Enterasys RBT-8500 RoamAbout Quick Start

Caution: Ensure that you wear the ESD (Electrical Static
Discharge) strap during the installation.
Hardware Installation
The RBT‐8500 Wireless Switch can be mounted in a standard
19‐inch (48.26‐cm) equipment rack, or on a tabletop. Each switch is
shipped with two brackets for rack mounting and four adhesive
rubber feet for tabletop mounting. The mounting brackets support
front mounting only. The bracket kit allows you to install the
RBT‐8500 Wireless Switch into most four‐post rack and cabinet
systems. The only tool required is a Phillips screwdriver.
Cabling Information
Cable Requirements
To avoid installation problems, use the proper cables.
Caution: The Gigabit Ethernet fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1
lasers. To reduce the risk of eye injury, do not stare into the
interface or otherwise direct the laser beam into your eye.
Serial Console Cable
The serial console port has a female DB‐9 connector and supports the
EIA‐232D signaling standard. You need a standard DB‐9‐male to
DB‐9‐female PC modem cable.
Supported Interfaces and Cable Types
Table 1 lists the interface types supported by the switch, and the cable
type required for each type of interface. Table 2 provides
specifications for the 10/100 Management port.
Table 1 Mini-GBIC Input/Output Specifications
Enterasys Part Wavelength Cable Port/Ethernet
MGBIC-02 1550 nm EML Copper RJ45/1000BASE-T
MGBIC-08 1550 nm EML Single mode LC/1000BASE-ELX
MGBIC-LC01 850 nm DFB Multimode LC/1000BASE-SX
MGBIC-LC03 1310 nm VCSEL Multimode LC/1000BASE-SX
MGBIC-LC09 1310 nm VCSEL Single/Multimode LC/1000BASE-LX
MGBIC-MT01 850 nm VCSEL Multimode MT-RJ/1000BASE-SX
Note: Refer to Appendix A of the RBT-8500 Wireless Switch
Installation Guide, for additional Mini-GBIC specifications.
Table 2 Management Port Specifications
10/100 Management Port Cable Port Type/Ethernet
Used for out-of-band management only Copper RJ45/10/100BASE-T
Connecting the Cables
Connect your I/O cables as shown in Figure 1, and press the power
button. Refer to the Enterasys RoamAbout RBT‐8500 Wireless Switch
Installation Guide for additional setup instructions.
The Serial Number, MAC Address, and other identifying information
are located on the rear panel.
Figure 1 Front I/O Ports and Features
A
B C D E
Mgmt (3)
Console 1 2
F H I J
G
A Power Supply 1 inlet F Power supply 1 LED
B Power Supply 2 inlet G Power supply 2 LED
C 10/100 Management port H Management LED
D Serial console port I Mini-GBIC slot
E Gigabit link LEDs J Mini-GBIC slot
Status LEDs are described in Table 3.
Table 3 Status LEDs
LED Color Action Description
Management Green Bright to Faded The switch is operating
normally.
Green Blinking The switch is booting.
Amber Blinking Rapidly The switch was unable to
boot completely.
Power Supply Green Solid DC power output is ON.
Status
Amber Solid A power fault has
occurred.
OFF LED is not lit AC power is OFF.
Fiber Link Green Solid The 1000-Mbps fiber link
Activity is operational.
Green Blinking The 1000-Mbps fiber link
is receiving/sending
traffic.
Copper Link Green Solid The 1000-Mbps copper
Activity link is operational.
Green Blinking The 1000-Mbps copper
link is receiving/sending
traffic.
Initial Configuration
Once your RBT‐8500 is physically installed, you can configure it
quickly using the quickstart command, which runs an interactive
script that prompts you for required information and lists the default,
if applicable.
Refer to the Enterasys RoamAbout RBT‐8500 Wireless Switch Installation
Guide for information about other initialization options.
You must have the following information to complete the
configuration:
• IP address
• Network Subnet Masks
Perform the following steps to run the quickstart command:
1. Use the null modem cable to attach a PC to the RoamAbout
Wireless Switch's serial console port. Do not attempt to connect a
monitor, keyboard, or mouse to the switch.
2. Press Enter three times.
3. At the command prompt, enter the enable command.
4. Enter quickstart.
RBT-8500
The command asks you a series of questions. You can type ? for
more help. To quit, press Ctrl+C.
The Serial Number, MAC Address, and other identifying
information are located on the rear panel.
One of the questions the script asks is the country code. For a list of
valid country codes, refer to either the Enterasys RoamAbout Mobility
System Software Configuration Guide or the Enterasys RoamAbout
Mobility System Software Command Line Interface Reference.
Another question the script asks is, "Do you wish to configure
wireless?" If you answer y, the script goes on to ask you for SSID
and user information, and for unencrypted and encrypted SSIDs. If
you answer n, the script generates key pairs for SSH and the
administrative users you entered, generates a self‐signed
administrative certificate, and then ends.
5. Optionally, enable Telnet.
RBT‐8500# set ip telnet server enable
6. Save the configuration changes.
RBT‐8500# save config
7. Verify the configuration changes.
RBT‐8500# show config
Getting Help
For additional support related to the RBT‐8500 Wireless Switch, or
this document, contact Enterasys Networks using one of the following
methods:
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Regulatory Compliance Information
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice
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.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment uses, generates, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with the operator's
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
WARNING: 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.
Industry Canada Notice
This digital apparatus does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des
Communications du Canada.
Class A ITE Notice
WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
Clase A. Aviso de ITE
ADVERTENCIA: Este es un producto de Clase A. En un ambiente doméstico este
producto puede causar interferencia de radio en cuyo caso puede ser requerido
tomar medidas adecuadas.
Klasse A ITE Anmerkung
WARNHINWEIS : Dieses Produkt zählt zur Klasse A (Industriebereich). In
Wohnbereichen kann es hierdurch zu Funkstörungen kommen, daher sollten
angemessene Vorkehrungen zum Schutz getroffen werden.