Field Verified Configuration Guide Cisco 340 Access Point January 2008 Edition 1725-36055-001 Version G
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Cisco: 340 Access Point Introduction This document details the specifications for configuring the Cisco 340 series access point (AP) with SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones. Product Summary Manufacturer: Cisco Approved product(s) : Cisco 340 RF technology: Direct-sequence spread spectrum (DS), 2.4 GHz AP software version: 11.10T, 12.01T1 † SpectraLink handset models: SpectraLink radio mode: Maximum telephone calls per AP: e340/h340/i640 8020/8030 802.11b 802.
Field Verified Configuration Guide Access Point Capacity and Positioning Each site is unique in its AP requirements. Please take the following points into account when determining how many APs are needed and where they should be placed in the facility. Handset range There must be wireless LAN coverage wherever SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones will be used. The typical range for a SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephone is comparable to that of a laptop computer utilizing a wireless LAN PC card.
Cisco: 340 Access Point LAN bandwidth Estimate anticipated peak call volume to ensure that the LAN has enough bandwidth available to handle the network traffic generated by all of the wireless devices. Network traffic can be monitored/analyzed using a network sniffer or a simple network management protocol (SNMP) workstation. Number of other wireless devices per AP The SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones share bandwidth with other wireless devices.
Field Verified Configuration Guide Access Point Configuration 1. Connect to the AP. 2. If the AP is already in use, note the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and WEP settings: a. From the main menu select Setup > Ethernet > Identification to display or modify current settings for IP address, subnet mask, or default gateway. b. From the main menu select Setup > AP Radio > Hardware to display or modify current settings for ESSID and frequency. c.
Cisco: 340 Access Point 6. By default, WEP (Wired Equivalency Privacy) is off. If WEP is desired, obtain the key values from the local administrator of the wireless LAN and use the AP vendor documents for guidance in programming the encryption settings. Note the WEP settings. The handsets require configuration with identical settings. 7. Navigate to AP Radio > Hardware.
