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Avaya AP-4 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 2003 Avaya, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Regulatory Information See the Regulatory Flyer that came with your AP-4 or AP-5 unit or go to the CD-ROM to view the information. Warranty Limited Warranty on Avaya Branded Data Products Thank you for your recent purchase of the Avaya Inc. product. Avaya warrants that under normal use and conditions the products will operate in accordance with Avaya’s standard specifications or documentation...
  • Page 4 • • 90 days access to software updates for repair of software defects • • 90-day advance replacement of field replaceable units • • The remainder of the warranty period, Avaya will provide a field replaceable unit through the return to factory process.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    AP-4 and AP-5 User’s Guide Table of Contents 1. Introduction In This Chapter ... 1-1 Introducing the AP ... 1-1 Document Conventions ... 1-2 The Product Package ... 1-3 System Requirements ... 1-4 IEEE 802.11 Specifications ... 1-5 Wireless Networking Concepts ... 1-7 Site Survey ...
  • Page 6 AP-4 and AP-5 User’s Guide Table of Contents Installation ... 2-3 Initialization ... 2-13 ScanTool ... 2-13 Default IP Address ... 2-14 ScanTool Instructions ... 2-14 Setup Wizard ... 2-20 Setup Wizard Instructions ... 2-20 Download the Latest Software ... 2-30 Setup your TFTP Server ...
  • Page 7 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) ... 4-46 Bridging WDS ... 4-48 WDS Setup Procedure ... 4-49 Ethernet ... 4-51 Management ... 4-52 Passwords ... 4-52 IP Access Table ... 4-54 Services ... 4-56 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide AP-4 and AP-5 User’s Guide Table of Contents...
  • Page 8 AP-4 and AP-5 User’s Guide Table of Contents SNMP Settings ... 4-56 HTTP Access ... 4-56 Telnet Configuration Settings ... 4-58 Serial Configuration Settings ... 4-59 Filtering ... 4-60 Ethernet Protocol ... 4-60 Static MAC ... 4-62 Static MAC Filter Examples ... 4-66 Prevent Two Specific Devices from Communicating ...
  • Page 9 RADIUS Authentication with 802.1x ... 4-107 RADIUS Accounting ... 4-109 Session Length ... 4-109 Configuring RADIUS Accounting ... 4-110 5. Monitor Information In This Chapter ... 5-1 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide AP-4 and AP-5 User’s Guide Table of Contents...
  • Page 10 AP-4 and AP-5 User’s Guide Table of Contents Logging into the HTTP Interface ... 5-2 Version ... 5-5 ICMP ... 5-6 IP/ARP Table ... 5-8 Learn Table ... 5-9 IAPP ... 5-10 RADIUS ... 5-11 Interfaces ... 5-12 Link Test (AP-4 Only) ... 5-14 6.
  • Page 11 Preparing to Download the AP Image ... 7-18 Download Procedure ... 7-19 Download a New Image Using the Bootloader CLI ... 7-20 Preparing to Download the AP Image ... 7-21 Download Procedure ... 7-21 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide AP-4 and AP-5 User’s Guide Table of Contents...
  • Page 12 AP-4 and AP-5 User’s Guide Table of Contents Setting IP Address using Serial Port and Normal CLI ... 7-24 Hardware and Software Requirements ... 7-24 Attaching the Serial Port Cable ... 7-24 Initializing the IP Address using CLI ... 7-25 System Alarms (Traps) ...
  • Page 13 “show” CLI Command ... A-24 “set” CLI Command ... A-25 Configuring Objects that Require Reboot ... A-26 Example 1: Configuring objects that require the device to be rebooted ... A-26 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide AP-4 and AP-5 User’s Guide Table of Contents...
  • Page 14 AP-4 and AP-5 User’s Guide Table of Contents Example 2: Executing the “exit”, “quit”, or “done” commands when an object that requires reboot has been configured ... A-27 “set” and “show” Command Examples ... A-27 Example 1 - Set the Access Point IP Address Parameter ...
  • Page 15 Enable/Disable Load Balancing (AP-4 Only) ... A-48 Enable/Disable Medium Density Distribution (AP-4 Only) ... A-48 Set the Distance Between APs (AP-4 Only) ... A-49 Set the Multicast Rate (AP-4 Only) ... A-49 Set Ethernet Speed and Transmission Mode ... A-50 Set Interface Management Services ...
  • Page 16 AP-4 and AP-5 User’s Guide Table of Contents Configure MAC Access Control ... A-53 Setup MAC (Address) Access Control ... A-53 Add an Entry to the MAC Access Control Table ... A-53 Disable or Delete an Entry in the MAC Access Control Table ...
  • Page 17 Common Parameters to AP-5 and AP-4 ... A-69 AP-5 Only Parameters ... A-70 AP-4 Only Parameters ... A-71 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Parameters (AP-4 Only) ... A-73 Ethernet Interface Parameters ... A-73 Management Parameters ... A-74 SNMP Parameters ... A-74 HTTP (web browser) Parameters ...
  • Page 18 AP-4 and AP-5 User’s Guide Table of Contents Spanning Tree Parameters ... A-87 Spanning Tree Priority and Path Cost Table ... A-88 Storm Threshold Parameters ... A-88 Storm Threshold Table ... A-89 Intra BSS Subscriber Blocking ... A-89 Packet Forwarding Parameters... A-90 Security Parameters ...
  • Page 19 ETSI (Europe) ... C-5 Japan (MKK) ... C-6 Singapore ... C-7 802.11b Channel Frequencies for the AP-4 ... C-7 Wireless Communication Range ... C-8 AP-5 - 802.11a Wireless Communication Ranges ... C-10 AP-4 - 802.11b Wireless Communication Ranges ... C-11 D.

  • Page 20: Introduction

    The AP is a high performance wireless Access Point that includes an integrated antenna and radio. The AP comes in two models: • AP-5, which complies with the IEEE 802.11a wireless standard, and • AP-4, which complies with the IEEE 802.11b wireless standard Note: See IEEE 802.11 Specifications Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Document Conventions

    Avaya is a leading manufacturer of wireless networking equipment. Avaya’s unmatched expertise in radio networking technology, combined with the company’s extensive experience serving the communication needs of the mobile computing user, have kept Avaya at the forefront of the wireless Local Area Networking (LAN) market. Document Conventions •...

  • Page 22: The Product Package

    • Mounting hardware — Four 3.5 mm x 40 mm screws — Four 6 mm x 35 mm plugs • One power supply • One Avaya Wireless Installation CD-ROM that contains the following: — Software Installation Wizard — ScanTool — Solarwinds TFTP software —...

  • Page 23: System Requirements

    • At least one of the following IEEE 802.11-compliant devices: — An 802.11a client device if you have an AP-5 — An 802.11b client device if you have an AP-4 • A computer that is connected to the same IP network as the AP and has one of the following Web browsers installed: —...

  • Page 24: Ieee 802.11 Specifications

    IEEE ratified this standard as 802.11b. 802.11b devices are backwards compatible with 2.4 GHz 802.11 direct sequence devices (that operate at 1 or 2 Mbits/sec). The AP-4 complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide IEEE 802.11 Specifications...
  • Page 25 802.11b devices. 802.11a radios use a radio technology called Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) to achieve data rates of up to 54 Mbits/sec. In addition, Avaya’s 802.11a products support an extension of the 802.11a standard, known as Turbo mode. Turbo mode is not part of the 802.11a standard but it allows data rates of up to 108 Mbits/sec.

  • Page 26: Wireless Networking Concepts

    Site Survey To determine the best location for an Access Point, Avaya recommends conducting a Site Survey before placing the device in its final location. For information about how to conduct a Site Survey, contact your local reseller.
  • Page 27 The AP functions as a wireless network access point to data networks. An AP network provides: • Seamless client roaming • Easy installation and operation • Over-the-air encryption of data • High speed network links Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 28: Guidelines For Roaming

    802.11 client adapter installed must use either — a Network Name of “any” or — the same Network Name as the Access Points. If an AP-4 has Closed System enabled, a client must have the same Network Name as the Access Point to communicate (see (AP-4) •...
  • Page 29 Wireless Networking Concepts • The AP-4 coverage area is larger than the AP-5 coverage area. The AP-4 operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency band; the AP-5 operates in the 5 GHz band. Products that operate in the 2.4 GHz band offer greater range than products that operate in the 5 GHz band.

  • Page 30: Management And Monitoring Capabilities

    Ethernet Port. Command Line Interface The Command Line Interface (CLI) is a text-based configuration utility that supports a set of keyboard commands and parameters to configure and manage an AP. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Management and Monitoring Capabilities 1-11...

  • Page 31: Using The Cli During The Initial Configuration

    Using the CLI During the Initial Configuration During initial configuration, you can use the CLI over a serial port connection to configure an Access Point’s IP address. When accessing the CLI via Telnet, you can communicate with the Access Point •...

  • Page 32: Snmp Management

    • 802.11 MIB • Avaya Wireless Enterprise MIB Avaya provides these MIB files on the CD included with each Access Point. You need to compile one or more of the above MIBs into your SNMP program’s database before you can manage an Access Point using SNMP.

  • Page 33: Enterprise Mib

    SNMP program. Also, refer to the MIB files for information on the parameters available via SNMP. Wireless Network Manager The Wireless Network Manager is Avaya’s premier management tool for Access Points and Outdoor Routers. It provides a single management interface that lets an IT manager configure, manage, upgrade, and troubleshoot thousands of wireless devices from anywhere in the world.

  • Page 34: Active Ethernet

    10 Watts. Also see Electrical Specifications Note: The AP’s 802.3af-compliant Active Ethernet module is backwards compatible with all Avaya Wireless Active Ethernet hubs that do not support the IEEE 802.3af standard. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Active Ethernet...

  • Page 35: Software Features

    RADIUS Session Timeout RADIUS Multiple MAC Address Formats RADIUS DNS Host Name Support RADIUS Start/Stop Accounting 802.1x 802.1d bridging MAC Access Control Table Protocol Filtering 1-16 AP-5 AP-4 802.11a 802.11b up to 50 up to 250 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Comments...
  • Page 36 Closed System Interference Robustness Load Balancing SpectraLink VoIP Support Fragmentation Blocking Intra BSS Clients Packet Forwarding TCP/UDP Port Filtering Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide AP-5 AP-4 802.11a 802.11b Key lengths supported by AP-4: 64-bit and 128-bit Key lengths supported by AP-5:...
  • Page 37 Per User Per Session Encryption Syslog Messaging Turbo Mode *This feature is not available if you are using an Avaya 802.11a/b Card or a non-Avaya Wireless client with the AP-4. The following table provides detailed information on the some of the differences between the 802.11a and 802.11b feature sets.
  • Page 38 Transmit Rate Distance Between APs Multicast Rate Interference Robustness Closed System Load Balancing Medium Density Distribution Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide 0 - Auto Fallback (default) 6 Mbits/sec 9 Mbits/sec 12 Mbits/sec 18 Mbits/sec 24 Mbits/sec 36 Mbits/sec 48 Mbits/sec...

  • Page 39: Installation And Basic Configuration

    • Initialization • Download the Latest Software • Additional Hardware Features Prerequisites Before installing an AP, you need to gather certain network information. The following table identifies the information you need. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Installation & Basic Configuration...
  • Page 40 CLI Password Each Access Point requires a read/write password to access the CLI interface. The default password is “public”. SNMP Read Password Each Access Point requires a password to allow get requests from an SNMP manager. The default password is “public”.

  • Page 41: Installation

    Installation Follow these steps to install an AP: 1. Unpack the Access Point and accessories from the shipping box. 2. If you intend to install the unit free-standing or if you intend to mount it to the ceiling, use a Phillips screwdriver to attach the metal base to the underside of the unit.
  • Page 42 Installation Figure 2-1:Attach the Metal Base 3. Press down on the cable-cover lock located in the front-center of the unit to release the cable cover. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 43 Installation Figure 2-2:Unlock the Cable Cover cable-cover lock 4. Remove the cable cover from the unit. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 44 Installation Figure 2-3:Remove Cable Cover 5. Remove the front cover (the side with the LED indicators) from the unit. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 Installation Figure 2-4:Remove the Front Cover 6. Remove the back cover from the unit. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 46 Installation Figure 2-5:Remove the Back Cover Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 47 7. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Access Point’s Ethernet port. The other end of the cable should not be connected to another device until after the installation is complete. • Use a straight-through Ethernet cable if you intend to connect the Access Point to a hub, switch, patch panel, or Active Ethernet power injector.
  • Page 48 Figure 2-6: Attach Ethernet Cable and Power Cable Note: Once attached, the power cable locks into place. To disconnect the power cable, slide back the black plastic fitting and gently pull the cable from the connector. 2-10 Power Cable Ethernet Cable Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 49 13. Place the unit in the final installation location. See for mounting options and instructions. Note: Avaya recommends that you perform a Site Survey prior to determine the installation location for your AP units. For information about how to conduct a Site Survey, contact your local reseller.
  • Page 50 Figure 2-7: Assembled Unit 15. If desired, you can attach a Kensington lock to secure the cable cover into place. This will protect the unit from unauthorized tampering. Installing the AP in a Plenum 2-12 for details. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Initialization

    AP: • ScanTool • Setup Wizard ScanTool is included on the Avaya Wireless CD; the Setup Wizard launches automatically the first time you access the HTTP interface. Note: These initialization instructions describe how to configure an AP over an Ethernet connection using ScanTool and the HTTP interface.

  • Page 52: Default Ip Address

    IP address the AP has been assigned. Default IP Address If your network does not contain a DHCP server, the Access Point’s IP address defaults to 169.254.128.132. In this case, you can use ScanTool to assign the AP a static IP address that is valid on your network.
  • Page 53 • Result: The unit requests an IP Address from the network DHCP server. 4. Insert the Avaya Wireless CD into the CD or DVD-ROM drive of the computer that you will use to configure the AP. • Result: The installation program will launch automatically.
  • Page 54 Select Adapter button on the Scan List dialog. If you only have one adapter installed, the ScanTool Network Adapter Selection dialog will not appear on your computer. 2-16 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Setup Wizard

    Note: If your Access Point does not show up in the Scan List, click the Rescan button to update the display. If the unit still does not appear in the list, see after rebooting an Access Point, it may take up to five minutes for the unit to appear in the Scan List.
  • Page 56 Initialization Figure 2-9: Scan Tool Change Dialog c. Set IP Address Type to Static. 2-18 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 57 When prompted, click OK a second time to return to the Scan List dialog. j. Click Cancel to close the ScanTool. k. Proceed to the HTTP interface. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Client Connection Setup Wizard for information on how to access Initialization Problems.

  • Page 58: Setup Wizard Instructions

    Network Name, IP parameters, system parameters, and management passwords. Setup Wizard Instructions Follow these steps to access the Access Point’s HTTP interface and launch the Setup Wizard: 1. Open a Web browser on a network computer. Note: The HTTP interface supports the following Web browser: •...
  • Page 59 • Click OK twice to save your changes and return to Internet Explorer. 3. Enter the Access Point’s IP address in the browser’s Address field and press Enter. • This is either the dynamic IP address assigned by a network DHCP server or the static IP address you manually configured.
  • Page 60 Next button. Click this button to submit any changes you made to the unit’s parameters and continue to the next page. The instructions that follow describe how to navigate the Setup Wizard using the Save & Next buttons. 2-22 Advanced Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 61 5. Configure the System Configuration settings and click Save & Next. System for more information. 6. Configure the Access Point’s Basic IP address settings, if necessary, and click Save & Next. See information. 7. Assign the AP new passwords to prevent unauthorized access and click Save &...
  • Page 62 Select for 802.11a products in Europe (see Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) for details). Note: For 802.11b if you are setting up a Wireless Distribution System (WDS), it must be disabled. See Distribution System (WDS) information. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Wireless for more...
  • Page 63 Access Point’s channel. If you decide to manually set the unit’s channel, ensure that nearby devices do not use the same frequency (unless for an AP-4 you are setting up a WDS). Available Channels vary based on regulatory domain.
  • Page 64 Distance between APs. See for more information. Distance between Large Medium Small Minicell Microcell Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Multicast Rate Multicast Rate 1 and 2 Mbits/sec 1, 2, and 5.5 Mbits/ 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbits/sec 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbits/sec 1, 2, 5.5 and 11...
  • Page 65 Setting AP-5 WEP Encryption: Set Encryption Key 1: Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide AP-4 Description Place a check mark in the box provided to enable WEP encryption. See Encryption for more information. If you enabled Encryption, configure an Encryption Key. This key is used to encrypt and decrypt data between the AP-5 and its wireless clients.
  • Page 66 Save & Next to save the change and proceed to the next screen. 10. When finished, click Reboot on the Summary screen to restart the AP and apply your changes. 2-28 Wireless (AP-5) Security for more information on security Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Wireless...

  • Page 67: Download The Latest Software

    Download the Latest Software Avaya periodically releases updated software for the AP on its Web site at http://support.avaya.com. It is recommended that you check the Web site for the latest updates after you have installed and initialized the unit. Three types of files can be downloaded to the AP from a TFTP server: •...

  • Page 68: Download The Latest Software

    Receive files, with no automatic shutdown or time-out. Download Updates from your TFTP Server using the Web Interface 1. Download the latest software from http://support.avaya.com. 2. Copy the latest software updates to your TFTP server. 3. In the Web Interface, click the Commands button and select the Download tab.

  • Page 69: Download Updates From Your Tftp Server Using The Cli Interface

    Download Updates from your TFTP Server using the CLI Interface 1. Download the latest software from http://support.avaya.com. 2. Copy the latest software updates to your TFTP server. 3. Open the CLI interface via Telnet or a serial connection. 4. Enter the CLI password when prompted.

  • Page 70: Additional Hardware Features

    Note: For best results, mount the unit vertically. In other words, the antenna should be pointing up or down but not sideways. 2. Unplug the Access Point’s power supply, if necessary. 2-32 Installing the AP in a Plenum. Installation Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Additional Hardware Features

    In the following example, the back cover is mounted upside down (the two holes are at the bottom). Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Additional Hardware Features for an illustration. Remove Cable Cover for an illustration.
  • Page 72 12.Attach Ethernet and power cables to the AP unit, if necessary. 13.Snap the unit into the back cover. In the following example, the unit is mounted upside down and its antenna is facing down. 2-34 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 73 Figure 2-13: AP Mounted on a Wall 14.Replace the front cover. 15.Replace the cable cover. 16.Turn on the AP. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Additional Hardware Features 2-35...

  • Page 74: Ceiling Mount

    Ceiling Mount Follow these steps to mount the AP to a ceiling: Important: Hardware is not provided for mounting the AP-4/AP-5 on the ceiling. It is recommended that you follow any federal, state, or local safety guidelines or regulations for installing equipment on a ceiling.

  • Page 75: Installing The Ap In A Plenum

    Additional Hardware Features 10.Insert the screws into the wall plugs. Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws and attach the Access Point’s metal base to the ceiling. Figure 2-14: Mounting the AP to the Ceiling Installing the AP in a Plenum In an office building, plenum is the space between the structural ceiling and the tile ceiling that is provided to help air circulate.

  • Page 76: Kensington Security Slot

    The Kensington Security Slot is shown in the illustrations below (the figure on the left shows the slot with the cable cover attached; the figure on the right shows the slot with the cable cover removed). See http://www.kensington.com solutions. 2-38 for information on Kensington security Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 77 Additional Hardware Features Figure 2-15: Kensington Security Slot Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide 2-39...

  • Page 78: Led Indicators

    Solid Red Wireless Test Failure Missing or bad AP image Solid Amber Missing or bad bootloader image (all LEDs remain solid amber) Wireless radio is not working properly Amber Indicated interface in administrative down state Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 79 Additional Hardware Features Figure 2-16: LED Indicators Illustrated Power LED Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Wireless Activity LED Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide 2-41...

  • Page 80: Related Topics

    • See Troubleshooting • See Command Line Interface (CLI) interface and for a list of CLI commands. 2-42 for information on configuration for information on the statistics displayed for troubleshooting suggestions. for information on the CLI Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 81: Status Information

    Once the AP has a valid IP Address and an Ethernet connection, you may use your web browser to monitor the system status. Follow these steps to monitor an AP’s operating statistics using the HTTP interface: 1. Open a Web browser on a network computer. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Information...
  • Page 82 Use a proxy server box. e.Click OK twice to save your changes and return to Internet Explorer. 3. Enter the Access Point’s IP address in the browser’s Address field and press Enter. Result: The Enter Network Password dialog appears. •...

  • Page 83: System Status

    Result: The System Status page appears. System Status System Status is the first page to appear each time you connect to the HTTP interface. You can also return to this page by clicking the Status button. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide System Status...
  • Page 84 System Alarms: System traps (if any) appear in this area. Each trap identifies a specific severity level: Critical, Major, Minor, and Informational. See Alarms (Traps) possible alarms. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide System for a list of...

  • Page 85: Advanced Configuration

    Advanced filters, and Port filters. • Alarms: Configure the Alarm (SNMP Trap) Groups, the Alarm Host Table, and the Syslog features. • Bridge: Configure the Spanning Tree Protocol, Storm Threshold protection, Intra BSS traffic, and Packet Forwarding. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Configuration...

  • Page 86: Configuring The Ap Using The Http Interface

    Configure RADIUS features such as RADIUS Access Control and Accounting. Configuring the AP Using the HTTP Interface Follow these steps to configure an Access Point’s operating settings using the HTTP interface: 1. Open a Web browser on a network computer.
  • Page 87 3. Enter the Access Point’s IP address in the browser’s Address field and press Enter. Result: The Enter Network Password dialog appears. • 4. Enter the HTTP password in the Password field and click OK. Leave the User Name field blank. (By default, the HTTP password is “public”).
  • Page 88 7. Configure the Access Point’s parameters as necessary. After changing a configuration value, click OK to save the change. 8. Reboot the Access Point for all of the changes to take effect. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 89: System

    Field Name: Location: Contact Name: Contact Email: Contact Phone: Object ID: Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Description The name assigned to the AP. The location where the AP is installed. The name of the person responsible for the AP. The email address of the person responsible for the AP.
  • Page 90 This is a read-only field that reports the Access Point’s name, serial number, current image software version, and current bootloader software version. This is a read-only field that displays how long the Access Point has been running since its last reboot. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 91: Network

    IP Configuration You can configure and view the following parameters within the IP Configuration screen: Note: You must reboot the Access Point in order for any changes to the Basic IP or DNS Client parameters take effect. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 92: Basic Ip Parameters

    When IP Address Assignment Type is set to Dynamic, this field is read- only and reports the unit’s current IP address. The Access Point will default to 169.254.128.132 if it cannot obtain an address from a DHCP server. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 93 Parameter Subnet Mask: Gateway IP Address: Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Description The Access Point’s subnet mask. When IP Address Assignment Type is set to Dynamic, this field is read- only and reports the unit’s current subnet mask. The subnet mask will default to 255.255.0.0 if the unit...

  • Page 94: Dns Client

    If you prefer to use host names to identify network servers rather than IP addresses, you can configure the AP to act as a Domain Name Service (DNS) client. When this feature is enabled, the Access Point contacts the network’s DNS server to translate a host name to the appropriate network IP address.

  • Page 95: Advanced

    • Default TTL (Time to Live): Time to Live (TTL) is a field in an IP packet that specifies how long in seconds the packet can remain active on the network. The Access Point uses the default TTL for packets it generates for which the transport layer protocol does not specify a TTL value.

  • Page 96: Dhcp Server

    Also, the AP must be configured with a static IP address before enabling this feature. When the DHCP Server functionality is enabled, you can create one or more IP address pools from which to assign addresses to network devices. 4-12 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 97 Network Figure 4-3: DHCP Server Page Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide 4-13...

  • Page 98: Server Configuration Screen

    The AP will assign the specified address to its DHCP clients. The AP will assign the specified address to its DHCP clients. This is a read-only field that reports the number of IP address pools currently configured. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 99 Parameter IP Pool Table Entry: Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Description This entry specifies a range of IP addresses that the AP can assign to its wireless clients. Click Add to create a new entry. Click Edit to change an existing entry.
  • Page 100 Network Parameter IP Pool Table Entry: (continued) Note: You must reboot the Access Point before changes to any of these DHCP server parameters take effect. 4-16 Description – Maximum Lease Time (optional): The maximum time value for clients to retain the assigned IP address.

  • Page 101: Link Integrity

    (that is, the ping attempts fail), the AP disables its wireless interface until the connection is restored. This forces the unit’s wireless clients to switch to another Access Point that still has a network connection. Note: This feature does not affect WDS links (if applicable).
  • Page 102 Network Figure 4-4: Link Integrity Configuration Page 4-18 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 103 Integrity Configuration page: Parameter Enable Link Integrity: Poll Interval (milliseconds): Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Description Place a check mark in the box provided to enable Link Integrity. The interval between link integrity checks. Range is 500 - 15000 ms in increments of 500 ms;...
  • Page 104 – Target IP Address – Comment (optional) – Status: Set this field to Enable to specify that the Access Point should poll this device. You can also disable an entry by changing this field’s value to Disable. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 105: Interfaces

    Interfaces From the Interfaces tab, you configure the Access Point’s radio and Ethernet settings. Refer to the Wireless parameters below that correspond to your Access Point model (AP-5 or AP-4). The Ethernet settings apply to both models. • Wireless (AP-5) •...

  • Page 106: Mac Address

    802.11a devices. This is a read-only field that displays the unique MAC (Media Access Control) address for the Access Point’s wireless interface. The MAC address is assigned at the factory. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 107: Regulatory Domain

    Parameter Regulatory Domain: Network Name (SSID): Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Description Reports the regulatory domain for which the AP-5 is certified. Not all features or channels are available in all countries. The available regulatory domains include: – U.S./Canada -- FCC (5.15-5.35 GHz, 5.725-5.850 GHz)
  • Page 108 IEEE 802.11a standard that provides twice the data rate. Note that Turbo Mode is not defined in the IEEE 802.11a specification. By default, Turbo mode is disabled. Turbo mode is not available in all countries. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Dynamic...

  • Page 109: Frequency Channel

    Parameter Frequency Channel: Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Description – When Auto Channel Select is enabled, this field is read-only and displays the Access Point’s current operating Channel. – When Auto Channel Select is disabled, you can specify the Access Point’s channel.

  • Page 110: Transmit Rate

    12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 72, 98, 108 Mbits/s, and Auto Fallback. Auto Fallback is the default setting; it allows the AP-5 unit to select the best transmit rate based on the cell size. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 111 Parameter DTIM Period: RTS/CTS Medium Reservation: Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Description The Deferred Traffic Indicator Map (DTIM) is used with clients that have power management enabled. DTIM should be left at 1, the default value, if any clients have power management enabled.

  • Page 112: Dynamic Frequency Selection (Dfs)

    AP-5 scans the available frequency and selects a channel that is free of interference. If the AP-5 subsequently detects interference on its channel, it automatically reboots and selects another channel that is free of interference. 4-28 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 113 • You cannot manually select the device’s operating channel; you must let DFS select the channel. • You cannot configure the Auto Channel Select option. Within the HTTP interface, this option always appears enabled. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Interfaces 4-29...

  • Page 114: Rts/Cts Medium Reservation

    This typically occurs when there are hidden nodes (clients that can communicate with the Access Point but are out of range of each other) in very large cells.

  • Page 115: Wireless (Ap-4)

    Wireless (AP-4) You can configure and view the following parameters within the Wireless Interface Configuration page for an AP-4: Note: You must reboot the Access Point before any changes to these parameters take effect. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 116 Physical Interface Type: MAC Address: 4-32 Description For the AP-4, this field reports: “802.11b (DSSS 2.4 GHz).” DSSS stands for Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum; this is the name for the radio technology used by 802.11b devices. This is a read-only field that displays the unique MAC (Media Access Control) address for the Access Point’s wireless...
  • Page 117 Regulatory Domain: Network Name (SSID): Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Description Reports the regulatory domain for which the AP-4 is certified. Not all features or channels are available in all countries. The available regulatory domains include: – U.S./Canada -- FCC (2.4000- 2.4835 GHz)
  • Page 118 Interfaces Parameter Auto Channel Select: 4-34 Description The AP-4 scans the area for other Access Points and selects a free or relatively unused communication channel. This helps prevent interference problems and increases network performance. By default this feature is enabled; see 802.11b Channel...
  • Page 119 Parameter Frequency Channel: Distance Between APs: Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Description When Auto Channel Select is enabled, this field is read-only and displays the Access Point’s current operating channel. When Auto Channel Select is disabled, you can specify the Access Point’s operating channel.

  • Page 120: Multicast Rate

    (DTIM) is used with clients that have power management enabled. DTIM should be left at 1, the default value, if any clients have power management enabled. This parameter supports a range between 1 and 65535. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 121 Parameter RTS/CTS Medium Reservation: Interference Robustness: Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Description This parameter affects message flow control and should not be changed under normal circumstances. Range is 0 to 2347. When set to a value between 0 and 2347, the Access Point uses the RTS/CTS mechanism for packets that are the specified size or greater.
  • Page 122 Access Point’s specific Network Name to associate with the Access Point. When enabled, a client configured with the Network Name “ANY” cannot connect to the AP- 4. This option is disabled by default. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 123 AP loads. This feature is enabled by default; it helps distribute the wireless load between APs. This feature is not available if you are using an Avaya Wireless 802.11a/b ComboCard or a non-Avaya Wireless client with the AP- Interfaces...
  • Page 124 Access Points). Note: Note that this feature is not available if you are using an Avaya 802.11a/b Card or a non- Avaya Wireless client with the AP-4. It is recommended that you leave this parameter enabled,...
  • Page 125 Interfaces Figure 4-6: Wireless Interface Configuration Page (AP-4) Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide 4-41...

  • Page 126: Distance Between Aps

    In contrast, a typical warehouse has a few forklifts requiring low bandwidth for simple transactions. Note: This feature is not available if you are using an Avaya Wireless 802.11a/b ComboCard or a non-Avaya Wireless client with the AP-4.
  • Page 127 Access Points covering the area changed. In a typical office, a high density area consists of a number of Access Points installed every 20 feet and each Access Point generates a small radio cell with a diameter of about 10 feet. In contrast, a typical warehouse might have a low density area consisting of large cells (with a diameter of about 90 feet) and Access Points installed every 200 feet.

  • Page 128: Multicast Rate

    Interfaces Note: The distance between APs should not be approximated. It is calculated by means of a manual Site Survey, in which an AP-4 is set up and clients are tested throughout the area to determine signal strength and coverage, and local limits such as physical interference are investigated.
  • Page 129 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-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Interfaces 11 Mbits/s 4-45...

  • Page 130: Wireless Distribution System (Wds)

    Distance Between APs, the appropriate range of Multicast values automatically populates the drop-down menu. This feature is not available if you are using an Avaya Wireless 802.11a/b ComboCard or a non-Avaya Wireless client with the AP-4.
  • Page 131 Interfaces Figure 4-9: WDS Example AP 2 AP 1 Client 1 Client 2 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide 4-47...

  • Page 132: Bridging Wds

    Interfaces Bridging WDS Each WDS link is mapped to a logical WDS port on the AP-4. WDS ports behave like Ethernet ports rather than like standard wireless interfaces: on a BSS port, an Access Point learns by association and from frames; on a WDS or Ethernet port, an Access Point learns from frames only.

  • Page 133: Wds Setup Procedure

    WDS Setup Procedure Note: You must disable Auto Channel Select to create a WDS. To setup a wireless backbone follow the steps below for each AP-4 that you wish to include in the Wireless Distribution System. 1. Confirm that Auto Channel Select is disabled.
  • Page 134 Note: To set up a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) with 802.1x, set each Access Point’s 802.1x Security Mode to Mixed and assign each unit in the WDS the same Encryption Key 1. See Security. 4-50 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 135: Ethernet

    For best results, Avaya recommends that you configure the Ethernet setting to match the speed and transmission mode of the device the Access Point is connected to (such as a hub or switch). If in doubt, leave this setting at its default, auto-speed-auto-duplex.

  • Page 136: Management

    The default password is “public”. The password for read and write access to the AP using SNMP. Enter a password in both the Password field and the Confirm field. The default password is “public”. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 137 Password Type Telnet (CLI) Password: HTTP (Web) Password: Note: For security purposes Avaya recommends changing ALL PASSWORDS from the default “public” immediately, to restrict access to your network devices to authorized personnel. If you lose or forget your password settings, you can always perform the Reset to Factory Default Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 138: Ip Access Table

    Access Point. The AP would ignore commands from any other IP address. In contrast, the IP mask 255.255.255.0 would allow any device that shares the first three octets of the IP address to configure the AP. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 139 Comment: To edit or delete an entry, click Edit. Edit the information, or select Enable, Disable, or Delete from the Status pull-down menu. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Description For example, for an IP address of 10.20.30.1 with a 255.255.255.0 subnet mask, any IP address between 10.20.30.1 and 10.20.30.254 will have...

  • Page 140: Services

    Management Services You can configure the following management services: Note: You must reboot the Access Point if you change the HTTP Port or Telnet Port. SNMP Settings • SNMP Interface Bitmask: Configure the interface or interfaces (Ethernet, Wireless, All Interfaces) from which you will manage the AP via SNMP.
  • Page 141 Management Figure 4-11: Management Services Configuration Page Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide 4-57...

  • Page 142: Telnet Configuration Settings

    Enter the number of seconds the system will wait during a session while there is no activity. The AP will terminate the session on time-out. The range is 1 to 36000 seconds; the default is 900. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 143: Serial Configuration Settings

    Note: To avoid potential problems when communicating with the AP through the serial port, Avaya recommends that you leave the Flow Control setting at None (the default value). • Serial Data Bits: This is a read-only field and displays the number of data bits used in serial communication (8 data bits by default).

  • Page 144: Filtering

    Filtering Filtering The Access Point’s Packet Filtering features help control the amount of traffic exchanged between the wired and wireless networks. There are four sub-categories under the Filtering heading. • Ethernet Protocol • Static MAC • Advanced • TCP/UDP Port...
  • Page 145 Enable, Disable, or Delete from the Status drop-down menu. • An entry’s status must be enabled in order for the protocol to be subject to the filter. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Filtering for a list 4-61...

  • Page 146: Static Mac

    • Comment: This field is optional. Each MAC Address or Mask is comprised of 12 hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F) that correspond to a 48-bit identifier. (Each hexadecimal digit represents 4 bits (0 or 1).) 4-62 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 147 • To prevent all traffic from a specific wired MAC address from being forwarded to the wireless network, configure only the Wired MAC Address and Wired Mask (leave the Wireless MAC Address and Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Filtering 4-63...
  • Page 148 Masks to setup a filter. The entry is enabled automatically when saved. To edit an entry, click Edit. To disable or remove an entry, click Edit and change the Status field from Enable to Disable or Delete. 4-64 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 149 Filtering Figure 4-12: Static MAC Configuration Page Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide 4-65...

  • Page 150: Static Mac Filter Examples

    • Wired Mask: FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF • Wireless MAC Address: 00:02:2D:51:94:E4 • Wireless Mask: FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF Result: Traffic between the Wired Server and Wireless Client 1 is blocked. Wireless Clients 2 and 3 can still communicate with the Wired Server. 4-66 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 151: Prevent Multiple Wireless Devices From Communicating With A Single Wired Device

    Client 2 share the same prefix (00:02:2D), traffic between the Wired Server and Wireless Clients 1 and 2 is blocked. Wireless Client 3 can still communicate with the Wired Server since it has a different prefix (00:20:A6). Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Filtering 4-67...

  • Page 152: Prevent All Wireless Devices From Communicating With A Single Wired Device

    • Wired MAC Address: 00:40:F4:1C:DB:6A • Wired Mask: FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF • Wireless MAC Address: 00:00:00:00:00:00 • Wireless Mask: 00:00:00:00:00:00 Result: The Access Point blocks all traffic between Wired Server 1 and all wireless clients. Prevent A Wireless Device From Communicating With the Wired Network Configure the following settings to prevent Wireless Client 3 from communicating with any device on the Ethernet.

  • Page 153: Prevent Messages Destined For A Specific Multicast Group From Being Forwarded To The Wireless Lan

    • Wired Mask: FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF • Wireless MAC Address: 00:00:00:00:00:00 • Wireless Mask: 00:00:00:00:00:00 Result: The Access Point does not forward any packets that have a destination address of 01:00:5E:00:32:4B to the wireless network. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Filtering 4-69...

  • Page 154: Advanced

    (ARP) requests for wireless clients. When enabled, the AP answers ARP requests for wireless stations without actually forwarding them to the wireless network. If disabled, the Access Point will bridge ARP requests for wireless clients to the wireless LAN. • Enable IP/ARP Filtering: Place a check mark in the box provided to allow IP/ARP filtering based on the IP/ARP Filtering Address and IP Mask.

  • Page 155: Tcp/Udp Port

    For example, an AP with the following configuration would discard frames received on its Wireless radio with a UDP destination port number of 137, effectively blocking NETBIOS Name Service packets. Protocol Type Destination (TCP/UDP) Port Number Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Protocol Name Interface NETBIOS Wireless Name Service Filtering...

  • Page 156: Adding Tcp/Udp Port Filters

    4. Set the destination Port Number (a value between 0 and 65535) to filter. See the IANA Web site at http://www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers port numbers and their descriptions. 5. Set the Port Type for the protocol: TCP, UDP, or both (TCP/UDP). 4-72 for a list of assigned Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 157: Editing Tcp/Udp Port Filters

    2. Make any changes to the Protocol Name or Port Number for a specific entry, if necessary. 3. In the row that defines the port, set the Status to Enable, Disable, or Delete, as appropriate. 4. Select OK Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Filtering 4-73...

  • Page 158: Alarms

    • Enable Flash Memory Alarms • Enable TFTP Alarms • Enable Image Alarms Place a check mark in the box provided to enable a specific group. Remove the check mark from the box to disable the alarms. 4-74 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 159: Alarm Host Table

    Syslog The Syslog messaging system enables the AP 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)” events for each wireless client as an alternative to RADIUS accounting.

  • Page 160: Setting Syslog Event Notifications

    LOG_CRIT LOG_ERR LOG_WARNING LOG_NOTICE LOG_INFO LOG_DEBUG 4-76 for more information on the Priority Description 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-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 161: Configuring Syslog Event Notifications

    You can configure the following Syslog settings from the HTTP interface: Setting Enable Syslog: Syslog Port Number: Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Description Place a check mark in the box provided to enable system logging. This field is read-only and displays the port number (514) assigned for system logging.
  • Page 162 – Status: The entry is enabled automatically when saved (so the Status field is only visible when editing an entry). You can also disable or delete entries by changing this field’s value. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 163 Alarms Figure 4-14: Syslog Configuration Page Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide 4-79...

  • Page 164: Bridge

    10,000 entries. To view the Learn Table, click on the Monitor button in the web interface and select the The Bridge tab has four sub-categories. • Spanning Tree • Storm Threshold • Intra BSS • Packet Forwarding 4-80 Learn Table tab. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 165: Spanning Tree

    For more information on Spanning Tree protocol, see Section 8.0 of the IEEE 802.1d standard. The Spanning Tree configuration options are advanced settings. Avaya recommends that you leave these parameters at their default values unless you are familiar with the Spanning Tree protocol.

  • Page 166: Storm Threshold

    Address Threshold: Enter the maximum allowed number of packets per second. • Ethernet Threshold: Enter the maximum allowed number of packets per second. • Wireless Threshold: Enter the maximum allowed number of packets per second. 4-82 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 167: Intra Bss

    • To block Intra BSS traffic, set Intra BSS Traffic Operation to Block. • To allow Intra BSS traffic, set Intra BSS Traffic Operation to Passthru. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Bridge 4-83...

  • Page 168: Packet Forwarding

    1. Within the Packet Forwarding Configuration page, check the box labeled Enable Packet Forwarding. 2. Specify a destination Packet Forwarding MAC Address. The AP will redirect all unicast, multicast, and broadcast packets received from wireless clients to the address you specify. 4-84 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 169: Security

    The AP provides three security features to protect your network from unauthorized individuals. • MAC Access • WEP Encryption • 802.1x The HTTP interface provides a configuration screen for each of these features. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Security 4-85...

  • Page 170: Mac Access

    Comment: Enter an optional comment such as the client’s name. • Status: The entry is enabled automatically when saved (so the Status field is only visible when editing an entry). You can also disable or delete entries by changing this field’s value. 4-86 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 171 Note: For larger networks that include multiple Access Points, you may prefer to maintain this list on a centralized location using the Access Control Via RADIUS Authentication. Figure 4-15: MAC Access Configuration Page Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Security 4-87...

  • Page 172: Wep Encryption

    Encryption Keys. • The AP-4 supports 64-bit and 128-bit encryption: • For 64-bit encryption, an encryption key is 10 hexadecimal...
  • Page 173 For 152-bit encryption, an encryption key is 32 hexadecimal characters or 16 ASCII characters. Note: 64-bit encryption is sometimes referred to as 40-bit encryption; 128-bit encryption is sometimes referred to as 104-bit encryption. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Security 4-89...
  • Page 174 Security Figure 4-16: Encryption Configuration 4-90 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 175 4. Select the Key that the AP will use to encryption outgoing data from the Encrypt Data Transmissions Using drop-down menu. By default, this parameter is set to Key 1. 5. Click OK. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Security 4-91...
  • Page 176 LAN port. A port in the context of IEEE 802.1x is a point of attachment to the LAN, either a physical Ethernet connection or a wireless link to an Access Point. 802.1x requires RADIUS...
  • Page 177 MD5 (MD5 does not support automatic key distribution; therefore, if you choose this method you need to manually configure each client with the network’s encryption key). Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Description Certificate-based authentication (a certificate is required on the server; a client’s username/password is tunneled...

  • Page 178: Authentication Process

    The AP inhibits all data traffic from a particular client PC until the client PC is authenticated. Regardless of its authentication status, a client PC can always exchange 802.1x messages in the clear with the AP (the client begins encrypting data after it has been authenticated). 4-94 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 179 PC and the RADIUS server. The AP and the client exchange 802.1x messages using an EAPOL (EAP Over LAN) protocol. Messages sent from the client station are encapsulated by the AP and transmitted to the RADIUS server using EAP extensions. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide 4-95...
  • Page 180 Per User Per Session Encryption Keys. (This feature is only available when using 802.1x mode; it is not available when in Mixed mode or using WEP encryption only). 4-96 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 181: Configuring Security Settings

    1. Within the 802.1x Configuration screen, set 802.1x Security Mode to 802.1x. 2. Select an Encryption Key Length. • The AP-4 supports 64-bit and 128-bit encryption. • The AP-5 supports 64-bit and 128-bit encryption. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide for details.
  • Page 182 4. Click OK to save the changes. 5. If you have not already done so, configure the RADIUS authentication settings (see for details). 6. Reboot the Access Point. 4-98 RADIUS Authentication with 802.1x Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 183 Figure 4-18: 802.1x Configuration Page Mixed Mode (802.1x and WEP Encryption) Follow these steps to use both 802.1x and WEP Encryption simultaneously (clients that do not support 802.1x use WEP Encryption for security purposes): Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide 4-99...
  • Page 184 1. Within the 802.1x Configuration screen, set 802.1x Security Mode to Mixed. 2. Select an Encryption Key Length. • The AP-4 supports 64-bit and 128-bit encryption. • The AP-5 supports 64-bit and 128-bit encryption. 3. Enter a Re-keying Interval. •...

  • Page 185: Security And Wireless Distribution Systems (Wds)

    802.1x Security and Wireless Distribution Systems (WDS) Wireless distribution systems (WDS) are configured using specific ports on the AP-4. To use 802.1x with WDS, you need to set the 802.1x Security Mode to Mixed (WEP and 802.1x) and confirm that the AP-4 units communicating in the WDS share the same encryption key (Key 1).

  • Page 186: Radius

    • Primary Authentication Server • Back-up Authentication Server • Primary Accounting Server • Back-up Accounting Server Note: You must have configured the settings for at least one Authentication server before configuring the settings for an Accounting server. 4-102 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 187: Mac Access Control Via Radius Authentication

    RADIUS authentication. Follow these steps to enable RADIUS MAC Access Control: 1. Within the RADIUS Access Control Configuration page, place a check mark in the box labeled Enable RADIUS MAC Access Control. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide RADIUS 4-103...
  • Page 188 If you want to identify RADIUS servers by name, you must configure the AP as a DNS Client. See 7. Enter the server’s IP address or name in the field provided. 4-104 DNS Client for details. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 189 1-4; default is 3. 12.If you are configuring a back-up server, repeat Steps 6 through 11 for the back-up server. 13.Click OK to save your changes. 14.Reboot the AP device for these changes to take effect. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide RADIUS 4-105...
  • Page 190 RADIUS Figure 4-19: RADIUS Access Control Configuration Page 4-106 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 191: Radius Authentication With 802.1X

    Authentication Lifetime field. This parameter supports a value between 900 and 43200 sec; the default is 900 sec. 7. Select a Server Addressing Format type (IP Address or Name). Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide for details. RADIUS 4-107...
  • Page 192 1-4; default is 3. 13.If you are configuring a back-up server, repeat Steps 7 through 12 for the back-up server. 14.Click OK to save your changes. 15.Reboot the AP device for these changes to take effect. 4-108 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 193: Radius Accounting

    RADIUS Accounting Using an external RADIUS server, the AP 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 194: Configuring Radius Accounting

    6. Enter the server’s IP address or name in the field provided. 7. Enter the port number which the AP and the server will use to communicate. By default, RADIUS accounting uses port 1813. 4-110 DNS Client Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 195 1-4; default is 3. 11.If you are configuring a back-up server, repeat Steps 5 through 10 for the back-up server. 12.Click OK to save your changes. 13.Reboot the AP device for these changes to take effect. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide RADIUS 4-111...
  • Page 196 RADIUS Figure 4-20: RADIUS Accounting Server Configuration 4-112 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 197: Monitor Information

    RADIUS Provides statistics for the configured primary and backup RADIUS server(s). • Interfaces Displays the Access Point’s interface statistics (Wireless and Ethernet). • Link Test (AP-4 Only) Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Information Evaluates the link with a wireless client.

  • Page 198: Logging Into The Http Interface

    2. If necessary, disable the Internet proxy settings. For Internet Explorer users, follow these steps: a.Select Tools > Internet Options... b.Click the Connections tab. c.Click LAN Settings... d.If necessary, remove the check mark from the Use a proxy server box. Command Line Interface Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide (CLI).
  • Page 199 OK twice to save your changes and return to Internet Explorer. 3. Enter the Access Point’s IP address in the browser’s Address field and press Enter. • Result: The AP Enter Network Password dialog appears. Figure 5-1: Enter Network Password Dialog 4.
  • Page 200 6. Click the tab that corresponds to the statistics you want to review. For example, click Learn Table to see the list of nodes that the AP has discovered on the network. 7. If applicable, click the Refresh button to update the statistics. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 201: Version

    • Version: Specifies the component’s version or build number. The Software Image version is the most useful information on this screen for the typical end user. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Version...

  • Page 202: Icmp

    Figure 5-3: Version Information Page ICMP This tab provides statistical information for both received and transmitted messages directed to the AP. Not all ICMP traffic on the network is counted in the ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) statistics. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 203 ICMP Figure 5-4: ICMP Monitoring Page Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 204: Ip/Arp Table

    IP/ARP Table IP/ARP Table This tab provides information based on the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), which relates MAC Address and IP Addresses. Figure 5-5: IP?ARP Table Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 205: Learn Table

    MAC address for each node that the device has learned is on the network and the interface on which the node was detected. There can be up 10,000 entries in the Learn Table. Figure 5-6: Learn Table Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 206: Iapp

    IAPP IAPP This tab displays statistics relating to client handovers and communications between Avaya Wireless Access Points. Figure 5-7: IAPP Page 5-10 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 207: Radius

    This tab provides RADIUS authentication and accounting information for both the Primary and Backup RADIUS servers. Note: RADIUS authentication and accounting must be enabled for this information to be valid. Figure 5-8: RADIUS Monitoring Page Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide 5-11...

  • Page 208: Interfaces

    Interfaces Interfaces This tab displays statistics for the Ethernet and wireless interfaces. The Operational Status can be up, down, or testing. 5-12 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 209 Interfaces Figure 5-9: Wireless Interface Monitoring Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide 5-13...

  • Page 210: Link Test (Ap-4 Only)

    Link Test (AP-4 Only) This tab displays information on the quality of the wireless link to clients and other AP-4 units in the Wireless Distribution System. During a Link Test, the Access Point and the selected device exchange a series of packets to test the strength of the connection.

  • Page 211: Mac Address

    Access Point (referred to as the Initiator Station) and the wireless client (referred to as the Remote Station): • Station Name: The Access Point’s System Name or the client’s Windows Networking name. • MAC Address Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Link Test (AP-4 Only) 5-15...
  • Page 212 11 Mbps (pkts): The number of packets received at the 11 Mbits/sec transmit rate since the start of the Link Test. In general, most packets will be received at the 11 Mbits/sec rate if the devices have a strong link. 5-16 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 213 1 Mbps (pkts): The number of packets received at the 1 Mbits/ sec transmit rate since the start of the Link Test. Note: Click the Refresh results. The test screen does not refresh automatically. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Link Test (AP-4 Only) button periodically to update the test 5-17...
  • Page 214 Link Test (AP-4 Only) Figure 5-11: SNR Report Page 5. Click Close to end the Link Test. 5-18 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 215: Commands

    Configure the location where the AP Help files can be found. Logging into the HTTP Interface Once the AP has a valid IP Address and an Ethernet connection, you may use your web browser to issue commands. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 216 If necessary, remove the check mark from the Use a proxy server box. e. Click OK twice to save your changes and return to Internet Explorer. 3. Enter the Access Point’s IP address in the browser’s Address field and press Enter. • Result: The Enter Network Password screen appears.
  • Page 217 Leave the User Name field blank. (By default, the HTTP password is “public”). • Result: The System Status page appears. 5. Click the Commands button located on the left-hand side of the screen. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Logging into the HTTP Interface...
  • Page 218 Logging into the HTTP Interface Figure 6-2: Command Main Page 6. Click the tab that corresponds to the command you want to issue. For example, click Reboot to restart the unit. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 219: Download

    Figure 6-3: Download Command Page If you don’t have a TFTP server installed on your system, install the TFTP server from the Avaya Wireless CD. You can either install the TFTP server from the CD Wizard or run OEM-TFTP-Server.exe found in the CD’s Xtras/SolarWinds sub-directory.
  • Page 220 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 (including the file extension).

  • Page 221: Upload

    If you don’t have a TFTP server installed on your system, install the TFTP server from the Avaya Wireless CD. You can either install the TFTP server from the CD Wizard or run OEM-TFTP-Server.exe found in the CD’s Xtras/SolarWinds sub-directory.

  • Page 222: Reboot

    Note that Reset, described below, does not save configuration changes. CAUTION: Rebooting the AP will cause all users who are currently con- nected to lose their connection to the network until the AP has completed the restart process and resumed operation. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 223 Reboot Figure 6-4: Reboot Command Page Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 224: Reset

    Use the Reset tab to restore the AP to factory default conditions. The AP may also be reset from the RESET button located on the side of the unit. Since this will reset the Access Point’s current IP address, a new IP address must be assigned. Refer to information.

  • Page 225: Help Link

    C:\Program Files\Avaya_Wireless\AP4_5\Help\English\index.htm. The Avaya Wireless AP Help information is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese. The Help files are copied to your computer in all six languages. To update the Help link to use a different language, enter the appropriate path in the Help Link box.
  • Page 226 If you want to place these files on a shared drive, copy the Help Folder to the new location, and then specify the new path in the Help Link box. Figure 6-6: Help Link Configuration Page 6-12 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 227: Troubleshooting

    Note: This section helps you locate problems related to the AP device setup. For details about RADIUS, TFTP, serial communication programs (such as HyperTerminal), Telnet applications, or web browsers, please refer to the documentation that came with the application for assistance. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 228: Troubleshooting Concepts

    AP Image and then download a new image. Once the new image is loaded, use the the unit to factory default values and reconfigure the unit. Reset to Factory Default Procedure Forced Reload Procedure Reset to Factory Default Procedure Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide resets to erase the to set...
  • Page 229 • The AP Supports a Command Line Interface (CLI). If you are having trouble locating your AP on the network, connect to the unit directly using the serial interface and refer to Command Line Interface (CLI) for CLI command syntax and parameter names. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 230: Symptoms And Solutions

    3. Make sure your PC terminal program (such as HyperTerminal) is active and configured to the following values: • Com Port: (COM1, COM2, etc. depending on your computer); • Baud rate: 9600; Data bits: 8; Stop bits: 1; Flow Control: None; Parity: None; Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 231: Ethernet Link Does Not Work

    IP Address. If the AP responds to the Ping, then the Ethernet Interface is working properly. 2. By default, the Access Point will attempt to automatically detect the Ethernet settings. However, if you are having problems with the Ethernet link, manually configure the Access Point’s Ethernet...

  • Page 232: Basic Software Setup And Configuration Problems

    169.254.128.132. If you have more than one unintialized AP connected to the network, they will all have the same default IP address and you will not be able to communicate with them (due to in this guide. This Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 233 Access Point’s current IP address. 3. To find the unit’s current IP address if using DHCP, open the IP Client Table in the DHCP Server and match the Access Point’s IP address to its MAC address (found on the product label on the metal cabinet).

  • Page 234: Http (Browser) Or Telnet Interface Does Not Work

    1. Make sure you are using a compatible browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later (preferred), or Netscape 4.x or later. 2. Make sure you have the proper IP address. Enter your Access Point’s IP Address in the browser address bar, similar to this example: http://192.168.1.100...

  • Page 235: Telnet Cli Does Not Work

    (including the file extension) and directory path. 5. If you have a problem uploading a file, verify that the TFTP server is configured to allow uploads (typically the default setting is to allow only downloads). Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Symptoms and Solutions...

  • Page 236: Client Connection Problems

    1. Make sure you are within range of an active AP. 2. You can check the signal strength using the signal strength gauge on your Avaya Wireless client software. If you are have an AP-4, you can also use the Remote Link Test available in the Access Point’s HTTP interface.

  • Page 237: Client Does Not Receive An Ip Address - Cannot Connect To Internet

    Internet, there may be a physical network configuration problem (contact your network support staff). 4. If using Active Ethernet, make sure you are not using a crossover Ethernet cable between the AP and the hub. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Symptoms and Solutions 7-11...

  • Page 238: Active Ethernet (Ae)

    4. Try to connect a different device to the same port on the AE hub – if it works and a link is established, there is probably a faulty data link in the AP. 7-12 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 239: Overload" Indications

    2. Verify that there is no short over any of the twisted pair cables. 3. Move the device into a different output port – if it works, there is probably a faulty port or bad RJ-45 connection. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Symptoms and Solutions 7-13...

  • Page 240: Recovery Procedures

    AP Image. If the AP has a corrupted software image, follow the Forced Reload Procedure to erase the current AP Image and download a new image. 7-14 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 241: Reset To Factory Default Procedure

    Reset to Factory Default Procedure Use this procedure to reset the network configuration values, including the Access Point’s IP address and subnet mask. The current AP Image is not deleted. Follow this procedure if you forget the Access Point’s password: 1.
  • Page 242 Recovery Procedures Figure 7-1: RELOAD and RESET Buttons RESET RELOAD 7-16 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 243: Forced Reload Procedure

    CAUTION: By completing Step 2, the firmware in the AP will be erased. You will need an Ethernet connection, a TFTP server, and a serial cable (if using the Bootloader CLI) to reload firmware. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Recovery Procedures Reset to Factory Default to identify the buttons.

  • Page 244: Download A New Image Using Scantool

    ScanTool (this is either two separate computers connected to the same network or a single computer running both programs). ScanTool detects if an Access Point does not have a valid software image installed. In this case, the TFTP Server and Image File Name parameters are enabled in the ScanTool’s Change page so you can...
  • Page 245 Download Procedure Follow these steps to use ScanTool to download a software image to an Access Point with a missing image: 1. Download the latest software from http://support.avaya.com. 2. Copy the latest software updates to your TFTP server. 3. Launch ScanTool.
  • Page 246 You must also connect the AP to a computer with a standard serial cable and use a terminal client, such as HyperTerminal. From the terminal, enter CLI Commands to set the IP address and download an AP Image. 7-20 Advanced Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 247: Preparing To Download The Ap Image

    Preparing to Download the AP Image Before starting, you need to know the Access Point’s IP address, subnet mask, the TFTP Server IP Address, and the AP Image file name. Make sure the TFTP server is running and configured to point to the folder containing the image to be downloaded.
  • Page 248 Result: The terminal display shows Power On Self Tests (POST) activity. After approximately 30 seconds, a message indicates: Sending Traps to SNMP manager periodically. After this message appears, press the ENTER key repeatedly until the following prompt appears: [Device name]> 7-22 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 249 Result: The AP will reboot and then download the image file. You should see downloading activity begin after a few seconds within the TFTP server’s status screen. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Recovery Procedures (to confirm your new settings) (to confirm your new settings)

  • Page 250: Setting Ip Address Using Serial Port And Normal Cli

    2. Remove the front cover from the AP to reveal the serial port. 3. Connect one end of the serial cable to the AP and the other end to a serial port on your computer. 4. Power on the computer and AP, if necessary. 7-24 Advanced Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 251: Initializing The Ip Address Using Cli

    2. Under File -> Properties -> Settings -> ASCII Setup, enable the Send line ends with line feeds option. Result: HyperTerminal sends a line return at the end of each line of code. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Recovery Procedures 7-25...
  • Page 252 Result: The terminal displays a welcome message and then the CLI Prompt: > [Device name] 5. Enter show ip. Result: Network parameters appear: Figure 7-2: Result of “show ip” CLI Command 7-26 RELOAD and RESET Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 253 8. When the proper IP address is set, use the HTTP interface or CLI over Telnet to configure the rest of the unit’s operating parameters. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Recovery Procedures (to confirm your new settings)

  • Page 254: Security Alarms

    Wireless radio not present Wireless radio general failure Wireless radio removal Wireless radio incompatible firmware detected Wireless radio voltage discrepancy detected Wireless radio incompatible vendor detected Wireless radio firmware download failure detected Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 255: Operational Alarms

    FLASH Memory Alarms oriTrapFlashMemoryEmpty oriTrapFlashMemoryCorrupted TFTP Alarms oriTrapTFTPFailedOperation oriTrapTFTPOperationInitiated oriTrapTFTPOperationCompleted Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide System Alarms (Traps) Watch Dog Timer has expired RADIUS Server is not responding or error communicating with RADIUS Server Module has not been initialized Device is rebooting...

  • Page 256: Image Alarms

    Device has been turned on or rebooted Device Link is up (Ethernet interface is up) Device Link is down (Ethernet interface is down) New root has been added to Bridge Network Topology change has been detected Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 257: Tftp Server

    You can upload configuration files from the AP for backup or copying, and you can download configuration files or new software images. The TFTP software is located on the Avaya Wireless AP Installation CD-ROM. 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.
  • Page 258 • Make sure you have the proper TFTP server IP Address, the proper AP Image file name, and that the TFTP server is connected. • Make sure the TFTP server is configured to both send and receive, with no time-out. 7-32 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 259: Command Line Interface (Cli)

    • CLI Command Types • Using Tables & User Strings • Configuring the AP using CLI commands • Set Basic Configuration Parameters using CLI Commands • Other Network Settings • CLI Monitoring Parameters • Parameter Tables Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Interface (CLI)

  • Page 260: General Notes

    • The names of keyboard keys, software buttons, and field names are displayed in bold type. For example: Click the Configure button. • Screen names are displayed in bold italics. For example, the System Status screen. [Device name]> set ipaddr 10.0.0.12 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 261: Important Terminology

    Config files may be downloaded to the Access Point or uploaded for backup or troubleshooting. • Download vs. Upload - Downloads transfer files to the Access Point. Uploads transfer files from the Access Point. The TFTP server performs file transfers in both directions.

  • Page 262: Navigation And Special Keys

    Delete the character the cursor is on 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 List available commands Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 263: Cli Error Messages

    Read only parameter Incorrect password Download unsuccessful Upload unsuccessful Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Description Invalid syntax entered at the command prompt. A non-existent command has been entered at the command prompt. An invalid parameter name has been entered at the command prompt.

  • Page 264: Command Line Interface (Cli) Variations

    AP Image is bad or missing. The Bootloader CLI allows you to assign an IP Address and download a new image. Once the image is downloaded and running, the Access Point uses the normal CLI. This guide covers the normal CLI unless otherwise specified.
  • Page 265 • System Name • IP Address Assignment Type • IP Address • IP Mask • Gateway IP Address • TFTP Server IP Address • Image File Name (including the file extension) Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Command Line Interface (CLI) Variations...
  • Page 266 Command Line Interface (CLI) Variations The following lists display the results of using the help command in the Bootloader CLI: Figure A-1: Results of “help” bootloader CLI command Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 267: Avaya Wireless Ap-4/Ap-5 User's Guide

    Command Line Interface (CLI) Variations The following lists display the results of using the show command in the Bootloader CLI: Figure A-2: Results of “show” bootloader CLI command Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 268: Cli Command Types

    Terminates the CLI session Uses TFTP server to download “image”, “config”, or “bootloader upgrade” files to Access Point Displays general CLI help information or command help information, such as command usage and syntax Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 269: Avaya Wireless Ap-4/Ap-5 User's Guide

    Command history passwd reboot search upload Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Operation Remembers commands to help avoid re-entering complex statements Sets the Access Point’s CLI password Reboots the Access Point in the specified time Lists the parameters in a specified Table Uses TFTP server to upload “config”...

  • Page 270: Example 1. Display Command List

    Prompt to enter successive parameters for Commands (Example 4) Example 1. Display Command list To display the Command List, enter ?. [Device Name]>? A-12 Basic Example [Device Name]>? [Device Name]>s? [Device Name]>set ? [Device Name]>show ipa? [Device Name]>download ? Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 271: Avaya Wireless Ap-4/Ap-5 User's Guide

    Example 2. Display specific Commands To show all commands that start with specified letters, enter one or more letters, then ? with no space between letters and ?. Device Name]>s? Figure A-4: Result of “s?” CLI command Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide A-13...

  • Page 272: 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 ? A-14 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 273: Avaya Wireless Ap-4/Ap-5 User's Guide

    Figure A-5: Result of “set?” CLI command Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide CLI Command Types A-15...

  • Page 274: Example 3B. Display Parameters Based On Letter Sequence

    [Device Name]> show ipa? Figure A-6: Result of “show ipa?” CLI command [Device Name]> show iparp? Figure A-7: Result of “show iparp?” CLI command A-16 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 275: Example 4. Display Prompts For Successive Parameters

    Command ready for execution. [Device Name]> download ? <TFTP IP Address> [Device Name]> download 169.254.128.133 ? <File Name> [Device Name]> download 169.254.128.133 apimage ? <file type (config/img/bootloader)> [Device Name]> download 169.254.128.133 apimage img <CR> Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide CLI Command Types A-17...

  • Page 276: Done, Exit, Quit Commands

    [Device Name]> exit [Device Name]> quit download Command Downloads the specified file from a 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 277: Help Command

    [Device Name]>download * help Command 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 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide CLI Command Types A-19...
  • Page 278 CLI Command Types Figure A-8: Result of “help” CLI command 2. Complete command description and command usage can be provided by: [Device Name]>help <command name> [Device Name]><command name> help A-20 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 279: Reboot Command

    Command Changes the CLI Password. [Device Name]> passwd oldpassword newpassword newpassword reboot Command 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 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 280: Search Command

    HTTP interface. In this example, the CLI returns the list of parameters that make up an entry in the IP Access Table. Device Name]> search mgmtipaccesstbl Figure A-9: Results of “search mgmtipaccesstbl” CLI command A-22 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 281: Upload Command

    [Device Name]>upload 192.168.1.100 APconfig.sys config 2. Syntax to display help and usage information: [Device Name]>help upload 3. Syntax to execute the upload command using previously set (stored) TFTP Parameters: [Device Name]>upload * Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide CLI Command Types A-23...

  • Page 282: Parameter Control Commands

    To see a definition and syntax example, type only show and then press the 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> A-24 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 283: Set" Cli Command

    [Device Name]>set <parameter> <value> [Device Name]>set <table> <index> <argument 1> <value 1> ... <argument N> <value N> Example: [Device Name]>set sysloc “Main Lobby” [Device Name]>set mgmtipaccesstbl 0 ipaddr 10.0.0.10 submask 255.255.0.0 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide CLI Command Types A-25...

  • Page 284: Configuring Objects That Require Reboot

    CLI Command Types Configuring Objects that Require Reboot Certain objects supported by the Access Point require a device reboot in order for the changes to take effect. In order to inform the end-user of this behavior, the CLI provides informational messages when the user has configured an object that requires a reboot.

  • Page 285: Example 2: Executing The "Exit", "Quit", Or "Done" Commands When An Object That Requires Reboot Has Been Configured

    CLI set Command to change parameter values. As shown in the following examples, parameters may be set individually or all parameters for a given table can be set with a single statement. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide <CR> OR <CR> OR quit CLI Command Types <CR>...

  • Page 286: Example 1 - Set The Access Point Ip Address Parameter

    [Device Name]> set ipaddr 10.0.0.12 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 reboot 0 (zero) at the CLI prompt.

  • Page 287: Example 3 - Modify A Table Entry Or Row

    (Hint: Use the search Command to see the elements that belong to the table.) [Device Name]>set mgmtipaccesstbl 1 ipaddr 10.0.0.12 ipmask 255.255.255.248 cmt “First Row” Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide CLI Command Types A-29...

  • Page 288: Example 4 - Enable, Disable, Or Delete A Table Entry Or Row

    [Device Name]>set mgmtipaccesstbl 2 status disable [Device Name]>set mgmtipaccesstbl 2 status delete [Device Name]>set mgmtipaccesstbl 2 status 2 Note: You may need to enable a disabled table entry before you can change the entry’s elements. A-30 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 289: Example 5 - Show The Group Parameters

    Example: [Device Name]>show network Result: The CLI displays network group parameters. Note network show ip Figure A-10: Results of “show network” and “show ip” CLI commands Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide return the same data. CLI Command Types show A-31...

  • Page 290: Example 6 - Show Individual And Table Parameters

    Figure A-11: 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 IP Access Table and its entries. A-32 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 291: 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-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Using Tables & User Strings A-33...

  • Page 292: Using Strings

    For this CLI implementation, the single quote or double quote character can be used at the beginning and at the end of the string. A-34 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 293 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-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Using Tables & User Strings - Does not need quote marks - Requires quote marks.

  • Page 294: Configuring The Ap Using Cli Commands

    Result: HyperTerminal sends a line return at the end of each line of code. 3. Enter the CLI password (default is public). Note: It is recommended that you change your default passwords immediately. To perform this operation using CLI commands, refer to Change Passwords. A-36 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 295: Log Into The Ap Using Telnet

    1. Confirm that your computer’s IP address is in the same IP subnet as the AP. Note: If you have not previously configured the Access Point’s IP address and do not have a DHCP server on the network, the Access Point will default to an IP address of 169.254.128.132.

  • Page 296: Set Basic Configuration Parameters Using Cli Commands

    Set System Name, Location and Contact Information [Device Name]>set sysname <system name> sysloc <Unit Location> [Device Name]>set sysctname <Contact Name (person responsible for system)> [Device Name]>set sysctphone <Contact Phone Number> sysctemail <Contact E-mail address> [Device Name]>show system A-38 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 297 [Device Name]>set ipsubmask <IP Mask (default = 255.0.0.0)> [Device Name]>set ipgw <gateway IP address (default = [Device Name]>show network Change Passwords [Device Name]>passwd <Old Password> <New Password> <Confirm Password> (CLI password) [Device Name]>set httppasswd <New Password> (HTTP interface Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide 169.254.128.133)> A-39...
  • Page 298 [Device Name]>set snmprwpasswd <New Password> (SNMP read/ write) [Device Name]>reboot 0 CAUTION: Avaya strongly urges you to change the default passwords to restrict access to your network devices to authorized person- nel. If you lose or forget your password settings, you can...
  • Page 299 Key Length (so each of the configured keys must have the same length). The available key sizes vary based on the Access Point’s model. See Key Length Table Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Security Encryption for more information. A-41...
  • Page 300 Key 1 on the wireless card in Slot A. [Device Name]>set wifsec 3 encryptstatus enable encryptkey1 <WEP key (number of characters vary depending on AP model)> encryptkeytx 1 [Device Name]>show wifsec Figure A-14: Result of “show wifsec” CLI command A-42 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 301: Download An Ap Configuration File From Your Tftp Server

    [Device Name]>reboot 0 After following the complete process (above) once, you can download a file of the same name (so long as all the other parameters are the same), with the following command: [Device Name]>download * Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide A-43...

  • Page 302: Backup Your Ap Configuration File

    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 * A-44 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 303: Other Network Settings

    [Device Name]>set dhcpippooltbl 0 startipaddr <start ip address> endipaddr <end ip address> [Device Name]>set dhcpgw <gateway ip address> [Device Name]>set dhcppridnsipaddr <primary dns ip address> [Device Name]>set dhcpsecdnsipaddr <secondary dns ip address> Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Other Network Settings for more information on these A-45...

  • Page 304: Configure The Dns Client

    [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 A-15: Results of “show dns” CLI command A-46 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 305: Maintain Client Connections Using Link Integrity

    [Device Name]>set linkintstatus enable [Device Name]>show linkinttbl (confirm new settings) [Device Name]>reboot 0 Change your Wireless Interface Settings Wireless (AP-5) Wireless (AP-4) parameters listed below. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Other Network Settings links) for information on the A-47...

  • Page 306: Autochannel Select (Acs

    Enable/Disable Closed System (AP-4 Only) [Device Name]>set wif 3 closedsys <enable/disable> Note: When disabled, a client configured with the Network Name “ANY” can connect to the AP-4. This feature is not currently available for the AP-5. Enable/Disable Load Balancing (AP-4 Only) [Device Name]>set wif 3 ldbalance <enable/disable>...

  • Page 307: Set The Distance Between Aps (Ap-4 Only

    Set the Distance Between APs (AP-4 Only) [Device Name]>set wif 3 distaps <large, medium, small, minicell, microcell> [Device Name]>reboot 0 Note: The distance between APs should not be approximated. It is calculated by means of a manual Site Survey, in which an AP is set...

  • Page 308: Set Ethernet Speed And Transmission Mode

    Auto Speed - half duplex Auto Speed - auto duplex Set Interface Management Services Edit Management IP Access Table [Device Name]>set mgmtipaccesstbl <index> ipaddr <IP address> ipmask <subnet mask> A-50 Value 10halfduplex 10fullduplex 10autoduplex 100halfduplex 100fullduplex autohalfduplex autoautoduplex (default) Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 309: Configure Management Ports

    [Device Name]>set tellogintout <time in seconds between 1 and 300 (default is 30)> [Device Name]>set telsessiontout <time in seconds between 1 and 36000 (default is 900)> Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Other Network Settings Description All management channels disabled Ethernet only enabled...

  • Page 310: Configure Serial Port Interface

    [Device Name]>set serflowctrl <none, xon/xoff> [Device Name]>show serial Figure A-16: result of “show serial” CLI command Configure Syslog [Device Name]>set syslogpriority <1-7 (default is 6)> [Device Name]>set syslogstatus <enable/disable> Configure Intra BSS [Device Name]>set intrabssoptype <passthru (default)/block)> A-52 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 311: Configure Mac Access Control

    [Device Name]>show macacltbl Note: For larger networks that include multiple Access Points, you may prefer to maintain this list on a centralized location using the RADIUS parameters (see Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Other Network Settings Set RADIUS Parameters). A-53...

  • Page 312: Configure 802.1X Authentication

    [Device Name]>set radiustbl <index> status enable seraddrfmt <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 radiustbl A-54 802.1x for details. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 313: Enable Radius Mac Access Control

    Enable RADIUS MAC Access Control [Device Name]>set radmacaccctrl enable [Device Name]>reboot 0 Set MAC Address Format Type [Device Name]>set radmacaddrformat <dashdelimited, colondelimited, singledashdelimited, nodelimiter> Set Authentication Lifetime [Device Name]>set radauthlifetm <900-43200 seconds; default is 900> Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Other Network Settings A-55...

  • Page 314: Enable Radius Accounting

    [Device Name]>set radacctbl <index> status <enable> seraddrfmt <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 A-56 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 315 Other Network Settings Figure A-19: Results of “show radacctbl” CLI command Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide A-57...

  • Page 316: Cli Monitoring Parameters

    • statif: Displays information and statistics about the Ethernet and wireless interfaces. • stat802.11: Displays additional statistics for the wireless interfaces. • statethernet: Displays additional statistics for the Ethernet interface. A-58 for the HTTP Web interface). Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 317: 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 318: Dns Client For Radius Name Resolution

    DHCP Server Parameters configuration • Link Integrity Parameters • Interface Parameters • Wireless Interface Parameters • Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Parameters (AP-4 Only) - Configure the WDS partnerships • Ethernet Interface Parameters Ethernet port • Management Parameters management interfaces •...
  • Page 319 Packet Forwarding Parameters clients to a specified MAC address • Security Parameters Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide - Enable and disable specific - Enable or disable proxy ARP for - Control which ARP messages are - Control the type of broadcast...
  • Page 320 RADIUS Authentication and Accounting information • Other Parameters • IAPP Parameters Protocol • SpectraLink VoIP Parameters (AP-4 Only) SpectraLink Voice over IP feature A-62 - Configure WEP - Control wireless access based - Enable or disable the Inter-Access Point Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 321: System Parameters

    Integer Flash Update System OID DisplayString Descriptor DisplayString Up Time Integer Emergency Restore to defaults Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Values Access User Defined User Defined User Defined User Defined User Defined max 254 characters 0 - 65535 seconds System Name, flash...

  • Page 322: Inventory Management Information

    Note: The inventory management commands display advanced information about the AP’s installed components. You may be asked to report this information to a technical representative if you contact customer support. A-64 Values Access Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide CLI Parameter sysinvmgmt sysinvmgmtcmptbl sysinvmgmtcmpiftbl...

  • Page 323: Network Parameters

    Integer Note: The IP Address Assignment Type (ipaddrtype) must be set to static before the IP Address (ipaddr), IP Mask (ipmask) or Default Gateway IP Address (ipgw) values can be entered. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Values Access User Defined...

  • Page 324: Dns Client For Radius Name Resolution

    User Defined User Defined (up to 254 characters) Values Access enable (1) (default) disable (2) delete (3) User Defined User Defined User Defined Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide CLI Parameter dnsstatus dnspridnsipaddr dnssecdnsipaddr dnsdomainname CLI Parameter dhcp dhcpstatus dhcpgw dhcppridnsipaddr...

  • Page 325: Dhcp Server Table For Ip Pools

    Time (optional) Comment (optional) DisplayString Status (optional) Integer Note: Set either End IP Address or Width (but not both) when creating an IP address pool. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Values Access User Defined User Defined User Defined User Defined >...

  • Page 326: Link Integrity Parameters

    (in increments of 500ms) 500 ms (default) 0 - 255 5 (default) Values Access User Defined User Defined (up to 254 characters) enable disable (default) delete Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide CLI Parameter linkint linkintstatus linkintpollint linkintpollretx CLI Parameter linkinttbl index ipaddr status...

  • Page 327: Wireless Interface Parameters

    Interface Parameters Wireless Interface Parameters The wireless interface group parameter is wif. The interface uses table index 3. Common Parameters to AP-5 and AP-4 Name Type Wireless Interfaces Group Table Index Integer Network Name DisplayString Auto Channel Select Integer (ACS)

  • Page 328: Ap-5 Only Parameters

    0 - Auto Fallback (default) 24 (12 Mbits/sec) 38 (18 Mbits/sec) 48 (24 Mbits/sec) 72 (36 Mbits/sec) 96 (48 Mbits/sec) 144 (72 Mbits/sec) 192 (96 Mbits/sec) 216 (108 Mbits/sec) Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide CLI Parameter channel turbo suppdatarates txrate...

  • Page 329: Ap-4 Only Parameters

    Operating Frequency Integer Channel Multicast Rate Integer Closed Wireless Integer System Load Balancing Integer Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Values Access ofdm (orthogonal frequency division multiplexing) for 802.11a FCC (5.15-5.35 GHz, 5.725-5.850 GHz) ETSI (5.15-5.25 GHz only) ETSI (5.15-5.35 GHz) MMK (5.15-5.25 GHz)
  • Page 330 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 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide CLI Parameter meddendistrib macaddr suppdatarates txrate...

  • Page 331: Wireless Distribution System (Wds) Parameters (Ap-4 Only)

    Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Parameters (AP-4 Only) Note: At this time, WDS is not available for the AP-5. Name Type WDS Table Table Port Index Integer Status Integer Partner MAC Address PhysAddress Ethernet Interface Parameters Name Type Ethernet Interface Group...

  • Page 332: Management Parameters

    1 or 3 - Ethernet 4 or 6 - Wireless 5 or 7 - all interfaces (default is 7) User Defined public (default) max 63 characters User Defined public (default) max 63 characters Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide CLI Parameter snmp snmpifbitmask snmprpasswd snmprwpasswd...

  • Page 333: Http (Web Browser) Parameters

    Help Link box. For example, to change to the French Help file, use the following path: C:\Program Files\Avaya_Wireless\AP4_5\Help\French\index.htm. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Values Access 0 or 2 - no interfaces...

  • Page 334: Telnet Parameters

    4 or 6 - Wireless 5 or 7 - all interfaces (default is 7) User Defined 23 (default) 1 – 300 seconds 30 sec (default) 1 - 900 seconds 900 sec (default) Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide CLI Parameter telnet telifbitmask telport tellogintout telsessiontout...

  • Page 335: Tftp Server Parameters

    Name Type TFTP Group TFTP Server IP IpAddress Address TFTP File Name DisplayString TFTP File Type Integer Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Values Access 2400, 4800, 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600 none none (default) xon/xoff Values Access User Defined...

  • Page 336: Ip Access Table Parameters

    Ethernet Protocol Filtering Parameters Name Type Ethernet Filtering Group A-78 Values Access User Defined User Defined User Defined User Defined enable (default) disable delete Values Access Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide CLI Parameter mgmtipaccesstbl index ipaddr ipmask status CLI Parameter etherflt...

  • Page 337: Ethernet Filtering Table

    Status (optional) Integer Note: The filter Operation Type (passthru or block) applies only to the protocol filters that are enabled in this table. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide 0 or 2 - no interfaces (disable) 1 or 3 - Ethernet...

  • Page 338: Static Mac Address Filter Table

    Mask on Wireless Network Comment (optional) DisplayString Status (optional) Integer A-80 Values Access User Defined User Defined User Defined User Defined max 255 characters enable (default) disable delete Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide CLI Parameter staticmactbl index wiredmacaddr wiredmask wirelessmacaddr wirelessmask status...

  • Page 339: Proxy Arp Parameters

    Integer IP ARP Filtering Parameters Name Type IP ARP Filtering Group Status Integer IP Address IpAddress Subnet Mask IpAddress Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Values Access enable disable (default) Values Access enable disable (default) User Defined User Defined Parameter Tables...

  • Page 340: Broadcast Filtering Table

    The following parameters are used to enable/disable the Port filter feature. Name Type Port Filtering Group Port Filter Status Integer A-82 Values Access ethertowireless wirelesstoether both (default) enable disable (default) Values Access enable (default) disable Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide CLI Parameter broadcastflttbl index protoname direction status portflt portfltstatus...

  • Page 341: Tcp/Udp Port Filtering Table

    Table Index Port Type Octet String Port Number Octet String Protocol Name DisplayString Interface Bitmask Integer32 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Values Access User Defined (there are also 4 pre- defined indices, see Port Number below for more information) TCP/UDP...

  • Page 342: Alarms Parameters

    (default for pre- defined entries) delete Values Access CLI Parameter User Defined User Defined User Defined (up to 64 characters) User Defined (up to 254 characters) enable (default) disable delete Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide status snmptraphosttbl index ipaddr passwd status...

  • Page 343: Syslog Parameters

    HTTP interface. When Heartbeat is enabled, the AP periodically sends a message to the Syslog server to indicate that it is active. The frequency with which the heartbeat message is sent depends upon the setting of the Heartbeat Interval. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Values Access enable disable (default) 1 –...

  • Page 344: Syslog Host Table

    Syslog Host Table Table Table Index Integer IP Address IpAddress Comment (optional) DisplayString Status (optional) Integer A-86 Values Access 1 – 10 User Defined User Defined enable disable delete Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide CLI Parameter sysloghosttbl index ipaddr status...

  • Page 345: Bridge Parameters

    Spanning Tree Status Integer Bridge Priority Integer Maximum Age Integer Hello Time Integer Forward Delay Integer Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Values Access enable disable (default) 0 – 65535 32768 (default) 600 – 4000 (in 0.01 sec intervals; i.e., 6 to 40 seconds) 2000 (default) 100 –...

  • Page 346: Spanning Tree Priority And Path Cost Table

    Values Access 0 – 255 packets/sec (default is 0) 0 – 255 packets/sec (default is 0) Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide CLI Parameter stpbl index priority pathcost state status CLI Parameter stmthres stmbrdthres stmmultithres...

  • Page 347: Storm Threshold Table

    Name Type Intra BSS Traffic Group Intra BSS Traffic Integer Operation Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Values Access 1 = Ethernet 3 = Wireless 0 – 255 packets/sec (default is 0) 0 – 255 packets/sec (default is 0)

  • Page 348: Packet Forwarding Parameters

    A-90 Values Access User Defined enable disable (default) 0 (any) (default) 1 (Ethernet) 3 (WDS 1) 4 (WDS 2) 5 (WDS 3) 6 (WDS 4) 7 (WDS 5) 8 (WDS 6) Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide pktfwd pktfwdmacaddr pktfwdstatus pktfwdif...

  • Page 349: Wireless Interface Security Parameters

    Type Security Group Configuration Mode Integer Re-keying Interval Integer Wireless Interface Security Parameters The following table details the WEP encryption parameters for the AP (both the AP-5 and the AP-4). Name Type Wireless Interfaces Group Security Encryption Status Integer Index...

  • Page 350: Security Encryption Key Length Table

    Name Type Security Encryption Table Key Length Table Index Integer Encryption Key Integer Length A-92 for information on the supported WEP Key Values Access 64 bits 128 bits Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide CLI Parameter secenckeylentbl index enckeylen...

  • Page 351: Mac Access Control Parameter

    Name Type MAC Address Control Table Table Table Index MAC Address PhysAddress Comment (optional) DisplayString Status (optional) Integer Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Values Access enable disable (default) passthru (default) block Values Access User Defined User Defined max 254 characters...

  • Page 352: Radius Parameters

    Parameter Tables RADIUS 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 353: Radius Authentication

    Port (optional) Integer Shared Secret DisplayString Response Time (sec) Integer Maximum Integer Retransmissions (optional) Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide DNS Client for RADIUS Name Values enable disable (default) ipaddr (default) name User Defined (enter an IP address if seraddrfmt is ipaddr or a name if set to name;...

  • Page 354: Radius Accounting

    254 characters if using a name) User Defined 1813 (default) User Defined max 63 characters 1 – 4 seconds 3 sec (default) 1 – 10 3 (default) Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Resolution. Access CLI Parameter radacctbl index index status seraddrfmt ipaddr...

  • Page 355: Other Parameters

    Request on Startup Note: These parameters configure the Inter Access Point Protocol (IAPP) for roaming. Leave these settings at their default value unless a technical representative asks you to change them. Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Values Access enable (default)

  • Page 356: Spectralink Voip Parameters (Ap-4 Only

    Parameter Tables SpectraLink VoIP Parameters (AP-4 Only) Name Type Spectralink VoIP Group Spectralink VoIP Integer Status A-98 Values Access enable disable (default) Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide CLI Parameter spectralink speclinkstatus...

  • Page 357: Ascii Character Chart

    The table below lists the ASCII characters that you can use to configure WEP Encryption Keys. It also lists the Hexadecimal equivalent for each ASCII character. ASCII ASCII Character Equivalent Character " < Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Chart ASCII Equivalent Character Equivalent ASCII Character Equivalent...
  • Page 358 ASCII Character Chart ASCII ASCII Character Equivalent Character & > ASCII Equivalent Character Equivalent Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide ASCII Character Equivalent...

  • Page 359: Specifications

    Dimensions (H x W x L) = 3.5 x 17 x 21.5 cm (1.5 x 6.75 x 8.5 in.) Weight = 0.68 kg (1.50 lb.) Electrical Specifications Using the Power Adapter Voltage (Input) = 100 to 240 VAC (50-60 Hz) @ 0.4 A Voltage (Output) = 12 VDC Power Consumption = 10 Watts Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 360: Using Active Ethernet

    Operating Humidity = 95% maximum (non condensing) Storage Temperature = -20 to +75°C ambient temperature Storage Humidity = 95% maximum (non condensing) Ethernet Interface 10/100 Base-TX, RJ-45 female socket Serial Port Interface Standard RS-232C interface with DB-9, female connector Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 361: Active Ethernet Interface

    For AP-5: 802.11a radio certification is available in the U.S. (FCC), Canada (DOC), Japan (MKK), Europe (ETSI), Singapore, and Australia. For AP-4: 802.11b radio certification is available in the U.S. (FCC), Canada (DOC), Japan (MKK), Europe (ETSI), Australia, and South Africa.

  • Page 362: Channel Frequencies For The

    Turbo Mode is enabled. These Channels are unavailable when Turbo Mode is disabled. Channel ID (GHz) 5.180 5.200 5.210 5.220 152 (see note) 5.240 5.250 5.260 160 (see note) 5.280 5.290 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Center Frequency (GHz) 5.300 5.320 5.745 5.760 5.765 5.785 5.800 5.805 5.825...

  • Page 363: Etsi (Europe

    Other European countries restrict 802.11a operation to the 5.15-5.35 GHz frequency band. The AP-5 can operate on the following Channels in the European countries that allow operation in the 5.15-5.25 GHz band: Channel ID Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Center Frequency (GHz) 5.180 5.200 5.220...

  • Page 364: Japan (Mkk

    Japan (MKK) The AP-5 can operate on the following Channels in Japan: Channel ID Channel ID (GHz) 5.180 5.200 5.220 5.240 Center Frequency (GHz) 5.170 5.190 5.210 5.230 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide Center Frequency (GHz) 5.260 5.280 5.300 5.320...

  • Page 365: Singapore

    Singapore The AP-5 can operate on the following Channels in Singapore: Channel ID Center Frequency 802.11b Channel Frequencies for the AP-4 The following table shows the 802.11b channel allocations that vary from country to country. Channel ID FCC/World (GHz) 2.412 2.417...

  • Page 366: Wireless Communication Range

    Communications at a lower transmit range may travel longer distances. The range values listed in the Communications Range Chart are typical distances as calculated by Avaya’s development team for FCC-certified products. These values provide a rule of thumb and may vary according to the actual radio conditions at the location where the product is used.
  • Page 367 In a Closed Office environment, solid walls and other obstructions may affect signal strength. The following tables show typical range values for various environments for FCC-certified products (range may differ for products certified in other regulatory domains). Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 368: Ap-5 - 802.11A Wireless Communication Ranges

    (161 ft.) -77 dBm -81 dBm 321 m 158 m (518 ft.) 82 m (269 ft.) -88 dBm Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide 18 Mbits/s 12 Mbits/s 212 m 261 m (695 ft.) (856 ft.) 111 m 132 m (364 ft.) (433 ft.)

  • Page 369: Ap-4 - 802.11B Wireless Communication Ranges

    AP-4 - 802.11b Wireless Communication Ranges Range 11 Mbits/s Open Office 253 m (830 ft.) Semi-Open Office 129 m (423 ft.) Closed Office 69 m (226 ft.) Receiver Sensitivity -82 dBm Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide 5.5 Mbits/s 2 Mbits/s...
  • Page 370 Radio Specifications C-12 Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 371: Technical Support

    If you are having a problem using an AP and cannot resolve it with the information in Troubleshooting, gather the following information and contact your local authorized reseller or visit contact information. • List of Avaya Wireless products installed on your network; include the following: • Product names and quantity •...
  • Page 372 Information You Need Prior To Contacting Technical Support • Include the source of the software version (e.g., pre-loaded on unit, installed from CD, downloaded from Avaya Web site, etc.) • Information about your network • Network operating system (e.g., Microsoft Networking);...

  • Page 373: How To Contact Technical Support

    How To Contact Technical Support You can reach Avaya Wireless Technical Support by phone or e-mail, as described below. Note: The latest software and documentation is available for download at http://support.avaya.com. For the U.S. and Canada: Phone: 1-866-32-AVAYA (1- E-mail:support@avayawireless.com Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...
  • Page 374 How To Contact Technical Support Avaya Wireless AP-4/AP-5 User’s Guide...

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