User`s guide

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Contents
Introducing the Enterasys Networks Mobility System
Enterasys Networks Mobility System ...............................................................................................................xv
Documentation .................................................................................................................................................xv
Planning, Configuration, and Deployment ..................................................................................................xv
Installation ................................................................................................................................................. xvi
Configuration and Management ................................................................................................................ xvi
Safety and Advisory Notices ..................................................................................................................... xvi
Text and Syntax Conventions ................................................................................................................... xvi
Getting Help .................................................................................................................................................... xvii
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Hardware Requirements for RASM Client ...................................................................................................... 1-1
Hardware Requirements for RASM Services ................................................................................................. 1-2
Software Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 1-4
Preparing for Installation ................................................................................................................................. 1-4
User Privileges ......................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Serial Number and License Key ............................................................................................................... 1-5
HP OpenView Network Node Manager .................................................................................................... 1-5
Resource Allocation ................................................................................................................................. 1-5
RASM Services Options ..................................................................................................................... 1-6
Installing RASM .............................................................................................................................................. 1-7
Unpacking Files ........................................................................................................................................ 1-7
Windows .............................................................................................................................................1-7
UNIX and Linux ..................................................................................................................................1-7
Apple Macintosh .................................................................................................................................1-7
Using the Installation Wizard .................................................................................................................... 1-8
Starting RASM Services ........................................................................................................................... 1-8
Start the RASM Services on a Unix or Linux System .........................................................................1-9
Stop the RASM services on a UNIX or Linux System ........................................................................1-9
Configure RASM Services as a daemon ............................................................................................ 1-9
To Start/Stop RASM Services on Macintosh Systems ....................................................................... 1-9
Connect RASM Clients to RASM Services.......................................................................................1-10
Configure RASM Services ................................................................................................................1-11
Monitoring Settings...........................................................................................................................1-12
RASM Access Control ............................................................................................................................ 1-12
RASM Interface ............................................................................................................................................ 1-13
Display the Main Window ....................................................................................................................... 1-13
Using the Toolbar and Menu Bar ........................................................................................................... 1-14
Setting Preferences ..........................................................................................................................1-14
Easy Configuration Using Wizards ......................................................................................................... 1-15
Getting Help ........................................................................................................................................... 1-16
Chapter 2: Planning and Managing Your Wireless Network
Which Services to Provide? ............................................................................................................................ 2-2
Network Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 2-2
RF Coverage Area .......................................................................................................................................... 2-3
RF Auto-Tuning ........................................................................................................................................ 2-3
RF Auto-Tuning with Modelling ................................................................................................................ 2-3
RF Planning ............................................................................................................................................. 2-4