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Access PointAT-WA7500◆User’s GuideVERSION 1.9®PN 613-50496-00 Rev A

4 - Configuring the Radios100Table 18 Worldwide Frequencies for the 802.11a RadioChannel FCC11. FCC countries include the United States, Canada, Chi

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide101Configuring 802.11a Radio Advanced ParametersYou can configure other advanced parameters for the 802.11a radio, such as Data

4 - Configuring the Radios102Basic Rate Choose the rate at which the access point transmits multicast and beacon frames. In general, higher speeds mea

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide103Configuring 802.11a Radio Inbound FiltersWhen configuring a master radio, you can filter different types of wireless traffic

4 - Configuring the Radios104To configure 802.11a radio inbound filters1. From the Main Menu, select IEEE 802.11a Radio then Inbound Filters. The Inbo

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide105Allow DHCP Determines if this radio accepts DHCP frames. The DHCP frames must match UDP destination port 67 and ARP. Check th

107Chapter 5Configuring the Spanning TreeThis chapter explains how to configure the AT-WA7500 access point so that it creates a spanning tree topology

5 - Configuring the Spanning Tree108About the Access Point Spanning TreeThe AT-WA7500 access point with the same LAN ID arrange themselves into a self

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide109About the Primary LAN and the Root Access PointThe primary LAN (also called the root IP subnet) contains the root access poin

11Chapter 1Getting StartedThis chapter introduces the AT-WA7500 Access Point, explains its features, and describes how you can use the access point to

5 - Configuring the Spanning Tree110About Secondary LANs and Designated BridgesThere are two types of secondary LANs: a wireless secondary LAN is conn

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide111To configure a designated bridge1. On an access point that is installed on the secondary LAN and within radio coverage of an

5 - Configuring the Spanning Tree112To enable data link tunneling, disable Ethernet bridging. When an access point receives data from an end device, i

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide113Configuring the Spanning Tree ParametersWhen you configure the spanning tree parameters, you identify the access point as par

5 - Configuring the Spanning Tree1142. Configure the Spanning Tree parameters. These parameters are described below: AP Name Enter a unique name for t

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide115A switch may also be configured statically to always forward specific VLANs to specific ports. You should clear this check bo

5 - Configuring the Spanning Tree116About IP TunnelsThe physical boundary of a network is usually defined by the existence of an IP router. Before IP

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide117IP tunnels use encapsulation to establish a virtual LAN segment through IP routers. The virtual LAN segment includes the root

5 - Configuring the Spanning Tree118 One IP multicast address can be used to create a practically unlimited number of tunnels to remote IP subnets. F

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide1197. On the root access point and the access point at the endpoint of the IP tunnel, select Predefined Subtype Filters. If you

1 - Getting Started12Overview of the WA7500 Access FamilyAllied Telesyn’s AT-WA7500 access point delivers reliable and seamless wireless performance t

5 - Configuring the Spanning Tree120If you enable IGMP on the root access point, the root access point uses a Class D IP multicast address to send IP

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide121How Frames Are Forwarded Through IP TunnelsThe access point maintains a forwarding database of all MAC addresses, and it know

5 - Configuring the Spanning Tree122MAC frames that are forwarded outbound are encapsulated in the root access point, forwarded through the network, u

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide123— IGP (9) (Interior Gateway Protocol)—IGRP (88)— MHRP (48) (Mobile Host Routing Protocol)— OSPFIGP (89) (Open Shortest Path F

5 - Configuring the Spanning Tree124Configuring IP TunnelsFor guidelines, see About IP Tunnels on page 116.To configure the IP Tunnels screen1. From t

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide125Multicast Address (Enable IGMP checked only) Enter the Class D IP multicast address. You also need to enter this IP address

5 - Configuring the Spanning Tree126Configuring IP Tunnel FiltersYou can set both Ethernet and IP tunnel filters, and you can create protocol filters

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide127You can set the default action and scope for general and specific frame types:Allow/ Pass Check or clear this check box. Chec

5 - Configuring the Spanning Tree1282. For each frame type field, check or clear the check box to configure if the frame types are passed or are dropp

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide129NoteYou should not filter HTTP, Telnet, SNMP, and ICMP frames if you are using IP tunnels, because these filters are used for

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide13An access point can also be configured as a Wireless Access Point (WAP) or repeater. A WAP is not connected to a wired LAN; i

5 - Configuring the Spanning Tree130Customizing Subtype FiltersYou can define output filters that restrict customized frame subtypes that can pass thr

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide131To customize subtype filters1. From the Main Menu, select IP Tunnels then Customizable Subtype Filters. The Customizable Subt

5 - Configuring the Spanning Tree132DIX-EtherType Specify the registered DIX type in hexadecimal.SNAP-IP-TCP-Port Port value in hexadecimal.SNAP-IP-UD

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide133Filter ExamplesThese examples illustrate how to set both Ethernet and IP tunnel filters to optimize network performance. The

5 - Configuring the Spanning Tree134Example 1 The root (AP1), AP3, AP5, and AP6 service only wireless end devices. These access points need to pass IP

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide135For this example, set these options on the Ethernet Frame Type Filters screen.

5 - Configuring the Spanning Tree136In the Predefined Subtype Filters screen, set the 802.2-IPX-RIP field to drop 802.2, DIX, and 802.3 frames. Exampl

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide137Comparing IP Tunnels to Mobile IPThe AT-WA7500 access point supports IP tunneling, which allows end devices to roam across di

5 - Configuring the Spanning Tree138Roaming support for non-IP protocolsConfigurable using IP filters. NoneScalability No practical limitations using

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide139Configuring Global ParametersGlobal parameters are configured on the root access point and on any other access point that is

1 - Getting Started14Wireless end devices may use power management to maintain battery life. These end devices periodically wake up to receive frames

5 - Configuring the Spanning Tree140To configure global flooding1. From the Main Menu, select Spanning Tree Settings then Global Flooding. The Global

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide141Choose Enabled if the root access point controls flooding for all the designated bridges on secondary LANs. Enabling this par

5 - Configuring the Spanning Tree142Enable ARP Flooding Check this check box to enable ARP flooding. When an access point receives an ARP request, it

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide143Configuring Global RF ParametersUse global RF parameters to set various parameters on the access points. If you are configuri

5 - Configuring the Spanning Tree144Clear this check box if the frames that are received are forwarded without conversion; that is, when a SNAP frame

145Chapter 6Configuring SecurityThis chapter explains how to use different security solutions to ensure that you have a secure wireless network. This

6 - Configuring Security146Understanding SecurityThe AT-WA7500 access provide many different security features and solutions that you can use to creat

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide147These security features and solutions are listed below in the order of amount of security and ease of use (most basic/least s

6 - Configuring Security1487. (802.11b/802.11a) Configure basic WEP 64/128/152 security. You can configure up to four different WEP keys on the access

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide149Controlling Access to Access Point MenusThere are several ways that you can manage who can configure and manage the access po

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide15Other features of all access points include: the ability to be managed by AT-WA7500 Manager, a web browser, and telnet. the

6 - Configuring Security150To enable or disable access methods1. From the Main Menu, select Security. The Security screen appears.2. Enable or disable

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide151Allow ICMP Configuration Determines if users can use the AT-WA7500 Configuration Wizard or another program that uses ICMP ech

6 - Configuring Security152Configuring the Access Point to Use a Password ServerIf you use a password server to manage users who can log in to this ac

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide1536. Configure the password server by selecting Select a RADIUS server for login authorization. The RADIUS Server List screen a

6 - Configuring Security154Changing the Default LoginIf you are not using a password server to authorize user logins, you should change the default us

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide155Password Enter the password you need to use to log in to this access point. This password gives you read and write access to

6 - Configuring Security156Establishing Secure Communications Between Access PointsTo enable secure communications between access points, enable secur

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide157To configure spanning tree securityNoteYou do not need to perform this procedure if you are implementing an 802.1x security s

6 - Configuring Security158 Check Allow TTLS box, if you are implementing an 802.1x security solution and you want to use TTLS. You must also enter a

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide159Enabling Secure Communications Between Access Points and End DevicesThere are several ways that you can ensure secure communi

1 - Getting Started16New security features included in this release: Spanning tree security for 802.1x authentication. Authentication can now be perf

6 - Configuring Security160To use an ACL1. From the Main Menu, select Security and then select the radio security you are configuring. This screen app

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide1616. Configure the RADIUS server by selecting Select a RADIUS server for ACL authorization. The RADIUS Server List screen appea

6 - Configuring Security162Configuring WEP 64/128/152 SecurityNoteIf you configure WEP 64/128/152 security for a radio, you cannot also enable 802.1x

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide163To configure WEP 64/128/152 security1. From the Main Menu, select Security then IEEE 802.11b Radio Security or IEEE 802.11a R

6 - Configuring Security164Clear this check box to block transmissions from end devices that are not using WEP encryption. WEP Transmit Key Determines

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide165NoteIf you use an EAS, you must use the EAS on a newer access point and your end devices must be running the EAP-TLS, EAP-TTL

6 - Configuring Security166Configuring the Access Point as an AuthenticatorThe access point, when acting as an authenticator, receives requests from e

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide1675. Select Submit Changes to save your changes. To activate your changes, select Save/Discard Changes from the menu bar then S

6 - Configuring Security168 For help configuring an external RADIUS server, see the documentation that came with your server. You need to enter each

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide169When the Access Point Is the AuthenticatorIf the Allow Swap check box is cleared, the access point that is acting as the auth

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide17AT-WA7500 LEDs: This illustration shows the LEDs that are on the AT-WA7500. For help understanding these LEDs, see the LED De

6 - Configuring Security1703. Choose which authentication methods you want to use to authorize the access point to communicate with the network. The a

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide1715. Select Submit Changes to save your changes. To activate your changes, select Save/Discard Changes from the menu bar then S

6 - Configuring Security172To configure a VLAN1. From the Main Menu, select Spanning Tree Settings. The Spanning Tree Settings screen appears.2. Confi

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide1734. From the Main Menu, select Security and then select the radio security that you are configuring. This screen appears.5. In

175Chapter 7Configuring the Embedded Authentication Server (EAS)This chapter explains how to configure the Embedded Authentication Server (EAS) in you

7 - Configuring the Embedded Authentication Server (EAS)176About the Embedded Authentication Server (EAS)The access point has an EAS, which is an inte

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide177About CertificatesThe access point needs a server certificate: if you want to use the secure web browser interface (HTTPS).

7 - Configuring the Embedded Authentication Server (EAS)178The Server Certificate lists the server certificate that is installed and the CA Certificat

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide179NoteIf you are not using the secure web browser, you will be prompted to log in again. Select A secure session is available a

1 - Getting Started18AT-WA7500 ports: This illustration shows the ports that are on the AT-WA7500. For help understanding these ports, see Table 2 on

7 - Configuring the Embedded Authentication Server (EAS)180To uninstall all certificatesNoteIf you follow the procedure to uninstall all certificates,

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide181Configuring the EASOnce you decide which access point will be configured to use its EAS, you need to enable the EAS on that a

7 - Configuring the Embedded Authentication Server (EAS)182To enable the EAS1. Log in to the access point whose EAS you are enabling.2. From the Main

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide183If you enter 0s, the RADIUS server will only authenticate a RADIUS client the first time it connects.8. Select Submit Changes

7 - Configuring the Embedded Authentication Server (EAS)1842. 2 From the Main Menu, select Security, Embedded Authentication Server and then Database.

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide185Table 24 Embedded Authentication Server Entry DescriptionType Description User Name PasswordLogin Enter user names and passw

7 - Configuring the Embedded Authentication Server (EAS)186Using the Rejected ListThe Rejected List screen displays the users and devices that have be

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide187Adding Entries to the DatabaseWhen you accept TTLS/PAP and PEAP/GTC entries, they are added to the database and require no fu

7 - Configuring the Embedded Authentication Server (EAS)188You should export the database so you have a backup version. You may also want to create th

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide1894. Select Export the EAS database from this access point. A File Download dialog box appears.5. Select Save. The Save As dial

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide19How the Access Point Fits in Your NetworkIn general, the access point forwards data from wireless end devices to the wired Et

7 - Configuring the Embedded Authentication Server (EAS)190To import a databaseNoteAs soon as you import the database, it is active.1. Log in to the a

191Chapter 8Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading Access PointsThis chapter explains how to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade the AT-WA75

8 - Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading Access Points192Managing the Access PointsThere are several methods that you can use to manage the access

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide193Using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)The access point can be managed using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP

8 - Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading Access Points1943. Select Submit Changes to save your changes. To activate your changes, select Save/Disc

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide195Maintaining the Access PointsThe Maintenance menu lets you can view different parameters configured for the access point, inc

8 - Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading Access Points196Viewing Port StatisticsThe Port Statistics screen shows the total number of frames and by

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide197Viewing the Configuration SummaryThe Configuration Summary screen summarizes the configuration settings for the access point.

8 - Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading Access Points198Viewing the About This Access Point ScreenThis screen shows information about the access

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide199Using the LEDs to Locate Access PointsYou can use the LEDs to help you locate a specific access point in your building.To loc

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1 - Getting Started20To install a simple wireless network1. Configure the initial IP address. For help, see Configuring the Access Point (Setting the

8 - Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading Access Points200Table 25 Find This Access PointRestoring the Access Point to the Default ConfigurationYo

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide2012. In the Select Task field, choose Restore Access Point Network to Factory Default Values.3. In the Current IP Address field

8 - Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading Access Points202This screen appears.

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide2032. Select Restore Factory Defaults. Under Pending Changes, you will see a list of what parameters need to be changed.3. Selec

8 - Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading Access Points204Troubleshooting the Access PointThis section provides you with information on getting hel

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide205General TroubleshootingIs the access point fully booted?It takes about 30 seconds for an access point to boot. When the acces

8 - Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading Access Points206You cannot connect to the access point using a web browser.1. Verify that you did not dis

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide207The end devices are unable to roam from one access point to another.The switches in your network may not support backward lea

8 - Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading Access Points208The radio coverage is less than you expected it to be.Verify that the antennas or antenna

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide209To use radio MAC ping1. From the Main Menu, select Maintenance then AP Connections. The AP Connections screen appears. All de

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide21Allied Telesyn recommends that you always implement some type of security.Using Multiple Access Points and Roaming Wireless E

8 - Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading Access Points2102. Select a MAC address hyperlink. The access point pings the device, and then the Ping U

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide211Troubleshooting SecurityThis section helps you troubleshoot problems you may have while installing and configuring security i

8 - Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading Access Points212Table 26 Security Events Log DescriptionNoteIf you use an SNMP management station or ano

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide213Exporting the Security Events LogYou can export the Security Events log from the web browser interface to a comma-separated f

8 - Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading Access Points214You are implementing 802.1x security and you cannot get an end device to authenticate wit

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide215To recover a failed access point1. From a command prompt, type this command to create a static ARP cache entry for the netloa

8 - Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading Access Points216arp - d IPaddresswhere IPaddress is the access point IP address you assigned in StepWhen

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide217Upgrading the Access PointsFor optimal performance, you should install the most current software version on all the access po

8 - Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading Access Points218Using a Web Browser InterfaceYou can use a web browser interface to upgrade the access po

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide219Troubleshooting the UpgradeEach access point on a wired LAN requires approximately three minutes to upgrade (it takes slightl

1 - Getting Started22To install multiple access points with roaming end devices1. Follow the instructions Using One Access Point in a Simple Wireless

221Chapter 9Additional Access Point FeaturesThis chapter explains some of the more advanced ways that you can maintain the AT-WA7500 access point. Thi

9 - Additional Access Point Features222Understanding the Access Point SegmentsYou can enter commands to manipulate the boot and data segments. For ins

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide223Using the AP MonitorThe AP (access point ROM) monitor is system software that lets you manipulate the access point files and

9 - Additional Access Point Features224Using AP Monitor CommandsYou can display a list of AP monitor commands on the screen anytime you see the ap pro

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide225FRPurpose: Finds the first executable file in the access point boot segment and tries to run it; therefore, the first execut

9 - Additional Access Point Features226Using Content Addressable Memory (CAM) Mode CommandsYou may need to use CAM commands to perform certain functio

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide227To display CAM commands Type any letter or number other than B and press <Enter>. The CAM commands appear on the scree

9 - Additional Access Point Features228To exit Test mode At the test prompt, type X and press <Enter>.You return the ap> prompt. To display

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide229To exit Service mode At the service prompt, type X and press <Enter>.You return the ap> prompt. To list service com

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide23If you have an 802.11a the WAP only needs one radio because this radio can simultaneously be a master and a station. This rad

9 - Additional Access Point Features230FBPurpose: Makes an inactive segment the active segment. Syntax: FB bootsegment (datasegment)where:bootsegmen

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide231FCPurpose: Compacts the files in a particular segment.Syntax: FC swhere s is the name or number of the segment to be compact

9 - Additional Access Point Features232FEPurpose: Erases the files in a particular segment. To recover the files after they have been erased, you mus

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide233FIPurpose: Reinitializes the access point file system. If the access point file system or a file segment becomes corrupt, use

9 - Additional Access Point Features234Using Command Console ModeYou can use the Command Console mode to manipulate some access point files and file s

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide235To exit Command Console mode At the prompt, type exit.You return to the Maintenance menu.Using the CommandsSeveral of these

9 - Additional Access Point Features236FDPurpose: Displays the flash file system directory, which includes information about the boot file. Use this c

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide237FEPurpose: Erases the files in a particular segment. To recover the files after they have been erased, you must reload them

9 - Additional Access Point Features238Using TFTP CommandsTFTP commands are file transfer commands. An access point can act as either a client or serv

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide239Example:The following command gets file UAP.DNL from a directory on a PC server with IP address 1.2.3.4 and stores it in the

1 - Getting Started24b. In the Node Type field choose Station, and then select Submit Changes.4. Select Submit Changes to save your changes. To activa

9 - Additional Access Point Features240localfilename is the name of the file to be sent from the access point.Example:The following command takes file

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide241TFTP SERVER STARTPurpose: Use this command to enable the access point to act as a server. You can enable one access point to

9 - Additional Access Point Features242Using sdvars CommandsUse sdvars commands to manipulate certain software download variables. Sdvars commands sup

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide243sdvars set scriptfilenamePurpose: Sets the internal variable scriptfilename to a specified string. The specified string shou

9 - Additional Access Point Features244Example: To begin the script file download in 5 minutes, enter:sdvars set starttime 00:00:05:00 NoteIf you need

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide245sdvars set terminatePurpose: Sets the internal variable terminate to a specified value. Use terminate to stop a countdown pr

9 - Additional Access Point Features246sdvars set nextpoweruptimePurpose: Sets the nextpoweruptime command to set the internal variable nextpowerupti

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide247Creating Script FilesYou can create a script file that will execute a series of commands. For example, when you upgrade the a

9 - Additional Access Point Features248file tftp get *\data\discinca.dnl id:file tftp get *\data\falcon_.dnl id:file tftp get *\data\help.dnl id:file

249Appendix ASpecificationsThis appendix contains AT-WA7500 specifications for reference purposes only. Actual product performance and compliance with

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide25Table 4 Configuring an 802.11b Access Point and WAP ParametersYou need to configure the wireless end devices to have the sam

A - Specifications250Radios supported IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11aMedia Access protocol CSMA/CDFilters (protocol) IP, IPX, NetBEUI, DECNET, AppleTalkFil

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide251Radio SpecificationsIEEE 802.11bFrequency band 2.4 to 2.5 GHz worldwideType Direct sequence, spread spectrumModulation Direc

A - Specifications252IEEE 802.11aFrequency band Full range: 5.15 to 5.35 GHz (Indoor only) Mid range 5.25 to 5.35 GHz (Indoor and outdoor)Type Direct

253Appendix BDefault SettingsThis appendix provides factory defaults for reference purposes only.

B - Default Settings254Default SettingsThe factory default settings for the access points are listed in this section. You can record the settings for

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide255DHCP Server Setup Menu DefaultsSpanning Tree Settings Menu DefaultsParameter NameRange Default Your Site?Low Address 4 nodes

B - Default Settings256Global Flooding Menu DefaultsParameter NameRange Default Your Site?Multicast Flooding Universal, Hierarchical, DisabledHierarch

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide257Global RF Parameters Menu DefaultsParameter NameRange Default Your Site?Perform RFC1042/DIX ConversionCheck/Clear CheckS-UHF

B - Default Settings258Ethernet Configuration Menu Defaults2Two sets of hexadecimal pairs 00 through FF.81 373 through 20Two sets of hexadecimal pairs

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide259Allow/PassCheck/Clear CheckCustomizable Subtype FiltersAllow/PassCheck/Clear CheckSubTypeDIX-IP-TCP-Port, DIX-IP-UDP-Port, D

1 - Getting Started26Example - Configuring an 802.11a WAP With Roaming End DevicesIn this example, there is one 802.11a radio in the access point and

B - Default Settings260Ethernet Advanced Filters Menu DefaultsIP Tunnels Menu DefaultsParameter NameRange Default Your Site?Filter ValuesValue ID 0Val

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide261Network Management Menu DefaultsAllow/PassCheck/Clear CheckScopeUnlisted/All UnlistedPredefined Subtype FiltersAllow/PassChe

B - Default Settings262Security Menu DefaultsPasswords Menu DefaultsParameter NameRange Default Your Site?Browser Access Secure-Only (Port 443), Enabl

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide263IEEE 802.11 (b or a) Radio Security Menu DefaultsRADIUS Server #1 IP Address4 nodes, 0 to 2550.0.0.0RADIUS Server #1 Secret

B - Default Settings264RADIUS Server List Menu DefaultsWEP Receive DataUnencryption Allowed/ Encryption RequiredEncryption RequiredWEP Transmit Key1,

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide265Spanning Tree Security Menu DefaultsAccess Point Login Database (1 to 70)User Name1 to 15 characters(blank)Password1 to 15 c

B - Default Settings266Embedded Authentication Server Menu DefaultsIEEE 802.11b Radio Menu DefaultsAccess Point Login Database (1 to 70)User Name1 to

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide267Allow Data Rate FallbackCheck/Clear CheckBasic Rate11, 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbps2 MBits (Standard)Enable Medium ReservationCheck/Cle

B - Default Settings268IEEE 802.11a Radio Menu DefaultsAllow Wireless Transport Protocol (WTP)Check/Clear CheckAllow SpectraLink Voice Protocol (SVP)C

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide269Allow Data Rate FallbackCheck/Clear CheckBasic Rate24, 12, 6 Mbps 6 MBits (Low)Reservation Threshold1 to 65535 2347 (Disable

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide27Using Access Points to Create a Point-to-Point BridgeYou can use access points to create a point-to-point bridge between two

1 - Getting Started28You need to set the root priorities and secondary LAN bridge priorities for the bridge on the primary LAN and for the bridge on t

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide29a. From the Main Menu, select the link corresponding to the station radio. The radio screen appears.b. In the Node Type field

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1 - Getting Started30a. From the Main Menu, select Spanning Tree Settings. The Spanning Tree Settings screen appears.b. In the Root Priority field, en

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide31b. In the Root Priority field, enter a number other than 0.c. In the Secondary LAN Bridge Priority field, enter 0.d. In the S

1 - Getting Started32Table 6 Configuring 802.11b Point-to-Point Bridges ParametersAllied Telesyn recommends that you always implement some type of se

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide33Example - Configuring an 802.11a BridgeIn this example, each access point only has one 802.11a radio. Since the 802.11a radio

1 - Getting Started34Allied Telesyn recommends that you always implement some type of security.Using Dual Radio Access Points for RedundancyYou can co

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide35Configuring the Access Point (Setting the IP Address)The access point will work out of the box if you are using a DHCP server

1 - Getting Started36To use a communications programCautionYou must use the appropriate Allied Telesyn power supply with these devices or equipment da

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide37IP Router (Gateway) If the access point will communicate with devices on another subnet, enter the address of the router that

1 - Getting Started38To use a web browser interface1. Determine the IP address of the access point. If a DHCP server assigned the IP address, you must

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide395. Select Login. The TCP/IP Settings screen appears. Your web browser session is established.NoteAlthough you can use several

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1 - Getting Started403. Press <Enter>.4. If necessary, enter the user name and press <Enter>. Then, enter the password and press <Enter

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide41Saving Configuration ChangesWhen you are done configuring the access point, you may want to activate your changes immediately

1 - Getting Started42Using a Web Browser Interface1. On the menu bar, select Save/Discard Changes. The following screen is displayed. 2. Verify that a

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide43Or, select Save Changes without Reboot. The access point saves the changes to its current configuration and continues to run

45Chapter 2Installing the Access PointsThis chapter explains how to install the AT-WA7500 access point in your data collection network, provides some

2 - Installing the Access Points46Installation GuidelinesThe following general practices should be followed in any installation: Locate access points

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide47Cordless TelephonesIf you have an 802.11b radio in your access point, the radio may experience interference from some cordless

2 - Installing the Access Points48Installing the AT-WA7500You can place the AT-WA7500 horizontally on a desk or counter. The AT-WA7500 also ships with

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide49Connecting Power Over EthernetThe AT-WA7500 is powered by power over Ethernet. For a list of the power bridges that Allied Tel

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide5Comparing IP Tunnels to Mobile IP ...

2 - Installing the Access Points50External Antenna Placement GuidelinesAntennas and their placement play a vital role when installing a wireless netwo

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide51Positioning Antennas for Antenna DiversityAntenna diversity lets you attach two antennas to one radio to increase the odds of

2 - Installing the Access Points52Positioning Antennas for Dual Radio Access PointsThese recommendations apply to omni antennas; if you are using dire

53Chapter 3Configuring the Ethernet NetworkThis chapter explains how to configure the AT-WA7500 access points so that it can communicate with your Eth

3 - Configuring the Ethernet Network54Configuring the TCP/IP SettingsIf you are using a DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address to the acces

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide55IP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask that matches the other devices in your network. The subnet mask has the form x.x.x.x, whe

3 - Configuring the Ethernet Network566. Select Submit Changes to save your changes. To activate your changes, select Save/Discard Changes from the me

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide573. In the DHCP Server Name field, enter the name of the DHCP server that the access point is to access for automatic address a

3 - Configuring the Ethernet Network586. Select DHCP Server Setup. The DHCP Server Setup screen appears.7. Configure the DHCP server. The DHCP paramet

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide598. Select Submit Changes to save your changes. To activate your changes, select Save/Discard Changes from the menu bar then Sa

6Chapter 9Additional Access Point Features ...

3 - Configuring the Ethernet Network60When the access point receives a frame with its IP address, it identifies the need for address translation by in

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide61Configuring the Access Point to Send ARP RequestsARP requests are multicast frames, which means they are sent to all devices o

3 - Configuring the Ethernet Network62Configuring Other Ethernet SettingsMany of the standard Ethernet settings are configured in the TCP/IP Settings

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide634. Select Submit Changes to save your changes. To activate your changes, select Save/Discard Changes from the menu bar then Sa

3 - Configuring the Ethernet Network643. Enter up to 20 MAC addresses. MAC addresses consist of six hex pairs that are separated by spaces, colons, or

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide65To set frame type filters1. From the Main Menu, select Ethernet then Frame Type Filters. The Frame Type Filters screen appears

3 - Configuring the Ethernet Network66DIX IPX Sockets Novell NetWare protocol over Ethernet II frames.SNAP IPX Sockets Novell NetWare protocol over 80

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide67Using Predefined Subtype FiltersYou can configure the access point to pass or drop certain predefined frame subtypes.To config

3 - Configuring the Ethernet Network68Customizing Subtype FiltersYou can configure the access point to pass or drop certain customized frame subtypes.

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide69To customize subtype filters1. From the Main Menu, select Ethernet then Customizable Subtype Filters. The Customizable Subtype

7Welcome to Allied TelesynWhere to Find Web-based GuidesThe Allied Telesyn web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com provides you with an easy way to access t

3 - Configuring the Ethernet Network70DIX-IP-Protocol Protocol number in hexadecimal.DIX-IPX-Socket Socket value in hexadecimal.DIX-EtherType Specify

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide71ExampleThis example shows you how to use customizable filters to only allow the wireless end devices (DHCP clients) that are c

3 - Configuring the Ethernet Network72Table 10 Example - Customizable Subtype FilterConfiguring Advanced FiltersYou can configure advanced filters if

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide73To set the value ID and value1. From the Main Menu, select Ethernet then Advanced Filters. The Filter Values screen appears.2.

3 - Configuring the Ethernet Network74Setting Filter ExpressionsYou can set filter expressions by specifying parameters for frame filters. You can als

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide75This parameter works with the Action parameter; for example, if the action is set to And, then the next sequence in another ex

3 - Configuring the Ethernet Network76Example 1This example shows you how to use Ethernet filters to filter all traffic that passes through the access

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide77For this example, set these filter expressions.

3 - Configuring the Ethernet Network78Table 12 Example 1 - Filter ExpressionsYou must enter a filter expression for each Value ID in the Filter Value

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide79Example 2This example shows how to use Ethernet filters to discard all DIX IP multicast frames except those from selected devi

Preface - Welcome to Allied Telesyn8Document ConventionsThis guide uses the following conventions:NoteNotes provide additional information.CautionCaut

3 - Configuring the Ethernet Network80You must enter a filter expression for each Value ID in the Filter Values menu. In this example, three expressio

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide81Table 14 Example 2 - First Filter ExpressionParameter Value ExplanationExprSeq 1 The first expression that is executed. You m

3 - Configuring the Ethernet Network82Set the second filter expression as shown below.Table 15 Example 2 - Second Filter ExpressionParameter Value Ex

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide83Set the third filter expression as shown below.Table 16 Example 2 - Third Filter ExpressionParameter Value ExplanationExprSeq

85Chapter 4Configuring the RadiosThis chapter explains how to configure the radios in the AT-WA7500 access point so that they communicate with your wi

4 - Configuring the Radios86About the RadiosThe AT-WA7500 access point contains two radios; 802.11b and 802.11a. You can use the AT-WA7500 to support

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide87Configuring the IEEE 802.11b RadioThe IEEE 802.11b radio will communicate with other 802.11b radios that have the same: SSID

4 - Configuring the Radios88The network name is case sensitive and can be no more than 32 alphanumeric characters.Frequency (Master radio only) Choose

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide89Reservation Threshold If you enable medium reservation, you need to set a threshold value, which is the largest data frame tha

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide9Contacting Allied TelesynThis section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical support as well as sales or cor

4 - Configuring the Radios90Disallow Network Name of ‘ANY’ (Master radio only) Determines if end devices that have their SSID (Network Name) set to AN

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide915. Select Submit Changes to save your changes. To activate your changes, select Save/Discard Changes from the menu bar then Sa

4 - Configuring the Radios92 ETSI countries include all European Union countries except France. It also includes Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, Czech

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide93Allow Data Rate Fallback Determines if you want the radio to drop to a slower data rate when it has trouble communicating with

4 - Configuring the Radios94Enable Medium Density Distribution Determines if these access point parameters - Enable Medium Reservation, Distance Betwe

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide95Configuring 802.11b Radio Inbound FiltersWhen configuring a master radio, you can filter different types of wireless traffic t

4 - Configuring the Radios962. For each frame type, check or clear each check box. The frame types are described below:Allow IAPP Determines if this r

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide97Configuring the IEEE 802.11a RadioThe IEEE 802.11a radio will communicate with other 802.11a radios that have the same: SSID

4 - Configuring the Radios981. From the Main Menu, select IEEE 802.11a Radio. The IEEE 802.11a Radio screen appears.2. Configure the IEEE 802.11a Radi

AT-WA7500 User’s Guide99The network name is case sensitive and can be no more than 32 alphanumeric characters.Frequency (Master radio only) Choose the