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- Page 1 FreeLINK WIRELESS LAN INSTALLATION GUIDE Desktop Network Interface Products C A B L E T R O N S Y S T E M S , I N C .
- Page 3 NOTICE NOTICE Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in speciÞcations and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, Þrmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Software... 1-7 System LED Indicators... 1-8 SpeciÞcations ... 1-9 1.6.1 Wireless Hub/62, Wireless Transceiver FLIU-1, FLIU-8 ... 1-9 CHAPTER 2 SITE PLANNING AND INSTALLATION System Components... 2-1 Transceiver Installation ... 2-2 Connecting Transceiver/Interface Units ... 2-2 Transceiver Serial Numbers ... 2-3 FreeLINK Wireless Ethernet Hub... - Page 6 CONTENTS APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX B TRANSCEIVER SERIAL NUMBERS...
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems FreeLINK Installation Guide. This manual provides installation and reference information for the Cabletron Systems FreeLINK Wireless LAN System. The FreeLINK Wireless LAN System uses spread spectrum radio transmission technology to wirelessly connect Ethernet devices to an Ethernet Network link. -
Page 8: Getting Help
INTRODUCTION GETTING HELP If you need additional support related to the FreeLINK Wireless LAN System, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support. Before calling Cabletron Technical Support, please have the following information available for use by the Cabletron Technical Support personnel who will assist you. -
Page 9: Freelink Wireless Lan System Features
FreeLINK WIRELESS LAN SYSTEM FEATURES This section outlines the features of the FreeLINK Wireless LAN System. Figure 1-1, below, shows the components of the FreeLINK Wireless LAN System. Connection to Network/Backbone FreeLINK Wireless Hub Antenna AC Power Cord 10BASE-T Ports Figure 1-1. -
Page 10: Connectivity
INTRODUCTION 1.3.1 Connectivity With the Cabletron Systems FreeLINK Wireless LAN System you can connectEthernet nodes within an wireless 80 meter radius of the transmitter hub antenna. The FreeLINK system accommodates up to 62 wireless transceivers, distributed anywhere within the 80 meter operating radius. -
Page 11: Safety Information
INTRODUCTION 1.3.4 Safety Information Spread spectrum radio technology is as safe as, or more secure than, wired network alternatives. If you live in a metropolitan area and maintain a medium-tech lifestyle, your current exposure to UHF/VHF radiation from commercial radio stations, microwave from satellite transmission, and infrared from remote control devices is greater than the level of radiation you would experience in an ofÞce environment using spread spectrum radio technology. -
Page 12: The Wireless Hub
Units. Wireless Transceiver/Interface Units are available in two conÞgurations; single port, and multi-port. The FreeLINK Single Port Interface Unit (FLIU-1) contains a single RJ-45 connector, and an AUI connector for access to an Ethernet device, or to the Ethernet network. The Wireless Multi-Port Interface Unit (FLIU-8), contains eight RJ-45 ports only. -
Page 13: Software
Both the RJ-45 port and the AUI port of the Single Port Interface Unit are initially enabled; however, if an AUI cable from a powered device is connected to the Single Port Interface Unit, the RJ-45 port will be automatically disabled. SOFTWARE The FreeLINK Wireless LAN software conÞgures the wireless hub. -
Page 14: System Led Indicators
INTRODUCTION SYSTEM LED INDICATORS The FreeLINK wireless transceiver uses a set of LEDs to provide information about the transceiverÕs power, spread spectrum signal strength, and link status with the wireless hub. The Signal Quality LEDs enable the user to correctly orient the transceiver antenna for best signal reception. -
Page 15: Speciþcations
SPECIFICATIONS Below are listed the general speciÞcations for the FreeLINK Wireless LAN components. 1.6.1 Wireless Hub/62, Wireless Transceiver FLIU-1, FLIU-8 ¥ Power ¥ Environmental ¥ Interface ¥ Modulation ¥ Data Rate ¥ Encoding ¥ Communications (Spread Spectrum) Medium (Wireless Hub) (Wireless Int. - Page 16 INTRODUCTION Page 1 - 10...
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Page 17: Chapter 2 Site Planning And Installation
SITE PLANNING AND INSTALLATION SYSTEM COMPONENTS The FreeLINK Wireless LAN System consists of a single Wireless Ethernet Hub with transmitting antenna and up to 62 Wireless Transceivers. The FreeLINK System Components are shown in Figure 2-1, the Wireless Hub at top and the Wireless Transceiver/ Interface Unit at bottom. -
Page 18: Transceiver Installation
SITE PLANNING AND INSTALLATION TRANSCEIVER INSTALLATION Place the transceiver antenna on a desktop, table, or bookshelf, etc. and route the cable underneath the feet on the antenna. Using the captive screws on the cable connector, connect the antenna cable to the 25-pin D antenna connector on the multi-port or single port interface unit as shown in Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3. -
Page 19: Transceiver Serial Numbers
Cable Antenna AUI Cable Cable Figure 2-3. Connecting FLIU-1 Transceiver/Interface Unit After connecting the data interface cables, attach the power cord to the interface module, and plug it into a 110 Volt outlet. TRANSCEIVER SERIAL NUMBERS As you set up each transceiver, you should record the last six digits of the serial number imprinted on the bottom of the transceiver (see Figure 2-4). -
Page 20: Freelink Wireless Ethernet Hub
Figure 2-5 below. AC Power In Port Select Switch 110v/220v AC Power Select AC Power Out Figure 2-5. FreeLINK Wireless Ethernet Hub and Antenna Page 2 - 4 FLIU-1 10BASE-T Connector Manufacturing Test Only RS232 Serial Port (Modem) Wireless Hub Antenna RJ-45... -
Page 21: Wireless Hub Antenna
SITE PLANNING AND INSTALLATION 2.5.1 WIRELESS HUB ANTENNA The FreeLINK Ethernet Hub supports up to 62 wireless transceivers from an antenna within a service area with a radius of 80 meters. In actuality, the service area size depends upon physical limitations such as walls, cabinets, stanchions, etc. -
Page 22: Wireless Hub Chassis
SITE PLANNING AND INSTALLATION WIRELESS HUB CHASSIS The wireless hub chassis is a turnkey assembly that requires only to be plugged into a convenient AC power outlet, connected to an Ethernet backbone or transceiver, and cabled to the wireless hub transmitting antenna. -
Page 23: Hub Ethernet Connections
HUB ETHERNET CONNECTIONS The wireless hubÕs Ethernet interface module incorporates a slide switch that lets you select either port. To select the 10BASE-T port, slide the switch all the way to the bottom. To select the AUI port, slide the switch all the way to the top. See Figure 2-8, below. Figure 2-8. -
Page 24: Orienting The Hub Antenna
SITE PLANNING AND INSTALLATION ORIENTING THE HUB ANTENNA The ideal location for the transmitting antenna is from four feet above the ßoor to one foot below the ceiling. The antenna should be located so that all transceivers are within the maximum 80 meter radius service area. - Page 25 ¥ When the maximum number of Signal Level LEDs is noted, stop rotating the antenna and wait 30 seconds. Then observe the green Link LED. It should stop ßashing and illuminate solidly, indicating a link with the transmitter. Indicators Figure 2-9. Transceiver LEDs If you fail to establish a link, see Appendix A, Troubleshooting, for helpful information.
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Page 27: Chapter 3 Installing System Software
INSTALLING SYSTEM SOFTWARE The FreeLINK Wireless LAN software conÞgures the FreeLINK network and maintains an internal list of wireless transceiver serial numbers to prevent unauthorized network access. The wireless hub will automatically refuse access privileges to any wireless transceiver with an unrecognizable serial number. The FreeLINK Wireless LAN software is compatible with any SNMP-compliant network management application, such as Cabletron SystemsÕ... - Page 28 INSTALLING SYSTEM SOFTWARE You can press F1 to display more information about any screen, or press F2 to access general help. Use the Page Up and Page NOTE: Down keys to move between pages. Press F10 to exit the conÞguration program. ¥...
- Page 29 The available baud rates are: 100, 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and 19,200. Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to highlight a baud rate. After you have selected the baud rate, press <Enter> to proceed to the Transceiver Names/Ethernet Addresses screen.
- Page 30 INSTALLING SYSTEM SOFTWARE Change This command lets you change information Þelds of any wireless transceiver. Choosing Change displays Þelds for Wireless Transceiver number (i.e., 1, 2, 3, etc.), name, and serial number. To change the information, enter the Wireless Transceiver number, and press <Enter>.
- Page 31 The DeÞne the Wireless HubÕs Community List screen lets you conÞgure and maintain the wireless hubÕs Community List. The Community List contains passwords and access levels for all users within the community. Each user password has a Read and/or Write permission associated with it. The access levels are: Public, which has Write permission, and World, which has Read Only permission.
- Page 32 INSTALLING SYSTEM SOFTWARE Reload This command reloads the Community Name List from the file, enabling you to modify the Community Name List since the last time you saved it. This command exits the current screen. You can use the F10 key to exit the conÞguration program.
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Page 33: Troubleshooting
The following is a checklist of helpful hints to aid in troubleshooting Wireless Hub and transceiver problems: Problem: The wireless transceiverÕs green communications link LED will not blink. Solution: Check all cable connections to make sure that they are secure. Check the wall outlet to make sure that it is delivering power to the Wireless transceiver. - Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING Page A - 2...
- Page 35 TRANSCEIVER SERIAL NUMBERS APPENDIX B TRANSCEIVER SERIAL NUMBERS Record the serial number and location of each transceiver in the following table. Tcvr No. Serial No. Owner Location Page B - 1...
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Page 37: Conþguring The Software
3-2 Cabletron Technical Support Change command 3-4 channel 3-6 conÞguring the software 3-1 conÞguring the Wireless Hub Software 2-8 connecting FLIU-1 transceiver/ interface unit 2-3 connecting FLIU-8 transceiver/ interface unit 2-2 connecting transceiver/ interface units 2-2 data security 1-4 DeÞne Hub Parameters screen... - Page 38 INDEX Port Select Slide Switch 2-7 Reload command 3-4 RJ-45 cables 2-3 RJ-45 port disabled 2-2 RS232 port 2-6 safety information 1-5 Save command 3-4 Select Channel screen 3-6 Select Modem Speed screen 3-2 service area size 2-5 SETUP 3-1 Signal Quality LEDs 2-8 SNMP network management spread spectrum technology...
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