Alcatel OmniAccess AP60 User manual

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OmniAccess
AP60/61 Installation
Guide
Wireless LAN Switch
TM

ii OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide Part 031643-00
Installation Guide May 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
Alcatel AP60, Alcatel AP61, Alcatel 6000, Alcatel 4324, Alcatel 4304, Alcatel 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 v
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
Installation Guide Parameters 20
Chapter 3 AP Deployment . . . . . . . . . . 25
Mounting the OmniAccess
AP60/61 Installation Guide . . 25
Alcatel 60 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
Alcatel AP-60 Access Point . . . . 49
Alcatel AP-61 Access Point . . . . 55
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . 61
Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Contacting Alcatel . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Notes 65

Introduction 1
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
The OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide (also known as the
AP 60/61) is part of a comprehensive wireless network solution.
The device works in conjunction with the Alcatel Wireless LAN
Switch and can act as a wireless access point or air monitor.
As a wireless Access Point (AP), the OmniAccess AP60/61
Installation Guide 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 Installation Guide 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 Alcatel 60/61 requires setting the antenna
power, which requires professional training. The Alcatel 60/61
installer must be trained to perform this configuration.

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Front View
FIGURE 1-1 OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide 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:
Alcatel AP60–Two Reverse Polarity SMA (RP-SMA) connectors for attaching
separate antennas (not included). For details, see “Alcatel 60 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.
Alcatel AP61–Built-in swivel array with dual, tri-band, omnidirectional antennas
Indicator LEDs
During operation, the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide LEDs provide
the following information:
NOTE—LEDs on the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch provide additional status and
security information about connected APs.See the Alcatel AOS-W User
Guide for more information.
TABLE 1-1 OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide 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
g
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 Installation Guide 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 Installation
Guide, the power adapter is not necessary.
Back View
FIGURE 1-2 OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide 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 Installation Guide.
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 Installation Guide 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 Installation Guide from its installed location. To secure
the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide, 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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