Wireless (802.11b), Performing advanced configuration – Proxim ORINOCO AP-2000 User Manual
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Performing Advanced Configuration
In shutdown state, AP will not transmit and receive frames from the wireless interface and will stop transmitting
periodic beacons. Moreover, none of the frames received from the Ethernet interface will be forwarded to that wireless
interface.
Wireless service on a wireless interface of the AP can be resumed through CLI/HTTP/SNMP management interface.
When wireless service on a wireless interface is resumed, the AP will:
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Enable the transmission and reception of frames on that wireless interface
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Enable the associated BSS port on that interface
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Start the AP services to wireless clients
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Indicate the wireless service resume status of the wireless interface through LED and traps
After wireless service resumes, the AP resumes beaconing, transmitting and receiving frames to/from the wireless
interface and bridging the frames between the Ethernet and the wireless interface.
Traps Generated During Wireless Service Shutdown (and Resume)
The following traps are generated during wireless service shutdown and resume, and are also sent to any configured
Syslog server.
When the wireless service is shutdown on a wireless interface, the AP generates a trap called
oriTrapWirelessServiceShutdown.
When the wireless service is resumed on a wireless interface, the AP generate a trap called
oriTrapWirelessServiceResumed.
NOTE
Wireless service can be shutdown/resumed on each wireless interface individually.
Wireless Interface Activity LED and Wireless Service Shutdown
When the wireless service is shutdown on a wireless interface, the Wireless Interface Activity LED for that interface
changes to an amber color.
When wireless service is resumed on a wireless interface, the Wireless Interface Activity LED for that interface
maintains an OFF state while there is no wireless link activity and changes to green color when there is wireless link
activity.
Wireless (802.11b)
You can configure and view the following parameters within the Wireless Interface Configuration screen for an
802.11b AP:
NOTE
You must reboot the Access Point before any changes to these parameters take effect.
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Physical Interface Type: For 802.11b AP, this field reports: “802.11b (DSSS 2.4 GHz).” DSSS stands for Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum; this is the name for the radio technology used by 802.11b devices.
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MAC Address: This is a read-only field that displays the unique MAC (Media Access Control) address for the
Access Point’s wireless interface. The MAC address is assigned at the factory.
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Regulatory Domain: Reports the regulatory domain for which the AP is certified. Not all features or channels are
available in all countries. The available regulatory domains include:
— FCC - U.S./Canada, Mexico, and Australia
— ETSI - Most of Europe, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, and Hong Kong
— TELEC: Japan
— IL - Israel
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Network Name (SSID): Enter a Network Name (between 1 and 32 characters long) for the wireless network. You
must configure each wireless client to use this name as well.
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Auto Channel Select: The AP scans the area for other Access Points and selects a free or relatively unused
communication channel. This helps prevent interference problems and increases network performance. By default
this feature is enabled; see
for a list of Channels. However, if you are setting up a
Wireless Distribution System (WDS), it must be disabled. See
Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
for more
information.