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Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge Software Configuration Guide Cisco IOS Release 12.2(11)JA June 2003 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Text Part Number: OL-4059-01
Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge Software Configuration Guide Cisco IOS Release 12.2(11)JA June 2003 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Text Part Number: OL-4059-01
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... and Authorization 5-15 Configuring the Bridge for Secure Shell 5-16 Understanding SSH 5-16 Configuring SSH 5-17 Managing the System Time and Date 5-17 Understanding the System Clock 5-17 Understanding Network Time Protocol 5-18 Configuring NTP 5-19 Default NTP Configuration 5-20 Configuring NTP Authentication 5-20...IP Address for NTP Packets 5-25 Displaying the NTP Configuration 5-26 Configuring Time and Date Manually 5-26 Setting the System Clock 5-27 Displaying the Time and Date Configuration 5-27 Configuring the Time Zone 5-28 Configuring Summer Time (Daylight Saving Time) 5-...
... and Authorization 5-15 Configuring the Bridge for Secure Shell 5-16 Understanding SSH 5-16 Configuring SSH 5-17 Managing the System Time and Date 5-17 Understanding the System Clock 5-17 Understanding Network Time Protocol 5-18 Configuring NTP 5-19 Default NTP Configuration 5-20 Configuring NTP Authentication 5-20...IP Address for NTP Packets 5-25 Displaying the NTP Configuration 5-26 Configuring Time and Date Manually 5-26 Setting the System Clock 5-27 Displaying the Time and Date Configuration 5-27 Configuring the Time Zone 5-28 Configuring Summer Time (Daylight Saving Time) 5-...
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... and Prompt Configuration 5-31 Configuring a System Name 5-31 Understanding DNS 5-32 Default DNS Configuration 5-32 Setting Up DNS 5-32 Displaying the DNS Configuration 5-33 Creating a Banner 5-33 Default Banner Configuration 5-34 ... 7-1 Understanding SSIDs 7-2 Configuring the SSID 7-2 Default SSID Configuration 7-2 Creating an SSID 7-3 Configuring Spanning Tree Protocol 8-1 Understanding Spanning Tree Protocol 8-2 STP Overview 8-2 Bridge Protocol Data Units 8-3 Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide vi OL-4059-01
... and Prompt Configuration 5-31 Configuring a System Name 5-31 Understanding DNS 5-32 Default DNS Configuration 5-32 Setting Up DNS 5-32 Displaying the DNS Configuration 5-33 Creating a Banner 5-33 Default Banner Configuration 5-34 ... 7-1 Understanding SSIDs 7-2 Configuring the SSID 7-2 Default SSID Configuration 7-2 Creating an SSID 7-3 Configuring Spanning Tree Protocol 8-1 Understanding Spanning Tree Protocol 8-2 STP Overview 8-2 Bridge Protocol Data Units 8-3 Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide vi OL-4059-01
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... 16-9 Displaying SNMP Status 16-10 Managing Firmware and Configurations 17-1 Working with the Flash File System 17-2 Displaying Available File Systems 17-2 Setting the Default File System 17-3 Displaying Information About Files on a File System 17-3 Changing Directories and Displaying the Working Directory 17-4 Creating and Removing Directories 17-4 Copying Files...17-16 Downloading a Configuration File by Using RCP 17-16 Uploading a Configuration File by Using RCP 17-17 Clearing Configuration Information 17-18 Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide x OL-4059-01
... 16-9 Displaying SNMP Status 16-10 Managing Firmware and Configurations 17-1 Working with the Flash File System 17-2 Displaying Available File Systems 17-2 Setting the Default File System 17-3 Displaying Information About Files on a File System 17-3 Changing Directories and Displaying the Working Directory 17-4 Creating and Removing Directories 17-4 Copying Files...17-16 Downloading a Configuration File by Using RCP 17-16 Uploading a Configuration File by Using RCP 17-17 Clearing Configuration Information 17-18 Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide x OL-4059-01
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...32 Reloading the Image Using the Power Injector MODE button 17-33 Configuring System Message Logging 18-1 Understanding System Message Logging 18-2 Configuring System Message Logging 18-2 System Log Message Format 18-2 Default System Message Logging Configuration 18-3 Disabling and Enabling Message Logging 18-4 Setting ...-9 Configuring UNIX Syslog Servers 18-10 Logging Messages to a UNIX Syslog Daemon 18-10 Configuring the UNIX System Logging Facility 18-10 Displaying the Logging Configuration 18-12 Contents OL-4059-01 Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide xi
...32 Reloading the Image Using the Power Injector MODE button 17-33 Configuring System Message Logging 18-1 Understanding System Message Logging 18-2 Configuring System Message Logging 18-2 System Log Message Format 18-2 Default System Message Logging Configuration 18-3 Disabling and Enabling Message Logging 18-4 Setting ...-9 Configuring UNIX Syslog Servers 18-10 Logging Messages to a UNIX Syslog Daemon 18-10 Configuring the UNIX System Logging Facility 18-10 Displaying the Logging Configuration 18-12 Contents OL-4059-01 Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide xi
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...," describes how to enable and configure the Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) and Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Plus (TACACS+), which provide detailed accounting information and flexible administrative control over authentication and authorization processes. Chapter 12, "Configuring .... Chapter 17, "Managing Firmware and Configurations," describes how to manipulate the Flash file system, how to copy configuration files, and how to 16 SSIDs on all Cisco network equipment. Chapter 15, "Configuring CDP," describes how to each message. STP prevents...
...," describes how to enable and configure the Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) and Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Plus (TACACS+), which provide detailed accounting information and flexible administrative control over authentication and authorization processes. Chapter 12, "Configuring .... Chapter 17, "Managing Firmware and Configurations," describes how to manipulate the Flash file system, how to copy configuration files, and how to 16 SSIDs on all Cisco network equipment. Chapter 15, "Configuring CDP," describes how to each message. STP prevents...
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... dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van standaard maatregelen om ongelukken te voorkomen....publication, refer to convey instructions and information: Command descriptions use these conventions: • Terminal sessions and system displays are in angle brackets (< >). Preface Conventions Conventions This publication uses these conventions to the appendix... Warnings" (Vertalingen van veiligheidsvoorschriften) raadplegen.) OL-4059-01 Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide xv
... dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van standaard maatregelen om ongelukken te voorkomen....publication, refer to convey instructions and information: Command descriptions use these conventions: • Terminal sessions and system displays are in angle brackets (< >). Preface Conventions Conventions This publication uses these conventions to the appendix... Warnings" (Vertalingen van veiligheidsvoorschriften) raadplegen.) OL-4059-01 Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide xv
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You can configure and monitor the bridge using the command-line interface (CLI), the browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). You can connect external antennas to the bridge to -multipoint configurations....Features, page 1-2 • Management Options, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-3 OL-4059-01 Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide 1-1 Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Bridges (hereafter called bridges) provide building-to the 802.11a standard, the 1400 series bridge delivers...
You can configure and monitor the bridge using the command-line interface (CLI), the browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). You can connect external antennas to the bridge to -multipoint configurations....Features, page 1-2 • Management Options, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-3 OL-4059-01 Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide 1-1 Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Bridges (hereafter called bridges) provide building-to the 802.11a standard, the 1400 series bridge delivers...
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...based, detailed accounting information and flexible administrative control over authentication and authorization processes. Management Options You can use the bridge management system through the following interfaces: • The IOS command-line interface (CLI), which you use through a Telnet session. Chapter...wireless client devices. Chapter 16, "Configuring SNMP," explains how to protect against sophisticated attacks on your network using LEAP, Cisco's wireless authentication method, and receives and uses dynamic WEP keys. It provides secure, centralized validation of the CLI. ...
...based, detailed accounting information and flexible administrative control over authentication and authorization processes. Management Options You can use the bridge management system through the following interfaces: • The IOS command-line interface (CLI), which you use through a Telnet session. Chapter...wireless client devices. Chapter 16, "Configuring SNMP," explains how to protect against sophisticated attacks on your network using LEAP, Cisco's wireless authentication method, and receives and uses dynamic WEP keys. It provides secure, centralized validation of the CLI. ...
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...address from the product label on the long-reach power injector: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Disconnect power from your network administrator: • A system name for the bridge • The case-sensitive wireless service set identifier (SSID) that the bridge has booted up. Enter your Internet browser. Click...bridge settings return to Defaults button. Enter the bridge's IP address in the Password field and press Enter. Note If the bridge is Cisco. Before You Start Chapter 2 Configuring the Bridge for the First Time Before You Start Before you install the bridge, make sure you ...
...address from the product label on the long-reach power injector: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Disconnect power from your network administrator: • A system name for the bridge • The case-sensitive wireless service set identifier (SSID) that the bridge has booted up. Enter your Internet browser. Click...bridge settings return to Defaults button. Enter the bridge's IP address in the Password field and press Enter. Note If the bridge is Cisco. Before You Start Chapter 2 Configuring the Bridge for the First Time Before You Start Before you install the bridge, make sure you ...
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...non-root bridge's MAC address and IP address appear on most Microsoft Windows operating systems: Windows 9x, 2000, Me, NT, and XP. you can use IPSU ...2 Step 3 Step 4 Make sure that the PC you intend to IP address 10.0.0.1. OL-4059-01 Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide 2-3 Your network administrator will query the DHCP server using the ...MAC address to the Software Center: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/navigator.html - The bridge's MAC address is on the label attached to which the non-root...
...non-root bridge's MAC address and IP address appear on most Microsoft Windows operating systems: Windows 9x, 2000, Me, NT, and XP. you can use IPSU ...2 Step 3 Step 4 Make sure that the PC you intend to IP address 10.0.0.1. OL-4059-01 Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide 2-3 Your network administrator will query the DHCP server using the ...MAC address to the Software Center: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/navigator.html - The bridge's MAC address is on the label attached to which the non-root...
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...; IP Address-Use this field blank. If you are automatically assigned by your network administrator so the IP address can be recognized on your system administrator. DHCP-IP addresses are configuring the bridge using its new IP address. If DHCP is enabled for the First Time Step 6 Enter ...to start over the wired LAN, you enter in the "Resetting the Bridge to the bridge. The system name, while not an essential setting, helps identify the bridge on the LAN. Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide 2-6 OL-4059-01 If DHCP is enabled, leave this...
...; IP Address-Use this field blank. If you are automatically assigned by your network administrator so the IP address can be recognized on your system administrator. DHCP-IP addresses are configuring the bridge using its new IP address. If DHCP is enabled for the First Time Step 6 Enter ...to start over the wired LAN, you enter in the "Resetting the Bridge to the bridge. The system name, while not an essential setting, helps identify the bridge on the LAN. Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide 2-6 OL-4059-01 If DHCP is enabled, leave this...
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...broadcast in Radio Network Optimize Radio Network for the settings on the Express Setup page. Table 2-1 Default Settings on the Express Setup Page Setting System Name Configuration Server Protocol IP Address IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway Radio Service Set ID (SSID) Broadcast SSID in Beacon Role in the bridge...you assign basic settings to your bridge, you to find the bridge's IP address, and how to use IPSU to protect your network from Cisco.com and install it, how to use it to your building. Note IPSU can communicate beyond the physical boundaries of these security features to...
...broadcast in Radio Network Optimize Radio Network for the settings on the Express Setup page. Table 2-1 Default Settings on the Express Setup Page Setting System Name Configuration Server Protocol IP Address IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway Radio Service Set ID (SSID) Broadcast SSID in Beacon Role in the bridge...you assign basic settings to your bridge, you to find the bridge's IP address, and how to use IPSU to protect your network from Cisco.com and install it, how to use it to your building. Note IPSU can communicate beyond the physical boundaries of these security features to...
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... the entry field, and press Enter. Step 3 In the Host Name field, type the bridge's IP address and click Connect. 2-12 Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide OL-4059-01 Step 1 Step 2 Select Start > Programs > Accessories > Telnet. Enter interface... configuration mode for your Accessories menu, select Start > Run, type Telnet in your operating system. These steps are connected to the bridge using a Telnet session. If you need to continue configuring the bridge using the CLI, you assign...
... the entry field, and press Enter. Step 3 In the Host Name field, type the bridge's IP address and click Connect. 2-12 Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide OL-4059-01 Step 1 Step 2 Select Start > Programs > Accessories > Telnet. Enter interface... configuration mode for your Accessories menu, select Start > Run, type Telnet in your operating system. These steps are connected to the bridge using a Telnet session. If you need to continue configuring the bridge using the CLI, you assign...
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... Interface The system management pages use the navigation bar to browse to other management pages, and you click Apply. Changes are only applied when you use the configuration action buttons to save configuration information. Figure 3-1 shows the web-browser interface home page. Cisco Aironet 1400 ...and Assigning an IP Address" section on page 2-3 for the First Time Use the bridge's IP address to browse to the management system. Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time Chapter 3 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using the Web-Browser Interface for instructions on...
... Interface The system management pages use the navigation bar to browse to other management pages, and you click Apply. Changes are only applied when you use the configuration action buttons to save configuration information. Figure 3-1 shows the web-browser interface home page. Cisco Aironet 1400 ...and Assigning an IP Address" section on page 2-3 for the First Time Use the bridge's IP address to browse to the management system. Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time Chapter 3 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using the Web-Browser Interface for instructions on...
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... lists the page links and buttons that includes basic settings such as system name, IP address, and SSID. Displays the Express Setup page that appear on your wireless LAN. OL-4059-01 Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide 3-3 Displays a summary ... Network Map Association Network Interfaces Security Services Description Displays bridge status page with information on your wireless LAN, listing their system names, network roles, and parent-client relationships. Displays status and statistics for the Ethernet and radio interfaces and provides ...
... lists the page links and buttons that includes basic settings such as system name, IP address, and SSID. Displays the Express Setup page that appear on your wireless LAN. OL-4059-01 Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide 3-3 Displays a summary ... Network Map Association Network Interfaces Security Services Description Displays bridge status page with information on your wireless LAN, listing their system names, network roles, and parent-client relationships. Displays status and statistics for the Ethernet and radio interfaces and provides ...
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...Interface Table 3-1 Common Buttons on a page. Refresh Updates status information or statistics displayed on Management Pages (continued) Button/Link Description System Software Displays the version number of the firmware that you cannot use them. Table 3-2 Illegal Characters for upgrading and managing firmware. ... also cannot use in an entry field: ! # ; Character Restrictions in Entry Fields Because the 1400 series bridge uses Cisco IOS software, there are certain characters that the bridge is running and provides links to be included in which you cannot use...
...Interface Table 3-1 Common Buttons on a page. Refresh Updates status information or statistics displayed on Management Pages (continued) Button/Link Description System Software Displays the version number of the firmware that you cannot use them. Table 3-2 Illegal Characters for upgrading and managing firmware. ... also cannot use in an entry field: ! # ; Character Restrictions in Entry Fields Because the 1400 series bridge uses Cisco IOS software, there are certain characters that the bridge is running and provides links to be included in which you cannot use...
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...on the bridge, you see in global configuration mode, enter the interface command (with BR> your bridge. Use this mode. Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide 4-2 OL-4059-01 The commands available to configure configuration mode, enter parameters for... Method About This Mode Enter logout or quit. Using the configuration modes (global, interface, and line), you must start at the system prompt to exit. Table 4-1 Command Mode Summary Mode User EXEC Privileged EXEC Global configuration Interface configuration Access Method Prompt Begin a session ...
...on the bridge, you see in global configuration mode, enter the interface command (with BR> your bridge. Use this mode. Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide 4-2 OL-4059-01 The commands available to configure configuration mode, enter parameters for... Method About This Mode Enter logout or quit. Using the configuration modes (global, interface, and line), you must start at the system prompt to exit. Table 4-1 Command Mode Summary Mode User EXEC Privileged EXEC Global configuration Interface configuration Access Method Prompt Begin a session ...
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... Help Getting Help You can also obtain a list of associated keywords and arguments for a keyword. Table 4-2 Help Summary Command help system in any command, as unique. Purpose Obtains a brief description of an interface. Obtains a list of commands that receiver must keep ... For example: BR> show conf Using no and default Forms of a command. OL-4059-01 Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide 4-3 You can enter a question mark (?) at the system prompt to enter only enough characters for a command. command keyword ? For example: BR(config)#...
... Help Getting Help You can also obtain a list of associated keywords and arguments for a keyword. Table 4-2 Help Summary Command help system in any command, as unique. Purpose Obtains a brief description of an interface. Obtains a list of commands that receiver must keep ... For example: BR> show conf Using no and default Forms of a command. OL-4059-01 Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridges Software Configuration Guide 4-3 You can enter a question mark (?) at the system prompt to enter only enough characters for a command. command keyword ? For example: BR(config)#...