OAW 320 Series Access
Point
Installation Guide
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OAW 320 Series Access Point | Installation Guide
Part Number 0511XXX-01 | July 2015
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Copyright
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Specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.
Originated in the USA.
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Legal Notice
The use of Alcatel-Lucent switching platforms and software, by all individuals or corporations, to terminate Cisco
or Nortel VPN client devices constitutes complete acceptance of liability by that individual or corporation for this
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Specifically, you must verify the following conditions:
When connected to the network, each access point is assigned a valid IP
address
Access points are able to locate the switch
Refer to the AOS-W Quick Start Guide for instructions on locating and
connecting to the switch.
Pre-Installation Network Requirements
After WLAN planning is complete and the appropriate products and their
placement have been determined, the Alcatel-Lucent switch(s) must be installed
and initial setup completed before the Alcatel-Lucent access points are deployed.
For initial setup of the switch, refer to the AOS-W Quick Start Guide.
Identifying Specific Installation Locations
You can mount the OAW-320 Series access point on a wall or on the ceiling. Use
the access point placement map generated by the Alcatel-Lucent VisualRF Plan
software application to determine the proper installation location(s). Each
location should be as close as possible to the center of the intended coverage
area and should be free from obstructions or obvious sources of interference.
These RF absorbers/reflectors/interference sources will impact RF propagation
and should be accounted for during the planning phase and adjusted for in the RF
plan.
Identifying Known RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference
Sources
Identifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources while in the
field during the installation phase is critical. Make sure that these sources are
taken into consideration when you attach an access point to its fixed location.
Examples of sources that degrade RF performance include:
Cement and brick
Objects that contain water
Metal
Microwave ovens
Wireless phones and headsets
Installing the Access Point
Using the Ceiling Rail Adapter
The OAW-320 Series access points includes two ceiling rail adapters for 9/16” and
15/16” ceiling rails. Additional wall mount adapters and ceiling rail adapters for
other rail styles are available as accessory kits.
1. Pull the necessary cables through a prepared hole in the ceiling tile close to
where the access point will be placed.
2. Place the adapter against the back of the access point with the adapter at an
angle of approximately 30 degrees to the tabs (see
Figure 6
).
3. Twist the adapter clockwise until it snaps in place into the tabs (see
Figure 6
).
Figure 6
Attaching the Ceiling Rail Adapter
4. If necessary, connect the console cable to the console port on the back of the
access point.
5. Hold the access point next to the ceiling tile rail with the ceiling tile rail
mounting slots at approximately a 30-degree angle to the ceiling tile rail (see
Figure 7
). Make sure that any cable slack is above the ceiling tile.
6. Pushing toward the ceiling tile, rotate the access point clockwise until the
device clicks in place on the ceiling tile rail.
Figure 7
Mounting the Access Point
7. Install the external antennas for OAW-AP324/OAW-IAP324 access points
according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and connect the antennas to the
antenna interfaces on the access point.
Connecting Required Cables
Install cables in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations and
practices.
Verifying Post-Installation Connectivity
The integrated LEDs on the access point can be used to verify that the device is
receiving power and initializing successfully (see
Table 1
). Refer to the Alcatel-
Lucent AOS-W Quick Start Guide for further details on verifying post-installation
network connectivity.
Configuring the Access Point
Access Point Provisioning/Reprovisioning
Provisioning parameters are unique to each access point. These local access
point parameters are initially configured on the switch, and then pushed out to
the access points and stored on the access points. Alcatel-Lucent recommends
that provisioning settings be configured via the AOS-W Web UI only. Refer to the
Instant User Guide for details.
Access Point Configuration
Configuration parameters are network or switch specific. They are configured
and stored on the switch and then pushed out to the access points. These
parameters remain stored on the switch.
Configuration settings can be configured via the AOS-W Web UI or CLI. Refer to
the AOS-W User Guide or CLI Guide for details.
Service to all Alcatel-Lucent products should be performed by an ACFE
certified technician or similar.
!
The installer is responsible for securing the access point onto the ceiling tile
rail in accordance with the steps below. Failure to properly install this
product may result in physical injury and/or damage to property.
The instructions for this section are applicable to the OAW-AP324 and
OAW-AP325 access points only.
!
Access points are classified as radio transmission devices and are subject
to government regulations of the deploying country. The Network
Administrator(s) are responsible for ensuring that the configuration and
operation of this equipment is in compliance with their country’s
regulations. Specifically, access points must use channel assignments
appropriate to the locale in which the access point will be used. For a
complete list of approved channels in your country, refer to the
Downloadable Regulatory Table (DRT) Release Notes at
http://service.esd.alcatel-lucent.com
.
