Alcatel OmniAccess OAW-AP70 User manual

OmniAccess
OAW-AP70
Wireless Access Point
Installation Guide
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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 AP70, Alcatel 800, Alcatel 2400, Alcatel 6000, 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 . . . 6
Chapter 2 Provisioning Access Points . . 7
Alcatel Discovery Protocol . . . . . 8
AP Reprovisioning . . . . . . . . . 9
AP Provisioning . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Manual Provisioning. . . . . . . . . 13
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting the Console
Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting OmniAccess
OAW-AP70 Parameters . . . . 17
Chapter 3 AP Deployment . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mounting the OmniAccess
OAW-AP70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Alcatel AP70 Detachable
Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Free-Standing Placement . . . 24
Using the Built-In Mounting
Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the Optional
Mounting Kits . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting Required Cables . . . 27
Selecting an FE Cable . . . . . . 27
Connecting Cables and
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Appendix A Port Specifications . . . . . . . . 31
FE Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Serial Breakout Adapter . . . . . . . 32
DB-9 Specification. . . . . . . . . 33
“To AP” Specifications . . . . . 33
“To Network” Specifications . 33
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
External Antenna Jack . . . . . . . . 34
Appendix B Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Accessing the AP Support
Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Direct SPOE Connection to
Wireless LAN Switch . . . . . 35
Direct Terminal Connection . . 36
Remote Telnet Connection . . . 37
AP Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Access Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
User Commands . . . . . . . . . . 38
Privileged Commands . . . . . . 38
Appendix C Product Specifications. . . . . . 39
Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Product Features. . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Ethernet Compatibility . . . . . . 42
Radio Characteristics. . . . . . . 42
Power Over Ethernet . . . . . . . 43
Physical Description . . . . . . . . . 43
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . 43
Optional Items . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Alcatel AP70 Access Point . . . . . 45
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . 52
Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Contacting Alcatel . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Notes 55

Introduction 1
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
The OmniAccess OAW-AP70 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 OAW-AP70
(also referred to as the AP AP70) 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 OAW-AP70 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 AP70 requires setting the antenna
power, which requires professional training. The Alcatel AP70
installer must be trained to perform this configuration.

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Front View
FIGURE 1-1 OmniAccess OAW-AP70 Front View
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Antenna fixtures for Wireless Communications
The AP will have:
Four Reverse Polarity SMA (RP-SMA) connectors for attaching separate
antennas (not included). For details, see “Alcatel AP70 Detachable Antennas”
on page 22.
NOTE—When facing the AP70 as shown in Figure 1-1, the antenna connectors on
the right are for antenna 1 and the connectors on the left are for antenna 2 in
a diversity configuration.
Built-in swivel array with dual, 802.11 .a/.b/.g band, omnidirectional antenna.
The internal antenna is the default.
Indicator LEDs
During operation, the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 LEDs provide the following
information:
TABLE 1-1 OmniAccess OAW-AP70 LEDs
LED State Description
PWR Off The device is off - no power.
Green-Solid The device is powered and operating.
Green-Flashin
g
The device is powered but is not ready for
operation (typically, the AP is booting).
ENET0/1 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.
AOff 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.
B/G 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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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.
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 Ports
The ENET0 and ENET1 ports attach the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 to a
10Base-T/100Base-TX (twisted-pair) Ethernet LAN segment. Both ports
support Power over Ethernet (POE). ENET0 also supports Serial Over Ethernet
(SOE).
USB Ports
This port is used to connect the AP to a host computer to support application
specific functionality and for future applications in the RF environment such as
RFID tracking or spectrum analysis.
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 OAW-AP70, the power
adapter is not necessary.
B/G Antenna Jack
This jack allows users to connect an external 802.11b or g antenna.
A Antenna Jack
This jack allows users to connect an external 802.11a antenna.
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 OAW-AP70 from its installed location. To secure the OmniAccess
OAW-AP70, wrap a security cable around an immovable object, insert the
cable’s lock into the Kensington Security Slot, and turn the key.
To use Kensington Security Slot while the Alcatel AP70 is mounted by the
mounting slots, the fold-out internal antenna must be in an open position.
See Appendix A for port and cable specifications.
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Back View
FIGURE 1-2 OmniAccess OAW-AP70 Back View
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Mounting Slots
The keyhole-shaped slots on the back of the chassis are used for mounting the
OmniAccess OAW-AP70.
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 Internal Antenna
This fold-out antenna allows the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 to be used upright
on a table, shelf, ceiling, or wall. If you are configuring external antennas, the
internal antenna can be left closed.
NOTE—The serial number and the model number are on the bottom of the fold
out antenna panel.
The Alcatel AP Setup Process
Setting up an Alcatel AP typically consists of four stages:
1 Wireless LAN Planning—The administrator determines how many Alcatel
APs will be needed for their wireless network strategy and where they will
be deployed. This can be easily accomplished using Alcatel’s automated RF
Plan site-survey software (available separately).
2 AP Provisioning—Provisioning provides each Alcatel AP with initial settings
that allow it to locate the host Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. Depending on
the network topology and services, AP provisioning can be performed
manually for each AP or plug-and-play for batches of APs.
AP provisioning is discussed in Chapter 2.
3 AP Deployment—Once provisioned, each AP can be physically installed at
its intended place of operation.
AP deployment is covered in Chapter 3.
4 AP Configuration—The administrator defines the operational behavior for
each Alcatel AP, such as RF characteristics and security features.
For AP configuration information, refer to the Alcatel AOS-W User Guide.
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