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Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures. Riesgo Eléctrico: Solamente personal calificado debe realizar procedimientos de instalacion. Elektrischer Gefahrenhinweis: Installationen sollten nur durch ausgebildetes und qualifiziertes Personal vorgenommen werden. Notice Enterasys Networks reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document and its Web site without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Enterasys Networks to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, firmware, or software described in this document is subject to change without notice. IN NO EVENT SHALL Enterasys Networks BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS DOCUMENT, WEB SITE, OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THEM, EVEN IF Enterasys Networks HAS BEEN ADVISED OF, KNEW OF, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF, THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Enterasys Networks, Inc.
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Radio Certification and Regulatory Information Zertifizierung für Funkgeräte und gesetzliche Vorschriften Caution: Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Precaución: Cualquier cambio o modificación a este dispositivo sin la aprobación del organismo autorizado, puede anular el derecho del usuario a operar el equipo.
Ein Artikel, der mit CExxxx oder dem CE‐Warnhinweis gekennzeichnet ist, enthält einen Funksender, der den Anforderungen der R&TTE‐Richtlinie (1999/5/EC) der EU‐Kommission entspricht. Die Übereinstimmung mit dieser Richtlinie schließt die Konformität mit den folgenden europäischen Normen ein (die entsprechenden internationalen Normen sind in Klammern angegeben). • EN 300 328‐1 December 2001 V1.3.1 • EN 300 328‐2 December 2001 V1.2.1 • EN 301 893 August 2003 V1.2.3 • EN 301 489‐1 August 2002 V1.2.1 • EN 301 489‐17 August 2000 V1.2.1 • EN 60950 (IEC60950) January 2000 Den Typ des Senders entnehmen Sie dem Kennzeichnungsetikett Ihres drahtlosen LAN‐Geräts. Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should ...
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VCCI Notice This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. Channel Information 802.11a • Europe: 19 non‐overlapping channel (5.15 ~ 5.35 GHz, 5.47 ~ 5.725 GHz) • Japan: 4 non‐overlapping channels (5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz) • US/Canada:12 non‐overlapping channels (5.15 ~ 5.35 GHz, 5.725 ~ 5.825 GHz) 802.11b/g • Major European countries: 13 (1 ~ 13) • Japan: 14 (1~13 or 14) • US/Canada: 11 (1 ~ 11) Country Specific Power Limits and Restrictions Member states in EU with restrictive use for this product are crossed out! Les etats membres de lUnion Europeenne avec une utilisation restrictive de ce produit sont rayes ! Mitgliedsstaaten der EU mit eingeschrankten...
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Enterasys erklärt hiermit, dass dieses LAN‐Funkgerät die wesentlichen Anforderungen und sonstigen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EC erfüllt. Eine Kopie dieser unterzeichneten Erklärung erhalten Sie von R&TTE‐ Enterasys Networks, 50 Minuteman Road, Andover, MA 01810, USA. Attn: Wireless Group. Approved Countries The following table lists the approved countries, Access Point 3000 part numbers, and if applicable, the approval numbers and references. Approved Country Part Number Approval Number Approval Reference Australia RBT3K-AG Canada RBT3K-AG IC: 3857A-RBT3KAG Europe RBT3K-AG Hong Kong RBT3K-AG Japan RBT3K-AG 201NY03215095 Mexico RBT3K-AG RBT3K-AG HEDWA610260 Approved Countries Configuration The following table provides the configuration for approved countries. Part Country IEEE 802.11a Only IEEE 802.11 b/g Only...
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Part Country IEEE 802.11a Only IEEE 802.11 b/g Only Comments Number Finland RBT3K-AG 5150 – 5350 MHz 2400 – 2483.5 MHz (FIN) < 200 mW EIRP (Indoors only) < 100 mW EIRP (Indoors only) 5470 – 5725 MHz < 1 W EIRP (Indoors only) France RBT3K-AG 5150 –...
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Part Country IEEE 802.11a Only IEEE 802.11 b/g Only Comments Number Italy 5150 – 5350 MHz RBT3K-AG 1>2400 – 2483.5 MHz 1> If used outside of < 200 mW EIRP (Indoors only) < 100 mW EIRP (Indoors own premises, general only) authorization is 5470 –...
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Part Country IEEE 802.11a Only IEEE 802.11 b/g Only Comments Number Portugal RBT3K-AG 5150 – 5350 MHz 2400 – 2483.5 MHz < 200 mW EIRP (Indoors only) < 100 mW EIRP (Indoors only) 5470 – 5725 MHz < 1 W EIRP (Indoors only) Slovenia RBT3K-AG 5150 –...
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About This Guide Purpose of This Manual This manual describes how to install the RoamAbout Access Point 3000. It also includes basic configuration information, problem solving, and connector pin assignment information. Intended Audience This manual is intended for use by personnel who will install and set up the RoamAbout Access Point 3000. Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures. Riesgo Electrico: Solamente personal calificado debe realizar procedimientos de instalacion. Elektrischer Gefahrenhinweis: Installationen sollten nur durch ausgebildetes und qualifiziertes Personal vorgenommen werden.
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Introduction Overview The Enterasys Networks Wireless Access Point 3000 is an IEEE 802.11a/b/g (RBT3K‐AG & RBT3K‐AG‐G), or an IEEE 802.11b/g only (RBT3K‐1G), access point that provides transparent, wireless high‐speed data communications between the wired LAN and fixed, portable or mobile devices equipped with an 802.11a, 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter. This solution offers fast, reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include long‐term maintenance overhead for cabling). Using 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g technology, this access point can easily replace a 10 Mbps Ethernet connection or seamless integration into a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN. In addition, the access point offers full network management capabilities through an easy to configure Web interface, and a command line interface for initial configuration and troubleshooting. The IEEE 802.11a/g standard uses a radio modulation technique known as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), and a shared collision domain (CSMA/CA). It operates at the 5 GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) band for connections to 802.11a clients, and at 2.4 GHz for connections to 802.11g clients. IEEE 802.11g includes backward compatibility with the IEEE 802.11b standard. IEEE 802.11b also operates at 2.4 GHz, but uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) modulation technology to achieve a communication rate of up to 11 Mbps. The access point also supports a 54 Mbps half‐duplex connection to Ethernet networks for each active channel (up to 108 Mbps in turbo mode on the 802.11a interface). Kit Checklist Physically inspect all cartons for shipping damage. Report any damage to your shipping carrier. Also verify that you have received the correct basic components and options listed. Report any discrepancies to your Enterasys Sales Representative. • RoamAbout Access Point 3000 • RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide • One RS‐232 console cable • One 5.1 Vdc power adapter and power cord • Plastic cover • Four rubber feet •...
Hardware Description Hardware Description Figure 1‐1 displays the top view and back panel of the Access Point 3000. Figure 1-1 Access Point 3000 CONSOLE POE IN DC 5V/3A LOCK 1 Status indicators for Access Point and 4 Power Supply Connector the 802.11a and 802.11b/g interfaces 2 Console Port Connector 5 Security Slot 3 RJ-45 Port PoE Connector 6 Reset Button 1-2 Introduction...
Component Description Component Description Antennas The access point includes two antennas for wireless communications. The signal transmitted from both antennas is identical, but only the best signal received on one of the antennas is used. The antennas transmit the outgoing signal along a horizontal plane perpendicular to the antenna (in the shape of a toroidal sphere, or a donut). The antennas should be adjusted to different angles to provide better coverage. LED Indicators The access point includes four status LED indicators, as shown in Figure 1‐2 and described in Table 1‐1. Figure 1-2 LED Indicators Table 1-1 LED Indicator Descriptions Status Description Indicates that the power is on. Power Flashing Indicates: • running a self-test •...
Component Description Table 1-1 LED Indicator Descriptions (continued) Status Description Indicates a valid 802.11g or 802.11b wireless 802.11g or 802.11b link. Radio Interface 2 Very Slow Flashing Searching for network association. Slow Flashing Associated with network but no activity. Fast Flashing Indicates that the access point is transmitting or receiving data through wireless links.
Features and Benefits Power Connector The access point does not have a power switch. It is powered on when connected to the AC power adapter, and the power adapter is connected to a power source. The power supply automatically adjusts to any voltage between 100‐240 volts at 50 or 60 Hz. No voltage range settings are required. The access point may also receive Power over Ethernet (PoE) from a switch or other network device that supplies power over the network cable based on the IEEE 802.3af standard. Features and Benefits The features and benefits of the Access Point 3000 include the following: • Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports or 54 Mbps wireless interface (supporting up to 250 mobile users) • IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g compliant • Advanced security through 64/128/152‐bit Wired Equivalent Protection (WEP) encryption, IEEE 802.1x port authentication, Wi‐Fi Protected Access (WPA), AES (802.11i ready), SSID broadcast disable, remote authentication via RADIUS server, and MAC address filtering features to protect your sensitive data and authenticate only authorized users to your network • Provides seamless roaming within the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g WLAN environment • Automatically selects the available channel at power‐up. Applications The Wireless products offer a high speed, reliable, cost‐effective solution for 10/100 Mbps wireless Ethernet client access to the network in applications such as: • Remote access to corporate network information • E‐mail, file transfer, and terminal emulation • Difficult‐to‐wire environments • Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ.
Hardware Installation Preparing to Install Choose a proper place for the access point. The best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, within line of sight of all wireless devices. Try to place the access point in a position that can best cover its Basic Service Set (refer to RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Configuration Guide). Normally, the higher you place the access point, the better the performance. Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures. Riesgo Eléctrico: Solamente personal calificado debe realizar procedimientos de instalacion. Elektrischer Gefahrenhinweis: Installationen sollten nur durch ausgebildetes und qualifiziertes Personal vorgenommen werden. Mounting the Access Point The access point can be mounted on any horizontal surface, wall or ceiling.
Mounting the Access Point Mounting on a Wall To mount the Access Point 3000 on a wall, perform the following steps: Locate at least two mounting holes/slots on the mounting bracket that line up with a wall stud. Use two screws to secure the flat side of the mounting bracket to the wall stud. Use plastic anchors, or self‐anchoring screws (not included) to secure the mounting bracket to the wallboard, as shown below. Slide the access point over the mounting bracket to locate the three raised tabs, as shown in the following figure. 2-2 Hardware Installation...
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Mounting the Access Point Slide the access point over the raised tabs and lock them into place, as shown in the following figure. Note: The access point will not slide if it was successfully locked into place. RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide 2-3...
Mounting the Access Point Mounting on the Ceiling To mount the Access Point 3000 on the ceiling, perform the following steps: If you received washers with your kit, discard them. Attach the mounting clips to the mounting bracket as shown below. Ensure that the screws line up with the holes on the tab of each side of the mounting bracket. Ensure that the nuts are secure, but do not tighten them. Slide the mounting clips over the ceiling support, as shown below. Tighten the bolts securely in place. 2-4 Hardware Installation...
Removing the Access Point from the Mounting Bracket Slide the access point over the mounting bracket to locate the three raised tabs. and lock them in place, as shown below. Note: The access point will not slide if it was successfully locked into place. Attach the locking clip to the mounting bracket and to the access point, as shown below. Removing the Access Point from the Mounting Bracket To remove the access point from the mounting bracket: Remove the locking clip, applicable. Press down on the access point to compress the locking tabs. Slide the access point off the mounting bracket. RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide 2-5...
Connecting the Cables Connecting the Cables Note: Refer to Appendix C for cabling and pin-out information. Perform the following steps to connect the cables and power on the access point: Connect the Ethernet Cable. The access point can be wired to a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet through a network device, such as a hub or a switch. Connect your network to the RJ‐45 port on the back panel with category 3, 4, or 5 UTP Ethernet cable. When the access point and the connected device are powered on, the Ethernet Link LED should light indicating a valid network connection. Note: The RJ-45 port on the access point uses an MDI pin configuration, you must use a straight- through cable for network connections to hubs or switches that only have MDI-X ports, and crossover cable for network connections to PCs, servers or other end nodes that only have MDI ports.
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Connecting the Cables Connect the Power Cord. Connect the power adapter to the access point, and the power cord to an AC power outlet. Otherwise, the access point can derive its operating power directly from the RJ‐45 port when connected to a device that provides IEEE 802.3af compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE). Caution: Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with this access point. Otherwise, the product may be damaged. Precaución: SÓLO se debe utilizar el adaptador de corriente que fue incluido con este punto de acceso.
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Initial Configuration Overview The Enterasys Networks RoamAbout Access Point 3000 includes a Web‐based interface, and a direct connection to the console port for CLI management. You can also manage the Access Point 3000 using an SNMP manager, such as Enterasys Networks NetSight Atlas. You can perform the initial configuration steps through the CLI or the Web interface. The access point requests an IP address from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server by default. If a DHCP server does not respond, then the access point uses the default address, 192.168.1.1. If you utilize a DHCP server to provision new elements in your IP network, use your DHCP server or other utilities to determine the IP address assigned to this access point. Then, use the DHCP assigned IP address to connect to the access point. Using the CLI The Access Point 3000 includes an RS‐232 serial port that enables a connection to a PC or terminal for monitoring and configuration. Attach a VT100‐compatible terminal, or a PC running a terminal emulation program to the access point. You can use the console cable provided with this package, or use a null‐modem cable that complies with the wiring assignments shown in Appendix Required Connections To connect to the console port, complete the following steps: Connect the console cable to the serial port on a terminal, or a PC running terminal emulation software, and tighten the captive retaining screws on the DB‐9 connector. Connect the other end of the cable to the RS‐232 serial port on the access point. Make sure the terminal emulation software is set as follows: • Select the appropriate serial port (COM port 1 or 2). • Set the data rate to 9600 baud. • Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. • Set flow control to none. • Set the emulation mode to VT100. • When using HyperTerminal, select Terminal keys, not Windows keys. RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide 3-1...
Username: admin Password:******** RoamAbout 3000# Set the Country Code. This restricts operation of the access point to the radio channels permitted for wireless networks in the specified country. Type country ? to display the list of countries. RoamAbout 3000#country ? WORD Country code: AL-ALBANIA, DZ-ALGERIA, AR-ARGENTINA, AM-ARMENIA, AU- AUSTRALIA, AT-AUSTRIA, AZ-AZERBAIJAN, BH-BAHRAIN, BY-BELARUS, BE-BELGIUM, BZ-BELIZE, BO-BOLVIA, BR-BRAZIL, BN-BRUNEI_DARUSSALAM, BG-BULGARIA, CA- CANADA, CL-CHILE, CN-CHINA, CO-COLOMBIA, CR-COSTA_RICA, HR-CROATIA, CY- CYPRUS, CZ-CZECH_REPUBLIC, DK-DENMARK, DO-DOMINICAN_REPUBLIC, EC-ECUADOR,...
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Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CTRL/Z RoamAbout 3000(config)#interface ethernet Enter Ethernet configuration commands, one per line. RoamAbout 3000(if-ethernet)# d. Set the IP Address. Type ip address ip‐address netmask gateway, where ip‐address is the access point’s IP address, netmask is the network mask for the network, and gateway is the default gateway router. Check with your system administrator to obtain an IP address that is compatible with your network. RoamAbout 3000(if-ethernet)#ip address ip-address netmask gateway RoamAbout 3000(if-ethernet)#end RoamAbout 3000(config)# After configuring the access point’s IP parameters, you can access the management interface from anywhere within the attached network. The command line interface can also be accessed using Telnet from any computer attached to the network. RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide 3-3...
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Using the CLI Change the default username and password: type username and specify a unique user name; type password and specify a unique password. RoamAbout 3000(config)#username JadaPerl RoamAbout 3000(config)#password G7nq1Z Confirm new password: G7nq1Z RoamAbout 3000(config)# Enable Management VLAN. Note: Before enabling the VLAN feature on the access point, you must set up the network switch port to support tagged VLAN packets from the access point. The switch port must also be configured to accept the access point’s management VLAN ID and native VLAN IDs.
Using Web Management Using Web Management To use the Web interface to minimally configure the access point, perform the following steps: Open a Web browser and enter the access point’s IP address in the address field: – If your access point uses a DHCP assigned IP address, make sure the access point is connected to your network and enter the DHCP assigned IP address in your browser’s address field (use your DHCP server or other utility to determine the access point’s IP address). – If your access point uses a static IP address, connect a system to the access point’s Ethernet port and enter the default IP address: http://192.168.1.1/ in your browser’s address field. The access point’s Login window appears. Enter the username admin and the password password and click LOGIN (for more information about the username and password, refer to Refer to the RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Configuration Guide for advanced configuration information. The Country Code page appears. RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide 3-5...
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Using Web Management To set the Country, perform the following steps: Click the arrow in the Country pull‐down menu to select the appropriate country, then click Apply at the bottom of the page. The access point prompts you to reset. b. Click OK. The Identification page appears. Click Administration from the menu on the left‐hand side of the page. 3-6 Initial Configuration...
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Using Web Management The Administration page appears. Click Reset, at the bottom of the page. The access point prompts you to confirm that you want to reboot the system. b. Click OK. The access point reboots and the Login window appears. Enter the username admin and the password password, and click LOGIN. To set a static IP address, perform the following steps: Click TCP/IP Settings from the menu on the left of the page. The TCP/IP Settings page appears. RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide 3-7...
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Using Web Management b. Click the DHCP Client: Disable radio button. An IP Address section appears on the page. Specify IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and Primary and Secondary DNS. d. Click Apply at the bottom of the page. Type the IP address that you specified for the access point in your browser’s address field. For example, enter http://10.2.101.22/. The Login window appears. Enter the username admin and the password password, and click LOGIN. g. Click Administration from the menu on the left of the page. The Administration page appears. h. Click Reset at the bottom of the page. The access point prompts you to confirm that you want to reboot the system. Click OK. The access point reboots, and the Login window appears. Enter the username admin and the password password, and click LOGIN. To set the username and password, perform the following steps: Click Administration from the menu on the left of the page. The Administration page appears. b. Specify a new username in the Username field. 3-8 Initial Configuration...
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Using Web Management Specify a new password in the Password field. d. Specify the new password again in the Confirm Password field. Click Apply at the bottom of the page. The access point displays a Settings Saved message. Click OK. The Administration page appears. Set management VLAN: Click Filter Control from the menu on the left of the page. The Filter Control page appears. b. Click the Management VLAN ID: field, and enter the VLAN ID from which you will manage the AP. Click the Management VLAN: Enable radio button. RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide 3-9...
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Using Web Management d. Click Apply at the bottom of the page. The access point displays a dialog box indicating that the VLAN status has changed and will take effect after the next reboot. The dialog box prompts you to choose whether to reboot now or later. Click OK to reboot now. The access point reboots and the Login window appears. Enter the username and the password that you specified for this access point, and click LOGIN. Refer to the RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Configuration Guide for advanced configuration information. 3-10 Initial Configuration...
Specifications General Specifications Maximum Channels 802.11a: US & Canada: 13 (normal mode), 5 (turbo mode) Japan: 4 (normal mode), 1 (turbo mode) ETSI: 11 channels (normal mode), 4 (turbo mode) 802.11b/g: FCC/IC: 1 to 11 ETSI: 1 to 13 France: 10 to 13 MKK: 1 to 14 Maximum Clients 250 if you are NOT using encryption or authentication. 120 if you ARE using encryption or authentication. Operating Range See “Maximum Distance Tables” on page D‐3. Data Rate 802.11a: Normal Mode: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel Turbo Mode: 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 108 Mbps per channel 802.11g: 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide A-1...
General Specifications Modulation Type 802.11a: BPSK, QPSK, 16‐QAM, 64‐QAM 802.11g: CCK, BPSK, QPSK, OFDM 802.11b: CCK, BPSK, QPSK Network Configuration Infrastructure Operating Frequency 802.11a: 5.15 to 5.25 GHz (lower band) US/Canada, Japan 5.25 to 5.35 GHz (middle band) US/Canada 5.725 to 5.825 GHz (upper band) US/Canada 5.50 to 5.70 GHz Europe 802.11b/g: 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz (US, Canada, ETSI) 2.4 to 2.497 GHz (Japan) Power Supply Input: 100 to 240 AC, 50 to 60 Hz Output: 5.1 Vdc, 3A Power consumption: 13.2 watts 802.3af compliant: Input voltage: 48 volts, 0.27A, 12.96 watts Note: Power can also be provided to the access point through the Ethernet port based on IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) specifications.
General Specifications Network Management Web‐browser, RS232 console, Telnet, SNMP Temperature ° ° ° ° Operating: 0 C to 55 C (32 F to 131 ° ° ° ° Storage: 0 C to 70 C (32 F to 158 Humidity 15% to 95% (non‐condensing) EMC Compliance (Class B) FCC Class B (US) ICES‐003 (Canada) VCCI (Japan) RCR STD‐33A EN55024, EN5022 Radio Signal Certification For the latest radio certification and regulatory information, go to http://www.enterasys.com/products/wireless/. The information is listed under County Approvals. RBT3K-AG & RBT3K-AG-G RBT3K-1G 2.4 GHz &...
Default Settings This Appendix lists the access point system defaults. To reset the access point defaults, refer to the CLI command “reset configuration” from the Exec level prompt. Refer to the RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Configuration Guide. Feature Parameter Default Identification System Name RoamAbout AP Administration User Name admin Password password TCP/IP DHCP Enabled HTTP Server Enabled HTTP Port HTTPS Server Enabled HTTPS Port IP Address 192.168.1.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway 0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Address 0.0.0.0...
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Feature Parameter Default MAC Authentication MAC Authentication Local MAC Local MAC System Default Allow Local MAC Permission Allow 802.1x Authentication Status Disabled Broadcast Key Refresh 0 minutes (disabled) Session Key Refresh 0 minutes (disabled) RADIUS Session Timeout 60 minutes 802.1x Supplicant Status Disabled VLAN...
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Feature Parameter Default Wireless Interface 802.11a Radio Settings Enabled Native VLAN ID Description RoamAbout AP3000 - 802.11a Network Name (SSID) RoamAbout Default Network Name Secure Access Disable Turbo Mode Disabled Radio Channel Auto Channel Select Enabled Transmit Power 100% Maximum Tx Data Rate 54 Mbps Beacon Interval 100 ms...
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Feature Parameter Default Wireless Interface 802.11b/g Radio Settings Enabled Description RoamAbout AP3000 - 802.11 b/g Network Name (SSID) RoamAbout Default Network Name Native VLAN ID Secure Access Disabled Radio Channel Auto Channel Select Disabled Fragment length 2346 Bytes Working Mode b &...
Cables and Pin-outs Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments Caution: DO NOT plug a phone jack connector into the RJ-45 port. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards. Precaución: NO utilice un conector de teléfono en el puerto RJ-45. Utilice solamente cable de par trenzado con conectores RJ-45 para cumplir con los estándares de la FCC.
Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments 10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Use unshielded twisted‐pair (UTP) or shielded twisted‐pair (STP) cable for RJ‐45 connections: 100‐ ohm Category 3 or better cable for 10 Mbps connections, or 100‐ohm Category 5 or better cable for 100 Mbps connections. Also be sure that the length of any twisted‐pair connection does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet). The RJ‐45 port on the access point is wired with MDI pinouts. This means that you must use crossover cables for connections to PCs or servers, and straight‐through cable for connections to switches or hubs. However, when connecting to devices that support automatic MDI/MDI‐X pinout configuration, you can use either straight‐through or crossover cable. 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts MDI-X Signal Name MDI Signal Name Receive Data plus (RD+) Transmit Data plus (TD+) Receive Data minus (RD-) Transmit Data minus (TD-) Transmit Data plus (TD+) Receive Data plus (RD+) Transmit Data minus (TD-)
Console Port Pin Assignments Crossover Wiring Because the 10/100 Mbps port on the access point uses an MDI pin configuration, you must use “crossover” cable for network connections to PCs, servers or other end nodes that only have MDI ports. However, if the device to which you are connecting supports auto‐MDIX operation, you can use either “straight‐through” or “crossover” cable. Figure C-3 10/100 BASE-TX Crossover Cable EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard 10/100BASE-TX Crossover Cable White/Orange Stripe Orange White/Green Stripe End A End B Green Console Port Pin Assignments The DB‐9 DCE serial port on the front panel of the Access Point 3000, shown in Figure C‐4, is used to connect to the access point for out‐of‐band console configuration. The on‐board menu‐driven ...
Console Port Pin Assignments Table C-1 Wiring Map for Serial Cable (continued) Signal (serial port) Signal (management console port) RTS (request to send) CTS (clear to send) Unused Unused Note: The left hand column pin assignments are for the female DB-9 connector on the access point. Pin 2 (TXD or “transmit data”) must emerge on the management console’s end of the connection as RXD (“receive data”).
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Steps Check the following items before contacting technical support. If wireless clients cannot access the network, check the following: Be sure the access point and the wireless clients are configured with the same Service Set ID (SSID). b. If authentication or encryption are enabled, ensure that the wireless clients are properly configured with the appropriate authentication or encryption keys. If authentication is being performed through a RADIUS server, ensure that the clients are properly configured on the RADIUS server. d. If authentication is being performed through IEEE 802.1x, be sure the wireless users have installed and properly configured 802.1x client software. If MAC address filtering is enabled, be sure the client’s address is included in the local filtering database or on the RADIUS server database. If the wireless clients are roaming between access points, make sure that all the access points and wireless devices in the Extended Service Set (ESS) are configured to the same SSID, and authentication method. If the access point cannot be configured using Telnet, a Web browser, or SNMP software: Be sure to have configured the access point with a valid IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. b. If VLANs are enabled on the access point, the management station should be configured to send tagged frames with a VLAN ID that matches the access point’s native VLAN. However, to manage the access point from a wireless client, the AP Management Filter should be disabled. Refer to the RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Configuration Guide for more information. Check that you have a valid network connection to the access point and that the Ethernet port or the wireless interface that you are using has not been disabled. d. If you are connecting to the access point through the wired Ethernet interface, check the network cabling between the management station and the access point. If you are connecting to the access point from a wireless client, ensure that you have a valid connection to the access point. If you cannot connect using Telnet, you may have exceeded the maximum number of concurrent Telnet sessions permitted (for example, four sessions). Try connecting again at a later time. RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide D-1...
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Troubleshooting Steps If you cannot access the on‐board configuration program via a serial port connection: Be sure you have set the terminal emulator program to VT100 compatible, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and 9600 bps. b. Check that the null‐modem serial cable conforms to the pin‐out connections provided in Appendix If you forgot or lost the password: You can reset the access point back to its default configuration by pressing the reset button on the back panel for 5 seconds or more. You will lose all of your configuration settings. Then, use the default user name “admin” with the password “password” to access the management interface. If all other recovery measures fail, and the access point is still not functioning properly, take any of these steps: Reset the access point using the console interface, Web interface, or through a power reset. b. Reset the access point to its default configuration by pressing the reset button on the back panel for 5 seconds or more. You will lose all of your configuration settings. Then, use the default user name “admin” with the password “password” to access the management interface. D-2 Troubleshooting...
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Maximum Distance Tables Maximum Distance Tables Table D-4 through list the wireless distances. Table D‐6 Note: Maximum distances posted below are actual tested distance thresholds. However, there are many variables such as barrier composition and construction and local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower than those posted in the following tables.
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Maximum Distance Tables D-4 Troubleshooting...