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       Readme for ORiNOCO Wireless AP-4000M Access Point 

Release 3.2.1                                          May 2006
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Welcome to Release 3.2.1 of the ORiNOCO Wireless AP-4000M Access 
Point system.  This readme describes the following for the ORiNOCO 
Wireless AP-4000M Access Point. 
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        1. Introduction
        2. Software Description
        3. Release History
        4. Installation Notes
        5. Know Issues
        6. Obtaining Technical Assistance

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1.   Introduction

      The ORiNOCO Wireless AP-4000M is part of a wireless Internet 
      access infrastructure. It functions as a wireless network 
      access point to the Internet or other data networks. As 
      clients move from one coverage cell to another, AP-4000M units 
      automatically perform client handovers within the same subnet.
      The AP-4000M system provides:

        - Easy installation and operation
        - Automatic client handover
        - Over-the-air encryption of data
        - High-speed links to the Internet

      Access Point management is provided through CLI (Command Line 
      Interface), Standard Web based Interface, and SNMP (Simple 
      Network Management Protocol). Any of these management 
      interfaces can be used to view and configure the Access 
      Point's parameter settings.

     
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2.   Software Description
 
     In order to ensure that we are able to provide you with the latest 
     available software, the latest version of the AP software may be 
     downloaded from our website by initially visiting http://support.proxim.com/

     The AP software is not included on the CD supplied.

2.1  About this software
 
     Access Point Software comprises

      * Access Point image (Download from the online support knowledgebase)
      * Access Point scantool
      * Access Point MIBs  (Also available for download from the online
        support knowledgebase)
                802.11 MIB:             mib-802.mib
                                        IANAifType-MIB.mib
                MIB-II:                 rfc1213.mib
                Bridge MIB:             rfc1493.mib
                EtherLike MIB:          rfc1643.mib
                                        SNMPv2-MIB.mib
                                        orinoco.mib
                IEEE 8021 MIB:          802.1X.mib              

     With this software you should have received one Quick Install Guide,
     which describes the hardware and initial software installation of the AP.

     Additionally, the ORiNOCO AP-4000M User Guide can be found in PDF form on
     the CD accompanying this release and online at the Proxim WEB site.

     This document describes in detail the installation, configuration, and
     management of the Access Point.

     Alternatively, you can access detailed information in the online help file
     by clicking on the "Help" button on the WEB  interface.
 
2.2  Files Installed
 
     The following software will be installed in the directory
     specified during setup:
 
     Scanning Tool:                     SCANTOOL.EXE  v2.4 

     Problem Report form:               REPORT.TXT
 
     License Description:               LICENSE.TXT
 
     Readme file (this file):           README.TXT

2.3  XTRAs Folder - CD Only
       In the XTRAs\Solarwinds folder we include a TFTP server 
       (OEM-TFTP-Server.EXE) that may be installed on 
       the user's PC for downloading and uploading files to and from 
       the AP-4000M.It comes with help documentation included in the 
       application when it is executed.

       In the XTRA\Ekahau Site Survey folder we include Install_Survey.exe
       and EULA.txt.
        
       This software can be installed on the user's PC to assist in surveying
       Wi-Fi Networks.

       Acrobat Reader is available in XTRAS folder 

2.4  European Waste(Disposal) of your Electronic and Electric Equipment document.
       WEEE_flyer.pdf

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3.0  Release History

3.1  Release 3.2.1 - May 2006

     - Following are the new features added in this release
     
     Transmit power control in 1db increments


     -  The following issues and/or RFCs have been fixed in this release

     #  Calling reboot twice would reset the AP to factory defaults (#1500)

     #  Adding an extensive range of IP adress in the 
        new DHCP Server IP Pool Table cause AP to reboot (#849)

     #  Malformed Traps were sent by the AP in some cases (#1407)

     #  Fixed display of correct channel after mesh switches the channel
        do not refresh The Mesh  topology tree page in Html (#18955)

     #  after upgrading to v3.2, the AP disables SSID broadcast (#1506)

     #  Show the right cipher type in station statictics (#18972)

     #  When updating a config file, the previous IP Pool 
        tables (and other tables) remained (#1019)

     #  Customers in the ETSI domain could not select 
        the lower four channels after disabling ACS.
        With v3.2, the user could only uncheck ACS.  
        However, now with V3.2.1, the user can select one of the four 
        lower channels in the ETSI regulatory domain (#1539)


3.2  Release 3.2.0 - March 2006

     - Following are the new features added in this release
       
     Multiple BSSID with upto 4 beacons
       Ability to broadcast all the SSIDs configured in the AP. The clients can
       connect to the appropriate SSID that matches the client’s capabilities,
       access method and security policy requirements.
 
     Configuration flexibility for fixed and mobile scenarios 
       and more MESH statistics


     -  The following issues and/or RFCs have been fixed in this
        release

     #  MESH license is lost if using the reload button to 
        restore to default. (#1458)

     #  Issue of 802.11i Authentication (2005.11.22 NEC infrontia Corp.) (#1434)

     #  SNMPv3 does not work with v3.1.0 (#1420)

     #  EU ACS cannot be disabled with v3.1.0 (#1383)

     #  WPA-PSK errors out when 64 characters are used. (#1329)

     #  If Vlan is enabled then it is possible to set WEP txkey as key 1/2/3. 
        Only key 0 is used as the txkey (#977)

     #  Having one SSID broadcast reduces and eliminates the number of 
        allowed clients. (#1445)

     #  Can not create/add IP management IP address table using SNMP (#1345)

     #  Learn Table is not aged out (#1449)

     #  reboots at MS It show (#1424)

     #  Mesh AP Always Connected To Portal Even If The RSSI Is Very Bad (#1399)

     #  Added the vlanid information regarding client in the Statistics tab (#1355)

     #  Disable "SuperMode" checkbox for 802.11g and bg interface. (#1367)

     #  There are many NULL data (PS=0) from the AP. (#1404)

     #  Wireless Station annouce message on incorrect VLAN (#1408)

     #  Fall backrate for BG mode of AP takes long causing EAP timeout issue. (#1446)

     #  Incorrect trap message coming out of the AP. (#1454)

     #  AP 802.1x rekey every 14h30 even with Re-Key set to zero. (#1455)

     #  Multicast rate returns to default when enabling or disabling ACS. (#1456)

     #  Client is assigned to wrong VLAN when SSID matches except for specific
        suffix. (#1459)

3.3  Release 3.1.0 - August 2005
   
     Initial Release



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4.   Installation Notes
     
                                              
4.1  If you download the installation from the web:
       The software, MIB, and documentation are currently found under 
       Answer ID 1934. Please select the appropriate file, image,software, 
       or documentation and proceed to either view from the web or download
       to a specific location. The WinZip Self-Extractor will request a
       temporary location to unzip files. You may use the default location
       or choose a customized location. 

       The Help and User Guides folder includes a setup.exe file. Please run 
       setup.exe in order to use the help documentation.

4.2  If you are using the installation CD:
       Insert the ORiNOCO Installation CD in your CD-ROM drive and 
       the autorun facility will start the CD wizard which will 
       guide you through the installation process.

4.3  System Requirements
       - Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP
       - At least 5 Mb of free disk space
       - A web browser, preferably MS IE 6 with Service Pack 1 or
         Netscape 6.1
              
      Note : 
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      For SSL, IE 5.00 (128 bit) with Service Pack 2 (or) 
      IE 5.0 (56 bit) with patch Q240308 (or) IE 6.0 
      (128 bit) with Service Pack 1 and Patch Q323308
      is required.                     
        
      For 802.1x Authentication using TLS, XP Clients should 
      have Service Pack 1 installed on it. 
        
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5.   Known Issues

     #  When "Super" mode is enabled, then 1x PEAP authentication fails (#19041)

     #  Blacklist CLI command is in User Guide but does not exist 
        in product's CLI. This should be removed from user guide, 
        and re-added when CLI command is properly implemented (#19036)

     #  Mesh AP roams >30 seconds to Mesh Portal on different channel (#19035)

     #  Advanced Mesh, RSSI cut off not functioning properly for 
        predictive roam. (#19034)

     #  WDS or Mesh mode - when exceeding a set # of pps (packets per second), 
        over-running the total available wireless throughput, the load may cause 
        the system to reboot.  This may be encountered in high bandwidth 
        environments running UDP. (#19010)

     #  Radius Accounting access-accept packets are modified during 
        transmission, breaking accounting by ignoring the request. (#1542)

     #  aplinklen shows up as "0" in CLI when software is upgraded
        to R3.1.x. This is only a display issue. The default value that is
        actually used is "200".

     #  Mixed Mode with WEP & WPA enabled does not work on a 
        D-Link client using WEP.  (#17465)

     #  Syslog requires disabling and re-enabling the Syslog 
        whenever adding or deleting an IP Address to the table
        (#16442)

     #  If Vlan is enabled then it is possible to set WEP txkey as 
        key 1/2/3. Only key 0 is used as the txkey. (#977)

     #  It is possible to configure and enable multiple radius 
        profiles (with different vlan id) for the same radius 
        server. The functionality involving that radius server 
        may not work correctly in such cases. (#17827)

     #  It is possible to configure two SSIDs, one with non-secure 
        security profile and other with security profile containing
        WPA/WPA-PSK/802.11i/802.11i-PSK, on the same interface. Some 
        WPA/WPA-PSK/802.11i/802.11i-PSK clients may face problems while 
        connecting in these scenarios. (#17826)

     #  Configuring security mode WPA/WPA-PSK/802.11i/802.11i-PSK for 
        the first security profile returns error. A workaround is to 
        use the configure a new security profile with these values and 
        assign it to the SSID. Another work around to do that for first 
        security profile is the following.
        - Go to SSID/VLAN/Security Page
        - Go to SecProfiles page and edit first security profile.
        - enable 802.1x security mode and hit OK
        - disable non-secure security mode and hit OK
        - enable WPA/WPA-PSK/802.11i/802.11i-PSK and hit OK
        - disable 802.1x and hit OK. (#17656)


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6.   miscellaneous

       When enabling Mesh where hidden node conditions may occur, 
       it is recommended that RTS/ CTS be enabled on the Mesh APs.


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7.   Obtaining Technical Assistance
       If you encounter problems when using this product or would like information 
       about our other ORiNOCO Wireless products, please contact the reseller from 
       whom you purchased the equipment for support.  If you would like reseller 
       contact information, please contact Proxim inside sales at 1-800-229-1630 
       or use the contact information on our website.

7.1  Troubleshooting
       For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the
       ORiNOCO AP-4000M User Guide and Proxim Knowledge base.
      

7.2  Obtaining Documentation
       The user guide is available in English language and you 
       can access the most recent software and user documentation 
       on the World Wide Web at the following site: http://www.proxim.com

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