FX-DS110-APL Access Point User`s Guide
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1. Note that the spanning tree can only be used when the network mode is ADHOC mode When the settings are complete select Write The settings will be valid when the device is rebooted To Edit Settings for an Existing Access Point 1 2 3 40 Start the utility software From the main menu select Configuration and then select the access point you wish to edit from the access point name list Once an APL on the network has been located using Search its settings are stored ina file It is not necessary to use Search each time the utility software is started Edit the settings as desired When the settings are complete select Write The settings will be valid when the device is rebooted FX DS110 APL Settings To Use Data scramble Functions for Better Security 1 2 3 Start the utility software From the main menu select Configuration and then select the access point you wish to edit from the access point name list Once an APL on the network has been located using Search its settings are stored ina file It is not necessary to use Search each time the utility software is started On the Base tab use the Data Scramble checkbox and set the scramble key When the settings are complete select Write The settings will be valid when the device is rebooted To Use SNMP Agent Functions 1 2 3 Start the utility software From the main menu select Configuration and the2. perenne iennnen n nopi esisi 24 Node Resistratlons 254 ee oes 25 Configuration Base seeeeeesseeessrerssesrersssrreressree 27 Configuration Wireless eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeereseeereeseeee 28 Configuration SNMP eeeeessseesssrerssesrersssrrerrssree 30 Configuration Spanning Tree 31 File Manas CMO ssa 3s acoidst doce dass agedtanedcedactegedsceds 32 Status ENVITONMENL cccsssssssssessseseesseessseeeeees 34 Status Ginterlaces ak eit eee ees 35 Status Wireless Node cccseseeecccccceceeseeeeeeeeeees 36 Stat Bridge s Sezsseselozesdentyreseatgneasesseoaeesissanauaeenel 37 Status Spanning Tree ssssseeeseeessssssererrerssssssee 38 Status Wireless Counter ccssessesseseessseeeeeeees 39 FX DS110 APL Figure 6 1 Figure 6 2 Figure 6 3 Figure 7 1 Figure 9 1 Table 2 1 Table 2 2 Table 2 3 Table 2 4 Table 2 5 Table 3 1 Table 7 1 Table 9 1 Table 9 2 Table 9 3 Table 9 4 Sample STA Application eeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeees 47 After STA Applications ioisccsccbeczeteacseceasssstzeteseseneseee 48 Reconfigured After STA Application 000 49 SOCHUN GS siseses iini aisi a ai asi 53 External Dimensions sssesseeesssssseeeseeeessssseerrreeese 60 List of Tables ADHOC Simple Mode eeeseeeeseeessneeeesneeeenneeees 8 Infrastructure Standard Mode Compatible Mode Unit Type AP eeeeeeeeeesrereesererrrsrrersssres 8 Infrastructure
3. 4 1 2 3 4 Start the SNMPc Setup program To start SNMPc Ver 4 select Start SNMPc 4 0 Setup After startup verify the user registration information Insert the Maintenance Tools floppy disk provided with this product into the floppy disk drive Enter the floppy disk drive path name followed by SNMPc 4 and click OK Example If the floppy disk drive is the A drive enter A SNMPc A Select CONTEC FX DS110 APL and click OK to start installation When the following message appears click No to exit the program Do you want to install additional vendors MIB Database Updates After installing a new vendor you will have to update the MIB database the next time SNMPc is started 54 Follow these steps to update the MIB database In this description we use SNMPc Ver 4 as an example 1 2 3 Start SNMPc To start SNMPc Ver 4 select Start SNMPc 4 0 SNMPc Click Yes to update the MIB database When you are finished updating the MIB database click OK The build in to SNMPc is not complete FX DS110 APL Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting This chapter describes common problems that may occur with this product and what to do about them If any problems occur that are not described here check to confirm that the re occur then contact the store where you purchased the product or the CONTEC information center When Communication F
4. Ethernet Wireless MTU soo fico Clear Speed 10000000 11000000 MAC Address 00 80 4C FF 00 5 00 80 4 40 01 FC Interface State Receive Octets Receive Packets Unicast Receive Packets Broadcast Receive Discards Receive Errors Receive Errors CRC Transmit Octets Transmit Packets Unicast Transmit Packets Broadcast 651 Transmit Waits 7839 6 ALI AMAIA Transmit Errors Il Resets Figure 5 9 Status Interfaces Interface operation state Interface State Interface operating Not operating or no link Number of packets received with CRC errors If a large number of Receive Errors CRC errors are recorded on the wireless interface this may indicate communications with a device using a different encryption setting FX DS110 APL 35 Settings Wireless Node Displays a list of logged in wireless devices and associated data such as link quality The wireless device list can also be cleared when scanning is stopped Status Information BBE Access Point Network Div esa e 120 Ely Ghent tes th Bs tu th protean Scan Start sec 5 2 sec f BIG Environment Interfaces ridge Spaninng Tree Wireless Counter Login AP 00 80 4C 4D 00 00 Baan Quality 92 Noise Level oo Wireless Node List Number 1 64 Wireless MAC Address _ State Age Time sec RSSI I 00 80 4C 4D 00 00 Login 10 134 Figure 5 10 Status Wireless Node Infrastructure
5. This can cause the temperature inside the product to rise and can damage the components inside Caution Do not install this unit upside down This will cause heat to accumulate and possible cause fire FX DS110 APL 17 Setup Using the Magnets Included Notes The magnets included with this product can be used for easy mounting and removal on steel desks partitions or other metal surfaces Do not place magnets near monitors floppy disks or other sensitive objects Moving the AP while it is mounted on a steel desk or similar surface can cause paint scratching Attaching and Removing Magnets To mount the unit using a magnet push the magnet into the magnet mounting hole in the direction of arrow 1 as shown in Figure 4 2 then insert the entire magnet into the mounting hole Next slide the magnet in the direction of arrow 2 to hold the unit in place To remove slide the magnet in the direction of arrow 1 in Figure 4 3 then lift in the direction of arrow 2 Magnet Magnet mounting holes Figure 4 2 Attaching Magnets Figure 4 3 Removing Magnets 18 FX DS110 APL Setup Mounting on Steel Desks or Partitions The unit can be mounted directly on steel desks or partitions Pull lightly to make sure that the AP does not come off easily For better receiving sensitivity mount the antenna against the steel surface Antenna area Figure 4 4 Installation on a Steel Desk FX DS110
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7. BBE Access Point Network Div x Interval D R E oe E ie Scan Start sec o 2 sec maass Environment Interfaces Wireless Node Bridge Spaninng Tree RXUnicastF rames a Clear RXMulticastFrames 7315 TXUnicastOctets 9070 RXUnicastOctets 2466 RXMulticastOctets 537104 RXFCSErtors RXDiscardsNoBufer 0 TXUnicastFrames TXMulticastF rames TXMulticastOctets TXDeferredTransmissions TXSingleRetryF rames TXMultipleRetryF rames Ld TXDiscards Figure 5 13 Status Wireless Counter TXUnicastF rames Number of packets sent by opposing station using unicast address TXMulticastF rames Number of packets sent by opposing station using multicast address RXMulticastF rames Number of packets received by opposing station using multicast address FX DS110 APL 39 Settings To Register or Set Up a New Access Point 1 2 3 Start the utility software From the main menu select Edit and use Search to find the desired APL If the access point name has not been set up the MAC address and IP address will be displayed Assigning an access point name will make the access point easier for the network to identify From the main menu select Configuration then use the Base tab to enter the appropriate settings for the network environment IP address network mode data scramble ESS ID transmit rate channel Also enter any necessary settings on the SNMP and Spanning Tree tabs
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9. Standard Mode Compatible Mode Unit Type Station 8 ODED A E E ested olde tie thee toe 9 DIP Sweet o6 pcs eek atid ac he dant uaa gh 9 Operating Modes and Communications 0 15 Group Names aniooni indier ena naa aE 52 Physical Specifications eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeereerserrrrrserersse 59 Software Specifications eesseseeeeseeeeessreresserereseeee 59 Installation Environment Conditions Environment Specifications a lt acessecsedesiseaceyssvesidessbevarsedeelesieenenans 59 UTP Port Pin Assignment ce eeeseeeeesseeeeeeeenes 61 FX DS110 APL vii viii FX DS110 APL Introduction 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the FX DS110 APL access point This product is a wireless LAN access point using the 2 4GHz spectrum diffusion system and is compatible with IEEE Standard 802 11b for wireless LAN The FX DS110 APL is designed for use as an access point as well as a Station Ethernet wireless converter It is independent of operating systems or protocols so that it can be connected by UTP cable to any Ethernet compatible desktop computer workstation point of sale terminal printer etc for immediate wireless LAN use This product can also enable wireless communications from any PC previously unsuitable for wireless communications due to lack of a PC card slot or expansion bus slot Of course the FX DS110 APL also operates as an access point allowing the user to configure a small wireless LAN
10. and computer to medicine and biology with primary activities related to publishing articles and sponsoring conferences but also recommending and setting of standards The organization sponsoring Committee 802 which is responsible for LAN related matters IEEE 802 11 IEEE 802 11b The wireless LAN standard established by the IEEE MIB Management Information Base The value of a MIB is determined by the Internet standard control information structure SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol A function necessary for network control provides three functions Get acquire Set modify and Trap notify event Conceived as an easily installable control protocol that places as little load on the network as possible Diversity A method of using multiple antennas and selecting the one with the best receiving conditions Router A device for relaying between LAN s The router determines data addresses by the combination of a network address assigned to the network and an individual computer address Used particularly in medium scale and larter LAN systems with very large number of clients to reduce traffic congestion on communication lines Bridge A device for relaying between LAN s The bridge determines whether to relay data based on the address of the computer to which the data is being sent It can be used to connect networks having different protocols or when data for broadcast to all computers is received can send th
11. be cleared However clearing data can only be performed when scanning is stopped Returns to the main menu Periodically reads and displays data the refresh interval is Scan Start specified in Interval seconds If Interval is 0 data is only read once Halts reading of data FX DS110 APL 33 Settings Environment Displays device information including operating mode version number and IP address Access Point Network Div X iier n a m Scan Start sec _ 2 sec i see E interfaces Wireless Node Bridge Spaninng Tree Wireless Counter Loader Version po Firmware Version E Firmware Version Wireless Card 0 83 Hardware Version 0x00 Ethemet Address po 80 40 FF 00 50 Wireless MAC Address 00 80 40 40 01 FC IP Address fisztet22T Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 Network Mode Infrastructure Standard Mode Unit Type Ettin Channel Number al Card Type CONTEC FLEXLAN FX DS110 PCC Figure 5 8 Status Environment 34 FX DS110 APL Settings Interfaces Displays data such as send and receive counters for the device s Ethernet and wireless interfaces The counter values can be cleared when scanning is stopped B Status Information BBE Access Point Network Div ext 0 120 SRE 6 sy e A E AANS sec jp n 2 sec Beania ireless Node Bridge Spaninng Tree Wireless Counter Environment
12. f a Name Location _ Contact fo Password Read Write Default Reboot Figure 5 5 Configuration SNMP Factory Senge SNMP verification string This acts likea password for access using SNMP The SNMP administrator can use this name to access the device s MIB information 31 standard public alphanumeric characters case sensitive Community Name Read amp Write Set access permissions for community name Access Read amp Write Set whether Read Only or Read amp Write is Read Only i permitted Specify whether to notify the SNMP Send Trap Enabled Enabled Disabled administrator of MIB data access errors and startup coldStart Set the IP address to which to send SNMP trap IP Address With no setup packets Can only be set when Send Trap above is enabled z A character string of up Set the SNMP device name for the network Name With no setup to 31 characters device A character string of up Set the physical location of the network device With no setup to 31 characters For example Development Dept 8th Floor Set the administrator contact details for the A character string of up network device contagi ANNO SEUR to 31 characters For example set the network administrator s name and telephone number 30 FX DS110 APL Settings Spanning Tree Set when using the spanning tree function This function is only available when ADHOC Simple Mode is set B
13. not continuous and therefore by moving the location of the unit and waiting briefly communication may be possible Also do not place wireless devices too close together A distance of at least 1m should be allowed Sometimes communication is hindered by attenuation of electric waves Attenuation occurs naturally as distance from the source of transmission increases but may also be caused by objects in the path of the transmission The objects primarily responsible for attenuation are the following Concrete walls Metallic surfaces around antennas Stable transmission at 11Mbps requires an RSSI value of at least 80 The RSSI value can be verified on the Wireless Device Information tab on the Status screen using the utility software When SNMP Connections Fail It is possible that the device cannot locate a control parameter or that a private MIB has not been compiled See Chapter 6 If MIB settings have not been made the correct community name may not have been entered Be sure the community name setting agrees with the network manager s setting Check the SNMP settings that are being used FX DS110 APL Troubleshooting When the APL Will Not Start Check the power LED Be sure the power LED is on If it is not on check the AC adapter be sure it is correctly plugged into an outlet and that the power supply type agrees with the power supply switch setting Check whether the power LED is flashing If the
14. notice The contents of this document are believed to be accurate however if any discrepancies noted should be brought to the attention of the store where this product was purchased Notwithstanding the foregoing the manufacturer is unable to accept any claims for losses or lost profits etc Resulting from the use of this product MS Microsoft Windows Windows NT and MS DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S A and other countries Netscape Navigator is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Other names of companies and products used in this document trademarks or registered trademarks of the related companies This document does not use the symbols etc Precautions Related to Electromagnetic Interference This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment CAUTION To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 5 cm must be maintained between this device and all persons FX DS110 APL 5 Introduction Abo
15. other In Ad Hoc mode because the carrier sense function is not effective between hidden terminals there is a higher probability of collisions and throughput the volume of information sent in a given time interval is reduced FX DS110 APL 63 Appendix RTS Request to Send In communication via AP transmission is controlled by CSMA CA plus RTS In RTS a wireless terminal asks the AP if it is all right to transmit and only transmits after an OK to send acknowledgement signal is returned This serves to avoid unnecessary collisions when hidden terminals exist because hidden terminals cannot transmit Roaming This term has the same meaning as roaming for a portable phone or PHS The AP is in the role commonly called the antenna base station for the phone or PHS and the user unit is in the role of the phone itself Peer To Peer A network in which two or more nodes can communicate directly with each other without going through another device AP Access Point In the FLEXLAN DS110 series access points serve as the bridge between wired networks and wireless networks as well as providing bridge functions between segments and IP tunnel functions indispensable to the building of versatile large scale networks User Unit In the FLEXLAN DS110 series this refers to the FX DS110 PCC or a device with the FX DS110 PCC built in ESS ID Extended Service Set ID In the FLEXLAN DS110 series the ESS ID is like a name assigned
16. power LED is still flashing more than 10 minutes after the power is switched on the problem may be an APL firmware failure Use the utility software to upgrade the firmware version FX DS110 APL 57 Troubleshooting 58 FX DS110 APL Appendix 9 Appendix Product Specifications Table 9 1 Physical Specifications Wired LAN unit Table 9 2 Software Specifications IP RFC 791 ICMP RFC 792 UDP RFC 768 Protocols ARP RFC 826 SNMP RFC 1157 MIB II RFC 1213 Table 9 3 Installation Environment Conditions Environment Specifications Operating humidity 10 to 90 RH without condensation Other Do not obstruct ventilation slits Leave 5cm open space in all directions FX DS110 APL 59 Appendix 60 BBO 2 175 81 FLEXLAN DS110 ooooooooooooo ES E 20 D UTP UTP 5 BeBe E S J Figure 9 1 External Dimensions FX DS110 APL mm Appendix Input Output Interface UTP Port Pin Assignments Table 9 4 UTP Port Pin Assignments TDO TD_ RD Not used VCC 1 Not used GND 1 RD_ Not used VCC 1 Not used GND 1 1 These pin assignments are used when power is supplied from 1OBASE T using POW CB10 FX DS110 APL 61 Appendix Glossary 62 IEEE Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers I triple E involved in a wide range of fields from communications
17. supplied with the FX DS110 APL If the cable length between APL and POW CB1O0 is between 10 and 30m use the AC adapter supplied with the POW CB10 FX DS110 APL 21 Setup Ground Connection Remove the rubber cover from the ground terminal and connect the ground wire using the locking screws included Remove rubber cover _ Figure 4 7 Ground Connection Note In some installation environments the ground terminal may become hot 22 FX DS110 APL Settings 5 Settings The utility software settings require the use of one personal computer Preparing the Utility Software 1 Insert the floppy disk provided in the A drive of the computer 2 Open the Explorer 3 Use Explorer to copy the file APUTIL EXE from the floppy disk to the appropriate directory Example C WLANUTIL FX DS110 APL 23 Settings Utility Software Settings Double click on the APUTIL EXE file to open the Access Point Maintenance Utility You will see the following main menu When operating as a Station in Compatible Mode maintenance cannot be performed from the wireless system side Access Point Maintenance Utility Node Registration Register node list Configuration Maintain configuration information File Management Maintain firmware file and configuration file Status Display status information Exit Program exit Figure 5 1 Main Menu Node Reg
18. system using the product by itself This document explains how to use the FX DS110 APL Be sure to read it carefully so that you can use the product correctly Features Ultra compact antenna micro access point Space saving design allows installation anywhere wall magnet desktop Operates as a LAN station Optional power supply from LAN cable Uses compact lightweight AC adapter Full range of functions roaming 11 or 13 channel support Automatic transmission speed wireless switching Automatically switches transmission speeds from 11Mbps to 5 5Mbps 2Mbps 1Mbps according to conditions Built in SNMP agent Uses SNMP compatible software for easy network management Can be used with higher level model FX DS110 APE FX DS110 APL 1 Introduction Terminology Abbreviations The following terms and abbreviations are used in this manual for convenience Full term Term used in this manual FX DS110 APL Access point AP APL FX DS110 APL or a device User unit containing the above Wireless terminal Personal computer 2 FX DS110 APL Introduction Limited One Year Warranty CONTEC Interface boards are warranted by CONTEC Co LTD to be free from defects in material and workmanship for up to one year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned freight prepaid with a copy of the original invoice and a Return Merchandise Authorization to
19. the smallest port identifier port priority and assigned port ID is the root port Designated Port The port on the designated bridge connected to the LAN segment is called the designated port On the bridge packages are only transferred on the port that is the root port and other ports are blocked Port Priority Set in the range 0 to 255 The lower the number the higher the priority level Path Cost The port cost on a path is called the path cost and is set as follows when this product is initialized This value is based on IEEE standard 802 1D but can be changed 10Mbps LAN segment 100 46 FX DS110 APL Spanning Tree Algorithms STA Sample STA Application This section describes examples of configurations in which network loops occur and how the application of an STA determines the backup path LAN1 Priority Priority Erori 10 50 Bridge 1 Port 2 LAN2 LAN5 Priority Port 1 Port 1 Priority 20 ror 40 Bridge 2 Bridge 4 Port 2 Port 2 LAN3 Priority P a 30 Bridge 3 Port 2 LAN4 Figure 6 1 Sample STA Application All settings other than bridge priority settings are identical The root bridge is determined by the priority settings of each bridge Root bridge Bridge 1 The designated bridge for each LAN segment is determined by root path cost LANI Bridge 1 LAN2 Bridge 1 LAN3 Bridge 2 LAN4 Bridge 3 LANS5 Bridge 5 FX DS11
20. the distributor or the CONTEC group office from which it was purchased This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear but only for the electronic circuitry and original boards The warranty is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged through abuse mistreatment neglect or unreasonable use or if the original invoice is not included in which case repairs will be considered beyond the warranty policy How to Obtain Service For replacement or repair return the device freight prepaid with a copy of the original invoice Please obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RMA from the CONTEC group office where you purchased before returning any product No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the RMA number Liability The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product In no event will the warrantor be liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that arise from inexperienced usage misuse or malfunction of this device FX DS110 APL 3 Introduction Handling Precautions Take the following precautions when handling this board Do not attempt to modify this device The manufacturer will bear no responsibility whatsoever for the device if it has been modified Do not store this device in high temperature or low temperature surroundings or expose it to rapid temperature changes Operating temperature r
21. this number the higher the priority If priorities are changed all bridges and root bridges in the network will be re determined Root Path Cost The total path cost from the designated bridge to the root bridge is the root path cost The root path cost of the root bridge is zero BPDU Effective Time Max Age Time Set in the range from 6 to 40 seconds If the bridge does not receive a packet notifying the existence of a root bridge within this time the system assumes there is a failure in the root bridge and determines a new root bridge 44 FX DS110 APL Note Spanning Tree Algorithms STA BPDU Send Interval Hello Time Set in the range from to 10 seconds This determines the interval within which a bridge that is the root bridge sends a packet notifying its existence This parameter may not exceed the Max Age Time Forward Delay Time Set in the range 4 to 30 seconds When the ports of a bridge change from blocking to forwarding status this determines the time in which they will remain in listening status The following conditions must be observed when making changes to the above time settings Max Age Time S 2 x Forward Delay Time 1 Max Age Time 2 2 x Hello Time 1 FX DS110 APL 45 Spanning Tree Algorithms STA Port Level Root Port On each bridge the port having the lowest path cost to the root bridge is called the root port If more than one port has the same path cost the port with
22. 0 APL 47 Spanning Tree Algorithms STA The designated port for each bridge is determined by the designated bridge Bridge 1 Ports 1 2 Bridge 2 Port 2 Bridge 3 Port 2 Bridge 5 Port 2 The root port of each bridge is determined by its path cost to the root bridge Bridge 2 Port 1 Bridge 3 Port 1 Bridge 4 Port 1 Bridge 5 Port 1 Ports that are neither designated ports nor root ports are backup paths Backup path Bridge 4 port 2 After application of the STA the network configuration looks like this LAN1 Port 1 Port 1 Bridge 1 Bridge 5 Port 2 Port 2 LAN5 Port 1 Port 1 Bridge 2 Bridge 4 Port 2 To blocking status LAN3 Bridge 3 LAN4 Figure 6 2 After STA Application 48 FX DS110 APL Spanning Tree Algorithms STA After STA application if a fault occurs at bridge 5 port the STA will be applied again to reconfigure the network topology The reconfigured network would then look like this LANL LAN2 LAN5 XK A fault occured Port 1 Port 1 Bridge 2 Bridge 4 Port 2 Port 2 To forwarding status LAN3 Figure 6 3 Reconfigured After STA Application FX DS110 APL 49 Spanning Tree Algorithms STA 50 FX DS110 APL SNMP Agent Functions 7 SNMP Agent Functions This chapter describes the SNMP functions of this product and explains how they can be built in using the SNMP Manager SNMPc by CONTEC SNMPc Overview
23. APL 19 Setup Table Top Installation Note Use the rubber pads included with the unit To install on a table top choose a sturdy level surface with a well ventilated space approx 5 cm in all directions Wireless equipment has a larger sending and receiving range when it is ina highly visible location Choose a location where the sight lines are as clear as possible Do not obstruct the ventilation slits This can cause the temperature inside the product to rise and can damage the components inside Cable Installation Notes Connect the UTP connector to the UTP cable When connecting this product to a personal computer or hub use a twisted pair cable no more than 100m in length Use UTP cable having category 3 4 or 5 specifications If using a 10BASE T power supply use a UTP cable with category 5 specifications When connecting with a personal computer NIC or hub up link port use a UTP cross cable TP X When connecting with a hub other than up link port use a UTP straight cable Cross cable 2 Straight cable PC NIC Normal port not Up Link port Up Link port 1 Operates with the separately available cables TP 03 83m TP 05 5m TP 10 10m TP 20 20m TP 50 50m TP 100 100m 2 Operates with the separately available TP X 80cm cross cable and attachment Note The cable length be
24. Configuration BBE File E Access Point Network Div X Base Wireless SNMP Spanning Tree Bridge Priority 0 65535 32755 Max Age Time 6 40 sec a Hello Time 1 10sec 2 Forward Delay 4 30 sec 168 Port Information Ethernet Wireless Path Cost 1 65535 100 500 Password Read Write Default Reboot Figure 5 6 Configuration Spanning Tree Factory PER Enable Enabled Specify whether to use the spanning tree function This Spanning Tree Enabled Disabled hee is only applicable when ADHOC Simple mode Sets the priority order for the spanning tree Lower P PEA numbers have higher priority Bridge Priority 32768 Oto 03932 Changing the priority order causes the root bridges to be reset for all bridges in the network x Set the maximum length of time that data obtained Max Age Time kis from the BPDU can be used before being discarded Set the send interval seconds for sending BPDUs for HelloTime 2 seconds 1to10 the spanning tree root and when attempting to establish the root Forward Delay 15 seconds 4to 30 Set the time seconds for changing from the Blocking state to the Forwarding state Set the costs assigned to the Ethernet and wireless port The lower the cost allocated to a port the more Path Cost 1 to 65535 likely that port is to be accessed Setting the following Ethernet 100 Witeless 500 value is recommended in the EEE802 1D standard COST 1000 Attached LAN Speed
25. FX DS110 APL Access Point User s Guide CONTEC Copyright Copyright 2001 CONTEC Co LTD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC Co LTD CONTEC Co LTD makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this document The information in this document is subject to change without notice All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document Should you notice an omission or any questionable item in this document please feel free to notify CONTEC Co LTD Regardless of the foregoing statement CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document nor for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product Trademarks MS Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holder FX DS110 APL i Product Configuration FX DS110 APL 1 AC Adapter with 1 8m cable 1 Cross cable 1 5m 1 Tapping screws for mounting on wall etc 2 Locking screw for connecting to ground wire 1 Magnets for mounting on metallic surfaces 2 Rubber feet 4 Floppy disk 1 User s Manual this booklet 1 Installation Guide 1 Cross cable 1 5m x 1 Tapping screw x 2 AC Adapter x 1 FX DS110 APL User s Manual ig A
26. SNMPc is network control software for SNMP that runs on Windows and controls all network devices that have SNMP agent functions SNMPc can be used to perform the following control functions Monitoring unit startup status Monitoring port operating status Indicating MIB information Displaying log files of traps events etc For instructions on installing and operating SNMPc refer to the SNMPc documentation Note that a bitmap display of this product can be displayed on SNMPc by installing it from the floppy disk provided with this product FX DS110 APL 51 SNMP Agent Functions MIB Support This product provides MIB support for MIB II RFC1213 bridge MIB RFC1493 and private MIB Support is provided for the following group names Table 7 1 Group Names Information related to AP including AP control name system i 2 operating time etc Basic information related to the physical interface layer including MAC address etc at Information corresponding to the ARP cache In in ii Information related to ICMP protocol including ICMP P message TX RX count etc In I interfaces ormation related to IP protocol including IP address ormation etc ormation related to UDP protocol including UDP nformation related to SNMP including SNMP message count etc Bridge MIB ee dotldBase Information related to bridge including MAC address port count etc Pematemis PCS snmp message TXIRX count et
27. Topology Reconfiguration This function reconfigures the network topology when a fault occurs on a backup route This method of resolving problems is called an STA and has been standardized by the spanning tree protocol STP established in IEEE 802 1D STP can enhance network reliability For STA s to function properly all bridges in a network must support STP FX DS110 APL 43 Spanning Tree Algorithms STA STA Parameters STA s function on two levels bridge level and port level Multiple timers are used to periodically check the proper operation of bridges and ports The following section describes the parameters and terms used in this product Bridge Level Root Bridge First the bridge is determined using the bridge identifier bridge priority level and Ethernet address of the bridge The bridge identifier of the root bridge is the smallest If more than one bridge exists with the same priority level the root bridge is determined by Ethernet address Designated Bridges In each LAN segment the bridge having the lowest root path cost to the root bridge is the designated bridge The designated bridge serves to carry the packages of that LAN segment If more than one bridge is connected to the same LAN segment and the root path costs are exactly the same the bridge with the smallest bridge identifier becomes the designated bridge Bridge Priority The priority level can be set in the range 0 to 65535 The smaller
28. Unit Type Station Information of logged in AP Infrastructure Unit Type AP Information on wireless device ADHOC Wireless Node List Information on devices located within radio range of this device Wireless MAC Address MAC address of wireless device Login status Only applicable when infrastructure mode is set Age Time Length of time this device information has been stored seconds Saved when communication performed with device Deleted when time reaches zero Reception level for device maximum 150 Higher values indicate higher reception sensitivity 1 Only applicable when infrastructure unit type station mode is set 36 FX DS110 APL Settings Bridge Displays the MAC address data managed by this device The MAC addresses can also be cleared when scanning is stopped Access Point Network Div ext Interval ni R I om AE w r Scan Start sec ee 2 sec _Scan Stan i Stop Environment Interfaces Wireless Node B paninng Tree Wireless Counter Clear MAC Address List Number 3 1024 00 80 4C 2058 ED 2 00 80 4C 4D 02 FF 00 80 4C FD 02 E1 00 80 4C 4D 02 FF 00 AD C9 EE A4 6D 00 80 4C 4D 02 FF Figure 5 11 Status Bridge MAC Address MAC addresses of devices connected to network Interface number 1 indicates the device is on the Ethernet side and 2 indicates the device is on the wireless side Time for which this device information has been held mi
29. ails Check hardware Check that the LAN cables are connected correctly Check software The FLEXLAN DS110 series is designed to handle a variety of operating formats and requires software setting for each type of operation Check that the settings are appropriate for the type of operation and check the format in which communication is being attempted Also check DIP switch settings The terminals that cannot communicate with each other may have the same ESS ID Two terminals with the same ESS ID cannot communicate with each other Check that the APL IP address and subnet settings have been entered Check that the operating mode setting has been correctly entered Check whether communication is restricted by security functions Check whether the data encryption setting is the same as that of the recipient Check that the channel setting has been correctly entered Check that the communication speed setting has been correctly entered FX DS110 APL 55 Troubleshooting 56 Check the peripheral environment and place of installation A nearby source of electromagnetic interference can prevent communication In general locations excluding factories the following may be sources of electromagnetic emissions 2 4GHz band wireless networks not compatible with IEEE 802 1 1b Microwave ovens Security gates Copiers Elevator motors Most electromagnetic sources other than wireless networks are local and
30. ange 0 to 50 C Do not use or store this device where it is exposed to direct sunlight or near stoves or other sources of heat Do not use or store this device where it is exposed to dust or high humidity Operating humidity range 10 90 RH without condensation This product contains precision electronic elements and must not be used in locations subject to physical shock or strong vibration Do not use or store this device near strong magnetic fields or devices emitting electromagnetic radiation If abnormal smells or heat are noticed disconnect the power supply immediately In case of abnormal operation or failure contact the store where this product was purchased Precautions for Use This product is classified as wireless equipment for stations of low power data transmissions systems under the Wireless Telegraphy Act and does not require a radio transmission license The law prohibits modification of the interior of this product 4 FX DS110 APL Introduction Precautions Related to Service Clean the FX DS110 APL by wiping lightly with a soft cloth moistened with water or a cleaning solution Take care to avoid the use of benzene thinners or other volatile solutions which may cause deformation or discoloration Notes The unauthorized reproduction of this document in whole or in part is prohibited The specifications designs and other contents of this document are subject to change without
31. c 52 FX DS110 APL SNMP Agent Functions Control Using SNMPc Install SNMPc on a personal computer in the network to which this product is connected Read the SNMPc manual carefully Once installation is complete you can operate the PC on which SNMPc is installed as a network manager analyzing network status and error information from this device as shown below Also you can install the maintenance tools provided with this product on SNMPc to display information about this product in graphic form as shown below Note In order to control this product its IP address and community name must be entered accurately in the Settings r OD 7 7 RMON TISO AIW WX BLE AIS epe BS LoaderVersion A Forwarding not forwarding FirmwareVersion 1 00 DefaulfTTL 255 wLFirmwareVersion 0 7 6 InReceives HardwareVersion 0x01 InHdrErrors EthernetAddress 192 168 132 203 InAddrErrors E 203 WLMacAddress 00 80 4c 4d 07 68 ForwDatagrams 192 168 132 203 InUnknownProtos 255 255 255 0 InDiscards ult 0 0 0 0 E NetworkMode Simple fcmo Poll 1s index 1 OutOctets OutUcastPkts OutNUcastPits Poll 15 index 1 InOctets InUcastPkts InNUcastPkts InDiscards InErrors InUnknownProtos ladmin Supervisor Poll Lack SESSA Figure 7 1 Settings FX DS110 APL 53 SNMP Agent Functions Building in to SNMPc Follow these steps to install SNMPc Ver
32. environments When configuring a wireless LAN in simple ADHOC mode be sure to place all wireless terminals within effective communication range lf units are too far apart communications can be hindered by partitions or other obstacles causing some terminals to be unreachable and reducing system throughput FX DS110 APL 13 Operating Mode Descriptions Infrastructure Standard Mode Compatible Mode 14 Network A Network B AP This mode allows the use of multiple AP s to configure wide area wireless LAN s All communication between wireless terminals must go through an AP Unit type AP User unit File server Unit type station EEE Wireless connection Wired connection 4 ST3 HUB 2 sii goo0o0 Note Note ST1 Network C An AP operating as a station has the same status as a user unit as an AP managed by dogged in with an AP Figure 3 2 Infrastructure Mode Roaming functions are supported allowing log in on any unit type AP Advantages 1 Allows multiple AP s to be set up to configure wide are wireless LAN s 2 Allows log in restrictions on unit type AP s security function Disadvantages 1 All AP s must be IP controlled requiring many settings When set as a station in Infrastructure Compatible Mode only one PC can be connected via Ethernet FX DS110 APL Operating Mode Descriptions Operating Modes and Communications The following ope
33. for data transmission Key K Hexadecimal value 0 to 9 Specify the WEP key for WEP encryption To perform communications AtoF using the WEP function the key placed in the default send key number Hexadecimal used for transmission must be the same as the key placed in the same value 0 to 9 location on the receiver A toF Disabled If enabled preferred APs to log into can be specified Extended Roaming Roaming Threshold RSSI Sampling Time AP Login Priority Cannoli set no registr on be Set the threshold value for initiating roaming 2 50 to 150 Roaming is performed if the average RSSI value during the RSSI sampling time is less than this value Set the sampling time seconds for obtaining the RSSI value to use for 1to10 Pere tats initiating roaming 2 Set the preferred APs to log into 2 z Up to 5 APs can be specified APs in lower numbered positions have higher priority Enable log in Disable Specify whether logging in to other than the specified APs is permitted 2 do not log in 1 Only applicable when set as a station in infrastructure mode 2 Can only be set when enhanced roaming is enabled FX DS110 APL 29 Settings SNMP Set when using the SNMP agent function Configuration File F Access Point Network Div bd Base Wireless panning Tree Community Name public Access Read amp Write F Send Trap IP Address fo oa IE
34. gister each device directly Nen Regsters data for a new devcetobemanaged O O O O O O oooi E To modify the data displayed in the Access Point list double click on the Access Point you wish to modify to open an edit window You can also use the File menu to save the current Access Point list data to the hard disk or load a previously saved file FX DS110 APL 25 Settings Configuration This reads and writes the settings for the device selected in the Access Point field You can set basic parameters such as the operating mode as well as SNMP and other detailed parameters To apply your changes write the settings to the device and then reboot it You can also use the File menu to save the currently displayed settings to the hard disk or load a previously saved file Change the password for the selected device Pacsword To change enter the current password and new password The new password does not become active until the device is rebooted The password can be up to 6 alphanumeric characters and is case sensitive Read the settings for the selected device Write Write the currently displayed settings to the selected device The new settings do not become active until the device is rebooted Default Restore the factory default settings To apply these settings write the settings to the device and then reboot it Reboot the selected device Returns to the main menu Password input is required for the Pass
35. his switch sets the unit type 3 AP ST It is valid when operating in infrastructure standard mode AP Controls APs used on other user units or STs ST Treated as a user unit controlled by logged in AP This switch sets the mode INFRA Selects infrastructure standard mode INFRA ADHOC All wireless terminals communicate through unit type AP ADHOC Selects ADHOC simple mode All terminal are paired communicate only as paired units All switches are set to OFF at factory FX DS110 APL 9 Overview Multi channel Operation By changing channels on adjacent access points it is possible to obtain higher throughput per wireless terminal than when is channels are not changed even when the number of wireless terminals is increased The 2 4G ISH band 2400 to 2483 5 MHz in which this product operates is subdivided into 11 FCC model or 13 CE model channels numbered 1 to 11 or 13 by IEEE standard 802 11 Because each frequency has sidebands around its central frequency sidebands on adjacent channels overlap Overlapping frequencies can adversely affect communications by interference with each other s transmissions Refer to Figure 2 3 when selecting channels to ensure that frequency bands do not overlap The maximum number of channels that can be used simultaneously without interference is four by using a combination of channels 1 6 11 Channel numbers can be set from 1 to 11 using utility software Two
36. iguring a network using the FX DS110 APE 1 Start the utility software From the main menu select Configuration and then select the access point you wish to edit from the access point name list Once an APL on the network has been located using Search its settings are stored ina file It is not necessary to use Search each time the utility software is started 2 On the Base tab set the IP parameters IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway 3 When the settings are complete select Write The settings will be valid when the device is rebooted 42 FX DS110 APL Spanning Tree Algorithms STA 6 Spanning Tree Algorithms STA This chapter describes spanning tree algorithms STA s supported by this product What is an STA Note Communication between nodes on two bridged LAN segments must take place on one path If two or more paths exist packets may get caught in the loop and the network unable to eliminate the packets may crash If the network can be configured in such a way as to eliminate the possibility of network loops this problem cannot occur but if spare paths are provided and used it is necessary to switch routes manually The problem can be avoided if the bridge has the following functions Network Loop Detection and Avoidance This function detects path that are involved in network loops and keeps only one path active The other path is kept available for backup but cannot be used Automatic
37. in Mbps FX DS110 APL 31 Settings File Management This dialog is used to get the version numbers of the devices connected to the network and to upgrade the firmware or read write the settings file for the device selected in the Access Point List Firmware SBE Get version Read Write Reboot ea Type A File Name firmware bin Browse Access Point List Number 2 1024 MAC Address IP Address Network Div 00 80 4C FF 00 5C 192 168 132 201 1 30 00 80 4C FF 00 03 192 168 132 203 1 30 Figure 5 7 File Management This gets the version numbers from all devices connected to the network group or Get Version from a specified device only To get data from a device on the other side of a router always select the device first In this case the IP parameter must be set correctly This loads the firmware or settings file and saves on the hard disk 1 This writes the firmware or settings file from the hard disk to the selected device 1 Reboot the selected device Returns to the main menu Browse Select a file or directory name 1 Filename The file name contains the lower 3 bytes of the MAC address of the selected device ex 00 80 4C 4D 20 5E 4D205E TXT 32 FX DS110 APL Settings Status This periodically reads operational data including send and receive counters from the device specified in Access Point and displays on the screen Also the send and receive counter values can
38. is to all connected networks FX DS110 APL Appendix LAN Local Area Network A network configured from mutual connections between computers within a limited area Also called an intranet or business or regional data communications network RSSI Receive Signal Strength Indication A numeric indicator of incoming signal strength Spectrum diffusion transmission A method of transmission in which signals that are normally transmitted over a given limited frequency band undergo narrow band modulation primary modulation then again diffuse modulation secondary modulation to intentionally diffuse the signal over a broad frequency spectrum DS Direct Sequence A type of spectrum diffusion signal using narrow band modulation with phase modulation in which the diffusion is by means of phase modulation using a broad band diffusion signal pseudo random strings CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance CSMA is a method of avoiding collision by which wireless terminals listen before transmitting and do not transmit if they can year transmissions from other wireless terminals CSMA CA is CSMA plus additional collision avoidance functions Hidden Terminal Problem When wireless terminals are farther apart then their electric signals can reach or their signals are obstructed by objects neither may be able to receive the other s signals Any two such wireless terminals are said to be hidden from each
39. istration Edits the access point name list This list is used to detect devices connected by wired or wireless connection Device names are added or deleted using the edit function Configuration Maintains configuration information View or enter settings for the selected devices File Management Used for firmware maintenance View firmware version or write firmware Status Displays access point information View and verify information about the selected device Exit Exits the program 24 FX DS110 APL Settings Node Registration This registers data for the devices on the network Maintenance operations such as changing settings or upgrading the firmware are performed based on the data registered here You must always perform node registration Assigning names to the devices found by the automatic search makes it easier to identify the devices on the network Enter a name of up to 32 characters A maximum of 1024 devices can be registered B Access Point List ii ES File E Search Clear New Delete Access Point List Number 2 1024 Access Point MAC Address IP Address Network Div 00 80 4C FF 00 5C 192 168 132 201 1 30 00 80 4C FF 00 03 192 168 132 203 1 30 Figure 5 2 Node Registration Button This automatically detects and registers all devices connected to the same network Search group If you also wish to manage devices located on the far side of an IP router use the New button to re
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41. n select the access point you wish to edit from the access point name list Once an APL on the network has been located using Search its settings are stored ina file It is not necessary to use Search each time the utility software is started On the SNMP tab make the necessary settings Community Name Access Send Trap Name Location Contact When the settings are complete select Write The settings will be valid when the device is rebooted FX DS110 APL 41 Settings To Use Spanning Tree Spanning tree is enabled when the APL operating mode is ADHOC mode 1 Start the utility software From the main menu select Configuration and then select the access point you wish to edit from the access point name list Once an APL on the network has been located using Search its settings are stored ina file It is not necessary to use Search each time the utility software is started 2 On the Base tab set the network mode to ADHOC Simple Mode Or use the DIP switch setting to select ADHOC Then make the necessary settings on the Spanning Tree tab Note that all settings other than check boxes may be left at their factory settings 3 When the settings are complete select Write The settings will be valid when the device is rebooted To Access the APL from a Different Router This requires setting the IP parameters on the Base tab IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway This is also necessary when conf
42. nutes Age Time Saved when communication performed with device Deleted when time reaches zero x MAC addresses of logged in wireless devices Wireless MAC Address Only displayed for devices on the wireless side FX DS110 APL 37 Settings Spanning Tree Displays the spanning tree data stored by the device Used to view the root and port data in the spanning tree Status Information x Access Paint Network Div ext 0 Monal Ea a th he nO e J 2 sec _Scan stan i Stop Environment Interfaces Wireless Node Bridge Wireless Counter Designated Root 8000 00 80 4C FF 00 03 Bridge Priority 32768 Root Path Cost 500 Root Port E Max Age Time oo Max Age Time Bridge 00 Hello Time foo Hello Time Bridge po Forward Delay fso Forward Delay Bridge 1500 Time Since Pasos SS Topology Change wary Topology Changes 1 Port Information Number 2 2 Por Priority state Path Cost Root Bridge Designated Cost 1 128 forwarding 100 8000 00 80 4C FF 00 03 500 2 128 forwarding 500 8000 00 80 4C FF 00 03 0 Figure 5 12 Status Spanning Tree Length of time that BPDU data is kept Max nage Tine BPDU effective time Hello Time BPDU send interval 38 FX DS110 APL Settings Wireless Counter Displays the number of packets errors and similar for wireless communications The counter values can be cleared when scanning is stopped B Status Information
43. o isk x Installation Pky Guide Rubber feet x 4 GP e User s Manual Magnet x 2 Locking screw x 1 Check the contents to make sure that you have everything listed above If you do not have all the items contact your distributor or CONTEC group office where you purchased ii FX DS110 APL Table of Contents CODYAIONGxsiassh oaehicaaesinscie teen esa bint ecat art i EEEE E NAAI A EE Ge i Product Configuration ssssssssssseerrrrrsssserrrrrrrrrssserrrrrrrrn ii Introduction sssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 1 F CLUS as science sehen peace yaattcaavcaumrauce ces eueseasmeneneacsescseausmauseccees 1 Terminology A bbreviatiOns ccccccccsssseeeeeseessesseeeees 2 Limited One Year Warranty ccccccsseeeeeeeeesssesenees 3 HOW tO Obtain SEPVICE cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeess 3 LaDy cae ea aiulonefateacinaiciwarsudetuncawiiidentiatcnnias 3 Handling PReCAUTION S xassisnecd eesmccevetetdcenicneemeapneal daa ceeds 4 Precautions for WSO ii ccccveccretcrsvcreseneturvcareCerssaveteresanecerds 4 Precautions Related to Service ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 About the Manual 00 0ccsseseseeseseseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeees 6 s WO VERVIGW secs ccccecesccccssacacacnsnseensecescsnstevensiesesssstneneneuenes 7 Component LOCATIONS cccccccecceesessssssssteseeeeeeeesssssssaaaees 7 LEDINA aO S rs rerea raa a tarar EEEE EEEN 8 DP SWIC n E AAAA 9 Multi channel Operati
44. on ssssssssserrrrrssssessrrrreseeesseerrrns 10 Operating Mode DescriptionS s ssssssssssnsnsnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 13 ADHOC Simple M0de sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssses 13 Infrastructure Standard Mode Compatible Mode 14 Operating Modes and Communications cccccccee 15 SetUpesi ron 17 Wall Installation nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 17 Using the Mounting Screws Included 00 17 Using the Magnets I NClUEd ccceeceecceeeeeeeeeeees 18 Table Top Installation ccccssssssssstseeeeeesssssssseaaees 20 Cable Installation cccccccccccccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseess 20 Power Supply COnnection cccccsssseeeeeeeeeeeesssssneeeeeeees 21 Ground Connection ccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 22 FX DS110 APL iii By SOUUINGS A a E T 23 Preparing the Utility SOPLWALE ceeeeessssettteeeeeeeees 23 Utility Software SettingS sssssssssseerrrrrrsssserrrrrrrrrssssee 24 Node Registration ccccsssscccceeessssssssseseeeeeeeeeseees 25 Configuration ssssssssssssrsssssssrrrrrrrrrssssrrrrrrrrrrssseerrrrrrnnne 26 a a EE ETTET 27 WAT CESS 5 costes eaciusteeascuadsiaunaatskaesiaeseshauseetaeneatseauauseeesuans 27 SNMP Sst cera ral rer earner tant art sane nine 30 Spanning TV Caviar aici lo en hele 31 File Management ccccrvctsreetsratimetvcenrnetveivenbenibrnckrmebireston 32 SALSA dhr niiina iiil aa ene
45. or POWER WLINK pon Wireless LAN connection normal Flashing Receiving wireless LAN data LINK pon Wire LAN link connection normal Flashing Receiving wire LAN data Table 2 3 Infrastructure Standard Mode Compatible Mode Unit Type Station Flashing Startup or startup error POWER C cc Punk on retainer erat 8 FX DS110 APL Overview Table 2 4 Other Flashing 2 times Initialization error POWER All flashing Bi dhe exe tine Firmware writing in progress DIP Switches The DIP switches are used to make AP settings The default setting for the utility software gives priority to the DIP switch settings The factory setting for all DIP switches is OFF At the factory the unit is set to ADHOC Mode The unit can be used with the factory settings by setting only the DIP switches However security is not assured Table 2 5 DIP Switches AL on or scription Used to initialize APs When this switch is turned on the POWER WLNK and WRX LED will start flashing If this switch is turned off while the LE D s are flashing INIT about 3 seconds then all AP settings will be restored to default values after the next startup Before resetting or turning off the power wait until the POWER WLINK and WRX LEDs have stopped flashing and the unit has returned to its state prior to initializing airs konee teun onnea sets age con LESS However the utility software cannot use the SNMP agent functions T
46. rating modes allow communications with APL and other FLEXLAN products Table 3 1 Operating Modes and Communications FX DS110 APL FX DS110 PCC FX DS110 APE ADHOC ADHOC i A Simple Mode Simple Mode Simple Mode Infrastructure Infrastructure Standard Mode Brouter Mode Standard Mode Standard Mode Brouter Mode Infrastructure Compatible Infrastructure i Interconnection Mode Compatible M ode Standard Mode Brouter Mode FX DS110 APL 15 Operating Mode Descriptions 16 FX DS110 APL Setup 4 Setup Wall Installation Using the Mounting Screws Included Place the screws in the wall according to the mounting diagram then mount the unit It is also possible to remove the cover from the unit then remove the wireless card and screw the unit onto the wall directly Diagram 1 1 Place the screws in the wall according to the mounting diagram 2 screws 2 Position the AP unit so that the two wall mount holes in theAP unit fit over the two screws in the wall 3 Slide the AP unit down to hold it in place Diagram 2 a 2 D 3 gt 1 Press here to open the lid 2 Slide the cover in the direction shown and release the catch Remove the wireless card 3 Insert the screw to attach the unit After mounting replace the wireless card and cover Figure 4 1 Wall Installation Note Do not obstruct the ventilation slits
47. to the wireless LAN network to which a unit belongs The same name must not be given to more than one wireless terminal Conversely a wireless network can be partitioned by using different ESS ID names Channel This term has the same meaning as a television or radio channel In the 2 400 to 2483 5GHz ISM band used by this product the IEEE 802 11 standard provides for division into 11 FCC model or 13 CE model channels numbered 1 to 11 or 13 Even on the same network wireless devices operating on different channels cannot communicate with each other FX DS110 APL 10 Index C Component Locations 7 F Features 1 H Handling Precautions 4 I Introduction 1 L Liability 3 Index O Obtain Service 3 Overview 7 S Setup 17 W Warranty 3 FX DS110 APL 65 A 46 500 LZV6181 021025 011108 CONTEC Group JAPAN U S A EUROPE KOREA CHINA TAIWAN Headquarters CONTEC Co LTD 3 9 31 Himesato Nishiyodogawa ku Osaka 555 0025 Japan Tel 81 6 6477 5219 Fax 81 6 6477 1692 E mail intsales osaka contec co jp CONTEC MICROELECTRONICS U S A INC 744 South Hillview Drive Milpitas CA 95035 U S A Tel 1 408 719 8200 Fax 1 408 719 6750 E mail tech_support contecusa com CONTEC MICROELECTRONICS EUROPE B V Binnenweg 4 2132 CT Hoofddorp The Netherlands Tel 31 23 567 3030 Fax 31 23 567 3035 E mail tech_support conteceu nl HYOJIN
48. tween the unit and PC or hub should not exceed 100m 20 Figure 4 5 Cable Connection FX DS110 APL Power Supply Connection Setup There are two ways to connect the APL power supply Using the AC adapter provided with the unit Connect the power adapter to a power outlet and set the power switch to DC Using a UTP cable requires the POW CB10 sold separately To receive power from the UTP set the power switch to UTP The cable between the FX DS110 APL and POW CB10 should be a UTP cable with category 5 specifications maximum 30m Using the AC adapter included Using a UTP cable AC adapter PA j max 30m neaei Straight cable 1 AC adapter Straight cable Straight cable 1 ED POW CB10 i f PC NIC HUB Cross cable 2 1 Operates with the separately available cables TP 03 8m TP 05 5m TP 10 10m TP 20 20m TP 50 50m 2 Operates with the separately available TP X 0cm cross cable and attachment Note The cable length between the unit and PC or hub should not exceed 90m Figure 4 6 Power Supply Connection Notes Never use any AC adapter other then listed below Unauthorized adapters may cause damage or accidents due to overheating If the cable length between APL and POW CB1O0 is 10m less use the AC adapter
49. ut the Manual This manual consists of the following chapters Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Overview Chapter 3 Operating Modes Chapter 4 Placement Chapter5 Setting Up Chapter6 Spanning Tree Algorithm Chapter 7 SNMP Agent Functions Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Chapter9 Appendix Chapter 10 Index FX DS110 APL Overview 2 Overview Component Locations Front Side P FLEXLAN D5110 LED il Ground terminal Y Power supply plug mam wS paa Ventilation Slits J DIP switches L UTP connector Power supply switch Caution Do not obstruct the ventilation slots This can cause heat buildup which can lead to damage or failure Figure 2 1 Component Locations LED Indicators The five LED indicators indicate the sending receiving status of the wireless or wired LAN power supply LAN connection status etc DIP Switches The DIP switches are used for initialization unit type selection and operating mode selection Power Supply Switch Selects power supply from the AC adapter or a UTP cable requires the POW CB 10 sold separately FX DS110 APL 7 Overview LED Indicators Table 2 1 ADHOC Simple Mode Flashing Startup or startup error POWER Pwowk ond oeatng CCS Punk on ret easionnermat Table 2 2 Infrastructure Standard Mode Compatible Mode Unit Type AP Flashing Startup or startup err
50. wireless terminals on the same network cannot use the same frequency Network Figure 2 2 Multi channel Operation 10 FX DS110 APL Overview Center frequency MHz 2412 2417 2422 2427 2432 2437 2442 2447 2452 2457 2462 2467 2472 2484 13 lt gt Sideband frequency range for each channel Figure 2 3 Channel Frequencies FX DS110 APL 11 Overview 12 FX DS110 APL Operating Mode Descriptions 3 Operating Mode Descriptions ADHOC Simple Mode The following example shows a relatively small network configured using ADHOC mode Note Network A AH Devices in ADHOC connection FS Fileserver eera Wireless connection Network B Figure 3 1 ADHOC Mode In ADHOC simple mode all wireless devices are paired and can use wireless communication with the other device in the pair Lines can be duplicated using a spanning tree if bridges are constructed using AP connections Advantages 1 Requires virtually no setup work to start 2 Can bridge multiple wired LAN s allows duplication of lines Disadvantages 1 When the AP is a relay point the available communication range is narrower than in infrastructure mode 2 Not suited to construction of large wireless LAN
51. word Read Write and Reboot commands The factory default setting is no password In this case you do not need to enter anything 26 FX DS110 APL Base This sets the IP parameters Wireless parameters and other basic operating settings for the device parameters Wireless parameters if installing the device in an existing network You must always set the IP Network Div 192 255 168 132 255 255 0 0 201 LocalGroup Auto All Figure 5 3 Configuration Base Wireless Sets the wireless parameters for the device FX DS110 APL Settings 27 Settings Network Div Dssbes am el a a a a Figure 5 4 Configuration Wireless 28 FX DS110 APL Settings Factory E Set a proprietary encryption procedure for wireless data Typically Type 5 2 is specified when encryption is enabled However select Type 1 if Disabled aren A communicating with devices that do not support type 2 Scramble Disabled Type 1 P z x A Type 2 You cannot communicate with devices that have a different encryption YP setting Also note that when Type 1 is set bridge data is padded to an even number Set 0 Hexadecimal Scramble value 0 to 9 Set the key to use for wireless data encryption toall AtoF Enable i Enabled A WEP Disabled Disabled Specify whether to use the WEP function DAauItTX Specify the WEP key number to use
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