RE: [smartBridges] Primary Port for Wireless Bridge

[Scott Wells]

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Alex,         While I agree that might be what it is for, I have to argue that if you do not have the primary port set correctly your setup will not work on a routed network.  I might not be making myself clear in that respect.  I might have something setup incorrectly but this is what I have seen.  I also believe that this was a topic of conversation earlier this year and we had agreed that the primary port played a significant role in the transmission of data on a routed network.  If that port setting only mattered to the radio, then why did it matter to the DHCP traffic that we could not get to our clients through the radio if that setting was incorrect?  I don't mean to beat a dead horse because that issue is solved, I am just reinforcing my aforementioned point.   Thanks,   Scott Wells -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of sB Tech Support Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 4:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [smartBridges] Primary Port for Wireless Bridge Actually the Primary Port need to set correctly if you want to manage the device from different subnet for its default gateway or DHCP request packet (if device is set to obtain IP address dynamically) to send to correct interface (wireless or ethernet). It is only good for itself only. Otherwise, the setting is not relevant for user data traffic and will not hidden user from passing traffic.   Alex sB Tech Support [EMAIL PROTECTED]   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Blazen Wireless Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 5:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [smartBridges] Just not working.   HMM interesting so you say that on my APPO's at all my towers I should set the primary port as Ethernet? I didn't even think about that because if I remember correct by default they are set to wireless? ----- Original Message ----- From: Scott Wells To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 1:09 PM Subject: RE: [smartBridges] Just not working.   Rick,         Yes I have the MAC of the opposite APPO in for the WB authentication method.  I also have 128-bit WEP turned on.  The reason I have a GW is that I have a mikrotik router in between my NOC and my wireless service.  Don't forget that it is important to not confuse a GW with the primary port setting.  The primary port setting is very important b/c it tells the radio which interface to pass traffic.  I have had to scratch my head so many times b/c I didn't set that one setting correctly.  Just remember, which direction do I want to pass traffic from<<>>to?  For me, WB1 is ethernet because it needs to go out my switch/router/internet and back through the ethernet to get to where it was coming from.  At my tower, coming from the omni-AP its primary port is ethernet and the tower PtP (WB2) primary port is set to wireless b/c that is the interface the traffic from my NOC is coming from to get back to the clients.  Clear as mud?  Once you get the hang of it is no big deal.  When I test it in the office I always make sure that I can get to the Internet AND manage ALL the devices with only changing the IP of my laptop.  That way I know that everything is working.    Again I hope that this helps.  You can always email me off list and we can go over it further.   -Scott Wells -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Kosick Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:24 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [smartBridges] Just not working. Did you configure MAC# authentication or anything? ----- Original Message ----- From: Scott Wells To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 12:19 PM Subject: RE: [smartBridges] Just not working.   Here is how I setup mine in Wireless Bridge mode.  I have had it running since December of last 2002 without a hiccup.  As a matter of fact it is the only piece of wireless equipment that I haven't had any problems with.  The only thing I can say is like everyone else it sure would be nice to have the ability to see RSSI/LQ in WB mode.    WB1=APPO at office w/18dbi flat-panel WB2=APPO at tower w/18dbi flat-panel   switch>>>WB1 (10.1.2.3/255.255.255.0/10.1.2.254/primary port = ethernet)  <<>>  WB2 (10.1.2.1/255.255.255.0/10.1.2.254/primary port = wireless)<<<laptop   This setup let me test if it worked.  All I did then was take it to the tower and plug it into the switch.  I hope that this helps.   -Scott Wells -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Seeni Mohamed Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 10:46 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [smartBridges] Just not working. Hi Rick,   Sorry if the statement has been confused to you, but basically that is referring to the setup of the point to point wireless bridge mode. If you want to have a solution to connect LAN to LAN connection then I would recommend you to setup point to point WB mode using two APPO devices. Basically this mode is used to connect site to site (two LAN networks) connectivity as in corporate building setups or can be used as backhauls connecting distance PoPs to the central NOC. In this mode, there is no MAC limitation and it is unlimited.   The CB mode intended for the CPE which is limited by 128 MAC addresses.   Here is the example of setting up the wireless bridge mode using two APPO.   Both APPO units are to be set as Wireless Bridge mode –point to point mode, input the MAC address of the opposite unit and set them on the same channel You can confirm the LINK by pinging from both side.  Set your PC to the same IP subnet as the device (Example 192.168.0.x )and try to ping to the opposite device.   NOC _____Router_____Switch_____WB1…………………………WB2_____Client PCs (on an Ethernet switch)                                           WB1 = primary port ETHERNET WB2 = primary port WIRELESS   The default gateway will be the IP address of the Router for all devices.  I hope this info helps.   Please feel free to contact us for any further information if required.   Thank you   Kind regards, Seeni sB Tech Support   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Kosick Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 9:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [smartBridges] Just not working.   Arasu.       This is confusing. You are telling me that both airPoint Pro's have to be in Wireless Bridge mode?     You told me before that the way to do what I am trying to do is, and I quote:       "One way of implementing the solution would be to have one airPoint PRO         as the access point (AP mode) at the NOC and the other airPoint PRO as a         bridge (Client Bridge mode). The airPoint PROs are totally transparent,         unlike the airBridge, and they support multiple MACs."       So which is it? Should I use wireless bridge mode or Access Point to Client Bridge Mode?       I'm not sure I understand the difference. Last night I got that to work (Access Point to Client Bridge) and I was able to see several MAC#'s, unless they were all proxying through one device.       I need the solution that best bridges one LAN to another LAN without the low MAC# limitation.       Please advise.     Thanks! === Rick Kosick StarLinX Internet Service       ----- Original Message ----- From: sB Tech Support To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 4:13 AM Subject: RE: [smartBridges] Just not working.   An airPoint configured in Wireless Bridge Mode can only associate with another airPoint also configured in Wireless Bridge mode.   In the simpleMonitor's Wireless Bridge Tab, you have to include the MAC address of the airPoint (running in Wireless Bridge mode) it will be associating to and in the Basic Settings Tab, please use the same channel for both the airPoints.   Please double check the MAC address in Wireless Bridge Tab and also the Channels in the Basic Settings Tab on both the units after setting the values, to ensure that they are configured correctly.   Best regards,   Arasu sB Tech Support   Visit us on the Web : http://www.smartbridges.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Kosick Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:15 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [smartBridges] Just not working. Okay, apparently I am trying to do the impossible.   I have two airPoints. The only way I can get them to talk is with one being in Access Point mode and the other in Client Bridge mode.   If I try to go into Wireless Bridge mode on one side, no go. If I go Wireless Bridge on both sides, no go. I have no auth... and I have tried entering the MAC# on both sides just in case they are required. No go.   No matter what I try, only Access Point to Client Bridge is working.   I need to bridge one lan to another (only sending data across the link that is known to be on that side of the link... which I think my switch will handle for me). I don't want any MAC# limitations. I think there is a limitation of 64 which is fine but I can't  get any to work at all. I can't even ping the radio's IP# aside from the Access Point to Client Bridge setup.   HELP PLEASE! === Rick Kosick StarLinX Internet Service