Intermec MobileLAN access 2102 S User manual

P/N 072021-001
User’s Guide
MobileLAN
™
access 2102 S

P/N 072021-001
User’s Guide
MobileLAN
™
access 2102 S

Intermec Technologies Corporation
6001 36th Avenue West
P.O. Box 4280
Everett, WA 98203-9280
U.S. service and technical support: 1-800-755-5505
U.S. media supplies ordering information: 1-800-227-9947
Canadian service and technical support: 1-800-668-7043
Canadian media supplies ordering information: 1-800-268-6936
Outside U.S.A. and Canada: Contact your local Intermec service supplier.
The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to
operate and/or service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any
other purpose without written permission of Intermec.
Information and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.
2001 by Intermec Technologies Corporation
All Rights Reserved
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every occurrence of a trademarked name, we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion, and
to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement.
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Contents
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Contents
Before You Begin vii
Warranty Information vii
Safety Summary vii
Cautions and Notes viii
About This Guide viii
Getting Started
Understanding the 2102 S Access Point 1-3
Understanding the LEDs 1-3
Understanding the Ports 1-4
General Installation Guidelines 1-5
Installing the 2102 S Access Point 1-5
Mounting the 2102 S Access Point 1-6
Positioning the Antenna 1-7
Setting the IP Address of the 2102 S Access Point 1-8
Resetting the 2102 S to Factory Defaults 1-9
Configuring the 2102 S
Establishing a Web Browser Session 2-3
Changing the User Name and Password 2-4
Configuring the 2102 S Access Point as a DHCP Server 2-5
Supported DHCP Options 2-7
Unsupported DHCP Options 2-7
Configuring the 2102 S Access Point as a NAT Server 2-8
Configuring the Radio
Configuring the 802.11b HR Radio 3-3
Configuring WEP 3-5
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Maintaining and Troubleshooting the 2102 S
Analyzing the 2102 S Access Point 4-3
Viewing AP Connections 4-3
Viewing Port Statistics 4-4
Viewing the DHCP Status 4-5
Viewing the Configuration Summary 4-5
Viewing Information About the Access Point 4-6
Understanding the LED Lighting Sequence 4-7
Upgrading the 2102 S Access Point Firmware 4-8
Using the MobileLAN access Utility 4-8
Using a Web Browser 4-9
Troubleshooting the Radio 4-10
Commonly Asked Technical Support Questions 4-11
Getting Help with Your Installation 4-11
Specifications and Default Settings
Physical Specifications A-3
Other Specifications A-3
Radio Specifications—IEEE 802.11b HR A-4
Default Settings A-4
TCP/IP Settings Menu Defaults A-4
Ethernet Port Configuration Menu Defaults A-5
Password Menu Defaults A-5
IEEE 802.11b HR Radio Menu Defaults A-5
Using External Antennas
Attaching an External Antenna B-3
General Antenna Placement Guidelines B-4
Positioning Antennas for IEEE 802.11b HR Radios B-4
Positioning Antennas for Antenna Diversity B-4
Intermec 2.4 GHz Antennas and Antenna Accessories B-6
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Configuring HereUAre
About HereUAre C-3
Index
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Before You Begin
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Before You Begin
This section introduces you to standard warranty provisions, safety precautions,
cautions, notes, document formatting conventions, and sources of additional product
information.
Warranty Information
To receive a copy of the standard warranty provision for this product, contact your local
Intermec sales organization. In the U.S. call 1-800-755-5505, and in Canada call 1-800-
668-7043.
Note: Opening this product may void the warranty. The internal workings of this
product can only be accessed by Intermec service personnel. Radio replacements and
upgrades require Intermec service personnel.
Safety Summary
Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this
book before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured,
and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and
cautions.
Do not repair or adjust alone Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone under
any circumstances. Someone capable of providing first aid must always be present for
your safety.
First aid Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an injury.
Never neglect an injury, no matter how slight it seems.
Resuscitation Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stops
breathing. Any delay could result in death. To work on or near high voltage, you should
be familiar with approved industrial first aid methods.
Energized equipment Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a
responsible authority. Energized electrical equipment is dangerous. Electrical shock
from energized equipment can cause death. If you must perform authorized emergency
work on energized equipment, be sure that you comply strictly with approved safety
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Cautions and Notes
The cautions and notes in this guide use the following format.
Caution
A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that
must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption
or loss of data.
Conseil
Une précaution vous avertit d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode,
d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour empêcher
l’endommagement ou la destruction de l’équipement, ou l’altération ou la perte de
données.
Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain special
instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances.
About This Guide
The MobileLAN™ access 2102 S User’s Guide provides information about the features
of this product, and how to install, configure, and troubleshoot it. You must be familiar
with your host PC and your other Intermec equipment.
Terminology
In this guide, the terms 2102 S and access point are used to describe the 2102 S Access
Point device.
Format Conventions for Input From a Keyboard or Keypad
This table describes the formatting conventions for input from host PC keyboards:
Convention How to Interpret the Convention
Special text Shows the command as you should enter it into the device.
Italic text Indicates a variable that you must replace with a value.
Bold text Indicates the keys you must press on a PC keyboard. For example, “press
Enter” means you press the key labeled “Enter” on the PC keyboard.
where Introduces a list of parameters and explains the values you can specify for
them.

Getting Started
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This chapter introduces the 2102 S Access Point with the MobileLAN™ access utility
and explains how to install it.
Understanding the 2102 S Access Point
The 2102 S access point is designed to be powerful and easy to use. It attaches to a
wired network and provides wireless network access for end devices.
The MobileLAN access utility is designed to help you make simple configuration
changes to your access point. You can upgrade the access point firmware from the
utility, as well as access the Web browser menus to make further configuration changes.
The 2102 S ships with these items:
•Power supply (Part No. 3-304029-01) and AC power cord
•Mounting bracket
•Safety information
•Antenna
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The 2102 S with an IEEE 802.11b High Rate (HR) radio installed is
Wi-Fi™ certified for interoperability with other 802.11b HR wireless
LAN devices.
Caution
You must use the appropriate Intermec power supply with these devices or equipment
damage may occur.
Conseil
Vous devez utiliser la source d'alimentation Intermec adéquate avec cet appareil sinon
vous risquez d'endommager l'équipement.
Understanding the LEDs
The following illustration identifies the four LEDs on the 2102 S.
Power Radio
Wired
LAN
Error
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The following table describes the LEDs on the 2102 S.
LED Description
Power Remains on when power is applied.
Radio Flashes when a frame is transmitted or received on the radio port.
Wired LAN Flashes when a frame is transmitted or received on the Ethernet port.
Error Flashes during normal operation. Remains on if an error is detected.
Understanding the Ports
The following illustration identifies the ports on the 2102 S.
10BaseT
Ethernet port Serial
port Power
port
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The following table describes the ports on the 2102 S.
Port Description
10BaseT port Used with an appropriate cable, the 10BaseT port connects the access point
to your Ethernet network.
Serial port Used with a null-modem cable, the serial port connects the access point to a
terminal or PC to perform initial configuration.
Power port Used with an appropriate power cable, the power port connects the access
point to an AC power source.

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General Installation Guidelines
Intermec recommends that you have Intermec or other certified providers conduct a site
survey to determine the ideal locations for all of your network components. A proper
site survey requires special equipment and training.
The following general practices should be followed in any installation:
•Locate access points centrally within areas requiring coverage.
•Overlap access point coverage areas to avoid coverage holes.
•Try to position the access point so its LEDs are visible. The LEDs are useful for
troubleshooting.
•Install wired LAN cabling within node limit and cable length limitations.
•Use an uninterruptible power supply when the AC power system is not reliable.
See Appendix B for information about antenna placement and accessories.
Note: Microwave ovens operate in the same frequency band as 802.11b HR radios;
therefore, if you use a microwave within range of your 2102 S, you may notice
performance degradation. Both your microwave and your 2102 S will continue to
function, but you may want to consider relocating your microwave out of range of your
access point.
Installing the 2102 S Access Point
Follow these steps to install the 2102 S.
1. Mount the access point.
2. If necessary, attach an external antenna. For more information, see “Attaching an
External Antenna”in Appendix B.

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Mounting the 2102 S Access Point
You can install the 2102 S horizontally on a desk or counter, or you can install it
vertically on a wall using the wall bracket that ships with it. Follow the instructions that
ship with the bracket and access point. An optional cubicle bracket is also available for
mounting the 2102 S on a cubicle wall.
These optional mounting bracket kits and accessories are available for the 2102 S:
•Cubicle bracket kit (Part No. 070440)
•Power supply holder kit (Part No. 069893)
•Dual antenna bracket kit (Part No. 069888)
•Diversity antenna (Part No. 071489)
Contact your Intermec representative for more information about ordering access point
accessories.
The following instructions explain how to mount the 2102 S using the mounting bracket
that ships with it.
Install the mounting bracket and 2102 S on a sturdy surface in accordance with local
building codes. You need the following tools and materials to install the bracket:
•Two #5 or M3 screws. The screws should be appropriate for the surface on which
you are mounting the bracket.
•Drill and drill bit appropriate for the mounting screws
•Screwdriver
To mount the 2102 S
1. Use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the location of the mounting holes
on the mounting surface.
2. Drill the mounting holes.
3. Position the bracket on the mounting surface.

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Positioning the Bracket
Hook
(2 places)
Mounting
bracket
Slot
(2 places)
2102 back
panel
Screw
(2 places)
Clip
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4. Using the screws you provided, secure the bracket to the wall.
5. Fit the slots on the back of the 2102 S over the hooks on the mounting bracket.
6. Slide the 2102 S up slightly, and then press the base of the 2102 S until it clicks into
the clip at the bottom of the mounting bracket.
Positioning the Antenna
The 2102 S features a built-in antenna that rotates 180°as shown in the next illustration.
Use the following guidelines when positioning the antenna.
•Place the antenna at 0°when storing the 2102 S.
•Place the antenna at 90°when using the 2102 S horizontally; for instance, when the
2102 S is positioned on a desk or counter.
•Place the antenna at 180°when using the 2102 S vertically; for instance, when the
2102 S is mounted on a wall or cubicle.

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Positioning the Antenna
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90°
180°
0°
Note: Do not force the antenna past the hard stop at 0°or 180°or you may break the
antenna connector.
You are now ready to configure the 2102 S.
Setting the IP Address of the 2102 S Access Point
You can use the MobileLAN access utility to set an initial IP address in your access
point. To use the MobileLAN access utility, you must have the following:
•Windows95-OSR2/98SE/ME, Windows NT4.0/2000
•Access Point software release 1.60
To set the IP address of the 2102 S using the MobileLAN access utility
1. Install the MobileLAN access utility on your PC.
a. Place the MobileLAN access utility CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your
PC. The setup program runs automatically. Follow the instructions that appear
on your screen. If the setup program does not run automatically, navigate to
your CD-ROM drive and double-click MLASetup.exe. Follow the instructions
that appear on your screen.
2. Open the MobileLAN access utility by double-clicking the MobileLAN access
utility shortcut on your desktop.
Note: You must have the IP address and MAC address (located on the bottom of
the 2102 S) of your access point before performing the next steps.
3. Be sure the access point is not turned on, and then click Set IP Address.

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4. Enter an unused IP address for the access point in the New IP Address for AP field.
5. Enter the MAC address of the access point in the AP Ethernet MAC Address field.
6. Click Set AP, and then turn on the access point. The status bar indicates the status
of the access point as it completes the configuration.
Note: You must complete Steps 3 through 6 before the access point has been
running for more than 60 seconds, or you will need to reboot the access point.
7. When the configuration process is complete, click Configure AP to launch a Web
browser to further configure the access point.
Resetting the 2102 S to Factory Defaults
This section explains how to reset the 2102 S to its factory defaults.
To reset the access point to factory defaults
1. Be sure the access point is not turned on, and then click Set Defaults.
2. Enter the current IP address of the access point in the Current IP Address of AP
field.
3. Click Set AP, and then turn on the access point. The status bar indicates the status
of the access point as it resets.
Note: You must complete Steps 2 and 3 before the access point has been running for
more than 60 seconds, or you will need to reboot the access point.
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