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Allied Telesis AT-WA7501 Installation And User Manual (352 pages)
VERSION 2.2
Brand:
Allied Telesis
| Category:
Wireless Access Point
| Size: 3.42 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Preface
7
Document Conventions
8
Where to Find Web-Based Guides
9
Contacting Allied Telesyn
10
Online Support
10
Email and Telephone Support
10
Returning Products
10
For Sales or Corporate Information
10
Management Software Updates
10
Chapter 1 Getting Started
11
Which Allied Telesyn Access Products Does this Manual Support
12
Overview of the AT-WA7500 and AT-WA7501 Access Point Products
13
Features
15
What's New for Software Releases 2.2
16
Understanding the Leds
17
Understanding the Ports
19
How the Access Point Fits in Your Network
22
Using One Access Point in a Simple Wireless Network
22
Using Multiple Access Points and Roaming Wireless End Devices
24
Using an Access Point as a WAP
27
Using Access Points to Create a Point-To-Point Bridge
32
Using Dual Radio Access Points for Redundancy
37
Configuring the Access Point (Setting the IP Address)
39
Using a Communications Program
39
Using a Web Browser Interface
41
Using a Telnet Session
43
Saving Configuration Changes
45
Using a Web Browser Interface
45
Using a Telnet Session
47
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Points
49
Installation Guidelines
50
Microwave Ovens
50
Cordless Telephones
50
Other Access Points
51
Installing the AT-WA7501
52
Connecting the AT-WA7501 to Your Wired LAN
53
Connecting the AT-WA7501 to Power
53
Installing the AT-WA7500
54
Connecting the AT-WA7500 to Your Wired LAN and Power
54
Connecting to Your Fiber Optic Network
55
Using and Purchasing the Required Patch Cord and Adapter
55
Connecting to an MT-RJ Network
56
Connecting to an SC Network
56
Connecting to an ST Network
58
Connecting Power over Ethernet
59
External Antenna Placement Guidelines
60
Positioning Antennas for 802.11G, 802.11B, and 802.11A Radios
61
Chapter 3 Configuring the Ethernet Network
65
Configuring the TCP/IP Settings
66
Configuring the Access Point as a DHCP Client
68
Configuring the Access Point as a DHCP Server
71
Configuring the Access Point to Send ARP Requests
77
Configuring Other Ethernet or Fiber Optic Settings
79
Configuring the Ethernet Address Table
80
Configuring Ethernet Filters
81
Chapter 4 Configuring the Radios
99
About the Radios
100
Configuring the 802.11G Radio
101
Configuring 802.11G Radio Advanced Parameters
106
Configuring 802.11G Radio Inbound Filters
108
Applying Hot Settings
110
Configuring the 802.11B Radio
112
Configuring 802.11B Radio Advanced Parameters
114
Configuring 802.11B Radio Inbound Filters
117
Configuring the 802.11A Radio
119
Configuring 802.11A Radio Advanced Parameters
124
Configuring 802.11A Radio Inbound Filters
126
Chapter 5 Configuring the Spanning Tree
129
About the Access Point Spanning Tree
130
About the Primary LAN and the Root Access Point
131
About Secondary Lans and Designated Bridges
132
About Ethernet Bridging/Data Link Tunneling
134
About Routable and Non-Routable Network Protocols
135
Configuring the Spanning Tree Parameters
136
About IP Tunnels
140
Creating IP Tunnels
142
Using One IP Multicast Address for Multiple IP Tunnels
143
How Frames Are Forwarded through IP Tunnels
145
Configuring IP Tunnels
148
Configuring the IP Address List
149
Configuring IP Tunnel Filters
150
Filter Examples
157
Example 1
157
Example 2
158
Example 3
160
Example 4
160
Comparing IP Tunnels to Mobile IP
161
Configuring Global Parameters
163
Configuring Global Flooding
163
Configuring Global RF Parameters
167
Configuring Security
171
Chapter 6 Configuring Security
171
Understanding Security
172
When You Include Multiple RADIUS Servers on the RADIUS Server List
174
When You Specify the Security Options for Multiple Ssids Per Radio
175
Controlling Access to Access Point Menus
176
Enabling Access Methods
176
Setting up Logins
178
Creating a Secure Spanning Tree
183
Enabling Secure Communications between Access Points and End Devices
186
Using an Access Control List (ACL)
186
Configuring Vlans
189
Configuring WEP 64/128/152 Security
191
Implementing an 802.1X Security Solution
194
Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Security
201
Chapter 7 Configuring the Embedded Authentication Server (EAS)
207
About the Embedded Authentication Server (EAS)
208
About Certificates
209
Understanding Which Access Points Need Certificates
209
Understanding Which Certificates Are Installed by Default
210
Viewing the Certificates Installed on an Access Point
210
Installing and Uninstalling Certificates
211
Configuring the EAS
213
Enabling the EAS
213
Configuring the Database
215
Using the Rejected List
218
Exporting and Importing Databases
219
Chapter 8 Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading Access Points
223
Managing the Access Points
224
Using the Wavelink Avalanche Client Management System
224
Using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
229
Maintaining the Access Points
231
Viewing AP Connections
231
Viewing AP Neighbors
234
Viewing Port Statistics
237
Viewing DHCP Status
239
Viewing the Events Log
240
Viewing the about this Access Point Screen
241
Using the Leds to Locate Access Points
242
Restoring the Access Point to the Default Configuration
243
Troubleshooting the Access Points
245
Using the Configuration Error Messages
245
Troubleshooting with the Leds
250
General Troubleshooting
252
Troubleshooting the Radios
256
Troubleshooting Security
260
Recovering a Failed Access Point
263
Upgrading the Access Points
266
Using a Web Browser Interface
266
Troubleshooting the Upgrade
267
Chapter 9 Additional Access Point Features
269
Understanding the Access Point Segments
270
Understanding Transparent Files
271
Using the AP Monitor
272
Entering the AP Monitor
272
Using AP Monitor Commands
273
Using Content Addressable Memory (CAM) Mode Commands
275
Using Test Mode Commands
276
Using Service Mode Commands
277
Using Command Console Mode
284
Entering Command Console Mode
284
Using the Commands
284
Using TFTP Commands
288
Using Sdvars Commands
293
Creating Script Files
298
New Sample Script for Upgrading an Access Point
298
Legacy Sample Script for Upgrading any Access Point
300
Copying Files to and from the Access Point
301
Importing or Exporting an EAS RADIUS Database File
302
Transferring Files Using Your Web Browser
303
Viewing and Copying Files Using Your Web Browser
304
Transferring Files to and from a TFTP Server
305
Starting or Stopping the TFTP Server
306
Automatically Upgrading Software
306
Appendix A Specifications
309
AT-7500 Access Point
309
AT-7501 Access Point
311
Radio Specifications
313
IEEE 802.11G
313
IEEE 802.11B
313
IEEE 802.11A
314
Appendix B Default Settings
317
TCP/IP Settings Menu Defaults
318
DHCP Server Setup Menu Defaults
320
IEEE 802.11G Radio Menu Defaults
321
IEEE 802.11B Radio Menu Defaults
323
IEEE 802.11A Radio Menu Defaults
325
Spanning Tree Settings Menu Defaults
327
Global Flooding Menu Defaults
328
Global RF Parameters Menu Defaults
329
Telnet Gateway Configuration Menu Defaults
331
Ethernet Configuration Menu Defaults
332
Ethernet Advanced Filters Menu Defaults
332
IP Tunnels Menu Defaults
335
Tunnels Filter Menu Defaults
335
Network Management Menu Defaults
337
Instant on Menu Defaults
337
Security Menu Defaults
338
Passwords Menu Defaults
338
IEEE 802.11 (B or A) Radio Security Menu Defaults
339
RADIUS Server List Menu Defaults
340
Spanning Tree Security Menu Defaults
341
Embedded Authentication Server Menu Defaults
341
Appendix C Glossary
343
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Allied Telesis AT-WA7501 Installation And User Manual (339 pages)
Allied Telesis, Inc Access Points Installation and User's Guide AT-WA7500, AT-WA7501
Brand:
Allied Telesis
| Category:
Wireless Access Point
| Size: 3.45 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Preface
7
Document Conventions
8
Where to Find Web-Based Guides
9
Contacting Allied Telesyn
10
Online Support
10
Email and Telephone Support
10
Returning Products
10
For Sales or Corporate Information
10
Management Software Updates
10
Chapter 1 Getting Started
11
Which Allied Telesyn Access Products Does this Manual Support
12
Overview of the AT-WA7500 and AT-WA7501 Access Point Products
13
Features
15
What's New for Software Releases 2.3
16
Understanding the Leds
17
Understanding the Ports
19
How the Access Point Fits in Your Network
21
Using One Access Point in a Simple Wireless Network
21
Using Multiple Access Points and Roaming Wireless End Devices
23
Using an Access Point as a WAP
25
Using Access Points to Create a Point-To-Point Bridge
30
Using Dual Radio Access Points for Redundancy
37
Configuring the Access Point (Setting the IP Address)
38
Using the ATI AT-WA7500 Configuration Wizard
38
Using a Communications Program
40
Using a Web Browser Interface
42
Using a Telnet Session
44
Saving Configuration Changes
46
Using a Web Browser Interface
47
Using a Telnet Session
48
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Points
49
Installation Guidelines
50
Microwave Ovens
50
Cordless Telephones
50
Other Access Points
51
Installing the AT-WA7501
52
Connecting the AT-WA7501 to Your Wired LAN
52
Connecting the AT-WA7501 to Power
53
Installing the AT-WA7500
54
Connecting the AT-WA7500 to Your Wired LAN and Power
54
Connecting to Your Fiber Optic Network
55
Using and Purchasing the Required Patch Cord and Adapter
55
Connecting to an MT-RJ Network
56
Connecting to an SC Network
56
Connecting to an ST Network
57
Connecting Power over Ethernet
59
External Antenna Placement Guidelines
60
Connecting Antennas to the Radios
60
Positioning Antennas for 802.11G, 802.11B, and 802.11A Radios
60
Positioning Antennas for Dual Radio Access Points
61
Positioning Antennas for Antenna Diversity
61
Chapter 3 Configuring the Ethernet Network
64
Configuring the TCP/IP Settings
65
Configuring the Access Point as a DHCP Client
67
Configuring the Access Point as a DHCP Server
70
Configuring the Access Point to Send ARP Requests
76
Configuring Other Ethernet or Fiber Optic Settings
77
Configuring the Ethernet Address Table
79
Configuring Ethernet Filters
80
Using Ethernet Frame Type Filters
80
Using Predefined Subtype Filters
83
Customizing Subtype Filters
83
Chapter 4 Configuring the Radios
96
About the Radios
97
Configuring the 802.11G Radio
98
Configuring 802.11G Radio Advanced Parameters
102
Parameter Description
103
Configuring 802.11G Radio Inbound Filters
107
Applying Hot Settings
108
Configuring the 802.11G Radio to Communicate with a Spectralink Network
109
Configuring the 802.11B Radio
110
Configuring 802.11B Radio Advanced Parameters
112
Configuring 802.11B Radio Inbound Filters
115
Configuring a Spectralink Network
117
Configuring the 802.11A Radio
119
Configuring 802.11A Radio Advanced Parameters
124
Configuring 802.11A Radio Inbound Filters
126
Chapter 5 Configuring the Spanning Tree
129
About the Access Point Spanning Tree
130
About the Primary LAN and the Root Access Point
131
About Secondary Lans and Designated Bridges
132
About Ethernet Bridging/Data Link Tunneling
134
About Routable and Non-Routable Network Protocols
135
Configuring the Spanning Tree Parameters
136
About IP Tunnels
140
Creating IP Tunnels
142
Using One IP Multicast Address for Multiple IP Tunnels
144
How Frames Are Forwarded through IP Tunnels
145
Configuring IP Tunnels
148
Configuring the IP Address List
149
Configuring IP Tunnel Filters
150
Filter Examples
156
Example 1
157
Example 2
157
Example 3
159
Example 4
159
Comparing IP Tunnels to Mobile IP
160
Configuring Global Parameters
162
Configuring Global Flooding
162
Configuring Global RF Parameters
165
Chapter 6 Configuring Security
169
Understanding Security
170
When You Configure Different Ssids with Different Security Settings
172
When You Include Multiple RADIUS Servers on the RADIUS Server List
173
Controlling Access to Access Point Menus
174
Enabling Access Methods
174
Setting up Logins
176
Creating a Secure Spanning Tree
181
Enabling Secure Communications between Access Points and End Devices
184
Using an Access Control List (ACL)
184
Configuring Vlans
187
Configuring WEP 64/128/152 Security
189
Implementing an 802.1X Security Solution
192
Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Security
199
Chapter 7 Configuring the Embedded Authentication Server (EAS)
204
About the Embedded Authentication Server (EAS)
205
About Certificates
206
Understanding Which Access Points Need Certificates
206
Understanding Which Certificates Are Installed by Default
206
Viewing the Certificates Installed on an Access Point
207
Installing and Uninstalling Certificates
208
Configuring the EAS
210
Enabling the EAS
210
Configuring the Database
212
Using the Rejected List
215
Exporting and Importing Databases
217
Chapter 8 Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading Access Points
220
Managing the Access Points
221
Using the Wavelink Avalanche Client Management System
221
Using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
226
Maintaining the Access Points
228
Viewing AP Connections
228
Viewing AP Neighbors
231
Viewing Port Statistics
234
Viewing DHCP Status
235
Viewing the Events Log
236
Viewing the about this Access Point Screen
237
Using the Leds to Locate Access Points
238
Restoring the Access Point to the Default Configuration
239
Troubleshooting the Access Points
240
Using the Configuration Error Messages
240
Troubleshooting with the Leds
245
General Troubleshooting
246
Troubleshooting the Radios
251
Troubleshooting Security
255
Recovering a Failed Access Point
258
Upgrading the Access Points
261
Using a Web Browser Interface
261
Troubleshooting the Upgrade
262
Chapter 9 Additional Access Point Features
263
Understanding the Access Point Segments
264
Understanding Transparent Files
265
Using the AP Monitor
266
Entering the AP Monitor
266
Using AP Monitor Commands
266
Using Content Addressable Memory (CAM) Mode Commands
268
Using Test Mode Commands
269
Using Service Mode Commands
270
Using Command Console Mode
276
Entering Command Console Mode
276
Using the Commands
277
Using TFTP Commands
279
Using Sdvars Commands
284
Creating Script Files
288
New Sample Script for Upgrading an Access Point
288
Legacy Sample Script for Upgrading any Access Point
290
Copying Files to and from the Access Point
291
Importing or Exporting an EAS RADIUS Database File
292
Transferring Files Using Your Web Browser
293
Viewing and Copying Files Using Your Web Browser
294
Transferring Files to and from a TFTP Server
295
Starting or Stopping the TFTP Server
296
Automatically Upgrading Software
296
Appendix A Specifications
298
AT-7500 Access Point
299
AT-7501 Access Point
300
Radio Specifications
302
IEEE 802.11G
302
IEEE 802.11B
302
IEEE 802.11A
303
Appendix B Default Settings
305
TCP/IP Settings Menu Defaults
306
DHCP Server Setup Menu Defaults
308
IEEE 802.11G Radio Menu Defaults
309
IEEE 802.11B Radio Menu Defaults
311
IEEE 802.11A Radio Menu Defaults
313
Spanning Tree Settings Menu Defaults
315
Global Flooding Menu Defaults
316
Global RF Parameters Menu Defaults
317
Telnet Gateway Configuration Menu Defaults
319
Ethernet Configuration Menu Defaults
320
Ethernet Advanced Filters Menu Defaults
321
IP Tunnels Menu Defaults
322
Tunnels Filter Menu Defaults
322
Network Management Menu Defaults
324
Instant on Menu Defaults
324
Security Menu Defaults
325
Passwords Menu Defaults
325
IEEE 802.11 (G, B or A) Radio Security Menu Defaults
326
RADIUS Server List Menu Defaults
328
Spanning Tree Security Menu Defaults
328
Embedded Authentication Server Menu Defaults
329
Appendix C Glossary
330
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