Ap Overview - Nortel 2330 Installation Manual

AP overview

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A Nortel Access Point (AP) provides IEEE 802.11 wireless access to the network. APs are designed for use with a
Nortel WLAN—Security Switch (WSS). APs require hardware installation only. All configuration for an AP takes place
on the WSS.
The WLAN Access Point 2330, 2330A, and 2330B communicates with a Nortel Networks WLAN - Security Switch
using a standard CAT-5 (Category 5) or higher 10/100 Mbps twisted pair Ethernet cable to provide wireless local area
networking capabilities. The WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B includes one 802.11a and one 802.11b/g radio
and two 802.11a and two 802.11b/g omnidirectional internal antennas. In addition, the 2330/2330A/2330B access point
can use optional factory-supplied external omnidirectional and/or directional high-gain antennas, one per the 802.11b/g
and one per the 802.11a radios, as described in the external antenna section of this document.
When using the external antennas, connect them to the reverse-polarity R-SMA connectors located on the side of the
WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B.
Warning!
follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the
documentation. (For translations of this warning, see
on page 117.)
Installation must be performed by qualified service personnel only. Read and
Nortel WLAN Access Point 2330/2330A/2330B Installation Guide
"Qualified service personnel warning"
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