Proxim Wireless A09UCF UNII/ISM Radio Network Equipment User Manual Chapter 1 Overview
Proxim Wireless Corporation UNII/ISM Radio Network Equipment Chapter 1 Overview
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Users Manual I
Tsunami MP.11 and MP.11a
Installation and Management Guide
CPN 65755
Issue Date: August 2003
Tsunami MP.11and MP.11a Installation and Management
COPYRIGHT
©2003 Proxim Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA. All rights reserved. Covered by one or more of the
following U.S. patents: 5,231,634; 5,875,179; 6,006,090; 5,809,060; 6,075,812; 5,077,753. This
manual and the software described herein are copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of this
publications may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into
any language in any form by any means without the written permission of Proxim Corporation.
TRADEMARKS
Tsunami, Proxim, and the Proxim logo are trademarks of Proxim Corporation. All other trademarks
mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
FCC COMPLIANCE
This document provides regulatory information for the following wireless base station products:
▪ Tsunami MP.11 2411 BSU, Tsunami MP.11 2411 SU, Tsunami MP.11 2411 RSU
▪ Tsunami 2411 QuickBridge 11
▪ Tsunami MP.11a BSU, Tsunami MP.11a SU, Tsunami MP.11a RSU
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
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device must be professionally installed.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Proxim Corporation could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on), the user is encouraged to attempt to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
▪ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
▪ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
▪ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
▪ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.
This device must be professionally installed. Antennas used for the MP.11a product must be fix-
mounted on permanent structures with a separation distance of at least 2 meters from all persons during
normal operation.
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Copyright.........................................................................................................................................2
Trademarks.....................................................................................................................................2
FCC COMPLIANCE........................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 1. OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................5
Wireless Network Topologies .........................................................................................................6
Active Ethernet................................................................................................................................7
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................8
Identifying Network Topology and Equipment ................................................................................8
Finding a Suitable Location ............................................................................................................9
Installing the MP.11/a ...................................................................................................................10
Switching On the MP.11/a ............................................................................................................15
Installing Documentation and Software ........................................................................................16
Mounting the MP.11/a...................................................................................................................16
CHAPTER 3. MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW ......................................................................................19
MP.11 IP Address .........................................................................................................................19
Web Interface Overview ...............................................................................................................22
MP.11a Options ............................................................................................................................23
Command Line Interface Overview ..............................................................................................24
CHAPTER 4. BASIC MANAGEMENT ..............................................................................................27
Rebooting and Resetting ..............................................................................................................28
System Status...............................................................................................................................30
System Configuration....................................................................................................................31
IP Configuration ............................................................................................................................33
Interface Configuration .................................................................................................................34
Monitoring Settings .......................................................................................................................38
Security Settings ...........................................................................................................................40
Upgrading the MP.11/a.................................................................................................................41
CHAPTER 5. WEB INTERFACE.......................................................................................................42
Status............................................................................................................................................42
Configure ......................................................................................................................................44
Additional Interface Information ....................................................................................................68
Monitor ..........................................................................................................................................70
Commands....................................................................................................................................77
CHAPTER 6. COMMAND LINE INTERFACE...................................................................................80
Boot Loader Command Line Interface..........................................................................................80
CLI Terminology............................................................................................................................81
Navigation and Special Keys ........................................................................................................82
Commands....................................................................................................................................82
CLI Basic Management Commands.............................................................................................87
Show and Set Parameters............................................................................................................89
Country Code Table....................................................................................................................103
CHAPTER 7. PROCEDURES..........................................................................................................104
TFTP Server Setup .....................................................................................................................104
Web Interface Image File Download...........................................................................................105
Configuration Backup..................................................................................................................105
Configuration Restore.................................................................................................................106
Soft Reset to Factory Default......................................................................................................106
Hard Reset to Factory Default ....................................................................................................107
Forced Reload ............................................................................................................................107
Image File Download with the Bootloader ..................................................................................108
CHAPTER 8. SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................110
Hardware Specifications .............................................................................................................110
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Radio Specifications ...................................................................................................................111
CHAPTER 9. TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................................112
LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................112
MP.11 Connectivity Issues .........................................................................................................113
Setup and Configuration Issues..................................................................................................115
GLOSSARY ......................................................................................................................................119
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Chapter 1. Overview
The Tsunami MP.11 and MP.11a are flexible wireless outdoor routers that let you design solutions for
point-to-point links and point-to-multipoint networks.
The Tsunami MP.11 and MP.11a are product families comprising several products (such as the MP.11
2411 Base Station and the MP.11 2411 Residential Subscriber Unit). For simplification:
▪ All products that are part of the MP.11 Product Family are referred to as MP.11.
▪ All products that are part of the MP.11a Product Family are referred to as MP.11a.
▪ MP.11/a is used in this book when referring to both the Tsunami MP.11 and MP.11a product
families.
Some of the key features of the MP.11/a are:
▪ The use of a highly optimized protocol for outdoor situations
▪ Routing and bridging capability
▪ Asymmetric bandwidth management
▪ Management through a Web Interface, a Command Line Interface (CLI), or Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP)
Before installing and using the MP.11/a, Proxim recommends you review the following chapters of this
manual first:
Chapter 1 “Overview” (this chapter)
This chapter gives an overview of the content of this manual as well as wireless network topologies
and combinations that can be built with the MP.11/a.
Chapter 2 “Installation” on page 8
This chapter gives detailed installation instructions for the MP.11/a.
Chapter 3 “Management Overview” on page 19
This chapter explains how to access the MP.11/a to manage it for configuration or maintenance.
Chapter 4 “Basic Management” on page 27
This chapter explains the most common settings used to manage the MP.11/a.
Chapter 5 “Web Interface” on page 42
This chapter depicts the Web Interface in a hierarchical manner, so you can easily find details about
each item.
Chapter 6 “Command Line Interface” on page 80
The Command Line Interface (CLI) is an alternative to the Web Interface. This chapter tells you how
to obtain help about commands and how to handle strings, tables, and so on.
The remaining chapters contain supplementary information you may not need immediately.
If you are already familiar with this type of product, you can use the “Quick Install Guide” to install the
MP.11/a.
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WIRELESS NETWORK TOPOLOGIES
You can use the MP.11/a to set up the following types of topologies:
▪ Point-to-Point Link (below)
▪ Point-to-Multipoint Network (on page 7)
A link between two locations always consists of a Base and a Satellite station. A station is a radio set up
as either a Base Station or a (Residential) Subscriber Unit. A Base station can, depending upon its
configuration, connect to one or more Satellite stations. A Satellite station, however, can connect only to
one Base station.
Point-to-Point Link
With a Base and a Satellite station or a QuickBridge 11 kit, it is easy to set up a wireless Point-to-Point
link as depicted in the following figure.
A point-to-point link lets you set up a connection between two locations as an alternative to:
▪ Leased lines in building-to-building connections
▪ Wired Ethernet backbones between wireless access points in “hard-to-wire” environments
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Point-to-Multipoint Network
If you want to connect more than two buildings, you can set up a single Point-to-Multipoint network with
a single Base interface and multiple Satellite interfaces, as depicted in the following figure.
In this figure, the system is designed as follows:
▪ The central building B is equipped with a Base interface, connected to either an omni-directional, or
a wide angle antenna.
▪ The two other buildings A and C are both equipped with a Satellite interface connected to a
directional antenna.
ACTIVE ETHERNET
The MP.11/a is equipped with an 802.3af-compliant Active Ethernet module. Active Ethernet delivers
both data and power to the radio over a single Ethernet cable. If you choose to use Active Ethernet,
there is no difference in operation; the only difference is the power source.
▪ The Active Ethernet integrated module receives –48 VDC over a standard Cat 5 Ethernet cable.
▪ To use Active Ethernet, you must have an Active Ethernet hub (also known as a power injector)
connected to the network. The Active Ethernet hub is not a repeater and does not amplify the
Ethernet data signal.
▪ The cable length between the Active Ethernet hub and the radio should not exceed 100 meters
(approximately 325 feet).
▪ If connected to an Active Ethernet hub and an AC power supply simultaneously, the radio draws
power from Active Ethernet.
▪ Maximum power supplied to an MP.11 is 11 Watts; maximum power supplied to an MP.11a is 36
Watts. The units typically draw less than 7.5 Watts.
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Chapter 2. Installation
This chapter describes the steps required to install the MP.11/a installation steps, such as:
▪ Identifying Network Topology and Equipment below
▪ Finding a Suitable Location on page 9
▪ Installing the MP.11/a on page 10
▪ Switching On the MP.11/a on page 15
▪ Installing Documentation and Software on page 15
▪ Mounting the MP.11/a on page 16
Note: The installation does not cover the mounting and connection of antennas. See the applicable
Antenna Installation Guide (MP.11 or MP.11a).
If you are already familiar with this type of product, you can use the Quick Install Guide for streamlined
installation procedures.
IDENTIFYING NETWORK TOPOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT
The MP.11/a can be used in various network topologies and combinations. You can find more details in
“Wireless Network Topologies” in Chapter 1 on page 6. Make sure all equipment is available before
installing the MP.11/a. The required equipment depends upon the wireless network topology that you
want to build.
The MP.11/a is designed for indoor placement. You can connect the MP.11 to an outdoor antenna
installation with an optional antenna kit. See the appropriate Antenna Installation Guide for details.
WARNING! If you want to connect the MP.11/a to an outdoor antenna system, consult the
appropriate manufacturers’ documentation for additional regulatory information,
safety instructions, and installation requirements.
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FINDING A SUITABLE LOCATION
To make optimal use of the MP.11/a, you must find a suitable location for the hardware. The radio range
of the MP.11/a largely depends upon the position of the antenna. Proxim recommends you do a site
survey, observing the following requirements, before mounting the MP.11/a hardware.
▪ The location must allow easy disconnection of the unit from the power outlet if necessary.
▪ The unit must not be covered and the air must be able to flow freely around the unit.
▪ The unit must be kept away from vibration, excessive heat, and humidity, and kept free from dust.
▪ The installation must conform to local regulations at all times.
Note: For this reason, European installers should not add an antenna or an amplifier until the
MP.11a Country is selected (using the Web interface, click the Configure button and the
System tab) and the unit is rebooted. The output power level of the final channel selected
by DFS scan can be found in the Event Log (see “Event Log” on page 43).
▪ If you do not use Active Ethernet, the unit must be connected to proper grounding using the Faston
plug on the metal case (regular 6.3 mm width plug).
Note: Whether Power-over-Ethernet or local power is used, the metal case must ALWAYS be
grounded, either through the Faston connector or a ground wire connected to the metal case in
another manner. (The Faston is the regular 6.3 mm width plug.)
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INSTALLING THE MP.11/a
The MP.11/a supports two power methodsan AC power outlet and Active Ethernet. The power supply
accepts an input AC voltage in the range of 100-240 VAC.
The installation procedure on page 11 provides instructions for attaching both the power and Ethernet
connectors. In situations without an external antenna (for example, during a desk tryout), the antenna
cable is not required.
WARNING!
For your own safety, use only the power cord supplied with the unit. The metal case of the
MP.11/a must be grounded through the ground connection that is provided on the metal case.
The antenna grounding, the surge arrestor, and the MP.11/a housing must be bonded together
and grounded in one location to avoid ground current loops.
The Product Package
Each MP.11/a comes with the following:
▪ One metal base for ceiling or desktop mounting (includes two screws)
▪ Mounting hardware
º Four 3.5 mm x 40 mm screws
º Four 6 mm x 35 mm plugs
▪ One power supply
▪ One Tsunami MP.11/a Installation CD-ROM containing:
º Software Installation Package (starts automatically when CD is inserted in CD-ROM drive; can
be started by double-clicking SETUP.EXE).
º Online Help
º Documentation (Quick Install Guide, Installation and Management Guide, Antenna Installation
Manual)
º ScanTool (a utility with which you can obtain or set the IP address of the MP.11/a for access;
see “ScanTool” for more information).
º TFTP Server (which lets you transfer files across the network). You can download configuration
files as well as image files for embedded software upgrades, and you can upload files from the
MP.11/a for backup. Here downloading means transferring files to the MP.11/a and uploading
means transferring files in the opposite direction.
Note: All software CD-ROMs that come with your Tsunami products include a readme.txt or
readme.html file. This file contains information about the software version and drivers. You are
advised to print and read the readme file prior to installing your Tsunami products, as it may
contain additional information that was not available when this document was printed.
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Installation Procedure
To install the MP.11/a:
1. Unpack the unit and accessories from the shipping box.
The MP.11/a kit contains the following items:
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2
3
1
4
5
Shown in picture:
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2
3
4
5
Tsunami MP.11/a unit
Mounting Stand
Documentation and Software CD-ROM
Wall mounting hardware
Power supply with power cord
The shipment also includes the Tsunami MP.11/a Quick Install Guide and the Tsunami MP.11/a
Release Notes.
2. If you intend to install the unit free-standing, or if you intend to mount it to the ceiling, use a Phillips
screwdriver to attach the metal base to the underside of the unit. The metal base and screws are
provided (see “Mounting the MP.11/a” on page 16 for more information).
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3. Unlock the unit’s cable cover. To release the cable cover, press down on the cable cover lock
located in the front center of the unit.
4. Remove the cable cover.
5. Remove the front cover from the unit (the side with the LED indicators, shown in the figure on left);
then remove the back cover (figure on right).
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6. Connect the grounding wire to the MP.11 using the Faston plug on the metal case, next to the power
plug.
7. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. The other end of the cable should not
be connected to another device until after installation is complete.
º Use a straight-through Ethernet cable if you intend to connect the MP.11/a to a hub, switch,
patch panel, or Active Ethernet power injector.
º Use a cross-over Ethernet cable if you intend to connect the MP.11/a to a single computer.
8. If you are not using Active Ethernet, or you want to connect the MP.11/a to Active Ethernet and AC
power simultaneously, attach the AC power cable to the MP.11/a’s power port.
Once attached, the power cable locks into place. To disconnect the power cable, slide back the
black plastic fitting and gently pull the cable from the connector.
9. Connect the free end of the Ethernet cable to a hub, switch, patch panel, Active Ethernet power
injector, or an Ethernet port on a computer.
10. If using AC power, connect the power cord to a power source (such as a wall outlet) to turn on the
unit.
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11. Place the unit in the final installation location (see “Mounting the MP.11/a” on page 16 for details).
12. Replace the back cover, front cover, and cable cover. Be careful to avoid trapping the antenna,
power, and Ethernet cables when replacing the cable cover.
Attaching a Kensington Security Lock (Optional)
If so desired, you can attach a Kensington lock to secure the cable cover into place. This protects the
unit from unauthorized tampering.
The MP.11/a enclosure includes a Kensington Security Slot for use with a Kensington locking
mechanism. When properly installed, a Kensington lock can prevent unauthorized personnel from
stealing the MP.11/a. In addition, the Kensington lock secures the cable cover in place, which prevents
tampering with the Ethernet and power cables.
The Kensington Security Slot is shown in the following figures (the figure on the left shows the slot with
the cable cover attached; the figure on the right shows the slot with the cable cover removed).
For information about Kensington security solutions, go to http://www.kensington.com .
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SWITCHING ON THE MP.11/a
The MP.11/a can be powered by a power supply or by Active Ethernet through an Active Ethernet
splitter. Depending upon the powering method, you can switch the MP.11/a on by:
▪ Plugging the power cord of the power supply into an AC power outlet
▪ Connecting the Active Ethernet splitter to the Ethernet cabling
When the power is switched on, the MP.11/a performs startup diagnostics. When startup is completed,
the LEDs show the operational state of the MP.11/a (see the following figure).
Powe
r
Ethernet Link
Wireless Link
Scan Indicato
r
The following table shows the status of the four LEDs when the MP.11/a is operational (the
fourth LED is unused).
Power
OFF No power is present or malfunctioning.
GREEN Power is present; the unit is operational.
AMBER The unit is initializing after reboot (less than two minutes); it cannot get a dynamic IP
address or is in Forced Reload state when Ethernet LED also is amber.*
RED A fatal error in the unit.
Ethernet Link
OFF Not connected.
GREEN Connected at 10 Mbps.
BLINKING GREEN Data is being sent.
AMBER Connected at 100 Mbps, in Forced Reload state when Power LED also is amber*, or
the unit is initializing after reboot (less than two minutes).
BLINKING AMBER Data is being sent.
RED An error in data transfer.
Wireless Link
OFF Wireless interface is up properly but no wireless link established.
GREEN Immediately after connecting a wireless link.
BLINKING GREEN Data is being sent or the wireless interface is initializing after reboot (less
than two minutes).
RED There is a fatal error on the wireless interface.
* See “Forced Reload” on page 107.
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INSTALLING DOCUMENTATION AND SOFTWARE
The MP.11/a also comes with documentation and software on a CD-ROM.
To install the documentation and software on a computer or network:
1. Place the CD-ROM in a CD-ROM drive. The installer normally starts automatically. You can also
start the installer manually by running the setup.exe program in the root directory of the CD-ROM.
2. Click the Install Help and Software button and perform the necessary steps.
The CD-ROM contains the following documentation and software:
Online help
This is the help for the Web Interface. It is stored on your computer or network so it is always
available. The help is launched by clicking the question mark button in the Web Interface.
Documentation
Documentation also is available in an electronic (PDF) form, including the Tsunami MP.11/a
Installation and Management Guide, Tsunami MP.11/a Antenna Installation Guide, and Tsunami
MP.11/a Quick Install Guide.
ScanTool
The ScanTool program is a utility with which you can obtain or set the IP address of the MP.11/a for
management access. See “Setting the IP Address Manually” on page 20 for details.
TFTP server
The TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) server lets you transfer files across the network. You can
download configuration and license files, as well as image files for embedded software upgrades,
and you can upload files from the MP.11/a for backup. Here downloading means transferring files to
the MP.11/a and uploading means transferring files in the opposite direction.
MOUNTING THE MP.11/a
The following are the mounting options for the MP.11/a:
▪ Desktop Mount
▪ Wall Mount
▪ Ceiling Mount
Desktop Mounting
This procedure consists of attaching the metal base to the MP.11/a unit. See “Installation Procedure” on
page 11.
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Wall Mounting
Follow these steps to mount the MP.11/a on a wall.
1. Identify the location where you intend to mount the unit.
2. Unplug the MP.11/a’s power supply, if necessary.
3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the metal base from the underside of the MP.11/a, if
necessary.
4. Press down on the cable cover lock to release the cable cover (see “Installation Procedure” on page
11 for illustrations for this and the next 3 steps).
5. Remove the cable cover from the unit.
6. Remove the front cover from the unit.
7. Remove the back cover from the unit.
8. Place the back cover on the mounting location and mark the center of the three mounting holes.
9. Remove the cover from the wall and drill a hole at each of the locations you marked above. Each
hole should be wide enough to hold a mounting plug (which is 6 mm x 35 mm).
10. Insert a plug into each hole. The MP.11/a comes with four 6 mm x 35 mm plugs; you only need to
use three of these when wall-mounting the unit.
11. Insert a screw into each of the mounting holes molded into the back cover. The MP.11/a comes
with four 3.5 mm x 40 mm pan-head screws; you only need to use three of these when wall-
mounting the unit.
12. Insert the screws into the wall plugs. Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws and attach the back
cover to the wall. In the following example, the back cover is mounted upside down (the two holes
are at the bottom).
13. Attach Ethernet and power cables to the MP.11/a unit, as necessary.
14. Snap the unit into the back cover, replace the front cover, and replace the cable cover.
15. Turn on the MP.11/a (see “Switching On the MP.11/a” on page 15).
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Ceiling Mounting
Follow these steps to mount the MP.11/a to a ceiling.
1. Unplug the MP.11/a’s power supply, if necessary.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach the metal base to the underside of the MP.11/a, if you have not
already done so. See “Installation Procedure” on page 11 for an illustration.
3. Feed a mounting screw through each of the four rubber feet. The MP.11/a comes with four 3.5 mm
x 40 mm pan-head screws.
4. Remove the screws from the rubber feet.
5. Turn the MP.11/a upside down and position the base against the ceiling where you want to mount
the unit.
6. Mark the center of the four mounting holes in the rubber feet.
7. Set the MP.11/a aside and drill a hole at each of the locations you marked above. Each hole should
be wide enough to hold a mounting plug (6 mm x 35 mm).
8. Insert a plug into each hole. The MP.11/a comes with four 6 mm x 35 mm plugs.
9. Insert the screws into the holes you made previously in the rubber feet.
10. Insert the screws into the mounting plugs. Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws and attach the
MP.11’s metal base to the ceiling.
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Chapter 3. Management Overview
This chapter describes how to gain access to the MP.11/a for configuration and management. Three
interfaces are provided for viewing or changing the MP.11/a’s settings:
Web Interface on page 22
The Web Interface is a graphical interface based upon Web pages from a built-in Web server.
Command Line Interface on page 23
The Command Line Interface (CLI) is a text-based interface using typed commands.
SNMP
You also can use the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to configure and manage the
MP.11/a. See “SNMP” on page 55 for setup procedures.
Connecting to the MP.11/a requires a direct physical connection with an Ethernet cross-over cable, a
serial RS-232C cable, or a connection through the network.
For the serial connection, you can use only the CLI to configure and manage the MP.11/a. The other
connections allow the use of the Web Interface, SNMP, and the CLI. These other connections require
the IP address of the MP.11/a before you can use the Web Interface, SNMP, or the CLI. See “MP.11/a
IP Address” below for more information.
You can also manage the MP.11/a without an IP address by accessing the MP.11/a through the serial
port with a terminal program such as HyperTerminal (see “HyperTerminal Connection Properties” on
page 26).
Note: The MP.11/a includes integrated management that makes the OR Manager obsolete. The
OR Manager is suitable only for the OR-500, OR-1000, and OR-1100.
MP.11 IP ADDRESS
Because each network is different, an IP address suitable for your network must be assigned to the
MP.11/a. You will need the IP address of the MP.11/a to use its Web Interface, SNMP, or the CLI for
configuration and management. Other basic parameters can be managed as well. ScanTool is included
on the documentation and software CD-ROM.
The MP.11/a can use either a static or dynamic IP address.
Static IP address
The MP.11/a uses the IP address you have set manually.
Dynamic IP address
The MP.11/a receives its IP address from a DHCP server when it is switched on or rebooted.
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The MP.11/a either obtains its IP address automatically through DHCP or it must be set manually. With
ScanTool, you can find out the current IP address of the MP.11/a and, if necessary, change it so that is
appropriate for your network.
The MP.11/a is shipped with the static IP address 10.0.0.1 configured.
Setting the IP Address Manually
If you want to set the IP address manually:
1. Run ScanTool on a computer connected to the same LAN subnet as the MP.11/a, or directly
connected to the MP.11/a with a cross-over Ethernet cable.
ScanTool scans the subnet for MP.11/a units and displays the units it finds in the main window. The
following figure shows an example of the main window. If necessary, click Rescan to re-scan the
subnet and update the display.
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2. Select the MP.11/a for which you want to set the IP address and click Change. The Change dialog
window is displayed, as shown in the following window.
3. Ensure that Static is selected as the IP Address Type and fill in the IP Address and Subnet Mask
suitable for the LAN subnet to which the MP.11/a is connected.
Enter the Read/Write Password (the default value is public) and click OK to confirm your changes.
The respective MP.11/a reboots to make the changes effective.
Note: The asterisks displayed when you enter the password are a set number that does not
necessarily equal the number of characters in the actual password string. This is intended for
added security.
Dynamic IP Address with DHCP
To obtain the IP address:
1. Run ScanTool on a computer connected to the same LAN subnet as the MP.11, or directly
connected to the MP.11/a with a cross-over Ethernet cable.
2. Locate the MP.11/a for which you want to obtain the IP address. You can find the current IP
address in the IP Address column.
The MP.11/a initially is set with a static IP address of 10.0.0.1.
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WEB INTERFACE OVERVIEW
The Web Interface provides a graphical user interface with which you can easily configure and manage
the MP.11/a. This section describes only how to access the Web Interface; the Web Interface itself
described in “Chapter 4. Basic Management” on page 27 and “Chapter 5. Web Interface” on page 42.
To use the Web Interface, you need only the IP address of the MP.11/a. See “MP.11/a IP Address” on
page 19 for details.
Note: If the connection is slow or you are not able to connect, ensure (using the Internet Explorer Tools
option) that you are not using a proxy server for the connection with your Web browser.
To access the MP.11/a with a Web browser, start your Web browser and enter the IP address of the
MP.11/a. The Web address should appear as http://<ip address> (for example, http://10.0.0.1). A
window such as the following is displayed.
Do not fill in the User Name, enter only the password and click OK. The default password is public.
Note: The asterisks displayed when you enter the password are a set number that does not necessarily
equal the number of characters in the actual password string, which is intended for added
security.
The System Status window of the Web Interface is displayed. You now have access to the Web
Interface of the MP.11/a with which you can configure and manage it.
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To view or change basic system information, click the Configure button on the left side of the Web
interface window, then click the System tab.
MP.11A OPTIONS
Selecting a Country
The Tsunami MP.11a provides a selectable Country field that automatically provides the allowed band
and frequencies for the selected country as well as, where applicable, Dynamic Frequency Selection
(DFS) and Transmit Power Control (TPC).
MP.11a kits sold in the United States are pre-configured to scan and display only the outdoor
frequencies permitted by the FCC. No other Country selections, channels, or frequencies may be
configured. MP.11a kits sold outside of the United States and Canada support the selection of a
Country by the professional installer.
Click the Configure button and the System tab; then select the appropriate country for your regulatory
domain.
Continue configuring settings as desired; then click the Commands button and the Reboot tab to save
and activate the settings.
Dynamic Frequency Selection
A country selection with DFS enabled causes the MP.11a Base Station to come up in scan mode. It
scans the available frequencies and channels to avoid radar and select a channel with the strongest
signal.
Note: Scanning is performed only on the frequencies allowed in the regulatory domain of the country
selected, when it is required for radar detection and avoidance.
The MP.11a Subscriber Unit also comes up in scan mode to scan all available frequencies to find a
Base Station with which it can register. Scanning, indicated by a flashing green LED (the fourth LED in
the case of the Base Station and the third LED for a Subscriber Unit), may take several minutes. When
the link is established, this LED turns off.
See “Dynamic Frequency Selection” on page 68 for more information.
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Transmit Power Control
Transmit Power is a manual configuration selection to reduce the output power in the radio. The output
power level for the operating frequency can be found in the Event Log of the MP.11a embedded
software.
For more information about Transmit Power Control, see “Interface Configuration: Wireless Slot” on
page 34.
COMMAND LINE INTERFACE OVERVIEW
The Command Line Interface (CLI) is a text-based interface with which you can configure and manage
the MP.11/a by entering commands. This section describes only how to access the CLI; the interface
itself is described in “Chapter 6. Command Line Interface” on page 80.
The CLI can be used as an alternative to the Web Interface. You can, for example, quickly change the
settings of the MP.11 by running commands in a batch.
The CLI is accessible through the:
▪ Ethernet port connected through the network or with a cross-over Ethernet cable between the
computer and the MP.11/a
▪ Serial port of the MP.11/a
Ethernet Port
To use the CLI through the Ethernet port, you must have a telnet program and the IP address of the
MP.11/a. On most computers, the telnet program is called telnet. See “MP.11/a IP Address” on page
19 for details.
To access the MP.11/a through Ethernet:
1. From the Windows Start menu, select Run; enter cmd and click OK.
2. Enter telnet followed by the IP address, as shown in the following sample DOS command
window.
3. You are prompted for your password:
Please enter password:
4. Enter the password (the default password is public).
You can now use the CLI.
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Serial Port
You can also use the CLI through the serial port of the MP.11/a with a terminal program such as
HyperTerminal. You can use this method for cases in which other access methods cannot be used, or
when the IP address of the MP.11/a cannot be set or retrieved. Also see “Hard Reset to Factory
Default” on page 107.
To use the CLI through the serial port of the MP.11/a the following items are required:
▪ A serial RS-232C cable with a male and a female DB-9 connector. The serial cable must have a
minimum of the following connections:
Male Connector Female Connector
Pin 2 ----------------Æ Pin 2
Pin 3 ----------------Æ Pin 3
Pin 5 ----------------Æ Pin 5
▪ An ASCII terminal program, such as HyperTerminal.
Proxim recommends you switch off the MP.11/a and the computer before connecting or disconnecting
the serial RS-232C cable.
To access the MP.11/a through the serial port:
1. Start your terminal program.
2. Set the following connection properties; then connect:
COM port (For example, COM1 or COM2, to which the MP.11/a serial port is connected.)
Bits per second 9600
Data bits 8
Stop bits 1
Flow control none
Parity none
Line ends carriage return with line feed
3. Press the RESET button on the MP.11/a unit. The terminal program displays Power On Self Test
(POST) messages. After approximately 90 seconds it displays:
Please enter password:
4. Enter the password. The default password is public.
You can now use the CLI.
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HyperTerminal Connection Properties
The serial connection properties can be found in HyperTerminal as follows:
1. Start HyperTerminal and select Properties from the File menu.
2. In the Connect using: drop-down list, select Direct to Com1 (depending upon the COM port you
use) and click Configure…; a window such as the following is displayed.
3. Make the necessary changes and click OK.
4. From the Hyperterminal Properties window, click the Settings tab; then click ASCII Setup…; a
window such as the following is displayed.
5. Ensure that Send line ends with line feeds is selected and click OK.
6. Click OK again to exit the Properties window.
HyperTerminal is now correctly configured.
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Chapter 4. Basic Management
This chapter describes the initial setup of the MP.11/a, which lets you set up and monitor the basic
features of the MP.11/a. In most cases, setting up these basic features is sufficient.
A full overview of the Web Interface is provided in “Chapter 5. Web Interface” on page 42; “Glossary” on
page 119 provides a brief explanation of the terms used.
For CLI commands you can use for basic management, see “Command Line Interface“ on page 80.
The following topics are discussed in this chapter:
▪ Rebooting and Resetting on page 28
▪ General Settings on page 29
▪ Monitoring Settings on page 38
▪ Security Settings on page 40
▪ Upgrading the MP.11 on page 41
To use the Web Interface for configuration and management, you must access the MP.11/a. With
ScanTool you can determine the unit’s current IP address. Then enter http://<ip address> in your Web
browser. See “Chapter 3. Management Overview” on page 19 for details.
The Web Interface consists of Web page buttons and tabs. A tab can also contain sub-tabs. The
following figure shows the convention used to guide you to the correct tab or sub-tab.
The Web Interface also provides online help, which is stored on your computer (see “Installing
Documentation and Software” on page 15 for details). Launch help by clicking the question mark button
in the Web Interface.
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REBOOTING AND RESETTING
All configuration changes require a restart unless otherwise stated. There are several ways to restart the
MP.11/a, which are described in the following sub-sections.
Applying Changes
Most changes you make become effective only when the MP.11/a is rebooted. A reboot stores
configuration information in non-volatile memory and then restarts the MP.11/a with the new values (see
“Soft Reset to Factory Default” on page 29).
In some cases, the MP.11/a reminds you that a reboot is required for a change to take effect. You need
not reboot immediately; you can reboot after you have made all your changes.
Note: Saving of the MP.11/a configuration occurs only during a controlled reboot or by specifically
issuing the CLI Save command. If you make changes to settings without a controlled reboot
(command) and you have not issued the Save command, a power outage would wipe out all
changes since the last reboot. For example, entering static routes takes effect immediately;
however, the routes are not saved until the unit has gone through a controlled reboot. Proxim
strongly recommends saving your settings immediately when you finish making changes.
Rebooting
When you reboot, the changes you have made become effective and the MP.11/a is restarted. The
changes are saved automatically in non-volatile memory before the actual reboot takes place.
To reboot:
1. Click the Commands button, then the Reboot tab.
2. Click the Reboot button. The MP.11/a restarts the embedded software. During reboot, you are
redirected to a page showing a countdown timer, and you are redirected to the Status page after the
timer counts down to 0 (zero). The CLI is disconnected during reboot. This means that a new telnet
session must be started.
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Resetting Hardware
If the MP.11/a does not respond for some reason and you are not able to reboot, you can restart by
means of a hardware reset. This restarts the MP.11/a hardware and embedded software. The last
saved configuration is used. Any changes that you have made since then are lost.
To reset the hardware, press and release the RESET button on the MP.11/a unit with, for example, a
pencil.
Soft Reset to Factory Default
If necessary, you can reset the MP.11/a to the factory default settings. This must be done only when
you are experiencing problems. Resetting to the default settings requires you to again configure the
MP.11/a.
To reset to factory default settings:
1. Click the Commands button, then the Reset tab.
2. Click the Reset to Factory Default button. The device configuration parameter values are reset to
their factory default values.
If you do not have access to the MP.11/a, you can use the procedure described in “Hard Reset to
Factory Default” on page 107 as an alternative.
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SYSTEM STATUS
To view the current system status, click the Status button. The Status window is the first page you see
when you log in.
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
The system configuration page lets you change the MP.11/a’s system name, location name, and so on
(see the following System Configuration window). These details help you to distinguish this MP.11/a
from other routers, and lets you know whom to contact in case of problems.
To go to this page, click the Configure button and the System tab.
These settings do not influence the operation of the MP.11/a, with the exception of Mode of Operation,
which sets the MPl.11/a as Bridge (layer 2) or Router (layer 3).
You can enter the following details:
System Name
This is the system name for easy identification of the MP.11/a. Use the system name of this Base
Station to configure the Base Station System Name parameter on a satellite if you want the
satellite to register only with this Base Station. If the Base Station System Name is left blank on
the satellite, it can register with any Base Station that has a matching Network Name and Network
Secret.
Country (Tsunami MP.11a units only)
This field is available on Tsunami MP.11a units only; when you choose a country with a regulatory
domain that requires Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) or Transmit Power Control (TPC), they
are enabled automatically. The Country selection pre-selects and displays only the allowed
frequencies for that country. Click the Configure button, the Interfaces tab, and the Wireless sub-
tab to see the channel/frequency list.
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MP.11a kits sold in the United States are pre-configured to scan and display only the outdoor
frequencies permitted by the FCC. No other Country selections, channels, or frequencies may be
configured. MP.11a kits sold outside of the United States and Canada support the selection of a
Country by the professional installer.
See “Dynamic Frequency Selection” on page 68 and the Transmit Power Control field under
“Interface Configuration” (page 34) and for more information. The Country selections are as
follows:
Location
This field can be used to describe the location of the MP.11/a, for example “Main Lobby.”
Contact Name, Contact Email, and Contact Phone
In these fields, you can enter the details of the person to contact.
Mode of Operation
This field lets you choose one of two operating modes for your device: Bridge mode or Routing
mode.
See “Configure 1) System” on page 44 for more information.
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IP CONFIGURATION
The IP Configuration window lets you change the MP.11/a IP parameters. These settings differ when
the MP.11/a is in Route mode.
To go to this page, click the Configure button, the Network tab, then the IP Configuration sub-tab.
If the device is configured in Bridge mode, you can set the following parameter:
IP Address Assignment Type
Select Static if you want to assign a static IP address to the MP.11/a; select Dynamic to have the
device run in DHCP client mode, which gets an IP address automatically from a DHCP server over
the network. If you do not have a DHCP server or if you want to manually configure the IP settings,
set this parameter to Static.
You can set the following remaining parameters only when the IP Address Assignment Type is set to
Static.
IP Address
The static IP address of the MP.11/a (default IP address is 10.0.0.1).
Subnet Mask
The mask of the subnet to which the MP.11/a is connected (default subnet mask is 255.0.0.0).
Default Router IP Address
The IP address of the default gateway.
Default TTL
The default time-to-live value.
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INTERFACE CONFIGURATION
The Interfaces configuration pages let you change the MP.11/a Ethernet and wireless parameters. The
Wireless tab is displayed by default when you click the Interfaces tab.
Wireless
To configure the wireless interface, click the Configure button followed by the Interfaces tab; then click
the Wireless sub-tab.
The wireless interface can be placed in either WORP Base or WORP Satellite mode (selected from the
Interface Type drop-down box). (See “Wireless Outdoor Router Protocol” on page 69 for more
information.)
The wireless interface settings differ per mode.
The list of parameters to configure for registration of the SU on a Base Station are:
º Network Name
º Base Station System Name (when used)
º Frequency Channel
º Encryption (when used)
º Network Secret
Note: Encryption can impact performance with lower throughput.
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The fields that can be changed on this window are described in the following text.
Interface Type
The interface type can be Worp Satellite or Worp Base. *See “Wireless Outdoor Router Protocol”
on page 38.)
Base Station System Name
The name found on the system page of the Base Station to which this satellite is connecting. This
parameter can be used as an added security measure, and when there are multiple Base Stations in
the network and you want a satellite to register with only one when it may actually have adequate
signal strength for either.
If the Base Station System Name is left blank on the satellite, it can register with any Base Station
with a matching Network Name and Network Secret.
Network Name
A Network Name is name given to a network so that multiple networks can reuse the same
frequency without problems. A satellite can only register to a base if it has the same Network
Name. The Network Name is one of the parameters that allow a Subscriber Unit to register on a
Base Station. The Base Station System Name and Frequency Channel also are parameters to
guide the SU to the proper Base Station on the network, but they provide no security. Basic security
is provided through encryption, as it causes none of the messages to be sent in the clear. Further
security is provided by mutual authentication of the Base Station and Subscriber Unit using the
Network Secret.
Transmit Power Control (Tsunami MP.11a units only)
By default, the Tsunami MP.11a lets users transmit at the maximum output power for the country or
regulatory domain and frequency selected. However, with Transmit Power Control (TPC), you can
adjust the output power of the unit to a lower level in order to reduce interference from neighboring
devices or to use a higher gain antenna without violating the maximum radiated output power
allowed for your country. Also, most countries in the ETSI regulatory domain require the transmit
power to be set to a 6 dB lower value than the maximum allowed EIRP when link quality permits.
You can see your unit’s current output power for the selected frequency in the event log.
The event log shows the selected power for all data rates, so you must look up the proper data rate
to determine the actual power level. For example, the event log shows:
0 00:00:08–INFO- Final Power 6 Mb 20 dBm, MaxRD 30 dBm, MaxEdge 31 dBm, -TPC Scale 0 dBm – Ant Red 0 dBm*
0 00:00:09–INFO- 20 dBm | 20 dBm | 20 dBm | 20 dBm | 20dBm | 19 dBm | 17 dBm | 14 dBm |
The above shows that the output power is set at 20 dBm for the data rate 6, 9, 12, 18, or 24 Mbps;
at 19 dBm for 36 Mbps, at 17 dBm for 48 Mbps, or at 14 dBm when the selected data rate is 54
Mbps. The first line shows that 6 Mbps is selected, so the transmit power is 20 dBm.
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Note: This feature only lets you decrease your output power; it does not let you increase your
output power beyond the maximum allowed defaults for your frequency and country.
Select one of the following options and click OK at the bottom of the window. Your original output
power is adjusted relative to the value selected. The new setting takes effect immediately without
rebooting.
Full (0 dB)
Half (-3 dB)
Quarter (-6 dB)
Eighth (-9 dB)
Minimum (-10 dB)
Enable Turbo Mode
Check this box to enable Turbo Mode. Turbo Mode currently is supported only in the United
States. Turbo Mode utilizes two adjacent channels for wireless data transfer.
Frequency Channel
The frequency channel the MP.11 (802.11b) uses for communicating with remotes. This frequency
channel can be set in the range 1 to 11 for the USA and Canada, or 1 to 13 for Europe, or 1 to 14 for
Japan (see “Radio Specifications” on page 111).
For the MP.11a (802.11a), when DFS is enabled for the selected country, the Frequency Channel
field appears as follows:
Frequency Channel – DFS, Auto selected 5.47 – 5.7 GHz
. You can monitor the DFS scan, if enabled, by refreshing the Web page.
The channels and frequencies scanned when DFS is enabled are listed in the following table.
Output Power Table for ETSI
Frequency Channels 54 Mbps 48 Mbps 36 Mbps 6-24 Mbps
5.47 – 5.70 GHz 100, 104, 108, 112, 116,
120, 124, 128, 132, 136
14.5 15.5 17.4 17.4
For countries in which DFS is not enabled, the Frequency Channel list displays only the channels
and frequencies allowed for the selected country. See “Dynamic Frequency Selection” on page 68
for more information.
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Data Rate
The rate at which data is to be transferred. The default data rate is 36 Mbps. The SU must never
be set to a lower data rate than the Base Station because timeouts will occur at the Base Station
and communication will fail.
Selections for Data Rate are as shown in the following table.
Date Rate Date Rate, Turbo Enabled
6 Mbps
9 Mbps
12 Mbps
18 Mbps
24 Mbps
36 Mbps
48 Mbps
54 Mbps
12 Mbps
18 Mbps
24 Mbps
36 Mbps
48 Mbps
72 Mbps
96 Mbps
108 Mbps
Satellite Density
The Satellite Density setting is a valuable feature for achieving maximum bandwidth in a wireless
network. It influences the receive sensitivity of the radio interface. Selections are Large, Medium,
Small, Mini, and Micro. See “Satellite Density” on page 69 for more information.
Registration Timeout
This is the registration process time-out of a satellite on a base. Default is 5 seconds.
Network Secret
A network secret is a secret password given to all nodes of a network. A satellite can only register to
a base if it has the same Network Secret. The Network Secret is sent encrypted and can be used as
a security option. Also see “Network Name.”
Input / Output Bandwidth Limit
These parameters limit the data traffic received on the wireless interface and transmitted to the
wireless interface, respectively. Selections are in steps of 64 Kbps from 64 to 108,032 kbps.
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Ethernet Port
To configure the Ethernet interface, click the Configure button, the Interfaces tab, and the Ethernet
sub-tab.
You can set the following parameter from this tab.
Configuration
Select from the following settings for the type of Ethernet transmission (Configuration drop-down
box):
10 Mbit/s – half-duplex
10 Mbit/s – full-duplex
10 Mbit/s – auto-duplex
100 Mbit/s – half-duplex
100 Mbit/s – full-duplex
autospeed-half-duplex
autospeed-auto-duplex
Half-duplex means that only one side can transmit at a time.
Full-duplex allows both sides to transmit.
Auto-duplex selects the best transmission mode for the given configuration.
The recommended setting is auto-speed-auto-duplex.
MONITORING SETTINGS
The MP.11/a offers various facilities to monitor its operation and interfaces. Only the most significant
monitoring categories are mentioned here.
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Wireless
To monitor the wireless interfaces, click the Monitor button and the Wireless tab.. This tab lets you
monitor the general performance of the radio and the performance of the WORP Base or WORP
Satellite interfaces.
Interfaces
To monitor transmission details, click the Monitor button and the Interfaces tab.. The Interfaces tab
provides detailed information about the MAC-layer performance of the MP.11/a interface.
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SECURITY SETTINGS
To prevent misuse, the MP.11/a provides wireless data encryption and password-protected access. It is
important to set the encryption parameters and change the default passwords.
Encryption
You can protect the wireless data link by using encryption. Encryption keys can be 5 (64-bit), 13 (WEP
128-bit), or 16 (AES 128-bit) characters in length. Both ends of the wireless data link must use the
same parameter values. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption is supported on the MP.11a
only.
To set the encryption parameters, click the Configure button, the Security tab, and the Encryption
sub-tab.
You can set the following encryption parameters:
Encryption Status
This parameter enables or disables WEP encryption.
Encryption Key 1 – 4
These WEP encryption keys require an alphanumeric string. The length of the string determines the
key length. Correct string lengths are 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters, or 10 or 26 hexadecimal
digits.
Encrypt Data Transmissions Using
This parameter determines which encryption key is used.
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Passwords
Access to the MP.11/a is protected with passwords. The default password is public.
Note: The asterisks displayed when you enter a password are a set number that does not necessarily
equal the number of characters in the actual password string, which is intended for added
security.
Changing the Telnet Password
To change the telnet password, click the Configure button and the Telnet tab.
Enter the new password in the Password field; repeat it in the Confirm field and click OK.
Changing the Web Interface Password
To change the password of the Web Interface, click the Configure button and the HTTP tab.
Enter the new password in the Password field; repeat it in the Confirm field and click OK.
Changing the SNMP Password
You can set a read and a read-and-write password for SNMP. The password used during login
determines the type of access.
You can change these passwords as follows:
1. Click the Configure button and the SNMP tab.
2. Enter the new password in the Password field.
3. Repeat the new password in the Confirm field.
4. Click OK when you are done.
UPGRADING THE MP.11/a
The MP.11/a is equipped with embedded software that can be updated when new versions are
released. Updates can be found on our website. Go to http://www.proxim.com/, choose Tsunami
MP.11 from Products, and click Downloads.
Updating the embedded software is described in “Image File Download” on page 105. A TFTP server is
provided on the Tsunami MP.11/a Documentation and Software CD-ROM; the server is required to
transfer the downloaded file to the MP.11/a.
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Chapter 5. Web Interface
This section covers the Web Interface of the MP.11/a. The interface is described hierarchically
according to these buttons, which appear on the left side of the Web page:
▪ Status
▪ Configure on page 44
▪ Monitor on page 70
▪ Commands on page 77
For an introduction to the basics of MP.11/a management, see “Chapter 4. Basic Management” on
page 27.
STATUS
When you click the Status button, System Status is displayed automatically. The other tab under
Status is the Event Log tab.
System Status
The Status tab showing System Status is displayed automatically when you log into the Web Interface.
It also is the default window displayed when you click the Status button on the left side of the window.
The Status tab shows the System Status and the System Traps.
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System Status
In this section, the basic system status is shown, including the version number of the embedded
software.
Systems Traps
This section shows the status of system traps. System traps occur when the MP.11/a encounters
irregularities. Deleting system traps has no effect on the operation of the MP.11/a. System traps also
are sent to an SNMP manager station (if so configured).
Event Log
Click the Status button and the Event Log tab to view the contents of your Event Log. The Event Log
keeps track of events that occur during the operation of the wireless router. The Event Log displays
messages that may not be captured by System Traps, such as the Transmit Power for the Frequency
Channel selected.
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CONFIGURE
Use the Configure section to change the settings of the MP.11/a. There are ten tabs in this section.
1. System below
2. Network on page 46
3. Interfaces on page 51
4. SNMP on page 55
5. RIP on page 56
6. Telnet on page 58
7. Serial on page 59
8. HTTP on page 59
9. Security on page 60
10. Filtering on page 62
1) System
The System Configuration page lets you change the MP.11/a’s System Name, Location, and so on.
These details help you to distinguish the MP.11/a from other routers and let you know whom to contact
in case you experience problems.
Click the Configure button and the System tab; the following window is displayed.
In this section, you can enter or view the basic system information. These settings do not influence the
operation of the MP.11/a, with the exception of Mode of Operation. Mode of Operation sets the
MP.11 as bridge (layer 2) or as router (layer 3).
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You can enter the following details:
System Name
This is the system name for easy identification of the MP.11/a. Use the system name of this Base
Station to configure the Base Station System Name parameter on a satellite if you want the
satellite to register only with this Base Station. If the Base Station System Name is left blank on
the satellite, it can register with any Base Station that has a matching Network Name and Network
Secret.
Country (Tsunami MP.11a units only)
This field is available on Tsunami MP.11a units only; when you choose a country with a regulatory
domain that requires Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) or Transmit Power Control (TPC), they
are enabled automatically. The Country selection pre-selects and displays only the allowed
frequencies for that country. Click the Configure button, the Interfaces tab, and the Wireless sub-
tab to see the channel/frequency list.
MP.11a kits sold in the United States are pre-configured to scan and display only the outdoor
frequencies permitted by the FCC. No other Country selections, channels, or frequencies may be
configured. MP.11a kits sold outside of the United States and Canada support the selection of a
Country by the professional installer.
See “Dynamic Frequency Selection” on page 68 and the Transmit Power Control field under
“Interface Configuration” (page 34) and for more information. The Country selections are as
follows::
Location
This field can be used to describe the location of the MP.11a, for example “Main Lobby.”
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Contact Name, Contact Email, and Contact Phone
In these fields, you can enter the details of the person to contact.
Mode of Operation
This field lets you choose one of two operating modes: Bridge mode or Routing mode.
The static fields on this window are described as follows:
ObjectID
This field shows the OID of the product name in the MIB.
Ethernet MAC Address
The MAC address of the Ethernet interface of the device.
Descriptor
Shows the product name and firmware build version.
Up Time
How long the device has been up and running since the last reboot.
2) Network
IP Configuration
The IP Configuration window lets you change the MP.11/a IP parameters. These settings differ when
the MP.11/a is in Router mode.
Click the Configure button, the Network tab, and the IP Configuration sub-tab to view and configure
local IP address information.
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If the device is configured in Bridge mode, you can set the following parameter:
IP Address Assignment Type
Select Static if you want to assign a static IP address to the MP.11; select Dynamic to have the
device run in DHCP client mode, which gets an IP address automatically from a DHCP server over
the network. If you do not have a DHCP server or if you want to manually configure the IP settings,
set this parameter to Static.
When the MP.11/a is in Bridge mode, only one IP address is required. This IP address also can be
changed with ScanTool (see “Setting the IP Address Manually” on page 20). In Router mode, both
Ethernet and Wireless interfaces required an IP address.
You can set the remaining parameters only when the IP Address Assignment Type is set to Static.
IP Address
The static IP address of the MP.11/a (default IP address is 10.0.0.1).
Subnet Mask
The mask of the subnet to which the MP.11/a is connected (the default subnet mask is 255.0.0.0).
Default Router IP Address
The IP address of the default gateway.
Default TTL
The default time-to-live value.
The static fields on this window are described as follows:
ObjectID
This field shows the OID of the product name in the MIB.
Ethernet MAC Address
The MAC address of the Ethernet interface of the device.
Descriptor
Shows the product name and firmware build version.
Up Time
The length of time the device has been up and running since the last reboot.
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DHCP Relay Agent
Click the Configure button, the Network tab, and the DHCP R A sub-tab to enable the MP.11/a DHCP
relay agent. When enabled, the DHCP relay agent forwards DHCP requests to the set DHCP server.
To add entries to the table of DHCP Relay Agents, click Add Table Entries; the following window is
displayed.
Enter the Server IP Address and any optional comments; click Add.
To edit or delete entries in the table, click Edit/Delete Table Entries; make your changes and click OK.
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Spanning Tree
The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) can be used to create redundant networks (“hot standby”) and to
prevent loops. If enabled, Spanning Tree prevents loops by disabling redundant links; if a link fails, it can
automatically enable a backup link.
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IP Routes
Click the Configure button, the Network tab and the IP Routes sub-tab to configure IP routes. You
cannot configure IP Routes in Bridge mode. In Routing mode, the Add Table Entries and Edit/Delete
Table Entries buttons are enabled.
Click the Add button to add entries; a window such as the following is displayed:
Enter the route information and click Add.
Click the Edit/Delete Table Entries button to make changes to or delete existing entries.
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3) Interfaces
Wireless
To configure the wireless interface, click the Configure button followed by the Interfaces tab; then click
the Wireless sub-tab.
The wireless interface can be placed in either WORP Base or WORP Satellite mode (selected from the
Interface Type drop-down box). (See “Wireless Outdoor Router Protocol” on page 69 for more
information.) The wireless interface settings differ per mode.
You can change the following parameters:
Interface Type
The interface type can be Worp Satellite or Worp Base. *See “Wireless Outdoor Router Protocol”
on page 69.)
Base Station System Name
The name found on the system page of the Base Station to which this satellite is connecting. This
parameter can be used as an added security measure, and when there are multiple Base Stations in
the network and you want a satellite to register with only one when it may actually have adequate
signal strength for either.
If the Base Station System Name is left blank on the satellite, it can register with any Base Station
with a matching Network Name and Network Secret.
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Network Name
A Network Name is name given to a network so that multiple networks can reuse the same
frequency without problems. A satellite can only register to a base if it has the same Network
Name. The Network Name is one of the parameters that allow a Subscriber Unit to register on a
Base Station. The Base Station System Name and Frequency Channel also are parameters to
guide the SU to the proper Base Station on the network, but they provide no security. Basic security
is provided through encryption, as it causes none of the messages to be sent in the clear. Further
security is provided by mutual authentication of the Base Station and Subscriber Unit using the
Network Secret.
The list of parameters to configure for registration of the SU on a Base Station are:
º Network Name
º Base Station System Name (when used)
º Channel Frequency
º Encryption (when used)
º Network Secret
Note: Encryption can impact performance with lower throughput.
Transmit Power Control (Tsunami MP.11a only)
By default, the Tsunami MP.11a lets users transmit at the maximum output power for the country or
regulatory domain and frequency selected. However, with Transmit Power Control (TPC), you can
adjust the output power of the unit to a lower level in order to reduce interference from neighboring
devices or to use a higher gain antenna without violating the maximum radiated output power
allowed for your country. Also, most countries in the ETSI regulatory domain require the transmit
power to be set to a 6 dB lower value than the maximum allowed EIRP when link quality permits.
You can see your unit’s current output power for the selected frequency in the event log.
The event log shows the selected power for all data rates, so you must look up the proper data rate
to determine the actual power level. For example, the event log shows:
0 00:00:08–INFO- Final Power 6 Mb 20 dBm, MaxRD 30 dBm, MaxEdge 31 dBm, -TPC Scale 0 dBm – Ant Red 0 dBm*
0 00:00:09–INFO- 20 dBm | 20 dBm | 20 dBm | 20 dBm | 20dBm | 19 dBm | 17 dBm | 14 dBm |
The above shows that the output power is set at 20 dBm for the data rate 6, 9, 12, 18, or 24 Mbps;
at 19 dBm for 36 Mbps, at 17 dBm for 48 Mbps, or at 14 dBm when the selected data rate is 54
Mbps. The first line shows that 6 Mbps is selected, so the transmit power is 20 dBm.
Note: This feature only lets you decrease your output power; it does not let you increase your
output power beyond the maximum allowed defaults for your frequency and country.
Select one of the following options and click OK at the bottom of the window. Your original output
power is adjusted relative to the value selected. The new setting takes effect immediately without
rebooting.
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Full (0 dB)
Half (-3 dB)
Quarter (-6 dB)
Eighth (-9 dB)
Minimum (-10 dB)
Enable Turbo Mode (MP.11a ONLY)
Check this box to enable Turbo Mode. Turbo Mode currently is supported only in the United
States. Turbo Mode utilizes two adjacent channels for wireless data transfer.
Frequency Channel
The frequency channel the MP.11 (802.11b) uses for communicating with remotes. This frequency
channel can be set in the range 1 to 11 for the USA and Canada, or 1 to 13 for Europe, or 1 to 14 for
Japan (see “Radio Specifications” on page 111).
For the MP.11a (802.11a), when DFS is enabled for the selected country, the Frequency Channel
field appears as follows:
Frequency Channel – DFS, Auto selected 5.47 – 5.7 GHz
. You can monitor the DFS scan, if enabled, by refreshing the Web page.
The channels and frequencies scanned when DFS is enabled are listed in the following table.
Output Power Table for ETSI
Frequency Channels 54 Mbps 48 Mbps 36 Mbps 6-24 Mbps
5.47 – 5.70 GHz 100, 104, 108, 112, 116,
120, 124, 128, 132, 136
14.5 15.5 17.4 17.4
For countries in which DFS is not enabled, the Frequency Channel list displays only the channels
and frequencies allowed for the selected country. See “Dynamic Frequency Selection” on page 68
for more information.
Data Rate
The rate at which data is to be transferred. The default data rate for the MP.11 is 11 Mbps; the
default data rate for the MP.11a is 36 Mbps. The SU must never be set to a lower data rate than the
Base Station because timeouts will occur at the Base Station and communication will fail.
Selections for Data Rate are as shown in the following table.
Date Rate Date Rate, Turbo Enabled
6 Mbps
9 Mbps
12 Mbps
18 Mbps
24 Mbps
36 Mbps
48 Mbps
54 Mbps
12 Mbps
18 Mbps
24 Mbps
36 Mbps
48 Mbps
72 Mbps
96 Mbps
108 Mbps
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Satellite Density
The Satellite Density setting is a valuable feature for achieving maximum bandwidth in a wireless
network. It influences the receive sensitivity of the radio interface. Selections are Large, Medium,
Small, Mini, and Micro. See “Satellite Density” on page 69 for more information.
Registration Timeout
This is the registration process time-out of a satellite on a base. Default is 5 seconds.
Network Secret
A network secret is a secret password given to all nodes of a network. A satellite can only register to
a base if it has the same Network Secret. The Network Secret is sent encrypted and can be used as
a security option. Also see “Network Name.”
Input / Output Bandwidth Limit
These parameters limit the data traffic received on the wireless interface and transmitted to the
wireless interface, respectively. Selections are in steps of 64 Kbps from 64 to 108,032 kbps.
Ethernet
You can set the desired speed and transmission mode from this tab. The recommended setting is
auto-speed-auto-duplex.
To set the Ethernet speed, duplex mode, and input and output bandwidth limits, click the Configure
button, the Interfaces tab, and the Ethernet sub-tab.
Note: Current software always does auto-speed auto-duplex regardless of user selection.
You can set the Configuration parameter:
Select from these settings for the type of Ethernet transmission (Configuration drop-down box):
10 Mbit/s – half-duplex 100 Mbit/s – full-duplex
10 Mbit/s – full-duplex autospeed – half-duplex
10 Mbit/s – auto-duplex autospeed – auto-duplex
100 Mbit/s – half-duplex
Half-duplex means that only one side can transmit at a time.
Full-duplex allows both sides to transmit.
Auto-duplex selects the best transmission mode for the given configuration.
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4) SNMP
Click the Configure button and the SNMP tab to set passwords, set trap host IP addresses, and limit
access to the MP.11/a management interface. You can enable: All Interfaces, Only Ethernet, Only
Slot A, or None.
Trap Groups
You can enable or disable different types of traps in the system. By default, all traps are enabled.
Trap Host Table
This table shows the SNMP management stations to which the MP.11/a sends system traps.
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5) RIP
Routing Internet Protocol (RIP) is a dynamic routing protocol you can use to help automatically
propagate routing table information between routers. The Tsunami MP.11/a can be configured to use
either RIPv1, RIPv2, RIPv1 Compatible, or a combination of all three versions, while operating in
Routing mode. In general, the Tsunami MP.11/a RIP module is based upon RFC 1389.
Note the following:
▪ There is no option to turn off receiving RIP advertisements. Once the unit is in Router mode, it
receives RIP updates when there is another RIP-enabled device advertising on your network.
Although it receives and processes these updates, it does not further propagate these updates
unless configured to advertise RIP.
▪ The ability to enable or disable default route propagation is not user configurable. Once initialized,
the Tsunami MP.11/a uses its static default route and does not advertise this route in RIP updates.
If another router on your network is configured to advertise its default route, this route overwrites the
static default route configured on the Tsunami MP.11/a. The Tsunami MP.11/a then also
propagates the new dynamic default route throughout the network.
Be aware that, once a dynamic default route is learned, it behaves just as any other dynamic route
learned through RIP. This means if the device sending the default route stops sending RIP updates,
the default route times out and the unit has no default route to the network. Workarounds for this
condition include rebooting or re-entering a static default route. In general, the best approach is to
disable the propagation of default routes on the other routers in your network unless you understand
the risks.
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The following table describes the properties and features of each version of RIP supported in the
Tsunami MP.11/a.
Table 1 Properties and Features of Supported RIP Versions
RIPv1 RIPv2 RIPv1 Compatible
Broadcast Multicast Broadcast
No Authentication Authentication Authentication
Classful routing Classless routing (VLSM) Classless routing (VLSM)
Distance-vector protocol Distance-vector protocol Distance-vector protocol
Metric-Hops Metric-Hops Metric-Hops
Maximum Distance 15 Maximum Distance 15 Maximum Distance 15
IGP IGP IGP
RIP Example
In the following example, assume that both the BSU and the SUs all are configured in Routing mode
with RIP enabled to send and receive on both the Ethernet and Wireless interfaces. The network
converges through updates until each unit has the following routing table:
BSU
0.0.0.0 172.16.0.1 metric 1
172.16.0.0 172.16.0.20 metric 1
10.0.0.0 10.0.0.1 metric 1
100.0.0.0 10.0.0.2 metric 2
200.0.0.0 10.0.0.3 metric 2
SU1
0.0.0.0 10.0.0.1 metric 1
10.0.0.0 10.0.0.2 metric 1
100.0.0.0 100.0.0.1 metric 1
172.16.0.0 10.0.0.1 metric 2
200.0.0.0 10.0.0.2 metric 2
SU2
0.0.0.0 10.0.0.1 metric 1
10.0.0.0 10.0.0.3 metric 1
200.0.0.0 200.0.0.1 metric 1
172.16.0.0 10.0.0.1 metric 2
100.0.0.0 10.0.0.2 metric 2
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RIP Notes
▪ Ensure that routers on the same physical network are configured to use the same version of RIP.
▪ Routing updates occur every 30 seconds. It may take up to 3 minutes for a route that has gone
down to timeout in a routing table.
▪ RIP is limited to networks with 15 or fewer hops.
6) Telnet
Click the Configure button and the Telnet tab to manage telnet parameters, including password and
timeout.
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Note: To use HyperTerminal for CLI access, make sure to check “Send line ends with line feeds” in the
ASCII Setup window (click Properties from the HyperTerminal window; select Setup, then ASCII
Setup. See “HyperTerminal Connection Properties” on page 26 for more information).
7) Serial
Click the Configure button and the Serial tab to change the serial port settings.
8) HTTP
Click the Configure button and the HTTP tab to view or change Web Interface parameters, including
password and timeout.
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9) Security
MAC Authentication
Click the Configure button, the Security tab, and the MAC Auth sub-tab to build a list of authorized
wireless stations that can register at the MP.11/a and access the network.
This feature is supported on the wireless interface and only wireless MAC addresses should
be entered in the list. For example, build a list of the wireless MAC addresses on the Base
Station for the authorized satellites.
To add table entries, click the Add Table Entries button; a window such as the following
is displayed:
Enter the MAC address and any comment, then click Add.
To edit or delete table entries, click the Edit/Delete Table Entries button; make your
corrections in the window displayed and click OK.
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