______________________________________________ AP4800 Small Business Technical User’s Guide Settings (continued) How should event elapsed (non-wall-clock) Time be displayed? Choose to display event time since the last boot or since the event occurred. Severity Level at which to display events immediately on the console, console log, or GUI log: When an event occurs, it may be displayed immediately on the console, on the console log, or on the GUI log for read purposes only.
  • Page 55 _______________________________________________ AP4800 Small Business Technical User’s Guide Event Handling Setup Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Event Log: Event Handling Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Write capabilities. Event Handling Setup Page Event Handling Setup Page DOC-710-00513-A0...
  • Page 56 _______________________________________________ AP4800 Small Business Technical User’s Guide Overview This page allows you to determine how notification of the different fatal, alert, warning, and information events should occur. You can choose to only count the events, display them to the console but not store them, record them after displaying them on the console, or notify someone of the occurrence after displaying and recording the event.
  • Page 57 _______________________________________________ AP4800 Small Business Technical User’s Guide Handle Station Alerts as Severity Level: Allows you to set a severity level for System Alerts. Use the pull-down menus to choose one of the eleven severity levels. Alerts indicate that action has to be taken to correct the condition. Warnings indicate a potential error condition.

  • Page 58: Express Setup

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Express Setup Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Express Setup > Express Setup Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Identity and Write capabilities. Incorrect settings on this page can result in loss of network connectivity to the AP. Express Setup Page Overview This page is the basic setup page and is the point of entry for initial AP configuration.
  • Page 59 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Settings System Name This is the name of the system that appears in the titles of browser pages. MAC Addr. The Media Access Control address is a unique serial number permanently assigned by the manufacturer.

  • Page 60: Role In Radio Network

    Ensure Compatibility With IEEE 802.11 is the industry wireless networking standard. If your network contains Aironet’s 2Mbps stations, choose 2Mb/sec Clients to ensure operating compatibility. Choose non-Aironet 802.11 if there are non-Aironet devices in the network.

  • Page 61: Restore Defaults

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Action Buttons (continued) Restore Defaults Press to change all settings on this page back to the factory default settings. Console Screen Express Setup − Console Screen Version Express Setup Page DOC-710-005310-A0...

  • Page 62: File Transfer Protocol

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide FTP Setup Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Services/FTP > FTP Setup Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Write capabilities. FTP Setup Page Overview This is a Services Setup page that controls use of File Transfer Protocol. All non-browser file transfers are governed by settings on this page.
  • Page 63 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Settings (continued) FTP User Password Enter the password associated with the user name. This field is not needed if TFTP has been selected. Action Buttons This set of four action buttons control settings. If JavaScript is enabled on your web browser, a confirmation popup will appear after pressing any button, except the Cancel button.
  • Page 64 Changes on this page require an Administrator with Identity capabilities. Manage Installation Keys Page Overview Use this page to review specifications of the current Aironet software license and to install a new license. Settings Current License This section is an information summary about the software license currently installed on this AP.
  • Page 65 RIP: Routing Information Protocol (used by Bridges only) Long WEP: Encryption security system Install a new License using one of the following methods This section selects one of two ways to update the Aironet software license. Type in new License Enter the complete alphanumeric license key.
  • Page 66 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Console Screen Manage Installation Keys − Console Screen Version Manage Installation Keys Page DOC-710-005310-A0...

  • Page 67: Domain Name System (Dns)

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Name Server Setup Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Services/Name Server > Name Server Setup Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Write capabilities. Name Server Setup Page Overview Domain Name Systems provide direct correspondence between IP addresses and domain names. This page is used to configure this AP to work with your network’s Domain Name Server(s).
  • Page 68 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Settings (continued) Default Domain Enter the name of your network’s IP domain, such as “mycompany.com”. Current Domain The domain which is serving your AP. This domain name might differ from the default domain if, on the Boot Server Setup page, you have DHCP set as the Configuration Server Protocol, but you have selected No for the setting “Use previous Configuration Server settings when no server responds?”...
  • Page 69 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Console Screen Name Server Setup − Console Screen Version Name Server Setup Page DOC-710-005310-A0...

  • Page 70: Network Ports

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Network Ports Navigation Summary Status > Network > Network Ports Security This page requires Read capabilities. Data Received Data Transmitted Network Ports Page Overview This page presents key information on the network ports of the station listed in the page title. The sample screen above shows the Ethernet and radio ports of the device AP4800-E:23b298.
  • Page 71 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Port Name, Status and Identification The top six lines in each column report the name, operational status and the identifying addresses of the port. See the Express Setup page for information on device and port identification [Summary Status > Setup >...

  • Page 72: Data Transmitted

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Data Received (continued) Total bytes Total number of bytes received. Errors The number of packets determined to be in error. Discards The number of packets discarded by the AP due to errors. Forwardable pkts. The number of packets received by the port that was acceptable or passable through the filters.
  • Page 73 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Console Screen Network Ports − Console Screen Version Network Ports Page DOC-710-005310-A0...
  • Page 74 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide PC4800 Advanced Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Network Ports: PC4800/Advanced > PC4800 Advanced Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Identity and Write capabilities. The setting options can have the effect of removing a station from the network or blocking traffic. PC4800 Advanced Page Overview Use this page to change the operational status of the radio port of the AP.

  • Page 75: Current Status

    A station with a wireless connection to the AP. This setting can be useful when using an AP for diagnostics on another AP. Use Aironet Extensions Choose yes or no to use Aironet 802.11 extensions. These extensions improve the AP’s ability to understand the capabilities of clients associated with it. PC4800 Advanced Page...
  • Page 76 PC4800 TurboDS Wireless LAN adapters (PC4800, PC4800A, and PC4800B). Short A short preamble improves throughput performance. Aironet's PC4800B Wireless LAN Adapter supports short preambles. Earlier models of Aironet's Wireless LAN Adapter (PC4800 and PC4800A) require long preambles. Action Buttons This set of four action buttons control settings. If JavaScript is enabled on your web browser, a confirmation popup will appear after pressing any button, except the Cancel button.

  • Page 77: Restore Defaults

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Settings (continued) Restore Defaults Press to change all settings on this page back to the factory default settings. Console Screen PC4800 Advanced − Console Screen Version PC4800 Advanced Page DOC-710-005310-A0...
  • Page 78 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide PC4800 Data Encryption Navigation Summary Status > Setup > PC4800/Hardware > Radio Data Encryption (WEP) > PC4800 Data Encryption Summary Status > Setup > Security > Radio Data Encryption (WEP) > PC4800 Data Encryption Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Identity and Write capabilities.
  • Page 79 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Settings Use of Data Encryption by Stations is: Use this setting to choose whether clients must use data encryption when communicating with this Access Point. The pull-down menu lists three options: No Encryption (default) Requires that clients communicate with this Access Point without any data encryption.
  • Page 80 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Action Buttons, continued Restore Defaults Click this button to change all settings on this page back to the factory default settings. Console Screen PC4800 Data Encryption − Console Screen Version PC4800 Hardware Page DOC-710-005310-A0...
  • Page 81 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide PC4800 Hardware Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Network Ports: PC4800/Hardware > PC4800 Hardware Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Identity and Write capabilities. PC4800 Hardware Page Overview This page sets a range of values, specifications, and data rates for the radio port of the AP. PC4800 Hardware Page DOC-710-005310-A0...
  • Page 82 Settings Service Set ID (SSID) An identifier that stations must use to be able to communicate with an AP. Aironet recommends assigning or changing the SSID on the Express Setup page [Summary Status > Setup > Express Setup]. You can enter non-ASCII characters in the SSID by typing a backslash ( \ ), a lower-case x, and the characters to represent the non-ASCII character.
  • Page 83 (TIM). The TIM tells power-save clients that a packet is waiting for them. Radio Channel The factory setting for Aironet wireless LAN systems is Radio Channel 6 transmitting at 2437 MHz. To overcome an interference problem, other channel settings are available from the drop-down menu of 10 alternate channels ranging up to 2462 MHz.
  • Page 84 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Action Buttons This set of four action buttons control settings. If JavaScript is enabled on your web browser, a confirmation popup will appear after pressing any button, except the Cancel button. Apply After entering new values for settings, press APPLY to activate the new settings. The browser will remain on this page.
  • Page 85 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide PC4800 Identification Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Network Ports/PC4800/Identification > PC4800 Identification Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Identity capabilities. PC4800 Identification Setup Page Overview The Identification page contains the basic locating and identity information for the PC4800 radio port. The PC4800 Identification page differs slightly from the Ethernet port in that it manages the connection with the wireless network.
  • Page 86 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Primary Port Selection Two sets of yes/no options allow you to designate this port as the Primary Port of the AP and select whether this port adopts or assumes the identity of the primary port. Primary Port Ordinarily, the primary port is the AP’s Ethernet port which is connected to the wired LAN.
  • Page 87 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Port Identification (continued) Current IP Subnet Mask This field displays the IP subnet mask currently assigned to or used by the device. This will be the same subnet mask as the default subnet mask unless DHCP is enabled. If DHCP is enabled, this will be the subnet mask utilized by the DHCP server.
  • Page 88 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Console Screen PC4800 Identification − Console Screen Version PC4800 Identification Page DOC-710-005310-A0...
  • Page 89 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide PC4800 Port Navigation Summary Status > Network Ports/PC4800 > PC4800 Port Security This is a status information page that can be read by all users. PC4800 Port Page PC4800 Port Page DOC-710-005310-A0...
  • Page 90 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Overview This page presents key information on the Access Point’s PC4800 radio port. The PC4800 port is the radio port that communicates with the wireless network. Options The sample page shown above is the basic PC4800 Port page. The Options section provides three check boxes that deliver more details on the port configuration and operating statistics.
  • Page 91 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Deta led Stats. The Detailed Statistics checkbox provides 20 more statistical fields covering packet fragments, collisions, and other errors. PC4800 Port Page with Detailed Stats Option selected PC4800 Port Page DOC-710-005310-A0...
  • Page 92 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Individual Rates This checkbox reports the data transmission statistics at each of the individual rates. PC4800 Port Page with Individual Rates Option selected PC4800 Port Page DOC-710-005310-A0...
  • Page 93 This is a link to the PC4800 Hardware page. Status of “awc0” The term “awc0” (Aironet Wireless Communications) is part of Aironet’s naming convention for this radio. This field displays one of three possible operating states. The port is operating properly.
  • Page 94 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Multicast Packets The number of packets received that were sent as a transmission to a set of nodes. Total Bytes Total number of bytes received. Total Errors Packets determined to be in error. Discarded Packets Packets discarded due to errors.
  • Page 95 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Discarded Packets The number of packets discarded by the AP due to errors. Forwarded Packets The number of packets transmitted by the port that were acceptable or passable through the filters. Max Retry Packets The number of times requests to send (RTS) reached the maximum retry number.
  • Page 96 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Console Screen PC4800 Port − Console Screen Version PC4800 Port Page DOC-710-005310-A0...

  • Page 97: Routing Setup

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Routing Setup Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Services: Routing > Routing Setup Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Identity capabilities. Routing Setup Page Overview Use this page to configure this AP to communicate with the IP network routing system. Settings Default Gateway Enter the IP address of the default network gateway here.
  • Page 98 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Settings (continued) Add/Remove Buttons This pair of buttons work with the New and Installed Network Route settings. Use “Add” to place the New Network Route into the Installed field. Use “Remove” to delete a highlighted route from the Installed field.
  • Page 99 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Console Screen Routing Setup − Console Screen Version Routing Setup Page DOC-710-005310-A0...

  • Page 100: Security Setup

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Security Setup Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Services/Security > Security Setup Security There are no security restrictions for this page, but administrator and write capabilities are required to view and make changes to the User Manager and User Information links. Security Setup Page Overview This page allows you to set up and manage the AP’s security features.
  • Page 101 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Settings (continued) Change Current User Password Displays the Change User Password window. The Change User Password window also displays the user’s assigned capabilities. To change your password, type your existing password in the old password field. Type your new password in the new password field, and re-type it in the confirm password field.
  • Page 102 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Console Screen Security Setup − Console Screen Version Security Setup Page DOC-710-005310-A0...
  • Page 103 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Setup Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Setup Security This page provides links to the AP’s information and identification pages. Appropriate security capabilities are required on the linked destination pages. Setup Page Overview The main Setup page consists solely of links for system setup, configuration and performance information. Express Setup This link goes to the Express Setup page that contains fields and menus for all basic settings.

  • Page 104: Event Log

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Associations This section links to display and filter pages for associated stations. Display Defaults This is a link to the Association Table Filters page. Advanced The Association Table Advanced page controls the number of devices the AP displays in the Association Table, and the amount of time the AP continues to track each device type when a device is inactive.
  • Page 105 Services (continued) SNMP Configures the AP to work with the network administrator’s Simplified Network Management Protocol station. Aironet Services Links to administer system configuration and for updating firmware. Routing Configures this AP to communicate with the IP network routing system.
  • Page 106 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Console Screen Setup − Console Screen Version Setup Page DOC-710-005310-A0...

  • Page 107: Snmp Setup

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide SNMP Setup Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Services/SNMP > SNMP Setup Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Write capabilities. SNMP Setup Page Overview This page configures this AP to work with your network administrator’s Simple Network Management Protocol station.
  • Page 108 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Settings (continued) System Description The system’s device type as listed at the bottom of the page. System Name The name of this AP. This will be reported to your SNMP’s management station as the name of the device when you are using SNMP to communicate.
  • Page 109 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Console Screen SNMP Setup − Console Screen Version SNMP Setup Page DOC-710-005310-A0...
  • Page 110 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Station Navigation Summary Status > Current Associations > Association Table > Station’s MAC Address > Station Security This is a status information page that can be read by all users. Only users that log on with Administrator clearance will see and can operate all of the Action Buttons.

  • Page 111: Station Identification

    The terms section below includes all terms and fields that appear on the different forms of the Station page. Station Identification System Name The Aironet name assigned to the station. Device The device type and model number of the station. MAC Address The Media Access Control address is a unique identifier assigned by the manufacturer.
  • Page 112 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Class (continued) Rptr A repeater. Mcast A multicast address. Infra An infrastructure node, typically a workstation with a wired connection to the Ethernet network. Status OK indicates proper operating status. Other possible status options include: IP Forwarding Agent, BootP/DHCP Client, ARP Proxy Server, IP Virtual Router, and WEP if WEP is enabled.
  • Page 113 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Testing Ping Tests communication with the AP. Enter the number and size of packets to be sent. Click ping to start the test and display the test results. Ping Log File Window Link test Tests the link between the AP and the station.
  • Page 114 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide To Station Alert Click this box if you want detailed packet trace information captured for the Association Table page. This option is only available to users with administrator capability. Packets OK Reports the number of good packets coming to the station. Total Bytes OK Reports the number of good bytes coming to the station.
  • Page 115 Uptime Displays the cumulative time the device has been operating since the last reset. Software Version Displays the version level of Aironet software on the device. Announcement Packets Tally of Announcement packets since the device was last reset. Hops and Timing Hops to Infra.
  • Page 116 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Console Screen Station − Console Screen Version Station Page DOC-710-005310-A0...
  • Page 117 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Summary Status Navigation Summary Status Security This home page is available to all users. Summary Status Page Overview After the AP has been initially configured, this is the Home page that provides a summary of associated stations, system events and port status.
  • Page 118 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Associations The top section notes the number of associated stations in each of four types: clients, repeaters, bridges and AP’s. For each type, the boxes show the number of associated stations out of the total number of installed stations across the entire network.
  • Page 119 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Ports (continued) MAC Addr. The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique identifier assigned by the manufacturer. Console Screen Summary Status − Console Screen Version Summary Status Page DOC-710-005310-A0...

  • Page 120: System Configuration Setup

    AP User’s Guide System Configuration Setup Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Services: Aironet Services > Aironet Services Setup > Manage System Configuration > System Configuration Setup Security Changes on this page require an Administrator with Firmware, Identity, and Write capabilities.
  • Page 121 Browser Update Now Click this button to send the configuration file you named in the Additional System Configuration File entry field to the AP. Done This button sends you back to the Aironet Services Setup page. System Configuration Setup DOC-710-005310-A0...

  • Page 122: Time Server Setup

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Time Server Setup Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Services: Time Server > Time Server Setup Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Write capability. Time Server Setup Page Overview This page synchronizes this AP with the network’s time server. Settings Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) Enable or Disable SNTP to match the status of the network.
  • Page 123 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Settings, cont. GMT Offset (hr) From the drop-down options, select the time zone offset from Greenwich Mean Time. Manually Set Date Enter the current date to override the date provided by the server, or to enter a date if no server is available.
  • Page 124 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Console Screen Time Server Setup − Console Screen Version Time Server Setup Page DOC-710-005310-A0...

  • Page 125: Current Firmware Versions

    AP User’s Guide Update All Firmware Through Browser Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Services/Aironet Services > Aironet Services Setup > Fully Update Firmware: Through Browser > Update All Firmware Through Browser Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Firmware capabilities.
  • Page 126 When the update is complete, the AP will automatically reboot. Cancel This button cancels all changes to the settings, returns the settings to the previously stored values and redirects the user back to the Aironet Services Setup page. Update All Firmware Through Browser Page DOC-710-005310-A0...
  • Page 127 AP User’s Guide Update All Firmware From File Server Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Services: Aironet Services > Aironet Services Setup > Fully Update Firmware: From File Server > Update Firmware From File Server Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Firmware capabilities.
  • Page 128 Click this button to save the System Firmware and web pages to your server. Done This button sends you back to the Aironet Services Setup page after updates and saves are complete. Cancel This button cancels all changes to the settings, returns the settings to the previously stored values, and sends you back to the Aironet Services Setup page.
  • Page 129 AP User’s Guide Update Firmware (Selectively) Through Browser Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Services: Aironet Services > Aironet Services Setup > Selectively Update Firmware: Through Browser > Update Firmware Through Browser Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Firmware capabilities.
  • Page 130 When update is complete, the AP will automatically reboot. Cancel This button cancels all changes to the settings, returns the settings to the previously stored values and redirects the user back to the Aironet Services Setup page. Update Firmware Through Browser Page DOC-710-005310-A0...
  • Page 131 AP User’s Guide Update Firmware (Selectively) From File Server Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Services: Aironet Services > Aironet Services Setup > Selectively Update Firmware: From File Server > Update Firmware From File Server Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Firmware capabilities.
  • Page 132 Click this button to save the System Firmware and web pages to your server. Done This button sends you back to the Aironet Services Setup page after updates and saves are complete. Cancel This button cancels all changes to the settings, returns the settings to the previously stored values, and sends you back to the Aironet Services Setup page.

  • Page 133: User Information

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide User Information Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Services/Security > Security Setup > User Information > User Information Security This page requires an Administrator with Write, Identity, and Firmware capabilities. User Information Page Overview This page allows you to add users to the system, remove users from the system, and assign user capabilities.

  • Page 134: Capability Settings

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Action Buttons Add New User Use this button to add a user to the system and assign capabilities to the user. When you click this button, the User Management window appears: Add New User Page You enter a user name, password, and password confirmation in the name and password boxes.
  • Page 135 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Capability Settings (continued) SNMP Designates the specified user name as an SNMP community name. The user will use this SNMP community name to perform SNMP operations. SNMP operations performed by the user will be restricted according to the user’s assigned capabilities.
  • Page 136 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide User Manager Setup Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Services/Security > Security Setup > User Manager > User Manager Setup Security This page requires an Administrator with Identity, Firmware, and Write capabilities. User Manager Setup Page Overview This page allows you to turn on the system security features.

  • Page 137: Restore Defaults

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Action Buttons Apply Click this button to apply changes to the system and remain on this page. Click this button to apply changes to the system and return to the Security Setup page. Cancel Click this button to return to the Security Setup page without making any changes to the system.

  • Page 138: Web Server Setup

    _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Web Server Setup Navigation Summary Status > Setup > Services: Web Server > Web Server Setup Security Changes to this page require an Administrator with Write capabilities. Web Server Setup Page Overview The Default Help Root URL specifies the location of the help files. All other setting and entries would only be used in applications with custom-tailored web systems for control of AP’s.
  • Page 139 Aironet maintains a website (www.aironet.com) to allow internet access to system help. This location does not require the user to copy or move any help files. While this location requires web access to Aironet for every occasion of needing online help, it offers the benefit of the most up-to-date information.
  • Page 140 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Action Buttons (continued) Apply After entering new values for settings, press APPLY to activate the new settings. The browser will remain on this page. This button both applies the new settings and moves the browser back to the main Setup page. Cancel This button cancels all changes to the settings, returns the settings to the previously stored values and redirects the user back to the main Setup page.
  • Page 141 AP (Access Point) A station that connects a wired network with wireless client stations. "awc0” The term “awc0” (Aironet Wireless Communications port #0) is part of Aironet’s naming convention for the radio port on the AP. Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) The protocol used to obtain the physical address (MAC address) when only the logical address (IP address) is known.
  • Page 142 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Bridge A station that connects two wired networks together via a wireless network. Broken This indicates network port failure, either Ethernet or radio. Management Information Base (MIB) The database of named SNMP objects on the AP. Browser Software to allow viewing of web pages.
  • Page 143 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide DHCP Requested Lease Duration (min) The length of time requested by the AP for an IP address lease from your DHCP server. Data Beacon Rate (DTIM) This setting, always a multiple of the beacon period, determines how often the beacon contains a traffic indicator map (TIM).
  • Page 144 The number used to identify the IP subnetwork, indicating whether the IP address can be recognized on the LAN or if it must be reached through a gateway. Installation Keys The AP’s firmware licenses, issued by Aironet. LLC (Logical Link Control) Indicates that a protocol is IEEE 802.2 compliant.
  • Page 145 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide Max. Mb/s Maximum rate of data transmission in megabits per second. Max. RTS Retries The maximum number of times the AP will issue a Request to Send before stopping the attempt to send the packet from the radio port. Max.
  • Page 146 The packet size at which the AP will issue a Request to Send before sending the packet. Range: 0 – 2312. Radio Channel The frequency at which the radio operates. The factory setting for Aironet wireless LAN systems is Radio Channel 6, transmitting at 2437 MHz. Radio Data Encryption (WEP) The IEEE-802.11 standard data encryption system.
  • Page 147 For example, if you enter the URL http://www.aironet.com/index.html in your browser, this sends a request to the server whose domain name is aironet.com. The server then fetches the page named index.html and sends it to your browser. (Reprinted with permission from internet.com.) Wired Equivalent Privacy;...
  • Page 148 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide 4800B Series Access Point Specifications General Data rates 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mb/s Antenna 2 integrated (standard); 1 or 2 RTNC (optional) Range @ 1 Mb/s: 1,800 ft open environment; 350 ft indoors @ 11 Mb/s: 400 ft open environment;...

  • Page 149: Aironet Technical Support

    Use the following information to contact the Aironet Technical Support group: Telephone: (330) 664-7903 Fax: (330) 664-7990 e-mail: techsupp@aironet.com For additional product information and technical support, including the capability to download new firmware and drivers, use the Aironet web site at: http://www.aironet.com Technical Support DOC-710-005310-A0...

  • Page 150: Safety Considerations

    The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits.

  • Page 151: Declarations Of Conformity

    Model: AP4800B FCC Certification Number: LOZ102035 Manufacturer: Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. 3875 Embassy Parkway Akron, OH 44333-8357 330-664-7900 This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 152 _______________________________________________________ 4800B Series AP User’s Guide European Telecommunication Standards Institute Statement of Compliance Information to User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the European Telecommunications Standard ETS 300.328. This standard covers Wideband Data Transmission Systems referred in CEPT recommendation T/R 10.01. This type accepted equipment is designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

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