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BelAir20E
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Release: 12.0
Document Date: April 2, 2012
Document Number: BDTM02201-A01
Document Status: Standard
Security Status: Confidential
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© Copyright 2012 by BelAir Networks.
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BelAir20E
User Guide

Table of Contents

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Belair 20E Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBelair
Model20E
CategoryWireless Access Point
LanguageEnglish

Summary

BelAir20E Configuration Interfaces

Command Line Interface

Details on accessing and configuring the BelAir20E via the Command Line Interface (CLI).

Command Line Interface Basics

Connecting to the BelAir20E

Methods for establishing a connection to the BelAir20E using the CLI.

Starting a CLI Session

Steps to initiate and log into a Command Line Interface session.

Command Modes

Explains the different configuration modes available within the BelAir20E CLI.

Saving your Changes

Procedures for saving configuration changes to persistent storage or remote servers.

Common CLI Commands

Lists essential CLI commands like `exit`, `passwd`, `clear-screen`, `console lock`, `version`.

Password Management

Instructions for changing the user password, including requirements.

BelAir20E Access Methods

SNMP Command Reference

Reference for CLI commands used to configure SNMP functions like agent status and configuration.

SSL Configuration

Procedures for configuring SSL, including generating key pairs and importing certificates.

User and Session Administration

User Privilege Levels

Describes the three privilege levels (observer, normal, super-user) for user accounts.

User Accounts

Details on managing user accounts, including adding, deleting, and modifying users.

Super-Privelege Commands Overview

Lists commands reserved for the super-user, categorized by function.

User Accounts (Continued)

Further details on managing user accounts, including privilege levels and modes.

Configuring Authentication for User Accounts

How to configure user authentication using local settings or a RADIUS server.

RADIUS Servers

Commands to specify and manage a list of RADIUS servers for user authentication.

IP Settings

Configuring IP Parameters

Procedures for configuring dynamic or static IP addressing and IP routes.

Configuring Dynamic IP Addressing

Steps to set up dynamic IP addressing using a DHCP server for interfaces.

Setting a Static IP Address and Subnet Mask

Specifies static IP addressing for management interfaces and VLANs.

System Settings

Country of Operation

Adjusts radio parameters to conform to country-specific regulatory requirements.

Configuring the System Date and Time

Procedures for configuring system date and time manually or via SNTP server.

Setting the Network Egress Point

Specifies whether the unit acts as an egress point to an outside network and the connection type.

Restarting the Node

Command to restart the entire node, with options to force the reboot.

BelAir20E Auto-configuration

DHCP Options

Describes how BelAir20E uses DHCP packets to retrieve configuration information during startup.

Ethernet or LAN Interface Settings

Managing the Ethernet or LAN Interface Settings

Controls operational settings of Ethernet/LAN interfaces, including auto-discovery and speed/mode.

Card Settings

Displaying Card Information

Displays physical aspects of cards, including interfaces and slot details.

Card Administrative State

Manages the administrative state of cards, enabling or disabling them.

Restarting a Card

Restarts a specific card, with confirmation and force options.

Wi-Fi Radio Configuration Overview

Configuring Wi-Fi Radio Parameters

Displaying Wi-Fi Radio Configuration

Displays various aspects of the radio's configuration.

Operating Channel

Specifies channel settings for a Wi-Fi radio, including number, bandwidth, and mode.

Antenna Gain

Sets the gain of the installed antenna and displays valid gain values.

Transmit Power Level

Sets the transmit power for a Wi-Fi radio, considering country, channel, and antenna.

Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)

Displays current DFS settings, a regulatory requirement for channel selection.

Changing Wi-Fi Interface Admin State

Controls the state of the Wi-Fi interface, enabling or disabling it and associated functions.

Configuring Wi-Fi Access Point Parameters

Displaying AP Configuration

Shows the current AP configuration using the `show config access` command.

Displaying Associated Wireless Clients

Displays list of associated wireless clients for a given SSID, showing IP, MAC, auth, and DHCP state.

Displaying Wireless Client Details

Shows details of a wireless client, including connection time, IP, MAC, and authentication state.

Displaying Client Association Records

Displays wireless client association records generated periodically, including connection details.

Changing AP Admin State

Controls the state of the Access Point, enabling or disabling it and associated functions.

AP Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs)

Manages AP SSIDs, including mapping SSIDs to VLANs and providing vendor-specific information.

Displaying the SSID Table

Summarizes parameters of all configured SSIDs in a table format.

Displaying SSID Details

Displays detailed configuration of a particular SSID, including security and VLAN settings.

Configuring SSIDs

Allows configuration of AP SSIDs, including SSID string, VLAN mapping, and security settings.

Changing SSID Admin State

Enables or disables a particular SSID, controlling its operational state.

Wi-Fi AP Security

Security Options for Wireless Clients

Describes wireless authentication and data encryption options for securing Wi-Fi transmissions.

RADIUS Servers for Wireless Clients

Procedures for using RADIUS server for user authentication and managing accepted clients.

Managing RADIUS Servers

Manages the RADIUS server list for authenticating wireless clients, including adding and deleting servers.

Changing RADIUS Server Admin State

Enables or disables a specific RADIUS server on the server list.

Assigning SSIDs to RADIUS Servers

Associates specific RADIUS servers with SSIDs for authentication.

Client Authentication and De-authentication Trap

Controls whether traps are sent for wireless client authentication or de-authentication events.

AP Privacy

Configures wireless privacy settings for a particular SSID, including WEP, WPA, WPA2.

Wireless Client Blacklist

Adds or removes MAC addresses from a client blacklist to prevent association.

Wireless Client Access Control List (ACL)

Creates a local list of clients (ACL) that controls network access based on MAC address.

Controlling Inter-client Communication

Blocks inter-client communications to enhance security in public network environments.

AP Wireless Bridging and Inter-Client Communication

Controls inter-client communication and uses secure MAC white lists for access control.

AP Secure Port Mode

Forces client communications to a specified MAC address or group, acting as a firewall.

Auto-secure Gateway

Automatically discovers and provisions MAC addresses of Internet gateways or routers.

Protecting against Denial of Service Attacks

Details protection mechanisms against DoS attacks like deauthentication and DHCP starvation.

Deauthentication DoS

Manages defense against deauthentication DoS attacks by detecting and mitigating malicious packets.

Wi-Fi Backhaul Link Configuration

Displaying Backhaul Link Configuration

Displays current backhaul configuration, including radio parameters and link status.

Configuring Backhaul Link Identifier, Topology and Privacy

Configures backhaul link identifier, topology (P-to-P, mesh), and privacy settings.

Managing MP-to-MP Meshes

Provides commands to configure and manage MP-to-MP mesh clusters.

Displaying the Mesh Topology

Displays operating parameters of MP-to-MP links, illustrating the mesh topology.

Setting a Link RSSI Threshold

Sets a signal strength threshold for creating mesh links, preventing weak connections.

Managing the Mesh Blacklist

Controls which links are used between mesh points by blacklisting specific MAC addresses.

Mesh Auto-connections

Manages auto-connection capabilities, allowing nodes to automatically connect to neighboring meshes.

Egress Protection

Provides redundancy for the egress point, allowing traffic to leave via alternate paths if the primary fails.

Changing Backhaul Link Admin State

Enables or disables backhaul functionality regardless of topology (MP-to-MP, P-to-MP, P-to-P).

Mobile Backhaul Mesh

Configuring Mobile Backhaul Mesh Links

Configures mobile backhaul link identifier, role, privacy, and enables/disables mesh functionality.

Displaying Mobility Configuration and Status

Displays history of radio's mobile path switches for debugging purposes.

Configuring MIMO Operation for Mobile Applications

Configures MIMO antenna settings for mobility applications using 802.11n radios.

Configuring and Enabling Mobile Backhaul Mesh Links

Configures mobile backhaul link identifier, role, privacy, and enables/disables mesh functionality.

Mobile Backhaul Point-to-point Links

Sample Subscriber Station Configuration

Steps to configure topology, privacy, and enable Wi-Fi interfaces for subscriber stations.

Sample Base Station Configuration

Steps to configure topology, privacy, and enable Wi-Fi interfaces for base stations.

Mobile Backhaul Point-to-point Commands

Provides commands for managing mobile backhaul point-to-point links.

Displaying Mobile Backhaul Point-to-point Configuration

Displays the current mobile backhaul point-to-point configuration.

Displaying Link Status

Displays the status of the primary and secondary links for mobile backhaul.

Displaying Scan Results

Displays detected channel links and base station MAC addresses, aiding connection troubleshooting.

Operating in High Capacity and Interference Environments

DHCP Relay Settings

Network Address Translation (NAT)

Configuring Network Address Translation (NAT)

Configures NAT settings for each address scope, associating VLAN traffic and base IP addresses.

Universal Access Method (UAM)

Using Layer 2 Tunnels

Configuring the BelAir Node for Layer 2 Tunneling

Tasks involved in configuring Layer 2 tunnels, including tunnel status and engine parameters.

Configuring Layer 2 Tunnels

Creates new tunnels to a central router using Ethernet-over-MPLS-over-GRE encapsulation.

Quality of Service (QoS) Settings

System QoS

Separates and prioritizes traffic by inspecting and prioritizing traffic into four priority queues.

Radio QoS

Details Wireless Multi-Media (WMM) support for priority packets and transmit opportunities.

Layer 2 Network Configuration

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Overview

Explains the importance of STP for managing multiple paths and preventing network loops.

Configuring Spanning Tree Priority

Adjusts STP node priority to influence the root switch selection and topology.

RSTP Commands

Describes commands executable in RSTP mode for managing interfaces and radio links.

RSTP Priority and Transmit Hold Count

Sets the STP priority and the number of BPDUs for transmit hold count.

Performing a Software Upgrade

Activating a Software Load

Steps to activate a downloaded software load by rebooting the node.

Downloading a New Software Load

Command to download a new software image from a remote server to the standby bank.

Committing a New Software Load

Copies the active software bank contents to the standby bank, making rollback impossible.

Backing Out from a Software Upgrade

Procedure to revert to the old software load if the new load's effects are undesired, before committing.

Appendix C: Scripting Guidelines

Specifying Physical Interfaces

How to specify and control physical interfaces like wifi-1-1 within script files.

Including a Reboot Command in a Script

Declarations required for including reboot commands in scripts for functions like NAT.

Appendix D: BelAir20E Factory Defaults

Resetting to Factory Defaults with a CLI Command

Procedure to reset unit configuration to factory defaults using CLI commands.

Resetting to Factory Defaults with the Reset Button

Procedure to reset unit configuration to factory defaults using the physical reset button.