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Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode)
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode)
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... trademark of Intel Corporation. †Other product and corporate names mentioned herein may be trademarks of other companies and are used only for errors or omissions in this document. Product Model Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN Adapter product models: WEAP2011NA WEAP2011EU WEAP2011JP WEAP2011AR WEAP2011SG WEAP2011KR WEAP2011EO WEAP2011BAK WEAP2011BRW WEAP2011BJP Copyright Copyright © 2001, 2002 Intel Corporation. A79771-001 ii Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode)
... trademark of Intel Corporation. †Other product and corporate names mentioned herein may be trademarks of other companies and are used only for errors or omissions in this document. Product Model Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN Adapter product models: WEAP2011NA WEAP2011EU WEAP2011JP WEAP2011AR WEAP2011SG WEAP2011KR WEAP2011EO WEAP2011BAK WEAP2011BRW WEAP2011BJP Copyright Copyright © 2001, 2002 Intel Corporation. A79771-001 ii Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode)
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... for Access Points 1 1.2 Recommended Settings for Root Access Point 2 Extending a Network's Radio Coverage 4 2.1 One-Hop Wireless Network Example 4 2.2 Two-Hop Wireless Network Example 4 Verifying Wireless AP Operations 6 3.1 Viewing the WLAP RF Statistics Screen 6 3.2 Viewing the Known Access Points Screen 7 3.3 Observing the Access Point's LED Indicators 8 3.3.1 Functional State 9 3.3.2 Send Probe State 9 Using the Link Required Option 11 4.1 Link Required for Maintaining Ethernet Link 11 4.2 Link Required for Backing Up Root Access Point 13 Bridging Two Ethernet Networks 16...
... for Access Points 1 1.2 Recommended Settings for Root Access Point 2 Extending a Network's Radio Coverage 4 2.1 One-Hop Wireless Network Example 4 2.2 Two-Hop Wireless Network Example 4 Verifying Wireless AP Operations 6 3.1 Viewing the WLAP RF Statistics Screen 6 3.2 Viewing the Known Access Points Screen 7 3.3 Observing the Access Point's LED Indicators 8 3.3.1 Functional State 9 3.3.2 Send Probe State 9 Using the Link Required Option 11 4.1 Link Required for Maintaining Ethernet Link 11 4.2 Link Required for Backing Up Root Access Point 13 Bridging Two Ethernet Networks 16...
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... the network synchronized. Additional information on the Access Point Installation screen. For the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Access Point, the firmware is Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) 1 At the start of a single Ethernet network or to keep track of BPDU is also called the Network Name or SSID. Chapter 1. The ESS ID is the WLAP-Alive. It contains information such as the access point's Extended Service Set Identifier (ESS ID) and MAC address. The other access points.
... the network synchronized. Additional information on the Access Point Installation screen. For the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Access Point, the firmware is Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) 1 At the start of a single Ethernet network or to keep track of BPDU is also called the Network Name or SSID. Chapter 1. The ESS ID is the WLAP-Alive. It contains information such as the access point's Extended Service Set Identifier (ESS ID) and MAC address. The other access points.
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... access point. 2 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) and 2-Mbps rates (or only the 1-Mbps rate) are on Figure 1-3: • WLAP Priority • WLAP Manual BSS ID WLAP Priority Set the root access point's WLAP Priority setting to a lower number ensures that operate at the 1- Access Point A Access Point Installation .Country Config-[CR] United States Unit Name Access Point A IP Address 157.235.55.199 .Gateway IP Address 0.0.0.0 .Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 .DNS IP Address...
... access point. 2 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) and 2-Mbps rates (or only the 1-Mbps rate) are on Figure 1-3: • WLAP Priority • WLAP Manual BSS ID WLAP Priority Set the root access point's WLAP Priority setting to a lower number ensures that operate at the 1- Access Point A Access Point Installation .Country Config-[CR] United States Unit Name Access Point A IP Address 157.235.55.199 .Gateway IP Address 0.0.0.0 .Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 .DNS IP Address...
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... Settings for the Root Access Point Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) 3 An example is described in Figure 1-3. WLAP Mode Enabled WLAP Priority 7000 hex WLAP Manual BSS ID 00:A0:F8:93:C5:B5 WLAP Hello Time 20 WLAP Max Age 100 WLAP Forward Delay 5 WLAP MU Table Aging Time 240 min. .WEP (Privacy) Disabled .WEP Algorithm 40 bit shared key .Encryption Key ID 1 Encryption Key Maintenance .Short RF Preamble Disabled Tx Power Control...
... Settings for the Root Access Point Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) 3 An example is described in Figure 1-3. WLAP Mode Enabled WLAP Priority 7000 hex WLAP Manual BSS ID 00:A0:F8:93:C5:B5 WLAP Hello Time 20 WLAP Max Age 100 WLAP Forward Delay 5 WLAP MU Table Aging Time 240 min. .WEP (Privacy) Disabled .WEP Algorithm 40 bit shared key .Encryption Key ID 1 Encryption Key Maintenance .Short RF Preamble Disabled Tx Power Control...
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... set to associate. Figure 2-3: WLAP Manual BSS ID on Access Point C in 2-Hop Network Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) 5 WLAP Mode Enabled WLAP Priority 8000 hex WLAP Manual BSS ID 00:A0:F8:8B:71:45 WLAP Hello Time 20 WLAP Max Age 100 WLAP Forward Delay 5 WLAP MU Table Aging Time 240 min. .WEP (Privacy) Disabled .WEP Algorithm 40 bit shared key .Encryption Key ID 1 Encryption Key Maintenance .Short RF Preamble Disabled Tx Power Control...
... set to associate. Figure 2-3: WLAP Manual BSS ID on Access Point C in 2-Hop Network Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) 5 WLAP Mode Enabled WLAP Priority 8000 hex WLAP Manual BSS ID 00:A0:F8:8B:71:45 WLAP Hello Time 20 WLAP Max Age 100 WLAP Forward Delay 5 WLAP MU Table Aging Time 240 min. .WEP (Privacy) Disabled .WEP Algorithm 40 bit shared key .Encryption Key ID 1 Encryption Key Maintenance .Short RF Preamble Disabled Tx Power Control...
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... access point you can easily determine by the Enter key to start the echo test. 3.3 Observing the Access Point's LED Indicators The access point's LED indicators and their basic functions are : Functional and Send Probe. Wired LAN Activity Flashes when data is displayed as the Current State entry on the WLAP RF Statistics screen. 8 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) Verifying Wireless AP Operations Access Point A Known Access Points MAC Address Net_ID: Warehouse 1 IP Address...
... access point you can easily determine by the Enter key to start the echo test. 3.3 Observing the Access Point's LED Indicators The access point's LED indicators and their basic functions are : Functional and Send Probe. Wired LAN Activity Flashes when data is displayed as the Current State entry on the WLAP RF Statistics screen. 8 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) Verifying Wireless AP Operations Access Point A Known Access Points MAC Address Net_ID: Warehouse 1 IP Address...
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... with another access point occurs, at which time the access point goes to either the zero default or another access point. To enter a preferred MAC address, change the first two numbers of the MAC address from 00 to the Functional state. 10 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) For condition a, if the WLAP Manual BSS ID is set to the Functional state. The access point's WLAP Mode is set to Enabled and its WLAP Manual BSS ID...
... with another access point occurs, at which time the access point goes to either the zero default or another access point. To enter a preferred MAC address, change the first two numbers of the MAC address from 00 to the Functional state. 10 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) For condition a, if the WLAP Manual BSS ID is set to the Functional state. The access point's WLAP Mode is set to Enabled and its WLAP Manual BSS ID...
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... a wireless link in the following subsections. Chapter 4. Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) 11 Network examples using the Link Required option are covered in the event it loses its Ethernet connection. WLAP Mode Link Required WLAP Priority 8000 hex WLAP Manual BSS ID 00:00:00:00:00:00 WLAP Hello Time 20 WLAP Max Age 100 WLAP Forward Delay 5 WLAP MU Table Aging Time 240 min. .WEP (Privacy) Disabled .WEP...
... a wireless link in the following subsections. Chapter 4. Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) 11 Network examples using the Link Required option are covered in the event it loses its Ethernet connection. WLAP Mode Link Required WLAP Priority 8000 hex WLAP Manual BSS ID 00:00:00:00:00:00 WLAP Hello Time 20 WLAP Max Age 100 WLAP Forward Delay 5 WLAP MU Table Aging Time 240 min. .WEP (Privacy) Disabled .WEP...
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... 1, access point A detects a broken Ethernet connection and turns off its Timeout set to search for Access Points. With its radio to allow the designated WLAPs B and C to a lower number (e.g., 7000) than the other access points. Using the Link Required Option WLAP Mode = Link Required. WLAP Priority = 6000. To enter a preferred MAC address, change the first two numbers of the MAC address from 00 to Enabled. Ethernet Timeout = 1. WLAP Manual BSS ID set the Ethernet Timeout to its Ethernet connection. Make the settings...
... 1, access point A detects a broken Ethernet connection and turns off its Timeout set to search for Access Points. With its radio to allow the designated WLAPs B and C to a lower number (e.g., 7000) than the other access points. Using the Link Required Option WLAP Mode = Link Required. WLAP Priority = 6000. To enter a preferred MAC address, change the first two numbers of the MAC address from 00 to Enabled. Ethernet Timeout = 1. WLAP Manual BSS ID set the Ethernet Timeout to its Ethernet connection. Make the settings...
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...Channel setting. For wireless AP operations, it is not necessary to make any changes to the System Summary screen. Access Point A System Configuration Channel Auto Channel Select .Ethernet Timeout 3 Disabled 1 .Telnet Logins Enabled .Access Control .Type Filtering Disabled Disabled WNMP Functions Enabled .AP-AP State Xchg Enabled .Encryption Admin Any .Agent Ad Interval 0 .S24 Mobile IP Disabled .Mobile-Home MD5 key ******* .Web Server Enabled Configure Kerberos-[F3] Ethernet Interface RF Interface Default Interface On On Ethernet .MU-MU Disallowed Off .Modem Connected...
...Channel setting. For wireless AP operations, it is not necessary to make any changes to the System Summary screen. Access Point A System Configuration Channel Auto Channel Select .Ethernet Timeout 3 Disabled 1 .Telnet Logins Enabled .Access Control .Type Filtering Disabled Disabled WNMP Functions Enabled .AP-AP State Xchg Enabled .Encryption Admin Any .Agent Ad Interval 0 .S24 Mobile IP Disabled .Mobile-Home MD5 key ******* .Web Server Enabled Configure Kerberos-[F3] Ethernet Interface RF Interface Default Interface On On Ethernet .MU-MU Disallowed Off .Modem Connected...
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... can use the wireless AP bridging feature to obtain a wireless connection between two Ethernet networks. HOST.CDR, FRAME C 00:A0:F8:94:C3:64 WLAP Mode Disabled D Wireless Link 00:A0:F8:94:C2:04 WLAP Mode Disabled Root A B Ethernet Ethernet Host Computer 00:A0:F8:93:C5:B5 WLAP Mode Enabled. The example screen in Figure 5-1. Chapter 5. WLAP Manual BSS ID set to the MAC address of access point B. The WLAP Manual BSS...
... can use the wireless AP bridging feature to obtain a wireless connection between two Ethernet networks. HOST.CDR, FRAME C 00:A0:F8:94:C3:64 WLAP Mode Disabled D Wireless Link 00:A0:F8:94:C2:04 WLAP Mode Disabled Root A B Ethernet Ethernet Host Computer 00:A0:F8:93:C5:B5 WLAP Mode Enabled. The example screen in Figure 5-1. Chapter 5. WLAP Manual BSS ID set to the MAC address of access point B. The WLAP Manual BSS...
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..., the access point resets. Access point monitors WLAP-Alive BPDU messages on the Ethernet line as well as over the wireless network. Table 5-1: Ethernet Timeout Settings The wiring diagram for the access points in the special network of the WLAP Hello Time on the RF Configuration screen. Timeout = 1 Priority = 7000 WLAP Manual BSS ID = its radio and stops flashing the LED indicator. When the Ethernet connection is restored, the access point turns on its own MAC address Access Point...
..., the access point resets. Access point monitors WLAP-Alive BPDU messages on the Ethernet line as well as over the wireless network. Table 5-1: Ethernet Timeout Settings The wiring diagram for the access points in the special network of the WLAP Hello Time on the RF Configuration screen. Timeout = 1 Priority = 7000 WLAP Manual BSS ID = its radio and stops flashing the LED indicator. When the Ethernet connection is restored, the access point turns on its own MAC address Access Point...
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... the Ethernet connection is terminated. If the Ethernet connection is restored, access point B resets and the wireless connection is lost between the two network hubs. When this network, the Timeout setting 4 allows access point B to 4 for access point B. 5.3 Using the Ethernet Timeout Setting 4 Ethernet Timeout setting 4 on System Configuration screen is used in special network configurations such as the one shown in Figure 5-7, Ethernet Timeout is Made Figure 5-7: Special Network Using Ethernet Timeout 4 Hub 2 B Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode...
... the Ethernet connection is terminated. If the Ethernet connection is restored, access point B resets and the wireless connection is lost between the two network hubs. When this network, the Timeout setting 4 allows access point B to 4 for access point B. 5.3 Using the Ethernet Timeout Setting 4 Ethernet Timeout setting 4 on System Configuration screen is used in special network configurations such as the one shown in Figure 5-7, Ethernet Timeout is Made Figure 5-7: Special Network Using Ethernet Timeout 4 Hub 2 B Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode...
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... Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Access Point that has been upgraded with Telnet. 22 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) To obtain the latest firmware, go to Align Directional Antennas. The computer may also connect to a computer through a Telnet connection. The RF Link Test tests the quality of the wireless link so that displays a bar graph showing the signal strength received from the remote access point. It consists of Using RF Link Test for Antenna...
... Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Access Point that has been upgraded with Telnet. 22 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) To obtain the latest firmware, go to Align Directional Antennas. The computer may also connect to a computer through a Telnet connection. The RF Link Test tests the quality of the wireless link so that displays a bar graph showing the signal strength received from the remote access point. It consists of Using RF Link Test for Antenna...
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... antennas connected to save the setting, then reset the access point. Refer to a computer through a wireless access point operation. Chapter 6. The DC power connector is shown in miles that are over 1 mile. 32 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) Type in the closest whole number in Figure 6-14. 4. If antennas are performing a bridging function. 3. Press F1 to the bridging access points. DSAPBOTCN2.WMF Antenna 2 Connector Serial Port Connector Figure 6-14: Access Point Connectors DC Power Connector Antenna...
... antennas connected to save the setting, then reset the access point. Refer to a computer through a wireless access point operation. Chapter 6. The DC power connector is shown in miles that are over 1 mile. 32 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) Type in the closest whole number in Figure 6-14. 4. If antennas are performing a bridging function. 3. Press F1 to the bridging access points. DSAPBOTCN2.WMF Antenna 2 Connector Serial Port Connector Figure 6-14: Access Point Connectors DC Power Connector Antenna...
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... access point is 31 (maximum), set to maximum by viewing the Tx Power Control setting on the RF Configuration screen (Figure 6-15). The Extended Range setting is supported by some radios only. After changing screen settings, remember to verify the maximum RSSI reading. Run the RF Link Test. This setting is only available with an Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Access Point that has been upgraded with the latest firmware. RF Link Test The maximum setting is complete, restore the Tx Power Control setting...
... access point is 31 (maximum), set to maximum by viewing the Tx Power Control setting on the RF Configuration screen (Figure 6-15). The Extended Range setting is supported by some radios only. After changing screen settings, remember to verify the maximum RSSI reading. Run the RF Link Test. This setting is only available with an Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Access Point that has been upgraded with the latest firmware. RF Link Test The maximum setting is complete, restore the Tx Power Control setting...
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... K Known access points, 7 L LED indicators, 8 Link Required, 14 Link Required option, 11 LIS, 6 Low-loss antenna cable, 31 LRN, 6 M MAC address, 4 MAC address of the remote access point, 26 MAC address, lowest, 16 Maximum signal strength, 26 Mobile Units screen, 30 O older access points, 2 Omni-directional antenna, 34 One-hop network, 4 Other equipment, antenna alignment, 35 P PC Card about, 36 PING operation, 8 Preferred MAC address, 10, 14 Priority setting, 2 Probe, 1 Q Quality Test screen, 23 R Radio power control, support, 31 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) 37
... K Known access points, 7 L LED indicators, 8 Link Required, 14 Link Required option, 11 LIS, 6 Low-loss antenna cable, 31 LRN, 6 M MAC address, 4 MAC address of the remote access point, 26 MAC address, lowest, 16 Maximum signal strength, 26 Mobile Units screen, 30 O older access points, 2 Omni-directional antenna, 34 One-hop network, 4 Other equipment, antenna alignment, 35 P PC Card about, 36 PING operation, 8 Preferred MAC address, 10, 14 Priority setting, 2 Probe, 1 Q Quality Test screen, 23 R Radio power control, support, 31 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) 37
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... network settings, 19 System Configuration screen, 15 T Telnet connection, 27 Telnet, test screen, 29 Timeout settings, 18, 21 Two-hop network, 4 Tx Power Control setting, 33 Tx rate, 23 Tx retries, 23 U Underscores, RSSI reading, 24 V Verify a wireless AP operation, 6 Viewing known access points, 7 Viewing the WLAN RF Statistics Screen, 6 W WEP settings, 2 Wireless AP operation, basic settings, 1 Wireless AP operation, verifying, 6 WLAP ID, 2, 3 WLAP Manual BSS ID setting, 3, 4, 5, 14 WLAP Mode setting...
... network settings, 19 System Configuration screen, 15 T Telnet connection, 27 Telnet, test screen, 29 Timeout settings, 18, 21 Two-hop network, 4 Tx Power Control setting, 33 Tx rate, 23 Tx retries, 23 U Underscores, RSSI reading, 24 V Verify a wireless AP operation, 6 Viewing known access points, 7 Viewing the WLAN RF Statistics Screen, 6 W WEP settings, 2 Wireless AP operation, basic settings, 1 Wireless AP operation, verifying, 6 WLAP ID, 2, 3 WLAP Manual BSS ID setting, 3, 4, 5, 14 WLAP Mode setting...