Proxim Harmony 802.11a Network Adapter 802.11a Guide de l'utilisateur

HarmonyHarmony 802.11a Access PointUser's Guide

Introduction 10Access Point OverviewFigure 1: Harmony 802.11a Access Point Model 8569/8570To p Pa ne l L E D sThe top panel LEDs are (from left to ri

Introduction 11Wireless LEDThe Wireless LED blinks green when the Access Point receives data packets over the wireless network.Ethernet LEDThe Etherne

Introduction 12Power PortThe Harmony 802.11a Access Point has a power port on its back panel. The voltage range for the Access Point’s power connecto

Introduction 13The IEEE 802.11a SpecificationIn 1997, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) adopted the 802.11 standard for wir

Introduction 14Wireless Network TopologiesThe Harmony 802.11a Access Point is used to extend the capability of an existing Ethernet network to devices

Introduction 15Roaming Between Multiple Access Points For larger environments, Harmon 802.11a client devices may roam from one 802.11a Access Point to

Introduction 16Guidelines for Roaming• An 802.11a client can only roam between 802.11a Access Points. An 802.11a client cannot communicate with 802.1

Introduction 17When to Use an AP ControllerStand-alone Harmony 802.11a Access Points are well suited for small office environments. However, as you i

18Chapter 2InstallationThis chapter describes how to install the Harmony 802.11a Access Point. If you intend to use the Harmony 802.11a Access Point

Installation 19Radio Frequency Interference RequirementsThe Harmony 802.11a Access Point Models 8569 and 8570 operate in the frequency range of 5.15 t

2Copyright© 2002 Proxim Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA. Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,231,634; 5,875,179; 6,006,090. This user

Installation 20InstallationDetermine the best location for the Harmony 802.11a Access Point using the following considerations:• The length of the Eth

Installation 214. The Link LED on the rear panel will light to indicate that the Access Point has a network connection. The LED is lit green if connec

Installation 22Mounting InstructionsThe Harmony 802.11a Access Point ships with a wall mounting kit so that the unit can be mounted to a wall or ceili

Installation 232. Attach the Access Point to the mounting disk by aligning the Access Point’s mounting holes (located on the underside of the unit) ov

Installation 244. Align one of the #6 wood screws with one of the mounting holes (see Figure 6) and screw it into one of the wall anchors or directly

25Chapter 3ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to configure and manage a stand-alone Harmony 802.11a Access Point in Independent mode using its We

Configuration 26Note: To check a computer’s IP address assignment, open a Command Prompt window and type ipconfig.4. If you are using a computer equip

Configuration 279. When prompted, enter default in the Password field and click OK. Note: The User Name field is not used; you can enter any value in

Configuration 28Status TabThe Status tab displays the Access Point Status screen, which gives information about the Access Point.Software VersionThis

Configuration 29Configure TabThe Configure tab displays the Configuration screens, which offer options for the Access Point’s Network, Radio, and Syst

3Declaration of ConformityDéclaration de ConformitéKonformitätserklärungThe Manufacturer: Proxim Europe B.V.Le Constructeur:Der Hersteller:Address: Pr

Configuration 30SNMPThe Harmony 802.11a Access Point supports SNMP version 2c (SNMPv2c) and a subset of the following Management Information Base (MIB

Configuration 31• Restrict Read-Only Community to IP: Enter an IP address in this field to specify the only SNMP Manager permitted access to the AP’s

Configuration 32Enable 2X ModeThe Harmony 802.11a Access Point supports 2XTM mode, a high-speed operating mode that can provide data rates of up to 10

Configuration 33Note: See “Radio Frequency Interference Requirements” on page 19 for important regulatory information concerning Channel selection. A

Configuration 34SecurityThe Harmony 802.11a Access Point offers three security settings when operating in Independent mode: No Security (None), WEP, a

Configuration 35Proxim supports the following RADIUS servers for use with a Harmony 802.11a Access Point:• Microsoft Windows 2000 Internet Authentica

Configuration 366. Enter one to four global WEP Keys in the fields provided.• For 64-bit encryption, a WEP Key is 10 hexadecimal digits (0-9 and A-F)

Configuration 37RTS/CTSThe 802.11a standard supports optional RTS/CTS communication.Without RTS/CTS, a sending radio listens to see if another radio i

Configuration 38System AccessThe System Access parameter changes the web configuration tool’s Password. A user is prompted to enter a User Name and Pa

Configuration 39Statistics TabThe Statistics tab allows access to the Radio and Ethernet Statistics screens.Radio StatisticsThe Radio Statistics provi

4For Indoor Use OnlyThese products are for indoor use only.Uniquement pour usage d'intérieur.Somente para uso interno.Solamente para el uso inter

Configuration 40• Multiple Retries: This statistic reports the number of packets that required more than one retry before the AP received an acknowled

Configuration 41• Packets Filtered: This statistic displays the number of packets that the Access Point did not forward to the radio network because t

42Chapter 4TroubleshootingThe Harmony 802.11a Access Point is designed to be very easy to install and operate. However, if you experience difficulties

Troubleshooting 43RangeEvery environment is unique with different obstacles, barriers, materials, etc., and, therefore, it is difficult to determine t

Troubleshooting 44• If possible, avoid mounting the Access Point to walls made of reinforced concrete or masonry.• For Model 8571, you must use two an

Troubleshooting 45Common Problems and SolutionsSymptom/Question Possible Solution/AnswerI forgot my password and now I can’t access the Access Point’s

Troubleshooting 46I have a Harmony AP Controller but the 802.11a Access Point does not automatically register with it. The AP keeps booting up in Ind

Troubleshooting 47My office has an existing 802.11b network. Is the Harmony 802.11a Access Point compatible?No. 802.11a devices are not compatible wi

48Appendix A Technical SpecificationsThe following technical specification is for reference purposes only. Actual product’s performance and complianc

49ManagementAutomatic Configuration ...SmartAttach™ via AP Controller, includessecurity levels, filtering, radio parameters, IP address

5Table of Co n ten tsChapter 1 - Introduction ... 6The Harmony Family

50EnvironmentalOperating Temperature ...0ºC to +50ºCStorage Temperature...-25ºC to 70ºCHumidity ...

51ParametersNote: These are the parameters that are available when the Harmony 802.11a Access Point is operating in Independent mode. Parameter Range

52SSID Up to 32 characters defaultSend Rate Automatic selection by Access Point, or select transmit rate from among 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 M

53Appendix BTechnical Support and TrainingIf you are having a problem using a Harmony 802.11a Access Point and cannot resolve it with the information

54IndexAAccess Point Controller. See Harmony Access Point ControllerAccess Point Overview...

55Ethernet Statistics ... 40–41Ethernet-like MIB...

56LLED Error Codes ... 42LEDs...

57RRadio Configuration Parameters ... 31–37Radio Statistics...

58Transmissions Discarded... 40Transmit Rate. See Send RateTransmit Statistics ...

6Chapter 1IntroductionThank you for choosing Proxim’s Harmony 802.11a Access Point, a member of Proxim’s Harmony wireless infrastructure family. The

Introduction 7The Harmony FamilyThe Harmony 802.11a Access Point is a member of a product family that provides a complete wireless networking solution

Introduction 8System RequirementsTo begin using the Harmony 802.11a Access Point, you must have the following items installed on your local network:•

Introduction 9Harmony 802.11a Access Point ModelsThere are three models of the Harmony 802.11a Access Point available. All three units are identical