FCC ID: PPD-AR5BAP-00033 802.11 b/g Access Point

AR5BAP-00033 Access Point User's Guide Revision March 2003 20002003 by Atheros Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. ATHEROS, 5-UP, Driving the Wireless Future, Atheros Driven, Atheros Turbo Mode, and the Air is Cleaner at 5-GHz are trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc. The Atheros logo is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Subject to change without notice. Notice The information in this document has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. Nonetheless, this document is subject to change without notice, and Atheros Communications, Inc. (Atheros) assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, and makes no commitment to update or to keep current the contained information, or to notify a person or organization of any updates. Atheros reserves the right to make changes, at any time, in order to improve reliability, function or design and to attempt to supply the best product possible. Atheros does not represent that products described herein are free from patent infringement or from any other third party right. No part of this document may be reproduced, adapted or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, except as expressly set forth in a written agreement signed by Atheros. Atheros or its affiliates may have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, maskwork rights or other intellectual property rights that apply to the ideas, material and information expressed herein. No license to such rights is provided except as expressly set forth in a written agreement signed by Atheros. ATHEROS MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ATHEROS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL SPECULATORY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN PARTICULAR, ATHEROS SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR DATA TRANSMITTED OR OTHERWISE USED WITH THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING, REPLACING, INTEGRATING, INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE, SOFTWARE OR DATA. ATHEROS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AS THEY MIGHT OTHERWISE APPLY TO THIS DOCUMENT AND TO THE IDEAS, MATERIAL AND INFORMATION EXPRESSED HEREIN. Document Number: 984-00023-003 ii ii AP Users Guide

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Within commands, items enclosed in square brackets are optional parameters or values that the user can choose to specify or omit. Within commands, items enclosed in braces are options from which the user must choose. Within commands, the vertical bar separates options. An ellipsis indicates a repetition of the preceding parameter. The right angle bracket separates successive menu selections. Example: Start > Programs > DK > wdreg_install. Notices NOTE: This message denotes neutral or positive information that calls out important points to the text. A note provides information that may apply only in special cases. CAUTION: Cautions call special attention to hazards that can cause system damage or data corruption, to a lesser degree than warnings. WARNING: Warnings call special attention to hazards that can cause system damage, data corruption, personal injury, or death. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2003

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March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Contents List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi About this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 2 AP Network Attachment and Configuration . . . . . . . . . 2-1 AP Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 AP Hardware Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 AP Initial Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Web Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Command-Line Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 A AP Web Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Accessing the AP Web Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Configuration Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5 Working with Configuration Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6 System Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7 2.4 GHz Radio Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9 2.4 GHz Security Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11 Edit Security Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13 2.4 GHz 802.1X Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14 2.4 GHz Access Control List Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . A-15 Adding New Access Control Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16 Adding Access Control List Permissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-17 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Contents March 2003

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2.4 GHz Radio Advanced Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18 Script Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-20 Firmware Update Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-21 Statistics Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-23 AP Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-23 Station Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-25 B Regulatory Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 FCC Requirements for Operation in the Unites States . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions. . . . . . . . . B-2 RF Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Declaration Of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 vi vi

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March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL List of Figures Figure 2-1. Access Point to HPC Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Figure 2-2. AP Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Figure 2-3. AP Web Server Homepage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Figure 2-4. System Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Figure A-1. AP Web Server Homepage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Figure A-2. Statistics Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 Figure A-3. AP Web Server Navigation Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5 Figure A-4. AP System Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7 Figure A-5. 2.4 GHz Radio Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9 Figure A-6. 2.4 GHZ Security Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . A-11 Figure A-7. 2.4 GHz RADIUS Server Configuration Window . . . . . . A-13 Figure A-8. 2.4 GHz Access Control List Configuration Window . . . . A-15 Figure A-9. 2.4 GHz New Access Control List Configuration Window. A-16 Figure A-10. 2.4 GHz Security Edit ACL Configuration Window . . . . A-17 Figure A-11. 2.4 GHz Radio Advanced Configuration Window . . . . . A-18 Figure A-12. Configuration Script Configuration Window . . . . . . . . A-20 Figure A-13. AP Firmware Update Configuration Window. . . . . . . . A-21 Figure A-14. Advanced Firmware Update Configuration Window . . . A-22 Figure A-15. Basic Service Set Statistics Window for an AP . . . . . . . . A-23 Figure A-16. Basic Service Set Statistics Window for Station . . . . . . . A-25 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL List of Figures March 2003

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March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL List of Tables Table 2-1. Ethernet Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Table A-1. Homepage .GIF Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Table A-2. System Configuration Window Field Descriptions. . . . . . A-8 Table A-3. 2.4 GHz Radio Configuration Window Field Descriptions . A-10 Table A-4. 2.4 GHz Security Field Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12 Table A-5. 2.4 GHz RADIUS Server Configuration Field Descriptions . A-13 Table A-6. 2.4 GHz New Access Control List Field Descriptions . . . . A-16 Table A-7. 2.4 GHz Security Edit Access Control List Field Descriptions A-

17 2.4 GHz Radio Advanced Configuration Window Field Descriptions A-19 Table A-9. BSS Stats Field for AP Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-24 Table A-10. BSS Stats Fields for STA Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-26 Table A-8. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL List of Tables March 2003

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March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Preface The intent of this document is to familiarize users with the Atheros AR5BAP-

00033 Access Point (AP), its setup, configuration, and usage. After reading this user's guide, the user should be able to install, configure, control, and maintain the Atheros Access Point. About this Document The document consists of the following chapters and appendices:

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 IntroductionDescribes the Access Point package contents and system requirements. AP Network Attachment and ConfigurationDescribes the Access Point network connections and initial software configuration. Appendix A AP Web ServerDescribes the use of the web server to configure the Access Point. Appendix B Regulatory Compliance InformationImportant user information and instructions concerning operating this device in accordance with National spectrum usage laws for radio devices. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Preface March 2003

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March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL 1 1 Introduction The Atheros Access Point implements an IEEE 802.11b/g wireless LAN

(WLAN) AP or data-oriented Residential Gateway (RG) supporting up to 256 station associations. Rates of 6 to 54 Mbps are supported in standard IEEE 802.11g mode, up to 11 Mbps in 802.11b mode, and up to 108 Mbps in Atheros Turbo Mode. System Requirements The AP contains a small boot executive that allows the main operating system software to be downloaded using the Ethernet port over an FTP connection. The Operating system software can also reside in the Flash memory of the AP, which allows booting without the need to download the operating system from the host PC over an FTP connection. A configuration file is created in Flash memory to store user-configurable parameters such as WEP keys. A terminal or PC with an Ethernet connection is required to perform the initial AP configuration. An FTP server is required for firmware update to the AP. Use the AP Web Server for firmware updates. Refer to Appendix A, Firmware Update Configuration Window for information on the web server. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Introduction 1-1

1-1 March 2003 1 Chapter 1-2 AP Users Guide 1-2 March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL 2 2 AP Network Attachment and Configuration This section provides procedures for connecting and configuring the AP to a Host PC (HPC). Configuration can be performed either from a web browser accessing the built-in web server, or by entering command using the command line interface (CLI). For detailed information on using the web server, refer to AP Web Server in Appendix A. For detailed information on using CLI, refer to AP Command-Line Interface in Appendix B. For Factory Default Settings refer to Appendix B. AP Network Connections Connect the HPC to the AP using one of the following two methods:

Use an Ethernet crossover cable (not supplied) to connect directly to the Ethernet port of the HPC. For more information on Ethernet cables, see Table 2-1. Use standard Ethernet cables (not supplied) to connect through a hub or Ethernet switch. See Figure 2-1 for an example of the AP to the HPC connections. Follow these steps to establish the network connections:

1. Connect the AP Ethernet port to the HPC Ethernet card through the Ethernet hub/switch or an Ethernet crossover cable. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL AP Network Attachment and Configuration 2-1

2-1 March 2003 2 Chapter 2. Connect the optional RS-232 port to the HPC serial port through a serial cable. Refer to Appendix C for more information on the serial interface. 3. Plug in the provided power supply to the AP power supply connector. Host PC

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(AP) RS-232 Port Serial Cable Optional RS-232 Port Ethernet Port Power Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable Ethernet Port Ethernet Hub/Switch Power Supply Figure 2-1. Access Point to HPC Connections Network Configuration Follow these steps to configure the HPC for AP network control:

1. From the HPCs Start menu, choose Settings and open the Network and Dial-up Connections dialog box. 2. Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon that belongs to the Ethernet controller connected to the AP, and select Properties. 2-2 AP Users Guide 2-2 March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Chapter 2 3. Within the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL AP Network Attachment and Configuration 2-3

2-3 March 2003 2 Chapter 4. Configure the IP address for the Ethernet connection in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. 5. Click OK to continue and close the Internet Protocol Properties dialog box. 2-4 AP Users Guide 2-4 March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Chapter 2 AP Hardware Configuration The Atheros AP hardware allows the configuration of one WLAN. Figure 2-2 shows the physical location of WLAN, panel connectors on the AP hardware, and the location of the antenna cable and external dipole antenna. An additional integrated antenna may be provided. Table 2-1 summarizes the type of cable to use when using the Ethernet wired ports on the AP. You may use either, or both Ethernet ports. 2.4 GHz Antenna

(black) WLAN Power Ethernet 0 Ethernet 1 Serial Connection Figure 2-2. AP Physical Description Table 2-1. Ethernet Port Configuration Ethernet Port Number Dumb Hub or Switch 0 1 Crossover cable Straight cable Computer Auto-Sensing Hub or Switch Straight cable Crossover cable Crossover or straight cable Crossover or straight cable Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL AP Network Attachment and Configuration 2-5

2-5 March 2003 2 Chapter AP Initial Configuration This section describes how to configure the AP after booting from Flash memory. Refer to Firmware Update Configuration Window on page A-21 to load the Operating image file to the Flash file system, if the operating system software should be updated. Configure the AP for its channel frequency and Service Set Identifier (SSID) unique to the application. This configuration can be done either through a web browser with access to the built-in AP web server, or by issuing commands through the command line interface (CLI). The AP can be configured at any time to tailor it for the application environment. For more information on configuring the AP using the web browser, refer to AP Web Server in Appendix A. For more information on using the CLI, refer to AP Command-Line Interface in Appendix B. The following description illustrates the use of the web browser. For information on using the CLI, refer to Command-Line Interface on page 2-9. Follow these steps to configure the channel frequency and SSID using a web browser:

1. Launch a web browser (Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer are examples of commonly used web browsers). 2. From the HPC, enter the IP address that is assigned to the AP as the URL address, for example http://192.168.1.1. Web Browser 2-6 AP Users Guide 2-6 March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL The Access Point Web Server homepage will appear (see Figure 2-3). Chapter 2 Figure 2-3. AP Web Server Homepage 3. Select the Access Point Web Server hotlink. 4. A dialog box appears requesting login authorization. When prompted, enter the following information to log in:

Log in: Admin (case-sensitive) Password: 5up 5. Click OK to complete the login process. 6. Select the Configuration hotlink from the navigation menu. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL AP Network Attachment and Configuration 2-7

2-7 March 2003 2 Chapter The System Configuration window appears (see Figure 2-4). Figure 2-4. System Configuration Window 7. Enter the SSID (name or address) for the AP in the SSID field. The SSID must be 132 characters in length. To configure a single SSID to have more than one AP in a single SSID, specify a unique System Name for each AP within that single SSID. Depending on firmware settings, the channel of operation may not be accessible and will be automatically determined depending on the current regulatory domain (i.e. country of operation). 2-8 AP Users Guide 2-8 March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Chapter 2 8. Click Update to commit the changes. Change other settings at this time. Refer to Appendix A for more information about each configuration option. 9. After all configuration changes are complete, reboot the AP to enable them. To reboot the AP, click on the REBOOT AP button that appears. Command-Line Interface The following procedures show the steps required to configure the AP SSID and channel frequency (where allowed) using the command-line (CLI) interface and Telnet. After the AP boots and the operating system software loads, use Telnet to access the AP through the default AP IP address as follows:

1. Select Start > Run from the Microsoft Win2K tool bar. 2. Type cmd in the Open dialog box and click OK. 3. In the command line prompt, type telnet 192.168.1.20 and press the Enter key. 4. When prompted, enter the following information to log in:

Username: Admin (case sensitive) Password: 5up 5. Press Enter to complete the login process. The Atheros Access Point Software revision prompt appears:

Atheros Access Point Rev. X.Y.Z 6. Use the set ssid <SSID> command to specify the SSID. 7. Use the set channel <channel> command to change the radio channel. 8. Use the reboot command and then press Enter, which reboots the AP, to enable any changes. 9. To view CLI command options, use the help command or refer to Appendix B for details about CLI options. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL AP Network Attachment and Configuration 2-9

2-9 March 2003 2 Chapter 2-10 AP Users Guide 2-10 March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL A A AP Web Server Configure the access point (AP) either through a web browser interface to the AP web server, or using the command-line interface (CLI) through telnet. The web server resides in the AP and is accessible from any station (STA) that is connected to the AP Infrastructure network. This appendix describes configuring the AP through the AP Web Server. Accessing the AP Web Server Follow these steps to access the AP Web Server:

1. Launch a web browser (Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer are examples of commonly used web browsers). 2. From the HPC, enter the IP address that is assigned to the AP as the URL address. For example, enter http://192.168.1.1. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL AP Web Server March 2003

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A-1 A Appendix The Access Point Web Server homepage appears (see Figure A-1). Figure A-1. AP Web Server Homepage Customize the appearance of the Access Point Web Server homepage by replacing any of the three .GIF files used on the page. Use FTP to store the replacement .GIF files to the AP. Table A-1 summarizes the three .GIF files to replace to customize the homepage. Table A-1. Homepage .GIF Files Filename Description logo.gif tagline.gif cover.jpe Replaces the current Atheros logo with another .GIF file. Replaces the tagline Driving the wireless future with a new tagline. Replaces the Atheros AR5001AP chipset photograph with a new photograph. For example, the .GIF file containing the full path filename for a company logo can be replaced with another .GIF file. 3. Select the Atheros Access Point Web Server hotlink. A-2 AP Users Guide A-2 March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Appendix A 4. A dialog box appears requesting login authorization. When prompted, enter the following information to log in:

Log in: Admin (case sensitive) Password: 5up 5. Click OK to complete the login process. NOTE: The web browser must support frames and Java script must be enabled. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL AP Web Server March 2003

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A-3 A Appendix The Access Point Web Server Statistics window appears (see Figure A-2.) Figure A-2. Statistics Window A-4 AP Users Guide A-4 March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Appendix A Configuration Windows The Web Server Configuration windows allow viewing and editing of configuration information for the AP. The Web Server provides configuration windows for:

System configuration parameters 2.4 GHz radio configuration parameters 2.4 GHz statistics Security Configuration scripts Firmware updates To access any of these AP configuration screens, click on the desired hotlink from the navigation bar on any configuration screen (see Figure A-3.) Figure A-3. AP Web Server Navigation Bar Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL AP Web Server March 2003

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A-5 A Appendix Working with Configuration Windows The Web Server Configuration windows provide a user-friendly interface to aid in quick configuration of the AP. After making any additions or changes to any configuration window, update the configuration file to save the changes. The new configuration is not in effect until the AP is rebooted. Follow these steps to update configuration files:

1. Enter the configuration updates or changes in the appropriate configuration fields. 2. Click Update. 3. Click Reboot AP to make the changes effective. The web server loses connectivity with the Web Server as the AP reboots. To reestablish the connection with the Web Server, wait until the AP has completed rebooting and navigate to the Web Server to resume communication. A-6 AP Users Guide A-6 March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Appendix A System Configuration Window The System Configuration window allows the setting of general operating information for the AP. Click on Configuration from any window to access the System Configuration window (see Figure A-4). Figure A-4. AP System Configuration Window Other settings can also be changed at this time. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL AP Web Server March 2003

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A-7 A Appendix Table A-2 summarizes the data fields on the System Configuration window. Table A-2. System Configuration Window Field Descriptions General Configuration Field User Name Password System Name Enable Telnet Country IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Address 2.4 GHz Radio Edit 2.4 GHz Radio Settings Description Specifies the user name. Specifies the password. Specifies a unique name for AP. Enter a unique text string of up to 32 characters in length. Use the checkbox to allow telneting into the AP. Specifies the country where the AP is operating. Use the drop-down menu to specify the country where the equipment will operate from. The allowable choices may be limited by firmware installed on your version of the product depending on Regulatory Domain (country) of operation. Specifies the IP address of the AP. Specifies the subnet mask for the AP. Specifies the default gateway for the AP. Use the radio buttons to enable/disable 2.4 GHz radio operation. Click this button to edit the configuration for 2.4 GHz radio operation. (refer to2.4 GHz Radio Configuration Window on page A-9). A-8 AP Users Guide A-8 March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Appendix A 2.4 GHz Radio Configuration Window The 2.4 GHz Radio Configuration window allows the setting of generic 2.4 GHz radio operating information for the AP. The Devices firmware may limit the allowable settings depending on Regulatory Domain (country) of operation. From the AP System Configuration window, click on Edit 2.4 GHz Radio Settings to access the 2.4 GHz Radio Configuration window (see Figure A-5). Figure A-5. 2.4 GHz Radio Configuration Window Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL AP Web Server March 2003

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A-9 A Appendix Table A-3 summarizes the data fields on the 2.4 GHz Radio Configuration window. Table A-3. 2.4 GHz Radio Configuration Window Field Descriptions General Configuration Field SSID Suppress SSID Wireless Mode Description Identification of the AP. Enter a number or address between 1 and 32 characters in length that the STAs are associating with in Infrastructure mode. More than one AP in an SSID can be specified here. Use the System Name field to uniquely identify each AP. Use the checkbox to prevent broadcast of the APs SSID in beacons. When enabled, the SSID in beacons are not transmitted and only those STAs with prior knowledge of an APs SSID can associate with that AP. The wireless LAN mode specifies both frequency range and data rates. Firmware loaded on your version of the Access Point may limit channel setting depending on the Regulatory Domain (country) of operation Security: Edit Security Settings Click here to edit the security configuration for 2.4 Advanced Settings GHz radio operation Click here to enter advanced configuration for 2.4 GHz radio operation (refer to 2.4 GHz Radio Advanced Configuration Window on page A-18). A-10 AP Users Guide A-10 March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Appendix A 2.4 GHz Security Configuration Window The 2.4 GHz Radio Security Configuration window allows the setting of security information for the AP. From the 2.4 GHz Radio Configuration window, click on Edit Security Settings to access the 2.4 GHz Security Configuration window (see Figure A-6). Figure A-6. 2.4 GHZ Security Configuration Window Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL AP Web Server March 2003

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A-11 A Appendix Table A-4 summarizes the data fields on the 2.4 GHz Security Configuration window. Table A-4. 2.4 GHz Security Field Descriptions Security Configuration Field Security Mode Security Server Key Entry Method Default Shared Key Encryption Key Key Length Access Control List Edit ACL Settings Description Use the radio buttons to specify the security mode. Click Edit Security Server Settings to change the configuration of the security server. Use the radio buttons to specify the key entry method as either hexadecimal or ASCII. Use the radio button to specify which encryption key to use as the default shared key. Specifies the encryption key used for broadcast/

multicast frames. Specifies the key length:

None 10 Hex digits or 5 ASCII text 26 Hex digits or 13 ASCII text 32 Hex digits or 16 ASCII text Specifies the state of the Access Control List (ACL). Use the drop-down menu to specify the state of ACL, where:

DisableUnrestricted Access: By default, while checking of the ACL is enabled, the access control list itself is empty. This is the same as disabling the checking on the ACL. EnableRestricted Access: An ACL entry must exist before ACL can be enabled. While ACL is enabled, stations with valid shared keys and stations with matching allow entries on the ACL are authenticated. StrictRestricted (w/ACL match): Requires an ACL entry that specifies the station's assigned unique key or the station is denied association. In the strict mode, stations with valid share keys and not on the ACL are not authenticated. The stations must have unique keys defined and matching allow ACL entries specified, in order to associate with the AP. Click here to edit the configuration of the ACL operation for 2.4 GHz (refer to 2.4 GHz Access Control List Configuration Window on page A-15). A-12 AP Users Guide A-12 March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Appendix A Edit Security Server Settings The RADIUS Server Configuration window allows configuration of a RADIUS server for authentication purposes in 802.1X networks. See Figure A-7 for an illustration of the RADIUS Server Configuration window. Figure A-7. 2.4 GHz RADIUS Server Configuration Window Table A-5 summarizes the data fields on the 2.4 GHz RADIUS Server Configuration window. Table A-5. 2.4 GHz RADIUS Server Configuration Field Descriptions Security Configuration Field Domain Name Server IP Address Domain Name Server RADIUS Server RADIUS Port Description Specifies the IP address of the domain name server. Specifies the name of the domain name server. Specifies the IP address of the RADIUS server. Specifies the port of the RADIUS server. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL AP Web Server March 2003

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A-13 A Appendix Table A-5. 2.4 GHz RADIUS Server Configuration Field Descriptions Security Configuration Field RADIUS Secret RADIUS Key Source Description Specifies the password for the RADIUS server. Specifies the location of the RADIUS keys. Use the local checkbox to specify the RADIUS keys are located in the AP. Use the remote checkbox to specify the RADIUS keys are located in the RADIUS server. 2.4 GHz 802.1X Configuration The IEEE 802.1X protocol is designed to support port-based authentication and secure key distribution. It can be used to distribute unique encryption keys for an entire BSS. Atheros provides support for this protocol on both the AP and the STA. To enable 802.1X on the AP, take the following steps on the 2.4 GHz RADIUS Server Configuration window:

1. Specify the domain name server IP address. 2. Specify the name of the domain server. 3. Specify a RADIUS Server name. 4. Specify a RADIUS Server secret. 5. Specify the location of the 2.4 GHz Key Source as Remote. A-14 AP Users Guide A-14 March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Appendix A 2.4 GHz Access Control List Configuration Window The 2.4 GHz Radio Configuration window allows the setting of security information for the AP. From the 2.4 GHz Security Configuration window, click on Edit ACL Settings to access the 2.4 GHz ACL Configuration window

(see Figure A-8). Figure A-8. 2.4 GHz Access Control List Configuration Window Click Delete to remove any list item. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL AP Web Server March 2003

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A-15 A Appendix Adding New Access Control Lists The 2.4 GHz Security New ACL Configuration window allows you to add new access control list item. From the 2.4 GHz ACL Configuration window, click Add to list to enter new list items (see Figure A-9). Figure A-9. 2.4 GHz New Access Control List Configuration Window Table A-6 summaries the data fields on the 2.4 GHz New Access Control List window Table A-6. 2.4 GHz New Access Control List Field Descriptions Per Station Privacy Field MAC Address ACL Type Unique Key Description Specifies the MAC address for the STA to be included in the ACL. Specifies the current state of each STA, where:

AllowedEnable access for this MAC address to the ACL. DeniedDeny access for this MAC address to the ACL. Default Shared KeyThis MAC address would use the default shared key. 64/128/152 BitsSpecifies lengths for shared keys. Enter a unique key. A-16 AP Users Guide A-16 March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Appendix A Adding Access Control List Permissions The 2.4 GHz ACL Configuration window allows you to add permission for each list item. From the 2.4 GHz ACL Configuration window, click on a MAC address in the list to view the 2.4 GHz Security Edit ACL Configuration window (see Figure A-10). Figure A-10. 2.4 GHz Security Edit ACL Configuration Window Table A-7 summaries the data fields on the 2.4 GHz Security Edit ACL Configuration window. Table A-7. 2.4 GHz Security Edit Access Control List Field Descriptions Per Station Privacy Field Permission Unique Key Description Specifies the current state of each STA, where:

AllowedEnable access for this MAC address to the ACL. DeniedDeny access for this MAC address to the ACL. Default Shared KeyThis MAC address would use the default shared key. 64/128/152 BitsSpecifies lengths for shared keys Enter a unique key. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL AP Web Server March 2003

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A-17 A Appendix 2.4 GHz Radio Advanced Configuration Window The 2.4 GHz Radio Advanced Configuration window allows the setting of 2.4 GHz advanced, radio operating information for the AP. Devices firmware may limit allowable settings depending on Regulatory Domain (country) of operation. From the 2.4 GHz Radio Configuration window, click on Advanced to access the 2.4 GHz Radio Advanced Configuration window (see Figure A-11). Figure A-11. 2.4 GHz Radio Advanced Configuration Window A-18 AP Users Guide A-18 March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Appendix A Table A-8 summarizes the data fields on the 2.4 GHz Radio Advanced Configuration window. Table A-8. 2.4 GHz Radio Advanced Configuration Window Field Descriptions Advanced Configuration Field Description Data Rate Beacon Interval Data Beacon Rate Fragment Length RTS/CTS Threshold Short Preamble Allow 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps Stations Only Protection Mode Protection Rate Protection Type Short Slot Time Specifies rate of data transmission. Select the desired rate from the drop-down menu. The Best selection will adapt the rate to the best available. Specifies the Beacon Interval value. Enter a value between 20 and 1000. Specifies the Data Beacon Rate. Enter a value between 1 and 16384 that specifies the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). Specifies the fragment length. Enter a value between 256 and 2346. Specifies the value of the RTS/CTS threshold. Enter a value between 256 and 2346. Use the radio button to specify short preamble

(11b) usage. When enabled, both short and long preambles are used. When disabled, only long preambles are used. Use the radio button to enable or disable the association of 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps station only. Specifies the operation of CTS protection mode:

None Always Auto Specifies the operation of CTS protection rate:

1 Mbps 2 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 11 Mbps Specifies the operation of CTS protection type:

CTS only RTS-CTS Use the radio button to specify short time shot usage. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL AP Web Server March 2003

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A-19 A Appendix Script Configuration Window The Script Configuration window allows execution of text scripts of CLI commands. For example, construction of a text script to enter the shared keys for stations. All set commands can be used in scripts, except set security, set password, find bss, ftp, password, and ping. Figure A-12 illustrates an example of an AP Script Configuration Window. Figure A-12. Configuration Script Configuration Window Follow these steps to use scripts:

1. Develop the scripts for the application. 2. Enter the host name where the script resides. 3. Enter the user name and password for the host. 4. Specify the script path and the script name in the data entry fields in the Configuration Script window. 5. Click Execute to run the script. To revert to the previous configuration, click Restore. A-20 AP Users Guide A-20 March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Appendix A Firmware Update Configuration Window The Firmware Update Basic Configuration window allows viewing of the FTP location of new firmware. The default values for the Host Name, Image Path, and Image Name appear in the window. To access the Firmware Update window, click on Firmware Update in the navigation bar. The Firmware Update Configuration Window appears

(see Figure A-13). Figure A-13. AP Firmware Update Configuration Window The AP uses the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to download the Operating image from the HPC. An FTP server utility is required to perform the data transfer between the AP and HPC. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL AP Web Server March 2003

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A-21 A Appendix Follow these steps to enable firmware updates:

1. From the Firmware Update Basic window, click on Advanced. The AP Firmware Update Advanced Configuration window appears

(see Figure A-14). Figure A-14. Advanced Firmware Update Configuration Window The Firmware Update Advanced Configuration window allows the setting of new information on the FTP location of new firmware or filename of the firmware. 2. Enter the Host Name or host PCs IP address, User Name, Password, Image Path, and Image Name in the data-entry fields. To revert to the default-vendor values, click Use Factory FTP Location. 3. Click Update Firmware to store the new firmware changes. To restore the previous firmware, click Restore. A-22 AP Users Guide A-22 March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Appendix A Statistics Windows From the AP Web Server, choose the Statistics hyperlink to go to the Access Point Statistics window. By default, this is the first window that appears once the AP Web Server opens. The AP Statistics window allows viewing of the assigned ID, MAC address, and current state of the AP and all stations currently part of its BBS (Basic Service Set). The top-level Statistics window automatically updates each minute. AP Statistics To view statistics on the AP, click on the MAC address hyperlink for the desired AP in the Statistics window. The BSS Stats window for the selected AP will appear. See Figure A-15 for an example of a BSS Stats window for an AP. Figure A-15. Basic Service Set Statistics Window for an AP Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL AP Web Server March 2003

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A-23 A Appendix The BSS Stats window for AP is divided into sections that provide the AP configuration, Access Point SME statistics (station association information), or Access Point (Transmit and Receive) Statistics. Refer to Table A-9 for a description of the BSS Statistics for AP window fields. Table A-9. BSS Stats Field for AP Descriptions BSS Stats Field State Authentication Type Encryption Cipher Advertised Authentication/Deauthentication Association/Deassociation MSDU Data/Management/Control Multicast Errors Receive Errors Discarded Frames Duplicate Frames CRC Errors PHY Errors DMA Errors Transmit Errors Discarded Frames Excessive Retries DMA Errors Description Current state of the AP. Specifies open-system or shared key. Specifies the enabled state of encryption; either yes or no. Specifies current state of advertised cipher negotiations, AES and/or WEP, and None (clear). Number of times a STA attempted authentication and deauthentication. Number of times a STA attempted associations and deassociations. Maximum Service Data Unit. Specifies the number of packets sent and received by the AP. Packets can either be data, control, or management. Specifies the number of packets sent and received for each. Specifies the number of multicast packets both sent and received. Specifies the error count for both transmit and receive. Specifies the number of receive errors. Specifies the number of receive discarded frames. Specifies the number of receive duplicate frames. Specifies the number of receive CRC errors. Specifies the number of receive PHY errors. Specifies the number of receive DMA errors. Specifies the number of transmit errors. Specifies the number of transmit discarded frames. Specifies the number of transmit excessive retries. Specifies the number of transmit DMA errors. The AP Stats window automatically updates every five seconds. A-24 AP Users Guide A-24 March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Appendix A Station Statistics To view statistics on any STA, click on the MAC address hyperlink for the desired STA. The BSS Stats window for the selected STA will appear. See Figure A-16 for an example BSS Stats window for a station. Figure A-16. Basic Service Set Statistics Window for Station The BSS Stats window for stations provides the station configuration and statistics for the selected station. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL AP Web Server March 2003

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A-25 A Appendix Table A-10 summarizes the information fields on the BSS Stats window for a STA. Table A-10. BSS Stats Fields for STA Descriptions BSS Stats Window for STA Field Description AID State Power Save The ID of the STA. The current state of the STA Specifies the enabled state of the power save option;

either yes or no. Specifies current state of encryption; AES and/or WEP, and None (clear). Specifies the supported cipher types. Specifies the current unicast cipher type used. Specifies the current multicast cipher type used. Advertised Cipher Unicast Cipher Multicast Cipher Authentication/Deauthentication Number of times a STA attempted authentication and Encryption Association/Deassociation MSDU Data/Management/Control Multicast Errors Signal Strength Data Rate (Mbps) Receive Errors Discarded Frames Duplicate Frames CRC Errors PHY Errors DMA Errors Transmit Errors Discarded Frames Excessive Retries DMA Errors deauthentication. Number of times a STA attempted associations and deassociations. Maximum Service Data Unit. Specifies the number of packets sent and received by the STA. Packets can either be data, control, or management. Specifies the number of packets sent and received for each. Specifies the number of multicast frames. Specifies the error count for both transmit and receive sides. Specifies the strength of the transmit and receive signals in dBm. Specifies the transmit and receive data rate in Mbps. Specifies the number of receive errors. Specifies the number of receive discarded frames. Specifies the number of receive duplicate frames. Specifies the number of receive CRC errors. Specifies the number of receive PHY errors. Specifies the number of receive DMA errors. Specifies the number of transmit errors. Specifies the number of transmit discarded frames. Specifies the number of transmit excessive retries. Specifies the number of transmit DMA errors. A-26 AP Users Guide A-26 March 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL B B Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority. NOTE: The Atheros Access Point firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country (i.e. Regulatory Domain). Therefore, all options described in this users guide may not be available in your version of the device. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Regulatory Compliance Information B-1

B-1 February 2003 B Appendix FCC Requirements for Operation in the Unites States Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by Atheros Communication, could void the user s right to operate the equipment. B-2 AP Users Guide B-2 February 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL RF Exposure Appendix B CAUTION: To ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, the antenna used for this device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter. Declaration Of Conformity We Atheros Communications, Inc., 529 Almanor Ave.,Sunnyvale,CA 94085 declare under our sole responsibility that this product complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Regulatory Compliance Information B-3

B-3 February 2003 B Appendix B-4 AP Users Guide B-4 February 2003 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL