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MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s GuidePart number: 8000001 May, 2005

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 3ContentsPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Who Should Use this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5What You’ll Find in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Typographic conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Support and Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7MediaFlex™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8BeamFlex™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Key Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Chapter 2: Installation and Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12LED Status Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Placement Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Establishing a good general location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Using the Air Quality Indicator to fine-tune the placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Connecting to the M2900 AP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Manually Configuring an IP Address on Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Connecting a PC to the M2900 AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Accessing the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Chapter 3: Using the Video54 Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Wireless Settings Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20M2900 AP Settings Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Video54 Web Interface Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Common Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Air Quality Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Configuring the M2900 AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Customizing the System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Configuring the Wireless Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Advanced Wireless Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Configuring WEP Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Configuring WPA PSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Adding an ACL entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Deleting an ACL entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Viewing System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

4 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Viewing Wireless Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Viewing Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Viewing LAN Interface Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Viewing Wireless Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Viewing the Station List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Viewing Station Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Updating the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Performing a Web Download. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49TFTP or FTP Download. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Rebooting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Taking a System Support Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Appendix A: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Performance and Supported Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Traffic Management and QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 5Who Should Use this GuidePrefaceThis MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide will help you understand the MediaFlex 2900Multimedia Access Point, how to install it, and configure it using the Video54 Web Interface.Who Should Use this GuideThis User’s Guide assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. All thebasic computer networking, Internet, and other information required to configure this device is providedherein.What You’ll Find in this GuideThe following topics are covered:•Chapter 1: “Introduction”•Chapter 2: “Installation and Setup”•Chapter 3: “Using the Video54 Web Interface”•Appendix A: “Technical Specifications”Typographic conventionsThis User’s Guide uses the following typographic conventions:Table 1—Typographic conventionsTypeface or Symbol Meaning Exampleitalics Emphasis, book titles, CD names, special terms. Also used to denote optional input if surrounded by <brackets>Read your User’s Guide thoroughly.Enter an address in the range 192.168.0.<2-253>bold System menu names, user input Open the Control Panel.fixed Screen text, URLs, IP addresses Browse to the following IP address: http://192.168.0.1

6 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005System RequirementsSystem RequirementsThe MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point is compatible with most contemporary personal computersand operating systems that are configured for Internet and wireless networking. The M2900 AP is accessed and configured via a Web browser interface. Any of the following Web browsersare supported:• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 and higher• Netscape version 6.0 and higher• Apple Safari 1.0 and higher• Mozilla Firefox version 1.0 and higherSupport and Warranty InformationSee the Warranty and Support card for detailed information about contacting Technical Support, and theWarranty terms for your MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point.

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 7Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point (M2900 AP). TheM2900 AP is a device that enables wireless multimedia networking for video, voice and data, withoutreplacing existing routers, network adapters and media receivers.A typical installation consists of a Video54, Inc. MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point connected to aDSL router or cable modem. The M2900 AP sends wireless signals to MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia WirelessAdapter or other adapter that is connected to a set top box. Video, data and voice traffic are distributedamongst TV, video appliances, and other wireless-enabled home entertainment appliances.Figure 1—The MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point in a Typical Home Network InternetCable Modem or DSL RouterSet-Top BoxMediaFlex 2900Multimedia Access PointMediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless AdapterEthernet Ethernet

8 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005MediaFlex™MediaFlex™MediaFlex™ is Video54, Inc.’s family of purpose-built, multimedia WiFi appliances that enable reliablewireless distribution of entertainment-quality, real-time media applications throughout the home. Mediaapplications require consistent and uninterrupted bandwidth; however most wireless LANs (WLANs)cannot provide consistent service because of the variable nature of the wireless medium. Video54, Inc.’s new, patent-pending Multicast TV-over-WLAN (TVoWLAN) technology differentiatesmulticast video frames from general multicast and broadcast traffic to provide robust wireless transport forIPTV streams—from the broadband gateway to the set top boxes. To mitigate the performance impact of concurrent applications and interfering devices in a shared mediumnetwork, MediaFlex integrates Video54’s new, patent-pending Media Quality of Service (QoS) technologyto automatically classify video traffic and prioritize transmissions among applications. BeamFlex™ BeamFlex™ is Video54, Inc.’s patent-pending antenna technology that allows wireless signals to navigatearound interference, extend wireless signal range, and increase speeds and capacity for 802.11b/g wirelessnetworks. The BeamFlex™ antenna system consists of an array of six high-gain directional antennaelements, that allow the M2900 AP to find quality signal paths in a changing environment, and sustain thebaseline performance required for supporting data, audio and video applications. Key FeaturesBeamFlex™ Smart MIMO Antenna Maximizes Wireless Range and Performance• Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology supports real time learning of Radio Frequency, station, network and application conditions.• On-the-fly adaptation to each receiving device in response to environmental changes such as interference to maximize signal quality, data rate and minimize packet errors and retransmissions.• Internal driver software controls an antenna array with 6 high-gain, directional antenna elements and 63 unique antenna combinations. • Expert system 802.11 driver controls data rate and retransmission policies on a per-packet basis.Media QoS Ensures Highest Video Quality• Automatic traffic classification and Type-of-Service (TOS) tagging eliminates complex QoS configurations. • Priority queuing for voice, video, best-effort and background traffic, per WiFi Alliance WiFi Multimedia (WMM) specifications.• Strict priority with short (2 frames) hardware queue depth to ensure rapid feedback from the remote AP.

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 9Key FeaturesMultiple Concurrent Video Streams with Simultaneous Data Traffic• Delivers 15-20 Mbps of bandwidth at 99.9% availability throughout a typical 2500ft2 (300m2) home.• Supports one MPEG-4/WMV stream, one DVD-quality MPEG-2 streams, or one 10Mbps+ high definition video stream at 50ft (18m), with simultaneous data traffic.Simple Configuration and Installation• Simple Web-based user interface for easy configuration and customization of features such as SSID, WEP or WPA key, statistics monitoring and software upgrade.Standards-based Solution Protects User Investment, Minimizes Replacement Cost• Compliant with 802.11b and 802.11g: supports 802.11g wireless networking at up to 108 Mbps; and can interoperate in 802.11g-only or mixed networks.• Compliant with 802.1x (WEP and WPA with TKIP) and Wi-Fi Alliance WMM specifications.• Supports Wi-Fi Protected Access-Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) data encryption. WPA provides strong data encryption and authentication based on a pre-shared key.• Supports 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase.• Provides Access Control List (ACL) configuration to restrict wireless access based on MAC address, WEP keys or WPA passphrase.• Attaches to installed routers or home gateways via Ethernet to optimize the WLAN without replacing existing router, firewall or media devices.• Forward compatible with the emerging 802.11n WLAN standard.

10 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Key Features

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 11Chapter 2: Installation and SetupThis chapter describes how to install your MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point, and how to set up yourPC to connect to the Video54 Web Interface.Topics covered in this chapter include:•“Packing List” on page 12•“MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point” on page 12•“LED Status Lights” on page 13•“Placement Guidelines” on page 15•“Connecting to the M2900 AP” on page 16•“Accessing the Web Interface” on page 18

12 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Packing ListPacking List1. MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point2. AC power adapter3. Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet Cable4. MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point Quick Setup GuideMediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access PointFront ViewFigure 2— “Front View of theMediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point” shows the front view M2900 AP,with the LED indicators numbered. The numbers correspond to the labels describing LED behavior in Table2— “LED Indicators and Meanings” on page 13.Figure 2—Front View of theMediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point 12345

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 13LED Status LightsLED Status LightsTable 2— “LED Indicators and Meanings” describes the LED lights on the front of the M2900 AP. Table 2—LED Indicators and Meanings Label LED Activity Description1Antenna All LEDs On Green SolidCounterclockwise flashingGreen Flashing randomlyThe M2900 AP is booting.The M2900 AP is up.The lit LEDs indicate which antennae are active.2Power GreenOffPower is supplied to the M2900 AP.Power is not supplied to the M2900 AP.3LAN Green SteadyOffThe M2900 AP has link.The M2900 AP has no link.4Wireless Green FlashingGreen SteadyThe M2900 AP is transmitting data. The faster the flashing, the more data is being transmitted or received.The Wireless port is initialized and enabled.5Air Quality Green SteadyGreen FlashingGreen intermittent Flashing Good Air Quality: A steady Green LED indicates that the current environment will support quality video streaming. Maybe Acceptable Air Quality: a flashing Green LED (on for 0.25 second, off 0.25 second) indicates that the current environment does not always meet the video standard. While video streaming is possible, the quality will vary. Bad Air Quality: A briefly flashing Green LED (on for 0.03 second and off for 1 second) indicates that video streaming is not possible in the current environment. The brief flash also indicates that the device is still functioning.

14 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005LED Status LightsRear ViewFigure 3—Rear View of the M2900 APTable 3—Rear Ports and AdaptersLabel Description6AC Power Adapter (Input: DC 5V 2A)710/100 Mbps Auto-sensing, autonegotiating RJ-45 network port8Reset button. Used only if you need to reset the M2900 AP to its factory default settings. Insert the end of a paper clip or pin into the hole and hold it in for at least 4 seconds.678

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 15Placement GuidelinesPlacement GuidelinesYou or your service provider or installer can determine the best placement for the M2900 AP by using thefollowing guidelines. Establishing a good general location Your M2900 AP should be placed:• Near the center of the room.• On a shelf or other elevated location where other wireless networking devices are within line-of-sight access.• Away from other sources of electromagnetic interference (for example, microwave ovens, and cordless phones).• Away from large metal surfaces, pictures or mirrors.• Away from large furniture or other physical obstructions.!CAUTION:—Never connect the M2900 AP to a router, switch, or hub. Only connect it to another PC or aset top box.Using the Air Quality Indicator to fine-tune the placementWireless environments are sensitive to the physical arrangement of both electronic devices and furniture ina room. You or your installer can observe the Air Quality Indicator LED to determine the best location. TheAir Quality indicator LED is described in Table 2— “LED Indicators and Meanings” on page 13.Your service provider or installer can guide you through a self-help troubleshooting session if video qualitydeteriorates after an installation. Or, you may be able to determine a solution to the problem on your own. If “Bad” or “Maybe Acceptable,” air quality is indicated, you can adjust the location of the M2900 AP andother devices until a steady green LED indicates “good” air quality.

16 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Connecting to the M2900 APConnecting to the M2900 APBefore using the M2900 AP, you have to configure it to work within your home network. Your serviceprovider or installer will likely perform all installation tasks for you, or you may read the following sectionto understand how to configure it manually.To gain administrative control of the unit, set your PC or laptop network IP address to an address within the same network as the M2900 AP’s default IP address. Then, connect your PC to the M2900 AP using the provided Ethernet cable.You can set your PC’s IP address to an address within the network 192.168.0.<2-253> (Example: 192.168.0.100).Manually Configuring an IP Address on Your PC1. Windows 2000: Start>Settings>Network and Dial-up Connections Windows XP: Start>Settings>Control Panel>Network Connections2. Double-click the icon for the Local Area Connection designated for your home network, then click theProperties button at the bottom of the screen. (This is not the same icon as your home wireless network.) 3. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Propertiesbutton.Figure 4—Internet Protocol (TCP/IP Properties)

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 17Connecting to the M2900 AP4. Select the Use the following IP address button, and enter an IP address within the network as noted above.5. Hit the Tab key and allow the Subnet mask address to auto-fill to 255.255.255.0.6. Click OK to exit the TCP/IP Properties window.7. Click OK to exit the Local Area Connection Properties window.Connecting a PC to the M2900 APThe following steps will guide you through connecting to your M2900 AP.1. Remove the M2900 AP from the packaging and place it next to your PC or laptop.2. Connect the AC Power Supply to the M2900 AP and plug into a power outlet.3. Connect your PC or laptop to the Ethernet port on the M2900 AP using the supplied Ethernet cable.4. On your PC, open a browser window. Enter the address http://192.168.0.1. 5. When the login screen appears, enter the username admin and leave the password field blank. Then click theLogon button.!CAUTION:—Make sure to write down the new IP address, username, password and SSID. If you change theM2900 AP’s default IP address to one outside the current address range of your PC, you will not be able toconnect to the device after reboot until you reset your computer’s IP address to be within the same networkas the M2900 AP. See Table 5, “Wireless Network Settings Worksheet,” on page 20 and Table 6, “M2900 APDefault and User Settings Worksheet,” on page 21 for more information.You should now be able to find the default SSID “V54” of your M2900 AP over your wireless connection:Table 4—Default Wireless SettingsWireless Feature SettingNetwork Name (SSID) V54Security Disabled

18 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Accessing the Web InterfaceAccessing the Web InterfaceThe M2900 AP provides a Web-based user interface for configuration and monitoring. For informationabout using the Video54 Web Interface, read the next chapter.To access the Video54 Web Interface, launch a Web browser and enter the M2900 AP’s IP address. If thisis the first time the access point is being configured, enter the default IP address: http://192.168.0.1.A login screen will appear. Use the default login information below for logging in:Username: adminPassword: <blank>After logging in, you will see the main information page. On the information page, there are two panes. Thepane on the left shows major information or configuration points. Each major information or configurationarea has a number of sub-menus. Clicking on the relevant menu will bring the relevant page onto the screen.The system monitors the activities on the Web user interface. If you do not use the Web interface for morethan five minutes, the system will time out, and you will be logged out automatically. You need to re-log into access the interface.!CAUTION:—Any configuration changes will be lost unless you use the Update button. It is recommendedthat after each configuration screen you modify, you click the Update button.

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 19Chapter 3: Using the Video54 Web InterfaceThis chapter describes the tasks you need to do to customize the M2900 AP to run on your wireless network. Topics covered in this chapter include:•“Wireless Settings Worksheet” on page 20•“M2900 AP Settings Worksheet” on page 21•“Video54 Web Interface Menus” on page 22•“Air Quality Indicator” on page 22•“Configuring the M2900 AP ” on page 23•“Viewing System Information ” on page 39•“Viewing Wireless Information” on page 41•“Viewing Statistics ” on page 42•“Rebooting the System” on page 52•“Taking a System Support Snapshot” on page 54

20 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Wireless Settings WorksheetWireless Settings WorksheetBefore you modify any wireless settings on the M2900 AP, print Table 5— “Wireless Network SettingsWorksheet” and record the following information about your wireless network. Your ISP or networkadministrator may provide you with this information. The wireless information recorded in this worksheetshould be used to configure the M2900 AP’s wireless settings.Table 5—Wireless Network Settings WorksheetItem Description and Your Network SettingM2900 AP SSID The M2900 AP will not provide Internet access like a home router or gateway. The SSID identifies the remote AP. Make sure to specify the SSID of the remote AP. You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The SSID is case sensitive. After configuration, the M2900 AP’s SSID will become available as a device on your wireless network.Security If using WEP, circle the method used: Open System Shared Key AutoCircle the type of Shared key: 64-bit 128 bitPassphrase method• If using 64-bit WEP: use 10 hex digits (any combination of 0-9 or a-f) or 5 ascii characters• If using 128-bit WEP, use 26 hex digits or 13 ascii charactersThe WEP key values are not case-sensitive.Key 1 ______________________________________________Key 2 ______________________________________________Key 3 ______________________________________________Key 4 ______________________________________________If using WPA-PSK, write down the passphrase. The WPA-PSK passphrase is case-sensitive.WPA passphrase: ________________________________

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 21M2900 AP Settings WorksheetM2900 AP Settings WorksheetPrint Table 6, and record your personalized settings for configuring the M2900 AP. Enter the securitysettings you recorded in Table 5, “Wireless Network Settings Worksheet,” on page 20. Remember—If the wireless device settings and the M2900 AP do not match, the M2900 AP will not be ableto authenticate onto your network. Store this information in a safe place.Table 6—M2900 AP Default and User Settings WorksheetItem Default Setting Your SettingUser Name admin _______________________________Password <none> _______________________________IP Address 192.168.0.1 _______________________________Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 _______________________________SSID V54 _______________________________Wireless Mode 802.11g&b _______________________________Radio Frequency SmartSelect _______________________________Security Disabled _______________________________

22 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Video54 Web Interface MenusVideo54 Web Interface MenusThe Video54 Web Interface menus are located on the left-hand navigation pane. To select a particular menu,simply click on the menu link. Common ButtonsThe following buttons are commonly found in the Video54 Web Interface screens:Air Quality IndicatorThe Air Quality indicator icon depicts the current state of your Wireless connection. Air Quality is measuredby the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) value, which is a measurement of the wireless signalstrength. A high RSSI value usually means that the wireless connection is stable, and quality video data canbe transferred.The Air Quality Indicator assesses the environment that surrounds a Video54, Inc. M2900 AP, anddetermines the amount of interference in the infrastructure. The Radio Frequency (RF) side of a wirelessdevice is a combination of a receiver and a transmitter. Both receiver and transmitter provide feedback asthey operate. The Air Quality indicator bases its evaluation on the Received Signal Strength Indication(RSSI) that is returned as part of the 802.11 transmission acknowledgement. As the adapter receives an802.11 packet, it sends the RSSI value to the remote AP.Logout Logs out the current session.Restore Restores the original configuration.Update Saves the new configuration.Next Progresses to the next menu. Only found in the Configuration menus.Back Reverts to the previous menu. Only found in the Configuration menus.Thumb Up: Good air quality. The environment supports a quality video viewingexperience.Thumb sideways: Maybe good video signal strength. The current environment maysupport video viewing, but it is also possible that the video may be flawed.Thumb down: Bad video signal strength. The current environment does not support qualityvideo viewing. NOTE – If the M2900 AP does not find a Video54, Inc. MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter in the network, the Air Quality Indicator icon will always display as Thumb down.

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 23Configuring the M2900 AP Configuring the M2900 AP This section describes the tasks and screens used to customize the M2900 AP configuration to run on yourwireless network.Review the following topics before you change any system configuration settings:•“Connecting to the M2900 AP” on page 16•“Accessing the Web Interface” on page 18.”System ConfigurationTable 6, “M2900 AP Default and User Settings Worksheet,” on page 21 shows the default settings used tologin to the device.A minimum set of configurations is required to put the M2900 AP into operational mode. The systemprovides the default settings for these configuration items. You should change the default settings wherenecessary to match your own wireless network’s configuration, and to protect your privacy.A system reboot is required for configuration changes to take effect. Follow the following steps to configurethe M2900 AP: 1. Enter your configuration changes in the appropriate fields.2. Click the Next button to go to the next configuration screen.3. Click the Update button to save your settings.!CAUTION:—You must click the Update button to save any configuration changes. TheVideo54 Web Interface will timeout after 5 minutes of inactivity. If you let the system time out before clickingthe Update button, any changes you made will be lost.4. Click the Restore button to cancel configuration changes.5. Go to the Boot menu and click the Reboot button to reboot the device for configuration changes to take effect.!CAUTION:—If, after having changed any default settings, you have forgotten what the new settings are, youmay not be able to login to the M2900 AP. To regain access to the M2900 AP, you must reset the device to itsfactory default settings. Do this by inserting the end of a paper clip into the Reset Button.

24 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Configuring the M2900 AP Customizing the System ConfigurationIt is recommended that you customize the username and password so that you can control who can gainadministrative access to the M2900 AP. You may also wish to change the default IP address if it conflictswith another device in your wireless network. Refer to Table 7 for details on each field.Figure 5—System Configuration Table 7—System ConfigurationField DescriptionIP Address The IP address of the M2900 AP. This IP address is used only when you need to access the Video54 Web Interface to change configuration or view information about the M2900 AP. Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the M2900 AP. The default is 255.255.255.0. Changing the Subnet Mask field is not recommended for most installations.Default Gateway Address The IP address of default gateway. The default is 0.0.0.0. If connecting the M2900 AP to a home gateway, enter the IP of the home gateway into this field. Your service provider or installer may provide this address.

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 25Configuring the M2900 AP Configuring the Wireless Interface It is recommended that you consult with your service provider to understand the wireless settings. Beforechanging any settings in the Wireless configuration menu, make sure you have recorded and verified theinformation in the following worksheets:•“Wireless Network Settings Worksheet” on page 20 •“M2900 AP Default and User Settings Worksheet” on page 21.Figure 6—Wireless Interface ConfigurationUser Name The user name. The default user name is admin. If you change the user name, make sure to write it down for future reference.Password / Confirm The user password. The default is no password. If you change the password, make sure to write it down for future reference. Table 7—System Configuration (Continued)Field Description

26 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Configuring the M2900 AP Table 8—Wireless Interface configuration Field DescriptionSSID The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) is the name of the wireless network. The default SSID is V54, but it is strongly recommended that you change your SSID. If there are other wireless networks in your area, you should give your wireless network a unique name. The SSID can consist of up to 32 characters.Wireless mode The wireless mode options are:•2.4GHz 54Mbps (802.11g&b) - allows both 802.11g- and 802.11b-compliant devices to join the network. This is the default setting. •2.4GHz 11Mbps (802.11b only) - allow only 802.11b-compliant devices to join the network.Country Code Sets your country or region code. Selecting the incorrect country or region may result in violation of applicable law. The selectable countries or regions are United States, Europe, Hong Kong, and Japan.NOTE – For M2900 APs shipped in the United States, the country code cannot be modified. The country code is pre-defined for United States only.Radio Frequency Select the desired frequency of operation from the pull-down menu. The radio frequencies that appear in the Radio Channel pull-down menu are dependent on the Wireless Mode. The default is SmartSelect, which will automatically select the best channel.Advanced Setting This button provides access to the advanced wireless settings. Advanced wireless settings are for advanced configuration or testing purposes only.Changing the advanced settings may negatively affect the operation of the M2900 AP and is not recommended. Security The wireless security options are:•Disabled: This setting disables all encryption, so traffic is sent in the clear. This setting is not recommended.•WEP: This setting enables Wired Equivalent Privacy. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption provides sufficient security in most cases.•WPA-PSK: Wi-Fi Protected Access, Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK). Each packet of information is encrypted with a different key. Provides very strong security, but may not be supported on older systems. Edit Security Setting Click this button to edit the security setting of WEP keys or the WPA-PSK passphrase.

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 27Configuring the M2900 AP Advanced Wireless Configuration The Advanced Wireless Configuration menu is preconfigured with the optimum settings. Changing theadvanced settings may negatively affect the M2900 AP’s operation, or completely disable it. For best results,leave the Advanced settings at their default values and do not change these settings unless directed by yourtechnical support personnel.NOTE – If you have modified the advanced settings and wish to revert to the original settings, you can restore the set-tings by clicking the Restore button, as long as you have not already clicked the Update Button.Figure 7—Advanced Wireless Configuration

28 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Configuring the M2900 AP Table 9—Advanced Wireless Configuration ParametersField DescriptionWireless Mode Sets the wireless mode for the M2900 AP. The wireless mode determines the wireless speed of devices that are allowed to associate to the M2900 AP. Options are:• 2.4GHz 11Mbps (802.11b only)• 802.11g&b: stations running at either 802.11g (2.4GHz, 54Mbps) or 802.11b (2.4GHz 11Mbps) can associate to the M2900 AP. This is the default setting.• 2.4GHz 54Mbps (802.11g only)• 2.4GHz Auto 108Mbps (802.11g Turbo)• 2.4GHz Only 108Mbps (802.11g Turbo)Super G This check box is used to enable the Super G mode, which engages advanced mechanisms when extra bandwidth is available and or required. By default, this option is not checked.Data Rate Select the desired data rate from the drop-down menu. The default is Best, which means the system will adjust the data rate automatically.Transmit Power Select the desired AP transmit power from the drop-down menu. In cases where you might want to limit your signal coverage range, such as in a small apartment or room, you can select a lower transmit power.The options are: •Full• Half (-3 dB)• Quarter (-6 dB)• Eighth (-9 dB)• MinimumThe default is Full.Beacon Interval Select beacon interval. The default is 100 milliseconds.Fragment length The fragment length. The range is between 256 and 2346 bytes. The default is 2346.The M2900 AP uses fragmentation to divide 802.11 frames into smaller fragments which are sent separately to the destination. Only unicast frames can be fragmented. The fragment length can be between 256-2346 bytes. If the data that the M2900 AP is transmitting is larger than the threshold, it will trigger the fragmentation function. If the packet size is equal to or less than the threshold, the access point will not use fragmentation. In a good wireless environment, the larger the fragment, the more efficient the network operates. In a noisy environment, the fragment length should be adjusted to a smaller size to minimize retransmission and increase the reliability of the transmission.

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 29Configuring the M2900 AP RTS/CTS Threshold The RTS-CTS threshold range. The range is between 256 and 2346. The default is 2346.The RTS-CTS threshold is a value that determines at what frame length the request-to-send/clear-to-send (RTS-CTS) function is triggered. By default, this threshold is set at its highest value. A lower threshold value means that the RTS-CTS function is triggered for smaller frame lengths. A lower threshold may be necessary in environments with excessive signal noise or hidden nodes; but this may result in some performance degradation.Protection Mode In general, an 802.11b device cannot understand communication from an 802.11g device.“Protection” is a mechanism to let 802.11g devices know when they should use modulation techniques to communicate to another 802.11b device; especially when there is a mixed environment that has both 802.11b and 802.11g clients, and the clients are hidden from each other. The Protection Mode options are:•None: This option assumes there are no wireless stations using 802.11b (11 Mbps). If in a mixed 802.11b/g network with light 802.11b traffic, then leave the protection mode at None to assure best performance for 802.11g stations.•Always: If enabled, always mode protects 802.11b traffic from colliding with 802.11g traffic. This mode is not recommended, especially if some wireless stations operate under 802.11b. However if you are operating in an environment with heavy 802.11b traffic or interference, the best performance may be achieved with Protected Mode set to always.•Auto: This option will enable protection if it finds an 802.11b client in the network. If the 802.11b client leaves the network, protection mode will revert to None.Protection Rate Sets the data rate at which the RTS-CTS packets are sent. Select the rate from the pull-down menu. The default is “11 Mbps”. The options are: • 1 Mbps• 2 Mbps• 5.5 Mbps• 11 MbpsTable 9—Advanced Wireless Configuration Parameters (Continued)Field Description

30 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Configuring the M2900 AP Protection Type Sets the protection type.RTS-CTS stands for an optional request-to send and clear-to-send protection function, which is used to prevent data collision between 802.11b and 802.11g traffic. RTS-CTS is a handshake in which the sender asks the receiver if the air is clear for sending data. If the air is clear, the receiving station will send a clear-to-send signal back to the sender.When Protection Mode is on, the M2900 AP enables the CTS/RTS scheme to manage 802.11b clients by telling the 802.11b client when it can transmit. At the same time it switches modulations in order to communicate back to that 802.11b client. RTSThe options are:•CTS-only: The client is not required to send a request-to-send (RTS) frame to the AP. As long as the client receives a clear-to-send (CTS) frame from the M2900 AP, the client is free to send data.•RTS-CTS: The client is required to send an RTS to the M2900 AP, and wait for or CTS back from the M2900 AP before it can send. This option creates additional overhead and can cause some performance degradation.The default is CTS-only.Short Slot Time Enables or disables using a short slot time. 802.11g defines long slot time as 20 microseconds, and a short slot time as 9 microseconds. 802.11b only supports long slot time (20 microseconds).In an environment with 802.11g devices only, enable Short Slot Time for better performance.In a mixed environment (802.11b + 802.11g), disable the Short Slot Time.The default is Enable. Short Preamble This setting allows a short preamble when enabled. The default is Enable. The 802.11 standard originally defined only a long preamble (128 bits). Later on it added optional support for a short preamble (56 bits) in order to make the network more efficient for real time applications such as streaming video or Voice over IP (VoIP) applications.802.11g requires support for both a long and short preamble. 802.11b support for a short preamble is optional. So, if you enable support for a short preamble on the M2900 AP, you need to ensure that all connected 802.11b wireless devices also support a short preamble. Otherwise, those 802.11b clients that do not support a short preamble will not be able to receive protection frames from the AP, and may transmit data at the same time as 802.11g devices. This may create network problems.Table 9—Advanced Wireless Configuration Parameters (Continued)Field Description

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 31Configuring the M2900 AP Configuring WEP Security1. Click the Configuration ->Wireless link in the left-hand navigation pane.2. Select WEP in the Security drop-down menu.3. Click the Edit Security Settings button.4. In the Configuration->Security (WEP) menu, select open system, shared key, or Auto. See Authenticationbelow for more information.5. Select the Key Entry Method: Hexadecimal or Ascii Text.6. Select the Key length: 40 bit WEP or 128 bit WEP.7. Enter a passphrase and press the Generate button. See Using a passphrase to generate keys below for moreinformation.8. Click the Update button to save your settings.AuthenticationWEP allows three authentication options: open system, shared key, or automatic selection ofauthentication method. Under an open system, a shared key is not required authentication. However, a shared key must still be usedto encrypt and decrypt data between a client adapter and the M2900 AP.Shared key authentication adds another layer of security by requiring that a client adapter supply a sharedkey first to authenticate to the M2900 AP, and then supply the same shared key for encrypting and decryptingdata.Using a passphrase to generate keysThe M2900 AP supports automatic generation of four keys from a passphrase. 1. Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. Thepassphrase is case sensitive; e.g. MediaFlex is not the same as MEDIAFLEX. The four key boxes will beautomatically populated with key values.2. Enter the four keys into each client’s WEP key configuration:The four WEP keys for the M2900 AP must also be entered on the client adapter in the same order, so that WEP key 1 on the M2900 AP matches WEP key 1 on the client adapter, WEP key 2 on the AP must match WEP key 2 on the client adapter, and so on.Once both M2900 AP and the clients are configured with the same four WEP keys, clients may use any of the four keys for authentication and/or encryption/decryption—and the key used need not be the same key as the M2900 AP. For example, the M2900 AP may use key 1, whereas the client may use key 1, 2, 3, or 4.3. Click the Update button to save your settings.

32 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Configuring the M2900 AP Figure 8—WEP ConfigurationTable 10—WEP ConfigurationOpen System No authentication is enforced.Shared Key Authentication using a shared key. Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data.Auto Automatically selects the authentication mode depending on the method used by the station attempting to associate to the M2900 AP.Key Entry Method The key entry method options are:•Hexadecimal: Accept entering encryption key with hexadecimal (0-9, A-F).•Ascii Text: Accept entering encryption key with ASCII characters.Key Length The valid key length options are: •None: No key.•40 bit WEP: Key with 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters.•128 bit WEP: Key with 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters.

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 33Configuring the M2900 AP Configuring WPA PSK WPA PSK configuration menu allows automatic key generation based on a single passphrase. WPA PSKprovides very strong security, but may not be supported on older systems.If you configure the M2900 AP with WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will not connect unlessthey, too are set to WPA-PSK, and are configured with the same passphrase.1. Click the Configuration -Wireless link in the left-hand navigation pane.2. Select WPA-PSK in the Security drop-down menu.3. Click the Edit Security Settings button.4. In the Configuration ->Security (WPA-PSK) menu, enter a passphrase and enter it again in the Confirmfield. 5. Click the Update button to save your settings.PassPhrase This allows automatic key generation. Enter the desired passphrase and click on the Generate button. The system will generate all four WEP keys automatically.Default Shared Key The default share key number. There are four shared keys; select one of these keys as the default. Encryption Keys These fields auto-fill if you use a passphrase to generate keys. If your network doesn’t use Video54, Inc. APs or adapters, enter each key manually according to the Key Entry Methods and Key Length settings. You may specify up to four different keys and select the desired default shared key.Table 10—WEP Configuration (Continued)

34 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Configuring the M2900 AP Figure 9—WPA ConfigurationTable 11—WPA ConfigurationPassPhrase / Confirm Enter a passphrase and enter it again in the Confirm field.

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 35Configuring the M2900 AP Configuring an Access Control List An access control list (ACL) allows you to determine which wireless devices can access the M2900 AP. Youcan add only known and trusted computers on your network, and prevent unknown computers from gainingwireless access to the M2900 AP.1. To find devices, perform a site survey from your home gateway, router or firewall and find the machine(MAC) addresses of wireless adapters on your network. Any devices you wish to add must be configured with the same wireless and security features as the M2900AP.2. Click on the Configuration->ACL link in the left navigation pane to access the ACL menu. This screen willshow the Media Access Control (MAC) address of any wireless device that is currently in the ACL. Thedefault list is empty.3. Select either Enable or Strict from the pull-down list. For more information about these options, see Table13— “ACL Entry Configuration” on page 38.Figure 10—Access Control List Configuration

36 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Configuring the M2900 AP Table 12—Access Control List ConfigurationField DescriptionAccess Control List •Disable: This option creates unrestricted access. Any device on this wireless network may access the M2900 AP.•Enable: This option creates restricted access. While ACL is enabled, stations with valid shared key and stations with matching “allow” entries on the ACL are authenticated. This option is usually used to deny access to a specific MAC address. •Strict: Restricted (w/ACL match): an ACL entry must specify the station’s assigned unique key or it is denied association with the M2900 AP. In Strict mode, stations that have valid shared keys but are not registered on the ACL are not authenticated to the M2900 AP. The stations must have unique keys defined and matching “allow” ACL entries specified in order to associate to the M2900 AP.

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 37Configuring the M2900 AP Adding an ACL entry1. To add a new entry, click the Add button. 2. In the New ACL menu, enter a MAC address of the wireless device you wish to add to the ACL.3. Select the Access Control List type: Enable, Disable, or Strict. To modify an existing ACL entry, click onthe MAC Address field. Deleting an ACL entry1. To delete an ACL entry, return to the ACL menu. 2. Click the Delete button next to the ACL entry you wish to delete.Figure 11—New ACL Entry Configuration

38 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Configuring the M2900 AP Table 13—ACL Entry ConfigurationMAC Address The MAC address of the wireless station.ACL Type The ACL Type options are:•Allow: Allow a station to associate. This is the default setting. •Deny: Reject a station from associating.•Default Shared Key: Allow a station to associate if their WEP key matches.•64 bit (enter 10 digits): Allow a station to associate if their 64 bit key (entered as digits) matches.•128 bit (enter 26 digits): Allow a station to associate if their 128 bit key (entered as digits) matches.•64 bit (enter 5 ascii keys): Allow a station to associate if their 64 bit key (entered as 5 ascii keys) matches.•128 bit (enter 13 ascii keys): Allow a station to associate if their 128 bit key (entered as 13 ascii keys) matches.Pass Phrase Sets the passphrase for automatic key generation. This is equivalent to the WPA-PSK passphrase, or the WEP passphrase.You can configure the MAC address to have access to the M2900 AP only if they use this passphrase. Unique Key The unique key to the specific station. The unique key is defined per MAC address. If defined here, you must tell the client to use this key to access the M2900 AP. The unique key must be entered depending on the ACL type selected above.

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 39Viewing System Information Viewing System Information The Information Screens provide information the M2900 AP settings.System InformationThe System Information screen is the first screen to appear once you login to the M2900 AP.Figure 12—System Information

40 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Viewing System Information Table 14—System InformationField DescriptionSystem Name The local name for the M2900 AP.MAC Address The MAC address of the M2900 AP, or the station behind the adapter.IP Address The IP address of the M2900 AP.Uptime The system uptime since last reboot, displayed in HH:MM:SS (hours, minutes, seconds).H/W Version The hardware revision.S/W Version The firmware version that is currently operating.Creation Date The date/time that the firmware was created.

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 41Viewing Wireless InformationViewing Wireless InformationThe Wireless information menu shows the current wireless configurations for the M2900 AP.Figure 13—Wireless InformationTable 15—Wireless InformationField DescriptionSSID The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network. BSSID The BSSID is the MAC address of the M2900 AP.Wireless Mode The wireless mode, such as 2.4 GHz 54Mbps (802.11b/g)Channel The wireless channel number and operating frequency in MHz.Country code The country in which the M2900 AP is operating.The country code will automatically select the Channels available for that country.Encryption Describes the encryption type currently in use. The encryption types are WEP, WPA-PSK, or disabled. For more information about each type of encryption, see Table 8— “Wireless Interface configuration” on page 26.

42 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Viewing Statistics Viewing Statistics The Statistics Screens provide statistics for a Local Area Network (LAN) interface, the wireless interfaceand wireless stations.Viewing LAN Interface StatisticsThe LAN Interface statistics screens show information about packets traversing the LAN connected to theM2900 AP.Figure 14—LAN statisticsTable 16—LAN Statistics Field DescriptionUnicast Packets The total number of unicast packets received or transmitted by the interface.Multicast Packets The total number of multicast packets received or transmitted by the interface.Discard Packets The total number of received packets that were discarded by the interface.Error Packets The total number of error packets received or transmitted by the interface.

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 43Viewing Statistics Viewing Wireless StatisticsThe Wireless statistics menu shows the link, traffic, and security settings for the M2900 AP.At the top of this menu, the AP will display as either up or down.Rx No Resource The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface due to no system resources.Rx Error Drop The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface due to a hardware error.Rx Unknown Protocols The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface due to an unknown protocol.RX No Desc Interrupts The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface due to no descriptor interrupt.RX Stopped Interrupts The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface due to stopped interrupts.BUS Error The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface due to a BUS error.Table 16—LAN Statistics (Continued)Field Description

44 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Viewing Statistics Click the Auto Update button to receive periodic updates to these statistics. The button will then display asStop Update. Click the Stop Update button if you do not wish to receive periodic updates.Figure 15—Wireless StatisticsTable 17—Wireless Statistics Field DescriptionThroughput (bps) The average receive or transmit throughput in bits-per-second.Maximum Throughput The high water mark receive or transmit throughput in bits-per-second.Good Packets The total number of good packets received or transmitted by the interface.Bad Packets The total number of good packets received or transmitted by the interface.Authentication Type The authentication type configured on the M2900 AP.Encryption The state of encryption configured on the M2900 AP.

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 45Viewing Statistics Unicast Cipher The type of unicast cipher used.Multicast Cipher The type of multicast cipher used.Power Save The state of power save mode: on or off.MSDU The number of MSDU (Mag Service Data Unit) received or transmitted by the interface.Data The number of data packets received or transmitted by the interface.Multicast The number of multicast packets received or transmitted by the interface.Management The number of management packets received or transmitted by the interface.Control The number of control packets received or transmitted by the interface.Errors The total number of error packets received or transmitted by the interface.Signal Strength (RSSI) The RSSI value received or transmitted by the interface.Data Rate (Mbps) The data rate in Mbps received or transmitted by the interface.Receive Errors The total number of error packets received by the interface.Discarded Frames The number of received or transmitted packets that were discarded by the interface.Duplicate Frames The number of duplicate packets received or transmitted by the interface.CRC Errors The number of packets with CRC error received or transmitted by the interface.Decrypt Errors The number of packets with decryption error received or transmitted by the interface.PHY Errors The number of packets with PHY error received or transmitted by the interface.DMA Errors The number of packets with DMA error received or transmitted by the interface. Transmit Errors The total number of error packets transmitted by the interface.Discarded Frames The total number of frames discarded by the interfaceExcessive Retries The total number of retries that exceed the predefined threshold. DMA Errors The number of packets with DMA error received or transmitted by the interface.Table 17—Wireless Statistics (Continued)Field Description

46 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Viewing Statistics Viewing the Station ListThe station list shows any wireless device that is associated with the M2900 AP. When you first configurethe M2900 AP, this list will be blank. Once the M2900 AP is connected to your wireless network, all otherwireless devices on the same network will be allowed access to the M2900 AP. To control which stationscan access the M2900 AP, you can implement an access control list. See “Adding an ACL entry” on page 37for more information.Figure 16—Stations ListTable 18—Station ListField DescriptionStation ID The station ID. This is the name assigned to the PC or device.MAC Address The MAC address of the station.State The state of the station.

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 47Viewing Statistics Viewing Station StatisticsThe stations statistics menu shows statistics specific to a station that has associated to the M2900 AP.Figure 17—Station StatisticsTable 19—Station StatisticsField DescriptionAuthentication Type The authentication type used by the selected station.Encryption The state of encryption used by the selected station.Unicast Cipher The state of encryption for unicast traffic. Multicast Cipher The state of encryption for multicast traffic.Power Save The state of power save mode: on or off.

48 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Viewing Statistics MSDU The number of MSDUs (Mag Service Data Units) received or transmitted by the station.Data The number of data packets received or transmitted by the station.Management The number of management packets received or transmitted by the station.Controls The number of control packets received or transmitted by the station.Errors The total number of error packets received or transmitted by the station.Signal Strength (RSSI) The Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) on receive or transmit.Data Rate (Mbps) The current receive or transmit phy rate.Receive Errors The total number of error packets received or transmitted by the station.Discarded Frames The number of received or transmitted packets that were discarded by the station.Duplicate Frames The number of duplicate packets received or transmitted by the station.CRC Errors The number of packets with CRC errors received or transmitted by the station.Decrypt Errors The number of packets with decryption errors received or transmitted by the station.Phy Errors The number of packets with PHY errors received or transmitted by the station.DMA Errors The number of packets with DMA errors received or transmitted by the station.Table 19—Station Statistics (Continued)Field Description

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 49Updating the FirmwareUpdating the FirmwareThis menu provides a utility for updating the M2900 AP’s firmware. A firmware update may be necessaryor desirable to add new features, important fixes or enhancements to the M2900 AP.Contact your service provider for more information about Web sites or TFTP/FTP sites used to storefirmware images for the M2900 AP.!CAUTION:—If you have recently made configuration changes to the M2900 AP, make sure to reboot thesystem (see “Rebooting the System” on page 52) first so that your changes are preserved. Then update thefirmware.Performing a Web DownloadTo download a firmware image from a Web site and use it to update the firmware on the M2900 AP:1. Point your browser to the Web site where the M2900 AP’s firmware is stored, and download the firmwareimage to a folder on your hard drive. Note the location of the downloaded image.2. In the Video54 Web Interface, click the Maintenance->Upgrade menu.3. Click the Browse... button to locate and select the firmware image. 4. Click the Update Firmware button to perform the update.5. If the firmware has updated successfully, a green check mark will appear. Click the Reboot button.6. If the firmware did not update, a Failed: file type error message will appear. A file type error indicates that the firmware image may be corrupt or invalid. Try downloading the firmware image again, and repeat the above steps.TFTP or FTP DownloadTo specify a specific trivial file transfer protocol (TFTP) or File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server from whichto download a firmware image:1. Choose the download method by selecting either the TFTP or FTP button.2. Enter the IP address or Hostname of the server.3. For FTP only: Enter the User Name and Password for the server.4. Enter the name of the firmware image.5. Click the Update Firmware button at the bottom of the screen to perform the upgrade. 6. If the firmware has updated successfully, a green check mark will appear. Click the Reboot button.7. If the firmware did not update, a Failed: file type error message will appear. A file type error indicates that the firmware image may be corrupt or invalid. Check the TFTP/FTP server address and the firmware image name. Then try downloading the firmware image again, and repeat the above steps.

50 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Updating the FirmwareFigure 18—Updating the Firmware

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 51Updating the FirmwareTable 20—Updating the FirmwareField DescriptionWeb Download If you have downloaded a Firmware image from a Web site and stored it locally on your PC, you can click the Browse... button to select the image. The path to the image will appear in the Local File Name: field. Click the Update Firmware button located below Local File Name field.TFTP/FTP Download Allows you to use a TFTP or FTP server to download a firmware image. •Host Name: enter the IP address of the server.•User Name: enter the User Name that is used to access to the specified server. This is required only for an FTP server•Password: enter the Password that is used to access to the specified server. This is required only for an FTP server.•Image Name: enter the filename of the firmware image on the TFTP or FTP server.Click the Update Firmware button located below Image Name field.

52 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Rebooting the SystemRebooting the SystemYou must reboot the system if you want your configuration changes to take effect.Two types of reboot areprovided:1. Reboot button: re-starts the system. All the configurations that have been saved are preserved through thereboot. Rebooting is necessary in order to make your configuration changes permanent. • If the system times out and you have to re-login before setting the reboot, you configuration changes will be saved, as long as you have already clicked the Update button to save the current configuration.• If you have powered down or logged out of the M2900 AP before clicking the Update button and the Reboot button, your configuration changes will be lost. 2. Reboot to Factory Default button: restarts the system with the factory default configurations. All previousconfigurations will be lost. Figure 19—Reboot Menu

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 53Rebooting the SystemFigure 20—Reboot in ProcessDuring a reboot, the antenna LEDs on the top of the M2900 AP will momentarily go out, then light up again. How to tell when the Access point is ready?After about 18 seconds, the antenna LEDs will start flashing in a clockwise pattern, indicating the M2900AP is ready. The Click here when Access Point is ready link will open the main login page. NOTE – If you have modified the device IP address, and then rebooted the device to factory default configuration, the above link will not work. Instead, click the Logout button, and then point your browser to the default IP address for the device.

54 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Taking a System Support SnapshotTaking a System Support SnapshotThe Support menu enables you to take a system snapshot for further analysis and troubleshooting. Thesystem snapshot can be sent and saved to a TFTP or FTP server for analysis by a technical support engineer. If you have not yet configured the TFTP or FTP server, click the Maintenance->Update link. In theFirmware Update menu, enter the TFTP or FTP server information. The same server is used for bothupgrading the firmware and uploading the system snapshot.Your service provider or technical support contact should provide you with information for configuring theTFTP or FTP server.• Click on the Refresh button to get the current system snapshot.• Click on the Send To button to send the support.txt file to the TFTP or FTP server. You can set the address for the TFTP or FTP server in the Firmware Update menu.• Click the Upload link at the bottom of the page to upload to the specified server.Figure 21—Support Menu

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 55Taking a System Support SnapshotTable 21—Support MenuField DescriptionServer Type Select the server type: TFTP or FTP.File Name Specify the file name for the system snapshot that is to be saved on a TFTP or FTP server.

56 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Taking a System Support Snapshot

8000001, May, 2005 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 57Appendix A: Technical SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics Power requirements M2900 AP:5V-18V 10WbExternal power adapter:Input: 110-240V ACOutput: 5V DC, 2APhysical size 5.72 x 4.92 x 2.9 in (145 x 125 x 74 mm.)Weight 0.53 lbs (0.24 kg)Antenna Internal software-configurable antenna array with six directional, high-gain elements and 63 unique antenna patternsEthernet ports 1 auto MDX, auto sensing 10/100 Mbps, RJ45 portLED display AntennaPowerLANWireless Air QualityEnvironmental conditions Operating Temperature: 32oF – 104oF (0oC – 40oC)Operating Humidity: 15% - 95% non condensingElectromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 Class BPerformance and Supported ConfigurationsNumber of concurrent stations Up to 64 (32 with WEP or WPA)Target UDP throughput 15-20 Mbps sustainable throughout a typical 2500 ft2 (300 m2) homeNumber of simultaneous video streams 2-3 simultaneous MPEG-4/WMV streams, or 1-2 DVD-quality MPEG-2 streams, or a single 10Mbps+ high definition stream at 50ft (18m) with simultaneous background traffic

58 MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point User’s Guide 8000001, May, 2005Traffic Management and QoSVideo clients Video streaming to 802.11b clients not supportedTraffic Management and QoSClasses of service Voice, Video, Best Effort and BackgroundNumber of hardware queues 4Number of software queues 4Automatic traffic classification Automatic TOS tagging for multicast video packetsManagementConfiguration and monitoring interface Video54 Web User Interface (WebUI)Login Username: adminPassword: <blank>Auto configuration Not available in this releaseStatistics LAN, wireless and associated stationsAccessible via Video54 Web Interface Software update Via FTP, TFTP, or Web downloadAccessible via Video54 Web InterfaceOther Utilities System Support SnapshotOthersStandards/Specifications 802.11 b/g802.11u802.11e,Wi-Fi Alliance WMM802.1x Channels US/Canada: 1-11Europe (ETSI X30): 1-13Japan X41: 1-13RF Power output 17 dBm for 802.11b 20 dBm for 802.11gCertifications FCC, IC-03, CEWireless Security 802.1x WEP/WPA Access Control List by station MAC address