Proxim ORiNOCO AP-8000 User manual

ORiNOCO AP-8000
User Guide

AP-8000 User Guide
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ORiNOCO AP-8000 User Guide
Version 2.0
P/N 75957-1, April 2010

AP-8000 User Guide
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Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Products Covered in this User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About AP-8000 Dual Radio Wireless Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Core Features of AP-8000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Multi-Band MIMO Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
802.11n MIMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Quality of Service (QoS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Software Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Compliant to Wireless Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 Installation and Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Reload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Serial Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Product Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Attach the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using a Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Install the Cable Security Cover (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Install the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mount the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power on the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
ScanTool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Logging in to the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Upgrade the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Install Software Using TFTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3 Management and Monitoring Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
HTTP/HTTPS Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Command Line Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Secure Shell (SSH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
HyperTerminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ProximVision ES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4 Basic Configuration for an Enterprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Finding and Assigning the Access Point’s IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Configuring the System Name and the Country Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Configuring the Wireless Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Configuring the Operational Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Password Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Configuring the Security Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5 Access Point Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Configuring the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Wireless 11n Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
RADIUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
IP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
VLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Managing the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Upgrading the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Password Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Management Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Reset to Factory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Monitoring the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
SNTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Interface Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Network Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
RADIUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6 Using Web Interface to Manage the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Web Interface Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Configuring the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
IP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
VLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Managing the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Upgrading the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Password Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Management Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Reset to Factory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Monitoring the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
SNTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Interface Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Network Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
RADIUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
7 Using SNMP Interface to Manage the Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Pre-requisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Viewing the MIB Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Configuring the MIB Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
To Configure the Scalar Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
To Configure the Tabular Objects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
To apply the changes to the flash memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
8 Using CLI to Manage the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Accessing the Command Line Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Using CLI to Manage the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
General Notes on CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Notation Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Navigation and Special Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Help Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Rules for Table Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

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List Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Command Line Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Command Line Interface Modes Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
User Execution Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Privileged Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Accessing the CLI of an Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Log on to AP using HyperTerminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Log on to the AP using Telnet/SSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Configuring the Device Using CLI Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
User Name and Password Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Show Command - Tree Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Commit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Managing the Device Using CLI Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Access Control Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
TFTP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
SNMP Read, Read-Write Password and Trap Host Table Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
System Information Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
System Management Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Country Code Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Inventory Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Monitoring the Device Using CLI Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Event Log Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
SNTP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
System Log and System Log Host Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
View Interface Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Wireless Station Statistics Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
View the ICMP Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
View IP ARP Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
View Radius Client Authentication Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
View Radius Client Access Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Common Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Connectivity Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Basic Software Setup and Configuration Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Client Connection Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
VLAN Operation Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Gigabit Ethernet PoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Recovery Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

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Soft Reset to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Hard Reset to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Forced Reload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Setting IP Address using Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Application Specific Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
RADIUS Authentication Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
TFTP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
A ASCII Character Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
B Bootloader CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
C Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Software Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Number of Stations per BSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Management Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Advanced Bridging Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Medium Access Control (MAC) Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Network Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Available Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
D Technical Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Obtaining Technical Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Support Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Proxim eService Web site Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
ServPak Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
E Statement of Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Warranty Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Repair or Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Limitations of Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Support Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Search Knowledgebase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Ask a Question or Open an Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Other Adapter Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following:
•Products Covered in this User Guide
•About AP-8000 Dual Radio Wireless Access Point
•Core Features of AP-8000
–Multi-Band MIMO Radios
–802.11n MIMO
–Security
–Quality of Service (QoS)
–Software Upgrade
–Compliant to Wireless Standards

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Products Covered in this User Guide
This User Guide details functionality of the following products:
About AP-8000 Dual Radio Wireless Access Point
Proxim’s AP-8000 is 802.11n dual radio wireless Access Point that provides connectivity between wired network and
wireless systems and other devices. The AP-8000 wireless Access Point is a Wi-Fi a/b/g/n certified that supports dual
radio modes in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency band.
With AP-8000, you can achieve higher throughput by increasing the channel width from 20 MHz to 40 MHz thereby
doubling the data rate and by using the MIMO feature. The 802.11n products have incorporated multiple antennas. This
Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) antenna technology provides various features, such as spatial multiplexing, short
Guard Interval (GI) for increased range and throughput.
In AP-8000, using the Channel Bonding technique, you can achieve higher throughput by increasing the channel width
from 20 MHz to 40 MHz thereby doubling the data rate.
NOTE: Wherever “11n” is mentioned, it refers to the Draft 802.11n Version 2.0.
Core Features of AP-8000
Multi-Band MIMO Radios
AP-8000 has multi-band MIMO radios (802.11a/b/g/n) that offers a significant increase in capacity and performance
within a given bandwidth and power.
AP-8000 operates on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio bands. It provides you the flexibility to select a band on which you
would like to operate.
This multi-band MIMO radios can be planned independently as per your network requirements. Using the single MAC
protocol, it operates with multiple frequency layers and this improves the range, coverage, and throughput in both
frequency bands.
802.11n MIMO
AP-8000 supports 3x3 MIMO antennas per radio, thereby improving the communication performance. This offers
significant increase in data throughput and link range without additional band width or transmit power. This is achieved by
high spectral efficiency and link reliability or diversity.
Security
AP-8000 utilizes robust industry-leading security protocols such as WPA and WPA2 to protect sensitive data that is
transmitted over the wireless LAN. You can configure unique security settings for each BSSID according to your network
requirements making it more secure.
Product Description
AP-8000 An Access Point with:
• Dual radios that supports 2.4GHz/5.0GHz
• Gigabit Ethernet with PoE support

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Quality of Service (QoS)
AP-8000 supports Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), which is a solution for QoS functionality based on the IEEE 802.11e
specification. WMM defines enhancements to the MAC for wireless LAN applications with Quality of Service
requirements, which includes transport of voice and video traffic over IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs.
Using this parameter, you can configure the feature that affects the flow of traffic from AP-8000 to client station and
vice-versa. You can prioritize the traffic according to your network requirements so that flow of traffic is eased out without
loosing any information.
Software Upgrade
You can upgrade the firmware easily as and when you want either through Web Interface, CLI, SNMP and ProximVision
Element Management System (PVES).
Compliant to Wireless Standards
AP-8000 adheres to the 802.11a, 802.11b/g/n draft 2.0 standards that enables you to achieve best performance from
your wireless network and support a wide range of compliant devices.
The device can be powered by a 5 VDC power adapter or standard 802.3af compliant fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet
PoE device.

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Installation and Initialization
This chapter contains information on the following:
•Hardware Overview
–LED Indicators
–Antennas
–Power Socket
–Reset
–Reload
–Ethernet Port
–Serial Port
•Prerequisites
•System Requirements
•Product Package
•Optional Accessories
•Hardware Installation
–Attach the Cables
–Using a Console Port
–Install the Cable Security Cover (Optional)
–Install the Antenna
–Mount the Unit
–Power on the Unit
•Initialization
–ScanTool
•Logging in to the Web Interface
•Upgrade the Software
–Install Software Using TFTP Server

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Hardware Overview
AP-8000 contains dual 802.11a/b/g/n radios that can operate independently on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. It contains 6
antennas, 3 for each radio.
The following figure gives you a labelled diagrammatic representation of AP-8000.
Figure 2-1 Schematic View of AP-8000
Given below is a detailed description about the various parts of the AP-8000 device.
LED Indicators
The top panel of the AP-8000 contains 4 LED indicators.
Antennas
AP-8000 supports 3x3 MIMO antennas, with 3 antennas for each radio. This device has been designed to operate with
omni-directional antennas, having the maximum gain of 2.5 dBi. These antennas have standard connectors and can be
Indicator- Name Indicator - Symbol Description
Power LED The Power LED indicates whether the device is switched on/off.
Ethernet LED The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the wired Ethernet
LAN.
Wireless Interface (Radio) 1
LED
The Wireless Interface (Radio)1 LED provides the status and the
speed on the wired Ethernet LAN.
Wireless Interface (Radio) 2
LED
The Wireless Interface (Radio)2 LED provides the status of the
wireless radio.

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easily installed. Proxim also provides an optional accessory- Range Extender Antenna (REA), which has standard
connectors and can be easily installed.
Power Socket
This socket connects to the 5 VDC power adapter.
Reset
Reset button enables a user to powercycle the device.
Reload
Reload feature enables a user to reset the device configuration parameters to default factory settings. If you cannot
access the unit or you have lost its password, you can reset the unit to the factory default settings.
Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port of the device allows the user to connect to the LAN using CAT5 or CAT6 Ethernet cable.
Serial Port
The AP-8000 has RS-232 connector using which serial communication can be established with PC or laptop.
Figure 2-2 Rear View of the AP-8000
Prerequisites
Before installing your unit, you need to gather certain information as tabulated:
Access Point IP Address If you do not have a DHCP server on your network, then you need to assign the
Access Point an IP address that is valid on your network.
Web Interface/CLI User Name
and Password
Each Access Point requires a read/write username and password to access the
Web Interface and CLI. The default username is “admin” and password is
“public”.
SNMP Read Password Each Access Point requires a password to allow “get requests” from an SNMP
manager. The default username is “admin” and password is “public”.
SNMP Read-Write Password Each Access Point requires a password to allow “get and set requests” from an
SNMP manager. The default username is “admin” and password is “public”.
Security Settings You need to determine the security features that you will enable on the Access
Point.

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Gateway IP Address and Subnet
Mask
Determine the gateway IP address and subnet mask of the network environment
where the Access Point is deployed.

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System Requirements
To use AP-8000, you must have the following minimum system requirements.
• Ethernet switch, cross-over or straight Ethernet cable.
• IEEE 802.11- compliant devices: An 802.11a/b/g or 802.11n client devices
• A computer that is connected to the same IP network as the AP and has one of the following installed:
– Web Browser
– Telnet
– RS-232 Serial Port
– MIB Browser
– Ethernet NIC Card
Product Package
Each AP-8000 shipment includes the items tabulated below. Verify that you have received all parts of the shipment.
NOTE: Unless noted in this table, cables are not supplied with the unit.
AP-8000 Product Package Description Images
AP-8000 unit with (1 Qty):
– Two radios (802.11a/b/g/n) support
– Ethernet port with PoE support (10/100/1000)
CD-ROM containing software and documentation
(1 Qty)
Quick Installation Guide (1 Qty)
2.4 GHz/ 5GHz omni-directional antennas with reverse
SMA connectors (6 Qty)
Cable Security Cover (1 Qty)
Wall/Ceiling mount plate (1 Qty)

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Optional Accessories
You can also use these optional accessories that Proxim recommends.
Hardware Installation
Perform the following steps to install AP-8000:
•Attach the Cables
–Cabling with Power Adapter
–Cabling with Gigabit Ethernet PoE
•Using a Console Port
•Install the Cable Security Cover (Optional)
•Install the Antenna
•Mount the Unit
•Power on the Unit
Attach the Cables
NOTE: Proxim recommends to use CAT6 cable for the length of 100 m or CAT5e cable for lower length. Though
AP-8000 can work with CAT5 cable, there is a possibility that you may experience a drop in Ethernet speed from
1000BaseT to 100BaseT or Ethernet interface may show errors.
Cabling with Power Adapter
1. Plug the barrel of the power cable from the power supply into the power jack.
2. Connect one end of an CAT 6 Ethernet cable (not supplied) to the unit’s Ethernet port. The other end of the cable
should not be connected to another device until installation is complete.
Cabling with Gigabit Ethernet PoE
1. To power the device using Gigabit Ethernet PoE, you must use Gigabit PoE injector (ordered separately). Connect
one end of a CAT6 Ethernet cable (not supplied) to the unit’s Ethernet port. Connect the other end to the Data and
Power Out port of the PoE Injector.
110-220V worldwide power adapter (1 Qty)
Range Extender Antenna (REA)
Gigabit Ethernet PoE
IMPORTANT:
Before installing and using this product, see Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide available with
AP-8000 Answer ID 2813 at http://support.proxim.com.

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2. Connect one end of the second CAT6 Ethernet cable to the Data In port of the DC Injector. The other end of the cable
should not be connected to another device until installation is complete.
NOTES:
• Use a straight-through cable if you intend to connect the unit to a switch, hub or patch panel.
• Use a cross-over Ethernet cable (CAT6) or adapter if you intend to connect the unit to a single computer.
Using a Console Port
Follow the following steps to connect Access Point with a console port.
1. Connect a nine-pin, male-to-female serial cable to the COM port on a computer or laptop and to the DB9 connector of
the Access Point.
2. Open the Microsoft’s HyperTerminal to set up the AP-8000. For more information, refer to Initialization.
Install the Cable Security Cover (Optional)
When the RS-232 cable is not connected, you may install a security cover to determine unauthorized access to the unit.
The security cover is a plastic enclosure that prevents access to the power and LAN ports, and the Reset and Reload
buttons.
1. Open the split end of the security cover just enough to slide the power cable (if you are not using Gigabit Ethernet
PoE) and the CAT 6 Ethernet cable through the opening until they fit inside the straight clamping portion of the cover.
Exercise care as you slide the cable (s) so you do not accidentally break the cover.
2. Slide the hinging end of the security cover into the hole on the rear panel of the unit to the left of connectors. Once in
place, pivot the cover to bring it close to the rear panel of the unit.
3. Use two screws to fasten the security cover on to the rear panel of the unit.
Install the Antenna
The omni-directional antennas supplied with the product do not require any professional installation as they have
non-standard connectors.
NOTE: Optionally, you can use the Range Extended Antenna (REA). This accessory also has non-standard connectors,
and can be easily installed.
If the regular outdoor antennas are used, connected via a pigtail conversion cable that offers a standard connector type
for antenna connection, then professional installation is required.
Follow these steps to assemble the antennas to AP-8000:
1. Hand-tighten the antennas clockwise, onto the outer connectors of AP-8000 until they are firmly attached.
2. Position the antennas as close to the horizontal surface (ceiling or wall), so as to get the maximum signal coverage of
the omni-directional antenna.
NOTE: Proxim recommends to aim the antenna horizontal, as the wireless coverage angle is wider with the antenna
pointing up or down.
Mount the Unit
Proxim recommends that you have site survey professionally conducted to determine the best location for the AP.
The following considerations must be kept in mind when the AP-8000 is mounted.
• The AP must be protected from exposure, and the environmental conditions must be within those specified in the
product datasheet that can be found at http://www.proxim.com/products.
• AP-8000 uses +5 V/3.5 A power adapter.

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NOTES:
• Note that AP-8000 has been certified under UL Standard 2043 and can be installed in the plenum. In an office
building, plenum is the space between the structural ceiling and the tile ceiling that is provided to help air circulate.
Many companies also use the plenum to house communication equipment and cables. These products and cables
must comply with certain safety requirements, such as Underwriter Labs (UL) and Standard 2043: “Standards for Fire
Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Direct Products and Their Accessories installed in Air-Handling Spaces”.
• When installed in a plenum, the AP must use PoE.
Once you have chosen a final location for your unit, the following are the mounting options that are available:
•Wall Mounting
•Ceiling Mounting
Wall Mounting
Follow these steps to mount the unit on a wall:
1. If the unit’s power supply is plugged in, unplug it.
2. Put the mounting plate up to the wall so that the embossed letter “L” is on the top. If the plate is correctly oriented, the
circular tab that is vertically aligned with the square hole should be on top.
3. Fasten the mounting plate with two screws through the circular holes of the plate. Depending on the type of wall, you
may need to use the fasteners.
4. Holding the unit so that the connectors on the rear, align the holes on the bottom of the unit with the two tabs on the
mounting plate. Press the unit down so it is flush with the plate.
5. Carefully slide the unit to the up until the tabs snap securely on to the narrow holes of the unit. if the unit is mounted
correctly, no portion of the mounting plate should protrude from any of the sides of the unit.
Ceiling Mounting
Follow these steps to mount the unit to a ceiling:
1. If the unit’s power supply is plugged in, unplug it.
2. Snap the rectangular tabs on the back of the mounting plate onto a ceiling T-bar. You may need to slightly rotate the
plate until it securely snaps onto the T-bar.
3. Fasten the mounting plate to the ceiling tile with two screws through the circular holes of the plate.
4. Position so that the embossed letter “L” on the mounting plate is facing up. Hold the unit so that the connectors on the
rear, align the two holes on the bottom of the unit with the two tabs on the mounting plate. Press the unit up so that it
is flush with the plate.
5. Carefully slide the unit to the “L” direction until the tabs snap securely onto the narrow holes of the unit. If the unit is
mounted correctly, no portion of the mounting plate should protrude from any of the sides of the unit.
Power on the Unit
The AP can be powered by a power supply (just plug the power cord of the power supply into an AC power outlet), or by
Gigabit Ethernet PoE.
When power is applied to the Access Point, you will observe that Power LED lights up Green.
Connect the AP-8000 Ethernet port to a stand-alone PC using Ethernet cable, or to a network hub or switch. You can
monitor the Ethernet LEDs on the top panel of the Access Point. The color of the Ethernet LEDs indicates the speed of
the Ethernet traffic:
• GREEN: 1000 Mbps
• RED: 100 Mbps
• BLANK: No link available or Ethernet is not connected

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NOTE: When in operational status, the wireless LEDs will be steady Green. The wireless LEDs would blink Green when
the wireless traffic is being transmitted or received.
Initialization
This section details on how to initialize the AP device using ScanTool.
ScanTool
ScanTool is a software utility that runs on Microsoft’s Windows machines and is included in the installation CD-ROM
within the device package. Using ScanTool, the IP address assigned to the device can be obtained and, if required, can
be changed to the IP address that is appropriate on the network. The ScanTool automatically detects the devices
installed in the network segment, regardless of IP address, and enables the configuration of each device’s IP settings.
To access the HTTP interface and configure the device, the device must be assigned an IP address, which is valid on its
Ethernet network. By default, the AP is configured to obtain an IP address automatically from the Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server during the boot-up. If your network contains a DHCP server, you can run the
ScanTool to find the IP address of the device. If your network does not contain a DHCP server, the Access Point’s IP
address defaults to 169.254.128.132 and the device starts with a dynamic IP address.
Set the IP Address of the AP device using ScanTool
To set the IP address of the AP device using ScanTool,
1. Power up, reboot, or reset the device.
2. Double-click the ScanTool icon on the Windows desktop to launch the program (if the program is not already running).
If the icon is not on your desktop, click Start > Programs > ORiNOCO > AP-8000 > Xtras > ScanTool.
3. If your computer has more than one network adapter installed, you will be prompted to select the adapter that you
want ScanTool to use. You can use either an Ethernet or a Wireless Adaptor. Select an adapter and click OK. The
Scan List screen appears.
Figure 2-3 ScanTool
4. ScanTool scans the subnet and displays a list of detected devices in the Scan List. You can change your adapter
setting at any time by clicking the Select Adapter button on the Scan List screen.
5. Locate the MAC address of the AP you want to initialize from the Scan List.
NOTE: If your Access Point does not appear in the Scan List, click Rescan in the ScanList screen to update. If the
unit still does not appear in the list, see Troubleshooting for suggestions. Note that after rebooting the device,
it may take up to five minutes for the unit to appear in the Scan List.
6. Do one of the following:

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• If the AP device has been assigned an IP address by a DHCP server on the network:
a. Select the AP device you want to configure and click Web Config in the Scan List screen.
b. Proceed to the Logging in to the Web Interface section for information on how to access the HTTP interface
using the IP address.
• If the AP device has not been assigned an IP address (in other words, the unit is using its default IP address,
169.254.128.132), follow these steps to assign it a static IP address that is valid on your network:
a. Select the AP device you want to configure and click Change in the ScanList screen. The Change screen
appears.
Figure 2-4 Change Screen
b. Set IP Address Type to Static.
c. Enter a static IP Address for the device in IP Address box. You must assign the unit a unique address that is
valid on your IP subnet. Contact your network administrator, if you need assistance selecting an IP address for
the unit.
d. Enter your network’s Subnet Mask.
e. Enter your network’s Gateway IP Address.
f. Enter the SNMP Read/Write password in the Read/Write Password box (for new units, the default SNMP
Read/Write password is public).
NOTE: The TFTP Server IP Address and Image File Name are only available if ScanTool detects that the AP does
not have a valid software image installed.
g. Click OK to save your changes.