Pr el im in ar y Legra Radio LR11b Installation Guide 009-10602-A June 2003 Legra Systems Inc.
©2003 Legra Systems 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Contents Contents................................................................................... iii Figures ...................................................................................... v Tables...................................................................................... vii Introduction ............................................................................. ix Intended Audience ................................................................. ix Objective ......................
Legra Manager LM6000 NMS User Guide Chapter 2 009-30422-A Installation Safety Information ................................................................... 14 FCC Safety Compliance Statement ....................................................... 14 General Safety Guidelines ..................................................................... 14 Warnings ................................................................................................ 15 Installation Guidelines ........................
009-10602-A Legra Radio Installation Guide Figures Figure 1-1 Figure 1-2 Figure 1-3 Figure 3-1 Figure 3-2 Legra Radio LR11b ............................................. 2 Legra Radio Aft Connectors ................................ 3 Legra Radio LEDs ............................................... 5 Legra Radio LR11b Mounting Bracket .............. 18 Legra Radio Power Brick (Sold Separately) ...... 22 v Legra Systems Inc.
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009-10602-A Legra Radio Installation Guide Tables Table 1-1 Table 1-2 Table A-1 Table A-2 Table A-3 LED Status Descriptions ...................................... 5 Legra Radio LR11b Package Contents ............... 8 Performance Specifications .............................. A-1 General Specifications ...................................... A-1 Compliances ..................................................... A-2 vii Legra Systems Inc.
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Introduction Intended Audience The Legra Radio LR11b Installation Guide is intended for network or computer technicians responsible for installing the LR11b. The following assumptions are made: • The user will read this guide prior to installation. • The user is familiar with concepts and terminology of wireless local area networking (WLAN).
Legra Radio Installation Guide 009-10602-A About this Guide The Legra Radio LR11b Installation Guide is organized into the following chapters: Chapter Description Chapter 1, Overview Contains an overview of the Legra Radio physical and functional characteristics, including the LEDs and supported standards. Chapter 2, Installation Contains the warnings, installation instructions, and unpacking information for installing the LR11b.
009-10602-A Legra Radio Installation Guide NOTE A note means that the reader should take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to related documents.
Legra Radio Installation Guide 009-10602-A Documentation Feedback You can submit feedback about Legra documentation at the following email address: techpubs@legra.com Technical Assistance You can reach Legra technical support at the Legra web site: http://www.legra.com xii Legra Systems Inc.
1 Overview This chapter describes: • Key Features • Additional Tools/Items • Unpacking the Legra Radio • Setup Overview 1 Legra Systems Inc.
Legra Radio Installation Guide 009-10602-A Key Features The Legra Radio LR11b (Figure 1-1) access point provides wireless high-speed data communications between a switch and end user stations equipped with 802.11b wireless adapters. You can connect a Legra Radio directly to a Legra Switch with a category 5 Ethernet cable, or third-party switch. Forward Figure 1-1 Legra Radio LR11b The Legra Radio can be powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE) provided through the RJ-45 Ethernet connector (Figure 1-2).
009-10602-A Legra Radio Installation Guide connected to a Legra Switch, the Legra Radio downloads software from the Legra Switch. Figure 1-2 Legra Radio Aft Connectors You can also connect the Legra Radio to a third-party vendor’s switch and manage the Legra Radio from a Legra Switch through your network. During the Radio’s initial configuration, you must imprint the Legra Switch’s DNS information on the Legra Radio. For more information, see “Imprinting a Legra Radio” on page 20.
Legra Radio Installation Guide 009-10602-A (Figure 1-2). Using a category 5 cable, you can connect the Legra Radio directly to 10/100 Ethernet port on the Legra Switch LS2012, or a third party switch that supports PoE. If your third party switch does not support PoE, you can use an inline power injector or a Legra power brick (sold separately) to provide power to the Legra Radio.
009-10602-A Legra Radio Installation Guide Figure 1-3 Legra Radio LEDs Table 1-1 LED LED Status Descriptions Color Green Power Amber LAN Switch Green Green Status Description Solid On Indicates that power is being supplied.
Legra Radio Installation Guide Table 1-1 LED Status Descriptions (Continued) LED Color WLAN 6 009-10602-A Status Description On Indicates a valid 802.11b wireless link. Off No WLAN Activity Flashing Indicates that the Legra Radio is transmitting or receiving data through wireless links. Flashing rate is proportional to network activity. Green Key Features Legra Systems Inc.
009-10602-A Legra Radio Installation Guide Additional Tools/Items You will need the following to install and connect your Legra Radio: • Category 5 Ethernet cable (100 meters maximum) to connect the radio to a Legra or third party switch. • 3/16-inch drill for installing wall anchors. • Power Drill for installing wall anchors. • Phillips head screwdriver Overview Legra Systems Inc.
Legra Radio Installation Guide 009-10602-A Unpacking the Legra Radio This section describes the contents of the Legra Radio LR11b packaging. To unpack the Legra Radio 1 Open the box and carefully remove the contents. Save the packing materials. 2 Ensure that all items listed in “Package Contents” on page 8 are included in the shipment. Check each item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your Legra Systems representative.
009-10602-A Legra Radio Installation Guide Table 1-2 Legra Radio LR11b Package Contents (Continued) Picture Legra Radio LR11b Quick Start Guide Item Qty Mounting Bracket 1 Wall Anchors 4 Screws 4 Legra Radio Quick Start Guide 1 Power LAN Switch WLAN LR11 Legra Systems, Inc. http://www.legra.com b The Legra Radio LR11b access point provides wireless high-speed data communications between a switch, such as the Legra Switch LS2012, and end user stations equipped with 802.
Legra Radio Installation Guide 009-10602-A Setup Overview The LR11b radio is the last group of the Legra devices that the you should install. 1 Install and configure the Legra Manager LM6000. For more information, see the Legra Manager LM6000 Installation Guide. 2 Install and configure Legra Switch LS2012. For more information, see the Legra Switch LS2012 Installation Guide. 3 Unpack the Legra Radio LR11b. For more information, see “Unpacking the Legra Radio” on page 8.
009-10602-A Legra Radio Installation Guide LR11b Radio Configuration When a LR11b radio is initially connected to a switch, the Legra Radio’s interface is inactive. The following steps describe how to provision and activate the interface. 1 If the Legra Radio is connected to a third party switch, configure your network so that IP packets are routed to and from the Legra Radio to the Legra Switch across your network. 2 Determine the radio channel settings for the Legra Radios.
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2 Installation This chapter describes: • Safety Information • Installation Guidelines 13 Legra Systems Inc.
Legra Radio Installation Guide 009-10602-A Safety Information The following sections describe important safety information. Following the safety guidelines and warnings when installing and operating your Legra Radio. FCC Safety Compliance Statement The Legra Radio complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The Legra Radio should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters (8 inches) between the transmitter and your body.
009-10602-A Legra Radio Installation Guide Warnings Comply with the following warnings when installing and using your Legra Radio. WARNING To comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, the Legra Radio antennas should be located at a minimum of 8 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons when in use.
Legra Radio Installation Guide 009-10602-A Installation Guidelines Use the following guidelines when determining the location of the LR11b radios: • In general, the best location is in the center of your wireless coverage area within line of sight of all wireless devices. • The higher off of the floor you install the Legra Radio, the better the performance. • Metal objects can obstruct the radio signal.
3 Mounting Instructions This chapter describes: • Overview • Installing the Mounting Bracket • Attaching the Legra Radio to the Mounting Bracket • Removing the Legra Radio from the Mounting Bracket • Imprinting a Legra Radio • Connecting Power to the Legra Radio 17 Legra Systems Inc.
Legra Radio Installation Guide 009-10602-A Overview You can install the Legra Radio on horizontal or vertical flat surfaces, such as walls or ceilings. The Legra Radio includes a separate mounting bracket. You can install the mounting bracket with screws, or wall anchors and screws. Use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the locations for the attaching hardware. Installing the Mounting Bracket You can install the mounting bracket on a horizontal or vertical surface, such as a ceiling or wall.
009-10602-A CAUTION Legra Radio Installation Guide Do not install the Legra Radio upside down. Otherwise, damage to the unit may occur. If you are installing the Legra Radio on a vertical surface, ensure that the top mounting flanges are oriented up or to the side. The bracket’s mounting flanges support the weight of the Legra Radio. To install the mounting bracket 1 Mark the locations of the four mounting holes using the mounting bracket as a template.
Legra Radio Installation Guide 009-10602-A Removing the Legra Radio from the Mounting Bracket You can remove the Legra Radio from the mounting bracket with the following procedure. To remove the Legra Radio from the mounting bracket 1 Push the Legra Radio from front toward the aft of the unit. This decouples the hooks from the bracket’s mounting flanges. 2 Pull the aft portion or the Legra Radio away from the bracket and remove the Legra Radio from the mounting bracket.
009-10602-A Legra Radio Installation Guide To imprint LS2012 information on a Legra Radio 1 Connect a category 5 Ethernet cable to the Legra Switch 10/100 Ethernet port. 2 Connect the cable to the Legra Radio’s RJ-45 Ethernet Port. The green Legra Radio Power LED blinks slowly. The LED turns solid green when imprinting is complete. The Legra Radio is imprinted.
Legra Radio Installation Guide 009-10602-A Inline Power Injector If your third party switch does not support PoE, you can place a power injector inline between the switch port and the Legra Radio. See your power injector documentation for installation and usage instructions. Power Brick If a power injector cannot be used, use a power brick (Figure 3-2) to power the Legra Radio.
A Specifications Table A-1 Performance Specifications Name Description 802.11b FCC/IC: 1-11 ETSI: 1-13 France: 10-13 Spain: 10-11 MKK: 1-14 Maximum Clients 64 Operating Range Up to 500 m (1640 ft) Data Rate Normal Mode: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel Network Configuration Infrastructure 5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz (lower band) US/Canada, Japan Operating Frequency 5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz (middle band) US/Canada 5.725 ~ 5.
Legra Radio Installation Guide Table A-2 009-10602-A General Specifications Characteristic Specification Network Management Legra Manager LM6000 Network Management System Legra Switch LS2012 User Interface Operating Systems Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP Temperature Operating: 0 to 50 ºC (32 to 122 ºF) Storage: 0 to 70 ºC (32 to 158 ºF) Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Table A-3 Compliances Category Standard Compliances IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/6/11 Emissions FCC Class B RCR STD-33A Safety CSA/
Contact Information Legra Systems, Inc. 3 Burlington Woods Drive Burlington, MA 01803-4543 Tel: (781) 272-8400 Fax: (781) 272-8401 Website: http:\\www.legra.com Legra Systems Inc.
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