Contec FX-DS110-APE Manuale utente

FX-DS110-APE
Access Point
User’s Guide

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Copyright
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Product Configuration
-FX-DS110-APE…1
-Antenna (The dipole antennas that attach
to the FX-DS110-APE)…2
-Wall mounting fittings (for mounting on wall, etc.)…4
-Magnet (for mounting on metallic surfaces) …4
-Smart Media Clip…1
(Used to prevent SmartMedia falling out when inserted
in the FX-DS110-APE.)
-Floppy disk
(Two maintenance tools、One terminal software)…3
-User’s Manual (this booklet)…1
Floppydiskx3Magnetx4
SmartMediaClip
FX-DS110-APEWall mountingfittingsx4
Antennax2
Check the contents to make sure that you have everything listed
above. If you do not have all the items, contact your distributor
or CONTEC group office where you purchased.

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Table of Contents
Copyright........................................................................... i
Trademarks........................................................................ i
Product Configuration......................................................ii
1. Introduction............................................................. 1
Features.........................................................................1
Terminology/Abbreviations...........................................2
Limited Three-Year Warranty......................................3
How to Obtain Service..................................................3
Liability .........................................................................3
Handling Precautions...................................................4
Precautions for Use.......................................................4
Precautions Related to Service.....................................4
Notes on Radio Interference.........................................5
Precautions Related to Electromagnetic Interference5
Precautions Related to Electromagnetic Interference6
2. Component Locations and Setting.............................. 7
Component Locations....................................................... 7
Production Introduction to the FLEXLAN-DS110
Series ...........................................................................11
3. About FLEXLAN-DS110 Series.................................15
Features of the FLEXLAN-DS110 Series ..................... 15
Roaming Function.......................................................... 17
IP Tunneling Function................................................... 19
Operating Mode Descriptions........................................ 20
ADHOC (Simple Mode)...............................................20
Infrastructure (Standard Mode).................................22
Inter-Segment Brouter Mode .....................................23
Brouter Mode...............................................................25
Interconnection Mode .................................................26
Operating Modes and Communications.....................27
Comparison of Main Functions..................................28

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4. Installation Method .................................................31
Determining the Network Address................................ 31
Attaching the Antenna................................................... 31
Setup............................................................................... 32
Table Top Installation.................................................32
Wall Installation............................................................. 33
Attaching Using a Magnet............................................. 35
Cable Installation........................................................... 37
Network Cable Installation........................................37
Power Supply Cable Connection ................................38
Installation in a Network............................................... 39
Features of the Wireless Network..............................39
Operating Environment and Radio Waves................40
Constructing a Network .............................................42
5. Setup Preparation ...................................................47
Setup Methods................................................................ 47
Setup Using a Terminal................................................. 48
Connecting the Terminal ............................................... 49
Connect to Console Program......................................50
Terminal Keyboard Operation....................................54
Explanation of Top Menu and IP Settings.................55
Setup Using a Web Browser .......................................... 57
Connecting to the Web Browser PC...........................58
Connecting to an FX-DS110-APE...............................59
6. Software Setup........................................................61
Setting Method............................................................... 61
Password Input...........................................................61
Operating Mode Selection...........................................62
Setting Method............................................................62
Exiting Setup...............................................................62
AP Status Display.......................................................... 62
Setup Item List............................................................... 64

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Settings........................................................................... 66
AP Setup......................................................................66
Hardware.....................................................................69
IP Settings (Ethernet).................................................71
IP Settings (Wireless) .................................................71
Routing ........................................................................72
DHCP Server...............................................................73
Security Relation.........................................................74
SNMP Relation............................................................75
Remote Maintenance ..................................................76
Spanning Tree.............................................................76
Logging ........................................................................78
Others..........................................................................78
7. AP Maintenance ......................................................79
Maintenance Tool ........................................................... 79
How to Use SmartMedia.............................................79
File Transfer Utility (TFTP).......................................80
Log File Collection.......................................................... 81
Using SmartMedia to Get the Log File......................82
Using TFTP to Get the Log File.................................82
Saving the Settings File................................................. 83
Using SmartMedia to Backup the Settings File .......83
Using TFTP to Backup the Settings File...................84
Restoring the Software Settings.................................... 85
Using SmartMedia to Restore the Settings...............85
Using TFTP to Restore the Settings..........................85
Upgrading the Firmware............................................... 86
Performing an Upgrade Using SmartMedia .............86
Performing an Upgrade Using TFTP.........................86
Upgrade Firmware on Multiple APs..........................87
Running the Loader to Forcibly Upgrade the
Firmware.....................................................................87
Using TFTP to Reboot the AP........................................ 88

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8. Spanning Tree Algorithms (STA) ..............................89
What is an STA?............................................................. 89
STA Parameters.............................................................. 90
Bridge Level ................................................................90
Port Level ....................................................................92
Sample STA Application................................................. 93
9. SNMP Agent Functions............................................97
SNMPc Overview............................................................ 97
MIB Support................................................................... 98
Control Using SNMPc.................................................... 99
Building-in to SNMPc.................................................. 100
MIB Database Updates................................................ 100
10. Troubleshooting...................................................101
When Communication Fails.....................................101
When You Cannot Use a Modem or Terminal..........102
When You Cannot Perform Setup Using a Browser102
When SNMP Connections Fail.................................103
When the AP Cannot Access the SmartMedia.........103
When the AP Will Not Start.....................................103
11. Appendix.............................................................105
Factory Default Settings List...................................... 105
Hardware Setup........................................................105
Software Setup..........................................................106
Product Specifications.................................................. 108
Physical Specifications..............................................108
Software Specifications.............................................108
Environmental Specifications for Installing
the FX-DS110-APE ...................................................109
LEDs ..............................................................................110
FX-DS110-APE..........................................................110
During Normal Operation ........................................110
Others........................................................................112

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Input/Output Interface .................................................113
Pin Assignment for UTP Port...................................113
COM Port...................................................................113
Replacing the Battery...................................................115
Glossary .........................................................................116
List of Figures
Figure 2.1. FX-DS110-APE (Front)............................................7
Figure 2.2. FX-DS110-APE (Back).............................................7
Figure 2.3. User Unit.................................................................11
Figure 2.4. Access Point............................................................12
Figure 2.5. FX-DS110-APL......................................................12
Figure 2.6. Smart Media............................................................13
Figure 2.7. Option Antenna for FX-DS110-APE.......................13
Figure 2.8. Option Antenna for User Units................................14
Figure 3.1. Roaming Function 1................................................17
Figure 3.2. Roaming Function 2................................................18
Figure 3.3. IP Tunneling Function.............................................19
Figure 3.4. ADHOC (Simple Mode) .........................................20
Figure 3.5. Infrastructure (Standard Mode) ...............................22
Figure 3.6. Inter-Segment Brouter Mode...................................23
Figure 3.7. Multi-Port Router....................................................23
Figure 3.8. Brouter Mode..........................................................25
Figure 3.9. Interconnection Mode .............................................26
Figure 4.1. Antenna...................................................................31
Figure 4.2. The Ventilation Slits................................................32

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Figure 4.3. Wall Installation......................................................33
Figure 4.4. Attaching Magnets..................................................35
Figure 4.5. Removing Magnets.................................................35
Figure 4.6. Mounting on Steel Desks ........................................36
Figure 4.7. 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Connection................37
Figure 4.8. Power Supply Earth Connection..............................38
Figure 4.9. Example Using Standard Mode...............................44
Figure 4.10. Example Using Simple Mode..................................45
Figure 4.11. Medium-Sized Wireless LAN .................................46
Figure 5.1. WWW Browser.......................................................47
Figure 5.2. Example Terminal Setup Screen..............................48
Figure 5.3. Connecting the Terminal.........................................49
Figure 5.4. HyperTerminal........................................................50
Figure 5.5. Hyperterm.exe.........................................................51
Figure 5.6. Selection of an Icon.................................................51
Figure 5.7. Port Settings............................................................52
Figure 5.8. Password Entry Screen............................................53
Figure 5.9. TOP Menu...............................................................53
Figure 5.10. Help Screen.............................................................54
Figure 5.11. IP Address Setting Screen.......................................55
Figure 5.12. IP Address Setting Screen (2)..................................56
Figure 5.13. Example Browser Setting Screen............................57
Figure 6.1. Password Input Screen............................................61
Figure 7.1. How to Use SmartMedia .........................................80
Figure 8.1. Sample STA Application.........................................93
Figure 8.2. After STA Application............................................94

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Figure 8.3. ReconFigure d After STA Application....................95
Figure 9.1. Settings...................................................................99
Figure 11.1. Front/back.............................................................110
Figure 11.2. Cross Cable...........................................................114
Figure 11.3. Straight Cable .......................................................114
List of Tables
Table 2.1. LED Display during Normal Operation.....................8
Table 2.2. Unit Type AP in Standard Mode, Inter-Segment
Brouter Mode, Brouter Mode, or Interconnection
Mode.........................................................................8
Table 2.3. Unit Type Station in Standard Mode, Inter-Segment
Brouter Mode, Brouter Mode, or Interconnection
Mode.........................................................................9
Table 2.4. Simple Mode, Spanning Tree ON..............................9
Table 2.5. Simple Mode, Spanning Tree OFF............................9
Table 2.6. DIP Switches...........................................................10
Table 2.7. Connectors..............................................................11
Table 3.1. Operating Modes and Communications...................27
Table 3.2. Comparison of Main Functions...............................28
Table 4.1. TOP Menu...............................................................55
Table 6.1. Setup Item List <1 / 2 >......................................64
Table 6.1. Setup Item List <2 / 2 >......................................65
Table 6.2. Access Point Type...................................................66
Table 6.3. Channel DIP Switch Settings ..................................69
Table 6.4. Static Route.............................................................72
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