3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration SNMP Agent The SNMP Agent setup screen (shown on the previous screen) allows you to set up an SNMP Agent. The agent is a software module that collects and stores management information for use in a network management system. The 3e-528's integrated SNMP agent software module translates the device’s management information into a common form for interpretation by the SNMP Manager, which usually resides on a network administrator’s computer.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration The SNMP configuration consists of several fields, which are explained below: • • • Community –The Community field for Get (Read Only), Set (Read & Write), and Trap is simply the SNMP terminology for “password” for those functions. Source –The IP address or name where the information is obtained. Access Control –Defines the level of management interaction permitted.
e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Add New User The Add New User screen allows you to add new administrators and crypto officers, assigning and confirming the password for the administrator. The screen shown above is the screen as it will appear in FIPS 140-2 mode. The Password complexity check and the Minimal Password length are established on the User Management — Password Policy screen.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Monitoring/Reports This section gives you a variety of lists and status reports. Most of these are self-explanatory. System Status This screen displays the status of the 3e-528 Device and Network Interface Details and the Routing Table. There are some pop-up informational menus that give detailed information about CPU, PCI, Interrupts, Process, and Interfaces.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Bridging Status This screen displays the Ethernet Port STP Status, Wireless Port STP Status, and Wireless Bridging Information.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Wireless Clients The Wireless Clients report screen displays the MAC Address of all wireless clients and their signal strength and transmit rate. The screen shown here emulates the FIPS 140-2 setup and contains a column for EMCON response. This column is not displayed in non-FIPS mode. The EMCON feature is only works with the 3e-010F Crypto Client in FIPS mode.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Once the transmit power is re-enabled and clients re-associate to the AP, EMCON information is maintained for them. If a new client that wasn't associated previously associates with the AP after the EMCON mode, its EMCON status appears as "-", which indicates the status record is not applicable. Adjacent AP List The Adjacent AP list shows all the APs on the network.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration DHCP Client List The DHCP client list displays all clients currently connected to the 3e-528 via DHCP server, including their hostnames, IP addresses, and MAC Addresses. The DHCP Client list will continue to collect entries. To remove entries from the list, check mark the Revoke Entry selection and click Remove to confirm the action. System Log The system log displays system facility messages with date and time stamp.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Web Access Log The Web Access Log displays system facility messages with date and time stamp for any actions involving web access. For example, this log records when you set encryption mode, change operating mode, etc., using the web browser. It establishes a running record regarding what actions were performed and by whom. The Web access log will continue to accumulate listings.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration System Administration The System administration screens contain administrative functions. The screens and functions are detailed in the following section. Firmware Upgrade The System Upgrade utility is a functionality built into the 3e-528 for updates to the device’s firmware as they become available. When a new upgrade file becomes available, find it and upload it to the 3e-528 from this screen.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Factory Default The System Administration — Factory Default screen is used to reset the AP to its factory settings. The "Restore" button is a fallback troubleshooting function that should only be used to reset to original settings. Only Crypto Officer has access to the Restore button. Remote Logging The System Administration —Remote Logging screen allows you to forward the syslog data from each machine to a central remote logging server.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Reboot The Reboot utility allows you to reboot the 3e-528 without changing any preset functionality. Both Crypto Officers and Administrators have access to this function. Utilities This screen gives you ready access to two useful utilities: Ping and Traceroute. Simply enter the IP Address or hostname you wish to ping or traceroute and click either the Ping or Traceroute button, as appropriate.
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3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 4: Video Configuration Chapter 4: Video Configuration The 3e-528 contains a video server that provides the capability to link four analog video cameras to the system. The video input is obtained from the cameras through the BNC connectors. The video image can be accessed through a built-in web server after the IP address of the video board has been configured. The instructions describing how to configure the IP address follow.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 4: Video Configuration For example: Note: This command needs to be run with two minutes after the unit has been turned on. Soon after completing the "arp" command, run a "ping" command with packet length of 408 bytes to the IP address of the video server. The 3e-528 will need to be powered for the video server to be set up with the IP address. Example: Once you get a reply from the video server, it is ready to be used.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 4: Video Configuration When accessing the video server interface for the first time, the Welcome Window would appear. The Installation Wizard Icon in this window walks you through the required steps to set up the video server completely. All of the steps covered with the wizard can also be accessed directly with the administration tools as detailed below. Once the video has been completely setup the following window will appear when accessing it from the browser.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 4: Video Configuration Video Administration Tools The administration tools provide the means of setting up the video image as well as all the functionality related to the Video server, including security, network and serial (PTZ) settings. To access the administration tools you need to know the video server address, as configured above. First, input the preconfigured video server address in the URL line on the browser.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 4: Video Configuration The Admin Overview window gives an overview of the different components and features that can be set up through the user interface. Some of the most relevant features will be explained in more detail below. More information can be obtained by clicking the on-line help icon. This button is available in all of the pages of the web-based interface, and provides basic information about the different settings and features.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 4: Video Configuration Network Settings This button opens the Network Settings dialog, which allows configuration of the TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, bandwidth usage, and dynamic IP address notification. This last one is used as a way to give notification of changes in the IP address when DHCP is used. You can be notified through FTP, SMTP or HTTP.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 4: Video Configuration Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Configuration The 3e-528 unit encloses a serial server card (Device Master RTS) that gives access to four serial ports over the network. These serial ports can be used for camera Pan/Tilt/Zoom purposes, or to connect other type of device with a different function. When the driver for the serial server card (NS-Link) is installed in a host PC, four virtual COM ports are created in that PC.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 4: Video Configuration IP Setup through Telnet: To set up a new IP address using telnet, a command prompt needs to be opened in the PC with access to the WAN port of the 3e-528. 1. In the command prompt type “telnet 192.168.254.30 [enter]” 2. The system will prompt for a password. By default, this password is blank, so just press the “enter” key. 3. Once logged in the system, type the command “ip” follow by the IP address wanted, the subnet mask, and the gateway IP.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 4: Video Configuration Setup through Web Interface: A web browser can be used to set up a new IP address, and change other setting such as baud rate, parity bits, etc., in the serial server card. 1. Type the IP address of the serial port in the web browser address bar. ( http://192.168.254.30 for the preconfigured IP address).
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 4: Video Configuration 2. To configure the network settings click on the “Configure Network” link. A window like the one shown bellow should open up: 3. To change the IP address configuration, simply type in the new IP address, Netmask, and default Gateway and hit “save”. Also, the serial server provides IP configuration using DHCP. 4. To configure the serial ports, click on de desired port link (e.g., Port 1) in the main page.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 4: Video Configuration 5. This page lets the user change all the possible settings for the serial port including Baud Rate, Mode (RS-232/485/422), etc. For video server applications, only the upper part of the menu needs to be managed. The “Connection Configuration” should be whatever the default is, unless a serial tunnel through the net, with another serial server card as endpoint needs to be established for a special application.
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3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration Introduction In the 3e-528, wireless bridging is used to set up three independent wireless bridge connections. Since wireless bridging provides a mechanism for APs to collaborate, it is possible to extend the basic service set (BSS) of a standalone AP and to connect two separate LANs without installing any cabling. The 3e-528 features three bridging ports interconnected to each other internally.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration General Bridge Setup Wireless bridging is a function that is configured in addition to basic access point and/or video server setup. If you will be using the 3e-528 solely as a bridge, some of the settings you may have selected for access point use will not be necessary. If setting up as a wireless bridge during initial setup, use the LAN Port directly wired by Ethernet cable to a laptop to set the appropriate settings.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration In the upper right-hand corner of the Wireless Bridge — General screen there is a button called Monitoring. If you click on this button, a pop-up window will appear (Wireless Bridge Information). If you select Enable refresh, you can set the bridge refresh interval from 5 seconds to 30 minutes. BRIDGING GENERAL SETTINGS OPTIONS Wireless Mode 802.11b/g Mixed This is the only option available. Tx Rate AUTO, 1, 2, 5.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Signal Strength LED MAC BSSID Note Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration Allows you to set the number of one of the Remote APs which will be listed at the bottom of the screen once the system is operational. Enter hexadecimal numbers Add the MAC address of the remote bridge. The remote bridge's MAC address will appear at the bottom of the screen. You can enter a note that defines the location of the remote bridge.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration Bridge Antenna Alignment To align the bridge antennas using 3e-528's software, perform the following steps: 1. Go to the Wireless Configuration — Bridging screen. At the bottom of this screen select the bridge channel from the Remote AP's MAC Address list. 2. Click on the Monitoring button at the top of the screen and select enable refresh and set the bridge refresh interval. 3.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration Point-to-Point Bridging Setup Guide Direction Bridge 1 Bridge 2 Wireless Mode 802.11b/g Mixed 802.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration Navigate to the Wireless Configuration — Bridging screen. In the first section: General, you will see the MAC Address of the bridging card. This is used as the BSSID on Bridge 2. Wireless Mode is 802.11b/g Mixed. Set the Tx Rate to AUTO. Channel Number must be set the same for each bridge to communicate. TX Pwr Mode can be left on Auto unless the power needs to be regulated.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration You must complete the configuration of your Bridge 1 by following the general instructions in Chapter 3 of this guide to establish any other required configuration options such as General, WAN and LAN settings. Configure Bridge 2 following the instructions given for Bridge 1 above.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration Point-to-Multipoint Bridge Configuration A point-to-multipoint configuration allows you to set up three or more 3e-528 access points in bridging mode and accomplish bridging between three or more locations wirelessly. For the bridges that are to be linked to communicate properly, they have to be set up with compatible commands in their setup screens. For instance, all bridges must have the same channel number.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration Point-to-Multipoint Bridging Setup Guide Direction Bridge 1 Bridge 2 ~ n Wireless Mode 802.11b/g Mixed 802.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 5: Bridge Configuration Repeater Bridge Configuration A repeater setup can be used to extend the wireless signal from one bridge connected to an Ethernet LAN wirelessly so that another bridge can control a wireless LAN at a distance.
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3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 6: The RF Manager Function Chapter 6: The RF Manager Function Introduction This chapter addresses a function of the 3e-528 which facilitates remote management and programming of the Radio Frequency function for multiple 3e-528s located on a common network. This function allows you to remotely manage the Radio Frequency Power levels.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 6: The RF Manager Function How to Access the RF Manager Function The RF Manager can be installed from the CD that came with the 3e528 Install Kit to the desktop of anyone who needs to manage the wireless LAN. Click on RF Manager on the Installation CD main menu to start the autoinstall. If, for any reason, the autoinstall function doesn't initiate, open a window from the My Computer icon on your desktop to your CD drive and double-click the 3E-RFMGR.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 6: The RF Manager Function How to Program the RF Manager Before you are able to remotely manage access points, you need to program the RF Manager by putting the static IP Address of APs you want to manage in a configuration file. Click on the Browse button. This will open a window with some sample files that you can edit. You should edit the contents of SampleRadioOn.3eti and SampleRadioOff.3eti.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 6: The RF Manager Function You can now edit the file by adding the IP addresses of the 3e-528s that you want to manage, each in a pair of brackets [ ]. The two files SampleRadioOn.3eti and SampleRadioOff.3eti must be edited as a minimum. This will permit you to turn all the APs on or off at will. You can save them to another file name if you wish (maintaining the same file extension.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 6: The RF Manager Function Once you have edited the file, save it. You can now update the APs you have included in your configuration files from an Ethernet connection on your network. To test out the files you have edited, on the main RF Manager screen, browse to and select the file that you want to use to manage your APs. That file name should now appear in the Configuration File window. Now enter the Password for that group of APs.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 6: The RF Manager Function If any part of your update has failed, the Configure Status window will show you that it has failed in part or in whole and direct you to the area of the configuration file that you need to fix.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Chapter 7: Technical Support Chapter 7: Technical Support Manufacturer’s Statement The 3e-528 is provided with warranty. It is not desired or expected that the user open the device. If malfunction is experienced and all external causes are eliminated, the user should return the unit to the manufacturer and replace it with a functioning unit. If you are experiencing trouble with this unit, the point of contact is: support@3eti.com or visit our website at www.3eti.
3e-528 WirelessVideo Server Chapter 7: Technical Support Channel Separation and WLAN Cards There are four WLAN cards in the 3e-528. One is used for the Access Point function; the other three are used for the Bridges. Channel Separation is required to reduce interference between the AP and Bridge WLAN cards. It is recommended that you set the bridges to channels 1, 6, and 11, and set the AP to channel 3, 4, 8, or 9 in order to optimize performance.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Glossary Glossary 3DES Also referred to as Triple DES, a mode of the DES encryption algorithm that encrypts data three times. 802.11 802.11 refers to a family of specifications developed by the IEEE for wireless LAN technology. 802.11 specifies an over-the-air interface between a wireless client and a base station or between two wireless clients. The IEEE accepted the specification in 1997. 802.11b (also referred to as 802.11 High Rate or WiFi) 802.11b is an extension to 802.
3e-528 Wireless Video Server Glossary PC Card A computer device packaged in a small card about the size of a credit card and conforming to the PCMCIA standard. PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld device. SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SSID A Network ID unique to a network. Only clients and access points that share the same SSID are able to communicate with each other. This string is case-sensitive.
