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Page 1: Quick Installation
Quick Installation Guide ;EZI43-28-- %GGIWW 4SMRX You can find the latest software & documentation at: http://www.wavelan.com/support 011908/A September 1999 Copyright © 1999 Lucent Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved... - Page 2 All features, functions, and operations described herein may not be marketed by Lucent Technologies in all parts of the world. In some instances, drawings are of equipment prototypes. Therefore, before using this document, consult your Lucent Technologies representative or Lucent Technologies office for information that is applicable and current.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1-12 Can I Use Different Card Types Together? 1-13 WaveLAN Legacy Adapters 1-14 WaveLAN IEEE versus Legacy WaveLAN 1-15 Optionally Available Products 1-17 Installing the WavePOINT-II Introduction WavePOINT-II Placement Indoor Antenna Placement Outdoor Antenna Placement WavePOINT-II - Quick Installation Guide... - Page 4 Hardware Installation Verifying Kit Contents Registering your WaveLAN Products Placing Mounting Plate and Power Supply Mounting the Processor Module Connecting the Network Interfaces Mounting the WavePOINT-II Cover Plate 2-10 Powering-up WavePOINT-II 2-12 Beyond Quick-Start... Introduction Connect Stations to your WavePOINT-II...
- Page 5 Table of Contents Removing the Cover Plate Warranty Repair Card About Warranty and Repair Limited Warranty List of Figures LOF-1 List of Tables LOT-1 Index IX-1 WavePOINT-II - Quick Installation Guide...
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Page 7: Technical Support
WaveLAN products, please contact your local Authorized WaveLAN Reseller, or regional Lucent Technologies Sales Office. You can find their address and phone numbers on the WaveLAN website. In case no local or regional support is available, you can reach us at the addresses or telephone numbers listed below. -
Page 8: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information Lucent Technologies is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Lucent Technologies. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user. -
Page 9: Welcome
Welcome to WaveLAN, the easy way to wireless computing. Building your own wireless network has never been easier. This book introduces you to WavePOINT-II, and will help you to get your network “on the air” within a snap. It describes the most common configurations and a quick start set-up. - Page 10 Welcome Introducing WavePOINT-II The WavePOINT-II is a transparent Media Access Control (MAC) bridge that exists in two versions: WavePOINT-II Access Point. WaveACCESS LINK WP-II. WavePOINT-II Access Point The Access Point is a wired to wireless bridge that you can use to connect wireless cells to one another or to a wired (Ethernet) Local Area Network.
- Page 11 (outdoor) antenna link. The WaveACCESS LINK WP-II device is based on the same hardware design as the WavePOINT-II Access Point. Besides its wireless point-to-point bridging functionality, the WaveACCESS LINK WP-II also supports the access point features as described on the previous page.
- Page 12 Library on the WaveLAN website at: http://www.wavelan.com NOTE: To install a WavePOINT-II device, you will need at least one WaveLAN interface card. This card is not included with your WavePOINT-II Kit, but must be ordered as an additional item. For more information about the various card types available please refer to the section “Selecting...
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Page 13: Finding Information
The On-line Help Information The Quick Installation Guide The Quick Installation Guide (this document) describes: The contents of your WavePOINT-II Kit (see page 1-8). How to install the WavePOINT-II hardware (see Chapter 2). How to power up the device using the default factory-set settings (see Chapter 3). -
Page 14: The Wavemanager User's Guide
WavePOINT-II. Troubleshooting unexpected performance. The On-line Help Information You can configure your WavePOINT-II bridge, or monitor its performance using the WaveMANAGER/AP program, provided on the diskettes that came with your unit. When you install the WaveMANAGER/AP program, you can display context-sensitive help with each screen by: Clicking the ‘... -
Page 15: Conventions Used In This Document
WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card, or WaveLAN/PCMCIA. Wireless Client Station equipped with: WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 ISA Card, or WaveLAN/ISA. WavePOINT-II access point equipped with: WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card, or WaveLAN/PCMCIA or WaveLAN/EAM. Server Station. WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 Range Extender Antenna This antenna for indoor use can be connected to IEEE 802.11 PC Cards only. -
Page 16: Kit Contents
Welcome Kit Contents Kit Contents a. Mounting plate to mount the WavePOINT-II unit to a wall. b. WavePOINT-II Processor Module. c. Power Supply & AC Power Cord. d. Slot Protector Card. (to protect unused PC Card slots from dust). e. T-Connector and terminator for Ethernet 10Base2. -
Page 17: Selecting The Right Wavelan Card
Selecting the Right WaveLAN Card Selecting the Right WaveLAN Card To install a WavePOINT-II device, you will need at least one WaveLAN interface card. This card is not included with your WavePOINT-II Kit, but must be ordered as an additional item. - Page 18 Standard Bronze Label cards. The data rates “High & Medium” of these two cards are coexistent, but not compatible: See page 1-13 for more information. 1-10 WavePOINT-II - Quick Installation Guide...
- Page 19 This card is a special WaveLAN PC Card for outdoor antenna installations that is marketed in Europe only. It is typically used in combination with WavePOINT-II access points and/or the WaveLAN Vehicle-Mount Antenna to connect a wireless LAN device to an outdoor antenna installation.
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Page 20: Bronze, Silver & Gold Labels
The WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb Gold PC Card may not be marketed in all parts of the world, subject to national legislation or local regulations. For availability in your country, please consult your local Lucent Technologies Sales Office. Standard WaveLAN/IEEE PC Cards only support “Standard & Low”. -
Page 21: Can I Use Different Card Types Together
Standard or Low data rates. If you plan to upgrading an existing WaveLAN installation by replacing the WaveLAN cards in your WavePOINT-II devices with Turbo 11 Mb PC Cards, you are advised to perform a site survey again in order to verify that the entire coverage area allows for data transmissions at the highest transmit rates. -
Page 22: Wavelan Legacy Adapters
WaveLAN/PCMCIA Kit WaveLAN/EAM Kit These two types of WaveLAN adapters are no longer marketed by Lucent Technologies. However as you may still encounter these adapters in existing WaveLAN installations, they are briefly described in this document. WaveLAN/PCMCIA and WaveLAN/EAM exist with or without a factory installed Security Feature (AES or DES) to encrypt all data transmitted via the WaveLAN interface(s) of the WavePOINT-II. -
Page 23: Wavelan Ieee Versus Legacy Wavelan
Legacy WaveLAN Omni-Directional Antenna for indoor use that, in combination with the WaveLAN/EAM, allows for more flexibility in placement of the antenna for the WavePOINT-II unit. Legacy WaveLAN Outdoor kit, that allow for connecting the WavePOINT-II to an outdoor antenna installation. - Page 24 LAN communications; The IEEE 802.11 Standard for Wireless LANs However as WavePOINT-II allows you to use both Legacy WaveLAN and WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 adapter cards simultaneously, this should not prevent you from building the WaveLAN Infrastructure that allows for smooth migration from WaveLAN Legacy to WaveLAN IEEE network systems.
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Page 25: Optionally Available Products
Optionally Available Products WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 Range Extender Antenna An omni-directional antenna for indoor use that enables you to extend the wireless range of the WavePOINT-II unit when connected to an WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card. WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 Vehicle Mount Antenna... -
Page 27: Installing The Wavepoint-Ii
(either 10Base-T or 10Base2). WavePOINT-II Placement You can mount the WavePOINT-II on a vertical surface like a wall or place the unit on a flat surface such as a table or cabinet. Prior to mounting it to a fixed location, you may consider performing a site survey to determine optimal placement for your WavePOINT-II unit(s). -
Page 28: Indoor Antenna Placement
Installation must at all times conform to local regulations. e. When the WavePOINT-II unit will be connected to an outdoor antenna system, consult the documentation that came with the outdoor antenna kit for additional regulatory information, safety instructions and installation requirements. -
Page 29: Outdoor Antenna Placement
Installing the WavePOINT-II Introduction NOTE: If you plan to use your WavePOINT-II device in combination with two WaveLAN cards, you are advised to connect at an external antenna to at least one of the two WaveLAN cards. This external antenna should be mounted as far away as possible from the other WaveLAN card to allow maximum performance (see also “Optionally... -
Page 30: Hardware Installation
4. Connecting the Network Interfaces. 5. Mounting the WavePOINT-II Cover Plate. Verifying Kit Contents 1. Unpack the WavePOINT-II and verify that all items are present as described in “Kit Contents” on page 1-8. 2. Unpack the WaveLAN network interface card(s) and verify that all items are present as described in the User’s Guide that... - Page 31 Installing the WavePOINT-II Hardware Installation Figure 2-1 WavePOINT-II Identification Label The Serial Number and MAC Address of the WavePOINT-II are printed on a small label at the top right side of the processor module as pictured in Figure 2-1. For WaveLAN IEEE cards, this information is printed on a small label at the back side of the PC Card.
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Page 32: Placing Mounting Plate And Power Supply
Note that the mounting plate is positioned correctly as pictured in Figure 2-2, (the marked arrow pointing upwards). WARNING: The Mounting Plate of the WavePOINT-II access point has not been designed for ceiling mounting. In environments where the unit will be exposed to vibrations, ceiling... -
Page 33: Mounting The Processor Module
2. Bring the rear side of the processor module on to the mounting plate, sliding the four recesses of the module over the corresponding tabs on the mounting plate. 3. Press firmly to assure the unit is properly attached. Figure 2-3 Attaching the Processor Module WavePOINT-II - Quick Installation Guide... -
Page 34: Connecting The Network Interfaces
WavePOINT-II unit. Connecting the Network Interfaces One PC Card slot of the WavePOINT-II access point is equipped with a plastic Slot Protector Card. The purpose of this card is to protect the WavePOINT-II unit from dust when the access point is used with a single WaveLAN interface only. - Page 35 Installing the WavePOINT-II Hardware Installation 1. Insert your WaveLAN PC Card(s) into the processor module. 2. (Optional) When you intend to use the WavePOINT-II access point with the WaveLAN Range Extender Antenna (not included): a. Remove the protective cap from the external antenna connector on your WaveLAN IEEE PC Card.
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Page 36: Mounting The Wavepoint-Ii Cover Plate
Mounting the WavePOINT-II Cover Plate 1. Mount the WavePOINT-II cover, (the LED windows at the lower right-hand side). Position the latches at the inside of the cover underneath the rim at the bottom of the processor module (see arrow 1 in Figure 2-6). - Page 37 Installing the WavePOINT-II Hardware Installation Figure 2-6 Mounting the WavePOINT-II Cover Plate 2. Gently press the top of the cover plate towards the unit until it clicks (see arrow 2 in Figure 2-6). 3. Verify the unit is properly seated and power up the unit as described on “Powering-up WavePOINT-II”...
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Page 38: Powering-Up Wavepoint-Ii
WaveLAN activity on socket B LED activity will only occur when there is network activity on the corresponding WavePOINT-II interface. If the WavePOINT-II does not switch to normal operation within two minutes, please consult the troubleshooting section of the WaveMANAGER IEEE User’s Guide. -
Page 39: Beyond Quick-Start
WaveMANAGER/AP program. Connect Stations to your WavePOINT-II When powering up WavePOINT-II for the first time, the unit will start bridging operation in Access Point mode, using the WaveLAN parameters as listed in Appendix B ”WavePOINT-II Start-up Configuration”. - Page 40 Beyond Quick-Start... Introduction WaveLAN IEEE Systems In WaveLAN IEEE infrastructures, all WavePOINT-II devices and wireless stations must use the same WaveLAN Network Name Alternatively you can (re-)configure the stations to use the value “ANY” (all upper-case) to allow a station to connect to the first WavePOINT-II it can find.
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Page 41: Configure Your Wavepoint-Ii
Beyond Quick-Start... Introduction Configure your WavePOINT-II To view or modify the Start-up Configuration of your WavePOINT-II unit, you will need to install the WaveMANAGER/AP software that came with your WavePOINT-II unit. The WaveMANAGER/AP program enables you to: Configure your WavePOINT-II access points and/or WaveACCESS LINK WP-II device(s). - Page 42 For example if you saved back-ups of WavePOINT-II configuration files which you created with the previous version in the WaveMANAGER/AP program folders, these files will not be deleted or overwritten.
- Page 43 Introduction Access the WavePOINT-II Configuration The easiest way to access the Start-up configuration of your WavePOINT-II devices, is to configure the devices one-by-one at your desk via one of the following wired connections: Connect Directly to the WaveMANAGER Station. Connect via a Network Hub.
- Page 44 For “out-of-the-box” installations, the easiest way to access the unit, is by connecting your WaveMANAGER station and the WavePOINT-II device to the same hub, to ensure that both devices are located on the same subnet. Start WaveMANAGER/AP and Go..
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Page 45: Wavepoint-Ii Specifications
Ethernet Interface 10Base2 BNC female connector socket (Terminator and T-connector provided) 10Base-T RJ 45 female socket WaveLAN Interface PC Card Type II socket that can be used for: IEEE 802.11 WaveLAN PC Card WaveLAN/PCMCIA WaveLAN/EAM WavePOINT-II - Quick Installation Guide... -
Page 46: Software
The ‘xxx’ in the file name refer to the version level of the software. When new features and functionality become available for the WavePOINT-II, you can upgrade the WavePOINT-II by uploading the latest software to your access points as described in the WaveMANAGER IEEE User’s Guide. -
Page 47: B Wavepoint-Ii Start-Up Configuration
Identify the Start-up Settings Your WavePOINT-II access point comes with the WavePOINT-II operating software factory installed. Together with this software, the WavePOINT-II has also been loaded with a factory set configuration, that allows for ‘out-of-the box’ operation. NOTE: The factory set configuration should not be confused with a ‘default’... - Page 48 WavePOINT-II Start-up Configuration Identify the Start-up Settings WavePOINT-II - Quick Installation Guide...
- Page 49 WavePOINT-II Start-up Configuration Identify the Start-up Settings WavePOINT-II - Quick Installation Guide...
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Page 51: Additional Installation Instructions
WaveLAN Legacy Radio Modules This Appendix describes additional instructions for: Mounting the WaveLAN Legacy radio modules of the WaveLAN/PCMCIA Kit and the WaveLAN/EAM Kit. Removing the WavePOINT-II Cover Plate. Figure C-1 Mounting the Legacy PCMCIA Radio WavePOINT-II - Quick Installation Guide... -
Page 52: Mounting The Wavelan/Pcmcia Radio
(Note that the tabs in both connectors will be properly aligned). 4. Proceed with WaveLAN Legacy . When you would like to use the WavePOINT-II unit in combination with a second WaveLAN Legacy interface: Mount the second radio module outside the WavePOINT-II device, separating the two radios as much as possible. -
Page 53: Mounting The Wavelan/Eam Radio
5. Proceed as described in Chapter 2, “Mounting the Processor Module” on page 2-7 Mounting the WaveLAN/EAM Radio When you intend to use WavePOINT-II in combination with a WaveLAN/EAM Kit, you must mount the EAM radio module prior to mounting the WavePOINT-II Processor Module. - Page 54 The tabs in both connectors must be properly aligned. 6. Proceed as described in Chapter 2, “Mounting the Processor Module” on page 2-7. If you intend to connect the WavePOINT-II to an outdoor antenna system proceed as described below. Connecting to an Outdoor Antenna System...
- Page 55 2. Mount the WaveLAN Lightning Protector close to the WavePOINT-II device. The distance between the two items should allow sufficient clearance to mount the WavePOINT-II cover plate, but should not exceed the length of the pigtail cable. 3. Connect the WaveLAN Lightning Protector to the same grounding system as the WavePOINT-II device and the outdoor antenna system.
- Page 56 5. Use the tie-wraps provided to secure the pigtail cable to the WavePOINT-II mounting plate. 6. Connect the PC Card to the cable connector of the EAM radio module and proceed as described in Chapter 2, “Mounting the Processor Module” on page 2-7 . WavePOINT-II - Quick Installation Guide...
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Page 57: Removing The Cover Plate
WavePOINT-II Processor Module. To remove the WavePOINT-II cover plate, proceed as follows: 1. To remove the cover of WavePOINT-II, place your hands on the cover as pictured Figure C-6 on page C-7. 2. Gently pull the top of the cover towards you to release the latches (located inside the cover). -
Page 59: W Warranty Repair Card
A copy of the invoice/proof of purchase All other Repairs: When returning a defective product for Repair, always include the the Warranty Repair card You are advised to read the Information about “Limited Warranty” as described on the following page. WavePOINT-II - Quick Installation Guide... -
Page 60: Limited Warranty
This Warranty constitutes the sole and exclusive remedy of any buyer or seller’s equipment and the sole and exclusive liability of Lucent Technologies in connection with the products and is in lieu of all other warranties, express, implied or statutory, including, but not... - Page 61 " To be filled out by the User To be filled out by the Dealer/Distributor Product Description Dealer Name: COMCODE (Product ID) : Address: Serial Number: City/State/Zipcode: Invoice Date: (dd/mm/yyyy) Country: Telephone: Fax: Name: Warranty? Comment: Title: Company: Address: City/State/Zipcode: Country: Telephone: Fax:...
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Page 63: List Of Figures
Figure C-2 Connecting the WaveLAN/PCMCIA Card Figure C-3 Mounting the Legacy EAM Radio Figure C-4 Connecting the Pigtail and PCMCIA Card Figure C-5 Connecting the WaveLAN Lightning Protector C-6 Figure C-6 Removing the WavePOINT-II Cover Plate WavePOINT-II - Quick Installation Guide LOF-1... -
Page 65: List Of Tables
List of Tables Table 2-1 LED Activity Table: 2-12 Table B-1 Factory-set Start-up Configuration WavePOINT-II - Quick Installation Guide LOT-1... -
Page 67: Index
IEEE 802.11 2-10 installation 1-17 Range Extender Antenna removing Information finding World Wide Web Installation Documentation Updates 2-10 Cover Plate Domain ID Hardware Mounting Plate Power Supply Processor Module Encryption Key WaveLAN Lightning Protector Ethernet WavePOINT-II - Quick Installation Guide IX-1... - Page 68 MAC Address Roaming Ethernet Medium Reservation Mounting plate Serial Number Slot Protector Card Software Updates 2-5, B-2 NWID T- Connector 1-15 Omni-Directional Antenna T-Connector Outdoor Antenna System Technical Support connecting WavePOINT-II Temperature operating storage transit IX-2 WavePOINT-II - Quick Installation Guide...
- Page 69 1-14 WaveLAN/PCMCIA connecting the card mounting the radio module WaveMANAGER station requirements WaveMANAGER/AP WavePOINT-II about connecting the antenna dimensions electrical specifications environmental specifications kit contents physical specifications 2-12 powering-up removing the cover WaveLAN Interface WavePOINT-II - Quick Installation Guide IX-3...
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