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`ORiNOCO
`Manager Suite
`User’s Guide
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`You can find the latest software & documentation at:
`http://www.lucent.com/orinoco
`011128/D November 2000
`Copyright © 2000 Lucent Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved
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`About this Document
`The product described in this book is a licensed product of Lucent
`Technologies Inc.
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`ORINOCO, WaveLAN, WavePOINT and WaveMANAGER are
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`It is the policy of Lucent Technologies to improve products as new
`technology, components, software, and firmware become available. Lucent
`Technologies, therefore, reserves the right to change specifications without
`prior notice.
`All features, functions, and operations described herein may not be marketed
`by Lucent Technologies in all parts of the world. In some instances, drawings
`are of equipment prototypes. Therefore, before using this document, consult
`your Lucent Technologies representative or Lucent Technologies office for
`information that is applicable and current.
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`Copyright © 2000 Lucent Technologies Inc., All Rights Reserved
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`An electronic copy of this document is also available on the enclosed
`software CD-ROM. Updates of this document can be downloaded from the
`ORINOCO Library on the World Wide Web at http://www.lucent.com/orinoco.
`To view or print the electronic document, in Adobe’s Portable Document
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`Table of Contents
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`1
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`2
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`3
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`Introduction
`About ORiNOCO
`About ORiNOCO Tools
`About ORiNOCO access points
`I ORiNOCO AP-500
`I ORiNOCO AP-1000
`About This User’s Guide
`I About Icons used in this Document
`I On-line Help Documentation
`I Additional Files on your CD-ROM
`I Other Sources of Information
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`Wireless Configurations
`Introduction
`Peer-to-Peer Workgroup
`Basic Infrastructure
`I Stand Alone Configuration
`I Wireless Access to Ethernet Networks
`Advanced Infrastructures
`I Multiple Channel Configuration
`I Migration Configuration
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`Setting Up your LAN Administrator Station
`Introduction
`Assigning an LAN Administrator Station
`I Minimum Requirements
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`1-6
`1-7
`1-7
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`2-1
`2-2
`2-3
`2-3
`2-3
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`Managing Peer-to-Peer Workgroups
`Managing Infrastructure Networks
`I Wired or Wireless?
`Installing ORiNOCO Software
`I ORiNOCO Client Manager
`I ORiNOCO AP Manager
`Configuration Scenarios
`I Wired LAN Administrator Station
`I Wireless LAN Administrator Station
`Uninstalling ORiNOCO Software
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`Basic Network Configuration
`Introduction
`I Peer-to-Peer Workgroups
`Infrastructure Networks
`I
`Configuring Infrastructure Networks
`I Basic Configuration
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`Monitoring your ORiNOCO Network
`Introduction
`I ORiNOCO Tools
`I Which Tool Should You Use?
`Using the ORiNOCO Client Manager
`I Monitoring Methods
`Link Test Window
`I
`I Site Monitor Window
`Logging Measurement Data
`I
`I Diagnose Card
`Troubleshooting Site Monitor
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`3-8
`3-11
`3-11
`3-12
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`4-1
`4-2
`4-3
`4-3
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`5-1
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`Using the ORiNOCO AP Manager
`I Monitoring Options
`I Connecting to access points
`I System Information
`I Remote Link Test Window
`I Remote Statistics Tab
`I System Intervals
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`Optimizing Performance
`Introduction
`Eliminating Redundant Traffic
`I Protocol Filtering
`I Optimizing Wired Connections
`I Optimizing Wireless Connections
`Link Integrity
`I
`Designing High Capacity Networks
`I About the CSMA/CA Protocol
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`Security
`Introduction
`Securing Access to Wireless Data
`I Restrict Wireless Access to the Network
`I Closing the Wireless Network
`I Access Control
`Wireless Data Encryption
`I Enabling WEP Encryption
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`5-25
`5-28
`5-31
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`6-1
`6-2
`6-2
`6-4
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`6-19
`6-22
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`7-2
`7-2
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`Securing access point Setup
`I Read and Read/Write passwords
`I SNMP IP Access List
`Trap Host Alerts
`I
`Advanced Security Maintenance
`I Maintaining Access Control Tables
`I Maintaining WEP Encryption Keys
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`Advanced Network Configurations
`Introduction
`Advanced Parameters
`I Advanced ORiNOCO Parameters
`I Bridge Parameters
`I Access point IP Parameters
`I SNMP Parameters
`I Ethernet Interface
`Configuring Large Networks
`I Common Parameters
`I Unique Parameters
`I Managing Configuration Consistency
`Modifying the Configuration
`I Changing Common Parameters
`Restoring a back-up Configuration
`Dual PC Card Configuration
`About IP addresses and Subnets
`I BOOTP and DHCP
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`C
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`D
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`Start-up Configuration
`Introduction
`Factory-set Configuration
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`Troubleshooting
`Introduction
`I Problem-solving Approach
`Rebooting access points
`I Manual Reboot
`I Remote Reboot
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`Forced Reload Procedure
`Introduction
`Performing a Forced Reload
`I Step 1 - Preparations
`I Step 2 - Set to “Forced Reload” Mode
`I Step 3 - Configuring and uploading files
`I Creating a back-up file
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`Upgrading access point Software
`About the access point Software
`Upload Software
`I Upload Software, a look under the hood
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`A-1
`A-2
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`B-1
`B-1
`B-4
`B-4
`B-5
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`C-1
`C-3
`C-3
`C-4
`C-5
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`E
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`Technical Support
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`List of Tables
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`List of Figures
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`Glossary
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`Index
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`Introduction
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`About ORiNOCO
`The ORiNOCO product family is a comprehensive set of network equipment that
`enables you to build any type of network configuration, from a small independent
`wireless network to a large, completely wireless infrastructure. The ORiNOCO
`product family consists of:
`I ORiNOCO PC Card, for (mobile) computers that support the PC Card Type
`II slot.
`I ORiNOCO adapters, to install ORiNOCO PC Cards into desktop computers.
`I ORiNOCO access points1, that enable you to connect wireless stations to
`existing Ethernet LAN infrastructures.
`The ORiNOCO network interface is not much different than the interface for
`wired LANs. The operating system will not even notice the difference.
`The ORiNOCO network interface support all protocols that are supported by
`standard Ethernet adapter cards. Like wired network interfaces, ORiNOCO
`network interfaces are installed with a dedicated ORiNOCO driver, but unlike
`wired network interfaces, ORiNOCO network interfaces do not need a cable to
`connect them to the network. Only ORiNOCO network interfaces allow you to
`relocate workstations without the need to change network cabling or
`connections to patch panels or hubs.
`
`1 The AP-1000 is formerly identified as the WavePOINT-II AP
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`About ORiNOCO Tools
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`About ORiNOCO Tools
`The ORiNOCO software suite consists of a set of management tools that
`enables you to:
`I Display and modify the configuration of (remote) network components.
`I Configure network components such as ORiNOCO access points.
`I Diagnose the network performance and, if necessary, identify and solve
`network errors.
`I Manage and optimize network performance.
`
`The ORiNOCO software suite consists of the following tools:
`I ORiNOCO Client Manager
`I ORiNOCO AP Manager
`I ORiNOCO PRO Manager
`I ORiNOCO OR Manager
`The ORiNOCO tools can be installed on stations that run the Microsoft Windows
`95, 98 or Windows NT (v.4.0) operating systems. The ORiNOCO
`Client Manager also runs on a Windows 2000 platform.
`
`NOTE:
`The ORiNOCO products have been designed for interoperability with all
`other wireless LAN products that use the direct sequence radio
`technology, as identified in the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless LANs.
`Based on market-leading WaveLAN IEEE 802.11b technology,
`ORiNOCO provides mobile broadband connection to IP/ Internet for
`enterprises, homes, and public areas.
`
`In addition the ORiNOCO products will be certified with the Wi-Fi logo
`for proven interoperability with the major other 802.11 products.
`This means that your ORiNOCO hardware will communicate with other
`vendors’ IEEE 802.11 compliant wireless LAN products.
`However, you may not always be able to use the ORiNOCO software
`suite in combination with other vendors’ products, due to the following
`reasons:
`The IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless LANs does not identify
`I
`standards for diagnostic or management tools; i.e. each vendor
`may have designed a customized tool to configure and/or manage
`the IEEE 802.11 wireless network.
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`About ORiNOCO Tools
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`I
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`The Lucent Technologies ORiNOCO software suite has been
`designed to offer an enhanced set of tools to monitor and analyze a
`wide range of diagnostic tallies.
`Some of these tools require additional functions in the hardware
`that (by default) is supported by all Lucent Technologies ORiNOCO
`products, but may not be supported by the other vendors’ products.
`If other vendors’ products do not allow you to display communications
`quality or configuration parameters using the ORiNOCO software suite,
`please refer to the documentation that was shipped with the other
`vendors’ product.
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`ORiNOCO Client Manager
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`The ORiNOCO Client Manager is a diagnostic tool to monitor wireless radio
`communication between a wireless station and its ORiNOCO access point, or to
`monitor the link between two wireless stations in an independent network.
`
`Furthermore it can be used as a site monitor to show the coverage of the
`installed ORiNOCO access point in a certain area.
`
`ORiNOCO AP Manager
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`The ORiNOCO AP Manager is primarily a tool for LAN administrators or system
`supervisors. You can use the ORiNOCO AP Manager program to configure
`ORiNOCO access points and to monitor the performance of your wireless
`network. It can be run on any station in the network, either wired or wireless.
`
`ORiNOCO PRO Manager
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`The ORiNOCO PRO Manager is a tool specially designed for HP Open View
`systems. The ORiNOCO PRO Manager enables you to:
`I Configure ORiNOCO access points.
`I Display and modify the configuration of access points.
`I Diagnose the network performance and, if necessary, identify and solve
`network errors.
`I Manage and optimize network performance.
`For more information refer to the “ORiNOCO PRO Manager User’s Guide”.
`
`ORiNOCO OR Manager
`
`The ORiNOCO OR Manager is a software tool primarily for use by LAN
`administrators or system supervisors. You can use the ORiNOCO OR Manager
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`program to configure ORiNOCO Outdoor Routers, to monitor the performance of
`your wireless network, and for analysis of links between two wireless stations. It
`can be run on any station in the network, either wired or wireless.
`For more information refer to the “ORiNOCO OR Manager User’s Guide”.
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`Introduction
`About ORiNOCO access points
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`About ORiNOCO access points
`The access points are identified by either one of the following MAC addresses:
`I The universal MAC address of (one of) the Wireless Network Interface(s)
`used by the access point, or
`I The universal MAC address of the Ethernet Interface.
`There are two ORiNOCO access points:
`I AP-500
`I AP-1000
`
`ORiNOCO AP-500
`The ORiNOCO AP-500 is a transparent bridge device equipped with:
`I An integrated Wireless Network Interface to connect Wireless Stations to a
`(wired) network.
`
`NOTE:
`The integrated Wireless Network Interface of the ORiNOCO AP-500 is
`called interface ‘A’ in this guide.
`
`I A 10Base-T Ethernet Interface, that can be used to connect Wireless
`Stations to an Ethernet network.
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`ORiNOCO AP-1000
`The ORiNOCO AP-1000 is a transparent bridge device equipped with two
`PC Card slots A and B. Wireless Network Interfaces A and B are corresponding
`to slot A and B of the AP-1000, into which PC Cards can be inserted.
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`Introduction
`About This User’s Guide
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`About This User’s Guide
`This guide describes how to use the ORiNOCO tools to configure and monitor
`wireless LANs built with ORiNOCO products.
`For information concerning WaveLAN Legacy Products, please refer to the
`user’s guide for that product, or visit our website at:
`http:\www.lucent.com\orinoco.
`In this manual, you will find the following:
`I Chapter 1 “Introduction” describes the ORiNOCO tools and the sources for
`finding more information.
`I Chapter 2 “Wireless Configurations” describes ORiNOCO network scenarios
`that will be used throughout this document.
`I Chapter 3 “Setting Up your LAN Administrator Station” describes how to
`select a station to manage your ORiNOCO network, and how to install the
`necessary software.
`I Chapter 4 “Basic Network Configuration” explains how to configure your
`particular network, using three network scenarios, from simple to
`sophisticated.
`I Chapter 5 “Monitoring your ORiNOCO Network”, describes how to monitor
`and diagnose communications quality.
`I Chapter 6 “Optimizing Performance” presents a number of considerations to
`help you sort through the complex factors that determine the performance of
`your wireless LAN.
`I Chapter 7 “Security” describes how to enhance security and minimize
`unauthorized use of your ORiNOCO network.
`
`This document does not describe every possible option supported by the
`ORiNOCO software suite. It should serve as a general guideline to help you to
`decide which tool can help you to accomplish a specific task.
`For more information about specific ORiNOCO software screens or options, you
`are advised to consult the on-line help documentation.
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`Introduction
`About This User’s Guide
`
`About Icons used in this Document
`Throughout this document we use the following icons to represent the various
`networking devices:
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`Icon
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`Description
`Wireless (mobile) station
`- equipped with ORiNOCO PC Card
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`Wireless station
`- equipped with ORiNOCO ISA Adapter
`or
`- equipped with ORiNOCO PCI Adapter
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`ORiNOCO access point
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`Server station
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`Router
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`ORiNOCO Range Extender Antenna
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`Network Hub
`
`On-line Help Documentation
`Information about specific ORiNOCO software screens or options in your
`ORiNOCO AP Manager or ORiNOCO Client Manager program, is covered in
`the on-line help of the programs.
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`I To access context-sensitive help on a specific screen for the ORiNOCO
`programs, click the Help button or press the
` function key.
`F1
`I In the on-line help you can click the Contents tab to get an overview of the
`on-line information, or click the Index tab to open an alphabetical list of
`specific topics.
`Product specifications are listed in the user’s guide that came with your
`ORiNOCO products.
`
`Additional Files on your CD-ROM
`The CD-ROM that is shipped with your ORiNOCO products include a file called
`“readme.txt”. This file contains information about the version of the software and/
`or drivers on the CD-ROM.
`You are advised to read this file prior to installing your ORiNOCO products, as it
`may contain additional information that was not available when this document
`was produced. You can also download or view the “readme.txt” file on the
`ORiNOCO website.
`
`Other Sources of Information
`For information on updates and other ORiNOCO news, see the website at:
`http:\www.lucent.com\orinoco.
`For technical support, please consult the information at the back of this
`document.
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`Wireless Configurations
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`Introduction
`This document describes a number of network scenarios that may serve as an
`example for building your wireless system.
`Wireless systems typically apply to indoor network environments that require
`connectivity for devices roaming throughout the network environment.
`Wireless systems are wireless networks that service wireless (mobile) devices.
`The wireless devices may roam freely throughout the network, with the only
`restrictions being the size and cabling of the wireless device.
`Subject to the size and requirements of your LAN, a wireless system can be
`identified by either one of the following type of configurations:
`I Independent network
`I Basic infrastructure
`— Stand alone configuration
`— Wireless access to ethernet networks
`I Advanced infrastructures
`— Multiple channel configuration
`— Migration configuration
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`Peer-to-Peer Workgroup
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`Peer-to-Peer Workgroup
`A Peer-to-Peer workgroup, as pictured in Figure 2-1, is a group of ORiNOCO
`wireless devices that do not bridge their data via the ORiNOCO access point. All
`machines within a Peer-to-Peer network are configured to “Peer- to-Peer” mode.
`The most simple independent network is one without a server, where stations
`communicate Peer-to-Peer, e.g. by sharing a disk or printer via Microsoft
`Networking or Novell personal NetWare.
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`Figure 2-1
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` Peer-to-Peer Workgroup
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`Peer-to-Peer networks are typically used for small networks where:
`I All wireless stations participate in workgroup computing, for example using
`the disk-sharing option of Microsoft Networking and Printers.
`I All ORiNOCO stations are within range of a wireless server.
`Peer-to-Peer networks are a quick and easy solution to set up a wireless
`network at trade-shows, business visits or other (off-site) locations.
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`Basic Infrastructure
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`Basic Infrastructure
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`Stand Alone Configuration
`In a stand alone configuration (Figure 2-2), the ORiNOCO access point will
`function as a relay base station, that will forward the data communication from
`one computer to another within the same wireless cell.
`This is the quickest and easiest way to set up a small wireless LAN
`infrastructure. This configuration is ideal for temporary installations (e.g.
`tradeshows) environments that do not allow the installation of a wired
`infrastructure.
`A server is not required in a stand alone wireless configuration; equipped
`devices can communicate Peer-to-Peer, as described in “Peer-to-Peer
`Workgroup” on page 2-2.
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`Figure 2-2
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` Stand Alone Configuration
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`The wireless infrastructure is identified by a unique ORiNOCO network name.
`All equipped devices that wish to connect to this network, must be configured
`with an identical ORiNOCO network name.
`Mobile wireless stations will maintain communication with the infrastructure as
`long as they remain within range of the ORiNOCO access point in their
`ORiNOCO network.
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`Wireless Access to Ethernet Networks
`Connecting ORiNOCO access points to an Ethernet network, as pictured in
`Figure 2-3, allows you to:
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`I create a wireless environment for mobile computers, or
`I connect a number of ORiNOCO stations (mobile and/or desktop) to an
`existing ethernet infrastructure, creating a larger coverage area.
`
`Figure 2-3
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` Wireless to Ethernet Access Configuration
`
`All wireless stations within this coverage area that wish to connect to the
`network must be configured with the same ORiNOCO network name as the
`ORiNOCO access points.
`Roaming wireless stations will automatically switch between ORiNOCO
`access points, when required, thus maintaining the wireless connection to the
`network.
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`Advanced Infrastructures
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`Multiple Channel Configuration
`The ORiNOCO stations are capable of switching their operating frequency
`channel dynamically when roaming between ORiNOCO access points that have
`been configured to use different radio channels.
`Using different channels enables you to optimize wireless performance,
`assigning different frequency channels to neighboring ORiNOCO access points.
`Multiple frequency configurations may prove very useful in environments where:
`I A high concentration of wireless stations are operational in the same vicinity
`of one another.
`I The ORiNOCO stations experience a performance decrease in terms of
`network response times as a result of the ORiNOCO collision avoidance
`protocol (for more information, see “RTS/CTS Medium Reservation” on
`page 6-11.
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`Figure 2-4
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` Dual Channel Configuration
`
`If the configuration pictured in Figure 2-4, will be realized with AP-1000s, each
`ORiNOCO AP-1000 is equipped with a single ORiNOCO PC Card.
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`I By configuring neighboring ORiNOCO access points with different
`frequencies, you create separate mediums for each wireless cell. Operating
`at different channels, the stations can no longer “hear” one another, and
`therefore no longer need to defer communications.
`I When the configuration pictured in Figure 2-4 represents a single channel
`system, both station 1 and station 2 share the same medium. Station 1 might
`need to defer communication with the ORiNOCO access point when it
`senses that station 2 is already communicating with the access point in the
`neighboring cell.
`As is the case in any roaming environment, you must configure all ORiNOCO
`access points in multiple channel configurations with an identical ORiNOCO
`network name.
`The preferred channel separation between the channels in neighboring cells is
`25 MHz (5 channels). Subject to the number of channels supported by the
`ORiNOCO PC Cards available in your country, this means that you can apply up
`to three different channels within your ORiNOCO network (see Table 6-1 on
`page 6-19 for recommended channel configurations).
`Applying two channels that allow the maximum channel separation will decrease
`the amount of channel cross-talk, and provide a noticeable performance
`increase over networks with minimal channel separation.
`To configure networks with multiple channels, refer to “Frequency Channel
`Management” on page 6-16.
`
`Migration Configuration
`When your network system already includes an existing wireless infrastructure
`with WaveLAN Legacy Products or WaveLAN Turbo products, this configuration
`enables you to serve both new ORiNOCO compliant wireless devices equipped
`with WaveLAN legacy adapters, such as WaveLAN/ISA, WaveLAN/PCMCIA or
`WaveLAN/EAM.
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`Advanced Infrastructures
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`Figure 2-5
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` Migration to ORiNOCO
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`The installation and configuration of the ORiNOCO devices are described within
`this chapter. For information concerning WaveLAN Legacy Products, please
`refer to the user’s guide for that product, or visit our website at:
`http:\www.lucent.com\orinoco.
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`Setting Up your LAN
`Administrator Station
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`Introduction
`ORiNOCO infrastructures are managed from the ORiNOCO LAN administrator
`station. Within this chapter decision points are described which are necessary to
`help you set up ORiNOCO LAN administrator station(s) to properly manage your
`network.
`Typically, the ORiNOCO LAN administrator station is a computer used by the
`LAN administrator to configure, manage and monitor the ORiNOCO network.
`You can assign as many LAN administrator stations as you like, depending on
`how you would like to manage your ORiNOCO network.
`The ORiNOCO LAN administrator station uses the tools available in the
`ORiNOCO software suite to configure and monitor your network. The following
`programs are included within the ORiNOCO software suite:
`I ORiNOCO Client Manager
`I ORiNOCO AP Manager
`I ORiNOCO PRO Manager
`I ORiNOCO OR Manager
`In this chapter, we describe how to set up the ORiNOCO LAN administrator
`station in the following network configurations:
`I Peer-to-Peer workgroup - all stations within the network directly
`communicate with all other stations. No ORiNOCO access points are
`necessary to bridge the data.
`I Infrastructure network - all stations communicate to each other and the
`Ethernet backbone via ORiNOCO access point interfaces.
`For an overview of the ORiNOCO software tools, please refer to “About
`ORiNOCO Tools” on page 1-2.
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`Setting Up your LAN Administrator Station
`Assigning an LAN Administrator Station
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`Assigning an LAN Administrator Station
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`Minimum Requirements
`To set up the ORiNOCO LAN administrator station, you can use any desktop or
`portable computer that meets the following requirements:
`I A 80486 or faster processor.
`I Free disk space of 4 MB.
`I 8 MB RAM (16 MB or more recommended).
`I Microsoft Windows 95, 98 or Windows NT (v.4.0).
`For the ORiNOCO Client Manager you will also need:
`I The ORiNOCO PC Card.
`For the ORiNOCO AP Manager you will need the following:
`I Access to the LAN, via
`— ORiNOCO PC Card
`— Ethernet card
`— dial-up connection
`I ORiNOCO access points.
`I A loaded TCP/IP protocol that provides a Windows sockets (winsock)
`interface. The TCP/IP drivers can be found on the Microsoft Windows
`installation disks or CD-ROM.
`For the ORiNOCO PRO Manager and ORiNOCO OR Manager consult the
`accompanying documentation.
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`Setting Up your LAN Administrator Station
`Managing Peer-to-Peer Workgroups
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`Managing Peer-to-Peer Workgroups
`A Peer-to-Peer workgroup consists of several stations communicating directly to
`each other without bridging data via the access point.
`Peer-to-Peer workgroups do not need the ORiNOCO tools. For more information
`refer to the “ORiNOCO PC Card - User’s Guide”.
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`Setting Up your LAN Administrator Station
`Managing Infrastructure Networks
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`Managing Infrastructure Networks
`In an infrastructure network, you will primarily use the ORiNOCO LAN
`administrator station that has the ORiNOCO AP Manager installed to configure
`your access points and monitor the radio traffic between selected access points
`and stations within the network.
`You may also install the ORiNOCO Client Manager on all stations within the
`network, or on selected mobile stations with the ORiNOCO PC Card, to monitor
`the link between the mobile station and the nearest ORiNOCO access points.
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`Wired or Wireless?
`The choice for a wireless or wired ORiNOCO LAN administrator station will
`depend on your preferences and abilities to administer your ORiNOCO network.
`You should first determine how you would like to manage your network. If you
`like to configure and monitor stations from:
`I on-site, to troubleshoot problems at the physical location of the station, you
`may choose to have a mobile, wireless ORiNOCO LAN administrator station.
`Tool: ORiNOCO AP Manager and ORiNOCO Client Manager
`I a central location, such as the LAN administrator station, you may prefer a
`wired ORiNOCO LAN administrator station.
`Tool: ORiNOCO AP Manager
`I a remote location, via modem, calling into a RAS or PPP entry point to your
`network.
`Tool: ORiNOCO AP Manager
`Your next consideration for wired or wireless station should be the size of your
`network. For instance:
`I in larger networks, it may be more convenient to manage the stations from a
`central location, so a wired station would be more appropriate.
`I in smaller network configurations, in which there are only few ORiNOCO
`access points, a mobile, wireless station may be the most efficient way to
`configure and manage your network.
`For wireless stations the following has to be considered:
`I LAN administrators require easy access to wireless areas, e.g. for on-site
`troubleshooting.
`I You need to perform a site verification to determine optimal placement of
`ORiNOCO access points.
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`I It is also possible remote configure and monitor the access point via a dial-
`up connection. This feature is only possible when the network is externally
`accessible.
`Of course you can assign multiple stations as ORiNOCO LAN administrator
`stations, allowing for a combination of wired and wireless stations and allowing
`you the freedom to choose the most appropriate tool for the situation.
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`Wired Stations
`A wired ORiNOCO LAN administrator station allows you to configure and
`monitor access points through a wired backbone by using the ORiNOCO
`AP Manager tool.
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`Configuration
`
`A wired ORiNOCO LAN administrator station has access to all ORiNOCO
`access points via a wired backbone. The access points are identified by means
`of their unique IP address.
`When your LAN architecture is comprised of multiple subnets, separated by
`gateways or routers, please note that the LAN administrator station which you
`intend to use for the initial configuration, must be on the same subnet as the
`ORiNOCO access points.
`Once the ORiNOCO access points have been configured and their IP addresses
`have been registered, you can use any station to access the access points via
`the TCP/IP protocol.
`For more information on configuring your ORiNOCO access point, please refer
`to “Configuration Scenarios” on page 3-11.
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`Monitoring
`
`When you use a wired ORiNOCO LAN administrator station you will not be able
`to move around to different physical locations of the network to determine or
`optimize the placement of stations, ORiNOCO access points or antennas.
`However, a wired ORiNOCO LAN administrator station can use the ORiNOCO
`AP Manager remote link test and remote statistics features to perform
`monitoring tasks.
`With the ORiNOCO AP Manager you can validate radio frequency links between
`a remote ORiNOCO access point and ORiNOCO stations connected to that
`access point. For more information on monitoring, refer to “Monitoring Options”
`on page 5-22.
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`Wireless Stations
`A wireless, mobile ORiNOCO LAN administrator station allows you to use the
`ORiNOCO Client Manager as well as the ORiNOCO AP Manager.
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`Monitoring
`
`You can use the following ORiNOCO tools to monitor your infrastructure
`network:
`I ORiNOCO Client Manager
`— PC Card diagnostics
`— Logging measurements data
`— Site monitor
`— Link test
`I ORiNOCO AP Manager
`— System information
`— Remote link test
`— Remote statistics
`For more information on monitoring your ORiNOCO network, refer to Chapter
`5 “Monitoring your ORiNOCO Network”.
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`Setting Up your LAN Administrator Station
`Installing ORiNOCO Software
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`Installing ORiNOCO Software
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`ORiNOCO Client Manager
`The ORiNOCO Client Manager is a diagnostics tool that runs on wireless
`stations only. To setup the ORiNOCO LAN administrator station that is capable
`of running the ORiNOCO Client Manager program, the station must be equipped
`with the ORiNOCO PC Card.
`To install the Client Manager software, proceed as follows:
`1.
`Insert the ORiNOCO software CD-ROM that came with your access point
`station that you have designated as the ORiNOCO LAN administrator
`station.
`If you downloaded the software from the web, please refer to the installation
`instructions found on the web.
`2. When the CD Browser automatically starts you can proceed with the next
`step. If not:
`I Click the Start button on the Windows task bar, then select Run.
`I Click the Browse button in the Run window.
`Select the drive letter of your CD-ROM p