Sector ID:
choose an ID number to give to this access point module. This parameter does not
affect the operation of the module in any way. Its purpose is just another means to identify the
access point module. When observing a subscriber module’s
AP Eval Data
web page, the sector
ID is one of the distinguishing fields present to help the operator understand what access point
module is seen. It is recommended that when constructing an access point cluster (2-6 modules)
that each sector be given a different ID and that the pattern be repeated throughout the entire
Cyclone System for manageability.
Display-Only Access:
enter the same password in both fields for verification. The display-only
password, when used, will allow only view activities to the module. When the display-only
password is set and not the full-access password, the display-only password will be tied to telnet
and FTP sessions to the module. If the full-access password is also set then it has precedence on
the telnet and FTP sessions. If the password is forgotten, the operator will need physical access
to the module and will need to create a Cyclone “default plug” to override the unit. See steps at
end of section for use and creation of a default plug.
Full Access:
enter the same password in both fields for verification. The full-access password,
when used, will allow view and change activities to the module. When the full-access password is
set, the password will also be tied to telnet and FTP sessions to the module. When prompted for
the password via the web-based interface, there is no username required; however when
prompted for the password via a telnet or FTP session, the user that MUST be used is “root”. If
the password is forgotten, the operator will need physical access to the module and will need to
create a Cyclone “default plug” to override the unit. See steps at end of this section for use of a
default plug.
Webpage Auto Update:
enter time period (in seconds) desired to have the web browser refresh
the web-based interface. The default setting is 0, which will cause the web-based interface to
never refresh.
Airlink Security:
choose the type of air link security that is to be utilized on this access point
module. There are two choices:
•
Normal
: If utilizing this mode there is no encryption on the air link. This is the default
operation.
•
DES
: If utilizing this mode the air link is encrypted using single DES.
Bridge Entry Timeout:
choose the appropriate bridge timeout for correct network operation with
existing network infrastructure. It is important that this parameter be set for a longer time period
than the ARP (address resolution protocol) cache timeout of the router being used to feed the
network.
Note:
Failure to properly configure this may lead to temporary loss of communication to specific end users.
AP Background BER Mode:
choose to have this feature turned on or off. Bit Error Rate (BER)
mode will allow an operator another means to verify the functionality of a link. When BER mode is
turn on a bit error rate can be read on the subscriber side to determine the quality of a registered
link. If the access point module is in a cluster with other modules then this parameter on all units
must
be set exactly the same. Continually, when this feature is on the aggregate available
bandwidth will decrease by ~200 Kbps.
Community String:
enter a string that will allow an SNMP management server accessibility to
the SNMP information. There must not be any spaces in the community string. The default for this
parameter is “Cyclone”.
