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- Page 1 E N J O Y T H E F R E E D O M O F W I R E L E S S N E T W O R K I N G R1 SOHO Access Point User’s Guide E N T E R A S Y S .
- Page 3 Enterasys Networks and its licensors reserve the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Enterasys Networks to determine whether any such changes have been made.
- Page 4 FCC Notice Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
- Page 5 Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder Fallen könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation, die das Gerät vor Überhitzung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daß diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß...
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Page 6: Important Notice
e. The device has been dropped and/or the casing is damaged. f. If the device shows clear signs of a defect. 15. Make sure that the power source of this device complies with EN 60950. The power supply output values should be +5V DC 2.4A. - Page 7 - Belgium B For outdoor usage only channel 11 (2462 MHz), 12 (2467 MHz), and 13 (2472 MHz) are allowed. For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m.
- Page 8 Notice Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity Hereby ENTERASYS Networks declares that this RoamAbout IEEE 802.11 PC Card is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC, Directive 89/336/EEC, and Directive 73/23/EEC. ENTERASYS Networks vakuuttaa täten että RoamAbout IEEE 802.11 PC Card tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY, direktiivin 89/336/EEC ja direktiivin 73/23/EEC oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Preface Purpose of the Manual ............ix Intended Audience . - Page 10 Table of Contents LAN Gateway and DHCP Settings......... 2-4 WAN Configuration .
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Page 11: Preface
This manual is intended for the customer who will set up the RoamAbout R1. This manual assumes that you already set up the clients and installed the RoamAbout R1. If not, please refer to the RoamAbout R1 SOHO Access Point Setup and Installation Guide for instructions. -
Page 12: Getting Help
Preface Getting Help For additional support related to this device or document, contact Enterasys Networks using one of the following methods: World Wide Web: http://www.enterasys.com/wireless Phone: North America: (603) 332-9400 Europe: 353 61 701 910 Asia: +800 8827-2878 Internet mail:... -
Page 13: Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the RoamAbout R1 and its features. Refer to the RoamAbout R1 SOHO Access Point Setup and Installation Guide for specification information. In This Chapter Information in this chapter is presented as follows: Topic Overview... -
Page 14: Features
Features You can connect the RoamAbout R1 to the Internet, or to a remote site, using its RJ-45 WAN port or RS-232 serial port. The RoamAbout R1 can also be connected directly to your PC, or to a LAN (local area network), using any of the three Fast Ethernet LAN ports or through the wireless interface. -
Page 15: Access And Application Support
Access and Application Support Many advanced applications are provided by the RoamAbout R1, such as: • Flexible LAN Access The RoamAbout R1 provides connectivity to 10/100 Mbps wired devices, as well as 11 Mbps wireless mobile users. The wireless interface makes it easy to create a network in difficult-to-wire environments, and to provide quick access to databases for wireless users. - Page 16 Access and Application Support • Security The RoamAbout R1 supports security features that can deny Internet access to specified users, or filter all requests for specific services. The RoamAbout R1’s firewall can also block common hacker attacks, including IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death, IP with zero length, Smurf Attack, UDP port loopback, Snork Attack, TCP null scan, and TCP SYN flooding.
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Page 17: Lan Connections
These LAN ports also support auto-configuration for pin signals (auto-MDI/MDI-X) that allows you to use straight-through cable for connecting the RoamAbout R1 to any network device. Refer to the RoamAbout R1 SOHO Setup and Installation Guide. Use twisted-pair cable to connect any of the three LAN ports on the RoamAbout R1 to an Ethernet adapter on your PC. -
Page 18: Wireless Connections
Wireless Connections Wireless Connections Install a PC Card in each computer that will be connected to the Internet or your local network via radio signals. Rotate both antennas on the back of the RoamAbout R1 to the desired position. For more effective coverage, position one antenna along the vertical axis and the other along the horizontal axis. -
Page 19: Internet Connections
For ISDN or PSTN service, attach the access device to the RS-232 serial port on the RoamAbout R1. Refer to the RoamAbout R1 SOHO Access Point Setup and Installation Guide... -
Page 21: Configuring The Roamabout R1
This manual assumes that you already set up the clients and installed the NOTE RoamAbout R1. If not, please refer to the RoamAbout R1 SOHO Access Point Setup and Installation Guide for instructions. In This Chapter Information in this chapter is presented as follows:... -
Page 22: Access Web Management
Access Web Management Access Web Management To access the RoamAbout R1’s management interface, enter the IP address of the RoamAbout R1 in your Web browser (http://192.168.2.1). The Login screen prompts you for a password. The default password is password. The Main page links are used to navigate to other pages that display configuration parameters and statistics. -
Page 23: Status Page
Setup Page Wireless Advanced Settings Status Page The Status page allow you to display connection status, key interface settings, and the firmware and hardware version numbers. options. Table 2-2: Status Page Status Page INTERNET ROAMABOUT R1 INFORMATION Security Log DHCP Client Log Description Specifies DNS servers to use for domain name resolution. -
Page 24: Networking And Client Services
Networking and Client Services Networking and Client Services Use the Setup page to configure the LAN interface (including TCP/IP parameters for the RoamAbout R1’s gateway address, DHCP address pool for dynamic client address allocation), the WAN connection options, DNS domain name mapping, the wireless interface, and other advanced services. -
Page 25: Wan Configuration
WAN Configuration Specify the WAN connection type required by your Internet Service Provider, then click on More Configuration to provide detailed configuration parameters for the selected connection type. Specify one of the first three options to configure a WAN connection through the RJ-45 port (i.e., a connection to an xDSL modem or Cable modem). -
Page 26: Dial-Up On Demand - Modem
DNS Configuration Domain Name Servers are used to map an IP address to the equivalent domain name (e.g., www.enterasys.com). Your ISP should provide the IP address for one or more domain name servers. Enter those addresses on the page. Wireless Configuration... -
Page 27: Encryption
Encryption If you are transmitting sensitive data across wireless channels, you should enable encryption. Encryption requires you to use the same set of encryption keys for the RoamAbout R1 and all of your wireless clients. The RoamAbout supports 40-bit or 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption. -
Page 28: Network Address Translation - Nat
Configuring Client Services Network Address Translation – NAT Network Address Translation can be used to give multiple users access to the Internet with a single user account, or to map the local address for an IP server (such as Web or FTP) to a public address. -
Page 29: Enabling Special Applications
Enabling Special Applications Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, videoconferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications may not work when Network Address Translation (NAT) is enabled. Specify the port normally associated with an application in the Trigger Port field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the public ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic. -
Page 30: Mac Filtering
Configuring Client Services MAC Filtering You can filter Internet access for local wired and wireless clients based on the MAC address. MAC Address Control Every client that connects to the network has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address on his or her Ethernet adapter. An administrator can have more control- and more security- over the network by specifying which MAC addresses are allowed to access the RoamAbout R1. - Page 31 When a wireless client is allowed to associate with the wireless LAN and connect to the RoamAbout R1, it has full access to the Internet and network resources. When a wireless client is not allowed to associate with the wireless LAN, it cannot: •...
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Page 32: Viewing Network And Device Status
Reboots the RoamAbout R1 and retains the current SAVED configuration settings. Removes all configuration settings and restores the RoamAbout R1 back to its original factory state. Allows you to check the Enterasys Networks Wireless Web site for upgrades and upgrade the RoamAbout R1 with the new firmware. -
Page 33: Problem Solving
If the unit powers off after running for a while, check for loose power connections, power losses or surges at the power outlet. If you still cannot isolate the problem, the external power supply may be defective. In this case, contact Enterasys Networks Technical Support for assistance. Link LED is Off •... - Page 34 Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Network Connection Problems Cannot Ping the RoamAbout R1 from the attached LAN, or the RoamAbout R1 cannot Ping any device on the attached LAN Wireless users cannot access the RoamAbout R1 Management Problems Cannot connect using the Web browser Forgot or lost the password...