AirMagnet AM-5012-11AG User Guide © 2004 AirMagnet® , Inc. All rights reserved.
Table of Contents Definitions and Terminology ...........................................................................................................3 References ........................................................................................................................................5 Introduction......................................................................................................................................6 Expert Analysis Functions Enabled by Sensor ................
Definitions and Terminology 802.3 802.11 a 802.11 b 802.11 g 802.11 e 802.
L2TP VPN LEAP LLC MIB MIC MKK MMACS MPDU MSDU NAV OFDM PBCC PCF PEAP PHY PIFS PLCP PMD PPDU PPTP VPN PS QAM QPSK RA RF RFID RSADSI RTS SA SFD SIFS SNR SSH SSID STA TA TBT TIM TKIP TLS TSF TTLS TU WEP WLAN WPA Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol VPN Logical Link Control Management Information Base Message Integrity Check Ministry of Telecommunications Multimedia Mobile Access Communication System MAC Protocol Data Unit MAC Service Data Unit Network Allocation Vector Orthogonal Frequency Domain Multiplexing Packet Bi
References Visit http://www.airmagnet.com for the following referenced documents: Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3 Reference 4 AirMagnet Enterprise Datasheet AirMagnet Enterprise FAQ AirMagnet Guided Tour AirMagnet Impact Study © 2004 AirMagnet® , Inc. All rights reserved.
Introduction The AirMagnet AM-5012-11AG Sensor provides 24x7 remote monitoring and troubleshooting of 802.11 wireless networks. Sensors are deployed near clusters of access points, and provide security assessment, performance monitoring, network fault detection and remote troubleshooting functions.
AirMagnet Enterprise Console – provides the graphical user interface into the server from any location in the enterprise wide network. AirMagnet Enterprise Remote User Interface – provides the graphical user interface into any individual sensor from any location in the enterprise wide network. Enterprise Reporter – manages and administers a SQL database of all collected alarms, monitored traffic, and RF signal/noise information. Also provides a broad set of detailed reports and trend summaries of key data.
Expert Analysis Functions Enabled by Sensor The intelligent sensor provides around-the-clock coverage of the entire wireless environment including all 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g channels and infrastructure. Each individual sensor is armed with the patent-pending AirWISE Analytical Engine that, in real time, monitors and analyzes the security, performance, and reliability of the wireless network. The sensor enables the following categories of expert analysis functions.
Lock In Network Performance Radio Frequency transmissions are inherently susceptible to environmental factors such as physical obstructions and radio interference from a variety of sources. If not identified and managed, these factors can lead to unacceptable performance for the end-user.
Enable Remote Troubleshooting and Active Tools Using the Remote UI built into the AirMagnet Management Console, Users can leverage a growing collection of active troubleshooting tools to pinpoint problems in the network. These tools allow the User to remotely test throughput on a particular AP, diagnose connection problems, and perform Layer 3dDebugging and end-to-end provisioning.
AirMagnet Sensor Operation Modes The Sensor has three operational modes, configuration mode, analysis mode, and active control mode. Configuration Mode The Airmagnet Sensor can be configured both with a serial command line interface (CLI) and secure HTTPS communications with a remote browser.
Active Control Mode In active mode the sensor can drill down to an individual access point or station, and diagnose connection and provisioning problems. Using the Remote User Interface function within the Console program, the administrator can see a real time display of all scanning and analysis functions performed by the sensor. He can zero in on channels, individual access points, or individual stations.
Hardware Specifications The AirMagnet AM-5012-11AG sensor is a robust hardware monitoring analysis device that can be installed on a shelf, on the wall, or in a ceiling. It can be powered by AC power, or by -48V Power over Ethernet. The detailed technical specifications are as follows. Mechanical Enclosure Metallic chassis Dimensions 6.693 in. (17.0 cm) wide; 8.267 in. (21.
RF Bands 2.4 GHz Band: 802.11b/g 5.25-5.35 GHz Band: 802.11a 5.75 GHz: 802.11a Country Frequency plans All worldwide frequency plans (See ANNEX A for detail) Antenna Omni-directional Dual antenna Receive Sensitivity (Typical @ the antenna ports) 802.11a: -84dBm @ 6Mbps -77dBm @ 18Mbps -70dBm @ 48Mbps -82dBm @ 9Mbps -75dBm @ 24Mbps -68dBm @ 54Mbps -79dBm @ 12Mbps -73dBm @ 36Mbps 802.11b/g: -91dBm @ 1Mbps -84dBm @ 6Mbps -75dBm @ 24Mbp -90dBm @ 2Mbps -82dBm @ 9Mbps -73dBm @ 36Mbps -89dBm @ 5.
Effective Data Rates 802.11a 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps 802.11g 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 & 54Mbps 802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps Physical Interfaces Network port RJ45 Ethernet 10/100 Base T Serial Port RS232 DB9 115,200 bps; 8 data bits; no parity; 1 stop bit; no flow control Internal Processor IDT RC32438 200Mhz Memory 64 Mbytes RAM 8 Mbytes FLASH Radio Dual radio – 802.
Sensor Powering Options AC Power The unit can be powered with AC power. An AC-to-DC power supply converts from AC to 12V DC. © 2004 AirMagnet® , Inc. All rights reserved.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
