Verifying The Configuration - Motorola WS5100 Series Installation Manual

4.4 Verifying the Configuration

The surest way to verify the WLAN's configuration is valid and the switch is operational,
is to associate a MU and confirm the MU can communicate with a device on the wired
LAN.
To verify the MU's association with the WS5100:
1. Deploy the WS5100 into the wired and wireless networks by connecting the Ethernet
cables. See "Adding the WS5100 to the Network" on page 3-2.
2. Identify (by IP address or host name) a computer the WS5100 can communicate with
over the wired LAN. This is the device the MU will try to communicate with later in
these instructions.
3. Verify an access port has been adopted by the WS5100.
4. Ensure the target MU has the same ESSID and WEP settings defined for the WS5100.
5. Verify the MU has been associated by selecting Network > Mobile Units from the
main menu. The Mobile Units screen should display the MU's MAC address and
network address information. If the MU does not display within the Mobile Units
screen, verify the MU's ESSID and encryption settings are properly set.
6. If more information is required for the target MU, select the MU from the Mobile Units
screen (within the Status tab) and click the Details button. The Details screen
displays everything the WS5100 knows about this specific MU.
7. Finally, verify the WS5100 is fully operational on both sides of the network (wired and
wireless) by pinging the device on the wired LAN from the MU. If the wired device
responds, the WS5100 is working. If it doesn't respond, make sure the wired device is
on, is on the proper LAN, and you are pinging the correct IP address or host name.
Configuration 4-11