Avaya AP-1 User manual

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Table of Contents
1 Welcome
Introducing the Avaya Wireless LAN 1-1
About the Access Point-I 1-2
Finding Information 1-3
2 Install your Access Point-I
Overview 2-1
Verify Kit Contents 2-2
Write Down Product Identification 2-3
Connect Cables 2-4
Mount the Access Point-I 2-5
Power up your Access Point-I 2-6
3 Using the Access Point-I
Connect Computers to the Access Point-I 3-1
Customize Access Point-I Settings 3-3
■Install the AP Manager Software 3-3

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Mount the Access Point-I to a Wall 3-4
Lock your Access Point-I 3-6
Remove the Cover Plate 3-8
■Connect a Range Extender Antenna 3-9
■Lock the Access Point-I to its Wall Bracket 3-9
A Specifications
Hardware A-1
Radio Characteristics A-2
Regulatory Information A-5
B Start-up Configuration

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Welcome
Introducing the Avaya Wireless LAN
Welcome to the Avaya Wireless LAN, the easy way to wireless computing.
Building your wireless network has never been easier.
This book introduces you to the Access Point-I, and will help you to get your
network “on the air” very quickly. It describes the most common
configurations and a quick start set-up.
To install and manage Avaya Wireless LAN products, it is assumed that you
have a working knowledge of installation procedures for network operating
systems under Microsoft Windows.

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Welcome - About the Access Point-I
About the Access Point-I
The Access Point-I is a wired to wireless bridge that you can use to connect
wireless cells to one another or to a wired (ethernet) Local Area Network
(LAN). The access point can serve mobile wireless stations roaming
between various locations within a network premises.
To extend the total wireless coverage area you can add one or more Access
Point-Is. In multiple cell networks the Access Point-Is are connected via a
wired backbone that also allows to connect your wireless network to an
existing wired infrastructure (see Figure 1-1).
Figure 1-1 Multiple Cell Network

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Welcome - Finding Information
Finding Information
The Getting Started Guide was designed to give you a brief introduction
about the Access Point-I, and the most important information to get it up and
running.
When you install the AP 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.
Alternatively you can consult the “Wireless LAN Manager - User’s Guide”
provided on the CD-ROM that was included with your product.
You can use the “Wireless LAN Manager - User’s Guide”to find detailed
information on how to:
■Design a wireless network.
■Setup a LAN administrator station.
■View and modify the start-up configuration of your Access Point-I.
■Monitor and optimize the performance of your wireless network.
■Troubleshoot unexpected performance.
F1

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Install your Access Point-I
Overview
Installing the Access Point-I is easy. Follow the steps below to power up your
wireless network:
1. Verify Kit Contents.
2. Write Down Product Identification.
3. Connect Cables.
4. Mount the Access Point-I.
5. Power up your Access Point-I to start operation.
NOTE:
Before you start, please consult the flyer “Information to the User”
for general installation and safety instructions.

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Install your Access Point-I - Verify Kit Contents
Verify Kit Contents
Unpack the Access Point-I and verify that all items are present as pictured in
Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1 Access Point-I Kit Contents
a. Access Point-I unit
b. Power Adapter
c. Table mount Bracket
d. Wall mount Bracket
e. Getting Started Guide (this document)
f. CD-ROM containing software & electronic documentation

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Install your Access Point-I - Write Down Product Identification
Write Down Product Identification
Before you proceed, write down the following values as printed on the
identification label on the back of your Access Point-I:
Figure 2-2 Access Point-I Identification Label
Serial Number S/N
MAC Address
Ethernet Interface
Wireless Interface

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Install your Access Point-I - Connect Cables
Connect Cables
1. Remove the unit from the bracket (if necessary).
2. Plug the connector of the power adapter into socket a.
3. To connect the Access Point-I to a wired Local Area Network, plug a
10Base-T Ethernet cable into socket b, as pictured in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3 Access Point-I Cable Sockets
!WARNING:
When using the device in combination with our Power over Ethernet
(Active Ethernet) solution, always use Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)
cabling.

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Install your Access Point-I - Mount the Access Point-I
Mount the Access Point-I
The Access Point-I allows for placement in two different ways:
■Placement on a flat surface, using the table bracket.
■Placement on a wall, using the wall bracket (described on page 3-4).
For initial installation we recommend placement on a flat surface as
described below:
Figure 2-4 Access Point-I with Table Bracket
1. Slide the Access Point-I over the bracket poles as pictured in Figure 2-4.
2. Put the Access Point-I upright on a flat surface.

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Install your Access Point-I - Power up your Access Point-I
Power up your Access Point-I
To power up the Access Point-I, connect the unit to a grounding type AC
wall-outlet (100-240 VAC) using the standard power adapter as supplied with
the unit.
Placement must allow for easily disconnecting the unit from the AC wall-
outlet.
When powered on, the unit will perform start-up diagnostics characterized by
a LED sequence. The LEDs will change color in the range Amber, Red and
Green.
When finished (after about 15 seconds) the Access Point-I will start
operation characterized by the LED activity as listed in Table 2-5.
Table 2-5 LED Activity Table
LED activity will only occur when there is network activity on the
corresponding Access Point-I network interface.
If the Access Point-I does not switch to normal operation within two minutes,
please consult the troubleshooting section of the “Wireless LAN Manager -
User’s Guide”(see “Finding Information”on page 1-3).
LED Definition Activity Description
Power Green Power on
Ethernet interface Flicker Green Ethernet LAN activity
Wireless interface Flicker Green Wireless LAN activity

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Install your Access Point-I - Power up your Access Point-I
Now your Access Point-I is ready for use. For more information about using
your Access Point-I please consult 3 “Using the Access Point-I”.

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Using the Access Point-I
Connect Computers to the Access Point-I
When powering up the Access Point-I for the first time, your Access Point-I is
ready for use.
The unit will start bridging operation using the parameters as listed in B
“Start-up Configuration”.
This mode enables you to connect wireless computers to your Access Point-
I, provided that they have been configured to use Avaya Wireless LAN
parameter values that match the configuration of your Access Point-I.

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Using the Access Point-I - Connect Computers to the Access Point-I
To connect stations to a brand new Access Point-I:
■Set the configuration profile of the wireless client stations to connect to
an “Access Point”.
■Set the Network Name to “ANY”.
■Leave Encryption disabled.
For more information, please refer to the documentation that was shipped
with your Avaya Wireless LAN client devices.

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Using the Access Point-I - Customize Access Point-I Settings
Customize Access Point-I Settings
To customize the configuration of your Access Point-I you can use the Avaya
AP Manager software provided on the CD-ROM.
For example, you can use the AP Manager to change the Network Name
and to enable wireless data encryption.
Install the AP Manager Software
1. Insert the Avaya Wireless LAN CD-ROM into the CD-ROM player of your
computer.
Your operating system will automatically start the CD.
2. Select Install AP Manager.
3. Follow the instructions on your screen.
NOTE:
If the CD-ROM does not start automatically:
1. Click the Windows Start button
2. Select Run
3. Browse to the CD-ROM
Previously installed versions of the software will be replaced automatically.
The installation program will not delete or overwrite back-ups of configuration
files that you might have created with a previous version of the program.

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Using the Access Point-I - Mount the Access Point-I to a Wall
Mount the Access Point-I to a Wall
The Access Point-I performs best in an open environment. Mounting the unit
as high as possible using the wall bracket provided, will ensure optimal
performance of your wireless network.
The wall bracket allows for mounting the Access Point-I in various options.
Mounting the unit as pictured in Figure 3-1, will ensure good visibility of the
LEDs when mounted on a high location.
Figure 3-1 Wall Placement
To mount the Access Point-I to a wall proceed as follows:
1. Determine a suitable location for your Access Point-I.
2. Place the mounting bracket against the wall to mark the screw positions
on the wall.
3. Use the screws and the plugs provided to mount the wall bracket.

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Using the Access Point-I - Mount the Access Point-I to a Wall
4. Gently slide the Access Point-I module over the bracket clips until it
“clicks into place”as pictured in Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2 Fix the Access Point-I to its bracket

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Using the Access Point-I - Lock your Access Point-I
Lock your Access Point-I
To prevent theft or damage to your Access Point-I you can lock the device
onto its position, using a Kensington lock and matching lock cord, which are
not included with your Access Point-I, but available at your local computer
store.
Figure 3-3 Lock the Access Point-I
1. Put one end of the lock cord around a solid object.
2. Attach the other end of the locking cord together with the Kensington lock
to the Access Point-I unit as pictured in Figure 3-3.
If you decided to mount your Access Point-I to a wall, you can also use the
special screw provided to secure the module to its wall bracket.
This locking option is recommended in public areas or environments where
the unit might be subject to vibrations or earthquakes, but requires you to