Nortel WLAN 2300 Series Operator's manual

Part No. NN47250-301 (320656-D)
May 2007
4655 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
320656-D
Nortel WLAN 2300 Series—Security
Switch Installation and Basic
Configuration Guide
Release 5.0

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Copyright © 2007 Nortel Networks. All rights reserved.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data, and
recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or implied
warranty. Users must take full responsibility for their applications of any products specified in this document. The
information in this document is proprietary to Nortel Networks.
Trademarks and Service Marks
*Nortel, Nortel Networks, the Nortel logo, and the Globemark are trademarks of Nortel Networks.
*Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
*Adobe and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
International Regulatory Statements of Conformity for the WSSs
This is to certify that the Nortel WLAN Security Switch 2300 series switches are evaluated to the international
regulatory standards for electromagnetic compliance (EMC) and safety and was found to have met the requirements for
the following international standards:
• EMC - Electromagnetic Emissions – CISPR 22, Class A
• EMC - Electromagnetic Immunity – CISPR 24
• Electrical Safety – IEC 60950, with CB member national deviations
Further, the equipment has been certified as compliant with the national standards as detailed below.
National Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC) Statements of Compliance
FCC statement (USA only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case users
will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference at their own expense.
ICES statement (Canada only)
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (WLAN Security Switch 2300 series switches) does not exceed the Class A limits for
radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.

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Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications
Cet appareil numérique (WLAN Sécurité Changement 2300 changements de la série) respecte les limites de
bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada.
CE marking statement (Europe only)
EN 55022 statements
This is to certify that the Nortel WLAN Security Switch 2300 Series switches are shielded against the
generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC.
Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55022 Class A (CISPR 22).
•Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case, the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
•Achtung: Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb
dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende
Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.
•Attention: Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit risque de
créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l’utilisateur de prendre les mesures
spécifiques appropriées.
EN 55024 statement
This is to certify that the Nortel WLAN Security Switch 2300 Series switches are shielded against the
susceptibility to radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC.
Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55024 (CISPR 24).
European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) notice
All products labeled with the CE marking comply with the Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC)
Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/336/EEC) issued by the Commission
of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies comformity to the following European Norms (ENs).
The equivalent international standards are listed in parenthesis.
• EN 55022 (CISPR 22)–Electromagnetic Interference
• EN 55024 (IEC 61000-4-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -8, -11)–Electromagnetic Immunity
• EN 61000-3-2 (IEC 610000-3-2)–Power Line Harmonics
• EN 61000-3-3 (IEC 610000-3-3)–Power Line Flicker

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VCCI statement (Japan/Nippon only)
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for
information technology equipment. If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance
may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
BSMI statement for Wireless Security Switches 2300 Series (Taiwan only)
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI)
CNS 13438, Class A.
MIC notice (Republic of Korea only)
This device has been approved for use in Business applications only per the Class A requirements of the
Republic of Korea Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC). This device may not be sold for use
in a non-business application.
Observe the Regulatory Marking label on the back or bottom of each switch for specific certification
information pertaining to this model. Each model in the WLAN Security Switch 2300 Series is approved for
shipment to/usage in Korea and is labeled as such, with all appropriate text and the appropriate MIC reference
number.
National Safety Statements of Compliance
EN 60950 statement
This is to certify that the Nortel WLAN Security Switch 2300 Series switches are in compliance with the
requirements of EN 60950 in accordance with the Low Voltage Directive. Additional national differences for
all European Union countries have been evaluated for compliance.

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NOM statement (Mexico only)
The following information is provided on the devices described in this document in compliance with the safety
requirements of the Norma Oficial Méxicana (NOM):
Exporter: Nortel Networks
4655 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara CA 95054 USA
Importer: Nortel Networks de México, S.A. de C.V.
Avenida Insurgentes Sur #1605
Piso 30, Oficina
Col. San Jose Insurgentes
Deleg-Benito Juarez
México D.F. 03900
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Input Model 2350 (with external power supply)
48VDC, 830 mA, 40 W
External Power Supply AC Input
100-240 VAC, 1.0A, 50/60 Hz
Input: Model 2360 (Single power supply)
100-240VAC 2A 50/60Hz
Model 2361 (with redundant supply)
100-240VAC 2A 50/60Hz
Input: Model 2380 (Single power supply)
100-240V 50/60 Hz 8-3.5A
Model 2380 (with redundant supply)
100-240V 50/60 Hz 8-3.5A
Información NOM (unicamente para México)
La información siguiente se proporciona en el dispositivo o en los dispositivos descritos en este documento, en
cumplimiento con los requisitos de la Norma Oficial Méxicana (NOM):
Exportador: Nortel Networks,
4655 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Importador: Nortel Networks de México, S.A. de C.V.
Avenida Insurgentes Sur #1605
Piso 30, Oficina
Col. San Jose Insurgentes
Deleg-Benito Juarez
México D.F. 03900
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Entrada: Modele 2350 (con suministro de corriente externo)
48VDC, 830 mA, 40 W
AC el suministro de Power externo
100-240 VAC, 1.0A, 50/60 Hz

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Entrada: Modele 2360 (solo suministro de corriente)
CA 100-240V 2A 50/60Hz
Modele 2361 (con suministro redundante)
CA 100-240V 2A 50/60Hz
Entrada: Modele 2380 (solo suministro de corriente)
CA 100-240V 50/60 Hz 8-3.5A
Modele 2380 (con suministro redundante)
CA 100-240V 50/60 Hz 8-3.5A
CA 100-240V 50/60 Hz 8-3.5A
Denan statement (Japan/Nippon only)

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Contents
How to get help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Introducing the Nortel WLAN 2300 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Nortel WLAN 2300 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
WSS overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
WSS model numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hardware features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2350 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Nortel WSS 2360/2361 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2380 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Management features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Network interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2360, 2361 and 2380 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2350 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Software features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Management features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Layer 2 switching features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
IP services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Authentication, authorization, and accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
RF management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
External antenna selector guides for AP-2330, AP-2330A and AP-2330B . . . 25
Installing and connecting a WSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Unpacking a WSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installation requirements and recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
WLAN Management software network plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Installation location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Serial console cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Network cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
AP cable requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Installation hardware and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Installing a WSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Equipment rack installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Tabletop installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Installing a power supply in a 2380 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Installing a new power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Replacing a power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Powering on a WSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Powering on a 2360/2361, or 2380 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Powering on a 2350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Connecting to a serial management console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Troubleshooting a serial management connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Connecting to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Connecting to an AP or other 10/100 Ethernet device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Connecting to gigabit ethernet devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Connecting to a copper gigabit device (2380 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Connecting to a fiber gigabit device (2380) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
WSS technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
WSS troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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How to get help
This section explains how to get help for Nortel products and services.
Getting help from the Nortel web site
The best way to get technical support for Nortel products is from the Nortel Technical Support Web site:
http://www.nortel.com/support
This site provides quick access to software, documentation, bulletins, and tools to address issues with Nortel products.
More specifically, the site enables you to:
• download software, documentation, and product bulletins
• search the Technical Support Web site and the Nortel Knowledge Base for answers to technical issues
• sign up for automatic notification of new software and documentation for Nortel equipment
• open and manage technical support cases
Getting help over the phone from a Nortel solutions center
If you don’t find the information you require on the Nortel Technical Support Web site, and have a Nortel support
contract, you can also get help over the phone from a Nortel Solutions Center.
In North America, call 1-800-4NORTEL (1-800-466-7835).
Outside North America, go to the following Web site to obtain the phone number for your region:
http://www.nortel.com/callus
Getting help from a specialist by using an express routing code
To access some Nortel Technical Solutions Centers, you can use an Express Routing Code (ERC) to quickly route your
call to a specialist in your Nortel product or service. To locate the ERC for your product or service, go to:
http://www.nortel.com/erc
Getting help through a Nortel distributor or reseller
If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel product from a distributor or authorized reseller, contact the technical
support staff for that distributor or reseller.

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