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March 16, 2004

External-Antenna Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point 

Quick Installation Guide

External-Antenna Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point Quick Installation Guide

System Release 2.0

This Guide contains several sections allowing you to install an AS-1200-BG-EXT or AS-1200-ABG-EXT 
Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point or an AS-1200-ABG-EXT-RE Nortel Networks WLAN - Remote 
Edge Access Point (Remote Edge Access Point). These models contain internal 802.11a and 802.11b/g 
antennas and connectors for optional external 802.11a and 802.11b/g antennas.
If you are installing an AS-1200-BG-INT or AS-1200-ABG-INT Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point 
with internal 802.11a and 802.11b/g antennas and no connectors for optional external antennas, 
please refer to the Internal-Antenna Airespace Access Point Quick Installation Guide. 

Overview

 

Step 1: Collecting Required Tools and Supplies

 

Step 2: Configuring the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point or Remote Edge Access Point 
Before Installation

 

Step 3: Preparing Mounting Locations

 

Step 4: Mounting the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Points

 

Step 5: Returning MAC Information

 

Planning Notes

 

FCC Statements for Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Points

 

ATTENTION!

Special Considerations

While Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Points have been engineered for easy installation, there are some 
guidelines that are very important to the end users:

PLACE Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Points NO MORE THAN 140 FEET APART FROM EACH 
OTHER. Placing Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Points further apart almost always results in 
poor coverage.

DO NOT MOUNT Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Points OUTSIDE BUILDINGS.

DO NOT MOUNT Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Points ON BUILDING PERIMETER WALLS 
UNLESS THE OPERATOR WANTS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE OUTSIDE THE BUILDING.

MAKE SURE that plenum-mounted Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Points and Remote Edge 
Access Points are powered using Power Over Ethernet (POE) to comply with safety regulations.

Summary of Contents for AS-1200-ABG-EXT

Page 1: ... and Supplies Step 2 Configuring the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point or Remote Edge Access Point Before Installation Step 3 Preparing Mounting Locations Step 4 Mounting the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Points Step 5 Returning MAC Information Planning Notes FCC Statements for Nortel Networks WLAN Access Points ATTENTION Special Considerations While Nortel Networks WLAN Access Points have been engi...

Page 2: ...ss Point ANTENNAS WITHIN ONE METER 3 FT OF ANY METAL OBSTRUCTIONS THE RF WAVES FROM Nortel Networks WLAN Access Points ARE BLOCKED AND OR REFLECTED BY METAL OBJECTS such as metal HVAC ducts conduit pipes bookcases elevator shafts stairwells and metal walls REFER TO THE Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point Deployment Guide BEFORE MOUNTING Nortel Networks WLAN Access Points NEAR METAL OBSTRUCTIONS WHEN...

Page 3: ...eiling hallway in the ceiling plenum projecting away from the wall or flat against the wall AP and Remote Edge Access Point power options power supplied by the AC to DC power supply orderable from the factory or Power over Ethernet PoE from the UNUSED PRODUCT another network device or a PoE injector hub usually located in a wiring closet Note Plenum mounted Nortel Networks WLAN Access Points and R...

Page 4: ...the Nortel Networks 2200 series Release Notes for 802 11a external antenna information Contact Nortel Networks for a list of approved 802 11a and 802 11b g external antennas Map showing Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point and Remote Edge Access Point locations and mounting and power options Screwdrivers drills and ladder An assortment of sheet metal and drywall screws and toggle bolts CAT 5 or highe...

Page 5: ...unable to perform either of previous procedures refer to the RMA Procedures section in the Nortel Networks Product Documentation Preparing a Version 1 2 Nortel Networks WLAN Access PointPreparing a Version 1 2 Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point If your Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point has Operating System 1 2 or an earlier version loaded on it or if you do not know what version the AP has loaded o...

Page 6: ...nd Layer 2 LWAPP operation can be switched back and forth as described in the Solutions section of the Nortel Networks Product Documentation 2 Take the AP out of the box and plug it into a front panel 10Base T connector on the Master Switch Direct Connect mode or through the same subnet that Nortel Networks WLAN Wireless Security Switch is on Appliance Mode 3 Apply power to the AP Use 802 3af comp...

Page 7: ... the AP is most likely not receiving power If the LEDs blink sequentially back and forth for more than five minutes the AP is unable to find its Primary Nortel Networks WLAN Wireless Security Switch Check the connection between the AP and the Nortel Networks WLAN Wireless Security Switch and make sure the AP and the Nortel Networks WLAN Wireless Security Switch are either on the same subnet or tha...

Page 8: ...Mode and make sure its DS Port is connected to the network Use CLI Web Browser and or WLAN Control System procedures as described in the Nortel Networks WLAN Wireless Security Switch Quick Install Guide and the Nortel Networks Product Documentation Note When you are installing a Remote Edge Access Point or a Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point a DHCP server must be accessible by the Remote Edge Acce...

Page 9: ...e disconnect the AP and call Nortel Networks Technical Support From the CLI Web Browser or WLAN Control System interface configure the AP with its Primary Nortel Networks WLAN Wireless Security Switch name as described in the Nortel Networks Product Documentation If required use the CLI Web Browser or WLAN Control System interface to customize the AP specific 802 11a 802 11b and 802 11g network se...

Page 10: ... Preparing Mounting Locations Alternate Preparing a Version 2 0 Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point or Remote Edge Access PointAlternate Preparing a Version 2 0 Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point or Remote Edge Access Point If your Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point has Operating System 2 0 or a later version which includes all Remote Edge Access Points loaded on it you may choose to use this procedur...

Page 11: ...resses These commands direct all unconfigured Nortel Networks WLAN Access Points and Remote Edge Access Points discovery messages to the configuring Nortel Networks WLAN Wireless Security Switch 2 Make sure the configuring Nortel Networks WLAN Wireless Security Switch is in LWAPP Layer 3 Mode that if the configuring Nortel Networks WLAN Wireless Security Switch is in the same mobility group as the...

Page 12: ...g Nortel Networks WLAN Wireless Security Switch code version While this is happening the LEDs on the top of the AP or Remote Edge Access Point blink on and off together 7 Once the Operating System code download is successful the AP or Remote Edge Access Point reboots The GREEN LED turns on and the two YELLOW AMBER ORANGE LEDs indicate the states of the 802 11a and 802 11b g networks If any part of...

Page 13: ... its final desti nation verify that the LEDs are in the same state they were in at the end of Step 7 If no LEDs are on the AP or Remote Edge Access Point is most likely not receiving power If all the LEDs blink sequentially back and forth for more than five minutes the AP is unable to find its Primary Nortel Networks WLAN Wireless Security Switch Check the connection between the AP and the Nortel ...

Page 14: ...onal Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable into the sides of the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point Figure Factory Supplied Mounting Options Alternatively attach the hanging ceiling clips to the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point Make sure you leave enough space around the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point to plug the CAT 5 cable optional external antenna cable s optional power supply cable and optio...

Page 15: ...l external antenna cable s and optional Kensington MicroSaver Security cables to where they can plug into the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point Make sure to leave about 6 inches 15 cm of slack in the cables for future modifications Attach the brackets to the wall or ceiling or install screws for ceiling mount base Where you are going to use the projection mount or flush mount bracket use customer ...

Page 16: ...he ceiling but the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Points perform best when mounted below the ceiling Note that the Nortel Networks 2200 series supports Antenna Sectorization which can be used to increase the number of clients and or client throughput in a given air space Installers can mount two Nortel Networks WLAN Access Points back to back and the Nortel Networks 2200 series operator can disable t...

Page 17: ...el s on the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point onto the corresponding location on the map MAC addresses have the format 000B85xxxxxx Attach the ceiling mount base to the bottom of the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point using the factory supplied machine screws and washers Position the ceiling mount base so its keyhole slots are partly on the drywall sheet metal or other screw heads installed in Step...

Page 18: ...RF radiation exposure guidelines Slide the ceiling mount base onto the drywall sheet metal or other screw heads until it snugs into place You have installed the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point Repeat Step 4 Mounting the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Points for each Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point location and then continue with Step 5 Returning MAC Information Ceiling Mount ClipsCeiling Mount Cl...

Page 19: ...int Note Make sure the cables are routed away from the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point antennas Note When the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point is powered up and is associated with an Nortel Networks WLAN Wireless Security Switch Green Power and Yellow 802 11b g and or Yellow or Amber 802 11a LEDs lit the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point is broadcasting its beacon signal s When this happens com...

Page 20: ...vex high center sections pointing toward the screw heads Note The Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point threaded holes have precision depth threads Do not overtighten the screws or the bracket will not fit under the screw heads Figure Assembling the Mounting Screws and Spring Washers to the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point Copy the MAC address es from the label s on the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Po...

Page 21: ...s broad casting its beacon signal s When this happens complete the installation as quickly as possible to remove yourself from within 8 inches 20 cm of the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point to comply with FCC RF radiation exposure guidelines You have installed the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point Repeat Step 4 Mounting the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Points for each Nortel Networks WLAN Access Po...

Page 22: ...ddress es from the label s on the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point onto the corresponding location on the map MAC addresses have the format 000B85xxxxxx You have already attached the flush mount bracket to the wall in Step 3 Preparing Mounting Locations Slide the screws into the keyhole slots on the mounting bracket as shown in the following figure Note Make sure the side of the Nortel Networks W...

Page 23: ... Networks WLAN Access Point is powered up and is associated with an Nortel Networks WLAN Wireless Security Switch Green Power and Yellow 802 11b g and or Yellow or Amber 802 11a LEDs lit the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point begins broad casting its beacon signal s When this happens complete the installation as quickly as possible to remove yourself from within 8 inches 20 cm of the Nortel Network...

Page 24: ...or manager The Nortel Networks WLAN Solution Management System Software Solution Management System Software operators will use the MAC address and location information to create maps for precise wireless Operating System management Also return any unused mounting kit hardware and external power supplies to the network planner or manager for use in future deployments Note Please remind the Network ...

Page 25: ...ople to pull on the power cord or unplug the power supply from the AC power outlet When you are powering the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point from a PoE source UNUSED PRODUCT another network device or a PoE injector hub you do not need to route a separate power cable to the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point because the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point will receive its power across the CAT 5 Ethe...

Page 26: ...down Note You can mount the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Points in the ceiling plenum or below the ceiling using the ceiling mount base or wall mount brackets but the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Points perform best when mounted below the ceiling Note Plenum mounted Nortel Networks WLAN Access Points and Remote Edge Access Points MUST BE powered using Power Over Ethernet POE to comply with safety re...

Page 27: ...ement Deployment Statement Class A StatementClass A Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio freque...

Page 28: ...XT AS 1200 BG EXT and AS 1200 ABG EXT RE Nortel Networks WLAN Access Points and Nortel Networks WLAN Remote Edge Access Points Remote Edge Access Points provided with optional external antenna ports make sure that all external antennas and their associated wiring are located entirely indoors The Nortel Networks WLAN Access Points and Remote Edge Access Points and their optional external antennas a...

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