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Introducing RoamAbout Access Point 1-11

Configuring Your Access Point

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Full Bridge mode

When configured for Full Bridge mode, the AP learns addresses from both the

wireless network and the wired Ethernet LAN. The AP filters packets based on

their destination address and forwards all packets with unknown addresses. The

default Aging Timer interval in Full Bridge mode is 2 minutes.

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Workgroup Bridge mode

When configured for Workgroup Bridge mode (the default operating mode), the

AP learns addresses only from the wireless side of the network. In this mode, the

AP only forwards packets to multicast addresses, broadcast addresses, and known

addresses on the wireless LAN. (Note that this mode helps reduce the amount of

traffic to your wireless LAN.) The default Aging Timer interval in Workgroup

Bridge mode is 32 minutes.

Configuring Your Access Point

The Access Point has a local setup port that enables you to configure and manage the

AP. The local setup port interface allows you to:

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Change wireless parameters to suit your specific requirements

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Set up the AP for roaming and SNMP management.

The Access Point can also be configured using the RoamAbout Access Point Manager

from any Windows 95™, Windows 98™, or Windows NT™ system. In addition, the

AP also supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) through any

standard Network Management Station (NMS) that supports SNMP, such as

clearVISN.

Using the RoamAbout Access Point Manager, you can:

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Assign an IP address

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Use a single command to change parameters to one, some, or all access points

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Download future firmware releases to obtain the latest functionality.

The SNMP management capability enables you to manage standard SNMP MIB

characteristics, such as protocol filtering and address filtering. To use SNMP

management with the Access Point, you must obtain a valid IP address and configure

the AP using either the local setup port interface, or by downloading an IP address

using BOOTP.

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