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- Page 1 Harmony Harmony 802.11a Access Point User's Guide...
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Page 2: Fcc Warning
Limited Warranty, Disclaimer, Limitation Of Liability For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the retail customer, Proxim warrants the Harmony 802.11a Access Point against defects in materials and workmanship. Proxim will not honor this warranty if there has been any attempt to tamper with or remove the product’s external foil label. - Page 3 Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction .................. 4 The Harmony Family ..................5 System Requirements ..................6 The Product Package ..................6 Harmony 802.11a Access Point Models ............7 Access Point Overview ...................8 Top Panel LEDs ..................8 Rear Panel ....................9 Chapter 2 - Installation .................. 11 Pre-installation Considerations ..............11 Regulatory Warnings ................11 Installation ....................
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Page 4: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing Proxim’s Harmony 802.11a Access Point, a member of Proxim’s Harmony wireless infrastructure family. The Harmony 802.11a Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11a wireless standard to provide mobile clients with network connectivity at high speed data rates of up to 54 Mbps (up to 108 Mbps in mode). -
Page 5: The Harmony Family
Introduction The Harmony Family The Harmony 802.11a Access Point is member of a product family that provides a complete wireless networking solution. The Harmony Access Point Controller Model 7560 centralizes the management, • security, and filtering capabilities of a wireless LAN. The Access Point (AP) Con- troller communicates with Harmony Access Points over the Ethernet network to provide wireless network access for mobile clients. -
Page 6: System Requirements
One Harmony CD-ROM containing this user’s guide in Portable Document Format (PDF) • One Harmony 802.11a Access Point Quick Start Guide • One warranty registration card If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your reseller or Proxim Technical Support. -
Page 7: Harmony 802.11A Access Point Models
• Provides three independent Channels in 802.11a mode and one independent Channel in 2X mode • Supports Power-over-Ethernet; use with Harmony Power System Model 7563 Contact your Proxim sales representative or reseller for list of available antennas in your area. -
Page 8: Access Point Overview
Introduction Access Point Overview Figure 1: Harmony 802.11a Access Point Model 8570 Top Panel LEDs The top panel LEDs are (from left to right) the Status Wireless Ethernet LEDs. Status LED The Status LED gives information about the Access Point. Status LED LED Behavior Indication... -
Page 9: Rear Panel
Introduction Wireless LED The Wireless LED blinks green when the Access Point receives data packets over the wireless network. Ethernet LED The Ethernet LED blinks green when the Access Point receives data packets over the Ethernet port. Rear Panel Figure 2: Harmony 802.11a Access Point Model 8570 Rear Panel Ethernet Port This port connects the Access Point to your 10/100Base-T Ethernet network using a straight-through Ethernet cable. - Page 10 In addition, Model 8570 and 8571 can accept power from a Harmony Power System Model 7563, which is an alternative power source to the supplied Class 2 power supply. The Harmony Power System is sold separately. Refer to Proxim’s Web site or the Harmony Power System User’s Guide for more information.
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Page 11: Chapter 2 - Installation
Chapter 2 Installation The Harmony 802.11a Access Point requires a Harmony Access Point (AP) Controller. The AP Controller must be installed on the network before the Access Point can be installed and configured. See the User’s Guide that came with your Harmony AP Controller for instructions on how to install and configure Access Points. - Page 12 Installation Note: High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz band. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage the Harmony 802.11a Access Point (Models 8569, 8570, and 8571).
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Page 13: Installation
Power System and an AC power source, use the AC power adapter included in the product package to connect the power port on the Access Point to a working power outlet. Use only the power adapter supplied by Proxim in the product package. Using another power supply may damage the Access Point. -
Page 14: Ceiling Mount
Installation Mounting Instructions The Harmony 802.11a Access Point ships with a wall mounting kit so that the unit can be mounted to a wall or ceiling. The wall mounting kit contains the following parts: • One AP Mounting Disk • Two Plastic Wall Mount Anchors •... - Page 15 Installation Attach the Access Point to the mounting disk by aligning the Access Point’s mounting holes (located on the underside of the unit) over the mounting disk’s raised notches (shown below). Mounting Notches Figure 5: AP Mounting Disk Notches Slide the Access Point over the mounting disk until it locks into place. Ceiling mounting is now complete.
- Page 16 Installation Align one of the #6 wood screws with one of the mounting holes (see Figure 6) and screw it into one of the wall anchors or directly into the wall. Do not tighten. Insert the second screw into the remaining mounting hole and screw it into the remaining wall anchor or directly into the wall.
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Page 17: Chapter 3 - Configuration
Chapter 3 Configuration The Harmony 802.11a Access Point must be used in conjunction with a Harmony AP Controller. A Harmony System that supports 802.11a generally consists of one or more Harmony AP Controllers, one or more Harmony Access Points, and one or more mobile clients that have an 802.11a adapter installed. -
Page 18: The Ieee 802.11A Specification
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) to achieve data rates of up to 54 Mbps. In addition, Proxim’s Harmony 802.11a products support 2X Mode. This mode is not part of the IEEE 802.11a specification but it allows data rates of up to 108 Mbps. See... -
Page 19: A Access Point Configuration
Configuration 802.11a Access Point Configuration All Harmony Access Points are configured automatically by the AP Controller or manually using the AP Controller interface. See the User’s Guide that came with your Harmony AP Controller for information about configuring the Access Point. Once an Access Point is added to a Harmony network, an AP Controller on that network will automatically configure it for operation by assigning a Channel and a value for the other networking parameters using the Access Point Defaults settings. -
Page 20: Basic Settings
Configuration Auto Configure Default Parameters The Harmony System’s Web interface lists each Access Point underneath the AP Controller with which it is partnered. (An Access Point that is not currently partnered with an AP Controller is listed as an Unregistered AP.) The AP Controller will assign default settings to a new Access Point automatically. -
Page 21: Operating Mode
Configuration Operating Mode The Operating Mode determines how the Access Point communicates with its partnered AP Controller. There are three options: Tunneled, Managed and Automatic. When set to Tunneled, the Access Point does not communicate with the Ethernet network directly; all traffic is sent to or received from the AP Controller using an encapsulation technique known as IP Tunneling. - Page 22 By default, the Harmony System configures new Access Points with the default Service Set ID (“proxim”). The SSID is a string of up to 32 ASCII characters that must match on all communicating 802.11a devices within the same network. All Harmony Access Points and Harmony clients must use the same SSID to allow roaming between Access Points.
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Page 23: Security Settings
Configuration Security Settings The Harmony 802.11a Access Point offers three security settings: No Security, Use WEP for Encryption and Authentication, and the Harmony Security Protocol. WEP Encryption and Authentication The IEEE 802.11a standard specifies an optional encryption feature, known as Wired Equivalent Privacy or WEP, that is designed to provide a wireless LAN with a security level equal to what is found on a wired Ethernet network. - Page 24 Configuration Harmony Security Protocol The Harmony Security Protocol automates encryption management, assigning a unique and dynamic WEP Key to each user. The Harmony Security Protocol includes the following features: • Uses 152-Bit WEP Encryption • Generates a unique WEP Key for each user that is valid only for the current net- work session •...
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Page 25: Advanced Settings
Configuration Advanced Settings Supported Rates The IEEE 802.11a specification supports eight data rates: 54 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 9 Mbps, and 6 Mbps. Harmony’s 2X mode supports eight data rates: 108 Mbps, 96 Mbps, 72 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 18 Mbps, and 12 Mbps. - Page 26 Configuration Fragmentation The Harmony 802.11a Access Point supports an optional feature called Fragmentation. In harsh radio environments, 802.11a devices may have difficulty transmitting large packets that exceed a certain size. However, when Fragmentation is enabled, the 802.11a Access Point can break up large packets into a number of smaller packets (called “fragments”) that can be successfully transmitted to another 802.11a device.
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Page 27: Roaming Between Access Points
Configuration Roaming Between Access Points If there are multiple Harmony 802.11a Access Points on the network, then a mobile client may seamlessly roam from one Access Point to another. Each Access Point creates its own wireless cell or coverage area. This is also known as a Basic Service Set (BSS). -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
If you cannot resolve a problem, contact Proxim Technical Support. See “Technical Support and Training” on page 35. If you require assistance to install your local network, Proxim can put you in contact with a Harmony reseller in your area. The reseller is an expert in the design,... -
Page 29: Range
Troubleshooting Range Every environment is unique with different obstacles, barriers, materials, etc., and, therefore, it is difficult to determine the exact range that will be achieved without testing. Radio signals may reflect off of some obstacles or be absorbed by others depending on their construction. -
Page 30: Common Problems And Solutions
Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Symptom/Question Possible Solution/Answer The Harmony 802.11a Access Point • Confirm that the Link LED is on. If the LED does not automatically register is not on, check your connection to the local with a Harmony AP Controller. Ethernet network. - Page 31 However, 2X mode, which achieves data rates up to 108 Mbps, is only available with Harmony 802.11a products from Proxim. In throughput tests, the 802.11a Data rate is the raw signaling rate of a equipment doesn’t seem to networking device;...
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Page 32: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications The following technical specification is for reference purposes only. Actual product’s performance and compliance with local telecommunications regulations may vary from country to country. Proxim, Inc. will only ship products that are type approved in the destination country. Specifications Network Interface ......Ethernet 10Base-T /100Base-TX... -
Page 33: Parameters
In 802.11a mode: Assigned by AP Controller (Model 8571) Channels 56, 60, and 64; in 2X mode: Channel 58 SSID Up to 32 characters proxim Group Membership Default 802.11a Group IP Address Use DHCP, Specify IP Use DHCP Security Level... - Page 34 Parameter Range Default Supported Rates Automatic selection by Automatic Access Point, or select transmit rate from among 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps in 802.11a mode and from among 108, 96, 72, 48, 36, 24, 18, and 12 Mbps in 2X mode RTS/CTS On, Off, Threshold...
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Page 35: Appendix B - Technical Support And Training
What were you doing when the error occurred? • What error message did you see? • Can you reproduce the problem? You can reach Proxim Technical Support by voice, fax, e-mail, or mail: Tel: 800-477-6946 or 408-731-2640 Fax: 408-731-3676 Web: http://www.proxim.com/... -
Page 36: Index
Index ..............Access Point Overview ................... Antenna ................ Antenna Placement ..............– AP Defaults ................AP Name ............Auto Image Synchronization ................– Ceiling Mount ............... Channel ..............Configuration Parameters ..................Data Rate .................. Diversity ................802.11a Standard ................Enable AP .............. - Page 37 Harmony 802.11a Access Point ..............Available Models ..............– Installation ............Access Point Controller ..............Power System .............. Product Family Overview ..............Security Protocol .................. System ..............IEEE 802.11a Specification ................Industry Canada .............. – Installation Instructions ................IP Addressing ..................
- Page 38 ............... Partnered AP Controller ................Physical Address ................Ports and LEDs ................Power Adapter ..................Power Port ................Product Package ..................Range ..........Regulatory Information and Warnings ................Repeating ..................Roaming ..............Roaming Across a Router ................. RTS/CTS ................Security Level ................
- Page 39 ................– Wall Mount ................ Warranty Information ............WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) ................. WEP Key .................. Wireless LED...