RadioLAN DockLINK manual

890-010 12/04/98 © 1998 RadioLAN. All rights Reserved Wireless Local Area Network DockLINK User Guide[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page ii © 1998 RadioLAN. Notices FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can ra[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page iii © 1998 RadioLAN. FCCID: MCIPUNIIT FCC Rule Part(s): 15 Frequency (MHz): 5775, 5200, 5300 Equipment Class Low Power Communication Device Transmitter Remarks: Maximum Output Power: 50 mW Notes: This device has shown compliance with new rules adopted under Docket 87-389 and is not affected by Section 15.37, transition rule. [...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page iv © 1998 RadioLAN. Disclaimer The instructions in this document have been carefully checked for accuracy and are presumed to be reliable. RadioLAN and its writers assume no responsibility for inaccuracies and reserve the right to modify and revise this document without notice. It is always our goal at RadioLAN to supply accu[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page v © 1998 RadioLAN. Trademark Disclosures RadioLAN has made every effort to provide disclosures when using trademarks owned by other companies. Trademarked designations appear throughout this publication. The publisher states that it is using the designations only for editorial purposes, and to the benefit of the trademark own[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page vi © 1998 RadioLAN. Table of Contents Notices ...................................................................................................................................................................ii FCC ...............................................................................................................[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page vii © 1998 RadioLAN. Logging Onto the DockLINK Manager ..................................................................................................................... 17 DockLINK Manager Layout ...............................................................................................................................[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page viii © 1998 RadioLAN. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................... 85 Glossary .....................................................................................................................................[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 1 © 1998 RadioLAN. Introduction Welcome to the next generation of RadioLAN wireless network products. The DockLINK is a module, which connects to a 10BaseT Network device, such as a PC, workstation, or printer, allowing interaction with RadioLAN wireless network resources. The DockLINK includes a Radio Unit , a RJ-45 jack for[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 2 © 1998 RadioLAN. Transform a 10BaseT Network Node into a Wireless Network Station The primary use of the DockLINK is to transform a typical hard-wired 10BaseT Network Interface Card into a wireless network station . This allows the station to access and share network resources such as printers, modems, and servers. When you[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 3 © 1998 RadioLAN. Designed for Simplicity The DockLINK is designed to be installed and set up quickly. If you require no more than basic management of packet flow , you can simply install the DockLINK and begin using its powerful network access capabilities. In circumstances like these, there is no need for custom configurat[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 4 © 1998 RadioLAN. Local Management The DockLINK includes a built-in serial port for connecting a VT-100 terminal or a modem . Using a terminal allows you serial access configuration and system performance pages. Connecting a modem to the Serial port allows you to dial into the DockLINK from a remote location to log in and co[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 5 © 1998 RadioLAN. Quick Installation Steps The RadioLAN DockLINK easily attaches to your 10BaseT equipment and puts it onto the wireless network. Like other RadioLAN products, the DockLINK is easy to install in just a few steps. 1. Locate the DockLINK near to the 10BaseT device, like the printer in Figure 3 . 2. Attach an Et[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 6 © 1998 RadioLAN. Installation of the DockLINK does not require the use of tools, and no configuration is needed in the DockLINK for operation. If your site uses RadioLAN SubNet ID codes, or encryption, then the DockLINK will need to be configured before operation. To Test the Antenna Placement If you sense the DockLINK conn[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 7 © 1998 RadioLAN. Designing Your System This section describes the best ways to locate one or more DockLINKs, and to orient the DockLINK’s Radio Unit. For best performance, orient the DockLINK’s Radio Unit perpendicular to the horizon. Because signal strength and quality diminish when the Radio Unit is enclosed , it is b[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 8 © 1998 RadioLAN. Testing the Data Range To test for best signal quality , locate a temporary wireless station in the location at which you intend to locate the DockLINK. Use the N ODE D ISCOVERY page at each wireless station on the network to verify signal quality. Also test locations where fixed wireless stations are not n[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 9 © 1998 RadioLAN. Installing the DockLINK Before installing the DockLINK, note the DockLINK’s Media Access Control (MAC) Address . Each DockLINK’s MAC Address is noted on the bottom of the DockLINK’s housing. There are three basic inputs required by the DockLINK (see Figure 5 ): • Non-switched electrical outlet • A[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 10 © 1998 RadioLAN. Locating the Radio Unit RadioLAN Radio Units include a dual antenna assembly . The antenna assembly operates best if oriented perpendicular to the horizon (see Figure 6 ). Failing to orient the antenna in this vertical orientation will diminish signal quality between the DockLINK and all wireless stations [...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 11 © 1998 RadioLAN. Connecting the DockLINK You must connect the DockLINK to the station’s 10BaseT Network Interface Card and to the power adapter . Optionally, you can also connect a modem or VT-100 terminal to the DockLINK for local configuration. Follow these steps to connect external cabling to the DockLINK: 1. Connect [...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 12 © 1998 RadioLAN. 4. Route a standard RJ-45 cable between the station’s10BaseT Network Interface Card and the 10BaseT jack on the DockLINK. Connect the cable to the DockLINK first, and then connect the other end of the cable to the port on the station’s Network Interface Card. 5. Set the MDI/MDI-X push-button switch to [...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 13 © 1998 RadioLAN. Initial IP Address Setup Before you can manage the DockLINK, from the local station, for example, a PC, the DockLINK must contain a valid network IP Address . There are two ways to assign an IP Address to the DockLINK: • Using the connection between the DockLINK and a station’s Network Interface Card. [...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 14 © 1998 RadioLAN. Using the Local Station: If you installed the IP ASSIGN Utility in the local station, connect an RJ45, 10BaseT cable between the DockLINK and the jack on the station’s Network Interface Card. Using the DockLINK Local Port: If you are using the Local Port , connect the Serial port from a VT-100 terminal t[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 15 © 1998 RadioLAN. Using the IP ASSIGN Utility to Optionally assign the DockLINK’s IP Address RadioLAN provides an optional IP ASSIGN Utility diskette with your package. The utility allows you to optionally assign an IP Address to the DockLINK quickly. The station’s Network Interface Card must have an IP Address assigned[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 16 © 1998 RadioLAN. Using the DockLINK Manager The DockLINK Manager allows you to interrogate and interact with the DockLINK from the local station using a Web browser. Your browser must support Java script and frames. After launching your browser, enter the IP Address for the DockLINK. If you just setup the DockLINK for the [...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 17 © 1998 RadioLAN. Accessing the DockLINK with the Browser To access the DockLINK with your browser, follow these steps: 1. Open your Web browser. 2. In the browser’s address field, type the IP Address for the DockLINK, and then press Enter . The DockLINK’s L OGON page appears. Logging Onto the DockLINK Manager The L OGO[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 18 © 1998 RadioLAN. Product ID The Product ID field is a read-only field that reports the Product ID for the DockLINK. Enter User Name The Enter User Name field is an entry field where you enter your user name to gain access to the configuration and diagnostic pages. Only entries matching those programmed into the S YSTEM C O[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 19 © 1998 RadioLAN. DockLINK Manager Layout The DockLINK Manger uses frames that allow you to size and view the pages according to your needs. The menu is made up of seven major topics: • Node Discovery – Find connected stations here. • System Features – Enable enhanced DockLINK features here. • System Configuration[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 20 © 1998 RadioLAN. Figure 12 shows a picture of the main screen . The left side of the page contains a menu that allows you to select the screen that you want to view or change. Menu items that have a [+] next to them have submenu items that lead to specific pages. After selecting a submenu item, the right frame of the page [...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 21 © 1998 RadioLAN. Discovering Wireless Nodes Within the DockLINK’s Data Range The DockLINK dynamically discovers wireless nodes as they enter into the DockLINK’s data range. Each time the DockLINK discovers a Wireless Node, it places the node’s MAC Address into an internal database. Alternatively, the DockLINK removes[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 22 © 1998 RadioLAN. Station List The Station List tab shows a list of stations that are currently connected to the DockLINK. The list is a table with a number of columns. Clicking on column headings sorts the list alphabetically. Clicking the table heading again reverses the sort. The table shows the following columns: Name T[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 23 © 1998 RadioLAN. ACP This column displays the station’s access point to the 10BaseT Network. Link The Link column shows the connectivity quality for the station. Table 1 below shows the meaning of the quality designation. Score Color Transceiver Orientation 5 Light Green Best location 4 Dark Green Good location 3 Yellow [...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 24 © 1998 RadioLAN. Connectivity When you click on the Connectivity tab , the page shows the Connectivity table. This table includes six columns with the following headings: • Name • Link Name This column displays the station name of each connected wireless station. Link This column shows the connectivity quality for the [...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 25 © 1998 RadioLAN. Setting Up Security Features The A CCESS S ECURITY page allows you to specify up to three user names and passwords , which allow entry into the configuration and diagnostic pages. The page contains User 1 – 3 Logon Name fields, and User 1 – 3 Password fields . Since you can only access the DockLINK fro[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 26 © 1998 RadioLAN. IP Parameters IP Parameters allow you to set up information about the IP Address for the DockLINK. The IP P ARAMETERS page contains fields that allow you to set up IP Parameters. The following items are on the IP P ARAMETERS page : • IP Address • Subnet Mask • Default Gateway IP Address • DHCP oper[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 27 © 1998 RadioLAN. IP Address The IP Address field allows you to designate the IP Address for the DockLINK. The IP Address identifies the DockLINK to the station to which it is connected, but not the wireless Network. The format of an IP Address is a 32- bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each [...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 28 © 1998 RadioLAN. The gateway IP Address, for example, identifies a router that controls the flow of data packets to the Node (computer, printer, etc.). Type in the gateway IP Address using four numbers from 0 – 255, each separated by a period. The address looks similar to the following: 250.040.123.243 The DockLINK is se[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 29 © 1998 RadioLAN. Acquire system IP Only Radio Button Select this button to cause the DockLINK to automatically search for, and acquire the DHCP Server IP Address. If the DockLINK finds the server address, that address appears in the DHCP Server IP Address field. This is the factory default in version 2.00 units. Download S[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 30 © 1998 RadioLAN. Setting the DockLINK’s Mode of Operation The S YSTEM C ONFIGURATION – S YSTEM O PERATIONS M ODE page allows you to set up the method that you will use for operating the DockLINK. This screen displays software options that are currently enabled. If you are using DockLINK version 2.0 or higher, the scree[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 31 © 1998 RadioLAN. Securing the DockLINK with Data Encryption If you have installed the encryption option, the S YSTEM C ONFIGURATION – D ATA E NCRYPTION page allows you to secure wireless data. If using Data Encryption, the RSA logo appears on the left side of the banner at the top of the screen. The right side of the ban[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 32 © 1998 RadioLAN. Setting up10BaseT Port Parameters The 10B ASE T P ORT P ARAMETERS page displays the 10BaseT Network Interface Card port’s name, allows you to enable or disable the port and network filters , and allows you to examine the MAC Address filter. It is necessary for an entry in the Port Name field, but you nee[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 33 © 1998 RadioLAN. MAC Address Filter The MAC Address Filter check box allows you to enable or disable the DockLINK’s internal MAC Address Filter . The MAC Address Filter is a database that stores MAC Addresses received by the DockLINK while communicating with the 10BaseT Network Interface Card and RadioLAN Wireless Networ[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 34 © 1998 RadioLAN. Block IPX Packets The Block IPX Packets check box allows you to enable or disable communication when using Novell IPX protocol. Unchecked Clearing a check mark from the check box disables I PX Address filtering. Checked Placing a check mark in the check box enables IPX Address filtering (blocks IPX packets[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 35 © 1998 RadioLAN. Radio Port Parameters The R ADIO P ORT P ARAMETERS page displays the Radio port’s name, allows you to enable or disable the port and network filters , and allows you to examine the MAC Address filter . Filters that you can enable or disable are as follows: • MAC Address Filter • Block IP Packets • [...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 36 © 1998 RadioLAN. Subnet ID The Subnet ID is the wireless network name . All wireless users who share resources must have the same Subnet ID designation. Set this field to match the Subnet ID that is in all stations within the wireless network. You may use up to four characters for this entry. MAC Address Filter The MAC Add[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 37 © 1998 RadioLAN. Block IP Packets The Block IP Packets check box allows you to enable or disable communication with networks using Internet Protocol addressing. Unchecked Clearing a check mark from the check box enables IP Address filtering. Checked Placing a check mark in the check box disables IP Address filtering. Block[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 38 © 1998 RadioLAN. Block NetBEUI Packets The Block NetBEUI Packets check box allows you to enable or disable communication with Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups , or LAN Manager servers . Unchecked Clearing a check mark from the check box dis ables NetBEUI Address filtering. Checked Placing a check mark in the check box en[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 39 © 1998 RadioLAN. Setting the Baud Rate for the Local Port The DockLINK allows you to connect and manage with a local terminal. This screen allows you to set the baud rate for the terminal. Select from the following available baud rates: • 9600 baud • 19200 baud • 38400 baud • 57600 baud After making your selection,[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 40 © 1998 RadioLAN. Managing Packet Flow through the DockLINK The DockLINK can selectively allow or disallow traffic to or from the 10BaseT Network Interface Card and the RadioLAN wireless network. Proper packet flow management improves the speed of the RadioLAN wireless network by eliminating unwanted network traffic. The Do[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 41 © 1998 RadioLAN. The databases contain the following columns: • Item • MAC Address • Mask Bytes • Source/Dest • Accept/Reject Item The Item column shows the order in which the DockLINK stored the database entry. MAC Address The MAC Address column displays the MAC Address for the remote network node. Mask Bytes Th[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 42 © 1998 RadioLAN. Accept/Reject The Accept/Reject column allows you to allow or disallow transmission of the packet , depending upon the entry in the Source/Dest column. For example, if the Source/Dest column contains Source , and the Accept/Reject column contains Reject , the DockLINK will not allow a message broadcast fro[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 43 © 1998 RadioLAN. Choose Destination if you want to filter messages that are broadcast from other nodes and intended for receipt by the MAC Address. 3. Allow or disallow the passage of the packet through the DockLINK , based upon the broadcast type (source or destination) in the Source/Dest Column: Choose Accept to allow th[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 44 © 1998 RadioLAN. Interrogating DockLINK for Performance Information Performance is a combination of speed and accuracy. When the DockLINK transmits at higher rates , and retransmits packets fewer times, it has a higher rate of performance. Most users discover performance issues when sending large files from one node to ano[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 45 © 1998 RadioLAN. Checking 10BaseT Port Statistics The 10B ASE T P ORT S TATISTICS page reports the DockLINK’s ability to communicate with the local station. The information on this page is automatically updated every ten seconds. This section describes the 10B ASE T P ORT S TATISTICS page. The screen also contains a Clea[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 46 © 1998 RadioLAN. Total Packets Received Total Packets Received counts and stores the total number of packets that the local station sends to DockLINK. This number represents all received packets. Total Error Packets This field displays the total number of Ethernet errors accumulated. CRC Error Packets This field displays t[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 47 © 1998 RadioLAN. Checking Radio Port Statistics The R ADIO P ORT S TATISTICS page reports the DockLINK’s ability to communicate with wireless stations . The information on this page is automatically updated every ten seconds. This section describes the R ADIO P ORT S TATISTICS Page. The page has two major sections: • P[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 48 © 1998 RadioLAN. Packet Transmission The Packet Transmission stores information about packets that are sent from the DockLINK to wireless stations on the network. Total Packets Transmitted Total Packets Transmitted counts and stores the total number of packets that the DockLINK sends to wireless stations on the network. Th[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 49 © 1998 RadioLAN. Packet Reception The Packet Reception indicates the DockLINK’s ability to receive packets from distant wireless stations. Total Packets Received Total Packets Received counts and stores the total number of packets that the remote wireless stations send to the DockLINK. This number represents all received[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 50 © 1998 RadioLAN. Upgrading System Software The DockLINK contains a default operating system, a running operating system, and a file containing configuration items. When you perform a software upgrade, the downloaded file is placed in temporary storage. You can upgrade system software two ways: • Using a local file on you[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 51 © 1998 RadioLAN. The page contains the following objects: • Upgrade from file radio button • Upgrade TFTP server radio button (not used) • File to Upload field • Browse button • Upload button Upgrade from File Selecting this radio button allows you to select a file on your local hard drive. When you choose this r[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 52 © 1998 RadioLAN. Upgrading from a TFTP Server Selecting this radio button displays the TFTP Server Address field . Do not use this selection with DockLINK . Set TFTP Server IP Address This field is not used with DockLINK. System Software File Name The System Software File Name field allows you to enter the name of the file[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 53 © 1998 RadioLAN. Saving or Rejecting Configuration Setting Changes The Configuration Changes menu item displays the S YSTEM C ONFIGURATION – C ONFIGURATION C HANGES page . This page allows you to save you changes, or to reject changes you have made to allow the DockLINK to continue operating as before you accessed the We[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 54 © 1998 RadioLAN. Reload Last Saved Configuration Radio Button This item causes all changes that you have made to change back to their original settings. Reset Configuration to Factory Default Radio Button This item causes the DockLINK to change all configuration items to their factory default settings. The DockLINK uses th[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 55 © 1998 RadioLAN. Resetting the DockLINK Any time you make configuration changes or download a new version of the DockLINK’s operating system , you must reset the DockLINK . One method of resetting the DockLINK is to remove power from the unit for approximately five seconds. Another method for resetting the DockLINK is fo[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 56 © 1998 RadioLAN. Testing DockLINK Connectivity to the Wireless Network The D IAGNOSTICS – P ING (R ADIO P ORT ) page allows a remote manager to interrogate the system for information about its ability to communicate with other stations within the network . Setting the Frames to Send The Frames to Send field sets the numb[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 57 © 1998 RadioLAN. Setting the Frame Size The Frame Size field sets the size of the Ping packet in bits. Larger entries increase the number of bits in the Ping packet. Setting the Address The drop-down list box lists station names on the wireless network. It also includes an All stations selection. This entry selects the tar[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 58 © 1998 RadioLAN. Success % This item states the percentage of the total Ping packets that were acknowledged by the target station. The success rate for Pings should be in the 90-100% range for normal operation. Lower results indicate some problem in connection between the unit sending the Ping and the receiving station. Av[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 59 © 1998 RadioLAN. Recording Important System Information Having system information on hand is essential to proper system management. The DockLINK Manager makes it easy to keep information on hand, recording configuration information that was last saved (see Saving or Rejecting Configuration Setting Changes on page 53 ). To [...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 60 © 1998 RadioLAN. Radio Port MAC Address This information is loaded into the DockLINK from the factory. The information in this field should match the MAC Address noted on the bottom of the DockLINK. 10BaseT Port MAC Address This information is loaded into the DockLINK from the factory . The information in this field should[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 61 © 1998 RadioLAN. Boot Software Version States the Boot Software Version stored in the DockLINK. System Software Version States the Software Version that the DockLINK is currently using. System Software File Name States the System Software File Name. Hardware Revision States the Hardware Version of the DockLINK. Manufacture[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 62 © 1998 RadioLAN. Viewing the System Log The S YSTEM L OG collects system events such as system starts, restarts, and password authentication messages. The screen displays a list with the following columns: Item This displays the item number on the list. As new events appear, the DockLINK issues new number s . Task The Task[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 63 © 1998 RadioLAN. Managing the DockLINK Locally You can connect a serial device , such as a VT-100 terminal, a PC using terminal software, or dial-up modem to the DockLINK as alternative method s of managing the DockLINK. Using th ese method s , you can communicate with the DockLINK to make configuration changes or to inter[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 64 © 1998 RadioLAN. The DockLINK uses an RJ11 jack for connection to the terminal. Use of this port requires a special interface cable that connects between the Serial Port jack and a DB9F serial connector. The pin-outs for this cable are shown in Table 2 . Signal Description DB-9F RJ11 Signal Description Ground 2 1 Ground Se[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 65 © 1998 RadioLAN. DockLINK Local Management The DockLINK Local Management software program allows you to view screens that contain configuration information about the DockLINK. Using this program, you can assign passwords, set up IP Addresses for the DockLINK, set address filters, test system performance, and view system pe[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 66 © 1998 RadioLAN. Configuring the DockLINK for use in the Dock Mode When using the DockLINK in the Dock Mode to transform a hard-wired network station into a wireless station , the following configuration items apply. Prompt For more information, see . . . Notes Station Name Port Name on page 35 Enter 12 characters to ident[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 67 © 1998 RadioLAN. Logging onto the DockLINK Configuration Screen The L OGON S CREEN provides security to DockLINK configuration items. There are three fields on the screen: • Serial Number • Enter User Name • Enter Password If the password is not set, the following message will appear at the bottom of the screen: (Pas[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 68 © 1998 RadioLAN. Enter User Name The Enter User Name field is an entry field where you enter your user name to gain access to the configuration and diagnostic screens. Only entries matching those programmed into the S YSTEM C ONFIGURATION : A CCESS S ECURITY M ENU are allowed access to the program. Enter Password The Enter[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 69 © 1998 RadioLAN. Using the Main Menu After gaining access from the Logon Menu, the Main Menu appears . This menu lists all major sections of the program. The following items appear on the screen : Node Discovery Node Discovery takes you to the N ODE D ISCOVERY menu, where you can see your station’s measured signal qualit[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 70 © 1998 RadioLAN. Radio Port Statistics 10BaseT Por t Statistics Mai n Men u System Statistic s System Configuration System Configuration leads you to configuration items, such as access security, and port parameters. See Working with the System Configuration Menu on page 71 for more information about this selection. System[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 71 © 1998 RadioLAN. Working with the System Configuration Menu After selecting System Configuration on the Main Menu, the System Configuration menu appears, allowing you to setup a number of DockLINK network functions. The menu contains the following items: Administration Parameters This selection is not needed for DockLINK. [...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 72 © 1998 RadioLAN. Port Parameters Selecting this item displays the P ORT P ARAMETERS menu, where you can choose to setup local or Radio port options. See 10B ASE T ( AND R ADIO ) P ORT P ARAMETERS M ENU on page 77 for more information about this selection. SNMP Parameters This item is not used with the DockLINK Software Upg[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 73 © 1998 RadioLAN. Access Security This selection leads you to the A DMINISTRATION P ARAMETERS menu, where you can assign logon names and passwords for up to five users. See S YSTEM C ONFIGURATION – A CCESS S ECURITY M ENU on page 74 for more information about this selection. Configuration Changes After making changes to s[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 74 © 1998 RadioLAN. Configuration Manager Menu Items The following table lists each menu name and menu item, and gives a brief note for items in the Configuration Manager menu . For a further explanation of an item on the list, see the Refer to column, which states the section name and page number where you can find the expla[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 75 © 1998 RadioLAN. Menu Name Menu Item Refer to: Notes IP Address IP Address on page 27 Identifies the DockLINK on a TCP/IP network. Each number can range from 0 to 255. For example, 250.142.15.200 Subnet Mask Subnet Mask on page 27 Determines the subnet and IP Address for the DockLINK. Typically, an IP Address contains the [...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 76 © 1998 RadioLAN. Menu Name Menu Item Refer to: Notes DHCP Operation Mode DHCP on page 28 Enables and disables DHCP Support, and allows you to connect to a DHCP server. By default, this is the option selected. DHCP Server IP Address DHCP Server IP Address on page 29 Each number can range from 0 to 255. For example, 250.142.[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 77 © 1998 RadioLAN. Menu Name Menu Item Refer to: Notes D ATA E NCRYPTION M ENU Securing the DockLINK with Data Encryption on page 31 Allows you to secure wireless data by using Data Encryption. Enable Encryption Data Encryption Enabled Check Box on page 31 Choose Yes or No . Encryption Key Encryption Key on page 31 Enter the[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 78 © 1998 RadioLAN. Menu Name Menu Item Refer to: Notes Port Name Port Name on page 35 Enter up to 12 letters or numbers. Subnet ID Subnet ID on page 36 Available in R ADIO P ORT P ARAMETERS Menu only. Enter four characters. Block MAC Packets MAC Address Filter on page 33 Choose Yes or No . Edit MAC Filters Edit Button on pag[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 79 © 1998 RadioLAN. Menu Name Menu Item Refer to: Notes Source or Destination Address Filtering Source/Dest on page 41 Allows you to specify whether the action upon packets will be occur if that node is sending or receiving packets Accept or Reject The Packet When Satisfied Accept on page 42 Allows you to allow or disallow tr[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 80 © 1998 RadioLAN. Menu Name Menu Item Refer to: Notes Radio Port Statistics Checking Radio Port Statistics on page 47 This item displays the R ADIO P ORT S TATISTICS Menu. 10B ASE T P ORT S TATISTICS M ENU Checking 10BaseT Port Statistics on page 45 Allows you to interrogate the system remotely about current traffic statist[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 81 © 1998 RadioLAN. Menu Name Menu Item Refer to: Notes TFTP Server IP Address Set TFTP Server IP Address on page 52 DockLINK does not use this feature. System Software Name File to Upload on page 51 Allows you to enter the file name of the operating system file that you want to download. Perform Download Download Button on p[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 82 © 1998 RadioLAN. Menu Name Menu Item Refer to: Notes Reload All Previous Configurations Reload Last Saved Configuration Radio Button on page 54 Abandons all changes that you have made and change s entries back to their original settings. Reset All Configuration Changes Reset Configuration to Factory Default Radio Button on[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 83 © 1998 RadioLAN. Menu Name Menu Item Refer to: Notes Perform Ping Start Button on page 58 Choose Start or Stop Total Packets Transmitted Frames Sent on page 57 Indicates the total number of packets transmitted by the DockLINK to the stations during Ping testing Average Retransmission Avg Retrans on page 58 Counts and store[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 84 © 1998 RadioLAN. Menu Name Menu Item Refer to: Notes System Information Recording Important System Information on page 59 Displays the System Information menu, where you can collect version, contact, and other information about the DockLINK System Log Viewing the System Log on page 62 Displays the S YSTEM L OG . The log st[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 85 © 1998 RadioLAN. Troubleshooting This section discusses ways to eliminate trouble on the network . We will provide cross-references to other options in the manual, which support corrective action. The DockLINK bridges traffic between the local station and the wireless network. The unit provides several indicators of it s s[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 86 © 1998 RadioLAN. Problem: Radio Range seems less than it should be. Check the placement of the radio body. Generally, the higher on the wall it is placed, the better the signal pattern will be. If this Radio Unit has been working for some time, ask if anything has recently changed ; perhaps a new wall has been added in the[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 87 © 1998 RadioLAN. Glossary Access Point A service allowing wireless client stations to exchange data with an existing 10BaseT hard- wired Ethernet network. Agent S oftware at the device being controlled. The agent monitors the status of objects in an information base called the MIB. The agent can be programmed to act on sta[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 88 © 1998 RadioLAN. DHCP Server A protocol software that manages and tracks the assignment and use of static and dynamic IP Addresses to devices attempting to connect to a network. DNS The Domain Name System or Service , a system used by a network to transcribe the name or letter address of a site or location on the Internet [...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 89 © 1998 RadioLAN. IP Address Internet Protocol , the numerically based address of Internet sites. It is composed of four numbers (0-255) that are linked by a period. For example: 234.8.44.155. The numbers in the address indicate the domain of the site and the user of that site. Such a n address can be assigned by a private [...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 90 © 1998 RadioLAN. Packets A packet is a portion or chunk of a document being sent over the Internet. The chunk contains part of the original document and the destination IP Address for the document. Ping The Packet Internet Groper or Ping is a program used for verifying/testing network connectivity between two or more compu[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 91 © 1998 RadioLAN. Appendix A: Indicators, Switches, and Connectors Indicators 10Base-T port LEDs There are two built-in LEDs , located on the 10Base-T connector , which provide Link and Port Activity information. The Link LED (green) is active when the port is connected to another powered 10BaseT port whose signaling meets [...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 92 © 1998 RadioLAN. Status LEDs There are two Status LEDs (green/green) which provide system status. The green Status 1 LED illuminates when the DockLINK senses at least one wireless station within range. The green Status 2 LED flickers when data passes between the DockLINK and wireless stations on the network. MDI/MDI-X swit[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 93 © 1998 RadioLAN. IO Connectors 10BaseT connector The 10BaseT interface is provided through a shielded RJ-45 connector , which can be configured via the MDI/MDI-X switch. The pin-out is described in the following table and figure: Pin # Signal (MDI configuration) Signal (MDI-X configuration) 1 TX+ (Transmit to UTP) RX+ (Rec[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 94 © 1998 RadioLAN. Serial Port connector RadioLAN Part Number 910-011 is a Serial port interface is provided through a 4-pin shielded RJ-11 connector . The pin-out is described in the following table and figure: Signal Description DB-9F RJ11 Signal Description Ground 2 1 Ground Serial Out (from computer) 3 2 Rx In Serial In [...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 95 © 1998 RadioLAN. Appendix B: Technical Specifications Network Protocol 10 Mb/s Manchester encoded (IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD) RadioLAN / 10 ™ Pulse Modulated (CSMA/CA) Standards Support IEEE 802.3i Type 10BaseT Electrical Specifications Domestic International Input Power: 25 Watts 25 Watts AC Line Frequency: 60 Hz 50-60 Hz Inpu[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 96 © 1998 RadioLAN. Physical Specifications Dimensions 6.375” x 4.1875” x 13.125” Weight 22.3 oz. (632g) Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: 5 C to 40 C Storage Temperature: -25 C to 70C Operating Humidity: 85% max. relative humidity, non condensing Storage Humidity: 95% max. relative humidity, non conde[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 97 © 1998 RadioLAN. Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirement of: FCC Part 15, subparts A and B, Class A EN55 022 (CISPR 22:1985), Class A General License VDE 0871, Class A (AmtsblVfg No. 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992 ) VCCI Class 1 ITE Safety Agency Approvals UL-listed, ULC-listed, CSA-certified, TUV-licensed[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 98 © 1998 RadioLAN. Getting Technical Support If you have technical questions, or have determined that your equipment is damaged, RadioLAN offers a number of ways to get assistance: 1. Contact your local RadioLAN reseller where you purchased the product. 2. See the RadioLAN Web Site for technical assistance: http://www.radiol[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 99 © 1998 RadioLAN. Index 1 10BaseT (and Radio) MAC Filter List · 79 Edit page · 40 10BaseT (and Radio) Port Parameters menu · 77 10BaseT interface · 93 10BaseT networks · 2, 4, 11. See also networks enabling/disabling devices · 33 getting MAC Address · 60 10BaseT Parameters page · 32 10BaseT Port Statistics menu · 8[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 100 © 1998 RadioLAN. C cables · 11 case sensitivity · 25 changing system configuration · 16, 53 checking data range · 8 client stations · 2 adding · 2 getting access point · 23 getting current · 22 getting names · 24 getting specific type · 22 protecting from unauthorized users · 3 setting up · 7, 9 testing data r[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 101 © 1998 RadioLAN. D Data Encryption · 3 ENABLING · 31 Data Encryption menu · 77 D ATA E NCRYPTION PAGE · 31 data filters · 3 adding · 42 enabling/disabling · 32, 33, 35, 36 data packets · See packets data transfers · 3 enabling/disabling · 42 for remote users · 33, 36 · 63 getting performance information · 44 [...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 102 © 1998 RadioLAN. testing signal quality · 8 troubleshooting tips · 85 upgrading system software · 50 DockLINK Manager main screen · 20 documentation · iv typographic conventions · v downloading DHCP software · 29 downloading upgrades · 50, 51 dynamic addressing · 28 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol · See DHCP[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 103 © 1998 RadioLAN. H hardware version information · 61 hosts · 28 subnet masks and · 27 I improving performance · 8 indicators · 85, 91 input · 93, 94, 95 required · 9 installation country-specific · 1 IP ASSIGN Utility · 14, 15 location guidelines · 7 prerequisites · 9 interference · ii IO connectors MDI/MDI-X [...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 104 © 1998 RadioLAN. low-quality signals · 8 M MAC Address · 9, 21 checking filters for · 32, 35 getting · 15, 22 getting current · 60 viewing database · 33, 36 MAC Address database · 40 MAC filters adding · 42 caution · 40 changing · 43 deleting · 43 enabling/disabling · 33, 36 MAC Filters menu · 78 mail · 27 M[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 105 © 1998 RadioLAN. testing connections · 56 troubleshooting tips · 85 Node Discovery menu · 69, 80 Node Discovery page · 8, 21 Connectivity tab · 24 Station List tab · 22 nodes · 21 Novell IPX networks · 34, 37 numbers as IP Address · 27 O operating frequency · iii, 95 operating system files · 51 operational mode[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 106 © 1998 RadioLAN. enabling/disabling · 32, 35 repeater/hub and · 92 setting baud rates · 39 power adapter · 11 Power LED · 91 power outlets · 9 power ratings · 95 Product ID field · 18 Q quality ratings · 23, 24 R Radio Port Parameters page · 35 Radio Port Statistics menu · 80 Radio Port Statistics page · 47 Ra[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 107 © 1998 RadioLAN. setting up · 25 serial devices · 63 serial number, getting · 61, 67 Serial port interface · 94 serial ports · 4. See also ports setting up wireless stations · 7, 9 shared resources · 2, 31 performance information and · 44 signal quality antenna assembly and · 10 improving performance · 8 signals[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 108 © 1998 RadioLAN. System Operations Mode page · 30 system requirements · 4 System Statistics menu · 70, 79 System Status menu · 70, 83 system upgrades · 50 T TCP/IP Networks · 2. See also networks technical specifications · 95 technical support · 98 temperature · 96 temporary connections · 13 temporary IP Address[...]

890-010 12/04/98 Page 109 © 1998 RadioLAN. wireless networks optimal spacing · 7 wireless nodes · 21 wireless stations · 2 adding · 2 configuring Dock Mode for · 66 enabling/disabling devices · 36 getting current · 22 getting names · 24 getting performance information · 47 getting specific type · 22 naming · 36 protecting from unauthori[...]

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