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Access Point AT-WL2411 ◆Installation and User’s GuideVERSION 1.80®PN 613-50229-00 Rev C

Configuring the Spanning Tree1002. Select the down arrow on the right side of the Mode field and choose Originate if Root to let the access point orig

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide101Configuring IP Address ListIf you enabled IGMP on the root access point, you will need to enter

Configuring the Spanning Tree102Configuring IP Tunnel FiltersYou can set both Ethernet and IP tunnel filters, and you can create protocol filters for

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide103Using IP Tunnel Frame Type FiltersThe IP port automatically provides some filtering for end dev

Configuring the Spanning Tree104You can set the default action and scope for general and specific frame types.Allow/Pass Set the action to Allow or P

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide105The various frame type filters are explained below:DIX IP TCP Ports DIX IP UDP Ports SNAP IP TC

Configuring the Spanning Tree106NoteIf you set the Scope field to Unlisted for any of the frame types, you must also configure predefined subtype filt

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide1074. Select Submit Changes to save your changes. To activate your changes, select Save/Discard Ch

Configuring the Spanning Tree1082. Select Customizable Subtype Filters. The Customizable Subtype Filters screen as shown in Figure 38 is displayed.Fig

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide109SNAP-IP-UDP-Port Port value in hexadecimal.SNAP-IP-Protocol Port value in hexadecimal.SNAP-IPX-

11PrefaceThis guide contains instructions on how to install and configure the AT-WL2411 Access Point.How This Guide is OrganizedThis manual contains t

111Chapter 6Configuring the IEEE 802.11b RadioThis chapter contains the following sections:❑ Using One AT-WL2411 in a Simple Wireless Network on page

Configuring the IEEE 802.11b Radio112Using One AT-WL2411 in a Simple Wireless NetworkYou can use the AT-WL2411 to extend your existing Ethernet networ

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide1135. Decide what level of security you want to implement in your network. For help, refer to Conf

Configuring the IEEE 802.11b Radio114Using Multiple Access Points and Roaming Wireless End DevicesFor larger or more complex environments, you can ins

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide115To install multiple access points with roaming end devices, perform the following procedure:1.

Configuring the IEEE 802.11b Radio116Configuring Point-to-Point BridgesIn your environment, you may have point-to-point bridges, which send data from

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide117You may also need to adjust the flooding parameters. Follow these recommendations when configur

Configuring the IEEE 802.11b Radio1185. Select the down arrow on the right side of the Hello Period field and choose a hello period of 1, 2, or 3 seco

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide119To configure the station (in the point-to-point bridge on the secondary LAN), perform the follo

Preface12Chapter 10, Advanced Configuration Commands, contains commands for advanced access point users.Appendix A, Default Configuration Settings lis

Configuring the IEEE 802.11b Radio1205. From the Main Menu, select Spanning Tree Settings. The Spanning Tree Settings screen as shown in Figure 46 is

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide121To install a point-to-point or a point-to-multipoint bridge, perform the following procedure:1.

Configuring the IEEE 802.11b Radio122a. From the Main Menu, select Spanning Tree Settings. The Spanning Tree Setting screen as displayed.b. In the Roo

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide123a. From the Main Menu, select the link corresponding to the master radio. The radio screen as s

Configuring the IEEE 802.11b Radio124a. From the Main Menu select Spanning Tree Settings. The Spanning Tree Settings screen as shown in Figure 50 is d

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide125Figure 51 802.11b BridgeIn Figure 51 each access point only has one 802.11b radio. Since the d

Configuring the IEEE 802.11b Radio126Configuring 802.11b Point-to-Point Bridges ParametersThe 802.11b Point-to-Point Bridge parameters are described i

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide127To Configure the 802.11b RadioThe IEEE 802.11b radio will communicate with other 802.11b radios

Configuring the IEEE 802.11b Radio128SSID (Network Name) Enter the network name for this access point. 802.11b radios communicate with other 802.11b r

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide129Table 5 lists the worldwide frequencies for the 802.11b RadioTable 5 Worldwide Frequencies for

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide13Document ConventionsThis document uses the following conventions:NoteNotes provide additional in

Configuring the IEEE 802.11b Radio130Configuring 802.11b Radio Advanced ParametersTo configure the 802.11b advanced parameters, perform the following

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide131Allow Data Rate Fallback Determines if you want the radio to drop to a slower data rate when it

Configuring the IEEE 802.11b Radio132Enable Medium Density Distribution Determines if these access point parameters Enable Medium Reservation, Distanc

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide133About the RadiosThe AT-WL2411 Access Point consists of a group of multiport Ethernet bridges. T

135Chapter 7Configuring SecurityThis chapter explains how to use different security solutions to ensure that you have a secure wireless network. This

Configuring Security136Understanding SecurityThe AT-WL2411 provide many different security features and solutions that you can use to create a secure

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide137These security features and solutions are listed below in the order of amount of security and e

Configuring Security1386. Use a RADIUS server to maintain an Access Control List (ACL), which is a list of MAC addresses of end devices that can conne

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide139Enabling Access MethodsThere are four access methods that you can enable or disable depending o

Preface14Where to Find Web-based GuidesThe Allied Telesyn web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com provides you with an easy way to access the most recent do

Configuring Security1403. Enable or disable the access methods that users can use to connect to the access point. These methods are described below. B

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide141Enabling Secure IAPP and Secure Wireless HopsSecure IAPP prevents unauthorized AT-WL2411 access

Configuring Security1422.Figure 55 802.1x Screen3. Select the down arrow on the right side of the Authentication field and choose IAPP Only.4. In the

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide143Setting Up LoginsTo ensure login security for configuring or maintaining the access points, you

Configuring Security144Configuring the Access Point to Use a Password ServerIf you use a password server to manage users who can log in to the AT-WL24

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide145RADIUS Server #1 IP Address Enter the IP address of the password server that you want to use to

Configuring Security146Changing the Default LoginIf you are not using a password server to authorize user logins, you should change the default user n

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide147Allow Service Password If the user enters a login that does not match either the user name and

Configuring Security148Configuring WEP 64/128 SecurityNoteIf you configure WEP 64/128 security for a radio, you cannot also enable 802.1x authenticati

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide1491. From the Main Menu, click Security then IEEE 802.11b Radio. The appropriate radio screen lik

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide15Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical SupportThis section provides Allied Telesyn contact informat

Configuring Security150WEP Transmit Key Determines which of the four WEP keys this access point uses to transmit data.WEP Key 1 through WEP Key 4 For

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide151Using an Access Control List (ACL)You can use an Access Control List (ACL) to list the MAC addr

Configuring Security1524. Configure the RADIUS server parameters. The RADIUS parameters are described below:ACL Client Authorization Determines if thi

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide1536. Configure the RADIUS server.a. (Optional) If you change the default shared secret key, enter

Configuring Security154Configuring 802.1x SecurityThe AT-WL2411 can help implement 802.1x security in an 802.11b network. The IEEE 802.1x standard pro

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide155About Secure IAPP and Secure Wireless HopsSecure IAPP prevents unauthorized AT-WL2411 Access Po

Configuring Security156Configuring the Access Point as an AuthenticatorThe access point, when acting as an authenticator, receives requests from end d

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide157802.1x Authentication Determines if this access point uses 802.1x security. Click the down arro

Configuring Security158RADIUS Server #2 Secret Key Enter the shared secret key for the backup RADIUS server. You can enter the key from 1 to 32 charac

159Chapter 8Access Point MaintenanceThis chapter contains the following sections:❑ Monitoring the Access Point on page 160❑ Restoring the Default Sett

Access Point Maintenance160Monitoring the Access PointUsing a Web browser session, you can view different parameters configured for the AT-WL2411 acce

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide161Viewing Port StatisticsThe Port Statistics screen shows the total number of frames and bytes th

Access Point Maintenance162Viewing the Configuration SummaryThe Configuration Summary summarizes the major configuration settings and installed hardwa

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide163Viewing Information About the Access PointAbout this Access Point shows the firmware version, r

Access Point Maintenance164Restoring the Default SettingsIf you need to restore the access point to the factory default settings. This can be done usi

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide1653. Select Save Changes and Reboot. When the access point is done rebooting, it will use the fac

Access Point Maintenance166Upgrading the FirmwareThe procedures in this section explain how to upgrade the firmware on the AT-WL2411 to Version 1.80.T

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide1676. Scroll up on the communications software window until you see a section similar to the follo

Access Point Maintenance16811. Transfer the data files to the inactive data segment.a. At the service> prompt, type fx s (where s is the inactive d

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide169Using TFTP via TelnetTo upgrade the firmware using a TFTP transfer, you must have a TFTP server

17Chapter 1Product DescriptionThe AT-WL2411 Access Point forwards data from wireless end devices to the wired Ethernet network. The AT-WL2411 can be u

Access Point Maintenance170Using a Web Browser InterfaceYou can use a Web browser interface to upgrade the access point one at a time. In other words,

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide1715. When the upgrade is complete, select Save Changes and Reboot.When the access point is done r

173Chapter 9TroubleshootingThis chapter contains troubleshooting information for the following:❑ LEDs on page 174❑ Radio on page 175❑ Security on page

Troubleshooting174LEDsWhen the access point is powered ON, the LEDs flash as the access point boots and performs internal diagnostics. Table 7 describ

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide175RadioLEDs If the radio is faulty or the configuration matrix string is incorrect, the LEDs on t

Troubleshooting176Radio MAC Ping Radio MAC Ping runs at the MAC sublayer of the Data Link layer, thus allowing you to ping any 802.11b device that is

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide177SecurityThis section helps you troubleshoot problems you may have while installing and configur

Troubleshooting178General Security TroubleshootingThis section provides you with information on getting help with your secure network and some problem

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide179Problems During Web Browser Firmware UpgradeEach access point on a wired LAN requires approxima

Product Description18Hardware FeaturesThe following sections describe these hardware features of the AT-WL2411 Access Point:❑ Status LEDs❑ 10 Mbps twi

Troubleshooting180Commonly Asked Technical Support QuestionsRefer to the following table for solutions and answers to common problems and questions co

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide181You cannot connect to the access point using an SNMP management station.Verify that you did not

Troubleshooting182You need to verify the WEP keys.You cannot verify the WEP keys. The keys are encrypted after you enter them and are never displayed

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide183Getting Help with Your InstallationThe AT-WL2411 Access Point is designed to be easy to install

Troubleshooting184Figure 67 About this Access Point ScreenYou should have the information on this screen available when you call Allied Telesyn Techn

185Chapter 10Advanced Configuration CommandsThis chapter contains the following sections:❑ Using the Access Point Monitor on page 186❑ Using Access Po

Advanced Configuration Commands186Using the Access Point MonitorThe access point monitor is the system software that controls the access point. You ca

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide187Entering the Access Point MonitorYou can enter the access point monitor only through a connecti

Advanced Configuration Commands188Using Access Point Monitor CommandsWhen you are in the access point monitor, the access point prompt uap> appears

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide189B PurposeDeletes the most recent data record and remains in Accumulate mode. If no data exists,

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide19Table 1 defines the LEDs for the AT-WL2411 Access Point.Table 1 Status LEDsPorts The AT-WL2411

Advanced Configuration Commands190SR PurposeThe SR command sets the baud rate of the access point. SyntaxSR zwhere z is the baud rate. You must enter

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide191Using Service Mode CommandsUse service mode to perform certain file functions. Because service

Advanced Configuration Commands192FFR PurposeRuns a program that is specified by f, from a location specified by s. SyntaxFFR f (s)where:f is the prog

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide193Using Test Mode CommandsWithin the access point monitor, test mode allows you to perform certai

Advanced Configuration Commands194To display test mode commands, type any letter or number other than B and press <Enter>. The test commands app

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide195Using Console Command ModeAnother way you can access the access point file system is through Co

Advanced Configuration Commands196Using Console CommandsThis section describes the console commands.fb PurposeUse the fb command to make an inactive s

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide197fd PurposeUse the fd command to display the flash file system directory, which includes informa

Advanced Configuration Commands198fe PurposeErases the files in a particular segment. To recover the files after they have been erased, you must reloa

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide199Using Sdvars CommandsUse sdvars commands in Console Command mode to manipulate certain software

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Product Description20RJ-45 Port PinoutsFigure 3 illustrates the pin assignments of an RJ-45 connector and port.Figure 3 RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin

Advanced Configuration Commands200sdvars set starttimePurposeSets the internal variable starttime. Starttime is a countdown time such that when zero i

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide201ExampleConsider the following script file commands:sdvars set checkpoint 1 fe ab sdvars set che

Advanced Configuration Commands202sdvars set setactivepointersPurposeSets the setactivepointers command to change inactive segments to active segments

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide203ExampleTo reboot the access point 2 hours from now, enter:sdvars set nextpoweruptime 00:02:00:0

Advanced Configuration Commands204Using TFTP CommandsTFTP commands are file transfer commands that you execute when you are in Console Command mode. A

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide205local filename is the name you wish to call the file on the access point. The name must include

Advanced Configuration Commands206tftp put PurposeCopies a file from a client to the server or to another access point. Syntaxtftp put IP address fore

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide207tftp server log PurposeYour access point can function as a TFTP server. You can use the TFTP se

Advanced Configuration Commands208The following table lists error messages that can be issued from the TFTP server. These messages are sent to the cli

209Appendix ADefault Configuration SettingsTCP/IP Menu Default SettingsParameter Name Range DefaultIP Address 4 nodes, 0 to 255 0.0.0.0IP Subnet Mask

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide21Firmware FeaturesThe Version 1.80 firmware used to configure the AT-WL2411 Access Point has the

Default Configuration Settings210Spanning Tree Settings Menu DefaultsGlobal Flooding Menu DefaultsParameter Name Range DefaultIP Address 4 nodes, 0 to

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide211Global RF Parameters Menu DefaultsParameter Name Range DefaultPerform RFC1042/DIX ConversionChe

Default Configuration Settings212Ethernet Configuration Menu DefaultsParameter Name Range DefaultPort Type 10/100 Mbps twisted pair 100 Mbps fiber opt

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide213Ethernet Advanced Filters Menu DefaultsSubTypeDIX-IP-TCP-Port, DIX-IP-UDP-Port, DIX-IP-Protocol

Default Configuration Settings214IP Tunnels Menu DefaultsTunnel Filters Menu DefaultsParameter Name Range DefaultMode Listen, Originate If Root, Disab

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide215Network Management Menu DefaultsParameter Name Range DefaultSNMP Read Community1 to 15 characte

Default Configuration Settings216Security Menu DefaultsPasswords Menu DefaultsACL Menu DefaultsParameter Name Range DefaultBrowser Access Secure-Only

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide217802.1x Menu Defaults IEEE 802.11 (b or a) WEP Menu DefaultsInternal RADIUS Server Menu Defaults

Default Configuration Settings218IEEE 802.11b Radio Menu DefaultsParameter Name Range DefaultNode Type Master, Station, DisableMasterSSID (Network Nam

219Appendix B Technical SpecificationsPhysical SpecificationsDimensions (HxDxW) 9.32 cm x 14.66 cm x 3.53 cm (3.67 in x 5.77 in x 1.39 in)Weight 232 g

Product Description22Network ConfigurationsThe AT-WL2411 Access Point supports a variety of network configurations that are explained in this section.

Technical Specifications220Other SpecificationsArchitecture transparent bridgeData Rate 10 Mbps (Ethernet)Filtering Rate 14,880 frames per secondFilte

221Appendix CTranslated Electrical Safety and Emission InformationImportant: This appendix contains multiple-language translations for the safety stat

Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information222Standards: This product meets the following safety standards.Standards: This product meets the

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide223$ 5 Caution: Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energise equipment disconnect

Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information224 7 Ventilationsåbningerne må ikke blokeres. 8 Betjeningstemperatur: Dette apparat er konstru

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide225 9 Pour Tous Pays: Installer le matériel conformément aux normes électriques nationales et loc

Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information226Sikkerhetsnormer: Dette produktet tilfredsstiller følgende sikkerhetsnormer. 1 RFI stråling

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide227Estándares: Este producto cumple con los siguientes estándares. 1 Emisión RFI EN55022 Clase B

229GlossaryARP (Address Resolution Protocol)The protocol used by TCP/IP networks to relate IP addresses with the physical network addresses of network

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide23Using Multiple APs and Roaming End DevicesFor larger or more complex environments, you can insta

Glossary230data link tunnelingAn access point encapsulates an Ethernet frame in a data frame and forwards the frame to the next access point on the pa

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide231floodingA frame is flooded when the destination location is unknown. The destination location o

Glossary232multicast addressA form of broadcast address through which copies of the frame are delivered to a subset of all possible destinations that

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide233remote IP subnetA secondary LAN attached to the network through an IP tunnel.rootThe access poi

Glossary234SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)SNMP is a popular network management protocol in the TCP/IP and SPX/IPX protocol suite. SNMP allow

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide235wireless bridgingA wireless link that connects two wired Ethernet segments. Two access points c

Product Description24Using APs to Create a Point-to Point BridgeYou can use access points to create a wireless or point-to-point bridge between two LA

25Chapter 2InstallationThis chapter contains the following sections:❑ Installation Safety Precautions on page 26❑ Selecting a Site for the Access Poin

Installation26Installation Safety PrecautionsPlease review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the access point. Refer to Tra

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide27Selecting a Site for the Access PointAllied Telesyn recommends that you have Allied Telesyn or o

Installation28❑ Microwave ovens operate in the same frequency band as the 802.11b HR radio; therefore, if you use a microwave within range of your All

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide29Verifying Package ContentsMake sure the following items are included in your package. If any ite

3Electrical Safety and Emission StatementStandards: This product meets the following standards.RFI Emission EN55022 Class B  1Immunity EN55024  2El

Installation30Installing the Access PointYou can install the AT-WL2411 horizontally on a desk or counter, or you can install it vertically to a wall u

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide314. Fit the slots on the back of the AT-WL2411 over the hooks on the mounting bracket.5. Slide th

Installation328. To configure the access point or assign it an IP address for remote configuration, attach one end of the RS-232 null-modem management

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide33Attaching an External Antenna (Optional)To attach an external antenna, you must disconnect the b

Installation345. Attach the antenna cable to the radio by inserting the cable connector into the radio card.6. Replace the door.The AT-WL2411 is now r

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide35Warranty RegistrationWhen you have finished installing the access point, register your product b

37Chapter 3Configuration OverviewThe AT-WL2411 Access Point features three different management interfaces:❑ Using a Serial Connection on page 38❑ Usi

Configuration Overview38Using a Serial ConnectionAlthough the AT-WL2411 Access Point will work directly out of the box, you must assign it an IP Addre

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide394. Press Enter when the message Starting system appears on your PC screen. The Login screen show

Electrical Safety and Emission Statement4Tärkeää: Liite Csisältää tämän laitteen asentamiseen liittyvät käännetyt turvaohjeet. Kun näet -symbolin, ka

Configuration Overview407. To assign the access point an IP address so that you can continue configuration remotely, proceed to the next section Assig

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide41Assigning an IP AddressThe AT-WL2411 will work directly out of the box if you are using a DHCP s

Configuration Overview424. In the 802.11b Radio Menu, configure the parameters. These parameters are described below.(SSID) Network Name The network

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide43Using a Web BrowserAfter you have configured the IP address and other basic network parameters a

Configuration Overview44Figure 13 Access Point Login Screen3. Type atilan as both the user name and password (defaults).NoteYou can change the user n

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide454. Select Login. The TCP/IP Settings screen as shown in Figure 14 is displayed.Figure 14 TCP/IP

Configuration Overview46Saving Your Configuration ChangesThere are two ways to save your configuration settings in a Web browser session:❑ Submit Chan

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide47Using a Telnet SessionTo establish a Telnet configuration session, perform the following procedu

Configuration Overview48Using SNMPThe access point supports SNMP management. Contact your Allied Telesyn representative for information about obtainin

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide493. Configure the SNMP community parameters. The SNMP community parameters are explained below.SN

5Table of ContentsElectrical Safety and Emission Statement ...

51Chapter 4Configuring the Ethernet NetworkThis chapter contains the following sections:❑ Configuring the TCP/IP Settings on page 52❑ Configuring the

Configuring the Ethernet Network52Configuring the TCP/IP SettingsIf you are using a DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address to the access po

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide53IP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask that matches the other devices in your network. The subnet

Configuring the Ethernet Network54Configuring the Access Point as a DHCP ClientYou can use a DHCP server to automatically assign an IP Address to your

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide553. In the DHCP Server Name field, enter the name of the DHCP server that the access point is to

Configuring the Ethernet Network56To configure the access point as a DHCP server, perform the following procedure:1. From the Main Menu, select TCP/IP

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide575. Select DHCP Server Setup. The DHCP Server Setup screen as shown in Figure 19 is displayed.Fig

Configuring the Ethernet Network58DNS Address 2 The IP address of a Domain Name Server that will be distributed to DHCP clients. You can enter up to t

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide59About Network Address Translation (NAT)NAT allows IP addresses to be used by more than one devic

Table of Contents6Installing the Access Point ...

Configuring the Ethernet Network60To configure the access point as a NAT server, perform the following procedure:1. From the Main Menu, select TCP/IP

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide61Configuring the Access Point to Send ARP RequestsARP requests are multicast packets, which means

Configuring the Ethernet Network622. In the Auto ARP Minutes field enter a time period from 1 to 120 minutes. To disable this parameter, set the time

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide63Configuring the Ethernet SettingsMany of the standard Ethernet settings are configured in the TC

Configuring the Ethernet Network64Configuring Ethernet FiltersYou can set both Ethernet and IP tunnel filters, and you can create protocol filters for

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide65Figure 22 Address Table Screen3. You can enter up to 20 MAC addresses. MAC addresses consist of

Configuring the Ethernet Network66Using Ethernet Frame Type FiltersYou can define filters for common networking protocols such as IP, Novell IPX, and

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide671. From the Main Menu, select Ethernet then Frame Type Filters. The Frame Type Filters screen as

Configuring the Ethernet Network68NoteIf you set the Scope field to Unlisted for any of the frame types, you must also configure predefined subtype fi

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide694. Select Submit Changes to save your changes. To activate your changes, select Save/Discard Cha

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide7Chapter 6Configuring the IEEE 802.11b Radio ...

Configuring the Ethernet Network703. Select Submit Changes to save your changes. To activate your changes, select Save/Discard Changes from the menu b

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide711. From the Main Menu, select Ethernet and then Customizable Subtype Filters. The Customizable S

Configuring the Ethernet Network72DIX-IP-UDP-Port Port value in hexadecimal.DIX-IP-Protocol Protocol number in hexadecimal.DIX-IPX-Socket Socket va

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide73Configuring Advanced FiltersYou can configure advanced filters if you need more flexibility in y

Configuring the Ethernet Network744. Select Submit Changes to save your changes. To activate your changes, select Save/Discard Changes from the menu b

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide75This parameter works with the Action parameter; for example, if the action is set to And, then t

77Chapter 5Configuring the Spanning TreeThis chapter contains the following sections:❑ Configuring the Spanning Tree Parameters on page 78❑ Configurin

Configuring the Spanning Tree78Configuring the Spanning Tree ParametersAccess points automatically configure themselves into a self-organized network

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide79LAN ID (Domain) Enter the LAN ID. All access points must have the same LAN ID to participate in

Table of Contents8Chapter 10Advanced Configuration Commands ...

Configuring the Spanning Tree80Secondary LAN Bridge Priority Determines when and if the access point can become the designated bridge in a secondary L

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide81About the Root Access PointThe root access point is always on the primary LAN and initiates the

Configuring the Spanning Tree82By default, wireless traffic is not bridged to a remote IP subnet. Any access point on a remote subnet that can receive

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide83Bridging Layer FunctionsSome of the significant functions supported at the bridging layer are ex

Configuring the Spanning Tree84Switch SupportEthernet switches that do not comply with the 802.1D standard have difficulty handling wireless end devic

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide85About Secondary LANs and Designated BridgesThe access point that is responsible for bridging dat

Configuring the Spanning Tree86Configuring Global ParametersGlobal parameters are configured on the root access point and on any other access point th

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide872. Configure the Global Flooding parameters. The Global Flooding Parameters are explained below.

Configuring the Spanning Tree88Disabled Prevents flooding.Unicast Outbound to Terminals If the unicast flood mode is not disabled, this parameter sp

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide89Configuring Global RF ParametersUse global RF parameters to set various parameters on the access

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide9802.1x Menu Defaults...

Configuring the Spanning Tree90RFC1042/DIX Conversion Determines how the access point will handle the conversion of RFC1042/DIX frames that are receiv

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide91About IP TunnelsThe physical boundary of a wireless network is usually defined by the presence o

Configuring the Spanning Tree92An IP Tunnels configuration is shown in Figure 32.Figure 32 IP Tunnels ConfigurationA non-root access point can concur

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide93Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) IGMP lets you originate multiple IP tunnels using a si

Configuring the Spanning Tree94Originating IP TunnelsThe creation of tunnels between the root access point on the home IP subnet and access points on

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide95Establishing and Maintaining IP TunnelsIf the IP tunnel port control is enabled, the root access

Configuring the Spanning Tree96Frame ForwardingAny data packet sent through an IP tunnel is addressed to the unicast IP address of the access point at

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide97—IGRP (88)— MHRP (48) (Mobile Host Routing Protocol)— OSPFIGP (89) (Open Shortest Path First Int

Configuring the Spanning Tree98Inbound FramesOnly frame types that are enabled in the Tunnel Filters menu are forwarded, and the frames are only forwa

AT-WL2411 Version 1.80 Installation and User’s Guide99❑ In the Tunnel Filters screen, configure the filters in root candidates and in other access poi