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Using the BayStack 650
Wireless LAN Access Point
Part No. 203282-B
September 1999
4401 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054

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  • Page 1 Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Part No. 203282-B September 1999 4401 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054...

  • Page 2: Restricted Rights Legend

    Nortel Networks NA Inc. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

  • Page 3: Japan/Nippon Requirements Only

    European Requirements Only EN 55 022 Statement This is to certify that the Nortel Networks BayStack 650 Access Point is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).
  • Page 4 Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus BayStack 650 Access Point does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
  • Page 5 Software is provided will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 90 days from the date Software is first shipped to Licensee. Nortel Networks will replace defective media at no charge if it is returned to Nortel Networks during the warranty period along with proof of the date of shipment.
  • Page 6 Licensee will immediately destroy or return to Nortel Networks the Software, user manuals, and all copies. Nortel Networks is not liable to Licensee for damages in any form solely by reason of the termination of this license. 8. Export and Re-export. Licensee agrees not to export, directly or indirectly, the Software or related technical data or information without first obtaining any required export licenses or other governmental approvals.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Preface Before You Begin ...xvii Text Conventions ... xviii Related Publication ...xix How to Get Help ... xx Chapter 1 Introduction Product Features ...1-1 Channelized Services Overview ...1-2 Open System Interconnection Reference Model ...1-2 Software Overview ...1-5 Network Overview ...1-5 Ad Hoc Network ...1-5 Infrastructure Network ...1-5 Network Service Areas ...1-6...
  • Page 8 Installing the BayStack 650 PC Card ...2-7 Installing the BayStack 650 Access Point ...2-8 Using the Site Survey Utility ...2-9 Determining the Access Point Coverage 2-11 Creating a Site Survey ...2-12 Interpreting the Site Survey ...2-13 Completing the Installation ...2-13...
  • Page 9 Checking the PC Card Status ...4-18 Setting WEP ...4-19 Setting the WEP Keys ...4-21 Importing or Exporting the WEP Configuration ...4-22 Importing a File to WEP ...4-22 Exporting a File from WEP ...4-23 Creating a Group ...4-24 Adding a New Group of Access Points ...4-24 Viewing a Group ...4-27 Adding an Access Point to a Group ...4-27 Adding a Group to or Removing a Group from the Quick List ...4-29...
  • Page 10 Working with Access Points ...5-4 Performing Actions on a Single Access Point ...5-4 Performing Actions on a Multiple Access Points ...5-6 Viewing Access Point Activity ...5-8 Checking Access Point Status ...5-10 Configuring your WEP Settings ...5-10 BOOTP Table ...5-10 Adding a BOOTP Entry ... 5-11 Changing a BOOTP Entry ...5-13 Removing a BOOTP Entry ...5-14 Setting BOOTP Restrictions ...5-14...
  • Page 11 Chapter 7 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Flash Upgrading the Access Point ...7-1 Flash Upgrading the PC Card in the Access Point ...7-3 BayStack LEDs ...7-4 Access Point LEDs Do Not Light ...7-5 BayStack PC Card LEDs Do Not Light ...7-5 Management Problems ...7-6 Infrastructure Network Problems ...7-8 General Performance Problems ...7-9 Appendix A...
  • Page 12 203282-B...
  • Page 13 Figure 2-3. Sample Office Floor Plan Showing Required Number of BayStack 650 Access Points ...2-5 Figure 2-4. Revised Sample Site Showing BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Products ...2-6 Figure 2-5. Site Survey Window ...2-9 Figure 2-6. Access Point Coverage Estimate Dialog Box ... 2-11 Figure 3-1.
  • Page 14 MAC Commands ...6-17 Figure 6-10. PHY Commands Examples ...6-19 Figure 6-11. SNMP Commands Example ...6-20 Figure 6-12. System Commands Example ...6-22 Figure 6-13. WEP Command Example ...6-23 Figure 7-1. Actions Dialog Box ...7-2 Figure 7-2. BayStack 650 Access Point LEDs ...7-4 203282-B...
  • Page 15 Activity Dialog Box Items ...5-10 Table 5-4. BOOTP Dialog Box Items ...5-12 Table 5-5. BOOTP Restrictions Dialog Box Items ...5-15 Table 6-1. CLI Command List ...6-3 Table 7-1. BayStack 650 Access Point LEDs ...7-4 Table 7-2. PC Card LED Descriptions ...7-5 203282-B Tables...
  • Page 16 203282-B...

  • Page 17: Preface

    Congratulations on your purchase of a BayStack A BayStack 650 Access Point is a wireless-to-wired bridge that attaches to a local area network (LAN) backbone, enabling a laptop computer equipped with a BayStack 650 PC Card to access a network wirelessly.

  • Page 18: Text Conventions

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Text Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions: angle brackets (< >) bold text braces ({}) italic text screen text xviii Indicate that you choose the text to enter based on the description inside the brackets.

  • Page 19: Related Publication

    ( > ) vertical line ( Related Publication For more information about using BayStack 650 Access Point, refer to the following publication: • Using the BayStack 650/660 Wireless LAN PC Card (Nortel Networks part number 203113-B) Provides an overview of the BayStack 650 PC Card, instructions for installing...

  • Page 20: How To Get Help

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point How to Get Help If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel Networks product from a distributor or authorized reseller, contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller for assistance.

  • Page 21: Introduction

    This device implements the latest in wireless LAN (Local Area Network) technology, supporting the IEEE 802.11 standard for Wireless LANs. The BayStack 650 Access Point communicates with a BayStack 650 PC Card (or another frequency hopping PC card) installed in a laptop computer to provide you with a connection to a BayStack 650 Wireless LAN.

  • Page 22: Channelized Services Overview

    FH modulation (for example, BayStack 650), to connect to a BayStack 600 Series Wireless LAN. Note: The BayStack 650 Access Point and the BayStack 650 PC Card (also known as the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN products) both operate using a FH modulation technique.
  • Page 23 Asynchronous Service Error Correction, Access Control, Roaming... PHY Layer - Radio-IEEE 802.11 2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum 1 Mbps 100-500 Meter Transmission Range BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Technology and the OSI Reference Model 5.850 GHz Super High Ultra 5.725 GHz High 2.4835 GHz...
  • Page 24 1/10 of a second, then hop to another in a predetermined pattern. Interference on one channel is avoided as soon as the radio hops to the next channel. Each BayStack 650 Access Point and the BayStack 650 PC Cards attached to it follow the same frequency hopping sequence.

  • Page 25: Software Overview

    Software Overview Drivers for Microsoft included on the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Software CD . Utilities for configuring the BayStack 650 PC Card and for diagnosing and managing your BayStack 650 Wireless LAN are included on the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Software CD.

  • Page 26: Network Service Areas

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Figure 1-3. Network Service Areas The coverage area or cell around each access point is called its basic service area (BSA), as illustrated in 225 feet (69 meters) Figure 1-4. BayStack Access...

  • Page 27: Network Service Set Identification

    SSIDs. In order for a mobile unit to roam seamlessly from one BayStack 650 Access Point to another, the SSIDs of all the BayStack 650 Access Points and the BayStack 650 PC Cards must be the same.
  • Page 28 SSID = Engineering Figure 1-5. Go to Chapter 4, “Installing and Starting the AP changing SSIDs in your BayStack 650 Access Point, and to Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN PC Card for more information about SSIDs. Infrastructure Network Server...

  • Page 29: Wired Equivalency Privacy (Wep)

    WEP is enabled for data packets. How the Access Point Works When a BayStack 650 Access Point is connected to a LAN and plugged into an AC outlet, it creates a BSA for access to the LAN. A laptop computer in the service area equipped with a BayStack 650 PC Card reads the SSID setting of the PC card and listens for a BayStack access point configured for the same SSID.
  • Page 30 • They are within range of a BayStack 650 Access Point. • The BayStack 650 PC Card in the access point and the BayStack 650 PC Card in the laptop computer are configured with the same SSID. • The users are on the Access Control List, an optional security feature, of the access point.

  • Page 31: Planning And Installing A Wireless Lan

    A mobile unit (with Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT installed) with at least one Type II PCMCIA slot. The mobile unit must have a BayStack 650 PC Card and also the BayStack Utilities software installed. Additional items might be required, depending on the site survey methods you chose.

  • Page 32: Software Requirements

    Analyze details of the site. After you have determined your BayStack product requirements, use the site survey utilities to determine exactly how many BayStack 650 Access Points are needed to cover the facility and where they should be placed. 203282-B...

  • Page 33: Reviewing The Floor Plans

    To begin an assessment of an environment, obtain a set of floor plans or blueprints for your building. The measurements and other information contained there can be useful in creating a preliminary plan for a BayStack 650 Wireless LAN installation.

  • Page 34: Determining And Measuring The Esa

    Figure 2-2. Estimating the Number and Placement of Access Points To get an idea of how many BayStack 650 Access Points are needed to cover the ESA, divide the length and width measurements of the desired ESA by 225 feet (69 meters).

  • Page 35: Figure 2-3. Sample Office Floor Plan Showing Required Number Of Baystack 650 Access Points

    The number of obstacles or degrees of open space in the basic service area (BSA) can affect the actual transmission range of a BayStack 650 Access Point. These obstacles and open space areas may change the footprint of the BSA;...

  • Page 36: Analyzing The Details Of A Sample Site

    The cubicle partitions are five feet tall. In this environment, the range of one BayStack 650 Access Point may be greater than the 225 feet (69 meters) used in the estimate. Use the site survey utility to determine whether two access points are needed in this area, or whether one would provide adequate coverage.

  • Page 37: Refine Your Calculations

    BayStack 650 Access Points 4, 5, and 6 cover the bottom section of the floor plan. The storage vault was not included in the desired ESA (note: the metal walls and steel doors could affect radio transmission). Since complete coverage is required in an adjacent conference room that would probably be beyond the reach of BayStack 650 Access Point 5, we include access point 4.

  • Page 38: Installing The Baystack 650 Access Point

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Installing the BayStack 650 Access Point Place the BayStack 650 Access Point in the center of the first BSA shown on the floor plan in a location for permanent installation. Nortel Network recommends positioning the access point in an elevated location to achieve better, line-of-site radio coverage between the mobile unit and the access point.

  • Page 39: Using The Site Survey Utility

    A site survey is part of the planning process for installing a BayStack 600 Series Wireless LAN at a site using BayStack 650 Access Points. The site survey helps determine how many access points may be needed and their optimal placement for the best wireless connection.
  • Page 40 Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point You should do an initial site survey and evaluate the results with the Site Survey utility. The Site Survey utility: • Reports link quality between the laptop computer and the access point •...

  • Page 41: Determining The Access Point Coverage

    Determining the Access Point Coverage To determine the access point coverage: In the Site Survey window, choose Tools > Access Point Coverage Estimate. The Access Point Coverage Estimate dialog box opens. Figure 2-6. Enter the estimated zone in the Coverage Area fields. Select either feet (default) or meters.

  • Page 42: Creating A Site Survey

    To create a Site Survey: From the Windows taskbar, choose Start > Programs > Bay Networks > BayStack 650 - BayStack 660 Utilities > Site Survey. A list is displayed of all the access points the BayStack PC card has access to in the SSID (network) for which it is configured, providing there is more than one access point in that SSID.

  • Page 43: Interpreting The Site Survey

    Install BayStack 650 PC Cards in each PC Each user in your BayStack 600 Series Wireless LAN environment requires a BayStack 650 PC Card properly installed in a portable PC. Refer to Using the BayStack 650/660 Wireless LAN PC Card for installation instructions.

  • Page 45: Installing The Access Point

    This chapter provides information about installing the BayStack 650 Access Point. Package Contents Included in the package are: • One BayStack 650 Access Point (including PC card installed) • One BNC “F” connector for 10BASE-T or 10BASE2 Ethernet connection •...

  • Page 46: Additional Requirements For A Wireless Connection

    A network cable drop (10BASE2 or 10BASE-T) and an AC power outlet must be provided at the location where the BayStack 650 Access Point is to be installed. The best type of installation must be determined at the site and can be either wall mount or desk mount.

  • Page 47: Mounting Your Access Point On A Wall

    Mounting Your Access Point on a Wall To mount your BayStack 650 Access Point on a wall: Determine the correct position on the wall for the access point. Be sure the device is in the correct orientation for wall mounting...

  • Page 48: Figure 3-2. 10Base-T Ethernet Connection

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Connect the network and power cables to the access point. Follow the cable connection instructions for a 10BASE2 Ethernet connection or a 10BASE-T Ethernet connection. For a 10BASE-T Ethernet connection, go to follow the illustration.

  • Page 49: Connecting Power

    The access point is now ready to provide network access to a mobile unit (a laptop with a BayStack 650 PC Card installed). The BayStack 650 Access Point and the BayStack 650 PC Card are configured with the same default: SSID. As long as this default does not change on the access points, you can start up and log on to the network without any additional configuration.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    For a 10BASE-T connection, the first LED (near the top of the unit) should now be lit green (steady on). This indicates that the BayStack 650 Access Point is now up and running. If the LED is not green, go to Troubleshooting.”...

  • Page 51: Installing And Starting The Ap Manager

    Installing and Starting the AP Manager This chapter provides information on installing and starting the BayStack AP Manager for the BayStack 650 Access Point. New features are sometimes added to the software; therefore, it is very important to refer to the Read Me file for updates.

  • Page 52: Figure 4-1. Choose Install Folder Dialog Box

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Click OK. A dialog box with the message “Preparing to Install…” opens. In this dialog box, you can choose a language. Choose a language from the pull-down menu. Click OK. An introduction dialog box opens.

  • Page 53: Adding A New Ip Address

    Adding a New IP Address After the software is loaded and power is applied to the BayStack 650 Access Point, your system may ask you to assign an IP address to an access point. If you have a DHCP server, the IP address may be assigned from there. However, the BayStack AP Manager includes two ways to assign an IP address for the access point.

  • Page 54: Using Help To Set The Ip Address

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point To set the IP address using the BOOTP Request dialog box: Enter the following information: • IP Address • Subnet Mask • Gateway Note: If you do not know the address for the three fields, contact your system administrator.

  • Page 55: Running The Ap Manager Software

    Running the AP Manager Software This section guides you through using the BayStack AP Manager software. Many dialog boxes display several options. Choose the appropriate steps for your access point management needs. The AP Manager software monitors and verifies many of the parameters you type in the open fields.
  • Page 56 Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Note: If this is the first time you have opened the AP Manager, an IP address request window may open. Go to more information. The AP Manager window provides the menus and commands shown in Table 4-1.

  • Page 57: Configuring An Individual Access Point

    Configuring an Individual Access Point After the AP Manager software is loaded and the access point has been assigned an IP address, you should configure the access point. Access points “discovered” on the subnet are displayed in the Access Point dialog box Note: It may take a few seconds for your access point to display.

  • Page 58: Table 4-2. Access Point Dialog Box Status Symbols

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point There are three possible status symbols in the first column of the access point dialog box. Table 4-2 Table 4-2. Symbol Description Access point is not recognized by the AP Manager application.

  • Page 59: Configuration Tab Options

    Configuration Tab Options The following sections describe the tabs in for the Configuration dialog box. Use the tabs to define operational parameters for an access point. Setting Basic Parameters The Basic tab configure the essential information for the access point. Figure 4-5.
  • Page 60 Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Table 4-3 describes the items in the Basic tab. Table 4-3. Item Name ESSID IP Address Subnet Gateway Change Password Enable Telnet Access Wireless MAC Address Displays the MAC address of a specific access point.

  • Page 61: Setting Advanced Parameters

    Setting Advanced Parameters The Advanced tab administrators to set advanced parameters. Figure 4-6. 203282-B Installing and Starting the AP Manager (Figure 4-6) in the Configuration dialog box allows system Configuration Dialog Box—Advanced Tab 4-11...

  • Page 62: Table 4-4. Advanced Tab Items

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Table 4-4 describes the items in the Advanced tab. Table 4-4. Item Dwell Time Hop Sequence DS Options BSS Rates (Mbps) Translation Expert PHY Type Regulatory Domain 4-12 Advanced Tab Items Description The dwell time is the length of time a radio uses before it ”hops”...

  • Page 63: Using The Expert Setting

    Using the Expert Setting To open the Expert dialog box: In the Advanced tab, click the Expert button. A warning message is displayed. Click Yes. The Expert dialog box opens Figure 4-7. 203282-B Installing and Starting the AP Manager (Figure 4-7).

  • Page 64: Table 4-5. Expert Dialog Box Items

    Nortel Networks recommends not changing the RTS threshold value on the access point, unless many overlapping access points service the coverage area. Enter a value between 0 and 2305 bytes if required.

  • Page 65: Setting Up Access Point Access

    Setting Up Access Point Access The Access tab point, including access to the BayStack access point by certain users. Figure 4-8. 203282-B Installing and Starting the AP Manager (Figure 4-8) allows you to set specific limitations for the access Configuration Dialog Box—Access Tab 4-15...

  • Page 66: Adding A Mac Address For The Adapter Card

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Table 4-6 describes the items on the Access tab. Table 4-6. Item Get List From Access Point Import Remove Export Remove All Set List Size Allow only authorized stations Maximum Concurrent Users...

  • Page 67: Importing A File To The Adapter Card List

    Importing a File to the Adapter Card List Importing a file allows you to add previously configured MAC addresses to the Authorized Station list. This allows for quicker configuration of the access points. When you Import a file, a Windows Import dialog box opens and requests a file to be imported from your system.

  • Page 68: Exporting A File From The Adapter Card List

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point The file is displayed in the Authorized Station List of the Access tab (Figure 4-8). Exporting a File from the Adapter Card List Exporting a files allows you save the current configuration located in the Authorized Stations list of the Access tab configuration for future access points.

  • Page 69: Setting Wep

    Setting WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is an encryption tool you can use to improve security of your wireless LAN. WEP provides encryption between the BayStack PC card and the BayStack Access Point. This encryption is transparent to network data transfers WEP employs a standard algorithm (RSA-RC4 per the IEEE 802.11 standard).

  • Page 70: Figure 4-10. Configuration Dialog Box-Wep Tab

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Set the WEP features identically on both the PC card and the access point. In addition, set the same values on both the access point and the wireless LAN for the encrypt authentication, the encrypt data packets, and the keys. Set one of the keys to be an “Active Key,”...

  • Page 71: Setting The Wep Keys

    Table 4-7 describes the items in the WEP tab. Table 4-7. Item Enable Shared Key Authentication Enable WEP Encryption WEP Keys Import Export Setting the WEP Keys The WEP keys, such as Enable WEP Encryption, prevent eavesdropping on your wireless LAN. To enable the WEP keys: Note: When you return to the WEP tab after making your changes, the keys entered are displayed as asterisks (*).

  • Page 72: Importing Or Exporting The Wep Configuration

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Importing or Exporting the WEP Configuration The WEP configuration allows you to import from or export to a Windows executable (EXE) file called the “WEP Install Utility EXE file.” This file can be used as a storage file for a WEP configuration for either the access point or the PC card.

  • Page 73: Exporting A File From Wep

    Exporting a File from WEP Exporting a files allows you save the current WEP Key configuration located in the WEP Keys list access points. To export a file to become an executable file: From the Adapter tab, click Export. A standard Windows Export dialog box opens. Type a name for the new executable file.

  • Page 74: Creating A Group

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Creating a Group After you configured an access point, the next step is to add a group to the groups list. A group includes more than one access point, so any changes you make will be consistent for all devices.
  • Page 75 Click Add. The Group Wizard dialog box opens Figure 4-12. Type the name of the new group in the Group Name field. The group name can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long, including spaces. Click Quick List to add the new group to the Quick List. Put a group in the Quick List if you want the ability to instantly reconfigure that group.

  • Page 76: Figure 4-13. Group Wizard Dialog Box-Access Point List

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Click Next. Another version of the Group Wizard dialog box a list of access points in the group. Figure 4-13. Table 4-8 describes the symbols in the Group dialog box. Table 4-8.

  • Page 77: Viewing A Group

    Click the access points that you want to add to the new group. A group should contain more than one access point. Click Finish. The Groups dialog box opens again displays the group has been added. Viewing a Group To view a group: Choose Edit >...

  • Page 78: Figure 4-14. Change Group Dialog Box

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Click Change. The Change Group dialog box opens Figure 4-14. Click Add. The Access Points dialog box opens. Click the AP Name that you want to add. Click Add. The access point is displayed in the Change Group dialog box Click OK.

  • Page 79: Adding A Group To Or Removing A Group From The Quick List

    Adding a Group to or Removing a Group from the Quick List To change the list of groups in the Quick List: Choose Edit > Groups. The Groups dialog box Click Quick List. The Quick List dialog box opens. Click the group that you want to add to or remove from the list. Click the appropriate command (Add, Remove, or Remove All).

  • Page 80: Figure 4-15. Multiple Configuration Wizard Dialog Box

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point One of the following dialog boxes opens: • If the group consists of more than one access point, the Multiple Configuration Wizard dialog box opens • If the group consists of only one access point, the Access Point dialog box opens Figure 4-15.

  • Page 81: Changing The Essid

    You can do the following in the Multiple Configuration Wizard dialog box: • To change the ESSID, go to • To change the subnet mask and gateway, go to Mask and • To change the password, go to • To enable Telnet, go to •...

  • Page 82: Changing The Subnet Mask And Gateway

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Click Next. The ESSID dialog box opens. Enter a new ESSID of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Click Next. A confirmation dialog box opens asking if the changes you made are correct.

  • Page 83: Changing The Password

    Click Next. The Subnet or Gateway dialog box opens. Enter the new address. Click Next. A confirmation dialog box opens. Click Finish if the information is correct. The Configuration Completion dialog box opens the changes are being processed. Click OK when the process is complete. Changing the Password To change the password of the access point: Choose Configure >...

  • Page 84: Enabling Telnet

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Enabling Telnet To enable or disable Telnet access: Choose Configure > Group. Select the group you want to configure. The Multiple Configuration Wizard dialog box Click Enable Telnet Access. Click Next. The Enable Telnet check box opens.

  • Page 85: Enabling Auto-Negotiate Hop Sequence (Fh)

    Click Next. A confirmation dialog box opens. Click Finish if the information is correct. The Configuration Completion dialog box opens the changes are being processed. Click OK when the process is complete. Enabling Auto-Negotiate Hop Sequence (FH) With frequency hopping, a radio transmits and receives on one frequency for a short period of time and then pseudo-randomly moves to another frequency every dwell time.

  • Page 86: Setting The Channel (Ds)

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Setting the Channel (DS) This sets the Channel (DS) for the access point. “DS” refers to Direct Sequence. To enable the Channel (DS): Choose Configure > Group. Select the group you want to configure.

  • Page 87: Setting The Authorized Station List

    Setting the Authorized Station List The authorized station list limits the number of MAC addresses that can have access to a single BayStack access point. This allows, you to control the access rights to your wireless LAN. To set the authorized station list for the access point: Choose Configure >...

  • Page 88: Enabling The Authorized Station List

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Click one of the following: • Add—Opens a dialog box requesting a MAC address. Enter the address and click OK. • Import—Opens a Windows Import dialog box requesting a file to be imported.

  • Page 89: Setting The Maximum Concurrent Users

    Click Next. A confirmation dialog box opens. Click Finish if the information is correct. The Configuration Completion dialog box opens the changes are being processed. Click OK when the process is complete. Setting the Maximum Concurrent Users This parameter allows you to set the maximum number of users that can configure a specific group.

  • Page 90: Setting The Wep Configuration

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Setting the WEP Configuration WEP in the multiple configuration wizard works the same as the WEP in the single configuration. Refer to WEP. To set the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) configuration for the access point in the multiple configuration wizard: Choose Configure >...

  • Page 91: Expert Parameters

    • Enable or disabled WEP encryption (disabled by default). If necessary: • Click Import to acquire a previous saved WEP configuration. For example, “WEP Install Template.exe.” • Click Export to save the WEP configuration to an executable file. After making all your modifications, click Next. A confirmation dialog box opens.

  • Page 92: Figure 4-19. Expert Parameters Dialog Box

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Click Yes. The Expert parameters dialog box Figure 4-19. 4-42 (Figure Expert Parameters Dialog Box 4-19) opens. 203282-B...
  • Page 93 Choose the parameter you want to change. These parameters include: • RTS Threshold: Go to setting the RTS Threshold. • Fragmentation Threshold: Go to for instructions on setting the Fragmentation Threshold. • DTIM Period: Go to setting the DTIM Period. •...

  • Page 95: Managing The Access Point

    This chapter provides additional information on using the BayStack AP Manager software to manage the BayStack 650 Access Point. Working with the Adapter List The Adapter List contains mapping between a user-provided name and a MAC address. Use the list to track specific PC cards, also known as adapters, by name rather than by MAC address.

  • Page 96: Adding An Entry To The Adapter List

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Adding an Entry to the Adapter List To add an adapter entry: In the Adapter list dialog box, click Add. The Add Adapter Entry dialog box opens. Type the new MAC Address.

  • Page 97: Finding An Adapter

    Click OK. The BayStack AP Manager listed adapters and then displays their status. Figure 5-2. Finding an Adapter To find an adapter by its MAC address: Choose Tools > Find Adapter. The Find Adapter dialog box Figure 5-3. Enter the MAC address. Click OK.

  • Page 98: Working With Access Points

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Working with Access Points The Actions dialog box allows you to perform actions on access points, which may or may not be a part of a group. Commands include: • Quick List: Performs an action on groups in the Quick List.
  • Page 99 Use this option to flash upgrade the firmware for the adapter inserted in the access point. Obtain the new firmware from Nortel Networks technical support. Go to Troubleshooting” for information on obtaining a flash upgrade.

  • Page 100: Performing Actions On A Multiple Access Points

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Performing Actions on a Multiple Access Points To perform an action on multiple access points: Choose Actions > Quick List > (group name) or Actions > Group > (group name). Enter the password for the device (if requested).
  • Page 101 Resets all access points back to their factory default settings. Use this option to flash upgrade the firmware for all access points. Obtain the new firmware from Nortel Networks technical support. Go to Troubleshooting” for information on obtaining a flash upgrade.

  • Page 102: Viewing Access Point Activity

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Viewing Access Point Activity The only option in the View menu is Activity; which allows you to view a list of access points, choose an access point, or set the polling interval for monitoring the activity of the access point.

  • Page 103: Figure 5-7. Activity Options Dialog Box

    Click Activity. The Activity Options dialog box opens Figure 5-7. Select a value in the Update Interval entry field (from 30 sec. to 1 hr.) Click OK. The Activity dialog box opens Note: The user name is displayed for users whose MAC address is in the adapter list.

  • Page 104: Checking Access Point Status

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point The number of users for the access point is shown in the lower, right-hand corner. Table 5-3 describes the items in the Activity dialog box. Table 5-3. Item Suspend Update Done Checking Access Point Status To view access point status: •...

  • Page 105: Adding A Bootp Entry

    Adding a BOOTP Entry The BOOTP table is only for the access points; that is, it will not give a BOOTP address to another computer. Also, DHCP addressing takes precedence over other addressing methods. This means that the access point will try DHCP first, before it tries BOOTP.
  • Page 106 Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Table 5-4 describes the items in the BOOTP dialog box. Table 5-4. Items Change Removes Restrictions Assign Dynamic IP Addresses Click Add. The Add BOOTP Entry dialog box fields are blank, except the Subnet Mask.

  • Page 107: Changing A Bootp Entry

    Add a MAC and IP Address. The Gateway address is optional. Click OK. The BOOTP entry highlighted. Changing a BOOTP Entry To change a BOOTP entry: Choose Tools > BOOTP Table. The BOOTP dialog box Click Change. The Change BOOTP Entry dialog box Figure 5-11.

  • Page 108: Removing A Bootp Entry

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Removing a BOOTP Entry To remove a BOOTP Entry: Choose Tools > BOOTP Table. The BOOTP dialog box Click the entry that you want to remove. Click Remove. The entry is removed from the BOOTP dialog box.

  • Page 109: Figure 5-12. Bootp Restrictions Dialog Box

    Figure 5-12. Table 5-5 describes the items in the BOOTP Restrictions dialog box. Table 5-5. Item Add Range Removes Remove All Assign only IP addresses from this list. Never assign addresses from this list. Select and set the BOOTP restriction you want. Click OK.

  • Page 110: Assigning A Dynamic Ip Address

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Assigning a Dynamic IP Address The AP Manager assigns an IP address to the access point each time the access point starts up or reboots, using the entries in the BOOTP table. If you want to...

  • Page 111: Command Line Interface

    This chapter describes the CLI (Command Line Interface) and its command syntax. The BayStack Access Points CLI enables you to display and modify access point configurations. The CLI provides additional features available through the AP Manager. Go to Manager” for more information on the AP Manager. You access the CLI through Telnet in order to display and modify configurations while the BayStack Access Point is running.

  • Page 112: Starting A Telnet Session

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Click OK. A confirmation dialog box opens. Click Yes. You can now access the access point through Telnet session. Starting a Telnet Session To access the CLI, start a telnet session on the access point: Choose Start >...

  • Page 113: Cli Command List

    CLI Command List Table 6-1 lists and describes the commands in the CLI. For most commands, the table lists a page number where you can find more information. Table 6-1. Commands and Descriptions ACL commands—Use these commands to add/delete Access Control List (ACL) entries and to display the list.
  • Page 114 Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Table 6-1. Fail-over commands—Use these commands to configure/display fail-over attributes. fov ether-link-detect {enable | disable} fov infrstr-ping {enable | disable} fov ping-target-addr <ip_addr> fov show Help commands—Use these commands to display command groups and command syntax.
  • Page 115 Table 6-1. SNMP commands—Use these commands to configure/display SNMP attributes. snmp show {community | hosts | security} PHY command—Use these commands to configure/display wireless PHY layer attributes. phy add-bss-basic-rate <num_Mbps> phy channel <channel_no> phy delete-bss-basic-rate <num_Mbps> phy dwell-time <num_kus> phy hop-sequence <pattern_no> phy show System commands—Use these commands to configure/display system attributes.

  • Page 116: Basic Commands

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Basic Commands Type help to display a description of the commands Figure 6-1. Command List The following sections describes these commands. ACL (Access Control List) Commands The ACL commands enable you to add and delete ACL entries and to display the list.

  • Page 117: Figure 6-2. Acl Commands Example

    The syntax for the ACL commands is: acl add <mac_addr> acl control {on | off} acl delete <mac_addr> acl show where: mac_addr is the 48-bit hardware address for a mobile unit. Figure 6-2 shows an example of the ACL commands. Figure 6-2.

  • Page 118: Adapter Commands

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Adapter Commands The Adapter commands are: • adpt load-image—upgrades the firmware for the adapter • adpt show—displays attributes for the adapter The syntax the ACL commands is: adpt load-image <file_name> <ip_addr> adpt show where: file_name is the adapter firmware file name.

  • Page 119: Aul (Associated User List) Commands

    AUL (Associated User List) Commands The AUL commands enable you to configure the AUL and to display the list. The AUL commands are: • aul limit—sets the maximum number of mobile units that can be simultaneously associated with the access point •...

  • Page 120: Authentication Commands

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Authentication Commands The authentication commands enable you to configure and to display the WEP authentication scheme. The authentication commands are: • auth open-system—turns on/off Open System Authentication • auth shared-key—turns on/off Shared-Key Authentication •...

  • Page 121: Configuration Commands

    Configuration Commands The configuration commands enable you to restore factory default configuration and to save current configuration to flash. The configuration commands are: • config reset—restore factory default configuration • config save—save current configuration to flash Encapsulation Commands The encapsulation commands enable you to configure and to display encapsulation attributes.

  • Page 122: Fail-Over Commands

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Figure 6-6 shows an example of the encapsulation commands. Figure 6-6. Fail-Over Commands The fail-over commands enable you to configure and to display fail-over attributes. The fail-over commands are: • fov ether-link-detect—enables or disables Ethernet link detection •...

  • Page 123: Figure 6-7. Fail-Over Commands Example

    Command Line Interface The syntax for the fail-over commands is: fov ether-link-detect {enable | disable} fov infrstr-ping {enable | disable} fov ping-target-addr <ip_addr> fov show where: ip_addr is the IP address of the ping target station. Figure 6-7 shows an example of the fail-over commands. Figure 6-7.

  • Page 124: Iapp (Inter-Access-Point Protocol) Commands

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point IAPP (Inter-Access-Point Protocol) Commands The IAPP commands enable you to configure and to display IAPP attributes. The IAPP commands are: • iapp interval—sets IAPP broadcast interval • iapp multi-vendor—enables or disables the use of multi-vendor IAPP •...

  • Page 125: Log Commands

    Figure 6-8 shows an example of the Data-Access-Point Protocol commands. Figure 6-8. Log Commands The log commands enable you to clear and to display the error log. The IAPP commands are: • log clear—clear error log • log show—displays error log 203282-B Inter-Access-Point Protocol Commands Example Command Line Interface...

  • Page 126: Mac Commands

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point MAC Commands The MAC commands enable you to configure and to display wireless MAC layer attributes. The MAC commands are: • mac beacon-interval—sets beacon interval • mac dtim-period—sets DTIM period • mac frag-threshold—sets fragmentation threshold •...

  • Page 127: Phy Commands

    Figure 6-9 shows an example of the MAC commands. Figure 6-9. PHY Commands The PHY commands enable you to configure and to display wireless PHY layer attributes. The PHY commands are • phy add-bss-basic-rate—adds a rate to BSS basic rate set •...
  • Page 128 Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point The syntax for the PHY commands is: phy add-bss-basic-rate <num_Mbps> phy channel <channel_no> phy delete-bss-basic-rate <num_Mbps> phy dwell-time <num_kus> phy hop-sequence <pattern_no> phy show where: num_Mbps is number of mega-bits per second.

  • Page 129: Snmp Commands

    Figure 6-10 shows examples of the PHY commands. Figure 6-10. PHY Commands Examples SNMP Commands The SNMP commands enable you to configure and to display SNMP attributes. The syntax for each of the SNMP commands include the following options: • snmp show—displays SNMP attributes The syntax for the SNMP commands is: snmp show {community | hosts | security}...

  • Page 130: System Commands

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Figure 6-11 shows examples of the SNMP commands. Figure 6-11. SNMP Commands Example System Commands The system commands enable you to configure and to display system attributes. The system commands are: •...
  • Page 131 • sys ip-on-wport—enables or disables IP processing on wireless port • sys load-image—upgrades Access Point firmware • sys name—sets Access Point name • sys show—displays system attributes The syntax for the system commands is: sys essid <ess_id_name> sys ether-link-mode {10base_2 | 10base_t} sys gateway <gtw_ip_addr>...

  • Page 132: Wep (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Commands

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Figure 6-12 shows an example of the system commands. Figure 6-12. System Commands Example WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Commands The system commands enable you to configure and to display WEP attributes. The WEP commands are: •...

  • Page 133: Figure 6-13. Wep Command Example

    Command Line Interface The syntax for WEP commands is: wep default-key <key_id> wep exclude-unencrypt {on | off} wep show where: key_id is the WEP key ID. Figure 6-13 shows an example of a WEP command. Figure 6-13. WEP Command Example 6-23 203282-B...

  • Page 135: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

    This chapter contains diagnostic and troubleshooting information for the BayStack 650 Access Point. Flash Upgrading the Access Point Do the following to upgrade a BayStack 650 Access Point to the latest version of firmware: Go to http://www.nortelnetwork.com/servsup.com versions of: •...

  • Page 136: Figure 7-1. Actions Dialog Box

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Click Actions. The Actions dialog box Figure 7-1. Click Upgrade Access Point Firmware. Click OK. A confirmation menu opens. Click Yes. Find the directory that has the access point firmware. Select the BSxxx.1 file.

  • Page 137: Flash Upgrading The Pc Card In The Access Point

    Flash Upgrading the PC Card in the Access Point Do the following to upgrade a BayStack 650 PC Card installed in the BayStack 650 Access Point to the latest version of firmware: If you have not already done so, install the new version of BayStack AP...

  • Page 138: Baystack Leds

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point BayStack LEDs Figure 7-2. Table 7-1 describes the BayStack 650 Access Point LEDs. Table 7-1. Color Green Green Green Amber 1st (Link) 2nd (Wired network transmit) 3rd (Wired network receive) 4th (Wireless activity)

  • Page 139: Access Point Leds Do Not Light

    Table 7-2 describes the LEDs on a BayStack 650 PC Card (that is, if it is installed in the BayStack 650 Access Point). Table 7-2. Color Activity Green Amber Blinking Access Point LEDs Do Not Light If none of the LEDs lit when you apply power, do the following: Check the power supply between the access point and the outlet.

  • Page 140: Management Problems

    Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Install the BayStack PC Card from the access point into a laptop computer and confirm that the LEDs function normally. If step 3 is successful, return the BayStack PC Card to the access point and try to connect to it with a mobile unit.
  • Page 141 IP subnet mask. Check your Windows documentation for instructions on TCP/IP configuration. If problems persist, contact Nortel Networks customer support. For contact details see http://www.nortelnetwork.com/servsup.com. Go to the “BayStack Workgroup Products” category, and then use the “ERC” link.

  • Page 142: Infrastructure Network Problems

    Check to make sure that the Windows network configuration for the laptop is correct. To do so: Open the Control Panel and double-click Network. Click the “BayStack 650/660 Wireless LAN in 802.11 Mode” adapter. Click Properties. Make sure that the device has the correct SSID.

  • Page 143: General Performance Problems

    Check the firmware in both the access point and the PC cards (that is, all cards installed in an access point or a laptop) are at the latest versions. Check that the latest version of the BayStack 650/660 PC Card Windows Driver is being used.
  • Page 144 Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point Determine whether there is another 2.4GHz wireless device(s) operating within the BayStack 650/660 coverage area (for example, wireless phone, microwave oven, etc.). If so, set the Fragmentation Threshold on all access points and laptops to a lower setting. 550 Bytes is recommended (go to “Fragmentation...

  • Page 145: Technical Specifications

    This appendix provides technical specifications for the BayStack 650 Access Point. Network Interface Wireless LAN Data Rates Radio Specifications Memory Size Power Power Requirements: Output Power: Size (Including base and PC Card antenna) Weight Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Transmission Range...
  • Page 147 A standalone network consisting of two or more BayStack workstations but without a BayStack 650 Access Point and, therefore, no connection to a wired network. An ad hoc network generally requires peer-to-peer network software such as Windows 95 or Windows 98. See also peer-to-peer network, server-based network, and infrastructure network.
  • Page 148 Extended Service Area. The wireless coverage within an area covered by devices with the same SSID. The extended service area consists of the combined basic service area of each BayStack 650 Access Point. A user with a mobile unit can roam within the extended service area and maintain an uninterrupted connection to the LAN.
  • Page 149 LAN applications such as file access, client/ server applications, printing, and e-mail. mobile unit A laptop computer with a BayStack 650 PC Card and network software installed. NDIS The Microsoft Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) defines a hardware-independent MAC layer network device driver.
  • Page 150 A feature of a BayStack 650 Wireless LAN network that allows the user to move about freely within range of the other workstations or BayStack access points on the network without losing connection to the network. In a network...
  • Page 151 The maximum distance from a BayStack 650 Access Point or BayStack PC card at which communication with another access point or PC card can still be expected to occur. This distance can be made greater or lesser by environmental factors such as building structure or the presence of electrical interference.
  • Page 152 Using the BayStack 660 Wireless LAN Access Point Glossary-6 203939-B...
  • Page 153 Numbers 10BASE2 Ethernet connection, 3-4 10BASE-T Ethernet connection, 3-4 About command, 5-16 access control list commands, 6-6 description, 1-10 access point activity, viewing, 5-8 adding to group, 4-27 changing parameters for single, 4-31 functioning, 1-9 management problems, 7-6 monitoring, 5-8 password, changing, 4-33 status, checking, 5-10 viewing list of, 5-8...
  • Page 154 BOOTP entry adding, 5-11 changing, 5-13 restricting, 5-14 BOOTP Restrictions dialog box, 5-14 BOOTP Table, description, 5-10 BSA, description, 1-6 BSS Rates field, 4-12 cables, required, 3-2 Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance. CSMA/CA Change Group dialog box, 4-28 channelized services, 1-2 channels, 1-4 Choose Install Folder dialog box, 4-2 clear to send.
  • Page 155 groups adding to quick list, 4-29 removing from quick list, 4-29 Groups dialog box, 4-24 Help, using to set IP address, 4-4 Hop Sequence field, 4-12 hop sequence, setting, 4-35 infrastructure network, description, 1-5 installation during site survey, 2-8 on a wall, 3-3 permanent, 3-2 temporary, 2-8 Inter-Access-Point Protocol commands-IAPP...
  • Page 156 quick list adding group to, 4-29 configuring group in, 4-29 displaying and configuring groups in, 4-29 removing group from, 4-29 range, transmission adjusting, 2-6 description, 1-1 reboot command, 6-4 Regulatory Domain select, 4-12 request to send. requirements additional, 3-2 equipment for site survey, 2-1 roaming functionality, verifying, 2-13 RTS, 1-4 RTS Threshold field, 4-14...

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