Avaya AP-6 User manual

June 2008 Edition
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Version G
Configuration Guide
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Introduction
Customers have reported that the WLAN products described in this
document operate adequately with SpectraLink Wireless Telephones
at their location using the software version listed below. For Field
Verified WLAN products, Polycom has not conducted any testing and
therefore cannot guarantee interoperability or performance. Polycom
technical support of interoperability issues for WLAN products
running versions of software not listed in the table may be subject to
time and materials charges.
This document describes the configuration of the Avaya AP-6, AP-7,
and AP-8 access points (APs) for best known operation with
SpectraLink Wireless Telephones.
Product Summary
Manufacturer: Avaya: www.avaya.com
Approved product(s): AP-6, AP-7, AP-8
RF technology: Direct-sequence spread spectrum, (DS)
Radio: 2.4 – 2.484 GHz (802.11b/g)
AP software version: Firmware version 2.5.5/3.1.0 †
SpectraLink handset models: ** e340/h340/i640 8020/8030
SpectraLink radio mode: 802.11b 802.11b
Maximum telephone calls per AP: 12 * 12 *
AP configuration parameters: See Access Point Configuration below
Indoor range (typical): See vendor specifications for AP
Required network topology: Switched Ethernet
Network constraints: Dedicated segment for wireless, single subnet
WEP capability: Yes *
Auto-learn function: Yes *
†Earlier and later software versions have not been validated except as noted.
* Telephone calls per AP must be configured in the system per documentation provided by Polycom.
** SpectraLink handset models 8020/8030, e340/h340/i640 and their OEM derivates are known
interoperable at one or more customer sites with the WLAN hardware and software identified in the
table. Throughout the remainder of this document they will be referred to collectively as “SpectraLink
Wireless Telephones”.

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Access Point Capacity and Positioning
Please refer to the Polycom Deploying Enterprise-Grade Wi-Fi Telephony
white paper. This document covers the security, coverage, capacity
and QoS considerations necessary for ensuring excellent voice quality
with enterprise Wi-Fi networks. For more detailed information on
wireless LAN layout, network infrastructure, QoS, security and
subnets, please see the Best Practices Guide for Deploying SpectraLink
8020/8030 Wireless Telephones. This document identifies issues and
solutions based on Polycom’s extensive experience in enterprise-class
Wi-Fi telephony, and provides recommendations for ensuring that a
network environment is adequately optimized for use with
SpectraLink 8020/8030 Wireless Telephones.
VLAN Support
The Avaya AP-6, AP-7, and AP-8 access points have the ability to
manage different VLANs, each with a unique ESSID. Many times
customers will choose to place voice devices on a separate VLAN
from data devices or they may choose to segment their network based
on security policies.
When VLANs are enabled, the AP uses 802.1Q tags on traffic entering
the wired network. These tags must be removed by a VLAN-capable
switch before the packets reach the SpectraLink 8000 Telephony
Gateway or SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server. On Cisco switches, the
switch port to which the SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateway or
SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server is connected must be configured as a
non-trunked, or access port dedicated to the voice VLAN. If the port
is set to trunked, the SpectraLink 8000 System equipment will not
recognize the packet.
If you are using a switch that is not capable of removing these 802.1Q
tags, the SpectraLink Wireless Telephones must reside on the native
(or management) VLAN.
Notes on Configuration
The AP must support SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP). Contact
your AP vendor if you need to upgrade the AP software.
If you encounter difficulties or have questions regarding the
configuration process, please contact the Customer Support Hotline at
[phone]. The hotline is open Monday through Friday,
6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mountain time.

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Access Point Configuration
(Up to Version 2.4.11)
1. Connect to the AP via Netscape or Internet Explorer by navigating
to the URL http://<IP_Addr> (where <IP_Addr> is the IP
address of the AP).
2. Note: these configuration steps can also be accomplished using
the SNMP-based Avaya ScanTool program.
3. From the main page, click on the Configure link.
4. To configure WEP settings, obtain the key values from the local
network administrator and use the Avaya AP-6, AP-7, or AP-8
User Guide for guidance in programming the encryption settings.
The WEP configuration screen is reached from the main menu by
clicking on Configure, followed by Security, followed by Encryption &
Auth.
Note that the handsets must each be configured manually with
the identical WEP settings.
5. Click Configure, then click the Interfaces link and choose the
appropriate radio (Slot A or Slot B) to configure.
6. From the Interfaces tab, confirm that the RTS/CTS Medium Reservation
Threshold is greater than 600 or disabled.
7. Set the Transmit Rate field to 11Mb/s.
8. From the Filtering tab, select the Advanced tab. Enable the Proxy ARP
function and disable IP/ARP Filtering.
9. The SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server is disabled by default in the
ORiNOCO AP-600/AP-4000 access point and must be enabled
through the command line interface (CLI). The CLI is available
through both the serial port interface and over the Ethernet
interface using a Telnet session.
10. Once in the CLI, the following commands are used to enable SVP:
a. To check to see if SVP is enabled:
Type show spectralink, then press Enter; it will display
enabled or disabled.
b. To enable SVP:
Type set speclinkstatus enable, then press Enter.

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c. Conditional: If you are not using a SpectraLink 8000 SVP
Server and intend to use 802.11b/g mode, you must also enter
the command:
Type set speclinklegacysupport,then press Enter.
11. Restart the AP.
The AP is now ready for use with SpectraLink Wireless Telephones.

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Access Point Configuration
(Version 2.52)
1. Connect to the AP via Netscape or Internet Explorer by navigating
to the URL http://<IP_Addr> (where <IP_Addr> is the IP
address of the AP).
2. From the main page, click on the Configure link.
3. To configure WEP settings, obtain the key values from the local
network administrator and use the Avaya AP-6, AP-7, or AP-8
User Guide for guidance in programming the encryption settings.
The WEP configuration screen is reached from the main menu by
clicking on Configure, followed by SSID/VLAN/Security, followed by
Security Profile
Note that the handsets must each be configured manually with
the identical WEP settings.
4. Click Configure, then click the Interfaces link and choose the
appropriate radio (Slot A or Slot B) to configure.
5. From the Interfaces tab, confirm that the RTS/CTS Medium Reservation
Threshold is greater than 600 or disabled.
6. Set the Transmit Rate field to 11Mb/s.
7. From the Filtering tab, select the Advanced tab. Enable the Proxy ARP
function and disable IP/ARP Filtering.
8. The SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server is disabled by default in the
Avaya AP-6, AP-7, and AP-8 access points. To enable SVP, select
the QoS tab. Select the Enable Quality of Service check box to enable
SVP.
9. Conditional: If you are not using a SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server
and intend to use 802.11b/g mode,it is necessary to use the
command line interface (CLI). The CLI is available through both
the serial port interface and over the Ethernet interface using a
Telnet session.
a. Once in the CLI, enter:
set speclinklegacysupport enable
b. To ensure that SpectraLink legacy support is enabled, enter:
show speclinklegacysupport

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c. A line should come back indicating:
speclinklegacysupport
enable
10. Restart the AP.
The AP is now ready for use with SpectraLink Wireless Telephones.