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Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/
2330B Installation Guide
*320661-E*
Part No. NN47250-302 (320661-E)
October 2007
4655 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054

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  • Page 1 Part No. NN47250-302 (320661-E) October 2007 4655 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/ 2330B Installation Guide *320661-E*...
  • Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Nortel Networks. reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Nortel Networks does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3 Nortel. Exchange Products not returned to Nortel will be invoiced at full Product list prices. Replacement Products may be new, reconditioned or contain refurbished materials. In connection with any warranty services hereunder, Nortel may in its sole discretion modify the Product at no cost to you to improve its reli- ability or performance.
  • Page 4 Products at its then-prevailing repair rates. The limited warranty for the Product does not apply if, in the judgment of Nortel, the Product fails due to damage from shipment, handling, storage, accident, abuse or misuse, or it has been used or maintained in a manner not conforming to Product manual instructions, has been modified in any way, or has had any Serial Number removed or defaced.
  • Page 5 “Software” is owned or licensed by Nortel, its parent or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates, and is copyrighted and licensed, not sold. Software consists of machine-readable instructions, its components, data, audio-visual content (such as images, text, recordings or pictures) and related licensed materials including all whole or partial copies.
  • Page 6 Regulations at 48 C.F.R. Sections 12.212 (for non-DoD entities) and 48 C.F.R. 227.7202 (for DoD entities). b)Customer may terminate the license at any time. Nortel may terminate the license if Customer fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this license. In either event, upon termination, Customer must either return the Software to Nortel or certify its destruction.
  • Page 7 VICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 8 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Contact Nortel for a list of approved 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz external antennas. NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)

  • Page 9: Canadian Ic Statement

    FCC for Part 15, Subpart E that come into force on July 20, 2007. The 2330 and 2330A access points will not be marketed or sold in the US and Canada after July 20, 2007 because they are not compliant with the FCC Part 15, Subpart E rules.
  • Page 10 SAR: EN 50385:2002 European Community Declaration of Conformity Bulgaria български С това, nortel обявява, че този модел на радио на WLAN на 2330/2330 аса/2330B, е със съгласие с съществените изисквания и други важни условия на директива 1999/5 на европейски съюз Czech Republic Èesky...
  • Page 11 2330B, est conforme aux exigencies essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Germany Deutsch Hiermit erklärt Nortel., dass sich das Gerät WLAN Radio Model 2330/2330A/ 2330B, in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ...
  • Page 12 1999/5/ES. Spain Español Por medio de la presente Norteldeclara que el WLAN Radio Model 2330/ 2330A/2330B, cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Sweden Svenska Härmed intygar Nortelatt denna WLAN Radio Model 2330/2330A/2330B,...
  • Page 13 5 GHz bands as specified in this document. The professional installer should verify the current channel of operation and the expected transmit power level of the WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B to confirm that the device is operating in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for the European Community country where the unit is being installed.

  • Page 14: Korea Mic Compliance Statement

    Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) This device implements a DFS feature in accordance with the limits in EN 301-893v1.2.3, Section 4.6 and Annex D, Tables D.1, D.2 & D.4 for a device operating in the mode defined as “Master”. Section 4.6, Tables 6 and 7 of this document define the requirements prior to using a channel and during normal operation for a Master device (i.e., Interference Detection Threshold, Channel Availability Check Time, Uniform Spreading, Channel Closing Transmission Time and Channel Move Time).

  • Page 15: Taiwan Compliance Statement

    The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act. The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices. Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...

  • Page 16: External Antenna Statement

    For a complete listing of the authorized antennas for use with this product, visit http://www.nortel.com/support In order to ensure continued compliance, use of an antenna not on the Nortel approved antenna list is not allowed without specific authorization from Nortel. For additional questions or inquiries regarding specific antennas, contact Nortel at 1-800-4NORTEL (1-800-466-7835), and use express routing code (ERC) 1572.

  • Page 17: Country Specific External Antenna Restrictions

    Country Specific External Antenna Restrictions The following list of countries cannot use the Nortel approved antennas listed in the table. Use of these antennas would violate the local regulatory rules and approved certifications for that country or operation is not allowed in the specified frequency bands.
  • Page 18 NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)

  • Page 19: Table Of Contents

    Cable requirements ..........36 Installing an AP-2330/2330A/2330B ........38 Installation hardware and tools .
  • Page 20 External Antennas ......... . 59 External antenna selector guide for the AP-2330/AP-2330A/AP-2330B for indoor operation .

  • Page 21: How To Get Help

    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.
  • Page 22 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...

  • Page 23: Introducing The Nortel Wlan 2300 System

    Nortel WLAN 2300 system ........

  • Page 24: Documentation

    WLAN with the WLAN Management Software tool suite. Read this guide to learn how to plan wireless services, how to configure and deploy Nortel equipment to provide those services, and how to optimize and manage your WLAN.

  • Page 25: Safety And Advisory Notices

    High voltage. This situation or condition can cause injury due to electric shock. Note. This information is of special interest. Text and syntax conventions Nortel manuals use the following text and syntax conventions: Convention Monospace text Sets off command syntax or sample commands and system responses.
  • Page 26 26 Introducing the Nortel WLAN 2300 System NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)

  • Page 27: Ap Overview

    External hardware features ..........28 A Nortel Access Point (AP) provides IEEE 802.11 wireless access to the network. APs are designed for use with a Nortel WLAN—Security Switch (WSS).

  • Page 28: External Hardware Features

    28 AP overview External hardware features Figure Figure 2, and Figure 3 show the external hardware features of the AP-2330/2330A/2330B. Figure 1. AP Model —Top View Diameter 16.76 cm (6.6 inches) Height 4.69 cm (1.85 inches) Figure 2. AP Model 2330—Bottom View...
  • Page 29 AP overview 29 Figure 3. AP Model 2330A/2330B—Bottom View External antenna Kensington security connectors slot 802.11a 802.11b/g RJ-45 port Port 2 Port 1 Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...

  • Page 30: Cable Ports

    The installation must use the included 4m (13 ft.) ferrite beaded Cat-5 cable. The end of the cable closest to the molded-in ferrite bead must be inserted into the AP-2330. The cable does not need to be stretched to its full 4m length (it can remain coiled).

  • Page 31: Status Leds

    At least one radio is enabled or is in sentry mode. Solid amber AP is waiting to receive boot instructions and a configuration file from a WSS. Alternating green and AP is booting and receiving its configuration file from a amber WSS. Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 32 32 AP overview Table 1: Access Point LEDs—AP-2330/2330A/2330B (continued) Appearance Meaning Radio 1 Solid green A client is associated with the radio. Radio 2 Blinking green Associated client is sending or receiving traffic. Blinking amber Non-associated client is sending or receiving traffic.

  • Page 33: Installing And Connecting An Ap-2330/2330A/2330B

    Installing an AP-2330/2330A/2330B ........
  • Page 34 Open the carton and carefully remove the contents, if you have not already done so. Place the packing materials back in the carton and save the carton. Verify that you received each item in the previous list. If any item is missing or damaged, contact Nortel. NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)

  • Page 35: Installation Requirements And Recommendations

    WSS recommendation Nortel recommends that you install and configure the WSS before installing an AP. If the switch is already installed and configured for the access points, you can immediately verify the cable connection when you plug the cable into the RJ-45 port on the AP.

  • Page 36: Radio Frequency Exposure

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Docket 96-8 for Spread Spectrum Transmitters specifies a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-certified equipment. Nortel AP-2330/ 2330A/2330B products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1-1991, if proper installation procedures are followed.
  • Page 37 AP-2330. A 4m (13 ft) ferrite beaded Cat-5e Ethernet cable and Cat-5e RJ-45 cable coupler are included with each AP-2330. The included cable must be used to connect the AP-2330 to the existing Ethernet network infrastructure. Connect the end of the cable closest to the molded-in ferrite bead to the AP's RJ-45 port.

  • Page 38: Installing An Ap-2330/2330A/2330B

    PoE- Mounting an AP-2330 access point on a solid surface requires using a Cat-5e ferrite beaded cable that does not have strain relief. For installation on all other surfaces, you can use the Cat-5e ferrite beaded cable with or without strain relief.
  • Page 39 Hammer Small screwdriver (3-mm or 1/8-inch) #2 Phillips-head screwdriver Note. Model AP-2330/2330A/2330B is plenum rated, so it can also be installed in the space above the ceiling if preferred. Figure 7 shows the universal mounting bracket. Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...

  • Page 40: Suspended Ceiling Installation-Flush Ceiling Tiles

    Select an installation location that is centered over a T-bar in the ceiling. Cut a hole as follows in the ceiling tile for the Cat-5 cable (ferrite beaded for AP-2330): Place the mounting template over the area where you plan to install the AP.
  • Page 41 To avoid damage to the AP’s lock mechanism or electronic components, do not use excessive force when inserting a tool into the Unlock or Lock hole. Figure 9. Step 5—Unlocking the Bracket Remove the bracket as shown in Figure 10 on page Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 42 42 Installing and connecting an AP-2330/2330A/2330B Figure 10. Step 6—Removing the Bracket Install the universal mounting bracket as follows onto the T-bar or T-bar clamp: As shown in Figure 11, place the universal mounting bracket against the T-bar or clamp so that the two screw holes face downward and the two T-bar flanges face upward and are adjacent to the T-bar edges.
  • Page 43 T-bar Pull the Cat-5 cable (ferrite beaded for AP-2330) about 15 cm (about 6 inches) out of the hole in the ceiling tile and through the port connector opening to create enough slack to insert the cable. Insert the Cat-5 cable (ferrite beaded for AP-2330) into the connector: 10 Install the Kensington lock (optional).

  • Page 44: Suspended Ceiling Installation-Drop Ceiling Tiles

    14 If the access point comes off the bracket, relock the device onto the bracket as described in step 12 on page 15 If the other end of the Cat-5 cable (ferrite beaded for AP-2330) is not already connected and the link activated, go to “Connecting an AP to a WSS” on page 56.
  • Page 45 Figure 15. Step 3—Installing the T-bar Clamp for a 23.9-mm (15/16-inch) T-bar T-bar Slide together T-bar clamp halves Figure 16. Step 3—Installing the T-bar Clamp for a 15.9-mm (5/8-inch) T-bar T-bar Slide together T-bar clamp halves Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 46 46 Installing and connecting an AP-2330/2330A/2330B Unlock the universal mounting bracket from the AP by inserting the 3-mm or 1/8-inch screwdriver into the Unlock hole on the AP as shown in Figure Caution! To avoid damage to the AP’s lock mechanism or electronic components, do not use excessive force when inserting a tool into the Unlock or Lock hole.
  • Page 47 T-bar Pull the Cat-5 cable (ferrite beaded for AP-2330) about 15 cm (about 6 inches) out of the hole in the ceiling tile and through the port connector opening to create enough slack to insert the cable. Insert the Cat-5 cable (ferrite beaded for AP-2330) into the connector.
  • Page 48 48 Installing and connecting an AP-2330/2330A/2330B Pull on the lock to verify that it is secured to the AP. Remove the key. 10 Lift the AP into place on the universal mounting bracket as shown in Figure 21 on page Make sure the cable feeds properly into the ceiling as you lift the device, and does not become trapped between the access point and the bracket.

  • Page 49: Junction Box Installation

    If the access point comes off the bracket, relock the device onto the bracket as described in step 11 on page 13 If the other end of the Cat-5 cable (ferrite beaded for AP-2330) is not already connected and the link activated, then go to “Connecting an AP to a WSS” on page 56.
  • Page 50 50 Installing and connecting an AP-2330/2330A/2330B Figure 23. Step 1—Unlocking the Bracket Remove the bracket as shown in Figure 24 on page Figure 24. Step 2—Removing the Bracket Attach the universal mounting bracket to the junction box as shown in...
  • Page 51 Port connector opening Pull the Cat-5 cable (ferrite beaded for AP-2330) about 15 cm (about 6 inches) out of the junction box and through the port connector opening to create enough slack to insert the cable into the port connector.

  • Page 52: Solid Wall Or Ceiling Installation

    If the access point comes off the bracket, relock the device onto the bracket as described in step 8 on page 10 If the other end of the Cat-5 cable (ferrite beaded for AP-2330) is not already connected and the link activated, go to “Connecting an AP to a WSS” on page 56.
  • Page 53 Unlock or Lock hole. Figure 27. Step 3—Unlocking the Bracket Remove the bracket as shown in Figure Figure 28. Step 4—Removing the Bracket Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 54 Insert the #6 sheet metal screws into the screw holes, and tighten them to secure the universal mounting bracket to the wall or ceiling. (If you routed the Cat-5 cable (ferrite beaded for AP-2330) through a hole in the wall or ceiling, insert the screw into the center screw hole only.) Note.
  • Page 55 10 Lock the AP onto the bracket by inserting the 3-mm or 1/8-inch screwdriver into the Lock hole on the access point as shown in Figure Warning! To prevent possible damage to the AP, make sure the device is fully locked onto the bracket before releasing it. Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...

  • Page 56: Connecting An Ap To A Wss

    If the access point comes off the bracket, relock the device onto the bracket as described in step 10 on page 12 If the other end of the Cat-5 cable (ferrite beaded for AP-2330) is not already connected and the link activated, then go to “Connecting an AP to a WSS” on page 56.
  • Page 57 Installing and connecting an AP-2330/2330A/2330B 57 Figure 32 shows how to insert a Cat-5 cable (ferrite beaded for AP-2330) into a 10/100 Ethernet port on a WSS. Refer to this figure as you perform the procedure. Figure 32. 10/100 Cat-5 Cable Installation...

  • Page 58: Verifying Ap Health

    The 10/100 Ethernet ports on a WSS are configured as wired network ports by default. You or the system administrator must change the port type for a WSS port directly connected to an AP to activate the link. (See the Nortel WLAN 2300 Series—Security Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide.) Verifying AP health After you install the AP and enable PoE on the Ethernet cable connected to the AP, you can easily verify the AP’s status...

  • Page 59: External Antennas

    Glossary of common antenna terminology ....... . 107 This section introduces the external antenna portfolio available for the WLAN 2300 System AP-2330/2330A/2330B Access Points.
  • Page 60 60 External Antennas The WLAN 2300 series external antennas are the only external antennas certified by Nortel for use with WLAN 2300 systems. WLAN Access Points 2330/2330A/2330B outfitted with non-certified external antennas are not supported under Nortel support agreements. The WLAN 2300 system must be upgraded to WSS Software v4.1 (or later) and WMS v4.1 (or later). This upgrade includes antenna pattern libraries for the WLAN 2300 series external antenna portfolio and allows the system to: ❥...

  • Page 61: Indoor Operation

    Intentional radiators, such as the Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/ 2330A/2330B are not intended to be operated with any antenna(s) other than those furnished by Nortel. An intentional radiator may only be operated with the antenna(s) with which it is authorized. For a complete listing of antennas for use with this product, visit http://www.nortel.com/support.
  • Page 62 62 External Antennas Table 4: External Antenna Selector Guide for AP-2330/AP-2330A/AP-2330B Nortel WLAN AP-2330/AP-2330A/ Cushcraft Model Model AP-2330B 2.4 GHz Antennas Number String S2403BHN36RSM DR4000072E6 24453 DR4000072E6 has been replaced with the (Discontinued) DR4000088E6. They have the same electrical characteristics and the DR4000088E6 can now be mounted on either a pole or hung from a ceiling.
  • Page 63 5.725 - 5.85 GHz. It has a 3-foot cable with a Reverse SMA connector. For use in campus or in-building applications. It offers a very precise and controllable pattern. Must order mounting bracket separately. Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 64 64 External Antennas WLAN AP-2330/AP-2330A/ AP-2330B 2.4/5.0 GHz Dual Antennas S24493DSN36RSM DR4000078E6 Mixed WLAN Dual-Band, Tri-Mode 802.11 a/b/g Spatial Diversity Monopole Antenna. It operates over the 2.4 - 2.5 GHz and 4.90 - 5.875 GHz bands. It has an average gain of 3.0 dBi from 2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 4.0 dBi from 4.90 - 5.15 GHz, 3.9 dBi from...

  • Page 65: Antenna Selection Decision Trees

    It is designed to connect to each of the external ports on the AP. It can be used with only one port connected, so it could be used in either b/g or a mode in a stand alone application For more information see “Dual-band, Tri-mode 802.11a/b/g Spatial Diversity Antenna” in the Antenna Descriptions section. Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 66 66 External Antennas Figure 33. 5 GHz Antennas Figure 34. 2.4 GHz Antennas NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)

  • Page 67: Dual-Band 802.11A/B/G (2.4/5.0 Ghz)

    5.725 - 5.85 GHz, 0.1 dBi Peak Gain ❥ Ultra-compact, low profile design with minimum visual impact ❥ Ideal for large indoor open spaces and locations with high ceilings ❥ Measures 2” x 2” x ¾” Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 68 68 External Antennas NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)
  • Page 69 External Antennas 69 Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 70 70 External Antennas Wide-band Omni Antenna Nortel Order Number: DR4000070E6 ❥ Cushcraft Model S5153WBPN36RSM ❥ 5.15 - 5.25 GHz, 4.5 dBi Peak Gain ❥ 5.25 - 5.35 GHz, 3.8 dBi Peak Gain ❥ 5.470 - 5.725 GHz, 4.7 dBi Peak Gain ❥...
  • Page 71 External Antennas 71 Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 72 72 External Antennas NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)
  • Page 73 5.470 - 5.725 GHz, 13.0 dBi Peak Gain ❥ 5.725 - 5.85 GHz, 12.9 dBi Peak Gain ❥ Wall or pole mounting ❥ Articulating feature allows customizable antenna pattern ❥ Measures 4” x 4” x 1.4” Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 74 74 External Antennas NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)
  • Page 75 External Antennas 75 Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...

  • Page 76: Antenna Descriptions - 802.11B/G (2.4 Ghz) Antennas

    76 External Antennas Antenna descriptions – 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) antennas Omni-directional Colinear Dipole Antenna Nortel Order Number: DR4000088E6 (replaces DR4000072E6) ❥ Cushcraft Model S2403BPXN36RSM (replaces S2403BHN36RSM) ❥ 2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 4.9 dBi Peak Gain ❥ Rugged housing suitable for industrial deployments ❥...
  • Page 77 External Antennas 77 Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 78 78 External Antennas NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)
  • Page 79 2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 4.5 dBi Peak Gain ❥ Bi-directional, low profile ceiling antenna ❥ Paintable with light, non-metallic coating for custom color matching ❥ 3-foot cable ❥ Measures 6.12” x 6.12” x 1.25” Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 80 80 External Antennas NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)
  • Page 81 External Antennas 81 Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 82 82 External Antennas Omni-directional Ceiling Panel Antenna Nortel Order Number: DR4000074E6 ❥ Cushcraft Model SL2402PN36RSM ❥ 2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 0.0 dBi Peak Gain ❥ Very uniform and symmetrical antenna pattern ❥ Well-suited for high-density deployments ❥ 3-foot cable ❥...
  • Page 83 External Antennas 83 Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 84 84 External Antennas NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)
  • Page 85 2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 6.5 dBi Peak Gain ❥ Well-suited for wall mounted applications ❥ Good for hallways and corridors ❥ Easy to disguise or hide ❥ 3-foot cable ❥ Measures only 5.2” x 3.8” x 0.5” Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 86 86 External Antennas NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)
  • Page 87 External Antennas 87 Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 88 88 External Antennas Directional Panel Antenna Nortel Order Number: DR4000076E6 ❥ Cushcraft Model S2409PN36RSM ❥ 2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 8.8 dBi Peak Gain ❥ Well-suited for wall mounted applications ❥ Good for hallways and corridors where multi-path and scattering can be a problem ❥...
  • Page 89 External Antennas 89 Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 90 90 External Antennas NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)
  • Page 91 2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 14.1 dBi Peak Gain ❥ Articulating mount for precise direction pointing ❥ Good for long and narrow zones like tunnels ❥ 3-foot cable ❥ Measures 26.5” x 3.75” x 1.5” Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 92 92 External Antennas NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)
  • Page 93 External Antennas 93 Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 94 94 External Antennas 10 Directional Patch Panel Antenna Nortel Order Number: DR4000087E6 ❥ Cushcraft Model SR24120DN36RSM ❥ 2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 11 dBi Peak Gain ❥ Uniform 120 degree H-plane and 14 degree E-plane pattern ❥ Tilt-mount available for precise direction pointing ❥...
  • Page 95 External Antennas 95 Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 96 96 External Antennas NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)
  • Page 97 Uniform 90 degree H-plane and 17 degree E-plane pattern ❥ Tilt-mount available for precise direction pointing (shown) ❥ Designed for long, wide coverage environments ❥ 3-foot cable ❥ Measures 26" x 3" x 1" Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 98 98 External Antennas Horizontal Polarization BW = 90 Deg NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)
  • Page 99 External Antennas 99 Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...

  • Page 100: 2.4/5.0 Ghz Dual Antenna

    100 External Antennas 2.4/5.0 GHz Dual antenna 12 Dual-band, Tri-mode 802.11a/b/g Spatial Diversity Antenna Nortel Order Number: DR4000078E6 ❥ Cushcraft Model S24493DSN36RSM ❥ 2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 3.0 dBi Peak Gain ❥ 4.90 - 5.15 GHz, 4.0 dBi Peak Gain ❥...
  • Page 101 External Antennas 101 Azimuth Pattern for 2.4 GHz Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 102 102 External Antennas Elevation Pattern 1 for 2.4 GHz NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)
  • Page 103 External Antennas 103 Elevation Pattern 2 for 2.4 GHz Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 104 104 External Antennas Azimuth Pattern for 5.0 GHz NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)
  • Page 105 External Antennas 105 Elevation Pattern 1 for 5.0 GHz Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 106 106 External Antennas Elevation Pattern 2 for 5.0 GHz NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)

  • Page 107: Glossary Of Common Antenna Terminology

    H-Plane graph – The horizontal plane graph shows the radiated antenna coverage pattern as a horizontal cross section - as if looking directly at the antenna from above. Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 108 108 External Antennas NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)

  • Page 109: Ap Troubleshooting

    AP troubleshooting After you insert the Cat-5 cable (ferrite beaded for AP-2330) into an AP’s port connector and enable PoE on the cable, observe the device’s health or LINK LED to determine the status of the connection with the WSS.
  • Page 110 110 AP troubleshooting NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)

  • Page 111: Ap Technical Specifications

    Table 10 on page 114 lists the MAC address allocation scheme. (For specifications for the WSS, see the Nortel WLAN-Security Switch 2300 Series Configuration Guide.) Note. The AP-2330, AP-2330A, and AP-2330B access points are designed and approved to be used only with Nortel WLAN—Security Switch (WSS) models 2360/2361, and 2350.
  • Page 112 Table 6: AP Mechanical and Compliance Specifications (continued) Specification Description Wired network ports Two RJ-45 ports for 10/100BASE-T Ethernet and Power over Ethernet (PoE) for the AP-2330A/2330B only. The AP-2330 supports only a single RJ-45 port. Standards compliance IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b...

  • Page 113: Mac Addresses

    Based on the country of operation specified by the system administrator MAC addresses Each AP-2330/2330A/2330B is assigned a unique block of 64 MAC addresses. Each radio has 32 MAC addresses and can therefore support up to 32 SSIDs, with one MAC address assigned to each SSID as its BSSID.
  • Page 114 114 AP technical specifications Table 10: MAC Address Allocations on an AP-2330/2330A/2330B • The AP has a base MAC address. All the other addresses are assigned based AP base MAC on this address. Address • Ethernet port 1 equals the AP base MAC address.

  • Page 115: Translated Caution Statement, Warning Conventions And Warning Messages

    The following caution statement, warning conventions, and warning messages apply to this manual. Caution! The AP-2330/2330A/2330B radios are disabled by default and can be enabled only by a system administrator using the WSS. Attention! Les communications radios du AP-2330/2330A/2330B sont désactivées par défaut et peuvent être activées uniquement par un administrateur système utilisant le...
  • Page 116 116 Translated caution statement, warning conventions and warning messages Warning conventions Warning! This situation or condition can cause injury. Avertissement! Cette situation ou condition peut entraîner un risque de blessure. Warnung! Diese Situation oder dieser Umstand kann zu Verletzungen führen. Advertencia! Esta situación o condición puede causar lesiones.
  • Page 117 Leia e siga todos os avisos e instruções destacados no produto ou que façam parte da documentação. Avviso! L'installazione deve essere eseguita esclusivamente da personale qualificato. Leggere e seguire tutti gli avvisi e le istruzioni presenti sul prodotto o inclusi nella documentazione. Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 118 118 Translated caution statement, warning conventions and warning messages Radio safety warnings Warning! Install this device in such a manner as to maintain a minimum of 20 cm (7.9 inches) separation distance between the radiating element(s) and all persons. This safety warning conforms with FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
  • Page 119 Non utilizzare il punto di accesso nelle vicinanze di involucri esplosivi non schermati o in qualsiasi ambiente in cui siano presenti sostanze esplosive, a meno che il dispositivo non sia stato modificato per tale uso da personale qualificato. Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 120 120 Translated caution statement, warning conventions and warning messages Warning! Do not touch or move the access point when the antennas are transmitting or receiving. Avertissement! Ne touchez pas le point d'accès lors de l'émission ou de la réception des antennes. Warnung! Berühren und bewegen Sie den Zugangspunkt nicht, wenn die Antennen senden oder empfangen.
  • Page 121 Avviso! Prima di utilizzare un dispositivo wireless in un ambiente pericoloso, controllare i codici locali e nazionali e consultare i relativi servizi antinfortunistici per le restrizioni sull'uso. Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 122 2330B are not intended to be operated with any antenna(s) other than those furnished by Nortel. An intentional radiator may only be operated with the antenna(s) with which it is authorized. For a complete listing of the authorized antennas for use with this product, visit http://www.nortel.com/support...

  • Page 123: Index

    52 top view 28 suspended, flush tiles 40 health LED connections description 31 dual-homed 30 troubleshooting with 109 LEDs 57 verifying AP health with 58 troubleshooting 109 High-Gain Directional Panel Antenna 73 Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 124 PoE (Power over Ethernet) suspended ceilings, flush tiles 40 pin signals 37 T-bar ceilings. See suspended ceilings specifications 111 warnings, cables 36 use with Nortel devices only 35 warnings, radio 35 ports 30 warnings, service 27 product documentation 24 warnings, translations 115...
  • Page 125 Wide-band Omni Antenna 70 WLAN Management System wall installation recommendations 35 work order 35 WLAN Security Switch. See WSS work order, WLAN Management System 35 WSS (WLAN Security Switch) AP LEDs 57 recommendation 35 Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide...
  • Page 126 NN47250-302 (320661-E Version 02.01)
  • Page 128 Users must take full responsibility for their applications of any products specified in this document. The information in this document is proprietary to Nortel Net- works.

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