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August 3, 2000
These release notes describe features and caveats for the Cisco Aironet 340 Series Access Point running firmware release 10.13. These release notes also contain important information about the device.
The Cisco Aironet 340 Series Access Point is a wireless LAN transceiver that can act as the center point of a stand-alone wireless network or as the connection point between wireless and wired networks. In large installations, the roaming functionality provided by multiple Access Points allows wireless users to move freely throughout the facility while maintaining uninterrupted access to the network.
The Access Point uses a browser-based management system. The system settings are contained on web pages in the Access Point's firmware. You use your internet browser to view and adjust the Access Point's system settings.
In version 10.13 of the Access Point firmware, the Status indicator on top of the Access Point (the middle LED, labeled S) blinks green to indicate that the Access Point is operating normally but is not associated with any client (end-node) radio devices. Steady green indicates that the Access Point is associated with one or more client radio devices.
You can use the Address Filters page in version 10.13 of the Access Point management system to restrict users on your Access Point by filtering MAC addresses. MAC addresses entered on the Address Filters page are saved in the Access Point's configuration file under the heading "dot1dStaticAllowedToGoTo" and can be sent to other Access Points using the Distribute Configuration page. Consult the information for the Address Filters page and the Distribute Configuration page in Chapter 3 of the Cisco Aironet 340 Series Access Point User Guide.
The Ethernet Hardware page in version 10.13 provides 10BaseT half duplex, 10BaseT full duplex, 100BaseT half duplex, and 100BaseT full duplex options for the Speed setting.
SpectraLink Voice Prioritization (SVP) is enabled by default in version 10.13.
When you upgrade your Access Point firmware to version 10.13, the firmware in the Access Point's radio is automatically upgraded to version 3.98. If you use the Access Point's optional WEP setting, which Access Points and clients use to communicate whether the client's WEP is on or off, you must upgrade the clients' radio firmware to version 3.90 or greater.
You can use the IP Setup utility (IPSU) to find the Access Point's IP address when it has been assigned by a DHCP server. You can also use IPSU to set the Access Point's IP address and SSID if they have not been changed from the default settings.
Read the Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 340 Series Access Point for instructions on installing the utility, using it to find the Access Point's IP address, and using it to set the IP address and the SSID.
Version 10.13 allows you to link several Access Points together as repeaters. However, network system latency limits the number of Access Points that can be linked as repeaters.
The AP Radio Advanced page in version 10.13 allows you to specify the Access Point with which a repeater Access Point associates. This feature allows you to maintain strict control of a series of repeater Access Points. Consult the information for the AP Radio Advanced page in Chapter 3 of the Cisco Aironet 340 Series Access Point User Guide.
The Station page in version 10.13 allows you to run a continuous link test between an Access Point and a client node associated with the Access Point. Consult the information for the Station page in Chapter 3 of the Cisco Aironet 340 Series Access Point User Guide.
In version 10.13 of the Access Point management system, changes you make on the terminal emulator screens are applied automatically when you move from one screen to another. To turn the auto-apply feature off, type :auto and press Enter. Type :auto and press Enter again to turn the feature on. To cancel changes, press Enter three times to refresh the screen, press Ctrl-R to refresh the screen, or type cancel and press Enter to return to the previous screen without applying changes.
Version 10.13 allows you to perform a DHCP release and renew with the console interface. At the Setup page, select Boot Server Setup. The DHCP Release and DHCP Renew options appear near the bottom of the Boot Server Setup page.
The Reset System Factory Defaults buttons on the Access Point's System Configuration Setup page do not reset the list of users in the Access Point's User Manager system. They also do not reset the SNMP Administrator Community name.
The Reset System Factory Defaults Except IP Identity button returns all Access Point settings to their factory defaults except:
The Reset All System Factory Defaults button returns all Access Point settings to their factory defaults except:
To completely reset all Access Point settings, follow the steps in the "Reconfiguring the Access Point in Case of a Lost Password" section.
IPSU cannot query the Access Point's IP address and SSID when the computer running IPSU is on a different subnet than the Access Point. If your Access Point receives an IP address from a DHCP server, you need to install and run IPSU on a computer on the same subnet as the Access Point. However, because IPSU uses IP multicast, it can set the Access Point's IP address when the computer running IPSU is on a different subnet than the Access Point.
Consult the Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 340 Series Access Points for instructions on installing and using IPSU.
IPSU can both set and query the IP address when the Access Point's IP address is at the default setting (10.0.0.1). However, IPSU can query but cannot set the Access Point's IP address when the IP address has been changed from the default setting.
If the computer on which you install IPSU uses Windows 95 or 95A and the Microsoft Office Suite has not been installed on the computer, IPSU may not function correctly. Install IPSU on another computer if one is available.
The Access Point management system is fully compatible with Internet browsers Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 and newer and Netscape Navigator version 4.0 and newer. Earlier versions, however, cannot use all features of the Access Point management system.
This section includes important changes to the Cisco Aironet 340 Series Access Point User Guide.
Using the Cisco Aironet 340 Series Access Points states that the Management Information Base (MIB) file for the Access Point is available in the Technical Support section of Cisco's website (www.Cisco.com). You can download the MIB file at the following URL:
http://www.aironet.com/support/ftp/340ftp.asp
If you forget the password that allows you to configure the Access Point, you need to reset the Access Point to its factory default settings. Follow the steps below to reset the Access Point configuration and assign a new password.
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Note The following steps do not recover an existing password; they merely delete the current configuration and return all Access Point settings to the factory defaults. |
The steps you follow to reconfigure the Access Point depend on the version of the Access Point's boot block. Follow these steps to find out which boot block version is on your Access Point.
Step 2 Open a terminal-emulation program on your computer.
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Note These instructions describe HyperTeminal; other programs are similar. |
Step 3 In the Connection Description window, enter a name and select an icon for the connection and click OK.
Step 4 In the Connect To window, select the port to which the cable is connected and click OK.
Step 5 In the Port Settings window, make the following settings: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit, and Xon/Xoff flow control.
Step 6 Click OK and press Enter.
Step 7 When the Summary Status screen appears, reboot the Access Point by pressing Ctrl-X or by unplugging the power connector and then plugging it back in.
As the Access Point reboots, introductory text appears with information about the system. The boot block version appears in the third line of this text and is labelled Bootstrap Ver. If your Access Point's boot block version is 1.01, your introductory text might look like this:
Step 8 If your boot block version is 1.01 or less, follow the instructions in the "Reconfiguration Steps for Boot Block version 1.01 or Less" section. If your boot block version is 1.02 or higher, follow the instructions in the "Reconfiguration Steps for Boot Block version 1.02 or Greater" section.
Follow these steps to reconfigure your Access Point if the boot block version on your Access Point is version 1.01 or less. To find which boot block version is on your Access Point, follow the steps in the "Determining the Boot-Block Version" section.
Step 2 Open a terminal-emulation program on your computer.
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Note These instructions describe HyperTeminal; other programs are similar. |
Step 3 In the Connection Description window, enter a name and select an icon for the connection and click OK.
Step 4 In the Connect To window, select the port to which the cable is connected and click OK.
Step 5 In the Port Settings window, make the following settings: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit, and Xon/Xoff flow control.
Step 6 Click OK and press Enter three times.
Step 7 When the Summary Status screen appears, reboot the Access Point by unplugging the power connector and then plugging it back in, or by pressing Ctrl-X.
Step 8 When the message "Type <esc> within 5 seconds for menu" appears, press Esc.
Step 9 Copy the Access Point's installation key to the Access Point's DRAM by pressing c to select Copy file, then 1 to select DRAM, then the selection letter for the AP Installation Key.
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Note If the list of configuration files contains a file called VAR Installation Key, you need to copy that file to DRAM along with the installation key. Copy the VAR installation key to DRAM by pressing c to select Copy file, then 1 to select DRAM, then the selection letter for the VAR installation key. |
Step 10 Reformat the Access Point's configuration memory bank by pressing ! to select FORMAT memory bank, then 2 to select Config, then upper-case Y to confirm the FORMAT command.
Step 11 Copy the installation key back to the configuration memory bank by pressing c to select Copy file, then 2 to select Config, then the selection letter for the AP Installation Key.
Step 12 Run the Access Point firmware by pressing r to select Run, then the selection letter for the firmware file which is displayed. The message "Inflating [firmware file name]" appears while the Access Point starts the firmware.
Step 13 When the Express Setup screen appears, begin reconfiguring the Access Point using the terminal emulator or an Internet browser.
Follow these steps to reconfigure your Access Point if the boot block version on your Access Point is version 1.02 or greater. To find which boot block version is on your Access Point, follow the steps in the "Determining the Boot-Block Version" section.
Step 2 Open a terminal-emulation program on your computer.
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Note These instructions describe HyperTeminal; other programs are similar. |
Step 3 In the Connection Description window, enter a name and select an icon for the connection and click OK.
Step 4 In the Connect To window, select the port to which the cable is connected and click OK.
Step 5 In the Port Settings window, make the following settings: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit, and Xon/Xoff flow control.
Step 6 Click OK and press Enter.
Step 7 When the Summary Status screen appears, reboot the Access Point by pressing Ctrl-X or by unplugging the power connector and then plugging it back in.
Step 8 When the memory files are listed under the heading "Memory:File," press Ctrl-W within five seconds to reach the boot block menu.
Step 9 Copy the Access Point's installation key to the Access Point's DRAM by pressing c to select Copy file, then 1 to select DRAM, then the selection letter for the AP Installation Key.
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Note If the list of configuration files contains a file called VAR Installation Key, you need to copy that file to DRAM along with the installation key. Copy the VAR installation key to DRAM by pressing c to select Copy file, then 1 to select DRAM, then the selection letter for the VAR installation key. |
Step 10 Reformat the Access Point's configuration memory bank by pressing Ctrl-Z to reach the reformat menu. When the menu appears, press ! to select FORMAT memory bank, then 2 to select Config, then upper-case Y to confirm the FORMAT command.
Step 11 Copy the installation key back to the configuration memory bank by pressing c to select Copy file, then 2 to select Config, then the selection letter for the AP Installation Key.
Step 12 Run the Access Point firmware by pressing r to select Run, then the selection letter for the firmware file which is displayed. The message "Inflating [firmware file name]" appears while the Access Point starts the firmware.
Step 13 When the Express Setup screen appears, begin reconfiguring the Access Point using the terminal emulator or an Internet browser.
The Cisco Aironet 340 Series Access Point CD contains the 340 series user guides, help files for the Access Point, and the IP Setup utility. Table 1 describes each file on the CD.
| File name | File contents |
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User Guides folder | |
Cisco Aironet 340 Series PCI/ISA Client Adapters.pdf | PDF file of Using the Cisco Aironet 340 Series PCI/ISA Client Adapters |
Cisco Aironet 340 Series PC Card Client Adapters.pdf | PDF file of Using the Cisco Aironet 340 Series PC Card Client Adapters |
Cisco Aironet 340 Series Access Point.pdf | PDF file of Using the Cisco Aironet 340 Series Access Points |
Cisco Aironet 340 Series Wireless Bridges.pdf | PDF file of Using the Cisco Aironet 340 Wireless Bridges |
Aironet Help folder | |
*.htm | The .htm files are displayed in your Internet browser and form the body of the Access Point help. To view the help files without browsing to the Access Point, open the help file index.shm.htm in your Internet browser. |
*.gif | The .gif files are images, primarily screen shots, used in the .htm files. |
IP Setup Utility folder | |
setup.exe | Installation wizard for the IP Setup Utility (IPSU) |
_inst32I.ex_ _isdel.exe _setup.dll _sys1.cab _user1.cab data.tag data1.cab iss.save lang.dat layout.bin os.dat setup.ini setup.ins setup.lid setup.log | IPSU system files |
Version 10.13 of the Access Point firmware uses version 3.98 of the radio firmware, which includes Channel 14 for use in the "Wideband Japan" carrier set. However, previous versions of radio firmware do not support this channel. You should not select channel 14 on the Access Point radio without upgrading client radio firmware to version 3.96 or greater.
This notice provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Access Points in Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English.
This equipment operates in the same frequency bandwidth as industrial, scientific, and medical devices such as microwave ovens and mobile object identification (RF-ID) systems (licensed premises radio stations and unlicensed specified low-power radio stations) used in factory production lines.
1. Before using this equipment, make sure that no premises radio stations or specified low-power radio stations of RF-ID are used in the vicinity.
2. If this equipment causes RF interference to a premises radio station of RF-ID, promptly change the frequency or stop using the device; then contact the number below and ask for recommendations on avoiding radio interference, such as setting partitions.
3. If this equipment causes RF interference to a specified low-power radio station of RF-ID, contact the number below.
Contact Number: 03-5219-6000
The Access Point's browser-based management system can be used to browse to and configure any Cisco Aironet Access Point or bridge on a network. Select the Entire Network checkbox on the Association Table management page to see all devices on the network. Click the IP address of a device with a management system, such as an Access Point or a bridge, to browse to the device, or click on a device's MAC address to see status information on the device.
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Note You need the Access Point's IP address to open the browser-based management system. If you don't know the Access Point's IP address, follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 340 Series Access Points to find the address. |
To help prevent unauthorized wireless users from receiving data signals from the Access Point, select no for the Allow Broadcast SSID to Associate setting. You can change this setting through an Internet browser or through the Access Point's console port.
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Note To completely block unauthorized users from receiving data signals from the Access Point, set and activate the WEP keys on the Access Point and on all wireless client adapters. |
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Note You can also restrict users by filtering MAC addresses. Consult the information for the Address Filters page in the Cisco Aironet 340 Series Access Point User Guide to set up a MAC address filter. |
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Note If you don't know the Access Point's IP address, follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 340 Series Access Points to find the address. |
Step 2 At the Access Point's Summary Status page, select Setup.
Step 3 At the Access Point's Setup page, select Hardware in the AP Radio row under Network Ports.
Step 4 At the AP Radio Hardware page, select no for the Allow Broadcast SSID to Associate setting.
Step 5 Click OK to save the new setting and return to the Setup page.
Step 2 Open a terminal-emulation program on your computer.
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Note These instructions describe HyperTeminal; other programs are similar. |
Step 3 In the Connection Description window, enter a name and select an icon for the connection and click OK. In the Connect To window, select the port to which the cable is connected and click OK. In the Port Settings window, make the following settings: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit, and Xon/Xoff flow control. Click OK. Press Enter.
Step 4 When the Summary Status screen appears, type s to go to the Setup screen.
Step 5 At the Setup screen, type hw a to go to the Hardware AP Radio screen.
Step 6 At the Hardware AP Radio screen, an x appears beside the Allow Broadcast SSID to Associate setting to indicate that the setting is on. Type b to select the setting.
Step 7 Press Enter to switch the setting to off. The x beside the setting will disappear.
Step 8 Type ap to select apply and press Enter.
Using the Cisco Aironet 340 Series Access Points and the Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 340 Series Access Points provide setup, configuration, and operating instructions and information for the Access Point.
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