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(These commands direct all unconfigured WLAN Access Ports (2230/2231) discovery messages to the configuring
WLAN Security Switch (2270).)
Make sure the configuring WLAN Security Switch (2270) is in LWAPP Layer 3 Mode, that if the configuring WLAN
2.
Security Switch (2270) is in the same mobility group as the planned Primary WLAN Security Switch (2270). Use CLI,
Web Browser and/or WLAN Management System procedures as described in the WLAN Security Switch (2270) Quick
Installation Guide and the Nortel Networks Product Documentation.
3.
Also make sure that the DHCP server is configured in the WLAN Security Switch (2270) for both the Management
Interface and AP-Manager Interface using the CLI, Web Browser, or WLAN Management System user interface.
Note:
When you are installing a WLAN Access Port (2230/2231), a DHCP server must be accessible by the Nortel
Networks WLAN - Access Port (2230/2231).
4.
Take the AP out of the box and plug it into the network so that it can request an IP address from the DHCP server.
5.
Apply power to the AP:
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Use 802.3af-compliant Power Over Ethernet (PoE) from an orderable inline power injector or other network
device. If you do not have PoE available, use the external AC-to-48 VDC Power Supply available from your
Nortel Networks distributor or authorized reseller.
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After powering up the AP, the RED Alarm LED comes on for a short period (about 15-20 seconds) and then
all the LEDs blink sequentially back and forth, indicating that the AP is trying to find a WLAN Security
Switch (2270) to connect to. This can continue for up to five minutes. If the AP remains in this mode for more
than five minutes, the AP is unable to find the Master WLAN Security Switch (2270). Check the connection
between the AP and the WLAN Security Switch (2270) and make sure the AP and the WLAN Security Switch
(2270) are on the same subnet.
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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).
6.
The AP requests an IP address from the DHCP server, and the DHCP server returns an IP address for the AP, and also
returns the <Switch IP Address> of the configuring WLAN Security Switch (2270).
Once the AP finds the configuring WLAN Security Switch (2270), it attempts to download the new Operating System
code if the AP code version differs from the configuring WLAN Security Switch (2270) code version. While this is
happening, the LEDs on the top of the AP blink on and off together.
7.
Once the Operating System code download is successful, the AP reboots. The GREEN LED turns on and the two
YELLOW/AMBER/ORANGE LEDs indicate the states of the 802.11a and 802.11b/g networks. If any part of the
network is disabled in the configuring WLAN Security Switch (2270), the corresponding YELLOW/AMBER/
ORANGE LED remains off.
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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 Nortel Networks Technical
Support.
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From the CLI, Web Browser or WLAN Management System interface, configure the AP with its Primary
WLAN Security Switch (2270) name (which can be the name of the configuring WLAN Security Switch
(2270)) as described in the Nortel Networks Product Documentation.
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If required, use the CLI, Web Browser or WLAN Management System interface to customize the AP-specific
802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g network settings. Once again, the two YELLOW/AMBER/ORANGE LEDs
indicate the states of the 802.11a and 802.11b/g networks. If any part of the network is disabled, the corre-
sponding YELLOW/AMBER/ORANGE LED remains off.
8.
If everything works (the GREEN LED is on and the RED LED is off), reboot the AP and install it as described in this
document. If your Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Port (2230/2231) fails this visual test, refer to RMA Procedures in
the Nortel Networks Product Documentation to return your WLAN Access Ports (2230/2231).
May 2004
Alternate Preparing a Version 2.0 Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Port (2230/2231)
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