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Page 1: User Guide
W ireless LAN Security Smart Wireless Access Point 802.11b (95-10) User Guide 100-408-01 Copyright © 2002 Madge Networks. All rights reserved. 20 Jul 2002... - Page 2 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 100-408-01 Copyright © 2002 Madge Networks. All rights reserved. Page...
- Page 3 The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Norway and Switzerland. EU Countries Not Intended for Use Portugal. Potential Restrictive Use France: only channels 10, 11, 12, and 13. Spain: only channels 10 and 11. 100-408-01 Copyright © 2002 Madge Networks. All rights reserved. Page...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Configuring TCP/IP-Related Settings... 7 Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client Computers ... 7 2.7.1 Checking if the IEEE 802.11b-Related Settings Work... 7 2.7.2 Checking if the TCP/IP-Related Settings Work ... 8 Using the Web-Based Network Manager ... 9 Overview ... -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Overview The Madge advanced Smart Wireless Access Point (advanced AP) enables IEEE 802.11b client computers to access the resources on an Ethernet network. Because it supports IEEE 802.1x and RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) for user-based authentication and dynamic encryption key distribution, it is suitable for enterprises that need strong data security and WISPs (Wireless Internet Service Providers) that need accounting and billing support. -
Page 6: First-Time Installation And Configuration
Insert the supplied screws into the wall-plugs leaving approximately 3mm of thread proud of the wall surface to allow the AP to be hung on the screws. Hang the wireless AP on the screws. 100-408-01 Fig. 1. Mounting the AP on a wall. Copyright © 2002 Madge Networks. All rights reserved. www.madge.com Page... -
Page 7: Preparing For Configuration
For some versions of Windows, the computer needs to be restarted for the changes of TCP/IP settings to take effect. 100-408-01 Cross-over Ethernet cable Normal Ethernet cable Ethernet Hub/Switch Copyright © 2002 Madge Networks. All rights reserved. Normal Ethernet cable Managed Page... -
Page 8: Configuring The Advanced Ap
Since the start page shows the current settings and status of the advanced AP, it can be saved or printed within the Web browser for future reference. 100-408-01 Fig. 3. Entering the user name and password. Copyright © 2002 Madge Networks. All rights reserved. Page... -
Page 9: Step 1: Configure Tcp/Ip Settings
In addition, you can specify the Host Name and Domain (DNS suffix) of the advanced AP. When you are finished, click Save at the bottom of this page, and then you are brought back to the start page. 100-408-01 Copyright © 2002 Madge Networks. All rights reserved. Page... -
Page 10: Step 2: Configure Ieee 802.11 Settings
2.4.3 Step 2: Configure IEEE 802.11 Settings Go to the IEEE 802.11, Communication section to configure IEEE 802.11b-related communication settings, including Regulatory Domain, Channel Number, and Network Name (SSID). The number of available RF channels depends on local regulations; therefore you have to choose an appropriate regulatory domain to comply with local regulations. -
Page 11: Deploying The Advanced Ap
After the settings have been configured, deploy the advanced AP to the field application environment. Connect Ethernet client computers to the Ethernet switch ports of the advanced AP. Setting up Client Computers The TCP/IP and IEEE 802.11b-related settings of wireless client computers must match those of the advanced AP. 2.6.1 Configuring IEEE 802.11b-Related Settings... -
Page 12: Checking If The Tcp/Ip-Related Settings Work
DNS server of the wireless client computer. Then press Enter. If this DNS server responds the client should have no problem with TCP/IP networking; else, see Appendix B-2, “TCP/IP Settings Problems” for troubleshooting. 100-408-01 Copyright © 2002 Madge Networks. All rights reserved. Page... -
Page 13: Using The Web-Based Network Manager
Addressing. IP addressing settings for the advanced AP to work in the TCP/IP networking world. IEEE 802.11. IEEE 802.11b-related settings. Communications. Basic settings for the IEEE 802.11b interface of the advanced AP to work properly with wireless clients. Security. Security settings for authenticating wireless users and encrypting wireless data. - Page 14 Cancel. In addition, changes are highlighted in red. Clicking Cancel discards all the changes. Clicking Restart restarts the advanced AP for the settings changes to take effect. Fig. 10. Settings have been changed. 100-408-01 Copyright © 2002 Madge Networks. All rights reserved. Page...
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Page 15: General Operations
Command Prompt, and type IpConfig, then press the Enter key. Trigger the firmware upgrade process by clicking Upgrade. 100-408-01 Fig. 11. Password. Fig. 12. Firmware Upgrade. Copyright © 2002 Madge Networks. All rights reserved. Page... -
Page 16: Configuring Tcp/Ip Related Settings
A failed upgrade may corrupt the firmware and make the advanced AP unstartable. When this occurs, call technical support. Configuring TCP/IP Related Settings 3.3.1 Addressing 100-408-01 Fig. 13. TFTP Server. Fig. 14. TCP/IP settings. Copyright © 2002 Madge Networks. All rights reserved. Page... -
Page 17: Configuring Ieee 802.11B-Related Settings
SSID of the advanced AP must be identical for them to communicate with each other. 3.4.2 Security IEEE 802.11b security settings include SSID Broadcasts, Security Mode, WEP Keys, MAC-Address- Based Access Control. For security reasons, it’s highly recommended that the security mode be set to options other than Open System. -
Page 18: Ieee 802.1X/Radius
EAPOL (Extensible Authentication Protocol Over LAN). The RADIUS server can record accounting information such as when a user logs on to the wireless LAN and logs off from the wireless LAN for monitoring or billing purposes. 100-408-01 Copyright © 2002 Madge Networks. All rights reserved. Page... - Page 19 In addition to its IP address, an advanced wireless access point can identify itself by an NAS (Network Access Server) identifier. Each IEEE 802.1x-capable advanced wireless access point must have a unique NAS identifier. Fig. 18. IEEE 802.1x/RADIUS settings. 100-408-01 Copyright © 2002 Madge Networks. All rights reserved. Page...
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Page 20: Configuring Advanced Settings
Under Windows 2000 or XP the program must be run by an Administrator. Installing the Wireless Network Manager 1. Insert the accompanying CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 100-408-01 Fig. 19. SNMP settings. Fig. 20. UPnP settings. Copyright © 2002 Madge Networks. All rights reserved. Page... - Page 21 3. Click Install utilities and drivers, the following dialog will appear: 4. Click on Install Wireless Network Manager for Access Point 802.11b (95-10) to install the utility. 5. Follow the instructions of the Installer Wizard to complete the installation of the Wireless Network Manager.
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Page 22: Using The Wireless Network Manager
Fig. 24. The Wireless Network Manager in the system tray. Double click the icon to open the program; the Wireless Network Manager will then show a window similar to the following: 100-408-01 Fig. 23. The Wireless Configuration Wizard. Copyright © 2002 Madge Networks. All rights reserved. Page... - Page 23 Use the On-line help to guide you through the features and functions of the Wireless Network Manager. All the features of the Web-based Network Manager (see section 3) are available using the Wireless Network Manager, and more. 100-408-01 Copyright © 2002 Madge Networks. All rights reserved. Page...
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Page 24: Appendix A
There are several LED indicators on the housing of an advanced AP. They are defined as follows: ALV: Alive. Blinks when the advanced AP is working normally. RF: Activity on the IEEE 802.11b interface. LAN: Activity on the Ethernet LAN interface. -
Page 25: Appendix B: Troubleshooting
Client Computer Fig. 26. Communication stages for a client to reach its correspondent host. 100-408-01 Ethernet LAN State B Advanced Copyright © 2002 Madge Networks. All rights reserved. Correspondent Host Internet Stage D Default Gateway DNS Server of Client Computer... - Page 26 Use Windows-provided Device Manager to disable unnecessary NICs. Is the underlying link (Ethernet or IEEE 802.11b) established? Make sure the Ethernet link is OK. Make sure the wireless settings of the wireless client computer and of the advanced AP match.
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Page 27: B-3: Other Problems
If the advanced AP still does not work after restarting, there may be hardware component failures in the advanced AP. Contact technical support for repair if the unit is in Warranty. Visit details. 100-408-01 Fig. 27. Wireless Router/AP Browser. Copyright © 2002 Madge Networks. All rights reserved. www.madge.com/support for more Page...
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