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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started ..........14 SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 Hardware Description ......14 Dual Band Signal Enhancing Antenna Description .
  • Page 3   Contents SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Status Information ..........26 Logging into the HTTP Interface .
  • Page 4   Contents SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Adding TCP/UDP Port Filters ..........53 Editing TCP/UDP Port Filters .
  • Page 5   Contents SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Monitor Information ..........80 Logging into the HTTP Interface .
  • Page 6   Contents SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide AP Has Incorrect IP Address ..........102 HTTP (browser) or Telnet Interface Does Not Work .
  • Page 7   Contents SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide ? (List Commands) ............115 done, exit, quit .
  • Page 8   Contents SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Set RADIUS Parameters ..........131 Set Rogue Access Point Detection (RAD) Parameters .
  • Page 9   Contents SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide RADIUS Parameters ............152 Primary and Backup RADIUS Server Table Parameters .

  • Page 10: Introduction

    The term, 802.11, is used to describe features that apply to the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless standards. • The SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 is a Dual-radio Access Point that includes two radios: one 802.11b/g radio and one 802.11a radio. •...

  • Page 11: Guidelines For Roaming

      Introduction SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Figure 1-1 Typical wireless network access infrastructure A wireless network provides: • Easy installation and operation • High speed network links • Over-the-air encryption of data • Seamless client roaming (not available with 802.1x security) Guidelines for Roaming •...

  • Page 12: Ieee 802.11 Specifications

      Introduction SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide IEEE 802.11 Specifications In 1997, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) adopted the 802.11 standard for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. This standard includes provisions for three radio technologies: direct sequence spread spectrum, frequency hopping spread spectrum, and infrared.

  • Page 13: Snmp Management

      Introduction SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide SNMP Management In addition to the HTTP and the CLI interfaces, you can also manage and configure an AirSPEED AP542 using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Note that this requires an SNMP manager program, like HP Openview or Castlerock’s SNMPc.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Additional Hardware Features SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 Hardware Description The SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 is a tri-mode AP that simultaneously supports 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a clients. The AirSPEED AP542 contains two embedded radios: one 802.11b/g radio and one 802.11a only radio. SYSTIMAX recommends powering the AirSPEED AP542 with Power over Ethernet (802.3af); alternatively, an external DC power source using the power cord may be used to power the device.

  • Page 15: Dual Band Signal Enhancing Antenna Description

      Getting Started SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Dual Band Signal Enhancing Antenna Description The AirSPEED AP542 can use internal or external antennas. The AirSPEED AP542 has two diversity antennas embedded for each radio system. For each radio, the internal antennas are arranged to provide both spatial and polarization diversity.

  • Page 16: Product Package

      Getting Started SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Product Package Each AirSPEED AP542 comes with the following: • AirSPEED AP542 unit (with integrated 802.11a radio and 802.11b/g radio, and Power over Ethernet) • Power adapter • One ceiling or wall mounting plate •...

  • Page 17: Initialization

      Getting Started SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Initialization SYSTIMAX provides two tools to simplify the initialization and configuration of an AP: • ScanTool • Setup Wizard ScanTool is included on the Installation CD; the Setup Wizard launches automatically the first time you access the HTTP interface.
  • Page 18   Getting Started SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide NOTE If your computer has more than one network adapter installed, you will be prompted to select the adapter that you want ScanTool to use before the Scan List appears. If prompted, select an adapter and click OK. You can change your adapter setting at any time by clicking the Select Adapter button on the Scan List screen.

  • Page 19: Setup Wizard

      Getting Started SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Figure 2-3 Scan Tool Change Screen Set IP Address Type to Static. Enter a static IP Address for the AP in the field provided. You must assign the unit a unique address that is valid on your IP subnet.
  • Page 20   Getting Started SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Figure 2-4 Enter Network Password Figure 2-5 Setup Wizard 5. Click Setup Wizard to begin. If you want to configure the AP without using the Setup Wizard, click Exit and see Advanced Configuration.
  • Page 21   Getting Started SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide 8. Assign the AP new passwords to prevent unauthorized access and click Save & Next. Each management interface has its own password: — SNMP Read Password — SNMP Read-Write Password —...

  • Page 22: Download The Latest Software

      Getting Started SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide — Multicast Rate: Sets the rate at which Multicast messages are sent. The table below displays the possible Multicast Rates. See Multicast Rate for more information. Multicast Rate 1 and 2 Mbits/sec 1, 2, and 5.5 Mbits/sec 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbits/sec 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbits/sec...

  • Page 23: Download Updates From Your Tftp Server Using The Cli Interface

      Getting Started SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide 5. Enter the File Name (including the file extension). Enter the full directory path and file name. If the file is located in the default TFTP directory, you need enter only the file name. 6.

  • Page 24: Power Over Ethernet (Poe)

      Getting Started SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Power over Ethernet (PoE) The AirSPEED AP542 is equipped with an 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) module. Power over Ethernet delivers both data and power to the access point over a single Ethernet cable. SYSTIMAX recommends using a midspan Power over Ethernet device to power the AP as an alternative to the power adaptor.
  • Page 25   Getting Started SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide The LED indicators exhibit the following behavior: Indication Power Wireless Interface A Wireless Interface B Ethernet (802.11a radio) (802.11b/g radio) Solid Green AP image running. Wireless interface A has Wireless interface B has The Ethernet interface is traffic.

  • Page 26: Status Information

      SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Status Information • Logging into the HTTP Interface • System Status Logging into the HTTP Interface Once the AP has a valid IP Address and an Ethernet connection, you may use your web browser to monitor the system status.

  • Page 27: System Status

      Status Information SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide System Status System Status is the first screen to appear each time you connect to the HTTP interface. You can also return to this screen by clicking the Status button. Figure 3-2 System Status Screen Each section of the System Status screen provides the following information:...

  • Page 28: Advanced Configuration

      SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Advanced Configuration • Configuring the AP Using the HTTP/HTTPS Interface • System: Configure specific system information such as system name and contact information. • Network: Configure IP settings, DNS client, DHCP server, and Link Integrity. •...
  • Page 29   Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Figure 4-1 Enter Network Password Screen 5. Click the Configure button located on the left-hand side of the screen. Figure 4-2 Configure Main Screen 6. Click the tab that corresponds to the parameter you want to configure. For example, click Network to configure the Access Point’s TCP/IP settings.

  • Page 30: System

      Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide System You can configure and view the following parameters within the System Configuration screen: • Name: The name assigned to the AP. Refer to the Dynamic DNS Support Access Point System Naming Convention sections for rules on naming the AP.

  • Page 31: Network

      Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Network The Network category contains three sub-categories. – IP Configuration – DHCP Server – Link Integrity IP Configuration You can configure and view the following parameters within the IP Configuration screen: NOTE You must reboot the Access Point in order for any changes to the Basic IP or DNS Client parameters to take effect.

  • Page 32: Dhcp Server

      Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide DHCP Server If your network does not have a DHCP Server, you can configure the AP as a DHCP server to assign dynamic IP addresses to Ethernet nodes and wireless clients. CAUTION Make sure there are no other DHCP servers on the network and do not enable the DHCP server without checking with your network administrator first, as it could disrupt normal network operation.

  • Page 33: Link Integrity

      Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide You can configure and view the following parameters within the DHCP Server Configuration screen: • Enable DHCP Server: Place a check mark in the box provided to enable DHCP Server functionality. NOTE You cannot enable the DHCP Server functionality unless there is at least one IP Pool Table Entry configured.

  • Page 34: Interfaces

      Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Figure 4-4 Link Integrity Configuration Screen Interfaces From the Interfaces tab, you configure the Access Point’s power control settings, wireless interface settings and Ethernet settings. You can configure the operational mode for the 802.11bg radio (wireless interface B), and configure Transmit Power Control settings for each radio.

  • Page 35: Operational Mode

      Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Operational Mode You can configure and view the operational mode for Wireless Interface B (802.11b/g radio): • Operational Mode: the mode of communication between the wireless clients and the Access Point: •...

  • Page 36: Wireless Interface A (802.11A Radio)

      Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Wireless Interface A (802.11a radio) You can configure and view the following parameters within the Wireless Interface Configuration screen for Wireless Interface A: NOTE You must reboot the Access Point before any changes to these parameters take effect. •...

  • Page 37: Dynamic Frequency Selection (Dfs)

      Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) AirSPEED AP542 devices sold in Europe use a technique called Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) to automatically select an operating channel. During boot-up, the AP scans the available frequency and selects a channel that is free of interference.
  • Page 38   Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide same small area would result in a low-density cell, even though in both cases the actual area did not change — only the number of Access Points covering the area changed. In a typical office, a high density area consists of a number of Access Points installed every 20 feet and each Access Point generates a small radio cell with a diameter of about 10 feet.

  • Page 39: Wireless Interface B (802.11B/G Radio)

      Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Wireless Interface B (802.11b/g radio) You can configure the following radio parameters for the Wireless B interface. NOTE You must reboot the Access Point before any changes to these parameters take effect. •...

  • Page 40: Ethernet

      Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide • Closed System: Check this box to allow only clients configured with the Access Point’s specific Network Name to associate with the Access Point. When enabled, a client configured with the Network Name "ANY” cannot connect to the AP.
  • Page 41   Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Bridging WDS Each WDS link is mapped to a logical WDS port on the AP. WDS ports behave like Ethernet ports rather than like standard wireless interfaces: on a BSS port, an Access Point learns by association and from frames; on a WDS or Ethernet port, an Access Point learns from frames only.
  • Page 42   Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Figure 4-8 WDS Configuration NOTE To set up a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) with 802.1x, set each Access Point’s 802.1x Security Mode to Mixed and assign each unit in the WDS the same Encryption Key 1. See Security Overview.

  • Page 43: Management

      Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Management The Management category contains three sub-categories. – Passwords – IP Access Table – Services Passwords You can configure the following passwords: • SNMP Read Password: The password for read access to the AP using SNMP. Enter a password in both the Password field and the Confirm field.

  • Page 44: Services

      Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Services You can configure the following management services: NOTE You must reboot the Access Point if you change the HTTP Port or Telnet Port. Secure Management Secure Management allows the use of encrypted and authenticated communication protocols such as SNMPv3, and Secure Socket Link (SSL), to manage the Access Point.

  • Page 45: Https Access (Secure Socket Layer)

      Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Figure 4-9 Management Services Configuration Screen HTTPS Access (Secure Socket Layer) The user can access the AP in a secure fashion using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) over port 443. The AP supports SSLv3 with a 128-bit encryption certificate maintained by the AP for secure communications between the AP and the HTTP client.

  • Page 46: Telnet Configuration Settings

      Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Accessing the AP through the HTTPS interface The user should use a SSL intelligent browser to access the AP through the HTTPS interface. After configuring SSL, access the AP using https:// followed by the AP’s management IP address. Telnet Configuration Settings •...

  • Page 47: Automatic Configuration

      Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Automatic Configuration The Automatic Configuration feature which allows an AP to be automatically configured by downloading a specific configuration file from a TFTP server during the boot up process. Automatic Configuration is disabled by default.
  • Page 48   Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Set up Automatic Configuration for Dynamic IP Perform the following procedure to enable and set up Automatic Configuration when you have a dynamic IP address for the TFTP server via DHCP. The Configuration filename and the TFTP server IP address are contained in the DHCP response when the AP gets its IP address dynamically from the DHCP server.

  • Page 49: Filtering

      Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide Figure 4-12 DHCP Options: Setting the Boot Server Host Name 6. Set the value of the Bootfile Name parameter to the Configuration filename. For example: AP-Config 7. If using Syslog, set the Log server IP address (option 7, Log Servers). 8.

  • Page 50: Static Mac

      Advanced Configuration SYSTIMAX AirSPEED AP542 User Guide User Guide 2. Select the Filter Operation Type. • If set to Passthru, only the enabled Ethernet Protocols listed in the Filter Table will pass through the bridge. • If set to Block, the bridge will block enabled Ethernet Protocols listed in the Filter Table. 3.

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