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Nortel 2350 Quick Start Manual

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Nortel WLAN - Security Switch 2300 Series
Quick Start Guide
Nortel WLAN—Security Switch 2300 Series
Document number: NN47250-300
Document status: Standard
Document version: 02.01
Part Code: 320655-E
Release Date: October 2007

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  • Page 1 Nortel WLAN - Security Switch 2300 Series Quick Start Guide Nortel WLAN—Security Switch 2300 Series Document number: NN47250-300 Document status: Standard Document version: 02.01 Part Code: 320655-E Release Date: October 2007...

  • Page 2: Canadian Department Of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

    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 stan- dards for electromagnetic compliance (EMC) and safety and was found to have met the requirements for the following interna- tional standards: •...

  • Page 3: En 55024 Statement

    EN 55024 statement This is to certify that the Nortel WLAN Security Switch 2300 Series switches are shielded against the suscepti- bility 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).

  • Page 4: National Safety Statements Of Compliance

    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.
  • Page 5 Modele 2380 (solo suministro de corriente) 100-240V CA, 50-60Hz, 8,0/3,5A Modele 2380 (con suministro redundante) 100-240V CA, 50-60Hz, 8,0/3,5A Entrada Modele 2382 (con suministro redundante) 100-240V CA, 50-60Hz, 1,0/0,5A Denan Statement (Japan/Nippon only) Nortel WLAN - Security Switch 2300 Series Quick Start Guide...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Accessing the WSS CLI quickstart wizard (page 26) — Installing and using WMS (page 28) — Configuring WSS using WMS (page 31) — Test the solution (page 35) — Where to go next (page 35) Nortel WLAN - Security Switch 2300 Series Quick Start Guide...
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  • Page 9: Introduction

    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 10: Precautions

    To protect Nortel equipment against ESD damage, take the following preventive measures before connecting any data cables to the device: •...

  • Page 11: Preventing Electrostatic Damage In New Cable Installations

    Preventing electrostatic damage in new cable installations With new cable installations, Nortel recommends to use ESD discharge cable to reduce the potential for damage from static that can build up in cables. An example of such a cable is illustrated below.
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  • Page 13: Planning A Wlan Installation

    The WMS installation CD is distributed with a license certificate to specify the serial number and Nortel Support email address. An email request must be sent to Nortel Support to receive the WMS license activation key as follows: •...

  • Page 14: Gathering Required Information

    WSS box. WMS license key The WMS license activation key must be received from Nortel. IP subnet address The IP subnet address of the WLAN 2300 System. DNS server IP address The IP address of the DNS server.

  • Page 15: Quick Start - Physical Installation

    Quick Start — Physical Installation This section describes how to physically install a WSS. For more information about physical installation, see Nortel WLAN—Security Switch 2300 Series Installation and Basic Configuration Guide. Installing the Nortel WLAN Security Switch Estimated timing: 10 minutes A WSS can be installed on either a tabletop surface or in an equipment rack.
  • Page 16 NN47250-300 (320655-E Version 02.01) R st CAUTION Nortel recommends that you ask someone to assist you with the remaining steps. If you accidentally drop the WSS, you can be injured and the switch can be damaged. so le...

  • Page 17: Installing A New Power Supply

    Plug the external power supply input AC cord into an AC power source. Attach the external power supply DC output cable to the Power port on the 2350. The 2350 begins booting as soon as you plug in the power cord.

  • Page 18: Powering On A 2382

    On each 2380 power supply ensure that the power LED turns green to verify that the power supply is operating normally. For the 2380 switch, wait a few seconds to verify that the Mgmt LED is functioning (repeatedly flashing bright green, then fading).

  • Page 19: Connecting To The Network

    Use the following procedure to connect a AP to the WSS or to another PoE-capable 10/100 ethernet device. For information about the physical installation of APs, see Nortel WLAN—Access Point 2330A/2330B Quick Installation Guide or Nortel WLAN—Series 2332 Access Point Quick Installation Guide.
  • Page 20 Use a straight-through cable to connect to a router, Access Point (AP), or an end station such as a PC, printer, or server. • Use a crossover cable to connect to another switch. Note: The 10/100 Ethernet ports on 2360/2361 switches provide automatic MDI/MDX.
  • Page 21 Traffic is active on the 100-Mbps link. Traffic is active on the 10-Mbps link. Link is not operational. Verify that the device at the other end of the link is operating. Nortel WLAN - Security Switch 2300 Series Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 22 Connecting to copper gigabit devices (WSS 2380 and WSS 2382 only) Complete the following procedure to install a GBIC. Step Action Insert a Cat-5 cable with a standard RJ-45 connector into the port’s copper interface. The Cat-5 cable can use straight-through or crossover signaling. Access the WSS CLI using the serial console port, as described in 2380”...

  • Page 23: Quick Start - Basic Configuration

    This section describes how to configure the WSS. For additional information about configuring your WSS, see the following documents: Nortel WLAN—Security Switch 2300 Series Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Nortel WLAN Security Switch 2300 Series Configuration Guide. WSS startup algorithm Figure 4 shows how the WSS Startup Algorithm process is followed when a WSS is powered on.

  • Page 24: Wss Sample Network Configuration

    WSS and two APs. Figure 5: Network diagram Configuring the Nortel WLAN Security Switch The steps involved in configuring the solution shown in the diagram can be broken down into the following tasks:...

  • Page 25: Creating A Scope On The Dhcp Server

    To use DHCP option 43, configure the option to contain a comma-separated list of WSS IP addresses or hostnames, in the following format: ip:ip-addr1,ip-addr2,... host:hostname1,hostname2,... Figure 7 shows an example of adding option 43 to a DHCP configuration. Nortel WLAN - Security Switch 2300 Series Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 26: Accessing The Wss Cli Quickstart Wizard

    Figure 7: Adding option 43 to the DHCP scope You can use an IP address list or a hostname list, but not both. If the list contains both types of values, the AP does not attempt to use the list. Note: Be sure to removed the default leading period before entering an ASCII IP address.
  • Page 27 2360# save config 192.168.248.201 255.255.255.0 05/04/06 11:38:00 Nortel WLAN - Security Switch 2300 Series Quick Start Guide Figure 8 on page 27. You 4:00...

  • Page 28: Installing And Using Wms

    If using the WMS version included with the WSS, the file is located on the CD. • If using a WMS version downloaded from the Nortel web site, the file location was specified during the download process. Double-click on the install.exe file.
  • Page 29 The Certificate Check screen appears, and displays the new certificate. Select Always accept self-signed certificates to skip this certificate check in the future. for more information about these Nortel WLAN - Security Switch 2300 Series Quick Start Guide Table 7...
  • Page 30 Click Accept to open the WMS. Figure 9 Figure 9: WMS configuration screen Configuring WMS users Step Action Select Tools > WMS Services Setup from the menu. The WMS Services Setup dialog box appears. Make the following changes: • Under Access Control, deselect the Allow all users option. You are automatically prompted to create the Administrator user.

  • Page 31: Configuring Wss Using Wms

    If you did not choose to always accept self-signed certificates earlier, the Certificate Check dialog box will appear. Accept the certificate to continue. The Upload WSS Progress dialog box appears. Nortel WLAN - Security Switch 2300 Series Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 32: Creating A Service Profile

    Click Next. The Verification Progress dialog box appears. Note: SNMP is not enabled by default, and the Enable password has not been set in the WSS. Ignore the errors these settings generate during the verification process for now. Click Finish. The WSS is now imported into WMS under the selected plan name.
  • Page 33 For a directly connected AP, the AP Port Selection screen appears. Select the WSS port for the AP from the list of available ports. Table last-resort- <SSID>. Not Assigned from the list. default from the list. Nortel WLAN - Security Switch 2300 Series Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 34 Click Finish. Deploying the configuration The entire configuration done so far is kept locally on the WMS server. To complete the switch configuration, all local changes must be deployed to the WSS and saved. Note: You cannot deploy Local Changes if Network Changes also exist.

  • Page 35: Test The Solution

    Installation and Basic Configuration Guide and Nortel WLAN Security Switch 2300 Series Configuration Guide. for additional information and a complete listing of related Nortel WLAN Security Switch material. to find documents that provide additional information Nortel WLAN - Security Switch 2300 Series Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 36: Caution Statements

    Translated caution statements, warning conventions and warning messages Not all of these warnings apply to every Nortel product. The warnings that apply to a specific product appear in the installation guide for that product. The installation guides containing these warnings are located on the documentation CD.

  • Page 37: Lithium Battery Caution

    Lithium Battery Caution The Nortel Wireless Security Switches contain a lithium battery. If you need to replace the battery, make sure you dispose of the battery properly according to local regulations and replace the battery only with another comparable lithium battery.

  • Page 38: Radio Safety Advisories For Access Points

    Radio safety advisories for Access Points Caution! The AP-2330/2330A/2330B and Series 2332 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 and Series 2332 sont désactivées par défaut et peuvent être activées uniquement par un administrateur système utilisant le WSS.
  • Page 39 Alto voltaje. Esta situación o condición puede causar lesiones debido a electrocución. Aviso! Alta tensão. Esta situação ou condição pode causar ferimentos devido a choque elétrico. Avviso! Alta tensione. Questa situazione o condizione può causare ferite dovute a scosse elettriche. Nortel WLAN - Security Switch 2300 Series Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 40 Qualified service personnel warning Warning! Only qualified service personnel must perform installation. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the documentation. Avertissement! L'installation doit être effectuée exclusivement par un personnel qualifié. Lisez et conformez-vous à tous les avis et instructions d'avertissement indiqués sur le produit ou dans la documentation.
  • Page 41 Le interfacce a fibra ottica Gigabit Ethernet utilizzano raggi laser di Classe 1. Per ridurre il rischio di danni agli occhi, non soffermare lo sguardo sull'interfaccia né?dirigere in alcun modo il raggio laser verso gli occhi. Nortel WLAN - Security Switch 2300 Series Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 42 Earth grounding is required for a WSS installed in a rack. If you are relying on the rack to provide ground, the rack itself must be grounded with a ground strap to the earth ground. Metal screws attaching the switch to the rack provide ground attachment to the rack.
  • Page 43 Accertarsi che un fusibile o un interruttore di circuito non superiore a 120 V CA, 15 A U.S.A. (240 V CA, 10 A internazionale) sia utilizzato sui conduttori di fase. Nortel WLAN - Security Switch 2300 Series Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 44: Nortel Wlan - Security Switch 2300 Series Quick Start Guide

    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. *Nortel, Nortel (Logo), the Globemark, and This is the way, This is Nortel (Design mark) are trademarks of Nortel Networks.

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