Alcatel-Lucent OAW-AP120 Series User manual

Alcatel-Lucent OAW-AP120 Series Indoor Access Point
Installation Guide
0510462-01 | January 2008 1
About the Alcatel-Lucent OAW-AP120 Series Access Points
The Alcatel-Lucent OAW-AP120 series of wireless access points support the imminent IEEE 802.11n
(currently draft 2.0) standard for high-performance WLAN. These access points use MIMO (Multiple-in,
Multiple-out) technology and other high-throughput mode techniques to deliver high-performance, pre-
802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz functionality while simultaneously supporting existing 802.11a/b/g wireless
services. The OAW-AP120 series access points are available in versions with single or dual radios and
with integrated antennas or RP-SMA interfaces that support detachable antennas. The OAW-AP120
series access points work only in conjunction with an Alcatel-Lucent WLAN Switch.
The Alcatel-Lucent OAW-AP120 series access points provide the following capabilities:
zWireless transceiver
zProtocol-independent networking functionality
zIEEE 802.11a/b/g or 802.11n operation as a wireless access point
zIEEE 802.11a/b/g or 802.11n operation as a wireless air monitor
zCompatibility with IEEE 802.3af PoE as well as high power over Ethernet pre-standards
(PoE + / 802.3at)
zCentral management configuration and upgrades through an Alcatel-Lucent WLAN Switch
Figure 1 OAW-AP120 Series Access Points
Package Contents
zOAW-AP120 series access point
zInstallation guide (this document)
ap12_001
OAW-AP120/124
(3 x RP-SMA interfaces for detachable antennas)
OAW-AP121/125
(3 x integrated dual-band antennas)
NOTE
Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If possible, retain the
carton, including the original packing materials. Use these materials to repack and return the unit to
the supplier if needed.

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Before You Begin
WLAN Planning
Determine how many Alcatel-Lucent APs are needed for your wireless network deployment and where
they will be installed. You can easily accomplish this planning using Alcatel’s automated RF Plan site-
survey software (available separately). This process is considered WLAN or RF planning and should
have been completed during the master Alcatel-Lucent WLAN Switch installation and configuration. In
typical Alcatel-Lucent installations, the WLAN switches are configured and installed before the APs.
For WLAN planning assistance, refer to the RF Plan Installation and User Guide.
Pre-Installation Network Requirements
After WLAN planning is complete and the appropriate products and their placement have been
determined, the Alcatel-Lucent WLAN Switch(es) must be installed and initial setup performed before
the Alcatel-Lucent Access Points are deployed.
For initial setup of the WLAN Switch, refer to the Alcatel-Lucent AOS-W Quick Start Guide for the
software version installed on your controller.
Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installing your OAW-AP120 series access point, be sure that you have the following:
zFor the OAW-AP120/OAW-AP124: External antennas as specified in the network deployment plan
zCAT5 UTP cable of required length
zOne of the following power sources:
IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) source
Supports full functionality for OAW-AP120/OAW-AP121; supports reduced functionality for
OAW-AP124/OAW-AP125
IEEE Power Over Ethernet + (PoE+) source output at 56Volts @ 350mA
The POE source can be any power source equipment (PSE) controller or midspan PSE device
Alcatel-Lucent AP AC-DC adapter kit (sold separately)
zAlcatel-Lucent WLAN Switch provisioned on the network:
Layer 2/3 network connectivity to your access point
One of the following network services:
zAlcatel-Lucent Discovery Protocol (ADP)
zDNS server with an “A” record
zDHCP Server with vendor-specific options
Summary of the Setup Process
NOTE
Additional mounting kits for use with the OAW-AP120 series access points are sold separately.
Contact your Alcatel-Lucent sales representative for details.
NOTE
It is important that you verify the items listed under Pre-Installation Checklist before you attempt to
set up and install an OAW-AP120 series AP.

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Successful setup of an OAW-AP120 series access point consists of five tasks, which must be performed
in this order:
1. Verify pre-installation connectivity.
2. Identify the specific installation location for each AP.
3. Install each AP.
4. Verify post-installation connectivity.
5. Configure each AP.
Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity
Before you install APs in a network environment, make sure that the APs will be able to locate and
connect to the WLAN Switch when powered on.
Specifically, you must verify the following conditions:
zWhen connected to the network, each AP is assigned a valid IP address
zAPs are able to locate the WLAN Switch (WLAN Switch Discovery)
Refer to the Alcatel-Lucent AOS-W Quick Start Guide for instructions on locating and connecting to the
WLAN Switch.
Identifying Specific Installation Locations
You can mount the OAW-AP120 series access point on a wall or on the ceiling. Use the AP placement
map generated by Alcatel’s RF Plan software application to determine the proper installation
location(s). Each location should be as close as possible to the center of the intended coverage area
and should be free from obstructions or obvious sources of interference. These RF absorbers/
reflectors/interference sources will impact RF propagation and should have been accounted for during
the planning phase and adjusted for in RF plan.
NOTE
Alcatel, in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the OAW-AP120 series
access points so that only authorized network administrators can change the settings. For more
information about AP configuration, refer to the Alcatel-Lucent AOS-W Quick Start Guide and
Alcatel-Lucent OS User Guide.
!
CAUTION
Access points are radio transmission 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 assignments
appropriate to the location in which the access point will be used.
!
CAUTION
RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure
limits. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 13.78 inches
(35 cm) between the radiator and 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. When
operated in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range, this device is restricted to indoor use to reduce
the potential for harmful interference with co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems.

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Unidentified Known RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference Sources
Identifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources while in the field during the
installation phase is critical. Make sure that these sources are taken into consideration when you attach
an AP to its fixed location.
RF absorbers include:
zCement/concrete: Old concrete has high levels of water dissipation, which dries out the concrete,
allowing for potential RF propagation. New concrete has high levels of water concentration within
the concrete, blocking RF signals.
zNatural Items: Fish tanks, water fountains, ponds, and trees
zBrick
RF reflectors include:
zMetal Objects: Metal pans between floors, rebar, fire doors, air conditioning/heating ducts, mesh
windows, blinds, chain link fences (depending on aperture size), refrigerators, racks, shelves, and
filing cabinets
zDo not place an AP between two air conditioning/heating ducts. Make sure that APs are placed
below ducts to avoid RF disturbances.
RF interference sources include:
zMicrowave ovens and other 2.4 or 5 GHz objects (such as cordless phones)
zLunch rooms and call centers with cordless headsets
Installing the AP
Using the Integrated Wall-Mounting Slots
The keyhole-shaped slots on the back of the AP can be used to attach the device upright to an indoor
wall or shelf. When you choose the mounting location, allow additional space at the right of the unit for
cables.
1. At the mounting location, install two screw on the wall or shelf, 1 7/8 inches (4.7 cm) apart. If you
are attaching the device to drywall, Alcatel-Lucent recommends using appropriate wall anchors (not
included).
2. Align the mounting slots on the rear of the AP over the screws and slide the unit into place (see
Figure 2).
NOTE
Service to all Alcatel-Lucent products should be performed by trained service personnel only.
NOTE
For product dimensions, see Product Specifications in this guide. Allow 2 inches (5 cm) of additional
space at the right side of the installed unit for cables, and make sure enough space is available for
antenna articulation.

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Figure 2 Installing the OAW-AP120 series Access Point on a Wall
3. On the OAW-AP121 or OAW-AP125, orient the antennas. For best performance, swivel the antennas
so that they are oriented vertically, preferably in the same plane, parallel to the wall (see Figure 3).
Figure 3 Antenna Orientation on a Wall-Mounted OAW-AP121/OAW-AP125
On the OAW-AP120 or OAW-AP124, install the external antennas according to the manufacturer’s
instructions, and connect the antennas to the antenna interfaces on the AP (see Figure 4).
Figure 4 Antenna Interfaces on the OAW-AP120/OAW-AP124
Using the Integrated Ceiling Tile Rail Slots
The snap-in tile rail slots on the rear of the AP can be used to securely attach the device directly to a 15/
16” wide, standard ceiling tile rail.
ap
!
CAUTION
Make sure the AP fits securely on the ceiling tile rail when hanging the device from the ceiling,
because poor installation could cause it to fall onto people or equipment.

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1. Pull the necessary cables through a prepared hole in the ceiling tile near where the AP will be
placed.
2. If necessary, connect the console cable to the console port on the back of the AP.
3. Hold the AP next to the ceiling tile rail with the ceiling tile rail mounting slots at approximately a 30-
degree angle to the ceiling tile rail (see Figure 5). Make sure that any cable slack is above the ceiling
tile.
Figure 5 Orienting the Ceiling Tile Rail Mounting Slots
4. Pushing toward the ceiling tile, rotate the AP clockwise until the device clicks into place on the
ceiling tile rail.
5. On the OAW-AP121 or OAW-AP125, orient the antennas. For best results, rotate the antennas so that
they are vertical (perpendicular to the body of the AP) (see Figure 6).
Figure 6 Antenna Orientation on a Ceiling-Mounted OAW-AP121/OAW-AP125
On the OAW-AP120 or OAW-AP124, install the external antennas according to the manufacturer’s
instructions, and connect the antennas to the antenna interfaces on the AP (see Figure 4).
Connecting Required Cables
Install cables in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations and practices.
Ethernet Ports
The RJ45 Ethernet ports (ENET0 and ENET1) support 100/1000Base-T auto-sensing MDI/MDX
connections. Use these ports to connect the AP to a twisted pair Ethernet LAN segment or directly to an
ap1

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Alcatel-Lucent WLAN Switch. Use a 4- or 8-conductor, Category 5 UTP cable up to 100 m (325 feet)
long.
The 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports are on the bottom of the AP. These ports have RJ-45 female
connectors with the pin-outs shown in Table 1.
Serial Console Port
The serial console port allows you to connect the AP to a serial terminal or a laptop for direct local
management. This port is an RJ-45 female connector with the pinouts described in Table 2. Connect this
port in one of the following ways:
zConnect it directly to a terminal or terminal server using an Ethernet cable.
zUse a modular adapter to convert the RJ-45 (female) connector on the AP to a DB-9 (male)
connector, and connect the adapter to a laptop using an RS-232 cable. See Figure 7 for connector
details of the adapter.
NOTE
Alcatel-Lucent OAW-AP12x APs are intended only for installation in Environment A as defined in
IEEE 802.3.af, Power over Ethernet. All interconnected equipment must be contained within the
same building, including the interconnected equipment’s associated LAN connections.
Table 1 Connector for Ethernet Ports ENET0 and ENET1
Connector Pin Signal
Name GE Connection FE Connection PoE
1 BI_DA+ Bi-directional pair A+ RX+ POE negative
2 BI_DA– Bi-directional pair A– RX– POE negative
3 BI_DB+ Bi-directional pair B+ TX+ POE positive
4 BI_DC+ Bi-directional pair C+ Spare pair POE positive
5 BI_DC– Bi-directional pair C– Spare pair POE positive
6 BI_DB– Bi-directional pair B– TX– POE positive
7 BI_DD+ Bi-directional pair D+ Spare pair POE negative
8 BI_DB– Bi-directional pair D– Spare pair POE negative
Table 2 Connector for Serial Console Port
Connector Pin Signal Name Function
3TXD Transmit
4GND Ground
5GND Ground
6RXD Receive
Pins not listed are not connected.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

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Figure 7 RJ-45 (Female) to DB-9 (Male) Modular Adapter Conversion
Power Connection
The OAW-AP120 series AP has a single 5V DC power jack socket to support powering through an AC-to-
DC mains electric power adapter.
Connecting a Security Cable
To provide added security for the AP, you can attach a security cable to the back of the unit (see Figure
8).
Figure 8 Security Lock Connection
Verifying Post-Installation Connectivity
The integrated LEDs on the AP can be used at this point to verify that the AP is receiving power and
initializing successfully (see Table 3). Refer to the Alcatel-Lucent AOS-W Quick Start Guide for further
details on verifying post-installation network connectivity.
Table 3 OAW-AP120 Series LED Meanings
LED Color/State Meaning
PWR Green Steady Power on, device ready
Green flashing System initializing
ENET 0
(100/1000 Mbps)
Green/Amber off No link
Green on 1000 Mbps link
Amber on 10/100 Mbps link
Green/amber blinking Data activity
ENET 1
(100/1000 Mbps)
Green/Amber off No Link
Green on 1000 Mbps link
Amber on 10/100 Mbps link
Green/amber blinking Data activity
11A/N Amber on Wireless link is legacy 11a.
Green on Wireless link is 11n 5Ghz band.
3
4
5
2
5
63
RJ-45 DB-9
Internal
Connections
TxD
GND
RxD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TxD
GND
RxD
RJ-45 Female
Pin-Out
Direction
Input
Output
DB-9 Male
Pin-Out
TxD
RxD
Ground
5
4
3
2
1
9
8
7
6
Direction
Input
Output

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Configuring the OAW-AP12x
AP Provisioning/Reprovisioning
Provisioning parameters are unique to each AP. These local AP parameters are initially configured on
the WLAN Switch which are then pushed out to the AP and stored on the AP itself. Alcatel-Lucent
recommends that provisioning settings be configured via the Alcatel-Lucent AOS-W Web UI only. Refer
to the Alcatel-Lucent AOS-W User Guide for complete details.
AP Configuration
Configuration parameters are network or controller specific and are configured and stored on the
WLAN Switch. Network configuration settings are pushed out to the AP(s) but remain stored on the
WLAN Switch.
Configuration settings can be configured via the Alcatel-Lucent AOS-W Web UI, Alcatel-Lucent AOS-W
CLI, or Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista Mobility Manager Software. Refer to their respective guides for
further details: the Alcatel-Lucent AOS-W User Guide or Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista Mobility Manager
Software User Guide.
Product Specifications
Mechanical
zDimensions (antenna stowed) (HxWxD):
4.9 inches x 5. 13 inches x 2 inches
12.4 cm x 13 cm x 5.1 cm
zWeight: 15 oz/0.42 kg
zShipping Dimensions:
9.5 inches x 7.25 inches x 4.5 inches
24.1 cm x 18.4 cm x 11.4 cm
zTemperature:
Operating: 0ºC to 50ºC (32ºF to 122ºF)
Storage: –10ºC to 70ºC (14ºF to 158ºF)
zRelative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
zAltitude: 8,000 ft @ 28ºC (82.4ºF)
zMounting: Wall, ceiling, or desktop mountable
zAntennas:
3 integrated articulating dual-band antenna elements (OAW-AP121, OAW-AP125)
3 RP-SMA interfaces for external antennas (OAW-AP120, OAW-AP124)
zVisual Status Indicators (LEDs): See Table 3
11B/G/N Amber Wireless link is legacy 11b or 11g.
Green Wireless link is 11n 2.4Ghz band.
Table 3 OAW-AP120 Series LED Meanings
LED Color/State Meaning

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Electrical
Ethernet:
2 x 100/1000 Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet RJ-45 Interfaces
MDI/MDX
IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), IEEE 802.3u (100Base-T). IEEE 802.3ab (1000Base-T)
Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af compliant), 48V DC/200mA (see Table 1 for pin
configuration)
zPower:
5 VDC power interface, supports powering through an AC-to-DC mains electric power adapter
POE support on Ethernet ports:
– 802.3af-compliant POE sourcing devices
– POE+ (56 V @ 350 mA)
Wireless LAN
zNetwork Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a, and IEEE 802.11n
zAntenna Type:
Integrated 802.11a/b/g/n omni-directional high-gain antenna
Detachable 802.11a/b/g/n omni-directional high-gain antenna
zAntenna Gain (Integrated Antennas):
2.4 – 2.5 GHz/3.2 dBi (max)
5.180 – 5.825 GHz/5.2 dBi (max)
zRadio Technology:
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
zRadio Modulation Type:
802.11b - CCK, BPSK, QPSK
802.11g - CCK, BPSK, QPSK,16-QAM, 64-QAM
802.11a - BPSK, QPSK,16-QAM, 64-QAM
802.11n draft 2.0
zMedia Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK
zSupported Frequency Bands 2.4GHz:
2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz (Global), channels country specific
zSupported Frequency Bands 5GHz:
5.150 ~ 5.250GHz (low band), country-specific
5.250 ~ 5.350GHz (mid band), country-specific
5.470 ~ 5.725GHz (Europe), country-specific
5.725 ~ 5.825GHz GHz (high band), country-specific
NOTE
If a power adapter other than the one provided by Alcatel-Lucent is used in the US or
Canada, it should be cULus (NRTL) Listed, with an output rated 5 VDC, minimum 4A,
marked “LPS” or “Class 2,” and suitable for plugging into a standard power receptacle in the
US and Canada.

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zData Rates:
802.11b - 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel
802.11g - 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps per channel
802.11a - 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps per channel
802.11n - Data rate MCS0 – MCS15 (from 6.5 Mbps to 300 Mbps)
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Alcatel-Lucent provides a multi-language document that contains country-specific restrictions and
additional safety and regulatory information for all Alcatel-Lucent access points. This document can be
viewed or downloaded from the following location:
https://service.esd.alcatel-lucent.com
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products, see our website at http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/enterprise.
Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Alcatel-Lucent products at end of life are subject to separate collection and
treatment in the EU Member States, Norway, and Switzerland and therefore are
marked with the symbol shown at the left (crossed-out wheelie bin). The treatment
applied at end of life of these products in these countries shall comply with the
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indicating conformance to this Directive.
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CAUTION
RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure
limits. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 13.78 inches
(35 cm) between the radiator and 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. When
operated in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range, this device is restricted to indoor use to reduce
the potential for harmful interference with co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems.

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personnel only. Contact Alcatel-Lucent for battery replacement. Do not attempt to replace the battery.
There is a risk of explosion if you install the wrong type of battery.
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