Wireless Training

• Wireless Basics

• DHCP Basics

• Wireless Network Topology and the LAN

• Wireless Configuration Parameters

• Operating System Configuration.

• Panther
• Tiger
• Windows

• AP Behavior

• Troubleshooting Techniques

• Airespace ACS Training

 The Frequency Spectrum
802.11 in Relation to the Spectrum
Howstuffworks.com

Walkie/Talkie Access Points

Cell phones Blue Tooth
Transmitters
Pagers
Microwave
Cordless Phones
Ovens
Garage Door
Cell phones
openers
Cordless Phones
Radio
controlled toys

802.11 (ISM)
• Unlicensed/Regulated Frequency Band
• FCC Regulates
• Frequency open to public use - no license required
• Max Power Requirements
 Radio Frequency RF
The Signal 802.11 Standard
Howstuffworks.com

2.41GHz 2.5GHz
FCC provides gives 90Mhz of spectrum for use

1 6 9 11

2.41GHz 2.5GHz
22 Mhz per Channel

11 Channels
 Interference
Any RF Device Transmitting in 2.46GHz Frequency
Range Can Interfere

•Microwave Oven

•Cordless Phone

•Another Access Point

•Bluetooth Telephones

Signal / Noise. dB

Signal High / Noise Higher Signal High / Noise Low

AP Close To Unwanted Devices in the room

Signal Low / Noise High

AP is Far and Unwanted Transmitters Close

Not so good Good

-10dBm
-108dBm
 The Standard 802.11
What The Heck Is 802.11 Anyway

The following IEEE Standards and task groups exist within the IEEE 802.11 working group:

* IEEE 802.11 - The original 1 Mbit/s and 2 Mbit/s, 2.4 GHz RF and IR standard (1999)
* IEEE 802.11a - 54 Mbit/s, 5 GHz standard (1999, shipping products in 2001)
* IEEE 802.11b - Enhancements to 802.11 to support 5.5 and 11 Mbit/s (1999)
* IEEE 802.11c - Bridge operation procedures; included in the IEEE 802.1D standard (2001)
* IEEE 802.11d - International (country-to-country) roaming extensions (2001)
* IEEE 802.11e - Enhancements: QoS, including packet bursting (2005)
* IEEE 802.11F - Inter-Access Point Protocol (2003) Withdrawn 2005
* IEEE 802.11g - 54 Mbit/s, 2.4 GHz standard (backwards compatible with b) (2003)
* IEEE 802.11h - Spectrum Managed 802.11a (5 GHz) for European compatibility (2004)
* IEEE 802.11i - Enhanced security (2004)
* IEEE 802.11j - Extensions for Japan (2004)
* IEEE 802.11k - Radio resource measurement enhancements
* IEEE 802.11l - (reserved, typologically unsound)
* IEEE 802.11m - Maintenance of the standard; odds and ends.
* IEEE 802.11n - Higher throughput improvements
* IEEE 802.11o - (reserved, typologically unsound)
* IEEE 802.11p - WAVE - Wireless Access for the Vehicular Environment (such as ambulances and passenger cars)
* IEEE 802.11q - (reserved, typologically unsound, can be confused with 802.1Q VLAN trunking)
* IEEE 802.11r - Fast roaming
* IEEE 802.11s - ESS Mesh Networking
* IEEE 802.11T - Wireless Performance Prediction (WPP) - test methods and metrics
* IEEE 802.11u - Interworking with non-802 networks (e.g., cellular)
* IEEE 802.11v - Wireless network management
* IEEE 802.11w - Protected Management Frames
* IEEE 802.11x - reserved
* IEEE 802.11y - Contention Based Protocol
 Connection Speeds Vs Range
Range and Connection Speeds are
Directly Related

Dynamic Shift Rate Maximum speeds are 54, 22,11,5.5, 2, 1

Divide the speeds roughly in Half for Actual Speeds

100Ft 300Ft
22/12Mbps 2/1Mbps
Trans/Actual Trans/Actual
175Ft
11/6Mbps 200Ft
50Ft
Trans/Actual 5.5/ 2 Mbps
54/23Mbps
Trans/Actual Trans/Actual

375 FT >
Facility Construction materials can chang the
speeds dramatically even when close to the AP
1/.6Mbps
Trans/Actual
Glass - Best Penetration
Plastic - Good Penetration
Wood - Ok Penetration
Concrete - Limited Penetration
Metal- Worst Penetration
 Wired VS Wireless Connections
Wireless is NOT a replacement for wired

Wired Connection Wireless Connection

10/100/1000 Mbps 802.11 WIFI

1 Mbps to 54 Mbps
2.46Ghz b=11Mbps g=54Mbps
5 Ghz a=54Mbps
Connection speed is fixed Connection speed varies

Dedicated connection Shared connection

Slow Talkers Effect all users

Connected to the APs and
neighboring APs
Fixed physical connection Mobility

Requires physical access Passes through walls

Standardized QOS No standard QOS (yet)

Managed by SNMP Managed by guesswork

 Slow Talkers
Slow Talkers Effect all Users
Connected to the Access Points and
Neighboring APs

Fast Talkers 54 Mbps Fast Talkers 54 Mbps

APs Listen to each other

Slow Talker
802.11b
11b Mbps

Both Aps were running at 54 Mbps.

Slow Talker Reduced Both APs to
22 to wait for slow talker
Dynamic Load Balancing

Solving Performance & Capacity

problems in high density areas (e.g.
conference rooms, cafeteria, carts
Labs)…
 Real - Time RF Management
Dynamic Channel Assignment
Dynamic Power Optimization

RF channel “1”
RF channel “6”
RF channel “11”
 DHCP Basics
Overview

•What is DHCP?
•Why use it?
•How does it work?

What is DHCP?

DHCP allows a host to learn its configuration parameters from a

server. It automates IP configuration, making it much easier to connect
to a network. It allows re-use of IP addresses.

Why use DHCP?

•Visitor convenience
•Speeds setup of new machines
•Simplifies conference room connections
•Allows roaming laptops
•Centralizes IP management
 DHCP Basics
How does DHCP work?
1. Server discovery
• Client DHCPDISCOVER packet asking “Who can give me DHCP
information?” Hello

2. Servers make an offer

• All servers on the subnet unicast a DHCPOFFER packet saying “I can
supply you with DHCP information, if you like.” What Do You
need
3. Client requests
•The client selects one of the responses, and broadcasts a
DHCPREQUEST packet saying “I choose server XYZ. Server XYZ,
here’s my MAC address, what’s my IP address?” Give Me An
Address
•The unchosen servers treat this as a rejection.
•The request can specify a preferred IP address, if the client has a
preference.
•The request can ask for additional information.

4. Server responds Here It is and for How long

•The server responds with a DHCPACK packet saying “Here is your IP
address. It’s good for 24 hours.”
•The response can contain additional information, if the client asked for
it.
•The server records that the IP address is in use.

5. Client releases You Can Have it Back

•The client finishes it’s work, and send a DHCPRELEASE packet
saying “I’m done with the IP address.”
•The server records that the IP address is not in use.
 DHCP Basics
Clients refresh leases
• When half the lease time has expired, a client broadcasts another
DHCPREQUEST packet saying “I choose server XYZ. Server
XYZ, I want IP address N. Can I have it?”. The server responds
yes or no.

Servers can refuse

• If a server can’t supply an unused IP address, or if the server
can’t supply an IP address that matches the client’s MAC address,
the server sends a DHCPNAK packet saying “you can’t have an IP
address”. The client is then free to make another request.

Clients preserve addresses

• A client can remember its last-used IP address in non-volatile
memory. When it boots, it can request the address from the server.
This improves the chances that a client will retain the same IP
address over long periods of time.
 DHCP Basics
Network Parameters
IP Address
Tracking
Management

Scope size
Lease Times

Exclusion Area

Reservations

What DHCP can provide

•IP address and lease time
•subnet mask
•default route
•DNS, NIS, LPR, NTP, logging server(s)
•WINS NBNS node type
•More

Static vs. dynamic addresses

•DHCP servers manage two kinds of IP addresses:
o Static IP addresses, which the server gives to clients
based on the client’s MAC address
o Dynamic IP addresses, which the server gives to
clients as requested. These come from a “pool” of
addresses in a subnet, set aside for this purpose
DHCP Basics

Client Address Leases

 DHCP Basics

Typical Client Parameters Provided

Typical DHCP Properties

DHCP Basics
Reservations

Exclusion Areas
 SBBC Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) Network Standard

Elementary/Middle/High Primary Wired VLAN:

10.x.192.1 10.x.128.1
10.x.193.255 10.x.129.255 Static IP Addresses (510 Addresses)

10.x.194.1 10.x.130.1
10.x.198.255 10.x.134.255 DHCP Wireless Clients (1020 Addresses)

10.x.199.1 10.x.135.1
Reserved Network Equipment (255 Addresses)
10.x.199.254 10.x.135.255

Elementary/Middle/High Primary Wireless (176) VLAN:

10.x.176.1 10.x.112.1
Static Printers and Servers (255Addresses)
10.x.176.255 10.x.112.255

10.x.177.1 10.x.113.1
DHCP Wired Clients (3060 Addresses)
10.x.188.255 10.x.125.255

Backup DHCP Server (764 Addresses)

10.x.189.1 10.x.126.1
10.x.191.254 10.x.127.254

mentary Schools without VLANs) :

ementary
ETS will eventually establish Wireless VLANS in all Elementary Schools.
 SBBC Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) Network Standard

Elementary Primary Wired LAN: DHCP Lease 60 Days 510 DHCP Ip Addresses

10.x.192.1 10.x.128.1
10.x.196.255 10.x.132.255 Static IP Addresses (1530 Addresses)

10.x.197.1 10.x.133.1
10.x.198.255 10.x.134.255 DHCP Wireless Clients (510 Addresses)

10.x.199.1 10.x.135.1
Reserved Network Equipment (255 Addresses)
10.x.199.254 10.x.135.255

Middle/High Primary Wireless (176) VLAN: DHCP Lease 60 Days 3060 Ip Addresses

10.x.176.1 10.x.112.1
Static Printers and Servers (255Addresses)
10.x.176.255 10.x.112.255

10.x.177.1 10.x.113.1
DHCP Wired Clients (3060 Addresses)
10.x.188.255 10.x.125.255

Backup DHCP Server (764 Addresses)

10.x.189.1 10.x.126.1
10.x.191.254 10.x.127.254

Middle/High Non-Standard DHCP Scope VLAN (192 Subnet) :

1. Micro scopes were created on Hard Wired Networks to support Wireless Media Center Project
• ETS have authorized the continuation of these micro scopes at the Tech’s request

2. Various scopes created by Site Techs Prior to Refresh Initiative have remained at Sites Request
Wireless Network Topology
Physical Connection AP

No Appletalk
Application School Over Wireless
Server AP
LAN
AP

DHCP
Server Airespace R
Switch

•APs are connected to a rack anywhere in the

facility. Wan
•APs are powered up using Power Over
Ethernet.
•AP Cart plug into any Data Quad and power
up from any power source.

ETS Airespace
Control
System
Wireless Network Topology
Virtual Connection
AP

Airespace
Switch
Application School AP
Server
LAN
AP

DHCP
Server R

1. Access Points Seek out and

finds the Airespace
switch using a special
Wan
tunneling protocol called
LWAP.

2. Using parameters from the

switch, it boots up and
operates in 30 seconds.
3. Every access point is the
same throughout the
LAN.
ETS
• WLAN service delivery
• RF management
Airespace
• Encryption/authentication
Control
System
• Wireless prevention/protection
• Location tracking
• Capacity Management
• Centralized management
• Dynamic Control
 Wireless Network Topology
Wireless Client Perspective

Airespace Switch
10.x.192/176.1

School LAN SBBC

WEP

Future BCPS
802.1x

DHCP
Guest
Application Web auth
Server
Server

1. The switch can be programmed with many Network names. All access points transmits these network names.
2. Network Name (SSID) Closed Broadcast ( Cant See the Network Name under the “Available Wireless Networks”
Window.
3. Authentication:
• WEP authentication encrypts data going across the airwaves so intruders can not snoop and reconstruct the
packets intelligibly.
• WEP is either set to be shared or can run open mode.
• Open (Airespace): If user gets SSID right but WEP wrong a connection will be displayed but
access will not be provided.
• Shared (Apple Basestation): User must have both correct to show a connection.
• 128 Bit Vs 40 bit.
• 128 Bit 13 Characters (ASCII) 26 Characters Hex
• 40 Bit 5 Characters (ASCII) 10 Characters Hex
• 802.1x: Uses a Key loaded in each client device and in a special server (RADIUS) located at the site.
Wireless Switch checks the network name and sends client information to RADIUS server to
compare the key for authentication then checks the client’s username and password for authenticity.
• Web Authentication: Passwords are added to the switch. Users must load the appropriate network
name, then open a browser to authenticate the password list on the switch.
Wireless Network Topology
Kiosk

One or Two Cells of coverage in a small area such as the media center
will provide bandwidth managed connectivity exactly where it is
needed.
Wireless Network Topology
Overlay

Overlapping Cells of coverage spread out throughout the building to

connect entire buildings wirelessly. Services roaming clients.
Generally 10 – to 15 devices per AP with low bandwidth needs.
Wireless Network Topology
One-To-One

Overlapping Cells of coverage

installed in close proximity and
mounted throughout all rooms
the facility and servicing users
with medium to high bandwidth
needs.

When the
airespace switch
detects high loads
on one access
point it will
transfer some
clients to other
AP to share the
load.
Wireless Network Topology
Best Practices
Ceiling Mount

1 Floater
2 Floaters

2 floaters can be used in areas

where there is no infrastructure
supported and heavy bandwidth
requirements are needed.

Ceiling Mount will share the work load

with floater on cart. When floater is
pulled out of the room ceiling mount
still provides connectivity to teachers
staff and students
 Wireless Configuration
Device Configuration

See the local LAN Administrator

Instructions:
http://Web/wireless
 Apple Wireless OS/10.3x
Configuration of Panther
Student Setup
Specific Setup

Step 1. System preferences

Step 2. Network Preferences

Step 3 Click on location dropdown

Step 4 Select new location

Step 5 Type in the name

 Apple Wireless OS/10.3x
Configuration of Panther
Student Setup
Specific Setup

Step 6. Select Airport Tab

Step 7. Select “by default

Join by” in dropdown box

Step 8. Enter “SBBC” in

Network name box and
the password in the password
Box

Step 9. Deselect “Allow this

Computer to create networks”
 Apple Wireless OS/10.3x
Configuration of Panther cont’d
Student Setup
Specific Setup

Step 10. Click on TCP/IP

Step 11. Enter the Ip
Parameters as per site
Requirements dictate

Step 12. Click on Proxies

Tab
Step 13. Use
Site specific proxy
Settings
 Apple Wireless OS/10.3x
Configuration of Panther Cont’d

Staff Setup
Automatic Setup

Step 1. System preferences

Step 2. Network Preferences

Step 3 Click on location dropdown

Step 4 Select new location

Step 5 Type in the name

 Apple Wireless OS/10.3x
Configuration of Panther Cont’d

Staff Setup
Automatic Setup

Step 6. Select Airport Tab

Step 7. Select “Automatic”

in dropdown box

Step 8 Deselect “Allow this

Computer to create networks”
 Apple Wireless OS/10.3x
Configuration of Panther Cont’d

Staff Setup
Automatic Setup

Step 9: Click on the

Airport Icon.

Step 10: Toggle down and click

on Other. The Closed network
box appears.

Step 11: Select the Wireless

Security Drop down box and check

WEP 40 / 128-bit ASCII

If you have version O/S 10.2. x
Select 128 ASCII bit encryption
Step 12: Enter the Network Name
in the Network Name Box and type
in the Password in the Password
Box. If you don’t know the network
parameters contact your site tech
and Service Desk for details
 Apple Wireless OS/10.3x
Configuration of Panther Cont’d

Staff Setup
Automatic Setup

Step 13: Enter the Network Name

in the Network Name Box and type
in the Password in the Password
Box. If you don’t know the network
parameters contact your site tech
and Service Desk for details

Step 14: Click OK

Step 15: Check the wireless

Icon to be sure it appears bolded
with at least three bars. 5 bars
is the best signal. 1 bar
indicates poor signal strength.
 Apple Wireless OS/10.3x
Configuration of Panther Cont’d

Staff Setup
Automatic Setup

Step 16. Click on TCP/IP

Step 17. Enter the Ip
Parameters as site
Requirements dictate

Step 18. Click on Proxies

Tab
Step 19. Enter
tssproxy.broward.k12.fl.us
Type 8888
In the second box
 Apple Wireless Training
Configuration of Tiger
Summary: Configure wireless client devices
based upon the user.
• Student Cart Laptop setup
1. Configure devices for the wireless
cart AP. It could be the SBBC
network or a site specific AP.
2. Set a specific network name and
password and set up one location
setting.
3. DHCP is site specific. ETS is
handling all DHCP transitions.
• Staff
1. Configure devices with multiple
locations
2. Where ever possible use automatic
configuration. Uses the Plist file in
preferences folder
 Apple Wireless Training
Configuration of Tiger Cont’d

Student Setup
Specific Setup

Step 1. System preferences

Step 2. Network Preferences

Step 3 Click on location dropdown

Step 4 Select new location

Step 5 Type in the name

 Apple Wireless Training
Configuration of Tiger Cont’d

Student Setup
Specific Setup

Step 6. Select Airport Tab

Step 7. Select “by default

Join by” in dropdown box

Step 8 Enter “SBBC” in

Network name box and
the password in the password
Box

Step 9 Select ‘Options’

to set require admin password
 Apple Wireless Training
Configuration of Tiger Cont’d

Student Setup
Specific Setup

Step 10. Click on TCP/IP

Step 11. Enter the Ip
Parameters as per site
Requirements dictate

Step 12. Click on Proxies

Tab
Step 13. Use
Site specific proxy
Settings
web
broward.k12.fl.us
 Apple Wireless Training
Configuration of Tiger Cont’d

Staff Setup
Automatic Setup

Step 1. System preferences

Step 2. Network Preferences

Step 3 Click on location dropdown

Step 4 Select new location

Step 5 Type in the name

 Apple Wireless Training
Configuration of Tiger Cont’d

Staff Setup
Automatic Setup

Step 6. Select Airport Tab

Step 7. Select “Automatic”

in dropdown box

Step 8 Select ‘Options’

To set admin password
 Apple Wireless Training
Configuration of Tiger Cont’d

Staff Setup
Automatic Setup

Step 9: Click on the

Airport Icon.

Step 10: Toggle down and click

on Other. The Closed network
box appears.

Step 11: Select the Wireless

Security Drop down box and check

WEP 40 / 128-bit ASCII

 Apple Wireless Training
Configuration of Tiger Cont’d

Staff Setup
Automatic Setup

Step 12: Enter the Network Name

in the Network Name Box and type
in the Password in the Password
Box. If you don’t know the network
parameters contact your site tech
and Service Desk for details

Step 13: Click OK

Step 14: Check the wireless

Icon to be sure it appears bolded
with at least three bars. 5 bars
is the best signal. 1 bar
indicates poor signal strength.
 Apple Wireless Training
Configuration of Tiger Cont’d

Staff Setup
Automatic Setup

Step 15. Click on TCP/IP

Step 16. Enter the Ip
Parameters as site
Requirements dictate

Step 17. Click on Proxies

Tab
Step 18. Enter
tssproxy.broward.k12.fl.us
Type 8888
In the second box
web
broward.k12.fl.us
Apple Directory Access
Configure SMB
Step 1. Open Directory Access in the utilities directory.
Step 2. If your not logged on with Admin privileges click the
“lock” in the bottom left corner of the Directory Access window
and enter in the Admin user name and password of the local
machine. Click OK
 Directory Access
Configure SMB
Step 3. Make sure SMB is Checked
Step 4. Highlight SMB and click configure.
Step 5. In the workgroup drop down box, select ETS.
Step 6. In the wins server Box type, in 10.251.192.91
Step 7. Click on OK.
Step 8. Click Apply and click the lock to prevent further changes
Step 9. Close the Directory Access window.
 Directory Access
Connect to the Network
Step 10. Click on the Desktop or Finder Icon
Step 11. Click on Go in the menu and select Connect to Server
 Directory Access
Connect to the Network
Step 12. Click on the Desktop or Finder Icon
Step 13. Click on Go in the menu and select to Server. The
“Connect to Server” Window Will Appear.
Step 14. Click Browse, the Network Icon will appear.
Step 15. Click on the Network Icon in the Network Window
Step 16. Scroll through the domain Name list to find your
resources.
 OSX 10.x
IP Printing Configuration
Summary: IP printing is the ability for a printer to use TCP/IP protocols (such
as LPD/LPR, IPP, or Socket or Jet Direct) to make itself accessible to your
computer. If the printer you want to use is not listed when you print, you can add
it to your list of available printers. To add an printer using IP, you need to know
its IP address or DNS name. See your network administrator for assistance.

Step 1. Open System Preferences on the Doc or Blue Apple and click
the Print & Fax Icon.

Step 2. Click Printing tab, and then click

the Set Up Printers button.

Step 3. Click the Add Printer Icon in the

printer list.

Step 4. Choose IP Printing from the pop-up menu.

Step 5. Select Internet Printing protocol from

the Printer Type pop-up menu.

Step 6. Type the IP address for the printer in

the Printer Address field. If the printer IP
address is not marked ask your Tech
Specialist.

Step 7. Type in a recognizable name into the

Queue Name field.
 OS 10.x
IP Printing Configuration

Step 8. Choose the brand of printer appropriate for your

printer from the Printer Model pop-up menu, then
select your printer in the Model Name list.

Step 9. Click Add. The printer appears in the Printer

List as the default printer (in bold type). It also
appears in the Printer pop-up menu when you
print a document.
 WindowsXP
WEP Wireless Client Configuration
SP2
Summary: Windows XP wireless client utility offers the same interface regardless
of the vendor. Service Pac1 has a slightly different interface than Service Pac2.
Windows is able to do this by defaulting the setup to use the Windows client utility
as the Wireless Configuration manager.

Step 1: Double click on the Wireless Icon at the bottom of the systems tray or left
click on the icon to bring up the menu and click open utility. This brings up the
wireless network connections properties box.

Step 2. Make sure that you are in the Wireless

Networks properties Tab window

Step 3: Click the Add button.

 WindowsXP
WEP Wireless Client Configuration
SP2
Step 4: Type in the appropriate Network name in the Network
Name box. See your network administrator or contact the ETS
Service Desk for Details.

Step 5: Select “Open” in the “Network Authentication” drop

down box.

Step 6: Deselect the Box “ The Key is provided for me

automatically”.

Step 4

Step 5
Step 6
 WindowsXP
WEP Wireless Client Configuration
SP2
Step 7: Select “WEP” in the “Data encryption” drop down box

Step 8: Type in the “WEP” Network Key and confirm. Contact

your administrator or ETS Service Desk if you don’t know the
password.

Step 9: Be sure that

“Key Index” is set to “1”

Step 10: Click “OK”

Step 7
Step 8

Step 9

Step 10
 WindowsXP
WEP Wireless Client Configuration
SP2
Step 11: Check the systems tray to be sure that both the
Wireless network Icon indicator and the Wireless signal strength
icon are active. Bright blue and the absence of the red “X”
indicates that the network is active. The Wireless signal strength
indicates how strong you are receiving the Nearest Access point..

Wireless Network Icon

Wireless Signal Strength Icon

 Windows XP
Configure Using the Dell Config Tool
Step 1: Double Click the Wireless Utility Icon in the Systems
Tray. The “Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility” window will
appear. Note the icon may be dark meaning it is not connected
to a wireless network.

Wireless Network Icon Utility

Step 2: click Add. The “connection settings” window appears

Step 3:Type “SBBC” in the Network

Name SSID box.

Step 4: Select Open in the Network

Authentication dropdown box

Step 5: Select the network tab and enter

the “Br0wardC0unty: in the Network
key and retype in the Confirmation
box.

Step 6: Select key index “1”

Step 7: Click the OK button

 Windows XP
Configure Using the Dell Config Tool
Step 1: Look for the SBBC Icon in the
preferred network window.

Step 2: Select link status tab to

visually see the connection strength.

Step 3. Click the OK button.

 Windows2000
WEP Wireless Client Configuration
Proxim ABG Card
Summary: Unlike WindowsXP, Windows2000 wireless client utilities are
different from vendor to vendor and even within versions of a vendor’s client
utility. To that end this instruction document will cover the ETS recommended
Client Card (Dell True Mobile and Proxim ABG Client Card) and discuss
differences in the District’s most popular client software.

•In most cases the Client card will come embedded on the laptop and pre
configured for a Default setting.
•Configuration is all that will need changing. In cases where there is no client card
pre installed, ETS recommends the Proxim ABG combo Card.
•In this case both the drivers and Client software will need to be installed.
•***** Important**** Never insert the card in the laptop until the software is
loaded.
•If you do insert the card first and continue through the load procedures, you will
need to uninstall the device driver from “Windows 2000’s Device Driver window
located in the Control Panel by double clicking on the “System” Icon.

Both the True Mobile and Proxim ABG Client Card configuration tool are
similar in appearance and can be accessed by double clicking on the wireless
icon in the systems tray or through [Start-Programs-Dell True Mobile or
Orinoco Wireless Client]
 Windows2000
WEP Wireless Client Configuration
Proxim ABG Card

Step 1: Follow the instruction to load the Proxim Client PC card

using the instructions provided by Proxim.
Step 2. Double click on the Wireless Icon in the systems tray or
click on Start-Programs-Orinoco wireless client and select the
Client Utility icon.
Step 3. Click on the profile management tab.
 Windows2000
WEP Wireless Client Configuration
Proxim ABG Card

Step 4: Highlight the Default icon and Click on Modify Button

Step 5: Enter in the profile name meaningful to the user as to

where the profile will connect to.
Step 6: Client Name will default to the Computer name and
should remain.
 Windows2000
WEP Wireless Client Configuration
Proxim ABG Card

Step 7: Select the Security Tab. Current security requirements

for the district wireless is Pre-shared Key (open) in Key 1
Step 8: Select the Pre-shared Key radio button.
Step 9: Click on configure.
 Windows2000
WEP Wireless Client Configuration
Proxim ABG Card

Step 10: Select ASCII text radio button

Step 11: Click the WEP Key1 radio button and enter the
password in the encryption window.
Step 12: Select the 64 bit radio button. The password is 5 digits
long or the 128 bit radio button if the password is 13 digits long.

Step 13: Click the OK button.

 Windows2000
WEP Wireless Client Configuration
Proxim ABG Card

Step 14: Click on the Advanced Tab

Step 15: Make sure that Open is highlighted in the 802.11
Authentication Mode
Step 16: Click on OK
 Windows2000
WEP Wireless Client Configuration
Proxim ABG Card

Step 17: The Profile Management Details will show the network
name in SSID 1 and the Profile icon will indicate that it is
connected to the network.

Note. Open WEP Key architecture will depict that the client
device is connected to the network even though the WEP
password is incorrect.
If the client can not access the network for any reason, double
check the password was entered correctly.
AP Behavior
Boot-up/ Update Sequences

Access Point LED Description

Normal Operation
Green-amber-
orange
Solid lights
Downloading
Code
Green-amber-
orange
Flashing Lights

Searching for
switch
Green-amber-
orange
Lights flash in
sequence

Fault
Red light on only
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Flow Chart

http://web/wireless/support.htm
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Overview
To Access https://10.x.199.200
Https://10.x.135.200
User Name TLC
Password readonly

1. Techs can look to determine if clients are experiencing broad

issues across the network or isolated connection configuration
problems
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Overview
To Access
Step 1 enter https://10.x.199.200
Https://10.x.135.200

in a browse
Step 2. Click Login
Step 3. Enter User Name TLC
And Password “readonly”

Step 4. Click Clients

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Overview
To Access
Step 5. Look in the AP name to determine the AP clients are
connected
Step 6. Status and Auth column to determine if your clients are
Authenticated and Associated to the network

Clients Trouble Conditions

Problem: Associated but Auth “NO”
1. Client has Network name correct but:
2. Has the WEP Password wrong or does not have an IP address. Both problems are related.
Solution:
1. Check DHCP settings or proper IP address or proper static IP address
2. Reenter WEP encryption password again

Problem: DHCP not delivering to any clients

Solution:
1. Check the AP to be sure it is connected to a live port and powered on.
2. Check to be sure there is a nearby AP
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Overview

To Access
Web/wireless/support.htm
User Name TLC
Password readonly

1. Techs and Network Support at ETS have a single solution for

tracking the health of the wireless network.
2. Techs have capability to monitor user activity, track users around
their site and monitor and take action against unauthorized access
to the network.
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ACCESS
To Access
Step 1.
Web/wireless/support.htm
Step 2. Select the appropriate
Link

Step 3.Click the Logon Button

Step 4 Enter “tlc” for User

Name “readonly” for the
password

tlc

readonly

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LOCATE SITE

Maps

To Locate Site
Step 1. Select “Monitor” Dropdown
Step 2. Click on “Maps”
Step 3 If site is displayed on the first page of the list Click on the name
link otherwise type your site in the search area to the left.
Search for your site if not displayed on the first page
1. Select all maps in the “search for” dropdown
2. Type in the Site. “ use Capital “ for first letter in name
3. Click “Search” Button
4. Any location with that search criteria is returned
5. Select what is applicable
Step 5. For Cart data select Building, AP’s mounted in Ceilings select
Campus
Step 4. Book Mark This Link for future use.
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Utilization Management
Step 1. Click on The Appropriate
Building if looking for AP cediling
mount information. Select Campus for
cart data

Step 2. Click on the Floor

Step 3 . Select Filter

Step 4. Select Display
Step 5. Select Utilization

Techs can review the overall health of the network by looking at the
utilization levels to determine how user impact.

RED and Yellow indicates 50-90% utilization levels

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