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Preface
Thank you for your confidence in us!
LANCOM L-305agn Wireless, LANCOM L-310agn Wireless and LANCOM
L-315agn dual Wireless are professional access points that provide a maxi-
mum wireless LAN performance of up to 300 Mbps thanks to the support of
the IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 standard. The access points operate either in the
2.4 GHz or in the 5 GHz frequency band. LANCOM L-315agn dual Wireless
works with two integrated radio modules (one IEEE 802.11abgn, one IEEE
802.11abg), both of which can operate simultaneously in the 2.4- and/or
5 GHz frequency range. The 5 GHz band is not used as much and, offering a
larger number of channels, it provides better opportunities to establish
non-overlapping wireless cells. The L-300 Access Point series models can ope-
rate in stand-alone mode, in managed mode or in client mode. The access
point can be used in managed mode with a LANCOM WLAN Controller wit-
hout any additional software upgrades.
The 802.11n Draft 2.0 standard includes many new mechanisms—such as
the use of MIMO, 40-MHz channels, packet aggregation and block acknow-
ledgement—in order to increase the bandwidth available for user applicati-
ons significantly. This allows a more than fivefold increase in speed over
802.11a/g networks with physical data rates of up to 300 Mbps.
MIMO (multiple input multiple output) technology allows the L-300 Access
Point to transfer several data streams in parallel and thus significantly improve
data throughput. MIMO uses several transmit/receive units for both the trans-
mitter and the receiver. The separate data streams are identified by unique
characteristics that result from the different paths that the data take. By pro-
cessing multiple data streams MIMO achieves not just higher data throughput
but also better coverage (fewer "radio black spots") and better stability. These
are the most important arguments for 802.11n for commercial customers in
particular.
Model variants
This documentation is intended for L-300 Access Point users. The following
models are available:
The LANCOM L-305agn Wireless with integrated MIMO antenna array.
The LANCOM L-310agn Wireless with three external antennas.

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The LANCOM L-315agn dual Wireless with two WLAN modules, four
external antennas and an additional internal antenna for MIMO opera-
tion.
Model
restrictions
Passages applying only to certain models are identified either in the text itself
or by a comment in the margin.
Otherwise the documentation refers to all models collectively as the L-300
Access Point series.
Security settings
To maximize the security available from your product, we recommend that you
undertake all of the security settings (e.g. firewall, encryption, access protec-
tion) that were not already activated when you purchased the product. The
LANconfig Wizard 'Security Settings' will help you with this task. Further infor-
mation is also available in the chapter 'Security settings'.
We would additionally like to ask you to refer to our Internet site www.lan-
com.eu for the latest information about your product and technical develop-
ments, and also to download our latest software versions.
User manual and reference manual
The documentation of your device consists of the following parts:
Installation guide
User manual
Reference manual
You are now reading the user manual. It also contains all of the important
technical specifications.
The reference manual can be found on the LANCOM product CD as an Acrobat
(PDF) document. It is designed as a supplement to the user manual and goes
into detail on topics that apply to a variety of models. These include, for
example:
The system design of the operating system LCOS
Configuration
Management
Diagnosis
Security
Routing and WAN functions
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Quality of Service (QoS)
Virtual Local Networks (VLAN)
Wireless networks (WLAN)
Backup solutions
Further server services (DHCP, DNS, charge management)
This documentation was created by …
... several members of our staff from a variety of departments in order to
ensure you the best possible support when using your LANCOM product.
In case you encounter any errors, or just want to issue critics enhancements,
please do not hesitate to send an email directly to:
[email protected]
Our online services www.lancom.eu are available to you around the
clock should you have any queries regarding the topics discussed in
this manual or require any further support. The area 'Support' will
help you with many answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Furthermore, the knowledgebase offers you a large reserve of infor-
mation. The latest drivers, firmware, utilities and documentation are
constantly available for download.
In addition, LANCOM support is available. For telephone numbers and
contact addresses of LANCOM support, please see the enclosed leaf-
let or the LANCOM Systems website.
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Contents
1 Introduction 9
1.1 What is a wireless LAN? 9
1.1.1 Modes of operation of wireless LANs and access points 9
1.2 Wireless LANs in accordance with 802.11n 10
1.2.1 Advantages of 802.11n 10
1.2.2 Compatibility with other standards 11
1.2.3 The physical layer 11
1.2.4 The MAC layer 18
1.3 What can your LANCOM do? 19
2 Installation 23
2.1 Package contents 23
2.2 System requirements 23
2.2.1 Configuring the LANCOM devices 23
2.2.2 Operating access points in managed mode 24
2.3 Status displays and interfaces 24
2.3.1 Status displays 24
2.4 Software installation 33
2.4.1 Starting the software setup 33
2.4.2 Which software should I install? 34
3 Basic configuration 35
3.1 What details are necessary? 36
3.1.1 TCP/IP settings 36
3.1.2 Configuration protection 38
3.1.3 Settings for the wireless LAN 38
3.2 Instructions for LANconfig 38
3.3 Instructions for WEBconfig 40
3.4 TCP/IP settings to workstation PCs 43

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4 Security settings 45
4.1 Security in the wireless LAN 45
4.1.1 Suppress SSID broadcast – closed network 45
4.1.2 Access control by MAC address 46
4.1.3 LANCOM Enhanced Passphrase Security 46
4.1.4 Encrypted data transfer 47
4.1.5 802.1x / EAP 47
4.1.6 IPSec over WLAN 48
4.2 Tips for the proper treatment of keys and passphrases 48
4.3 The security settings wizard 48
4.3.1 Wizard for LANconfig 49
4.3.2 Wizard for WEBconfig 50
4.4 The security checklist 50
5 Advanced wireless LAN configuration 55
5.1 WLAN configuration with the wizards in LANconfig 55
5.2 Special wireless LAN parameters for 802.11n 57
5.2.1 Compatibility 57
5.2.2 Performance settings for the wireless LAN module 57
5.2.3 Performance settings for wireless LAN networks 58
5.2.4 Configuring 802.11n parameters 60
5.3 Point-to-point connections 61
5.3.1 Geometric dimensioning of outdoor wireless network
links 64
5.3.2 Antenna alignment for P2P operations 68
5.4 Measuring wireless bridges 70
5.4.1 Configuration of P2P connections 70
5.4.2 Security for point-to-point connections 73
5.5 Client mode 75
5.5.1 Client settings 76
5.5.2 Set the SSID of the available networks 77
5.5.3 Encryption settings 78

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6 Setting up Internet access 80
6.1 The Internet Connection Wizard 81
6.1.1 Instructions for LANconfig 81
6.1.2 Instructions for WEBconfig 82
6.2 The Firewall Wizard 82
6.2.1 LANconfig Wizard 82
6.2.2 Configuration under WEBconfig 83
7 Options and accessories 84
7.1 Optional AirLancer Extender antennas 84
7.1.1 Antenna diversity 84
7.1.2 Installing the AirLancer Extender antennas 85
7.2 LANCOM Public Spot Option 87
8 Troubleshooting 89
8.1 No DSL connection is established 89
8.2 DSL data transfer is slow 89
8.3 Unwanted connections under Windows XP 90
9 Appendix 91
9.1 Performance and characteristics 91
9.2 Contact assignment 93
9.2.1 Ethernet interface 10/100Base-TX 93
9.2.2 LAN/WAN interface 10/100/1000Base-TX, DSL interface
93
9.2.3 Configuration interface (Outband) 94
9.3 Declaration of conformity 94
9.4 94
10 Index 95

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1Introduction
1.1 What is a wireless LAN?
The following sections describe the functionality of wireless networks
in general. You can see from the table 'What your LANCOM can do'
further below which functions your device supports. Please refer to
the reference manual for further information on this topic.
A wireless LAN connects individual end-user devices (PCs and mobile compu-
ters) to form a local network (also called – Local Area Network). In contrast
to a traditional LAN, communication takes place over a wireless connection
and not over network cables. For this reason it is called a Wireless Local Area
Network (WLAN).
A wireless LAN provides the same functionality as a cable-based network:
Access to files, servers, printers etc. as well as the integration of individual
work stations into a corporate mail system or access to the Internet.
There are obvious advantages to wireless LANs: Notebooks and PCs can be
installed where they are needed—problems with missing connections or
structural changes are a thing of the past with wireless networks.
Apart from that, wireless LANs can also be used for connections over longer
distances. Expensive leased lines and the associated construction measures
can be saved.
LANCOM Wireless Routers and LANCOM Access Points can be opera-
ted either as self-sufficient Access Points with their own configuration
(WLAN modules in "Access Point mode“) or as components in a WLAN
infrastructure, which is controlled from a central WLAN-Controller
("managed mode"). Please observe the corresponding notices to this
in this documentation.
1.1.1 Modes of operation of wireless LANs and access points
Wireless LAN technology and access points in wireless LANs are used in the
following modes of operation:
Simple, direct connection between terminal devices with an access point
(ad-hoc mode)
Extensive wireless LANs, possibly connected to a LAN, with one or more
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Establishing access to the Internet
Connecting two LANs over a wireless link (point-to-point mode)
Connecting devices with an Ethernet interface via an access point (client
mode)
Extending an existing Ethernet network with a wireless LAN (bridge mode)
WDS (Wireless Distribution Systems)
Central administration using a LANCOM WLAN Controller
1.2 Wireless LANs in accordance with 802.11n
The new wireless LAN standard 802.11n features a number of technical deve-
lopments that provide up to five-times the performance in wireless LANs. The
changes have not yet been officially approved by the IEEE, but the foreseeable
technological leap is so enticing that the industry is already bringing updated
WLAN devices to market before the standards have been adopted. Current
discussions are embodied by what is known as "draft 2.0", which is the basis
for devices currently available on the market.
Any reference to "802.11n" in this document always implies the cur-
rent draft 2.0, which is not a standard adopted by the IEEE.
Some of the improvements refer to the physical layer (PHY), which describes
the transmission of individual bits over the physical medium—in this case the
air represents the physical medium. Other additions are concerned with the
MAC (medium access control) that among other things governs access to the
transmission medium. The two areas are treated separately below.
You can find additional information on this subject in the LCOS refe-
rence manual or in the technical papers relating to this topic.
1.2.1 Advantages of 802.11n
The new technology includes the following advantages:
Higher effective data throughput
802.11n draft 2.0 includes a number of new mechanisms to significantly
increase available bandwidth. Current wireless LAN standards based on
802.11a/g enable physical data rates (gross data rates) of up to 54 Mbps,
which turn out to be approx. 22 Mbps net. Networks based on 802.11n
currently achieve a gross data throughput of up to 300 Mbps (in reality
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600 Mbps with four data streams. For the first time, maximum speeds
exceed the 100 Mbps of cable-based Fast Ethernet networks, which are
currently standard in most workplaces.
Improved and more reliable wireless coverage
The new 802.11n technologies do not just increase date throughput but
bring about improvements in the range and reduce the wireless dead
spots in existing a/b/g installations.
This results in better signal coverage and improved stability for signifi-
cantly better utilization of wireless networks, in particular for users in pro-
fessional environments.
Greater range
Data throughput generally decreases when the distance between receiver
and transmitter increases. The overall improved data throughput allows
wireless LANs based on 802.11n to achieve greater ranges, as a signifi-
cantly stronger wireless signal is received by the Access Point over a given
distance than in 802.11a/b/g networks.
1.2.2 Compatibility with other standards
The 802.11n standard is backwardly compatible to previous standards
(IEEE 802.11a/b/g). However, some of the advantages of the new technology
are only available when, in addition to the access points, the wireless LAN cli-
ents are also compatible with 802.11n.
In order to allow the co-existence of wireless LAN clients based on
802.11a/b/g (called "legacy clients") 802.11n access points offer special
mechanisms for mixed operation, where performance increases over
802.11a/b/g are not as high. Only in all-802.11n environments is the "green-
field mode" used, which can exploit all the advantages of the new technology.
In greenfield mode both access points and wireless LAN clients support the
802.11n Draft, and access points reject connections with legacy clients.
1.2.3 The physical layer
The physical layers describes how data must be transformed in order for them
to be transmitted as individual bits over the physical medium. In this process
the following steps are performed in a wireless LAN device:
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Modulation of the carrier signal into a radio signal in the selected fre-
quency band, which for a wireless LAN is either 2.4 or 5 GHz.
The second modulation step in IEEE 802.11n occurs in the same way as in
conventional wireless LAN standards and is therefore not covered here.
However, there are a number of changes in the way digital data are modula-
ted into analog signals in 802.11n.
Improved OFDM modulation (MIMO-OFDM)
Like 802.11a/g, 802.11n uses the OFDM scheme (Orthogonal Frequency Divi-
sion Multiplex) as its method of modulation. This modulates the data signal
not on just one carrier signal but in parallel over several. The data throughput
that can be achieved with OFDM modulation depends on the following para-
meters, among other things:
Number of carrier signals: Whereas 802.11a/g uses 48 carrier signals,
802.11n can use a maximum of 52.
Payload data rate: Airborne data transmission is fundamentally unreli-
able. Even small glitches in the WLAN system can result in errors in data
transmission. Check sums are used to compensate for these errors, but
these take up a part of the available bandwidth. The payload data rate
indicates the ratio between theoretically available bandwidth and actual
payload. 802.11a/g can operate at payload rates of 1/2 or 3/4 while
802.11n can use up to 5/6 of the theoretically available bandwidth for
payload data.
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These two features increase the maximum useable bandwidth of 54 Mbps for
802.11a/g to 65 Mbps for 802.11n. This increase is not exactly spectacular,
but it can be further improved by using the following features:
MIMO technology
MIMO (multiple input multiple output) is the most important new technology
contained in 802.11n. MIMO uses several transmitters and several receivers
to transmit up to four parallel data streams on the same transmission channel
(currently only two parallel data streams have been implemented). The result
is an increase in data throughput and improved wireless coverage.
For example, the Access Point splits the data into two groups which are then
sent simultaneously via separate antennas to the WLAN client. Data through-
put can therefore be doubled using two transmitting and receiving antennas.
But how can several signals be transmitted on a single channel simultane-
ously? This was considered impossible with previous WLAN applications.
Let us consider how data is transmitted in "normal" wireless LAN networks:
Depending on antenna type, an Access Point's antenna broadcasts data in
several directions simultaneously. These electromagnetic waves are reflected
Gross bandwidth
Payload rate for 802.11a/b/g: 1/2
Payload rate for 802.11a/b/g: 3/4
Maximum payload rate for 802.11n: 5/6
Checksum Payload data
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by the surrounding surfaces causing a broadcast signal to reach the WLAN cli-
ent's antenna over many different paths; this is also referred to as "multipath
propagation". Each of these paths has a different length meaning that indivi-
dual signals reach the client with a different time delay.
These time-delayed signals interfere with each other at the WLAN client and
significantly weaken the original signal. For this reason, conventional WLAN
networks should always have a direct line of sight (LOS) between transmitter
and receiver in order to reduce the influence of reflections.
MIMO technology transforms this weakness in WLAN transmission into a
strength that allows an enormous increase in data throughput. As mentioned
above, it is virtually impossible to transmit different signals on the same chan-
nel simultaneously as the receiver cannot distinguish between them. MIMO
uses the reflection of electromagnetic waves and the associated spatial aspect
to obtain a third criterion for identifying the signals.
A signal sent by transmitter A and received by receiver 1 follows a different
path than a signal from transmitter B to receiver 2. Due to the different reflec-
tions and changes in polarization that both signals experience along their
paths, each of these paths takes on its own characteristics. When data trans-
mission starts, a training phases records the characteristics of the path by
transmitting standardized data. Subsequently, the data received here is used
to calculate which data stream the signals belong to. The receiver decides for
itself which of the incoming signals is to be processed, thus avoiding loss from
interference.
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MIMO thus allows the simultaneous transmission of several signals over one
shared medium, such as the air. Individual transmitters and receivers must be
positioned a minimum distance apart from one another, although this is just
a few centimeters. This separation results in differing reflections and signal
paths that can be used to separate the signals.
Generally speaking, MIMO can provide up to four parallel data streams, which
are also called "spatial streams". However, the current generation of chips can
only implement two parallel data streams as the separation of data streams
based on characteristic path information demands high levels of computing
power, which consumes both time and electricity. The latter tends to be unde-
sirable particularly for WLAN systems, where attempts are often made to
achieve independence from power sockets at the WLAN client or when using
PoE as the electricity supply for the Access Point.
Even if the aim of four spatial streams has not yet been achieved, the use of
two separate data connections results in a doubling of data throughput,
which represents a true technological leap in the area of WLAN systems. Com-
bined with the improvements in OFDM modulation, the data throughput that
can be attained increases to 130 Mbps.
The short description "transmitter x receiver" expresses the actual number of
transmitting and receiving antennas. 3x3 MIMO describes three transmitting
and three receiving antennas. However, the number of antennas does not
equate with the number of data streams: the antennas available only limit the
maximum number of spatial streams. The reason for using more antennas
than strictly necessary for data stream transmission relates to the method of
allocating the signals according to their characteristic path: A third signal is
used to transmit additional spatial information. If the data from the first two
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signals cannot be uniquely identified, their computation can still be performed
with the aid of the third signal. The use of additional antennas does not con-
tribute to an increase in data throughput, but it does result in a more even,
stronger coverage for clients.
MIMO in outdoor use
Outdoor 802.11n applications cannot use natural reflections since signal
transmission usually takes place over the direct path between directional
antennas. In order to transmit two data streams in parallel, special antennas
are employed that use polarization channels turned through 90° to each
other. These so-called "dual-slant" antennas are really two antennas in one
housing. Since a third signal does not offer additional reliability, outdoor
applications generally use as many antennas (or polarization channels) as
there are data streams for transmission.
40 MHz channels
As the above explanation of OFDM modulation states, data throughput rises
with an increasing number of carrier signals because this allows several sig-
nals to be transmitted simultaneously. If a channel with a bandwidth of
20 MHz supports no more than 48 (802.11a/g) or 52 (802.11n) carrier signals,
the obvious choice would be to use a second channel with additional carrier
signals.
This method was used in the past by a number of manufacturers (including
LANCOM Systems) and was referred to as "turbo mode", allowing data rates
of up to 108 Mbps. Turbo mode does not form part of the official IEEE stan-
dard but is frequently employed on point-to-point connections, for example,
because compatibility to other manufacturers tends to play a secondary role.
However, the success of the underlying technology has lead to its incorpora-
tion into 802.11n. IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 uses the second transmission chan-
MIMO AP 802.11n POLARIZATION
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nel in a way that maintains compatibility to IEEE 802.11a/g devices. 802.11n
transmits data over two contiguous channels. One of these assumes the task
of a control channel that, among other things, handles the administration of
data transmission. Concentrating these basic tasks into the control channel
means that devices supporting a transmission at 20 MHz only can also be
connected. The second channel is an extension that only comes comes into
effect if the remote client also supports data transmission at 40 MHz. The use
of the second channel remains optional throughout, with transmitter and
receiver deciding dynamically whether one or two channels should be emplo-
yed.
As the implementation of 40 MHz with separate control and extension chan-
nels is more efficient in the 802.11n draft than in the conventional turbo
mode, more than double the amount of carrier signals can be obtained (108
in total). The maximum data throughput when using improved OFDM modu-
lation and two parallel data streams thus rises to 270 Mbps.
Short guard interval
The final improvement of the 802.11n draft is the improvement in the chro-
nological sequence of data transmission. A signal that is to be transmitted in
a WLAN system is not broadcast at a distinct point in time but is "held up" for
a certain, constant transmission period. In order to prevent interference at the
receiving end, a short break is made following the transmission period before
the transmission of the next signal commences. The entire duration of trans-
mission period and break are referred to in WLAN terminology as "symbol
length" and the break itself is known as the "guard interval".
IEEE 802.11a/g uses a symbol length of 4 μs: the information transmitted on
the carrier signal changes following transmission of 3.2 μs and a break of
0.8 μs. 802.11n reduces the break between transmissions to the so-called
"short guard interval" of only 0.4 μs.
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Transmitting data in shorter intervals thus increases the maximum data
throughput when using improved OFDM modulation, two parallel data
streams and transmission at 40 MHz to 300 Mbps.
1.2.4 The MAC layer
Frame aggregation
The improvements in the physical layer brought about by the new 802.11n ini-
tially describe only the theoretical data throughput of the physical medium.
However, the share of this theoretical bandwidth that is actually available for
payload data is limited by two factors:
in addition to the actual payload data, each data packet in a wireless LAN
system contains additional information such as a preamble and MAC
address information.
Time is lost to the management events that occur when the transmission
medium is actually accessed. Thus the transmitter must negotiate access
authorization with the other receivers before transmitting each data
packet (frame); further delays are caused by data packet collisions and
other events.
This loss, referred to as "overhead", can be reduced by combining several data
packets together to form one large frame and transmitting them together. In
this process, information such as the preamble are only transmitted once for
all the combined data packets and delays due to negotiating access to the
transmission medium only occur at longer intervals.
The use of this method, known as frame aggregation, is subject to certain
restrictions:
As information such as MAC address only needs to be transmitted once
for the aggregated frame, only those data packets intended for the same
address can be combined.
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All data packets that are to be combined into a single large frame must
be available at the sender at the time of aggregation—as a consequence
some data packets may have to wait until enough data packets for the
same destination are available with which they can be combined. This
aspect may represent a significant limitation for time-critical transmissi-
ons such as voice over IP.
Block acknowledgement
Each data packet directed to a specific address (i.e. not broadcast or multicast
packets) is acknowledged immediately after receipt. In this way, the transmit-
ter is informed that the packet was received correctly and does not need to be
repeated. This principle also applies to aggregated frames in 802.11n.
Two different methods are used for frame aggregation. These are not explai-
ned in detail here, but they differ in the way aggregated frames are acknow-
ledged.
Mac Service Data Units Aggregation (MSDUA) combines several Ethernet
packets together to form one common wireless LAN packet. This packet is
acknowledged only once and the acknowledgment is valid for all aggre-
gated packets. If there is no acknowledgement the whole block is resent.
Mac Protocol Data Units Aggregation (MPDUA) combines individual wire-
less LAN packets together to form one large common wireless LAN packet.
In this case, each wireless LAN packet is acknowledged and the acknow-
ledgements are combined and transmitted as a block. In contrast to
MSDUA, the sender receives information about the receipt status of every
single WLAN packet and can, if necessary, resend only those specific
packets that were not successful.
1.3 What can your LANCOM do?
The following table shows the properties and functions of your device.
LANCOM
L-305agn
Wireless
LANCOM
L-310agn
Wireless
LANCOM
L-315agn
dual Wireless
Applications
Expansion of the LAN through WLAN (infrastructure
mode)
✔✔✔
WLAN via point-to-point ✔✔✔