Avaya OR-II User manual

OR-II i
Welcome 11
Introducing Avaya Wireless LAN 1-1
About the Avaya Wireless LAN OR-II 1-2
Finding Information 1-3
Install the OR-II 21
Overview 2-1
Verify Kit Contents 2-1
Write Down Product Identification 2-3
Fix Mounting Plate and Power Supply 2-4
Mount the Processor Module 2-6
Connect the Network Interfaces 2-8
Mount the Cover Plate 2-9
Power-up the Device 2-10
Install the OR Manager Software 2-12
Using your OR-II 31
Installation Requirements 3-1
Removing the Cover Plate 3-2
OR-II Specifications A1
Hardware A-1
Table of Contents

ii OR-II
Software A-2
Regulatory Information A-3
OR-II Start-up Configuration B1
Technical Support C1

OR-II Getting Started Guide 1-1
1
Welcome
Introducing Avaya Wireless LAN 1
Welcome to Avaya Wireless LAN, the easy way to wireless computing.
This booklet introduces you to the Avaya Wireless LAN Outdoor Router-II
(OR-II), and will help you to get your network “on the air” within a snap. It
describes the most common configurations and a quick start set-up.
To install and manage this Avaya Wireless LAN product, it is assumed that
you have a working knowledge of installation procedures for network
operating systems.

1-2 OR-II Getting Started Guide
Welcome - About the Avaya Wireless LAN OR-II
About the Avaya Wireless LAN OR-II 1
The Avaya Wireless LAN OR-II system has been designed to serve as a
wireless backbone between LANs. These LANs can be wired or wireless.
Figure 1-1 Avaya Wireless LAN OR-II

OR-II Getting Started Guide 1-3
Welcome - Finding Information
Finding Information 1
In this booklet you will find the most important information to install your
OR-II, and get it up and running. Alternatively you can consult the “ OR
Manager - User’s Guide”, and the on-line help information of the
OR Manager program. These are provided on the CD-ROM that comes with
your product.
For using the Avaya Wireless LAN OR-II in an outdoor antenna installation,
you are advised to consult the information described in the “Outdoor
Antenna Installation Guide”, which is also on the Avaya Wireless LAN CD-
ROM that comes with your product.
The “ OR Manager - User’s Guide”
This guide describes:
■Examples of various configuration scenarios.
■How to setup and configure your Outdoor Router network.
■How to view and modify the start-up configuration.
■How to monitor and optimize the performance of your wireless links.
■Troubleshooting.

1-4 OR-II Getting Started Guide
Welcome - Finding Information
On-line Help Information
When you install the OR Manager program, you can display context-
sensitive help with each screen by:
■Clicking the or ‘?’ button on your screen, or
■Pressing the key on your keyboard.
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OR-II Getting Started Guide 2-1
2
Install the OR-II
Overview 2
Installing the Avaya Wireless LAN OR-II is easy. Follow the quick steps
below to power up your wireless network:
1. “Verify Kit Contents”.
2. “Write Down Product Identification”.
3. “Fix Mounting Plate and Power Supply”.
4. “Mount the Processor Module”.
5. “Connect the Network Interfaces”.
6. “Mount the Cover Plate”.
7. “Power-up the Device”.
8. “Install the OR Manager Software”.
Verify Kit Contents 2
Unpack the Avaya Wireless LAN OR-II and verify that all items are present
as pictured in Figure 2-1 on page 2-2.

2-2 OR-II Getting Started Guide
Install the OR-II - Verify Kit Contents
Figure 2-1 OR-II Kit Contents
a. Mounting plate to mount the OR-II to a wall (see page 2-4).
b. Avaya Wireless LAN OR-II processor module (see page 2-6).
c. Power supply & AC power cord (see page 2-4).
d. Slot Protector Card (see page 2-8).
e. Cover plate (see page 2-9).
f. ”Avaya OR-1000/1100 - Getting Started” guide (this document).
g. Avaya Wireless LAN CD-ROM containing:
■OR-II software
■OR Manager software (for configuration, management and diagnostics).
■“ OR Manager - User’s Guide” (see page 1-3).
■"Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide" (see page 1-3).

OR-II Getting Started Guide 2-3
Install the OR-II - Write Down Product Identification
Write Down Product Identification 2
Before you proceed, write down the following OR-II information on the
Configuration Record form that you can find in the “ OR Manager - User’s
Guide”:
■Serial Number
■MAC address
This information is printed on a small label (see Figure 2-2), located at the
top right side of the processor module. You will need these numbers later to
identify the unit when running the OR Manager program.
Figure 2-2 OR-II Identification Label
You are also advised to write down the Licence Key number of the OR-II unit
(printed on the same label), and the Serial Number and MAC address of the
Avaya Wireless LAN PC Card(s) that you use with your OR-II (this
information is printed on a small label at the back side of the PC Card).

2-4 OR-II Getting Started Guide
Install the OR-II - Fix Mounting Plate and Power Supply
Fix Mounting Plate and Power Supply 2
You can mount theOR-II on a vertical surface like a wall or place the unit on
a flat surface such as a table or cabinet.
Prior to mounting it to a fixed location, consider performing a site survey to
determine optimal and safe placement for your OR-II unit(s). See also
“Installation Requirements” on page 3-1.
!WARNING:
The mounting plate of the Avaya Wireless LAN OR-II has not
been designed for ceiling mounting. In environments where the
unit will be exposed to vibrations, ceiling mounting might cause
the processor module to slide off the mounting plate, causing
severe personal injury and/or damage to your Avaya Wireless
LAN equipment.
1. Fix the mounting plate of the Avaya Wireless LAN OR-II as pictured in
Figure 2-3 on page 2-5 (with the marked arrow pointing upwards). Use
the screws and plugs provided.