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.
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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.