RadioLAN DockLINK User Manual Download

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890-010 12/04/98

Wireless Local Area Network

DockLINK User Guide

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Page 2: ...se harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the r...

Page 3: ...775 5200 5300 Equipment Class Low Power Communication Device Transmitter Remarks Maximum Output Power 50 mW Notes This device has shown compliance with new rules adopted under Docket 87 389 and is not affected by Section 15 37 transition rule Each radio is marked with its operating frequency ...

Page 4: ...l at RadioLAN to supply accurate and reliable documentation If you discover a discrepancy in this document please e mail your comments or suggested corrections to marketing radiolan com No part of this publication may be placed in a retrieval system transmitted or reproduced in any way including but not limited to photograph photocopy computer disk or other record without prior agreement and writt...

Page 5: ... Windows NT are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Netscape is a registered trademark of The Netscape Corporation Novell and NetWare are trademarks of Novell Inc Xerox is a trademark of the Xerox Corporation IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines 10BaseRadio and RadioLAN10 are trademarks of RadioLAN Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Manual Conventions The following te...

Page 6: ...ons v Table of Contents vi Introduction 1 Quick Installation Steps 5 To Test the Antenna Placement 6 Designing Your System 7 Installing the DockLINK 9 Locating the Radio Unit 10 Connecting the DockLINK 11 Initial IP Address Setup 13 Using the DockLINK Manager 16 The DockLINK Manager 16 Accessing the DockLINK with the Browser 17 ...

Page 7: ...LINK 40 Interrogating DockLINK for Performance Information 44 Upgrading System Software 50 Saving or Rejecting Configuration Setting Changes 53 Resetting the DockLINK 55 Testing DockLINK Connectivity to the Wireless Network 56 Recording Important System Information 59 Viewing the System Log 62 Managing the DockLINK Locally 63 DockLINK Local Management 65 Configuring the DockLINK for use in the Doc...

Page 8: ... Indicators 91 MDI MDI X switch 92 IO Connectors 93 Serial Port connector 94 Appendix B Technical Specifications 95 Network Protocol 95 Standards Support 95 Electrical Specifications 95 Physical Specifications 96 Environmental Specifications 96 Electromagnetic Emissions 97 Safety Agency Approvals 97 Getting Technical Support 98 Index 99 ...

Page 9: ...or connecting the DockLINK to a VT 100 terminal or modem There are two versions of the DockLINK Model 408 for US Installations This version uses a plug in power adapter that is compatible with US electrical systems Model 408Z for International Installations This version uses a plug in power adapter that is compatible with European electrical systems Each version now supports options that you can d...

Page 10: ...NK exchanges information between the Ethernet device and the RadioLAN wireless network Although the DockLINK and the device each have their own MAC address the DockLINK hides its address from others on the wireless network If attempting to Ping the DockLINK from a remote wireless station the DockLINK will not respond Instead you will receive an IP Address response from the network interface card t...

Page 11: ...ent wireless network operation If your network falls into this category you need only Quick Installation Steps on page 5 in this manual to install the system Adding Security to the Wireless Network Station As an option you can contact RadioLAN to enable the Data Encryption feature This feature secures the wireless network station by setting an encryption key that protects your sensitive data on th...

Page 12: ...ts To successfully place a DockLINK into operation you must meet the following requirements The DockLINK must connect directly to a 10BaseT Network Interface Card The DockLINK must be located within the data range of other RadioLAN wireless network stations Browser Requirements You cannot access the DockLINK from any station but the one to which it is connected To access the DockLINK by way of the...

Page 13: ...r to the 10BaseT device like the printer in Figure 3 2 Attach an Ethernet cable between the DockLINK 10BaseT port and the device 3 Attach the radio assembly and locate it as high as practical with the two points upward 4 Apply power to the DockLINK and then power up the Ethernet device and you are done Radio Unit Non switched Outlet DockLINK CAT5 Cable Printer equipped with 10BaseT network interfa...

Page 14: ...n of the antenna This can be done either using the DockLINK Manager display to show the signal quality or with a RadioLAN equipped computer in the area running RadioNET Manager software If you use the optional serial cable onto the DockLINK you may also use the Node Discovery Menu see NODE DISCOVERY MENU on page 80 in the DockLINK to study and adjust the antenna location and show the statistics on...

Page 15: ... Because signal strength and quality diminish when the Radio Unit is enclosed it is best to locate the Radio Unit outside of cabinets The most suitable locations are above obstacles such as cubical walls or shelves For the highest quality wireless network coverage spacing between DockLINKs and other wireless stations should not exceed 150 feet in semi enclosed offices Office conditions vary actual...

Page 16: ...ally located such as conference rooms As you test each location note the signal strength measured on the NODE DISCOVERY page see Figure 4 In the event that you discover a location where signal quality is low there are three basic options for action 1 If most or all station locations report a low quality signal relocate the DockLINK 2 If one or only a few station locations report a low quality sign...

Page 17: ...tom of the DockLINK s housing There are three basic inputs required by the DockLINK see Figure 5 Non switched electrical outlet Access to the 10BaseT Network Interface Card Acceptable signal quality in the wireless network Local Station with 10BaseT Network Interface Card DockLINK Non switched Outlet Radio Unit Distant Wireless Users PCMCIA Users Switched Outlet Figure 5 Network Requirements ...

Page 18: ...next to your PC or when using a longer Category 5 cable you can mount the assembly on a wall or ceiling Do this Point the Radio Unit to the ceiling or to the floor Locate the Radio Unit in an open area Locate the Radio Unit within 120 feet from each wireless network user Do not do this Do not orient the Radio Unit parallel to the horizon Do no locate the Radio Unit inside a cabinet Do not locate t...

Page 19: ...K for local configuration Follow these steps to connect external cabling to the DockLINK 1 Connect the radio to the female DB15 jack on the DockLINK The radio s connector is keyed and only inserts into the jack one way Do not force the connector into the jack 2 Connect the power adapter cable to the DockLINK 3 Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet 1 4 3 2 Local Station s Network Interfa...

Page 20: ...then connect the other end of the cable to the port on the station s Network Interface Card 5 Set the MDI MDI X push button switch to the correct setting for the RJ 45 Dual modular cable Push the switch in for use with a crossover cable Push the switch out for use with a standard Category 5 cable 1 2 10BaseTEthernet orCrossoverCable 10BaseT Network Interface Card 3 Figure 8 Setting the MDI MDI X S...

Page 21: ...rk Interface Card A VT 100 terminal connection to the DockLINK Local Port This section describes in detail each method for assigning the DockLINK an IP Address Connect the DockLINK To use the IP ASSIGN Utility you must first connect DockLINK to the station s 10BaseT Network Interface Card The station must not be running a DHCP server while performing this procedure 1 Determine the method that you ...

Page 22: ...t the Serial port from a VT 100 terminal to the DockLINK Local Port 2 Connect the Radio Unit to the DockLINK 3 Connect the DockLINK s power adapter to the power jack on the DockLINK 4 Plug the DockLINK s power adapter into a 115VAC electrical outlet The DockLINK s Power LED illuminates If you are using the local station see Using the IP ASSIGN Utility to Optionally assign the DockLINK s IP Address...

Page 23: ...s and begins searching the local LAN segment for any DockLINKs that are not configured with an IP Address The utility returns a page listing of the MAC Addresses for all non configured DockLINKs on the LAN segment 3 Highlight the MAC Address for the DockLINK that you want to configure 4 Enter the desired temporary IP Address for the DockLINK Later you can permanently set it using the IP PARAMETERS...

Page 24: ...al This section discusses how to log onto the DockLINK and how to use the DockLINK Manager The DockLINK Manager The DockLINK Manager allows you to view pages which contain configuration information about the DockLINK Using the manager you can assign passwords set up IP Address for the DockLINK set address filters and view DockLINK performance statistics When using the DockLINK Manager to make chan...

Page 25: ... Address for the DockLINK and then press Enter The DockLINK s LOGON page appears Logging Onto the DockLINK Manager The LOGON page provides security to DockLINK configuration items There are three fields on the page Product ID Enter User Name Enter Password If this is the first time that you log on use the following entries and then set up Access Security features immediately User Name Blank Passwo...

Page 26: ...med into the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ACCESS SECURITY page are allowed access to the program Enter Password The Enter Password field allows you to enter your user password for access to configuration and diagnostic pages Enter your password here and then press Enter to go to the next page If the user name and password match those stored in the ACCESS SECURITY MENU page you will be allowed to view and ...

Page 27: ...nced DockLINK features here System Configuration Configure the DockLINK for use with your Network Interface card and wireless network here System Statistics See DockLINK performance here System Status See the system s current status here Diagnostics Perform network diagnostics here Reset Reset the DockLINK to lock in program changes here System Features Main Menu Node Discovery System Configuratio...

Page 28: ...that you want to view or change Menu items that have a next to them have submenu items that lead to specific pages After selecting a submenu item the right frame of the page changes to display program items and other information You can size the frames by clicking on the divider line and dragging the line to the size that meets your needs Figure 12 The Main Page ...

Page 29: ...Address into an internal database Alternatively the DockLINK removes MAC Addresses for wireless nodes that leave the DockLINK s data range The NODE DISCOVERY page displays wireless nodes that are currently within data range of the DockLINK Nodes found on this screen are connected to the local station using the DockLINK as a bridge The page displays a table with two main tabs Station List Connectiv...

Page 30: ...st alphabetically Clicking the table heading again reverses the sort The table shows the following columns Name This column displays the station name of each connected wireless station Address This column displays the station s MAC Address Type This column displays the station types The following types are found here ICL ISA CardLINK Model 101 and P101 PCMCIA Card DKL DockLINK Units BBL BackboneLI...

Page 31: ...mn shows the connectivity quality for the station Table 1 below shows the meaning of the quality designation Score Color Transceiver Orientation 5 Light Green Best location 4 Dark Green Good location 3 Yellow Improve if possible 2 Yellow Need to improve 1 Red Out of data range 0 Red Out of carrier range Table 1 Link Quality Ratings ...

Page 32: ...able includes six columns with the following headings Name Link Name This column displays the station name of each connected wireless station Link This column shows the connectivity quality for the station Table 1 on page 23 shows the meaning of the quality designation Figure 14 Node Discovery Network Information Page Connectivity Tab ...

Page 33: ...ser Logon Name fields allow you to enter from 1 to 12 characters to specify a user name You can use letters and numbers for this entry This entry is case sensitive so be sure to note the user name exactly as you enter it here Make your entry and then press the Tab key to move to the User Password field The User Password and Retype Password Fields The User Password and Verification fields allow you...

Page 34: ...IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway IP Address DHCP operation mode radio buttons DHCP Server IP Address In addition to the fields and radio buttons on the field there are three buttons at the bottom of the page Reload Reloads system software from the DHCP Server Server IP Address required OK Accepts entries Choose this button when you have finished entering desired information Use Default Enter...

Page 35: ...he Internet standards require using a registered IP Address to avoid duplicates Invisible to distant wireless stations You can only see the IP Address from the device wired directly to the DockLINK You cannot see the IP Address from wireless stations on the network Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask determines the subnet and IP Address for the DockLINK Typically an IP Address contains the Network address...

Page 36: ...kLINK operates on the DHCP by way of the radio interface DHCP Operation Modes Short for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol this is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP Addresses to devices on a network Dynamic addressing allows a device to have a different IP Address each time it connects to the network In some systems the device s IP Address can change even while it is still connected Dynamic add...

Page 37: ...ckLINK to automatically request a new Operating System image each time it restarts and is not connected to a host on the Ethernet This new image would temporarily override the existing version installed Download System Software and Save It Radio Button Select this button to cause the DockLINK to automatically request a new Operating System image each time it restarts and is not connected to a host...

Page 38: ...ions that are currently enabled If you are using DockLINK version 2 0 or higher the screen allows you to use one choice Dock Mode Dock Mode The Dock Mode allows you to connect the DockLINK directly to your PC s Network Interface Card This allows your PC to become a wireless station on a RadioLAN wireless network In this mode the DockLINK communicates with other wireless users and other DockLINK un...

Page 39: ...ck appears to be open When encryption is installed and enabled the lock appears to be closed This page offers two selections Data Encryption Enable check box Encryption Key field Data Encryption Enabled Check Box This selection enables or disables Data Encryption on DockLINK data packets Checked Enables Data Encryption Only stations that share the same encryption key can exchange data with the Doc...

Page 40: ...t you need not change other entries on this page Entries on this page other than the Port Name field can disable communication with the Network Interface Card RadioLAN Recommends that you avoid making changes to items on this page Although unnecessary if you have a particularly special application you can edit other items on the screen Filters that you can enable or disable are as follows MAC Addr...

Page 41: ...heck box disables MAC Address filtering This allows the local station s data to pass through to the wireless network Checked Placing a check mark in the check box enables MAC Address Filtering This allows only the values in the MAC filter table to operate Edit Button The Edit button displays the MAC Address database allowing you to enable or disable communication with the 10BaseT Network Interface...

Page 42: ...s NetBEUI allows you to connect when using Windows NT Windows for Workgroups or LAN Manager protocols Unchecked Clearing a check mark from the check box disables NetBEUI Address filtering Checked Placing a check mark in the check box enables NetBEUI Address filtering blocks NetBEUI packets Block NetBIOS Packets NetBIOS allows you to use the Network Basic Input Output System Unchecked Clearing a ch...

Page 43: ...ilter Block IP Packets Block IPX Packets Block NetBEUI Packets Block NetBIOS Packets Port Name The Port Name field allows you to enter up to 12 characters that identify the name of the DockLINK This appears as the DockLINK s Station Name for users of Radionet Manager or the EZRadio configuration programs It appears as Name on the NODE DISCOVERY STATION LIST tab or Node on the NODE DISCOVERY CONNEC...

Page 44: ...that stores MAC Addresses received by the DockLINK while communicating with the RadioLAN Wireless Network Once packets are stored in the database you can allow or disallow packet flow to or from remote addresses in the database Unchecked Disables MAC Address filtering Checked Enables MAC Address Filtering This allows all network traffic to flow from the wireless network into the local station Allo...

Page 45: ...k from the check box enables IP Address filtering Checked Placing a check mark in the check box disables IP Address filtering Block IPX Packets The Block IPX Packets check box allows you to enable or disable communication with Novell IPX protocol networks Unchecked Clearing a check mark from the check box disables IPX Address filtering Checked Placing a check mark in the check box enables IPX Addr...

Page 46: ...ck box disables NetBEUI Address filtering Checked Placing a check mark in the check box enables NetBEUI Address filtering Block NetBIOS Packets The Block NetBIOS Packets check box allows you to enable or disable communication to networks that use the Network Basic Input Output System Unchecked Clearing a check mark from the check box disables NetBIOS Address filtering Checked Placing a check mark ...

Page 47: ...ws you to set the baud rate for the terminal Select from the following available baud rates 9600 baud 19200 baud 38400 baud 57600 baud After making your selection press the OK button to keep your selection Set the VT100 terminal software for the following Baud Rate selected here 8 bit word No Parity 1 stop bit No flow control Figure 21 The Console Parameters Page ...

Page 48: ...work traffic The DockLINK is set for optimum performance by default Only advanced users with special circumstances should use the entries on MAC Filter screens Figure 22 shows the 10BASET PORT MAC FILTER EDIT page The DockLINK contains and manages two identical filtering databases 10BaseT Port MAC Filter List Radio Port MAC Filter List Each of these databases allows you to add up to 32 MAC Address...

Page 49: ...der in which the DockLINK stored the database entry MAC Address The MAC Address column displays the MAC Address for the remote network node Mask Bytes The Mask Bytes column displays the subnet mask address for the network node Source Dest The Source Dest column allows you to specify whether the action upon packets will occur if that node is sending or receiving packets ...

Page 50: ...or that MAC Address to pass through Alternatively If the Source Dest column contains Source and the Accept Reject column contains Accept the DockLINK allows the message from that MAC Address to broadcast through If the Source Dest column contains Destination and the Accept Reject column contains Accept the DockLINK allows the message from that MAC Address to pass through Adding MAC Filters To add ...

Page 51: ...ess Choose Reject to disallow the passage of packets to from the MAC Address After adding all desired MAC Addresses click the OK button to exit the screen Modifying MAC Filters To modify a MAC Filter select the desired MAC Address Make changes to the address fields and selections in the Source Dest and Accept columns After making changes click the OK button to leave the screen Deleting MAC Filters...

Page 52: ... network resources can cause slower file transfer time While data packets are being transferred available network resources shared by all users decrease so when the DockLINK finishes the job faster increased shared network resources are made available for other packet transfers making files transfer faster One adjustment might require the relocation of a station antenna to improve signal strength ...

Page 53: ...ly updated every ten seconds This section describes the 10BASET PORT STATISTICS page The screen also contains a Clear Counters button Pressing the button resets all counters on this page to zero Total Packets Transmitted Total Packets Transmitted counts and stores the total number of packets that the DockLINK sends to local station This number represents all transmitted packets Figure 23 10BaseT P...

Page 54: ...ccumulated CRC Error Packets This field displays the total number of frames that reported a bad cyclical redundancy check Collision Error Packets This field displays the number of packets that failed due to a collision two stations attempting to access a media at the same time Overrun Packets This field totals the number of frames that exceeded Ethernet maximum size specifications Runt Packets Thi...

Page 55: ...eless stations The information on this page is automatically updated every ten seconds This section describes the RADIO PORT STATISTICS Page The page has two major sections Packet Transmission Packet Reception The screen also contains a Clear Counters button Pressing the button resets all counters on this page to zero Figure 24 Radio Port Statistics Page ...

Page 56: ...ackets sent each second Typical networks range from 100 to 5000 frames transmitted each second and will vary with time If you observe the rate staying at 10 000 fps the local station may be causing a broadcast storm Broadcast storms can be caused by a defective Network Interface Card Total Retransmission When the distant wireless station does not acknowledge the receipt of a packet sent by DockLIN...

Page 57: ...that the remote wireless stations send to the DockLINK This number represents all received packets Average Receive Rate Packets Sec Sometimes packets are received faster than at other times Average Receive Rate indicates the number of average packets received each second You should see approximately1500 pps under normal conditions If you observe the rate staying at 10 000 fps you may have broadcas...

Page 58: ...storage You can upgrade system software two ways Using a local file on your PC Using Xmodem through the DockLINK Local Port Upgrade from TFTP Server is not used with DockLINK The SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE UPGRADE page allows you to download a new configuration to the DockLINK On this page type in the name of the file that you want to download then click the download button to download the file...

Page 59: ...e Selecting this radio button allows you to select a file on your local hard drive When you choose this radio button the File to Upload field appears allowing you to enter the name of the file to upload File to Upload This field allows you to enter the file name of the operating system file that you want to download If you do not know where the file is located click the Browse button to display a ...

Page 60: ... DockLINK System Software File Name The System Software File Name field allows you to enter the name of the file to download Download Button Download causes the DockLINK to retrieve the specified software file from the specified location The downloaded file is written into system memory as the DockLINK receives it As the DockLINK reboots after downloading the new operating system runs immediately ...

Page 61: ...essed the Web Manager The page contains the following objects Save All Changes and Reset radio button Reload Last Saved Configuration radio button Reset Configuration to Factory Default radio button After making your choice select the OK button to cause the DockLINK to act Save All Changes and Reset Radio Button This item causes all changes that you have made during this session to overwrite exist...

Page 62: ...uses all changes that you have made to change back to their original settings Reset Configuration to Factory Default Radio Button This item causes the DockLINK to change all configuration items to their factory default settings The DockLINK uses the new configuration after the next system restart ...

Page 63: ...ckLINK s operating system you must reset the DockLINK One method of resetting the DockLINK is to remove power from the unit for approximately five seconds Another method for resetting the DockLINK is found on the RESET page To access the RESET page select the Reset menu item Press the OK button to reset the DockLINK Figure 28 Reset Page ...

Page 64: ...rmation about its ability to communicate with other stations within the network Setting the Frames to Send The Frames to Send field sets the number of packets that will be sent until the Ping session ends After you start the Ping the DockLINK sends this number of packets The test ends when you press the Stop button or when the count ends whichever is first Figure 29 Ping Radio Port Page ...

Page 65: ...ludes an All stations selection This entry selects the target station for the Ping test Selecting the Explicit Address check box causes the drop down list box to display MAC addresses as opposed to station names Frames Sent This field displays the total number of frames sent during this test Frames Acked This field displays the total number of times that the target station acknowledged the Ping pa...

Page 66: ...s in this field indicate better communication quality The Avg Retrans is expected to stay at 1 meaning no retransmission was needed Higher numbers indicate some difficulty in sending traffic to the other station and should be corrected Retransmissions means reduced efficiency Start Button This button starts the Ping test After you have entered all selections press this button to start the Ping tes...

Page 67: ...or Rejecting Configuration Setting Changes on page 53 To retrieve system information open the SYSTEM STATUS SYSTEM INFORMATION page then print it on your local printer File the resulting printout in a safe place The system status page includes the following information Product Name States the Product Name System Name States the System Name System Contact This field is not used with DockLINK System...

Page 68: ...o the DockLINK from the factory The information in this field should match the MAC Address noted on the bottom of the DockLINK Subnet ID This information was entered on the RADIO PORT PARAMETERS page IP Address States the IP Address entered on the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION IP PARAMETERS page Subnet Mask States the Subnet Mask entered on the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION IP PARAMETERS page Default Gateway States...

Page 69: ...hat the DockLINK is currently using System Software File Name States the System Software File Name Hardware Revision States the Hardware Version of the DockLINK Manufacture Date States the date when the DockLINK was manufactured System Serial Number States the DockLINK s serial number System Up Time States the day hours and minutes that the system has been in operation ...

Page 70: ... messages The screen displays a list with the following columns Item This displays the item number on the list As new events appear the DockLINK issues new numbers Task The Task column lists the task that initiated the message Error No This column lists an error code to the event Error Message This column lists a verbose error name Figure 31 System Log Page ...

Page 71: ...erminal a PC using terminal software or dial up modem to the DockLINK as alternative methods of managing the DockLINK Using these methods you can communicate with the DockLINK to make configuration changes or to interrogate the DockLINK for performance statistics Figure 33 Connecting the VT 100 Terminal to the DockLINK ...

Page 72: ...es a special interface cable that connects between the Serial Port jack and a DB9F serial connector The pin outs for this cable are shown in Table 2 Signal Description DB 9F RJ11 Signal Description Ground 2 1 Ground Serial Out from computer 3 2 Rx In Serial In to computer 5 4 Tx out Table 2 Serial Port Adapter Cable Pin outs ...

Page 73: ...s program you can assign passwords set up IP Addresses for the DockLINK set address filters test system performance and view system performance statistics When using the DockLINK Local Management software to make changes edit your choices on the screens then accept all session changes by accessing the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION CHANGES SCREEN This causes the DockLINK to store configuration...

Page 74: ...s on the network Subnet ID Subnet ID on page 36 Enter four characters You must use the same Subnet ID as other wireless stations on the network IP Address IP Address on page 27 Optional Enter an IP Address in dot notation For example 123 32 124 1 Do not use an IP Address that is already in use on the network Encryption Securing the DockLINK with Data Encryption on page 31 Choose this item only if ...

Page 75: ...rd If the password is not set the following message will appear at the bottom of the screen Password is not set hit any key to proceed If this message appears press any key to enter the program and then set the access security features by going immediately to the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ACCESS SECURITY MENU SCREEN Serial Number The Serial Number field is a read only field that reports the DockLINK s ...

Page 76: ...NU are allowed access to the program Enter Password The Enter Password field allows you to enter your user password for access to configuration and diagnostic screens Enter your password here and then press any key to enter the program If the user name and password match those stored in the ACCESS SECURITY MENU SCREEN you will be allowed to view and edit items on the screen If you make entries tha...

Page 77: ...our station s measured signal quality with other wireless network nodes See NODE DISCOVERY MENU on page 80 for more information about this selection System Features System Features takes you to the SYSTEM FEATURES menu where you can select the DockLINK unit s mode of operation and Data Encryption See SYSTEM FEATURES on page 76 for more information about this selection System Features Main Menu Nod...

Page 78: ...of the DockLINK See SYSTEM STATISTICS MENU on page 79 for more information about this selection System Status System Status allows you to interrogate the DockLINK for current system performance information See SYSTEM STATUS MENU on page 83 for more information about this selection Diagnostics Diagnostics allows you to Ping other network stations and to retrieve performance information from the int...

Page 79: ...his selection is not needed for DockLINK IP Parameters This item displays the IP PARAMETERS menu where you assign the DockLINK s IP Address for the Local Station You can also enable DHCP support here See IP PARAMETERS on page 74 for more information about this selection Figure 38 System Configuration Menu IP Parameters System Configuration Administration Parameters Port Parameters SNMP Parameters ...

Page 80: ...arameters This item is not used with the DockLINK Software Upgrade Parameters Selecting this item displays the SOFTWARE UPGRADE menu at which you can specify the file name for DockLINK software updates See SOFTWARE UPGRADE MENU on page 80 for more information about this selection Figure 39 Port Parameters Menus Radio Port Parameters Port Parameters 10BaseT Port Parameters 10BaseT MAC Filter Editor...

Page 81: ... you can permanently save your changes or revert selections back to the last saved settings See SYSTEM CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION CHANGES MENU on page 81 for more information about this selection System Operation Mode This selection displays the SYSTEM FEATURES menu where you can set the operational characteristics of the DockLINK SYSTEM FEATURES on page 76 for more information about this selecti...

Page 82: ...page number where you can find the explanation Menu Name Menu Item Refer to Notes SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ACCESS SECURITY MENU Setting Up Security Features on page 25 Allows you to set menu login names and passwords for access to menus User Logon Name User Logon Name Fields on page 25 Enter from 1 to 12 letters or numbers User Password The User Password and Retype Password Fields on page 25 Enter fro...

Page 83: ...255 For example 250 142 15 200 Subnet Mask Subnet Mask on page 27 Determines the subnet and IP Address for the DockLINK Typically an IP Address contains the network address and the host address Each number can range from 0 to 255 For example 250 142 15 200 Default Gateway IP Address Default Gateway IP Address on page 27 Each number can range from 0 to 255 For example 250 142 15 200 ...

Page 84: ...Each number can range from 0 to 255 For example 250 142 15 200 SYSTEM FEATURES Dock Mode Dock Mode on page 30 Allows you to connect the DockLINK directly to your PC s network interface card This allows your PC to become a wireless station on a RadioLAN wireless network If using the Dock mode see Configuring the DockLINK for use in the Dock Mode on page 66 Data Encryption Mode Securing the DockLINK...

Page 85: ... PARAMETERS MENU on page 31 This menu leads to port parameters menus for the Radio and 10BaseT ports 10BaseT Port Parameters Menu Setting up10BaseT Port Parameters on page 32 Displays the 10BASET PORT PARAMETERS Menu Radio Port Parameters Menu Radio Port Parameters on page 35 Displays the RADIO PORT PARAMETERS Menu 10BASET AND RADIO PORT PARAMETERS MENU Setting up10BaseT Port Parameters on page 32...

Page 86: ...o Edit MAC Filters Edit Button on page 33 This item leads to the EDIT MAC FILTERS menu Block IP Packets Block IP Packets on page 33 Choose Yes or No Block IPX Packets Block IPX on page 34 Block NetBEUI Packets Block NetBEUI on page 34 Choose Yes or No Block NetBIOS Packets Block NetBIOS on page 34 Choose Yes or No MAC FILTERS MENU Filter Physical Address MAC Address on page 41 Type the IP Address ...

Page 87: ...llow transmission of the packet depending upon the entry in the field List all Filters Configured Adding MAC Filters on page 42 Selecting this item displays the filter list 10BASET AND RADIO MAC FILTER LIST Managing Packet Flow through the DockLINK on page 40 SYSTEM STATISTICS MENU Interrogating DockLINK for Performance Information on page 44 This menu leads you to port statistics menus for the 10...

Page 88: ...PORT STATISTICS MENU Checking Radio Port Statistics on page 47 Allows you to interrogate the system remotely about current traffic statistics on the Radio Port NODE DISCOVERY MENU Discovering Wireless Nodes Within the DockLINK s Data Range on page 21 Provides information about neighboring nodes connected to the network that your station can communicate with SOFTWARE UPGRADE MENU Upgrading System S...

Page 89: ...on page 52 Causes the DockLINK to retrieve the specified software file from the specified TFTP Server IP Address SYSTEM CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION CHANGES MENU Saving or Rejecting Configuration Setting Changes on page 53 Allows you to save your changes or to reject changes you have made which allows the DockLINK to continue operating as before you accessed this screen Save All Configuration Chang...

Page 90: ... DIAGNOSTICS MENU Testing DockLINK Connectivity to the Wireless Network on page 56 Allows a remote manager to interrogate the system for information about its ability to communicate with other stations within the network by initiating a Ping test to nodes on the network Ping Frame Count Setting the Frames to Send on page 56 Sets the total number of frames being sent in each Ping test Ping Frame Si...

Page 91: ...ations during Ping testing Average Retransmission Avg Retrans on page 58 Counts and stores the average number of retransmissions based upon the total number of packets transmitted Total Packets Received Frames Acked on page 57 Indicates the total number of packets received by DockLINK from the remote wireless stations SYSTEM STATUS MENU Recording Important System Information on page 59 Leads you t...

Page 92: ...System Information on page 59 Displays the System Information menu where you can collect version contact and other information about the DockLINK System Log Viewing the System Log on page 62 Displays the SYSTEM LOG The log stores and displays system events such as system start warm start or password authentication ...

Page 93: ...s In normal operation verify that the power 10BaseT and radio connectors are attached Verify that the Power LED is illuminated and that the Status 1 or Status 2 LEDs are not lit If either of these are lit it may indicate a problem and you should contact your distributor for assistance If you cannot reach your distributor or purchased the units directly from RadioLAN contact RadionLAN Support Probl...

Page 94: ...t has been working for some time ask if anything has recently changed perhaps a new wall has been added in the office area or other changes have occurred that could change the normal signal dispersion If the problem persists and you have access to another radio try replacing the radio If this makes a difference it is possible the radio may have become damaged reducing its effectiveness Contact you...

Page 95: ...rogrammed to act on status changes and send notification messages called Traps to designated IP Addresses called Trap Communities The agent can also take instructions from a remote manager to make changes to objects in the MIB For example the manager might instruct the agent to change the system date and time Client Station A wireless 10Mbps computer that receives and originates Ethernet data Clie...

Page 96: ...ter address of a site or location on the Internet entered by a user into the site s corresponding numerical IP Address Domain A grouping of devices that are members of a specific realm or location on a network Each device is identified on the Internet by a specific extension attach to the location s IP Address which is shared among all devices within the domain Gateway A door in the Internet that ...

Page 97: ... of nodes on networks based on the IEEE 802 Standards Protocols may assign to nodes different addresses that coincide with their system But ultimately that address can be traced to the node s MAC Address This address is also referred to as a Data Link Control address by OSI Reference based networks Manager Software used to control and manipulate the Management Information Bases through communicati...

Page 98: ... reply indicating that the packet reached its destination It obtains information about the connection by determining the amount of time for packet delivery and station response Routing Routing is the path chosen by the user over which to send a packet of information from one computer or station to another via the network Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask is a network address that numerically represents ...

Page 99: ...the port is connected to another powered 10BaseT port whose signaling meets the requirements for an IEEE 802 3i 10BaseT device For example valid Link test pulses are detected on the receive pair The Activity LED green is active when receive activity is detected or during a packet transmission Power LED The Power LED green is active when power is provided to the unit Fault LED The Fault LED amber i...

Page 100: ...s on an adapter card are configured as MDI and 10BaseT ports on a repeater hub are configured as MDI X The DockLink allows you to configure its 10BaseT port as an MDI switch out position or MDI X switch in position port The abbreviation MDI stands for Media Dependent Interface and is specified by the IEEE 802 3i 10BaseT standard to be the electrical and mechanical interface to the UTP wire An MDI ...

Page 101: ...is described in the following table and figure Pin Signal MDI configuration Signal MDI X configuration 1 TX Transmit to UTP RX Receive from UTP 2 TX Transmit to UTP RX Receive from UTP 3 RX Receive from UTP TX Transmit to UTP 4 No connection No connection 5 No connection No connection 6 RX Receive from UTP TX Transmit to UTP 7 No connection No connection 8 No connection No connection 8 7 6 5 4 3 2...

Page 102: ...11 is a Serial port interface is provided through a 4 pin shielded RJ 11 connector The pin out is described in the following table and figure Signal Description DB 9F RJ11 Signal Description Ground 2 1 Ground Serial Out from computer 3 2 Rx In Serial In to computer 5 4 Tx out 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 103: ...Manchester encoded IEEE 802 3 CSMA CD RadioLAN 10 Pulse Modulated CSMA CA Standards Support IEEE 802 3i Type 10BaseT Electrical Specifications Domestic International Input Power 25 Watts 25 Watts AC Line Frequency 60 Hz 50 60 Hz Input Voltage 110VAC 100 240VAC Volt Amperes Rating 1A 100VAC 0 5A 240VAC ...

Page 104: ...875 x 13 125 Weight 22 3 oz 632g Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage Temperature 25 C to 70C Operating Humidity 85 max relative humidity non condensing Storage Humidity 95 max relative humidity non condensing Operating Attitude 10 000 ft 3 000m maximum ...

Page 105: ...missions Meets requirement of FCC Part 15 subparts A and B Class A EN55 022 CISPR 22 1985 Class A General License VDE 0871 Class A AmtsblVfg No 243 1991 and Vfg 46 1992 VCCI Class 1 ITE Safety Agency Approvals UL listed ULC listed CSA certified TUV licensed ...

Page 106: ...ck Technical Support 3 You can reach RadioLAN Technical Support directly by dialing Toll free 888 2 RADIOLAN 888 272 3465 4 Alternatively you can reach our technical staff at the following e mail address support radiolan com Please have the following information available and ready Your name address and phone number The serial number of the RadioLAN part in question A description of the problem th...

Page 107: ...0BaseT Parameters page 32 10BaseT Port Statistics menu 80 10BaseT Port Statistics page 45 A AC line frequency 95 access point getting 23 Access Security features 17 Access Security menu 74 Access Security page 25 accessing data 3 Activity LED 91 adding stations 2 adding user names and passwords 17 18 25 68 amperes rating 95 antenna assembly 10 assigning IP Address 13 15 27 B 66 66 baud rates 39 BB...

Page 108: ...fic 32 35 reverting to previously saved 54 66 saving changes to 53 66 setting IP parameters 26 upgrades and 50 wireless stations and Dock Mode 66 Configuration Changes menu 81 Configuration Changes page 16 53 Configuration Manager menu 74 connections 2 11 dynamic addressing and 28 getting current station and type 22 interface cable pin outs 64 quality designations 23 24 remote not responding 2 tem...

Page 109: ...bling 36 DHCP Server 28 caution when using 13 disabling 28 getting IP Address 28 Diagnostics menu 70 82 Diagnostics screen Ping Radio Port page 56 Dock Mode 2 30 setting up stations for 66 DockLINK 3 alternative management methods 63 available baud rates 39 changing system configuration 16 53 connectivity 40 getting performance information 44 getting system information 59 62 input requirements 9 l...

Page 110: ...lets 9 electrical specifications 95 electromagnetic emissions 97 e mail 27 enclosed wireless stations 7 encryption 3 encryption keys 31 Enter Password field 18 68 Enter User Name field 18 68 environmental specifications 96 Ethernet networks 2 See also networks adapting to wireless interface 2 external cables 11 EZRadio configuration program 35 F Fault LED 91 FCC compliance ii filters 3 adding MAC ...

Page 111: ... MDI MDI X switch 93 serial port 94 IP Address assigning 13 15 27 Dock Mode and 2 getting current 60 specifying for devices 28 tracking 28 IP ASSIGN Utility 13 installing 14 15 IP filters 32 35 enabling disabling 33 37 IP Parameters menu 74 IP Parameters page 26 IPX filters 32 35 enabling disabling 34 37 L LAN See networks LAN Manager servers 34 38 large file transfers 44 LEDs 91 line frequency 95...

Page 112: ...92 Media Access Control Address SeeMAC Address Media Dependent Interface 92 menus 20 69 messages 27 mode of operation 30 modems 4 11 attaching to DockLINK 63 multiple users 44 N NetBEUI filters 32 35 enabling disabling 34 38 NetBIOS filters 32 35 enabling disabling 34 38 Network Information page 21 Network IP Address See IP Address networks adapting to wireless interface 2 assigning IP Address to ...

Page 113: ...T station performance and 45 data filters and 3 enabling disabling for remote users 33 36 enabling disabling transmissions 42 flow management procedures 40 63 multiple users and file transfers 44 testing transfers 56 wireless station performance and 48 49 passwords adding 17 18 25 68 allowable characters 25 not set 67 performance 40 defined 44 getting information about 44 testing signal quality 8 ...

Page 114: ... 10 RadioLAN Backbone Manager See DockLINK Manager RadioLAN Technical Support 98 RadioLAN wireless network See wireless stations Radionet Manager 35 rebooting system 52 reception ii reloading previous configurations 54 66 remote connections 2 remote stations 4 enabling disabling data transfers 33 36 testing communications 56 repeater hub 92 Reset page 55 66 resetting DockLINK 55 resizing Web Site ...

Page 115: ...status indicators 85 status information 59 Status LEDs 92 submenus 20 Subnet IDs 36 getting current 60 Subnet Mask 27 getting current 60 system configuration changes taking effect 55 changing 16 53 DHCP Server 28 getting information about 16 network specific 32 35 reverting to previously saved 54 66 saving changes to 53 66 setting IP parameters 26 wireless stations and Dock Mode 66 System Configur...

Page 116: ...ary IP Address 15 testing connections 56 testing data range 8 transport protocol See TCP IP troubleshooting tips 85 U unauthorized users 3 upgrades 50 US installations 1 users adding names 17 18 25 68 allowable characters 25 unauthorized 3 V verifying signal quality 8 version information 61 voltage 95 VT 100 terminals 4 11 63 setting up 39 W Web browsers 16 system requirements 4 Web Manager See Do...

Page 117: ...eless nodes 21 wireless stations 2 adding 2 configuring Dock Mode for 66 enabling disabling devices 36 getting current 22 getting names 24 getting performance information 47 getting specific type 22 naming 36 protecting from unauthorized users 3 setting up 7 9 testing data range 8 ...

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