Alcatel omniaccess 4302 User manual

OmniAccess 4302
WLAN Switch
Installation Guide

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Copyright
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Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Overview of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Related Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Contacting Alcatel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Chapter 1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Fast Ethernet WAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Serial Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Power Input Socket (on Rear). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rubber Mounting Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2 Installing the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Pre-Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Limit Electromagnetic Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Verifying the Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Appendix A Connector Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Serial Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Port & Adapter Pin Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Communications Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Appendix B Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operational. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Regulatory Compliance - WLAN Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Australia/New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rest of World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Regulatory Compliance - Power Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lithium Battery Safety Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Hazardous Substances and Proper Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Figures
Figure 1-1 Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch Front . . . . . . . 1
Figure 1-2 Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch Rear . . . . . . . . 1
Figure 1-3 Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Figure 2-1 Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure A-1 Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure A-2 Serial Port Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Tables
Table 1-1 System LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Table A-1 Console Terminal Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Table B-1 OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Table B-2 OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch
Environmental Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Table B-3 AC-DC Power Adapter Environmental Specifications . . 14
Table B-4 OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch
Operational Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Table B-5 AC-DC Power Adapter Operational Specifications. . . . . 14

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Preface
This preface contains the following information:
An overview of the chapters in this manual
A list of related documentation for further reading
Information about Alcatel OmniAccess support and service
Overview of this Manual
Audience:
Trained technicians responsible for installing the Alcatel OmniAccess 4302
WLAN Switch.
Organization:
Chapter 1, “Overview”—Describes the main features of this product,
including physical diagrams.
Chapter 2, “Installing the Chassis”—Instructions for selecting a location for
the system and attaching power.
Appendix A, “Connector Pinouts”—Describes interface, cable, and adapter
specifications for system ports.
Appendix B, “Specifications”—Describes the system’s size, weight, storage
and operating environment, and certifications for electromagnetic compliance
and safety.
Related Documents
The following items are part of the complete documentation for the Alcatel
OmniAccess system:
zAlcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch Installation Guide (this manual)
zAOS-W User Guide
zAlcatel AP installation guide

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Contacting Alcatel
To contact Alcatel, refer to the information below:
Address
26801 West Agoura Road
Calabasas, CA 91301
Phone
Email
[e-mail]
Website
http://www.alcatel.com/enterprise/en/index.html
Support
Phone:
Email:
[e-mail]
Website:
http://eservice.ind.alcatel.com
VOICE [phone]
FAX [phone]
US Toll Free: [phone]
International: [phone]

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Overview 1
The Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch is a wireless LAN (WLAN) switch
that connects, controls, and integrates Alcatel Access Points (APs) and Air
Monitors (AMs) into the wired LAN in branch offices, retail stores, and small
businesses.
FIGURE 1-1 Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch Front
FIGURE 1-2 Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch Rear
Features
Features of the Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch include:
One 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (FE) wide area network (WAN) port.
One 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (GE) local area network (LAN) port.
WAN
POWER
STATUS
LNK/ACT 100
LAN
LNK/ACT 1000
SERIAL
4302
C
Power
12VDC 1A
-
C
+

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Both ports automatically sense and negotiate speed, duplex, and MDI/MDX
settings.
One serial console port.
Supports up to six APs.
High-speed Layer-2/Layer-3 packet forwarding.
High-performance packet processing provides value-added wireless services
such as load balancing, rate limiting, self-healing, calibration, authentication,
mobility, security, firewalls, encryption, and centralized monitoring and
configuration for voice and data networking.
Desktop chassis can be placed on a flat, stable surface.
Optional 19-inch rack mount kit (Alcatel part number OAW-4302-RM-19)
available.
Firmware can be easily upgraded as future software releases are made
available. You can install upgrades using TFTP.

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System Overview
Figure 1-3 shows front and rear views of the Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN
Switch.
FIGURE 1-3 Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch
WAN
LNK/ACT 100
LAN
LNK/ACT 1000
SERIAL
POWER
STATUS
Power
12VDC 1A
C+
-
GE
LAN port
2 3 4
FE
WAN port
1
Status indicators
Front View
Rear View
Serial port
5
Power connector
(4)
Rubber feet
6
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System Indicator LEDs
The system LEDs, located on the front of the switch, display the status of system
power and operation.
Fast Ethernet WAN Port
The Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch provides one 10/100 Mbps Fast
Ethernet (FE) port to connect to a WAN link. The FE port automatically senses and
negotiates speed, duplex, and MDI/MDX settings.
From the WebUI and the CLI, this port address is interface fastethernet 1/0.
The port has two LEDs above the port: a LNK/ACT LED on the left and a 100 LED
on the right. During operation, these LEDs provide the following information:
Use a Category 5 (or better) UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors to connect to
devices up to 100m (325 feet) away.
TABLE 1-1 System LEDs
LED State Description
Power Green WLAN Switch is powered on.
Off WLAN Switch is powered off.
Status Green WLAN Switch has booted and is functioning
properly.
Off WLAN Switch is booting, loading software, or has
failed.
NOTE:This LED remains off until you perform the
initial setup described in the Alcatel Quick
Start Guide (included in the Accessory Kit).
Status Description
LNK/ACT LED
Off No Ethernet link on the port.
Green An Ethernet link has been established on the port, but no data is
currently being transmitted or received.
Flashing
Green
The port is transmitting or receiving data. The flashing rate is
fixed and is not proportional to your network activity.
100 LED
Off The Ethernet link speed is 10 Mbps.
Green The Ethernet link speed is 100 Mbps.
1
2

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Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port
The Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch provides one 10/100/1000 Mbps
Gigabit Ethernet (GE) port for high-speed connection to the wired LAN. The GE
port automatically senses and negotiates speed, duplex, and MDI/MDX settings.
From the WebUI and the CLI, this port address is interface gigabitethernet 1/1.
The port has two LEDs above the port: a LNK/ACT LED on the left and a 1000 LED
on the right. During operation, these LEDs provide the following information:
Use a Category 5 (or better) UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors to connect to
devices up to 100m (325 feet) away.
Serial Console Port
Use this port to connect a local management console. This connection is required
to access the text-based Command-Line Interface (CLI) for initial configuration of
the Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch. The CLI can also be used for WLAN
Switch management and troubleshooting.
The port accepts an RS-232 serial cable with an RJ-45 male connector. See
“Serial Console Port” on page 11 for port information.
Status Description
LNK/ACT LED
Off No Ethernet link on the port.
Green An Ethernet link has been established on the port, but no data is
currently being transmitted or received.
Flashing
Green
The port is transmitting or receiving data. The flashing rate is
fixed and is not proportional to your network activity.
1000 LED
Off The Ethernet link speed is 10 or 100 Mbps.
Green The Ethernet link speed is 1000 Mbps.
3
4
CAUTION:Do not connect an AP to the serial console port. The serial
port is designed to connect to RS-232-only devices.
Connecting non-RS-232 devices such as an AP to the
serial port will cause the WLAN Switch to fail and can
cause damage.

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Power Input Socket (on Rear)
The power input socket on the chassis rear panel accepts the DC connector from
the power adapter (included) which connects to a power cord which you plug in
to site power. For proper safety and performance, use the power cord shipped
with the Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch.
NOTE:Use the power adapter supplied with the Alcatel OmniAccess 4302
WLAN Switch. Do not substitute power adapters designed for other
products as this may damage the device or the power adapter.
Rubber Mounting Feet
Four rubber mounting feet stabilize and prevent slippage for placing the Alcatel
OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch on a flat surface. (The mounting feet are
included but must be attached by the user.)
5
6

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chassis
Installing the Chassis 2
This chapter covers the following installation topics:
“Pre-Installation Checklist”
“Precautions”
“Installation Requirements”
“Connecting Power”
“Verifying the Installation”
Pre-Installation Checklist
Inspect the package in which the Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch was
shipped to ensure you have the following components:
Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch
Four rubber feet (included but not installed)
Alcatel power adapter and country-appropriate power cord
RS-232 serial cable with RJ-45 male connectors
Alcatel serial adapter (included) to connect the serial cable to a terminal or PC
with a DB-9 serial port
Setup Map document
Software End User License Agreement (EULA)
Quick Start Guide
Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch Installation Guide (this manual)
Managing Software License document
Alcatel Documentation CD
AOS-W Release Notes

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Precautions
Installation Requirements
This section describes requirements for the installation of the Alcatel OmniAccess
4302 WLAN Switch.
Location
The Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch, like other computing devices and
office equipment, requires an “electronics friendly” environment. Because it can
be mounted on any flat, stable surface, select a location where the power and
network connections will not interfere with traffic and office activities.
Space
For proper air circulation, leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance for the vents
on the left and right of the chassis.
Leave additional space in front and back of the chassis to access power cords,
network cables, and indicator LEDs.
CAUTION:Never insert foreign objects into the chassis or any other
component, even when the Alcatel OmniAccess 4302
WLAN Switch is unpowered or unplugged.
Power is fully disconnected from the Alcatel OmniAccess
4302 WLAN Switch by unplugging the power cord from
the power outlet. For safety reasons, verify the power
outlet and plug are within easy reach of the operator.
To minimize electrical hazard, keep water and other fluids
away from the product.
Comply with electrical grounding standards.
Do not ship or store this product near strong
electromagnetic, electrostatic, magnetic, or radioactive
fields.
Do not disassemble the chassis. This product has no
internal serviceable parts. When service or repair is
needed, see “Contacting Alcatel” on page x.

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Limit Electromagnetic Interference
For best operation, keep the Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch and all
cords and cables at least 0.7 meters (2 feet) from fluorescent lighting fixtures, and
2 meters (6 feet) from photocopiers, radio transmitters, electric generators, and
other sources of strong electromagnetic interference.
Alcatel recommends that you do not stack multiple Alcatel OmniAccess 4302
WLAN Switchs or place other devices on the top of the unit. However, if you
must stack devices, make sure that adequate space exists between units to allow
for air flow to keep the Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch within operation
temperature limits. At a minimum, make sure the upper unit has its rubber feet
attached.
Connecting Power
Use the power adapter supplied with the Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN
Switch. Do not substitute power adapters designed for other products as this
may damage the device or the power adapter.
FIGURE 2-1 Power Adapter
To power the Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch:
1. Insert the DC connector into the power port on the rear of the Alcatel
OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch.
2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter and plug this into a standard
grounded outlet.
DC CONNECTOR

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NOTE:Alcatel ships a country appropriate cable with the Alcatel OmniAccess
4302 WLAN Switch. However, any power cord rated for the Alcatel
OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch power consumption and which
conforms to grounded electrical standards in the country where the
product will be operated can be used (see “Specifications” on page 13).
Use of a power line conditioner or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) can
decrease or mitigate problems caused by power service fluctuations. Make sure
that the output of any power shaping device is compatible with the Alcatel
OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch power supply.
NOTE:Additional power adapters can be ordered separately.
Verifying the Installation
After the Alcatel OmniAccess 4302 WLAN Switch is installed and connected to
power, verify the following:
1. Check that the system Power LED lights solid green immediately upon power
up and remains solid green during and after bootup.
NOTE:The system Status LED remains off until you perform the initial
setup.
For more information on LED behavior, see “System Indicator LEDs” on
page 4.
2. Connect appropriate network cables (see “Fast Ethernet WAN Port” on
page 4 and “Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port” on page 5 for cable information).
3. Perform the initial setup as described in the Alcatel Quick Start Guide (which
is included in the Accessory Kit).