Unova Intermec Universal Access Point 21 Series User manual

21XX Universal Access Point
™
P/N 067151-003
Getting Started Guide

About the 21XX Universal
Access Point
The 21XX Universal Access Point™ (UAP)
functions as a transparent bridge between your
wired and wireless networks.
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You can use the UAP as
•an access point to provide connectivity
between your wireless devices and your
wired network.
•a point-to-point bridge to connect two wired
networks, such as between buildings.
•a repeater to extend the range of your
wireless devices.
After you configure and install the UAP, you
can manage it remotely using SNMP, Telnet, or
a Web browser.
System Requirements
To configure the 21XX Universal Access Point,
you need:
•Power cable
•Antenna
•RS-232 null-modem cable
•Terminal or PC with open serial port
If you are using the UAP as an access point or
point-to-point bridge, you also need:
•Ethernet cable drop and cable
More Information
This getting started guide provides information
to configure and install the UAP using default
settings. For information about setting filters or
other parameters, see the 21XX Universal
Access Point Technical Reference Manual
(Part No. 067150). The manual contains
information about installing, configuring,
troubleshooting, and upgrading your UAP.
To order a manual, contact your local Intermec
sales representative. You can also download the
manual from the Intermec Web site at
www.intermec.com.
Warranty Information
Opening this product may void the warranty.
The internal workings of this product can only
be accessed by Intermec service personnel.
Radio replacements and upgrades require
Intermec service personnel.
Configuring and Installing the
UAP
You need to configure the UAP through the
serial port before you install it in your network.
Accessing the Ports
You must remove the cable access door to
access the Power, 10BaseT, 10Base2, and Serial
ports. To remove the door, loosen the
thumbscrews on the door and then slide it off.
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Power
port
10BaseT
Ethernet
port
Serial
port
10Base2
Ethernet
port
Cable
access
door

Performing a Basic Installation
Follow these steps to configure and install the
UAP in your network.
1. Attach an antenna or antenna cable to the
antenna connector at the rear of the UAP.
2. Use the RS-232 null-modem cable to
connect the serial port on the UAP to a
serial port on your PC.
3. Connect the power cable to the UAP and
then to a power source.
4. Configure the serial communications
parameters on your PC to:
9600 baud
8 data bits
no parity
1 stop bit
no flow control
5. The logon screen appears on your PC. Log
onto the UAP configuration menus using the
default password Intermec.
6. Configure these parameters:
IP Address
IP Subnet Mask
LAN ID (Domain)
You may also need to configure IP Router.
7. Configure the radio parameters.
•If you are using 2.4 GHz OpenAir
radios, configure these parameters:
Channel
Subchannel
Security ID
Node Type
•If you are using 900 MHz Falcon radios,
configure Mode-Channel.
•If you are using IEEE 802.11 DS radios,
configure these parameters:
Network name
Frequency
8. Save the configuration.
9. Disconnect the null-modem and power
cables.
10. Mount the UAP.
To mount the UAP vertically to a wall or
beam, you can use the mounting bracket
kit, Part No. 068918, or the rotating
mounting bracket kit, Part No. 068751.
11. Reconnect the UAP to a power supply.
12. If you are using the UAP as an access
point or point-to-point bridge, connect the
UAP to the Ethernet network.
Specifications
Physical
Dimensions 95 mm x 236 mm x 355 mm
(3.75 in x 9.3 in x 14 in)
Weight 2.63 kg (5.8 lb)
Environmental
Operating 0°C to +50°C
temperature (+32°F to +122°F)
With heater -20°C to +50°C
option (-4°F to +122°F)
With heater -30°C to 0°C
& bag options (-22°F to +32°F)
Storage -40°C to +70°C
temperature (-40°F to +158°F)
Relative 10% to 90%
humidity (non-condensing)
Environmental IP 54
rating
Network
Data rate 10 Mbps (Ethernet)
Filtering rate 14,880 frames per second
Serial port max 115,200 bps
data rate
SNMP agent Version 1 RFC 1213
Ethernet 10Base2
interfaces 10BaseT
Architecture Transparent Bridge
Media Access CSMA/CD
protocol
Ethernet Ethernet packet types
compatibility and Ethernet addressing

Electrical
Electrical ∼100 to 240V
rating 1.0 to 0.5A
50 to 60 Hz
Radio Specifications
2.4 GHz OpenAir Radio
Data rate 1.6 Mbps
Channels 15
Range 150 m (500 ft)
indoors
300 m (1,000 ft)
outdoors
Frequency band 2.4 to 2.5 GHz
(varies by country)
Radio type Frequency hopping,
spread spectrum
Radio power 500 mW
output 100 mW (Europe)
900 MHz Falcon Radio
Data rate 90, 225, or 450 Kbps
(depends on installation)
Channels 7 @ 90 Kbps
1 @ 225 or 450 Kbps
Range 396 m (1,300 ft)
line of sight
Coverage 9,290 to 32,515 sq m
(100,000 to 350,000 sq ft)
Frequency band 902 to 928 MHz
Radio type Direct sequence,
spread spectrum
Radio power 250 mW
output
IEEE 802.11 Direct Sequence Radio
Data rate 2 Mbps or 1 Mbps
Channels 11 (North America),
13 (Europe), 4 (France),
1 (Japan)
Range:
2 Mbps 365 m (1,200 ft)
open environment
167 m (550 ft)
semi-open environment
61 m (200 ft)
semi-obstructed environment
33 m (110 ft)
heavily obstructed environment
1 Mbps 425 m (1,400 ft)
open environment
198 m (650 ft)
semi-open environment
76 m (250 ft)
semi-obstructed environment
40 m (130 ft)
heavily obstructed environment
Frequency band 2.4 to 2.5 GHz
(varies by country)
Radio type Direct sequence,
spread spectrum
Radio power 15dBm
output
Patent Information
Product is covered by one or more of the
following patents: 4,910,794; 5,070,536;
5,295,154; 5,349,678; 5,394,436; 5,425,051;
5,428,636; 5,483,676; 5,504,746; 5,546,397;
5,574,979; 5,592,512; 5,680,633; 5,682,299.
6001 36th Avenue West
P.O. Box 4280
Everett, WA 98203-9280
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