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Access Point-I - Getting Started Guide

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Welcome - Finding Information

Finding Information

The Getting Started Guide was designed to give you a brief introduction
about the Access Point-I, and the most important information to get it up and
running.

When you install the AP Manager program, you can display context-
sensitive help with each screen by clicking the ‘

’ or ‘

?

’ button on your

screen, or pressing the

key on your keyboard.

Alternatively you can consult the “Wireless LAN Manager - User’s Guide”
provided on the CD-ROM that was included with your product.

You can use the “Wireless LAN Manager - User’s Guide” to find detailed
information on how to:

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Design a wireless network.

■

Setup a LAN administrator station.

■

View and modify the start-up configuration of your Access Point-I.

■

Monitor and optimize the performance of your wireless network.

■

Troubleshoot unexpected performance.

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Summary of Contents for AP-1

Page 1: ...nformation 1 3 2 Install your Access Point I Overview 2 1 Verify Kit Contents 2 2 Write Down Product Identification 2 3 Connect Cables 2 4 Mount the Access Point I 2 5 Power up your Access Point I 2 6 3 Using the Access Point I Connect Computers to the Access Point I 3 1 Customize Access Point I Settings 3 3 Install the AP Manager Software 3 3 ...

Page 2: ...I to a Wall 3 4 Lock your Access Point I 3 6 Remove the Cover Plate 3 8 Connect a Range Extender Antenna 3 9 Lock the Access Point I to its Wall Bracket 3 9 A Specifications Hardware A 1 Radio Characteristics A 2 Regulatory Information A 5 B Start up Configuration ...

Page 3: ...work has never been easier This book introduces you to the Access Point I and will help you to get your network on the air very quickly It describes the most common configurations and a quick start set up To install and manage Avaya Wireless LAN products it is assumed that you have a working knowledge of installation procedures for network operating systems under Microsoft Windows ...

Page 4: ...ocal Area Network LAN The access point can serve mobile wireless stations roaming between various locations within a network premises To extend the total wireless coverage area you can add one or more Access Point Is In multiple cell networks the Access Point Is are connected via a wired backbone that also allows to connect your wireless network to an existing wired infrastructure see Figure 1 1 F...

Page 5: ...each screen by clicking the or button on your screen or pressing the key on your keyboard Alternatively you can consult the Wireless LAN Manager User s Guide provided on the CD ROM that was included with your product You can use the Wireless LAN Manager User s Guide to find detailed information on how to Design a wireless network Setup a LAN administrator station View and modify the start up confi...

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Page 7: ...ow the steps below to power up your wireless network 1 Verify Kit Contents 2 Write Down Product Identification 3 Connect Cables 4 Mount the Access Point I 5 Power up your Access Point I to start operation NOTE Before you start please consult the flyer Information to the User for general installation and safety instructions ...

Page 8: ...ents Unpack the Access Point I and verify that all items are present as pictured in Figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 Access Point I Kit Contents a Access Point I unit b Power Adapter c Table mount Bracket d Wall mount Bracket e Getting Started Guide this document f CD ROM containing software electronic documentation ...

Page 9: ... Identification Write Down Product Identification Before you proceed write down the following values as printed on the identification label on the back of your Access Point I Figure 2 2 Access Point I Identification Label Serial Number S N MAC Address Ethernet Interface Wireless Interface ...

Page 10: ...onnector of the power adapter into socket a 3 To connect the Access Point I to a wired Local Area Network plug a 10Base T Ethernet cable into socket b as pictured in Figure 2 3 Figure 2 3 Access Point I Cable Sockets WARNING When using the device in combination with our Power over Ethernet Active Ethernet solution always use Shielded Twisted Pair STP cabling ...

Page 11: ...ways Placement on a flat surface using the table bracket Placement on a wall using the wall bracket described on page 3 4 For initial installation we recommend placement on a flat surface as described below Figure 2 4 Access Point I with Table Bracket 1 Slide the Access Point I over the bracket poles as pictured in Figure 2 4 2 Put the Access Point I upright on a flat surface ...

Page 12: ...or in the range Amber Red and Green When finished after about 15 seconds the Access Point I will start operation characterized by the LED activity as listed in Table 2 5 Table 2 5 LED Activity Table LED activity will only occur when there is network activity on the corresponding Access Point I network interface If the Access Point I does not switch to normal operation within two minutes please con...

Page 13: ...etting Started Guide 2 7 Install your Access Point I Power up your Access Point I Now your Access Point I is ready for use For more information about using your Access Point I please consult 3 Using the Access Point I ...

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Page 15: ...irst time your Access Point I is ready for use The unit will start bridging operation using the parameters as listed in B Start up Configuration This mode enables you to connect wireless computers to your Access Point I provided that they have been configured to use Avaya Wireless LAN parameter values that match the configuration of your Access Point I ...

Page 16: ... connect stations to a brand new Access Point I Set the configuration profile of the wireless client stations to connect to an Access Point Set the Network Name to ANY Leave Encryption disabled For more information please refer to the documentation that was shipped with your Avaya Wireless LAN client devices ...

Page 17: ...e AP Manager Software 1 Insert the Avaya Wireless LAN CD ROM into the CD ROM player of your computer Your operating system will automatically start the CD 2 Select Install AP Manager 3 Follow the instructions on your screen NOTE If the CD ROM does not start automatically 1 Click the Windows Start button 2 Select Run 3 Browse to the CD ROM Previously installed versions of the software will be repla...

Page 18: ...ur wireless network The wall bracket allows for mounting the Access Point I in various options Mounting the unit as pictured in Figure 3 1 will ensure good visibility of the LEDs when mounted on a high location Figure 3 1 Wall Placement To mount the Access Point I to a wall proceed as follows 1 Determine a suitable location for your Access Point I 2 Place the mounting bracket against the wall to m...

Page 19: ...uide 3 5 Using the Access Point I Mount the Access Point I to a Wall 4 Gently slide the Access Point I module over the bracket clips until it clicks into place as pictured in Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 Fix the Access Point I to its bracket ...

Page 20: ... local computer store Figure 3 3 Lock the Access Point I 1 Put one end of the lock cord around a solid object 2 Attach the other end of the locking cord together with the Kensington lock to the Access Point I unit as pictured in Figure 3 3 If you decided to mount your Access Point I to a wall you can also use the special screw provided to secure the module to its wall bracket This locking option i...

Page 21: ...Access Point I Getting Started Guide 3 7 Using the Access Point I Lock your Access Point I open the Access Point I as described in Remove the Cover Plate on page 3 8 ...

Page 22: ...You would like to secure the Access Point I to its mounting bracket CAUTION Electrostatic discharge may cause damage to your Access Point I To avoid damage discharge your body s static electricity by touching a grounded metal object prior to opening the module and refrain from touching the electronic components inside Figure 3 4 Remove the Cover Plate 1 Press the latches as pictured in Figure 3 4 ...

Page 23: ...e the cable through recess b as pictured in Figure 3 5 and close the module again Figure 3 5 Inside the Access Point I Lock the Access Point I to its Wall Bracket To lock the Access Point I to its wall bracket open the module as described in Remove the Cover Plate on page 3 8 Verify that the module is properly seated on the wall bracket and insert the provided screw in the prepared hole at point c...

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Page 25: ...Weight 0 50 kg 0 10 kg DC Power cord length 1 5 meter Electrical specifications Voltage 100 240 V AC 47 63 Hz Current 0 2 A max Power consumption 10W Temperature and Humidity no condensing Operation 0 to 40 o C max 90 Transit 10 to 50 oC max 90 Storage 10 to 50 o C max 90 Barometric Pressure 740 to 1050 hPa Network interfaces Ethernet interface 10 Base T Female RJ 45 socket Wireless interface Buil...

Page 26: ... 6 7 8 9 10 11 2412 MHz 2417 MHz 2422 MHz 2427 MHz 2432 MHz 2437 MHz 2442 MHz 2447 MHz 2452 MHz 2457 MHz default 2462 MHz Modulation Technique Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum CCK at 11 Mb s 5 5 MB s DQPSK at 2 Mb s DBPSK at 1 Mb s Spreading 11 chip Barker Sequence Bit Error Rate BER Better than 10 5 Nominal Output Power 15 dBm Encryption 128 RC4 also supports 64 bit WEP RC4 ...

Page 27: ...ted when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials Range is also impacted due to obstacles in the signal path of the radio that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal Range Transmit Rate 11 Mb s 5 5 Mb s 2 Mb s 1 Mb s Open Office Environment 160 m 525 ft 270 m 885 ft 400 m 1300 ft 550 m 1750 ft Semi Open Office Environment 50 m 165 ft 70 m 230 ft 90 m 300 ...

Page 28: ... ranges when used indoors in office environments that can be described as follows In Open Office environments antennas can see each other i e there are no physical obstructions between them In Semi open Office environments work space is divided by shoulder height hollow wall elements antennas are at desktop level ...

Page 29: ... local radio regulations Although wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license free 2 4 GHz band local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment NOTE Refer to the flyer Information to the User for more regulatory information that may apply in your country ...

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Page 31: ...ed reload as described in the Wireless LAN Manager User s Guide provided on the CD ROM To connect to a Access Point I the Avaya Wireless LAN parameters of each wireless station should be configured to match the values as identified for the Access Point I When powering up the access point for the very first time these values should match the values listed in Table B 1 For normal operation these val...

Page 32: ...B 2 Access Point I Getting Started Guide Start up Configuration NOTE Consult the Wireless LAN Manager User s Guide for detailed troubleshooting hints and procedures ...

Page 33: ...automatically If your network does not provide DHCP or BootP services change the IP address of each Access Point I into a unique address value using the AP Manager tool Access Point I identifiers IP Address 153 69 254 254 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Read Password public Read Write Password public Wireless Interface RF Channel Channel 10 2 457 GHz Network Name WaveLAN Network Encryption Disabled RTS CT...

Page 34: ...B 4 Access Point I Getting Started Guide Start up Configuration ...

Page 35: ...Access Point I Getting Started Guide B 5 Start up Configuration ...

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