Wave Wireless Networking SPEEDLAN TM 6000 User manual

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SPEEDLANSPEEDLAN
SPEEDLAN
TM 6000
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Version 1.0
Last revised June, 2000
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PRODUCT LICENSE AGREEMENT
It is important for users of Wave Wireless hardware and software to take time to read this License Agreement associated with this software PRIOR TO ITS USE.
The Customer or Reseller has paid a License fee to Wave Wireless for use of this software on one bridge or bridge/router. This License does not extend to any
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Initial One Year Warranty Term:
Each Wave Wireless product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. During the warranty period Wave
Wireless will, at its option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective.
If equipment fails, the Customer or Reseller shall notify Wave Wireless and request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. For warranty service or repair,
this product must be returned to Wave Wireless. All returns to Wave Wireless MUST have a valid RMA number written clearly on the outside of the box or
the shipment will be refused. The buyer shall pay all return shipping charges during the one-year warranty. All outbound shipments will be made via
ground shipment by Wave Wireless or via air courier with the customer’s account number with the exception of Extended/“Spare in the Air” Warranty
holders.
Extended Warranty Policies (Includes “Spare in the Air”)
At any time during the first year following an equipment purchase, an Extended Warranty Policy may be purchased for 10% of the original list price. Terms of the
Extended Warranty include “Spare in the Air” privileges to allow the use of parts or a spare unit temporarily.
“Spare in the Air” Loaner Unit or Parts Replacement Policies
For an additional 10% of list price, the customer may purchase a “Spare in the Air” policy. This policy gives the customer the right to a loaner replacement unit
shipped within 24 hours of acceptance of the RMA by Wave. All outbound shipments will be made via overnight air courier (during the first year).
“Spare in the Air” Policy Steps for Warranty or Extended Warranty Loaner Service:
1. Customer obtains RMA approval
2. Overnight shipment of spare unit or parts to customer within 24 hours of approved RMA. Customer swaps unit or part(s) with phone assistance, if required.
3. Customer returns part(s) to Wave Wireless. All returns to Wave Wireless MUST have a valid RMA number written clearly on the outside of the box or
the shipment will be refused.
4. After 14 days from the issuance of an RMA, an invoice for the list price of the unit or components will be issued for any equipment that has not been returned.
This will be credited upon the return of the defective or replacement part or unit to Wave Wireless.
Extended Warranty Pricing Schedule
1st year: 10% of published equipment list price
2nd year: 15% of published equipment list price
3rd year: 15% of published equipment list price
*If all three years are purchased simultaneously, the cost will be 10% per year or 30% of list.
Years 2 & 3 can be purchased during the initial year of coverage if the equipment was under extended warranty during the first year or if a physical on-site equipment
inspection is performed and equipment is evaluated in warrantable condition by Wave Wireless personnel at prevailing or site service call rates.
Onsite Services
Onsite services for troubleshooting and repair are billed at daily rate, plus expenses, unless otherwise agreed upon. Use of spectrum analyzers or other test equipment
may raise the daily rate.
Rental Unit Loaner
Customer may rent a unit at an agreed upon daily rate, plus shipping expenses, in lieu of purchasing a spare or “Spare in the Air” policy. Rental days are counted
from date shipped until the date the unit is received in return by Wave Wireless.
Refurbishing Fees
Any product returned that requires refurbishing, is damaged due to inadequate or improper packaging protection, or that has not been returned with original packing
materials may be subject to a refurbishing fee.
Bench Test and Repair Time
A unit is returned as defective and through bench testing is determined that the unit is not defective, Wave Wireless, at its discretion, may charge bench test time at
a rate of $85 U.S. per hour for testing and troubleshooting. Out of warranty repairs will be performed at a rate of $85 U.S. per hour plus parts. All shipping charges
will be the responsibility of the customer.

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Return for Credit
All returns to Wave Wireless MUST have a valid RMA number written clearly on the outside of the box or the shipment will be refused. No returns for credit
after 30 days will be approved. Products must be returned undamaged and in original packaging or they will be subject to a minimum 20% restocking/refurbishing
fee. Return freight charges must be prepaid. At the option of Wave Wireless, products may be returned for repair or replaced provided the goods have not been modified
or repair attempted by someone other than Wave Wireless.
Limitation of Warranty
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by the buyer, buyer supplied interfacing, unauthorized
modification or misuse, operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product, or improper site preparation or maintenance. Systems must be protected
from electrical brownouts and surges by a quality UPS such as an APC Smart brand or Tripp Lite Omni or similar, or warranty shall be null and void.
Warranties do not apply to any product that has been (i) altered, except expressly approved by Wave Wireless in accordance with its instructions, (ii) damaged by
improper electrical power or environment, abuse, misuse, accident, or negligence. Repairs in the case of damage from “acts of God” are covered on a time and materials
basis. The warranty shall not apply if Wave Wireless prebuilt U.S. FCC approved antenna assemblies have been altered and installed by any persons other than
professional wireless installers.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
No statement, including, without limitation, representations regarding capacity, suitability for use or performance of products, whether made by Wave Wireless
employees or otherwise, shall be deemed to be a warranty by Wave Wireless for any purpose or give rise to any liability for Wave Wireless unless expressly contained
in writing. Resellers will have complete responsibility and liability for performance of its agreements with its customers and Resellers shall indemnify and hold Wave
Wireless harmless from and against all liability arising out of such agreements.
Wave Wireless warrants that the firmware for use with the unit will execute its programming instructions when properly installed on the unit. Wave Wireless does
not warrant that the operation of the unit or firmware will be uninterrupted or error-free. Wave Wireless shall not be obligated to remedy any software defect that cannot
be repeated.
Wave Wireless is not responsible for equipment non-performance due to outside radio interference caused by any source.
Exclusive Remedies
The remedies provided herein are the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Wave Wireless shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential
damages, whether based on contract, tort or any legal theory.
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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
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to time and make changes in content without obligation to notify any person of such revision changes.
Contents of this publication may be preliminary and/or may be changed at any time without notice and shall not be regarded as a warranty.
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Corporation Windows 95®, Windows 98®, and Windows NT®.
FCC STATEMENT (FOR USA ONLY)
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Radio Frequency Interference Statement for Spread Spectrum Devices
Warning: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may
cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
Electronic Emission Notices
All the spread spectrum devices sold in this catalog comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
If this equipment causes interference to radio reception (which can be determined by unplugging the power cord from the equipment) try these measures: (1) Re-orient
the receiving antenna, (2) Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver, (3) Plug the equipment and receiver into different branch circuits, or (4) Consult your
dealer or an experienced technician for additional suggestions.
DANGER!!!
Rooftop or tower antenna installations are extremely dangerous and incorrect installation may result in injury, damage, or death. Rooftop and tower
installations must be performed by professional antenna installers only.

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Table of Contents
5. SETTING UP THE IP ADDRESSES (IP
HOST SETUP)..................................33
Quick Overview of IPAddressing .........34
Setting Up the IPAddress......................42
Physical (Static) Setup...............42
DHCP Client & Interface.......... 44
DHCP Server on SPEEDLAN. 45
Setting Up NAT.....................................47
Incoming NAT.......................................47
1. INTRODUCTION........................................7
Features and Benefits..............................9
Features Chart........................................10
2. USING CONFIGURATOR.......................11
Installation and Description.....................13
3.CONFIGURING SPEEDLAN TM..............15
General Setup.........................................17
Interface and Advanced Interface .........20
The Setup Buttons...................................21
Transport Methods .............................22
4. BRIDGING SETUP...................................25
Protocol Filtering.....................................27
Ethernet Protocols................................27
MAC Filtering.........................................28
Permit Ethernet Multicasts......................28
Permit Ethernet Broadcasts.....................29
Storm Thresholds....................................29
Tunnel Partners......................................30
Outgoing NAT...........................................49
6. IP-ROUTER SETUP..................................53
IP-Router Setup.......................................54
RIP Routing..............................................56
7. SNMP SETUP.............................................59
8. SYSTEM ACCESS SETUP......................63
9. SNMP MONITORING..................................67
Remote Statistics......................................69
Interface Monitor......................................71
SNMP Monitor.........................................72
IP Monitor................................................73
IP/TCP/UDPMonitor................................76
ICMP Monitor.........................................78
9. TABLES.......................................................83
System Information....................................85
Bridge Learn Table...................................86
IPARP Table...........................................87
IP Route Table.........................................88
IP/TCP Connection Table........................90
IP/UDP Listener Table.............................91
Local - IPAddress Table.........................92
10. APPENDIX..............................................93
Common Ethernet Protocols...................95
Common Ethernet Vendor Addresses....98
Common Ethernet MulticastAddresses.113
Common Ethernet Broadcast Addresses.116

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Features and Benefits
IP Routing with Advanced Filtering for Security
The SPEEDLAN TM supports IP Routing in addition to bridging. It can be used to add routing capability when an
IP router may be a more appropriate choice.
Transparent Ethernet Bridging with Advanced Filtering for Security and Network Reliability
SPEEDLAN TM supports what is known as Transparent Ethernet Bridging with no Spanning Tree or Source
Routing support. Since the brouter contained in the SPEEDLAN TM is intended to provide network security
between a local LAN and a campus or enterprise wide network, and since using multiple bridges in a Spanning
Tree could compromise this security, the Spanning Tree scenario is not supported. In addition to the Transparent
Ethernet Bridging, the SPEEDLAN TM can drop (i.e., not forward) packets based upon the encapsulated higher
layer data within the packet. It is this option that gives SPEEDLAN TM the ability to perform advanced firewall
filtering and can add a significant measure of security and network reliablility to a network, surpassing that
provided by modern multiprotocol routers.

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Features Chart
Hardware Supported
10/100BASE-T Ethernet Card
SPEEDLAN Wireless Radio
Bridging Features
Transparent Bridging
Filtering by Ethernet Multicast, Broadcast and Bad Packets
Filtering by Protocol
Filtering by Ethernet Address Pair
Generic Ethernet Tunneling through IP Networks
Learned Table Lockdown
Expanded IP ARP Support
Automatic Broadcast Storm Protection and Notification
SNMP Features
IP “ping” Support
IP SNMP Support (MIB II, Ethernet, Inteface, SNMP, and Bridge MIB)
IP SNMP WaveLAN
IP SNMP Trap Support
SNMP Access Lists
IP-Router Features
IP Static Routing with Direct and Static Routes
ICMP Messages, Default Router, and Subnet Support
SNMP Support for All Router-Related MIB Variables
RIP Support
Encryption Features (Add-on Option)
Data Encryption of Wireless Packets

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USING CONFIGURATOR

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Installing the Windows SPEEDLAN TM Configurator
1. Shut down all programs and applications.
2. Note: The SPEEDLAN TM Configurator uses digital libraries, which reside on your Windows 95/
98/NT 4.0 PC. If a program or application is open, the Setup will not install correctly. If the
configurator is not installed correctly, the brouter could be rendered and inoperable after saving a
configuration.
3. Insert the CD into your floppy drive (i.e., Drive E, F, etc.).
4. If the setup.exe program does not install automatically, click Start + Run. The Run dialog box
appears. Click Browse and locate the setup.exe where your CD-ROM drive is located. Then,
click Open and OK.
5. Follow the installation prompts.
6. After the installation is complete, restart your computer.
Note: Visit the web site for the newest SPEEDLAN TM Configurator.
File Menu
The Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 Configurator will configure either a remote Flash ROM in the SPEEDLAN unit
or configure a SPEEDLAN file saved on your computer. You can configure a SPEEDLAN file on your
computer and download it to the brouter later after you have verified that all settings are correct. This can make
reconfiguring your SPEEDLAN TM a quick operation if you have the completed configuration already saved
to your computer.
Configuring a Remote SPEEDLAN TM
To configure a remote (network attached) brouter, you can use the Open Remote Config and Save functions.
You must have a remote SPEEDLAN TM configuration opened with the Configuration Utility before any
configuration functions may be performed.After you have opened the remote device and configured it, you can
then save your configuration back to the open device. When you ‘Save’ back to the remote device, its Flash
ROM will be erased and then reprogrammed with the new configuration. After you save the configuration, you
must wait the required 15-second period to allow the Flash ROM to be fully programmed and let the bridge
reboot with the new configuration. Turning off the SPEEDLAN TM or otherwise interrupting the repro-
gramming of the Flash ROM will damage the programming of the brouter, and render it inoperable.
Note: Anytime you make changes in Frequency, IP Routing, or Network ID, start with the brouter
furthest away from your current location. This will help avoid loss of communication between units.
Configuring a Saved Configuration File
To configure a saved CNF file (configuration file), open it from the file menu using the open function. You then
configure the file just as if you were configuring a remote SPEEDLAN TM. When you are finished configuring
the file, save it to disk from the file menu using the “Save Config File as...” function. The “Open Remote
Config...” and “Save Config” functions are used for accessing and saving directly to the brouter without using
a file saved on diskette. Be careful when you save the configuration file that you do not save the configuration
directly to the SPEEDLAN TM; otherwise, you will be configuring the brouter and may not be able to re-
access it after uploading the incorrect configuration to it.
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Exporting and Importing a Configuration
Once you have opened a remote brouter, you can take a “snapshot” of the current configuration with the
“Save Config as...” function. This function will result in creating a CNF file. The extension .CNF is used to
denote the special exported binary configuration file. The CNF file created with the “Save as...” function can
later be imported into another brouter by using the “Import Config File” function, then saving the configuration
to the brouter using the “Save Config” function.
The Toolbar
Below the menus you see a row of seven icons. Each icon depicts a function that can also be accessed from the
menus.
The File Menu
Open Config File - This function is used to open a configuration file from disk.
Open Remote Config - This opens the configuration file directly from a remote device.
Save Config - Saves the configuration you are working on to the place where you opened it.
Save Config File as - Saves the current configuration into a file on disk. This file will have the extension .CNF.
Import Config File - This opens a configuration file from disk. This function is used when you are going to save
the configuration from disk to a remote brouter.
Upload Software - This function is to load a raw and unconfigured binary file to the brouter. This is done only
in the event that the brouter’s firmware has been damaged.
Reboot Remote - Use this function to reboot a brouter from a remote location.
Exit - Closes the SPEEDLAN TM Configuration program.
Open
Open Remote
Save
Select Device
Save Remote Upload Software System Information
Help

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CONFIGURING SPEEDLAN TM

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General Setup Menu
The third menu from the left is the Setup Menu. In this menu are the screens you will use to configure your
brouters. Below are descriptions of the menu items and the settings found on their respective screens.
Enable IP Routing - The transparent routing function will be enabled when this is item is checked. IP Routing
will work properly only if the routes are set up in the IP Route Menu. If the routes are not set up properly
before you save the configuration, the bridge will become inoperable. Default is off.
Enable Bridging - The transparent bridging function will be enabled when this is item is checked. If you want
the brouter to perform the bridging function,you must enable this. When bridging is enabled, the Bridge Setup
Screen will be accessible. Bridging should be enabled for nearly all applications of the brouter. Default is on.
(This function should never be disabled.)
General Setup

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Enable Remote Bridging using IPTunnels - SPEEDLAN TM supports a special feature which will enable
Ethernet packets of any protocol type to be encapsulated in IP packets and sent to other brouters (purchased
from Wave Wireless )for de-encapsulation. This method can be used to setup virtual Ethernet LANs between
several points using an IP network as the transport layer.
Enable Advanced Network Monitoring Support - This option is not available at this time.
Enable IP Security Counter Measures - This option is not available at this time.
Enable Access Control - This option is not available at this time.
Enable Digital Alarm Monitoring and Reporting - This option is not available at this time.
Enable Data Encryption - This optional feature allows you to encrypt wireless data transmissions on top
of the encryption provided by the radio. It provides 56 bit DES encryption. It is not shipped standard as
part of the XE units. If you did not purchase it when you originally bought the SPEEDLAN TM units, it can
be purchased later as a software upgrade.
Data encryption is disabled by default. Check the box labeled “Enable Encryption” to enable the encryption
features. You will still need to define at least one encryption key before your wireless traffic will be transmit-
ted using wireless data encryption. To do this, return to the drop down menu presented when you clik on
Setup. Now you will see a Data Encryption Setup item added to the menu list. Select Data Encryption
Setup. Select the DES Encryption button and enter an 8 digit alhpanumeric string in the range of “a-z”, “A-
Z”, and “0-9”.
Examples:
· Alphanumeric: a5F2z4wK
Warning: This setting must be set to the same value on all XE units you wish to have communicate
together. Failure to set them to the same value will prevent any communications from taking place.
(e.g. for multipoint to work properly, the base station AND all of the satellite units must use the same
Encryption Key setting.

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Enable Watchdog Reboot Timer - This feature instructs the bridge to reboot in the event that the bridge fails
to receive any incoming packets, from any port, for a period of 10 minutes. The brouter will assume an error
has occured and will reboot. If, after the brouter reboots, it does not receive an incoming hello signal, the
bridge will listen for the hello signal until the user reboots the brouter manually. The Watchdog will recognize
when a signal has been re-established and will reset the timer accordingly.
Enable VGA Realtime Display - This feature allows a client to install a video card and a monitor and view
the statistics directly from the unit, instead of Configurator, laptop, PC, etc.
Note: Click Scale to view the LED Forwarding Scale.
Enable Outgoing Network Address Translation - This option enables a company to map the private
networks IP addresses into one or more global public network IP addresses. This means that outsiders will
only view the single (or more if designated) IP network address assigned for global viewing on the Internet.
For more informatoin, see Setting UP NAT, page 61.
Enable Incoming Network Address Translation - This option enables a company to unmap public
network IP address into private network IP addresses. For more information, see Setting UP NAT on
page 61
Enable DHCP Server - This option enables the DHCP client and the interface that is selected. For more
information, see Setting UP the IP Addresses, page 58.
Enable Access Point Radius Authentication - This option is not available at this time
Enable CampusPRC Radius Authentication - This option is not available at this time.
Enable Link Integrity - This option is not available at this time..
Enable IP/UDP/TCP Security Filters - This option is not available at this time.
Enable AppleTalk Security Filters - This option is not available at this time.
Enable Novell Security Filters - This option is not available at this time.

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The interfaces that are installed in your brouter will be represented on this screen. The Remote check box is
used to designate which interfaces will be considered local and remote. The local interface is consider to be the
interface that connects directly to the local LAN with respect to the unit. The remote interface is considered to
be the interface that connects with the remote LAN. The set up buttons are used to access the portion of the
configuration which controls how the individual interfaces are configured.
The Advanced Interface Setup has a few more advanced settings, but essentially they are the same set up
screen. Note that the Max Tx rate is available on both the Interface Setup and Advanced Interface Setup.
Max Tx Rate is useful to ISPs that want to regulate the maximum bandwidth provided to each customer. These
settings should not be changed without the assistance of a Wave Wireless Networking Technical Support
Engineer. Backup and Perm are not used with the XE series products. These fields must remain empty.
Interface & Advanced Interface Setup