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Readme for Avaya wireless AP-8 Access Point
Release 2.4.11 June 2004
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Welcome to Release 2.4.11 of the Avaya Wireless AP-8 Access
Point system. This release note describes known issues for the
Avaya Wireless AP-8 Access Point.
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1. Introduction
2. Software Description
3. Installation Notes
4. Known Issues
5. Obtaining Technical Assistance
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1. Introduction
The Avaya Wireless AP-8 provides wireless access to network
infrastructures. The access point automatically allows clients
to roam from one coverage cell to another within the same
subnet. The AP-8 system provides:
- Easy installation and operation
- Seamless roaming
- Authentication and encryption
- High-speed links to the Internet
Access Point management is provided through a standard
Web-based interface, a CLI (Command Line Interface), and
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). You can use any
of these management interfaces to view and adjust the Access
Point's configuration.
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2. Software Description
2.1 Software
The software files are:
- Scantool.exe –The Scan & Change utility that can be used
to discover and initialize AP-8 Access Points (see
Installation Notes).
- Setup.exe – A self extracting zip file that installs the
files mentioned above and the additional files below in
the ORiNOCO_Wireless folder on the user's PC:
MIB folder \MIB
Xtras \Acrobat
\SolarWinds
2.2 Files Installed
AP-8 image Software: AP8.BIN v2.4.11
Scanning Tool: SCANTOOL.EXE v2.3
Access Point related MIBs:
mib-802.mib
IANAifType-MIB.mib
802.11i-D3.mib
MIB-II: rfc1213.mib
Bridge MIB: rfc1493.mib
rfc1643.mib
SNMPv2-MIB.mib
enterprise.mib
License Description: LICENSE.TXT
Readme file (this file): README.TXT
2.3 XTRAs Folder
In the XTRAs\Solarwinds folder we include a TFTP server
(OEM-TFTP-Server.EXE) that may be installed on
the user's PC for downloading and uploading files to and
from the AP-8.It comes with help documentation included
in the application when it is executed.
Acrobat Reader is available in XTRAS folder
2.4 Obtaining the AP-8 Image file
If for some reason the application image of the AP-8
needs to be reloaded, please visit www.proxim.com ->
"Support" -> "Documentation and Downloads" to get the
latest software.
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3. Installation Notes
3.1 If you are using the installation CD:
Insert the Avaya Wireless Installation CD in your CD-ROM
drive and the autorun facility will start the CD wizard
which will guide you through the installation process.
3.2 System Requirements
- Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP
- At least 5 Mb of free disk space
- A web browser, preferably MS IE 6 with Service Pack 1 or
Netscape 6.1
Note :
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For SSL, IE 5.00 (128 bit) with Service Pack 2 (or)
IE 5.0 (56 bit) with patch Q240308 (or) IE 6.0
(128 bit) with Service Pack 1 and Patch Q323308
is required.
For 802.1x Authentication using TLS, XP Clients should
have Service Pack 1 installed.
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4. New Features
4.1 Spectralink Support
The Avaya AP-4/5/6 802.11g upgrade kit now supports
prioritization of the Spectralink Voice Priority (SVP) protocol.
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5. Fixes In This Release
5.1 VLAN
- with the WPA-PSK security mode now works properly.
- Works properly with WEP mode.
5.1 Radius Accounting can now be enabled without a MAC-based RADIUS
Authentication server being configured in the AP. To configure
a MAC-based RADIUS Authentication server, select the "RADIUS"
tab in the web interface, then select the "RADIUS Auth" tab.
5.2 For WEP, you can now configure any WEP key for static WEP.
5.3 Changed the implementation of a CLI command to deny non-encrypted data
which provides support to all client cards.
- Deny non-encrypted data defaults to enabled. In the enabled
state, only WEP clients can connect when encryption is enabled
on the Access Point.
- If deny non-encrypted data is set to disabled, non-encrypted
clients with 802.11b Avaya Silver or Gold cards are allowed
to connect to a WEP-enabled Access Point.
The command is as follows:
set wifssidtbl <ssidtbl instance> denynonencrypted disable
where:
- ssidtbl instance is 3.1 for slot A and 4.1 for slot B
- denynonencrypted default is enable
Note: Only WEP clients can connect when encryption is enabled on the AP.
5.4 The web interface provides an error message when the AP input for
the IP address in the RADIUS Acct" tab is over 255 characters. Also,
the AP-3 no longer locks up when the input is over 255 characters.
5.5 If VLAN management is enabled, the Access Point can no longer be linked
to different SSIDs.
5.6 Orinoco MIB name changed to Enterprise MIB.
5.7 Added the following paragraph to the User Guide: "Encryption
Keys must be configured for WEP clients if mixed mode is selected.
5.8 In the web interface, the SYSLOG page now properly displays all syslog
host table entries. The heartbeat status is a drop down menu. The
heartbeat interval text box is enabled or disabled depending on the
heartbeat status.
5.9 Corrected text under the Static MAC tab of the web interface. Added
colon ":" to MAC address text.
5.10 Last known good config file functionality now works properly.
5.11 The command "telsessiontout" can now be configured to a value less than
60.
5.12 The Setup wizard now allows you to set the AP in WPA mode for 802.11a.
5.13 In the web interface, under the "Status" tab, there is now an
extra column for additional space. The column sizes for traps messages
have also been fixed.
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6. Known Issues
6.1 The config file cannot be retrieved using the TFTP server.
Workaround: Retrieve the config file using the web interface.
6.2 The AP-4 and AP-5 with 802.11bg upgrade kit drops connections when more
than five (5) Spectralink calls connect simultaneously. The AP will
support up to five (5) calls connected simultaneously. By Default, the
Avaya/Spectralink voice priority processor (AVPP/SVPP) enforces a
(5) simultaneous call limit per AP.
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6. Obtaining Technical Assistance
If you encounter problems when installing or using this
product, or would like information about our other Avaya
Wireless products, please contact your local authorized
Avaya Wireless reseller or sales office. For Customer
Technical Support, go to www.avaya.com/support/.
6.1 Troubleshooting
For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information,
refer to the Avaya AP-8 User's Guide.
6.2 Obtaining Documentation
You can access the most recent software and user documentation
on the World Wide Web at the following site:
http://www.avaya.com/support/
6.3 Documentation CD-ROM
Avaya documentation and additional literature are available
on a CD-ROM that is included with your product. You
can find the documentation in the docs folder on
the included CD-ROM.
The documentation for the AP-8 is updated periodically.
Updated documents may be available on our WEB site.
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