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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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..., 5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124-6497 Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to update the information contained herein. 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...
..., 5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124-6497 Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to update the information contained herein. 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...
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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. 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.
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... This Document iii Conventions ...iii Contents ...v Introduction ...1 1.1 Basic Settings 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...
... This Document iii Conventions ...iii Contents ...v Introduction ...1 1.1 Basic Settings 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...
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... of a single Ethernet network or to set up an Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN Access Point. 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 Intel support web site at www.support.Intel.com. 1.1 Basic Settings for Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011 and 2011B LAN Access Points with firmware version 2.5x or higher. Chapter 1. Designated WLAPs...
... of a single Ethernet network or to set up an Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN Access Point. 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 Intel support web site at www.support.Intel.com. 1.1 Basic Settings for Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011 and 2011B LAN Access Points with firmware version 2.5x or higher. Chapter 1. Designated WLAPs...
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... setting is shown in Figure 1-3. The access point with the lowest WLAP ID becomes the root access point. 2 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) An example is created for the Rate Control and Short RF Preamble. and 2-Mbps rates. Intel recommends setting rates 1 and 2 Mbps to...Save-[F1] Save All APs-[F2] Cancel-[ESC] (Most parameters take effect only after being saved and AP is reset) Identifies this Wireless LAN (1-32 characters) Figure 1-2: Setting the ESS ID (Network Name/SSID) 1.2 Recommended Settings for the WLAP Priority setting is recognized as...
... setting is shown in Figure 1-3. The access point with the lowest WLAP ID becomes the root access point. 2 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) An example is created for the Rate Control and Short RF Preamble. and 2-Mbps rates. Intel recommends setting rates 1 and 2 Mbps to...Save-[F1] Save All APs-[F2] Cancel-[ESC] (Most parameters take effect only after being saved and AP is reset) Identifies this Wireless LAN (1-32 characters) Figure 1-2: Setting the ESS ID (Network Name/SSID) 1.2 Recommended Settings for the WLAP Priority setting is recognized as...
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...Cancel-[ESC] Use the space bar to enable/disable/set the WLAP Manual BSS ID to begin the wireless connection. Display this screen by pressing F3 from the WLAP RF Statistics screen. Access Point A RF Configuration .DTIM Interval 10 .BC/MC Q Max 10 .Max Retries (d) 15 .Max ...Mb/s Required 1 Mb/s Required .RTS Threshold 2347 bytes Extended Range 0 mi. After the wireless network is running, observe the WLAP ID from the RF Statistics screen. WLAP Manual BSS ID Intel recommends that you set link required WLAP operation. The Functional state is described in Figure 1-3....
...Cancel-[ESC] Use the space bar to enable/disable/set the WLAP Manual BSS ID to begin the wireless connection. Display this screen by pressing F3 from the WLAP RF Statistics screen. Access Point A RF Configuration .DTIM Interval 10 .BC/MC Q Max 10 .Max Retries (d) 15 .Max ...Mb/s Required 1 Mb/s Required .RTS Threshold 2347 bytes Extended Range 0 mi. After the wireless network is running, observe the WLAP ID from the RF Statistics screen. WLAP Manual BSS ID Intel recommends that you set link required WLAP operation. The Functional state is described in Figure 1-3....
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... the radio coverage of a network. With regard to wireless AP operations, the number of direct links through which a message passes between WLAP B and the other two access points are included in the diagrams and example screens. HOST....access point is set the WLAP Manual BSS ID on access point C to the MAC address of access point B and the WLAP Manual BSS ID on access point B and C to the MAC address of access point A. The RF Configuration screen for the other designated WLAP C. The RF Configuration screens for the root access point A is one -hop and two-hop wireless...
... the radio coverage of a network. With regard to wireless AP operations, the number of direct links through which a message passes between WLAP B and the other two access points are included in the diagrams and example screens. HOST....access point is set the WLAP Manual BSS ID on access point C to the MAC address of access point B and the WLAP Manual BSS ID on access point B and C to the MAC address of access point A. The RF Configuration screen for the other designated WLAP C. The RF Configuration screens for the root access point A is one -hop and two-hop wireless...
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...:93:C5:B5 WLAP Priority = 7000 Ethernet Figure 2-2: Wireless AP Network with which this AP is going to MAC address of A set to its own MAC address. Figure 2-3: WLAP Manual BSS ID on Access Point C in 2-Hop Network Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) 5 Chapter 2. Access Point C RF Configuration .DTIM Interval 10 .BC/MC Q Max...
...:93:C5:B5 WLAP Priority = 7000 Ethernet Figure 2-2: Wireless AP Network with which this AP is going to MAC address of A set to its own MAC address. Figure 2-3: WLAP Manual BSS ID on Access Point C in 2-Hop Network Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) 5 Chapter 2. Access Point C RF Configuration .DTIM Interval 10 .BC/MC Q Max...
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...to associate in the wireless AP mode, the state changes from the access point's Main Menu, then press Enter. An example is for configuration information Access point is learning the configuration information Access point is forwarding data Access point is blocking data Table 3-1: Itf States As an access point starts to FWD ...two FWD states are listed on the WLAP RF Statistics screen are: Itf State DIS LIS LRN FWD BLK Definition Wireless interface is disabled Access point is listening for the one designated WLAP in the FWD state. This screen is shown in Figure 3-1. The term...
...to associate in the wireless AP mode, the state changes from the access point's Main Menu, then press Enter. An example is for configuration information Access point is learning the configuration information Access point is forwarding data Access point is blocking data Table 3-1: Itf States As an access point starts to FWD ...two FWD states are listed on the WLAP RF Statistics screen are: Itf State DIS LIS LRN FWD BLK Definition Wireless interface is disabled Access point is listening for the one designated WLAP in the FWD state. This screen is shown in Figure 3-1. The term...
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... the Known Access Points Screen The Known Access Points screen lists all access points that are linked together either through a wireless connection or through a wired connection. Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) 7 You can use the Known Access Points screen to the same Ethernet as the root access point but may not be part of a Known Access Points screen listing the root access point and...
... the Known Access Points Screen The Known Access Points screen lists all access points that are linked together either through a wireless connection or through a wired connection. Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) 7 You can use the Known Access Points screen to the same Ethernet as the root access point but may not be part of a Known Access Points screen listing the root access point and...
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... on the WLAP RF Statistics screen. 8 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) Chapter 3. Then press F1, followed by observing the LED indicators. The Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN Product Reference Guides describe how the LED indicators are... shown in a particular state permanently or for only a very short time. Figure 3-4: Access Point LED Indicators and Functions Wireless LAN Activity Flickers when access point sends out beacon...
... on the WLAP RF Statistics screen. 8 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) Chapter 3. Then press F1, followed by observing the LED indicators. The Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN Product Reference Guides describe how the LED indicators are... shown in a particular state permanently or for only a very short time. Figure 3-4: Access Point LED Indicators and Functions Wireless LAN Activity Flickers when access point sends out beacon...
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... occurred by viewing the WLAP RF Statistic screen. Example screens showing the Current State as follows: Indicator Power Wired LAN Activity Wireless LAN Activity Activity Remains on Remains off Blinks slowly (once per second) Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) 9 If this state, the LED indicators display as "Functional" are shown in Figure...
... occurred by viewing the WLAP RF Statistic screen. Example screens showing the Current State as follows: Indicator Power Wired LAN Activity Wireless LAN Activity Activity Remains on Remains off Blinks slowly (once per second) Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) 9 If this state, the LED indicators display as "Functional" are shown in Figure...
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...of another access point. The access point's WLAP Mode is set to either the zero default or another access point occurs, at which time the access point goes to Link Required, it has no Ethernet connection, and its WLAP Manual BSS ID is set to the zero default value, the access point remains in a wireless AP ...operation but is set to the Functional state. Send Probe State This occurs when an access point is configured to run in the Send Probe state for approximately 30 seconds and...
...of another access point. The access point's WLAP Mode is set to either the zero default or another access point occurs, at which time the access point goes to Link Required, it has no Ethernet connection, and its WLAP Manual BSS ID is set to the zero default value, the access point remains in a wireless AP ...operation but is set to the Functional state. Send Probe State This occurs when an access point is configured to run in the Send Probe state for approximately 30 seconds and...
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... space bar to another root access point if the original root access point loses its Ethernet connection. This option allows an access point to the Ethernet through access point A. Network examples using the Link Required option are covered in the event it loses its Ethernet connection, it resets then makes a wireless link to create a wireless link in the following subsections...
... space bar to another root access point if the original root access point loses its Ethernet connection. This option allows an access point to the Ethernet through access point A. Network examples using the Link Required option are covered in the event it loses its Ethernet connection, it resets then makes a wireless link to create a wireless link in the following subsections...
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... Link By viewing the WLAP RF Statistics screen, you can determine whether or not a wireless link exists between the access points as long as zero. When the process of making the wireless link is completed, the WLAP RF Statistics screen (Figure 4-4) shows the Itf State as... WLAP Itf MAC Addr as the MAC address of the access points in the network in Figure 4-2, no wireless link exists between access points. If one of the other access point. A B Ethernet If an access point loses its Ethernet connection, it resets and makes a wireless link to the Ethernet. WLAP Manual BSS ID = ...
... Link By viewing the WLAP RF Statistics screen, you can determine whether or not a wireless link exists between the access points as long as zero. When the process of making the wireless link is completed, the WLAP RF Statistics screen (Figure 4-4) shows the Itf State as... WLAP Itf MAC Addr as the MAC address of the access points in the network in Figure 4-2, no wireless link exists between access points. If one of the other access point. A B Ethernet If an access point loses its Ethernet connection, it resets and makes a wireless link to the Ethernet. WLAP Manual BSS ID = ...
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... 1 800000a0f893C5B5 0 1 800000a0f893C5B5 0 1 800000a0f893C5B5 0 1 800000a0f893C5B5 0 800000a0f893C5B5 800000a0f893C5B5 800000a0f893C5B5 800000a0f893C5B5 8001 8002 8003 8004 Refresh-[F1] Timed-[F2] Previous-[F4] Exit-[ESC] Figure 4-3: No Wireless Link With Proper Ethernet Connections Access Point A Current # WLAP Itf 1 Current State Priority Functional 8000 hex WLAP RF Statistics Root Interface Root Priority Root MAC Addr Root Path Cost 1 8000...
... 1 800000a0f893C5B5 0 1 800000a0f893C5B5 0 1 800000a0f893C5B5 0 1 800000a0f893C5B5 0 800000a0f893C5B5 800000a0f893C5B5 800000a0f893C5B5 800000a0f893C5B5 8001 8002 8003 8004 Refresh-[F1] Timed-[F2] Previous-[F4] Exit-[ESC] Figure 4-3: No Wireless Link With Proper Ethernet Connections Access Point A Current # WLAP Itf 1 Current State Priority Functional 8000 hex WLAP RF Statistics Root Interface Root Priority Root MAC Addr Root Path Cost 1 8000...
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...setting. 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 ...hardware detect, 0 disable Figure 4-6: Setting the Ethernet Timeout to 1 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) 15 Designated WLAPs normally adopt the channel number of the root access point instead of using their own channel numbers specified on the System Configuration screen....
...setting. 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 ...hardware detect, 0 disable Figure 4-6: Setting the Ethernet Timeout to 1 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode) 15 Designated WLAPs normally adopt the channel number of the root access point instead of using their own channel numbers specified on the System Configuration screen....
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... and the forwarding of data (FWD) to access point A. The example screen in the example, all access points have their Ethernet Timeout set to the MAC address of access point B. Also, in Figure 5-2 shows access point A with Wireless AP In the example, access points A and B have their WLAP Mode set to MAC address of access point A (00:A0:F8:93:C5:B5). HOST...
... and the forwarding of data (FWD) to access point A. The example screen in the example, all access points have their Ethernet Timeout set to the MAC address of access point B. Also, in Figure 5-2 shows access point A with Wireless AP In the example, access points A and B have their WLAP Mode set to MAC address of access point A (00:A0:F8:93:C5:B5). HOST...
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... 1 800000a0f88b7145 0 1 800000a0f893C5B5 0 1 800000a0f893C5B5 0 1 800000a0f893C5B5 0 800000a0f88b7145 800000a0f893C5B5 800000a0f893C5B5 800000a0f893C5B5 8001 8002 8003 8004 Refresh-[F1] Timed-[F2] Previous-[F4] Exit-[ESC] Figure 5-2: Verifying Wireless AP for the special network. Access Point D Known Access Points MAC Address Net_ID: Warehouse 1 IP Address CH HST HSQ MUS KBIOS FW_Ver 00:A0:F8:94:C2:04 157.235.55.53...
... 1 800000a0f88b7145 0 1 800000a0f893C5B5 0 1 800000a0f893C5B5 0 1 800000a0f893C5B5 0 800000a0f88b7145 800000a0f893C5B5 800000a0f893C5B5 800000a0f893C5B5 8001 8002 8003 8004 Refresh-[F1] Timed-[F2] Previous-[F4] Exit-[ESC] Figure 5-2: Verifying Wireless AP for the special network. Access Point D Known Access Points MAC Address Net_ID: Warehouse 1 IP Address CH HST HSQ MUS KBIOS FW_Ver 00:A0:F8:94:C2:04 157.235.55.53...