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Quick Start Guide, 61700900F2-13A, April 2014

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LUESOCKET V

WLAN H

ARDWARE 

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PPLIANCE

P/N 1700900F2

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Copyright © 2014 ADTRAN, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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ETTING 

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TARTED

The ADTRAN Bluesocket virtual wireless local area network (vWLAN) is a secure wireless 
solution composed of the vWLAN hardware appliance and associated Bluesocket access points 
(BSAPs). The vWLAN hardware appliance runs vWLAN software and is configured by installing 
the hardware appliance and associated BSAPs. This document describes the initial setup of the 
vWLAN hardware appliance for use with vWLAN.

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NPACKING THE V

WLAN H

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Unpack the vWLAN hardware appliance and ensure the following contents are included in your 
shipment:

vWLAN Hardware Appliance

Power cable

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ACK 

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OUNTING THE V

WLAN H

ARDWARE 

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The vWLAN hardware appliance can be rack mounted using the included rack mounting ears.

The Bluesocket vWLAN Hardware Appliance (P/N 1700900F2) only functions with 
vWLAN software release 2.4 or later. This appliance should never be downgraded 
to a software version prior to vWLAN 2.4.

This product contains hazardous moving parts. Keep away from fan blades 
when servicing this unit.

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient 
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient 
temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment 
in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature specified by 
the manufacturer. 

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RESET

vWLAN

NETWORK DEFAULT IP:

DHCP

MANAGEMENT DEFAULT IP:

10.251.252.1

NTWK

MGMT

Power Button

Public port

Private Port

VGA Port

Power Plug

LEDs

9-pin Serial Port

Reset Button

C

HANGING THE 

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ATTERY

The Bluesocket vWLAN Hardware Appliance contains a user replaceable battery that supports 
the real time clock feature.  When replacing the battery, be sure to handle used batteries 
carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a damaged battery can release hazardous 
materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill. 
Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency 
to dispose of your used battery properly.

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ESETTING THE 

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NIT

Pressing the 

RESET

 button on the front panel will cause the unit to perform an immediate hard 

reboot with no consideration for work in progress.

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DDITIONAL 

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ESOURCES

To assist with further configuration and implementation of the vWLAN system, refer to the 
Bluesocket page of ADTRAN’s support community (

https://supportforums.adtran.com/

community/bluesocket

). Here you will find the latest discussions and documentation related to 

your vWLAN products.

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HIRD

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ARTY 

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OFTWARE

The software included in the Bluesocket vWLAN contains copyrighted software that is licensed 
under the GNU General Public License (GPL). For a list of third-party software and their 
licenses, go to 

http://www.adtran.com/software/EULA

. You can obtain the complete 

corresponding source code of such software components from ADTRAN for a period of three 
years after our last shipment of this product by sending a money order or check for $5 to:

ADTRAN, Inc, P.O. Box 933638, Atlanta, GA 31193-3638

Please write 

GPL Source for Bluesocket vWLAN

 in the memo line of your payment.

This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.

There is risk of explosion if the real time clock battery is replaced by an 
incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions.

If the vWLAN is writing to disk when the 

RESET

 button is pressed, data corruption 

can occur resulting in an interoperable system.

Summary of Contents for 1700900F2

Page 1: ...TERY The Bluesocket vWLAN Hardware Appliance contains a user replaceable battery that supports the real time clock feature When replacing the battery be sure to handle used batteries carefully Do not damage the battery in any way a damaged battery can release hazardous materials into the environment Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill Please comply with the regulation...

Page 2: ... of the unit The Network port is used to reach the APs for cloud connectivity where applicable and for vWLAN to vWLAN communication when using high availability The port labeled MGMT private network interface is not typically used for these purposes The MGMT port is designed for initial configuration using a computer without connecting to the serial or local network connectivity for out of band ma...

Page 3: ... of the unit The Network port is used to reach the APs for cloud connectivity where applicable and for vWLAN to vWLAN communication when using high availability The port labeled MGMT private network interface is not typically used for these purposes The MGMT port is designed for initial configuration using a computer without connecting to the serial or local network connectivity for out of band ma...

Page 4: ...TERY The Bluesocket vWLAN Hardware Appliance contains a user replaceable battery that supports the real time clock feature When replacing the battery be sure to handle used batteries carefully Do not damage the battery in any way a damaged battery can release hazardous materials into the environment Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill Please comply with the regulation...

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