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MAGNIA

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User’s Guide

V3.0

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Preface

This manual describes how to install and operate the MAGNIA Software Access Point.

This manual consists of the following four chapters:

Chapter 1 Outline of Software Access Point Chapter 2 Installation Procedure Chapter 3 Utilities Chapter 4 802.1X Function Appendixes

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Contents

Applicable Versions and Technical Revisions Notations Used in This Document

CHAPTER1 OUTLINE OF SOFTWARE ACCESS POINT

1.1 Outline...............................................................................................................................................2

1.2 Operating Environment.....................................................................................................................3

1.3 Configuration.....................................................................................................................................4

1.3.1 Consisting of only wireless LAN.............................................................................................4

1.3.2 Consisting of Wireless and Wired LANs ................................................................................5

1.3.3 Consisting of multiple access points .....................................................................................6

CHAPTER2 INSTALLATION PROCEDUR................................................................................................ 7

2.1 Software Access Point......................................................................................................................8

2.1.1 Installing the Software Access Point......................................................................................8

2.1.2 Uninstalling the Software Access Point...............................................................................18

2.1.3 Upgrading the Software Access Point.................................................................................18

2.2 Access Point Configuration Utility ..................................................................................................20

2.2.1 Installing Access Point Configuration Utility........................................................................20

2.2.2 Uninstalling the Access Point Configuration Utility..............................................................22

2.2.3 Upgrading the Access Point Configuration Utility ...............................................................22

CHAPTER3 UTILITIES............................................................................................................................. 23

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3.1 Outline of Utilities............................................................................................................................24

3.2 Access Point Configuration Utility (Local).......................................................................................25

3.2.1 Starting the utility.................................................................................................................25

3.2.2 Using the utility.....................................................................................................................27

3.3 Access Point Configuration Utility (Remote)...................................................................................47

3.3.1 Starting the utility.................................................................................................................48

3.3.2 Using the utility.....................................................................................................................49

3.4 Wired LAN Selection Utility.............................................................................................................50

3.4.1 Starting the utility.................................................................................................................50

3.4.2 [Selection of Wired LAN Network Adapter] dialog box........................................................52

3.5 Access Point Statistics Utility..........................................................................................................54

3.5.1 Starting the utility.................................................................................................................54

3.5.2 Procedure.............................................................................................................................54

3.5.3 Adapter Statistics Screen ....................................................................................................55

3.5.4 Station Statistics Screen......................................................................................................58

3.5.5 Setting the Auto-Refresh Interval.........................................................................................61

3.6 Access Point Log Utility..................................................................................................................62

3.6.1 Starting the utility.................................................................................................................62

3.6.2 Procedure.............................................................................................................................62

3.6.3 Task Tray Icon......................................................................................................................66

3.6.4 Statistics Saved in the Log..................................................................................................66

CHAPTER4 802.1X FUNCTION............................................................................................................... 71

4.1 Overview.........................................................................................................................................72

4.2 802.1X Function ............................................................................................................................. 73

4.2.1 Required Environment......................................................................................................... 73

4.2.2 Authentication and Distribution of WEP Key....................................................................... 74

4.2.3 Coexistence of Station Not Supporting the 802.1X Function.............................................78

4.3 RADIUS Selection Function........................................................................................................... 79

4.3.1 RADIUS Server Role............................................................................................................ 79

4.3.2 Setting Rules and Selecting the RADIUS Server................................................................ 80

4.4 Configuration Example................................................................................................................... 84

4.4.1 Configuration Example (1)................................................................................................... 84

4.4.2 Configuration Example (2)................................................................................................... 96

4.4.3 Configuration Example (3)................................................................................................. 100

APPENDIXES.......................................................................................................................................... 107

APPENDIX 1 SNMP SETTINGS ............................................................................................................ 108

Community and Access Rights........................................................................................................... 108

SNMP Settings.................................................................................................................................... 109

APPENDIX 2 SECURITY ....................................................................................................................... 112

APPENDIX 3 TROUBLE-SHOOTING.................................................................................................... 117

APPENDIX 4 GLOSSARY...................................................................................................................... 122

Applicable Versions and Technical Revisions

Summary of Revision Date

First edition 2001-07-07

Windows Version MAGNIA Software Access Point V1.0

Second edition 2001-12-26

Linux Version MAGNIA Software Access Point V1.0

Windows Version MAGNIA Software Access Point V2.0 2002-01-31

Linux Version MAGNIA Software Access Point V2.0 2002-04-26

Windows Version MAGNIA Software Access Point V3.0 2003-01-14

Windows Version MAGNIA Software Access Point V3.0.10 2003-04-28

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Notations Used in This Document

This document uses the following notations:

Symbols

!Notice! : Provides information that the user should observe to prevent data

loss, faults, and performance deterioration and information about

the specifications and functions that the user should know.

Memo

[[ ]] : Refers to another manual.

{ } : Refers to a reference within the document.

Keying in

Type "XXXX."

Representation of key operation

"< > key" indicates the key to be typed.

When two keys are connected with "+", press the second key while holding down the

first key. Example: <Ctrl>+<Esc> key

: Provides tips and supplementary information.

: Indicates that the <Return> or <Enter> key be pressed after keying

in XXXX.

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For convenience of explanation, only the part of screens needed for operation is shown.

The user should key in the bold element shown.

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The screen images provided in this document may be different from the actual display.

The use of the screen images in this document is permitted by Microsoft Corporation.

Abbreviations

The following abbreviations may be used in this document: Windows 95 : Microsoft

Windows 98 : Microsoft

Windows 98SE : Microsoft Windows Me : Microsoft

Windows NT : Microsoft

Microsoft

Windows 2000 : Microsoft

Microsoft

Server 2003 : Microsoft

Microsoft

Windows® 95 Operating System

Windows® 98 Operating System

Windows® 98 Second Edition Operating System

Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System

Windows NT® Server Operating System Version 4.0

Windows NT® Workstation Operating System Version 4.0

Windows® 2000 Server Operating System

Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Operating System

Windows® 2000 Professional Operating System

Windows® Server 2003 Standard Edition Operating System

Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Operating

System Windows XP : Microsoft

Intel : Intel

Windows® XP Professional Operating System

Chapter1 Outline of Software Access Point

Chapter1

Outline of Software Access Point

1.1 Outline

The MAGNIA Software Access Point is a software product that facilitates the Toshiba Intel Architecture server to work as a wireless LAN access point.

The basic functions of this product are as follows:

Communication between a wireless LAN network and wired LAN network

This function enables a wireless or wired LAN PC to be connected to the resources in a wired or wireless LAN network via an access point.

Enhanced security by encryption (WEP)

Using the WEP function can enhance network security.

Access restriction of wireless LAN station

Station access can be restricted by registering the MAC address of each applicable station.

Access Point Configuration Utility (remote)

The Access Point can be configured from a remote PC connected to the MAGNIA Software Access

Point.

Access Point Statistics Utility (Function from V3.0)

You can browse information about the sending and receiving of packets for each adapter and each

station, and about IEEE 802.1x authentication.

Access Point Log Utility (Function from V3.0)

You can save information about the sending and receiving of packets for each adapter and each station, and about IEEE 802.1x authentication.

802.1X Function

In connection with a RADIUS server, this function can restrict individual wireless LAN stations from

accessing the network by performing an authentication procedure. Also, the WEP key can be

changed periodically and distributed to the stations. (WEP key distribution can be disabled depending on the authentication method used.)

RADIUS Selection Function (Function from V3.0)

You can select the appropriate RADIUS server through its EAP/Identity. Authentication between

independent domains can be performed smoothly.

1.2 Operating Environment

The requirements for running the MAGNIA Software Access Point are as follows:

Server MAGNIA Z310

PC card IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN PC card

<Product name>TOSHIBA Wireless LAN PC Card

<Type number>BCP3482A(PA3064U)

OS Windows NT 4.0 Server (Service Pack 6 or later)

Windows 2000 Server (Service Pack 1 or later)

Windows 2000 Advanced Server (Service Pack 1 or later)

Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition

Server MAGNIA Z500

PC card IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN PC card

<Product name>TOSHIBA Wireless LAN PC Card

<Type number>BCP3482A(PA3064U)

For Japan

IEEE 802.11a/b Wireless LAN PC Card <Product name> Wireless LAN PC Card

<Type number> BCP3483A

OS Windows 2000 Server (Service Pack 3 or later)

Windows 2000 Advanced Server (Service Pack 3 or later)

Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition

Memo Only IEEE 802.11a operations are supported on the IEEE 802.11a/b Wireless LAN PC card.

The requirements for running the Access Point Configuration Utility are as follows:

OS Windows XP Professional

Windows 98SE Windows Me

Windows NT 4.0 Workstation (Service Pack 6 or later)

Windows NT 4.0 Server (Service Pack 6 or later) Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 1 or later)

Windows 2000 Server (Service Pack 1 or later)

Windows 2000 Advanced Server (Service Pack 1 or later) Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition

1.3 Configuration

This section explains basic configurations of wireless LAN networks. For details on the 802.1X function, see the following chapter.

1.3.1 Consisting of only wireless LAN

The simplest system consists of only a wireless LAN. Each station communicates via MAGNIA (Software Access Point).

MAGNIA(AP)

[Chapter4 802.1X Function]

etwork name (ESSID)

Station

For this configuration, note the following setting items:

Setting item Note Network name (ESSID) The same name must be specified at both the access

Infrastructure mode Infrastructure mode must be enabled. This setting is

Station Station

point and the stations.

required only at the stations.

: AP1

1.3.2 Consisting of Wireless and Wired LANs

A wireless LAN network and wired LAN network can be connected via MAGNIA (Software Access Point). PCs on the wireless and wired LAN networks can communicate with each other seamlessly.

Wired LAN network

MAGNIA (AP)

Station Station Station

etwork name (ESSID)

AP1

For this configuration, note the following setting items:

Configuration item Note Network name (ESSID) The same name must be specified at both the access

point and the stations.

Infrastructure mode Infrastructure mode must be enabled. This setting is

required only at the stations.

Selection of wired LAN The wired LAN network to be connected to must be set.

This setting is required only at the access point.

1.3.3 Consisting of multiple access points

Combining multiple access points can make up a flexible network. When two access points are provided as shown below, a mobile station is connected the nearest access point. After a connection is set up, the station may move and come closer to another access point than the access point it is currently connected to. In this case, the station automatically changes the access point and continues communication. This function is called roaming. (When TCP/IP protocol is being used, roaming over a router is not supported.) By providing access points efficiently and using roaming, each station can be connected to the network from anywhere any time.

Wired LAN network

MAGNIA (AP)

Station

etwork name (ESSID)

Station

Roaming

MAGNIA (AP)

Station

etwork name (ESSID)

Station

For this configuration, note the following setting items:

Setting item Note Network name (ESSID) The same name must be specified at both the access

points and the stations. To enable roaming, the same network name must be used on the different access points.

Channel number This setting is required at access points only.

If access points are installed too closely, wireless interference may occur. If so, assign different channels to them. Roaming is possible even between different channels.

Infrastructure mode Infrastructure mode must be enabled. This setting is

required only at the stations.

Selection of wired LAN The wired LAN network to be connected to must be set.

This setting is required only at the access point.

Chapter2 Installation Procedur

Chapter2

Installation Procedure

2.1 Software Access Point

This section explains the procedure for installing and uninstalling the MAGNIA Software Access Point.

2.1.1 Installing the Software Access Point

This section describes the procedure for installing the MAGNIA Software Access Point.

If you install the Software Access Point using a Server Setup Tool CD, the AP folder is in the following path: \Public\LAN\Toshiba\TSAP\AP

2.1.1.1 For installation in Windows NT

Before starting the installation, check that a wireless LAN card has been mounted. Refer to the server manual for the mounting procedure. When a wireless LAN card driver or software for other than this product is installed, uninstall it.

1. Log on as Administrator (or a user with equivalent rights).

2. Launch Setup.exe in the AP folder.

3. Click the [Next] button.

4. On this screen, select the components to be installed. Click the [Next] button to start copying the files.

Memo If you want to use the Access Point Configuration Utility to set up the Access Point from a remote system, the SNMP Extension Agent has to be installed.

[3.3 Access Point Configuration Utility (Remote)]

[Appendix 1 SNMP Settings]

To install the SNMP Extension Agent, the SNMP service must be installed in advance. The SNMP service is provided by the OS. For details, refer to the OS manual or online Help.

5. When the following screen is displayed, specify the IP address and click the [OK] button.

Memo Some protocol components, such as NWLink protocol, demand a setup like a TCP/IP protocol. Please perform and continue the required setup operations in the same way.

6. Select the wired LAN card to be connected and click the [OK] button. If you do not connect a wired LAN card, select "Not Selected".

7. When the following screen is displayed, click the [Finish] button and reboot the system.

8. Set up the required items in the Access Point Configuration Utility. By default, WEP and MAC address filtering are enabled.

[3.2 Access Point Configuration Utility (Local)]

2.1.1.2 For installation in Windows 2000

When a wireless LAN card driver or software for other than this product is installed, uninstall it.

Install a wireless LAN card after installing the MAGNIA Software Access Point.

1. Log on as Administrator (or a user with equivalent rights).

2. Launch Setup.exe in the AP folder.

3. When the following screen is displayed, click the [Yes] button.

[2.1.2 Uninstalling the Software Access Point]

4. Click the [Next] button.

5. On the screen, select the components to be installed.

Click the [Next] button to start copying the files.

Memo If you want to use the Access Point Configuration Utility to set up the Access Point from a remote system, the SNMP Extension Agent has to be installed.

[3.3 Access Point Configuration Utility (Remote)]

[Appendix 1 SNMP Settings]

To install the SNMP Extension Agent, the SNMP service must be installed in advance. The SNMP service is provided by the OS. For details, refer to the OS manual or online Help.

6. Select the wired LAN card to be connected, and click the [OK] button.

If you do not connect a wired LAN card, select "Not selected".

7. When the following screen is displayed, click the [Finish] button.

8. Install the wireless LAN card. Refer to the server's manual for more information.

9. When the following screen is displayed, click the [Yes] button to start to copy the files. The driver's installation is completed.

10. Setup the required items in the Access Point Configuration Utility. By default, WEP and MAC access filtering are enabled.

[3.2 Access Point Configuration Utility (Local)]

2.1.1.3 For installation in Server 2003

Install a wireless LAN card after installing the MAGNIA Software Access Point.

1. Log on as Administrator (or a user with equivalent rights).

2. Launch Setup.exe in the AP folder.

3. When the following screen is displayed, click the [Continue Anyway] button.

4. Click the [Next] button.

5. On the screen, select the components to be installed.

Click the [Next] button to start copying the files.

Memo If you want to use the Access Point Configuration Utility to set up the Access Point from a remote system, the SNMP Extension Agent has to be installed.

[3.3 Access Point Configuration Utility (Remote)]

[Appendix 1 SNMP Settings]

To install the SNMP Extension Agent, the SNMP service must be installed in advance. The SNMP service is provided by the OS. For details, refer to the OS manual or online Help.

6. Select the wired LAN card to be connected, and click the [OK] button.

If you do not connect a wired LAN card, select "Not selected".

7. When the following screen is displayed, click the [Finish] button.

8. Install the wireless LAN card. Refer to the server's manual for more information.

9. When the following screen is displayed, select [Install the software automatically] and click the [Next] button.

10. When the following screen is displayed, click the [Continue Anyway] button to start to copy the files. Installation of the driver is completed.

11. Setup the required items in the Access Point Configuration Utility. By default, WEP and MAC access filtering are enabled.

[3.2 Access Point Configuration Utility (Local)]

2.1.2 Uninstalling the Software Access Point

This section describes the un-installation procedure for the MAGNIA Software Access Point.

2.1.2.1 For Windows NT/Windows 2000/Server 2003

1. Double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon on the Control Panel.

2. Delete "MAGNIA Software Access Point" by selecting it.

Subsequently, follow the uninstaller's instructions.

2.1.3 Upgrading the Software Access Point

This section describes the upgrading procedure for the MAGNIA Software Access Point.

2.1.3.1 For Windows NT

1. Log on as Administrator (or a user with equivalent rights).

2. Launch Setup.exe in the AP folder.

3. Click the [Yes] button.

4. When the following screen is displayed, click the [Finish] button and restart the system.

5. Set up the required items in the Access Point Configuration Utility. After upgrading Access Point, the settings for 802.1X and RADIUS server are initialized.

[3.2 Access Point Configuration Utility (Local)]

2.1.3.2 For Windows 2000/Server 2003

It is not possible to upgrade MAGNIA Software Access Point in Windows2000 nor Server2003. Uninstall the earlier version of Software Access Point.

1. Log on as Administrator or a user with equivalent rights.

2. Activate the [Add/Remove Program] icon on the Control Panel and delete "MAGNIA Software Access Point". Refer to the un-installation process in the Software Access Point User's Guide of the Software Access Point to be uninstalled.

3. Launch Setup.exe in the directory \AP of the installation CD.

[2.1.1 Installing the Software Access Point]

2.2 Access Point Configuration Utility

If you install the Access Point Configuration Utility, you can set up the MAGNIA Software Access Point from a remote system. For details on using the Access Point Configuration Utility, see the following section.

[3.3 Access Point Configuration Utility (Remote)]

CL folder is under the following path on Server Setup Tool CD. \Public\LAN\Toshiba\TSAP\CL

2.2.1 Installing Access Point Configuration Utility

1. Launch Setup.exe in the CL folder.

2. Click the [Next] button.

3. Specify the installation folder and click the [Next] button.

4. Specify the program folder and click the [Next] button.

5. When the following screen is displayed, click the [Finish] button.

2.2.2 Uninstalling the Access Point Configuration Utility

The following describes the un-installation procedure.

1. Activate the [Add/Remove Programs] icon on the Control Panel.

2. Delete "MAGNIA Software Access Point Configuration Utility" by selecting it. Next, follow the uninstaller's instructions.

2.2.3 Upgrading the Access Point Configuration Utility

The following describes the upgrading procedure.

1. Launch Setup.exe in the CL folder.

2. Click the [Yes] button to start copying the files. Upgrading of the utility files is completed.

3. Click the [Finish] button.

Chapter3 Utilities

Chapter3

Utilities

3.1 Outline of Utilities

The utilities provided by this product are as follows.

1. Access Point Configuration Utility

This utility sets up the access point. This utility has two modes, "Local (used on a server)" and "Remote (used from a PC).

2. Wired LAN Selection Utility

This utility connects to the wired LAN network and releases it.

3. Access Point Statistics Utility

This utility displays the operation statistics for the station and access point.

[3.2 Access Point Configuration Utility (Local)]

[3.3 Access Point Configuration Utility (Remote)]

[3.4 Wired LAN Selection Utility]

[3.5 Access Point Statistics Utility]

4. Access Point Log Utility

This utility collects and exports logs.

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3.2 Access Point Configuration Utility (Local)

Sets up the MAGNIA Software Access Point.

This utility is installed at the same time the MAGNIA Software Access Point is installed.

3.2.1 Starting the utility

[Windows NT]

1. Double-click [Network] on the Control Panel on the server in which the Software Access Point is installed.

2. Select the [Adapters] tab.

3. Select "TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Card (AP)" from the [Network Adapters] list box and click the [Properties] button.

[Windows 2000/Server 2003]

1. Double-click [Software Access Point] on the Control Panel on the server in which the Software Access Point is installed.

3.2.2 Using the utility

When the Access Point Configuration Utility is activated, the main screen has the following five pages:

[Basic Setting] [WEP] [Access Restriction] [Log Information] [Hardware Resource] (displayed only when Windows NT is used)

Immediately after the utility starts, the current settings of the MAGNIA Software Access Point are displayed on the respective pages.

! Common to all the tabs

Item Description

[Wireless LAN adapter] combo box

Specifies the wireless LAN adapter to setup.

Selection TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Card 802.11a/b(AP)/

TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Card(AP)

Default Depends on the adapter.

Remarks Names of the wireless LAN adapters provided with

the computer are displayed.

By selecting a wireless LAN adapter here, information on each [Basic Setting] tab, [WEP] tab

or [Access Restriction] tab is changed to the

information corresponding to the selected adapter. Characters such as "#2" may be added at the end

of the adapter's name.

[Connect to] button Changes the Software Access Point to be set.

When SNMP Extension Agent is installed on the remote MAGNIA's Software Access Point, connection can be made

from this button.

The [Connect to] dialog box will appear.

[3.2.2.1[Connect to] dialog box]

[Close] button Quits the Access Point Configuration Utility.

[Refresh] button Refreshes the settings.

[Apply] button Applies the changes made on the settings.

3.2.2.1 [Connect to] dialog box

Specifies the connection destination.

! [Connect to] dialog box

Item Description

[Local Computer]

radio button

[Remote Computer] radio button

[Computer Name]

combo box

[Community Name] edit box

[Connect] button Connects to the destination specified.

[Cancel] button Closes the dialog box without connecting.

Connects to the computer on which the Access Point Software

Utility is activated.

Remarks When making this connection, it is necessary to

activate the Access Point Software Utility on the

MAGNIA which is to be setup. It cannot be

connected from other computers.

Connects to other MAGNIA (Access Point) from the computers on which the Access Point Software Utility is activated.

SNMP service and SNMP Extension Agent should be installed on

the remote MAGNIA (Access Point).

Remarks When connecting to [Remote Computer], it is also

necessary to specify [Computer Name] and

[Community Name].

Specifies the name or IP address of MAGNIA (Access Point)

Default None

Remarks Up to 10 recent connection histories remain.

Specifies the SNMP community name to use for connection. The name should be the same as the one specified on MAGNIA

(Software Access Point) to be connected to.

Default None

Remarks See the following section, too.

[Appendix 1 SNMP Settings]

3.2.2.2 [Basic Setting] tab

Makes basic settings of the MAGNIA Software Access Point.

! [Basic Setting] tab

Item Description

[Frequency Band]

combo box

[Access Point Name]

edit box

Specifies the frequency band used currently.

Selection IEEE 802.11b (2.4GHz)/IEEE 802.11a (5GHz)

Default Depends on the card.

Remarks Enabled frequency band differs according to the

Specifies the name to identify the access point.

Characters ASCII characters

Range Up to 32 letters

Default MAGNIA Software AP

wireless LAN cards and software.

ASCII characters include alphanumeric characters and the following symbols:

!"#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{|}~

(Continues on the next page)

Item Description

[Network Name (ESSID)] edit box

[Don’t accept station with

network name "ANY"]

check box

Specifies the name of the logical network configured by the access point.

The same setting item is provided on the station that runs in

infrastructure mode. The same name as the access point to be connected to must be specified in the setting item.

Characters ASCII characters

ASCII characters include alphanumeric characters and the following symbols:

!"#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{|}~

Range Up to 32 letters

Default MAGNIA

Remarks If its default is not changed, a third person may

connect to the access point by mistake. Please change it.

See the following section, too.

[Appendix 2 Security]

Specifies whether to accept a connection request from a network having a special "network name (ESSID)."

Selection

Checkbox

is selected

Checkbox

is cleared

A station can be connected only

when the network name matches.

A station having network name "ANY"

or a null character can be connected.

Default Checkbox is cleared

Remarks This item is enabled when [Toshiba Wireless LAN

Card (AP)] is selected in [Wireless LAN adapter].

See the following section, too.

[Appendix 2 Security]

(Continues on the next page)

Item Description

[Country Name] combo box

[Turbo mode]

check box

[Channel Number]

combo box

Specifies the country where Wireless LAN Card and the software are used.

Selection Depends on the card.

Default Depends on the card.

Remarks Generally, each country has to follow regulations

on the use of radios that are defined in that country. (Available wavelengths and the

transmission frequencies differ according to the

country.) When the card defines enabled specific countries, it is not necessary to select a country

name. Confirm that the correct country is

displayed. If not (if the card does not define any specific

country), you need to select a country name in this

item. This item is enabled when [IEEE 802.11a(5GHz)] is

selected in [Frequency Band].

Specifies whether to use turbo mode.

Selection

Checkbox

is selected

Throughput (logical value) becomes

108 Mbps.

However, the number of enabled channels is decreased.

Checkbox

is cleared

Throughput (logical value) becomes

54 Mbps.

Default Checkbox is cleared

Remarks When using turbo mode, the enabled channel will

be changed. This item is enabled when [IEEE 802.11a(5GHz)] is

selected in [Frequency Band]. It is disabled

depending on the country and in this case, the item is disabled.

Specifies the channel number to be used for communication.

Default 10 (when [IEEE 802.11a(2.4GHz)] is selected in

[Frequency Band])

The default differs depending on the country when [IEEE 802.11a(5GHz)] is selected in [Frequency

Band]. (Ex. 52 for America)

Remarks When an adjacent access point uses the same

channel number, two access points interfere with each other, resulting in deteriorated throughputs.

If so, change the number of either channel.

(Continues on the next page)

Item Description

[Distance between Aps] combo box

[Multicast Rate]

combo box

[DTIM Period]

edit box

Specifies the size of the area covered by access points.

Selection Large/Medium/Small

Default Large

Remarks It is recommended to select [Large] first, then

make the size smaller, checking the range of the

radio broadcast. Do not select an unnecessarily large area as this may effect security.

See the following section, too.

[Appendix 2 Security] This item is enabled when [TOSHIBA Wireless LAN

Card (AP)] is selected in [Wireless LAN adapter].

Specifies the transmission rate of multicast packets sent from

the access point.

Selection 1Mbps/ 2Mbps/ 5.5Mbps/11Mbps

Default 2Mbps

Remarks This item is enabled when [TOSHIBA Wireless LAN

Card (AP)] is selected in [Wireless LAN adapter].

Specifies the send timing of multicast packets in power save

mode.

Characters Numeric

Range 1-255

Default 1

Remarks When the value is default (1), a multicast packet is

sent at every beacon. When the value is 3,

multicast packets are accumulated in the buffer and sent every third beacon.

Although a value from 1 to 255 can be specified, it

is recommended to set 1 for normal operation.

DTIM is an acronym of Delivery Traffic Indication

Map.

3.2.2.3 [WEP] tab

Makes settings for the WEP key and 802.1X function. See the following section, too.

For details on the 802.1X function, see the following chapter.

[Appendix 2 Security]

[Chapter4 802.1X Function]

! [WEP] tab

Item Description

[802.1X] combo box

[Distribute key]

check box

[Reauthenticate before

key distribution]

check box

[Key change interval

(seconds)]

edit box

Specifies whether to use the 802.1X function.

Selection

Not used It does not use 802.1X function.

Used It uses 802.1X function.

Used (non-

802.1X

Both stations that use the 802.1X function and those that don't coexist.

stations are

permitted to coexist.)

Default Not used

Specifies whether to dynamically distribute the key.

Checkbox

It dynamically distributes the key.Selection

is selected

Checkbox

is cleared

It does not dynamically distribute the

key.

Default Checkbox is cleared

Remarks This item is enabled when [Used] is selected in

[802.1X].

Specifies whether to make authentication when distributing the

key.

Selection

Checkbox

is selected

Checkbox is cleared

It does authentication when

distributing the key.

It does not do authentication when distributing the key.

Default Checkbox is cleared

Specifies in seconds the interval with which the key is changed

and distributed to each station

Characters Numeric

Range 1-65535

Default 600 seconds

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Item Description

[Key Length] radio button

Specifies the length of the key to be distributed.

Selection

5bytes/13bytes

(When [TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Card(AP)] is selected

in [Wireless LAN Adapter])

5bytes/13bytes/16bytes (When [TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Card 802.11a/b(AP)]

is selected in [Wireless LAN Adapter])

Default 5 bytes

Remarks Increasing length also increases security. To

improve security, use the greatest length possible.

[RADIUS Setting] button Specifies the information for RADIUS server.

Setup is necessary when using the 802.1X function.

[RADIUS Setting] dialog box will appear.

[3.2.2.4 [RADIUS Setting] dialog box]

[Enable WEP] check box

Specifies whether to use WEP to encrypt communication data.

Checkbox

It uses WEP.Selection is selected

Checkbox

It does not use WEP.

is cleared

Default Checkbox is selected

Remarks Using WEP is recommended to improve security.

When this check box is selected, you must select one of the cryptographic keys 1 to 4 explained next

and specify the cryptographic key in the edit box.

A station that does not use WEP or whose key is inconsistent cannot be connected to the access

point.

WEP is an acronym of Wired Equivalent Privacy.

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Item Description

[Keys 1 to 4] edit box

Selects one of the keys 1 to 4 and specifies the WEP cryptographic key to send data.

Characters ASCII character string or hexadecimal number.

ASCII characters include alphanumeric characters

and the following symbols: !"#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{|}~

Range Bytes specified in [Key Length].

Default "WEP00"

(when [TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Card (AP) is

selected in [Wireless LAN adapter]).

"WEP0000000000" (when [TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Card

802.11a/b(AP)] is selected in [Wireless LAN

adapter]).

Remarks Select one of the following formats.

-ASCII Characters

-Hexadecimal numbers

Please change the default for the improved security.

Memo If WEP is enabled, network throughput is deteriorated by encryption processing.

3.2.2.4 [RADIUS Setting] dialog box

Sets rules for the RADIUS server that does authenticate.

! [RADIUS Setting] dialog box

Item Description

[Rule Name]

list box

[Add New] button

[Delete] button Deletes rules.

[Edit] button Edits rules.

[Move Up][Move Down]

button

Specifies the rules to enable.

This item is disabled when connecting MAGNIA Software Access

Point that is a version earlier than V3.0.

Default Checkbox is selected (Rule name is "Default")

Remarks Check box is selected when rules are added or

Adds rules.

[RADIUS Setting-Rule-Add/Edit] dialog box will appear.

[3.2.2.5 [RADIUS Setting - Rule - Add/Edit] dialog box]

Remarks Up to 100 rules can be set.

[RADIUS Setting-Rule-Add/Edit] dialog box will appear.

[3.2.2.5 [RADIUS Setting - Rule - Add/Edit] dialog box]

Changes the priority of the rules.

Priority is assigned in ascending order.

Checkbox

is selected

Checkbox

is cleared

edited.

It makes the rules enabled.Selection

It makes the rules disabled.

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Item Description

[RADIUS Server] list box

[Edit] button

[Move Up][Move Down] button

[OK]

button

[Cancel] button

Displays the RADIUS servers' hostnames or IP addresses. Specify whether to use the RADIUS server or not.

Four RADIUS servers can be setup for one rule.

Selection

Checkbox is selected

Checkbox

is cleared

It applies the rules to the RADIUS server.

It does not apply the rules to the

RADIUS server.

Default Checkbox is cleared.

The RADIUS servers' default names are "RADIUS1", "RADIUS2", "RADIUS3" and

"RADIUS4".

Specify appropriate host names and IP addresses.

Remarks The access point sends inquiries in order to valid

RADIUS servers until the authentication succeeds

or fails.

Specifies the information about RADIUS server. [RADIUS Setting-RADIUS] dialog box will appear.

[3.2.2.6 [RADIUS Setting - RADIUS] dialog box]

Remarks After editing the information the checkbox is

selected.

Changes the priority of the RADIUS servers to which the rules are applied.

Priority is assigned in ascending order.

Closes the dialog box and saves any changes you have made.

Closes the dialog box without saving any changes you have made.

3.2.2.5 [RADIUS Setting - Rule - Add/Edit] dialog box

Sets rules which apply to the RADIUS server.

! [RADIUS Setting - Rule - Add/Edit] dialog box

Item Description

[Rule Name] edit box

[Rule(Determine the

strings to match the EAP/Identity.)]

edit box

Specifies rule names.

Characters ASCII characters

ASCII characters include alphanumeric characters

and the following symbols: !"#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{|}~

Range Up to 512 letters

Default Not set for adding dialog box.

Specified rule name for editing dialog box.

Specifies the rules.

Set the EAP/Identity that the station uses. Rules are applied when the characters set here match the

station's EAP/identity, and then the authentication is started.

The RADIUS server to use for the authentication can be fixed by each rule. When the characters and station's EAP/Identity do not

match, the authentication is not started and the process will be

targeted to the next rule.

Range 1024 letters

Input

format

Default *

Wildcards;" * " and "?" are enabled. By separating the rules with return codes, multiple

rules can be set.

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Item Description

Remarks Example of settings:

TOSHIBA\user01:

(Direct addressing) TOSHIBA\*:

All the users under the domain name "TOSHIBA"

TOSHIBA\user??: Users who have two arbitrary characters after

"user", under the domain name "TOSHIBA"

user01@toshiba.com:

(Direct addressing) *@toshiba.com:

All the users under the domain name

"toshiba.com" user??@toshiba.com:

Users who have two arbitrary characters after

"user", under the domain name "toshiba.com"

[OK] button Closes the dialog box and saves any changes you

have made.

[Cancel] button Closes the dialog box without saving any changes

you have made.

3.2.2.6 [RADIUS Setting - RADIUS] dialog box

Specifies the connection to the RADIUS server.

! [RADIUS Setting RADIUS] dialog box

Item Description

[IP Address(Host Name)]

edit box

[Port] edit box

[Shared secret] edit box

[Time-out]

edit box

[OK] button Closes the dialog box and saves any changes you have made.

[Cancel] button Closes the dialog box without saving any changes you have

Specifies the IP address or host name of the RADIUS server.

Host name cannot be specified when connected to MAGNIA Software Access Point that is an earlier version than V3.0.

Characters Unlimited (V3.0)

Only IP address (earlier version than V3.0)

Range Up to 512 letters (V3.0)

Enabled IP address (earlier version than V3.0)

Default None

Specifies the UDP port number to be used for communication with the RADIUS server

Characters Numeric

Range 1-65535

Default 1812

Specifies the shared secret of the RADIUS server.

Characters ASCII characters

ASCII characters include alphanumeric characters

and the following symbols:

!"#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{|}~

Range Up to 256 letters

Default None

Note Shared secret is a password for communication

between the access point and the RADIUS server.

Specifies a time-out value in seconds.

Characters Numeric

Range 1-65535

Default 20 seconds

made.

3.2.2.7 [Access Restriction] tab

Restrains specific wireless LAN stations from accessing the network by registering permissible MAC addresses. See the following section, too.

[Appendix 2 Security]

! [Access Restriction] tab

Item Description

[Enable MAC address

filtering]

check box

Specifies whether to enable access restraints on wireless LAN

stations by registering permissible MAC addresses.

Default Checkbox is selected

Remarks Enabling filtering by MAC address is

Checkbox is

selected

Checkbox

is cleared

recommended for security.

Enables filtering by MAC address.Selection

Disables filtering by MAC address.

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Item Description

[Access permitted MAC address]

Lists the MAC addresses of the wireless LAN stations that are permitted to access the network.

list box

[Add New] button Manually adds MAC addresses to be permitted to access the

network.

Use one of the following formats to specify a MAC address:

XXXXXXXXXXXX XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX

(X is 0 to 9 or A to F.)

[Delete] button Removes an access-enabled MAC address.

A MAC address selected from the [Access permitted MAC

address] list can be removed.

[Import from File] button Selects a MAC address from a MAC addresses list file and add

it. Use one of the following formats to specify a MAC address: XXXXXXXXXXXX

XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is 0 to 9 or A to F.)

If an improper MAC address is found in the file, it will be

skipped. When creating files beforehand, use the CSV format.

[Export to File] button Saves the addresses in the [Access permitted MAC address] list

to a file.

[Access rejected MAC

address] list box

Lists the MAC addresses of the wireless LAN stations that were

rejected by the access point. It is possible to select MAC addresses and permit them.

[Permit] button Permits a MAC address, selected from the [Access rejected

MAC address] list, to access the network.

One or more MAC addresses can be selected.

[Clear All] button Clears all MAC addresses from the [Access rejected MAC

address] list.

3.2.2.8 [Log Information] tab

Activates Access Point Statistics Utility and Access Point Log Utility.

! [Log Information] tab

Item Description

Statistics [Launch]

button

Logging [Launch] button

Activates Access Point Statistics Utility.

Activates Access Point Log Utility.

[3.5 Access Point Statistics Utility]

[Error! Not a valid result for table.]

3.2.2.9 [Hardware Resource] tab

Sets hardware resource items. This tab is displayed only when Windows NT is used.

! [Hardware Resource] tab

Item Description

[IRQ Number] combo box

[I/O Base Address]

combo box

Specifies the identification number used for the wireless LAN card to post an interrupt to the OS.

Default 3

Specifies the I/O address space used for the wireless LAN card

to perform I/O with the OS.

Default 0x0400

3.3 Access Point Configuration Utility (Remote)

Sets up the MAGNIA Software Access Point from a remote PC. The versions of MAGNIA Software Access Point which are more recent than V2.0 can be connected. Because communication is made by SNMP during the connection, the SNMP Extension Agent needs to operate on the server (access point). For information on installing and setting up the SNMP Extension Agent, see the following sections.

[2.1.1.1 For installation in Windows NT]

[2.1.1.2 For installation in Windows 2000]

[2.1.1.3 For installation in Server 2003]

[Appendix 1 SNMP Settings]

For the installation procedure of this utility, see the following section.

[2.2.1 Installing Access Point Configuration Utility]

3.3.1 Starting the utility

1. Select [Programs]-[MAGNIA software AP Configuration]-[AP Configuration Utility].

2. In the [Computer Name] combo box, enter the computer name or IP address of the server (access point). In the [Community Name] edit box, enter the name of the community to be used. Click the [Connect] button.

3.3.2 Using the utility

The method for using the utility is the same as when you use the Access Point Configuration Utility in local mode (on the server). However, the [Hardware resource] page is not displayed. The versions of MAGNIA Software Access Point which are more recent than V3.0 display the [Log Information] tab. For details, see the following section.

Memo When you access from a wireless LAN station, do not write the information to the access point to which the station has connected.

[3.2 Access Point Configuration Utility (Local)]

3.4 Wired LAN Selection Utility

This utility connects wireless and wired LAN networks with each other (or releases the connection). When the wireless and wired LAN networks are connected, the PC on each network can communicate with the other.

This utility is installed at the same time with the MAGNIA Software Access Point is installed.

3.4.1 Starting the utility

[Windows NT]

1. Double-click [Network] on the Control Panel on the server in which the Software Access Point is installed.

2. Select the [Protocols] tab.

3. Select "TOSHIBA MAGNIA Software AP (Distribution System)" from the [Network Protocols] list box and click the [Properties] button.

[Windows 2000/Server 2003]

1. Activate [Selection of Wired LAN] on the Control Panel on the server in which the Software Access Point is installed.

3.4.2 [Selection of Wired LAN Network Adapter] dialog box

When the Wired LAN Selection Utility is started, the following dialog box is displayed. Select the wired LAN card that you want to connect to, and click the [OK] button. If you do not want to connect to it, select "Not selected."

! [Selection of Wired LAN Network Adapter] dialog box

Item Description

Selection list box

[OK] button Closes the dialog box and saves any changes you have made.

[Cancel] button Closes the dialog box without saving any changes you have

When wired LAN card is selected

When a wired LAN card is selected, the protocol and service, bound to the wireless LAN card, are forcibly released. At this point, only " TOSHIBA MAGNIA Software AP (Distribution System)" is bound. However, on Windows 2000 or Server 2003, NWLink protocol is being used, "NWLink NetBIOS", "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks", and "Client for Microsoft Networks" are still bound. Please leave the above-mentioned component as it is.

!Notice! If the driver of the selected wired LAN card is running abnormally, communication between the wireless LAN station and the PC on the wired LAN and between the wireless LAN station and server (access point) is disabled. In the case of Windows 2000 or Server 2003, note that unless the network cable is connected, the driver becomes invalid.

Selects the wired LAN card that you want to connect to.

If you do not want to connect to the wired LAN card, select " Not

selected"

Default Selected during installation

Remarks If the cable is not connected to the wired LAN

card, "Network cable unplugged." is displayed at the end of the item.

made.

When "Not selected" is selected

If "Not selected" is selected, TOSHIBA MAGNIA Software AP (Distribution System) is forcibly removed from all wired LAN cards. If "Not selected" is selected from where the wired LAN card is selected, only TOSHIBA MAGNIA Software AP (Distribution System) is bound to the wireless LAN card. Manually bind necessary protocols and services. For information on the binding, refer to the manual or online Help of the

OS.

When AFT/ALB of Intel LAN card is used

When using the AFT (Adapter Fault Tolerance)/ALB (Adaptive Load Balancing) function on the Intel LAN card driver, note the following.

· When newly composing the AFT/ALB combination or changing the composition, temporarily select "Not selected" in the Wired LAN Selection Utility. After completing the AFT/ALB composition, reselect the wired LAN card to be connected.

Unless the above-mentioned procedure is done, communication between a wireless LAN and wired LAN may not be done normally. In this case, please reconfigure by using the Wired LAN Selection Utility.

3.5 Access Point Statistics Utility

This utility displays the operation statistics of the MAGNIA Software Access Points. You can see the packet's transmission and reception information for each adapter and station as well as the

802.1X authentication information.

The utility is installed at the same time the MAGNIA Software Access Point is installed.

3.5.1 Starting the utility

To startup the utility, first click the Access Point Configuration Utility's [Log Information] tab.

3.5.2 Procedure

When the Access Point Statistics Utility starts up, the screen below will be displayed. The menu commands are explained below.

[3.2.2.8 [Log Information] tab]

Menu Command Description

[File]

-[New Connection]

[File]-[Exit] Exits the Access Point Statistics Utility.

[View]-[Adapter Statistics] Displays the adapter's operation statistics.

[View]

- [Station Statistics]

Changes the computer whose operation statistics is displayed.

The [New Connection] dialog box appears.

[3.2.2.1 [Connect to] dialog box]

Displays the adapter statistics screen.

[3.5.3 Adapter Statistics]

Displays the station's operation statistics. Displays the station statistics screen.

[3.5.4 Station Statistics]

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Menu Command Description

[View]

-[Auto Refresh]

[Help]

-[About ApStat . . .]

[Help]

-[View Help]

Changes the operation statistics update interval.

Displays the Access Point Statistics Utility's version information, the target access point's version information, and the copyright

information.

Displays the Help index.

3.5.3 Adapter Statistics Screen

This screen enables you to check the adapter's operation statistics below.

LAN adapter statistics Access point statistics Bridge statistics

[3.5.5 Setting the Auto-Refresh Interval]

3.5.3.1 LAN Adapter statistics

The table below shows the items displayed for the LAN adapter statistics.

Value Description

Device name Name of the LAN adapter (device name the OS indicates).

MAC address MAC address of the LAN adapter.

Type LAN adapter type.

Status Status of the LAN adapter.

TxFrames Total number of frames transmitted by the LAN adapter.

TxBytes Total length (total bytes) of the frame transmitted by the LAN

TxErrors Total number of errors occurred during transmission by the LAN

RxFrames Total number of frames received by the LAN adapter.

RxBytes Total length (total bytes) of the frame received by the LAN

RxErrors Total number of errors occurred during reception by the LAN

"Wired," "Wireless (11b)," or "Wireless (11a)" is displayed.

Either [Disabled] or [Enabled] is displayed.

adapter.

3.5.3.2 Access Point statistics

The table below shows the items displayed for the access point statistics.

Value Description

TxUnicastFrames Total number of frames transmitted by the access point to a

TxUnicastBytes Total frame length (total bytes) transmitted by the access point

TxMulticastFrames Total number of frames transmitted by the access point to

TxMulticastBytes Total frame length (total bytes) transmitted by the access point

RxUnicastFrames Total number of frames received by the access point for a single

RxUnicastBytes Total frame length (total bytes) received by the access point for a

single station.

to a single station.

multiple stations.

to multiple stations.

station.

single station.

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Value Description

RxMulticastFrames Total number of frames received by the access point for multiple

RxMulticastBytes Total frame length (total bytes) received by the access point for

TxRetrySucceeded

Frames

TxRetryFailedFrames Total number of frames that could not be transmitted even via

FCS Errors Total number of frames received and destroyed due to Frame

ICV Errors Total number of frames received and destroyed due to Integrity

3.5.3.3 Bridge statistics

The table below shows the items displayed for the bridge statistics.

stations.

multiple stations.

Total number of frames that could be transmitted via retry.

retry.

Check Sequence error.

Check Value error.

Value Description

(Fw) TxFrames Total number of frames transferred to the destination LAN

adapter.

(Fw) TxBytes Total frame length (total bytes) transferred to the destination LAN

adapter.

(Fw) RxFrames Total number of frames transferred from the destination LAN

adapter.

(Fw) RxBytes Total frame length (total bytes) transferred from the destination

LAN adapter.

3.5.4 Station Statistics Screen

This screen enables you to check the station statistics.

When the station statistics is displayed, the wireless LAN adapter is displayed within the directory tree. The stations connected to the wireless LAN adapter are displayed as child nodes of the adapter. The dimmed icons indicate disabled adapters. Also, if there is any marking on the station's icon, it indicates IEEE 802.1X authenticate state. The meaning of the markings are as follows:

Marking Meaning

Authentication successful.

Authentication failed.

Authentication pending.

Caution(Station with a possible unauthorized access attempt)

Click on the "LAN Adapter" node to see the table of information on all the stations connected to the adapter. Click on the "Station" node to see the station's detailed information.

3.5.4.1 Statistics displayed in table

The statistics displayed in table are explained below.

Value Description

MAC address MAC address of the station.

Status Status of the station.

[Disabled], [Enabled], [Requesting authentication],

[Authenticating], [Authentication failed], [Authentication

succeeded], or [Unknown] is displayed.

TxFrames Total number of frames transmitted (unicast) by the access point

to the station.

TxBytes Total frame length (total bytes) transmitted (unicast) by the

access point to the station.

RxFrames Total number of frames received (unicast + multicast) by the

access point from the station.

RxBytes Total frame length (total bytes) received (unicast + multicast) by

the access point from the station.

Elapsed Elapsed time after the association was established.

Idle Time Elapsed time after the last data was received.

dB Min Minimum value of the received frame's radio wave strength.

dB Last Radio wave strength of the last received frame.

dB Max Maximum value of the received frame's radio wave strength.

EAP/Identity User ID for 802.1X authentication.

3.5.4.2 Statistics displayed in detailed list

Items displayed in detail are explained below.

Value Description

MAC address MAC address of the station.

Status Status of the station.

[Disabled], [Enabled], [Requesting authentication], [Authenticating], [Authentication failed], [Authentication

succeeded], or [Unknown] is displayed.

TxUnicastFrames Total number of frames transmitted (unicast) by the access point

to the station.

TxUnicastBytes Total frame length (total bytes) transmitted (unicast) by the

access point to the station.

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Value Description

RxUnicastFrames Total number of frames received (unicast) by the access point

from the station.

RxUnicastBytes Total frame length (total bytes) received (unicast) by the access

point from the station.

RxMulticastFrames Total number of frames received (multicast) by the access point

from the station.

RxMulticastBytes Total frame length (total bytes) received (multicast) by the access

point from the station.

RxUnicastFrames (<n> Mbps)

Total number of frames received in <n> Mbps (unicast) by the access point from the station.

<n> will be as follows:

For 802.11b: 1, 2, 5, 5.5, 8, 11 For 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54

Elapsed Time Elapsed time after the association was established.

Idle Time Elapsed time after the last data was received.

dB Min Minimum value of the received frame's radio wave strength.

dB Last Radio wave strength of the last frame received.

dB Max Maximum value of the received frame's radio wave strength.

EAP/Identity 802.1X authentication user ID.

EAP-Type 802.1X authentication type (MD5, TLS, TTLS, PEAP, etc.).

Authentication server

Name of authentication rule used for the authentication.

(Rule name)

Authentication server

Name of the RADIUS server used for the authentication.

(Server name)

Elapsed time after

Elapsed time since the first successful 802.1X authentication. authorized

Rest time to new WEP

Remaining time until the next new WEP key is to be distributed.

key distribution

Interval time of new WEP

Time interval for distributing new WEP keys.

key distribution

Rest time to re-

Remaining time until the next re-authentication. authentication

Interval time of re-

Time interval for re-authentication.

authentication

Successful

Total successful (re-) authentications in the past.

authentications

Failed authentications Total failed (re-) authentications in the past.

Authentication timeouts Total (re-) authentication timeouts in the past.

Invalid authentication

Total invalid authentication packets received in the past.

packets

3.5.5 Setting the Auto-Refresh Interval

Set the display's update interval.

Item Description

[Refresh Interval]

edit box

[OK] button Closes the dialog box and saves any changes you have made.

[Cancel] button Closes the dialog box without saving any changes you have

Specifies the time interval (in sec.) at which the displayed

information is to be updated.

Range 1-60

Default 1(sec.)

made.

3.6 Access Point Log Utility

This utility saves the MAGNIA Software Access Point's operation statistics as a CSV file. You can save the packet's transmission/reception information for each adapter and station as well as the

802.1X authentication information. Third-party software, which can read CSV files, can be used to

create graphs based on the saved information.

The utility is installed at the same time the MAGNIA Software Access Point is installed.

3.6.1 Starting the utility

To startup the utility, first click the Access Point Configuration Utility's [Log Information] tab.

3.6.2 Procedure

Select the computer where the logs will be collected, the type of information to be collected, and the adapters and stations whose information is to be collected. Also set the log collection interval and select the folder where the logs are to be saved.

[3.2.2.8 [Log Information] tab]

Item Description

[About ApLog]

dialog box

Target Access Point

[Select] button

[Adapter Statistics] check box

Target adapter selection

[Station Statistics]

check box

Target station selection

Displays the utility's version information, the target access

point's version information, and copyright information.

Clicking the upper left icon on the title bar displays the menu.

Changes the computer where the logs are collected.

The destination setting dialog box appears.

[3.2.2.1 [Connect to] dialog box]

Specifies whether to collect the adapter statistics or not.

Checkbox is

Adapter statistics will be collected.Selection

selected

Checkbox is

cleared

Adapter statistics will not be

collected.

Default Checkbox is cleared.

Specifies the LAN card adapter that will collect the adapter statistics.

Selection

All The adapter statistics will be

collected from all the LAN card

adapters.

Selected Adapter Only

The adapter statistics will be collected from the selected LAN

card adapter.

Default All

Remarks When [Selected Adapter Only] is selected, select

from the list the LAN card adapter to be used to collect the adapter statistics.

Specifies whether to collect the station statistics or not.

Selection

Checkbox is

selected

Checkbox is

cleared

The station statistics will be

collected.

The station statistics will not be

collected.

Default Checkbox is cleared.

Specifies the station that will collect the station statistics.

Selection

All The station statistics will be

collected from all the stations.

Selected AP

Only

The station statistics will be

collected from the selected access

point.

Selected Station

(MAC) only

The station statistics will be collected from the selected MAC

address.

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Item Description

Default All

Remarks When [Selected AP only] is selected, select from

Sample Interval

[Interval] edit box

Specifies the time interval for log collection.

Range 1-60

Default 1

Sample Interval

[Units] combo box

Specifies the time unit for the log collection interval.

Item min./hour/day

Default min.

Log Folder Name

[Select] button

[Start] button

Changes the folder where the logs will be saved.

The [Browse For Folder] dialog box will appear.

Starts the log collection.

The dialog box will close and the icon will appear on the task

tray.

[Cancel] button

Quits the log collection utility.

The log collection will not start.

the list the access point that is to collect the station statistics.

When [Selected Station (MAC) only] is selected,

select from the list the MAC address that is to collect the station statistics.

[3.6.2.1 [Browse For Folder] dialog box]

[3.6.3 Task Tray Icon]

3.6.2.1 [Browse For Folder] dialog box

Select the folder where the logs are to be saved.

When the log collection starts, a folder named "Adapter" and a folder named "Station" are created in the folder selected here. And in each folder, a folder having the same name (characters which cannot be used in the name will have substitute characters) as the adapter is created. The log files will be stored in the respective adapter folders.

The types of files created are as follows. The collected information is added in sequence to the end of the file.

Adapter statistics <Save folder>\Adapter\< Adapter name>\AdpLog.csv <Save folder>\Adapter\< Adapter name >\BrgLog to <Destination adapter>.csv

Station statistics <Save folder>\Station\<Access point adapter name>\StaLog of <Station MAC address>.csv

Item Description

[OK] button Closes the dialog box and saves any changes you have made.

[Cancel] button Closes the dialog box without saving any changes you have

made.

[New folder] button Creates a new folder.

When using Windows98, Windows Me or Windows NT, the

[Make New folder] button may not be displayed. If this happens, you have to create a save folder before you go

to the dialog box.

3.6.3 Task Tray Icon

When the log collection starts, the icon below will appear on the task tray.

To stop the log, right-click this icon and select [Stop Logging].

3.6.4 Statistics Saved in the Log

The statistics saved in the log is displayed in a list for each item.

3.6.4.1 LAN Adapter Statistics

Value Description

Date Date when the data was collected.

Formats set under [Regional Options] on the control panel are

supported.

Time Time when the data was collected.

Formats set under [Regional Options] on the control panel are

supported.

State Status of the LAN adapter.

Either [Disabled] or [Enabled] will be displayed.

TxFrames Total number of frames transmitted by the LAN adapter.

TxBytes Total frame length (total bytes) transmitted by the LAN adapter.

TxErrors Total errors occurred during transmission by the LAN adapter.

RxFrames Total number of frames received by the LAN adapter.

RxBytes Total frame length (total bytes) received by the LAN adapter.

RxErrors Total errors occurred during reception by the LAN adapter.

3.6.4.2 Access Point Statistics