Allied Telesis AT-WA7400 User manual

Wireless Access Point
AT-WA7400
Installation Guide
TM
PN 613-000164 Rev A

Copyright ©2005 Allied Telesyn, Inc.
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damages.

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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
Standards: This product meets the following standards.
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesyn, Inc.
Declares that the product: Wireless Access Point
Model Numbers: AT-WA7400
This product complies with FCC Part 15B, Class B Limits:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device must not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Radiated Energy
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or
registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment
under Federal Communications Commission rules.
Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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RFI Emissions FCC Class B, EN55022 Class B,
CTICK, CE
Immunity EN55024
Electrical Safety EN60950 (TUV), UL 60950 (CULUS)

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Translated Safety Statements
Important: When you see the , go to the Allied Telesyn website
www.alliedtelesyn.com for the translated safety statement in your
language.

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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards ..................................... 3
Translated Safety Statements ............................................................... 5
Preface .............................................................................................. 13
Safety Symbols Used in this Guide ..................................................... 14
Where to Find Web-based Guides ...................................................... 15
Contacting Allied Telesyn.................................................................... 16
Online Support ............................................................................ 16
Email and Telephone Support..................................................... 16
Returning Products...................................................................... 16
Sales or Corporate Information ................................................... 16
Management Software Updates.................................................. 16
Chapter 1: Overview ......................................................................... 19
Features .............................................................................................. 20
Front and Back Panels ........................................................................ 21
LEDs.................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 2: Installation ...................................................................... 25
Reviewing Safety Precautions............................................................. 26
Installation Guidelines ......................................................................... 28
Microwave Ovens........................................................................ 28
Cordless Telephones .................................................................. 29
Other Access Points.................................................................... 29
Unpacking the Access Point................................................................ 30
Installing the Antennas ........................................................................ 31
Using the Access Point on a Desktop ................................................. 33
Mounting an Access Point on a Wall................................................... 34
Mounting the Access Point on a Metal Surface................................... 36
Connecting the Access Point to the LAN ............................................ 37
Powering On the Access Point............................................................ 38
Starting a Management Session ......................................................... 40
Contents

Contents
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Warranty Registration.......................................................................... 45
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ............................................................ 47
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ........................................... 49
Physical Specifications........................................................................ 49
Environmental Specifications .............................................................. 49
Power Specifications ........................................................................... 49
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications ......................... 49

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Figure 1: AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point ..................................... 21
Figure 2: Front and Back Panels ......................................................... 21
Figure 3: Location of the Antenna Connectors.................................... 31
Figure 4: Attaching the Antennas ........................................................ 31
Figure 5: Attaching the Rubber Feet ................................................... 33
Figure 6: Aligning the Access Point for Mounting on the Wall............. 35
Figure 7: Attaching the Magnets ......................................................... 36
Figure 8: Attaching the LAN Cable...................................................... 37
Figure 9: Connecting the Power Adapter ............................................ 38
Figure 10: PoE Connection ................................................................. 39
Figure 11: CD Main Menu ................................................................... 40
Figure 12: KickStart Welcome Dialog Box .......................................... 41
Figure 13: KickStart Search Results Dialog Box ................................. 42
Figure 14: Administration Dialog Box .................................................. 43
Figure 15: Login Dialog Box ................................................................ 43
Figure 16: Basic Settings Page ........................................................... 44
Figures

Figures
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Table 1. Safety Symbols ................................................................... 14
Table 2. System LEDs ....................................................................... 22
Table 3. LAN LEDs ............................................................................ 22
Table 4. Wireless LEDs ..................................................................... 23
Tables

Tables
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Preface
This guide contains instructions on how to install the Cirrus™
AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point. This preface contains the following
sections:
“Safety Symbols Used in this Guide” on page 14
“Where to Find Web-based Guides” on page 15
“Contacting Allied Telesyn” on page 16

Preface
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Safety Symbols Used in this Guide
This document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1.
Table 1. Safety Symbols
Symbol Meaning Description
Caution Performing or omitting a specific action may
result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning Performing or omitting a specific action may
result in electrical shock.

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Where to Find Web-based Guides
The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesyn products are
available in portable document format (PDF) on our web site at
www.alliedtelesyn.com. You can view the documents online or
download them onto a local workstation or server.

Preface
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Contacting Allied Telesyn
This section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical
support as well as sales and corporate information.
Online Support
You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied
Telesyn Knowledge Base: http://kb.alliedtelesyn.com. You can use
the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff
and review answers to previously asked questions.
Email and Telephone Support
For Technical Support via email or telephone, refer to the Support &
Services section of the Allied Telesyn web site:
www.alliedtelesyn.com.
Returning Products
Products for return or repair must first be assigned a return materials
authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesyn without
an RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.
To obtain an RMA number, contact Allied Telesyn Technical Support
through our web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com.
Sales or Corporate Information
You can contact Allied Telesyn for sales or corporate information
through our web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com. To find the contact
information for your country, select Contact Us -> Worldwide Contacts.
Management Software Updates
New releases of management software for our managed products are
available from either of the following Internet sites:

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Allied Telesyn web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com
Allied Telesyn FTP server: ftp://ftp.alliedtelesyn.com
If you prefer to download new software from the Allied Telesyn FTP
server from your workstation’s command prompt, you will need FTP
client software and you must log in to the server. Enter “anonymous” for
the user name and your email address for the password.

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Chapter 1
Overview
The Cirrus™ AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point is a wireless
communications hub for devices on your network. It provides
continuous, high-speed access between your wireless and Ethernet
devices. You administer the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point using
the AT-WA7400 management software.
This chapter contains the following sections:
“Features” on page 20
“Front and Back Panels” on page 21
“LEDs” on page 22

Chapter 1: Overview
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Features
The features of the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point include:
High performance 108 Mbps (802.11g - 802.11a with upgrade) data
rate
Security support via 802.11i (WPA2), WPA-PSK, TKIP, AES, IEEE
802.1x, and EAP/802.1
Multiple BSSID and Virtual LAN (VLANs)
Inhibit SSID broadcast and Ignore SSID scan
MAC Access Control for wireless interface
Load balancing
802.11e (WMM only)
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for Wireless Bridge Mode
supported
AP clustering
Rogue AP detection
Transmit power control/limiting
Power over Ethernet (PoE) capable
Two radios and two antennas (to activate the second radio, a
firmware upgrade is required)
One 10/100 Fast Ethernet port with auto-negotiation, and auto MDI/
MDIX, back pressure, and flow control