Access5830™ User Manual
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Note: If you cannot access the radio management functions via the Ethernet port, use the Serial
Programming cable (supplied with AP) and attach to RJ-11 located behind access cover on bottom of radio.
Basic Configuration
The Access5830 can be configured using either the Command Line Interface (CLI) or the Web Browser
(HTTP) interface. Although both methods are comprehensive and powerful, the CLI method provides
slightly more functionality. Regardless of which method is chosen, it is important to gain a good
understanding of the major CLI commands available. The entire CLI Command Set Reference is available
in a separate document. This user manual focuses on the CLI for radio configuration and management.
The CLI is accessible via telnet session (through Ethernet port) or via the serial port using Hyper-terminal.
If you would like to use the Hyperterminal via PC serial port, use settings 8-N-1 Flow control: None.
Opmode Concept
Before logging on to a radio, it is important to understand the “opmode” concept of the Access5830. AP’s
can be in one of two opmodes; “OFF” opmode, or “AP” opmode. When in “OFF” opmode the radio is not
radiating RF energy, and it is not attempting to associate with SU’s. “AP” opmode is the normal operating
mode of the AP which is used when radiating RF energy and associating with SU’s.
Similarly, SU’s have two opmodes: “SU” opmode or “OFF” opmode.
Opmode is important to understand for the following reason:
You can log onto an AP via Ethernet port (telnet or http browser) regardless of Opmode. However, you
can only log onto an SU (via the Ethernet port) when it is in Opmode “OFF”. Factory default opmode is
“SU”, however, while booting, the SU will wait 30 seconds before entering opmode “SU”. During this 30
second window, you can log onto the SU while it is in opmode “OFF”. Once you log onto the SU, the
progression to opmode “SU” will stop, and the unit will remain in opmode “OFF”. If accessing the SU via
the serial programming cable, you can log onto the unit weather it is in opmode “OFF” or opmode “SU”.
Also, certain commands, such as the site survey command (
ssurvey
) and the SU RSSI command (
ssrssi
)
can only be performed while the radio is in opmode “OFF”. See Appendix 1 Command Set Reference l for
a complete listing of commands, and the appropriate opmode(s) for each command.
