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Extricom EXSW-800, EXSW-2400, EXSW-1200

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UL 60950-1
IEC 60950-1
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The Extricom WLAN System User Guide

Summary of Contents for EXRE-10

Page 1: ...EXTRICOM WLAN SYSTEM USER GUIDE EXSW 800 EXSW 1200 EXSW 2400 EXRP 20 EXRP 40 EXRE 10 Version 3 1 ...

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Page 3: ...make changes in the product Copyright 2007 Extricom Ltd All rights reserved The products described herein are protected by U S Patents and may be protected by other foreign patents or pending applications Important Notice Read this user manual and safety instructions before installing and operating the Extricom WLAN system Disclaimer Extricom makes no representations or warranties whether express ...

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Page 5: ...following standard s or other normative document s EMC FCC Part 15 Class B EN 300386 VCCI V 3 2001 04 ANATEL Resolution 237 Safety EN 60950 1 UL 60950 1 IEC 60950 1 ANATEL Resolution 238 Environmental EU Directive 2002 95 EC of January 27 2003 on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment RoHS The Extricom WLAN System User Guide i ...

Page 6: ...l EU Directive 2002 95 EC of January 27 2003 on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment RoHS Product Name EXRP 40 Conforms to the following standard s or other normative document s EMC FCC Part 15 Class B EN 301489 VCCI V 3 2001 04 Radio FCC Part 15 C FCC Part 15 E EN 300328 EN 301893 Japan Type Certificate Article 2 clause 1 Safety EN 6095...

Page 7: ...ent Needed Not Provided By Extricom 13 Determining the Location of the Extricom Access Points 14 The Extricom EXSW 800 1200 2400 Switch 14 The Extricom Access Points 16 The Extricom Repeater 18 Connecting the Switch and Access Points 19 Mounting the Access Points Optional 19 Chapter 3 Configuring the Extricom WLAN System 21 Using the Extricom Web Configuration Pages 22 Configuring the LAN Paramete...

Page 8: ...Switch 51 Reconfigure Switch Smart Configuration 51 Setting the Time and Date 51 Setting Passwords in the Extricom Switch 53 Viewing Reports and Events Log 53 Viewing a Summary of the Updated Configuration 54 Viewing Extricom Information 56 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 57 Appendix A Specifications 59 Extricom Switch Specifications 59 Extricom Access Point Specifications 61 Extricom PoE Range extender...

Page 9: ... provides additional information to users This is a caution A caution warns of possible damage to the equipment if a procedure is not followed correctly A warning alerts you to important operating instructions Safety Precautions Follow the instructions in the guide to ensure proper installation and operation of the switch and APs The use of wireless devices is limited to the constraints imposed by...

Page 10: ...ments maintain a minimal separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches between the AP and all persons z The switch contains an internal battery z Always replace the battery with the same type to avoid the risk of explosion z Dispose of used battery according to the instructions provided with the new battery 2 Introduction to the Extricom Wireless LAN System ...

Page 11: ...n addition the need for cell planning and interference analysis a highly expensive aspect of owning a WLAN is also eliminated Finally Extricom s innovative approach does away with most WLAN maintenance tasks Extricom s WLAN System is specifically designed to provide increased network capacity seamless mobility high level of security and easy installation and configuration Overview of the Extricom ...

Page 12: ...eration and consistent capacity throughout As the client moves throughout the blanket different APs will be in the best position to serve the client at different times The switch always uses the uplink and downlink path that is optimal to serve the client While this is going on behind the scenes the client never experiences an AP to AP handoff i e de association and re association resulting in sea...

Page 13: ...iFi Collaboration technology in which all APs are able to receive on the same channel provides uplink path diversity for client transmissions making the system highly resistant to RF instabilities and outside interference z Dense AP deployment In an Extricom WLAN APs can be deployed in any density convenient to the enterprise to achieve both blanket coverage and a guaranteed communications rate to...

Page 14: ...rs enabling the user to set redundancy between these RADIUS servers z Network Time Protocol NTP The Extricom system supports synchronization of the system clock over the network thereby ensuring accurate local time keeping with reference to radio and atomic clocks located on the Intranet and or Internet z Fast Handoff Opportunistic Key Caching The Extricom system speeds up the handoff of 802 11i W...

Page 15: ...EXRP 20 APs each with two 802 11a b g radios to provide two channel blankets The EXSW 1200 and the EXSW 2400 can connect to the EXRP 20 or the EXRP 40 APs the EXSW 1200 can connect to 12 while the EXSW 2400 switch can connect up to 24 APs Each with two or four 802 11a b g radios to provide two or four channel blankets Figure 2 Extricom EXSW 2400 Switch Figure 3 Extricom EXSW 1200 Switch The Extric...

Page 16: ...et of APs is as simple as configuring a single traditional AP greatly reducing the effort required to deploy and maintain the WLAN The minimal configuration required for the switch is done via a dedicated secured Web interface 8 Introduction to the Extricom Wireless LAN System ...

Page 17: ...h APs may be placed as close together as necessary to provide high quality high speed connectivity from all locations within the enterprise APs are connected to the Extricom WLAN Switch via standard Cat5e 6 cables Since the APs are powered by the standard 802 3af Power over Ethernet PoE only a single Cat5e 6 cable connection is required to support two simultaneous radios Figure 5 Extricom EXRP 20 ...

Page 18: ...ed in WLAN implementations the EXRE 10 enables Extricom UltraThin Access Points to be connected using standard Cat5e 6 cable up to 200 meters from the Extricom WLAN Switch Continuing Extricom s tradition of deployment simplicity the EXRE 10 PoE Range Extender sits in line on the Ethernet cable and does not require an external power feed The Range Extender receives its power from the original PoE i...

Page 19: ...rprise Figure 7 displays a typical Extricom enterprise topology consisting of an Extricom switch and eight APs Figure 7 Typical Extricom Typology Extricom uses standard WLAN protocols IEEE 802 11 As a result any 802 11a b g standard wireless device can work seamlessly with the Extricom system The Extricom WLAN System User Guide 11 ...

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Page 21: ...ricom The following additional equipment is required for installing the Extricom WLAN system z One CAT 5e 6 cable for each AP z One CAT 5e 6 cable for connecting the WLAN switch uplink to the LAN switch z Two stainless steel pan head 8x1 1 4 self tapping Phillips screws for mounting each AP optional z One power cable For connecting power to the switch use an AC power supply cord that has a standar...

Page 22: ...n top of a closet or bookshelf or mounted on a wall The switch should be placed near the distribution point of the LAN line This is usually in the communications closet of your enterprise The Extricom EXSW 800 1200 2400 Switch The Extricom EXSW 800 switch has 10 connectors and 4 LED types on the front panel refer to Figure 6 The Extricom EXSW 2400 switch has 27 connectors and 4 LED types on the fr...

Page 23: ...rovide 802 3AF PoE compatible power Maximum current 270 mA 48 volts Table 2 describes the front panel LEDs of Extricom EXSW 800 1200 2400 switches Table 2 Extricom EXSW 800 1200 2400 Switch LEDs LEDs Color Description Power Green On off LAN LAN1 LAN2 Link Act Green z On indicates connection to the LAN network z Blinking indicates activity in the LAN network connection z Off indicates no connection...

Page 24: ...power requirement by the application use UL Listed LPS Limited Power Source or NEC Class II adapter Rating Input 90 240VAC 0 8A max Output 48VDC 0 56A max Use standard DC connector type External diameter 5mm internal diameter 2 1mm with positive center tap Due to regulatory requirements and pending certification process for the power supply connector external power supply should not be used WLAN R...

Page 25: ...tioning Off 1st Radio is off Radio 2 Green 2nd Radio is active Red 2nd Radio is malfunctioning Off 2nd Radio is off LAN Green flashing Connection to Extricom switch is active Off Not active Power Green On Off Table 5 Extricom EXRP 40 AP LEDs LEDs Color Description Radio 1 Green 1st Radio is active Red 1st Radio is malfunctioning Off 1st Radio is off Radio 2 Green 2nd Radio is active Red 2nd Radio ...

Page 26: ...as two 10 100 BaseT Ethernet interface with 803 3af Power over Ethernet support LEDs Ethernet LEDs Color Description LAN 1 Green flashing Connection to Extricom switch is active Off Not active LAN 2 Green flashing Connection to AP is active Off Not active Power Green On Off 18 Installing the Extricom WLAN System ...

Page 27: ... are green Additional APs can be connected disconnected while the switch is active Mounting the Access Points Optional Extricom APs can be mounted on the wall To mount the APs you will need two stainless steel pan head 8x1 1 4 self tapping Phillips screws To mount the Access Points 1 Place the installation template refer to Access Point Mounting Template on page 65 on the wall where you want to mo...

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Page 29: ...tch is the IP address of the switch provided with your purchase for example the URL should be https 1 2 3 4 if the IP address of the switch is 1 2 3 4 If you did not receive a switch IP address with the switch the factory default value for the switch IP address is 192 168 1 254 If you are using the default IP settings do not place a router between the user PC and the switch The Login page appears ...

Page 30: ...min password Switch1 The user name and password are case sensitive Using the Extricom Web Configuration Pages The Extricom Web configuration pages have three main areas z The navigation tree z The menu bar z The work area Menu Bar Navigation Tree Work area Figure 12 Typical Web Configuration Page 22 Configuring the Extricom WLAN System ...

Page 31: ...orts Events used for viewing system events and performance reports z Summary provides a comprehensive summary of the system configuration z About provides basic information about the Extricom WLAN system firmware versions Alternatively you can access the z Summary page by clicking Summary in the menu bar z About page by clicking About in the menu bar The work area displays the configuration pages ...

Page 32: ...tag IDs z The default gateway z The address of the System Log and how often if at all the log is written to z The address of the Monitor Log and how often if at all the log is written to To configure the LAN parameters 1 Click LAN Configuration in the navigation tree The LAN Configuration page appears refer to Figure 15 Figure 15 LAN Configuration Page 24 Configuring the Extricom WLAN System ...

Page 33: ... network status monitoring tool that is not provided with the switch By default this option should not be checked Check this option only if you are using the Extricom dedicated network monitoring tool otherwise unnecessary data packets are sent through the Ethernet Monitor Address Enter the address of the Monitor Log if using the Extricom dedicated network monitoring tool Monitor Interval sec Spec...

Page 34: ...igure the following WLAN parameters for each Radio Radio 1 or Radio 2 z Channel options z Data rates z SSIDs There are up to 16 different SSIDs per channel Refer to Configuring SSIDs on page 30 for an explanation of the relationships between radios channels SSIDs and VLANs To configure WLAN parameters 1 Click WLAN Configuration in the navigation tree The WLAN Configuration page appears refer to Fi...

Page 35: ...Figure 16 WLAN Configuration Page The Extricom WLAN System User Guide 27 ...

Page 36: ...he Extricom solution to offer same band capability This means that both radios can be set to 1 802 11a 802 11a 2 802 11b 802 11b 3 802 11b 802 11g 4 802 11g 802 11g 5 802 11b g 802 11b g And any other combination Channel Select the channel The options available are based on the country and WLAN mode Maximum Retries Select the number of times to try to resend a packet if the transmission of the pac...

Page 37: ...vide that data rate to wireless devices that can support it z Disabled Disabled data rates are not available to wireless devices Since the Extricom WLAN system allows for dense deployment of APs it is recommended where applicable to disable low data rates Not doing so could possibly lead to an edge user effect in which a client reduces aggregate network throughput by moving to the edge of the cove...

Page 38: ...anently option The SSID is removed from any list on which it appears after clicking Update 5 Click Update to save the configuration The new configuration only takes affect after rebooting or reconfiguring the Extricom Switch refer to Rebooting the Extricom Switch on page 51 6 To configure WLAN parameters for another radio click the tab for that radio configure the WLAN parameters and click Update ...

Page 39: ...ssignments Table 8 Data Structure Example Access Point Channel SSID VLAN tag Network1 1 Network2 2 Network15 15 First Radio 1 Network16 16 Network17 17 Network18 18 Network31 31 Second Radio 6 Network32 32 In the SSID Security page SSID Options section the following SSID parameters can be configured to z Allow Default SSID z Display SSID in Beacon z Allow Store Forward z Allow Inter Ess Store Forw...

Page 40: ...To configure the SSID parameters 1 Click SSID Security in the navigation tree The SSID Security page appears refer to Figure 17 Figure 17 SSID Security Page 32 Configuring the Extricom WLAN System ...

Page 41: ...hough limited level of security The AP sends out a beacon with information about the network If this option is enabled the SSID appears in the beacon If disabled the SSID does not appear in the beacon Allow Store Forward If this option is enabled two wireless devices connected to the Extricom WLAN with the same SSID can communicate and transfer data to each other without going through a router Tra...

Page 42: ...abled provides an immediate response to ARP requests directed towards WLAN stations associated with the selected SSID The Switch answers on behalf of the WLAN stations VLAN Enter a VLAN tag to assign to the SSID Assigning a VLAN to an SSID enables you to control a wireless devices privileges through the existing wired network definitions Disassociation Timeout Enter the amount of time in seconds a...

Page 43: ...is recommended to use both encryption and authentication Extricom system eases the configuration of the SSID security parameters by providing a list of available combinations of Encryption and Authentication protocols Security definitions are configured for each SSID individually To configure the security definitions 1 Click SSID Security in the navigation tree The SSID Security page appears refer...

Page 44: ...on method Authentication is used to identify if a wireless device is authorized to connect to the WLAN and verifies the wireless device s identity Authentication methods such as specific EAP methods available in the WPA WPA2 RADIUS option also verify that the association process is secured Authentication utilizing WPA WPA2 RADIUS can also support encryption key changes The following methods are av...

Page 45: ...hared key authentication is used the WPA PSK field is enabled In this case select one of the following input formats and enter the corresponding key listed z For ASCII enter 8 63 characters z For HEX enter 64 digits WPA RADIUS Re key Interval Enter the amount of time in seconds that elapses before the Group Key is changed RADIUS Define the RADIUS servers parameters if z The cipher is WEP64 WEP128 ...

Page 46: ...ed in wireless networks Although RADIUS was not initially intended to be a wireless security authentication method it improves the WEP encryption key standard in conjunction with other security methods such as EAP PEAP In an enterprise environment several RADIUS servers may be used for backup and also for serving different geographical locations Up to four different RADIUS servers can be defined f...

Page 47: ...he switches is configured as the Main switch while the second is in Stand by mode and can switch over as soon as the switch over conditions are met Stand by Main Figure 18 Redundancy deployment To configure the Advanced Features parameters 1 Click Advanced Features in the navigation tree The Advanced configuration page appears refer to Figure 19 2 Select Advanced tab for configuring redundancy and...

Page 48: ...Description Enables designating pairs of switches one as active and one as standby Redundancy Status The IP address of the other switch Monitored IP Reference IP The IP address of a reference network element This is used to test connectivity to the LAN Keep Alive Interval The interval in mSec between the Keep Alive packets Keep Alive Check Threshold The number of lost keep alive packets before swi...

Page 49: ... is detected The trap includes the AP s BSSID the switch port which detected the Rogue AP the channel of the Rogue AP and the Rogue AP signal level RSSI 7 RADIUS Timeout ESSID of timeouts This trap is sent when the RADIUS timeout had elapsed and includes the ESSID and the number of timeouts that occurred 8 RADIUS Redundancy Selection Changed ESSID of RADIUS to of RADIUS This trap is sent when the ...

Page 50: ... hazard since the organization cannot control that AP s over the air security measures Rogue APs pose threats to the enterprise These threats vary and may include any of the following WEP keys cracking Password hijacking IP and MAC spoofing Channel jamming To configure Rogue AP detection parameters refer to Table 13 Rogue AP Tab and Figure 22 Table 13 Rogue AP Tab Field Description Enable Enables ...

Page 51: ...Figure 22 Rogue AP configuration The Extricom WLAN System User Guide 43 ...

Page 52: ...nually configure the entries in the table of switches Configuration changes on the master switch are propagated to the slave switches via a secured mechanism For this authentication scheme to work the slave switches need to obtain a copy of the master s public key prior to the centralized configuration This is done in the initial phase of the switch s configuration by first retrieving the master s...

Page 53: ...by the master switch which generated the public key Figure 24 Central Configuration Page Slave Switch Configuration 1 On the master switch open the Centralized Configuration web page and click on the Update button in the Switches Table section This will retrieve and generate the slave switches information and all the relevant dialog boxes will be filled with data 2 Slave switches can be added to t...

Page 54: ...ports To access the Access Points page z Click on the Access Points in the navigation tree The APs configuration page appears refer to Figure 26 Figure 26 APs Configuration Page To configure APs z Configure the APs and click Update Refer to Table 14 for a description of the APs configuration information 46 Configuring the Extricom WLAN System ...

Page 55: ... This field is read only Checked boxes indicate ports with attached and powered on APs Un checking a box will turn off the power on the AP The box must be re checked to enable the port Powered APs You do not need to reboot the switch for changes in AP configuration to take effect The Access Points page of the EXSW 2400 displays 24 check boxes The Extricom WLAN System User Guide 47 ...

Page 56: ...oading a new Configuration File replace existing z Upgrading the Extricom Firmware z Reconfiguring the Extricom system z Rebooting the Extricom switch z Setting the Time and Date separate tab To access the Utilities configuration pages z Click Utilities in the navigation tree The Utilities configuration page appears refer to Figure 27 48 Configuring the Extricom WLAN System ...

Page 57: ...nfiguration section of the Utilities configuration page click Configuration file The system configuration file appears in your Web browser 2 Review the configuration in the XML file To return to the Extricom web configuration pages click Back in your Web browser Configuration File Backup You can create a backup file of the current configuration to upload in the future This is an optional procedure...

Page 58: ...eboot at the bottom of the page to reboot the switch Make sure that you are uploading a valid configuration file Restoring System Defaults Restores the switch to its default configuration To restore system defaults z In the Utilities page Configuration section Restore Defaults click Update The switch s defaults are restored Upgrading the Extricom Firmware Extricom firmware can be easily upgraded u...

Page 59: ...uration Not every change in the Extricom switch s configuration requires system reboot Some parameters can be changed and will take effect immediately This button checks whether a full reboot is required In case reboot is not required the update will take effect immediately Setting the Time and Date Extricom system supports two ways of setting Date and Time refer to Figure 28 To manually set the t...

Page 60: ...Figure 29 Setting Date and Time 52 Configuring the Extricom WLAN System ...

Page 61: ...m the default values when the switch is first installed as well as periodically updated Record all passwords and store them in a safe location To set and change a password for the Extricom switch 1 Click Password Management in the navigation tree to open the Password Management page 2 Enter the user access level whose password you want to change 3 Enter the current password 4 Enter the new passwor...

Page 62: ...onfiguration To view a summary of the updated configuration 4 Click Summary in the navigation tree or Click Summary in the menu bar The Summary page appears refer to Figure 30 Figure 30 Summary Page Refer to Table 16 for a description of the summary information 54 Configuring the Extricom WLAN System ...

Page 63: ...er Displays the IP address of the syslog server WLAN Configuration Radio 1 Radio 2 Wlan mode Displays the WLAN mode for Radio 1 802 11a 802 11b or 802 11g Displays the WLAN mode for Radio 2 802 11a 802 11b or 802 11g Channel Displays the channel for Radio 1 Displays the channel for Radio 2 SSIDs vlan Displays the SSIDs and their related VLANs defined and assigned to Radio 1 Displays the SSIDs and ...

Page 64: ... versions currently installed in the Extricom Wireless LAN system can be viewed in the About page To view Extricom information z Click About in the navigation tree or Click About in the menu bar The About page appears 56 Configuring the Extricom WLAN System ...

Page 65: ...the wireless device is set to connect to the specific SSID z Verify that the wireless device supports the security standard used by the SSID e g WEP z Verify that the security settings are configured to use the same authentication method z If the Radius Server is used verify that the wireless device is registered and has the necessary authorization Cannot connect to the Extricom web configuration ...

Page 66: ...ncies or microwave oven interference Wireless devices disconnect in a specific location z Add an additional AP to cover the area Plug another AP into the switch or relocate an existing Access Point Cannot access the switch s Web configuration GUI z Verify that the workstation on which the Web browser is running is connected to the same LAN as the switch z Verify that the URL entered for the switch...

Page 67: ... out of band z EXSW 800 8x 100BaseT Ethernet with IEEE 802 3af PoE out of band Wired LAN z EXSW 1200 2400 2x 1000 100BaseT Ethernet z EXSW 800 1x 100 10BaseT Ethernet LAN2 and 1000Mbps are not currently active pending future development Wireless Performance Channels Up to 2 simultaneous WLAN channels Up to 108Mbps Aggregate WLAN connection rate 2 channel blankets each with 54 Mbps Capacity Inter A...

Page 68: ...proval Safety UL 60950 1 EN 60950 1 IEC 60950 1 ANATEL Resolution 237 EMC FCC Part 15 Class B EN 300386 Part B VCCI Technical Requirements V 3 2001 04 ANATEL Resolution 238 Physical Properties Installation options Rackmount 19 1U Desktop LEDs Power LAN Activity WLAN Port Activity Power PoE IEEE 802 3af 15W PoE to WLAN ports 15W for each port Environmental Operational Temperature 0 C to 45 C 32 F t...

Page 69: ... 5 725 5 850 GHz Available channels limited by local regulation 802 11b 2 400 2 483 GHz Available channels limited by local regulation 802 11g 2 400 2 483 GHz Available channels limited by local regulation Transmission Power Max 17 dBm limited by local regulation 802 11a Max 17 dBm 802 11b Max 17 dBm 802 11g Supported Rates 802 11a 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 and 54 Mbps 802 11g 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 and 54 M...

Page 70: ...5 dBm 6 Mbps 89 dBm 9 Mbps 88 dBm 12 Mbps 87 dBm 18 Mbps 85 dBm 24 Mbps 82 dBm 36 Mbps 79 dBm 48 Mbps 74 dBm 54 Mbps 71 dBm Typical Range single AP 802 11a 18 Mbps 45 7 m 150 ft 6 Mbps 64 m 210 ft 802 11b g 11 Mbps 48 8 m 160 ft 5 5 Mbps 73 2 m 240 ft 2 Mbps 103 6 m 340 ft 1 Mbps 152 4 m 500 ft 18 Mbps 45 7 m 150 ft 6 Mbps 61 m 200 ft Regulations Approval Safety UL 60950 EN 60950 IEC 60950 62 Spec...

Page 71: ... Physical Properties Dimensions W x H x D 195mm x 150mm x 50mm 7 67 x 5 9 x 2 Weight 400gr 0 8 lb Installation options Horizontal desktop Vertical wall mount LEDs Power LAN Activity 2 x WLAN Activity 2 colors Power PoE IEEE 802 3af 15W Power Supply optional 48VDC 400mA Environmental Temperature 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 122 F Operational Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Temperature 20 C to 70 C 49 F to 1...

Page 72: ...l Properties Dimensions W x H x D 100 20 75mm 4 4 0 8 3 Weight 200gr 0 5 lb Installation options Horizontal desktop Vertical wall mount LEDs Power 2xLAN Activity Power 1 5 watts Environmental Operational Temperature 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 122 F Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Storage Temperature 20 C to 70 C 49 F to 185 F Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing ...

Page 73: ...ions in printers when printing this page printer Page Scaling should be set to None or diagram may be automatically reduced in size As a double check make sure distance between drill points is as indicated above Figure 31 Access Point Mounting Template The Extricom WLAN System User Guide 65 ...

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