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Revision Oct 2006

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  • Page 1 AR5BAP-00032 Access Point User's Guide Revision Oct 2006...
  • 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 CAUTION: a lesser degree than warnings. Warnings call special attention to hazards that can cause system damage, data corruption, WARNING: personal injury, or death. Atheros Communications, Inc. • iii COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • iii...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Adding New Access Control Lists ....A-16 Adding Access Control List Permissions....A-18 Atheros Communications, Inc. Contents • v...
  • Page 5 Declaration Of Conformity ......B-3 vi • AR5001 AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. vi •...

  • Page 6: List Of Figures

    Figure A-22. Basic Service Set Statistics Window for an AP ..A-35 Figure A-23. Basic Service Set Statistics Window for Station ..A-37 Atheros Communications, Inc. List of Figures • vii...
  • Page 7 Table A-15. BSS Stats Field for AP Descriptions ....A-36 Table A-16. BSS Stats Fields for STA Descriptions ... . . A-38 Atheros Communications, Inc. List of Tables • ix...

  • Page 8: Preface

    Preface The intent of this document is to familiarize users with the Atheros AR5BAP- 00032 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 9: Introduction

    Introduction The Atheros Access Point implements an IEEE 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN (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 802.11a/g modes and up to 11 Mbps in 802.11b mode.

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 12 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 13 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 14: Ap Hardware Configuration

    Chapter AP Hardware Configuration The Atheros AP hardware allows the configuration of one or two WLANs. Figure 2-2 shows the physical location of WLAN, panel connectors on the AP hardware, and the location of the antennae cables. Table 2-1 summarizes the type of cable to use when using the Ethernet wired ports on the AP.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Figure 2-3. Ap Web Server Homepage

    3. Select the Access Point Web Server hotlink. 4. A dialog box appears requesting login authorization. When prompted, enter the following information to log in: Log in: Admin (case-sensitive) Password: 5up Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Network Attachment and Configuration • 2-7 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • 2-7...

  • Page 17: Figure 2-4. 5 Ghz Statistics Window

    5. Click OK to complete the login process. The 5 GHz Statistics window appears (see Figure 2-4). Figure 2-4. 5 GHz Statistics Window 6. Select the Configuration hotlink from the navigation menu. 2-8 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. 2-8 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 18: Figure 2-5. System Configuration Window

    For example, channel 48 is the equivalent of 5.240 GHz. The formula below shows how the channel number is derived: Channel Number = Channel Frequency (in MHz) – 5000 MHz 5 MHz Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Network Attachment and Configuration • 2-9 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003...

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22 Log in: Admin (case sensitive) Password: 5up 5. Click OK to complete the login process. The web browser must support frames and Java script must be enabled. NOTE: Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-3 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • A-3...

  • Page 23: Figure A-2. 5 Ghz Statistics Window

    Appendix The Access Point Web Server 5 GHz Statistics window appears (see Figure A-2.) Figure A-2. 5 GHz Statistics Window A-4 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-4 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: Table A-2. System Configuration Window Field Descriptions

    A-9). 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-21). A-8 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-8 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 28: Ghz Radio Configuration Window

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

  • Page 29: Table A-3. 5 Ghz Radio Configuration Window Field Descriptions

    Edit Security Settings Click here to edit the security configuration for 5 GHz radio operation. Advanced Settings Click here to enter advanced configuration for 5 GHz radio operation. A-10 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-10 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 30: 5Ghz Security Configuration Window

    Configuration window, click on Edit Security Settings to access the 5 GHz Security Configuration window (see Figure A-6). Figure A-6. AP 5 GHZ Security Configuration Window Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-11 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • A-11...

  • Page 31: Edit Security Server Settings

    “allow” ACL entries specified, in order to associate with the AP. Edit Security Server Settings The RADIUS Server Configuration window allows configuration of a RADIUS server for authentication purposes in 802.1X networks. See A-12 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-12 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 32: Figure A-7. 5 Ghz Radius Server Configuration Window

    Use the “local” checkbox to specify the RADIUS keys are located in the AP. Use the “remote” checkbox to specify the RADIUS keys are located in the RADIUS server. Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-13 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003...

  • Page 33: 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 34: Ghz Access Control List Configuration Window

    Edit ACL Settings to access the 5 GHz ACL Configuration window (see Figure A-8). Figure A-8. 5 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 35: Adding New Access Control Lists

    Denied—Deny access for this MAC address to the 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 36 4. Click Add to List. Once entered in the ACL Control List, click on Delete to remove any configured STA from the access list. Click Update to save changes. Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-17 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003...

  • Page 37: Adding Access Control List Permissions

    Denied—Deny access for this MAC address to the 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-18 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-18 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 38: Ghz Radio Advanced Configuration Window

    AP. From the 5 GHz Radio Configuration window, click on Advanced to access the 5 GHz Radio Advanced Configuration window (see Figure A-11). Figure A-11. 5 GHz Radio Advanced Configuration Window Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-19 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • A-19...

  • Page 39: Table A-8. 5 Ghz Radio Advanced Configuration Window Field Descriptions

    Specifies the fragment length. Enter a value between 256 and 2346. RTS/CTS Threshold Specifies the value of the RTS/CTS threshold. Enter a value between 256 and 2346. A-20 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-20 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 40: 2.4 Ghz Radio Configuration Window

    From the AP Configuration window, Radio Settings to access the 2.4 GHz Radio Configuration window (see Figure A-12). Figure A-12. 2.4 GHz Radio Configuration Window A-21 Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-21 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 •...

  • Page 41: Table A-9. 2.4 Ghz Radio Configuration Window Field Descriptions

    Settings” page A-12). 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-30). A-22 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-22 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 42: 2.4 Ghz Security Configuration Window

    AP for 5 GHz operation. 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-13). Figure A-13. 2.4 GHZ Security Configuration Window Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-23 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • A-23...

  • Page 43: Table A-10. 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-27). A-24 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-24 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 44: 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-25 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • A-25...

  • Page 45: 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 46: 2.4 Ghz Access Control List Configuration Window

    Edit ACL Settings to access the 2.4 GHz ACL Configuration window (see Figure A-15). Figure A-15. 2.4 GHz Access Control List Configuration Window Click Delete to remove any list item. Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-27 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • A-27...

  • Page 47: Adding New Access Control Lists

    Denied—Deny access for this MAC address to the 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-28 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-28 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 48: Adding Access Control List Permissions

    Denied—Deny access for this MAC address to the 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-29 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • A-29...

  • Page 49: 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-18). Figure A-18. 2.4 GHz Radio Advanced Configuration Window A-30 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-30 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 50: Table A-14. 2.4 Ghz Radio Advanced Configuration Window Field

    11 Mbps 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-31 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • A-31...

  • Page 51: 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-32 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-32 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 52: 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-33 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 •...

  • Page 53: Figure A-21. 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-34 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-34 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 54: Statistics Windows

    See Figure A-22 for an example of a BSS Stats window for an AP. Figure A-22. Basic Service Set Statistics Window for an AP Atheros Communications, Inc. AP Web Server • A-35 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003 • A-35...

  • Page 55: Table A-15. 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-36 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-36 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 56: Station Statistics

    BSS Stats window for a station. Figure A-23. 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-37 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003...

  • Page 57: Table A-16. 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-38 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Communications, Inc. A-38 • March 2003 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 58: B Regulatory Compliance Information

    National regulatory authority. The Atheros Access Point firmware limits operation to only the allowable NOTE: channels of operation applicable for the particular in which the Access Point is marketed.

  • Page 59: 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 60: Rf Exposure

    This device must not be located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter. Declaration Of Conformity We Atheros Communications, Inc., 5480 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054 declare under our sole responsibility this product complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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