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Readme for ORiNOCO Wireless AP-700 Access Point
Release 2.6.0 January 2005
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Welcome to Release 2.6.0 of the ORiNOCO Wireless AP-700 Access
Point system. This readme describes the following for the ORiNOCO
Wireless AP-700 Access Point.
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1. Introduction
2. Software Description
3. Release History
4. Installation Notes
5. Know Issues
6. Obtaining Technical Assistance
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1. Introduction
The ORiNOCO Wireless AP-700 is part of a wireless Internet
access infrastructure. It functions as a wireless network
access point to the Internet or other data networks. As
clients move from one coverage cell to another, AP-700 units
automatically perform client handovers within the same subnet.
The AP-700 system provides:
- Easy installation and operation
- Automatic client handover
- Over-the-air encryption of data
- High-speed links to the Internet
Access Point management is provided through CLI (Command Line
Interface), Standard Web based Interface, and SNMP (Simple
Network Management Protocol). Any of these management
interfaces can be used to view and configure the Access
Point's parameter settings.
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2. Software Description
In order to ensure that we are able to provide you with the latest
available software, the latest version of the AP software may be
downloaded from our website by initially visiting http://support.proxim.com/
The AP software is not included on the CD supplied.
2.1 About this software
Access Point Software comprises
* Access Point image (Download from the online support knowledgebase)
* Access Point scantool
* Access Point MIBs (Also available for download from the online
support knowledgebase)
802.11 MIB: mib-802.mib
IANAifType-MIB.mib
MIB-II: rfc1213.mib
Bridge MIB: rfc1493.mib
EtherLike MIB: rfc1643.mib
SNMPv2-MIB.mib
orinoco.mib
With this software you should have received one Quick Install Guide,
which describes the hardware and initial software installation of the AP.
Additionally, the ORiNOCO AP-700 User Guide can be found in PDF form on
the CD accompanying this release and online at the Proxim WEB site.
This document describes in detail the installation, configuration, and
management of the Access Point.
Alternatively, you can access detailed information in the online help file
by clicking on the "Help" button on the WEB interface.
2.2 Files Installed - CD Only
The following software will be installed in the directory
specified during setup:
Scanning Tool: SCANTOOL.EXE v2.3
Problem Report form: REPORT.TXT
License Description: LICENSE.TXT
Readme file (this file): README.TXT
2.3 XTRAs Folder - CD Only
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-700.It comes with help documentation included in the
application when it is executed.
In the XTRA\Ekahau Site Survey folder we include Install_Survey.exe
and EULA.txt. This software can be installed on the user's PC to
assist in surveying Wi-Fi Networks.
Acrobat Reader is available in XTRAS folder
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3.0 Release History
3.1 Release 2.6.0 - January 2005
- Following are the new features added in this release
Load Balancing
Create maximum threshold value for client connections per wireless
interface to limit the number of users on AP.
Make Defer Threshold Configurable
This feature allows the administrator to configure the Distance between
APs management object for Atheros based wireless interfaces.This enables
the device to perform better in high noise environments by increasing
the receive sensitivity and transmit defer threshold.
Disable DFS in EU, EU2 and UK Variants
DFS is currently enabled for the 5 GHz Lower (5.15 - 5.25 GHz)
and Middle (5.25 - 5.35 GHz) bands for the products programmed for the ETS
regulatory domain.
ACS is also enabled by default and can not be disabled (read-only parameter)
via management interfaces.
This feature disables DFS operation in the lower band which is not
requiredby the ETSI regulatory domain bodies. DFS operation is still
done on the middle band.
This feature also allows the administrator to disable ACS and configure
channels in the Lower band (36, 40, 44, and 48).
This feature will allow WDS configuration for ETSI APs.
MIC Attack Reporting
Implemented Syslog and HTTP Alarms for the Mic Attack and Mic Report Attack
packets.
80211.d Regulatory Domain Defects
Additional country codes to the existing software variants.Fixes were also done
on the User Guide to make sure the user guide and software image are consistent.
Save antenna diversity settings to config file
Allows configuration of which antenna to use on the AP. This configuration is
supported by SNMP and CLI management interfaces.
Internet Browser configuration support
AP browser UI support is for the last two versions of IE (v6 and v5.01)
and the last two versions of Netscape (v7.1 and v7.2).
Backward compatibility
Products running firmware version 2.3 or later shall be upgradeable to
the 2.6.0 software image while maintaining the existing configuration.
- The following issues and/or RFCs have been fixed in this
release
# QOS client with SWTKIP has no connectivity. The client reports
decryption errors. (#17717)
# Syslog and HTTP Alarms to be implemented for the Mic Attack and Mic Report
Attack packets.(#17715)
# Country List for 802.11d on an AP with Europe (ETSI) does not match
documentation. (#17643 )
# Country List for 802.11d on an AP with USA(FCC) does not match
documentation. (#17642)
# AP does not indicate the number of Reject counters with Microsoft Windows
IAS. (#481)
# User Guide: Updated WDS/WEP procedure (#821)
# User Guide: Updated input requirements for SSID/Network Name (#833)
# User Guide: Updated WPA-PSK configuration instructions (#865)
# User Guide: Updated Radius accounting and MAC authentication procedure (#879)
# User Guide: Updated description of LED functionality (#877)
# User Guide: Added Warranty Statement to manuals (#905)
# User Guide: Updated WDS link description (#908)
# User Guide: Updated RBMA feature description (#909)
# User Guide: Updated outdated WEP Plus reference (#947)
# User Guide: Updated procedure for enabling 802.11d and setting country code (#974)
# User Guide: Added bookmarks in PDF files (#997)
# User Guide: Updated Tx Power Specifications (#17813)
# User Guide: Updated TCP/UDP Port Number value (#1011)
3.2 Release 2.5.2 - October 2004
- The following issues and/or RFCs have been fixed in this
release
# Change the CLI vlanmgmtid for untagged (-1) to show untagged in the show
vlanmgmtid (#730)
# The item "Authorization lifetime" is not in "EAP/802.1x Auth" menu. But if
Authorization lifetime is changed in "RADIUS Auth" menu, it is effective.
(#719)
# CLI command for timeout of MAC addresses in the IP LAN table. (#674)
# Place the enabled VoIP – spectra link option on the HTTP GUI. (#755)
# CLI: Add management objects for enabling/disabling the trap groups.
(#12114)
# CLI - add command/parameter name for version - show sysversion (#10527)
# Request to modify DHCP client functionality to keep renewing the lease.
(#11735)
# Trap requested for manual reboot (#10762)
# AP allows configuration of VLAN ID 0 (#16414)
3.3 Release 2.5.1 - September 2004
Singapore variant list updated.
Earlier build use to support Singapore .11a lower band, upper band and
ISM band channels. The certification from singapore prohibits us from
supporting lower band channels for singapore variants. This image software
handles the singapore variant differently.
3.4 Release 2.5.0 - September 2004
Initial Release
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4. Installation Notes
4.1 If you download the installation from the web:
The software, MIB, and documentation are currently found under Answer ID 1686.
Please select the appropriate file, image,software, or documentation
and proceed to either view from the web or download to a specific
location. The WinZip Self-Extractor will request a temporary location
to unzip files. You may use the default location or choose
a customized location.
The Help and User Guides folder includes a setup.exe file. Please run
setup.exe in order to use the help documentation.
4.2 If you are using the installation CD:
Insert the ORiNOCO Installation CD in your CD-ROM drive and
the autorun facility will start the CD wizard which will
guide you through the installation process.
4.3 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 on it.
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5. Known Issues
# When the AP with Rel 2.4.11 is configured with vlan id 0 and untagged in the
same wireless slot, then when we migrate to Rel 2.5 the vlan id for the
wireless slot displays as untagged for the vlan id configured as "0" in
2.4.11. (#17551)
# Mixed Mode with WEP & WPA enabled does not work on a
D-Link client using WEP. (#17465)
# Syslog requires disabling and re-enabling the Syslog
whenever adding or deleting an IP Address to the table
(#16442)
# Invalid security profiles may be created. For example, a
profile may be created that includes "no security" and
WPA/WPA-PSK/802.11i/802.11i-PSK. Please see the manual
for an explanation regarding why this is an invalid
security security profile. Invalid security profiles may not,
however, be added to the SSID table. (#17507)
# When "set radiustbl 0 status enable" command is executed,
error message is generated saying invalid parameter.
But a row entry is created. (#17502)
# If Vlan is enabled then it is possible to set WEP txkey as
key 1/2/3. Only key 0 is used as the txkey. (#977)
# It is possible to configure and enable multiple radius
profiles (with different vlan id) for the same radius
server. The functionality involving that radius server
may not work correctly in such cases. (#17827)
# It is possible to configure two SSIDs, one with non-secure
security profile and other with security profile containing
WPA/WPA-PSK/802.11i/802.11i-PSK, on the same interface. Some
WPA/WPA-PSK/802.11i/802.11i-PSK clients may face problems while
connecting in these scenarios. (#17826)
# Configuring security mode WPA/WPA-PSK/802.11i/802.11i-PSK for
the first security profile returns error. A workaround is to
use the configure a new security profile with these values and
assign it to the SSID. Another work around to do that for first
security profile is the following.
- Go to SSID/VLAN/Security Page
- Go to SecProfiles page and edit first security profile.
- enable 802.1x security mode and hit OK
- disable non-secure security mode and hit OK
- enable WPA/WPA-PSK/802.11i/802.11i-PSK and hit OK
- disable 802.1x and hit OK. (#17656)
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6. Obtaining Technical Assistance
If you encounter problems when using this product or would like information
about our other ORiNOCO Wireless products, please contact the reseller from
whom you purchased the equipment for support. If you would like reseller
contact information, please contact Proxim inside sales at 1-800-229-1630
or use the contact information on our website.
6.1 Troubleshooting
For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the
ORiNOCO AP-700 User Guide and Proxim Knowledge base.
6.2 Obtaining Documentation
The user guide is available in English language and you
can access the most recent software and user documentation
on the World Wide Web at the following site:
http://www.proxim.com
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