RadioLAN DockLINK Bedienungsanleitung

890-010 12/04/98 © 1998 RadioLAN. All rights ReservedWireless Local Area NetworkDockLINK User Guide

890-010 12/04/98 Page 2 © 1998 RadioLAN.Transform a 10BaseT Network Node into a Wireless Network StationThe primary use of the DockLINK is to transfo

890-010 12/04/98 Page 92 © 1998 RadioLAN.Status LEDsThere are two Status LEDs (green/green) which provide system status.The green Status 1 LED illumi

890-010 12/04/98 Page 93 © 1998 RadioLAN.IO Connectors10BaseT connectorThe 10BaseT interface is provided through a shielded RJ-45 connector, which ca

890-010 12/04/98 Page 94 © 1998 RadioLAN.Serial Port connectorRadioLAN Part Number 910-011 is a Serial port interface is provided through a 4-pin shi

890-010 12/04/98 Page 95 © 1998 RadioLAN.Appendix B: Technical SpecificationsNetwork Protocol10 Mb/s Manchester encoded (IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD)RadioLAN

890-010 12/04/98 Page 96 © 1998 RadioLAN.Physical SpecificationsDimensions6.375” x 4.1875” x 13.125”Weight22.3 oz. (632g)Environmental Specifications

890-010 12/04/98 Page 97 © 1998 RadioLAN.Electromagnetic EmissionsMeets requirement of:FCC Part 15, subparts A and B, Class AEN55 022 (CISPR 22:1985)

890-010 12/04/98 Page 98 © 1998 RadioLAN.Getting Technical SupportIf you have technical questions, or have determined that your equipment is damaged,

890-010 12/04/98 Page 99 © 1998 RadioLAN.Index110BaseT (and Radio) MAC Filter List · 79Edit page · 4010BaseT (and Radio) Port Parameters menu · 7710B

890-010 12/04/98 Page 100 © 1998 RadioLAN.Ccables · 11case sensitivity · 25changing system configuration · 16, 53checking data range · 8client statio

890-010 12/04/98 Page 101 © 1998 RadioLAN.DData Encryption · 3ENABLING · 31Data Encryption menu · 77DATA ENCRYPTION PAGE · 31data filters · 3adding ·

890-010 12/04/98 Page 3 © 1998 RadioLAN.Designed for SimplicityThe DockLINK is designed to be installed and set up quickly. If you require no more th

890-010 12/04/98 Page 102 © 1998 RadioLAN.testing signal quality · 8troubleshooting tips · 85upgrading system software · 50DockLINK Managermain scree

890-010 12/04/98 Page 103 © 1998 RadioLAN.Hhardware version information · 61hosts · 28subnet masks and · 27Iimproving performance · 8indicators · 85,

890-010 12/04/98 Page 104 © 1998 RadioLAN.low-quality signals · 8MMAC Address · 9, 21checking filters for · 32, 35getting · 15, 22getting current · 6

890-010 12/04/98 Page 105 © 1998 RadioLAN.testing connections · 56troubleshooting tips · 85Node Discovery menu · 69, 80Node Discovery page · 8, 21Con

890-010 12/04/98 Page 106 © 1998 RadioLAN.enabling/disabling · 32, 35repeater/hub and · 92setting baud rates · 39power adapter · 11Power LED · 91powe

890-010 12/04/98 Page 107 © 1998 RadioLAN.setting up · 25serial devices · 63serial number, getting · 61, 67Serial port interface · 94serial ports · 4

890-010 12/04/98 Page 108 © 1998 RadioLAN.System Operations Mode page · 30system requirements · 4System Statistics menu · 70, 79System Status menu ·

890-010 12/04/98 Page 109 © 1998 RadioLAN.wireless networksoptimal spacing · 7wireless nodes · 21wireless stations · 2adding · 2configuring Dock Mode

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890-010 12/04/98 Page 4 © 1998 RadioLAN.Local ManagementThe DockLINK includes a built-in serial port for connecting a VT-100 terminal or a modem. Usi

890-010 12/04/98 Page 5 © 1998 RadioLAN.Quick Installation StepsThe RadioLAN DockLINK easilyattaches to your 10BaseT equipmentand puts it onto the wi

890-010 12/04/98 Page 6 © 1998 RadioLAN.Installation of the DockLINK does not require the use of tools, and no configuration is needed in the DockLIN

890-010 12/04/98 Page 7 © 1998 RadioLAN.Designing Your SystemThis section describes the best ways to locate one or more DockLINKs, and to orient the

890-010 12/04/98 Page 8 © 1998 RadioLAN.Testing the Data RangeTo test for best signal quality, locate a temporary wirelessstation in the location at

890-010 12/04/98 Page 9 © 1998 RadioLAN.Installing the DockLINKBefore installing the DockLINK, note theDockLINK’s Media Access Control (MAC) Address.

890-010 12/04/98 Page 10 © 1998 RadioLAN.Locating the Radio UnitRadioLAN Radio Units include a dual antenna assembly. The antennaassembly operates be

890-010 12/04/98 Page 11 © 1998 RadioLAN.Connecting the DockLINKYou must connect the DockLINK to the station’s10BaseT Network Interface Card and to t

890-010 12/04/98 Page ii © 1998 RadioLAN.NoticesFCCThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, p

890-010 12/04/98 Page 12 © 1998 RadioLAN.4. Route a standard RJ-45 cable betweenthe station’s10BaseT Network InterfaceCard and the 10BaseT jack on th

890-010 12/04/98 Page 13 © 1998 RadioLAN.Initial IP Address SetupBefore you can manage the DockLINK, from the local station,for example, a PC, the Do

890-010 12/04/98 Page 14 © 1998 RadioLAN. Using the Local Station: If you installed the IP ASSIGN Utility in the local station, connect an RJ45,10Bas

890-010 12/04/98 Page 15 © 1998 RadioLAN.Using the IP ASSIGN Utility to Optionally assign the DockLINK’s IP AddressRadioLAN provides an optional IP A

890-010 12/04/98 Page 16 © 1998 RadioLAN.Using the DockLINK ManagerThe DockLINK Manager allows you to interrogate and interact with the DockLINK from

890-010 12/04/98 Page 17 © 1998 RadioLAN.Accessing the DockLINK with the BrowserTo access the DockLINK with your browser, follow these steps:1. Open

890-010 12/04/98 Page 18 © 1998 RadioLAN.Product IDThe Product ID field is a read-only field that reports the Product ID for the DockLINK.Enter User

890-010 12/04/98 Page 19 © 1998 RadioLAN.DockLINK Manager LayoutThe DockLINK Manger uses frames that allow you to size and view the pagesaccording to

890-010 12/04/98 Page 20 © 1998 RadioLAN.Figure 12 shows a picture of the main screen. The leftside of the page contains a menu that allows you tosel

890-010 12/04/98 Page 21 © 1998 RadioLAN.Discovering Wireless Nodes Within the DockLINK’s Data RangeThe DockLINK dynamically discovers wireless nodes

890-010 12/04/98 Page iii © 1998 RadioLAN.FCCID: MCIPUNIITFCC Rule Part(s): 15Frequency (MHz): 5775, 5200, 5300Equipment Class Low Power Communicati

890-010 12/04/98 Page 22 © 1998 RadioLAN.Station ListThe Station List tab shows a list of stations that are currently connected to the DockLINK. The

890-010 12/04/98 Page 23 © 1998 RadioLAN.ACPThis column displays the station’s access point to the 10BaseT Network.LinkThe Link column shows the conn

890-010 12/04/98 Page 24 © 1998 RadioLAN.ConnectivityWhen you click on the Connectivity tab, the page shows theConnectivity table. This table include

890-010 12/04/98 Page 25 © 1998 RadioLAN.Setting Up Security FeaturesThe ACCESS SECURITY page allows you to specify up to threeuser names and passwor

890-010 12/04/98 Page 26 © 1998 RadioLAN.IP ParametersIP Parameters allow you to set up information aboutthe IP Address for the DockLINK. The IP PARA

890-010 12/04/98 Page 27 © 1998 RadioLAN.IP AddressThe IP Address field allows you to designate the IP Address for the DockLINK. The IP Address ident

890-010 12/04/98 Page 28 © 1998 RadioLAN.The gateway IP Address, for example, identifies a router that controls the flow of data packets to the Node(

890-010 12/04/98 Page 29 © 1998 RadioLAN.Acquire system IP Only Radio ButtonSelect this button to cause the DockLINK to automatically search for, and

890-010 12/04/98 Page 30 © 1998 RadioLAN.Setting the DockLINK’s Mode of OperationThe SYSTEM CONFIGURATION – SYSTEM OPERATIONSMODE page allows you to

890-010 12/04/98 Page 31 © 1998 RadioLAN.Securing the DockLINK with Data EncryptionIf you have installed the encryption option, the SYSTEMCONFIGURATI

890-010 12/04/98 Page iv © 1998 RadioLAN.DisclaimerThe instructions in this document have been carefully checked for accuracy and are presumed to be

890-010 12/04/98 Page 32 © 1998 RadioLAN.Setting up10BaseT Port ParametersThe 10BASET PORT PARAMETERS page displays the10BaseT Network Interface Card

890-010 12/04/98 Page 33 © 1998 RadioLAN.MAC Address FilterThe MAC Address Filter check box allows you to enable or disable the DockLINK’s internal M

890-010 12/04/98 Page 34 © 1998 RadioLAN.Block IPX PacketsThe Block IPX Packets check box allows you to enable or disable communication when using No

890-010 12/04/98 Page 35 © 1998 RadioLAN.Radio Port ParametersThe RADIO PORT PARAMETERS page displays the Radioport’s name, allows you to enable or d

890-010 12/04/98 Page 36 © 1998 RadioLAN.Subnet IDThe Subnet ID is the wireless network name. All wireless users who share resources must have the sa

890-010 12/04/98 Page 37 © 1998 RadioLAN.Block IP PacketsThe Block IP Packets check box allows you to enable or disable communication with networks u

890-010 12/04/98 Page 38 © 1998 RadioLAN.Block NetBEUI PacketsThe Block NetBEUI Packets check box allows you to enable or disable communication with

890-010 12/04/98 Page 39 © 1998 RadioLAN.Setting the Baud Rate for the Local PortThe DockLINK allows you to connect and manage witha local terminal.

890-010 12/04/98 Page 40 © 1998 RadioLAN.Managing Packet Flow through the DockLINKThe DockLINK can selectively allow or disallow trafficto or from th

890-010 12/04/98 Page 41 © 1998 RadioLAN.The databases contain the following columns:• Item• MAC Address• Mask Bytes• Source/Dest• Accept/RejectItemT

890-010 12/04/98 Page v © 1998 RadioLAN.Trademark DisclosuresRadioLAN has made every effort to provide disclosures when using trademarks owned by oth

890-010 12/04/98 Page 42 © 1998 RadioLAN.Accept/RejectThe Accept/Reject column allows you to allow or disallow transmission of the packet, depending

890-010 12/04/98 Page 43 © 1998 RadioLAN. Choose Destination if you want to filter messages that are broadcast from other nodes and intended for rece

890-010 12/04/98 Page 44 © 1998 RadioLAN.Interrogating DockLINK for Performance InformationPerformance is a combination of speed and accuracy. When t

890-010 12/04/98 Page 45 © 1998 RadioLAN.Checking 10BaseT Port StatisticsThe 10BASET PORT STATISTICS page reports theDockLINK’s ability to communicat

890-010 12/04/98 Page 46 © 1998 RadioLAN.Total Packets ReceivedTotal Packets Received counts and stores the total number of packets that the local st

890-010 12/04/98 Page 47 © 1998 RadioLAN.Checking Radio Port StatisticsThe RADIO PORT STATISTICS page reports theDockLINK’s ability to communicate wi

890-010 12/04/98 Page 48 © 1998 RadioLAN.Packet TransmissionThe Packet Transmission stores information about packets that are sent from the DockLINK

890-010 12/04/98 Page 49 © 1998 RadioLAN.Packet ReceptionThe Packet Reception indicates the DockLINK’s ability to receive packets from distant wirele

890-010 12/04/98 Page 50 © 1998 RadioLAN.Upgrading System SoftwareThe DockLINK contains a default operating system, arunning operating system, and a

890-010 12/04/98 Page 51 © 1998 RadioLAN.The page contains the following objects:• Upgrade from file radio button• Upgrade TFTP server radio button (

890-010 12/04/98 Page vi © 1998 RadioLAN.Table of ContentsNotices...

890-010 12/04/98 Page 52 © 1998 RadioLAN.Upgrading from a TFTP ServerSelecting this radio button displays the TFTP ServerAddress field. Do not use th

890-010 12/04/98 Page 53 © 1998 RadioLAN.Saving or Rejecting Configuration Setting ChangesThe Configuration Changes menu item displays theSYSTEM CONF

890-010 12/04/98 Page 54 © 1998 RadioLAN.Reload Last Saved Configuration Radio ButtonThis item causes all changes that you have made to change back t

890-010 12/04/98 Page 55 © 1998 RadioLAN.Resetting the DockLINKAny time you make configuration changes or downloada new version of the DockLINK’s ope

890-010 12/04/98 Page 56 © 1998 RadioLAN.Testing DockLINK Connectivity to the Wireless NetworkThe DIAGNOSTICS – PING (RADIO PORT) page allows aremote

890-010 12/04/98 Page 57 © 1998 RadioLAN.Setting the Frame SizeThe Frame Size field sets the size of the Ping packet in bits. Larger entries increase

890-010 12/04/98 Page 58 © 1998 RadioLAN.Success %This item states the percentage of the total Ping packets that were acknowledged by the target stat

890-010 12/04/98 Page 59 © 1998 RadioLAN.Recording Important System InformationHaving system information on hand is essential toproper system managem

890-010 12/04/98 Page 60 © 1998 RadioLAN.Radio Port MAC Address This information is loaded into the DockLINK from the factory. Theinformation in this

890-010 12/04/98 Page 61 © 1998 RadioLAN.Boot Software Version States the Boot Software Version stored in the DockLINK.System Software Version State

890-010 12/04/98 Page vii © 1998 RadioLAN.Logging Onto the DockLINK Manager...

890-010 12/04/98 Page 62 © 1998 RadioLAN.Viewing the System LogThe SYSTEM LOG collects system events such assystem starts, restarts, and password aut

890-010 12/04/98 Page 63 © 1998 RadioLAN.Managing the DockLINK LocallyYou can connect a serial device, such as aVT-100 terminal, a PC using terminals

890-010 12/04/98 Page 64 © 1998 RadioLAN.The DockLINK uses an RJ11 jack for connection to the terminal. Use of this port requires a special interface

890-010 12/04/98 Page 65 © 1998 RadioLAN.DockLINK Local ManagementThe DockLINK Local Management software program allows you to view screens that cont

890-010 12/04/98 Page 66 © 1998 RadioLAN. Configuring the DockLINK for use in the Dock ModeWhen using the DockLINK in the Dock Mode to transform a ha

890-010 12/04/98 Page 67 © 1998 RadioLAN.Logging onto the DockLINK Configuration ScreenThe LOGON SCREEN provides security to DockLINK configurationit

890-010 12/04/98 Page 68 © 1998 RadioLAN.Enter User NameThe Enter User Name field is an entry field where you enter your user name to gain access to

890-010 12/04/98 Page 69 © 1998 RadioLAN.Using the Main MenuAfter gaining access from the Logon Menu, the Main Menu appears. This menulists all major

890-010 12/04/98 Page 70 © 1998 RadioLAN.Radio Port Statistics10BaseT PortStatisticsMainMenuSystem StatisticsSystem Configuration System Configuratio

890-010 12/04/98 Page 71 © 1998 RadioLAN.Working with the System Configuration MenuAfter selecting System Configuration on the Main Menu, theSystem C

890-010 12/04/98 Page viii © 1998 RadioLAN.Troubleshooting...

890-010 12/04/98 Page 72 © 1998 RadioLAN.Port Parameters Selecting this itemdisplays the PORTPARAMETERS menu,where you canchoose to setuplocal or Rad

890-010 12/04/98 Page 73 © 1998 RadioLAN.Access Security This selection leads you to the ADMINISTRATION PARAMETERS menu, where youcan assign logon na

890-010 12/04/98 Page 74 © 1998 RadioLAN.Configuration Manager Menu ItemsThe following table lists each menu name and menu item, and gives a brief no

890-010 12/04/98 Page 75 © 1998 RadioLAN.Menu Name Menu Item Refer to: NotesIP Address IP Address on page 27 Identifies the DockLINK on aTCP/IP netwo

890-010 12/04/98 Page 76 © 1998 RadioLAN.Menu Name Menu Item Refer to: NotesDHCP Operation Mode DHCP on page 28 Enables and disables DHCPSupport, and

890-010 12/04/98 Page 77 © 1998 RadioLAN.Menu Name Menu Item Refer to: NotesDATA ENCRYPTION MENUSecuring the DockLINK with DataEncryption on page 31A

890-010 12/04/98 Page 78 © 1998 RadioLAN.Menu Name Menu Item Refer to: NotesPort Name Port Name on page 35 Enter up to 12 letters ornumbers.Subnet ID

890-010 12/04/98 Page 79 © 1998 RadioLAN.Menu Name Menu Item Refer to: NotesSource or DestinationAddress FilteringSource/Dest on page 41 Allows you t

890-010 12/04/98 Page 80 © 1998 RadioLAN.Menu Name Menu Item Refer to: NotesRadio Port Statistics Checking Radio Port Statistics onpage 47This item d

890-010 12/04/98 Page 81 © 1998 RadioLAN.Menu Name Menu Item Refer to: NotesTFTP Server IP Address Set TFTP Server IP Address onpage 52DockLINK does

890-010 12/04/98 Page 1 © 1998 RadioLAN.IntroductionWelcome to the next generation of RadioLAN wireless networkproducts. The DockLINK is a module, wh

890-010 12/04/98 Page 82 © 1998 RadioLAN.Menu Name Menu Item Refer to: NotesReload All PreviousConfigurationsReload Last Saved ConfigurationRadio But

890-010 12/04/98 Page 83 © 1998 RadioLAN.Menu Name Menu Item Refer to: NotesPerform Ping Start Button on page 58 Choose Start or StopTotal PacketsTra

890-010 12/04/98 Page 84 © 1998 RadioLAN.Menu Name Menu Item Refer to: NotesSystem Information Recording Important SystemInformation on page 59Displa

890-010 12/04/98 Page 85 © 1998 RadioLAN.TroubleshootingThis section discusses ways to eliminate trouble on the network. We will provide cross-refere

890-010 12/04/98 Page 86 © 1998 RadioLAN.Problem: Radio Range seems less than it should be.Check the placement of the radio body. Generally, the high

890-010 12/04/98 Page 87 © 1998 RadioLAN.GlossaryAccess Point A service allowing wireless client stations to exchange data with an existing 10BaseT h

890-010 12/04/98 Page 88 © 1998 RadioLAN.DHCP ServerA protocol software that manages and tracks the assignment and use of static and dynamicIP Addres

890-010 12/04/98 Page 89 © 1998 RadioLAN.IP AddressInternet Protocol, the numerically based address of Internet sites. It is composed of fournumbers

890-010 12/04/98 Page 90 © 1998 RadioLAN.PacketsA packet is a portion or chunk of a document being sent over the Internet. The chunkcontains part of

890-010 12/04/98 Page 91 © 1998 RadioLAN.Appendix A: Indicators, Switches, and ConnectorsIndicators10Base-T port LEDsThere are two built-in LEDs, loc