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Lucent Technologies WaveLAN/EC-S User Manual

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  • Page 2 All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. April, 1999 It is the policy of Lucent Technologies to improve products as new technology, components, software, and firmware become available. Lucent Technologies, therefore, reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.
  • Page 3 When contacting WaveLAN Support, please complete the WaveLAN Problem Report form and include it with your email or fax. The form (report.txt) is available on the WaveLAN software diskette, and on the WaveLAN Support pages of the WaveLAN website. WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the WaveLAN device prior to turning on the equipment. WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction About WaveLAN/EC-S Kit Contents About the WaveLAN/EC-S Device WaveLAN/EC-S Features Network Topologies Ethernet Port Topologies Serial Port Topologies 1-10 Combining Ethernet and Serial Topologies 1-14 Hardware Installation Installation Requirements Selecting a WaveLAN PC Card WaveLAN PC Card Types...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Table of Contents Configuring WaveLAN/EC-S Introduction Install the WaveMANAGER/EC Program Running WaveMANAGER/EC Access the WaveLAN/EC-S Configuration Set the WaveLAN Parameters Basic WaveLAN Parameters Advanced WaveLAN Parameters Set the EC-S Specific Parameters 3-17 Assign TCP/IP Parameters 3-18 Perform File Operations...
  • Page 7 4-27 Software Parameters 4-27 Flow Control 4-31 I/O Control 4-32 Tailor the Selected Protocol 4-34 Network Bindings 4-37 A Sample Scenario 4-42 Special Station to Station Topologies 4-42 Display Device Information 4-45 Password Protect the Configuration 4-47 WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...
  • Page 8 Serial Port Specifications Introduction Protocol Specifications Passthrough Passthrough2 Telnet Serial Topologies Station to Station Topology Broadcast Topology Technical Specifications Hardware Characteristics Regulatory Information WaveLAN/EC-S and Radio Regulations Troubleshooting Introduction Performance Issues LED Activity Reset the WaveLAN/EC-S Device Error Messages WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Warranty Repair Card About Warranty and Repair Limited Warranty WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction Contents About WaveLAN/EC Kit Contents About the WaveLAN/EC Device WaveLAN/EC Features Network Topologies Ethernet Port Topologies Infrastructure Network Independent Network WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: About Wavelan/Ec-S

    Portable computing devices equipped with a Type II PCMCIA card socket. Desktop computers equipped with an ISA card bus (using the Lucent Technologies PC Card to ISA adapter). Lucent Technologies WavePOINT-II access points. The WaveLAN/EC-S device complements the Lucent Technologies WaveLAN product line, offering a WaveLAN interface to devices that have a (factory-installed) Ethernet interface and/or WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...
  • Page 14 Connecting the device to a WaveLAN IEEE Infrastructure (see page 1-6) is as easy as 1,2,3: 1. Insert a WaveLAN PC Card into the WaveLAN/EC-S device. 2. Connect the device using either the included serial cable or an Ethernet cable (not included).

  • Page 15: Kit Contents

    Introduction Kit Contents Kit Contents The WaveLAN/EC-S Kit includes the following components: a. WaveLAN/EC-S Ethernet Converter. b. Mounting Bracket with screws and adhesive pads. c. AC to DC power adaptor. d. 3.5” diskette containing WaveLAN/EC software. e. WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide.

  • Page 16: About The Wavelan/Ec-S Device

    The WaveLAN/EC-S is pre-loaded with firmware and software, which means that there is no configuration needed on the WaveLAN/EC-S or on client device to which it is attached. It is policy of Lucent technologies to improve products as new technology, components, software and firmware become available.

  • Page 17: Wavelan/Ec-S Features

    Introduction Kit Contents WaveLAN/EC-S Features Looking at your WaveLAN/EC-S device, you can identify the following items as pictured in Figure 1-2. a. Yoke (to secure the WaveLAN PC card when inserted into the WaveLAN/EC device). b. Release button to remove the Yoke from the WaveLAN/EC device.

  • Page 18: Network Topologies

    Station-to-Station Topology (see page 1-11). Broadcast Topology (see page 1-12). Hybrid Topologies ((see page 1-13). The default configuration of the WaveLAN/EC-S device is set to connect automatically to an Infrastructure network (a WaveLAN network that includes WavePOINT-II access points). To view or modify the factory-set defaults your WaveLAN/EC-S device, please consult Chapter 3 ”Configuring WaveLAN/EC-S”...

  • Page 19: Infrastructure Network

    Introduction Network Topologies Infrastructure Network The most popular use of a WaveLAN/EC-S device is to connect client devices to an IEEE Infrastructure network as pictured in Figure 1-3 below. Figure 1-3 Basic Infrastructure Topology IEEE Infrastructures are network environments where wireless clients are serviced by one or more WavePOINT-II access points to allow communications between wireless and wired stations.

  • Page 20: Figure 1-4 Roaming Infrastructure Topology

    Introduction Network Topologies In roaming topologies as pictured in Figure 1-4, devices equipped with the WaveLAN/EC-S device (or other WaveLAN adapter) will automatically switch between access points that provide the best radio communications quality. Figure 1-4 Roaming Infrastructure Topology Looking at Figure 1-4, the mobile device in Cell A has been connected to the network using a WaveLAN/EC-S device.

  • Page 21: Independent Network

    “Ad-Hoc Demo” mode. Figure 1-5 Independent Network with WaveLAN/EC-S The WaveLAN/EC-S can be configured for “Ad-Hoc Demo” mode and associate with other WaveLAN IEEE devices in an Ad-Hoc network, as pictured in Figure 1-5.

  • Page 22: Serial Port Topologies

    Serial Port Topologies In addition to the Ethernet Port Topologies for the 10Base-T port of your WaveLAN/EC-S device (described in the previous pages), its RS-232 port enables you setup the device for a number of wireless serial network topologies as well.

  • Page 23: Figure 1-7 Multiple Station-To-Station Links

    Network Topologies Station-to-Station Topology In a Station-to-Station topology, pairs of devices are configured to communicate with each other exclusively, using a WaveLAN/EC-S devices to replace the serial RS-232 cable connection. This type of configuration requires the TCP/IP network protocol, where you must assign a unique IP Address to each station. For example looking at Figure 1-6: Station A uses IP Address 10.10.10.128, and...

  • Page 24: Figure 1-8 Broadcast Topology

    Broadcast Topology In broadcast topology (also described as “party-line” or “multiple- drop” topology), you assign the same broadcast address to multiple stations equipped with the WaveLAN/EC-S device. Figure 1-8 Broadcast Topology 1-12 WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...
  • Page 25 Hybrid Topologies Although Station-to-Station and Broadcast topologies are the most common, the WaveLAN/EC-S device allows for a great variety of hybrid topologies. A common type of hybrid topology is the client-server topology,...

  • Page 26: Combining Ethernet And Serial Topologies

    Introduction Network Topologies Combining Ethernet and Serial Topologies WaveLAN/EC-S devices enable you to use both Ethernet and Serial interface simultaneously. A common application for combining Ethernet and Serial is shown in Figure 1-9. In this scenario, Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals are connected to a server (via the WavePOINT-II) via the Ethernet port, while simultaneously connecting printers to the serial port.

  • Page 27: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Contents Installation Requirements Selecting a WaveLAN PC Card WaveLAN PC Card Types Version Compatibility Installing the WaveLAN Card Removing the Yoke Inserting the WaveLAN/IEEE PC Card Connecting the WaveLAN/EC Mounting the WaveLAN/EC Device...
  • Page 29 Hardware Installation Installation Requirements To start using your WaveLAN/EC-S device, you will need the following items: One WaveLAN/EC-S kit. An Ethernet 10Base-T and/or Serial RS-232 cable. One WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card kit, and A computer terminal with Ethernet 10Base-T or serial RS-232 connector to connect to the WaveLAN/EC-S device.

  • Page 30: Wavelan Pc Card Types

    WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card exist today, you may need to check whether the card that you wish to use in combination with your WaveLAN/EC-S device is fully compatible with the device. The compatibility check applies to the type of hardware, and version of the embedded software loaded into the card.
  • Page 31 It will be made available as an update to the embedded software of both your WaveLAN/EC-S device and WaveLAN IEEE Silver Card(s) via the WaveLAN website in a future release. The Fixed Wireless PC Card is a special WaveLAN PC Card for outdoor antenna installations that is marketed in Europe only.

  • Page 32: Version Compatibility

    Hardware Installation Selecting a WaveLAN PC Card Version Compatibility It is policy of Lucent Technologies to improve products as new technology, components, software and firmware become available. In some cases, this may lead to situations where the version level of previously purchased products, may not be compatible with the latest product deliveries.

  • Page 33: Figure 2-1 Removing The Yoke

    Hardware Installation Installing the WaveLAN Card Installing the WaveLAN Card Prior to powering up the WaveLAN/EC-S, you will need to insert a WaveLAN IEEE PC Card into the device. The procedure to insert the card is summarized as follows: 1. Remove the PC Card yoke from the WaveLAN/EC-S device.

  • Page 34: Inserting The Wavelan/Ieee Pc Card

    Installing the WaveLAN Card Inserting the WaveLAN/IEEE PC Card To insert the PC Card into the WaveLAN/EC-S, proceed as follows: 1. Place the yoke on the PC Card, so that the yoke wraps around the antenna of the PC Card.

  • Page 35: Connecting The Wavelan/Ec-S

    Use the serial cable to connect the WaveLAN/EC-S device to the computer peripheral device, such as a printer. 4. Insert the connector of the power cord into the WaveLAN/EC-S power jack and plug the power supply into an AC outlet.

  • Page 36: Mounting The Wavelan/Ec-S Device

    The electromagnetic discharge that may occur when degaussing the monitor may cause damage to the WaveLAN equipment. To avoid damage to your sensitive WaveLAN equipment, do not place the WaveLAN/EC-S device on top of, or too close to computer monitors. WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 Hardware Installation Connecting the WaveLAN/EC-S To mount the WaveLAN/EC-S, proceed as follows: 1. Determine a position for the WaveLAN/EC-S device that: Is close enough to both the power outlet and computing device to prevent strain on the cable and power cord attached to the device.
  • Page 39 Configuring WaveLAN/EC Contents Introduction Install the WaveMANAGER/EC Program Running WaveMANAGER/EC Access the WaveLAN/EC Configuration Set the WaveLAN Parameters Basic WaveLAN Parameters Station Name Network Type Network Name Advanced WaveLAN Parameters MAC Address AP Density 3-11 Transmit Rate 3-12 Medium Reservation 3-14 Set the EC Specific Parameters 3-17...
  • Page 40 Update the Embedded Software 3-20 Display Device Information 3-21 Password Protect your Configuration 3-22 Secure Networks 3-23...

  • Page 41: Configuring Wavelan/Ec-S

    Configuring WaveLAN/EC-S Introduction The WaveLAN/EC-S has been designed to instantly connect your client device to “ANY” WaveLAN IEEE Infrastructure within the vicinity of the WaveLAN/EC-S device. network. However, there may be situations in which you may wish to change the factory-set default configuration to: Assign a unique “station name”...

  • Page 42: Install The Wavemanager/Ec Program

    If your computer runs another operating system, please consult Chapter 4, which describes how to configure the device using the built-in configuration program of the WaveLAN/EC-S device. For devices connected via the serial port, you should use the “Main Menu”, as described in “Running the Built-in Configurator” on page 4-10.
  • Page 43 Create an icon on the “Programs” menu. When the installation program detects a previously installed version of the WaveMANAGER/EC program, it will overwrite the previous installation, except (if applicable) the back-up configuration files that were created by the user. WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Running Wavemanager/Ec

    WaveLAN/EC-S devices within the same subnet as the station that initiated the scan. It can not access remote devices located “beyond” a router or gateway. Figure 3-1 WaveMANAGER/EC Main Window To refresh the list of detected WaveLAN/EC-S devices, click the “Scan” button. WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Access The Wavelan/Ec-S Configuration

    Running WaveMANAGER/EC Access the WaveLAN/EC-S Configuration If your WaveMANAGER/EC program displays one or more WaveLAN/EC-S devices the devices will be identified by their unique MAC Address and Serial number. To avoid tampering with the configuration of the device, the configuration parameters are password protected.

  • Page 46: Set The Wavelan Parameters

    Basic WaveLAN Parameters The Basic WaveLAN parameters identify the unique identifiers of your WaveLAN/EC-S device and the network to which it should be connected. Figure 3-3 Basic WaveLAN Parameters WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Station Name

    This name will be used to identify your WaveLAN/EC-S device when running the standard WaveLAN diagnostic tools. Valid values are any string of alphanumeric characters in the range of “a-z”...

  • Page 48: Advanced Wavelan Parameters

    For Ad-hoc workgroups, you do not need to identify a WaveLAN Network Name. In Ad-hoc Demo mode, your WaveLAN/EC-S device will be able to communicate peer-to-peer with any wireless station in its vicinity that is operating in Ad-hoc Demo mode too.

  • Page 49: Mac Address

    This MAC Address value is printed on the label on the back of your WaveLAN card. To avoid confusion in network communications, you can configure the WaveLAN/EC-S device to “adopt” one of the two MAC Address values. WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...
  • Page 50 MAC Address mismatch between the WaveLAN/EC-S and its host device. To set the WaveLAN/EC-S device to use the MAC Address value of the WaveLAN/IEEE PC Card inserted into the WaveLAN/EC-S device, set this parameter to “Universal”.

  • Page 51: Ap Density

    The setting of this parameter in the configuration of the access points. Consult your LAN Administrator for the appropriate values that apply to your network. Valid values are: Low (default) Medium High CAUTION: Using non-matching values may seriously affect wireless performance of your wireless station. WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide 3-11...

  • Page 52: Transmit Rate

    The type of WaveLAN IEEE cards at both ends of the wireless link, being: The card inserted into your WaveLAN/EC-S device, and The card inserted into the WavePOINT-II or, the peer-to-peer partner in an Ad-hoc network.
  • Page 53 (re-)transmit data at higher data rates. NOTE: Your WaveLAN/EC-S device does not yet support the recently released WaveLAN IEEE Turbo cards. Support for these cards that support Ethernet equivalent transmit rates, will require an update of the embedded software of your WaveLAN/EC-S device.

  • Page 54: Medium Reservation

    Figure 3-5 illustrates an example of the “Hidden Station” problem. Both Station A and Station B are within range of the WavePOINT-II access point however, Station B cannot “hear” Station A, therefore Station A is a “hidden station” for Station B. 3-14 WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Figure 3-5 The Hidden Station Problem

    Client stations that suffer from errors as a result of the “hidden station” problem. When configuring the WaveLAN card parameters (in the PC Card properties window) you can set the Medium Reservation parameter to either: “Hidden Station”, or “Off” WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide 3-15...
  • Page 56 WaveLAN devices in your network. For more detailed information on these advanced settings, please consult the on-line help file, or refer to the User’s Guide that was shipped with your WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card. 3-16 WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Set The Ec-S Specific Parameters

    Assign TCP/IP Parameters to your WaveLAN/EC-S device (described on page 3-18). Save, import or replicate standard configuration files (described on page 3-19).

  • Page 58: Assign Tcp/Ip Parameters

    LAN Administrator station located at a central location within a large building. Assigning a unique IP Address value to the WaveLAN/EC-S will allow you to access the device using a terminal emulation program, or Telnet via the TCP/IP protocol, even if that device would be located beyond a Router or Gateway (consult Chapter 4 ”The Built-in Configurator”...

  • Page 59: Perform File Operations

    Create a sample configuration file that you can use as a template to replicate the configuration when preparing large- volume roll-out installations. When saving the file to disk, make sure you select a file name that allows for easy recognition in the future (e.g. template.cnf EC_lobby.cnf WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide 3-19...

  • Page 60: Load A Configuration From File

    Restore the original configuration when recovering from a system crash, or replacing a device. Import a template file containing the “common” parameters that should be the same for all WaveLAN/EC-S devices in your network. This might be a convenient way to replicate the standard configuration when preparing large-volume roll-out installations.

  • Page 61: Display Device Information

    Set the EC-S Specific Parameters Whenever an update becomes available, you will be able to download the latest WaveLAN/EC-S software from the WaveLAN website, and use the “Update” option of the EC Management tab to load the latest embedded software ( ) into your WaveLAN/EC- *.rmu...

  • Page 62: Password Protect Your Configuration

    Appendix B ”Troubleshooting”. Password Protect your Configuration The configuration of the WaveLAN/EC-S is password protected to prevent unauthorized changes to the parameter settings. The default password for “out-of-the-box” WaveLAN/EC-S devices is “public”.
  • Page 63 WavePOINT-II access points by the LAN Administrator of the WaveLAN IEEE Infrastructure. For more information about these security measures, please consult the WaveMANAGER IEEE User’s Guide that is shipped with each WavePOINT-II access point. WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide 3-23...
  • Page 65 Running the Built-in Configurator 4-10 Navigating the Menus 4-11 Set the WaveLAN Parameters 4-12 Basic WaveLAN Parameters 4-12 Network Name 4-14 Station Name 4-15 Network Operation 4-15 Advanced WaveLAN Parameters 4-16 MAC Address 4-16 AP Density 4-18 WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...
  • Page 66 Transmit Rate 4-19 Medium Reservation 4-21 IP Parameters 4-22 Saving the Configuration Changes 4-24 Resume Operation 4-24 Reset the WaveLAN/EC-S 4-24 Set the Serial Parameters 4-25 About the Serial Parameters 4-26 Hardware Parameters 4-27 Software Parameters 4-27 Flow Control 4-31...

  • Page 67: Introduction

    Windows NT v4.0 operating system (required to install and run the WaveMANAGER/EC program). The WaveLAN/EC-S device is connected to your computer via a serial cable, using the RS-232 interface. You wish to set specific RS-232 serial link parameters, which can not be managed using WaveMANAGER/EC.

  • Page 68: The Built-In Configurator Introduction

    The Built-in Configurator Introduction Do I need to change the configuration? The WaveLAN/EC-S has been designed to instantly connect your client device to “ANY” WaveLAN IEEE Infrastructure within the vicinity of the WaveLAN/EC-S device. Neither is configuration required if you are planning to use a WaveLAN/EC-S as an alternative to RS-232 serial cables.

  • Page 69: Access Via A Telnet Session

    The Telnet application is a standard program that is shipped with most operating systems. It uses the Internet standard TCP/IP networking protocol to connect to your WaveLAN/EC-S device. To allow remote access to the device, each WaveLAN/EC-S device must be assigned a unique IP Address.

  • Page 70: Access Via Direct Telnet Connection

    Access via a Telnet Session Access via Direct Telnet Connection If this is the first time you are installing a WaveLAN/EC-S device, you may need to perform a number of preparatory steps: 1. Does your computer have the TCP/IP protocol, and the Telnet program installed? If Yes, proceed with step 2.

  • Page 71: Access Via Remote Telnet Connection

    The Built-in Configurator Access via a Telnet Session Access via Remote Telnet Connection To allow remote access to the WaveLAN/EC-S device using Telnet, you will need to ensure that your installation meets the following requirements: 1. Each WaveLAN/EC-S device has a unique IP Address assigned.

  • Page 72: Open The Telnet Session

    “Access via Remote Telnet Connection” on page 4-5. 3. Power-up your computer and the WaveLAN/EC-S device. 4. Start the Telnet program, and connect to the WaveLAN/EC-S device of your choice. For most Telnet applications, the procedure is summarized as follows: a.
  • Page 73 “Running the Built-in Configurator” on page 4-10 for more information. If the menu does not appear, but is prompting to enter a password, the connection to the WaveLAN/EC-S device was established successfully. However the device has been password protected upon a previous configuration setting.

  • Page 74: Access Via The Reset/Config Button

    The Built-in Configurator Access via the Reset/Config Button Access via the Reset/Config Button When your WaveLAN/EC-S device is connected via a serial cable, you can use the Reset/Config button (pictured in Figure 4-1) to open the built-in configuration program of your WaveLAN/EC-S device.
  • Page 75 1. Check if all cables have been connected properly (remind that this procedure does not work with a 10Base-T cable). 2. Check the LED status of the WaveLAN/EC-S device to verify that it is powered on and properly connected. 3. Verify that the parameters listed in step 5 are set correctly, and/or select another COM port for serial communication.

  • Page 76: Running The Built-In Configurator

    Changes in any of the “Edit” menus will be stored in the WaveLAN/ EC-S directly. However the change will not take effect until you power the WaveLAN/EC-S off and back on again, or use the option “Reset the WaveLAN/EC-S” (described on page 4-24).

  • Page 77: Navigating The Menus

    A comment can be inserted either by the programmer or person that modified the configuration. Occasionally the # sign is used to disable a listed feature, where clearing the sign will enable it again. WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide 4-11...

  • Page 78: Set The Wavelan Parameters

    Basic WaveLAN Parameters The Basic WaveLAN parameters identify the unique identifiers of your WaveLAN/EC-S device and the network to which it should be connected. To view or modify these parameters: 1. Start the built-in configurator as described on the previous pages.

  • Page 79: Network Name

    Figure 4-4 WaveLAN Parameter Menu 4. In the section , you can adjust the WaveLAN [hardware] interface settings. To connect your WaveLAN/EC-S device to a WaveLAN IEEE wireless network, the only parameters that you will need to verify/modify are: network name station name...
  • Page 80 The Built-in Configurator Set the WaveLAN Parameters Network Name When you select to connect your WaveLAN/EC-S device to an infrastructure network, you will also need to identify the name of the WaveLAN IEEE Infrastructure: Use the default value “ANY” (all upper-case!) to allow your WaveLAN/EC-S device to connect to the first WavePOINT-II device that it can find in its vicinity.
  • Page 81 This name will be used to identify your WaveLAN/EC-S device when running the standard WaveLAN diagnostic tools. Valid values are any string of alphanumeric characters in the range of “a-z”, “A-Z”...

  • Page 82: Advanced Wavelan Parameters

    This MAC Address value is printed on the label on the back of your WaveLAN card. To avoid confusion in network communications, you can configure the WaveLAN/EC-S device to “adopt” one of the two MAC Address values, using one of the parameter options described on the following page.
  • Page 83 Ethernet interface, each time when the WaveLAN/EC-S device and/or the connected device is powered up. Use this option if you plan to swap the WaveLAN/EC-S device frequently between multiple devices that require a network connection detect save...

  • Page 84: Ap Density

    AP Density setting: Value Description 1 (=default) for Low AP Density. for Medium AP Density. for High AP Density. Consult the WaveMANAGER IEEE User’s Guide for more information about the AP Density parameter. 4-18 WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...

  • Page 85: Transmit Rate

    The type of WaveLAN IEEE cards at both ends of the wireless link, being: — The card inserted into your WaveLAN/EC-S device, and — The card inserted into the WavePOINT-II or, the peer-to-peer partner in an Ad-hoc network.
  • Page 86 EC-S device does not support the selected Transmit Rate, the card will automatically use the highest Transmit Rate available. For example, Standard WaveLAN IEEE PC Cards that do not support the Turbo speeds, will interpret the settings “Medium” or “High” as “Standard Transmit Rate”. 4-20 WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...

  • Page 87: Medium Reservation

    For more detailed information on these advanced settings, please consult: The User’s Guide that was shipped with your WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card. The WaveMANAGER IEEE User’s guide, that is shipped with every WavePOINT-II Both documents can be downloaded from the WaveLAN website. WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide 4-21...

  • Page 88: Ip Parameters

    When you wish to use a remote computing system to view/modify the configuration of WaveLAN/EC-S devices in your network, you can assign a unique IP Address to each WaveLAN/EC-S device. Doing so will enable you to use Telnet or a similar program on the remote (LAN Administrator) station to start the “Built-in...
  • Page 89 Edit Menu. Next, select one of the other menus that you would like view or modify, or return to the Main Menu and proceed as described in “” on page 4-48. WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide 4-23...

  • Page 90: Saving The Configuration Changes

    Reset the WaveLAN/EC-S Use this option to save changes made in the configuration menus, and load this new configuration into the WaveLAN/EC-S device. When you select this option, the built-in configuration tool will prompt you to confirm or cancel the reset: Select “Yes”...

  • Page 91: Set The Serial Parameters

    Set the Serial Parameters Set the Serial Parameters The Serial Communication parameters identify the behavior of your WaveLAN/EC-S device when connected to a computer terminal or peripheral device via the RS-232 port. To view/modify these parameters: 1. Start the built-in configurator as described on the first pages of this chapter.

  • Page 92: About The Serial Parameters

    You will only need to view/modify the other parameters in case you intend to customize the settings of the WaveLAN/EC-S device to meet specific requirements. For more details about the various items in the Serial Parameters menu, please consult Chapter 5 ”Serial Port Specifications”.

  • Page 93: Hardware Parameters

    To allow proper communication between your WaveLAN/EC-S and its host device connected via the RS-232 port, you must ensure that the data transfer parameters in the WaveLAN/EC-S are set to match the values of (applications running on) the host device.
  • Page 94 Remove the wrapper information, and Forward the “true” data to the serial port as fast as it can. When the WaveLAN/EC-S receives data via the serial port (which must be forwarded via the WaveLAN radio, it will need to: Split the serial data stream into multiple chunks.
  • Page 95 Any digit in the range of 1 through 65536 (default =10). This parameter controls the time period the WaveLAN/EC-S device should wait and listen for more data, once a small data stream was received on the RS-232 port. The actual time period is related to the Baud rate selected in the section “Hardware Parameters”...
  • Page 96 Maximum number of characters is regardless of the content of the data. For a description of these protocols, please consult Chapter 5. If you are using the WaveLAN/EC-S device in specific environments, you may wish to select an alternative protocol, instead of the default value “passthrough”.

  • Page 97: Flow Control

    (request to send). dtr (data terminal ready). You can set the WaveLAN/EC-S device to use one or more of the following outgoing flow control signals whenever it wishes to instruct the host device to start and stop sending data: outgoing software.

  • Page 98: I/O Control

    Most devices today are designed to allow RTS flow control in the computer’s direction. However if the host device that will be connected to your WaveLAN/EC-S is rather old, you may need to verify if this device does support bi- directional RTS/CTS control.
  • Page 99 The rts and dtr signals control the incoming data flow. Valid values are: none (=default) passthrough If set to “none” the WaveLAN/EC-S will ignore these digital signal inputs. When set to “passthrough”, the status of these lines will be forwarded to the WaveLAN/EC-S unit as indicated in the “socket”...

  • Page 100: Tailor The Selected Protocol

    Specifies a network connection used to send RTS and DTR input states to a remote WaveLAN/EC-S. The value of this setting must be the name of a section that describes the network connection to use. The connection must use RMP protocol.
  • Page 101 RS-232 menu, which define the network connection. For the parameter the default value is the section listen (see page 4-39). tcpbind1a For the parameter the default value is the section listen (see page 4-41). tcpbind1b WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide 4-35...
  • Page 102 This entry states what text to display after the keystroke is received. The format of the data is the same as in “wait data 1”. The default is “0xd 0xa” (without the quotes), which will move the cursor to the next line. 4-36 WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...

  • Page 103: Network Bindings

    The last part of the RS-232 menu includes 5 pre-configured bindings that may serve as an example to customize the serial communications of your WaveLAN/EC-S device. When the protocol is set to “passthrough”, the WaveLAN/EC-S will use one socket only, which by default will use the “rpmbind” binding.
  • Page 104 If you wish to use the TCP/IP protocol, skip to the next example. source address This is the value that this WaveLAN/EC-S will use to identify its serial port when sending serial data to and receiving serial data from other WaveLAN/EC-S units (in short, this is its “port address”).
  • Page 105 This value gives the user the ability to tell the WaveLAN/EC-S how diligently to attempt transmission. The maximum value is 65000. The default value is “infinite”.
  • Page 106 By default the last three parameters of this section have been “disabled” using the sign. If you would like to use the ASCII strings, you will need to clear the # sign at the beginning of the parameter line. 4-40 WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...
  • Page 107 “tcp”. ip address This parameter is only used to enter the IP Address of a remote WaveLAN/EC-S device in one of the following situations: You are using the standard passthrough protocol to setup a point-to-point replacement for a serial cable as described in page 4-42.

  • Page 108: A Sample Scenario

    Guide, refer to standard infrastructure network scenarios, where wireless computer terminals connect to the network via WavePOINT-II access points. When you would like to setup two WaveLAN/EC-S device as a replacement to serial cable connections, you will need to configure the WaveLAN/EC-S device in slightly different way.

  • Page 109: Figure 4-7 Station-To-Station Topology

    Figure 4-7 Station-to-Station Topology To connect two WaveLAN/EC-S devices via a Station-to-Station link, proceed as described below: 1. Connect both WaveLAN/EC-S to their computer terminal using the serial cable provided. 2. Start the built-in configurator as described on the first pages of this chapter.
  • Page 110 CTRL Menu”. 9. Proceed as described in “” on page 4-48 to save the configuration to your WaveLAN/EC-S device. 10. Repeat steps 1 through 9 to configure the link partner. 11. Power up both devices and your ready to go.

  • Page 111: Display Device Information

    Display Device Information Display Device Information To display detailed information about the configuration and/or hardware status of your WaveLAN/EC-S device, you can select one of the following options from the Main Menu: View Configuration For Capture. View System Event Log.

  • Page 112: View System Event Log

    A red-colored Power LED of your WaveLAN/EC-S indicates the occurrence of an error, that may require detailed investigation (see also “Error Messages” on page B-7). Clear System Event Log Use this option to clear all messages from the WaveLAN/EC-S event log. 4-46 WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...

  • Page 113: Password Protect The Configuration

    The Built-in Configurator Password Protect the Configuration Password Protect the Configuration The configuration of the WaveLAN/EC-S is password protected to prevent unauthorized changes to the parameter settings. The default password for “out-of-the-box” WaveLAN/EC-S devices is “public”. NOTE: You are advised to change this default value, to avoid tampering with the configuration settings of your WaveLAN/EC-S device.

  • Page 114: Secure Networks

    WEP will be available with future releases. Consult the WaveLAN website for the latest information about WEP. For more information about these security measures, please consult the WaveMANAGER IEEE User’s Guide that is shipped with each WavePOINT-II access point. 4-48 WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...

  • Page 115: Serial Port Specifications

    Serial Port Specifications Contents Introduction Protocol Specifications Passthrough Passthrough2 Telnet Serial Topologies Station to Station Topology Broadcast Topology WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...

  • Page 117: Introduction

    DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) device and a DCE (Data Communications Equipment) device, where the WaveLAN/EC-S device conforms to the DCE side of the connection and the user's device or terminal must conform to the DTE side.

  • Page 118: Passthrough

    When WaveLAN/EC-S devices are being used to form a client/ server or broadcast topology. This protocol is most useful if the WaveLAN/EC-S is to be used as a drop-in replacement for serial cable; i.e. the device which the WaveLAN/EC-S is connected does not know that its data is being transmitted by radio.

  • Page 119: Passthrough2

    The standard Passthrough protocol is based a upon a single bi- directional TCP/IP connection to a remote computer (or another WaveLAN/EC-S). Since there is only one connection, data must travel in both directions on it. The Passthrough2 protocol allows you to set up a link that is based on two separate connections;...

  • Page 120: Lpd

    To use this protocol, you must have a UNIX or Windows NT system (or other operating system that supports LPD) with a printer configuration set up to use the WaveLAN/EC-S as a remote host. WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...
  • Page 121 When configuring your operating system, use the hostname or IP address of the WaveLAN/EC-S as the remote printer host (UNIX systems should be set up using the WaveLAN/EC-S as a remote LPD capable workstation), and any name for the printer.

  • Page 122: Serial Topologies

    NOTE: With a WaveLAN/EC-S device, a network packet can be generated on any computer that has TCP/IP support and is connected to a wired network. The WaveLAN/EC-S will process the packet as though it were a serial data packet.

  • Page 123: Broadcast Topology

    Since broadcasts are unacknowledged, a device cannot retry transmissions while configured for this topology. Any WaveLAN/EC-S device that correctly receives the packet compares the packet's broadcast address to the device's own broadcast address. If the two addresses match, the device will extract the message and send it out its serial port.
  • Page 124 Serial Port Specifications Serial Topologies The TCP/IP network protocol is not capable of broadcast operation, due to the connection-based design of the protocol. If broadcast operation is desired, you must use the RMP protocol. WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...

  • Page 125: Technical Specifications

    WaveLAN/EC-S device, the ambient temperature of the WaveLAN/EC-S device may not exceed the 40°C limit. ° Although the WaveLAN/EC-S device may still operate in the range of -20 ° 0° to 40°C may no longer be to 55 C, operation outside the range of according tp the WaveLAN/IEEE specifications.

  • Page 126: Ethernet Interface

    Data rate 112.5 to 230,400 baud Data format 7 or 8 data bits 1, 1.5, or 2 stop bits even, odd, or no parity Control Lines TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTS, DSR @ RS-232 levels Connector Female DB-9 WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...
  • Page 127 Similarly, when the computer or terminal device needs to transmit a signal, it should do so via pin 3, which corresponds to the receive data pin 3 on the WaveLAN/EC-S device. The WaveLAN/EC-S is configured to ultimately support two sets of...

  • Page 128: Regulatory Information

    Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...

  • Page 129: Wavelan/Ec-S And Radio Regulations

    EMCEN55022 Class B, Emissions EN55082-1, Immunity WaveLAN/EC-S and Radio Regulations The WaveLAN/EC-S device described in this User’s Guide, is typically used in combination with Lucent Technologies WaveLAN IEEE PC Cards, which are based upon Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum radio technology. When installing this device in combination with a WaveLAN PC Card, you must consult the User’s Guide that came with the radio product for additional...

  • Page 131: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Introduction The WaveLAN/EC-S has been designed for easy installation and operation. If, however, you experience any difficulties during installation, use the information in this chapter to help diagnose and solve the problem. Usually, problems experienced with the WaveLAN/EC-S can be categorized as one of the following: Configuration (software) error.

  • Page 132: Performance Issues

    WaveLAN/EC-S. WaveLAN/EC-S device is "out of range" If the two WaveLAN/EC-S units are not within range of each other, you may be unable to establish reliable communication. Refer to the WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card manual that was shipped with your PC Card to determine the maximum distance recommended for wireless communications.

  • Page 133: Led Activity

    The LED Status overview listed below, may help you determine if a problem occurred. Errors are typically indicated by an Red Power LED, and are logged into the “Event Log of the device. Figure B-1 WaveLAN/EC-S Ethernet LED Color Status...
  • Page 134 If the error light stays on, this may indicate either a hardware or configuration error. To determine if it’s a hardware or configuration error, connect the WaveLAN/EC-S as described in Chapter 3 or Chapter 4. If you manage to establish a connection to the device, the error is probably a configuration error that may not prevent the device from operating.

  • Page 135: Reset The Wavelan/Ec-S Device

    Troubleshooting Reset the WaveLAN/EC-S Device Reset the WaveLAN/EC-S Device In some cases you may wish to reset the WaveLAN/EC-S device to its factory-set defaults: You have forgotten the password, to access the unit’s configuration You have forgotten the IP Address of the device, required to access the unit from a remote terminal.
  • Page 136 Reset using the Built-in Configurator 1. Connect to the device using the Serial Cable, and follow the procedure described in Chapter 4 ”The Built-in Configurator”, to connect to the WaveLAN/EC-S device. 2. From the Main Menu, select the item "Reset configuration to default".

  • Page 137: Error Messages

    Troubleshooting Error Messages Error Messages When displaying the Device Info/Event log, your WaveLAN/EC-S device may list one of the following error messages, in case it detected an error. Error Type Error Message Description/Action Hardware FLASH failure; unable to FLASH may be damaged.

  • Page 139: About Warranty And Repair

    A copy of the invoice/proof of purchase All other Repairs: When returning a defective product for Repair, always include the following documents: The Warranty Repair card You are advised to read the Information about “Limited Warranty” as described on the following page. WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...

  • Page 140: Limited Warranty

    Warranty Repair Card Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Lucent Technologies extends a limited warranty from date of purchase of: Thirty-six (36) months for WaveLAN hardware products Twelve (12) months for WavePOINT access points Upon proof-of-purchase Lucent Technologies shall at its option, repair or replace the defective item at no cost to the buyer.
  • Page 141 " To be filled out by the User To be filled out by the Dealer/Distributor: Product Description Dealer Name: COMCODE (Product ID) : Address: Serial Number: City/State/Zipcode: Invoice Date: Country: (dd/mm/yyyy) Telephone: Name Warranty ? Comment Title Company Address City/State/Zipcode Country Telephone Email...
  • Page 143 4-12 Figure 4-4 WaveLAN Parameter Menu 4-13 Figure 4-5 Open the Serial Parameters Menu 4-25 Figure 4-6 Serial Communication Parameters 4-26 Figure 4-7 Station-to-Station Topology 4-43 Figure B-1 WaveLAN/EC-S Ethernet LED Figure B-2 WaveLAN/EC-S Function Diagram WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide LOF-1...
  • Page 145 EU Declaration of Conformity see Regulatory Information Carrier Sense Multiple Access/ 3-14 Collission Avoidance COM port (serial communications) Component Failure FCC Interference Statement Configuration see Regulatory Information 3-1, 4-1 change default Flash ROM Independent Network mismatch Configure WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide IX-1...
  • Page 146 (see Universal) Reset/Config button 3-10, 4-17 detect 1-2, 1-5 RJ45 3-10, 4-17 detect save Roaming 3-11, 4-17 Local 1-2, 1-5 RS-232 3-10, 4-17 Universal Main Menu Serial Communication 4-10 built-in configurator RTS/CTS 3-14, See Medium Reservation 4-21 IX-2 WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide...
  • Page 147 Stop bit (serial communications) Subnet mask Technical Support Telnet Topologies Ethernet Independent Network 1-10 Serial Transmit Rate 4-19 auto 4-20 fixed Unshielded Twistwed Pair (UTP) 3-20 Update Embedded Software Updates 3-13 WaveLAN IEEE Turbo WaveLAN/EC WaveLAN/EC-S WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide IX-3...
  • Page 149 This book was created by: Lucent Technologies Nederland B.V. Wireless Communications and Networking Division Zadelstede 1-10 3431 JZ Nieuwegein The Netherlands An electronic copy of this document can be downloaded from the WaveLAN Library on the World Wide Web: http://www.wavelan.com To view or print the electronic document, in Adobe’s Portable Document...
  • Page 150 011442/A Copyright © 1999 Lucent Technologies Inc. April 1999 All Rights Reserved...

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