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User's Guide
Revision March 2003

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  • Page 1 AR5BAP-00033 Access Point User's Guide Revision March 2003...
  • Page 2 Atheros reserves the right to make changes, at any time, in order to improve reliability, function or design and to attempt to supply the best product possible. Atheros does not represent that products described herein are free from patent infringement or from any other third party right.
  • Page 3 Cautions call special attention to hazards that can cause system damage or data corruption, to a lesser degree than warnings. WARNING: Warnings call special attention to hazards that can cause system damage, data corruption, personal injury, or death. Atheros Communications, Inc. • iii COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • iii...
  • Page 4 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. iv • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Adding New Access Control Lists ....A-16 Adding Access Control List Permissions....A-17 Atheros Communications, Inc. Contents • v...
  • Page 6 Declaration Of Conformity ......B-3 vi • AR5001 AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. vi •...

  • Page 7: List Of Figures

    Figure A-15. Basic Service Set Statistics Window for an AP ..A-23 Figure A-16. Basic Service Set Statistics Window for Station ..A-25 Atheros Communications, Inc. List of Figures • vii...
  • Page 8 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. viii • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 9: List Of Tables

    BSS Stats Field for AP Descriptions ....A-24 Table A-10. BSS Stats Fields for STA Descriptions ... . . A-26 Atheros Communications, Inc. List of Tables • ix...
  • Page 10 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. x • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 11: Preface

    Preface The intent of this document is to familiarize users with the Atheros AR5BAP- 00033 Access Point (AP), its setup, configuration, and usage. After reading this user's guide, the user should be able to install, configure, control, and maintain the Atheros Access Point.
  • Page 12 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. xii • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    (WLAN) AP or data-oriented Residential Gateway (RG) supporting up to 256 station associations. Rates of 6 to 54 Mbps are supported in standard IEEE 802.11g mode, up to 11 Mbps in 802.11b mode, and up to 108 Mbps in Atheros ™...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1-2 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. 1-2 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 15: Ap Network Attachment And Configuration

    Follow these steps to establish the network connections: 1. Connect the AP Ethernet port to the HPC Ethernet card through the Ethernet hub/switch or an Ethernet crossover cable. Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Network Attachment and Configuration • 2-1 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 •...

  • Page 16: Network Configuration

    2. Connect the optional RS-232 port to the HPC serial port through a serial cable. Refer to Appendix C for more information on the serial interface. 3. Plug in the provided power supply to the AP power supply connector. Host PC Atheros Access Point (HPC) (AP) Optional RS-232 RS-232...
  • Page 17 Chapter 3. Within the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Network Attachment and Configuration • 2-3 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • 2-3...
  • Page 18 4. Configure the IP address for the Ethernet connection in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. 5. Click OK to continue and close the Internet Protocol Properties dialog box. 2-4 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. 2-4 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 19: Ap Hardware Configuration

    Chapter AP Hardware Configuration The Atheros AP hardware allows the configuration of one WLAN. Figure 2-2 shows the physical location of WLAN, panel connectors on the AP hardware, and the location of the antenna cable and external dipole antenna. An additional integrated antenna may be provided.

  • Page 20: Ap Initial Configuration

    2. From the HPC, enter the IP address that is assigned to the AP as the URL address, for example http://192.168.1.1. 2-6 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. 2-6 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 21: Figure 2-3. Ap Web Server Homepage

    Log in: Admin (case-sensitive) Password: 5up 5. Click OK to complete the login process. 6. Select the Configuration hotlink from the navigation menu. Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Network Attachment and Configuration • 2-7 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • 2-7...

  • Page 22: Figure 2-4. System Configuration Window

    Depending on firmware settings, the channel of operation may not be accessible and will be automatically determined depending on the current regulatory domain (i.e. country of operation). 2-8 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. 2-8 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 23: Command-Line Interface

    4. When prompted, enter the following information to log in: Username: Admin (case sensitive) Password: 5up 5. Press Enter to complete the login process. The Atheros Access Point Software revision prompt appears: Atheros Access Point Rev. X.Y.Z 6. Use the set ssid <SSID> command to specify the SSID.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2-10 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. 2-10 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 25: Ap Web Server

    2. From the HPC, enter the IP address that is assigned to the AP as the URL address. For example, enter http://192.168.1.1. Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-1 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003...

  • Page 26: Figure A-1. Ap Web Server Homepage

    For example, the .GIF file containing the full path filename for a company logo can be replaced with another .GIF file. 3. Select the Atheros Access Point Web Server hotlink. A-2 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc.
  • Page 27 Log in: Admin (case sensitive) Password: 5up 5. Click OK to complete the login process. NOTE: The web browser must support frames and Java script must be enabled. Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-3 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • A-3...

  • Page 28: Figure A-2. Statistics Window

    Appendix The Access Point Web Server Statistics window appears (see Figure A-2.) Figure A-2. Statistics Window A-4 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-4 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 29: Configuration Windows

    To access any of these AP configuration screens, click on the desired hotlink from the navigation bar on any configuration screen (see Figure A-3.) Figure A-3. AP Web Server Navigation Bar Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-5 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • A-5...

  • Page 30: Working With Configuration Windows

    The web server loses connectivity with the Web Server as the AP reboots. To reestablish the connection with the Web Server, wait until the AP has completed rebooting and navigate to the Web Server to resume communication. A-6 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-6 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 31: System Configuration Window

    AP. Click on Configuration from any window to access the System Configuration window (see Figure A-4). Figure A-4. AP System Configuration Window Other settings can also be changed at this time. Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-7 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • A-7...

  • Page 32: Table A-2. System Configuration Window Field Descriptions

    Edit 2.4 GHz Radio Settings Click this button to edit the configuration for 2.4 GHz radio operation. (refer to“2.4 GHz Radio Configuration Window” page A-9). A-8 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-8 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 33: 2.4 Ghz Radio Configuration Window

    From the AP System Configuration window, click on Edit 2.4 GHz Radio Settings to access the 2.4 GHz Radio Configuration window (see Figure A-5). Figure A-5. 2.4 GHz Radio Configuration Window Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-9 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • A-9...

  • Page 34: Table A-3. 2.4 Ghz Radio Configuration Window Field Descriptions

    GHz radio operation Advanced Settings Click here to enter advanced configuration for 2.4 GHz radio operation (refer to “2.4 GHz Radio Advanced Configuration Window” page A-18). A-10 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-10 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 35: 2.4 Ghz Security Configuration Window

    AP. From the 2.4 GHz Radio Configuration window, click on Edit Security Settings to access the 2.4 GHz Security Configuration window (see Figure A-6). Figure A-6. 2.4 GHZ Security Configuration Window Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-11 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • A-11...

  • Page 36: Table A-4. 2.4 Ghz Security Field Descriptions

    Edit ACL Settings Click here to edit the configuration of the ACL operation for 2.4 GHz (refer to “2.4 GHz Access Control List Configuration Window” page A-15). A-12 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-12 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 37: Edit Security Server Settings

    Specifies the name of the domain name server. RADIUS Server Specifies the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port Specifies the port of the RADIUS server. Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-13 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • A-13...

  • Page 38: 2.4 Ghz 802.1X Configuration

    The IEEE 802.1X protocol is designed to support port-based authentication and secure key distribution. It can be used to distribute unique encryption keys for an entire BSS. Atheros provides support for this protocol on both the AP and the STA.

  • Page 39: 2.4 Ghz Access Control List Configuration Window

    Edit ACL Settings to access the 2.4 GHz ACL Configuration window (see Figure A-8). Figure A-8. 2.4 GHz Access Control List Configuration Window Click Delete to remove any list item. Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-15 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • A-15...

  • Page 40: Adding New Access Control Lists

    ACL. ■ Default Shared Key—This MAC address would use the default shared key. ■ 64/128/152 Bits—Specifies lengths for shared keys. Unique Key Enter a unique key. A-16 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-16 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 41: Adding Access Control List Permissions

    ACL. ■ Default Shared Key—This MAC address would use the default shared key. ■ 64/128/152 Bits—Specifies lengths for shared keys Unique Key Enter a unique key. Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-17 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • A-17...

  • Page 42: 2.4 Ghz Radio Advanced Configuration Window

    From the 2.4 GHz Radio Configuration window, click on Advanced to access the 2.4 GHz Radio Advanced Configuration window (see Figure A-11). Figure A-11. 2.4 GHz Radio Advanced Configuration Window A-18 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-18 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 43: Table A-8. 2.4 Ghz Radio Advanced Configuration Window Field

    Protection Type Specifies the operation of CTS protection type: ■ CTS only ■ RTS-CTS Short Slot Time Use the radio button to specify short time shot usage. Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-19 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • A-19...

  • Page 44: Script Configuration Window

    4. Specify the script path and the script name in the data entry fields in the Configuration Script window. 5. Click Execute to run the script. To revert to the previous configuration, click Restore. A-20 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-20 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 45: Firmware Update Configuration Window

    The AP uses the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to download the Operating image from the HPC. An FTP server utility is required to perform the data transfer between the AP and HPC. Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-21 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 •...

  • Page 46: Figure A-14. Advanced Firmware Update Configuration Window

    To revert to the default-vendor values, click Use Factory FTP Location. 3. Click Update Firmware to store the new firmware changes. To restore the previous firmware, click Restore. A-22 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-22 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 47: Statistics Windows

    AP will appear. See Figure A-15 for an example of a BSS Stats window for an Figure A-15. Basic Service Set Statistics Window for an AP Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-23 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • A-23...

  • Page 48: Table A-9. Bss Stats Field For Ap Descriptions

    Excessive Retries Specifies the number of transmit excessive retries. DMA Errors Specifies the number of transmit DMA errors. The AP Stats window automatically updates every five seconds. A-24 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-24 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 49: Station Statistics

    BSS Stats window for a station. Figure A-16. Basic Service Set Statistics Window for Station The BSS Stats window for stations provides the station configuration and statistics for the selected station. Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-25 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003...

  • Page 50: Table A-10. Bss Stats Fields For Sta Descriptions

    Discarded Frames Specifies the number of transmit discarded frames. Excessive Retries Specifies the number of transmit excessive retries. DMA Errors Specifies the number of transmit DMA errors. A-26 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-26 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 51: B Regulatory Compliance Information

    National regulatory authority. NOTE: The Atheros Access Point firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country (i.e. Regulatory Domain). Therefore, all options described in this user’s guide may not be available in your version of the device.

  • Page 52: Fcc Requirements For Operation In The Unites States

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by Atheros Communication, could void the user ’s right to operate the equipment. B-2 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc.

  • Page 53: Rf Exposure

    Declaration Of Conformity We Atheros Communications, Inc., 529 Almanor Ave.,Sunnyvale,CA 94085 declare under our sole responsibility that this product complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 54 Appendix B-4 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. B-4 • February 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

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