Aironet 3500 Series User manual

Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. • 367 Ghent Road, Suite 300
P.O. Box 5292 • Fairlawn, Ohio 44334-0292
www.aironet.com
User’s Guide
Aironet 3500 Series™
AP3500-T Token Ring
Access Point
DOC-710-004022-A1

Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc.
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merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
© 1998 Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc.
All rights reserved.
AP3500-T™, LM3500™, PC3500™, and Aironet™ are trademarks of Aironet
Wireless Communications, Inc.
Other trademarks used are properties of their respective owners.
Printed in USA
DOC-710-004022-A1

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Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission
Declaration of Conformity Statement
Models: AP3500-T
Manufacturer:
Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc.
367 Ghent Rd , Suite 300
Fairlawn, OH 44334
1-800-3-WIRELESS
This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a
Class A 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 residential environment. This equip-
ment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference. However there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:
l
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
l
Increase separation between the equipment and receiver.
l
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
which the receiver is connected.
l
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
User Warning
The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with
other devices operating at this frequency. Any changes or
modification to said product not expressly approved by Aironet could
void the user’s authority to operate this device.

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Department of Communications - Canada
Canadian Compliance Statement
This Class A Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte les exigences du
Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada.
This device complies with Industry Canada certifications RSS-210
(unlicensed use) and GL-36/RSS-139-1 (licensed outdoor use). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
European Telecommunication Standards Institute
Statement of Compliance
Information to User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the European
Telecommunications Standard ETS 300.328. This standard covers Wide-
band Data Transmission Systems referred in CEPT recommendation T/R
10.01.
This type of accepted equipment is designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.

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Declaration of Conformity
Aironet Model Number:
AP3500-T
Application of Council Directive: 89/336/EEC
Application of Council Directive: 73/23/EEC
CE Type Examination Certificate: HDTP/RDR/167/394122
Standards to which Conformity is Declared:
EN 55022 (A)
EN 55011 (A)
EN 50082-1
EN 60950
Manufacturer:
Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc.
367 Ghent Road, Suite 300
Fairlawn Ohio, 44334
The undersigned hereby declares that the equipment specified
above conforms to the directives and standards cited herein.
Michael Smedley
Director, Manufacturing Engineering
Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Introduction .....................................................................1-1
Purpose of the Manual................................................1-1
Safety Information.......................................................1-2
Dipole Antenna.....................................................1-3
High Antennas......................................................1-3
Other Devices in the Wireless Network ...............1-3
Before You Start.........................................................1-4
Terminology................................................................1-5
Understanding the Infrastructure................................1-7
Installation .......................................................................2-1
Installing the Antennas ...............................................2-1
Installing the Console Port Cable ...............................2-2
Installing the Token Ring Connection.........................2-3
To Attach the STP Cabling:..................................2-3
To Attach the UTP cabling:..................................2-3
Attaching the AC/DC Power Pack
and Powering On........................................................2-4
Viewing the Indicator Displays....................................2-5
Top Panel Indicators............................................2-5
Configuration...................................................................3-1
Accessing the Console System..................................3-1
Configuring the Access Point......................................3-2
SSID Identifier (ESSID)........................................3-2
Setting Speed.......................................................3-3
Enable the Token Ring Port.................................3-3
Assigning an IP Address......................................3-3
Verifying Association............................................3-4
Technical Support...........................................................4-1
Technical Reference Manual......................................4-1
Communications.........................................................4-1
Web Site.....................................................................4-1

Introduction
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Introduction
Purpose of the Manual
The purpose of this User’s Guide is to allow you to easily
install and initially configure your Aironet Access Point. This
will permit other wireless devices, such as fixed stations,
mobile stations, or another Aironet Access Point (acting as a
repeater), to be able to associate to it. These will then be
able to communicate to each other over the radio network
and to the rest of the network via the Token Ring link.
For detailed technical and configuration procedures,
see the AP3500-T Technical Reference Manual document
#710-004023.
Wired LAN
Root Unit
End Node
Portable Laptop

Introduction
1-2
Safety Information
The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a
safety standard for human exposure to radiated frequency
(RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified
equipment. The Aironet products meet the uncontrolled
environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1,
1991. Proper operation of this radio according to the
instructions found in this manual will result in the user
exposure to be substantially below the FCC recommended
limits.
•Do not touch or move the AP3500 antenna while unit is
transmitting or receiving.
•Do not hold any component containing a radio such that
the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts
of the body, especially the face or eyes, while
transmitting.
•Do not operate a portable transmitter near unshielded
blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless it is
a type especially qualified for such use.
•Do not operate radio or attempt to transmit data unless
the antenna is connected, if not, the radio may be
damaged.
LISTED
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Introduction
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Dipole Antenna
Always orient antenna such that it is at least 15 cm
(6 inches) away from your body.
High Antennas
High gain wall mount or mast mount antennas are
designed to be professionally installed and should be
located a minimum distance of 30 cm (12 inches) or
more from your body. Please contact your professional
installer, VAR, or antenna manufacturer for proper
installation requirements.
Other Devices in the Wireless Network
Refer to the User’s Guide and Technical Reference
Manual for the PC3500 or UC3500 for additional
important safety information.

Introduction
1-4
Before You Start
After unpacking the system, make sure the following items
are present and in good condition.
•Token Ring Access Point 3500 Series™
•Power Pack. The power pack will be either
120VAC/60Hz or 90-264VAC/47-63Hz to 12-18VDC,
whichever is appropriate for country of use.
•Two standard 2dB Dipole Antennas
If any item is damaged or missing, contact your Aironet
supplier. Save all shipping and packing material in order to
repack the unit should service be required.
NOTE: Any remote antennas or associated coaxial cables
are ordered and packed separately.