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Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

Contents

Altitude 300-2TM Wireless Port Introduction

Models And Connections

Radio Characteristics

LED Indicators

Package Checklist

Optional Equipment Not Supplied

Software Description

Hardware Installation

Installation Steps

Altitude 300-2

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and Mounting Hardware

Universal Mounting Bracket

T-Bar Fasteners and Spacers

Optional Antenna Shrouds

Optional Plastic Cover

Painting the Plastic Cover

Ordering the Plastic Cover Kit

External Antennas

Placement of the Wireless Port

Mounting Locations

Mounting Below A Hard Ceiling

Mounting Below A Hanging Ceiling

Summary of Contents for Altitude 300-2

Page 1: ...Extreme Networks Inc 3585 Monroe Street Santa Clara California 95051 888 257 3000 http www extremenetworks com Altitude 300 2 Getting Started Guide Published January 2004 Part number 120175 00 Rev 02...

Page 2: ...mmit4 Summit4 FX Summit7i Summit24 Summit48 Summit300 Summit Virtual Chassis Altitude 300 2TM SummitLink SummitGbX SummitRPS and the Extreme Networks logo are trademarks of Extreme Networks Inc which...

Page 3: ...e Checklist 17 Optional Equipment Not Supplied 17 Software Description 18 Hardware Installation 19 Installation Steps 19 Altitude 300 2 and Mounting Hardware 21 Universal Mounting Bracket 21 T Bar Fas...

Page 4: ...neral Compliance Design 44 North America 46 United States FCC Declaration of Conformity Statement 46 Department of Communications Canada Compliance Statement 48 Japan 49 Taiwan 49 European Community O...

Page 5: ...et 22 5 Mounting The Wireless Port On The Universal Mounting Bracket 23 6 Installation On A Hanging Ceiling 24 7 Installation of Optional Spacer 25 8 Antenna Shroud 26 9 Antenna Shroud Installation 26...

Page 6: ...6 Altitude 300 2 Getting Started Guide Figures...

Page 7: ...Domain Product Listing 44 9 Canada Conformance Standards 48 10 Japan Compliance Standards 49 11 Antenna Output Power Density for Operation in Japan 49 12 Antenna Output Power Density for Operation in...

Page 8: ...8 Altitude 300 2 Getting Started Guide Tables...

Page 9: ...duction This guide provides the required information to install the Altitude 300 2 wireless port It also contains general product information about the Altitude 300 2 This guide is intended for use by...

Page 10: ...n the World Wide Web at the following location http www extremenetworks com Conventions Table 1 lists conventions that are used throughout this guide Documentation for Extreme Networks products is ava...

Page 11: ...tarted Guide 11 Release Notes Software Hardware Reports White Papers Troubleshooting Tools Preventative Maintenance Instructional Videos Archives You can also purchase Extreme Networks documentation f...

Page 12: ...12 Altitude 300 2 Getting Started Guide...

Page 13: ...with 802 11a and 802 11b g adapters The Altitude 300 2 is part of Extreme Network s Unified Access Architecture When connected to the Summit 300 48 it provides a wireless network that is completely i...

Page 14: ...de of the integrated antenna model of the Altitude 300 2i The Ethernet cable is plugged into the RJ45 jack It supplies both network connectivity and power to the unit The Altitude 300 2i can be locked...

Page 15: ...1a it operates up to 54 Mbps These modulations use the 2 4 GHz band In this band the Altitude 300 2 detects what clients are present and selects the modulation mode Radios for both bands support anten...

Page 16: ...nit is operational LAN Green Off No Ethernet link or the link is disabled On Indicates a valid 10 100 Mbps Ethernet cable link Flashing Indicates that the wireless port is transmitting or receiving da...

Page 17: ...1 inch 25 4 mm mounting screws and plastic anchors Two cable ties to secure the Altitude 300 2 to the universal mounting bracket One 10 24 nut The optional plastic cover kit not included here contains...

Page 18: ...sed Box hanger for installing the Altitude 300 2 above the tiles of a suspended ceiling External antenna s for the Altitude 300 2d Extreme Networks external antennas can be ordered separately Software...

Page 19: ...et fit into the slotted mounting holes The unit slides all the way forward into these holes The lock hasp hole on the Altitude 300 2 should line up with the lock hasp hole on the universal mounting br...

Page 20: ...n be locked with a computer cable The Altitude 300 2 has a standard computer cable lock hole located at the rear of the box see Figure 1 Rear View of Altitude 300 2i on page 14 or Figure 2 Rear View o...

Page 21: ...and Mounting Hardware Before starting to install the wireless port and its hardware take time to become familiar with the parts and their physical features Universal Mounting Bracket The universal mo...

Page 22: ...ire it The lock hasp lines up with the lock hasp on the Altitude 300 2 It secures the wireless port to the bracket Either a lock or a cable tie can be placed in the lock holes To mount the Altitude 30...

Page 23: ...ion of the lock hasp while gently lifting it away from the bracket The universal mounting bracket is part of the Altitude 300 2 kit Spares may also be ordered The part number is 15921 1 Locate the thr...

Page 24: ...tiles bottom surface is bellow the T Bar If this is the case install the spacer as show in the diagram The spacer allows the universal mounting bracket to sit below the bottom surface of the ceiling...

Page 25: ...have tiles with bottom surfaces that hang bellow the bottom of the T Bar For these ceilings spacers are provided The spacers go between the T Bar fasteners and the universal mounting bracket as shown...

Page 26: ...snapped on each antenna shroud is slipped over the antenna housing so that the gear teeth are next to the box The shroud is slipped all the way down on the antenna housing until it is firmly seated on...

Page 27: ...he unit is locked or secured To install the plastic cover place it directly over the box and line up the antenna slots in the cover with the antenna tubes on the box While gently pulling out on the si...

Page 28: ...lycarbonate plastic The plastic light pipe must be removed before painting The light pipe assembly can be gently popped off using a screwdriver that is slipped into the small lips provided on the ligh...

Page 29: ...n general the best location is at the center of the wireless coverage area within line of sight of as many as possible wireless devices Try to place the wireless port in a position that can best cover...

Page 30: ...s of a hanging ceiling The mounting kit contains two T Bar fasteners that can be adjusted for a variety of T Bar widths There are a number of round holes on the bracket that can be used for the T Bar...

Page 31: ...ing Box Hanger Mount on page 32 Examples of these T Bar box hangers products are B Line model BA50A www cooperbline com Caddy model 512 BU www erico com External antennas are recommended for installat...

Page 32: ...be with the Ethernet cable and lock hasp pointing up Select the location for the unit and use the bracket as a template to mark the holes in the ceiling For each of the four plastic anchors supplied w...

Page 33: ...ilure to secure the unit is hazardous Mounting on A Table or Shelf The Altitude 300 2 can be installed on a table or shelf using the stick on feet supplied in the unit s kit After the feet are applied...

Page 34: ...34 Altitude 300 2 Getting Started Guide Hardware Installation...

Page 35: ...s 802 11a FCC IC 13 ETSI up to 19 varies by countries France 8 Spain 19 MMK 4 802 11b g FCC IC 1 11 ETSI 1 13 France 1 13 Spain 1 13 MKK 1 13 802 11g 1 14 802 11b Data Rate 802 11a 6 9 12 18 24 36 48...

Page 36: ...SM US Canada 802 11b g 2 4 to 2 4835 GHz Maximum Output Power Note that the maximum allowable setting varies with individual country regulations and the antennas used 802 11a 5 15 to 5 25 GHz 16 dBm 5...

Page 37: ...ket adds 2 cm 0 8 in to the height Weight 635 grams 22 4 oz Add 20 grams 0 71 oz for the mounting bracket LED Indicators Ready Power On Fault LAN Ethernet Link Activity radio1 802 11a and radio2 802 1...

Page 38: ...IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX IEEE 802 11a b g IEEE 802 3af Wi Fi member Sensitivity Table 2 802 11a Radio Modulation Rates Sensitivity dBm BPSK 6 Mbps 88 BPSK 9 Mbps 87 QPSK 12 Mbps 86 QPSK 18 Mbps 84 16 QA...

Page 39: ...thresholds far lower than those posted below Table 4 802 11a Maximum Distances 802 11a Wireless Products Maximum Distance Table Integrated Antenna Speed and Distance Ranges EnvironmentalCondition 54...

Page 40: ...ess port and clients 2 Indoor Environment A typical office or home environment with floor to ceiling obstructions between the wireless port and clients Table 6 802 11g Maximum Distances 802 11g Wirele...

Page 41: ...tics of the antennas are given in the tables and figures below Table 7 Integrated Antenna Electrical Specification Frequency range 2 4 GHz 2 5 GHz 5 12 GHz 1 5 875 GHz Gain1 1 Exclusive of internal ca...

Page 42: ...42 Altitude 300 2 Getting Started Guide Integrated Dual Band Antenna Pattern Figure 13 Antenna Radiation Pattern Reference Diagram X Y Z...

Page 43: ...to install the latest version of software made available by Extreme Networks to ensure compliance with country requirements and restrictions within each system installation Since countries are opening...

Page 44: ...fied by their specific regulatory domain See chart above These Altitude 300 2TM wireless ports have a pre programmed country code and do not require the user to enter a country code to set up the wire...

Page 45: ...ure compliance use only Extreme Networks certified antennas The Poe WLAN switch will automatically configure the Wireless Access point to operate within the proper frequencies and power outputs determ...

Page 46: ...tion of Conformity Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device...

Page 47: ...n Exposure Statement This equipment complies with Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields OET Bullet 65 Supplement C This equipment shoul...

Page 48: ...ications This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Canadian Standard RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this d...

Page 49: ...less ports do not require a country code to be entered before operation These units will automatically configure themselves upon connection to the PoE WLAN switch after inserting the ethernet cable Ta...

Page 50: ...of the European Union 1999 5 EC This equipment meets the following conformance standards Table 12 European Conformance Standards Safety CB Scheme IEC 60950 1999 with all available country deviations G...

Page 51: ...nces essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999 5 CE qui lui sont applicables Swedish Harmed intygar Extreme Networks att denna Radio LAN device star I overensstammelse med de vasent...

Page 52: ...ules for compliance with the European R TTE directive 1999 5 EC See the software manual of PoE WLAN switch for detailed instructions on use of this utility NOTE The Altitude 300 2TM is completely conf...

Page 53: ...t setting for this feature is found in the 5 0 GHz Radio Configuration Window as described in the PoE WLAN switch software manual The Altitude 300 2TM wireless port with integral antenna and the Altit...

Page 54: ...o to http www extremenetworks com go rfcertification htm for the most up to date list of certified countries Table 14 Other Country Specific Compliance Standards Approvals and Declarations Austrialia...

Page 55: ...Reglatory Compliances Altitude 300 2 Getting Started Guide 55...

Page 56: ...56 Altitude 300 2 Getting Started Guide Reglatory Compliances...

Page 57: ...d Figure 14 shows the RJ 45 connector s pin number assignment The Summit 300 48 uses the MDI Mode A to deliver power to the Altitude 300 2 Vport 44 to 57 volts under no load Figure 14 Ethernet Connect...

Page 58: ...58 Altitude 300 2 Getting Started Guide Power Over Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments...

Page 59: ...onto a local system Base Station In mobile telecommunications a base station is the central radio transmitter receiver that maintains communications with the sets within its range In cellular and per...

Page 60: ...GHz which is also part of the UNII band Plenum Hanging Ceiling The environmental air space above the ceiling tiles of a hanging ceiling Equipment in the plenum must be tested for fire resistance and...

Page 61: ...nal Information Infrastructure are regulated but unlicensed bands of frequency in the region of 5 MHz The amount of bandwidth available and their positions vary among the regulator Wireless Port An in...

Page 62: ...62 Altitude 300 2 Getting Started Guide Terminology...

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