Allied Telesis AT-WA7400/NA User Manual
User’s guide, Management software
Table of contents
Document Outline
- Contents
- Figure 1. AT-WA7400 CD Main Page 27
- Figure 2. KickStart Page 27
- Figure 3. KickStart Welcome Dialog Box 28
- Figure 4. KickStart Search Results Dialog Box 28
- Figure 5. Administration Dialog Box 29
- Figure 6. KickStart Setup Wizard Dialog Box 30
- Figure 7. Select Installation Folder Dialog Box 31
- Figure 8. KickStart Setup Disk Space Dialog Box 31
- Figure 9. KickStart Installation Confirmation Dialog Box 32
- Figure 10. Installing KickStart Dialog Box 32
- Figure 11. KickStart Installation Complete Dialog Box 33
- Figure 12. Login Dialog Box 34
- Figure 13. Basic Settings Page 35
- Figure 14. Navigational Aids 36
- Figure 15. Summary of Settings Page 40
- Figure 16. Default Web Page 42
- Figure 17. Access Points Page 48
- Figure 18. Settings of Access Point that Joined the Cluster 50
- Figure 19. MAC Filtering Page 53
- Figure 20. Configure Rogue MAC Filtering of Access Point Page 55
- Figure 21. User Management Page 58
- Figure 22. User Accounts Section 60
- Figure 23. Backup or Restore User Database Page 62
- Figure 24. Sessions Page 66
- Figure 25. Without Automatic Channel Management: Access Points Can Broadcast on Overlapping Channels 71
- Figure 26. With Channel Management Enabled: Access Points are Re-Assigned to Non-Interfering Channels 71
- Figure 27. Channel Management Page 72
- Figure 28. Wireless Neighborhood Page 81
- Figure 29. Neighbor Details Information 84
- Figure 30. Ethernet (Wired) Settings Page 88
- Figure 31. Wireless Settings Page 98
- Figure 32. Security Page 114
- Figure 33. Static WEP Security Mode Settings 117
- Figure 34. Setting the AP Transfer Key on the Access Point 119
- Figure 35. Providing a Wireless Client with a WEP Key 120
- Figure 36. Example of Using Multiple WEP Keys and Transfer Key Index on Client Stations 121
- Figure 37. IEEE 802.1x Security Mode Settings 122
- Figure 38. WPA/WPA2 Personal (PSK) Security Mode Settings 124
- Figure 39. WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (RADIUS) Security Mode Settings 126
- Figure 40. IAPP Map Table 129
- Figure 41. SNMP Configuration Page 131
- Figure 42. Guest Login Configuration Page 136
- Figure 43. Virtual Wireless Networks Page 140
- Figure 44. VLAN Management Page 143
- Figure 45. Radio One Page 147
- Figure 46. Radio One Rate Sets 152
- Figure 47. Radio Two Rate Sets 152
- Figure 48. Load Balancing Page 158
- Figure 49. Quality of Service Page 168
- Figure 50. Example Wireless Network 174
- Figure 51. WDS Bridge 175
- Figure 52. Wireless Distribution System Page 179
- Figure 53. Interfaces Page 184
- Figure 54. Events Page 186
- Figure 55. Transmit/Receive Statistics Page 190
- Figure 56. Client Associations Page 192
- Figure 57. Neighboring Access Points Page 193
- Figure 58. System Information Page 197
- Figure 59. Basic Settings Page 200
- Figure 60. Time Protocol Page 202
- Figure 61. HTTP TImeout 204
- Figure 62. Reboot Page 205
- Figure 63. Reset Configuration Page 206
- Figure 64. Upgrade Firmware Page 208
- Figure 65. Configure SNMP Firmware Upgrade Page 209
- Figure 66. Backup/Restore Page 212
- Figure 67. Wireless Network Connections Properties Dialog Box 222
- Figure 68. Wireless Network Properties Dialog Box 223
- Figure 69. Wireless Network Properties Dialog Box 224
- Figure 70. Security Settings Page 225
- Figure 71. Wireless Network Properties Dialog Box 226
- Figure 72. Security Settings Page 228
- Figure 73. Association and Authentication Tabs 228
- Figure 74. Protected EAP Properties Dialog Box and EAP Properties Dialog Box 230
- Figure 75. Security Settings Page 232
- Figure 76. Association and Authentication Tabs 233
- Figure 77. Smart Card or other Certificate Properties Dialog Box 234
- Figure 78. Security Settings Page 237
- Figure 79. User Management Accounts Page 238
- Figure 80. Wireless Network Properties Dialog Box 239
- Figure 81. Protected AP Properties Dialog Box 240
- Figure 82. Security Settings Page 242
- Figure 83. Association and Authentication Tabs 243
- Figure 84. Smart Card or other Certificate Properties Dialog Box 244
- Figure 85. Security Settings Page 245
- Figure 86. Association Tab 246
- Figure 87. Security Settings Page 249
- Figure 88. Internet Authentication Service Window 250
- Figure 89. New RADIUS Client Dialog Box, Name and Address Dialog Box 251
- Figure 90. New RADIUS Client Wizard Additional Information Dialog Box 251
- Figure 91. Internet Authentication Service Window Showing Access Point 252
- Figure 92. Security Alert Window 254
- Figure 93. Certificate Server Welcome Page 254
- Figure 94. RADIUS Server Login Window 255
- Figure 95. Request a Certificate Page 255
- Figure 96. Security Warning Dialog Box 256
- Figure 97. User Certificate Dialog Box 256
- Figure 98. Potential Scripting Violation Dialog Box 256
- Figure 99. Certificate Issued Dialog Box 257
- Figure 100. Potential Scripting Error Dialog Box 257
- Figure 101. Root Certificate Store Dialog Box 257
- Figure 102. Certificate Installed Confirmation Window 258
- Figure 103. Stop Clustering Page 262
- Figure 104. Reset Configuration Page 263
- Figure 105. Cluster Management Page 263
- Figure 106. PuTTY Configuration Dialog Box 271
- Figure 107. CLI Class Relationships 355
- Figures
- Table 1. Static WEP Configuration 108
- Table 2. IEEE 802.1x Configuration 109
- Table 3. WPA/WPA2 Configuration 110
- Table 4. RADIUS Security 111
- Table 5. Worldwide Frequencies for 802.11g and 802.11b Radios 148
- Table 6. Management Software Default Settings 215
- Table 7. Comparison of CLI to Web Browser Interface Settings 266
- Table 8. Commands and Syntax 273
- Table 9. Interfaces in the CLI 279
- Table 10. Basic Settings Commands 282
- Table 11. Cluster Functions and Commands 286
- Table 12. User Account Commands 287
- Table 13. Status Commands 290
- Table 14. Wired Interface Commands 301
- Table 15. Security Commands 304
- Table 16. WEP Key Length Commands 308
- Table 17. Key Type Commands 308
- Table 18. Authentication Algorithm Commands 309
- Table 19. Authentication Server Commands 312
- Table 20. RADIUS Accounting Commands 313
- Table 21. WPA Version 315
- Table 22. Cipher Commands 316
- Table 23. WPA Version Command 318
- Table 24. Preauthentication Commands 319
- Table 25. Cipher Commands 319
- Table 26. Authentication Server Commands 320
- Table 27. RADIUS Accounting Commands 321
- Table 28. WPA Client Commands 321
- Table 29. Guest Login and Welcome Page Commands 323
- Table 30. Radio Settings Commands 326
- Table 31. Radio Operation Commands 329
- Table 32. Radio Mode Commands 330
- Table 33. Rate Set Commands 331
- Table 34. Accept and Deny List Commands 334
- Table 35. QoS Commands 337
- Table 36. Queue Commands 339
- Table 37. WDS Commands 345
- Table 38. Keyboard Shortcuts 349
- Tables
- Preface
- Chapter 1
- Preparing to Set Up the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point
- Chapter 2
- Setting up the AT-WA7400 Management Software
- Chapter 3
- Managing Access Points and Clusters
- Understanding Clustering
- What is a Cluster?
- How Many Access Points Can a Cluster Support?
- What Kinds of Access Points Can Cluster Together?
- What is the Relationship of the Master Access Point to Other Cluster Members?
- Which Settings are Shared as Part of the Cluster Configuration and Which Are Not?
- Cluster Mode
- Standalone Mode
- Cluster Formation
- Cluster Size and Membership
- Intra-Cluster Security
- Auto-Synch of Cluster Configuration
- Understanding and Changing Access Point Settings
- Navigating to Configuration Information for a Specific Access Point and Managing Standalone Access Points
- Configuring MAC Address Filtering
- MAC Filtering of Rogue Access Points
- Understanding Clustering
- Chapter 4
- Managing User Accounts
- Chapter 5
- Session Monitoring
- Chapter 6
- Channel Management
- Chapter 7
- Wireless Neighborhoods
- Chapter 8
- Configuring Ethernet (Wired) Settings
- Chapter 9
- Configuring the Wireless Settings
- Chapter 10
- Configuring Security
- Understanding Security Issues on Wireless Networks
- Configuring Security Settings
- Configuring the IAPP Mapping Table
- Configuring SNMP
- Chapter 11
- Setting Up Guest Access
- Chapter 12
- VLANs
- Chapter 13
- Configuring Radio Settings
- Chapter 14
- Load Balancing
- Chapter 15
- Configuring Quality of Service (QoS)
- Chapter 16
- Configuring the Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
- Chapter 17
- Maintenance and Monitoring
- Monitoring Wired and Wireless LAN Settings
- Viewing the Event Logs
- Viewing the Transmit/Receive Statistics
- Viewing the Associated Wireless Clients
- Viewing the Status of Neighboring Access Points
- Viewing System Information
- Setting the Administrator Password
- Enabling the Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server
- Setting the HTTP Timeout
- Rebooting the Access Point
- Resetting the Configuration to Factory Defaults
- Upgrading the Firmware
- SNMP Firmware Upgrade
- Chapter 18
- Backing Up and Restoring a Configuration
- Appendix A
- Management Software Default Settings
- Appendix B
- Configuring Security on Wireless Clients
- Network Infrastructure and Choosing Between the Built-in or External Authentication Server
- Make Sure the Wireless Client Software is Up to Date
- Accessing the Microsoft Windows Wireless Client Security Settings
- Configuring WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (RADIUS) Security on a Client
- Configuring WPA/WPA2 Personal (PSK) Security on a Client
- Configuring an External RADIUS Server to Recognize the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point
- Obtaining a TLS-EAP Certificate for a Client
- Appendix C
- Troubleshooting
- Appendix D
- Command Line Interface (CLI) for Access Point Configuration
- Comparison of Settings Configurable with the CLI and Web UI
- Accessing the CLI for an Access Point
- Quick View of Commands and How to Get Help
- Command Usage and Configuration Examples
- Understanding Interfaces as Presented in the CLI
- Saving Configuration Changes
- Basic Settings
- Get the IP Address for the Internal Interface on an Access Point
- Get the MAC Address for an Access Point
- Get Both the IP Address and MAC Address
- Get Common Information on All Interfaces for an Access Point
- Get the Firmware Version for the Access Point
- Get the Location of the Access Point
- Set the Location for an Access Point
- Get the Current Password
- Set the Password
- Get the Wireless Network Name (SSID)
- Set the Wireless Network Name (SSID)
- Access Point and Cluster Settings
- User Accounts
- Displaying Status
- Get Common Information on the Internal Interface for the Access Point
- Get Current Settings for the Ethernet (Wired) Internal Interface
- Get Current Settings for the Ethernet (Wired) Guest Interface
- Get Current Wireless (Radio) Settings
- Get Status on Events
- Enable Remote Logging and Specify the Log Relay Host for the Kernel Log
- Get Transmit / Receive Statistics
- Get Client Associations
- Get Neighboring Access Points
- Ethernet (Wired) Interface
- Setting Up the Wireless Interface
- Setting Up Security
- Get the Current Security Mode
- Get Detailed Description of Current Security Settings
- Set the Broadcast SSID (Allow or Prohibit)
- Enable/Disable Station Isolation
- Set Security to Plain Text
- Set Security to Static WEP
- Set Security to IEEE 802.1x
- Set Security to WPA/WPA2 Personal (PSK)
- Set Security to WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (RADIUS)
- Set the Security Mode
- Set the WPA Versions
- Enable Pre-Authentication
- Set the Cipher Suites
- Set the Authentication Server
- Set the RADIUS Key (For External RADIUS Server Only)
- Enable RADIUS Accounting (External RADIUS Server Only)
- Allow Non-WPA Clients
- Get Current Security Settings After Reconfiguring to WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (RADIUS)
- Enabling and Configuring the Guest Login Welcome Page
- Configuring Multiple BSSIDs on Virtual Wireless Networks
- Radio Settings
- MAC Filtering
- Load Balancing
- Quality of Service
- Enable/Disable Wi-Fi Multimedia
- About Access Point and Station EDCA Parameters
- Understanding the Queues for Access Point and Station
- Distinguishing between Access Point and Station Settings in QoS Commands
- Get QoS Settings on the Access Point
- Get QoS Settings on the Client Station
- Set Arbitration Interframe Spaces (aifs)
- Set Minimum and Maximum Contention Windows (cwmin, cwmax)
- Set the Maximum Burst Length (burst) on the Access Point
- Set Transmission Opportunity Limit (txop-limit) for WMM client stations
- Wireless Distribution System
- Time Protocol
- Rebooting the Access Point
- Resetting the Access Point to the Factory Defaults
- Keyboard Shortcuts and Tab Completion Help
- CLI Classes and Fields Reference
- Appendix E
- Radio Bands
- Index