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- Page 1 WaveRunner 802.11b Wireless Network Analyzer Getting Started Guide PN 1778211 June 2002, Rev. 3, 4/03 © 2002-2003 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
- Page 2 Software Notice The WaveRunner is powered in part by the Linux Operating System and other publicly available software. A machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code is available for the cost of distribution. Please contact the Fluke Networks Technical Assistance Center (1-800-283-5853) and visit the GNU web site (http://www.gnu.org) for more information.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safety Information ....... 3 Contacting Fluke Networks Sales, Service, and Support Centers....4 Registering the WaveRunner....4 The WaveRunner and Supplied Items ..5 Supplied Items ........5 Getting Acquainted with the WaveRunner . 6 Using the WaveRunner ......8 Charging Your WaveRunner.... - Page 4 Regulatory Notices........37 Federal Communications Commission Notice..........37 Modifications ........37 Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo - United States only .......... 38 Canadian Notice........38 Avis Canadien ........38 European Union Notice ....... 38...
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Page 5: Welcome To Waverunner
Whether you’re detecting rogue access points, designing a wireless LAN deployment, verifying a recent installation or troubleshooting wireless connectivity problems, WaveRunner gives you the vision you need to manage your wireless network. -
Page 6: Before You Start
Before You Start Note The WaveRunner consists of an HP iPAQ, a Fluke Networks Wireless LAN PC card, and the WaveRunner software. The original HP iPAQ software and operating system have been replaced. Caution WaveRunner is equipped with a wireless network access card allowing use of channels 1 through 14. -
Page 7: Safety Information
If this product is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the product may be impaired. • The WaveRunner system unit (HP iPAQ) and the PC card sleeve contain lithium polymer battery packs. Recycle or dispose of these items properly. There is a risk of chemical burn and/or fire if the batteries are handled improperly. -
Page 8: Contacting Fluke Networks Sales, Service, And Support Centers
When the WaveRunner is initially turned on, a Registration screen will prompt you to register the WaveRunner. You will be instructed to go to the Fluke Networks registration site and fill out the on-line registration, or call us at 1-800-283-5853 (or 1-425-446- 4519). -
Page 9: The Waverunner And Supplied Items
The WaveRunner and Supplied Items aov010f.eps Figure 1. Supplied Items Supplied Items Table 1. Supplied Items Fluke Networks Wireless LAN card HP iPAQ HP iPAQ PC card sleeve Stylus (PN 1778159) Holster (PN 1778209) AC universal charger (PN 2063322) Cradle... -
Page 10: Getting Acquainted With The Waverunner
Getting Acquainted with the WaveRunner The WaveRunner has the following buttons and user options: aov023f.eps Figure 2. Front Panel Identifiers Table 2. Front Panel Identifiers Power button Battery charge indicator Speaker Color display HP iPAQ PC card sleeve Help button Back button Navigation button (up/down, left/right). - Page 11 Home button Keyboard button Background light sensor (not used) Microphone Memo record button Wireless LAN card Memory card slot (not used) Headphone jack PC Card eject button PC Card slot Stylus (push to eject) aov040f.eps Figure 3. Bottom Panel Identifiers Table 3.
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Page 12: Using The Waverunner
See figure 5. To remove a plug connector from the adapter, press the holding tab and slide plug connector out. Note To properly condition the battery(s), a new WaveRunner must be initially charged for 8 hours. - Page 13 3 hours and longer depending on which standby and backlight settings are chosen in Setup | Power Settings. To fully charge a WaveRunner, it will take approximately 8 hours with the unit off. Charge your WaveRunner on a regular basis with either the AC adapter or the cradle.
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Page 14: Routine Care
The charge light is solid (non-blinking) when the battery is fully charged. The battery will not overcharge. Routine Care To keep the WaveRunner in good condition and working properly, follow these guidelines: • Keep your WaveRunner away from excessive moisture and temperature extremes. -
Page 15: Powering The Waverunner On/Off
Note Use only the WaveRunner stylus to prevent scratching the screen. Powering the WaveRunner On/Off Simply press the On/Off button located in the upper- right corner on the front of the WaveRunner (see figure 2 for the On/Off button location). -
Page 16: Using The Touch Display
Only the supplied stylus should be used on the touch panel display. See figure 2 for stylus location. WaveRunner Navigation On each WaveRunner screen the following common buttons are found: Help - Press this icon to open help on the current topic. - Page 17 Pressing the Shift key opens the second bank of keyboard keys as shown below: Fields that require text or numeric entry automatically open the keyboard tool when selected. Pressing the keyboard button a second time closes the keyboard. Speaker volume – Press the speaker icon to open the volume control dialog as shown below: Press and slide the volume slide bar to adjust the volume (0 = lowest, 100 = highest), or check the Mute...
- Page 18 Press on the date to display time. Time and date are entered in the Setup | General Settings screen. Time and date must be initially setup for the WaveRunner to save correct time stamps for test results. Battery indicator – Displays an approximate amount of remaining battery life.
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Page 19: Powering On For The First Time
Powering On for the First Time When you first turn on a WaveRunner, the General Settings screen is automatically displayed prompting you to enter owner information, country location, time and date information, whether you want to hear button clicks and turn on/off the Rogue and Unknown devices auditable alarm. - Page 20 Note When a function is started that requires WaveRunner to transmit on an illegal channel, a warning will pop up. The warning popup will allow you to cancel prior to transmission or continue.
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Page 21: Waverunner Main Screen
WaveRunner Main Screen This is the main screen. All functional areas are navigated from here. The WaveRunner user interface is divided into eight functional areas. Each functional area is described in this section. aov230s.bmp Figure 8. Main Screen... -
Page 22: Device Scan Button
- unknown device (default) red - roque device blue - neighbor device Initially, when the WaveRunner is first powered on, all devices are displayed as “unknown” (yellow). The color assignment is configured in the Edit Access Point and Edit Client screens found under the Setup | Device List screen. - Page 23 A bar graph will show increasing signal strength, as WaveRunner gets closer to the Access Point. The WaveRunner will also beep faster as it gets closer to the Access Point. Clients − discovers all clients on the selected Access...
- Page 24 A red signal value indicates the device is inactive because the WaveRunner has not heard from the device recently. aov242f.eps Figure 10. Device Scan - Clients Screen The Clients screen displays all clients for a selected Access Point. The Clients screen allows you to look at client Detail, Locate the client, and perform an Active Scan.
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Page 25: Site Scan Button
Site Scan button Pressing Site Scan displays all reachable Access Points and clients on the wireless network, and saves information about each device. After a Site Scan has been performed, you may generate a report on the data. aov231s.bmp Figure 11. Site Scan Screen Note SSIDs will need to be configured before Site Scan can discover information for associated... -
Page 26: Channels Button
Locate - locates a selected client based on signal strength. A bar graph will show increasing signal strength, as WaveRunner gets closer to the Access Point. The WaveRunner will also beep faster as it gets closer to the Access Point. Start/Stop - Initiates and terminates the Site Scan. - Page 27 In this screen, you can select: Show: - A drop-down list allows you to select the type of data that displays in this screen as shown in figure Show inactive channels - This option allows you to display or hide channels that are not in use by Access Points.
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Page 28: Traffic Button
Traffic button Pressing Traffic displays protocol information on the selected device or channel. Data transfer information is displayed in bytes, packets, or as percent utilization. This data is displayed in Bar Chart, Histogram, or Pie Chart format for the selected device or channel. From this screen, you can select: Top Talkers - Allows you to “drill in”... -
Page 29: Tools Button
Tools button Pressing Tools displays the following WaveRunner troubleshooting tools screen: aov220s.bmp Figure 15. Tools Screen Link Test - connects as a client to an SSID or an Access Point, and shows information about the link, including signal strength, signal quality, IP address, MAC address, and transmit rate. - Page 30 Access Point and sends out an ICMP packet to the specified destination address. The specified destination address should reply back to the WaveRunner with its own packet. The Ping screen displays the results of the Ping test, and allows you to set the destination address, packet size and start/stop the test.
- Page 31 Notes - Allows you to enter information and save it for later retrieval. You can create new notes or open, save, email or delete a note. Also, the edit option’s Undo, Cut, Copy and Paste are supported. Rogue Devices - Alerts the operator to wireless Access Points and clients that might be violating network security.
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Page 32: Reports Button
Reports button Pressing Reports displays a list of saved reports to edit, view, or send. The available report types include: configuration, device list, SSID list, traffic reports, and site scan reports. These reports can be output in HTML or CSV format. From this screen, you can select: Select - selects a report to edit, view and/or send a report. -
Page 33: Setup Button
WaveRunner turns off when not connected to power. SSID List - manages the WaveRunner SSID list. From this screen, you can set a default SSID, edit an SSID name, add a new SSID, or delete an SSID. - Page 34 Delete button and select a range of SSIDs to delete. Device List - manages the WaveRunner Device list. From this screen you can edit a device, add a new device, and add audio comments about a device. If the WaveRunner is transported to another...
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Page 35: About Button
About button The About screen displays the WLAN card and user/owner information. aov222s.bmp Figure 18. About Screen... -
Page 36: Using The Built-In Help System
Using the Built-in Help System Accessing and Navigating the Help System The help system is an integral part of the WaveRunner. While navigating the WaveRunner user interface, help can be accessed by selecting the button located on the top-right of each screen. aov227s.bmp Figure 19. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting Your Waverunner
Recharge the WaveRunner. Do you suspect the WaveRunner has locked The WaveRunner may get into a state where it is no longer receiving data. If this occurs, press the Reset button, located on the bottom of the WaveRunner, as shown below. - Page 38 Will your WaveRunner be left idle for several days? If you are not going to use the WaveRunner for several days, to keep the batteries fully charged, charge the unit in its charging cradle. WaveRunner has the ability to remotely update its software.
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Page 39: Specifications
Specifications Table 4. General HP iPAQ Specifications Weight 184 g (6.49 oz) Dimensions 134 x 84 x 15.9 millimeters (5.28 x 3.3 x .63 inches) LCD touch screen Color TFT, 240 x 320 pixels, display 64K-color support, .24-dot pitch Processor PXA250 Internal battery Lithium Polymer... - Page 40 Table 5. Fluke Networks Wireless LAN Card Specifications Specification IEEE 802.11b, PCMCIA Spec 5.1 Compliance Certifications FCC, CE Mark Commercial Interoperability WECA Wi-fi for 802.11b Security 40/64 Bit WEP, 128 RC4 Interface PC Card Slot Outdoor Up to 1500 ft.
- Page 41 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Modifications The FCC requires you be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Fluke Networks, Inc., may void the Reference authority to operate the equipment.
- Page 42 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact Fluke Networks, Inc. at: USA: 1-800-283-5853 (1-800-28-FLUKE) Canada: 1-800-363-5853 (1-800-36-FLUKE) Europe: +31-402-675 200 Japan: +81-3-3434-0181...
- Page 43 Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations): • EN55022 (CISPR 22) - Electromagnetic Interference • EN55024 (IEC61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11) - Electromagnetic Immunity • EN61000-3-3 (IE61000-3-3) - Power Line Flicker •...
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