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External-Antenna Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Access Point Quick Installation Guide
This Guide contains several sections allowing you to install an OAW-1200BGE or OAW-1200ABGE
Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Access Point or an OAW-1200ABGR Alcatel OmniAccess Remote Edge
Access Point (OmniAccess AP 1200R). These models contain internal 802.11a and 802.11b/g antennas
and connectors for optional external 802.11a and 802.11b/g antennas.
If you are installing an OAW-1200BG or OAW-1200ABG Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Access Point with
internal 802.11a and 802.11b/g antennas and no connectors for optional external antennas, please
refer to the
Internal-Antenna Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Access Point Quick Installation
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Overview
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Step 1: Collecting Required Tools and Supplies
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Step 2: Configuring the OmniAccess AP or OmniAccess AP 1200R Before Installation
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Step 3: Preparing Mounting Locations
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Step 4: Mounting the OmniAccess APs
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Step 5: Returning MAC Information
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Planning Notes
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FCC Statements for OmniAccess APs
ATTENTION!
Special Considerations
While Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Access Points have been engineered for easy installation, there are
some guidelines that are very important to the end users:
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PLACE Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Access Points NO MORE THAN 140 FEET APART FROM EACH
OTHER. Placing OmniAccess APs further apart almost always results in poor coverage.
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DO NOT MOUNT OmniAccess APs OUTSIDE BUILDINGS.
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DO NOT MOUNT OmniAccess APs ON BUILDING PERIMETER WALLS UNLESS THE OPERATOR
WANTS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE OUTSIDE THE BUILDING.
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MAKE SURE THAT THE Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Access
Points ARE INSTALLED VERTICALLY. Alcatel OmniAccess
Wireless Access Points ARE DESIGNED TO BE INSTALLED
VERTICALLY, hanging from a ceiling, to create the largest
coverage area per OmniAccess AP. Hanging the OmniAccess AP
from the ceiling provides the best RF coverage.
3/16/04
90-100832-000 Rev 5
© 2004 All Rights Reserved.
System Release 2.0
Guide.
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- Page 1 External-Antenna Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Access Point Quick Installation Guide System Release 2.0 This Guide contains several sections allowing you to install an OAW-1200BGE or OAW-1200ABGE Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Access Point or an OAW-1200ABGR Alcatel OmniAccess Remote Edge Access Point (OmniAccess AP 1200R). These models contain internal 802.11a and 802.11b/g antennas and connectors for optional external 802.11a and 802.11b/g antennas.
- Page 2 • DO NOT MOUNT Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Access Point ANTENNAS WITHIN ONE METER (3 FT.) OF ANY METAL OBSTRUCTIONS. THE RF WAVES FROM Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Access Points ARE BLOCKED AND/OR REFLECTED BY METAL OBJECTS, such as metal HVAC ducts, conduit, pipes, bookcases, elevator shafts, stairwells, and metal walls.
- Page 3 Overview Overview This guide is designed to provide you with the information needed to mount OAW-1200BGE and OAW-1200ABGE Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Access Points and OAW-1200ABGR Alcatel OmniAccess Remote Edge Access Points (OmniAccess 1200R APs). OmniAccess APs and OmniAccess 1200R APs are part of the innovative Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Enterprise Platform (Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless System), and require no manual configuration after they are mounted.
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Page 4: Step 1: Collecting Required Tools And Supplies
Step 1: Collecting Required Tools and Supplies Step 1: Collecting Required Tools and Supplies • One OmniAccess AP or OmniAccess AP 1200R per location. • OmniAccess AP and OmniAccess AP 1200R Mounting Kits, factory-supplied with each OmniAccess AP. • Optional OmniAccess AP and OmniAccess AP 1200R Mounting Kits, factory-orderable. •... -
Page 5: Preparing A Version 1.2 Omniaccess Ap
Step 2: Configuring the OmniAccess AP or OmniAccess AP 1200R Before Installation Step 2: Configuring the OmniAccess AP or OmniAccess AP 1200R Before Installation The following procedures are designed to make sure that your OmniAccess AP physical installation goes smoothly and that initial operation is as expected. If you are unable to prepare your OmniAccess AP for deployment, this Step also describes RMA (Return Material Authorization) procedures. - Page 6 • Alternatively, you may have a version 2.0 Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Switch or Appliance that is part of a mobility group that can be reconfigured back and forth between Layer 2 and Layer 3 operation. If you do not have a mobility group of Alcatel OmniAccess Switches and Appliances that can be reconfigured back and forth between Layer 2 and Layer 3 operation, refer to RMA Procedures later in this document to RMA your version 1.2 OmniAccess APs.
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Page 7: Preparing A Version 2.0 Omniaccess Ap Or Omniaccess Ap 1200R
Note that the Red LED can light for a short period (10-20 seconds) when the AP reboots. If the RED LED comes on AND STAYS ON for more than a minute, disconnect the AP and call Alcatel Technical Support. From the CLI, Web Browser or ACS interface, configure the AP with its Primary Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance name as described in the Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Product... - Page 8 Configuration Setup Configuration Setup Does My AP Qualify for this Procedure? Does My AP Qualify for this Procedure? • If your 2.0 or later version later OmniAccess AP(s) or OmniAccess AP 1200R(s) cannot be configured for any reason using the following procedure, refer to RMA Procedures in the Alcatel...
- Page 9 If the power light does not come on, check the power (it can be powered either with Power over Ethernet or a from an orderable AP External Power Supply. Make sure that a DHCP server is configured in the Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance for both the Management Interface and AP-Manager Interface using the CLI, Web Browser, or ACS interface, and that the DHCP server is operating correctly.
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Page 10: Alternate Preparing A Version 2.0 Omniaccess Ap Or Omniaccess Ap 1200R
After you have prepared all OmniAccess APs, reconfigure the Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance so it is not the Master. A Master Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance should only be used for config- uring OmniAccess APs and not in a working network. After completing Step 2: Configuring the OmniAccess AP or OmniAccess AP 1200R Before Installation for all OmniAccess APs and OmniAccess 1200R APs, continue with... - Page 11 option controller code 43 = text; option controller “<Switch IP Address>”; in which <Switch IP Address> is the IP address of the Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance you are going to use to prepare the OmniAccess AP or OmniAccess AP 1200R, or which can be a comma-delimited string of Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance IP addresses.
- Page 12 Note that the Red LED can light for a short period (10-20 seconds) when the AP or OmniAccess AP 1200R reboots. If the RED LED comes on AND STAYS ON for more than a minute, disconnect the AP or OmniAccess AP 1200R and call Alcatel Technical Support.
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Page 13: Step 3: Preparing Mounting Locations
Step 3: Preparing Mounting Locations Step 3: Preparing Mounting Locations On your map, you should have the OmniAccess AP locations, mounting options, and power options. • Find the required mounting locations. • Use the ceiling-mount base to mark the wall or ceiling locations for sheet metal, drywall, or other screws. - Page 14 Figure - Factory-Orderable Mounting Brackets • If necessary, drill holes for the various cables where they can be mostly hidden from casual view. When you are mounting the OmniAccess AP using an optional separately-orderable projection-mount L-bracket (the one with two long legs), the cables can be routed through the 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) holes in the bracket.
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Page 15: Ceiling Mount Base
Step 4: Mounting the OmniAccess APs Step 4: Mounting the OmniAccess APs Using the supplied or optional separately-orderable OmniAccess AP mounting kits, mount each Omni- Access AP in its indicated location, oriented as shown on the map. Note that you can mount the OmniAccess APs below the ceiling, but the OmniAccess APs perform best when mounted below the ceiling. - Page 16 Figure - Assembling the OmniAccess AP and Ceiling-Mount Base • Copy the MAC address(es) from the label(s) on the OmniAccess AP onto the corresponding location on the map. MAC addresses have the format 000B85xxxxxx. • Attach the ceiling-mount base to the bottom of the OmniAccess AP using the factory-supplied machine screws and washers.
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Page 17: Ceiling-Mount Clips
You have installed the OmniAccess AP. Repeat Step 4: Mounting the OmniAccess APs for each Omni- Access AP location, and then continue with Step 5: Returning MAC Information. Ceiling-Mount Clips Ceiling-Mount Clips When you are mounting the OmniAccess AP on the extruded aluminium rails of a hanging ceiling, use the ceiling-mount clips to mount the OmniAccess AP as shown in the following figure and as described below: Figure -... -
Page 18: Projection Wall Mount
Figure - Clipping the OmniAccess AP and Ceiling-Mount Clips to a Hanging-Ceiling Rail • Attach the cables to the sides of the OmniAccess AP. Note: Make sure the cables are routed away from the OmniAccess AP antennas. Note: When the OmniAccess AP is powered up and is associated with an Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Switch or Appliance (Green/Power and Yellow/802.11b/g and/or Yellow or Amber/ 802.11a LEDs lit), the OmniAccess AP is broadcasting its beacon signal(s). - Page 19 Figure - Assembling the Mounting Screws and Spring Washers to the OmniAccess AP • Copy the MAC address(es) from the label(s) on the OmniAccess AP onto the corresponding location on the map. MAC addresses have the format 000B85xxxxxx. • You have already attached the projection-mount L-bracket to the wall in Step 3: Preparing Mounting Locations.
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Page 20: Flush Wall Mount
Figure - Assembling the OmniAccess AP to the Projection-Mount Bracket • Attach the cables to the sides of the OmniAccess AP. Note: Make sure the cables are routed away from the OmniAccess AP antennas. Note: When the OmniAccess AP is powered up and is associated with an Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Switch or Appliance (Green/Power and Yellow/802.11b/g and/or Yellow or Amber/ 802.11a LEDs lit), the OmniAccess AP begins broadcasting its beacon signal(s). - Page 21 Figure - Assembling the Mounting Screws and Spring Washers to the OmniAccess AP • Copy the MAC address(es) from the label(s) on the OmniAccess AP onto the corresponding location on the map. MAC addresses have the format 000B85xxxxxx. • You have already attached the flush-mount bracket to the wall in Step 3: Preparing Mounting Locations.
- Page 22 Figure - Assembling the OmniAccess AP to the Flush-Mount Bracket • Attach the cables to the sides of the OmniAccess AP. Note: Make sure the cables are routed away from the OmniAccess AP antennas. Note: When the OmniAccess AP is powered up and is associated with an Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Switch or Appliance (Green/Power and Yellow/802.11b/g and/or Yellow or Amber/ 802.11a LEDs lit), the OmniAccess AP begins broadcasting its beacon signal(s).
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Page 23: Step 5: Returning Mac Information
Step 5: Returning MAC Information Step 5: Returning MAC Information When you have completed the installations as outlined in Step 4: Mounting the OmniAccess APs, return the MAC addresses and their locations on the maps or floor plans to the network planner or manager. The OmniVista Air Control System Software (ACS Software) operators will use the MAC address and location information to create maps for precise wireless Alcatel Wireless Operating System management. -
Page 24: Planning Notes
802.11b/g external antennas. • When you are attaching external antennas to the (Part Number TBD), OAW-1200BGE, or OAW-1200ABGE OmniAccess AP, use cables with female reverse-TNC connectors to connect antennas to the ports on the side of the OmniAccess AP. See the following figure for antenna port markings. - Page 25 Figure - OmniAccess AP External Antenna Port Markings About Mounting Options About Mounting Options Note: Because the OmniAccess AP internal antennas have been designed to reduce inter-floor interference, it is strongly recommended that you mount the OmniAccess AP standing or hanging straight up or down.
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Page 26: Fcc Statements For Omniaccess Aps
• When you are mounting the OmniAccess AP against a wall (flat Side A toward the inside of the building), use the flush-mount bracket supplied with the OmniAccess AP. The flush-mount L-bracket is the one with one long and one short leg. Use the L-bracket to mark the sheet metal, drywall, or other screw locations. -
Page 27: Safety Considerations
LAN connections. • For OAW-1200ABGE, OAW-1200BGE, and OAW-1200ABGR OmniAccess APs and Alcatel OmniAccess Remote Edge Access Points (OmniAccess 1200R APs) provided with optional external antenna ports, make sure that all external antennas and their associated wiring are located entirely indoors.