Psion Teklogix 9150 User manual

ISO 9001 Certified
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9150
Wireless Gateway
User Manual
August 24, 2002 Part No. 80440.G

© Copyright 2002 by Psion Teklogix Inc., Mississauga, Ontario
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Return-To-Factory Warranty
Psion Teklogix warrants a return-to-factory warranty for a period of 90 days from
shipment or 120 days from shipment where Psion Teklogix installs the equipment.
The warranty on Psion Teklogix manufactured equipment does not extend to any
product that has been tampered with, altered, or repaired by any person other than an
employee of an authorized Psion Teklogix service organization. See Psion Teklogix
terms and conditions of sale for full details.
Service
When requesting service, please provide information concerning the nature of the
failure and the manner in which the equipment was used when the failure occurred.
Type, model, and serial number should also be provided. Before returning any
products to the factory, call the Customer Services Group for a Return
Authorization number.
Support Services
Psion Teklogix provides a complete range of product support services to its
customers. In North America, these services can be accessed through the Psion
Teklogix Helpdesk. The Helpdesk coordinates repairs and training, helps you to
troubleshoot problems over the phone and arranges for technicians or engineers to
come to your site. For contact information and a listing of worldwide offices, please
refer to Appendix A: “Support Services And Worldwide Offices”.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to make this material complete, accurate, and up-to-
date. Psion Teklogix Inc. reserves the right to make changes without notice and shall
not be responsible for any damages, including but not limited to consequential
damages, caused by reliance on the material presented, including but not limited to
typographical errors.

Declaration Of Conformity
Product: 9150 Wireless Gateway
Application of Council
Directives: EMC Directive:89/336/EEC
Low Voltage Directive:73/23/EEC
Conformity Declared
to Standards: EN 55022: 1994; Class B; ETS 300 328: 1996
EN 50082-1:1997; ETS 300 683:1997; EN 55024:1998
EN 61000-4-2; ±4kV CD; ±8kV AD
EN 61000-4-3; 3V/m, 80-1000 MHz, 80% AM(1kHz)
EN 61000-4-4; ±1kV Signal lines; ±2kV Power lines
EN 61000-4-5; ±2kV Comm.; ±1kV Differ., ±1kV on I/O lines
EN 61000-4-6; 3VRMS, 150kHz-80MHz, 1kHz 80% AM
EN 61000-4-11; AC Mains Ports
EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4 + A11
Manufacturer: PSION TEKLOGIX INC.
2100 Meadowvale Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario; Canada L5N 7J9
Year of Manufacture: 1998
Manufacturer’s Address
in the European
Community: PSION TEKLOGIX S.A.
La Duranne
135 Rue Rene Descartes
BP 421000
13591 Aix-En-Provence
Cedex 3; France
Type of Equipment: Information Technology Equipment
Equipment Class: Commercial and Light Industrial
Manufacturer: Hector Perez
Director of Engineering
Psion Teklogix Inc. Ontario
Legal Representative
in Europe: Dominique Binckly
Vice President International Sales
Psion Teklogix S.A. France

Declaration Of Conformity
Product: 9150DC Wireless Gateway
Application of Council
Directives: EMC Directive:89/336/EEC
Low Voltage Directive:73/23/EEC
Conformity Declared
to Standards: EN 55022: 1998; Class B
EN 55024: 1998
EN 61000-4-2; ±4kV CD; ±8kV AD
EN 61000-4-3; 3V/m, 80-1000 MHz, 80% AM (1kHz)
EN 61000-4-4; 0.5kV on DC lines; 0.5kV on I/O
EN 61000-4-5; ±0.5kV on DC lines; ±1kV on I/O lines
EN 61000-4-6; 3Vrms, 0.15-80 MHz; 1kHz 80% AM
Manufacturer: PSION TEKLOGIX INC.
2100 Meadowvale Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario; Canada L5N 7J9
Year of Manufacture: 2001
Manufacturer’s Address in
the European Community: PSION TEKLOGIX S.A.
La Duranne
135 Rue Rene Descartes
BP 421000
13591 Aix-En-Provence
Cedex 3; France
Type of Equipment: Information Technology Equipment
Equipment Class: Commercial and Light Industrial
Manufacturer: Hector Perez
Director of Engineering
Psion Teklogix Inc. Ontario
Legal Representative
in Europe: Dominique Binckly
Vice President International Sales
Psion Teklogix S.A. France

Declaration Of Conformity
Product: 9100 PowerBaseT
Application of Council
Directives: EMC Directive:89/336/EEC
Low Voltage Directive:73/23/EEC
Conformity Declared
to Standards: EN 55022: 1998; Class B
EN 55024: 1998
EN 61000-4-2; ±4kV CD; ±8kV AD
EN 61000-4-3; 3V/m, 80-1000 MHz, 80% AM (1kHz)
EN 61000-4-4; 1kV on AC lines; 0.5kV on I/O
EN 61000-4-5; ±2kV Com/±1kV Diff on AC; ±1kV on I/O
EN 61000-4-6; 3Vrms, 0.15-80 MHz; 1kHz 80% AM
EN 61000-4-11; Voltage dips and interruptions on AC
EN 61000-3-2; Harmonic current emissions
EN 61000-3-3; Voltage fluctuation and flicker on AC line
Manufacturer: PSION TEKLOGIX INC.
2100 Meadowvale Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario; Canada L5N 7J9
Year of Manufacture: 2001
Manufacturer’s Address in
the European Community: PSION TEKLOGIX S.A.
La Duranne
135 Rue Rene Descartes
BP 421000
13591 Aix-En-Provence
Cedex 3; France
Type of Equipment: Information Technology Equipment
Equipment Class: Commercial and Light Industrial
Manufacturer: Hector Perez
Director of Engineering
Psion Teklogix Inc. Ontario
Legal Representative
in Europe: Dominique Binckly
Vice President International Sales
Psion Teklogix S.A. France

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Caution To Users ...................................vii
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 About This Manual ............................ 3
1.2 TextConventions............................. 4
1.3 About The 9150 . ............................. 4
1.3.1 AccessPointFunctions.................... 6
1.3.2 BaseStationFunctions .................... 6
1.3.3 Mini-ControllerFunctions................... 6
1.4 RadioOptions............................... 7
1.5 RadioProtocols.............................. 7
1.5.1 IEEE 802.11b Protocol .................... 8
1.5.1.1 Inter-AccessPointProtocol(IAPP)..........9
1.5.1.2 Psion Teklogix’ 802.IQ Protocol . .......... 9
1.5.1.3 802.1XSecurity....................11
1.5.2 AdaptivePolling/ContentionProtocol ............13
1.5.3 WlanProtocol.........................13
Chapter 2: Installation Requirements
2.1 Choosing The Right Location.......................17
2.1.1 Environment..........................17
2.1.1.1 9150WirelessGateway................17
2.1.1.2 9100PowerBaseT...................18
2.1.2 Maintenance..........................18
2.1.3 PowerAndAntennaCables..................19
2.1.3.1 Power.........................19
2.1.3.2 Antennas .......................19
2.2 Connecting To External Devices .....................21
2.2.1 Ports..............................21
2.2.2 LANInstallation:Overview..................21
2.2.3 LANInstallation:Ethernet ..................22

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2.2.3.1 9150TWirelessGateway.............. 22
2.2.3.2 9150DCWirelessGateway............. 22
2.2.3.3 EthernetCabling................... 23
2.2.3.4 9100 PowerBaseT Mid-Span Power Supply .... 24
2.2.4 StatusIndicators(LEDs)...................27
2.2.4.1 9150Tand9150DC................. 27
2.2.5 Connecting A Video Display Terminal ........... 28
2.3 ChangingTheConfigurationWithAWebBrowser........... 28
Chapter 3: 9150 Main Configuration
3.1 ConfigurationMainMenu........................ 31
3.2 ConfiguringTheIPAddress....................... 31
3.3 AccessingTheMenus.......................... 33
3.4 GeneralConfigurationMenuOptions.................. 35
3.4.1 Interfaces........................... 36
3.4.1.1 10BaseTEthernet.................. 36
3.4.1.2 100BaseTEthernet.................. 38
3.4.1.3 Slotn:PCCardRadio................ 40
3.4.2 Users............................. 41
3.4.3 SNMP ............................ 42
3.4.3.1 MapRF........................ 42
3.4.3.2 SystemParameters.................. 43
3.4.3.3 Enable Proxy for non-IP terminals . . . ...... 44
3.4.3.4 Proxy throttling ...................44
3.4.3.5 SNMP Communities and Trap Receivers ......44
3.4.4 Redundancy .........................45
3.4.5 SNTP ............................ 49
3.4.6 TCP/IPParameters...................... 50
3.4.6.1 RouteTable ..................... 51
3.4.6.2 HostTable...................... 52
3.4.6.3 NetworkInterfaceConfigurationProtocol ..... 54
3.4.6.4 DNS.........................56
3.4.7 SerialPortsParameters.................... 58
3.4.7.1 ConsolePort..................... 58
3.4.7.2 SerialPort...................... 59
3.5 AccessPoint/BaseStation/Mini-ControllerMenus........... 60
3.6 MiscellaneousCommandsMenuOptions................ 61
3.6.1 SystemInfo.......................... 61

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3.6.2 RebootUnit..........................62
Chapter 4: Access Point Configuration
4.1 Overview.................................65
4.2 GeneralConfigurationMenu:Interfaces.................66
4.2.1 IEEE 802.11 Direct Sequence Radio Parameters Menu . . .66
4.2.1.1 802.IQVersion1ConfigurationMenu........68
4.2.1.2 802.IQv1/v2CommonFeaturesSection.......69
4.2.1.3 802.IQv1ConfigurationSection...........70
4.2.1.4 802.11RadioInformation...............72
4.2.1.5 BasicServiceSet(BSS)Configuration........75
4.2.1.6 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Configuration . 76
4.2.1.7 802.1XAuthenticatorConfiguration.........79
4.3 AccessPointConfigurationMenuOptions................81
4.4 MACBridgeParameters.........................81
4.4.1 GeneralConfiguration.....................83
4.4.1.1 BridgeSpanningTreeAlgorithm...........85
4.4.2 AddressFilters:MACAddress................87
4.4.3 ProtocolFilters.........................89
4.4.3.1 EthernetIIFilters...................92
4.4.3.2 LLCFilters......................93
4.4.3.3 SNAPFilters .....................94
4.4.3.4 StormDetection....................95
4.5 MobilityConfiguration..........................96
4.5.1 IAPPParameters........................97
4.6 MobileIPParameters...........................98
4.6.1 MobileIPConfiguration....................99
4.6.1.1 MobileAgentParameters...............99
4.6.1.2 MobileNodeParameters..............100
4.6.1.3 SupportedFeatures.................101
4.6.1.4 GratuitousARPConfiguration...........101
4.6.1.5 SecurityConfiguration...............102
4.7 802.1XAuthenticatorParameters....................103
4.7.1 802.1XGeneralParameters.................103
4.7.2 RADIUSGeneralParameters................103
4.7.3 RADIUSServers ......................104

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Chapter 5: Base Station Configuration
5.1 Overview.................................107
5.2 GeneralConfigurationMenu:Interfaces ................110
5.2.1 TekLANParameters.....................110
5.2.1.1 Radio.........................111
5.2.1.2 WirelessLANParameters..............113
5.2.2 NarrowBandRadioParameters...............114
5.2.2.1 GeneralOptions...................116
5.2.2.2 TRX7370 Radio Card Parameters ..........116
5.2.2.3 Connectivity Options: Base Station Mode......120
5.2.2.4 Connectivity Options: RRM Mode . . . ......125
5.3 BaseStationConfigurationMenuOptions...............126
5.3.1 BaseStations.........................126
5.3.2 RRM Groups .........................128
5.3.2.1 ConfigureNewRRMGroup ............128
5.3.2.2 RRM Group Menu..................134
5.3.3 RadioLinkFeatures.....................136
5.4 HostsMenu ...............................140
5.5 HostMenuOptions ...........................143
5.5.1 9010/TCP/IP........................144
5.5.1.1 GeneralHostOptions................144
5.5.1.2 EmulationOptions..................145
5.5.1.3 ProtocolOptions...................146
5.5.1.4 FunctionKeyMappings...............146
Chapter 6: Mini-Controller Configuration
6.1 Overview.................................149
6.2 Mini-ControllerConfigurationMenu..................151
6.3 HostsMenu ...............................152
6.4 HostMenuOptions ...........................155
6.4.1 GeneralOptions.......................157
6.4.2 9010Emulations.......................158
6.4.3 3274/Telnet .........................158
6.4.3.1 EmulationOptions..................158
6.4.3.2 ProtocolOptions...................170
6.4.3.3 FunctionKeyMappings...............173
6.4.4 5250/Telnet..........................174

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6.4.4.1 EmulationOptions .................174
6.4.4.2 ProtocolOptions ..................185
6.4.4.3 FunctionKeyMappings...............188
6.4.5 ANSI/Telnet.........................189
6.4.5.1 EmulationOptions .................189
6.4.5.2 ProtocolOptions ..................192
6.4.5.3 FunctionKeyMappings...............199
6.4.6 RFModem/Telnet......................200
6.4.6.1 EmulationOptions .................200
6.4.6.2 ANSI Telnet Protocol Options (RF Modem) . . . . 200
6.4.6.3 FunctionKeyMappings...............201
6.5 802.IQV2FeaturesMenu........................201
6.5.1 802.IQVersion2Configuration...............201
6.5.1.1 802.IQv1/v2CommonFeatures..........202
6.5.1.2 802.IQv2ConfigurationSub-Screen........203
Chapter 7: 9100 Monitoring/Diagnostics
7.1 FaultMonitoring ............................207
7.1.1 LowCurrentDetection ...................207
7.1.2 HighCurrentDetection...................207
7.1.3 PowerMonitoring......................208
7.2 Diagnostics and Status Reporting ....................208
Chapter 8: Specifications
8.1 SpecificationsForThe9150WirelessGateway ............213
8.1.1 PhysicalDescription.....................213
8.1.2 9150TPowerRequirements.................213
8.1.3 9150DCPowerRequirements................213
8.1.4 ProcessorAndMemory...................213
8.1.5 EnvironmentalRequirements................214
8.1.6 NetworkInterfaces .....................214
8.1.7 PCCardRadios.......................214
8.1.8 Approvals..........................215
8.2 SpecificationsForThe9100PowerBaseT...............216
8.2.1 PhysicalDescription.....................216
8.2.2 PowerRequirements.....................216
8.2.3 NetworkInterface......................216

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8.2.4 ElectricalSafetyApprovals.................216
8.3 Lucent/Agere WaveLAN PC Card
RegulatoryInformation.........................217
Appendices
Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Offices
A.1 SupportServices.............................A-1
A.1.1 Canada and U.S.A: Technical Support and Repair Services.A-1
A.1.2 InternationalSupport.....................A-1
A.2 WorldwideOffices............................A-3
A.3 WorldwideWeb.............................A-4
Appendix B: Port Pinouts And Cable Diagrams
B.1 ConsolePort...............................B-1
B.2 SerialCableDescriptions........................B-2
B.3 RJ-45 Connector Pinouts (10BaseT/100BaseT Ethernet) . . ......B-3
B.4 9100 PowerBaseT Console Port Pinout .................B-4
Appendix C: MAC Bridge Protocol Filters and OUIs
C.1 Ethernet II Types (RFC 1700) . . . ...................C-1
C.1.1 ListingbyDescription....................C-1
C.1.2 ListingByType(Hexadecimal)...............C-8
C.2 DSAP/SSAPTypes ..........................C-14
C.3 OUIValues...............................C-15
Index ........................................... I

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CAUTION TOUSERS
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case the user is required to correct the interference at personal
expense. The transmitters supplied are not to be operated within the frequency band
406 - 406.1 MHz.
RF EXPOSURE
Warning: To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for base station
transmitting devices, a separation distance should be maintained
between the antenna of this device and persons during device
operation, as shown in the table below. To ensure compliance,
operations at closer than this distance is not recommended.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Psion Teklogix Inc. can void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
An unshielded plug or cable may cause radiation interference. All peripheral
devices must be used with properly shielded interface cables and external filters as
required. The shield must be connected directly to the chassis of the peripheral
device.
Antenna Type Antenna Gain Minimum Separation
1/2 Wave 2 dBi 20 cm
CONIFER 24 dBi 15 ft. (4.6 m) high and 10 ft. (3 m) away
Mobile Mark 12 dBi 15 ft. (4.6 m) high and 10 ft. (3 m) away

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This safety information is for the protection of both operating and service personnel.
DONOT OPERATE INANEXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Operating Teklogix equipment where explosive gas is present may result in
an explosion.
DONOT REMOVE COVERS OROPEN ENCLOSURES
To avoid injury, the equipment covers and enclosures should only be
removed by qualified service personnel. Do not operate the equipment
without the covers and enclosures properly installed.
DONOT HOLD ANTENNA
To avoid discomfort due to the local heating effect of radio frequency
energy, do not touch the antenna when a 9150 is transmitting.
CONNECTION TO OUTDOOR ANTENNA
Outdoor antenna to be earthed in accordance with International Standard
EN 50083-1 (1993), “Cabled Distribution Systems for Television and
Sound Signals - Safety Requirements”.
ANSCHLUß AN ANTENNENNANLAGEN
Außenantennennanlagen müssen nach nationalen oder internationalen
Normen (z.B. EN50083-1(1993) geerdet werden.

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INTRODUCTION 1
1.1AboutThisManual ........................3
1.2 Text Conventions. .........................4
1.3 About The 9150 . .........................4
1.3.1AccessPointFunctions ................6
1.3.2BaseStationFunctions.................6
1.3.3Mini-ControllerFunctions...............6
1.4RadioOptions...........................7
1.5RadioProtocols ..........................7
1.5.1 IEEE 802.11b Protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
1.5.1.1 Inter-Access Point Protocol (IAPP) . . . . . . .9
1.5.1.2 Psion Teklogix’ 802.IQ Protocol . . . . . . . .9
1.5.1.3 802.1X Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.5.2 Adaptive Polling/Contention Protocol . . . . . . . . 13
1.5.3WlanProtocol....................13

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Chapter 1: Introduction
About This Manual
1.1 About This Manual
This manual contains information about the installation, basic operation, and
configuration of the 9150 Wireless Gateway.
Chapter 1: Introduction
describes the 9150 and the radio protocols it supports.
Chapter 2: Installation Requirements
describes the physical installation of the Teklogix 9150 Wireless Gateway and
9100 PowerBaseT, and how to connect to the 9150 for configuration/diagnostics.
Chapter 3: 9150 Main Configuration
describes the web page options available from the main configuration menus.
Chapter 4: Access Point Configuration
describes the configuration for a 9150 used as an access point device between
wired and wireless networks.
Chapter 5: Base Station Configuration
describes the configuration for a 9150 used as a base station or remote radio
module (RRM) linked to a network controller.
Chapter 6: Mini-Controller Configuration
describes the configuration for a 9150 used as a mini-controller.
Chapter 7: 9100 Monitoring/Diagnostics
describes the fault monitoring, diagnostics and status reporting procedures for
the 9100 PowerBaseT.
Chapter 8: Specifications
outlines the performance specifications for the 9150T, 9150DC and 9100.
Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Offices
presents information for technical support, contacts and the Psion Teklogix
worldwide web address.
Appendix B: Port Pinouts And Cable Diagrams
includes pinouts and diagrams of the ports and cables for the 9150.
Appendix C: MAC Bridge Protocol Filters and OUIs
presents tables of values for Ethernet II and DSAP/SSAP types, and OUI.

Chapter 1: Introduction
Text Conventions
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1.2 Text Conventions
Note: Notes highlight additional helpful information.
Important: These statements provide particularly important instructions or
additional information that is critical to the operation of the
computer and other equipment.
Warning: These statements provide important information that may prevent
injury, damage to the equipment, or loss of data.
1.3 About The 9150
The 9150 Wireless Gateway is designed to support a wide variety of system config-
urations. Using the IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN Standard, the 9150 is capable of
operating as a transparent bridge (access point) between wireless and wired networks.
This allows wireless clients to access the network and also move seamlessly between
the 9150s in the network. The 9150 can also operate as a Teklogix base station, remote
radio module (RRM) or a mini-controller, and become part of a mapRF system.
Because the 9150 provides Ethernet connectivity, it can be added to an existing
LAN. The 9150T provides the high-performance of 100Mb/s Fast Ethernet LANs,
as well as 10Mb/s. The 9150DC edition incorporates most of the features of the
high-performance 9150T, but is DC-powered, eliminating the need for AC wiring.
For detailed information on LAN connectivity, please refer to page 21.
The 9150 supports Type II PCMCIA cards so that multiple radio interfaces are pos-
sible. The 9150 also has dual-radio functionality. It can support several combina-
tions of radio types to function as both a mini-controller and base station, access
point and base station, or access point and mini-controller. For details, see “Radio
Options” on page 7.
The 9150 Flash memory holds the boot code, configuration parameters and firm-
ware. The 9150 Configuration program allows various parameter settings to be
changed, added or deleted. The Flash can be reconfigured remotely via the network
using a standard HTML Web Browser such as Netscape or MS Internet Explorer
(for instructions, see Chapter 3: “9150 Main Configuration”).