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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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All rights reserved. Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN is a registered 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...
All rights reserved. Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN is a registered 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...
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About This Document This document uses the following for certain conditions or information: indicates tips or special requirements. indicates a potentially dangerous condition or procedure that can cause equipment damage or data loss. iv Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) indicates conditions that only Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/ 2011B LAN-trained personnel should attempt to correct or perform.
About This Document This document uses the following for certain conditions or information: indicates tips or special requirements. indicates a potentially dangerous condition or procedure that can cause equipment damage or data loss. iv Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) indicates conditions that only Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/ 2011B LAN-trained personnel should attempt to correct or perform.
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... Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN Access Point. A wireless network consists of probe, beacon, and Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) messages. The beacon messages are two types of access points operating in the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN Point Product Reference Guides available on the Access Point Installation screen. The ESS ID is version 2.5x. These messages keep the network synchronized. For the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Access Point...
... Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN Access Point. A wireless network consists of probe, beacon, and Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) messages. The beacon messages are two types of access points operating in the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN Point Product Reference Guides available on the Access Point Installation screen. The ESS ID is version 2.5x. These messages keep the network synchronized. For the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Access Point...
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... Identifies this Wireless LAN (1-32 characters) Figure 1-2: Setting the ESS ID (Network Name/SSID) 1.2 Recommended Settings for the Rate Control and Short RF Preamble. These settings are on the RF Configuration screen. Access Point A Access Point Installation .Country Config-[CR] United States Unit Name Access Point A IP ...rates are those at which all rates are set to Required, the older access points would not associate. This is created for each access point from 0000 through FFFF hex. If only the 1- Intel recommends setting rates 1 and 2 Mbps to Required and 5.5 and 11 ...
... Identifies this Wireless LAN (1-32 characters) Figure 1-2: Setting the ESS ID (Network Name/SSID) 1.2 Recommended Settings for the Rate Control and Short RF Preamble. These settings are on the RF Configuration screen. Access Point A Access Point Installation .Country Config-[CR] United States Unit Name Access Point A IP ...rates are those at which all rates are set to Required, the older access points would not associate. This is created for each access point from 0000 through FFFF hex. If only the 1- Intel recommends setting rates 1 and 2 Mbps to Required and 5.5 and 11 ...
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... the LED indicators. The Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN Product Reference Guides describe how the LED indicators are displayed during the several wireless AP operating states from Initializing through the various states of a wireless AP operation, the LEDs provide certain status indications. Figure 3-4: Access Point LED Indicators and Functions Wireless LAN Activity Flickers when access point sends out beacon signals, and...
... the LED indicators. The Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN Product Reference Guides describe how the LED indicators are displayed during the several wireless AP operating states from Initializing through the various states of a wireless AP operation, the LEDs provide certain status indications. Figure 3-4: Access Point LED Indicators and Functions Wireless LAN Activity Flickers when access point sends out beacon signals, and...
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...in the FWD state in the Itf State column, then the current access point has made a wireless AP connection. In this state, 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: ...than continue on Remains off Blinks slowly (once per second) Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) 9 In this state, the LED indicators display as follows: Indicator Power Wired LAN Activity Wireless LAN Activity Activity Remains on to associate with it may or may not ...
...in the FWD state in the Itf State column, then the current access point has made a wireless AP connection. In this state, 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: ...than continue on Remains off Blinks slowly (once per second) Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) 9 In this state, the LED indicators display as follows: Indicator Power Wired LAN Activity Wireless LAN Activity Activity Remains on to associate with it may or may not ...
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.... This allows other access point settings for the special network in Figure 5-4. The Wireless LAN Activity indicator turns off its presence. 18 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) Bridging Two Ethernet Networks FRAME Mobile unit roams to detect its radio.. Access point sends WLAP-Alive BPDU messages on the same Ethernet line to access point H if access point A loses Ethernet...
.... This allows other access point settings for the special network in Figure 5-4. The Wireless LAN Activity indicator turns off its presence. 18 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) Bridging Two Ethernet Networks FRAME Mobile unit roams to detect its radio.. Access point sends WLAP-Alive BPDU messages on the same Ethernet line to access point H if access point A loses Ethernet...
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... the local access point through a wireless access point link with the latest firmware. The RF Link Test tests the quality of two access points communicating through a Telnet connection. The computer may also connect to the Intel support website. Chapter 6. RF Link Test Chapter 6. RF Link Test The RF Link Test is only available with an Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Access Point that has...
... the local access point through a wireless access point link with the latest firmware. The RF Link Test tests the quality of two access points communicating through a Telnet connection. The computer may also connect to the Intel support website. Chapter 6. RF Link Test Chapter 6. RF Link Test The RF Link Test is only available with an Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Access Point that has...
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... Link Test The maximum setting is 31 (maximum), set to 30 mW by pressing the space bar. The example screen in each access point 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 the antennas left and...
... Link Test The maximum setting is 31 (maximum), set to 30 mW by pressing the space bar. The example screen in each access point 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 the antennas left and...
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... bottom of law. 36 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) Important Regulatory Compliance Instructions If your country is listed on the regulatory labels included with the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/ 2011B LAN hardware, remove the label for your country and attach it to apply the label for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/ 2011B LAN, see the Regulatory Specifications...
... bottom of law. 36 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) Important Regulatory Compliance Instructions If your country is listed on the regulatory labels included with the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/ 2011B LAN hardware, remove the label for your country and attach it to apply the label for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/ 2011B LAN, see the Regulatory Specifications...