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Compliances FCC - Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide FCC Antenna Usage and Transmit Power To comply with FCC/Canada telecommunication regulation, the conducted output power of this transmitter, when use with each specific antenna supplied, cannot exceed the maximum limit indicated in the following tables. 802.11a RF Power Table for FCC External Antenna Maximum Conducted Transmit Power (dBm) 5180 MHz 5240 MHz 5745 MHz 5785 MHz 5825 MHz 4.5 dBi Integrated Antenna (FDS_2FED02) 11.64 14.91 24.6 24.9 25.
Compliances 802.11g RF Power Table for FCC External Antenna Maximum Conducted Transmit Power (dBm) 2412 MHz 2437 MHz 2462 MHz 2 dBi Integrated Antenna (FDS_2FED02) 21.1 24.5 17.68 6 dBi Omnidirectional Antenna (MMO24580608) (not including 1 dBi cable loss) 19.4 24 17.2 4 dBi Bi-Directional Antenna (MHA2400PT) 19.4 24 16.7 21.75 11.6 13 dBi Directional Panel Antenna 15.
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Compliances Allowed 5GHz Channels in Each European Community Country Allowed Frequency Bands Allowed Channel Numbers Countries 5.15 - 5.35* & 5.470 - 5.725 GHz 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140 Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, U.K. 5 GHz Operation Not Allowed None Greece * Outdoor operation is not allowed using 5.15-5.35 GHz bands (Channels 36 to 64).
Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide Italian Con la presente Foundry Networks dichiara che questo Radio LAN device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Compliances Power Cord Set Switzerland The supply plug must comply with SEV/ASE 1011. U.K. The supply plug must comply with BS1363 (3-pin 13 A) and be fitted with a 5 A fuse which complies with BS1362. The mains cord must be or marked and be of type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum). Europe The supply plug must comply with CEE7/7 (“SCHUKO”). The mains cord must be or marked and be of type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum). IEC-320 receptacle.
Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide Cordon électrique - Il doit être agréé dans le pays d’utilisation Suisse: La prise mâle d’alimentation doit respecter la norme SEV/ASE 1011. Europe La prise secteur doit être conforme aux normes CEE 7/7 (“SCHUKO”) LE cordon secteur doit porter la mention ou et doit être de type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).
Contents Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Chapter 1. About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7 Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7 Chapter 3. Network Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Crossover Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 Console Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Wiring Map for Serial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Appendix C. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 About This Guide The IronPoint™ 250 Access Point is a device that allows wireless clients to connect to your enterprise network. It is a full-featured access point that can be managed as a single device or by IronView Network Manager, a network management tool that manages several Foundry devices on a network. This guide presents the procedures for installing the IronPoint™ 250 Access Point.
Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide Web Access Point your browser to the kp.foundrynet.com to access the Foundry Knowledge Portal. Note: Check with your sales account representative to determine how to obtain a valid user name and password for the Foundry Knowledge Portal. E-mail Access Technical requests can also be sent to the e-mail address: support@foundrynet.com Telephone Access ◆ 1.877.TURBOCALL (887.2622): United States ◆ 1.408.586.
Chapter 2 About the IronPoint 250 Overview Foundry’s IronPoint 250 is an IEEE 802.11a/g enterprise wireless access point that provides highspeed data communications between the wired LAN and fixed, portable or mobile devices equipped with an 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g wireless network card. The access point offers full network management capabilities through a command line interface for initial configuration and troubleshooting, a Web interface, and Simple Network Management tools. Figure 2-1.
Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide Radio Characteristics The IEEE 802.11a/g standard uses a radio modulation technique known as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), and a shared collision domain (CSMA/CA). It operates at the 5 GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) band for connections to 802.11a clients, and at 2.4 GHz for connections to 802.11g clients. IEEE 802.11g includes backward compatibility with the IEEE 802.11b standard. IEEE 802.11b also operates at 2.
About the IronPoint 250 Description of Hardware Ethernet Port The access point has one 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 Ethernet port that can be attached directly to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T wired network. The wired network must conform to the IEEE 802.3-2005 specifications. The Ethernet port supports automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs, switches, or hubs.
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About the IronPoint 250 Status LEDs The access point includes four status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. Figure 2-3. Status LEDs Ethernet Link/Activity Power 802.11a Wireless Link/Activity 802.11b/g Wireless Link/Activity Status LEDs LED Status Description Status On Green Indicates that power is being supplied and the system is working normally.
Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide Security Slot The access point includes a Kensington security slot on the rear panel. You can prevent unauthorized removal of the access point in several ways: by wrapping Foundry’s locking clamp (lock not provided) or by using a Kensington security cable (not provided). Console Port This port is used to connect a console device to the access point through a serial cable. This connection is described under “Console Port Pin Assignments” on page B-3.
About the IronPoint 250 Features and Benefits Connectivity ◆ 54 Mbps wireless interface supports up to 64 mobile users ◆ Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port ◆ IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g compliant on the wireless interfaces ◆ IEEE 802.3-2005 compliant on the Ethernet interface ◆ Ethernet port supports Power over Ethernet based on the IEEE 802.3af standard ◆ Provides seamless roaming within the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.
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Chapter 3 Network Planning Network Topologies The IronPoint 250 supports an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. One or more access points can be configured as: • Infrastructure for wireless LANs • Infrastructure wireless LAN for roaming wireless PCs The 802.11b and 802.11g frequency band which operates at 2.4 GHz can easily encounter interference from other 2.4 GHz devices, such as other 802.11b or g wireless devices, cordless phones and microwave ovens.
Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide Infrastructure Wireless LAN The IronPoint 250 is designed to provide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wired/wireless LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PC users and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN.
Network Planning continuous coverage area is created, wireless users within this ESS can roam freely. All wireless network cards and access points within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SSID. Figure 3-2. Wireless LAN Roaming Server Desktop PC Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter Switch Access Point Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter Switch Access Point Seamless Roaming PC with Wireless PCI Adapter July 2007 © 2007 Foundry Networks, Inc.
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Chapter 4 Installing the IronPoint 250 Access Point This section presents procedures for installing the IronPoint 250 access point.
Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide Figure 4-1. Attaching Feet to the Access Point 2. Set the access point on its four rubber feet on the desktop, shelf, or flat surface, making sure there is enough clearance around the ventilation holes for proper air flow. For safety reasons, make sure ventilation holes on the access point are positioned horizontally, not vertically. 3. Position the antennas along the same axes.
Installing the IronPoint 250 Access Point Figure 4-2. Installing the Access Point on the Mounting Bracket Fastening Screw Mounting Points Align this tab with the Fastening Screw Bracket Mounting Slots 4. Position the antennas along the same axes. Each antenna emits a radiation pattern that is toroidal (doughnut shaped), with the coverage extending most in the direction perpendicular to the antenna.
Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide Figure 4-3. Attaching the Ceiling-Mount Clamp to the Mounting Bracket Mounting Holders Mounting Clip Fastening Screws 2. Attach the access point to the mounting bracket by aligning the two mounting points on the bracket with the two mounting slots on the bottom of the access point (Figure 4-2). Then screw down the fastening screw to secure the access point to the bracket. 3.
Installing the IronPoint 250 Access Point Figure 4-4. Attaching the Bracket to a Suspended Ceiling Position T-rail between mounting holders Push access point up onto T-rail, then turn Clips lock T-rail into mounting holders Locking the Access Point To prevent unauthorized removal of the access point, you can use a Kensington Slim MicroSaver security cable (not included) to attach the access point to a fixed object.
Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide specific antenna and cable combinations. For this reason, you must consult with a professional installer who is trained in RF installation and knowledgeable in the local regulations prior to connecting an external antenna to your wireless radio product. It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that the antenna installation complies with the local radio regulations. To install an external antenna: 1.
Installing the IronPoint 250 Access Point 2. Connect the other end of the RS-232 console cable to your PC's serial port. 3. On your PC console application configure the following communication parameters: • 9600 bits per second • 8 data bits • No parity • 1 stop bits • No Flow Control 4. Connect the power adapter cable to the 48V DC power socket on the access point and the other end of the cable to a power source. CAUTION: Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with this access point.
Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide points, straight out of the box, by mapping an access point’s MAC address to an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway that are defined on an IronPoint-FES interface. Once the access point is attached to the IronPoint-FES, the switch assigns the predefined IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway to the access point with the matching MAC address. The IronPoint 250 is shipped with the ADC feature enabled.
Installing the IronPoint 250 Access Point UA-UKRAINE, AE-UNITED_ARAB_EMIRATES, GB-UNITED_KINGDOM, US-UNITED_STATES, UY-URUGUAY, VE-VENEZUELA, VN-VIETNAM 5. Configure the TCP/IP address. The default IP address for the access point is 169.254.1.1 with a 255.255.0.0 subnet mask and a default gateway of 169.254.1.254. To change the access point's IP address, for example, to 192.168.1.10 with a 24-bit subnet mask and a default gateway of 192.168.1.
Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide 8. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector on the access point. 9. Connect the other end of the cable to the network subnet for which the access point was programmed. 10. Power up the access point. It can now be managed using its command line interface (CLI), Web interface, or by the IronView Network Manager.
Chapter 5 Making a Network Connection Connecting to a Network Device The IronPoint 250 is designed to connect a wired Ethernet network to wireless clients. It can be connected to any Ethernet network device, such as a hub or switch. Twisted-Pair Cable The access point’s Ethernet port connection requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. For 100BASE-TX connections, Category 5 or better cable is required; for 10BASE-T, Category 3 or better cable can be used.
Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide Connecting to a Switch, Hub, PC, or Server 1. Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the network device’s RJ-45 connector. Figure 5-1. Connecting to a Network Device 2. Attach the other end of the cable segment to the Ethernet port on the access point. Note: Make sure the twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft) in length. 3. As the connection is made, the access point’s Link LED should light indicating a valid network connection.
Appendix A Troubleshooting Diagnosing Access Point Indicators Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action Status LED is Off • External power supply may be disconnected. Check connections between the access point, the power adapter, and the wall outlet. • If using PoE, verify that access point’s RJ-45 port is attached to a PoE source device, that the PoE source device is powered on, and that PoE power is enabled on the port attached to the access point. • Contact Technical Support.
Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide In-Band Access If the access point cannot be configured using the CLI via Telnet or SSH v2, a Web browser using HTTP or HTTPS, or SNMP v2 or v3 software, check the following items before you contact Technical Support.
Troubleshooting • Check the configuration matrix for the most commonly used authentication and encryption combinations in the Quick Installation and Getting Started Guide to ensure that the access point is correctly configured. Lost Password The only way to recover a lost password is by setting the access point to its default configuration. Refer to the section “Reset the Access Point Default Settings” for instructions.
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Appendix B Cables Specifications Cable Types and Specifications Cable Type Max. Length Connector 10BASE-T Cat. 3 or better 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45 100BASE-TX Cat. 5 or better 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45 Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments CAUTION: DO NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards. For 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires.
Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments Use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable for RJ-45 connections: 100-ohm Category 3 or better cable for 10 Mbps connections, or 100-ohm Category 5 or better cable for 100 Mbps connections. Also be sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
Cables Figure B-3. Crossover Wiring EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard 10/100BASE-TX Crossover Cable White/Orange Stripe Orange 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 End A White/Green Stripe Blue White/Blue Stripe Green White/Brown Stripe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 End B Brown Console Port Pin Assignments The DB-9 serial port on the IronPoint 250 is used to connect to the access point for out-of-band management. The access point’s command-line interface can be accessed from a terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation program.
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Appendix C Specifications General Specifications Maximum Channels 802.11a: US & Canada: 13 (normal mode), 5 (turbo mode) Japan: 4 (normal mode), 1 (turbo mode) ETSI: 11 channels (normal mode), 4 (turbo mode) Taiwan: 8 (normal mode), 3 (turbo mode) 802.11g: FCC/IC: 1-11 ETSI: 1-13 France: 10-13 MKK: 1-14 Taiwan: 1-11 Maximum Clients 64 per VAP interface Operating Range See “Maximum Distance Tables” on page C-5.” Data Rate 802.
Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide 5.50 ~ 5.70 GHz Europe 5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz (middle band) Taiwan 5.725 ~ 5.825 GHz (high band) Taiwan 802.11b/g: 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz (US, Canada, ETSI) 2.4 ~ 2.497 GHz (Japan) 2.400 ~ 2.4835 GHz (Taiwan) AC Power supply Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Output: 48 VDC, 0.38 A Unit Power Supply DC Input: 48 VDC, 0.38 A maximum Input voltage: 48 volts, 0.27 A, 12.95 watts Power consumption: 9.6 watts maximum PoE (DC) Input voltage: -48 VDC, 0.27 A, 12.
Specifications Radio Signal Certification FCC Part 15, Subpart C - Intentional Radiators 15.247, 15.207, 15.407 RSS-210 (Canada) RSS-102 (Canada) EN 300 328, EN 300 893, EN 301 489 (Sections 1-17, as necessary) (Europe) ARIB STD 33 (Japan) ARIB STD 66 (Japan) ARIB STD T71 (Japan) AS/NZS 4771, 4628.2 (Australia and New Zealand) Safety UL/CUL (CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1 & UL60950-1) EN 60950-1 (TÜV/GS) IEC 60950-1 (CB) Standards IEEE 802.3-2005 IEEE 802.11a, b, g July 2007 © 2007 Foundry Networks, Inc.
Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide Sensitivity IEEE 802.11a Modulation/Rates Sensitivity (GHz - dBm) 5.15-5.250 5.25-5.350 5.50-5.700 5.725-5.825 BPSK (6 Mbps) -88 -88 -88 -88 BPSK (9 Mbps) -87 -87 -87 -87 QPSK (12 Mbps) -86 -86 -86 -86 QPSK (18 Mbps) -83 -83 -83 -83 16 QAM (24 Mbps) -80 -80 -80 -80 16 QAM (36 Mbps) -76 -76 -76 -76 64 QAM (48 Mbps) -73 -73 -73 -73 64QAM(54 Mbps) -70 -70 -70 -70 IEEE 802.
Specifications Maximum Distance Tables Important Notice The operating range distances listed in the following tables are for typical environments only. Operating ranges can vary considerably depending on factors such as local interference and barrier composition. It is recommended to do a site survey to determine the maximum ranges for specific access point locations in your environment. 802.
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Glossary 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3 or better UTP cable. 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 or better UTP cable. Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Access points attached to a wired network, support the creation of multiple radio cells that enable roaming throughout a facility.
Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Provides a framework for passing configuration information to hosts on a TCP/IP network. DHCP is based on the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP), adding the capability of automatic allocation of reusable network addresses and additional configuration options.
Glossary LED Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition. Local Area Network (LAN) A group of interconnected computer and support devices. MAC Address The physical layer address used to uniquely identify network nodes. Power over Ethernet (PoE) A specification for providing both power and data to low-power network devices using a single Category 5 Ethernet cable.
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Index Numerics E 100BASE-TX ports 2-3 10BASE-T ports 2-3 Ethernet connection 5-1 A air flow requirements 4-1 antennas, positioning 4-2, 4-3 applications 3-1 infrastructure 3-2 wireless LAN roaming 3-2 B Basic Service Set See BSS bracket, wall mount 4-2 BSS 3-2 C cable crossover B-2 specifications B-1 straight-through B-2 channels, maximum C-1 clients, maximum C-1 console cable 2-2 console port 2-2, 2-6 pin assignments B-3 crossover cable B-2 CSMA/CA 2-2 D data rate, options C-1 desktop mounting 4-1
Foundry IronPoint 250 Installation Guide on a desktop or shelf 4-1 N network connections 5-1 topologies 3-1 network topologies 3-1 infrastructure 3-2 infrastructure for roaming 3-2 null-modem serial cable 2-2 O telephone 1-2 Web 1-2 troubleshooting in-band access A-2 switch indicators A-1 twisted-pair connections 5-1 W wall mounting bracket 4-2 Web-based management 2-2 wireless LANs infrastructure 3-2 roaming 3-2 OFDM 2-2 operating frequency C-1 out-of-band management 2-2 P password, support 1-2 pin
