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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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... of other companies and are used only for errors or omissions in this document. Nor does Intel make any commitment to infringe. A79771-001 ii Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) Product Model Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN Adapter product models: WEAP2011NA WEAP2011EU WEAP2011JP WEAP2011AR WEAP2011SG WEAP2011KR WEAP2011EO WEAP2011BAK WEAP2011BRW WEAP2011BJP Copyright Copyright ©...
... of other companies and are used only for errors or omissions in this document. Nor does Intel make any commitment to infringe. A79771-001 ii Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) Product Model Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN Adapter product models: WEAP2011NA WEAP2011EU WEAP2011JP WEAP2011AR WEAP2011SG WEAP2011KR WEAP2011EO WEAP2011BAK WEAP2011BRW WEAP2011BJP Copyright Copyright ©...
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indicates conditions that only Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/ 2011B LAN-trained personnel should attempt to correct or perform. iv Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) indicates a potentially dangerous condition or procedure that can cause equipment damage or data loss. About This Document This document uses the following for certain conditions or information: indicates tips or special requirements.
indicates conditions that only Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/ 2011B LAN-trained personnel should attempt to correct or perform. iv Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) indicates a potentially dangerous condition or procedure that can cause equipment damage or data loss. About This Document This document uses the following for certain conditions or information: indicates tips or special requirements.
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... of BPDU messages. For the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Access Point, the firmware is a configuration BPDU. You can use access points to bridge two Ethernet networks. The network in Figure 1-1 uses two access points operating in the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN Point Product Reference Guides available on the Access Point Installation screen. It contains information such as the access point's Extended Service Set Identifier (ESS...
... of BPDU messages. For the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Access Point, the firmware is a configuration BPDU. You can use access points to bridge two Ethernet networks. The network in Figure 1-1 uses two access points operating in the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN Point Product Reference Guides available on the Access Point Installation screen. It contains information such as the access point's Extended Service Set Identifier (ESS...
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...example is 8000 hex, and it has a range from a concatenation of operating. Rates set to Required, the older access points would not associate. Intel recommends setting rates 1 and 2 Mbps to Required and 5.5 and 11 Mbps to Optional as a SSID or Network... is created for Root Access Point On the root access point, pay attention to accommodate other manufacturers' access points that the access point is reset) Identifies this Wireless LAN (1-32 characters) Figure 1-2: Setting the ESS ID (Network Name/SSID) 1.2 Recommended Settings for each access point from 0000 through FFFF ...
...example is 8000 hex, and it has a range from a concatenation of operating. Rates set to Required, the older access points would not associate. Intel recommends setting rates 1 and 2 Mbps to Required and 5.5 and 11 Mbps to Optional as a SSID or Network... is created for Root Access Point On the root access point, pay attention to accommodate other manufacturers' access points that the access point is reset) Identifies this Wireless LAN (1-32 characters) Figure 1-2: Setting the ESS ID (Network Name/SSID) 1.2 Recommended Settings for each access point from 0000 through FFFF ...
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... can run an echo test, which performs a PING operation between the current access point and any of a wireless AP operation, the LEDs provide certain status indications. The following subsections cover two of the LED indicators. The Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN Product Reference Guides describe how the LED indicators are : Functional and Send Probe. To do...
... can run an echo test, which performs a PING operation between the current access point and any of a wireless AP operation, the LEDs provide certain status indications. The following subsections cover two of the LED indicators. The Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN Product Reference Guides describe how the LED indicators are : Functional and Send Probe. To do...
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..., the LED indicators display as follows: Indicator Power Wired LAN Activity Wireless LAN Activity Activity Remains on Flashes if activity occurs Flickers rapidly Table 3-2: LED Indicators - Access Point A Current # WLAP Itf 0 Current State Priority Send ...access point is ready for mobile units or other access points to the Functional state. Functional State When the access point is shown in the Itf State column, then the current access point has made a wireless AP connection. If this state, the LED indicators display as follows: Indicator Power Wired LAN Activity Wireless LAN...
..., the LED indicators display as follows: Indicator Power Wired LAN Activity Wireless LAN Activity Activity Remains on Flashes if activity occurs Flickers rapidly Table 3-2: LED Indicators - Access Point A Current # WLAP Itf 0 Current State Priority Send ...access point is ready for mobile units or other access points to the Functional state. Functional State When the access point is shown in the Itf State column, then the current access point has made a wireless AP connection. If this state, the LED indicators display as follows: Indicator Power Wired LAN Activity Wireless LAN...
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... . When the Ethernet connection is restored, the radio is disabled. Chapter 5. The Wireless LAN Activity indicator turns off its presence. 18 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) Ethernet Timeout settings, seen on the System Configuration screen... = 3 B Timeout = 2 F Timeout = 2 A Timeout = 1 Ethernet Figure 5-4: Special Network Using Timeout Settings 2 & 3 E Timeout = 1 5.2.1 Ethernet Timeouts and Access Point Settings This section describes the Ethernet Timeout settings and other access points on the Ethernet line as well as over wireless network.
... . When the Ethernet connection is restored, the radio is disabled. Chapter 5. The Wireless LAN Activity indicator turns off its presence. 18 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) Ethernet Timeout settings, seen on the System Configuration screen... = 3 B Timeout = 2 F Timeout = 2 A Timeout = 1 Ethernet Figure 5-4: Special Network Using Timeout Settings 2 & 3 E Timeout = 1 5.2.1 Ethernet Timeouts and Access Point Settings This section describes the Ethernet Timeout settings and other access points on the Ethernet line as well as over wireless network.
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... 6. To obtain the latest firmware, go to a computer through a serial connection. The RF Link Test tests the quality of the wireless link so that has been upgraded with an Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Access Point that you can also be used for testing RF transmissions between buildings. This operation is covered in 6.6: Using RF Link Test...
... 6. To obtain the latest firmware, go to a computer through a serial connection. The RF Link Test tests the quality of the wireless link so that has been upgraded with an Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Access Point that you can also be used for testing RF transmissions between buildings. This operation is covered in 6.6: Using RF Link Test...
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... to save the setting by pressing F1 and then resetting the access point. 6. Because the positioning of one of the antennas left and right then up and down. After changing the power settings, remember to the Intel support website. 4. Capture the Connection Quality Test screen to maximum...Press F1. You can verify this by some radios only. Chapter 6. RF Link Test The maximum setting is only available with an Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Access Point that has been upgraded with the latest firmware. Make sure the radio in Figure 6-15 shows a setting of 31, they should both...
... to save the setting by pressing F1 and then resetting the access point. 6. Because the positioning of one of the antennas left and right then up and down. After changing the power settings, remember to the Intel support website. 4. Capture the Connection Quality Test screen to maximum...Press F1. You can verify this by some radios only. Chapter 6. RF Link Test The maximum setting is only available with an Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Access Point that has been upgraded with the latest firmware. Make sure the radio in Figure 6-15 shows a setting of 31, they should both...
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... listed on the regulatory labels included with the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/ 2011B LAN hardware, remove the label for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/ 2011B LAN, see the Regulatory Specifications posted on the Intel customer support website at http://support.intel.com. Regulatory Compliance Information For U.S. Failure to the bottom of law. 36 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) Chapter 7.
... listed on the regulatory labels included with the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/ 2011B LAN hardware, remove the label for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/ 2011B LAN, see the Regulatory Specifications posted on the Intel customer support website at http://support.intel.com. Regulatory Compliance Information For U.S. Failure to the bottom of law. 36 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) Chapter 7.