Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess AP60 User manual

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OmniAccess
AP60/61
Wireless Access Point
Installation Guide
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Installation Guide June 2005
Copyright
Copyright © 2005 Alcatel Internetworking, Inc. All rights reserved.
Specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.
Originated in the USA.
Trademarks
OmniAccess AP60, OmniAccess AP61, OmniAccess 6000, OmniAccess 4324,
OmniAccess 4304, OmniAccess 4308, and AOS-W are trademarks of Alcatel in the
United States and certain other countries.
The K & Lock design is a registered trademark of the Kensington Technology Group in
the United States and certain other countries.
Any other trademarks appearing in this manual are owned by their respective
companies.

Contents iii
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Back View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The Alcatel AP Setup Process . . . 7
Chapter 2 Provisioning Access Points . . 9
Alcatel Discovery Protocol . . . . 10
AP Reprovisioning . . . . . . . . 11
AP Provisioning . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Manual Provisioning. . . . . . . . . 15
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting the Console Terminal 16
Console Access to the AP . . 16
Setting OmniAccess AP60/61
Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 3 AP Deployment . . . . . . . . . . 25
Mounting the OmniAccess
AP60/61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
OmniAccess AP60
Detachable Antennas . . . . 26
Free-Standing Placement . . . 28
Using the Built-In
Mounting Slots . . . . . . . . 30
Using the Optional
Mounting Kits . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting Required Cables . . . 32
Selecting an FE Cable . . . . . . 32
Connecting Cables & Power . 33

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Appendix A Port Specifications . . . . . . . . 35
FE Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Serial Breakout Adapter . . . . . . . 36
DB-9 Specification. . . . . . . . . 37
“To AP” Specifications . . . . . 37
“To Network” Specifications . 37
Appendix B Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Accessing the AP Support
Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Direct SPOE Connection to
Wireless LAN Switch . . . . . 39
Direct Terminal Connection . . 40
Remote Telnet Connection . . . 41
AP Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Access Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
User Commands . . . . . . . . . . 42
Privileged Commands . . . . . . 42
Appendix C Product Specifications. . . . . . 43
Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Product Features. . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Ethernet Compatibility . . . . . . 47
Radio Characteristics. . . . . . . 47
Power Over Ethernet . . . . . . . 48
Disposal of AP60/61 . . . . . . . . . 48
Physical Description . . . . . . . . . 48
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . 48
Optional Items . . . . . . . . . . . 49
OmniAccess AP-60 Access
Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
OmniAccess AP-61 Access
Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . 61
Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Contacting Alcatel . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Introduction 1
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
The OmniAccess AP60/61 (also known as the AP 60/61) is part of
a comprehensive wireless network solution. The device works in
conjunction with the OmniAccess Wireless LAN Switch and can
act as a wireless access point or air monitor.
As a wireless Access Point (AP), the OmniAccess AP60/61
provides transparent, secure, high-speed data communications
between wireless network devices (fixed, portable, or mobile
computers with IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11b/g wireless
adapters) and the wired LAN.
As a wireless Air Monitor (AM), a feature unique to Alcatel
products, the OmniAccess AP60/61 enhances wireless networks
by collecting statistics, monitoring traffic, detecting intrusions,
enforcing security policies, balancing wireless traffic load,
self-healing coverage gaps, and more.
NOTE—Installing the OmniAccess 60/61 requires setting the
antenna power, which requires professional training. The Omni-
Access 60/61 installer must be trained to perform this configu-
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Front View
FIGURE 1-1 OmniAccess AP60/61 Front View
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Chapter 1
Antenna fixtures for Wireless Communications
Depending on the model, the AP will have one of the following:
OmniAccess AP60–Two Reverse Polarity SMA (RP-SMA) connectors for
attaching separate antennas (not included). For details, see “OmniAccess AP60
Detachable Antennas” on page 26. (The AP60 requires that both connectors be
used in AOS-W 2.2 releases or lower. Single antenna operation is supported
with AOS-W 2.3 or higher.)
NOTE—When facing the AP60 as shown in Figure 1-1, the antenna connector on the
right is for antenna 1, and the connector on the left is for antenna 2 in a diversity
configuration.
OmniAccess AP61–Built-in swivel array with dual, tri-band, omnidirectional
antennas
Indicator LEDs
During operation, the OmniAccess AP60/61 LEDs provide the following
information:
NOTE—LEDs on the Wireless LAN Switch provide additional status and secu-
rity information about connected APs.See the Alcatel AOS-W User Guide for
more information.
TABLE 1-1 OmniAccess AP60/61 LEDs
LED State Description
PWR Off The device is off - no power.
Green-Solid The device is powered and operating.
ENET Off No link on the FE port. No connection to the
network.
Green-Solid Ethernet link detected on the FE port.
Green-Flashin
g
Transmitting or receiving data across the FE
port. Flashing rate is proportional to network
activity.
Wireles
s LAN
Off The wireless interface is disabled or down.
Green-Solid The wireless interface is enabled and
functioning as an Access Point.
Green-Flashin
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The wireless interface is enabled and
functioning as an Air Monitor.
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Air Vents
These vents promote proper air circulation for cooling the device. Do not allow
these vents to be obstructed by mounting equipment, network cables, or any
other material.
FE Port
This port attaches the OmniAccess AP60/61 to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX
(twisted-pair) Ethernet LAN segment. This port also supports Serial and Power
Over Ethernet (SPOE).
See Appendix A for port and cable specifications.
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Chapter 1
DC Power Socket
This socket is used to connect the optional AC power adapter (not included). If
POE is being used to supply power to the OmniAccess AP60/61, the power
adapter is not necessary.
Back View
FIGURE 1-2 OmniAccess AP60/61 Back View
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Mounting Slots
The keyhole-shaped slots on the back of the chassis are used for mounting the
OmniAccess AP60/61.
Air Vents
These vents promote proper air circulation for cooling the device. Do not allow
these vents to be obstructed by mounting equipment, network cables, or any
other material.
Fold-Out Stand
This fold-out stand allows the OmniAccess AP60/61 to be stood upright on a
table or shelf.
Kensington Security Slot
This slot is compatible with a Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable (not
included) which can be used to prevent the unauthorized removal of the
OmniAccess AP60/61 from its installed location. To secure the OmniAccess
AP60/61, wrap a security cable around an immovable object, insert the cable’s
lock into the Kensington Security Slot, and turn the key.
NOTE—The serial number and model number are on the bottom of the unit.
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