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Avaya AP-3 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Publication Information

    Copyrights Copyrights • Avaya is a registered trademark of Avaya Inc. • Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. • All trademarks mentioned herein belong to their respective owners. Publication Information © Copyright 2002 Avaya, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SCANTOOL Program ... 2-6 Step 2: Set Basic Configuration Parameters ... 2-11 Log Into the AP-3 Unit using the Web Interface ... 2-11 Set System Name, Location and Contact Information ... 2-15 Set a Static IP Address for the AP-3 Device ... 2-16 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Download Updates from your TFTP Server ... 2-28 Backup your AP-3 Configuration File ... 2-29 Copy a Configuration File from Another AP-3 Unit ... 2-30 Step 4: Other Network Settings ... 2-33 Configure the AP-3 Device as a DHCP Server ... 2-33 Maintain 802.11b Client Connections using Link Integrity ...
  • Page 5 IEEE 802.1x Security Mode ... 2-71 Authentication Process ... 2-73 Configuring Security Settings ... 2-75 Setting Up the AP-3 using 802.1x Security Mode ... 2-78 802.1x Security and Wireless Distribution Systems (WDS) ... 2-81 If You Encounter Problems..2-81 Chapter 3: AP-3 Device Management In This Chapter ...
  • Page 6 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Table of Contents Monitoring ICMP Statistics ... 3-7 Monitoring IP/ARP Statistics ... 3-8 Monitoring Learn Table Statistics ... 3-9 Monitoring IAPP Statistics ... 3-10 Monitoring RADIUS Server Statistics ... 3-11 Monitoring Interfaces Statistics ... 3-12 Monitoring Remote Link Test Statistics ...
  • Page 7 Untagged) ... 4-18 Setting Up a Single VLAN Workgroup ... 4-20 Typical VLAN Management ID Configuration Scenarios ... 4-22 Making the AP-3 a VLAN Member to Control Management Access ... 4-22 Managing the AP-3 from a Wireless Host ... 4-23 Management Settings ...
  • Page 8 WDS Setup Procedure ... 4-63 Setup the WDS 802.1x Security Mode ... 4-67 Wireless Port Mapping ... 4-68 Configuring the AP-3 Unit as a Wireless Repeater ... 4-69 Advanced RADIUS Features ... 4-70 Fallback to Primary RADIUS Server ... 4-70 RADIUS Start/Stop Accounting ...
  • Page 9 Troubleshooting Concepts ... 5-3 Symptoms and Solutions ... 5-5 Connectivity Issues ... 5-5 AP-3 Unit Will Not Boot - No LED Activity ... 5-5 Serial Link Does Not Work ... 5-5 Ethernet Link Does Not Work ... 5-6 Basic Software Setup and Configuration Problems ... 5-7 Lost AP-3, Telnet, or SNMP Password ...
  • Page 10 Recovery Procedures ... 5-16 Reset to Factory Default Procedure... 5-17 Forced Reload Procedure ... 5-17 Initialize the AP-3 using the Bootloader CLI ... 5-18 Preparing to Download the AP Image ... 5-19 Download Procedure ... 5-19 Setting IP Address using Serial Port and Normal CLI ... 5-21 Hardware and Software Requirements ...
  • Page 11 ? (List Commands) ... 6-11 done, exit, quit ... 6-17 download ... 6-17 help ... 6-18 history ... 6-20 passwd ... 6-20 reboot ... 6-20 search ... 6-21 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Table of Contents...
  • Page 12 Set Basic Configuration Parameters using CLI Commands ... 6-37 Set System Name, Location and Contact Information ... 6-37 Set Static IP Address for the AP-3 device ... 6-38 Set Network Names for each Wireless Interface ... 6-39 Set WEP Encryption for each Wireless Interface ... 6-41 Change Passwords ...
  • Page 13 Wireless 802.11b Parameters ... 6-69 Wireless 802.11a Parameters ... 6-71 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Parameters ... 6-74 Security Parameters ... 6-75 Wireless Interface Security Parameters ... 6-75 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Table of Contents xiii...
  • Page 14 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Table of Contents Primary and Backup RADIUS Server Table Parameters ... 6-77 MAC Access Control Parameter ... 6-80 Management Parameters ... 6-81 SNMP Parameters ... 6-81 IP Access Table Parameters ... 6-82 SNMP Table Host Table Parameters ... 6-83 Telnet Parameters ...
  • Page 15 Active Ethernet Interface ... B-4 HTTP Interface ... B-4 Radio Specifications ... B-5 802.11b Channel Frequencies ... B-5 802.11a Channel Frequencies ... B-6 Wireless Communication Range ... B-7 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Table of Contents...
  • Page 16 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Table of Contents Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Wireless Networking Concepts The AP-3 provides wireless access to network infrastructures. As wireless clients move from one coverage cell to another, AP-3 units automatically allow client roaming within the same subnet. To determine the best location for the Base Station units, it is recommended that you conduct a Site Survey before placing the devices in their final locations.
  • Page 18 Wireless Networking Concepts Before the AP-3 unit can be configured for your specific networking requirements, it must first be initialized so that you can recognize it once it is located in your network. Initialization consists of setting • a static IP address and •...

  • Page 19: Management And Monitoring Capabilities

    The network administrator can configure each unit according to the requirements for the network. The Access Point 3 (AP-3) functions as a wireless network access point to data networks. AP-3 networks provide: • Seamless client roaming • Easy installation and operation •...

  • Page 20: Http Interface

    Management and Monitoring Capabilities There are three management and monitoring interfaces available to the network administrator to configure and manage the AP-3 device(s) in the network: • HTTP Interface • Command Line Interface • SNMP configuration capabilities HTTP Interface The HTTP Interface (Web browser Interface) provides easy access to configuration settings and network statistics from any computer in the network.
  • Page 21 LAN, through the Internet, or with a “crossover” Ethernet cable connected directly to your computer. Details of the CLI commands used to manage the AP-3 device along with syntax and specific parameters names can be found in Using the Command Line Interface.

  • Page 22: Snmp Management

    • Ethernet-like MIB (RFC 1643) • AP-3 Enterprise MIB Avaya provides these MIB files on the AP-3 CD. You need to compile one or more of the above MIBs into your SNMP program’s database before you can manage the AP-3. Refer to the documentation that came with your SNMP manager for instructions on how to compile MIBs.

  • Page 23: Active Ethernet

    Active Ethernet Some AP-3 units are equipped with an Active Ethernet module. Active Ethernet (AE) delivers both data and power to the access point. The AP-3 operates in the same way, the only difference is in the power source. • The Active Ethernet (AE) integrated module adds ~48 VDC to unused (non-data) wires in standard Category 5 Ethernet cable.

  • Page 24: 802.11B Versus 802.11A Networks

    Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). The standard requires support for data rates of 6, 12, 24, and 54 Mbits/s. The AP-3 unit supports the following data rates: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 54 Mbits/s. • 802.11a Turbo Mode. For 802.11a Turbo mode, support is provided for data rates of up to 108 Mbps.Turbo mode employs the...

  • Page 25: Feature List

    • one 802.11a and one 802.11b card. Note: Only one 802.11a card with an antenna adapter can be plugged into the AP-3 unit at one time. You can have an 802.11a and an 802.11b card present in the AP-3 device at the same time and the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz clients will be supported simultaneously.
  • Page 26 Key lengths supported for 802.11b: 64-bit and 128-bit Key lengths supported for 802.11a: 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit (Note: Some products refer to 64-bit as “40-bit”, 128-bit as “104-bit”, and 152-bit as “128-bit”.) No client support for 802.11a Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...
  • Page 27 Blocking Intra BSS Clients Packet Forwarding TCP/UDP Port Filtering Dynamic Frequency Selection Per User Per Session Encryption Syslog Messaging Turbo Mode Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 802.11b versus 802.11a Networks 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Comments (802.11b) (802.11a) No client support for 802.11a...

  • Page 28: Differences Between 802.11A And 802.11B Feature Sets

    (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) Enable (default) Disable Note: A user cannot manually select a channel for products sold in Europe; these products require automatic channel selection using DFS. See Selection (DFS) Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 5 GHz (802.11a) Dynamic Frequency...
  • Page 29 USA (FCC) Canada (DOC) Europe (ETSI) Spain (SP) France (FR) Japan (MKK) Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 802.11b versus 802.11a Networks 2.4 GHz (802.11b) 36 - 5.180 GHz 40 - 5.200 GHz 44 - 5.220 GHz 48 - 5.240 GHz 52 - 5.260 GHz (default FCC)
  • Page 30 48 Mbits/sec 54 Mbits/sec For Turbo mode (not available in all countries): 0 - Auto Fallback (default) 12 Mbit/sec 18 Mbits/sec 24 Mbits/sec 36 Mbits/sec 48 Mbits/sec 72 Mbits/sec 96 Mbits/sec 108 Mbits/sec Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 5 GHz (802.11a)

  • Page 31: Cell Size And Coverage Area

    5 GHz radio card. The transmit rate is higher in the smaller (5 GHz) cell than the larger (2.4 GHz cell). The following illustrations depict the difference in cell sizes and the way that cell size affects coverage area. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 1-15...
  • Page 32 802.11b versus 802.11a Networks Figure 3-3: 802.11a (5 GHz) Cell Size 1-16 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Installation And Initialization

    The AP-3 is designed to support both 2.4 GHz (IEEE 802.11b) radio cards and 5 GHz (IEEE 802.11a) radio cards. The Avaya Wireless 5 GHz kit for the AP-3 has an antenna adapter which snaps into place on the existing wall mounting bracket.
  • Page 34 Installation and Initialization 1-18 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Chapter 2: Configuring The

    In This Chapter Since each network is unique, the AP-3 must be configured to operate in your network environment. Most administrators will only need to use the HTTP Interface (web browser) for configuration. This chapter explains how to configure using the HTTP Interface.
  • Page 36 • Setup your TFTP Server • Download Updates from your TFTP Server • Backup your AP-3 Configuration File • Copy a Configuration File from Another AP-3 Unit • Step 4: Other Network Settings • Configure the AP-3 Device as a DHCP Server •...

  • Page 37: Prerequisites

    The following section identifies the information you need. A form has been provided at the end of this guide for you to document the configuration settings of each of the AP-3 units in your network. Refer to Record Configuration Settings.
  • Page 38 Network Name before users can sign on. This is not the same as the System Name, which applies only to the AP-3 unit. This may apply to the isolated unit, the immediate, active network, or to multiple networks. The network administrator typically provides the Network Name(s).
  • Page 39 The current network profile on the wireless client must contain a valid Network Name. The Network Name is one of the case-sensitive Network Names defined in the AP-3’s PC Card “Wireless Interface” properties. For more information, please refer to the PC Card documentation.

  • Page 40: Step1: Initialize Units And Download Image Files

    MAC Address, you can install multiple units simultaneously and initialize them from ScanTool. The factory default for the AP-3 is for DHCP operation. If you are using DHCP, the unit requests an IP Address from the DHCP server when rebooted or powered up.
  • Page 41 You should have the AP-3 unit(s) and your computer connected to the same LAN subnet. 1. Install the AP-3 hardware and connect the unit(s) to the LAN. 2. Power up, reboot, or reset the AP-3. Result: If set for DHCP, the unit requests an IP Address from the network DHCP server.
  • Page 42 • To change values or download an AP Image, select the desired unit, and then click the Change button. Result: the ScanTool Change dialog appears, similar to the following example. Our example shows a unit with factory default settings. Figure 2-2: Scan Tool Change Page Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...
  • Page 43 If you wish to download a new AP Image file, IP Address enter the IP Address of the TFTP server. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Step1: Initialize Units and Download Image Files • Select Static if you wish to enter the IP values manually.
  • Page 44 • verify the entered values and • click the OK button. Result: The unit will reboot and the new values will be in effect. To cancel the operation and return to the ScanTool Main dialog, click the Cancel button. 2-10 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Step 2: Set Basic Configuration Parameters

    Step 2: Set Basic Configuration Parameters Once you have a valid IP Address assigned to the AP-3 and an Ethernet connection, use a web browser to configure the AP-3 through the Web Interface. Log Into the AP-3 Unit using the Web Interface 1.
  • Page 46 Result: The System Configuration dialog appears. Each tab contains information for specific configuration categories. 5. Depending on your system, you can now configure each AP-3 category. In some cases, you do not have to make any changes. If you are in doubt about any setting, it is recommended that you use the default values.
  • Page 47 Figure 2-3: Configuration Options • To set properties for each category, click on the desired tab. Result: The selected configuration page appears. Each configuration page allows you to select options, or enter, edit, and delete information. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 2-13...
  • Page 48 Step 2: Set Basic Configuration Parameters In some cases, the AP-3 reminds you that it must be rebooted for a change to take effect. You can wait to reboot until all changes have been made. After entering or editing information on configuration pages, •...

  • Page 49: Set System Name, Location And Contact Information

    Step 2: Set Basic Configuration Parameters Set System Name, Location and Contact Information Figure 2-4: System Configuration 1. In the Web Interface, click the Configure button and select the System tab. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 2-15...

  • Page 50: Set A Static Ip Address For The Ap-3 Device

    • IP mask, and • default gateway IP Address. 4. The IP Mask of the AP-3 unit needs to match the IP Mask of your network. If you are setting up the AP-3 device from a client station, check the IP mask of your computer before proceeding.
  • Page 51 Step 2: Set Basic Configuration Parameters Figure 2-5: Network IP Configuration Maintain 802.11b Client Connections using Link Integrity Advanced Features for information on the other Network features. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 2-17...

  • Page 52: Set Network Names

    Client stations use the PC Card Network Name to connect to the network through the AP-3 unit. At power up or insertion of either a 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz radio card, the AP-3 software will automatically detect the card type.
  • Page 53 Step 2: Set Basic Configuration Parameters Figure 2-6: Wireless Interface Configuration Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 2-19...
  • Page 54 5 GHz (802.11a) radio cards. Only one 802.11a adapter card can be plugged into the AP-3 unit at one time. You can have an 802.11a and an 802.11b card present in the AP-3 device at the same time, and 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz clients will be supported simultaneously.

  • Page 55: Set Wep Encryption For Each Wireless Interface

    Step 2: Set Basic Configuration Parameters Set WEP Encryption for each Wireless Interface Figure 2-7: WEP Encryption Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 2-21...
  • Page 56 You can enter the key in either ASCII characters (a-z, A-Z, and 0-9) or hexadecimal digits (A-F, a-f, and 0-9). Note: The AP-3 device supports 802.11b cards that use 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. For 802.11a, the AP-3 device supports 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit encryption.
  • Page 57 5. Select a key to use for WEP encryption. Note: Client stations must have the same encryption key to be able to communicate with the AP-3 device. 6. For 802.11b only, set Deny Non-Encrypted Data to Enable if you want to prevent clients that do not have WEP enabled and the proper keys configured from communicating with the network.

  • Page 58: Set And Change Passwords

    2. Change the default passwords for the SNMP, Telnet/CLI, and HTTP interfaces. • SNMP Read Password, Confirm. Enter each password in both the Read Password field and the Confirm field. The default password is “public”. • SNMP Read/Write Password, Confirm. Enter the password in 2-24 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...
  • Page 59 Note: For security purposes It is recommended that you change ALL PASSWORDS from the default “public” immediately to restrict access to your network devices to authorized personnel. You should document the AP-3 configuration using the worksheets provided for you in forget your password settings, you can always perform the Factory Default Procedure.

  • Page 60: Step 3: Download The Latest Software

    Step 3: Download the Latest Software Step 3: Download the Latest Software Three types of files can be downloaded to the AP-3 from a TFTP server: • img (AP software image or kernel) • config (configuration file) • bspbl (BSP/Bootloader firmware file) The latest updates on software and documentation can be found on the Avaya Wireless web site at: www.avaya.com.
  • Page 61 If a TFTP server is not configured and running, you will not be able to download and upload images and configuration files to/from the AP-3. Remember that the TFTP server does not have to be local, so long as you have a valid TFTP IP Address.

  • Page 62: Download Updates From Your Tftp Server

    2. In the Web Interface, click the Commands button and select the Download tab. 3. Type in the IP address of your TFTP server. 4. Type in the file name (including the file extension). 2-28 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Backup Your Ap-3 Configuration File

    4. Type in a descriptive name for your configuration file. 5. Select the file type as config from the pull down menu. 6. Click OK to upload this information from the AP-3 unit to the TFTP server. The information can be retrieved in the event you reset your AP-3 device to factory defaults.

  • Page 64: Copy A Configuration File From Another Ap-3 Unit

    Copy a Configuration File from Another AP-3 Unit You can configure multiple units using the same configuration file by • uploading the configuration file from one AP-3 unit to the TFTP server, and • download the configuration file to other AP-3 units.
  • Page 65 Figure 2-10: Upload Configuration File to TFTP Server 11. Enter the name of your configuration file and click OK. 12. Wait for the file to transfer from the AP-3 device to the TFTP server. 13. Access the AP-3 unit to which you will download the configuration.
  • Page 66 16. Set the file type to config, and click OK. 17. Click Download. 18. Reboot the unit for the changes to take effect. 19. Repeat this procedure for all the AP-3 units you want to configure using this specific file. 2-32...

  • Page 67: Step 4: Other Network Settings

    Step 4: Other Network Settings You may want to set other configuration parameters for your AP-3 unit, such as: • Configure the AP-3 device as a DHCP Server • Maintain 802.11b client connections using Link Integrity • Change your Wireless Interface settings •...
  • Page 68 Step 4: Other Network Settings Use DHCP configuration to provide dynamic client IP Addresses from one or more IP Pool Tables. Enable the DHCP Server to allow the AP-3 to assign clients IP Addresses from IP Pool Tables. Deselect the Status check box to prevent client IP Address assignment from the AP-3.
  • Page 69 5. Enter the Default Gateway IP Address, the Primary and Secondary DNS IP Addresses, and select the Enable DHCP Server check box. 6. Reboot the AP-3 unit for the changes to take affect. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Step 4: Other Network Settings...

  • Page 70: Maintain 802.11B Client Connections Using Link Integrity

    These nodes are listed by their IP address on the Link Integrity IP Address Table, and serve as backup. If the link goes down, the client will connect to another AP-3 in your network that still communicates with the server.

  • Page 71: Configure Link Integrity

    Figure 2-12: Link Integrity 1. In the Web Interface, click the Configure button and select the Network tab. 2. Select the Link Integrity sub-tab. 3. Click the Edit button in the Target IP Address Table. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 2-37...

  • Page 72: Disable Link Integrity

    • To disable Link Integrity check for all clients, deselect the Enable Link Integrity check box. • To disable Link Integrity check to a certain host computer, click the Edit button in the Target IP Address Table and set the Status to Disable. 2-38 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Step 5: Change Your Wireless Interface Settings

    Step 5: Change Your Wireless Interface Settings Depending on the type of wireless PC Card installed in the AP-3 device, the configuration options will be different. Some parameters are the same for 802.11a and 802.11b cards. Others are unique to each card type.

  • Page 74: 802.11A Wireless Interface Card

    Step 5: Change Your Wireless Interface Settings 802.11a Wireless Interface Card Figure 2-13: 802.11a Wireless Interface Options 2-40 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...
  • Page 75 • Default is “My Wireless Network A” for card in Slot A and “My Wireless Network B” for card in Slot B. • scans the area for other AP-3 devices and • selects a free or relatively unused communication channel.

  • Page 76: Turbo Mode

    2-42 802.11a specification. Turbo mode is not available in all countries including European countries and Japan. • card type, • card mode (standard mode or Turbo mode), • country of use. Radio Specifications Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide for details.

  • Page 77: Transmit Rate

    Turbo mode is enabled, choose between 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 72, 98, 108 Mbits/s, or Auto Fallback. The Auto Fallback feature allows the AP-3 unit to select the best transmit rate based on the cell size. The default is Autofallback.

  • Page 78: 802.11B Wireless Interface Card

    Step 5: Change Your Wireless Interface Settings 802.11b Wireless Interface Card Figure 2-14: 802.11b Wireless Interface Options 2-44 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...
  • Page 79 • Default is “My Wireless Network A” for card in Slot A and “My Wireless Network B” for card in Slot B. • scans the area for other AP-3 devices and • selects a free or relatively unused communication channel.
  • Page 80 Multicast Rate (described next). In general, larger systems operate at a slower average rate. This feature is only available for 802.11b wireless cards. Default is large. 2-46 • card type, and • country of use. Radio Specifications Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide for details.

  • Page 81: Multicast Rate

    Deferred Traffic Indicator Map (DTIM) is used with clients that use power management. DTIM should be left at the default value. Range is 1- 65535. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Step 5: Change Your Wireless Interface Settings Distance Multicast Rate...
  • Page 82 AP-3. When the box is unchecked (disable), a client configured with the Network Name “ANY” can connect to the AP-3. This feature is only available for 802.11b wireless cards. Default is disable. 2-48 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 83: Auto Channel Select (Acs)

    Distribution This feature is only available for 802.11b wireless cards. Default is enable. Auto Channel Select (ACS) When Auto Channel Select is enabled, an AP-3 selects its own frequency channel based on • interference situation, • bandwidth usage, and • adjacent channel use.
  • Page 84 The first AP-3 turned on within an area assigns itself the default channel (which differs based on card type and regulatory region). When a second AP-3 unit is turned on in the vicinity of the first AP-3 device, the Auto Channel Select feature changes the frequency channel of the second unit so there is no interference between the two units.

  • Page 85: Disabling Acs

    3. Select a frequency channel from the drop-down menu. The clients automatically sense the channel and will configure themselves to reassociate on the new channel. 4. On changing the status you must reboot your AP-3, which will disconnect all clients from the AP-3. Enabling ACS 1.

  • Page 86: Dynamic Frequency Selection (Dfs)

    Selection (DFS) to automatically select an operating channel. During boot-up, the AP-3 • scans the available frequency and • selects a channel that is free of interference. If the AP-3 subsequently detects interference on its channel, it automatically reboots and selects another channel that is free of interference.

  • Page 87: Distance Between Aps

    Note: This feature is only applicable to 2.4 GHz (802.11b) cards. Cells Distance Between APs defines how far apart (physically) your AP-3 devices are located, which in turn determines the size of your cell. Cells of different sizes have different capacities and therefore suit different applications.

  • Page 88: Coverage

    AP-3 device every 6 m (20 ft.), which would be considered high density. In contrast, large cells in a typical warehouse may have a 27.5 meter (90 ft.) diameter and an AP-3 unit every 60 m (200 ft.), considered low density.

  • Page 89: Set The Distance Between Aps

    3. Select the Wireless Slot tab that corresponds to an 802.11b card. 4. Use the drop-down menu to set the Distance Between APs for the appropriate card. The AP-3 recognizes the following five values for the Distance Between APs parameter (configurable for each Wireless NIC): Large, Medium, Small, Minicell, and Microcell.

  • Page 90: Multicast Rate

    AP. In addition, a small cell with several stations located close to the AP-3 unit can actually transmit information faster than a larger cell with only a few stations located farther from the AP-3 device. Note: This feature is only applicable to 2.4 GHz (802.11b) cards.
  • Page 91 APs and the Multicast Rate. In general, larger systems operate at a lower average transmit rate.The variation between Multicast Rate and Distance Between APs is presented in the following table: Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Step 5: Change Your Wireless Interface Settings 11 Mbits/s 2-57...

  • Page 92: Set The Multicast Rate

    5. The Distance Between APs must be set before the Multicast Rate, because when you select the Distance Between APs, the appropriate range of Multicast values automatically populates the drop down menu. 2-58 2.0 Mbits/s 5.5 Mbits/s 11 Mbits/s Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 93: Step 6: Ethernet Settings

    Step 6: Ethernet Settings Step 6: Ethernet Settings Set Ethernet Speed and Transmission Mode Figure 2-17: Ethernet Interface Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 2-59...
  • Page 94 Choose between: • 10 Mbit/s - half duplex, full duplex, or auto duplex • 100 Mbit/s - half duplex, full duplex, or auto duplex • auto speed - half duplex, auto duplex 2-60 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 95: Step 7: Configure Your Management Interfaces

    Step 7: Configure your Management Interfaces Step 7: Configure your Management Interfaces Select which interfaces will be available through the Wireless, Ethernet, and Serial Port interfaces of the AP-3 unit. Figure 2-18: Management Interface Settings Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 96: Set Http Interface Management Services

    3. For each service, there is a list of associated settings. From the drop- down menu, select which physical interface(s) can be used to manage the AP-3 device using the Web interface. For example, to allow Web configuration via the Ethernet network only, set HTTP Interface Bitmask to Ethernet.

  • Page 97: Configure Serial Port Interface Settings

    Configure Serial Port Interface Settings The serial port interface on the AP-3 device is enabled at all times. You can set the following parameters as needed: • Baud Rate. Select the serial port speed (bits per second). Choose between 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, or 57600; the default Baud Rate is 9600.

  • Page 98: Step 8: Other Security Configuration Settings

    The MAC Authentication tab allows you to build a list of stations, identified by their MAC addresses, authorized to access the AP-3 device within your network. The list is stored inside each AP-3 within your network. • Enable MAC Access Control. Check this box to enable the Control Table.

  • Page 99: Add An Entry To The Mac Access Control Table

    1. Click the Add button in the MAC Access Control Table. 2. Enter the MAC address of the client station authorized to manage this AP-3 device. 3. Add a comment as needed. Entries are automatically enabled. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 2-65...

  • Page 100: Disable Or Delete An Entry In The Mac Access Control Table

    1. Click the Edit button in the MAC Access Control Table. 2. Select the MAC Address you want to disable or delete. 3. Click OK. Note: For larger networks that include multiple AP-3 devices, you may prefer to maintain this list on a centralized location using the RADIUS Authentication Settings.

  • Page 101: Mac Access Control Via Radius

    If you want to control wireless access to the network and if your network includes a RADIUS Server, you can store the list of MAC addresses on the RADIUS server rather than configure each AP-3 individually. From the RADIUS Authentication tab, you can define the IP Address of the server that contains a central list of MAC Address values that identify the authorized stations that may access the wireless network.
  • Page 102 Step 8: Other Security Configuration Settings Figure 2-21: Security Configuration Page - RADIUS Authentication 2-68 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...
  • Page 103 Enter the time, in seconds, each client session Lifetime may be active before being automatically re- (seconds) authenticated. Range is 60 - 43200 seconds (in 1 sec increments). Default is 900 sec. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Step 8: Other Security Configuration Settings Description 2-69...
  • Page 104 • colon delimited (colon between each pair of digits: xx:yy:zz:aa:bb:cc), • single dash delimited (dash between the sixth and seventh digits: xxyyzz-aabbcc), • no delimiters between pairs of hexadecimal digits (xxyyzzaabbcc). RADIUS DNS Host Support. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 105: Ieee 802.1X Security Mode

    802.1x uses the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) as a standards- based authentication framework, and supports automatic key distribution for enhanced security. The EAP-based authentication framework can easily be upgraded to keep pace with future EAP types. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Step 8: Other Security Configuration Settings Description 2-71...
  • Page 106 Different servers support different EAP types and each EAP type provides different features. Refer to the documentation that came with your RADIUS server to determine which EAP types it supports. 2-72 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 107: Authentication Process

    Note: The AP-3 supports the following EAP types: • When 802.1x Security Mode is set to 802.1x, EAP-TLS, PEAP, and EAP-TTLS are supported. • When 802.1x Security Mode is set to Mixed, EAP-TLS, PEAP, EAP-TLLS, and EAP-MD5 (MD5 does not support automatic key distribution;...
  • Page 108 Step 8: Other Security Configuration Settings Prior to successful authentication, an unauthenticated client PC cannot send any data traffic through the AP-3 device to other systems on the LAN. The AP-3 device inhibits all data traffic from a particular client PC until the client PC is authenticated.

  • Page 109: Configuring Security Settings

    EAPOL format. Negotiations take place between the client PC and the RADIUS server. After the client has been successfully authenticated, the client PC receives an encryption key from the AP-3 (if the EAP type supports automatic key distribution). The client uses this key to encrypt data after it has been authenticated.
  • Page 110 802.1x page. Click the Encryption tab and enable interfaces the Encryption status for one or both wireless PC Cards. The available Encryption Key Length varies based on the card type. See Set WEP Encryption for each Wireless Interface. 2-76 Description Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...
  • Page 111 Setting a fairly frequent rekey value (900 seconds=15 minutes) effectively protects against intrusion without disrupting network activities. For detailed configuration steps, see Setting Up the AP-3 using 802.1x Security Mode. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Step 8: Other Security Configuration Settings Description...

  • Page 112: Setting Up The Ap-3 Using 802.1X Security Mode

    Encryption on the required interfaces and enter key 1 (keys 2-4 are not required). Note: In Mixed mode, when entering Encryption Setting Up the AP-3 using 802.1x Security Mode 1. In the Web Interface, click the Configure button and select the Security tab.
  • Page 113 11. Configure the Response Time (the maximum time, in seconds, to wait for the RADIUS server to respond to a request) and Maximum Retransmission (the maximum number of times a request may be retransmitted) values. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Step 8: Other Security Configuration Settings Support. 2-79...
  • Page 114 Step 8: Other Security Configuration Settings 12. Reboot the AP-3 device for these changes to take effect. Figure 2-23: Security Configuration Page - 802.1x Security Mode 2-80 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 115: Security And Wireless Distribution Systems (Wds)

    Note: Refer to the documentation that came with your wireless client for assistance with configuring its Network Name. • If the Network Name is the same in both the client and the AP-3 device, then verify the settings in the Security Properties table, which includes encryption settings.
  • Page 116 If You Encounter Problems... 2-82 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 117: Chapter 3: Ap-3 Device Management

    • Monitoring IAPP Statistics • Monitoring RADIUS Server Statistics • Monitoring Interfaces Statistics • Monitoring Remote Link Test Statistics • Issuing System Commands • Download • Upload • Reboot • Reset • Help Link Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Management...

  • Page 118: Management Interface

    Management Interface Management Interface Once you have a valid AP-3 IP Address and an Ethernet connection, you may use a web browser to issue commands and monitor network statistics. The Command Line Interface (CLI) also provides a method for issuing commands and viewing network statistics using Telnet and Terminal clients.
  • Page 119 Figure 3-1: Login to HTTP Interface 1. Open your browser and enter the IP Address in the address bar. Press the ENTER key. Result: The AP-3 Login dialog appears. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Management Interface...
  • Page 120 3. The System Status page provides the following information. • System Status. This area provides system level information, including the AP-3 IP Address and contact information. • System Traps. System traps (if any) appear in this area. Each trap identifies a specific severity level.

  • Page 121: Monitoring Network Statistics

    Monitoring Network Statistics Monitoring Network Statistics To observe the AP-3 network statistics, click the Monitor button. Result: The Monitor page appears. Each tab contains information for monitoring specific statistics. Figure 3-2: Monitor Page Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 122: View Hardware/Software Component Information

    From the HTTP interface: 1. Click the Monitor button 2. Select the Version tab. The list displayed provides you with information that may be pertinent when calling Technical Support. With this information, your Technical Support representative can Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 123: Monitoring Icmp Statistics

    • make sure the latest software and drivers are loaded. Monitoring ICMP Statistics This tab provides statistical information for both received and transmitted messages directed to the AP-3 device. Not all network traffic is counted in ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) statistics. Figure: 3-4 ICMP Statistics Page Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 124: Monitoring Ip/Arp Statistics

    Monitoring Network Statistics Monitoring IP/ARP Statistics This tab provides information based on the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), which relates MAC Address and IP Addresses. Figure 3-5: IP/ARP Statistics Page Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 125: Monitoring Learn Table Statistics

    • interface on which the node was detected. There can be up 10,000 entries in the Learn Table. The Learn Table displays both wireless and wired networks. Figure 3-6: Learn Table Statistics Page Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Monitoring Network Statistics...

  • Page 126: Monitoring Iapp Statistics

    Monitoring Network Statistics Monitoring IAPP Statistics This tab displays statistics relating to client handovers and communications between Access Points. Figure 3-7: IAPP Statistics Page 3-10 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 127: Monitoring Radius Server Statistics

    Monitoring RADIUS Server Statistics This tab provides RADIUS authentication information for both the Primary and Backup RADIUS servers. Note: RADIUS authentication must be enabled for this information to be valid. Figure 3-8: RADIUS Server Statistics Page Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 3-11...

  • Page 128: Monitoring Interfaces Statistics

    Monitoring Network Statistics Monitoring Interfaces Statistics This tab displays information for the Ethernet interface, as well as each PC Card interface. The Operational Status can be up, down, or testing. 3-12 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...
  • Page 129 Monitoring Network Statistics Figure 3-9: Interface Statistics Page Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 3-13...

  • Page 130: Monitoring Remote Link Test Statistics

    Monitoring Remote Link Test Statistics This tab displays information on the quality of the wireless link to clients and other AP-3 units in the Wireless Distribution System. Note: The Remote Link Test feature is only available for 2.4 GHz (802.11b) clients.
  • Page 131 Monitoring Network Statistics To find wireless clients connected to the AP-3 device, 1. Click Explore. 2. Click Refresh. To test the link quality, 1. Select a station. 2. Cick Link Test. Quality is measured in terms of Signal strength, Noise strength, and the Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR).

  • Page 132: Issuing System Commands

    Issuing System Commands Issuing System Commands To issue commands, click on the Commands operation button. Result: The Commands page appears. Each tab allows a specific operation. Figure 3-12: System Commands Page 3-16 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 133: Download

    Figure 3-13: Commands Page - Download Use the Download tab to download Configuration, AP Image, and Bootloader files to the AP-3. A TFTP server must be running and configured to point to the directory containing the file. If you don’t have a TFTP server installed on your system, install the TFTP server from the CD.
  • Page 134 Double-click the TFTP server icon on your desktop and locate the IP address assigned to the TFTP server. Note: This is the IP address that will be used to point the Access Point to the AP Image file. • File Name. Enter the name of the file to be downloaded.

  • Page 135: Upload

    Upload Figure 3-14: Command Pages - Upload Use the Upload tab to upload Configuration files from the AP-3. The TFTP server must be running, and configured to point to the directory that is to contain the uploaded file. It is recommended that you assign the file a meaningful name, which may include version or location information.
  • Page 136 Double-click on the TFTP server icon on your desktop and locate the IP address assigned to the TFTP server. Note: This is the IP address that will be used to point the Access Point to the AP Image file. • File Name. Enter the name of the file to be uploaded.

  • Page 137: Reboot

    Issuing System Commands Reboot Figure 3-15: Command Pages - Reboot Use the Reboot tab to save configuration changes (if any) and reset the AP-3. Entering a value of 0 (zero) seconds causes an immediate reboot. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 3-21...

  • Page 138: Reset

    Use the Reset tab to restore the AP-3 to factory default conditions. The AP-3 may also be reset from the RESET button on indicator side of the unit. Since this will reset the current AP-3 IP Address, a new IP Address must be assigned.

  • Page 139: Help Link

    Help Link Figure 3-17: Command Pages - Help Link To open Help, click the Help button on any display screen. During initialization, the AP-3 on-line help files are downloaded to the default location: C:\Program Files\Avaya_Wireless\AP\Help\<language>\. The Avaya Wireless AP-3 Help information is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese.
  • Page 140 Issuing System Commands 3-24 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 141: Chapter 4: Advanced Features

    Traffic Management • Typical User VLAN Configurations • Typical VLAN Management ID Configuration Scenarios Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Features Set parameters for DHCP server including the IP Pool table. Configure Link Integrity settings and Target IP Address table. Setup a VLAN network.
  • Page 142 Set alarms (SNMP Traps) including enabling alarm groups and the alarm host table. Also, configure the Syslog settings. Setup the AP-3 device as a simple bridge or a wireless repeater, setup loop avoidance through the Spanning Tree protocol and Storm Threshold protection.
  • Page 143 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) • WDS Setup Procedure • Wireless Port Mapping • Configuring the AP-3 Unit as a Wireless Repeater Advanced RADIUS Features • Fallback to Primary RADIUS Server • RADIUS Start/Stop Accounting • RADIUS DNS Host Name Support Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 144: Network Settings

    Do not overlap the addresses assigned by any other DHCP server on the network. Enabling this feature with incorrect address pools will cause problems on your network. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...
  • Page 145 Figure 4-1: DHCP Server Configuration Page • Enable DHCP Server. Place a check mark in the box provided to allow the AP-3 to assign clients IP Addresses from IP Pool Tables. Uncheck the box to prevent client IP Address assignment from the AP-3.

  • Page 146: Dhcp Ip Pool Table Settings

    Network Settings • Subnet Mask. Read-only value of the AP-3 mask. • Gateway IP Address. Enter the default Gateway IP Address. • Primary DNS IP Address. Enter the Domain Name Server IP Address. • Secondary DNS IP Address. Enter the Domain Name Server IP Address.

  • Page 147: Link Integrity Settings

    If the link goes down then the client will connect to another AP-3 in your network that still communicates with the server. If the wired link between the AP-3 and the backbone goes down, the AP- 3 will automatically administratively shut down the wireless interfaces.
  • Page 148 Link Integrity feature. • Poll Interval. Set the interval (minimum 500ms and in increments of 500ms) between polls. • Poll Retransmissions. Set the number of times a poll should be retransmitted before the link is considered down. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 149: Target Ip Address Table Settings

    • Target IP Address. Enter the IP Address • Comments. Enter related information. • Status. Shows enabled/disabled status. A disabled status only means that the AP-3 is not checking the link, for example, when the network server is being serviced. To edit or delete an entry: 1.
  • Page 150 AP-3 devices are fully VLAN-ready; however, by default VLAN support is disabled. Before enabling VLAN support, certain network settings should be configured, and network resources such as a VLAN-aware switch, a RADIUS server, and possibly a DHCP server should be available.

  • Page 151: Typical Vlan Configurations

    VLAN Support Typical VLAN Configurations VLANs collect and distribute data through wireless AP-3 network interface cards (NIC). An Ethernet port on the access point typically connects a wireless cell to a wired backbone. They communicate across a VLAN-capable switch that reviews packet headers and directs traffic to the appropriate ports.
  • Page 152 4-12 In this figure, the numbered items correspond to the following components: VLAN-enabled access point VLAN-aware switch (IEEE 802.1Q uplink) AP-3 management via wired host (SNMP, Web interface or CLI) DHCP Server RADIUS Server VLAN 1 (Wireless Card A) VLAN 2 (Wireless Card B)

  • Page 153: Vlan Workgroups And Traffic Management

    The AP-3 device assigns clients to one of two VLANs designated by a network name. First, each one of the wireless NICs in the AP-3 device is configured with a unique network name and an 802.1Q-compliant VLAN identifier. Each NIC represents a VLAN.

  • Page 154: Traffic Management

    VLAN could be used for an EMPLOYEE workgroup and the other, for a GUEST workgroup. In this scenario, the AP-3 device would assign every packet it accepted to a VLAN. Each packet would then be identified as EMPLOYEE or GUEST, depending on which wireless NIC received it.

  • Page 155: Typical User Vlan Configurations

    • Scenario 3: Setting Up One VLAN Workgroup (One Tagged VLAN) Setting Up Independent VLAN Workgroups (Tagged) The AP-3 tags all traffic received from wireless clients transmitted on either the wired or the wireless backbone (see description of Wireless Distribution System (WDS) feature) with a header identifying each packet as belonging to one VLAN workgroup or another.
  • Page 156 • VLAN ID for Wireless NIC in Slot B = a number between 1 and 4094 Note: The number configured for the wireless NIC in Slot A must be different than the number configured for the wireless NIC in Slot 4-16 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...
  • Page 157 3. Select the Network tab and select the VLAN sub-tab. 4. Set a unique VLAN User ID for each wireless NIC (enter a value between 1 and 4094). 5. Place a checkmark in the Enable VLAN Protocol box. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide VLAN Support 4-17...

  • Page 158: Setting Up Independent Vlan Workgroups (Tagged & Untagged)

    • A “tagged” user VLAN is created when a VLAN ID between 1 and 4094 (per the 802.1Q standard) is configured for one of the wireless NICs and VLAN is enabled. The AP-3 applies a VLAN header to tag traffic from wireless clients (members of a “tagged” VLAN) and transmits the traffic as appropriate, on either the wired or wireless backbone.
  • Page 159 • VLAN ID for Wireless NIC in Slot B = 0 or a number between 1 and 4094 Note: Either the wireless NIC in Slot A or the wireless NIC in Slot B must be set to 0. Figure 4-5: VLAN Configuration Page (Wireless A Tagged Only) Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide VLAN Support 4-19...

  • Page 160: Setting Up A Single Vlan Workgroup

    Setting Up a Single VLAN Workgroup The VLAN feature enables all wireless clients that access the network through the same AP-3 to be configured as members of the same VLAN. In this scenario, each wireless NIC is configured with the same VLAN ID.
  • Page 161 • VLAN ID for Wireless NIC in Slot B = 0 or a number between 1 and 4094 Figure 4-6: VLAN Configuration Page (Wireless A and Wireless B Use Same VLAN ID) 1. In the Web Interface, click the Configure button and select the Interfaces tab. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide VLAN Support 4-21...

  • Page 162: Typical Vlan Management Id Configuration Scenarios

    Access Management access to the AP-3 can easily be secured by making management stations or hosts and the AP-3 device itself members of a common VLAN. Simply configure a non-zero management VLAN ID and enable VLAN to restrict management of the AP-3 device to members of the same VLAN.

  • Page 163: Managing The Ap-3 From A Wireless Host

    AP-3 device. Managing the AP-3 from a Wireless Host The VLAN feature enables wireless clients to manage the AP-3. If the VLAN Management ID matches a VLAN User ID, then those wireless clients who are members of both VLANs will have AP-3 management access.
  • Page 164 6. Place a checkmark in the Enable VLAN Protocol box. CAUTION: Once a VLAN Management ID is configured and is equivalent to one of the VLAN User IDs on the AP-3, all members of the User VLAN will have management access to the AP-3.

  • Page 165: Management Settings

    Management Settings Management Settings Configure system management settings, including interface access passwords, destination port numbers, and service timeouts. Select new passwords during initial configuration. Figure 4-7: Management Configuration Page Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 4-25...

  • Page 166: Managing Ip Access

    Figure 4-8: IP Access Table Configuration Page The Management IP Access table is used to specify a station or stations that are authorized to manage the AP-3 device through available management services (SNMP, HTTP [Web], and Telnet [CLI]). To configure this table, click Add and set the following parameters: •...
  • Page 167 IP address. In contrast, the IP mask 255.255.255.0 would authorize anyone on the subnet shared by the IP Address to configure the Access Point device. To edit or delete an entry, click Edit. Edit the information, or select Enable, Disable, or Delete from the Status pull-down menu.

  • Page 168: Configuring Management Service Interfaces

    Management Settings Configuring Management Service Interfaces Figure 4-9: Management Services Configuration Page 4-28 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 169: Snmp-Based Management Interface Bitmask

    Configure the interface or interfaces (Ethernet, Wireless-A, Wireless-B, All Interfaces) from which you will manage the AP-3 device via SNMP. You can also select Disabled to prevent a user from accessing the AP-3 device via SNMP. Reboot the AP-3 for this setting to take effect.

  • Page 170: Telnet Configuration Settings

    Interfaces) from which you can manage the AP-3 device via telnet. This parameter can also be used to Disable telnet management. You need to reboot the AP-3 for this setting to take effect. Enter the Telnet Port. The default port number is 23.

  • Page 171: Setting Filters

    • Types of protocol packets distributed by your network. This section describes the Ethernet Protocol, Advanced, and TCP/UDP Port filtering options. See Static MAC Address Filter for information on the Static MAC address filter. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Setting Filters for information on the 4-31...

  • Page 172: Setting The Ethernet Protocol Filter

    Use the Ethernet Protocol tab to set filters. • Enable Ethernet Filter Status. Place a checkmark in the box provided to enable filtering. If disabled, then the AP-3 will not filter any of the Ethernet protocols listed in the Filter Table. Filter Operation Type.
  • Page 173 Setting Filters Figure 4-10: Ethernet Filter Configuration Page Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 4-33...

  • Page 174: Ethernet Protocol Filter Table

    • Protocol Name. Enter related information, typically the protocol name. To edit or delete an entry, click Edit and change the information, or select Enable, Disable, or Delete from the Status pull-down menu. 4-34 http:// for a list of protocol Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 175: Advanced Filtering

    Setting Filters Advanced Filtering Figure 4-11: Advanced Filtering Configuration Page Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 4-35...
  • Page 176 Place a checkmark in the box provided to allow IP/ARP filtering based on the IP/ ARP Filtering Address and IP Mask. Leave the box unchecked to prevent filtering. Enter the Network filtering IP Address. Enter the Network Mask IP Address. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 177: Tcp/Udp Port Filtering

    TCP/UDP Port Filtering Port-based filtering enables you to control wireless user access to network services by selectively blocking TCP/UDP protocols through the AP-3. A user specifies the following in order to block access to services, such as Telnet and FTP, and traffic, such as NETBIOS and HTTP.
  • Page 178 Setting Filters For example, an AP-3 with the following configuration would discard frames received on Wireless Slot A with a UDP destination port number of 137, effectively blocking NETBIOS Name Service packets. Protocol Type Destination (TCP/UDP) Port Number 4-38 Protocol Name...

  • Page 179: Adding Tcp/Udp Port Filters

    Figure 4-12: TCP/UDP Port Filtering Configuration Page Adding TCP/UDP port filters 1. In the Web Interface, click the Configure button and select the Filtering tab. 2. Select the TCP/UDP Port sub-tab. 3. Click the box to Enable TCP/UDP Port Filtering. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 4-39...
  • Page 180 16. Set the Port Type for the protocol: TCP, UDP, or both (TCP/UDP). 17. Set the Interface to filter (any combination of the following): • Wireless Slot A 4-40 http://www.iana.org/assignments/ Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 181: Editing Tcp/Udp Port Filters

    • Wireless Slot B • Ethernet 18. Click Note: Filters are enabled by default. Frames that the AP-3 receives on the specified interface(s) with the specified TCP/UDP destination port, are discarded. Editing TCP/UDP port filters 1. In the Web Interface, click the Configure button and select the Filtering tab.

  • Page 182: Alarms (Snmp Traps)

    Alarms (SNMP Traps) Alarms (SNMP Traps) Alarm (Trap) Groups Figure 4-14: Alarm Groups Configuration Page 4-42 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 183: Alarm Host Table

    Remove the checkmark from the box to disable the alarms. System Alarms (Traps) Alarm Host Table To add an entry and enable the AP-3 to send SNMP trap messages to a Trap Host: 1. Click Add. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide for the list of alarms contained in each group.

  • Page 184: Syslog

    2. Edit the information, or select Enable, Disable, or Delete from the Status pull-down menu. Syslog The Syslog messaging system enables the AP-3 to transmit event messages to a central server for monitoring and troubleshooting. The access point logs “Session Start (Log-in)” and “Session Stop (Log-out)”...

  • Page 185: Setting Syslog Event Notifications

    Logging only urgent system messages will create a far smaller, more easily read log then a log of every event the system encounters. Determine which events to log by selecting a priority defined by the following scale: Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 4-45...

  • Page 186: Eventprioritydescription

    Alarms (SNMP Traps) EventPriorityDescription LOG_EMERG LOG_ALERT LOG_CRIT LOG_ERR LOG_WARNING 4 LOG_NOTICE LOG_INFO LOG_DEBUG 4-46 system is unusable action must be taken immediately critical conditions error conditions warning conditions normal but significant condition informational debug-level messages Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 187: Enabling Syslog Event Notifications

    1. In the Web Interface, click the Configure button and select the Alarms tab. 2. Select the Syslog sub-tab. 3. Place a checkmark in the box provided to Enable Syslog. 4. Enter the IP address of the Syslog server. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 4-47...

  • Page 188: Bridge Configuration Settings

    0 to 6 to the Syslog server. 6. Click OK. Bridge Configuration Settings The AP-3 device can be set up as a simple bridge between your wired and wireless network devices. As a bridge, the functions performed by the AP-3 device include: •...

  • Page 189: Static Mac Address Filter

    Bridge Configuration Settings Figure 4-17: Simple Bridge SetupMAC Address Learning Once the AP-3 unit is connected to your network, it learns which devices are connected to it by recording the MAC addresses of each device to which it sends packets during the course of a normal session. To view the Learn Table: 1.
  • Page 190 MAC Address and their location as perceived by the AP-3 (on the ‘wired’ or wireless’ port of the bridge). In most situations, however, it is easier to control redundant traffic via other filtering options, such as Protocol Filtering.

  • Page 191: Information Masks

    MAC Address:00 02 10 12 34 56 Bit Mask:FF FF FF FF 00 00 In this example, all MAC Addresses starting with 00 02 10 12 are filtered. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Bridge Configuration Settings Description Enter the device MAC Address.

  • Page 192: Spanning Tree Protocol

    Broadcast Storms, multiple frame copies, and MAC address table instability problems. Complex network structures can create multiple loops within a network. The Spanning Tree configuration blocks certain ports on AP-3 devices to control the path of communication within the network, avoiding loops and following a spanning tree structure.
  • Page 193 The ‘Storm Threshold’ parameters allow you to specify a set of thresholds for each port of the AP-3, identifying separate values for the number of broadcast messages/second and Multicast messages/second. When the number of frames for a port or identified station exceeds the...

  • Page 194: Intra Bss Subscriber Blocking

    Bridge Configuration Settings Intra BSS Subscriber Blocking The wireless clients (or subscribers) that associate with a certain AP-3 form the Basic Service Set (BSS) of a network infrastructure. By default, wireless subscribers in the same BSS can communicate with each other.

  • Page 195: Blocking Intra Bss Traffic

    1. In the Web Interface, click the Configure button and select the Bridge tab. 2. Select the Intra BSS sub-tab. 3. Select Block from the Intra BSS Traffic Operation drop-down menu. 4. Click OK. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Bridge Configuration Settings 4-55...

  • Page 196: Enabling Intra Bss Traffic

    1. In the Web Interface, click on the Configure button and Select the Bridge tab 2. Select the Intra BSS sub-tab 3. Select Passthru from the Intra BSS Traffic Operation drop-down menu 4. Click OK 4-56 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 197: Packet Forwarding

    Packet Forwarding The Packet Forwarding feature enables you to redirect traffic generated by wireless clients that are all associated to the same AP-3 to a single MAC address. This filters wireless traffic without burdening the AP-3 and provides additional security by •...

  • Page 198: Configuring Interfaces For Packet Forwarding

    Figure 4-21: Packet Forwarding Configuration Page Configuring Interfaces for Packet Forwarding Configure your AP-3 to forward packets by specifying interface port(s) though which packets are redirected and a destination MAC address. 1. In the Web Interface, click the Configure button and select the Bridge tab.
  • Page 199 5. Check the box to Enable Packet Forwarding. 6. Click OK to save your changes. Note: Only those wireless interfaces corresponding to cards currently inserted and available in the AP-3 will be visible on the configuration menu. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 200: Wireless Distribution System (Wds)

    Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is a wireless method of configuring a network backbone between AP-3 devices. WDS functions much like Ethernet. Using wireless cards, WDS allows you to configure up to six (6) point-to-point links between Access Point devices.
  • Page 201 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Figure 4-22: Traffic flow between AP-3 devices with WDS Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 4-61...

  • Page 202: Bridging Wds

    Each wireless card can support up to six WDS links, and each link is mapped to a logical port on the AP-3 (WDS ports). WDS ports behave like Ethernet ports on the AP-3 but BSS ports are handled differently: the AP-3 learns by association on BSS ports and from frames on WDS/ Ethernet ports.

  • Page 203: Configuring Wds

    Note: WDS and ACS cannot be Enabled at the same time on the same card. To setup a wireless backbone follow the steps below for each AP-3 that you wish to include in the wireless distribution system. Since WDS and ACS cannot be Enabled at the same time on the same card, the first step must be to ensure ACS is disabled.
  • Page 204 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Figure 4-23: Wireless Interface Page - WDS Configuration 4-64 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...
  • Page 205 1. Write down the MAC Address of the Avaya Wireless PC Card inside the wireless slot of the AP-3 that you wish to include in the wireless distribution system (this value is printed on a label on the back of the PC Card).
  • Page 206 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Figure 4-24: WDS Table Configuration Page 4-66 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 207: Setup The Wds 802.1X Security Mode

    Setup the WDS 802.1x Security Mode To set up a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) with 802.1x security mode, set the AP-3 unit in mixed mode and give each AP-3 unit in the WDS the same encryption key 1: 1. In the Web Interface, click the Configure button and select the Security tab.

  • Page 208: Wireless Port Mapping

    802.1x page. Note: Make sure that each AP-3 unit that is a member of the WDS has the same value for Encryption Key 1. 5. Click OK.

  • Page 209: Configuring The Ap-3 Unit As A Wireless Repeater

    Slot B of the AP-3 device wireless distribution link. This AP-3 unit should not be connected to a wired interface. Please note: A slot may repeat up to six wired links. Also, the other two wired AP-3 units should be configured so that one slot partners with the Wireless WDS partner.

  • Page 210: Advanced Radius Features

    AP-3 with a primary and a backup RADIUS server, the following process occurs: 1. The AP-3 will switch to the backup server if the primary server fails for any reason. 2. After the unit has switched to the backup server, it will periodically check the status of the primary RADIUS server every five (5) minutes.

  • Page 211: Radius Start/Stop Accounting

    Advanced RADIUS Features RADIUS Start/Stop Accounting Using an external RADIUS server, the AP-3 can track and record the length of client sessions on the access point by sending RADIUS accounting messages per RFC2866. When a wireless client is successfully authenticated, RADIUS accounting is initiated by sending an “Accounting Start”...
  • Page 212 Advanced RADIUS Features Figure 4-25: RADIUS Accounting Configuration Page 4-72 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 213: Session Length

    Sessions are terminated when a client: • disassociates. • does not transmit any data to the AP-3 for a fixed amount of time. • is detected on a different interface. If the client roams from one AP-3 to another, one session is terminated and a new session is begun.
  • Page 214 RADIUS server to respond to a request) and Maximum Retransmission (the maximum number of times a request may be retransmitted) values. 11. Click OK to save your changes and reboot the AP-3. 4-74 Support. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 215: Radius Dns Host Name Support

    RADIUS DNS Host Name Support DNS Names are familiar names used to identify network hosts instead of IP addresses. For your convenience, the AP-3 can be configured as a DNS client to recognize the DNS host name of your RADIUS server (so you can specify a RADIUS Server’s name rather than its IP address in the...
  • Page 216 Advanced RADIUS Features Figure 4-26: IP Configuration Page - Configuring the AP-3 as a DNS Cli- 4-76 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 217: Using Dns Host Names

    Network tab. 2. Select the IP Configuration sub-tab. 3. Once you have configured the IP information for your AP-3, select the check box to Enable DNS Client. 4. In the DNS Primary Server IP Address field, enter the IP Address of the Primary DNS server which will resolve the RADIUS Server Host name to an IP address.
  • Page 218 Advanced RADIUS Features 4-78 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 219: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    In This Chapter • Troubleshooting Concepts • Symptoms and Solutions • Connectivity Issues • AP-3 Unit Will Not Boot - No LED Activity • Serial Link Does Not Work • Ethernet Link Does Not Work • Basic Software Setup and Configuration Problems •...
  • Page 220 “Overload” Indications • Recovery Procedures • Reset to Factory Default Procedure • Forced Reload Procedure • Initialize the AP-3 using the Bootloader CLI • Setting IP Address using Serial Port and Normal CLI • System Alarms (Traps) • Security Alarms •...

  • Page 221: Troubleshooting Concepts

    The most common initialization and installation problems relate to IP Addressing. For example, you must have valid IP Addresses for both the AP-3 device and the TFTP server before you can transfer files over Ethernet. • IP Address management is fundamental. Refer to Configuration Settings •...
  • Page 222 Troubleshooting Concepts • If the AP-3 password is lost or forgotten, you will need to reset to default values. The Reset to Factory Default Procedure resets configuration, but does not change the current AP Image. • If all else fails… Use the Forced Reload Procedure to erase the current AP-3 Image and then download a new image.

  • Page 223: Ap-3 Unit Will Not Boot - No Led Activity

    AP-3 Unit Will Not Boot - No LED Activity 1. Make sure your power source is operating. 2. Make sure all cables are connected to the AP-3 unit correctly. 3. With Active Ethernet, make sure you are using a Category 5, foiled, twisted pair cable to power the AP-3 unit.

  • Page 224: Ethernet Link Does Not Work

    Once you have the AP-3 IP Address, you can use the “Ping” command over Ethernet to test the IP Address. If the AP-3 responds to the Ping, then the Ethernet Interface is working properly.

  • Page 225: Basic Software Setup And Configuration Problems

    Configuration Settings. Client Computer Cannot Connect 1. Each wireless PC Card in the AP-3 unit should have a unique Network Name. This Network Name must match the active Network Name on client machines. Note: For example the Avaya Wireless client software allows you to store Network Names in configuration profiles, then you can select a profile to fit your location.

  • Page 226: Ap-3 Has Incorrect Ip Address

    AP-3 unit reboots, the device will retain the last IP Address it had. Reboot the AP-3 device once your DHCP server is on-line again or use the ScanTool to find the current IP Address of the AP-3 unit in question.

  • Page 227: Http (Browser) Or Telnet Interface Does Not Work

    1. Make sure you are using a compatible browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or better (preferred), or Netscape 6 or higher. 2. Make sure you have the proper IP Address. Enter your AP-3 IP Address in the browser address bar, similar to this example: http://192.168.1.100...

  • Page 228: Telnet Cli Does Not Work

    Enter the pathname where the Help files are located. d. Click OK when finished. Telnet CLI Does Not Work 1. Make sure you have the proper IP Address. Enter your AP-3 IP Address in the Telnet connection dialog, from a DOS prompt, type: C:\> telnet <AP-3 IP Address>...

  • Page 229: Tftp Server Does Not Work

    3. Configure the TFTP Server to “point” to the folder containing the file to be downloaded (or to the folder in which the file is to be uploaded). 4. Verify that you have the proper AP-3 Image file name and directory path.

  • Page 230: Intermittent Loss Of Connection

    Network tab to make sure the proper DHCP settings are being used. 2. If you are not using the DHCP feature on the AP-3 unit, then make sure that your local DHCP server is operating on the same subnet as your AP-3 device.

  • Page 231: Vlan Operation Issues

    Verifying Proper Operation of the VLAN Feature The correct VLAN configuration can be verified by “pinging” both wired and wireless hosts from both sides of the AP-3 device and the network switch. Traffic can be “sniffed” on both the wired (Ethernet) and wireless (WDS) backbones (if configured).

  • Page 232: Active Ethernet

    CAUTION: The manual override process disconnects all users and resets all values to factory defaults. Active Ethernet The AP-3 Unit Does Not Work 1. Verify that you are using a standard UTP Cat. 5 cable, including all 8 wires (4 pairs).

  • Page 233: There Is No Data Link

    5. Try to re-connect the load into a different output port (remember to move the input port accordingly) – if it works, there is probably a faulty output or input port in the AE or a bad RJ-45 connection. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Symptoms and Solutions 5-15...

  • Page 234: Overload" Indications

    IP addresses for your system. You can also use the form provided in Record Configuration If the password is lost or forgotten, you will need to reset the AP-3 to default values. The Reset to Factory Default Procedure resets configuration settings, but does not change the current AP Image.

  • Page 235: Reset To Factory Default Procedure

    Reset to Factory Default Procedure Use this procedure to reset the network configuration values, including the AP-3 IP Address, IP Mask, and so on. The current AP Image is not deleted. This procedure may be required if the AP-3 password is forgotten.

  • Page 236: Initialize The Ap-3 Using The Bootloader Cli

    Recovery Procedures Note: By completing Step 2, the firmware in the AP-3 will be erased. A serial cable, a cross-over Ethernet cable, and a TFTP server will be required to reload firmware. 2. Press and hold the RELOAD button for about 20 seconds until the POWER LED turns amber.

  • Page 237: Preparing To Download The Ap Image

    Preparing to Download the AP Image Before starting, you need to know the AP-3 IP Address, IP Mask, the TFTP Server IP Address, and the AP Image file name. Make sure the TFTP sever is running and configured to point to the folder containing the image to be downloaded.
  • Page 238 [Device name]> ipgw 10.0.0.30 reboot 0 [Device name]> Result: The AP-3 will reboot and then download the image file. Observe the TFTP display and you should see downloading activity begin after a few seconds. When downloading has stopped, 5-20 [Device name]>...

  • Page 239: Setting Ip Address Using Serial Port And Normal Cli

    Attaching the Serial Port Cable 1. Remove power from the AP-3 and your computer. 2. Connect the serial port cable to the back of the AP-3 unit and to your computer. 3. Restart the computer and power up the Access Point device.

  • Page 240: Initializing The Ip Address Using Normal Cli

    Result: HyperTerminal sends a line return at the end of each line of code. 3. Press the RESET button on the AP-3 (located on the LED Indicator side of the unit). Result: The terminal display shows Power On Self Tests (POST) activity, and then displays a CLI prompt, similar to the example below.
  • Page 241 [Device name]> set ipaddr <IP Address> [Device name]> set ipsubmask <IP Mask> [Device name]> set ipgw <Default Gateway IP [Device name]> Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Recovery Procedures reboot 5-23...
  • Page 242 Address> reboot 0 [Device name]> 3. After the AP-3 reboots, verify the new IP Address by reconnecting, and then entering a show ip CLI statement (as in Step 5). Alternatively, you can use the ping network command from networked computers to test the new IP Address.

  • Page 243: System Alarms (Traps)

    Wireless Card (A and/or B) firmware download failure Operational Alarms oriTrapWatchDogTimerExpired oriTrapRADIUSServerNotResponding oriTrapModuleNotInitialized Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide System Alarms (Traps) A client has failed to authenticate using one of the following authentication methods: MAC Access Control Table, RADIUS MAC Authentication, or 802.1x Authentication (for 802.1x, EAP type is specified)

  • Page 244: Flash Memory Alarms

    Image downloaded to device is too big Incompatible image has been downloaded to device Device has been cold started Device has been warm started Device Link is up (Ethernet interface is up) Device Link is down (Ethernet interface is down) Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 245: Bridge Mib (Rfc 1493) Alarms

    • Make sure you have the proper RADIUS authentication server information setup configured in the AP-3. Check the RADIUS Authentication Server’s Shared Secret and Destination Port number (default is 1812; for RADIUS Accounting, the default is 1813).

  • Page 246: Tftp Server

    TFTP Server The “Trivial File Transfer Protocol” (TFTP) server allows you to transfer files across a network. You can upload files from the AP-3 for backup or copying, and you can download the files for configuration and AP Image upgrades. The TFTP software is located on the Avaya Wireless AP-3 Installation CD-ROM.

  • Page 247: Led Indicators

    Amber n/a (not Amber applicable) Amber Green Amber Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide PC CARD B INDICATION Green flash Normal Operation with data activity Amber Rebooting Missing or bad AP Image if amber after reboot...
  • Page 248 LED Indicators 5-30 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 249: Chapter 6: Using The Command Line Interface

    In This Chapter This section provides details for the Command Line (CLI) Interface used to manage an Avaya Wireless AP-3 device. CLI commands can be used to initialize, configure, and manage network operation of the Access Point. • CLI commands may be entered in real time through a keyboard or submitted with CLI scripts.

  • Page 250: Prerequisite Skills And Knowledge

    • Parameter Control Commands • Using Tables & User Strings • Working with Tables • Using Strings • Configuring the AP-3 Unit using CLI commands • Configuring Objects that Require Reboot • “set” CLI Command • “show” CLI Command • Set Basic Configuration Parameters using CLI Commands •...

  • Page 251: Notation Conventions

    Groups can also contain Tables. All items for a given Group can be displayed with a “show” <Group> CLI Command. • Image File - The Access Point software executed from RAM. To update an Access Point you typically download a new Image File.

  • Page 252: Navigation And Special Keys

    This file is often referred to as the "AP Image". • Parameter - A fundamental network value that can be displayed and may be changeable. For example, the Access Point must have a unique IP Address and the Radio PC Cards must know which channel to use.
  • Page 253 Key Combination Ctrl-U Ctrl-P Ctrl-N Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Operation Delete all text to left of cursor Go to the previous line in the history buffer Go to the next line in the history buffer Complete the command line...

  • Page 254: Cli Error Messages

    User is attempting to configure a read-only parameter. An incorrect password has been entered in the CLI login prompt. The download operation has failed due to incorrect TFTP server IP Address or file name. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 255: Command Line Interface (Cli) Variations

    The Bootloader CLI is a minimal subset of the normal CLI used to perform initial configuration of the AP-3 device. This interface is only be accessible via the serial interface if the AP-3 unit does not contain an image (binary) or the TFTP operation has failed as result of the download command for an image.
  • Page 256 The parameters supported by the Bootloader CLI (for viewing and modifying) are: • System Name • IP Address Assignment Type • IP Address • IP Mask • Gateway IP Address • TFTP Server IP Address • Image (binary) File Name Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...
  • Page 257 Command Line Interface (CLI) Variations The following lists display the results of using the help and show commands in the Bootloader CLI: <CR> [DeviceName]>help Figure 6-1: Results of “help” bootloader CLI command Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 258: Cli Command Types

    • history - Remembers commands to help avoid re-entering complex statements • passwd - Sets the Access Point CLI password • reboot - Reboots the Access Point in specified time • search - Lists the parameters in a specified Table 6-10 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 259: (List Commands)

    (Example 2) Display parameters for set and show Commands (Examples 3a and 3b) Prompt to enter successive parameters for Commands (Example 4) Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide CLI Command Types Basic Example [Device Name]>? [Device Name]>s? [Device Name]>set ? [Device Name]>show ipa?

  • Page 260: Example 1. Display Command List

    To show all commands that start with specified letters, enter one or more letters, then " " with no space between letters and " [Device Name]>s?<CR> Figure 6-3: Result of “s?” CLI command 6-12 " ". Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 261: Example 3. Display Parameters For Set And Show

    Notice from example 3a that the list is very long. Example 3b shows how to display a subset of the parameters based on initial parameter letters. Example 3a. Display every parameter that can be changed [Device Name]>set ?<CR> Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 6-13...
  • Page 262 CLI Command Types Figure 6-4: Result of “set ?” CLI command 6-14 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 263: Example 3B. Display Parameters Based On Letter Sequence

    [Device Name]> show ipa?<CR> Figure 6-5: Result of “show ipa?” CLI command [Device Name]> show iparp?<CR> Figure 6-6: Result of “show iparpf?” CLI command Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide CLI Command Types 6-15...

  • Page 264: Example 4. Display Prompts For Successive Parameters

    <TFTP IP Address> [Device Name]> download 10.0.0.2 ?<CR> <File Name> [Device Name]> download 10.0.0.2 apimage ?<CR> <file type (config/bin/bspbl)> [Device Name]> download 10.0.0.2 apimage bin 6-16 ". Then, when the parameter " to the new CLI Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 265: Done, Exit, Quit

    [Device Name]> exit [Device Name]> quit download Downloads the specified file from TFTP server to the Access Point. Executing 'download' in combination with the asterisks character, “*”, will make use of the previously set TFTP parameters. Executing download without parameters will display command help and usage information.

  • Page 266: Help

    3. Syntax to execute the download Command using previously set (stored) TFTP Parameters: [Device Name]>download * help Displays instructions on using control-key sequences for navigating a Command Line, and displays command information and examples. 1. Using help as the only argument: [Device Name]>help<space> 6-18 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...
  • Page 267 Figure 6-7: Results of “help<space>” CLI command 8. Complete command description and command usage can be provided [Device Name]>help <command name> [Device Name]><command name> help Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide CLI Command Types 6-19...

  • Page 268: History

    [Device Name]> history passwd Changes the CLI Password. [Device Name]> passwd oldpassword newpassword newpassword reboot Reboots Access Point after specified number of seconds. Specify a value of 0 (zero) for immediate reboot. [Device Name]> reboot 0 [Device Name]> reboot 30 6-20...

  • Page 269: Search

    HTTP Interface. In this example, the CLI returns the same IP Management table items displayed in the HTTP Interface. Figure 6-8: Results of “search” and “search mgmtipaccesstbl” CLI com- mand Device Name]> search Device Name]> search mgmtipaccesstbl Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide CLI Command Types 6-21...

  • Page 270: Upload

    CLI Command Types upload Uploads the specified file from AP-3 to TFTP Server directory. Executing ‘upload” with the asterisks, “*”, character will make use of the previously set/stored TFTP parameters. Executing 'upload' without parameters will display command help and usage information.

  • Page 271: Parameter Control Commands

    Example 1 - Set the Access Point IP Address Parameter Syntax: [Device Name]>set <parameter name> <parameter value> Example: [Device Name]> set ipaddr 10.0.0.12 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide CLI Command Types 6-23...

  • Page 272: Example 2 - Create A Table Entry Or Row

    CLI Command Types Result: IP Address will be changed when you reboot the Access Point. The CLI reminds you when rebooting is required for a change to take effect. To reboot immediately, enter Example 2 - Create a table entry or row Use 0 (zero) as the index to the table when creating an entry.
  • Page 273 In this example you would like to manage the second table row/entry. Syntax: [Device Name]>set <Table> index status <enable, disable, delete> [Device Name]>set <Table> index status <1=enable, 2=disable, 3=delete> Example: [Device Name]>set mgmtipaccesstbl 2 status enable [Device Name]>set mgmtipaccesstbl 2 status disable Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide CLI Command Types 6-25...
  • Page 274 In this example you can view all elements of a group or table. Syntax: [Device Name]> show <group name> Example: [Device Name]>show network Result: The CLI displays network group parameters. Note show network and show ip return the same data. 6-26 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...
  • Page 275 Figure 6-9: Results of “show network” and “show ip” CLI Commands Example 6 - Show Individual and Table Parameters 1. View a single parameter. Syntax: [Device Name]>show <parameter name> Example: [Device Name]> show ipaddr Result: Displays the Access Point IP Address. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide CLI Command Types 6-27...
  • Page 276 Figure 6-10: Result of “show ipaddr” CLI Command 2. View all parameters in a table. Syntax: [Device Name]> show <table name> Example: [Device Name]> show mgmtipaccesstbl Result: Displays the Access Point IP Access Table and its entries. 6-28 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 277: Using Tables & User Strings

    • Modification • The table name is required. • The table index is required – to modify the table, “index” must be the index of the entry to be modified. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Using Tables & User Strings 6-29...

  • Page 278: Using Strings

    • The reserved word delete is required. Using Strings Since there are several string objects supported by the AP-3 device, a string delimiter is required for the strings to be interpreted correctly by the command line parser. For this CLI implementation, the single quote or double quote character can be used at the beginning and at the end of the string.
  • Page 279 If the string object being used does not contain blank spaces, then the string delimiters, single or double quotes, mentioned in this section are not required. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Using Tables & User Strings - Does not need quote marks...

  • Page 280: Configuring Objects That Require Reboo

    Using Tables & User Strings Configuring Objects that Require Reboot Certain objects supported by Avaya Wireless devices require the device to be rebooted in order for the changes to take effect. In order to inform the end-user of this behavior, the CLI shall provide informational messages when the user has configured an object or object(s) that requires the device to be rebooted.

  • Page 281: Set" Cli Command

    (?) after set (example: set?). Syntax: [Device Name]>set <parameter> <value> [Device Name]>set <table> <index> <argument 1> <value 1> ... <argument N> <value N> Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Using Tables & User Strings <CR> OR <CR> quit done...

  • Page 282: Show" Cli Command

    Enter key. To see a list of available parameters, enter a question mark (?) after show (example: show ?). Syntax: [Device Name]>show <parameter> [Device Name]>show <group> [Device Name]>show <table> Examples: [Device Name]>show ipaddr [Device Name]>show network [Device Name]>show mgmtipaccesstbl 6-34 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 283: Configuring The Ap-3 Unit Using Cli Commands

    Configuring the AP-3 Unit using CLI commands Log Into the AP-3 Unit using HyperTerminal 1. Launch HyperTerminal from the Start > Programs menu. Open an existing connection or create a new one with the following settings: • Com Port: <COM1, COM2, etc., depending on your computer>...

  • Page 284: Log Into The Ap-3 Unit Using Telnet

    Log Into the AP-3 Unit using Telnet The CLI commands can be used to access, configure, and manage your AP-3 device using Telnet or a terminal emulation application, such as HyperTerminal. Log into the AP-3 unit using Telnet: 1. Go to the DOS command prompt on your computer.

  • Page 285: Set Basic Configuration Parameters Using Cli Commands

    Commands There are a few basic configuration parameters that you will want to setup right away when you receive the AP-3 unit. For example: • Set System Name, Location and Contact Information • Set Static IP Address for the AP-3 device •...

  • Page 286: Set Static Ip Address For The Ap-3 Device

    Figure 6-11: Result of “show system” CLI Command Set Static IP Address for the AP-3 device Note: The IP Mask of the AP-3 unit must match your network IP Mask. If you are setting up the AP-3 device from a client station, check the IP mask of your computer before proceeding.

  • Page 287: Set Network Names For Each Wireless Interface

    • 3 = wireless card in Slot A4 = wireless card in Slot B [Device Name]>set wif 3 netname <Network Name (SSID) for wireless card in Slot A> [Device Name]>set wif 4 netname <Network Name (SSID) for wireless card in Slot B> [Device Name]>show wif<CR> Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 6-39...
  • Page 288 Set Basic Configuration Parameters using CLI Commands Figure 6-12: Results of “show wif” CLI command 6-40 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 289: Set Wep Encryption For Each Wireless Interface

    • 3 = wireless card in Slot A4 = wireless card in Slot B CAUTION: Client stations must have the same encryption key to be able to communicate with the AP-3 device. Each Wireless Interface can only support one Key Length (so each of the configured keys must have the same length).

  • Page 290: Change Passwords

    CAUTION: It is strongly recommended that you change the default passwords to restrict access to your network devices to authorized personnel. It is also recommended that you document your AP-3 configuration using the work sheets 6-42 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 291: Download An Ap-3 Configuration File From Your Tftp Server

    Settings. If you lose or forget your password settings, you can always perform the Reset to Factory Default Procedure. Download an AP-3 Configuration File from your TFTP Server Begin by starting your TFTP program. It must be running and configured to transmit and receive.
  • Page 292 IP address are correct) After setting the TFTP parameters, you can backup your current file (so long as all the other parameters are the same), with the following command: [Device Name]>upload * 6-44 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 293: Other Network Settings

    There are other configuration settings that you may want to set for your AP-3 unit. Some of them are listed below. • Configure your AP-3 device as a DHCP Server • Maintain 802.11b Client Connections using Link Integrity • Disable VLAN Management •...

  • Page 294: Configure Your Ap-3 Device As A Dhcp Server

    Other Network Settings Configure your AP-3 device as a DHCP Server Note: You must have at least one entry in the DHCP Server client IP Address assignment table before you can enable the DHCP Server Status feature. [Device Name]>set dhcpstatus disable [Device Name]>set dhcpippooltbl 0 startipaddr <start ip...

  • Page 295: Maintain 802.11B Client Connections Using Link Integrity

    [Device Name]>set linkintstatus enable [Device Name]>reboot 0 Disable VLAN Management [Device Name]>set vlanmgmtid <1-4094, 0 = disable> [Device Name]>set vlanstatus disable [Device Name]>reboot 0 Change your Wireless Interface Settings Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Other Network Settings 6-47...

  • Page 296: Enable/Disable Interference Robustness

    3 = wireless card in Slot A4 = wireless card in Slot B [Device Name]>set wif <3 or 4> closedsys <enable/disable> Note: When disabled, a client configured with the Network Name “ANY” can connect to the AP-3. This feature is only available for 802.11b wireless cards. 6-48...

  • Page 297: Enable/Disable Load Balancing

    ACS is enabled by default. In order to disable ACS, disable the cards in slots A and B and reboot. 3 = wireless card in Slot A4 = wireless card in Slot B [Device Name]>set wif <3 or 4> autochannel disable [Device Name]>reboot 0 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Other Network Settings 6-49...

  • Page 298: Set The Distance Between Aps

    Note: The distance between APs should not be approximated. It is calculated by means of a manual Site Survey. The site survey is done by setting up an AP-3 unit and by testing the client throughout the area to determine signal strength and coverage, and local limits such as physical interference.

  • Page 299: Set The Multicast Rate

    10 Mbit/s - full duplex 10 Mbit/s - auto duplex 100 Mbit/s - half duplex 100 Mbit/s - full duplex Auto Speed - half duplex Auto Speed - auto duplex Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Other Network Settings Value 10halfduplex 10fullduplex 10autoduplex...

  • Page 300: Set Interface Management Services

    [Device Name]>set snmpifbitmask <0, 1, 4, 8, 15 (default is 15 see below)> [Device Name]>set httpifbitmask <0, 1, 4, 8, 15 (default is 15 see below)> [Device Name]>set telifbitmask <0, 1, 4, 8, 15 (default is 15 see below)> 6-52 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...
  • Page 301 [Device Name]>set mgmtipaccesstbl <index> ipaddr <IP address> ipmask <subnet mask> Configure Serial Port Interface Note: To avoid unexpected AP-3 performance, leave Flow Control value at default (none) unless you are sure what this setting should be. [Device Name]>set serbaudrate <2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600>...

  • Page 302: Configure Mac Access Control

    Disable or Delete an Entry in the MAC Access Control Table [Device Name]>set macacltbl <index> status <disable/delete> [Device Name]>show macacltbl Note: For larger networks that include multiple AP-3 devices, you may prefer to maintain this list on a centralized location using the RADIUS parameters (see Set RADIUS Parameters).

  • Page 303: Set Radius Parameters

    <user defined> responsetm <1 to 4 seconds> maxretx <1 to 10 times> [Device Name]>show radiustbl Figure 6-15: Results of “show radiustbl” CLI command Enable RADIUS MAC Access Control [Device Name]>set radmacaccctrl enable [Device Name]>reboot 0 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Other Network Settings 6-55...

  • Page 304: Set Authentication Lifetime

    [Device Name]>set radauthlifetm <60-43200 seconds (in 60 sec increments)> Enable RADIUS Accounting [Device Name]>set radaccstatus enable [Device Name]>set radaccinactivetmr <inactivity timer in minutes> [Device Name]>show radius Figure 6-16: Result of “show radius” CLI Command 6-56 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 305: Configure Radius Accounting Server

    <ipaddr or name> ipaddr <RADIUS IP address or name> port <user defined> ssecret <user defined> responsetm <1 to 4 seconds> maxretx <1 to 10 times> [Device Name]>show radacctbl Figure 6-17: Results of “show radacctbl” CLI command Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Other Network Settings 6-57...
  • Page 306 [Device Name]>set dnsprisvripaddr <IP address of primary DNS server> [Device Name]>set dnssecsvripaddr <IP address of secondary DNS server> [Device Name]>set dnsdomainname <default domain name> [Device Name]>show dns Figure 6-18: Results of “show dns” CLI command 6-58 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 307: Parameter Tables

    Parameter Tables Objects contain groups that contain both parameters and parameter tables. Use the following Tables to configure the Access Point. Columns used on the tables include: • Name - Parameter, Group, or Table Name • Type - Data type •...
  • Page 308 RADIUS Authentication and Accounting information • MAC Access Control Parameter - Control wireless access based on MAC address • Management Parameters - Control access to the AP-3’s management interfaces • SNMP Parameters - Set read and read/write passwords • IP Access Table Parameters - Configure range of IP addresses that can access the AP-3 •...
  • Page 309 IP settings • TCP/UDP Port Filtering - Filter IP packets based on TCP/UDP port • Syslog Parameters - Configure the AP-3 to send Syslog information to network servers • IAPP Parameters - Enable or disable the Inter-Access Point Protocol •...
  • Page 310 • Intra BSS Subscriber Blocking - Enable or disable peer to peer traffic on the same AP • Packet Forwarding Parameters - Redirect traffic from wireless clients to a specified MAC address • CLI Monitoring Parameters - View AP-3 statistics 6-62 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 311: System Parameters

    Flash Update System OID DisplayString N/A Descriptor DisplayString System Name, flash Up Time Integer Emergency Restore to defaults Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Values Access max 254 characters 0 - 65535 seconds version, S/N, bootloader version dd:hh:mm:ss dd – days hh –...

  • Page 312: Inventory Management Information

    Component Table Subgroup Component Interface Table Subgroup Note: The inventory management commands display advanced information about the AP-3’s installed components. You may be asked to report this information to a technical representative if you contact customer support. Network Parameters Name...

  • Page 313: Dhcp Server Parameters

    Number of IP Pool Table Integer32 Entries Note: The DHCP Server (dhcpstatus) can only be enabled after a DHCP IP Pool table entry has been created. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Values Access enable (1) (default) disable (2) delete (3)

  • Page 314: Vlan Parameters

    > 0 86400 sec (default) enable (1) disable (2) delete (3) Values Access enable disable (default) 0 (disable) or 1 – 4094 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide CLI Parameter dhcpippooltbl index startipaddr endipaddr width defleasetm maxleasetm status CLI Parameter vlan...

  • Page 315: Ethernet Interface Parameters

    Identifier (ID) VlanId Ethernet Interface Parameters Name Type Ethernet Interface Group Speed Integer MAC Address PhyAddress Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Values Access 1 (Wireless A) 2 (Wireless B) 0 (disable) or 1 – 4094 Values Access 10halfduplex 10fullduplex 10autoduplex...

  • Page 316: Wireless Interface Parameters

    Parameter Tables Wireless Interface Parameters Since the AP-3 devices support two PC Card slots, we differentiate the two cards by using the table index: • Slot A = index 3 • Slot B = index 4 The wireless interface group parameter is wif, which displays the objects associated with both PC Cards A and B.

  • Page 317: Wireless 802.11B Parameters

    Integer DTIM Period Integer Operating Frequency Integer Channel RTS/CTS Medium Integer Reservation Multicast Rate Integer Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Parameter Tables Values Access 1 – 31 characters My Wireless Network A (default) My Wireless Network (default) large (default) medium...
  • Page 318 22 (11 Mbit/sec) Depends on Regulatory Domain dsss (direct sequence spread spectrum) for 802.11b USA (FCC) Canada (DOC) Europe (ETSI) Spain (SP) France (FR) Japan (MKK) Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide CLI Parameter closedsys ldbalance meddendistrib macaddr suppdatarates txrate suppchannels phytype regdomain...

  • Page 319: Wireless 802.11A Parameters

    Network Name DisplayString 2 – 31 characters Auto Channel Select (ACS) Integer DTIM Period Integer Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Multicast Rate 1 and 2 Mbits/sec 1, 2, and 5.5 Mbits/sec 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbits/sec 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbits/sec 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbits/sec...
  • Page 320 38 - 5.190 GHz 42 - 5.210 GHz 46 - 5.230 GHz 0 – 2347 Default is 2347 (off) 12 hex digits enable disable (default) See “Transmit Rate” Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide CLI Parameter channel medres macaddr turbo suppdatarates...
  • Page 321 Integer32 Supported Frequency Octet String Channels Physical Layer Type Integer Regulatory Domain List DisplayString USA (FCC) Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Values Access Reported in 500 Kb/ sec intervals: 0 - Auto Fallback (default) 12 (6 Mbit/sec) 18 (9 Mbits/sec)

  • Page 322: Wireless Distribution System (Wds) Parameters

    Port Index Integer Status Integer Partner MAC Address PhysAddress 6-74 Values Access 3.1 - 3.6 (Wireless A) 4.1 - 4.6 (Wireless B) enable (1) disable (2) (default) User Defined Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide CLI Parameter wdstbl portindex status partnermacaddr...

  • Page 323: Security Parameters

    Security Group Configuration Mode Integer Re-keying Interval Integer Wireless Interface Security Parameters The following table details the WEP encryption parameters for the AP-3. This information applies to both the 802.11a and the 802.11b wireless interfaces. Name Type Wireless Interfaces Group...

  • Page 324: Security Encryption Key Length Table

    64 (also referred to as 40), 128 (also referred to as 104), or 152 (also referred to as 128) bits. 6-76 1 (default) Values Access 3 = PC Card A 4 = PC Card B 64 bit 128 bit 152 bit Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide encryptkeytx CLI Parameter secenckeylentbl index enckeylen...

  • Page 325: Primary And Backup Radius Server Table Parameters

    Primary and Backup RADIUS Server Table Parameters Avaya Wireless devices that use RADIUS authentication and/or accounting support both primary and backup RADIUS servers. The configuration parameters and statistics are the same for both primary and backup servers. The CLI differentiates the primary and backup RADIUS parameters by using the table index.

  • Page 326: Radius Authentication

    User Defined 1812 (default) User Defined max 63 characters 1 – 4 seconds 3 sec (default) 1 – 10 3 (default) RADIUS DNS Host Name Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Access CLI Parameter radiustbl (index) 1 (index) 2 status seraddrfmt ipaddr...

  • Page 327: Radius Accounting

    Response Time (sec) Integer Maximum Integer Retransmissions (optional) Note: Use a server name only if you have enabled the DNS Client functionality. See Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Values enable disable (default) ipaddr (default) name User Defined (enter an IP address if...

  • Page 328: Dns Client For Radius Name Resolution

    MAC Address Control Group Status Integer Operation Type Integer 6-80 Values Access enable disable (default) User Defined User Defined User Defined Values Access enable disable passthru block Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide CLI Parameter dnsstatus dnspridnsipaddr dnssecdnsipaddr dnsdomainname CLI Parameter macacl macaclstatus macacloptype...

  • Page 329: Mac Access Control Table

    SNMP Group SNMP Management Interface Bitmask Interface Bitmask Read Password DisplayString Read/Write Password DisplayString SNMP Trap Host Table Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Values Access User Defined User Defined max 254 characters enable (default) disable Values Access 0 - no interfaces...

  • Page 330: Ip Access Table Parameters

    Table Index Integer IP Address IpAddress IP Mask IpAddress Comment (optional) DisplayString Status (optional) Integer 6-82 Values Access User Defined User Defined User Defined User Defined enable disable delete Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide CLI Parameter mgmtipaccesstbl index ipaddr ipmask status...

  • Page 331: Snmp Table Host Table Parameters

    Table Table Table Index Integer IP Address IpAddress Password DisplayString Comment (optional) DisplayString Status (optional) Integer Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Values Access CLI Parameter User Defined User Defined User Defined User Defined enable disable delete Parameter Tables snmptraphosttbl index...

  • Page 332: Telnet Parameters

    30 sec (default) 1 - 900 seconds 900 sec (default) Values Access 2400, 4800, 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600 none none (default) xon/xoff Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide CLI Parameter telnet telifbitmask telport tellogintout telsessiontout CLI Parameter serial serbaudrate serdatabits...

  • Page 333: Tftp Server Parameters

    Integer HTTP (web browser) Parameters Name Type HTTP Group HTTP Management Interface Bitmask Interface Bitmask HTTP Password DisplayString Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Values Access User Defined User Defined config bootloader Values Access 0 - no interfaces (disable) 1 - Ethernet...

  • Page 334: Advanced Parameters

    Default = 80 User Defined Values Access enable (default) disable 500 - 15000 ms (in increments of 500ms) 500 ms (default) 0 - 65535 5 (default) Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide httpport httphelplink CLI Parameter linkint linkintstatus linkintpollint linkintpollretx linkinttbl...

  • Page 335: Link Integrity Ip Target Table

    Target IP Address IpAddress Comment (optional) DisplayString Status (optional) Integer Proxy ARP Parameters Name Type Proxy ARP Group Status Integer Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Values Access User Defined User Defined User Defined enable disable delete Values Access enable disable...

  • Page 336: Ethernet Protocol Filtering Parameters

    4 - Wireless A 8- Wireless B 15 - all interfaces (default) passthru block Values Access 2- 31 characters enable (1) disable (2) delete (3) Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide CLI Parameter etherflt etherfltifbitmask etherfltoptype CLI Parameter etherflttbl index protonumber protoname status...

  • Page 337: Broadcast Filtering Table

    Integer Status Integer IP ARP Filtering Parameters Name Type IP ARP Filtering Group Status Integer IP Address IpAddress Subnet Mask IpAddress Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Values Access ethertowireless wirelesstoether both enable disable delete Values Access enable disable User Defined...

  • Page 338: Tcp/Udp Port Filtering

    137, NetBios Datagram Service – 138, NetBios Session Service – 139, SNMP Service – 161) User Defined (there are also 4 pre- defined protocols, see ”Port Number” above) Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide portflt portfltstatus portflttbl index porttype portnum protoname...

  • Page 339: Syslog Parameters

    Priority Logged Heartbeat Status Integer Heartbeat Interval Integer (seconds) Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 1 (Ethernet only) 4 (Slot A only) 5 (Slot A & Ether) 8 (Slot B only) 9 (Slot B & Ether) 12 (Slot A & B)

  • Page 340: Iapp Parameters

    Syslog Host Table The table described below configures the Syslog hosts that will receive message from the AP-3. You can configure up to ten Syslog hosts. Note that you can only configure one Syslog host via the HTTP interface (row 1, which defaults to 10.0.0.2).

  • Page 341: Spectralink Voip Parameters

    SpectraLink VoIP Parameters Name Type Spectralink VoIP Group Spectralink VoIP Integer Status Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 120 (default) 2 seconds 410 ms 512 ms (default) 614 ms 717 ms 819 ms 1 - 10 (default 4)

  • Page 342: Bridging Parameters

    User Defined User Defined User Defined max 255 characters enable (default) disable delete Values Access enable disable (default) 0 – 65535 32768 (default) Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide CLI Parameter staticmactbl index wiredmacaddr wiredmask wirelessmacaddr wirelessmask status CLI Parameter stpstatus stppriority...

  • Page 343: Spanning Tree Priority And Path Cost For Each Interface

    Priority Integer Path Cost Integer State Integer Status Integer Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 600 – 4000 (in 0.01 sec intervals; i.e., 6 to 40 seconds) 2000 (default) 100 – 1000 (in 0.01 sec intervals; i.e., 1 to 10 seconds) 200 (default) 400 –...

  • Page 344: Storm Threshold Parameters

    Broadcast Threshold Integer Multicast Threshold Integer Intra BSS Subscriber Blocking The following parameters control the Intra BSS traffic feature, which prevent wireless clients that are associated with the same AP-3 from communicating with each other: Name Type Intra BSS Traffic Group...

  • Page 345: Packet Forwarding Parameters

    MAC Address Packet Forwarding MacAddress MAC Address Packet Forwarding Integer Status Packet Forwarding Integer Interface Port Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Values Access User Defined enable disable (default) 0 (any) 1 (Ethernet) 3 (Slot A WDS 1) 4 (A WDS 2)

  • Page 346: Cli Monitoring Parameters

    Parameter Tables CLI Monitoring Parameters Using the “show” command with the following table parameters will display operating statistics for the AP-3 (these are the same statistics that are described in Monitoring Network Statistics for the HTTP Web interface). • staticmp. Displays the ICMP Statistics.

  • Page 347: Appendix A: Record Configuration Settings

    It is recommended that you keep a copy of the configuration settings for each of the AP-3 devices in your network. The information below is hard- coded in your system and can be viewed from the Web Interface pages by clicking the Configure button and viewing the System and Interfaces screens.
  • Page 348 AP-3 with Mini-DIN8 serial port adapter AP-3 converted to AS-I with Mini-DIN8 serial port adapter 96 Use the following pages to document your configuration. You can use this information to easily recover your network settings if necessary. Type Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...
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  • Page 371 > set staticmactble <index> cmt <Optional Comment> > set staticmactbl status <enable, disable (optional - enabled with entry in table)> Result: the table is now configured. Use table. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide to view the show staticmactbl A-25...
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  • Page 373 <index> pathcost <1 - 65535> > set stptbl <index> status <enable, disable, delete> Once you have entered information into the Priority Path and Cost Table, view the table to confirm your changes using the Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide command. show stptbl A-27...

  • Page 374: Appendix B: Specifications

    Dimensions (H x W x L) = 6.5 x 18.5 x 26 cm (2.5 x 7.25 x 10.25 in.) Weight = 1.75 Kg (3.5 lb.) 802.11a Antenna Adapter Dimensions (H x W x L) = 11.3 x 2.10 x 26.2 cm (4.5 x 0.83 x 10.3in.) Weight = 0.18kg (0.4lb) Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Specifications...

  • Page 375: Electrical Specifications

    Voltage = 100 to 240 VAC (50-60 Hz) Current = 0.2 amp Power Consumption = 20 Watts With Active Ethernet Module Input Voltage = 42 to 60 VDC Output Current = 200mA at 48V Power Consumption = 9-10 Watts Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 376: Ethernet Interface

    Storage = -20° to 75°C (-4° to 167 °F) @ 10 to 95% relative humidity Ethernet Interface 10/100 Base-T, RJ-45 female socket PCMCIA Interface PC Card Slot (A & B) = Standard PC Card slot for Avaya Wireless PC Card Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 377: Serial Port Interface

    Category 5, foiled, twisted pair cables must be used to ensure compliance with FCC Part 15, subpart B, Class B requirements Standard 802.3af pin assignments HTTP Interface Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or better (preferred), or Netscape 4.x or higher. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 378: B Channel Frequencies

    (MHz) 2412 2417 3 (default - most 2422 countries) 2427 2432 2437 2442 2447 2452 2457 11 (default-France) 2462 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Radio Specifications ETSI France (MHz) (MHz) 2412 2417 2422 2427 2432 2437 2442 2447 2452 2457...

  • Page 379: 802.11A Channel Frequencies

    5300 5320 ETSI France (MHz) (MHz) 2472 2472 FCC Turbo mode ETSI (MHz) (MHz) 5180 5200 5210 5220 5240 5250 5260 5280 5290 5300 5320 Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Japan (MHz) 2472 2484 Japan (MHz) 5170 5190 5210 5230...

  • Page 380: Wireless Communication Range

    In Semi-open Office environments, workspace is divided by shoulder-height, hollow wall elements; antennas are at desktop level. In a Closed Office environment, solid walls and other obstructions may affect signal strength. Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide Radio Specifications...
  • Page 381 36 m 45 m (88 ft. ) (118 ft. ) (147 ft. ) -73 dBm -77 dBm -80 dBm Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 12 Mbs 9 Mbs 6 Mbs 189 m 232 m 258 m (620 ft. ) (761 ft. ) (846 ft.

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