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Page 3 - Configuring the WS 5000 and Applying a WEP-128 Policy; Switch Quick Install Guide; Figure 1: The WS 5000 Setup Steps; Step 1: Connecting the WS 5000 to the Network; This step should take less than 15 minutes to complete.
Configuring the WS 5000 and Applying a WEP-128 Policy Before using this quick setup guide, be sure to complete the tasks in the WS 5000 Wireless Switch Quick Install Guide (QIG). This document is written for the network installer or administrator who is familiar with their Ethernet IP network but wh...
Page 4 - Figure 2: The Network Topology; Verifying the Connections
Figure 2: The Network Topology Verifying the Connections If the WS 5000 is connected correctly, devices on the wireless LAN should be able to connect to devices on the LAN. To test the connection between the wireless client device and the computer shown in Figure 2, from the wireless client, enter: ...
Page 5 - Step 2: Initial Configuration Using the CLI; Wireless
Step 2: Initial Configuration Using the CLI This step should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Note: In this guide, MAC and IP addresses have been changed to protect actual devices from unauthorized access. To configure the WS 5000 with site-specific IP addressing and network policies, connect ...
Page 6 - Configuring Ethernet Ports; To change Ethernet port 2 configuration:; This step is required to manage the WS 5000.; To configure a gateway:; s> is the IP address for the gateway device.; To specify a DNS server:
Configuring Ethernet Ports WS5000>config <enter> The system enters into the configuration mode and displays the following prompt: WS5000.(Cfg)> To change Ethernet port 2 configuration: WS5000.(Cfg)>Ethernet <enter> The system enters into Ethernet configuration mode. To configure...
Page 7 - To verify information about an Ethernet port:; After the Ethernet port has been configured and verified, type; exit; to return to the Console
To verify information about an Ethernet port: WS5000.(Cfg)>show ethernet 2 <enter> The system displays information about Ethernet port 2 (as opposed to port 1): WS5000.(Cfg)> show ethernet 2 Name : Ethernet 2 Network Interface Card # : 2 Description : Ethernet Adapter MAC Address : 00:A0...
Page 8 - Step 3: Creating a Policy Using the GUI; Enter the User ID; Login; button. The WS 5000 main window appears.; Basic WS 5000 Configuration; System Reference Guide
Step 3: Creating a Policy Using the GUI This step should take less than 15 minutes to complete. When you finish this step, the WS 5000 will be operating with a WEP 128 security policy. The WS 5000 GUI simplifies creating policies. To use the GUI, start a web browser on a computer connected like the ...
Page 13 - WLAN Wizard
15. For wireless clients using Symbol Technologies adapters, enter a Pass Key value and click Generate . Remember this Pass Key as it will be needed to configure wireless clients. Click Next and skip to step 17. 16. For wireless clients using non-Symbol Technologies adapters, enter a 26-character he...
Page 14 - Next; Access Port Policy Wizard
18. From the WLAN Wizard screen, select the security policy just created. In this example, this is QSG First Security Policy . Click Next to display the next WLAN Wizard screen. 19. From this WLAN Wizard screen, click Next to display the WLAN creation confirmation screen. 20. From this WLAN Wizard c...
Page 19 - OK; From the; Close; WS 5000 main screen reappears.
33. From the Warning box, click OK . The Wireless Switch Policy Manager screen reappears. 34. From the Wireless Switch Policy Manager screen, click Close . The WS 5000 main screen reappears. 35. Notice that the policy tree on the left panel of the WS 5000 main screen shows the new policy ( QSG Wirel...
Page 20 - To verify that the new policy is working:; Mobile Units; MU View; Properties; MU Properties; Conclusion
To verify that the new policy is working: 1. Reconfigure wireless clients to match these new settings (ESSID, etc.) as shown in Figure 2. 2. Reissue the ping test done in “Verifying the Connections” to confirm that a wireless client can still reach the wired LAN. Or, use the GUI to confirm connectiv...