RadioLAN Campus BridgeLINK - Manual (Page 36)

890-007 Rev. A 01/28/99 Page 26 © 1999 RadioLAN, Inc.
Adding Security to the Wireless Network
As an option, you can contact RadioLAN to enable the Data Encryption feature. This feature secures the wireless
link by setting an encryption key that protects your sensitive data on the wireless link. When you enable Data
Encryption, only CPUs that share the same encryption key can share data.
Local Management
The CPU includes a built-in serial port for connecting a VT-100 terminal or a modem. Using a terminal allows you
serial access configuration and system performance pages. Connecting a modem to the serial port allows you to
dial into the CPU from a remote location to log in and configure or view system performance.
Dual Remote Management: HTML and SNMP
The CPU contains an SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) agent. When a remote SNMP Manager
interrogates the agent, the agent presents system configuration and statistical information by way of the MIB
(Management Information Base). While connected to the agent through the network, the manager receives the
MIB and can see wireless network performance information.
When you use your SNMP Manager, you can make changes, see current status, and review new network history.
The CPU now supports SNMP management, using the standard MIB for selected functions. Contact RadioLAN
for a copy of the CPU’s MIB object functions.