Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management RADIUS Authentication Click the Configure button, the Security tab, and the Radius Auth sub-tab to set the IP address of the RADIUS server containing the central list of MAC addresses allowed to access the network. In large networks with multiple MP.11/a devices, you can maintain a list of MAC addresses on a centralized location using a RADIUS authentication server that grants or denies access.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management 10) Filtering Click the Configure button and the Filtering tab to configure packet filtering. Packet filtering can be used to control and optimize network performance. Filtering sub-tabs are as follows: Ethernet Protocol The Ethernet Protocol Filter blocks or forwards packets based upon the Ethernet protocols they support.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Ethernet Protocol Filtering Blocks or forwards packets based upon the Ethernet protocols they support: Ethernet: Packets are examined at the Ethernet interface. Wireless: Packets are examined at the Wireless interface. All Interfaces: Packets are examined at both interfaces. Disabled: The filter is not used. Filter Operation Type Passthru: Only the enabled Ethernet Protocols listed in the Filter Table pass through the bridge.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Static MAC Pair Filtering The Static MAC Address Filter optimizes the performance of a wireless (and wired) network. Click the Configure button, the Filtering tab, and the Static MAC Pair Filtering sub-tab to access the Static MAC Address Filter. The filter is an advanced feature that lets you limit the data traffic between two specific devices (or between groups of devices based upon MAC addresses) through the wireless interface of the MP.11/a.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Status The Status field can show Enable, Disable, or Delete. Storm Threshold Click the Configure button, the Filtering tab, and the Storm Threshold sub-tab to prevent broadcast/multicast overload. Storm Threshold is an advanced Bridge setup option that you can use to protect the network against data overload by specifying: ▪ A maximum number of frames per second as received from a single network device (identified by its MAC address).
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Broadcast Protocol Filtering Click the Configure button, the Filtering tab, and the Broadcast Protocol Filtering sub-tab to deny specific IP broadcast, IPX broadcast, and multicast traffic. Click the Edit Table Entries button to display and editable window such as the following. You can configure whether this traffic must be blocked for Ethernet to wireless, wireless to Ethernet, or both. Chapter 5.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management IP Access Table Entries in this table show which wireless stations are allowed to use SNMP, HTTP, and telnet management interfaces. To add an entry, click the Add Table Entries button, specify the IP address and mask of the wireless stations to which you want to grant access, and click Add. For example, 172.17.23.0/255.255.255.0 allows access from all wireless stations with an IP address in the 172.17.23.xxx range.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management ADDITIONAL INTERFACE INFORMATION Dynamic Frequency Selection (Tsunami MP.11a only) With Tsunami MP.11a units, Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) is enabled automatically based upon the country you select. You can tell DFS is in use because the frequency selection drop-down box on the Interfaces page is grayed out (click the Configure button and the Interfaces tab); it displays only the DFS-selected frequency.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management 2. Guarantee the efficient use of available frequencies by all devices in a certain area. To meet this requirement, the BSU scans each available frequency upon startup and selects a frequency based upon the least amount of noise and interference detected. This lets multiple devices operate in the same area with limited interference.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Warning! When the remote interface accidentally is set at too small a value and communication is lost, it cannot be reconfigured remotely and a local action is required to bring the communication back. Therefore, the best place to experiment with the level is at the unit that can be managed without going through the link; if the link is lost, the setting can be adjusted to the correct level to bring the link back.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management WORP Click the Monitor button and the WORP tab to monitor the performance of the WORP Base or WORP Satellite interfaces. Possible values for the Registration Last Reason field are as follows: 1 = Successful registration 2 = Maximum number of satellites reached 3 = Authentication failure 4 = Reserved for future use 5 = No response from satellite within the Registration Timeout Period 6 = Reserved for future use Chapter 5.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management 2) ICMP Click the Monitor button and the ICMP tab to view the number of ICMP messages send and received by the MP.11/a. It includes ping, route, and host unreachable messages. 3) Radius Click the Monitor button and the Radius tab to view information about the traffic exchanged with a RADIUS server. 4) Per Station Click the Monitor button and the Per Station tab to view the following information: Chapter 5.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management 5) Features Click the Monitor button and the Features tab to view the following information: Note: A Base Station shows how many WORP satellites it can support; the Subscriber Unit and Residential Subscriber Unit will show how many Ethernet hosts they support on their Ethernet port as the “Max Users on Satellite” parameter.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management All stations displayed after “Explore” come up “Disabled.” Select a station by changing Disabled to Start and click the Link Test button. You can change multiple stations to Start, but only the last station in the list is displayed as the remote partner when you click the Link Test button. See the following figure: The Link Test provides the following information: Link Test stops when you close the Link Test page. Chapter 5.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management 7) Interfaces Click the Monitor button and the Interfaces tab to view detailed information about the IP-layer performance of the MP.11/a interfaces. There are two sub-tabs: Wireless and Ethernet. The following figure shows the Wireless interface; the same information is provided for the Ethernet interface on the Ethernet sub-tab.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management 9) IP Routes Click the Monitor button and the IP Routes tab to view all active IP routes of the MP.11/a. These can be either static or dynamic (obtained through RIP). This tab is available only in Router mode, and you can add routes only when in Router mode. 10) Learn Table Click the Monitor button and the Learn Table tab to view all MAC addresses the MP.11 has detected on an interface. The Learn Table displays information relating to network bridging.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management COMMANDS This section describes the commands that you can perform with the Web Interface. There are five tabs in the Commands section. 1) Download Click the Commands button and the Download tab to download image, configuration, and license files to the MP.11/a. Server IP address Enter the TFTP Server IP address. (Double-click the TFTP server icon on your desktop and locate the IP address assigned to the TFTP server.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management 2) Upload Click the Commands button and the Upload tab to upload a configuration file from the MP.11/a. 3) Reboot Click the Commands button and the Reboot tab to restart the embedded software of the MP.11/a. Configuration changes are saved and the MP.11/a is reset. CAUTION: Rebooting the unit causes all users currently connected to lose their connection to the network until the MP.1/a1 has completed the restart process and resumed operation. Chapter 5.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management 4) Reset Click the Commands button and the Reset tab to restore the configuration of the MP.11/a to the factory default values. You can also reset the MP.11/a from the RESET button located on the side of the unit. Because this resets the MP.11/a’s current IP address, a new IP address must be assigned. CAUTION: Resetting the MP.11/a to its factory default configuration permanently overwrites all changes made to the unit. The MP.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Chapter 6. Command Line Interface The Command Line Interface (CLI) provides a text-based interface with which you can configure and manage the MP.11/a using commands. You can enter these commands or submit them in the form of a script to allow batch processing. Accessing the CLI is discussed in “Command Line Interface Overview” in the Tsunami MP.11/a Installation and Management Guide.. Administrators use the CLI to control MP.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management CLI TERMINOLOGY Configuration Files Database files containing the current configuration. Configuration items include the IP address and other network-specific values. Config files can be downloaded to the MP.11/a or uploaded for backup or troubleshooting. Download versus Upload Downloads transfer files to the MP.11/a. Uploads transfer files from the MP.11/a. The TFTP server performs file transfers in both directions.
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Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management ? (Question Mark) You can show CLI help by entering help at the command prompt. The CLI also provides context-specific help. For help in a specific situation, enter ?. You can get help as follows: display the command list ? display commands that start with specified letters s? display parameters for set and show commands display prompts for successive parameters The more letters you enter, the fewer the results returned.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management To transfer a file from the TFTP server to the MP.11/a: download where can be one of these four values: config - Configuration file, the current settings of the MP.11/a image - Image file, embedded software for the MP.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management History Command Use the history command to show this list of commands. Commands entered in the current session are stored in a Command History Buffer. To avoid re-entering long command statements, use the keyboard up arrow (↑) and down arrow ( ↓) keys to recall previous statements from the Command History Buffer. When the desired statement reappears, press the Enter key to execute, or you can edit the statement before executing it.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Quit Command The quit, done, and exit commands are used to disconnect and close the current CLI session. Reboot Command Use the reboot command to signal the MP.11/a to reboot after a specified number of seconds. reboot The parameter must be positive. Specify a value of 0 (zero) for an immediate reboot. Save Command Use the save command to save the current configuration of the MP.11/a to flash memory.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Show Command The show command lets you view parameter and statistical values. You can view a single parameter, a group of parameters, or a table with parameters. (A table consists of rows with similar parameters.) To see a definition and syntax example, enter only show. To see a list of available parameters, enter a question mark after show (example show ?).
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Basic CLI Management Commands Task Commands Set System Name, Location, and Contact information show system set sysname set sysloc set sysactname set sysctemail set sysctphone set ipaddrtype set ipaddr 1 ipaddress set ipaddr 1 ipsubmask set ipaddr 1 ipgw Set IP address for the MP.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management SHOW AND SET PARAMETERS The following table details the non-table parameters available to be viewed and set within the MP.11/a CLI.
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Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Show and Set Parameter Examples Set the IP address parameter Syntax: set Example: set ipaddr 10.0.0.12 Create a table row or entry Syntax: set … Example: set mgmtipaccesstbl 0 ipaddr 10.0.0.10 ipmask 255.255.0.0 Modify a table entry or row Examples: set mgmtipaccesstbl 1 ipaddr 10.0.0.11 set mgmtipaccesstbl 1 ipaddr 10.0.0.12 ipmask 255.255.255.Tsunami MP.11and MP.
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Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Viewing Table Contents You can view the contents of a table as follows: show
Example: This command displays all parameter values of the SNMP IP access table (snmpipaccesstbl). show snmpipaccesstbl Creating a Table Row You can create a table row as follows: set 0 … When you create a table row, you must use 0 as row index. Only the mandatory parameters are required.Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Enabling, Disabling, or Deleting a Table Row You can also enable, disable, or delete a row in a table. The syntax of this command is:
, or status <1/2/3> Example 1: The following command enables the row at index 2 of the SNMP IP access table (snmpipaccesstbl). set snmpipaccesstbl 2 enable Example 2: The following command disables the row at index 2 of the SNMP IP access table (snmpipaccesstbl).Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management COUNTRY CODE TABLE Either the index number or the two-letter abbreviation can be used to set the country code.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Chapter 7. Procedures This chapter contains a set of procedures, as described in the following table: Procedure Description TFTP Server Setup Prepares the TFTP server for transferring files to and from the MP.11/a. This procedure is used by the other procedures that transfer files. Image File Download Upgrades the embedded software. Configuration Backup Saves the configuration of the MP.11.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management WEB INTERFACE IMAGE FILE DOWNLOAD In some cases, it may be necessary to upgrade the embedded software of the MP.11/a by downloading an image file. To download an image file through the Web Interface: 1. Set up the TFTP server as described in “TFTP Server Setup” on page 104. 2. Access the MP.11/a as described in “Web Interface Overview” on page 22. 3. Click the Commands button and the Download tab. 4.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management CONFIGURATION RESTORE You can restore the configuration of the MP.11/a by downloading a configuration file. The configuration file contains the configuration information of an MP.11/a. To download a configuration file through the Web Interface: 1. Set up the TFTP server as described in “TFTP Server Setup” on page 104. 2. Access the MP.11/a as described in “Web Interface Overview” on page 22. 3. Click the Commands button and the Download tab. 4.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management HARD RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT If you cannot access the unit or you have lost its password, you can reset the MP.11/a to the factory default settings. Resetting to default settings means you must configure the MP.11/a anew. To reset to factory default settings, press and hold the RELOAD button on the MP.11/a unit for about 10 seconds. The MP.11/a reboots and restores the factory default settings. To access the MP.11/a see “Chapter 3.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management IMAGE FILE DOWNLOAD WITH THE BOOTLOADER The following procedures download an image file to the MP.11/a after the embedded software has been erased with Forced Reload or when the embedded software cannot be started by the Boot Loader. A new image file can be downloaded to the MP.11/a with ScanTool or the Command Line Interface through the MP.11/a serial port. In both cases, the file is transferred through Ethernet with TFTP.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Proxim recommends you switch off the MP.11 and the computer before connecting or disconnecting the serial RS-232C cable. To download an image file: 1. Set up the TFTP server as described in “TFTP Server Setup” on page 104. 2. Start the terminal program (such as HyperTerminal), set the following connection properties, and then connect: COM port Bits per second Data bits Stop bits Flow control Parity (for example COM1 or COM2, to which the MP.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Chapter 8. Specifications This chapter provides Hardware and Radio Specifications. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Physical Specifications (without metal base) Dimensions (h x w x l) 3.5 x 17 x 21.5 cm (1.5 x 6.75 x 8.5 in.) Weight 0.68 kg (1.5 lb.) Electrical Specifications Using the Power Adapter Voltage (Input) 100 to 240 VAC (50-60 Hz) @ 0.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management RADIO SPECIFICATIONS Channel Frequencies The following table shows MP.11 (802.11b) channel allocations that vary from country to country. Values listed in bold indicate default channels and frequencies. Channel ID FCC/World (GHz) ETSI (GHz) France (GHz) Japan (GHz) 1 2.412 2.412 -- 2.412 2 2.417 2.417 -- 2.417 3 (default in most countries) 2.422 2.422 -- 2.422 4 2.427 2.427 -- 2.427 5 2.432 2.432 -- 2.432 6 2.437 2.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Chapter 9. Troubleshooting This chapter helps you to isolate and solve problems with your MP.11/a. In the event this chapter does not provide a solution, or the solution does not solve your problem, check our website: http://www.proxim.com/support Before you start troubleshooting, it is important that you have checked the details in the user’s guides and manuals.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management MP.11 CONNECTIVITY ISSUES The issues described in this section relate to the connections of the MP.11/a. MP.11 Does Not Boot The MP.11 shows no activity (the power LED is off). 1. 2. 3. 4. Ensure that the power supply is properly working and correctly connected. Ensure that all cables are correctly connected. Check the power source. If you are using an Active Ethernet splitter, ensure that the voltage is correct. Serial Link Does Not Work The MP.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management HyperTerminal Connection Problems The serial connection properties can be found in HyperTerminal as follows: 1. Start HyperTerminal and select Properties from the File menu. 2. Select Direct to Com 1 in the Connect using: drop-down list (depending upon the COM port you use); then click Configure. A window such as the following is displayed: 3. Make the necessary changes and click OK. 4. Click the Settings tab and then ASCII Setup….
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Ethernet Link does not work First check the Ethernet LED; ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Dim is “no media connected.” Green and steady is 10 Base-T Amber and steady is 100 Base-T Blinking Green or Amber is traffic Verify pass-through versus cross-over cable. Cannot use the Web Interface: 1. Open a command prompt window and enter ping (for example ping 10.0.0.1). If the MP.11/a does not respond, make sure that you have the correct IP address. If the MP.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management The MP.11/a Responds Slowly If the MP.11/a takes a long time to become available, it could mean that: ▪ No DHCP server is available. ▪ The IP address of the MP.11/a is already in use. Verify that the IP address is assigned only to the MP.11/a. Do this by switching off the MP.11/a and then pinging the IP address. If there is a response to the ping, another device in the network is using the same IP address. If the MP.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Command Line Interface Does Not Work If you cannot connect to the MP.11/a through the network: 1. Connect a computer to the serial port of the MP.11/a and check the SNMP table. The SNMP table can restrict telnet or HTTP access. For more information, see “Serial Port” on page 25. 2. Open a command prompt window and enter: ping (for example ping 10.0.0.1). º If the MP.11/a does not respond, ensure that you have the correct IP address.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Changes Do Not Take Effect Changes made in the Web Interface do not take effect: 1. Restart your Web browser. Log into the MP.11/a again and make changes. Reboot the MP.11/a when prompted to do so. 2. Wait until the reboot is completed before accessing the MP.11/a again. Chapter 9.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Glossary ARP The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is intended to find the MAC address belonging to an IP address. Authentication method The process the MP.11/a uses to decide whether a station that wants to register is allowed or not. IEEE 802.11 specifies two forms of authentication: open system and shared key; WORP only supports shared key because of security constraints.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the protocol to transport Web pages. When you access the Internet with your browser, the HTTP protocol is used for data transport (http://www.Tsunamiwireless.com). When you access the MP.11/a using the Web Interface, HTTP is used to transport the information.
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) A protocol used for the communication between a network management application and the devices it is managing. The network management application is called the SNMP manager; the devices it manages have implemented SNMP agents. Not only the MP.11/a but also almost every network device contains a SNMP agent. The manageable objects of a device are arranged in a Management Information Base, also called MIB.
