Planet MAP-3100 Quick start guide

PLANET Mesh Network Manager Guide
802.11a/b/g Indoor Wireless Mesh Network
Access Point
MAP-3100 / MAP-3120
Mesh Network Manager (MnM)
Management Utility User Manual
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Revision
Mesh Network Manager User’s Manual for PLANET Wireless Mesh Access Point
Model: MAP-3100 / MAP-3120
Rev: 2.0 (February, 2008)
Part No. EM-MAP3K_MnMv2.doc
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Table of Content
Table of Content3
1Overview 6
2System Requirement7
3Utility Installation and Un-installation 8
3.1 Installation 8
3.1.1 Introduction 8
3.1.2 Choose Install Folder 9
3.1.3 Choose Shortcut Folder 9
3.1.4 Pre-Installation Summary 10
3.1.5 Installing 10
3.1.6 Installation Complete 11
3.2 Un-installation 11
3.2.1 Introduction 12
3.2.2 Uninstalling 12
3.2.3 Uninstallation Complete 13
4How to Use PLANET Mesh Network Management Tools 14
4.1 Quick Start 14
4.2 Software Overview & Features 15
4.2.1 Software Layout 15
4.2.1.1 Map Container 15
4.2.1.2 MIB Reader 16
4.2.1.3 Alarm Viewer 17
4.2.2 Toolbar Reference 18
4.2.3 Features 20
4.2.3.1 Create Map 20
4.2.3.2 Open Map 21
4.2.3.3 Save Map 21
4.2.3.4 Topology Map 22
4.2.3.5 Set up New Scan 23
4.2.3.6 Map View 24
4.2.3.7 Status Pane 25
4.2.3.8 Scan IP Address 26
4.2.3.9 SNMP Community / Passwords (for Scan-IP)26
4.2.3.10 Socket Port 28
4.2.3.11 SNMP Community / Passwords (for AP Unit) 28
4.2.3.12 Scan Interval 29
4.2.3.13 Import Background Image 30
4.2.3.14 Map Print 31
4.2.3.15 Map Zoom 32
4.2.3.16 Customize Map 33
4.2.3.17 Background Image Transparency 36
4.2.3.18 Block List 37
4.2.3.19 Lock / Unlock 38
4.2.3.20 Node details 39
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4.2.3.21 Client Properties 40
4.2.3.22 Get/Set using MIB Reader 41
4.2.3.23 Load/Unload MIB 44
4.2.3.24 Alarm Table 45
4.2.3.25 Add Trap Agent46
4.2.3.26 View Log Files 48
4.2.3.27 Show Route 49
4.2.3.28 Create VPN Connection 51
4.2.3.29 Configure Mesh APs 56
4.2.3.30 Discovery Tool 58
4.2.3.31 View Interface and Client Live Statistic 58
4.2.3.32 Logout Client60
5Configure the Mesh AP using AP Configurator 62
5.1 Overview of AP Configurator 62
5.2 How to use AP Configurator 63
5.3 Configure the Mesh AP 65
5.3.1.1 System > System 65
5.3.1.2 System > Syslog 67
5.3.1.3 System > Advanced Tuning 67
5.3.1.4 Network > Network 70
5.3.1.5 Network > WAN 71
5.3.1.6 Network > VLAN 75
5.3.1.7 Network > Mesh 77
5.3.1.8 Network > Wireless Configuration 80
5.3.1.9 Network > Route 83
5.3.1.10 Network > IP Sec 84
5.3.1.11 Network > L2TP Client86
5.3.1.12 Network > OLSR 87
5.3.1.13 Services > NTP 89
5.3.1.14 Services > DHCP 91
5.3.1.15 Services > MAC Access 93
5.3.1.16 Services > NAT 95
5.3.1.17 Services > Firewall 96
5.3.1.18 Services > Traffic Shaping 98
5.3.1.19 Services > PPTP Server 100
5.3.1.20 Services > Mobile IP (Future Feature) 102
5.3.1.21 Services > Captive Portal 103
5.3.1.22 Services > Radius 105
5.3.1.23 Services > Dynamic DNS 107
5.3.1.24 Services > Zero Config 108
5.3.1.25 Services > Auto IP 108
5.3.1.26 Services -> Route Watch Dog 109
5.3.1.27 Services -> System Watch Dog 110
5.3.1.28 Services -> SSHD 110
5.3.1.29 Services > WME 111
5.3.1.30 Management > HTTPD 113
5.3.1.31 Management > SNMPD 115
5.3.1.32 Management > SNMP Trap 117
5.3.1.33 Management > NMS Address 120
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5.3.1.34 Status > DHCP Client121
5.3.1.35 Command > Reboot 121
5.3.1.36 Command > Reset 122
5.3.1.37 Command > Download/Upload 122
6Technical Support 124
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1Overview
This document provides a details information and application guidance for the user of the
management software, the PLANET Mesh Network Manager (MnM). This network
management system is intended to perform an overall monitoring and configuring features for
the PLANET Mesh Network.
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2System Requirement
The PLANET Mesh Network Manager is written in JAVA, hence it has the feature of cross
platform, capable to run in most of the platform. The following are the recommended system
requirement.
-256 MB RAM (recommended minimum)
-10 MB hard disk space
-Microsoft Windows 2000, XP (recommended)
Besides, in order to enable the NMS to work properly, the following ports must be allowed
through any firewall between the NMS and the agent:
-Port 161 (by default) – Use for standard SNMP Get and Set
-Port 162 (by default) – Use for listen to SNMP Trap
-Port 4608 (by default) – Used by the Discovery Tool
-Port 8188 (by default) – Use to listen for the Layer-2 node’s notification
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3Utility Installation and Un-installation
3.1 Installation
Insert the bundled CD into the CD-ROM drive to launch the auto run program. Once
completed, a menu screen will appear. Click the “PLANET Mesh Network Manager” hyperlink
and select “Open” or “Run” to initiate the install wizard.
After the wizard completes preparation, follow the 6 easy steps directed by the wizard to
perform the installation.
3.1.1 Introduction
Simply explain what this software is about. Press Next to proceed.
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3.1.2 Choose Install Folder
Prompt user to choose the install path (directory) and name the install folder. Press Next to
proceed.
3.1.3 Choose Shortcut Folder
Specify where the software shortcut will be created at. Press Next to proceed.
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3.1.4 Pre-Installation Summary
Let user have a quick review about the installation settings before start installing. Press
Install button to start the installation.
3.1.5 Installing
Installation is in progress. Once the installation is completed it will direct the user to the next
step.
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