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ORiNOCO RG-based LANs Product Overview. Module contents. What is an RG-based wireless LAN Generic network configurations System elements Software Features Typical applications. ORiNOCO RG-based LANs a definition.
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ORiNOCO RG-based LANs Product Overview
Module contents • What is an RG-based wireless LAN • Generic network configurations • System elements • Software • Features • Typical applications
ORiNOCO RG-based LANsa definition A wireless local area network meant for use at home and small office, centered around a Residential Gateway and using ORiNOCO wireless systems in laptop and desktop computers Such a LAN includes: • One ORiNOCO RG-1000 or RG-1100: The access point that handles the communications for ORiNOCO client devices • One or more laptop computers equipped with ORiNOCO PC Cards • One or more desktop computers equipped with ORiNOCO PCI or ISA adapters • One or more Ethernet clients front-ended with an ORiNOCO Ethernet converter
ORiNOCO networks overview Wireless home network IP Networks RG-1000 POTS line Encrypted radio links @ 11Mbps Network management servers Internet Service Provider Server farms(email, e-commerce, hosted apps,…)
ORiNOCO networks overview Wireless home network RG-1000/ RG-1100 IP Networks Cable modem Encrypted radio links @ 11Mbps Network management servers Internet Service Provider Server farms(email, e-commerce, hosted apps,…)
ORiNOCO networks overview Wireless home network RG-1000 / RG-1100 IP Networks DSL, ISDN modem Encrypted radio links @ 11Mbps Network management servers Internet Service Provider Server farms(email, e-commerce, hosted apps,…)
ORiNOCO RGFunctions • Access point for Wi-Fi compliant client computers • Handles association of client devices • Allows station to station communication (intra-cell relay) • Handles point coordination • Bridges wireless to other media • Built-in DHCP server • Built-in NAT Router Versions: RG1000 • Built-in V90 modem • ORiNOCO Silver Card (64 bit encryption) included RG1100 • No V90 Modem • ORiNOCO Gold Card (128 bit encryption) included
ORiNOCO RGConnections • Small external power supply • Voltage: 100 to 240V +/- 10% • Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz • Built-in 10base-T Ethernet port • RJ45 socket (female) • Wired stations • xDSL router connectivity • Cable modem connectivity • Built-in 56K V.90 modem (RG1000 only) • RJ11 socket (female) • Telephone cable provided (1.80 mtr), with RJ11 connectors
Client stationsORiNOCO PC Card • PC-Card Type II Extended • For use in mobile equipment • LED status indicators • Security: • 64 WEP - Silver Card • 128 RC4 - Gold Card • Major components: • IEEE 802.11 MAC Chip • IEEE 802.11 DSP • Integrated antenna and connector for (optional) external antenna • Product versions • 2.4 GHz (ETS, FCC, FR, JP) • Convergence to Worldcard (11 Ch)
Client stationsORiNOCO ISA Adapter • 1/2 size ISA Card with PCMCIA receptacle using ORiNOCO PC-Card • Provides bridging function between PC Card bus and ISA bus • For use in desktop equipment • Kit does not include PC Card
Client stationsORiNOCO PCI Adapter • 1/2 size PCI Card with PCMCIA receptacle using ORiNOCO PC-Card • For use in desktop equipment • Kit includes PCI card only • (ORiNOCO PC Card needs to be obtained separately) • Hardware compatibility to be verified up-front (consult list of certified platforms in readme.txt)
Client stationsORiNOCO USB Adapter • desk-top unit with integrated wireless PC Card, to connect to USB port of client station • Includes ORiNOCO PC Card (World card). • Software driver support for Windows 98 and Windows 2000 (NDIS5 Miniport Driver • Manageable using Client Manager
Client stationsORiNOCO Ethernet Convertor • Combination of an Ethernet or RS-232 interface box and an embedded ORiNOCO extended PC Card • Connects Ethernet terminal to ORiNOCO wireless network • Uses IEEE 802.11 ORiNOCO PC-Card inside • Max data-rate: 2 Mbps • Turns fixed wired work stations into flexible wireless terminals • Two versions • ORiNOCO/EC : Ethernet support only • ORiNOCO/EC-S : Ethernet support and RS232 support Note: This version is expected to be discontinued and replaced by faster unit in course of 2001
ORiNOCO RG softwareSetup utility • Java based RG configuration tool • Platform independent • Requires Java Runtime Environment • Easy to use (for non-expert users) • Automatic parameter setting for • DHCP, IP range, sub-net mask, NAT, Rate Select • Default Parameter setting • Network / Internet AP ID • Security • Frequency Channel
ORiNOCO RG software Setup utility • User parameters (RG-1000 only) • ISP telephone number • Account user name • Account password • (IP Address, Domain name server)
ORiNOCO RG software AP Manager • The ORiNOCO AP manager (used to manage AP-500, AP-1000), can also be used to configure/monitor RG systems • Used for expert users • Allows more parameters to set • IP Pools used by DHCP server • Access Control tables • etc. • Default password is same as RG-Identifier (= Network name)
Network Layer IEEE: LLC Layer IEEE: MAC Layer Physical Layer Client softwarePC Card drivers • Drivers for ORiNOCO PC Card (optionally used in ISA or PCI adapter card): • Windows 3.xx (NDIS, ODI) • Windows 95 driver • Windows NT4 driver • Windows 98/ME/2000 • Windows /XP • Linux • Apple (G3) Powerbook • Windows/CE • DOS (packet) drivers • Drivers for ORiNOCO USB Adapter: • Windows 98/ME/2000 • Windows/XP
Client softwareDriver set-up wizard (profile wizard) • Up to 99 driver profiles can be defined each having their profile specific parameters • Profile definition using easy to follow wizard • Dynamic actualization of configuration parameters • Configuration window activated from “ORiNOCO applet” on Control Panel, or via taskbar icon • Three basic modes of operation: • Access Point • Residential Gateway • Peer-to-Peer (IBSS)
Client software ORiNOCO Client Manager • When started Client Manager displays itself by Icon on the task bar, indicating RF status: • Color • Number of columns • Right-click on icon presents Client Manger menu • Starting the client manager • Selecting/changing a profile • Asking for version data
Client software ORiNOCO Client Manager Includes following utilities: • Diagnose Card • Link Test (Point to Point Diagnostics) • Site Monitor (not in independent network configurations)
Client software ORiNOCO RG Profile Manager • For use with RG1000 only • Tool to create, maintain and select ISP profile definitions • Selected from task bar (telephone icon) • Allows selection of ISP from profile list without re-configuring the RG-1000 • Can hold up to 99 different definitions • Provides access to modem log for diagnostic purposes (via help function)
ORiNOCO RG features • MAC level transparent bridge wireless / Ethernet • 802.11 WiFi / 802.3 • Configuration / Management via SNMP over UPD/IP • Read / write configuration data • Syslog messaging for modem status changes • DHCP functions • DHCP Server function for Local Network to provide IP addresses to clients on local network • Client function for networks with existing DHCP server, to set the IP address of the Residential Gateway in the range of the network • Security Features • Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP 64bit (RG-1000) or 128 bit (RG-1100) encryption algorithm
ORiNOCO RG features • NAT Routing • Network Address Translation for modem link • Translation of IP addresses from local network to ISP network address • VPN Passthru • Allowing clients, associated to an RG1000/RG-1100 to establish a VPN tunnel through the RG and still use NAT • PPP protocol initiation for communication to ISP • Translation from IP to PPP protocol, to communicate with the Internet Service Provider • Automatic call setup and Modem disconnect (RG-1000 only) • PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) to allow sharing of Internet when connected via DSL or Cable modem • Network separation • Network name uses unique RG-Identifier to avoid unwanted association of client stations to the wrong RG
ORiNOCO RG applicationsWireless Home Network • Easy to install (no knowledge required) • Freedom to select working place within the residence • The porch • The garden terrace • The living room • The study • Saving money by sharing resources • printers • scanners • Disks and files
ORiNOCO RG applications Shared Internet Access • One ISP account used by multiple clients simultaneously • Internet access via V.90 and any high-speed modem (cable, DSL, ISDN)
Module summary • What is an RG-based wireless LAN • Generic network configurations • System elements • Software • Features • Typical applications