User's Manual

Version 3.03 SPEEDLAN 9000 Series Installation and Operation User Guide
4-2 Using the Configurator to Set Up Special Parameters for a Base Station
Network Menu
• To enter the interface (router) type and network name of the interface(s),
choose Interfaces from the Network menu.
• To define what CPE routers are participating in the network, choose Base
Station Config from the Network menu. If you choose this option, see If you
clicked the "System Wide Settings" button..., page 4-4 and If you clicked Per
CPE Settings Button..., page 4-8.
Interfaces for Base Mode
The Network Interfaces page will appear when you choose Interfaces under the
Network menu. This is where you enter the interface type and network name of the
interface or the router.
Figure 4-1: Selecting base station mode
• Network Name: This is the fixed or wireless interface (e.g., base station).
• Hardware Address: In a LAN environment each network interface contains its
own Medium Access Control (MAC) address which is the embedded and
unique hardware number.
• Status: This is the state of the interface. Up - ready to pass packets; Down -
cannot pass packets.
Click Base Station
Config to modify
authentication or
Star Timing
Parameters.
Select the base station from
the Interface Type drop-down
list. When finished, click
Apply. This will tell the config-
urator that you are in
base station mode.