User's Manual

nano3G AP Installation Manual Installation Overview and Requirements
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2.2 Requirements for All nano3G APs
This applies to all nano3G APs.
2.2.1 General Requirements
Requirements for Commissioning
• A commissioning terminal, which can be either a desktop computer or a laptop,
with:
• OS: Windows XP or later
• Web browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or later
• JavaScript enabled in the web browser
• A short Ethernet cable for connecting the commissioning terminal to the AP
• A temporary means to provide power to the AP while it is connected to the
commissioning terminal
Site Installation Requirements
All nano3G AP models have the following general requirements for installation:
• A permanent means to provide power to the AP once it is connected to the
backhaul
• An Ethernet connection to the backhaul via CAT5 Ethernet cabling
• Access to a DNS service on the backhaul to resolve symbolic addresses
• Access to NTP services on the backhaul to set the correct time and date each time
the AP starts up
• Access to a DHCP service on the backhaul to allow dynamic IP address
configuration
• If IPsec will be used to secure the interface across the backhaul, access to the
relevant Security Gateway that terminates the IPsec tunnel
• If a firewall is in place on the network an AP will use for backhaul, this must be
configured to allow traffic to and from the AP - see the port usage section below