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  • Page 1 BAP120 Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 NN47921-301...
  • Page 2 Users must take full responsibility for their applications of any products specified in this document. The information in this document is proprietary to Nortel Networks. *Nortel, Nortel (Logo), the Globemark, and This is the way, This is Nortel (Design mark) are trademarks of Nortel Networks.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Procedure job aid 33 Configuring the BAP120 the first time it is powered up Troubleshooting Troubleshooting when wireless clients cannot access the network 41 Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...
  • Page 4 Enabling the VAPs 97 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 98 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) 100 Configuring 802.1X 104 Status information 106 Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006 Nortel Networks Confidential...
  • Page 5 IEEE 802.11g 125 IEEE 802.1X 125 Infrastructure 125 Inter Access Point Protocol (IAPP) 125 Local Area Network (LAN) 125 Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006 Contents 5...
  • Page 6 Virtual Access Point (VAP) 127 Virtual LAN (VLAN) 127 Wi-Fi protected access 127 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 128 WPA Preshared Key (PSK) 128 Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction The Business Access Point 120 is an IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b/g, and Super a/g access point that provides transparent, wireless high-speed data communications between the wired LAN and fixed or mobile devices equipped with either an 802.11a or 802.11b/g wireless adapter, or both.
  • Page 8 8 Introduction BAP120 Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Nortel Networks Confidential...

  • Page 9: Bap120 Fundamentals

    Root Bridge – Providing links to other access points operating in Bridge mode and thereby connecting other wired LAN segments. Only one unit in the wireless bridge network can be set to Root Bridge mode. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...

  • Page 10: Radio Characteristics

    Element Manager you can connect to BAP120 Series devices over an IP network. It is used to configure, administer, and monitor BAP120 Series devices. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 11: Hardware Description

    When transmitting, it continues to use the antenna previously selected for receiving. The access point never transmits from both antennas at the same time. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...

  • Page 12: Led Indicators

    The access point includes four status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table: LED indicators LED indicators Icon Link Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Status On (Green) Fully functional Flashing (Amber)

  • Page 13: Security Slot

    The access point has one 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 port that can be attached directly to 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN segments. These segments must conform to the IEEE 802.3 or 802.3u specifications. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Status...

  • Page 14: Reset Button

    Use this button as a last resort for resetting the access point. Nortel recommends that you use the reset options that are available through the WebUI.

  • Page 15: Infrastructure Wireless Lan For Roaming Wireless Pcs

    The BSS ID is only set by the access point, never by its clients. The clients only need to set the Service Set Identifier (SSID) that identifies the service set provided by one or more access points. The SSID can be manually Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...

  • Page 16: Infrastructure Wireless Bridge

    The access point supports WDS bridge links on either the 5 GHz (802.11a) or 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g) bands and can be used with various external antennas to offer flexible deployment options. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...

  • Page 17: Infrastructure Wireless Repeater

    The access point uses WDS to forward traffic between the repeater bridge and the root bridge. The access point supports up to six WDS repeater links. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...

  • Page 18: System Defaults

    The following table lists some of the BAP120 basic system defaults. System defaults System defaults Feature Identification Administration General Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Parameter System Name User Name Password HTTP Server HTTP Server Port BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 19 System defaults Feature TCP/IP RADIUS (Primary and Secondary) MAC Authentication 802.1X Authentication VLAN Filter control Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Parameter DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS IP Secondary DNS IP...
  • Page 20 20 BAP120 Fundamentals System defaults Feature SNMP System logging System clock Ethernet interface Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Parameter Status Location Contact Community (Read Only) Community (Read/Write) Traps Trap Destination (1-4) Trap Destination IP Address...
  • Page 21 System defaults Feature Wireless interface 802.11a Wireless security 802.11a Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Parameter IAPP Turbo Mode Status Auto Channel Select Closed System Transmit Power Max Station Data Rate Beacon Interval Data Beacon Rate (DTIM...
  • Page 22 22 BAP120 Fundamentals System defaults Feature Wireless interface 802.11b/g Wireless security 802.11b/g Link integrity Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Parameter IAPP Radio Mode Status Auto Channel Select Closed System Transmit Power Max Station Data Rate...

  • Page 23: Bap120 Installation And Initial Configuration

    Install and configure the BAP120 to enable it as an access point for your network. Prerequisites to BAP120 installation and initial configuration Verify that your Business Access Point 120 package includes the following: • one Business Access Point 120 •...
  • Page 24 "Installing the BAP120 hardware" (page 25) • "Configuring the network" (page 33) • "Configuring the BAP120 the first time it is powered up" (page 35) Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 25: Installing The Bap120 Hardware

    BAP120 hardware installation procedures This task flow illustrates the sequence of procedures you perform to install, power up, and configure the BAP120 access point. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...
  • Page 26 "Attaching the antenna" (page 29) • "Powering up the BAP120" (page 30) • "Configuring the BAP120 the first time it is powered up" (page 35) Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 27: Mounting The Access Point On A Wall Or Ceiling

    BAP120 installed on mounting bracket Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the BAP120 onto the mounting bracket. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Mounting the access point on a wall or ceiling 27 BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...

  • Page 28: Mounting The Bap120 On A Horizontal Surface

    BAP120 rubber feet installation Lock the BAP120 in place. Optionally, protect the BAP120 from unauthorized removal with a Kensington Slim microsaver security cable (optional). Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks —End— BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 29: Attaching The Antenna

    Attach the antennas to the BAP120. Rotate each antenna so that it is perpendicular to the computers served by the BAP120. BAP120 antenna placement Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks —End— BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 30: Powering Up The Bap120

    DHCP server on your LAN by default. If no response is received from the DHCP server, the access point uses the default address 192.168.1.136. The BAP120 begins the self-test. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks —End— CAUTION Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with this access point.
  • Page 31 flashing. If the PWR LED does not stop flashing, the self test has not completed correctly. For more information, see "Troubleshooting" (page Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks "LED Indicators" (page 12). During initialization, the LED is 41).
  • Page 32 32 Installing the BAP120 hardware BAP120 Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Nortel Networks Confidential...

  • Page 33: Configuring The Network

    Wireless networks support a stand-alone configuration as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet LANs. The Business Access Point 120 also provides repeater and bridging services that can be configured independently on either the 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz radio interfaces.
  • Page 34 Decrease the signal strength of neighboring access points • Increase the channel separation of neighboring access points (for example, up to 5 channels of separation for 802.11b and 802.11g) Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 35: Configuring The Bap120 The First Time It Is Powered Up

    Choose Network > Find Network Elements > Business Access Point from the Element Manager menu. Enter the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255, and then click OK. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...
  • Page 36 Click the Web Page button on the Element Manager menu. Enter the default username (nnadmin) and password (PlsChgMe!) to log on to the BAP120. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...
  • Page 37 Country Code selection Set the country code to the country in which the BAP120 is operating. Select Administration > Quick Start from the main menu. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...
  • Page 38 Channel and Radio Setting page Enable DHCP for IP Configuration > TCP/IP settings. Set the security type, if required. Click Submit to save your configuration. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...
  • Page 39 Select Configuration > System > Administration and click Reboot to restart the BAP120. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks —End— BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006 Prerequisites 39 Nortel Networks Confidential...
  • Page 40 40 Configuring the BAP120 the first time it is powered up BAP120 Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Nortel Networks Confidential...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    If authentication is being performed through a Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS) server, ensure that the authentication credentials and user information of the clients are properly configured on the RADIUS server. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting When The Bap120 Cannot Be Configured

    If you are managing the access point from a wireless client, ensure that you have a valid connection to the access point and the AP Management Filter is disabled (For further information, see management" (page Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks —End— "VLAN" (page 56)).

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting When Webui Does Not Display The Left Menu Panel

    Reboot the access point after software download. Reconfigure the access point by manually provisioning it or restore from a previously saved configuration file. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Contacting the BAP120 if the log on details are lost 43...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting When Webui Does Not Display Accurate Information

    Logoff completely through the Administration menu located on the logoff submenu. Log on to a new session. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks "Contacting the BAP120 if the log on details are lost" (page —End—...

  • Page 45: Web User Interface Description

    System configuration management Web User Interface description The Business Access Point 120 offers a variety of configuration management options, including a Web User Interface (WebUI). Use any of the following Web browsers to manage the BAP120: • Internet Explorer 4.0 or above •...

  • Page 46: Webui Navigation

    WebUI navigation The information in this chapter is organized to reflect the structure of the WebUI screens for easy reference. However, Nortel recommends that you configure a username and password as the first step under advanced configuration to control management access to this device (For further...
  • Page 47 Country Code SLOT 0-Radio A Radio Settings Security SLOT 1-Radio G Radio Settings Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Description Configures username and password for management access; upgrades software from local file, FTP or TFTP server;...

  • Page 48: System Identification

    Note: You can use the Web browser interface to access IP addressing only if the access point already has an IP address that is reachable through your network. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Description...
  • Page 49 IP address of the default gateway router in the text field provided. Otherwise, leave the address as all zeros (0.0.0.0). Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...

  • Page 50: Radius

    Configuration of RADIUS server software is beyond the scope of this guide, for more information see documentation provided with the RADIUS server software. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 51 Primary Radius Server Setup—Configure the following settings to use RADIUS authentication on the access point. • IP Address: Specifies the IP address or host name of the RADIUS server. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006 WebUI navigation 51 Nortel Networks Confidential...

  • Page 52: Authentication

    MAC authentication occurring prior to IEEE 802.1X authentication. However, it is better to choose one or the other, as appropriate. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...
  • Page 53 A database of authorized MAC addresses can be stored locally on the access point or remotely on a central RADIUS server. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 54 • MAC Authentication Table: Displays current entries in the local MAC database. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks 50)). The database of MAC addresses and filtering BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 55: Filter Control

    (Default: Disabled) • Disabled: Allows management access from wireless clients. • Enabled: Blocks management access from wireless clients. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006 WebUI navigation 55...

  • Page 56: Vlan

    — If the RADIUS server does not assign a VLAN ID or if 802.1X authentication is not used, then a default VLAN ID is assigned to the wireless client. This assignment is based on the configuration Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 57 When VLAN support is disabled, the access point does not tag traffic passed to the wired network and ignores the VLAN tags on any received frames. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...
  • Page 58 Note: The specific configuration of RADIUS server software is beyond the scope of this guide. For more information, see the documentation provided with the RADIUS server software. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks RADIUS attribute...

  • Page 59: Wds Settings

    STP-compliant switch, bridge or router) in your network to ensure that only one route exists between any two stations on the network, and provide backup links, which automatically take over when a primary link goes down. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 60 Bridge Role—Each radio interface can be set to operate in one of the following four modes: (Default: AP) — Access Point (AP): Operates as an access point for wireless clients, providing connectivity to a wired LAN. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...
  • Page 61 Bridge Priority—Used in selecting the root device, root port, and designated port. The device with the highest priority becomes the STP root device. However, if all devices have the same priority, the device Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 62 (Path cost takes precedence over port priority.) — Range: 1-65535 — Default: Ethernet interface: 19; Wireless interface: 40 Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 63: Ap Management

    Link Port Priority—Defines the priority used for this port in the Spanning Tree Protocol. If the path cost for all ports on a switch are the same, the port with the highest priority (that is, lowest value) is configured as an active link in the spanning tree.

  • Page 64: Changing The Password

    The Reset button should be used as a last resort for resetting the access point. Nortel recommends that you use the reset options that are available through the WebUI. Changing the password Username—The name of the user.

  • Page 65: Setting The Timeout Interval

    Until a reboot occurs, the access point continues to run the software it used before the upgrade started. Upgrading Firmware Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...
  • Page 66 RADIUS server. • Perform local disk file upgrade in addition to FTP and TFTP methods. Current version—Version number of runtime code. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...
  • Page 67 Reboot Access Point—Click the Reset button to reboot the system. Note: If you have upgraded system software, then you must reboot the access point to implement the new operation code. New software that is Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...

  • Page 68: Enabling System Logging

    Up to four Syslog servers are supported on the access point. (Default: Disable) Server Name/IP—The IP address or name of a Syslog server. (Default: 0.0.0.0) Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...
  • Page 69 The command specifies the facility type tag sent in syslog messages. (See RFC 3164.) This type has no effect on the kind of messages reported by the switch. However, it can be used by the syslog server to sort messages or to store messages in the corresponding database.

  • Page 70: Configuring Sntp

    SNMP is typically used to configure these devices for proper operation in a network environment, as well as to monitor them to evaluate performance or detect potential problems. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...

  • Page 71: Configuring Snmp And Trap Message Parameters

    Trap notifications can be enabled and sent to up to four management stations. Configuring SNMP and Trap message parameters Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 72 (Range: 10 to 64 hexadecimal characters) Note: If the local engine ID is deleted or changed, all SNMP users are cleared. All existing users need to be reconfigured. If you want to Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 73 - The 802.11a or 802.11b/g interface has failed. • dot1xMacAddrAuthSuccess - A client station has successfully authenticated its MAC address with the RADIUS server. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 74: Configuring Snmpv3 Users

    Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 75: Configuring Snmpv3 Trap Filters

    IP address, and UDP port. A user-defined notification filter can be created so that specific notifications can be prevented from being sent to particular targets. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 76 32 characters) Subtree OID—Specifies MIB subtree to be filtered. The MIB subtree must be defined in the form.1.3.6.1 and always start with a period (.). Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 77: Configuring Snmpv3 Targets

    (page Note: The Target ID cannot be changed in the Edit Target page. Only the New Target page allows the Target ID to be configured. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks 75))). 74)). Click Apply.

  • Page 78: Radio Interface

    Web pages: • Slot 0 - Radio A: 802.11a • Slot 1 - Radio G: 802.11b/g Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006 Nortel Networks Confidential...

  • Page 79: Configuring Vap Radio Settings

    Note: You must first enable VAP interface 0 before the other interfaces can be enabled. Configuring VAP radio settings To configure VAP radio settings, select the Radio Settings page. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks "Regulatory compliances" (page BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 80 fixed SSID. (Default: Disable) Authentication Timeout Interval—The time within which the client must finish authentication before authentication times out. (Range: 5-60 minutes; Default: 60 minutes) Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 81: Configuring Common Radio Settings

    IEEE 802.11a) that provides a higher data rate of up to 108 Mb/s. Enabling Turbo Mode allows the access point to provide connections up to 108 Mb/s. (Default: Disabled) Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 82 (the Default Antenna) or an optional external antenna. The optional external antennas (if any) that are certified for use with the access point are listed in the drop-down menu. Selecting the Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 83 These enhancements include bursting, compression, and fast frames. Maximum throughput ranges between 40 to 60 Mb/s for connections to Atheros-compatible clients. (Default: Disabled) Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 84 Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks WARNING Nortel recommends that you do not change this value as it can cause interoperability issues with wireless clients. BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 85: Configuring Wi-Fi Multimedia

    WMM Access Categories WMM Access Categories WMM Designation Access Category AC_VO (AC3) Voice Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks 85)). The direct mapping of the four ACs to Description Highest priority, minimum delay. Time-sensitive data such as VoIP (Voice over IP) calls.
  • Page 86 (Arbitration Inter-Frame Space Number, or AIFSN) determined from the AIFSN, and a random backoff time calculated from a value selected from zero to the CW. The CW value varies Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Description High priority, minimum delay.

  • Page 87: Wmm Backoff Wait Times

    To configure WMM, select the Radio Settings page, and scroll down to the WMM configuration settings. Configuring WMM Backoff Wait Times Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006 WebUI navigation 87 Nortel Networks Confidential...
  • Page 88 TxOpLimit. This data bursting greatly improves the efficiency for high data-rate traffic. The TXOP limit is specified in units of 32 microseconds. Specify a TXOP value in the range 0-65 535 units. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...

  • Page 89: Slot 0 - Radio G (802.11B/G)

    Only the radio settings specific to the 802.11b/g interface are included in this section. To configure the 802.11b/g radio settings, select the Radio Settings page. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks 91)), enable the radio service for any of the VAP interfaces, BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 90 The maximum transmission distance is affected by the data rate. The lower the data rate, the longer the transmission distance. (Default: 54 Mb/s) Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...

  • Page 91: Security

    Both WEP and WPA security settings are configurable separately for each virtual access point (VAP) interface. MAC address filtering, and RADIUS server settings are global and apply to all VAP interfaces. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 92 Wireless security considerations Security mechanism WEP over 802.1X MAC Address Filtering WPA over 802.1X Mode WPA PSK Mode Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks 92): Client support Built-in support on all 802.11a and 802.11b/g devices Requires 802.1X client support...
  • Page 93 No encryption and Interface Detail Settings: no authentication Authentication: Open System Encryption: Disable 802.1x: Disable Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Client support Requires WPA-enabled system and network card driver Requires WPA-enabled system and network card...
  • Page 94 TKIP 802.1x: Disable WPA Pre-shared Key Type: Hexadicmal or Alphanumeric Enter a WPA Preshared Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks MAC authentication Local, RADIUS, or Disabled Local, RADIUS, or Disabled Local or Disabled Local or Disabled BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 95 WPA Configuration: Required Cipher Suite: AES-CCMP 802.1x: Required Set 802.1x key refresh and reauthentication rates Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks MAC authentication Local, RADIUS, or Disabled Local or Disabled Local or Disabled Local or Disabled BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 96 Note: If you choose to configure RADIUS MAC authentication together with 802.1X, the RADIUS MAC address authentication occurs prior to 802.1X authentication. Only when RADIUS MAC authentication Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks MAC authentication...

  • Page 97: Enabling The Vaps

    SSID to the same as that of an access point VAP interface. (Default: (0 to 7); Range: 1-32 characters) Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks "Slot 0 - Radio G (802.11b/g)" (page BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...

  • Page 98: Wired Equivalent Privacy (Wep)

    If the clients have all four keys configured to the same values, you can change the encryption key to any of the eight settings without having to update the client keys. (Default: Key 1) Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 99 Windows 2000 SP3 or later and Windows XP provide 802.1X client support. Windows XP also provides native WPA support. Other systems require additional client software to support 802.1X and WPA. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 100: Wi-Fi Protected Access (Wpa)

    The PSK mode uses the same TKIP packet encryption and key management as WPA in the enterprise, providing a robust and manageable alternative for small networks. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 101 When a WPA2 client is first authenticated, it receives Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 102 Preauthentication—When using WPA2 over 802.1X, preauthentication can be enabled, which lets clients roam to a new access point and be quickly associated without performing full 802.1X authentication. (Default: Disabled) Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 103 Alphanumeric—Enter a key as an easy-to-remember form of letters and numbers. The string must be from 8 to 63 characters, which can include spaces. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 104: Configuring 802.1X

    Open the Security page, and click More for one of the VAP interfaces. Configuring 802.1X Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks WPA and WPA2 over 802.1X Encryption: Enabled...
  • Page 105 RADIUS server, the client remains connected the network. Only if reauthentication fails is network access blocked. (Range: 0-65 535 seconds; Default: 0 means disabled) Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 106: Status Information

    Radio G MAC: The physical layer address for the 802.11b/g interface. • System Name: Name assigned to this system. • System Contact: Administrator responsible for the system. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006 Page "Access Point Status"...

  • Page 107: Station Status

    Station Status The Station Status window shows the wireless clients currently associated with the access point. Station Status settings Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006 WebUI navigation 107...

  • Page 108: Event Logs

    Event Logs The Event Logs window shows the log messages generated by the access point and stored in memory. Event Logs Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 109: Stp Status

    Path Cost: Displays the path cost value for the specified port. • Status: Displays if STP is enabled or disabled for the specified port. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks "System log" (page BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...
  • Page 110 110 System configuration management • State: Display the STP state for the specified port. BAP120 Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Nortel Networks Confidential...

  • Page 111: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    References Regulatory compliances The Business Access Point 120 conforms with the following regulatory compliances. 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.

  • Page 112: Important Note: Fcc Radiation Exposure Statement

    Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matérial brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie. Australia and New Zealand EC Conformance Declaration Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...
  • Page 113 • The 5 GHz radio’s Auto Channel Select setting described in the user guide must always remain enabled to ensure that automatic 5 GHz Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...
  • Page 114 5.15 - 5.35* and 5.470 - 5.725 5 GHz Operation Not Allowed * Outdoor operation is not allowed using 5.15-5.35 GHz bands (Channels 36 - 64). Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks "Allowed 5GHz Channels in Each European for allowed 5 GHz channels by country.
  • Page 115 Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006 Regulatory compliances 115 Nortel Networks Confidential...

  • Page 116: Safety Compliance

    1:1, with the secondary connection point labelled Neutral, connected directly to earth (ground). † Impédance à la terre Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks WARNING Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only.
  • Page 117 Power Cord Set U.S.A. and Canada Denmark Switzerland U.K. Europe Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks The cord set must be UL-approved and CSA certified. The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are: - No. 18 AWG - not longer than 2 meters, or 16 AWG.
  • Page 118 118 References Power Cord Safety: France BAP120 Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Nortel Networks Confidential...
  • Page 119 Regulatory compliances 119 Power Cord Safety: Germany BAP120 Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Nortel Networks Confidential...

  • Page 120: Using The Nortel Business Access Point 120

    Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example, one wire might be green and the other, green with white stripes. Also, an RJ-45 connector must be attached to both ends of the cable. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks CAUTION Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-45 connectors in a specific orientation.

  • Page 121: Base-Tx Pin Assignments

    Receive Data plus (RD+) GND (Positive Vport) GND (Positive Vport) Receive Data minus (RD-) -48V feeding power (Negative- Vport) Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks Twisted-pair cable assignments 121 BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 122: Straight-Through Wiring

    RXD (receive data) TXD (transmit data) Unused Unused RTS (request to send) CTS (clear or send) Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks DB9 Male (PC DTE) —— ← → → ← BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 123: Advanced Encryption Standard (Aes)

    The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the network that transports information from one central location to another central location where it is unloaded onto a local system. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks DB9 Male (PC DTE) BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...

  • Page 124: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (Dhcp)

    A popular local area data communications network, which accepts transmission from computers and terminals. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) A TCP/IP protocol used for file transfer. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 125: Internet Control Message Protocol (Icmp)

    Local Area Network (LAN) A group of interconnected computer and support devices. MAC address The physical layer address used to uniquely identify network nodes. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 126: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (Odfm)

    Session keys are unique to each client, and are used to authenticate a client connection, and correlate traffic passing between a specific client and the access point. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...

  • Page 127: Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp)

    WPA employs 802.1X as its basic framework for user authentication and dynamic key management to provide an enhanced security solution for 802.11 wireless networks. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard 1.0 August 2006...

  • Page 128: Wired Equivalent Privacy (Wep)

    PSK can be used for small office networks that do not have the resources to configure and maintain a RADIUS server, WPA provides a simple operating mode that uses just a preshared password for network access. Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120 Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks BAP120 NN47921-301 01.01 Standard...

  • Page 130: Copyright © 2006, Nortel Networks

    Nortel Networks. *Nortel, Nortel (Logo), the Globemark, and This is the way, This is Nortel (Design mark) are trademarks of Nortel Networks. *Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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