Proxim RangeLAN2 7500 User manual

RANGELAN2
Model 7500
User's Guide

Notice to RangeLAN2 Customers:
The following manual is for the RangeLAN2 7500 Access Point. Proxim has
discontinued this product, and it is no longer available for sale.
This manual is provided for the convenience of existing RangeLAN2 customers
who still operate the model 7500 Access Point in wireless installations.
Also, note that the Proxim Technical Support information contained in Appendix F
of this manual is no longer valid. If you need to contact Proxim Technical Support,
you may do so by voice, fax, email, BBS, or mail as follows:
Tel: [phone] or 650-526-3640
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
BBS: 650-960-2419 (14400 bps, N/8/1)
Proxim, Inc.
Attn: Technical Support
295 North Bernardo Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043

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Copyright
© 1996 Proxim, Inc., Mountain View, CA. All rights reserved. This manual and
the software described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of
this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a
retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means
without the written permission of Proxim, Incorporated.
Trademarks
RangeLAN, the RangeLAN logo, RangeLAN2, RangeLINK, ProxLink, and
Proxim are trademarks of Proxim, Inc. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners.
Limited Warranty, Disclaimer, Limitation Of Liability
For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the retail customer,
Proxim warrants the RangeLAN2 LAN Adapter against defects in materials and
workmanship. Proximwillnothonorthiswarrantyiftherehasbeenanyattempt
to tamper with or remove the Adapter's external foil label.
This warranty does not cover and Proxim will not be liable for any damage or
failurecausedbymisuse,abuse,actsofGod,accidents,orothercausesbeyond
Proxim's control, or claim by other than the original purchaser.
If, after inspection, Proxim determines there is a defect, Proxim will repair or
replacetheAdapteratnocosttoyou.ToreturndefectivemerchandisetoProxim
please call Proxim Customer Service at: 1 [phone] to obtain a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Number.
Innoeventshall Proxim, Incorporated be responsible or liable for any damages
arising:
❑ From the use of the product
❑ From the loss of use, revenue or profit of the product; or
❑ Asa result of any event, circumstance, action, or abuse beyond the control of
Proxim, Incorporated.;
Whether such damages be direct, indirect, consequential, special or otherwise
and whether such damages are incurred by the person to whom this warranty
extends or a third party.
Part # 7360.0079
Rev.A

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Warranty Return Policy
If you have a problem with your RangeLAN product, please call Proxim
Technical Support at 415/960-1630. Proxim Technical Support will assist with
resolving any technical difficulties you may have with your Proxim product.
After calling Proxim Technical Support, if your product is found to be defective,
you may return the product to Proxim after obtaining an RMA (Return Materials
Authorization) number from Proxim Customer Service. The product must be
returned in its original packaging. The RMA number should be clearly marked
on the outside of the box. Proxim cannot be held responsible for any product
returned without an RMA number, and no product will be accepted without an
RMA number.
FCC DISCLAIMER
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledand
usedinaccordancewiththeinstructionmanual,maycauseharmfulinterference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
This device contains a RangeLAN2/ISA card which complies with the limits for
aClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.The RangeLAN2/
ISA card has been granted FCC ID IMKCHISA-100.
EUROPEAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS INSTITUTE
Statement of Compliance
Information to User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the European
Telecommunication Standard ETS 300.328. This standard covers Wideband
Data Transmission Systems referred to in the CEPT recommendation T/R
10.01.
This type of accepted equipment is designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. Thisequipmentgenerates, usesandcanradiateradiofrequency
energyand, if not installed andusedin accordance withtheinstruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
EUROPEAN SAFETY STANDARD
GS Approval Statement of Compliance
Information to User
This equipment has been evaluated and tested by T_V Product Service and
foundincompliancethe Safety Standard (GS) EN 60950 (1992) + Am.1 +Am.2
(1993).

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Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................1
The RangeLAN2 Family.......................................................................... 2
System Requirements ............................................................................... 2
The Product Package................................................................................ 3
2. Quick Installation ........................................................5
3. Network Topologies....................................................7
Client/Server Network Operating Systems.............................................. 7
Peer-to-Peer Network Operating Systems ............................................... 8
4. Understanding RangeLAN2........................................9
RangeLAN2 Software Parameters ........................................................... 9
Station_Type .......................................................................................... 9
Domain ................................................................................................ 10
Channel................................................................................................ 11
Subchannel........................................................................................... 11
Master_Name....................................................................................... 12
Security ID ........................................................................................... 12
MAC_Optimize ................................................................................... 13
Roam_Config....................................................................................... 13
RangeLAN2 Roaming............................................................................ 14
Guidelines for Roaming ...................................................................... 17
Spanning Tree Protocol Support............................................................ 18
Spanning Tree Priority ........................................................................ 19
Bridge Max Age .................................................................................. 19
Bridge Hello Timer.............................................................................. 19
Bridge Forward Delay ......................................................................... 20
Aging Time.......................................................................................... 20
RangeLAN2 Port Priority and Ethernet Port Priority......................... 20
RangeLAN2 Port Enabled and Ethernet Port Enabled....................... 20
RangeLAN2 Port Path Cost and Ethernet Port Path Cost .................. 21

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5. Configuring the RangeLAN2 7500 ...........................23
Locally (Out-of-band) ............................................................................ 23
Remotely (In-band) ................................................................................ 26
Using an SNMP Management Package................................................. 30
SNMP Supported Traps....................................................................... 32
6. Using the Configuration Software ...........................33
Configure RangeLAN2 .......................................................................... 33
Configure Bridge.................................................................................... 37
Configure TCP/IP .................................................................................. 38
Configure Filters .................................................................................... 40
7. Performance Hints ....................................................43
Running Large Executable Files Efficiently.......................................... 43
Determining Master Stations and Alternate Master Stations ............... 43
Microwave Ovens................................................................................... 45
Range...................................................................................................... 45
8. Troubleshooting........................................................47
How to Obtain Help with Your LAN Installation ................................. 47
General Problems ................................................................................... 47
RangeLAN2 7500 LEDs ........................................................................ 49
RangeLAN2 7500 Audio Aids............................................................... 51
Commonly Asked Technical Support Questions................................... 51
Other....................................................................................................... 53
A. Setting the RangeLAN2 Security ID ........................54
B. Upgrading the Software ...........................................55
B. USA Frequency Allocations.....................................56
D. U.S. Specifications ...................................................57
E. Glossary.....................................................................58
F. How to Reach Technical Support............................60

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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of RangeLAN2 7500 Access
Point, a member of the RangeLAN2 family. As with all members
of the RangeLAN2 family, RangeLAN2 7500 is a long range,
high performance LAN product that allows networked
computerstocommunicate wirelessly.
RangeLAN2 7500 was designed to be a “plug-and-play” product.
In many cases, you will not even need to run any software to
configure it. If you need to use it, the configuration software is
simple to understand and has on-line help. In no time, you will
have a wireless connection to your network's application
software, printing, e-mail, and other network services!
RangeLAN2 7500 is a wireless access point which allows for
easy expandability of your wireless network increasing range
and facilitating mobility applications. It operates at the Data
Link level (layer 2) of the OSI model, providing protocol-
independent access for RangeLAN2 computer users into an
existing wired Ethernet LANs.
Today, Proxim is the leading supplier of spread spectrum radio
networking technology for local area environments. Proxim's
unmatched spread spectrum networking expertise, combined
with the company's extensive experience serving the
communications needs of the mobile computing user, have kept
Proxim at the forefront of the emerging wireless LAN market.
Proxim also manufactures RangeLINK, a family of high speed
wireless inter-building bridges, and ProxLink. ProxLink is a
family of RS-232 cable replacement products. If you would like
more information on RangeLINK or ProxLink, please contact
Proxim's Sales Department at 800/229-1630.

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The RangeLAN2 Family
RangeLAN2 7500 is part of a family of high-performance
products that provides a complete wireless networking solution.
❑RangeLAN2 7200 is a high performance wireless LAN
adapter which fits into a PCMCIA Type II slot on a
portable notebook, laptop or pen-based computer.
❑RangeLAN2 7100 is a high performance wireless LAN
adapter that fits into a standard PC/AT ISA bus slot.
System Requirements
To begin using your RangeLAN2 7500, you need the following
minimum system requirements:
❑An Ethernet cable drop
❑A DOS-based PC either on the network or with a free
serial port to run the configuration program
OR an SNMP management station
❑At least one other RangeLAN2 LAN adapter product
installed on the network

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The Product Package
Each RangeLAN2 7500 comes with:
❑One RangeLAN2 7500
❑One 3 1/2" disk containing RangeLAN2 7500
software labeled “Access Point”
❑One 3 1/2" disk containing RangeLAN2 7500
configuration software labeled “Configuration Tool”
❑One floppy disk drive cover
❑One antenna
❑One RangeLAN2 7500 User's Guide
❑One power cord which is intended for use in the
United States of America. For continued compli-
ance with harmonized standards, an appropriate
approved HAR power cord should be used with the
RangeLAN2 7500 in countries other than the United
States of America.
❑One BNC “T” Adapter
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact
your reseller or Proxim Customer Service.

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RangeLAN2 Components
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