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Product License Agreement
it is important for users of Wave wireless hardware and software to take time to read thts License Agreement associated with this software
PRlOR T0 rrs USE. the Customer or Reseller has paid a License ice to Wave Wireless for use of this software on one budge or bridge/router.
This License does not extend io any copyrights to the prcgrarn nor does it license use of the program on more than one bridge or bridge/router
nor to make copies of the program for distribution or resale, A product registration card is included with the product manual. Please complete
the card within to days or receipt of the software/hardware and return it to Wave wireless. known hereafter in this License Agreement as Wave
Wireless. Registration is required for warranty service, technical support and notification of product updates and revisions.
We The Customer or Reseller is granted a non-exclusive License to use the licensed program on a single bridge or bridng
router subject to the terms and conditions as set forth in this agreement, The Customer or Reseller may not copyi modify or transfer the
reference manual or other documentation or any copy thereof except as expmssly provided in this agreement.
The Copyright and all intellectual/industrial rights of this program and associated material remain the property of Wave Wireless. THE
CUSTOMER OR RESELLER MAY NOT USE, COPY, SUBLICENSE, ASSlGN OR TRANSFER THE LICENSED MATERIALS OR ANY
corrEs THEREOF lN WHOLE OR lN PART, EXCErr AS EXPREsva PRovan m Tr-rls LICENSE AGREEMENT. The Customer
or Reseller shall nnt reverse assemble or reverse comptlc the Licensed product or any copy thereof in whole or in pant
Return Policies and Warranties
initial One Year Warranty Term .
This Wave Wireless pmduct is wamnted against defchs in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date at shipment. During
the warranty period Wave Wireless will, at its option, either repair or replace producLs that prove to be defectivc.
if equipment fails the Customer or Reseller shall notify Wave Wireless and request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. For
warranty service or repair. this product must be returned to Wave Wireless, All returns to Wave Wireless MUST have I valid RMA
number written clearly on the outslde or the box or the shipment will be refused.The buyer- shall pay all return shipping charges
during the one—year warranty. A spare untr may be crossshipped during the first 30 days of warranty via ground shipment by Wave Wireless or
via air Courier with the customers account number. For rm udditicnnl 1070 of list price (h: customer may purchase extended warranty / “spare
in the air” policy that gives the customer the right to a laminar rcplacemelu unit shipped within 24 hours of acceptance of the RMA by Wave
Wireless. M outbound rhl'pmml: will made via gmund shipment by Way: Mules: or via air courier with th: customers aununl number.
Extended Warranty “Spare in the Air" Policies
Essentially , Extended Warranty is a depot maintenance program providtng the customer a luaner unit while the war-anteed unit is being repaired
at Wave wireless facilities.
"Spare in the Air" Loaner Unit or Parts Replacement Policies
This policy gives the customer the right to a leaner replacement unit shipped within 24 hours of acceptance or the RMA by Wave Wireless. All
outbound shipments will be made via next day non-priority air or priority air courier with the customer's account number
“51mm in the Air” Policy Steps for in Warranty or Extended Warranty Loaner Service:
1 Customer obtains RMA approval (requires customer fully completing and returning signed RMA)
2 Ovemighi shipment of spare unit or parts to eusrnmer within 14 hours of approved RMA (all shipments rwrlvpriunty air courier customer
Shipper number supplied)
3. Customer swaps unit or partts) with phone assistance, it required,
4. Customer retruars pants) to Wave Wireless, Pants) retumod within 14 days are credited against the invoice. All returns to Wave Wireless
MUST have a valid RMA number written clearly on the outside or the box or the shipment will he refused,
s. Afler 14 days from the issuance of an RMA, an invoice tor the list price of the unit or components will be issued for any equipment that
has not been returned, This will be credited upon the return of the bad or replacement part or unit to Wave wireless,
6. prerequisite is to have “Spare in the Alf/Extended Warranty Policy in place.
Maintenance Pricing Schedule
1- year: 109i; or published equipment list price
zm year: l5‘7n of published equipment list price
3"! year; lS% or published equipment list price
Years 2 it 3 can be purchased it the equipment was under extended warranty during the first year or if a physical on—sltc equipment inspection
is performed and equipment is evaluated in warrantahle condition by Wave Wireless personnel at prevailing or site service call rates.
'lt all these years are purchased simultaneously, the cost will be 107i per year or man or list,
Rental Unit Loaner
Customer my rent a unit at up to two per day plus shipping expenses in lieu of purchasing a spare nr “Span: in the Air" lnaner service. The
rental days are counted from day shipped until the day the unit is returned to Wave Wireless,
Refurbishing Fees
Any product returned that requires refurbishing, is damaged due to inadequate or improper packaging protecuon or that has not been returned
with original packing materials may be subject to a refurbishing fee.
Bench Test and Repair Time
A unit is returned as defective and through bench testing is determined that the unit is not defective, Wave Wireless, at its discretion. may charge
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bench test time at an hourly rate of $85 us. per hour for testing and troubleshooting. Oul of warranty repairs Will be performed at an hourly
rate of £35 us. per hour plus parts. All shipping charges will be the responsibility of the customer under the above circumstances.
Onsite Services
Onsite services for troubleshooting and repair are billed at the rate of 3300 vs. per day plus expenses unless otherwise agreed. if a Spectrum
Analyzer or other sophisticated test equipment is required onsrte the daily charges for onsite service are $1000 u 3. per day plus expenses.
Return for Credit
Wave Wireless will accept merchandise returned for credit within 30 days from date of shipment if the custumcr's wireless link will not operate
wilh the equipment purchased, or ifthe customer rs not satisfied with the product. All returns to Wave Wireless MUST have rt valid RMA number
written clearly on the outside afllle bax or the shipment will be refused, No returns for credit after 30 days will be approved, Products must be
returned undamaged and in original packaging or they will be subject to a refurbishing fee, Return lreight charges must be prepaid. At the option
ol Wave Wireless products may bc returned for repair or replaced provided that the goods have not been modified or repair attempted by other
than Wave Wireless
Limitation of Warranty
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by the buyer, buyer supplied interfacing
unauthorized modification or misuse. operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product, or improper site preparation or
maintenance. Systems must be protected fmm electrical brownoutt and surges by a quomy ups such as on “ch Smart" llmmi or "Tripp Lite
Omni" or similar, or warranty shrill be null and void. Warranties do not apply to any product that has been (i) altered. except expressly
approved by Wave wireless in accordance with its instructions. (i!) damaged by improper electrical power or environment. abuse, misuse,
accident, or negligence, Repairs in the case of damage from “acts of God" are covered on a time and rrraterrals basis, The warranty shall not
apply if Wave Wireless prebuilt u 5. FCC approved antenna assemblies have been altered and insurlled by any persons other than professional
wireless installers.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
No statement, including. without limitation, representations regarding capacity, suitability for use or perfoi-mance of products. whether made by
Wave Wirelms employees or otherwrse, shall be deemed to be a warranty by Wave Wireless for any purpose or give rise to any liability for Wave
Wireless unless expressly contained in writing, Resellers will have complete responsibility and liability for performance of its agreements with
its customers and Reseller shall indemnify and hold Wave Wireless harmless from and against all liability arising out of such agreements.
Wave Wireless warrants that the firmware for use with the unit will execute its programming instmctions when properly installed on the unit.
Wave Wireless does not warrant that the operation of the unit or firmware will be uninterrupted or error-free Wave Wireless shall not be
obligated to remedy any software defect that cannot be repeated.
Exclusive Remedies
The remedies provided herein are the buyer's sole and exclusive remedies. Wave Wireless shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special,
incidental or consequential damages, whether based on contract. tort or any legal theory.
Other important Statements and Warnlngs
Trademarks pr
“Wave Wireless Networking", “SPEEDSOM” are trade names ofSPEEDCoM lntemational Qorpomnon, Other trademarks in this document
are registered by their respective companies.
FCC Statement (For USA Only) Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency interference Statement for Spread Spectrum Devices
Warning: This equipment generates uses. and can radiate radio frequency energy. if it is not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, it may cause interference to radio communications it has been tested and found to comply wrth the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC liules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference. in which case the user
at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference
Electronic Emission Notices
All Wave wireless Networking spread spectmm devices comply wrth Part [5 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
if this equipment causes interference to radio reception (which can be determined by unplugging the power cord from the equipment) try these
measures: (1) Re-orrent the receiving antenna, (2) Relocate the equipment wrth respect to the receiver, (3) Plug the equipment and receiver
into different branch circuits, at (4) Consult your dealer or an experienced technician for additional suggestions.
DANGERU”
Rooftop or tower antenna installations are extremely dangerous and incorrect installation may result in injury, damage. or
death. Rooftop and tower installations must be performed by professional antenna installers only,
All personnel should stay at least 1 Meter (3.5’) from antenna to avoid exposure to possible microwave energy.
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Contents
1. Introduction ..................
Features and Benefits 9
Features Chart... .. O
2. Quick Start ........... . ....11
System Description .. 13
Installafion Steps...
Application Drawing.
Antenna Alignment and Polarization ........ 17
3. Using Conflgurator..
Installation and Descnpno
4. Configuring the SPEEDLAN Plus. 23
General Setup....
Transport Methods
6. Bridging Setup"
Protocol Filterm
MAC Filtering...
Permit Ethernet Broadcasts.
Permit Ethernet Multicasts
Advanced Features..........,
Storm Threshold
Tunnel Partners.
IP Host Setup
7. IP-Router Setup ............................................. 47
SNMP Setup
RIP Routing...
8. SNMP Monitoring...
Remote Statistics
Interface Monitor
SNMP Monito
IP Monitor.....
IP/TCP/UDPMonitor
ICMP Monitor .......
9. Tables ...................
System Information
Bridge Learn Table
IP ARP Table.
IP Route Table
IP/TCP Connection Table.
IP/UDP Listener Table.
Local - [P Addrws Tabl
10. Appendix ...............................
Common Ethernet Protocols .
Common Ethernet Vendor Addresses. .. .84
Common Ethemet Multicast Addresses,...99
Common Ethemet Broadcast Addresses. 102
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INTRODUCTION
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Features and Benefits
Transparent Ethernet Bridging with Advanced Filtering for Security and Network Reliability
SPEEDLAN supports what is known as Transparent Ethernet Bridging with no Spanning Tree or Source Routing
Support. Since the brouter is intended to provide network security between a local LAN and a campus or
enterprise wide network, and since using multiple bridges in a Spanning Tree could compromise this security, the
Spanning Tree scenario is not supported. In addition to the Transparent Ethernet Bridging, the SPEEDLAN
brouter can drop (Le. not forward) packets based upon the encapsulated higher layer data within the packet. It is
this option that gives SPEEDLAN brouters the ability to perform advanced firewall filtering and can add a
significant measure of security and network reliablility to anetwork, surpassing that provided by modern multiprotocol
routers.
Optional IP Routing with Advanced Filtering for Security
The brouter supports IPRouting in addition to bridging. It can be used to add routing capability when an IP router
may be a more appropriate choice.
Firewall Filters to Add Security to your Network
In addition to the standard transparent bridging and MAC»layer filtering, the brouter has capabilities to look deep
into packets and decide whether to pass or drop them. This decision is made based on different criteria depending
upon the particular protocols used. As an example, IP packets can be dropped (or blocked) that have certain IP
destination addresses or are intended for certain IP server sockets, such as the SMTP server, the Telnet server,
etc. AppleTalk packets can be dropped based upon the name of the Apple printer or server that is to be used or
the name of the AppleTalk zone that the printer or server resides in. You may decide not to turn on these
advanced filters in which case the SPEEDLAN will perform as a standard transparent bridge with IP/SNMP
capabilities. We recommend, however, that you set up the SPEEDLAN filters to drop any protocols you don’t use
in order to reduce the network traffic that the local LAN must carry, Without protocol filters, a bridge will pass all
Multicast and Broadcast packets into the local LAN. Each computer in the local LAN will experience CPU
usage for each of these packets, causing it to slow down,
“Tunneling" - Remote Virtual Bridging of any Ethernet Protocol Using an IP Network as the Trans-
port Mechanism
The brouter can be configured to provide a virtual Ethernet connection between several LANs using an IP network
as the transport medium.
Data Encryption
The SPEEDLAN brouters can be configured to provide an encrypted connection between several LANs, These
LANs do not have to be using the IP protocol. This feature is particularly useful for companies who wish to
provide connectivity by using a public network, but want the security of having their data encrypted.
The SPEEDLAN brouters can also be configured to provide an encrypted UDP/TCP data connection to one or
more IP subnets. This feature is particularly useful for companies who wish to provide encryption to their UDP/
TCP connectivity when using the Internet.
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Feature Chart
Hardware Supported
IO/lOOBASE-T Ethernet Card
SPEEDLAN Wireless Cards
Bridging Features
Transparent Bridging
Filtering by Ethernet Multicast, Broadcast and Bad Packets
Filtering by Protocol
Filtering by Ethernet Address Pair
Generic Ethernet Tunneling through IP Networks
Learned Table Lockdown
Expanded IP ARP Support
Automatic Broadcast Storm Protection and Notification
SNMP Features
[P “ping" Support
IP SNMP Support (MIB II, Ethernet, Inteface, SNMP, and Bridge MIB)
I? SNMP WaveLAN
IP SNMP Trap Support
SNMP Access Lists
Firewall Security Features (Add-on Option)
IP Net/Subnet/Host Filtering
Apple Talk Zone, Server, and Printer Filtering
Novell Network-Number, Server, and Printer Filtering
DecN'ET Network Number and Object Filtering
Logging of Attempts to Break In through the Firewall
Optional IP Source-Routed Packet Filtering ‘ t
Optional IP Multicast Packet Filtering v
Optional Suspicious IP—Packet Filtering
Sending of ICMP “Destination Unreachable" Messages
Sending of TCP Reset Messages
Firewall Authentication
IP-Router Features (Add-on Option)
IP Static Routing with Direct and Static Routes
ICMP Messages, Default Router, and Subnet Support
SNMP Support for All Router-Related MIB Variables
RIP Support
Encryption Features (Add-on Option)
Data Encryption on Tunneled Packets
Data Encryption on IP Packets
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QUICK START
SPEEDLAN Plus & 10
SPEEDLAN Wireless Brouter Quick Start
The SPEEDLAN brouters are high speed, long range wireless LAN bridges that provide connectivity to
remote Ethernet networks The local brouter communicates with a remote brouter on another LAN.
This effectively creates an extended wireless network, spanning sites situated up to 25 miles apart. In
this way a central Ethernet LAN may be connected with one or more branch office LANs. A single
SPEEDLAN brouter with an omnidirectional antenna, may communicate with multiple remote brouters to
create multipoint wireless site to site connectivity.
Package Components
The point to point package you purchased contains the following components for each site:
This Manual
Product Registration Card
SPEEDLAN Brouter _
Windows 95 SPEEDLAN Configuration Utility Software
Antenna (including assembly instructions)
60-ft. (18.3-m) or 110-ft. (33»m) Low-Loss Cable
Lighting Arrestor
Electrical-Insulation Putty
Electrical Tape
Mounting Poles
Wall Mounts
Grounding Clamps (grounding wire not included)
SNMP Management
SNMP wireless and wired link management may be administered from any Ethemet network or remotely from
the Internet The SNMP MlB II, Bridge MlB, and Ethernet-Interface MIB come with the Bridges, so you can
use SNMP to monitor a number of SPEEDLAN parameters, including RF—signal quality and noise level.
Wireless Multipoint Protocol (Omnidirectional Antennas Only)
Campus Cell PRC features provide multipoint networking, improved performance, and increased reliability In
multipoint networks, one of the units, which must have an omnidirectional antenna, is configured as a base
station with responsibility to manage the flow of data within the radio celli When necessary, packets are
repeated or retransmitted by this base station, allowing communications between multiple sattelite networks.
Rooftop and Tower Insmllations Warning
Rooftop and tower antenna installations are extrememly dangerous and incorrect installation may result in
death, injury, or property damage. Rooftop and tower installations must be performed by professional antenna
installers only.
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Installation Steps
Step 1
Line of Sight
Before installing the antennas and bridges make sure clear line of sight exists Line of sight can be de-
fined as each antenna being able to clearly see the other antenna or being able to see the remote locations
when viewing from the base location. Be sure to look level with the center of origin of the transmission
(the middle of the antenna). Do the same from the remote location. Any disruption of the signal path due
to trees, buildings or any other obstructions may cause the link to function improperly; if you see any such
obstruction between the two antennas, move one or both antennas elsewhere.
Step 2
Mount the Antenna
1. On a side building mount, as in the diagram at the end of this section, position the bracket so there will be
at least three feet (one meter) above the roof line of the building where the pole is attached; this leaves
room for the antenna and reduces signal loss from building reflection. Make certain the antenna will be
mounted in such a manner as to prevent unauthorized access within 10 ft. (3 rn) of the antenna assem bly.
2. Allow for as much space between the wall brackets as possible while still maintaining the antenna height
necessary. For extended poles, additional wall brackets may be necessary.
3 Assemble the antenna and mount it to the pole using the included U-bolt hardware. On larger dish~type
antennas align the grid on the dish to run parallel with the grid on the tip of the antenna hom. Preferably, the
grid should be either horizontal or parallel to the ground. Make sure all bolts and screws are fastened tighly.
4. Fasten the pole to the brackets. Position the antenna, point it in the appropriate direction, and tighten the
screws.
Step 3
Run the Cabling
The installation kit comes with two lengths of cable with ready made connectors that fit your particular instal-
lation. .
1. Attach the shorter cable to the antenna, making sure the connectors are screwed on tightly.
Attach the lighming arrestor to the end of the shorter cable.
Attach the longer cable to the lightning arrestor.
Drill the hole needed to get through the wall, in a good workmanlike manner, being very careful not to drill
into power conduits or other utilities in the wall.
Feed the cable through the wall and run it to the SPEEDLAN unit.
Fasten all cabling securely to the pole and walls using clamps and zip ties. Do not run cable over electrical
devices such as flouresoent lights, because these devices will interfere with the operation of the brouter. Be
careful, when pulling or fastening the cable, that unnecessary pressure does not break your connectors.
7. Seal all outdoor connections with the black electrial tape and black sealant insulation putty that comes in
the installation kiti First wrap the connectors tightly with the taper Then carefully wrap the connectors
evenly with the insulation putty, making certain to leave no cracks that would allow water to penetrate the
seal.
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Step 4
Ground the Antenna
1. Mount the lightning arrestor to a solid surface.
2. Run the grounding wire from the lightning arrestor to a proper ground source such as a grounding rod or
roof ground wire.
3. Seal the entire lightning arrestor with the black waterproof sealant insulation putty that comes in the instal—
lation kit Note: The lightning arrestor is NOT waterproof. See the diagram on page 2-5.
Step 5
Connect the Wireless Bridge to the Power Supply
1 . Make sure the switch on the power supply is set to the proper voltage (1 10V or 230V AC).
2. Connect the power cord to an external power outlet (1 10V or 230V AC).
3. Connect the power cord’s IEC 320 female outlet to the IEC 320 male power inlet on the back panel of the
SPEEDLAN.
Step 6
Connect the Wireless Bridge to any Available Outlet of the Ethernet LAN
1. Connect the RJ-45 connector on a standard Ethernet cable to the RJ—45 port on the back panel of the
bridge.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your Ethernet hub or to any available Ethernet outlet.
Step 7
Repeat Steps 1-6 for all of the SPEEDLAN units that Will be communicating with the first unit.
Step 8
Check Functionality Using the LED Indicators.
After you install the SPEEDLAN units, turn the units on. The radio will automatically transmit ahello packet to
the other unit(s) to initiate communication When a SPEEDLAN remote unit is located, the units will synchro-
nize themselves with each other once communication is established, the units will start forwarding data packets
to the wireless LAN connected to each of the SPEEDLAN bridges. When the bridges are handshaking
correctly, you will see the receive and transmit lights blink on and off as they communicate. As the bridges
forward data back and forth to one another, you may occasionally see acollision light on the display panel, this
is a normal aspect of networking. A solid collision light displayed on the front panel indicates that the particular
interface is not able to detect a link.
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Cable Connectors
(Seal with Putty)
SPEEDLAN
Ethernet
Network
Lightning Arrestcr
(Seal with Putty)
Power Outlet
All outdoor cable connections and lightning arrestors must be insulated with
waterproof electrical putty
All personnel should stay at least I Meter (3.5’) from antenna to avoid exposure to possible microwave energy,
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Antenna Alignment and Polarization
The antenna must be aimed so that when you look out from the center of the antenna it is pointing toward the
receiving antenna on the other building. The radio signal shoots out the end of the antenna like awide-beamed
flashlight '
Vertical Polarity Horizontal Polarity
Europe United States
iarizec} antenmk fist This is because most; nor most app]icanons’we’nave'tomd that'harizemally pc
arized. If you use horizontal polarization, you can other signals that may cause interference are vertically pol
reduce the interference caused by those other signals.
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USING CONFIGURATOR
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Windows 95/NT 4.0 SPEEDLAN Configurator
Installing the Windows 95/N T 4.0 SPEEDLAN Configurator
Shut down all programs and applications before running Setup on Disk l of the floppy diskettes pro-
vided with your SPEEDLAN, The SPEEDLAN Configurator uses digital libraries which reside on your
Windows 95/NT 4.0 PC. If an application is open and using one of these files, Set up will not be able to
complete the installation correctly. If the Configurator is not correctly installed, the brouter could be rendered
inoperable after saving a configuration
Close all applications and programs
Insert Disk 1 into the A: Drive (3.5 inch floppy).
From the Windows Start Menu select “Run...”
Enter “a:\setup.exe” into the space provided and hit Enter or click OK.
Please follow the on-screen instructions‘to complete installation.
P‘PWNT“
File Menu
The Windows 95/NT 4.0 Configurator will configire either a remote Flash ROM in the SPEEDLAN unit or
configure a SPEEDLAN file saved on your computer. You can configure a SPEEDLAN file on your computer
and download it to the brouter later after you have verified that all settings are correct. This can make reconfiguring
your SPEEDLAN brouter a quick operation if you have the completed configuration already saved to your
computer.
Configuring a Remote SPEEDLAN Brouter
To configure a remote (network attached) brouter, you can use the Open Remote Confi g and Save functions.
You must have a remote SPEEDLAN configuration opened with the Configuration Utility before any configu-
ration functions may be performed. After you have opened the remote device and configured it, you can then
save your configuration back to the open device. When you ‘Save’ back to the remote device, its Flash ROM
will be erased and then reprogrammed with the new configuration After you save the configuration, you must
wait the required lS-second period to allow the Flash ROM to be fully programmed and let the bridge reboot
with the new configuration. Turning off the SPEEDLAN or otherwise interrupting the reprogramming
of the Flash ROM will damage the programming of the brouter, and render it inoperable.
Configuring a Saved Configuration File
To configure a saved CNF file (configuration file), open it from the file menu using the open function. You then
configure the filejust as if you were configuring a remote SPEEDLAN brouter When you are finished config—
uring the file, save it to disk from the file menu using the “Save Config File as..." function. The “Open Remote
Configm” and “Save Config” functions are used for accessing and saving directly to the brouter without using
a file saved on diskette. Be careful when you save the configuration file that you do not save the configuration
directly to the SPEEDLAN; otherwise, you will be configuring the brouter and may not be able to re-acoess it
after uploading the incorrect configuration to it.
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Exporting and Importing a Configuration
Once you have opened a remote SPEEDLAN brouter, you can take a “snapshot” of the current configuration
with the “Save Config as...” function. This function will result in creating a CNF file. The extension .CNF is
used to denote the special exported binary configuration file. The CNF file created wifii the “Save as..."
function can later be imported into another SPEEDLAN brouter by using the “Import Config File” function,
then saving the configuration to the brouter using the “Save Config" function,
The Toolbar
Config: Bridgei'lirouler Coniigulalun I’Togram
Open Config File Save Config Select Device
Open Remote Config Save Remote Config Upload Firmware
Below the menus you see a row of seven icons. Each icon depicts a function that can also be accessed from the
menus.
The File Menu
Open Config File - This function is used to open aconfiguration file from disk.
Omit Remote Config - This opens the configuration file directly from aremote device.
Save Config ~ Saves the configuration you are working on to the place where you opened it.
Save Config as — Saves the current configuration into a file on disk. This file will have the extension CNF.
Import Config File -This opens atonfiguration file from disk. This function is used when you are going to save
the configuration from disk to a remote SPEEDLAN brourer.
Upload Firmware - This function is to load a raw and unconfigured binary file to the brouter. This is done only
in the event that the brouter’s firmware has been damaged.
Reboot Remote - Use this function to reboot a brouter from a remote location.
M — Closes the Windows 95/NT 4.0 SPEEDLAN Configurator.
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CONFIGURING SPEEDLAN PLUS
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Setup Menu
The third menu from the left is the Setup Menu. In this menu are the screens you will use to configure your
SPEEDLAN Plus brouters. Below are descriptions of the menu items and the settings found on their respec-
tive screens.
General Setup
‘ General Setup
Enable Bridging - The transparent bridging function will
be enabled when this is item is checked. If you want the
brouter to perform the bridging function,you must enable
this When bridging is enabled, the Bridge Setup Screen .
will be accessible. Bridging should be enabled for nearly all '
applications of the SPEEDLAN broutei:
Enable IP Routing — Ifyou have purchased the IP Routing
option, you can enable it by checking this box. IP Routing
will work properly only if the routes are set up in the [P
Route Menu. If the routes are not set up properly be-
fore you save the configuration, the bridge will become
inoperable.
Enable Data Encryption » The Data Encryption option
can be used to either encrypddecrypt “tunnel ” data packets
that flow between SPEEDLAN “tunnel partners” or to en-
crypt/decrypt UDP/TCP packets that flow between
brouters Since only the UDP/I‘CP data portion of the
packet is encrypted, the packet will be routed correctly by
standard TP routers.
Enable Remote Bridging using IP Thnnels - SPEEDLAN supports a special feature which will enable
Ethemet packets of any protocol type to be encapsulated in IP packets and then sent to other SPEEDLAN
brouters for de-encapsulationi This method can be used to setup virtual Ethernet LANs between several
points using an IP network as the transport layer.
Enable Advanced Network Monitoring Support - This option is not available at this time.
Enable IP Security Counter Measures - This option is not available at this time.
Enable Access Control - This option is not available at this time.
Enable Digital Alarm Monitoring and Reporting — This option is not available at this time.
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Enable IP/UDP/TCP Security filters - This option is not available at this time.
Enable AppleTalk Security Filters » This option is not available at this time.
Enable Novell Security Filters - This option is not available at this time.
Enable Watchdog Reboot Timer . This feature instructs the bridge to reboot in the event that the bridge fails
to receive any incoming packets, from any port, for a period of 10 minutes. The brouter will assume an error
has occured and will reboot. If, after the brouter reboots, it does not receive an incoming hello signal, the
bridge will listen for the hello signal until the user reboots the brouter manually The Watchdog will recognize
when a signal has been re—established and will reset the timer accordingly.
Interface & Advanced Interface Setup
The interfaces that are installed in your
SPEEDLAN brouter will be represented on
this screen The Remote check box is used to .
designate which interfaces will be considered .
local and remote. The local interface is com
sider to be the interface that connects directly
to the local LAN with respect to the unit. The
remote interface is considered to be the inter-
face that connects with the remote LAN i The
set up buttons are used to access the portion
of the configuration which controls how the in-
dividual interfaces are configured.
The Advanced Interface Setup has afew more
advanced settings, but essentially they are the
same set up screen. One of the settings which
differs is the Max Tx rate. Max Tx Rate is
useful to ISPs that want to regulate the maxi-
mum bandwidth provided to each customer.
These settings should not be changed without the assistance of a Wave Wireless Networking Technical Sup-
port Engineer.
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Slave, Backup and Perm are settings used in very specific applications These settings will be enabled by
defau t if the SPEEDLAN brouter you purchased was designed to utilize these settings,
Misconfiguring the settings on this screen can render the SPEEDLAN hrouter inoperative. Please call a Wave
Wireless Networking Technical Support Engineer before making any changes to the Interface or Advanced
Interface Setup screen.
The Setup (#) Buttons
Pressing the set up buttons on the In-
terface & Advanced Interface Setup
screen will open the Setup screen for
the interface selected,
WaveLAN Setup - On this screen are
the configuration settings that control
the individual interfaces and how they
communicate with each othen On the
next page you will find a description of
the settings and how they effect the
performance of the SPEEDLAN in-
terraces
WaveLAN Selup
SPEEDLAN Plus & 10 '
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WaveLAN Network ID (NWID) - The Network ID assigns a number used to identify the transmissions of
an interface. In order for another wireless interface to receive the transmission, the interface must be a matching
Wave Wireless Networking product that has the same Network ID assigned to it, otherwise the transmissions
will be discarded. This adds to the inherent security of Spread Spectrum technology by encoding the transmis-
sions in such a manner that wireless traffic cannot be intercepted without matching Wave Mreless Networking
equipment and the exact Network 11) that you assigned to the SPEEDLAN interface
WaveLAN DES Encryption Key - This option will only be available on SPEEDLAN equipment purchased
with the DES Data Encryption package. The Data Encryption package allows further security of the transmit—
ted data. The DES Encryption Key mustbe the same on all brouters expected to transmit data to or receive
data from this interface.
WaveLAN Receive Threshold - The WaveLAN Receive Threshold functions in a similar manner as the
Squelch Knob on many 2 way radio systems. Increasing the value of the threshold reduces the sensitivity of the
receiver. Increasing the value of the threshold would be used to filter out lower level signals that may be
interfering with the performance of the receiver. This setting should be changed in small increments until the
desired threshold is acheived, setting this value too high can result in the receiver not being able to detect the
transmissions of its partners slowing the performance of the unit, or rendering the brouter inoperable.
Enable External Antenna Support - This setting is required for all installations that require the use of an
external antenna. Disabling this setting may damage the brouter.
Enable Continous Signal Quality Tests - Ifcontinous signal quality tests are enabled the brouter will send
special test packets at the rate of one per second. This is helpful because with these tests enabled any receiving
station will keep statistics on its ability to receive from this station. The cost for this feature is that the test
packets will use a small amount of RF air time. Ifyou have afew wireless stations this is inconsequential. Ifyou
have dozens of wireless stations in your wireless cell and all of these stations are transmitting test packets the
brouters will be severly hindered ‘
Transport Methods
The industry compatible method of transmitting and receiving data over wireless networks cause data packets
to frequently be lost. This is due to the fact that a wireless network does not have the ability to detect collisions
like a wired Ethernet network. On an Ethernet network collisions can be detected by the hardware and are
automatically retransmitted. Ethernet is refered to as CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Colli—
sion Detect). Wireless networks are CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance).
The reason collisions can not be detected is wireless cannot receive and transmit at the same time, hence
SPEEDLAN is not able to listen for the collisions. In practice a properly operating SPEEDLAN point-to—
point network will loose, due to collisions, less than 1% ofthe transmitted packets. This packet loss is not
normally a problem with protocols such as Novell IPX (without the Burst Mode NLM) but may cause net-
works using most other protocols to experience poor performance. Campus Cell PRC helps to alleviate this
problem by placing multiple packets into one larger packet, thus savin g bandwidth by eliminating the extra
overhead.
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