Network Parameters; System - Proxim ORiNOCO AP-2500 User Manual

ORiNOCO AP-2500 User Guide

Network Parameters

In This Chapter
This chapter describes all of the network operating parameters that can be configured using the Access Point's Web
browser interface (that is, the parameters accessible after clicking the Configure button).
• System: Configure specific system information such as system name and contact information.
• Network: Configure IP settings, DHCP server, DNS servers, and VLAN.
• Interfaces: Configure the Access Point's interfaces: Wireless (A and/or B) and Ethernet.
• Management: Configure the Access Point's management Passwords, IP Access Table, Services, and NTP.
• Filtering: Configure Ethernet Protocol filters and Static MAC Address filters.
• Alarms: Configure the Alarm (SNMP Trap) Groups and the Alarm Host Table.
• Bridge: Configure the AP to operate in bridge mode so it behaves like a traditional access point (for troubleshooting
purposes).
• Security: Configure security features such as MAC Access Control, RADIUS parameters, WEP Encryption, and
VPN.
NOTE
See Logging into the Web Interface

System

You can configure and view the following parameters within the System Configuration screen:
• Name: The name assigned to the AP-2500.
• Location: The location where the AP-2500 is installed.
• Contact Name: The name of the person responsible for the AP-2500.
• Contact Email: The e-mail address of the person responsible for the AP-2500.
• Contact Phone: The telephone number of the person responsible for the AP-2500.
• Object ID: This is a read-only field that displays the Access Point's MIB definition; this information is useful if you
are managing the AP-2500 using SNMP.
• Ethernet MAC Address: This is a read-only field that displays the unique MAC (Media Access Control) address
for the Access Point's Ethernet interface. The MAC address is assigned at the factory.
• Descriptor: This is a read-only field that reports the Access Point's name, serial number, current image software
version, and current bootloader software version.
• Up Time: This is a read-only field that displays how long the Access Point has been running since its last reboot.
for instructions on how to access the AP's Web browser interface.
4
62