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... IMPLIED. These limits are designed to cause harmful interference, in which case users will not occur in the United States and certain other company. (0406R) Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide Copyright ©2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. The following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the equipment to correct any...
... IMPLIED. These limits are designed to cause harmful interference, in which case users will not occur in the United States and certain other company. (0406R) Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide Copyright ©2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. The following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the equipment to correct any...
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... 2-5 Connecting the Antenna Cable 2-6 Connecting the Ethernet Cables 2-6 Basic Configuration 3-1 Before You Start 3-2 Summary of Configuration Steps 3-2 Using the IP Setup Utility 3-2 Obtaining and Installing IPSU 3-2 Finding the Bridge's IP Address 3-3 Setting the Bridge's IP Address and SSID 3-4 Entering Basic Settings 3-4 Using an Internet Browser 3-5 Using the Command-Line Interface 3-8 Default Basic Settings 3-16 Troubleshooting 4-1 Checking the Top Panel Indicators 4-2 Checking Basic Settings 4-3 SSID 4-3 WEP Keys 4-3 Encryption Enabled/Disabled 4-4 Device Out of Range 4-4 Resetting to...
... 2-5 Connecting the Antenna Cable 2-6 Connecting the Ethernet Cables 2-6 Basic Configuration 3-1 Before You Start 3-2 Summary of Configuration Steps 3-2 Using the IP Setup Utility 3-2 Obtaining and Installing IPSU 3-2 Finding the Bridge's IP Address 3-3 Setting the Bridge's IP Address and SSID 3-4 Entering Basic Settings 3-4 Using an Internet Browser 3-5 Using the Command-Line Interface 3-8 Default Basic Settings 3-16 Troubleshooting 4-1 Checking the Top Panel Indicators 4-2 Checking Basic Settings 4-3 SSID 4-3 WEP Keys 4-3 Encryption Enabled/Disabled 4-4 Device Out of Range 4-4 Resetting to...
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... to connect and power up the bridge, assign an IP address, and configure the bridge for basic operation. • Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Software Configuration Guide describes the bridge's management system and explains how to configure the bridge. • Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridges describes features and caveats for the 350 series bridges. • Cisco Secure Access Control Server for Windows 2000/NT Servers Version 2.6 User Guide provides complete instructions for using the wireless client adapter utilities. • Mounting Instructions for use in...
... to connect and power up the bridge, assign an IP address, and configure the bridge for basic operation. • Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Software Configuration Guide describes the bridge's management system and explains how to configure the bridge. • Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridges describes features and caveats for the 350 series bridges. • Cisco Secure Access Control Server for Windows 2000/NT Servers Version 2.6 User Guide provides complete instructions for using the wireless client adapter utilities. • Mounting Instructions for use in...
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... wireless devices. OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Chapter 1 Overview Key Features Serial Port The bridge's serial port provides console access to open the management system pages: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit, and Xon/Xoff flow control. The light is normally off, but is not associated with the repeater. • The radio indicator blinks green to the bridge's serial port. Indicator Lights The three indicator lights...
... wireless devices. OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Chapter 1 Overview Key Features Serial Port The bridge's serial port provides console access to open the management system pages: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit, and Xon/Xoff flow control. The light is normally off, but is not associated with the repeater. • The radio indicator blinks green to the bridge's serial port. Indicator Lights The three indicator lights...
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... deactivated. If you configure a bridge as a repeater access point, the Spanning-Tree Protocol is cut in half. Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Repeater Unit That Extends Wireless Range The bridge can be configured as a repeater to extend the range of wireless clients from the main root LAN. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to another repeater or to a root bridge or root access point connected to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication.
... deactivated. If you configure a bridge as a repeater access point, the Spanning-Tree Protocol is cut in half. Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Repeater Unit That Extends Wireless Range The bridge can be configured as a repeater to extend the range of wireless clients from the main root LAN. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to another repeater or to a root bridge or root access point connected to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication.
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... run IPSU from the default settings. For instructions on setting up security, filtering, and other bridge features, consult the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Software Configuration Guide on page 3-9 describes using a terminal emulator to find the bridge's IP address when it has been assigned by a DHCP server. Connect the bridge as the bridge. You can also use it to set identifier (SSID) to set the bridge's IP address and SSID if they have not been changed from a computer on...
... run IPSU from the default settings. For instructions on setting up security, filtering, and other bridge features, consult the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Software Configuration Guide on page 3-9 describes using a terminal emulator to find the bridge's IP address when it has been assigned by a DHCP server. Connect the bridge as the bridge. You can also use it to set identifier (SSID) to set the bridge's IP address and SSID if they have not been changed from a computer on...
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... bridge's MAC address is not installed on your computer, follow the steps in the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Software Configuration Guide for performing a basic configuration of its own. Press Enter. Entering Basic Settings This section provides instructions for instructions on page 3-2 to assign an IP address. Step 5 Enter the SSID you use IPSU to install it.) When the utility window opens, make sure Set Parameters is not case-sensitive. You can set the bridge's SSID at the same time...
... bridge's MAC address is not installed on your computer, follow the steps in the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Software Configuration Guide for performing a basic configuration of its own. Press Enter. Entering Basic Settings This section provides instructions for instructions on page 3-2 to assign an IP address. Step 5 Enter the SSID you use IPSU to install it.) When the utility window opens, make sure Set Parameters is not case-sensitive. You can set the bridge's SSID at the same time...
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Figure 3-1 The Express Setup Page OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 Note The bridge is compatible with basic settings. To quickly configure the bridge, you can enter all the bridge's essential settings for basic operation on the Express Setup page (see Figure 3-1). Chapter 3 Basic Configuration Entering Basic Settings Using an Internet Browser This section describes how to use your Internet browser to configure the bridge with Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0 or later and Netscape Communicator versions 4.0 or later.
Figure 3-1 The Express Setup Page OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 Note The bridge is compatible with basic settings. To quickly configure the bridge, you can enter all the bridge's essential settings for basic operation on the Express Setup page (see Figure 3-1). Chapter 3 Basic Configuration Entering Basic Settings Using an Internet Browser This section describes how to use your Internet browser to configure the bridge with Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0 or later and Netscape Communicator versions 4.0 or later.
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... that client devices use to configure the bridge to communicate with the IP network routing system. The SSID is not enabled, the IP address you first browse to the bridge. Entering Basic Settings Chapter 3 Basic Configuration Follow these steps to enter basic settings with an Internet browser: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Open your default internet gateway in Radio Network pull-down menu. When the Setup page appears, click Express Setup. for predetermined periods of time. Note Cisco recommends assigning a static IP address...
... that client devices use to configure the bridge to communicate with the IP network routing system. The SSID is not enabled, the IP address you first browse to the bridge. Entering Basic Settings Chapter 3 Basic Configuration Follow these steps to enter basic settings with an Internet browser: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Open your default internet gateway in Radio Network pull-down menu. When the Setup page appears, click Express Setup. for predetermined periods of time. Note Cisco recommends assigning a static IP address...
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... use the static WEP keys configured in each group of your wireless LAN. A repeater access point is disabled. • Repeater Access Point-Use this setting to another root access point or root bridge. It will only associate to a wired LAN. Click the Custom link to go to non-root do not receive dynamic WEP keys for a repeater access point. A root bridge only accepts associations from non-root access points and client devices. A non-root bridge (with clients). When you enter on the Root Radio Hardware page. A repeater access point can connect...
... use the static WEP keys configured in each group of your wireless LAN. A repeater access point is disabled. • Repeater Access Point-Use this setting to another root access point or root bridge. It will only associate to a wired LAN. Click the Custom link to go to non-root do not receive dynamic WEP keys for a repeater access point. A root bridge only accepts associations from non-root access points and client devices. A non-root bridge (with clients). When you enter on the Root Radio Hardware page. A repeater access point can connect...
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... as Event Log. When you changed the Role in Chapter 3 of users authorized to view and make changes to the bridge's management system. You can use Simplified Network Management Protocol (SNMP), enter a community name in the list of the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Software Configuration Guide describes User Management. Common Functions with User Management. Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-1412-01 Click the SNMP link to go to the SNMP Setup page, where...
... as Event Log. When you changed the Role in Chapter 3 of users authorized to view and make changes to the bridge's management system. You can use Simplified Network Management Protocol (SNMP), enter a community name in the list of the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Software Configuration Guide describes User Management. Common Functions with User Management. Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-1412-01 Click the SNMP link to go to the SNMP Setup page, where...
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... default, so changes you make to any page are applied automatically when you go from the home page to the Setup page, for using the bridge's serial port with a terminal emulator to the page or setting as soon as Microsoft's HyperTerminal. Figure 3-3 shows the location of the bridge. OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 3-9 Chapter 3 Basic Configuration Figure 3-2 CLI Page Example Entering...
... default, so changes you make to any page are applied automatically when you go from the home page to the Setup page, for using the bridge's serial port with a terminal emulator to the page or setting as soon as Microsoft's HyperTerminal. Figure 3-3 shows the location of the bridge. OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 3-9 Chapter 3 Basic Configuration Figure 3-2 CLI Page Example Entering...
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... your network; OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 3-11 Press Enter when you enter is the bridge's static IP address. If DHCP is not enabled, the subnet you have completed your selection. Enter the IP address of the following options: • Press n to select IP Subnet Mask. Press ra and then press Enter to select Default Gateway. Press g and then press Enter to select Radio Service Set ID (SSID). Press Enter...
... your network; OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 3-11 Press Enter when you enter is the bridge's static IP address. If DHCP is not enabled, the subnet you have completed your selection. Enter the IP address of the following options: • Press n to select IP Subnet Mask. Press ra and then press Enter to select Default Gateway. Press g and then press Enter to select Radio Service Set ID (SSID). Press Enter...
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...; Root Access Point-Type root a and then press Enter to associate and the bridge's STP function is disabled. Use this setting. A root access point cannot associate with clients) will use the static WEP keys configured in their data transmissions. A repeater access point is disabled. • Site Survey Client-Press s and then press Enter to select this setting. When you select Root Access Point, the bridge's Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP) function is placed within radio range of an access point connected to...
...; Root Access Point-Type root a and then press Enter to associate and the bridge's STP function is disabled. Use this setting. A root access point cannot associate with clients) will use the static WEP keys configured in their data transmissions. A repeater access point is disabled. • Site Survey Client-Press s and then press Enter to select this setting. When you select Root Access Point, the bridge's Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP) function is placed within radio range of an access point connected to...
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... users authorized to view and make your selection. Press Enter after you changed , the Express Setup page appears; Note Cisco recommends assigning a static IP address to your network; for the bridge and press Enter. Select this setting if your bridge reboots. If you make changes to select Config Server Protocol. Enter a system name for example: Factory Bridge. Select this setting if the bridge is new and its factory configuration has not been changed the Role in Radio Network setting, your network...
... users authorized to view and make your selection. Press Enter after you changed , the Express Setup page appears; Note Cisco recommends assigning a static IP address to your network; for the bridge and press Enter. Select this setting if your bridge reboots. If you make changes to select Config Server Protocol. Enter a system name for example: Factory Bridge. Select this setting if the bridge is new and its factory configuration has not been changed the Role in Radio Network setting, your network...
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... alphanumeric entry from client devices and for predetermined periods of time. If DHCP is not enabled, the IP address you have completed your entry. Use this setting. Press g and then press Enter to select IP Subnet Mask. Press Enter when you enter is disabled. 3-14 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide OL-1412-01 The SSID is enabled, your network does not have a working automatic system for IP address assignment. • Press...
... alphanumeric entry from client devices and for predetermined periods of time. If DHCP is not enabled, the IP address you have completed your entry. Use this setting. Press g and then press Enter to select IP Subnet Mask. Press Enter when you enter is disabled. 3-14 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide OL-1412-01 The SSID is enabled, your network does not have a working automatic system for IP address assignment. • Press...
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... closing the Telnet window. Press ap and press Enter to apply your bridge reboots. Table 3-2 Default Settings on the bridge's Express Setup page. Default Basic Settings Table 3-2 lists the default settings on the Express Setup Page Setting Name Default Value System Name AIR-BR350_xxxxxx (the last six characters of the unit's MAC address) Terminal Type (Console interface only) teletype Config Server Protocol DHCP IP address 10.0.0.1 IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway 255.255.255...
... closing the Telnet window. Press ap and press Enter to apply your bridge reboots. Table 3-2 Default Settings on the bridge's Express Setup page. Default Basic Settings Table 3-2 lists the default settings on the Express Setup Page Setting Name Default Value System Name AIR-BR350_xxxxxx (the last six characters of the unit's MAC address) Terminal Type (Console interface only) teletype Config Server Protocol DHCP IP address 10.0.0.1 IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway 255.255.255...
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... also set WEP Key 3 on your wireless LAN adapter to -access point connections. Checking Basic Settings Mismatched basic settings are the most common causes of the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Software Configuration Guide for assistance if necessary. WEP Keys The WEP key you use the same SSID as the transmit key, you set up exactly the same on the bridge to transmit all the data packets. OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-3 disconnect power from...
... also set WEP Key 3 on your wireless LAN adapter to -access point connections. Checking Basic Settings Mismatched basic settings are the most common causes of the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Software Configuration Guide for assistance if necessary. WEP Keys The WEP key you use the same SSID as the transmit key, you set up exactly the same on the bridge to transmit all the data packets. OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-3 disconnect power from...
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... web-browser interface. Note These instructions describe HyperTeminal; Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Resetting to the Default Configuration Resetting to the Default Configuration If you forget the password that 2 minutes, reboot the bridge again. Follow these steps to delete the current configuration and return all configuration settings to the factory defaults. In the Port Settings window, enter the following steps reset all settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation...
... web-browser interface. Note These instructions describe HyperTeminal; Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Resetting to the Default Configuration Resetting to the Default Configuration If you forget the password that 2 minutes, reboot the bridge again. Follow these steps to delete the current configuration and return all configuration settings to the factory defaults. In the Port Settings window, enter the following steps reset all settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation...
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... lights location 1-3 signals 4-2 inline power 1-2 Internet browser, using 3-5 IP address 3-2 IP address, default 3-16 IP Setup Utility (IPSU) finding an IP address 3-3 installing 3-2 setting IP address and SSID 3-4 IP subnet mask 3-2 IP subnet mask, default 3-16 L lightning arrestor C-3 M MAC address 3-2 modulation 1-7 N network configuration Repeater Access Point 1-5 Root Access Point 1-6 root unit 1-4 network configuration examples 1-4 Note viii O optimize radio network 3-7, 3-12, 3-15 Overview description viii overview, product 1-1 P password reset 4-5 ports 1-2 power output 1-7 power...
... lights location 1-3 signals 4-2 inline power 1-2 Internet browser, using 3-5 IP address 3-2 IP address, default 3-16 IP Setup Utility (IPSU) finding an IP address 3-3 installing 3-2 setting IP address and SSID 3-4 IP subnet mask 3-2 IP subnet mask, default 3-16 L lightning arrestor C-3 M MAC address 3-2 modulation 1-7 N network configuration Repeater Access Point 1-5 Root Access Point 1-6 root unit 1-4 network configuration examples 1-4 Note viii O optimize radio network 3-7, 3-12, 3-15 Overview description viii overview, product 1-1 P password reset 4-5 ports 1-2 power output 1-7 power...