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Arada Systems, Inc.
MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point
User Manual
This document helps you to configure and use the
MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point
Dec 2009
Book Version: 1.1
ARADA, Inc.
1024 Morse Avenue,
Sunnyvale,
CA 94089
Arada Systems Inc.,
1024 Morse Avenue,
Sunnyvale, CA - 94089.
Tel: +1 (408) 773 9298
www.aradasystems.com

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  • Page 1 Arada Systems, Inc. MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point User Manual This document helps you to configure and use the MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point Dec 2009 Book Version: 1.1 ARADA, Inc. 1024 Morse Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Arada Systems Inc., 1024 Morse Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA - 94089.
  • Page 2 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ..................i Chapter 1 Introduction About the MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point ........1-1 Key Features and Standards ..................1-1 Supported Standards and Conventions ..............1-2 Key Features ......................1-2 802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking ..........1-4 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ..........1-4...
  • Page 4 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software .............3-5 Configuration File Management ..................3-6 Saving Your Configuration Settings .................3-7 Restoring Saved Settings ..................3-7 Restoring the MaxR-3210 to the Factory Default Settings ........3-8 Changing the Administrator Password .................3-10 Enabling the SysLog Server ..................3-11 Using Activity Log Information ..................3-12 Viewing General Summary Information ................3-12...
  • Page 5 The LAN light is not lit.....................5-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer....5-2 I cannot connect to the MaxR-3210 to configure it............5-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error..........5-3 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings ..........5-4...
  • Page 6 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Arada Systems Confidential v1.1, Dec 2009...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About This Manual The MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the MaxR-3210 Wireless Access Point. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: •...
  • Page 8 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death. Arada Systems Confidential v1.1, Dec 2009...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes some of the key features of the MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point. It also includes the minimum prerequisites for installation (“System Requirements” on page 1-4.), package contents (“What’s In the Box?” on page...

  • Page 10: Supported Standards And Conventions

    WLAN that differentiates one WLAN from another when a mobile device tries to connect to the network. The multiple BSSID feature allows you to configure up to 8 SSIDs on your MaxR-3210 access point and assign different configuration settings to each SSID. All the configured SSIDs are active and the network devices can connect to the access point by using any of these SSIDs.
  • Page 11 Configuration Backup. Configuration settings can be backed up to a file and restored. • Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the MaxR-3210 over the Ethernet port from any 802.3af compliant mid-span or end-span source. Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink Interface. Connects to 10/100/1000 •...

  • Page 12: 802.11B/G/N Standards-Based Wireless Networking

    Roaming among access points on the same subnet Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The MaxR-3210 can connect to a standard Ethernet network. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The access point incorporates Auto Uplink technology.

  • Page 13: What's In The Box

    You can refer to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of customer support in your area. You should keep the Support Information card, along with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the MaxR-3210 if you need to return it for repair.
  • Page 14 Serial Console Port RJ-45 serial console port for serial DTE connections. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the MaxR-3210 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or PoE switch. Power Socket This socket connects to the MaxR-3210 12V 1.5A power adapter.

  • Page 15: Basic Installation And Configuration

    Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b/ g/n wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN.

  • Page 16: Wireless Equipment Placement And Range Guidelines

    Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the MaxR-3210. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, “Default Settings and Technical Specifications.”...

  • Page 17: Understanding Maxr-3210 Wireless Security Options

    Restrict Access Based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the MaxR-3210. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.

  • Page 18: Installing The Maxr-3210 Wireless Access Point

    “System Requirements” on page 1-4. Setting up the MaxR-3210 Wireless Access Point Tip: Before mounting the MaxR-3210 in a high location, first set up and test the MaxR- 3210 to verify wireless network connectivity. To set up the MaxR-3210 Wireless Access Point: 1.
  • Page 19 This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name. The default Access Point Name is located on the bottom label of MaxR-3210. The default is aradaxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the MaxR-3210 MAC address. You may modify the default name with a unique name up to 15 characters long.
  • Page 20 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 5. Select Time from the left panel. The Time screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-2. Figure 2-2 Timezone and system time related settings 6. Enter the Time Settings for your area. See the online help or “Configuring Time Settings”...

  • Page 21: Configuring Time Settings

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 7. Select IP on the main menu. The IP Settings screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3 IP Settings 8. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for your network. The default values are suitable for most users and situations.
  • Page 22 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 2-4 Timezone and system time related settings 2. Configure the following information: – Time Zone. From the pull-down menu, select the local time zone for your Access Point from a list of all available time zones. The default is USA-Pacific.

  • Page 23: Configuring Wireless Access

    Figure 2-5 Basic Wireless Settings for 802.11b/bg/ng When you have completed the setup steps, you can deploy the MaxR-3210 in your network. If needed, you can now reconfigure the computer you used in step 1 (from the Static IP) back to its original TCP/IP settings.

  • Page 24: Verifying Wireless Connectivity

    Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you install the MaxR-3210, log in to the Access Point to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. The MaxR-3210 is set, by default, with the IP address of 192.168.0.237 with DHCP disabled.

  • Page 25: Setting Basic Ip Options

    To log in using the default IP Address: 1. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. 2. Connect to the MaxR-3210 by entering its default address of http://192.168.0.237 into your browser. The login screen displays. Enter...
  • Page 26 Access Point is connected. – Primary DNS Servers. The MaxR-3210 will use this IP address as the primary Domain Name Server used by stations on your LAN. Arada Systems Confidential...

  • Page 27: Wireless Settings

    Domain Name Server used by stations on your LAN. – Network Intgrity Check. Check this box to enable the MaxR-3210 to validate that the upstream link is active before allowing wirelessassociations.If you set this option you must ensure your default gateway is configured.
  • Page 28 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 2. Configure the Wireless LAN settings based on the following field descriptions: • Wireless Mode. Select the desired wireless operating mode. The default is 11ng. The options are: – 11b – All 802.11b wireless stations can be used. (The 802.11g wireless stations can still be used if they can operate in 802.11b mode.)
  • Page 29 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual – If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).

  • Page 30: Configuring Basic Qos Settings

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Configuring Basic QoS Settings Wi-Fi Multimedia Support (WMM). Wireless Multimedia (WMM) is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities, depending on the type of data.

  • Page 31: Setting Up And Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

    Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs. 1. From your Web browser, log in to the MaxR-3210 using its default address of http://192.168.0.237. Use the default user name of...

  • Page 32: Understanding Security Profiles

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Program the wireless adapter of your PCs to have the same SSID that you configured in the MaxR-3210. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the MaxR-3210.
  • Page 33 • Security Profile Name. Use a name that makes it easy to recognize the profile—and to tell profiles apart. (The default names are ARADA, ARADA-1, ARADA-2, and so on.) You can enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 34 Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA or WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings. You can configure the MaxR-3210 to use the types of network authentication shown in the table below. Table 2-1. Network Authentication Types...
  • Page 35 VLAN ID. If the hubs/switches on your LAN support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard and this feature has been enabled, the default VLAN ID for MaxR-3210 will be associated with each profile. The default Profile VLAN ID must match the IDs used by other network devices.

  • Page 36: Ssid And Wep/Wpa Settings Setup Form

    • SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. ARADA_11g is the default MaxR-3210 SSID. However, you may customize it by using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized SSID on the line below. ___________________________________ Note: The SSID in the Access Point is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter card.

  • Page 37: Configuring The Radius Server Settings

    Access Point. To set up or modify the RADIUS Server Settings: 1. From your Web browser, log in to the MaxR-3210 using the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.237, user name admin and password password, or use the LAN address and password that you set up.
  • Page 38 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 2-11 RADIUS server settings 3. Enter the following RADIUS Server settings: • Authentication Server. This configuration is required for authentication using a RADIUS Server.The IP Address, Port Number, and Shared Secret are required for communication with the Primary RADIUS Server.

  • Page 39: Setting Up A Security Profile

    4. Click Apply to save your settings. Setting up a Security Profile The MaxR-3210 allows you to set up eight different security profiles for 802.11b/bg/ng. Each profile can be configured with a different security option for network authentication. Note: If you are using a RADIUS Server, configure the RADIUS settings first, as described in the “Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings”...
  • Page 40 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual To configure a Security Profile: 1. From your Web browser, log in to the MaxR-3210 using the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.237, user name admin and password password, or use the LAN address and password that you set up.

  • Page 41: Configuring Wep

    9. If the hubs/switches on your LAN support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard and this feature has been enabled, the default VLAN ID for MaxR-3210 will be associated with each profile. The default Profile VLAN ID must match the IDs used by other network devices.
  • Page 42 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 2. From the Data Encryption drop-down menu, select encryption strength (64 bits, 128 bits, or 152 bits). 3. You manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all PCs and Access Points in your network. Choose either: •...

  • Page 43: Configuring Wpa With Radius

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the Access Point from a wired computer to make any further changes.
  • Page 44 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 4. Under the Configuration tab, select Security from the main menu. The screen for Profile Settings displays. When the Security Profile screen displays, check the checkbox of the Security Profile you want to modify and click Edit.

  • Page 45: Configuring Wpa2 With Radius

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS Not all wireless adapters support WPA2. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Make sure your client card supports WPA2. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings.

  • Page 46: Configuring Wpa And Wpa2 With Radius

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 5. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA2 with RADIUS from the list. By default, Data Encryption will be set to AES. 6. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other.
  • Page 47 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual To configure WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS: 1. Under the Configuration tab, select Security on the main menu, select Advanced from the left panel, and then select RADIUS Server Settings. The RADIUS Server Settings screen displays.

  • Page 48: Configuring Wpa-Psk

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Configuring WPA-PSK Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or above include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA.

  • Page 49: Configuring Wpa2-Psk

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual To configure WPA-PSK: 1. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA-PSK. By default, Data Encryption will be set to TKIP. 2. Enter the preshared key passphrase (Network Key). 3. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other.

  • Page 50: Configuring Wpa-Psk And Wpa2-Psk

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 1. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA2-PSK from the list. By default, Data Encryption will be set to AES. 2. Enter the preshared key passphrase (Network Key). 3. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other.
  • Page 51 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 2-20 Configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK To configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK: 1. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK. By default, Data Encryption will be set to TKIP+AES. 2. Enter the WPA Passphrase (Network Key).

  • Page 52: Restricting Wireless Access By Mac Address

    To restrict access based on MAC addresses: 1. Log in to the MaxR-3210 using the default address of http://192.168.0.237, user name of and default password of , or whatever LAN address and password you have...
  • Page 53 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 2-21 Configure MAC authentication 3. Check the Turn Access Control On radio box to enable Access Control feature. 4. Select the desired Access Control Database options. The options are: • Local MAC Address Database – The Access Point will use the local MAC address table for Access Control.
  • Page 54 9. Click Apply to save your wireless access control list settings. Now, only devices on this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the MaxR-3210. Arada Systems Confidential...

  • Page 55: Management

    Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point. To access these features, connect to the MaxR-3210 as described in “Logging In Using the Default IP Address” on page 2-10.
  • Page 56 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual To set up an SNMP management interface: 1. Under the Maintenance tab, select Remote Management, and then select SNMP from the left sidebar. The SNMP screen displays, as shown in Figure 3-1 below: Figure 3-1 Configure SNMP settings 2.

  • Page 57: Remote Console

    Figure 3-2 Configure Remote Console Using the Secure Telnet Interface The MaxR-3210 includes a secure Telnet command line interface (CLI). You can access the CLI from a secure Telnet client over the Ethernet port or over the serial console port.

  • Page 58: Cli Commands

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual To use the CLI from a Console Port: 1. Using the null-modem cable, connect a VT100/ANSI terminal or a workstation to the port labeled Console. If you attached a PC, Apple Macintosh, or UNIX workstation, start a secure terminal- emulation program.

  • Page 59: Upgrading The Wireless Access Point Software

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software The software of the MaxR-3210 Wireless Access Point is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by Arada Systems. Upgrade files can be downloaded from Arada Systems’...

  • Page 60: Configuration File Management

    Figure 3-4 Firmware upgrade screen To upgrade the MaxR-3210 firmware: 1. Download the new software file from the Arada Systems’ support website, save it to your hard disk. 2. Under the Maintenance tab, select Upgrade from the main menu, and then select Firmware Upgrade.

  • Page 61: Saving Your Configuration Settings

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Saving Your Configuration Settings To backup your configuration settings: Under the Maintenance tab on the main menu , select Upgrade, then select Backup Settings from the left sidebar to back up your current settings. The following screen displays: Figure 3-5 Backup configuration settings 1.

  • Page 62: Restoring The Maxr-3210 To The Factory Default Settings

    2. When you have located the file, click Restore to upload the file. After completing the upload, the MaxR-3210 will reboot automatically. Restoring the MaxR-3210 to the Factory Default Settings It is sometimes desirable to restore the Access Point to the factory default settings. This can be done by using the Restore Defaults option, which restores all factory settings.
  • Page 63 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 3-7 Restore to factory defaults 2. On the Restore Defaults screen, enable the Restore to factory default settings option by selecting the Yes radio button. 3. Click Apply to reset to the factory default settings.

  • Page 64: Changing The Administrator Password

    3. Continue holding the Reset Button until the LEDs blink twice. 4. Release the Reset Button. The factory default configuration has now been restored and the MaxR-3210 is ready for use. Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password. You should change this password to a more secure password, since you cannot change the administrator login name.

  • Page 65: Enabling The Syslog Server

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 3. Then enter the new password twice—once in the New Password field and again in the Repeat New Password field. 4. Click Apply to save your change. Enabling the SysLog Server The SysLog screen allows you to enable the SysLog option if you have a SysLog server on your LAN.

  • Page 66: Using Activity Log Information

    Viewing General Summary Information The System screen, under the Monitoring tab provides a summary of the current MaxR-3210 configuration settings, including current IP settings and current Wireless settings. This information is read only, so any changes must be made on other pages.
  • Page 67 DHCP server on your network. Disabled indicated a static IP configuration. Current Wireless Settings for 802.11b/bg/ng Operating Mode Identifies the 802.11 operating mode of the MaxR-3210. Channel/Frequency Identifies the channel the wireless port is using. ‘Auto’ is the default channel setting.

  • Page 68: Viewing Network Traffic Statistics

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 3-11 View system information Viewing Network Traffic Statistics The Statistics screen displays information for both wired (LAN) and wireless (WLAN) interface network traffic. To access Statistics information: 1. Under the Monitoring tab on the main menu, select Statistics. The Statistics screen displays,...
  • Page 69 The number of packets sent and received since the MaxR-3210 was restarted. Bytes The number of bytes sent and received since the MaxR-3210 was restarted. Wireless 11b/bg/ng Unicast Packets The Unicast packets sent and received in 802.11n/g mode since the MaxR- 3210 was restarted.

  • Page 70: Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Table 3-2. Statistics Fields Field Description Total Packets The Wireless packets sent and received in 802.11n/g mode since the MaxR-3210 was restarted. Total Bytes The Wireless bytes sent and received in 802.11n/g mode since the MaxR- 3210 was restarted.

  • Page 71: Enabling Rogue Ap Detection

    To force the Access Point to look for associated devices, click the Refresh button. Enabling Rogue AP Detection The MaxR-3210 can detect rogue APs and wireless stations and show their details to the administrator. To enable Rogue AP Detection: Arada Systems Confidential v1.1, Dec 2009...

  • Page 72: Importing Rogue Ap List From A File

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 1. Under the Configuration tab on the main menu, select Security, select Advanced from the sidebar, and then select Rogue AP. The Rogue AP screen displays, as shown in Figure 3-8 below. Figure 3-14 Enable Rogue AP detection 2.

  • Page 73: Viewing Rogue Ap Statistics

    3. Click Import to upload the list to the AP. Viewing Rogue AP Statistics The MaxR-3210 can detect rogue APs and wireless stations and show a complete list of unknown or known APs to the administrator. To view the Rogue AP list: 1.
  • Page 74 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 3-15 Unknown APs list 2. Click Refresh to refresh the list. 3. Click Save to export the list of unknown APs to a file. A window opens so you can browse to the location where you want to save the file.

  • Page 75: Packet Capture

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 1. Under the Monitoring tab on the main menu, select Rogue AP. Select Known AP List.The following screen displays with a list of known APs: Figure 3-16 Known APs list 2. Click Refresh to refresh the list.
  • Page 76 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual The packet capture screen is shown below: Figure 3-17 Packet capture screen Arada Systems Confidential v1.1, Dec 2009...

  • Page 77: Advanced Configuration

    Bridging). IP Settings for Wireless Clients You can turn the MaxR-3210 into a DHCP Server for wireless clients for both DHCP-enabled wireless clients. The default advanced IP wireless settings usually work well. This feature is intended for use by a systems administrator. By default, this feature is not enabled.
  • Page 78 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 4-1 DHCP server settings 3. Configure the following TCP/IP configurations for using the MaxR-3210 as a DHCP Server for wireless clients. • DHCP Server: By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server on the AP is disabled.

  • Page 79: Hotspot Settings

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual • Secondary DNS Server: The Access Point will assign this IP address as the secondary Domain Name Server used by the connected wireless stations. • Primary WINS Server: The Access Point will assign this IP address as the primary WINS Server used by the connected wireless stations.

  • Page 80: Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual • Redirect URL: Enter the URL of the Web server where you wish to redirect HTTP (port 80) requests. 3. Click Apply. All port 80 requests will now be redirected to the specified URL.
  • Page 81 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual 3. The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays, as shown in Figure 4-3., Figure 4-3 Advanced Wireless Settings - 802.11b/bg/ng 4. Enter the appropriate information in the fields described below: • RTS Threshold (0 - 2347): Request to Send Threshold. The packet size that is used to determine if it should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) mechanism or the CSMA/CA mechanism for packet transmission.

  • Page 82: Configuring Advanced Qos Settings

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual • Aggregation Length (1024-65535) (11ng): The aggregation length defines the size of aggregated packets. Larger aggregation lengths may sometimes lead to better network performance. The default is 65535. • A-MPDU (11ng): Aggregated MAC Protocol Data Unit. Aggregates several MAC frames into a single large frame to achieve higher throughput.
  • Page 83 Point to the wireless client. • Station EDCA Parameters. Specify the Station EDCA parameters for different types of data transmitted from the wireless client to the MaxR-3210 Wireless Access Point. If WMM is disabled, you cannot configure Station EDCA parameters. Table 4-1 describes the settings for QoS Queues.

  • Page 84: Enabling Wireless Bridging

    Association option to enable wireless clients to associate with this access point. The other bridge-mode wireless access points must be set to point-to-point bridge mode, using the MAC address of this MaxR-3210. They then send all traffic to this “Master”, rather than communicate directly with each other.
  • Page 85 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual When you click the Edit button, you must enter the profile name and the MAC address (physical address) of the other bridge mode wireless station in the fields provided. WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK are supported. WPA2-PSK can (and should) be used to protect this communication.
  • Page 86 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Figure 4-6 Configure Point to Multi-Point bridging To configure wireless bridging: Click the Enable Wireless Bridging checkbox. Select either the Wireless Point to Point Bridge or Wireless Point to Multi-Point Bridge radio button. Select Enable Wireless Client Association if you wish.
  • Page 87 Select an encryption strength. Click Back. Enable the profile, if you wish to, on the Bridging screen. The following sections take you through the physical steps of configuring your MaxR-3210 as a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint wireless beidge. Arada Systems Confidential...

  • Page 88: Configuring An Maxr-3210 As A Point-To-Point Bridge

    1. Under the Configuration tab, select Wireless Bridge. Then, select Bridging. The Bridging screen displays (see Figure 4-5). 2. Configure the MaxR-3210 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. E T H E R N E T 5 - 1 2 V D C AP in...

  • Page 89: Configuring An Maxr-3210 As A Point-To-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge

    MaxR-3210 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP2. • Because it is in the central location, configure MaxR-3210 (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode. The MAC addresses of the adjacent APs are required in AP2.
  • Page 90 All access points must be on the same LAN. That is, all the APs LAN IP address must be in the same network. • If using DHCP, all MaxR-3210 Wireless Access Points should be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client)” in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings menu.

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting And Debugging

    “Changing the Administrator Password” on page 3-10. If you have trouble setting up your MaxR-3210, check the tips below. No lights are lit on the Access Point. It takes a few seconds for the power indicator to light up. Wait a minute and check the power light status on the access point.

  • Page 92: The Lan Light Is Not Lit

    If the Wireless LAN activity light stays off, disconnect the adapter from its power source and then plug it in again. • Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the MaxR-3210. • Contact ARADA technical support at support@aradasystems.com if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off.

  • Page 93: I Cannot Connect To The Maxr-3210 To Configure It

    • If you are using the NetBIOS name of the MaxR-3210 to connect, ensure that your computer and the MaxR-3210 are on the same network segment or that there is a WINS server on your network. • If your computer is set to “Obtain an IP Address automatically” (DHCP client), restart it.

  • Page 94: Using The Reset Button To Restore Factory Default Settings

    2. Use something with a small point, such as a pen, to press the Reset button in and hold it in for at least 5 seconds. 3. Release the Reset button. The factory default configuration has now been restored, and the MaxR-3210 is ready for use. Arada Systems Confidential v1.1, Dec 2009...

  • Page 95: Default Settings And Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix provides the factory default settings and technical specifications for the MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point. Factory Default Settings You can use the reset button located on the front of your device to reset all settings to their factory defaults.
  • Page 96 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Table A-1. Access Point Default Configuration Settings Feature Description DHCP Client Disabled Time Zone USA-Pacific Time Zone Adjusted for Daylight Saving Disabled Time SNMP Enabled, but Trap forwarding disabled Spanning Tree Protocol Disabled Secure Telnet...

  • Page 97: Technical Specifications

    MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Technical Specifications Table A-2. MaxR-3210 Technical Specifications Parameter MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point 802.11g Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 38, 54, & 108 Mbps (Auto-rate capable) 802.11ng Data Rates Data Rates for Channel Width=20MHz and Guard Interval=short (400ms): Best, 7.2 Mbps, 14.4 Mbps, 21.7 Mbps, 28.9 Mbps, 43.3 Mbps, 57.8 Mbps, 65 Mbps,...
  • Page 98 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Arada Systems Confidential v1.1, Dec 2009...

  • Page 99: Appendix B Command Line Reference

    Appendix B Command Line Reference The MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point (AP) can be configured either through the command line interface (CLI), a Web browser, or an MIB browser. The CLI allows viewing and modification of the configuration from a terminal or PC through a telnet connection.
  • Page 100 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual transmissions) | | | | |-knownap-add --add known access point | | | | |-knownap-del --delete known access point | | | | |-macacl-add --add wireless access control (ACL) | | | | |-macacl-database...
  • Page 101 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual | | | | | | |-name --profile name | | | | | | |-presharedkey --pre-shared key | | | | | | |-security-separation --disable associated wireless client communication | | | | | | |-ssid...
  • Page 102 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual | | | | | |-5> --5th security profile | | | | | | |-authentication --authentication type | | | | | | |-encryption --data encryption | | | | | | |-hide-network-name...
  • Page 103 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual | | | | | | |-presharedkey --pre-shared key | | | | | | |-security-separation --disable associated wireless client communication | | | | | | |-ssid --network name (1-32 chars) | | | | | | |-status...
  • Page 104 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual | | | | | | | |-status --profile status | | | | | | | |-wep-pass-phrase --wireless wep passphrase key | | | | | | | |-wepkey --wireless wep key | | | | | | | |-wepkeytype...
  • Page 105 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual | | |-syslog --enable syslog client | | |-syslog-server-ip --syslog server IP address | | |-syslog-server-port --syslog server port number | |-radius> | | |-accounting-server-primary --primary accounting server | | |-accounting-server-primary-port --primary accounting server port...
  • Page 106 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual | | |-untagged-vlan-status --untagged vlan status |-exit --logout from CLI |-file |-firmware-upgrade --upload new system firmware file |-password --system password |-restore-configuration --restore system configuration |-restore-default-password --restore default system password |-show> --show system settings | |-configuration --show system configuration | |-interface>...
  • Page 107 Index Numerics aggregation, support for 1-4 AID see association ID 20 MHz 2-15 A-MPDU (Aggregation of MAC Protocol Data Units) 4- 20/40 MHz 2-15 40 MHz 2-15 antenna 4-6 802.11b/g/n 1-4, 2-13 2.4 GHz 1-5 default SSID 2-10 position 2-2, 2-9 standards compliance 1-2 associated stations 802.11e 1-3, 2-16, 4-6...
  • Page 108 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual beacon generation, support for 1-4 none 2-21 TKIP 2-21 beacon interval 4-5 TKIP + AES 2-21 bridge data rates 802.11bgn 2-15 network authentication 2-20 default access point name 2-6 bridge mode wireless station wireless point to point bridge 4-8...
  • Page 109 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual reset button 1-6, 5-4 latency 2-2 resetting 5-4 legacy rates 2-3 restore 3-8 line of sight 2-9 table A-1 location 2-2, 2-9 firmware log in 2-11 upgrade 3-6 logs 3-11, 3-12 FLASH 3-5 formats, document 1-i...
  • Page 110 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual with WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK 2-37 WPA-PSK 2-35 QoS queues 4-7 network statistics 3-14 QoS settings 2-16 fields 3-15 QoS settings, advanced NTP client, configure 2-8 AP EDCA parameters 4-7 NTP server, configure 2-8 station EDCA parameters 4-7...
  • Page 111 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual support for 1-3 SSID 2-14 unknown AP list 3-18 hidden mode 1-3 rogue AP list 3-19 SSID broadcast, disable 2-19 unknown AP list 3-19, 3-21 SSID match RTS 4-5 verify connectivity 2-10 RTS/CTS handshake, support for 1-4...
  • Page 112 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual LAN activity 5-2 wireless channel power connection 5-1 changing 2-14, 2-17 timeout error 5-3 wireless client wireless Internet connection 5-2 point-to-point bridge communication 4-8 wireless LAN activity l 5-2 wireless client security separation trusted wireless stations list...
  • Page 113 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual wireless settings, basic 2-9 wireless sniffer 2-3 WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS restiction with WPA and WPA2 2-32 WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS, configure 2-33 data encryption 2-33 network authentication type 2-33 wireless client security separation 2-33...
  • Page 114 MaxR-3210 Wireless-N Access Point User Manual Index-8 v1.1, Dec 2009...

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