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Preface

Purpose of the Manual

This manual describes how to install and set up the RoamAbout Access Point 2000. It also 
includes problem solving, and connector pin assignment information.

Intended Audience

This manual is intended for use by personnel who will install and set up the RoamAbout 
Access Point 2000.

Organization of this Document

This document is organized as follows:

ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Only qualified personnel should perform 
installation procedures.

Section

Description

Chapter 1

Contains pre-installation information you should know 
before you install the RoamAbout Access Point 2000. This 
includes the site requirements and specifications. 

Chapter 2

Presents detailed step-by-step procedures to select, 
configure, and install the correct power, cabling, and wiring 
for your Access Point 2000.

Chapter 3

Contains detailed step-by-step procedures to install the 
Access Point 2000 and connect a device to the console port.

Appendix A

Describes how to upgrade the Access Point 2000 firmware. 
It also describes how to reset the Access Point to factory 
default settings.

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Страница 1: ...Access Point 2000 Hardware Installation Guide 9034063 06 E N J O Y T H E F R E E D O M O F W I R E L E S S N E T W O R K I N G ENTERASYS COM...

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Страница 3: ...F ENTERASYS NETWORKS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF KNEW OF OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Enterasys Networks Inc 50 Minuteman Road Andover MA 01810 2003 Enterasys NetworksTM All rights...

Страница 4: ...ase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radi...

Страница 5: ...OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH INCLUDES AMONG OTHER PROVISIONS THE LICENSE THE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY AND THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ARE NOT AUTHORIZED...

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Страница 8: ...this Agreement Upon any such termination You shall immediately cease all use of the Program and shall return to Enterasys the Program and all copies of the Program DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Applicati...

Страница 9: ...tions x Associated Documents xi Getting Help xii 1 Preparing for Installation Reviewing the Site Requirements 1 2 Hardware Requirements 1 2 Environmental Requirements 1 2 Electrical Requirements 1 3 U...

Страница 10: ...ration 2 7 Crossover Configuration 2 7 Power and Connector Specifications 2 8 3 Installing the Access Point Wall Ceiling Outlet Box Installation 3 2 Surface Wallmount Installation 3 7 Desktop Installa...

Страница 11: ...rm installation procedures Section Description Chapter 1 Contains pre installation information you should know before you install the RoamAbout Access Point 2000 This includes the site requirements an...

Страница 12: ...ment Icon Meaning ELECTRICAL HAZARD Warns against an action that could result in personal injury or death CAUTION Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment NOTE Calls the reader...

Страница 13: ...ager AP Manager online help RoamAbout 802 11b PC Card and drivers RoamAbout 802 11b PC Card Drivers and Utilities CD ROM Kit RoamAbout 802 11b PC Card Installation and Specifications Guide Various rea...

Страница 14: ...your network environment layout cable type Network load and frame size at the time of trouble if known The device history for example have you returned the device before is this a recurring problem et...

Страница 15: ...Review the site requirements Select the location to install the AP Unpack the AP and check the contents of the shipment If installing the Access Point in a building to building configuration refer to...

Страница 16: ...ecifications 1 For sites above 4900 m 16 000 ft decrease the operating temperature specification by 1 8 C for each 1000 m or 3 2 F for each 3200 ft Parameter Access Point Width 17 9 cm 7 06 in Height...

Страница 17: ...World CAUTION You must use a UL Listed Class 2 power supply Power supply outputs and current ratings should not exceed the stated maximum voltages and should not fall below the minimum voltages as spe...

Страница 18: ...ort any damage to your shipping carrier Also verify that you have received the correct basic components and options as listed on the following pages Report any discrepancies to your Enterasys Sales Re...

Страница 19: ...document is available on the Enterasys Networks web site at www enterasys com wireless The RoamAbout PC Cards are sold separately Contact your Enterasys sales representative for more information Desc...

Страница 20: ...RoamAbout 802 11 Wireless Networking Guide to determine the actual coverage area Using these tools can help you determine the best place to mount the Access Point If you are using an outdoor antenna w...

Страница 21: ...your RoamAbout Access Point 2000 CAUTION The Enterasys 5652054 xx International DC Power Supply ships with the RoamAbout Access Point 2000 and the RBTR2 PS3 Redundant DC Power Supply have overload pr...

Страница 22: ...wer injector in the same location as the power module The output of the power module is connected to the remote power injector The Ethernet interface cable also plugs into the remote power injector An...

Страница 23: ...cable plugs into the NETWORK jack and the Access Point cable plugs into the ROAMABOUT AP jack Pin Network Connector Access Point Connector Power Connector 1 XMIT Data Positive XMIT Data Positive 2 XM...

Страница 24: ...ower outlet if remote power is used 3 Secure the remote power injector If necessary use the two wall anchors provided in your installation kit 4 Insert the Ethernet cable into the NETWORK jack 5 Inser...

Страница 25: ...he Ethernet wiring panel Within six feet of an AC power outlet if remote power is used 3 Install up to three remote power injectors within the rack mount panel Use the screws provided in the rack moun...

Страница 26: ...ct power supply connector 2 Insert the appropriate connector into the power supply CAUTION Do not connect the power supply to the primary source until instructed to do so CAUTION You must use a UL Lis...

Страница 27: ...injector then connect the remote power injector to the AP To ensure correct system operation make sure you select the appropriate straight through or crossover Ethernet wiring configuration for your...

Страница 28: ...Volts AC Voltage Input 9 to 60 Volts DC 555 mA 9 Volts DC to 83 mA 60 Volts DC Polarity Independent or 10 Volts AC to 30 Volts AC 500 mA 10 Volts AC to 167 mA 30 Volts AC Regulation Regulated or non...

Страница 29: ...Chapter 2 If using a BootP TFTP server and the AP Manager to configure the APs with IP addresses you should configure the server BEFORE applying power to each AP Upon power up each AP automatically se...

Страница 30: ...g remote power with internal 10BaseT Ethernet network cabling installed If not using remote power within five feet of an AC electrical outlet a If using redundant power connecting both local power and...

Страница 31: ...let box Additional holes may be drilled in the bracket to accommodate your particular installation 6 Secure the mounting bracket to the wall outlet box 7 Secure the AP to the mounting bracket Insert t...

Страница 32: ...g Outlet Box Installation 3 4 Installing the Access Point 8 Install the PC Card Position the card as shown below Carefully insert the card Press down firmly to seat the card PC Card APH_24G S2 S1 MAC...

Страница 33: ...ctor Gently press down on the plug to secure the antenna connection 10 Install the remote power injector or the rack mount kit if used Refer to Remote Power Injector Installation on page 2 3 or Rack M...

Страница 34: ...he output of the power module redundant power module to the AP 12 Connect the power module into an AC outlet 13 Verify power on by observing that some of the AP LEDs are flashing or lit 14 Secure the...

Страница 35: ...ccess for inspection and service If using remote power close to the 10BaseT Ethernet network cable connector If not using remote power within five feet of an AC electrical outlet a If using redundant...

Страница 36: ...st two mounting holes slots on the mounting bracket that line up with a wall stud Use two screws to secure the mounting bracket to the wall stud Use plastic anchors and screws or self anchoring screws...

Страница 37: ...ount Installation 6 Secure the AP to the mounting bracket Insert the two AP shoulder screws into the two mounting bracket screw slots Slide the AP down Tighten the captive screw to secure the AP S2 S1...

Страница 38: ...Wallmount Installation 3 10 Installing the Access Point 7 Install the PC Card Position the card as shown below Carefully insert the card Press down firmly to seat the card PC Card APH_24G S2 S1 MAC AD...

Страница 39: ...Card connector Gently press down on the plug to secure the antenna connection 9 Install the remote power injector or the rack mount kit if used Refer to Remote Power Injector Installation on page 2 3...

Страница 40: ...P with CAUTION Ethernet cable contains power Do not use for other devices If you are not using remote power install the power module redundant power module if used refer to Power Module Installation o...

Страница 41: ...int 3 13 Surface Wallmount Installation 13 Secure the cover Position the cover over the AP Make sure the cover clears the antenna plug Push the cover down until all four snaps are secured S2 S1 MAC AD...

Страница 42: ...rnet network cable connector If not using remote power within five feet of an AC electrical outlet a If using redundant power connecting both local power and remote power or b If using the local power...

Страница 43: ...ew bracket by removing two screws 5 Re install the two screws 6 Install the four rubber feet on the bottom of the AP NOTE Exact placement of each rubber foot is not crucial For maximum stability insta...

Страница 44: ...ktop Installation 3 16 Installing the Access Point 7 Install the PC Card Position the card as shown below Carefully insert the card Press down firmly to seat the card PC Card APH_24G S2 S1 MAC ADD SN...

Страница 45: ...connector Gently press down on the plug to secure the antenna connection 9 Install the remote power injector or the rack mount kit if used Refer to Remote Power Injector Installation on page 2 3 or t...

Страница 46: ...h CAUTION Ethernet cable contains power Do not use for other devices If you are not using remote power install the power module redundant power module if used refer to Power Module Installation on pag...

Страница 47: ...ss Point 3 19 Desktop Installation 13 Secure the cover Position the cover over the AP Make sure the cover clears the antenna plug Push the cover down until all four snaps are secured S2 S1 MAC ADD SN...

Страница 48: ...device and the AP 3 If using a terminal configure the transmit and receive baud rates to 9600 baud only 4 If using a personal computer configure a terminal emulation application to use 9600 baud trans...

Страница 49: ...y various AP and wireless networking parameters The AP console port requires that the cable is connected to another device otherwise spurious noise could cause the console port to be unresponsive espe...

Страница 50: ...the patterns the most likely causes and possible corrective actions If the AP still fails refer to the RoamAbout 802 11 Wireless Networking Guide The Reload Reset button shown below is used to downloa...

Страница 51: ...eventually extinguishes as the network congestion is processed Wireless LAN Activity Lights when packets are Received on the wireless port and forwarded to the Ethernet port Received on the Ethernet p...

Страница 52: ...after one minute If the pattern continues to display contact technical support Normal operating mode AP is waiting for the spanning tree No action is required Or Spanning Tree detected a bridge loop...

Страница 53: ...n to setup add an AP 4 When prompted click Yes to provide an IP address 5 Enter the AP s wired MAC address printed on the front of the AP under the plastic cover 6 Assign the AP a valid IP address for...

Страница 54: ...n Menu b Enter the IP address subnet mask and default gateway 3 Choose Module Specific Options from the Installation Menu then choose Set Wireless Configuration 4 Enter the name of the wireless networ...

Страница 55: ...www enterasys com wireless and click on the Software Download Library to download the latest AP Manager and RoamAbout Access Point 2000 firmware The AP Manager contains the firmware and BootROM image...

Страница 56: ...you want to upgrade from the RoamAbout AP Manager Managed List 2 Click on the Reload button in the Main window 3 Select one of the following Use this Computer The firmware image is on the same compute...

Страница 57: ...er displays a Poll dialog box that prompts you to poll the AP Polling lets you know when the upgrade is complete 8 Click Yes in the Poll dialog box to start the poll You will receive a Reload Status S...

Страница 58: ...located in the Program Files RoamAbout Manager directory Record the N BIN firmware file name and the MAC address in the MAC ADD box on the unit for use when configuring the AP To use the reset button...

Страница 59: ...es NetRider Loader indicates a loading status 8 Click on Close to exit NetRider Loader when the loading is complete 9 View the console screen You will see activity on the console screen as the unit re...

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