OmniAccess OAW-AP70 TM Wireless Access Point Installation Guide
Copyright Copyright © 2005 Alcatel Internetworking, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. Originated in the USA. Trademarks Alcatel AP70, Alcatel 800, Alcatel 2400, Alcatel 6000, and AOS-W are trademarks of Alcatel in the United States and certain other countries. The K & Lock design is a registered trademark of the Kensington Technology Group in the United States and certain other countries.
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Alcatel AP Setup Process . . Chapter 2 Provisioning Access Points Alcatel Discovery Protocol . . . AP Reprovisioning . . . . . . . AP Provisioning . . . . . . . . . . . Manual Provisioning . . . . . . . . Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .. 7 .. 8 .. 9 . 10 . 13 . 13 Connecting the Console Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting OmniAccess OAW-AP70 Parameters . . .
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide Appendix A Port Specifications . . FE Port .......... Serial Breakout Adapter . DB-9 Specification . . . . . . . . . . . “To AP” Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “To Network” Specifications . USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . External Antenna Jack . . . . . . . . Appendix B Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Accessing the AP Support Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direct SPOE Connection to Wireless LAN Switch . . .
CHAPTER 1 Introduction The OmniAccess OAW-AP70 is part of a comprehensive wireless network solution. The device works in conjunction with the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch and can act as a wireless access point or air monitor. As a wireless Access Point (AP), the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 (also referred to as the AP AP70) provides transparent, secure, high-speed data communications between wireless network devices (fixed, portable, or mobile computers with IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.
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Chapter 1 1 Antenna fixtures for Wireless Communications The AP will have: A Four Reverse Polarity SMA (RP-SMA) connectors for attaching separate antennas (not included). For details, see “Alcatel AP70 Detachable Antennas” on page 22. NOTE—When facing the AP70 as shown in Figure 1-1, the antenna connectors on the right are for antenna 1 and the connectors on the left are for antenna 2 in a diversity configuration. B 2 Built-in swivel array with dual, 802.11 .a/.b/.g band, omnidirectional antenna.
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide NOTE—LEDs on the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch provide additional status and security information about connected APs.See the Alcatel AOS-W User Guide for more information. 3 Air Vents These vents promote proper air circulation for cooling the device. Do not allow these vents to be obstructed by mounting equipment, network cables, or any other material.
Chapter 1 Back View 2 1 2 3 FIGURE 1-2 OmniAccess OAW-AP70 Back View Introduction 5
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide 1 Mounting Slots The keyhole-shaped slots on the back of the chassis are used for mounting the OmniAccess OAW-AP70. 2 Air Vents These vents promote proper air circulation for cooling the device. Do not allow these vents to be obstructed by mounting equipment, network cables, or any other material. 3 Fold-Out Internal Antenna This fold-out antenna allows the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 to be used upright on a table, shelf, ceiling, or wall.
CHAPTER 2 Provisioning Access Points Access Points are radio broadcast devices and as such are subject to governmental regulation. Network administrators responsible for the configuration and operation of Access Points must comply with local broadcast regulations. Specifically, Access Points must use channel assignment and antenna gain settings (for detachable antennas) appropriate to the location in which the Access Point will be used.
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide z Manual Provisioning—APs can be individually provisioned using a serial console terminal connected to the AP. Although this method is complex and requires considerable care, manual provisioning can be used in almost any scenario, with or without access to the Wireless LAN switch. NOTE—Manual provisioning is intended for use when no Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch is available, and is not generally recommended as the primary method of AP provisioning.
Chapter 2 Discovery of the serverip and master variables is necessary when the DHCP response does not include the Vendor Specific option. The AP attempts to discover an Alcatel Master switch by sending multicast packets and broadcast packets on its subnet. To use the ADP discovery method, the ADP discovery mechanism needs to be enabled on the Alcatel Master Switch (using the adp discovery enable command).
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide AP Provisioning AP Provisioning is useful for brand new APs with default configurations. To perform AP Provisioning from the GUI: 1. Go to Maintenance > Program AP. On this window, there are two tabs: Provision and Reprovision. The Provisioning tab is selected by default. FIGURE 2-1 Provisioning Tab 2 Configure the APs Subnet and Netmask. This is the subnet from which the AP gets an IP during provisioning. (This is not the IP address the AP will use when deployed.
Chapter 2 FIGURE 2-2 Port Range Screen 5 Specify the Alcatel AP70-specific parameters. Internal Antenna is the default. If you select External Antenna, configure the gain value appropriate for the location in which this AP will be deployed. (See Table 3-1 for appropriate antenna gain values.) You can connect from one to four external antennas on the Alcatel AP70. Connecting both .a or .b/g antenna jacks enables antenna diversity.
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide NOTE—The IPSec settings are designed to protect all traffic (control and data) between a remote AP and a Wireless LAN switch. AP data is always encrypted, but without an IPSec tunnel, AP control traffic is sent in the clear. To set up an IPSec tunnel, configure the preshared key, user name (the AP PAP username that is configured on the switch), and the user name password. Also configure the VPN on the switch so that the switch end of the IPSec tunnel is also defined.
Chapter 2 12 When finished provisioning APs, click Disable to disable AP Provisioning. NOTE—Disable AP Provisioning after all the required APs are provisioned. Ports that are enabled for provisioning do not handle traffic. Therefore plugging an already provisioned AP into a port still set to provisioning mode will prevent that AP from functioning. Now the AP is configured with the Parameters given 13 Reboot the AP so the AP will come up with the new configured parameters.
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide Connecting the Console Terminal Manual provisioning requires this procedure. You must use the serial console breakout adapter cable to be able to access the serial console interface to the Alcatel AP70 while allowing the device to be powered by the AC adapter or POE (from an Alcatel Wireless LAN switch).
Chapter 2 1 Connect the adapter’s “To AP” RJ-45 connector to the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 FE Port. 2 Connect the adapter’s DB-9 connector to the serial port on the console terminal. 3 Connect the adapter’s “To Network” RJ-45 connector to the LAN. The LAN connection is optional unless POE is being used to power the AP. For convenience, the adapter kit includes an FE coupler to connect RJ-45 cable ends together. 4 Connect power to the OmniAccess OAW-AP70.
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide 5 Set your local terminal to use the following communications: TABLE 2-1 Console Terminal Settings Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control 9600 8 None 1 None 6 Establish console communication. Press a few times to establish communication between the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 and terminal. 7 From the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 console, access the apboot prompt.
Chapter 2 z TFTP time out—If the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 cannot locate an Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch on its network port, the following type of output is repeatedly displayed: Loading FLASH image... Verifying checksum... passed BOOTP broadcast 1 DHCP IP address: 10.1.2.250 DHCP subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 DHCP def gateway: 10.1.2.1 DHCP DNS server: 10.1.1.2 DHCP DNS domain: Alcatelnetworks.com DHCP Alcatel server: 10.1.2.11 Loading elf file: 10.1.2.11:mips.
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide z My network uses DNS and the Alcatel-master host name is acceptable. This is the default. It requires your DNS to be configured to resolve “Alcatel-master” to the IP address of the master Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. Unless your system has been previously configured for different settings, you can skip to Step 2.
Chapter 2 2 Specify an IP address for a specific AP, if necessary. If using DHCP, the AP will obtain its IP address automatically and you can skip this step. Otherwise, configure the AP with a static IP address using the following commands: apboot> setenv ipaddr apboot> setenv netmask apboot> setenv gatewayip 3 Set the location for the specific AP, if necessary.
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide For each access point and air monitor, measure its X and Y position (in feet) relative to the bottom-left corner of the building plan as seen from overhead. For example: 262 ft. X, Y Coordinates Y 98 0,0 126 X 418 ft. Use the same fixed point and orientation for all floors in a building. 4 Save the configuration and reboot the OmniAccess OAW-AP70.
CHAPTER 3 AP Deployment This chapter explains how to mount and connect the Alcatel AP70. Mounting the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 When provisioning is complete, mount the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 at its intended service location. The OmniAccess OAW-AP70 Access Points with or without external antennas are intended only for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE 802.3.af. All interconnected equipment must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equipment's associated LAN connections.
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide The OmniAccess OAW-AP70 can be mounted on a wall or suspended from above (not shown) using one of the optional mounting kits (dimensions vary) in the following ways: FIGURE 3-1 OmniAccess OAW-AP70 Mounting Options NOTE—For dimensions, see “Product Specifications”. Allow 5 cm (2") additional space on the right-hand side for cables. Measurements for the Alcatel AP70 depend on attached antennas, which vary.
Chapter 3 FCC-Approved Detachable Antennas The following table lists the antennas which are approved for use with the Alcatel AP70. TABLE 3-1 FCC-Approved Detachable Antennas Alcatel Part # Description Gain dbi Man. Man. Part # 5 Nearson T614AH-2.45/5.X-S MULTI-BAND ANTENNA AP-ANT-1 Tri-Band, High-Gain, Omni-Direction al Antenna (Indoor) (Swivel Connector) 2.4 GHz (802.
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide TABLE 3-1 FCC-Approved Detachable Antennas AP-ANT-7 High-Gain Directional Patch Antenna (Indoor / Outdoor) with RP-SMA Connector 11.5 HD Comms. Corp PCW24-08012-AFL/H D19656 AP-ANT-8 High-Gain, Omni-Direction al Cylindrical (Indoor / Outdoor) with RP-SMA Connector 5 Cushcraf t S2403BPX36RSM AP-ANT-10 High-Gain, Omni-Direction al Cylindrical (Indoor / Outdoor) with RP-SMA Connector 5.
Chapter 3 1 Flip open the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 internal antenna. 2 Place the device on a sturdy table or shelf. CAUTION—Do not place the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 in any place where it could fall on people or equipment. For more secure installation, use one of the optional mounting kits. 3 Orient the antennas. For best performance, swivel the individual antennas or antenna array so that they are oriented vertically. Once mounting is complete, connect the required cables (see instructions on page 27).
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide 2 Align the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 mounting slots to capture the surface screws. FIGURE 3-3 Hanging the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 on Screws 3 Secure the OmniAccess OAW-AP70, if desired. To prevent the unauthorized removal of the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 from its installed location, use a Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable (not included).
Chapter 3 Using the Optional Mounting Kits Use the optional mounting kit to attach the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 to a wall, shelf, or ceiling. For installation, see the Alcatel AP70 Mounting Kit Installation Notes (P/N 031642-00) provided with each kit. Connecting Required Cables The OmniAccess OAW-AP70 Access Points with or without external antennas are intended only for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE 802.3.af.
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide Use the built-in antenna or use Alcatel AP-ANT-1. For all other antennas, make sure the antenna cable is UL listed and suitable for use in plenums and air-handling spaces, such as CL2-P, CL3-P, MPP, or CMP, and mount the antenna outside of the air-handling space. Install cables in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations and practices. For more port and cable details, see Appendix A.
Chapter 3 If local regulations and practices permit, connect the optional AC power adapter (not included) to the DC power socket on the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 and plug it into an appropriate power outlet. CAUTION—To prevent personal injury or damage to equipment, use only the AC power adapter certified for this device in the country where it is used.
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APPENDIX A Port Specifications FE Port The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (FE) port is located on the right-hand side of the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 and has an RJ-45 female connector.
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide The maximum length for FE cables is 100 meters (325 feet). When the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 is installed in an air-handling space, as described in NEC (2002) Article 300.22 (C), POE is required. Also, any FE cable installed in such spaces should be suitable under NEC Article 800.50 and marked accordingly for use in plenums and air-handling spaces with regard to smoke propagation, such as CL2-P, CL3-P, MPP or CMP.
Appendix A DB-9 Specification The DB-9 connector attaches to the serial port of a console terminal. Communication settings for the port are specified in Table A-1 : TABLE A-1 Console Terminal Settings Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control 9600 8 None 1 None “To AP” Specifications The RJ-45 connector labeled “To AP” attaches to the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 FE port either directly (if the AP is physically available) or indirectly (if the AP is already deployed).
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide z Otherwise, use a 4- or 8-conductor, Category 5 UTP, FE cable with male RJ-45 connectors. The port detects MDI/MDX and automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables. NOTE—Only IEEE 802.3af Power Over Ethernet is supported for manual provisioning. “Inline” or “midspan” POE devices will not work with the Alcatel serial breakout adapter. The maximum length for FE cables is 100 meters (325 feet).
APPENDIX B Troubleshooting After provisioning and deployment, the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 can be configured and managed through the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. However, the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 includes built-in troubleshooting features for situations where the switch commands are unable to diagnose AP problems. This appendix describes using the built-in AP support prompt for troubleshooting.
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide 2 When prompted, log in to the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch as the administrator: user: admin password: This will present you with the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch SOE console prompt: Available commands: baud [9600|19200|38400|57600|115200] connect exit (no args) soe> 3 Connect to the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch port to which the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 is physically attached: soe> connect /
Appendix B If the AP has not finished booting, allow the Autoboot timer to expire. When the device has booted, the AP Support prompt (#) will appear. Remote Telnet Connection If properly set up, the AP support prompt can be accessed remotely using Telnet. By default, this feature is turned off for security purposes and cannot be turned on using the AP interface. Setting Telnet Access Telnet access can only be changed from the Wireless LAN switch management interface.
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide AP Support Access Levels z User Access User access is a low security level, featuring only the most basic commands. It is available without any additional login after the AP has booted. z Privileged Access Privileged-level access requires the privileged password (the same privileged password used on the switch) to be entered using the user level enable command.
APPENDIX C Product Specifications Compliance 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide your body for 2.4 GHz and 5 Ghz operations. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. The FCC requires this product to be used indoors to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
Appendix C Peut être utilisé dans des gaines transportant de l’air traité, conformément à la section 300-22(c) du National Electrical Code et aux articles 2-128, 12-010(3) et 12-100 du Code Canadien de l’électricité, Première partie, CSA C22.1. Certifications Item Measurement Electromagnetic Compatibility FCC Part 15 subpart C (15.247/15.
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide Product Features z Wireless dual-band transceiver z Varied antenna options: z z The Alcatel AP70 has dual Reverse Polarity SMA (RP-SMA) antenna connectors that accept a variety of high-gain detachable antennas (not included). The Alcatel AP70 also has a built-in array with dual, tri-band, omnidirectional antennas for reception diversity. z Protocol-independent networking functionality z Supports IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11b/g operation as an AP z Supports IEEE 802.
Appendix C z 802.11g provides a high data rate and is backwards compatible with 802.11b. 802.11g operation uses ODFM and a shared collision domain (CSMA/CA). It operates in the 2.4 Ghz Industrial/Scientific/Medical (ISM) band. The ISM band is available worldwide for unlicensed use. Data is transmitted at speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Power Over Ethernet The OmniAccess OAW-AP70 supports the IEEE 802.3af standard for Power Over Ethernet (POE).
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide z Mounting kit (modular cradle for walls and suspended ceilings) Check with your Alcatel sales representative for the availability of optional items. The following specifications apply to the Alcatel AP70 Wireless LAN Switchs.
Appendix C Alcatel AP70 Access Point FIGURE C-1 Part Number: AP70 Product Specifications 45
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide TABLE C-1 Alcatel AP70 802.11 Specifications Description Integral Antenna 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g Dual, diversity supporting omni-directional, high gain as follows: 2.4-2.5 Ghz 4.46 dBi 5.150 Ghz 7.21 dBi 5.350 Ghz 6.49 dBi 5.850 Ghz 5.23 dBi Detachable Antennas Dual, diversity supporting reverse polarity-SMA (RP-SMA) detachable antenna interfaces suitable for acceptance of single-band or tri-band 802.
Appendix C TABLE C-1 Alcatel AP70 802.11 Specifications Description 802.11a 802.11b 802.
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide TABLE 3-2 Alcatel AP70 Characteristics Description Maximum Clients 64 Multi-mode Radio Band Selectable via software Manageability: z Management of all 802.11 parameters z Network Wide AP Management via: CLI WEB GUI SNMPv3 z Access Point Profiles, Management by: Geographical Location BSSID Radio Type Encryption Support (AP and Switch) 40bit / 64bit / 128bit / 152bit WEP, TKIP, AES, WPA, WPA2.0 Physical (HxWxD): z Antenna Retracted: 167 x190 x 30 mm (6.57 x 7.
Appendix C TABLE 3-2 Alcatel AP70 Characteristics (Continued) Description Interfaces (Electrical): z 2 x 10/100 Base-TX RJ-45 auto-sensing Ethernet interfaces: Port 0 z Auto-sensing MDI/MDX z Power Over Ethernet 48V DC / 250mA (802.3af compliant) z Serial Over Ethernet Port 1 Interfaces (Mechanical): z Auto-sensing MDX z Power Over Ethernet 48V DC / 250mA (802.
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide TABLE 3-2 Alcatel AP70 Characteristics (Continued) Description Environmental: z Temperature: Operating: 0 to 50 oC (32 to 122 oF) Storage: 0 to 70oC (32 to 158 oF) z Humidity: Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Standards Compliance z Ethernet IEEE 802.3 / IEEE 802.3u z Power Over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af z Wireless IEEE 802.11a/b/g z USB 2.0 Electromagnetic Compliance z FCC Part 15 Class B, FCC Part 15 Class C 15.207/15.247 z FCC Part 15 Class E 15.
Appendix C TABLE 3-2 Alcatel AP70 Characteristics (Continued) Description Safety Compliance z UL Listed (UL60950) z UL Listed (Canadian Electrical Code/CSA 22.2 No. 60950) z EN60950 (TÜV/GS), IEC60950 (CB) z National Electrical Code Section 300-22(C) z Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide Related Documents The following items are part of the complete documentation for the Alcatel system: z Alcatel Quick Start Guide z Alcatel OmniAccess OAW-AP70 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide (this document) z Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch Installation Guide z Alcatel AOS-W User Guide z Alcatel AOS-W Reference Guide For the current versions of these manuals, or to obtain the latest product release notes, visit the support section of our Web site (see page 54)
Appendix C Text Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual to emphasize important concepts: TABLE 3-3 Text Conventions Type Style Description Italics This style is used to emphasize important terms and to mark the titles of books. System items This fixed-width font depicts the following: z Sample screen output z System prompts z Filenames, software devices, and certain commands when mentioned in the text.
OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide Contacting Alcatel Web Site z Main Site http://www.alcatel.com z Support http://www.alcatel.
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