If for whatever reason you've lost the Web UI or "admin" password your only recourse is to factory default the wireless switch.To access the switch using a password recovery username and password: 1. Connect a terminal (or PC running terminal … [Continue reading]
ERS 5520 Switch v5.1 Software
Nortel has just recently released v5.1 software for their Ethernet Routing Switch (ERS) 5500 Series.There are some enhancements that affect how ADAC/LLDP function on the ERS 5520 switch. From the release notes; IEEE 802.1ab and ADAC linkage Nortel … [Continue reading]
WiFi Hotspot Portal
A few years ago I had a request to design a public WiFi hotspot portal for the patients and visitors within our five major facilities. I did a fair amount of research and found a number of interesting commercial and open-source solutions. … [Continue reading]
WS5100 v1.x to v2.1 Upgrade
The purpose of this post is to outline how to upgrade a Symbol 5x00 Wireless LAN switch. In the example provided we will upgrade a switch running v1.4.3.0-R12 to v2.1.1. This upgrade is a major upgrade in that it literally replaces the core operating … [Continue reading]
WS5100 v1.x,v2.x Standby Switch
Motorola's WS5000/WS5100 Wireless LAN Switches (v1.x,2.x software) allow you to provision a standby backup switch that would take over for the primary if some problem affected the primary Wireless LAN switch. This is a an active/passive solution, the … [Continue reading]