Toshiba Z310 User Manual

MAGNIA

Software Access Point

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

For the latest information about this manual, read the readme.txt file.

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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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Screen

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

The user should key in the bold element shown.

C:\>dir

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.

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