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- Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Harmony Harmony 802.11a Access Point User's Guide...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
Place and Date of the declaration Lieu et date de la declaration – Ort und Datum der Konformitätserklärung Name and Signature Nom et Signature – Name und Unterschrift Carmelo S. Amarena International Product Manager Proxim Corporation & Proxim Europe B.V. - Page 4 Note to Italian Customers Proxim’s 802.11a products sold in Italy may require a user license from the Italian ISPT. Products that are deployed outdoors or are used for public purposes require an operating license. Products used within a private...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction .................. 6 The Harmony Family ..................7 System Requirements ..................8 The Product Package ..................8 Harmony 802.11a Access Point Models ............9 Access Point Overview ................. 10 Top Panel LEDs ..................10 Rear Panel ....................11 The IEEE 802.11a Specification .............. -
Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 7: The Harmony Family
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Introduction The Harmony Family The Harmony 802.11a Access Point is a 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. -
Page 8: System Requirements
One Wall Mounting Kit • One Harmony CD-ROM containing this user’s guide in Portable Document Format (PDF) • One Harmony 802.11a Access Point Quick Start Guide If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your reseller or Proxim Technical Support. -
Page 9: Harmony 802.11A Access Point Models
Provides three independent Channels in 802.11a mode and one independent Channel in 2X mode (for U.S. and Canada) Contact your Proxim sales representative or reseller for a list of antennas available in your area. You must use two antennas with this Access Point. See “Range” on page 43 for additional information. -
Page 10: Access Point Overview
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Introduction Access Point Overview Figure 1: Harmony 802.11a Access Point Model 8569/8570 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 11: Rear Panel
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. - Page 12 In addition, the Access Point can accept power from a Harmony Power System, 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 13: 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 14: Wireless Network Topologies
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Introduction Wireless Network Topologies The Harmony 802.11a Access Point is used to extend the capability of an existing Ethernet network to devices on the 802.11a wireless network. The 802.11a devices can connect to a single Access Point, or several Access Points can be configured to form a single wireless network over a large area, allowing mobile clients to roam from one Access Point to another. -
Page 15: Roaming Between Multiple Access Points
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Introduction Roaming Between Multiple Access Points For larger environments, Harmon 802.11a client devices may roam from one 802.11a Access Point to another while maintaining the same network connection. The 802.11a Access Points establish coverage areas or cells similar in concept to those of a cellular phone network. - Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Introduction Guidelines for Roaming • An 802.11a client can only roam between 802.11a Access Points. An 802.11a client cannot communicate with 802.11b Access Points. • All 802.11a Access Points must have the same SSID. •...
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Page 17: When To Use An Ap Controller
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Introduction When to Use an AP Controller Stand-alone Harmony 802.11a Access Points are well suited for small office environments. However, as you increase the number of Access Points or the complexity of your network, it can become more difficult to efficiently manage the wireless infrastructure. -
Page 18: Chapter 2 - Installation
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Chapter 2 Installation This chapter describes how to install the Harmony 802.11a Access Point. If you intend to use the Harmony 802.11a Access Point with a Harmony Access Point (AP) Controller, install the AP Controller first. Note: The AP Controller must have firmware version 2.0 installed to support the Harmony 802.11a Access Point (version 2.1 or greater is recommended). - Page 19 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installation Radio Frequency Interference Requirements The Harmony 802.11a Access Point Models 8569 and 8570 operate in the frequency range of 5.15 to 5.35 GHz; they are restricted to indoor use due to their operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range.
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Page 20: Installation
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. Note: Use only the power adapter supplied by Proxim in the product package. Using another power supply may damage the Access Point. - Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installation The Link LED on the rear panel will light to indicate that the Access Point has a network connection. The LED is lit green if connected to a 100Base-TX network and lit amber if connected to a 10Base-T network. By default, the Harmony 802.11a Access Point will attempt to find an AP Controller to partner with.
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Page 22: Mounting Instructions
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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: •... - Page 23 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
- Page 24 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 25: Chapter 3 - Configuration
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Chapter 3 Configuration This chapter describes how to configure and manage a stand-alone Harmony 802.11a Access Point in Independent mode using its Web configuration tool. Note: If you have one or more Harmony AP Controllers on the network, refer to the Harmony Access Point Controller User’s Guide for information on how to con- figure and manage Access Points using an AP Controller. - Page 26 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Configuration Note: To check a computer’s IP address assignment, open a Command Prompt window and type ipconfig. If you are using a computer equipped with an 802.11a wireless adapter, be sure it is configured to connect to an Access Point as follows: •...
- Page 27 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Configuration When prompted, enter default in the Password field and click OK. Note: The User Name field is not used; you can enter any value in this field or leave it blank. The default Password is default; it is case sensitive. You can change the Password at any time from the System Access configuration screen (see “System Access”...
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Page 28: Status Tab
Software Version This field reports the Flash Code version installed on the Access Point. Periodically, Proxim makes new Access Point Flash Code available on its Web site with upgrade instructions. If you are experiencing a problem with your equipment, a Proxim Technical Support representative may ask you to report the device’s Flash Code... -
Page 29: Configure Tab
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Configuration Configure Tab The Configure tab displays the Configuration screens, which offer options for the Access Point’s Network, Radio, and System Access parameters. Network This screen is where you can set the Access Point’s IP (Internet Protocol) and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) parameters. - Page 30 SNMP. Refer to the documentation that came with your SNMP manager for instructions on how to compile MIBs. The MIBs are available for download on Proxim’s Web site. For more information on the Requests for Comments (RFCs) listed above, see http://www.rfc-editor.org/.
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Page 31: Radio
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Configuration • Restrict Read-Only Community to IP: Enter an IP address in this field to specify the only SNMP Manager permitted access to the AP’s Read-Only Community. A value of 0.0.0.0 means that there is no restriction; any IP address can access the community. - Page 32 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Configuration Enable 2X Mode The Harmony 802.11a Access Point supports 2X mode, a high-speed operating mode that can provide data rates of up to 108 Mbps, twice the speed of standard 802.11a devices. By default, 2X mode is disabled. Note: Products sold in Europe, Japan, and Singapore do not support 2X mode.
- Page 33 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Configuration Note: See “Radio Frequency Interference Requirements” on page 19 for important regulatory information concerning Channel selection. A 2X Channel requires twice the bandwidth of a standard 802.11a Channel. For Europe: The Model 8570 Access Point can use one of eight Channels: Channel 36 (5.18 GHz), Channel 40 (5.20 GHz), Channel 44 (5.22 GHz), Channel 48 (5.24 GHz), Channel 52 (5.26 GHz), Channel 56 (5.28 GHz), Channel 60 (5.30 GHz), or Channel 64 (5.32 GHz).
- Page 34 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Configuration Security The Harmony 802.11a Access Point offers three security settings when operating in Independent mode: No Security (None), WEP, and 802.1x. Note: The Harmony Security Protocol is only available when an 802.11a Access Point is partnered with an AP Controller.
- Page 35 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Configuration Proxim supports the following RADIUS servers for use with a Harmony 802.11a Access Point: • Microsoft Windows 2000 Internet Authentication Service (IAS) Server • Funk Odyssey Server Note: You may also need to install additional components based upon the server’s requirements and EAP authentication type.
- Page 36 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Configuration Enter one to four global WEP Keys in the fields provided. • For 64-bit encryption, a WEP Key is 10 hexadecimal digits (0-9 and A-F). • For 128-bit encryption, a WEP Key is 26 hexadecimal digits (0-9 and A-F). •...
- Page 37 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Configuration RTS/CTS The 802.11a standard supports optional RTS/CTS communication. Without RTS/CTS, a sending radio listens to see if another radio is already using the medium before transmitting a data packet. If the medium is free, the sending radio transmits its packet.
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Page 38: System Access
To change the password, enter a new password in the Enter New Web Password field and Confirm New Web Password field. Click Submit for this change to take effect. Note: If you forget the Access Point’s Password, contact Proxim Technical Support for assistance. -
Page 39: Statistics Tab
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Configuration Statistics Tab The Statistics tab allows access to the Radio and Ethernet Statistics screens. Radio Statistics The Radio Statistics provide information concerning the number of packets sent and received by an Access Point over the radio network. The following Radio Statistics are available for an 802.11a Access Point: Transmit Statistics •... -
Page 40: Ethernet Statistics
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Configuration • Multiple Retries: This statistic reports the number of packets that required more than one retry before the AP received an acknowledgment. • Retries Exceeded: This statistic reports the number of packets for which the AP did not receive an acknowledgment within the maximum number of retries. -
Page 41: Reboot Button
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Configuration • Packets Filtered: This statistic displays the number of packets that the Access Point did not forward to the radio network because the packet’s destination was listed in the Access Point’s forwarding table as a node on the Ethernet network. •... -
Page 42: Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting
If you cannot resolve a problem, contact Proxim Technical Support. See “Technical Support and Training” on page 53. 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 43: Range
Place the Access Point as high as possible. In an office environment, try to place it above cubicle walls. • To achieve the best range, Proxim recommends that you position both of the AP’s antennas so they are perpendicular to the floor/ceiling. •... - Page 44 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Troubleshooting • If possible, avoid mounting the Access Point to walls made of reinforced concrete or masonry. • For Model 8571, you must use two antennas. However, it is not necessary to use two antennas of the same type.
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Page 45: Common Problems And Solutions
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Symptom/Question Possible Solution/Answer I forgot my password and now I Contact Proxim Technical Support for can’t access the Access Point’s assistance. configuration tool. I can’t remember the static Contact Proxim Technical Support for IP address that I assigned to the assistance. - Page 46 • The Status LED will blink amber if the Access Point requires new firmware. Try upgrading the Access Point’s firmware using the AP upgrade tool (available with new firmware on Proxim’s Web site) or the Harmony System’s Upgrade option (see the Harmony AP Controller User’s Guide for details).
- Page 47 However, 2X mode, which achieves data rates up to 108 Mbps, is only available with Harmony 802.11a products from Proxim (2X mode availability varies by country). In throughput tests, the 802.11a Data rate is the raw signaling rate of a equipment doesn’t seem to...
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Page 48: Appendix A - 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 Corporation will only ship products that are type approved in the destination country. Specifications General Ethernet Architecture .......Transparent bridge... - Page 49 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Management Automatic Configuration ....SmartAttach™ via AP Controller, includes security levels, filtering, radio parameters, IP address and channels Remote Access .........HTTP Firmware Upgrade ......Via Upgrade tool or AP Controller SNMP Compliance ......Available; see “SNMP” on page 30 Statistics..........Ethernet and radio Radio Radio Data Rate .......54 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 18 Mbps,...
- Page 50 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Environmental Operating Temperature ....0ºC to +50ºC Storage Temperature ......-25ºC to 70ºC Humidity ..........10-90% (non-condensing) Physical Weight ..........8.2 ounces (232 g) Size..........6.0" L x 6.5" W x 1.5" H (152 mm x 165 mm x 38 mm) Mounting .........Desk surface or wall/ceiling mount UL Listed Power Supply ....The 802.11a Access Point requires power from either a Harmony Power System or from an...
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Page 51: Parameters
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Parameters Note: These are the parameters that are available when the Harmony 802.11a Access Point is operating in Independent mode. Parameter Range Default Use DHCP Yes, No System Access Password Up to 12 characters default IP Address Assigned by DHCP server... - Page 52 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Parameter Range Default SSID Up to 32 characters default Send Rate Automatic selection by Access Automatic 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...
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Page 53: 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 phone, fax, e-mail, or mail: Tel: 1-800-477-6946 (Toll-free in the U.S. and Canada) 1-408-731-2640 (International) Fax:... -
Page 54: Index
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Index Access Point Controller. See Harmony Access Point Controller ..............– Access Point Overview ..................Antenna ..............– Antenna Placement ................. Authorization Table ................... Buffer Fails ................Bytes Received ................... Bytes Sent ................–... - Page 55 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ..............– Ethernet Statistics ................Ethernet-like MIB ........– Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) ..................................FCS Errors ................Fragmentation ................Frequency Band ............... Funk Odyssey Server ..............Guidelines for Roaming Harmony 802.11a Access Point ..............
- Page 56 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ................LED Error Codes ..................– LEDs ................Link Down Trap .................. Link LED ................. Link Up Trap ................MAC Address ..................MIB-II ..Microsoft Windows 2000 Internet Authentication Service (IAS) Server ................Model Numbers ..................
- Page 57 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ............ – Radio Configuration Parameters ................ – Radio Statistics ................. – RADIUS Server ..............Radius Server IP Address .............. Radius Server Shared Secret ..................– Range ..............Read-Only Community ..............Read-Write Community ................Reboot Button ................
- Page 58 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ..............Transmissions Discarded Transmit Rate. See Send Rate ..............– Transmit Statistics ................Trap Community ..................Traps ............– Troubleshooting Suggestions ..................2X Mode ................Unicast Bytes ............... Unicast Packets ................... Use SNMP ................