Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide Extreme Networks, Inc. 3585 Monroe Street Santa Clara, California 95051 (888) 257-3000 http://www.extremenetworks.com Published: January 2004 Part number: 120175-00 Rev.
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Contents Preface Introduction Related Publications Conventions 9 9 10 10 Altitude 300-2TM Wireless Port Introduction 13 13 14 Overview Hardware Description Altitude 300-2™ Models And Connections Radio Characteristics LED Indicators Package Checklist Optional Equipment Not Supplied Software Description Hardware Installation Installation Steps Altitude 300-2™ and Mounting Hardware 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 19 21 Universal Mounting Bracket T-Bar Fasteners and Spacers Optional Antenna Shrouds Optional Plas
Contents Mounting Above The Hanging Ceiling Mounting on A Wall Mounting on A Table or Shelf 31 32 33 Appendix A: Specifications General Specifications 35 35 Maximum Number of Tunable Channels 35 Appendix B: Maximum Distance Table 39 Appendix C: Integrated Dual Band Antenna Pattern 41 Appendix D: Reglatory Compliances Overview General Compliance Design North America 43 43 44 46 United States - FCC Declaration of Conformity Statement Department of Communications Canada Compliance Statement Japan
Figures 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide Rear View of Altitude 300-2iTM Rear View of Altitude 300-2dTM Altitude 300-2TM LED Indicators, without Plastic Cover Universal Mounting Bracket Mounting The Wireless Port On The Universal Mounting Bracket Installation On A Hanging Ceiling Installation of Optional Spacer Antenna Shroud Antenna Shroud Installation Plastic Cover Installation Above the Ceiling Box Hanger Mount Antenna Radiation Patterns Antenna Radiation Pattern R
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Tables 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide Notice Icons 10 802.11a Radio 38 802.11b/g Radio 38 802.11a Maximum Distances 39 802.11g Maximum Distances 40 802.
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Preface This preface provides an overview of this guide, describes guide conventions, and lists other publications that might be useful. NOTE To ensure proper operation of your Extreme Networks equipment, read this guide before you install any Extreme Networks equipment. Introduction This guide provides the required information to install the Altitude 300-2™ wireless port. It also contains general product information about the Altitude 300-2™.
NOTE If the information in the Release Notes that shipped with your switch differs from the information in this guide, follow the Release Notes. Related Publications The Extreme Networks wireless port documentation set includes: • Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide (this guide) • Unified Access Deployment Guide. • ExtremeWare Software User Guide Documentation for Extreme Networks products is available on the World Wide Web at the following location: http://www.extremenetworks.
Preface • Release Notes • Software • Hardware • Reports • White Papers • Troubleshooting Tools • Preventative Maintenance • Instructional Videos • Archives You can also purchase Extreme Networks documentation from the Extreme Networks website.
Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide
1 Altitude 300-2TM Wireless Port Introduction Overview The Altitude 300-2™ dual-band wireless port provides transparent, high-speed data communications between the Summit 300™ family of wired LAN products and wireless fixed, portable or mobile devices equipped with 802.11a, and 802.11b/g adapters. The Altitude 300-2™ is part of Extreme Network's Unified Access Architecture. When connected to the Summit 300-48™ it provides a wireless network that is completely integrated into the enterprise network.
Altitude 300-2™ Wireless Port Introduction Hardware Description Altitude 300-2™ Models And Connections The Altitude 300-2™ wireless port box comes in two models. The first, the Altitude-2i™, is a unit with integrated, dual band antennas and the second, the Altitude-2d™, is a unit with external antenna connectors. Both models have the same radios and overall feature set. Altitude-2i™ is for indoor deployment only.
Radio Characteristics The Altitude 300-2™ has two radios. The first supports the IEEE 802.11a standard that uses a radio modulation technique known as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). It operates in the 5 GHz region. Data is transmitted over a half-duplex radio channel operating at up to 54 Megabits per sec. The second radio has two modulation modes both using half-duplex access. The first modulation mode, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), is used with IEEE 802.11b clients.
Altitude 300-2™ Wireless Port Introduction LED Indicators The Altitude 300-2™ includes four status LED indicators visible on the basic box or through the light pipes of the plastic cover. They are depicted and described in the Figure 3 and Table 1.
CAUTION Do not interrupt the boot code update by disconnecting the Ethernet cable when the Power LED is flashing Amber. Package Checklist The Altitude 300-2™ wireless port package includes: • One Altitude 300-2™ wireless port (Altitude 300-2i™ or Altitude 300-2d™) • One short Ethernet straight cable • Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide (this document) • One universal mounting bracket • Two T-Bar ceiling fasteners and fastener nuts • Two T-Bar fastener spacers • Four #8x1 inch (25.
Altitude 300-2™ Wireless Port Introduction WARNING! The Altitude 300-2™ is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If a padlock is not used the unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie through the lock hasp to keep it from falling. Failure to secure the unit is hazardous. • One computer lock cable for securing the Altitude 300-2™ when the universal mounting bracket is not used. • Box hanger for installing the Altitude 300-2™ above the tiles of a suspended ceiling.
2 Hardware Installation Installation Steps 1 For wall and ceiling installations the universal mounting bracket is used. If unit is being mounted on a table or shelf skip to step 4. Locate and install the universal mounting bracket.
Hardware Installation 4 For table and shelf installations, attach the stick-on feet. The Altitude 300-2™ kit comes with four stick-on feet for use when the unit is installed on top of a table or shelf. The feet do not have to be used for wall and ceiling installations. WARNING! The stick-on feet have not been tested for use in a plenum space. Do not use them for above the ceiling installations.
Hardware Installation important to achieve the best performance from the system. For this reason the Altitude 300-2i™ is equipped with antennas that can be rotated. Once the proper angle has been set the Altitude 300-2i™ is outfitted with antenna shrouds that work with the plastic cover to lock in the proper angle. This prevents the antennas from being accidentally misaligned after installation.
Hardware Installation Mounting Stud (x3) Front View Padlock Hole Wall View Cable Hole Cable Tie (x2) 10-24 Threaded Grounding Stud Various Mounting Holes Figure 4: Universal Mounting Bracket There are a number of holes and other features on the universal mounting bracket. The large central hole is for passing cables through when connecting the wireless port to in-the-wall cables. The smaller holes are designed to mate with various fastening hardware like junction boxes and box hanger bars.
Hardware Installation (1) Locate the three mounting holes on the back of the box (2) Insert the bracket mounting studs into the mounting holes (4) The box is properly installed when the lock hasp holes are lined up (3) Firmly slide the box down on the studs (5) Secure the box with a padlock or cable tie Figure 5: Mounting The Wireless Port On The Universal Mounting Bracket To remove the wireless port from the universal mounting bracket first remove the lock or cable tie.
Hardware Installation T-Bar Fasteners and Spacers The T-Bar fasteners included with the wireless port are designed to connect to a range of hanging ceiling T-Bar sizes. Following the steps in Figure 6, spread the T-Bar fastener apart, place it on the T-Bar and squeeze it together until it is firmly seated on the T-Bar. With the two T-Bar fasteners in place and properly spaced to match the brackets T-Bar fastener holes, determine if spacers are needed.
Hardware Installation The universal mounting bracket has mounting holes that allow it to be installed inline with the T-Bar as shown in Figure 6 or at right angles to the T-Bar. Some hanging ceilings have tiles with bottom surfaces that hang bellow the bottom of the T-Bar. For these ceilings spacers are provided. The spacers go between the T-Bar fasteners and the universal mounting bracket as shown in Figure 7.
Hardware Installation Optional Antenna Shrouds Antenna shrouds are used with the Altitude 300-2i™ that has integrated dual band antennas. They are an optional item that is ordered with one of the plastic cover kits. Before the plastic cover is snapped on, each antenna shroud is slipped over the antenna housing so that the gear teeth are next to the box. The shroud is slipped all the way down on the antenna housing until it is firmly seated on the antenna tube that comes out of the box.
Hardware Installation Optional Plastic Cover The plastic cover is used with either the Altitude 300-2i™ or Altitude 300-2d™. Plastic covers are optional and are ordered with the plastic cover kit. The cover is installed on the Altitude 300-2™ after all cable connections and antenna adjustments are made and after the unit is locked or secured. To install the plastic cover place it directly over the box and line up the antenna slots in the cover with the antenna tubes on the box.
Hardware Installation NOTE The cover is designed to secure the Altitude 300-2™ from casual tampering that can affect service to the clients. With the case in place the unit can’t be unlocked, the Ethernet connection can't be unplugged, the integrated antennas (Altitude 300-2i™) can't be rotated and the external antenna connections (Altitude 300-2d™) can't be undone. To remove the plastic cover, gently pull the sides near the clips outwards while pulling the cover off the box.
Hardware Installation External Antennas The Altitude 300-2d™ uses external antennas. Consult the Extreme Networks product web page for a current list of available external antennas. External antennas are connected to the RP-TNC connectors for the 802.11b/g radio and to the RP-SMA connectors for the 802.11a radio. The external antennas are connected before the optional plastic cover is installed. NOTE The Altitude 300-2d™ is designed for diversity with two antenna connectors for each radio.
Hardware Installation Altitude 300-2i™. Use the bracket as a template to mark the holes on the ceiling. For each of the four plastic anchors supplied with the unit, drill 4.8 mm (3/16"} pilot holes, 24.5 mm (1") deep. If wall anchors are not being used drill 3.2 mm (1/8") holes, 1 inch (25.4 mm) deep. Install the bracket using the screws from the kit.
Hardware Installation WARNING! The Altitude 300-2™ is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If a padlock is not used the unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie through the lock hasp to keep it from falling. Failure to secure the unit is hazardous. Mounting Above The Hanging Ceiling The Altitude 300-2d™ is compliant with UL 2043 for installation in the plenum area above a hanging ceiling.
Hardware Installation through the lock hasp to keep it from falling. Failure to secure the unit is hazardous. Connect the external antenna cables and the powered Ethernet cable to the Altitude 300-2d™. WARNING! The plastic cover and the antenna shrouds have not been tested for use in a plenum space. Do not use them for above the ceiling installations. Box Hanger Bracket Typical Adjustable Box Hanger The box hanger is not supplied by Extreme Networks.
Hardware Installation padlock or a cable tie. The installer may now follow the standard instructions for connecting the Ethernet cable, antenna shrouds for integrated antennas, and the plastic cover. WARNING! The Altitude 300-2™ is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If a padlock is not used the unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie through the lock hasp to keep it from falling. Failure to secure the unit is hazardous.
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A Specifications General Specifications Maximum Number of Tunable Channels 802.11a FCC/IC: 13 ETSI: up to 19, varies by countries France: 8 Spain: 19 MMK: 4 802.11b/g FCC/IC: 1-11 ETSI: 1-13 France: 1-13 Spain: 1-13 MKK: 1-13 (802.11g), 1-14 (802.11b) Data Rate 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.
Specifications Operating Frequency 802.11a 5.15 to 5.25 GHz (lower UNII band): US/Canada, Europe, Japan 5.25 to 5.35 GHz (middle UNII band): US/Canada, Europe 5.47 to 5.725 GHz: Europe 5.725 to 5.850 GHz (upper UNII/ISM): US/Canada 802.11b/g 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz Maximum Output Power (Note that the maximum allowable setting varies with individual country regulations and the antennas used) 802.11a 5.15 to 5.25 GHz: 16 dBm 5.25 to 5.35 GHz: 19 dBm 5.725 to 5.85 GHz: 20 dBm 802.11b 18 dBm 802.
Power supply Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Standard: IEEE 802.3af 11 watts when both channels are operating Physical Size With Plastic Cover 21.3 (wide) x 16 (deep)x 4 (high) cm, (8.4 x 6.3 x 1.6 in) Mounting bracket adds 2 cm (0.8 in) to the height Weight 635 grams (22.4 oz) Add 20 grams (0.71 oz) for the mounting bracket LED Indicators Ready (Power On/Fault), LAN (Ethernet Link/Activity), radio1 - 802.11a and radio2 - 802.
Specifications Operational & Transportation Standards EN/ETSI 300 EN/ETSI 300 EN/ETSI 300 EN/ETSI 300 ASTM D5276 ASTM D3580 Standards 019-2-1 v2.1.2 - Class 1.2 Storage 019-2-2 v2.1.2 - Class 2.3 Transportation 019-2-3 v2.1.2 - Class 3.1e Operational 753 (1997-10) - Acoustic Noise Drop Packaged Random Vibration Packaged 1.5G IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.11a/b/g IEEE 802.3af Wi-Fi member Sensitivity Table 2: 802.
B Maximum Distance Table Important Notice Maximum distances posted below are actual tested distance thresholds for the Altitude 300-2i™ with integrated antenna. However, there are many variables such as barrier composition and construction and local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower than those posted below. Table 4: 802.11a Maximum Distances 802.
Maximum Distance Table Table 5: 802.11b Maximum Distances 802.11b Wireless Products Maximum Distance Table, Integrated Antenna Speed and Distance Ranges EnvironmentalCondition 11 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps OutdoorEnvironment1 137 m (450 ft) 238 m (780 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) 488 m (1600 ft) IndoorEnvironment2 49 m (160 ft) 238 m (780 ft) 103 m (340 ft) 152 m (500 ft) 1. Outdoor Environment: A line-of-sight environment with no interference or obstruction between the wireless port and clients. 2.
C Integrated Dual Band Antenna Pattern The Altitude 300-2i™ has two integrated dual band antennas. The characteristics of the antennas are given in the tables and figures below. Table 7: Integrated Antenna Electrical Specification Frequency range 2.4 GHz - 2.5 GHz 5.12 GHz 1 5.875 GHz Gain1 1.5 dBi 4.5 dBi Polarization Linear, vertical Linear, vertical 1. Exclusive of internal cable loss: for 5 GHz band, 0.8 dB; for 2.4 GHz band, 0.5 dB.
Integrated Dual Band Antenna Pattern Z Y X Figure 13: Antenna Radiation Pattern Reference Diagram 42 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide
D Reglatory Compliances Overview The Altitude 300-2TM wireless port is manufactured by Extreme Networks in four configurations called requlatory domains. Each regulatory domain includes countries that share similar regulatory requirements. Please refer to the table below for these requlatory domains and there coresponding countries or go to http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm for the most up to date information.
Reglatory Compliances Table 8: Regulator Domain Product Listing Model Number Product Regulatory Domain Certified Countries i = Integral Antenna d = Detachable 15700 Altitude 300-2i NA USA, Canada, Hong Kong 15701 Altitude 300-2d NA USA, Canada, Hong Kong 15702 Altitude 300-2i Japan Japan 15703 Altitude 300-2d Japan Japan 15704 Altitude 300-2i Taiwan Taiwan 15705 Altitude 300-2d Taiwan Taiwan 15706 Altitude 300-2i EU&RoW European Community, Australia,China, Korea& Mexico.
Reglatory Compliances wireless port is North American, Japan, or Taiwan reglatory domains all sequential wireless port must be the same reglatory domain otherwise additional wireless port will not be allowed to come up. NOTE The end user is responsible to enter the proper country code for the country of intended use. Extreme Networks is not liable for improper country code configuration. NOTE Extreme Networks has not certified the Altitude 300-2TM with any third party antennas.
Reglatory Compliances North America The Altitude 300-2TM Model 15700 & 15701 is designed for use in the United States, Canada and other countries that accept these related regulatory requirements and limitations. For more details on the application of the Altitude 300-2TM Model 15700 & 15701 to additional countries please go to www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm.
Reglatory Compliances • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician This equipment meets the following conformance standards: USA Conformance Standards Safety • UL 60950 3rd Edition, Listed Accessory EMC • FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class B Radio Transceiver • • Environmental • UL 2043 Plenum rated (w/o plastic cover) CFR 47 Part 15.247, Class C, 2.4GHz Other: CFR 47 Part 15.407, Class C, 5.0GHz • IEEE 802.11a (5.0Ghz) • CFR 47 Part 15.205, 15.207, 15.209 • IEEE 802.11b/g (2.
Reglatory Compliances Department of Communications Canada Compliance Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
Reglatory Compliances Japan The Altitude 300-2TM Model 15702 & 15703 are dedicated wireless ports designed for use in Japan to meet specific reglatory requirements. These wireless ports do not require a country code to be entered before operation. These units will automatically configure themselves upon connection to the PoE WLAN switch after inserting the ethernet cable.
Reglatory Compliances European Community The Altitude 300-2TM Model 15706 & 15707 are dedicated wireless ports designed for use in European Union and other countries where the end user is allowed to configure the wireless port for operation. Upon connection to the WLAN PoE switch the software will prompt the user to enter a country code. After the country code is entered the PoE WLAN switch will set-up the wireless port with the proper frequencies and power outputs for that country code.
Reglatory Compliances Table 13: Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community English Hereby, Extreme Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Finnish Valmistaja Extreme Networks vakuuttaa taten etta Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sita koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Reglatory Compliances Conditions of Use in the European Community The Altitude 300-2TM wireless port Model# 15706 and 15707 for the EU and Rest of World reglatory domain is intended to operate in all countries of the European Community. Special requirements or limitations may apply when installed in some countries of the European Union. This includes special in-country licensing and/or limited channels of operation when installed indoors or outdoors.
Reglatory Compliances result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other systems. • This device employs a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5.0 GHz band. This feature is automatically enabled when the country of operation is correctly configured for any European Community country. The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device.
Reglatory Compliances Certifications of Other Countries The following compliance disclosures below are displayed for compliance to various countries. Go to http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm for the most up to date list of certified countries. Table 14: Other Country Specific Compliance Standards, Approvals and Declarations Austrialia: Safety • AS/NZS 3260 EMC • AS/NZS 3548 Class B Radio Transceiver • Australia Compliance is based on EN/ETSI standards listed in EU section.
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E Power Over Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments The Altitude 300-2™ complies with the IEEE P802.3af specification in its support of two modes of power delivery on the RJ-45 Ethernet jack. Table 17 shows the pins that are used to deliver -48 volts to the wireless port and Figure 14 shows the RJ-45 connector's pin number assignment. The Summit 300-48™ uses the MDI, Mode A to deliver power to the Altitude 300-2™.
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F Terminology Ad Hoc - An ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN. Altitude 300-2™ - Extreme Networks’ secure enterprise grade, scalable, and manageable wireless port. The Altitude 300-2™ supports two radio channels: one 802.11a channel and one 802.11b/g channel and it comes in two models: the Altitude 300-2i™ with integrated antennas and the Altitude 300-2d™ with connectors for detachable antennas.
Terminology on both the basic requirements of network management while adding valuable and intuitive features that help save time by streamlining common tasks. ESS - ESS (ESS-ID, SSID) stands for “Extended Service Set.” More than one BSS is configured to become an Extended Service Set. LAN mobile users can roam between different BSSs in an ESS (ESS-ID, SSID). Ethernet - A popular local area data communications network, which accepts transmission from computers and terminals.
Terminology UNII - Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure are regulated but unlicensed bands of frequency in the region of 5 MHz. The amount of bandwidth available and their positions vary among the regulator. Wireless Port - An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks.
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