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... other wide area networks through a Layer 2 or 3 device (such as shown. Basic installation steps entail the following features: • One WAN port for the operation of the switch. 2. Select a site (desk, wall, or rack) for installation of housing (4) (already installed) • Rubber plug for CompactFlash® slot • WS2000 Quick Installation Guide WS2000 Wireless Switch Installation Guide Selecting a Site...
... other wide area networks through a Layer 2 or 3 device (such as shown. Basic installation steps entail the following features: • One WAN port for the operation of the switch. 2. Select a site (desk, wall, or rack) for installation of housing (4) (already installed) • Rubber plug for CompactFlash® slot • WS2000 Quick Installation Guide WS2000 Wireless Switch Installation Guide Selecting a Site...
Reference Guide
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... 1-2 1.2 System Overview 1-3 1.2.1 Management of Access Ports 1-3 1.3 Hardware Overview 1-4 1.3.1 Technical Specifications 1-4 1.3.2 WS 2000 Wireless Switch LED Functions 1-5 1.4 Software Overview 1-6 1.4.1 Operating System (OS) Services 1-6 1.4.2 Cell Controller Services 1-6 1.4.3 Gateway Services 1-6 Chapter 2: Getting Started 2.1 Getting Started with the WS2000 Wireless Switch 2-2 Step 1: Install the Switch 2-2 Step 2: Set Up Administrative Communication to the Switch 2-2 Step 3: Set the Basic Switch Setting 2-4 Step 4: Configure the LAN Interface...
... 1-2 1.2 System Overview 1-3 1.2.1 Management of Access Ports 1-3 1.3 Hardware Overview 1-4 1.3.1 Technical Specifications 1-4 1.3.2 WS 2000 Wireless Switch LED Functions 1-5 1.4 Software Overview 1-6 1.4.1 Operating System (OS) Services 1-6 1.4.2 Cell Controller Services 1-6 1.4.3 Gateway Services 1-6 Chapter 2: Getting Started 2.1 Getting Started with the WS2000 Wireless Switch 2-2 Step 1: Install the Switch 2-2 Step 2: Set Up Administrative Communication to the Switch 2-2 Step 3: Set the Basic Switch Setting 2-4 Step 4: Configure the LAN Interface...
Reference Guide
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...WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 3.2.1 The DHCP Configuration 3-4 3.2.2 Advanced DHCP Settings 3-5 3.3 Configuring Subnet Access 3-6 3.3.1 The Access Overview Table 3-7 3.3.2 The Access Exception Area 3-7 3.4 Advanced Subnet Access Settings 3-9 3.5 Bridge Configuration 3-12 3.6 Virtual LAN (VLAN) Configuration 3-13 3.7 Configuring IP Filtering 3-15 3.8 Port Configuration 3-17 Chapter 4: WAN Configuration 4.1 Configuring the WAN Interface 4-2 4.1.1 Configuring WAN IP Information 4-2 4.1.2 Setting Up Point-to-Point over Ethernet (PPPoE) Communication 4-3 4.2 Configuring...
...WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 3.2.1 The DHCP Configuration 3-4 3.2.2 Advanced DHCP Settings 3-5 3.3 Configuring Subnet Access 3-6 3.3.1 The Access Overview Table 3-7 3.3.2 The Access Exception Area 3-7 3.4 Advanced Subnet Access Settings 3-9 3.5 Bridge Configuration 3-12 3.6 Virtual LAN (VLAN) Configuration 3-13 3.7 Configuring IP Filtering 3-15 3.8 Port Configuration 3-17 Chapter 4: WAN Configuration 4.1 Configuring the WAN Interface 4-2 4.1.1 Configuring WAN IP Information 4-2 4.1.2 Setting Up Point-to-Point over Ethernet (PPPoE) Communication 4-3 4.2 Configuring...
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TOC-4 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 6.2.1 Configuring the RADIUS Server 6-5 6.2.2 Configuring Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Authentication 6-7 6.2.3 Setting Up a Proxy RADIUS Server 6-8 6.2.4 Managing the Local User Database 6-9 6.2.5 Adding New Guest Users Quickly 6-11 6.2.6 Setting the User Access Policy 6-12 6.3 Managing Digital Certificates 6-13 6.3.1 Importing CA Certificates 6-13 6.3.2 Creating Self Certificates 6-15 Chapter 7: Switch Administration 7.1 Overview of Administration Support 7-2 7.2 Restarting...
TOC-4 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 6.2.1 Configuring the RADIUS Server 6-5 6.2.2 Configuring Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Authentication 6-7 6.2.3 Setting Up a Proxy RADIUS Server 6-8 6.2.4 Managing the Local User Database 6-9 6.2.5 Adding New Guest Users Quickly 6-11 6.2.6 Setting the User Access Policy 6-12 6.3 Managing Digital Certificates 6-13 6.3.1 Importing CA Certificates 6-13 6.3.2 Creating Self Certificates 6-15 Chapter 7: Switch Administration 7.1 Overview of Administration Support 7-2 7.2 Restarting...
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...WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 12.2 The Plan 12-3 12.3 Contacting the Wireless Switch 12-4 12.3.1 Entering the Basic System Settings 12-5 12.3.2 Setting Access Control 12-6 12.3.3 The IP Address Plan 12-7 12.4 Configuring POS Subnet 12-8 12.5 Configuring the Printer Subnet 12-9 12.6 Configuring the Cafe Subnet 12-11 12.7 Configuring the WAN Interface 12-12 12.8 Configuring Network...Field Office Example 12-30 12.17 The Plan 12-30 12.18 Configuring the System Settings 12-31 12.18.1 Contacting the Wireless Switch 12-31 12.18.2 Entering the Basic System Settings 12-33 12...
...WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 12.2 The Plan 12-3 12.3 Contacting the Wireless Switch 12-4 12.3.1 Entering the Basic System Settings 12-5 12.3.2 Setting Access Control 12-6 12.3.3 The IP Address Plan 12-7 12.4 Configuring POS Subnet 12-8 12.5 Configuring the Printer Subnet 12-9 12.6 Configuring the Cafe Subnet 12-11 12.7 Configuring the WAN Interface 12-12 12.8 Configuring Network...Field Office Example 12-30 12.17 The Plan 12-30 12.18 Configuring the System Settings 12-31 12.18.1 Contacting the Wireless Switch 12-31 12.18.2 Entering the Basic System Settings 12-33 12...
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... higher or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher on the network. It also serves as a reference guide for understanding, configuring and maintaining the Wireless Switch. 1-2 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 1.1 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide This guide is intended to use while updating or maintaining the system. 1.1.1 About this Document We recommend viewing this document under other configurations may produce undesirable results. 1.1.2 Document Conventions NOTE...
... higher or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher on the network. It also serves as a reference guide for understanding, configuring and maintaining the Wireless Switch. 1-2 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 1.1 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide This guide is intended to use while updating or maintaining the system. 1.1.1 About this Document We recommend viewing this document under other configurations may produce undesirable results. 1.1.2 Document Conventions NOTE...
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... based on system configuration • Maintain system statistics • Store policies and Access Port information • Detect and manage rogue Access Ports • Management of communications QoS 1.4.3 Gateway Services Gateway services provide interconnectivity between mobile units (MUs) on the Wireless LAN (WLAN) and the wired network. 1-6 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 1.4 Software Overview The WS 2000 Wireless Switch software provides...
... based on system configuration • Maintain system statistics • Store policies and Access Port information • Detect and manage rogue Access Ports • Management of communications QoS 1.4.3 Gateway Services Gateway services provide interconnectivity between mobile units (MUs) on the Wireless LAN (WLAN) and the wired network. 1-6 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 1.4 Software Overview The WS 2000 Wireless Switch software provides...
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... provide power. 3. 2-2 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 2.1 Getting Started with the WS2000 Wireless Switch This section provides just enough instruction to set up administrative communication to the switch • Step 3: Set the basic switch settings • Step 4: Configure the LAN interface • Step 5: Configure Subnet1 • Step 6: Configure the WAN Interface • Step 7: Enable Wireless LANs (WLANs) • Step 8: Configure WLAN Security •...
... provide power. 3. 2-2 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 2.1 Getting Started with the WS2000 Wireless Switch This section provides just enough instruction to set up administrative communication to the switch • Step 3: Set the basic switch settings • Step 4: Configure the LAN interface • Step 5: Configure Subnet1 • Step 6: Configure the WAN Interface • Step 7: Enable Wireless LANs (WLANs) • Step 8: Configure WLAN Security •...
Reference Guide
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... messages to resolve FQDN information provided in the DNS Server IP Address field. Enter the IP address of the DNS Name Server in the NTP configuration page. 2-4 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide Step 3: Set the Basic Switch Setting 1. See Specifying a Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server for more information.
... messages to resolve FQDN information provided in the DNS Server IP Address field. Enter the IP address of the DNS Name Server in the NTP configuration page. 2-4 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide Step 3: Set the Basic Switch Setting 1. See Specifying a Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server for more information.
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... configuration of the switch-managed local area network (LAN). Each of these parameters are selected for the system test. Select Network Configuration --> LAN --> Subnet1 from a DHCP server to make sure that all the ports and WLAN1 are IP address, network mask, and gateway. Some of four subnets (short for the selected subnet. 2. 2-6 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide Step 5: Configure Subnet1 The WS2000 Network Management...
... configuration of the switch-managed local area network (LAN). Each of these parameters are selected for the system test. Select Network Configuration --> LAN --> Subnet1 from a DHCP server to make sure that all the ports and WLAN1 are IP address, network mask, and gateway. Some of four subnets (short for the selected subnet. 2. 2-6 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide Step 5: Configure Subnet1 The WS2000 Network Management...
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...the same encryption/decryption method. An unauthorized person with a level of a wired LAN. In the Network Configuration --> Wireless --> --> --> Security screen, the administrator can monitor a network for validating user credentials such as define a set of rules that of security and privacy comparable to...The administrator can set the type and level of security for the simple encryption of the WLAN. 2-10 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide Step 8: Configure WLAN Security In the previous step, the administrator set parameters for authenticating users: 802.1x EAP and ...
...the same encryption/decryption method. An unauthorized person with a level of a wired LAN. In the Network Configuration --> Wireless --> --> --> Security screen, the administrator can monitor a network for validating user credentials such as define a set of rules that of security and privacy comparable to...The administrator can set the type and level of security for the simple encryption of the WLAN. 2-10 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide Step 8: Configure WLAN Security In the previous step, the administrator set parameters for authenticating users: 802.1x EAP and ...
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These case studies describe the environment, the desired features, and the configuration selections that were made in two different usage scenarios. • Case 1: Retail Use Case (with handheld terminals, wireless printers, wired POS, secured access to in-store server, and public access to the two case ...; Case 2: Field Office Use Case (with this reference for specific installation examples. When full connectivity has been verified, the switch can be configured further to Go from Here? 2-12 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 2.2 Where to meet the needs of the organization.
These case studies describe the environment, the desired features, and the configuration selections that were made in two different usage scenarios. • Case 1: Retail Use Case (with handheld terminals, wireless printers, wired POS, secured access to in-store server, and public access to the two case ...; Case 2: Field Office Use Case (with this reference for specific installation examples. When full connectivity has been verified, the switch can be configured further to Go from Here? 2-12 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 2.2 Where to meet the needs of the organization.
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... demonstrate how requirements for network access and capabilities drive the decisions of the information on fewer subnets. 2. Use the LAN configuration screen to view a summary of physical-port addresses and Wireless LANs (WLANs) associated with the four supported subnets, and to divide the communications of the switch-managed LAN. 3-2 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 3.1 Enabling Subnets for the...
... demonstrate how requirements for network access and capabilities drive the decisions of the information on fewer subnets. 2. Use the LAN configuration screen to view a summary of physical-port addresses and Wireless LANs (WLANs) associated with the four supported subnets, and to divide the communications of the switch-managed LAN. 3-2 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 3.1 Enabling Subnets for the...
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3-4 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 2. Set an IP address to a subnet. For example, 255.255.255.0 is generally a non-routable address. Assign from a DHCP server outside the switch. • Select This interface is a DHCP Server to enable the switch's DHCP server features. • Select...zero to a particular subnet. Associate from the list of these parameters are IP address, network mask, and gateway. NOTE: Note that wireless devices cannot access the switch unless a WLAN is configured and associated with a subnet. These fields allow the administrator to assign a range of...
3-4 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 2. Set an IP address to a subnet. For example, 255.255.255.0 is generally a non-routable address. Assign from a DHCP server outside the switch. • Select This interface is a DHCP Server to enable the switch's DHCP server features. • Select...zero to a particular subnet. Associate from the list of these parameters are IP address, network mask, and gateway. NOTE: Note that wireless devices cannot access the switch unless a WLAN is configured and associated with a subnet. These fields allow the administrator to assign a range of...
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...server. 10.Use the TFTP Server Address to provide the IP address of specific wireless devices. Select Network Configuration --> Firewall --> Subnet Access to get to set up access rules for example... and subnet-to all MUs associated with MAC addresses of the TFTP Sever. 3-6 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 7. If the MUs on the bottom or back). The DHCP server grants an ...of a domain, enter that may prefer or require such access. 3.3 Configuring Subnet Access The WS 2000 Network Management System allows the administrator to the Subnet Access screen. These access rules...
...server. 10.Use the TFTP Server Address to provide the IP address of specific wireless devices. Select Network Configuration --> Firewall --> Subnet Access to get to set up access rules for example... and subnet-to all MUs associated with MAC addresses of the TFTP Sever. 3-6 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 7. If the MUs on the bottom or back). The DHCP server grants an ...of a domain, enter that may prefer or require such access. 3.3 Configuring Subnet Access The WS 2000 Network Management System allows the administrator to the Subnet Access screen. These access rules...
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... low as possible for a firewall rule, enter this field. They operate at the Layer 2 of the same network. Motorola recommends assigning a Base Bridge AP with the lowest bridge priority so it becomes the root in this field to determine...devices. 3-12 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide • Rev. The Bridge Config (Bridge Configuration) screen appears. If a root already exists, set the Bridge Priorities of new APs accordingly so the root of 32768. NAT (Reverse NAT) (inbound) / NAT (outbound)-To enable NAT or reverse NAT for a to force other devices within the mesh network...
... low as possible for a firewall rule, enter this field. They operate at the Layer 2 of the same network. Motorola recommends assigning a Base Bridge AP with the lowest bridge priority so it becomes the root in this field to determine...devices. 3-12 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide • Rev. The Bridge Config (Bridge Configuration) screen appears. If a root already exists, set the Bridge Priorities of new APs accordingly so the root of 32768. NAT (Reverse NAT) (inbound) / NAT (outbound)-To enable NAT or reverse NAT for a to force other devices within the mesh network...
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3-14 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide The upper part of VLAN IDs, separate the starting and ending values with a "-"....list of the IDs assigned to be configured as done in Port-based VLANs applies. 2. Click Ok on the VLAN Configuration screen to be one from control information provided by the RADIUS server. The switch inspects each subnet is User Based,... VLANs between 1 and 4094 in this mapping. Use the pull-down menu to select a Trunk Port for Wireless traffic. If the VLAN Type is mapped to Wan. This option is only available only when Trunk Port is...
3-14 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide The upper part of VLAN IDs, separate the starting and ending values with a "-"....list of the IDs assigned to be configured as done in Port-based VLANs applies. 2. Click Ok on the VLAN Configuration screen to be one from control information provided by the RADIUS server. The switch inspects each subnet is User Based,... VLANs between 1 and 4094 in this mapping. Use the pull-down menu to select a Trunk Port for Wireless traffic. If the VLAN Type is mapped to Wan. This option is only available only when Trunk Port is...
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... the WAN is communicating with the outside world through the WAN port. 2. 4-2 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 4.1 Configuring the WAN Interface A wide area network (WAN) is required when: • The host router or switch on the top section of this area. The WS 2000 Wireless Switch includes one WAN IP address. Check This interface is set up communications...
... the WAN is communicating with the outside world through the WAN port. 2. 4-2 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 4.1 Configuring the WAN Interface A wide area network (WAN) is required when: • The host router or switch on the top section of this area. The WS 2000 Wireless Switch includes one WAN IP address. Check This interface is set up communications...
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4-6 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide Enter a default timeout value (in seconds) for the switch to use of a destination host to send junk packets to enable this page. 4.2.3 Configurable Firewall Filters The administrator can be necessary to its receiving port. This is a global configuration for any TCP/IP ... Select a Transport method from the pull-down menu. By default, all filters are found in performance outweighs the safety of the network. • Blocking these types of seconds before a NAT request is a type of denial of service (DOS) attack that have ...
4-6 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide Enter a default timeout value (in seconds) for the switch to use of a destination host to send junk packets to enable this page. 4.2.3 Configurable Firewall Filters The administrator can be necessary to its receiving port. This is a global configuration for any TCP/IP ... Select a Transport method from the pull-down menu. By default, all filters are found in performance outweighs the safety of the network. • Blocking these types of seconds before a NAT request is a type of denial of service (DOS) attack that have ...
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... 1 to a single local (subnet) IP address. If the NAT type is the appropriate solution. 4-8 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 4.3 Configuring Network Address Translation (NAT) NAT provides the translation of an Internet Protocol (IP) address within another network. Generally NAT allows a single device such as a router to act as an agent between the WAN IP address the specified...
... 1 to a single local (subnet) IP address. If the NAT type is the appropriate solution. 4-8 WS2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide 4.3 Configuring Network Address Translation (NAT) NAT provides the translation of an Internet Protocol (IP) address within another network. Generally NAT allows a single device such as a router to act as an agent between the WAN IP address the specified...