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Wireless Networking
11a/b/g Wireless Ethernet Adapter User Guide
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CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 2 Related Documentation 4 Accessing Online Documentation 4 Product Registration and Support 5 1 INTRODUCTION Product Features 7 Security 7 Wireless Network Standards 8 Network Configuration and Planning 9 Example Configurations 10 2 INSTALLING THE ETHERNET ADAPTER Unpacking the Ethernet Adapter 11 Observing Safety Precautions 12 Deciding Where to Place the Ethernet Adapter 13 Wall-Mounting the Ethernet Adapter 13 Connecting the Ethernet Adapter 15 Connecting
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3 CONFIGURING THE ETHERNET ADAPTER Using Secure Web Server Connection 25 Using the Enterasys Networks Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager 26 Using the Configuration Management System 29 Clearing and Applying System Configuration Settings 30 Changing System Properties 31 Setting IP Network Properties 32 Setting Wireless Network Properties 33 Manually Selecting Radio Channels 35 Setting Up an Ad-Hoc Network 35 Changing Wireless Security Settings 36 Changing RADIUS Settings 39 Changing SNMP Sett
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END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REGULATORY INFORMATION
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides all the information you need to install and use the Enterasys Networks 11a/b/g Wireless Ethernet Adapter in its default state. The guide is intended for use by IT managers and experienced network installation and administration professionals who have a basic knowledge of current networking concepts. If the information in the release notes that are shipped with your product differ from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the release
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2 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that describes important features or instructions. Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device. Achtung: Verweist auf wichtige Informationen zum Schutz gegen Beschadigungen. Warning Information that alerts you to potential personal inj
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Conventions 3 Table 2 Text Conventions (continued) Convention Description Words in italics Italics are used to: ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at the place where it is defined in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Click OK.
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4 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Related In addition to this guide, each Ethernet Adapter documentation set Documentation includes the following: ■ Quick Start Guide—printed guide that describes basic installation. ■ Online Help—product help systems that describe how to use the Configuration Management System and Enterasys Networks Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager. ■ Release Note—printed note that describes important product information. ■ README.TXT file—text file located on the Enterasys Networks
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Product Registration and Support 5 Product To register your product with Enterasys Networks, go to the following Registration and Web page: Support http://www.enterasys.com/support For support information, see “Obtaining Support for Your Enterasys Networks Product” on page 55 or log on to the Enterasys Networks Web site at http://www.enterasys.com/products/wireless and navigate to the product support page.
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6 ABOUT THIS GUIDE
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INTRODUCTION 1 Enterasys Networks wireless technology has all of the benefits of a local area network (LAN) without the constraints and expense of network wiring. Enterasys Networks 11a/b/g Wireless LAN products provide easy, affordable, flexible ways to extend wireless networks to more users. This guide shows how you can use the Enterasys Networks 11a/b/g Wireless Ethernet Adapter in your office or classroom to connect groups of wired Ethernet client devices to your wireless LAN. Product
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8 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Wireless Network Understanding the characteristics of the 802.11a and 802.11g standards Standards can help you make the best choice for your wireless implementation plans. 802.11a Ratified in 2002, 802.11a is IEEE’s more recent wireless standard. It operates at the 5 GHz band and supports data rates at up to 54 Mbps. Because there are fewer devices in the 5 GHz band, there’s less potential for RF interference. However, because it is at an entirely different radio sp
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Network Configuration and Planning 9 Consider 802.11g when you need wider coverage and vendor compatibility and you are: ■ Maintaining support for existing 802.11b users and the existing wireless investment while providing for expansion into 802.11g. ■ Implementing a complete wireless LAN solution, including Ethernet Adapters, gateways, access points and clients; Wi-Fi certification guarantees compatibility among vendors. ■ Providing access to hot spots in public spaces such as coffee shops
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10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Example The following examples illustrate ways you can use the Ethernet Adapter to Configurations configure Ethernet client devices into workgroups. (Details for setting up specific configurations are in “Installing the Ethernet Adapter” on page 11.) Wireless Infrastructure Network You can connect several computers, including those with non-Windows operating systems, and network printers, as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 Wireless Infrastructure Network Hub Access Po
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INSTALLING THE ETHERNET 2 ADAPTER This chapter contains the information you need to install and set up the Ethernet Adapter. It covers the following topics: ■ Unpacking the Ethernet Adapter ■ Observing Safety Precautions ■ Deciding Where to Place the Ethernet Adapter ■ Connecting the Ethernet Adapter ■ Checking the LED Indicators ■ Attaching An External Antenna ■ Determining if you Need to Configure the Ethernet Adapter ■ Using the Enterasys Networks Installation CD Unpacking the Make sure tha
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12 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ETHERNET ADAPTER Figure 3 shows the front view of the Ethernet Adapter, including the LEDs and connecting ports. It also shows the cradle, which is used to mount the Ethernet Adapter to a wall or to install the Ethernet Adapter on a flat surface. Figure 3 Ethernet Adapter 11a/b/g Wireless Ethernet Adapter Power Port Serial Port Ethernet Port Observing Safety This equipment must be installed in compliance with local and national Precautions building codes, regul
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Deciding Where to Place the Ethernet Adapter 13 (Canadian Standards Organisation), IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) oder von anderen, nationalen oder internationalen Sicherheitsvorschriften für das entsprechende Land zugelassen wurde. Alle Verweise auf Netzteile in diesem Dokument beziehen sich auf Netzgeräte, die diesen Anforderungen entsprechen. CAUTION: The Enterasys Networks power supply (part number 61-0107-000) input relies on a 16A rated building fuse or circuit prote
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14 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ETHERNET ADAPTER To wall-mount the Ethernet Adapter: 1 1 Place the two plastic anchors into a wall, then place two flat head mounting screws inside the plastic anchors, as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4 Place the screw on the wall 2 Place the Ethernet Adapter onto the wall, as shown in Figure 5. Figure 5 Place the unit onto the wall CAUTION: Do not place the Ethernet Adapter on any type of metal surface. Select a location that is clear of obstructions and provide
