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Wireless Access Point
User's Guide
Model 3e-531AP
3e Technologies International
700 King Farm Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 670-6779
www.3eti.com
29000125-001 C
publ. 09/29/04

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  • Page 1 Wireless Access Point User's Guide Model 3e-531AP 3e Technologies International 700 King Farm Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 670-6779 www.3eti.com 29000125-001 C publ. 09/29/04...
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  • Page 3 3e Technologies International's Wireless Access Point User's Guide Model 3e-531AP Safety Requirements • If AC power will be used, the socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. • CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
  • Page 4 3e Technologies International. 3e Technologies International reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of 3e Technologies International to provide notification of such revision or change.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction....................1 Basic Features ......................2 Wireless Basics......................3 802.11b ........................3 Network Configuration ..................4 Access Point Configurations..................4 Possible AP Topologies..................4 Gateway Configurations ..................5 Bridging Mode ......................6 Default Configuration.....................6 Data Encryption and Security ..................6 SSID ...........................7...
  • Page 6 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Table of Contents Monitoring/Reports....................29 System Status ......................29 Bridging Status.......................30 Wireless Clients......................30 Rogue AP List......................32 DHCP Client List ....................32 System Log ......................33 Web Access Log .....................33 Network Activites ....................34 System Administration ...................34 Firmware Upgrade ....................34 Self-Test ........................35 Factory Default ......................36...
  • Page 7 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Table of Contents Web Access Log .....................62 Network Activites ....................63 System Administration ...................63 Firmware Upgrade ....................63 Factory Default ......................64 Remote Logging.....................64 Reboot ........................65 Utilities ........................65 Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration .................67 Introduction ......................67 Preliminary Setup ....................67 General Bridge Setup ....................68 Bridging Type Configuration .................71...
  • Page 8 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Navigation Options 3e-531AP Navigation Options 3e-531AP Navigation Options Access Point Gateway Not FIPS 140-2 FIPS 140-2 Not FIPS 140-2 System Configuration System Configuration System Configuration General General General Operating Mode Operating Mode Operating Mode Wireless configuration...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction

    (Note: a power cord does not have to be plugged in to the 3e-531AP during setup, but it is recommended that it be kept available for use in case of failure of the PoE Power Supply.)

  • Page 10: Basic Features

    Error State alarm, requiring reboot. Basic Features The 3e-531AP is housed in a sturdy case which is not meant to be opened except by an authorized technician for maintenance or repair. The unit should work without fail. If you wish to reset to factory settings, use the reset function available through the web-screen management module.

  • Page 11: Wireless Basics

    • The wireless device and wireless gateway must have compatible data rate configurations; and • If MAC filtering is used, the 3e-531AP must be configured to allow the wireless device’s MAC address to associate (communi- cate) with the 3e-531AP wireless interface.

  • Page 12: Network Configuration

    �� The 3e-531AP can be used as one of a number of APs connected to an existing Ethernet network to bridge between the wired and wireless environments. Each AP can operate independently of the other APs on the LAN.

  • Page 13: Gateway Configurations

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction �� �������� �� ���� �� ���� �� 3. And lastly, multiple APs connected to a wired network and operat- ing off that network’s DHCP server can provide a wider coverage area for wireless devices, enabling the devices to “roam” freely about the entire site.

  • Page 14: Bridging Mode

    Dynamic Key Management or Static key AES or 3DES encryption. AES or 3DES and MAC Address authentication are available in the 3e-531AP in all modes, and some level of encryption is recommended. In gateway mode, WEP encryption is an option.

  • Page 15: Ssid

    AES is incorporated into all current and future models of 3e Technologies International’s series of wireless APs/gateways. 3DES is also incorporated on the 3e-531AP. 3DES is modeled on the older DES standard but encrypts data three times over. Triple-DES uses more CPU resources than AES because of the triple encryption.

  • Page 16: Dhcp Server And Nat

    LAN and WLAN ports. DHCP is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses. When the 3e-531AP is in access point mode, the DHCP function is accessible only from the local LAN port. A local LAN can be established from the LAN port and can utilize the DHCP function.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Professional installation is required. If the 3e-531AP's Power over Ethernet (PoE) solution is being activat- ed, it will, in addition, require the installation of a separate PoE-capable hub switch which “injects” DC current into the Cat5 cable. This injector device should have been spec’ed and installed by a wireless LAN installa-...

  • Page 18: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions The 3e-531AP is intended to be installed as part of a complete wireless design solution, and, as such, the design and architecture of that solution is unique to each location and is addressed in a separate document. Prop- er installation of the wireless system will ensure that users can “roam”...

  • Page 19: Cabling

    AC outlet. In such circumstances, the AC power is supplied (that is, hardwired) using the same AC Power Con- nector port. Usually, in the default configuration of the 3e-531AP, the AC Power Connector is not actively used. The socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.

  • Page 20: Indicator Lights

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 2: Hardware Installation cable is thus run from the 3e-531AP to the PoE-capable hub switch which is then connected to the wired LAN and to a power source. The 3e-531AP design includes an external Power Switch for the pur- pose of disabling power to the unit for servicing or removal.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration

    Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Introduction The 3e-531AP Gateway comes with the capability to be configured as either an access point, a gateway, or a bridge. An “access point” is a device configured to allow one LAN to freely exchange data with another LAN without restriction.

  • Page 22: Preliminary Configuration Steps

    Initial setup of the 3e-531AP devices as a wireless LAN is accom- plished by an installation team. The following information is provided for the CryptoOfficer for use if an additional 3e-531AP needs to be added to the configuration. Plug one end of a separately purchased RJ-45 Crossover Ethernet cable with one circular connector to the LAN port of the 3e-531AP (see page 11) and the other end to an Ethernet port on your laptop.
  • Page 23 192.168.15.x On your computer, pull up a browser window and put the de- fault URL for the 3e-531AP Local LAN in the address line. (https:// 192.168.15.1) You will be asked for your User Name and Password. The default for the CryptoOfficer is "CryptoOfficer"...

  • Page 24: System Configuration

    You will immediately be directed to the System Configuration—Gen- eral page for the 3e-531AP access point. This screen lists the firmware version number for your 3e-531AP and allows you to set the Host Name and Domain Name as well as establish system date and time.

  • Page 25: Wan

    – WAN page. This screen allows you to set Link Speed and Duplex of the WAN port. If you select a choice other than Auto (the default), the 3e-531AP will use only the selected link speed (10 Mbits/sec or 100 Mbits/sec) and Duplex (Half Duplex transfers or Full Duplex transfers) that you select in the WAN/LAN Link dropdown menu.

  • Page 26: Lan

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration This sets up the default numbers for the first, second, or third octet for a possible private LAN function for the access point. The Local LAN port provides DHCP server functionality to automatically assign an IP address to a computer Ethernet port.

  • Page 27: Wireless Setup

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Wireless Setup General Wireless Setup allows your comupter's PC card to talk to the Access Point. On the Wireless Configuration — General page, you must enter the SSID for the wireless LAN. This is also where you can assign a channel number to the AP (if necessary) and modify the Tx Pwr Mode.
  • Page 28 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration If you have the 3e AP configured in any mode except FIPS, setting TX Pwr Mode to Off will only shut off the power on that one AP. If you have the 3e AP configured in FIPS mode and you have de- ployed the 3e-010F Crypto Client software v 2.6 or higher, however, you...

  • Page 29: Encryption

    Server handles authentication dynamically. Static 3DES Key/Open System Authentication If you do not have a Security Server installed, the 3e-531AP can ac- commodate static encryption using either AES or 3DES. To use 3DES, enter a 192-bit key as 48 hexidecimal digit (0-9,a-f, or A-F).

  • Page 30: Static Aes Key/Open System Authentication

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Static AES Key/Open System Authentication The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) was selected by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in October 2000 as an up- grade from the previous DES standard. AES uses a 128-bit block cipher algorithm and encryption technique for protecting computerized infor- mation.

  • Page 31: Mac Address Filtering

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration MAC Address Filtering The factory default for MAC Address filtering is Disabled. If you enable MAC Address filtering, you should also set the toggle for Filter Type. This works as follows: •...

  • Page 32: Rogue Ap Detection

    AP. (You may add up to 20 APs.) Enter an email address for notification of any rogue or non-trusted APs. (The MAC Address for the 3e-531AP is located on the Setup—General page. The Rogue AP list, under Monitoring Reports on the navigation menu, will detail any marauding APs.

  • Page 33: Advanced

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Advanced The Advanced page allows you to enable or disable load balancing and to control bandwidth. Load balancing is enabled by default. Load balancing distributes traf- fic efficiently among network servers so that no individual server is over- burdened.

  • Page 34: Services Settings

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Services Settings DHCP Server This page allows configuration of the DHCP server function accessible from the Local LAN port. The default factory setting for the DHCP server function is enabled. You can disable the DHCP server function, if you wish.

  • Page 35: Snmp

    The SNMP Agent setup page allows you to set up an SNMP Agent. The agent is a software module that collects and stores management information for use in a network management system. The 3e-531AP's integrated SNMP agent software module translates the device’s manage- ment information into a common form for interpretation by the SNMP Manager, which usually resides on a network administrator’s computer.

  • Page 36: User Management

    The Add New User screen allows you to add new Administrator us- ers, assigning and confirming passwords. Only the Crypto Officer role is allowed to add a new Administrator to the 3e-531AP. The Administrator role performs general security services, including cryptographic opera- tions and other approved security functions.

  • Page 37: Monitoring/Reports

    Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Monitoring/Reports This section gives you a variety of lists and status reports. Most of these are self-explanatory. System Status This screen displays the status of the 3e-531AP device and network interface details and the Routing Table. 29000125-001 C...

  • Page 38: Bridging Status

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Bridging Status This screen displays the Ethernet Port STP Status, Wireless Port STP Status, and Wireless Bridging Information. Wireless Clients The Wireless Clients report screen displays the MAC Address of all wireless clients and their signal strength and transmit rate.
  • Page 39 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration If Transmit power is disabled, either by setting TX Pwr Mode to Off on the management screen or by using the RF Manager (Chapter 7), the Wireless Clients page will show the results from each associated client in the EMCON Response column.

  • Page 40: Rogue Ap List

    AP as trusted clients. DHCP Client List The DHCP client list displays all clients currently connected to the 3e-531AP via DHCP server, including their hostnames, IP addresses, and MAC Addresses. The DHCP client list will continue to accumulate listings unless you periodically clear it using the Clear button.

  • Page 41: System Log

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration System Log The system log displays system facility messages with date and time stamp. These are messages documenting functions performed internal to the system, based on the system’s functionality. Generally, the Admin- istrator would only use this information if trained as or working with a field engineer or as information provided to technical support.

  • Page 42: Network Activites

    The System Upgrade utility is a functionality built into the 3e-531AP for updates to the device’s firmware as they become available. When a new upgrade file becomes available, find it and upload it to the 3e-531AP from this page. Only the Crypto Officer role can access this function.

  • Page 43: Self-Test

    Proceed?” Click OK. If there are no errors, the browser will display the message: “Self test completed successfully. Hit Back.” If there are errors, the 3e-531AP will cease functioning. The device will emit a low-freqency beep for about 1 second. To exit the Error State, you must power down and power up by disconnecting the power cable (or POE cable).

  • Page 44: Factory Default

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Factory Default The "Restore" button is a fallback troubleshooting function that should only be used to reset to original settings. Only the Crypto Officer role has access to the Restore button.

  • Page 45: Reboot

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Reboot The Reboot utility allows you to reboot the 3e-531AP without chang- ing any preset functionality. Both Crypto Officer and Administrator func- tions have access to this function. Utilities This screen gives you ready access to two useful utilities: Ping and Traceroute.
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  • Page 47: Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration

    Network Address Transla- tion (NAT), providing private IP addresses for the wireless clients. A 3e-531AP set up in gateway mode can initiate wireless communic- ations to the wired network but the wired network can’t initiate commu- nications to the wireless network unless a specific network address has been assigned and the user on the wired network knows that address.
  • Page 48 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 4 Gateway Configuration A comparison of gateway and access point setup for the 3e-531AP ������� ���� ������ ����� ���� �������� ������� �������� ������� ������������ ������������ ���� ������ ���� ������ ������������ ������������ ������������ ���� ������ �����������...

  • Page 49: Configuring In Gateway Mode

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration Configuring in Gateway Mode To configure the 3e-531AP in gateway mode, complete the following steps. Open a web browser on your monitor (using Netscape Navigator 3.0 or better or Internet Explorer 4.0 or better) and type in the default IP address of the gateway on its WAN port (for example, https:// 192.168.254.254).
  • Page 50 Using the navigation bar to the left, navigate to the System Configu- ration — Operating Mode page, select the Gateway Mode radio button, and click Apply. The 3e-531AP will reboot in gateway mode and reset all prior settings to factory default state.

  • Page 51: System Configuration

    General The System Configuration—General page for the 3e-531AP gateway lists the firmware Version for your 3e-531AP and allows you to set the Host Name and Domain Name as well as establish system date and time. (Host and Domain Names are both set at the factory for “default” but can optionally be assigned a unique name for each.) When you are satisfied...

  • Page 52: Lan

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 4 Gateway Configuration This sets up the default numbers for the first, second or third octet for a possible private LAN function for the access point. The Local LAN port provides DHCP server functionality to automatically assign an IP address to a computer Ethernet port.

  • Page 53: Operating Mode

    Wireless configuration allows your computer’s wireless PC Card to talk to the access point. Once you have completed wireless configuration of the 3e-531AP, you can set up the rest of the configuration wirelessly if you wish. (This assumes that you have installed and configured the secure wireless card on your computer.
  • Page 54 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 4 Gateway Configuration On the Wireless Configuration — General page, you must enter the SSID for the wireless LAN. This is also where you can assign a channel number to the AP (if necessary) and modify the Tx Pwr Mode. There are some advanced options which are detailed in the chart below.

  • Page 55: Encryption

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration Encryption The default factory setting for the 3e-531AP is no encryption. It is rec- ommended that you set encryption as soon as possible. WEP (RC4) Data Encryption Using the 3e-531AP in gateway mode allows you to employ s the WEP (RC4) encryption standard if you wish.

  • Page 56: Static Aes Key/Open System Authentication

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 4 Gateway Configuration Static AES Key/Open System Authentication The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) was selected by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in October 2000 as an up- grade from the previous DES standard. AES uses a 128-bit block cipher algorithm and encryption technique for protecting computerized infor- mation.

  • Page 57: Mac Address Filtering

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration Mac Address Filtering The factory default for MAC Address filtering is Disabled. If you en- able MAC Address filtering, only those devices equipped with the autho- rized MAC addresses will be able to communicate with the access point.

  • Page 58: Rogue Ap Detection

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 4 Gateway Configuration Rogue AP Detection The Rogue AP Detection page allows the network administrator to set up rogue AP detection. If you enable rogue AP detection, also enter the MAC Address of each AP in the network that you want the AP being configured to accept as a trusted AP.

  • Page 59: Advanced

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration Advanced The Advanced page allows you to enable or disable load balancing and to control bandwidth. Load balancing is enabled by default. Load balancing distributes traf- fic efficiently among network servers so that no individual server is over- burdened.

  • Page 60: Services Settings

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 4 Gateway Configuration Services Settings DHCP Server This page allows configuration of the DHCP server function accessible from the LAN port. The default factory setting for the DHCP server func- tion is enabled. You can disable the DHCP server function, if you wish.

  • Page 61: Print Server

    SNMP Agent. The agent is a software module that collects and stores management information for use in a network management system. The 3e-531AP's integrated SNMP agent software module translates the device’s management information into a common form for interpretation by the SNMP Manager, which usually resides on a network administrator’s computer.

  • Page 62: Firewall

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 4 Gateway Configuration Firewall Content Filtering The Content Filtering page allows the system administrator to iden- tify particular hosts or IPs that will be blocked from access by the gate- way. Simply input the IP address and click Add. Be aware, however, that the Content Filtering function does not exclude multihomed websites.

  • Page 63: Ip Filtering

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration IP Filtering The IP Filtering page will block certain IPs on the Private LAN from accessing your Internet connection. It restricts clients to those with a spe- cific IP Address. Port Filtering Port filtering permits you to configure the Gateway to block outbound traffic on specific ports.

  • Page 64: Virtual Server

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 4 Gateway Configuration Virtual Server In order to protect the Private Network, the built-in NAT firewall filters out traffic to the private network. Since all clients on the Private Network are normally not visible to outside users, the virtual server func-...

  • Page 65: Demilitarized Zone (Dmz)

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) host allows one computer on the Private Network to be totally exposed to the wired network or Internet for unrestricted two-way communication. This configuration is typically...

  • Page 66: Block Wan Icmp

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 4 Gateway Configuration Block WAN ICMP If you enable ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) Blocking, a device outside the WLAN will not get a response to a ping or traceroute request. The default is disabled which will allow response to ping or traceroute for connectivity testing.

  • Page 67: Add New User

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration Add New User The Add New User screen allows the Crypto Officer to add new Administrator users, assigning and confirming passwords. The Admin- istrator role performs general security services, including cryptographic operations and other approved security functions. The Administrator role...

  • Page 68: Monitoring/Reports

    This section gives you a variety of lists and status reports. Most of these are self-explanatory. System Status This screen displays the status of the 3e-531AP device and network interface details. Wireless Clients The Wireless Clients report screen displays the MAC Address of all wireless clients and their signal strength and transmit rate.

  • Page 69: Rogue Ap List

    The rogue AP list shows all the APs on the network which are not seen by the subject AP as trusted clients. DHCP Client List The DHCP client list displays all clients currently connected to the 3e-531AP via DHCP server, including their hostnames, IP addresses, and MAC Addresses. 29000125-001 C...

  • Page 70: System Log

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 4 Gateway Configuration System Log The system log displays system facility messages with date and time stamp. These are messages documenting functions performed internal to the system, based on the system’s functionality. Generally, the Admin- istrator would only use this information if trained as or working with a field engineer or as information provided to technical support.

  • Page 71: Network Activites

    Crypto Officer. The screens and functions are detailed in the following section. Firmware Upgrade The System Upgrade utility is a functionality built into the 3e-531AP Series for updates to the device’s firmware as they become available. When a new upgrade file becomes available, find it and upload it to the 3e-531AP from this page.

  • Page 72: Factory Default

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 4 Gateway Configuration Factory Default The Factory Default or "Restore" button is a fallback troubleshooting function that should only be used to reset to original settings. Only the Crypto Officer role has access to the Restore button.

  • Page 73: Reboot

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration Reboot The Reboot utility allows you to reboot the Gateway without chang- ing any preset functionality. Both Crypto Officer and Administrator func- tions have access to this function. Utilities This screen gives you ready access to two useful utilities: Ping and Traceroute.
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  • Page 75: Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration

    Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration Introduction The wireless bridging function in the 3e-531AP allows setup as a bridge, in a number of alternate configurations. We discuss some of the most popular settings in this chapter: 1. Point-to-point bridging of 2 Ethernet Links;...

  • Page 76: General Bridge Setup

    SSID and Channel Number and is also the location where you can find the device MAC Address, which you will need. If you are setting up the 3e-531AP as a Bridge, the SSID can remain in its default setting, since the bridge uses the BSSID for purposes of establishing contact. The BSSID is the MAC Address, which is shown on this page.
  • Page 77 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration The Wireless Configuration — Encryption screen sets the encryption type and level for the WLAN. This page is only needed for repeater setup. The Wireless Configuration — MAC Address Filtering screen would be used if the wireless LAN is using MAC Filtering.
  • Page 78 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration The Wireless Configuration — Bridging screen is used to enable/ disable Wireless Client Access and Spanning Tree Protocol and to con- figure the BSSID of the peer bridges. This page is important in setting up your bridge configuration.

  • Page 79: Bridging Type Configuration

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration The following sections describe the setup for four types of bridging configuration: point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, back-to-back or, lastly, repeater. Bridging Type Configuration Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration A point-to-point link is a direct connection between two, and only two, locations or nodes.

  • Page 80: Point-To-Point Bridging Setup Guide

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration For the two bridges that are to be linked to communicate properly, they have to be set up with compatible commands in the setup screens. For instance, the bridges must have the same channel number. Both must be set for bridging with Wireless Client Access set to Disable.
  • Page 81 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration Navigate to the Wireless Configuration — Bridging screen. In the first section: General, set Wireless Client Access to Disable and set Spanning Tree Protocol to Enable. Click Apply to accept your changes but remain on that screen.
  • Page 82 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration In the second section on the Wireless Configuration — Bridging screen, add the BSSID of the remote bridge. The BSSID corresponds to that bridge's MAC address. In entering the BSSID, enter only hexadecimal numbers, no colons.

  • Page 83: Point-To-Multipoint Bridge Configuration

    Point-to-Multipoint Bridge Configuration A point-to-multipoint configuration allows you to set up three or more 3e-531AP access points in bridging mode and accomplish bridging between 3 or more locations wirelessly. For the three bridges that are to be linked to communicate properly, they have to be set up with compatible commands in their setup screens.

  • Page 84: Point-To-Multipoint Bridging Setup Guide

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration Point-to-Multipoint Bridging Setup Guide Direction Bridge 1 Bridge 2 ~ n Mode Bridging Bridging Wireless Configuration – General SSID default default Channel Wireless Configuration – Encryption Wireless Configuration – Bridging Wireless Client Access...

  • Page 85: Back-To-Back Bridging Setup Guide

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration The following chart maps the basic procedure to be followed in con- figuring the three units as shown above. Essentially, you can follow the procedure as laid out in the section on point-to-point bridging. It is the BSSID and the Bridging Encryption that allows the two bridges to com- municate.

  • Page 86: Repeater Bridge Configuration

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration Repeater Bridge Configuration A repeater setup can be used to extend the wireless signal from one bridge connected to an Ethernet LAN wirelessly so that another bridge can control a wireless LAN at a distance.

  • Page 87: Chapter 6: Pc Card Installation On A Laptop

    Chapter 6: PC Card Installation on a Laptop Chapter 6: PC Card Installation on a Laptop If you are setting up the 3e-531AP as part of a secure wireless LAN us- ing AES or 3DES encryption options, you need to purchase and install an IEEE 802.11b PC Card on each laptop that will be a client on the network.
  • Page 88 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 6: PC Card Installation on a Laptop Performs Site Survey û Resets to factory default û Changes power level on Client device (laptop) Can turn Radio On/Off on laptop Performs Rescan Performs Self-test You may need some or all of the following information handy as you install the FIPS secure drivers on your wireless device’s PC Card inter-...

  • Page 89: Chapter 7: The Rf Manager Function

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 7: The RF Manager Function Chapter 7: The RF Manager Function Introduction his chapter addresses a function of the 3e AP which facilitates remote management and programming of the Radio Frequency function for mul- tiple 3e APs located on a common network. This function allows you to remotely manage the Radio Frequency Power levels.

  • Page 90: How To Access The Rf Manager Function

    How to Access the RF Manager Function The RF Manager can be installed from the CD that came with the 3e-531AP Install Kit to the desktop of anyone who needs to manage the wireless LAN. Click on RF Manager on the CD main menu to start the autoinstall. If,...

  • Page 91: How To Program The Rf Manager

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 7: The RF Manager Function How to Program the RF Manager Before you are able to remotely manage access points, you need to program the RF Manager by putting the static IP Address of APs you want to manage in a configuration file.
  • Page 92 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 7: The RF Manager Function You can now edit the file by adding the IP addresses of the 3e-531APs that you want to manage, each in a pair of brackets [ ]. The two files SampleRadioOn.3eti and SampleRadioOff.3eti must be edited as a minimum.
  • Page 93 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 7: The RF Manager Function Once you have edited the file, save it. You can now update the APs you have included in your configuration files from an Ethernet connec- tion on your network. To test out the files you have edited, on the main RF Manager screen, browse to and select the file that you want to use to manage your APs.
  • Page 94 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 7: The RF Manager Function If any part of your update has failed, the Configure Status window will show you that it has failed in part or in whole and direct you to the area of the configuration file that you need to fix.

  • Page 95: Chapter 8: Network Printer Setup

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 8: Network Printer Setup Chapter 8: Network Printer Setup If you want to have the 3e AP operate as a printer server, connect a printer to the wireless gateway now. The following instructions cover how to set it up using Windows 2000 as your operating system. (See the Troubleshooting chapter if you have Windows 95/98.

  • Page 96: Printer Setup

    3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 8: Network Printer Setup 3. In the Add/Remove Windows Components wizard, select Other Network File and Print Services. 4. Click Next and the wizard will install this component. You may need your windows install CD.
  • Page 97 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 8: Network Printer Setup 2. From the Printers window, select Add Printer. 3. The Add Printer Wizard starts. Click Next. 4. From the following screen, select Local Printer and uncheck the selection: Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer.
  • Page 98 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 8: Network Printer Setup 5. Select Create a new port and use the arrow to find and highlight LPR Port. Then click Next. 6. Next, in the field for Name or address of the server providing lpd: type the IP address assigned to the 3e-520 Gateway LAN.
  • Page 99 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 8: Network Printer Setup 7. In the next screen, locate first the manufacturer for the printer you are using, then the specific model of printer you are using. Then click Next. 8. You will be asked to provide additional information. Continue through the wizard screens until you reach the last.
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    Chapter 9: Technical Support Manufacturer’s Statement The 3e-531AP is provided with warranty. It is not desired or expected that the user open the device. If malfunction is experienced and all exter- nal causes are eliminated, the user should return the unit to the manufac- turer and replace it with a functioning unit.
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  • Page 103 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Glossary Glossary 802.11 802.11 refers to a family of specifications developed by the IEEE for wireless LAN technol- ogy. 802.11 specifies an over-the-air interface between a wireless client and a base station or between two wireless clients. The IEEE accepted the specification in 1997.
  • Page 104 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Glossary tion hosts. Typically, the DMZ contains web servers, FTP servers, SMTP (email) servers, and DNS servers. NAT (Network Address Translation) an Internet standard that enables a local-area network (LAN) to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set of addresses for external traffic.

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