SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part Number 34357-MNL Rev.
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SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 CHAPTER 1 - Introduction Features and Benefits ................................................................................................................. 1-2 SPEEDLAN 9200 Features................................................................................................... 1-2 ISP Functionality................................................................................................................. 1-3 IP Router Functionality ...........
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide CHAPTER 3 - General Functions of the Configurator Manual Initial Configuration of the SPEEDLAN 9200 .................................................................... 3-2 Prerequisites ...................................................................................................................... 3-2 Connecting a SPEEDLAN 9200 and a Client PC ................................................................... 3-3 Configuring the SPEEDLAN 9200 ......
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Authentication on RIP-2 MD5 .................................................................................... 3-34 Route Table ..................................................................................................................... 3-36 Static Route ..................................................................................................................... 3-37 Configuring the Radio Parameters........................................
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide CHAPTER 4 - Using the Configurator to Set Up Special Parameters for Mesh Routers Network Menu .......................................................................................................................... 4-2 Interfaces for Mesh Mode ................................................................................................... 4-2 Mesh Nodes ....................................................................................................
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Appendices Changing the Router's Topology Mode ........................................................................................ A-2 SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator Passwords .................................................................................... B-2 Rooftop and Tower Installations Warning .............................................................................C-2 General Safety Requirements for Installation of SPEEDLAN 9200 Models .....
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Features and Benefits SPEEDLAN 9200 Features The SPEEDLAN 9000 series introduces the second generation of wireless routers. The SPEEDLAN 9200 offers the following new features: 1-2 • New Wireless Mode parameters (e.g., 5GHz OFDM, 2.4GHz DSSS or 2.4GHz OFDM), Preamble, Tx power and SSID). For more information, see Configuring the Radio Parameters, page 3-38. • Double the transmission rate with turbo mode, up to 108Mb/s for 5GHz OFDM.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 The SPEEDLAN 9200 offers the network manager unsurpassed flexibility in meeting the challenges of designing, building and managing today's wireless broadband networks. In a mesh topology, the SPEEDLAN 9200 routes traffic around physical limitations, eliminating the line-of-sight (LOS) issue present in star topology-only networks.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Configuration Management The SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator is a web-based management tool that allows a network manager to configure routers. For more information, see General Functions of the Configurator, page 3-1. SPEEDManage The SPEEDManage suite offers network management tools to help you troubleshoot and resolve network issues to keep your network running.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 • Hardware AES 128-bit encryption for security between SPEEDLAN 9200 routers. • You can recover lost IP addresses. (Use IP Recover in SPEEDManage.) Note: Advanced Encryption Standard was adopted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology in October of 2000. AES presents a new level in computer networking security, especially important in wireless communications because wireless circuits are easier to tap than their hard-wired counterparts.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Queue 1 (the highest queue serviced) contains "management" traffic (i.e., RIP, Mesh, K2, SNMP). Queue 2, the next lower queue serviced, contains "real-time" traffic (i.e., VOIP, Video, SCADA). Queue 3, the next lower queue serviced, contains "non-real time interactive" traffic (i.e., HTTP, SSH and Telnet). Queue 4 (the lowest level queue serviced) contains all traffic that doesn't fit into one of the first three queues.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 routers provide the unique ability to "self-heal" the wireless network as the topography changes over time, thereby increasing the overall stability and performance of the network while allowing traffic to reach buildings blocked by obstructions of line-of-sight. What is happening in Figure 1-1 on page 1-6? • You will notice negative numbers next to the routers, or referred to as nodes on the network diagram.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Explaining this scenario on the simplest level (using the Mesh protocol as shown in Figure 1-2 on page 1-7). A can route a packet to B, despite the tree obstruction (block of trees) within the path. How does this procedure work? 1 A has line-of-sight to C but not to B. 2 C has line-of-sight to A and to B. The most efficient path in this case is to hop from A to C to B.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 Mesh Core Components SPEEDLAN 9200 Mesh protocol includes three central components which are neighbor discovery, topology updates, and routing. Neighbor Discovery Neighbor discovery occurs when each router sends a broadcast "hello" message to detect those routers to which it has line-of-sight.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Routing Routing is simply the act of forwarding a received Internet Protocol (IP) datagram (a block of data) toward its destination. The router compares the destination IP address to entries in its routing table. If the destination is a wireless neighbor or a node connected to the router's wired LAN, the router sends the datagram directly to the destination.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Document Changes/Corrections • Removed SPEEDLAN 9205 references. Refer to Chapter 2, beginning on SPEEDLAN 9200 Hardware, page 2-1 for more information • 2.4GHz OFDM and DSSS references have been added to this User Guide. This means that the preamble setting is now functional. • The List of MIBs supported by SPEEDLAN 9200 table has been corrected to display the right version.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Contacting Technical Support For more information, contact P-Com at: 7020 Professional Parkway East Sarasota, FL 34240 941-907-2300 (phone) 941-355-0219 (fax) Note: Registered customers should check our web site on a regular basis for updates, router firmware, SPEEDView, and other utility programs. If you haven't registered your products yet, you may do so by visiting the "www.wavewireless.com/support" directory.
Chapter 2 SPEEDLAN 9200 Hardware
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Rooftop and Tower Installations Warning ! Rooftop, tower, and other mounted location equipment installations are extremely dangerous and incorrect installation can result in property damage, injury or death. Regulatory Information ! Install this device in accordance with the instructions provided in this User Guide. To determine the type of device you should use in your country, see the Radio Approval Table Radio Approvals, Appendix C-4.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Warning! This part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other ! devices operating at this frequency when using the following antennas: • 2.4GHz: 9dBi external omni or 18 dBi directional grid antenna. • 5GHz: 10dBi external omni or 29dBi directional dish antenna or 23dBi sector flat panel antenna. Integrated omnis are 8dBi for SPEEDLAN 9201 and 5dBi for SPEEDLAN 9204.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 3 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide During installation of SPEEDLAN 9200 on a tower, pole or wall, the necessary clearance from the power and lightning conductors should be maintained and proper grounding provided. The installation should be done in accordance with National Electrical Code: • NEC Article 725 – CEC Rule 16 • NEC Article 800 – CEC Section 60 and • NEC Article 810 – CEC Section 54.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Table 2-1: 9200 Hardware Configuration Table 9200 Model Mode Integrated antenna External antenna 9201 mesh 2.4GHz only N/A 9202 flexnode N/A 2.4 & 5GHz 9203 base station N/A 2.4 & 5GHz 9204 mesh 2.4GHz only N/A The SPEEDLAN 9200 is housed in a waterproof, cast enclosure that mounts outside the building, on a mast, or tower.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Drawings of Outdoor, Remote-Mounted Components Indoor Junction Box When the green light is illuminated, the DC voltage is being injected Grounding - Ground the wire to the nearest earth ground. Indoor ground plug will be installed here.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 The SPEEDLAN 9201/9204 with an Integrated Omni-Directional *Pole/tower leg Integrated omni *Note: The minimum outside diameter of the pole is 1.25 inches. The maximum outside diameter of the pole is 2.5 inches.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Bottom View of SPEEDLAN 9201/SPEEDLAN 9204 Power/Ethernet (CAT5 down to junction box) Figure 2-3: Bottom view of case System Description These are high-speed, long range wireless LAN outdoor, remote-mounted units/routers that provide building-to-building connectivity in a mesh cell.
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Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 4 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Connect the wireless SPEEDLAN 9201/SPEEDLAN 9204 to the customer's Ethernet LAN or PC by connecting the RJ-45 plug on a standard Ethernet CAT5 cable to the RJ-45 port connector, marked as "LAN" on indoor junction box. Connect the other end of the Ethernet CAT5 cable to your Ethernet hub, switch or router.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Installation Diagram of the SPEEDLAN 9201/SPEEDLAN 9204 The diagram below displays where the main components are located for the SPEEDLAN 9201/SPEEDLAN 9204 with an integrated omni.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide The SPEEDLAN 9202/SPEEDLAN 9203 with External Antenna *Pole/ tower leg *Note: The minimum outside diameter of the pole is 1.25 inches. The maximum outside diameter of the pole is 2.5 inches.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Bottom View of SPEEDLAN 9202/SPEEDLAN 9203 RTNC RF Input/Output (RF Signal) Power/ Ethernet DC Output to Amp Figure 2-6: Bottom view of case System Description The SPEEDLAN 9202/SPEEDLAN 9203 routers are high speed, long range wireless LAN routers that provide connectivity to remote Ethernet networks.
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SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Installation Steps for the SPEEDLAN 9202/SPEEDLAN 9203 Generally, these routers follow the same general installation steps. Some installation instructions are specific to customers who purchased Installation Kits from P-Com. To view a diagram of the installation listed below, see Figure 2-9 on page 2-21. If you are having trouble and need a full site installation, contact P-Com for services and fees.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Note: For long distances, additional antenna height is often required to overcome signal diffraction and to provide clear Radio LOS. For Radio LOS, a clear Fresnel (Freh-nel) zone is required to minimize diffraction effects. The Fresnel zone is shaped like an elongated football. The most clearance is required at the mid-point between the two sites. Beyond approximately 10 miles, the curvature of the earth can also become significant.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 A horizontal grid should be horizontal (or parallel to the ground). A vertical grid should be perpendicular to the ground. Make sure all bolts and screws are fastened tightly. Horizontal-Oriented Grid Vertical-Oriented Grid See also Tips for Antenna Alignment, page 2-5. Figure 2-8: Grid antennas d Fasten the pole to the brackets. Position the antenna, point it in the appropriate direction, and tighten the screws.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide OR • Option B: Wall or Concrete Mount On a side building mount, position the router 5 to 10 feet below the antenna. Then, attach the SPEEDLAN router to the wall or concrete by using the concrete or wood mounting screws. Make sure it is securely mounted on the wall. Step 4.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 problems could occur. For more information on implementing this procedure, see Weatherproofing Connectors, page 2-19. g Next, ground the lightning arrestor. For more information, see Grounding the Lightning Arrestor, page 2-19. You can also ground the router case to the ground, as shown in the installation diagrams in this chapter. Step 5. Grounding the Lightning Arrestor a Mount the lightning arrestor to a solid surface.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 b SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Connect the other end of the Ethernet CAT5 cable to your Ethernet hub, switch or router. Step 8. Connect the Wireless Router to the Power Supply a Connect the DC output of the adapter (24-36 Vdc) to DC jack on the indoor junction box. b Connect power cord of AC-DC 24-36 Vdc adapter to 110 or 220 VAC power outlet (the input voltage of this universal adapter can vary from 100 to 250 VAC). Step 9.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9202/SPEEDLAN 9203 Installation Diagram *Antenna (e.g.
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Chapter 3 General Functions of the Configurator This chapter covers general functions when configuring any SPEEDLAN 9200 router, such as: • General Information: Manual Initial Configuration of the SPEEDLAN 9200, page 3-2, Logging on the SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator, page 3-10 and Logging Off, page 3-13 • Network menu: IP Address Configuration, page 3-19, Alias IP, page 3-22 and Virtual Addresses, page 3-23 • System menu: Configuration Summary, page 3-25, SNMP, page 3-26, Version, page 3-29; Host Name, p
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SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 • a client workstation (e.g., PC, Mac, Sun), • a compatible browser (Netscape Navigator 4+ or Internet Explorer 5+), and • a TCP/IP connection to the SPEEDLAN 9200. A TCP/IP connection to the SPEEDLAN 9200 can be made through its wireless interface or through its wired interface.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Either end of the crossover cable can connect to the client PC or junction box. Figure 3-2: Crossover cable and pin out diagram Note: The crossover cable actually crosses the transmit and receive pairs of wires so that direct communications can take place between devices. Use a crossover cable anytime you need to interconnect two computers or two devices in the same location when a hub or a switch is either unavailable or not practical.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 and reachable DHCP server replies within 30 seconds, the SPEEDLAN 9200 will use the IP address, netmask, (etc.) that the DHCP server provides. Otherwise, the unconfigured SPEEDLAN 9200 will adopt a private network IP address 192.168.69.1 and a /24 netmask (255.255.255.0). If a DHCP server is not used, it is recommended that the SPEEDLAN 9200 router and the client PC be on the same subnet.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Configuring the SPEEDLAN 9200 Once your PC can access the SPEEDLAN 9200, you can open the client's browser and enter the IP address of the SPEEDLAN 9200 router. If using DHCP and DNS, it may be possible to refer to the SPEEDLAN 9200 router by its name. Note: SPEEDView gives you a "management" view of the network. You will use the SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator (web browser) to configure the SPEEDLAN 9200 routers.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Adding Additional SPEEDLAN 9200s to the Wired Network If you need to add an additional SPEEDLAN 9200 to the wired network, do the following: • Connect the additional SPEEDLAN 9200 routers to a hub or switch on the network and have DHCP assign IP addresses dynamically. • Connect additional SPEEDLAN 9200 routers to a hub or switch on the network one at a time, changing the wired IP address of each router as it is added, to an address other than 192.168.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide To enable AES encryption in your network, see A. Enabling Encryption Between SPEEDLAN 9200 Routers, page 4-4. To enable WEP security on a SPEEDMesh-enabled client, see B. Enabling WEP Security Between a SPEEDMesh-Enabled Client and SPEEDLAN 9200, page 4-5. To allow a mesh node in a 9200 network to communicate with a SPEEDMeshenabled client, see Enabling/Disabling the SPEEDMesh-Enabled Client, page 4-6.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Other specialized parameters not common under the Wireless menu for mesh routers: • RTS/CTS has been added to this chapter. See Request to Send (RTS) / Clear to Send (CTS), page 4-8. • If you choose Rx Threshold, you will be able to set the threshold for each mesh router on the network. For more information, see Receive (Rx) Threshold Parameter, page 4-9 for details. • If you choose Blocked Links, you will be able to block or unblock mesh routers.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Diagram of SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator Main Menu c a b d d Figure 3-4: Main menu a Main menu: Contains the following menus: Network, System, Routing, Wireless, DHCP, Forwarding, Diagnostics and Admin. b Refresh button: Click to Refresh data on the web page. c Log Off link: Click to close a user session. d Config Summary link: Click to view a summarized list of the configuration on the routers (units).
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Classes of Users (and Passwords) All software including the SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator and SPEEDManage share the same password(s). The only place where you change the password for all of these is in the SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator. For more information about SPEEDManage, see the SPEEDManage User Guide. There are five classes of users on the SPEEDLAN 9200.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Logging On Follow these steps (starting on the following page) to log on to the SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator. 1 Make sure you entered the correct URL or IP address of the router. For more information, see Logging on the SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator, page 3-10. Figure 3-5: Login page 3-12 2 Enter the password in the Password text box. To know which password (from 8 to 16 characters) you should enter, see Classes of Users (and Passwords), page 3-11.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Logging Off If you need to log off the Configurator, click the Log Off link (as circled in red in the figure below). Figure 3-6: Logging Off Understanding the Security Alert Screens In order to avoid a security alert each time the SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator is accessed, you must install its security certificate into Internet Explorer. If the SPEEDLAN 9200's host name changes, you will have to repeat this process.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 2 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Click Install Certificate. Figure 3-8: Certificate screen 3 The Certificate Import Wizard will appear.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide 4 Click Next. 5 The following dialog box will appear. Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Figure 3-10: Certificate Import Wizard screen 2 6 Click Next again. 7 The following dialog box will appear. Figure 3-11: Certificate Import Wizard screen 3 8 Click Finish. A message will appear asking you "if you want to add a certificate to the Root Store." Click Yes.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 9 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide You will see a confirmation stating that the import was successful. Click OK. Click OK again. If the Security Alert dialog box appears, click Yes. Figure 3-12: Certificate Import Wizard message box You should not get the Security Alert the next time you access this site. The SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator web site will appear. After Logging On After you log on, you will see the Network Interfaces page, as displayed below.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 the "Star CPE" interface. This option just gives the user control over the name of the interface. What are enable and disable forwarding? • Enable Forwarding: Select the Enable Forwarding option to enable the forwarding of IP packets from the wired interface to the wireless interface and vice-versa.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Caching - viewing the most recent version of a page Important Note: If you do not see the changes you made on a configurator page, click the Refresh button, as shown in Figure 3-13 on page 3-16. Then, the changes will appear. If the above procedure does not work, follow these steps below: 1 Go to your Internet browser. (These directions are for Internet Explorer.) 2 From the Tools menu, choose Internet Options. The Internet Options dialog box appears.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 If You Need a Temporary IP Address • See the IP Recover chapter in the SPEEDManage User Guide. OR • If after learning the IP address of the Ethernet interface, you cannot log on to the router using the HTML Configurator (SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator), then you will be able set a temporary Ethernet IP address so that a connection can made. The Configuration Menu Network Menu • Choose Interfaces to select the router you need.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide The following page similar to the following will appear. (This is showing a Mesh interface.) Figure 3-14: IP Addresses page After you choose the appropriate interface, you will be able to view the following parameters: 3-20 • Hardware (MAC) Address: In a LAN environment each network interface contains its own Medium Access Control (MAC) address which is the embedded and unique hardware number.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 CIDR Table (For Netmask Information Purposes) CIDR Length Mask # N etworks # Hosts /8 255.0.0.0 1A 16,777,214 /9 255.128.0.0 128 B 8,388,352 /10 255.192.0.0 64 B 4,194,176 /11 255.224.0.0 32 B 2,097,088 /12 255.240.0.0 16 B 1,048,544 /13 255.248.0.0 8 B 524,272 /14 255.252.0.0 4 B 262,136 /15 255.254.0.0 2 B 131,068 /16 255.255.0.0 1 B 65,534 /17 255.255.128.0 128 C 32,512 /18 255.255.192.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Protocol) server assigns the IP address to each computer as the computer connects to the network. If a computer moves to a new network, it must be assigned a new IP address for that network. DHCP can be used to manage these assignments automatically. Then, click Apply. Optional: If you prefer, you can enter the client name of the host in the Client Hostname text box (under "Use DHCP"). The limit of the Client Hostname is 16 characters.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide 1 Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Choose IP Addresses + Ethernet from the Network menu. Next, click the Additional IP Addresses button on the IP Address Configuration (Ethernet) page. The IP Addresses Configuration (for Ethernet) page will appear: Figure 3-16: Adding an Additional IP Address (Alias IP) 2 Aliased addresses cannot be dynamically assigned from the DHCP server, so you must manually type in the Alias IP in the text box, circled above. Verify the netmask and click Add.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide NAT rule. Version 3.0 and higher requires explicit creation of a virtual address prior to referencing it. Virtual addresses can be used to access the SPEEDLAN 9200 router for configuration, or in NAT functions like Address Sharing, Internal Servers, and 1:1 NAT. Virtual addresses are particularly useful when using 1:1 NAT, where you need more than one public IP address.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Note: If you want to distribute virtual routes, make sure the Static Routes check box is selected on the RIP Global Settings page under the Routing / RIP2 Setup / Global Settings menu. System Menu • Choose Config Summary to view a summarized configuration of the units.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide • Wireless Security Settings: See Enabling Network Security, page 4-4. • RIP Configuration: The routing table displays routing information between destinations. • Routing Configuration: Indicates if RIP is on or off, lists global settings and send and receive information, authentication and distribute information. • DHCP Server Configuration: Indicates if DHCP Server Configuration is on or off.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 The SPEEDLAN 9200 supports communications with an NMS using SNMP versions 1, 2 or 3. Secure communications between NMS and Agent requires use of SNMP version 3. To enable the SNMP Agent, do the following: 1 Choose SNMP from the System menu.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide • System Location: This field should contain the administratively assigned name for this managed node. By convention, this is the node's fully qualified Internet Domain name (e.g., "noc.domain.com"). 3 After you have entered the information described above, click Apply. 4 Enable SNMP by selecting the Enabled option. When SNMP is enabled, the SPEEDLAN 9200 router will respond to SNMP queries initiated by your NMS.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Version This page displays information about the current version. When you choose Version under System menu, the System Version page appears displaying the following information. Figure 3-20: Version page • Firmware Version: The version of the firmware. • Up Time: The time since the last system startup was initialized. Host Name To enter the host name of a SPEEDLAN 9200 router, choose Host Name from the System menu. The following page will appear.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Password This is where you modify the password for the current account on the SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator. To modify password information, choose Password from the System menu. The following page will appear. Log Off Config Summary Figure 3-22: Password page To enter a new password, do the following: ! 3-30 1 Enter the old Password in the Old Password text box. 2 Next, enter the new password in New Password text box.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Reboot To reboot the system, choose Reboot from the System menu. Then, click the Reboot button. After clicking Reboot, it could take a minute for the SPEEDLAN 9200 to become fully operational following a reboot. Routing Menu Note that full interoperability with RIP-1 domains requires that the RIP-2 domain be describable as a collection of classfull networks.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Def Gateway If you want to modify the IP address of the default gateway, choose Def Gateway from the Routing menu. The following page will appear. Figure 3-24: Default Gateway page Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the default gateway. This is the "door" where you want the data to travel. Then, click Apply after modifying information. Note: Setting the default gateway is optional. This setting may be overridden by DHCP.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide • Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 RIP 1 and RIP 2: Select to enable RIP 1 and RIP 2. Redistribute section: • Static routes: Select this check box to redistribute static routes so all routers know who it has to pass through to get to the destination. Do not select this check box if you do not want other devices on the network to learn its static route. A static route is an IP path from one point on the network to another point on the network.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide • RIP 1 and RIP 2: Select to enable RIP 1 and RIP 2. • Receive: This is from the incoming location. • Send: This is from the outgoing location. Receive and Send options: • Global: Click this option to receive/send RIP 1, RIP 2 or RIP 1 & 2 throughout the entire network. • RIP 1: Click this option to receive/send RIP-1 from/to the interface. • RIP 2: Click this option to receive/send RIP-2 from/to the interface.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Select one of the following options: Note: You will need to enter the same authentication type and text / key for all participating SPEEDLAN 9200 routers. Click Apply when you are finished making changes. Network Route Filters: • Distribute any routes except for the following: Select this option to distribute all the network routes, except those which are selected in the Filters box.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Route Table The routing table displays routing information between destinations. To view routing information, choose Route Table from the Routing menu. The following page will appear. Figure 3-27: Route Table page Each statistic is defined below: 3-36 • Destination: This is the destination network or host.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Static Route The Static Route page allows you to add static routes that the SPEEDLAN 9200 routers do not contain in their routing table. To open the Static Route page, choose Static Routes from the Routing menu. Figure 3-28: Static Route page Terms for this page are defined below: • Type: Select either Network or Host from this drop-down list. • Network: Traffic will be destined either to, from or between network segments.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Configuring the Radio Parameters Choose one of the options from the Wireless menu: • If you choose Configuration, you will be able to set the following radio parameters: SSID, wireless mode, channel, signaling rate, turbo mode, Tx power and preamble. For more information, see Configuration, page 3-38 for more details. • If you choose Tx Retries, you will be able to set the Transmit Retry Limit and Signaling Rate Fallback.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide 2 Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Select one of the following from the Wireless Mode list: • 5.8 GHz OFDM • 2.4 GHz DSSS • 2.4 GHz DSSS/OFDM Note: Extended turbo mode provides up to 108 Mb/s, which is automatically selected when you select 5GHz OFDM. If 5GHz OFDM is not selected, the "Turbo mode" is disabled. The Channel drop-down list will populate the appropriate values for the Wireless Mode you selected.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Note: Valid operating channels for the FCC and IC (Canada) are listed in Channels for IEEE 802.11x, Appendix G-1. 5 The following transmit power levels are currently available for 5GHz and 2.4: Select the appropriate value from the TX Power drop-down list. Table 3-3: TX Power List Frequency Specific Channels TX Power supported 6 5GHz All 10 dBm (10mw) 13 dBm (20mW) 15 dBm (30mW) 17 dBm (50mW) 2.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide 7 Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Enter the Service Set Identifier in the SSID text box. This is a sequence of characters that provides a unique name for the wireless network. This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters. The default value for SSID is "SPEEDLAN9200". Max Tx Retries and Signaling Rate Fallback This page includes two features: Max Tx Retries and Signaling Rate Fallback.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide The Signaling Rate Fallback parameter allows you to control when the signaling rate will drop, depending on the check box(es) you selected. That is, the check box(es) labeled, "Allow signaling rate fallback on retry" (circled in blue on previous figure). The following parameters (check boxes) govern at which point in the re-transmission process the rate may be dropped: • 1st retry: Will drop signaling rate on first retry.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 selected, if it is not already at that signaling rate. Note that the receiver's signaling rate is not affected (other than returning the acknowledgement at a possibly different rate). Each transmitter's fallback schedule is independent of the signaling rate used by other transmitters. Max Tx Retries P-Com recommends that you use this parameter to increase the throughput of your wireless network.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide If you want to use these settings on remote routers, select them and click Apply to Selected Nodes. If you want to select all of the routers, click Select All. DHCP Server Menu The SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator allows you to define a DHCP server on the Ethernet interface. A DHCP server is configured with a table of Ethernet addresses, ranges of IP addresses and maps that are assigned to client network devices asking for the network settings.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 significantly reduces the "administrative overhead" traffic that must travel back to the service provider's headquarters. A DHCP server is configured with a table of IP addresses that are assigned to client network devices asking for network settings. The DHCP server uses a "lease" to determine the length of time that a device or interface can use the assigned IP address. 2 The DHCP server assigns an available IP address to the client.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Setting Up DHCP To set up DHCP, do the following: 1 Choose DHCP from the main menu. Choose Server from the DHCP menu. This will display the DHCP page, as shown below: Figure 3-33: Setting UP DHCP 2 3 This is where you can: • enable or disable the DHCP service • configure the subnet(s) that the DHCP server will manage Select the following information: • Disabled: Select this option to disable the DHCP server.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 • Known Clients: Click this button if you want to assign specific IP addresses to specific client computers on a given subnet. This feature will also enable you to allow or decline specific client requests. For more information, see Adding a Known Client. Adding a New DHCP Subnet 1 To add a new DHCP subnet, click Add Subnet on the DHCP page.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 2 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Enter the following elements: • Network: Enter the network address. • Netmask: Select the netmask from the drop-down list. This is the 4-byte number that masks the network part of the Internet Protocol address, so only the host computer part of the address remains. • IP Start (Address): This is the start of the block of served IP addresses. • IP End (Address): This is the end of the block of served IP addresses.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 • Provide addresses for any requests: Provides addresses to any client. • Provide addresses for known clients only: Provides addresses to the clients that appear in this list only. • Apply: Click to implement changes. • Add Client: Click this button to add a DHCP client. For more information, see Adding a DHCP Client. • Edit: Click this button to edit a DHCP client.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide • IP Address: Enter the IP address for the client. Then, click Add to save changes, or click Cancel to return to the main Known Clients page for this subnet. Note: The above fields (Hardware Address, Name and IP Address can be clicked to automatically populate the textboxes on this page.) If you need to modify this information later, click Edit on the Known Clients for DHCP Subnet page.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide 2 3 Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Enter the following information: • Disabled: Click to disable the DHCP Relay service. • Enabled: Click to enable the DHCP Relay service. • DHCP Servers: To enter a new DHCP server, enter the IP address and click Add. This is the IP address of the DHCP server that is offering IP addresses to its clients. • Delete: Click this button to remove information related to that DHCP server address.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide • Services - Defines a network service (e.g., web server, FTP and email server) between the client and server nodes on your network. When you create a service, you will be allowed to forward public services inward to the internal (privately addressed) servers on your network. See Services, page 3-53.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide 1 Select Enabled or Disabled. 2 Click Apply. Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Explanation of this feature Despite having two physical interfaces, a SPEEDLAN 9200 router can experience congestion. That is because the interfaces' bit rates are not matched. Specifically, packets can ingress (enter) the Ethernet interface faster than they can egress (exit) the wireless interface.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Note: You can also choose to allow or deny such services between networks or individual nodes in the firewall section. For more information, see Firewall, page 3-63. To use the Services feature, choose Services from the Forwarding menu.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 • Less Common Services: This list contains less common types of network services. Select the appropriate service from this drop-down list. Your selection will be added to the Services page. Then, click the Add Service button on the Services page.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide 4 IP Protocols and Ports: After clicking Add Protocol, this text box will be populated with the data, based on what you entered in the IP Protocol, Port number and Port range text boxes. 5 Click Add Service to add the service to the Existing Services list on the Services page. Existing Services The Existing Services list shows all defined services. • Service Name: The name of the service.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 to the SPEEDLAN 9200. The SPEEDLAN 9200 would then translate the source address and port to one of its own, and then forward the request on to its destination. The destination server would return the request to the SPEEDLAN 9200, which would consult its NAT table, determine which host made the request, change the destination address and port, and return the completed request.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide For example, a client request to any port on the "advertised" IP address would be forwarded to the "internal" IP address of the node. The node would then handle the request and return to the client the requested data. To the client, it would appear that the reply came from the external address. This is also referred to as Static NAT. Address Sharing To share a public IP address with other computers, choose Address Sharing from the Forwarding menu.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Note 2: If changes are made to "address sharing," connections that originated prior to these changes may still use the previous configuration. The only way to ensure this does not happen is to reboot the SPEEDLAN 9200 router. If your WAN interface were the wireless network, you would share the wireless network interface's IP address with nodes on the Ethernet network. For more options, click on the Advanced link to the right of the "Add" button.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 • SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Share With: Do of the following: • enter the wired or wireless private IP address where you want the public IP address to be shared. Select a netmask that specifies a network or host (/32), or • select the interface that the private nodes are connected to (e.g., Ethernet). Click Add to implement this setting. This will also be added to the Existing Shares list on the bottom of this page.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 The elements on this page are described below: • Interface and Host: This table lists the name of the interface and host IP addresses assigned to the wired and wireless interfaces. If you click on an IP address, it will populate the Internal Server text box. • Service: This is the network service (e.g., HTTP, FTP, etc.) that is provided to the client. The current services are displayed in the Existing Internal Servers list on the bottom of this page.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide 1:1 NAT To access 1:1 NAT settings, choose 1:1 NAT from the Forwarding menu. The following page will appear: Figure 3-45: 1:1 NAT page Make sure you define at least one virtual address prior to using 1:1 NAT. To define a virtual address, see Virtual Addresses, page 3-23. The elements on this page are described below: • Interface and Host: This table lists the name of the interface and host IP addresses assigned to the wired and wireless interfaces.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Firewall The SPEEDLAN 9200 (via the SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator) allows you to control incoming and outgoing traffic. A firewall prevents unauthorized access to a network. Utilizing the SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator, SPEEDLAN 9200 routers can increase security and provide additional support to the users of the network. In addition, it may help prevent dangerous packets from intruding on a network that contains sensitive data.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide • Will this rule override any other rules you created? To control traffic flow through the router, choose Firewall from the Forwarding menu. The following page will appear: Click to define an internal server. interface source IP & netmask netmask IP & destination Figure 3-46: Firewall page Note: When DHCP relay is enabled, it may appear as if DHCP requests get through the firewall when they are not explicitly allowed.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Source Section Arriving on: Select one of the following: • the interface or • the IP address/netmask. Then, enter the IP address for the source and select the netmask. Note: If you click the "…" button, the physical addresses of the interfaces will be displayed. Destination Section Select one of the following: • Internal Servers: If there are any internal servers defined on this SPEEDLAN 9200, you can choose one as the destination in a rule.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Existing Firewall Rules This lists the existing firewall rules, and the firewall will run through the checklist as explained in the introduction. To remove a firewall rule from the list select its check box and click Delete Selected. Click All to select all firewall rules. Click None to clear all selections. To change the Default Forwarding Rule, click the link that either says, "Change to Allow" or "Change to Deny".
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 The explanation: Rule 1 (FTP server): This rule will allow incoming traffic coming from the Star Net interface to enter the firewall and go to the FTP server on 172.16.70.245. Rule 2 (Web server): This rule will allow incoming traffic coming from the Star Net interface to enter the firewall and go to the web server on 192.168.69.66.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide IP Sessions The SPEEDLAN 9200 firewall offers stateful packet filtering. IP Sessions allows you to view sessions whose state is currently active. Choose IP Sessions from the Forwarding menu. The following page will appear: Figure 3-48: IP Sessions This list includes IP sessions terminating or originating on this router, as well as any forwarded sessions.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Interface Statistics The Interface Statistics menu lists the current available network interfaces. To view the statistics of an interface, choose Statistics from the Diagnostics menu. The following page will appear. Figure 3-49: Interface Statistics page Wireless Statistics Transmitted • Unicast Frames: Total number of unicast frames transmitted. • Multicast Frames: Total number of multicast frames transmitted.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Received • Unicast Frames: Total number of unicast frames received. • Multicast Frames: Total number of multicast frames received. • Star Topology Frames: Total number of star topology frames received. • Mesh Topology Frames: Total number of mesh topology frames received. • Foreign 802.11 Frames: Total number of 802.11 frames received.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 ARP Table ARP is the abbreviation for Address Resolution Protocol, which maps an IP address to a machine's hardware address. Network administrators use ARP to locate systems on the LAN that are configured with incorrect IP addresses. This helps diagnose MAC addresses that your router knows about. To open the ARP table, choose ARP Table from the Diagnostics menu. The following page will appear.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide To view ICMP information, choose ICMP Stats from the Diagnostics menu. The following page will appear. Figure 3-51: ICMP page The In Bound statistics are defined below: 3-72 • Msgs: The total number of ICMP messages which the entity received. Note that this counter includes all those counted by icmpInErrors.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 • Timestamp Replies: The number of ICMP Timestamp Reply messages received. • Addr Masks: The number of ICMP Address Mask Request messages received. • Addr Mask Replies: The number of ICMP Address Mask Reply messages received. The Out Bound statistics are defined below: • Msgs: The total number of ICMP messages which this entity attempted to send. Note that this counter includes all those counted by icmpOutErrors.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Admin Menu If you want to limit administrative rights to certain users, choose the Admin menu. • Choose Users to set passwords for the type of account needed. The user now has the ability to selectively enable alternate accounts (i.e., accounts other than Full Access). All alternate accounts will be disabled by default. • Choose Permissions if you want to restrict certain settings to users. • Choose Software Update to update the SPEEDLAN 9200 router.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide • Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Click Disable to disable the account 2 Enter the password for the user account in the textbox provided. The minimum password length is 8 characters. The maximum password length is 16 characters (including the underscore character or spacebar). 3 Click Set. To revert to factory default settings, click Reset to Factory Defaults. Software Update The Software Update zip file (found on the www.wavewireless.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Support This page displays some support function features for Technical Support, Access to SPEEDSignal (for Pocket PC) and Reset to Factory Default. You can access these features by choosing Support from the Admin menu.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Current Sessions Figure 3-54: Current Sessions Current Sessions is activated by choosing Current Sessions from the Admin menu. This page displays the active actions for the web server. It displays who is logged on and also lets you terminate the session by clicking the Terminate link.
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Chapter 4 Using the Configurator to Set Up Special Parameters for Mesh Routers This chapter covers only those special parameters needed to set up mesh routers, such as: • Network menu: Interfaces for Mesh Mode, page 4-2; Mesh Nodes, page 4-3; A. Enabling Encryption Between SPEEDLAN 9200 Routers, page 4-4; B.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide For other common configuration, see Overview of the SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator General Main Menu, page 3-7. Network Menu Interfaces for Mesh Mode The Network Interfaces page will appear when you choose Interfaces under the Network menu. This is where you enter the interface type and network name of the mesh interface. Figure 4-1: Selecting mesh mode 4-2 • Network Name: This is the name you assign to the mesh interface.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 • Network Name: The type of network for the wireless or fixed router. • Enable Forwarding: Select the Enable Forwarding option to enable the forwarding of IP packets from the wired interface to the wireless interface and vice-versa. • Disable Forwarding: Select the Disable Forwarding option to disable the forwarding of IP packets from the wired interface to the wireless interface and vice-versa. • Apply: Click after making changes.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Enabling Network Security This section is divided into two sections: A) enabling AES encryption between SPEEDLAN 9200 routers, and B) enabling WEP encryption between a SPEEDMeshenabled client (PDA or laptop) and a SPEEDLAN 9200. Figure 4-3: enabling AES/WEP A. Enabling Encryption Between SPEEDLAN 9200 Routers Advanced Encryption Standard was adopted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology in October of 2000.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide 3 Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 To enable encryption on a SPEEDLAN 9200, choose AES from the Encryption Type drop-down list. "None" is selected by default. (If you select None, encryption is disabled.) Click Apply to implement your settings. B. Enabling WEP Security Between a SPEEDMesh-Enabled Client and SPEEDLAN 9200 In a SPEEDLAN 9200 network, you can authenticate a SPEEDMesh-enabled client (PDA or laptop) with a standard security called Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide 5 In the "Key1-3 text" boxes, enter the key value. For hexadecimal: a maximum of "10 "characters for 64 bits, "26" characters for 128 bits and 32 characters for 152 bits). For ASCII: a maximum of "5 characters for 64 bits, "13" characters for 128 bits and 16 characters for 152 bits.) 6 Click Apply to implement your changes. Note: To enable the SPEEDMesh client, you must select the Enable Mobile Client check box.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 2 To enable the SPEEDMesh client, select the Enable Mobile Client check box. 3 Select the nodes you want to enable for SPEEDMesh-enabled client mode node via one node, all nodes (via Select All) or unselect all nodes (via Clear All). 4 Click Apply to Selected Nodes to active the SPEEDMesh client(s). Note: If you forgot to enable WEP security, see B. Enabling WEP Security Between a SPEEDMesh-Enabled Client and SPEEDLAN 9200, page 4-5.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Receive (Rx) Threshold Parameter From a single mesh unit connected to a mesh network, you can set the receive threshold (given in dBm), for every mesh router in the network. The receive threshold specifies the minimum acceptable receive level for a datagram (defined for signaling rates, depending on the Wireless Mode you selected on the Wireless Configuration page). Any datagrams received below these levels will be discarded.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Blocked Links Select the checkbox under Blocked to block a mesh router. Leave it unselected when you want leave the mesh router unblocked. Figure 4-6: Blocking Mesh Routers This feature allows you to block all traffic from a specific hardware address. This is most often used when a marginal signal exists between two nodes in a mesh network, such that the network functions more reliably when no direct communication occurs between the nodes.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Link Expiration This page is only available for mesh routers. To use this feature, choose Link Expiration from the Wireless menu. The following page will appear: Figure 4-7: Link Expiration Neighbor Expiration Threshold: The number of consecutive missed neighbor discovery probes that cause the direct link formed by two neighbors to be declared unusable. If bi-directional traffic becomes possible in the future, the link will again become eligible for use.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Admin Menu Remote Control To remotely reboot or turn off the SPEEDLAN 9200 mesh routers, choose Remote Control from the Admin menu. The following page will appear. Figure 4-8: Remote Control for mesh mode Select the mesh routers you want to reboot and click Reboot Selected Nodes. If there are remote nodes, select them and click Select All or Clear All. Software Update Note: The Software Update zip file (found on www.wavewireless.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide This operation is a two-step process: 1 Upload the Software Update file. Locate the latest software file (by clicking Browse) and click Upload Software Update File. 2 Install the Software Update. Note: All units are automatically rebooted after a successful upgrade. Updating the Software on a Local Router and Remote Router To update the software on a location router and on a remote router, choose it under the Software Update submenu (e.g., MeshNet).
Chapter 5 Basics of IP Addressing Main sections in this chapter: • What is an IP address?, page 5-2 • Internet Address Classes, page 5-2 • How does a network administrator assign an IP address?, page 5-7 • What is DHCP?, page 5-8 • What is NAT?, page 5-9 • NAPT, page 5-10 • Diagram of Outgoing NAT, page 5-11 • Diagram of Incoming NAT, page 5-12 • Basics of Routing, page 5-13
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Basics of IP Addressing IP Addressing is important because it tells the network how to locate the computers or network equipment connected to it. IP addresses are given so each computer or equipment on the network has a unique routable address.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 This specification simplifies the way routers handle the messages (packets) and speed up the forwarding process. In fact, IP defines five classes: • • • Class A addresses uses 1 octet for the network portion and 3 octets for the node (or host) section of the address. This provides up to 128 networks with 16.7 million nodes for each network.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 • • SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Class D • Range is 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255 • Used for multicast packets (i.e., host sends out router discovery packets to learn all of the routers on the network) • Netmask = /32 Class E • Range is 240.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 • Reserved for future use Note: Class D & E should NOT be assigned to network assignment of IP addresses. In addition, the first octet, 127, is reserved. In each network definition, the first node number (i.e.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Subnetting a Network The increasing number of hosts and networks make large impractical address blocks that are not smaller than 255. In order to keep the IP address block small, so routers can manage them more efficiently, a smaller network definition is created. This is called a subnet.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide If Router D is reading IP Addresses 192.0.2.1 (let's call this IP Address 1) and 192.0.2.64 (let's call this IP Address 2) on this Class C network, it would send IP Address 1 to Subnet A and IP Address 2 to Subnet B. The remaining nodes in each subnet (A through D) on this network can contain up to 254 pieces of network equipment (computers, printers, fax machines, bridges or routers, etc.).
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 means that Blocks A, B, C, and D are all part of Long Street, which is also known as the network in this example. The mailman would organize the letters (or IP addresses for network equipment) by creating four piles (one for each block, or subnet). As soon as the mailman picks up pile A in his hand, he knows which block to turn on. This same reasoning applies to piles B, C, and D as well.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide What is DHCP? Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) allows network administrators to assign dynamic IP addresses for the period of time needed to connect to the Internet. Think of DHCP as leasing an apartment. A prospective tenant may not need to live in an apartment for two years, maybe just a year. Therefore, the tenant will only sign a oneyear lease agreement.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Figure of DHCP Addressing Figure 5-2: DHCP client and server 1 The client asks DHCP server for IP address and configuration if needed. 2 The DHCP server assigns an available IP address to client. 3 The client takes IP address from DHCP server and requests any additional configuration needed. 4 DHCP server confirms IP address and configuration.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide IP addresses. This enables companies to communicate with other devices on the Internet with a single global IP address (or more than one IP address). For example, a company can provide its clients with one IP address, allowing access to the company's firewall only. This IP address is not a "real" address on the company's internal network, but it is successfully translated to the correct IP location through NAT (i.e., NAT router).
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Diagram of Outgoing NAT Inbound Port 80 request is re-addressed to Private address 10.0.0.3. Then, it is forwarded across the private network Public Address on Remote Interface 192.0.2.3 Private Address on Local Interface 10.0.0.1 SPEEDLAN 9000 Router SPEEDLAN 9000 Router 192.0.2.0 10.0.0.4 Ethernet Ethernet Router 192.0.2..1 10.0.0.2 Building A 10.0.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Diagram of Incoming NAT Inbound Port 80 request is re-addressed to Private address 10.0.0.3. Then, it is forwarded across the private network Public Address on Remote Interface 192.0.2.3 Private Address on Local Interface 10.0.0.1 SPEEDLAN 9000 Router SPEEDLAN 9000 Router 192.0.2.0 10.0.0.4 Ethernet Ethernet 10.0.0.2 Router 192.0.2.1 Web Server 10.0.0.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Basics of Routing A router connects two or more networks or subnetworks together and decides which direction it should send each packet. A router is typically a gateway (where one network meets another). A router operates at the Network Layer of the OSI model. This means a router sends information based on the packet's IP address instead of the Ethernet (MAC) address (as in bridging).
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Glossary for Standard Data Communications
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Glossary for Standard Data Communications Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Advanced Encryption Standard was adopted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology in October of 2000. AES presents a new level in computer networking security, especially important in wireless communications because wireless circuits are easier to tap than their hard-wired counterparts. AES is more difficult to crack than its predecessor Data Encryption Standard.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Azimuth This is the direction of antenna pointing relative to true north. Band A portion of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum. Bandwidth The range of frequencies over which a device will transmit information. Bit An abbreviation for binary digits. Bit Error Rate A measure of the number of errors in a digital transmission. Typically given as an exponential number that represents the ratio of errors to total bits. Example: 1E-03 = 0.001 = 1.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit (CSU/DSU) A CSU/DSU is a pair of devices that adapts a dead pair (i.e., an unbiased line) to transmit high-speed data signals. Of course, the pair is manageable and provides a status, but their main function is be a dead-line modem. Latest versions use digital signals over the dead line, but older models did not.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) Any equipment located at the customer site. Usually in reference to those that are connected to a network. Data Communication Equipment (DCE) A definition of an interface standard that determines how it is connected to another device. For most modems, it resolves issues of interface between Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) and the network. Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) Hardware that provides for data communications.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Digital Signal Processor (DSP) A specialized computer chip designed to perform speedy and complex operations on digitized waveforms. E1 An E1 is a full-duplex synchronous digital stream with a signaling rate of 2.048 Mb/s. The electrical characteristics of the digital interface are defined in the recommendation UIT-T G.703 (which by the way also defines it for a T1). Framing structure is defined in ITU recommendations G.704 and G.732.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Fade Margin The difference between the receiver signal input level and the receiver sensitivity. Fade margin is usually considered the safety factor allowing the system to remain operating under additional forms of attenuation. Fading The loss of signal strength due to changes in the atmosphere. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Government organization appointed by the U.S.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Fresnel Zone An imaginary ellipse surrounding the direct transmission path formed by all the points from which a reflected wave would have an increased path length of multiple of the transmitted signal’s wavelength. At least 60% of the Fresnel zone must be unobstructed. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network. Full Duplex Independent, simultaneous two-way transmission going in both directions.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Host This term is interchangeable with the definition “node,” which means this is a point on the network. The host is also any device on the network that has two-way communication to any point on the network, as well as the Internet. Hot-standby A condition whereby when the primary method of communication goes down, the secondary method instantly takes over. Hub This device on a network receives and repeats data to connected destinations on the network.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide IP Address This address tells the network how to locate the computers or network equipment connected to it. IP addresses are given so each computer or equipment on the network contains a unique address. There are two methods used when assigning an IP address: • Automatic (dynamic) Addressing A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server assigns the IP address to each computer as the computer connects to the network.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Last mile Any type of telecommunications technology where data (voice, video, etc.) is traveled within relatively short distances to maintain to highest quality of bandwidth and throughput to the user. Latitude This is the geographic latitude of the location of the terminal. LED This is a light-emitting diode, which is a semiconductor, that sends out visible light when an electrical current moves through it.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide MDS (RIP2 MD5 Authentication) When RIP2 is used with an authentication algorithm, such as MD5, network security is increased since the destination receiving the RIP packet knows that it was generated by a reliable source (i.e., the actual sender of the packet). RIP2-MD5 authentication transmits the output of the authentication algorithm rather than the RIP2 authentication key.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Node This is a point on the network such as a computer, server, peripheral (printer, scanner, etc). Noise Any unwanted signal or disturbance that degrades the quality of a transmitted signal. Obstruction Any man-made or natural object that blocks, diffracts, or reflects a transmitted signal. Octet There are four octets in an IP address. Each octet contains 8 bits, which are equivalent to 1 byte. Each octet is separated by a period (.).
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Personal Communication Services (PCS) A lower powered, higher frequency competitive technology to cellular. Personal Computer (PC) Any laptop or desktop (e.g., Windows or a Macintosh). PC Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) This is a standard card for connecting peripherals to portable computers. Polarization It’s the orientation of the electrical vector on an electromagnetic signal.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Pseudo-random Noise code (PN code) A high rate digital code that mimics random noise-like properties. It is multiplied with a lower rate data signal in order to achieve spread spectrum transmission signals. The receiver then multiplies the same code back into the transmission to recover the data signal. Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) This refers to a worldwide voice telephone network accessible to all those with telephones and access privileges.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Responsible personnel This is the person(s) responsible for maintaining the radio system. RFC (Request for Comments) RFCs are documents that explain specifications for types of technology. They primarily contain published tutorials that help people learn about the specific aspects of the Internet. For more information, see Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) - http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc.html.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Server A computer that is responsible for tracking, as well as receiving and sending requests from other computers connected to it (on the same network). Sidelobe Sidelobes are the spurious emissions caused by the antenna's geometrical irregularities. They are significantly lower than the main lobe (i.e., common when around 20dB under the main lobe). Signal level This is the value of the signal level at the receiving end of the transmission path.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Subnet This term allows you to create multiple networks within one Class A, B, or C network. Each data link (octet) contains its own unique identifier also known as the subnet. Also, each node on the same data link must belong on the same subnet as well.
Appendices (A-F) The Appendices include: • Appendix A: Changing the Router’s Topology Mode • Appendix B: Passwords for the SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator • Appendix C: Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information • Appendix D: SPEEDLAN 9200 Technical Specifications & Product Model Information • Appendix E: Acronyms • Appendix F: Firmware History • Appendix G: Channels for IEEE 802.11x. This appendix lists the valid operating channels for FCC and IC (Canada).
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Appendix A Changing the Router’s Topology Mode
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Changing the Router's Topology Mode This tutorial tells you how to change the router's topology mode (base station, CPE, point-to-point or mesh) from or to another topology mode (base station, CPE, point-topoint or mesh). A-2 1 Enter the correct URL or IP address for the router in your web browser. 2 Enter the correct password and click Login. 3 After logging in, the Network Interfaces page will appear. Select the new mode (e.g.
Appendix B Passwords for the SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator This appendix provides the passwords needed for the SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide SPEEDLAN 9200 Configurator Passwords There are five classes of users. The classes are as follows with their default passwords: • Full Access (also known as a superuser): "wave_full" Note: "Full Access" does not show up in "Admin/Users" because the user will not be able to change its permissions and it has write permission on everything.
Appendix C Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This appendix provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for P-Com’s SPEEDLAN 9200 products.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Safety Instructions Rooftop and Tower Installations Warning Rooftop, tower, and other mounted location equipment installations are extremely dangerous and incorrect installation can result in death, injury, or property damage. General Safety Requirements for Installation of SPEEDLAN 9200 Models C-2 1 The AC power socket outlet should be installed near the switching power supply and junction box.
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Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Radio Approvals To determine the correct device you are allowed to use in your country, refer to the tables below: Radio Approval Table for Models SL920x Country United States Commission FCC Model SL920x & Certification Number KINSL9201, KINSL9202 Minimum Receive Sensitivity (in dBm) for SL920x Frequency dBm & Mb/s 5GHz OFDM -65dBm @ 54Mb/s -82dBm @ 6Mb/s 2.4GHz OFDM -65dBm @ 54Mb/s -82dBm @ 6Mb/s 2.
Appendix D SPEEDLAN 9200 Technical Specifications & Product Model Information This appendix provides specifications and product model information for the SPEEDLAN 9200 products.
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Appendix E - Acronyms
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 List of Acronyms A ANSI (American National Standards Institute) ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) ARPA (Advanced Research Projects Agency) C CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) CMIP (Common Management Information Protocol) CPE (Customer Premise Equipment) CSU/DSU (Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit) D dB (Decibel) dBm (DeciBels below 1 Milliwatt) DCE (Data Communication Equipment) Decibels (dB) relative to 1 milliwatt.
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Appendix F Firmware History This appendix lists history of any prior firmware notes.
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Appendix G Channels for IEEE 802.11x This appendix lists the valid operating channels for FCC and IC (Canada).
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Channels for IEEE 5GHz OFDM (UNII upper band) Regulatory Dom ains Channel Inform ation Channel N um ber Frequency FCC 149 5.745 G Hz 9 153 5.765 G Hz 9 157 5.785 G Hz 9 161 5.805 G Hz 9 165 5.825 G Hz 9 2.4GHz DSSS Channels 2.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Product License Agreement It is important for users of P-Com hardware and software to take time to read this License Agreement associated with this software PRIOR TO ITS USE. The Customer or Reseller has paid a License fee to P-Com for use of this software on one router. This License does not extend to any copyrights to the program nor does it license use of the program on more than one router nor to make copies of the program for distribution or resale.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Ownership The Software is owned and copyrighted by P-Com or its third party suppliers. Your license confers no title or ownership in the Software and is not a sale of any rights, other than the limited right of Use defined above, in the Software. P-Com and P-Com’s third party suppliers may protect their rights in the event of any violation of these License Terms.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 P-Com LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 1.P-Com warrants to you, the end-user customer, that P-Com hardware, software, accessories and supplies, will be free from material defects in materials and workmanship for one year after the date of purchase. If PCom receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, P-Com will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective. 2.
Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Return Policies and Warranties Initial One Year Warranty Term Each P-Com product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. During the warranty period P-Com will, at its option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective. If equipment fails, the Customer or Reseller shall notify P-Com and request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.
SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 P-Com warrants that the firmware for use with the unit will execute its programming instructions when properly installed on the unit. P-Com does not warrant that the operation of the unit or firmware will be uninterrupted or error-free. P-Com shall not be obligated to remedy any software defect that cannot be repeated. P-Com is not responsible for equipment non-performance due to outside radio interference caused by any source.
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SPEEDLAN 9200 Series User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 Index A Address Sharing 3-58 Admin menu 3-74 Factory reset 3-76 Permissions 3-75 Software update 3-75 User configuration 3-74 Alias IP 3-22 Authentication 3-34 C Configuration changing the channel 3-39 channels 3-38 configuring a mesh node 4-6 preamble setting 3-39 setting the signaling rate 3-39 turbo mode 3-39 wireless modes (2.4 and 5.
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