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Using the Nortel Networks
Wireless LAN Access Point
2220/2221-802.11b-only
This multi-product manual describes some features not
available on the 2221-802.11b-only Access Point. The
802.11a radio described in this manual is unavailable on
the 2221-802.11b-only Access Point.
Part No. 214853-B
June 2003
4655 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054

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  • Page 1 Santa Clara, CA 95054 Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221-802.11b-only This multi-product manual describes some features not available on the 2221-802.11b-only Access Point. The 802.11a radio described in this manual is unavailable on the 2221-802.11b-only Access Point.
  • Page 2 Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Pentium is a trademark of Intel. Nortel Networks and the Nortel Networks logo are trademarks of Nortel Networks, Inc. Multi-Region Product Documentation This document may describe features that are not available in your region due to local regulations.

  • Page 3: European Community Declaration Of Conformity

    Hierbij verklaart Nortel Networks dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG Bij deze verklaart Nortel Networks dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 4 1999/5/CE. Spanish Por medio de la presente Nortel Networks declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/...
  • Page 5 Dentro del dispositivo no hay ningún componente que pueda reparar el usuario. Avviso: per evitare lesioni personali da scosse elettriche e tensioni pericolose, non rimuovere mai il coperchio superiore del dispositivo. Questo prodotto non contiene parti riparabili dall’utente. Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    IP Configuration ........... 30 Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...
  • Page 8 Contents Security ............31 64-Bit Manual Entry .
  • Page 9 Humidity ............63 Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...
  • Page 10 Warranty ............63 Appendix B Template for placing the Access Point 2220/2221 ....65 Appendix C Mounting the Access Point 2220/2221 on a Drop Ceiling .
  • Page 11 Optional mounting bracket ........67 Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...
  • Page 12 Figures 214853-B...
  • Page 13 Local MAC Authentication ........39 Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...
  • Page 14 Tables 214853-B...

  • Page 15: Preface

    Preface Note: Both 802.11a and 802.11b radios are turned off on your Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221. You must configure your Access Point 2220/2221 for your country before turning on the 802.11a and 802.11b radios. For information on country-specific configuration, refer to Country-specific Configuration for the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221 (part number 215293-B).

  • Page 16: Package Checklist

    Power over Ethernet The Access Point 2220/2221 supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). To use PoE to power the Access Point 2220/2221, connect a 4-pair Cat 5 (or better) cable to the RJ-45 port on the rear of the Access Point 2220/2221. Connect the other end of the cable to an ethernet switch capable of delivering IEEE 802.3af-draft-compliant power.

  • Page 17: Figure 1 Led Indicators

    Flashing Slow Associated with network but no activity. Flashing Fast Indicates that the access point is transmitting or Flashing receiving data through wireless links. Flashing rate is proportional to network activity. Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...

  • Page 18: System Requirements

    Preface System Requirements Before you install the Access Point 2220/2221, be sure you can meet the following requirements: • An AC power outlet (100~240 V, 50~60 Hz) or an IEEE 802.3af-draft-compliant power source • 802.11a or 802.11b compliant (or dual-compliant) wireless Ethernet adapters with TCP/IP compatible protocol installed •...

  • Page 19: Hardware Installation

    Placement of the Access Point 2220/2221 – Choose a proper place for your Access Point 2220/2221. In general, 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 (BSS).

  • Page 20: Figure 2 Rear Panel

    Connect the Ethernet Cable – The Access Point 2220/2221 can be connected to a wireline network via a 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet connection. Connect a Cat 5 (or higher) UTP cable between the Access Point 2220/2221 and another network device such as a hub or switch.

  • Page 21: Network Configuration And Planning

    LAN. Computers in a specific ad hoc wireless LAN must therefore be configured to the same radio channel. An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used for a branch office operation. Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...

  • Page 22: Infrastructure Wireless Lan

    Chapter 2 Network Configuration and Planning Infrastructure Wireless LAN The access point can also provide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wired/wireless LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PC users, and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN.
  • Page 23 Extended Service Set (ESS). By placing the access points so that a continuous coverage area is created, wireless users within this ESS can roam freely. All Nortel Networks Wireless LAN--Series 2200 wireless network cards and adapters and Access Point 2220/2221 wireless...

  • Page 24: System Configuration

    Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above. Using the Web management interface, you may configure the Access Point 2220/2221. You can also use the command line interface (CLI) to manage the Access Point 2220/2221.

  • Page 25: Using The Web Management Interface

    To initially manage the Access Point 2220/2221 using the web management interface, you must configure the network settings of the computers on your wireless LAN to use the same IP subnet as the Access Point 2220/2221. The default network settings assuming there is no external DHCP server for this device are: Access Point IP Address: 192.168.168.10...

  • Page 26: Setup Wizard

    If DHCP is enabled, (default setting is “Enable,” page 48) and a DHCP server is located on the network, then the access point will automatically be assigned an IP address when booted. To access the Access Point 2220/2221’s management interface, enter the IP address of the device in your Web browser: http://192.168.168.10 The Web management window will appear.

  • Page 27: Figure 3 Login Screen

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Figure 3 Login screen The home page displays the Main Menu (Figure Figure 4 Main Menu Click “Setup Wizard” to open the “1-2-3” Setup Wizard (Figure Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...

  • Page 28: Figure 5 Setup Wizard Screen

    (Figure SSID – The Service Set ID. This should be set to the same value as other wireless devices in your network. (Default: Nortel) Note: The SSID is case sensitive and can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Figure 6 SSID screen...

  • Page 29: Channel

    108 Mbps. By default, turbo mode is disabled, and the Access Point 2220/2221 operates at a data rate of up to 54 Mbps. When you select Turbo Mode, the Access Point 2220/2221 uses two adjacent 802.11a channels to achieve the bandwidth.

  • Page 30: Ip Configuration

    Chapter 3 System Configuration 802.11b: Set the operating radio channel number (Default: channel 11) Note: Available channel settings are limited by local regulations which determine which channels are available (Figure Figure 7 Channel screen IP Configuration DHCP Client: With DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Client enabled, the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS address can be dynamically assigned to the access point by an external network DHCP server on the network.

  • Page 31: Security

    Shared Key Setup: For more secure data transmission, check the “Enable” radio button in the “Data Encryption” field. Then select one shared key size and the key number. (WEP Default: Disable) Note: If you select Shared Key, you must enable Data Encryption. Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...

  • Page 32: 64-Bit Manual Entry

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Figure 9 Security screen The Access Point 2220/2221 supports “Shared Key” encryption with key lengths of the standard 64-bit and industry standard 128-bit. The bit key can be in alphanumeric characters, or hexadecimal numerals (0-9, A-F, e.g., D7 0A 9C 7F E5.) All wireless devices must have the same Key ID values to communicate.

  • Page 33: Advanced Setup

    Note: The “Advanced Setup” screen allows you to view and change the current configuration of the access point. After modifying the configuration parameters, you must click on the “Apply” button to save the changes. Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...

  • Page 34: System

    (BSS) provided by an access point. Clients that want to connect to the wireless network via an access point must set their SSIDs to the same as that of the access point. (SSID Default: Nortel). (The default system location is the MAC address.) Figure 11 Identification screen...

  • Page 35: Tcp / Ip Settings

    If DHCP Client is not enabled, you must enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and one or more DNS (Domain Name Servers) addresses. Enter those addresses on this screen (Figure 12). Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...

  • Page 36: Radius

    (in seconds), and retransmit attempts number (Figure 13). The following RADIUS servers are supported by the Access Point 2220/2221: • Microsoft IAS: Windows 2000 Server Build 2195 Service Pack 2: TLS •...

  • Page 37: Pppoe Settings

    Some xDSL Internet Service Providers may assign a fixed (static) IP address. If you have been provided with this information, click on the “Static assigned” for the “IP Allocation Mode,” and enter the assigned “Local IP Address” and “Remote IP addresses.” Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...

  • Page 38: Authentication

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Authentication Figure 15 Authentication screen Management access will be checked against the authentication database stored on the access point (Figure 15). If a remote authentication server is used, you must specify the authentication sequence and the corresponding parameters (see “RADIUS”...

  • Page 39: 802.1X Setup

    Permissions Allows/Denies access of devices matching a specified source IP address in the list to connect to the access point. Update Click the “Update” button to refresh the settings. Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...

  • Page 40: Filter Control

    Local Bridge Filter Using this filter function (Figure 16) prevents direct node-to-node connection through the Access Point 2220/2221, for a more secure wireless network. The Local Bridge Filter does not restrict ad hoc connections between clients. (Default: Disable) AP Management Filter The administration management can be protected with AP Management Filter.

  • Page 41: Snmp

    Contact - Set the system location string, that describes the system location. (Maximum length: 255 characters) Community Name (Read Only) - Specifies a community string with read-only access. Authorized management stations are only able to retrieve MIB objects. (Maximum length: 23 characters) Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...

  • Page 42: Administration

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Community Name (Read/Write) - Specifies a community string with read-write access. Authorized management stations are able to both retrieve and modify MIB objects. (Maximum length: 23 characters) Trap Destination IP Address - Fill in the IP address box for a trap manager that will receive these messages.

  • Page 43: Change Password

    FTP.) Click “Start Upgrade” to start the upgrade process. For latest firmware version information, go to the Nortel Networks customer support web site at: http://support.nortelnetworks.com/, select “Wireless LAN” and then “WLAN Access Point 2220” or “WLAN Access Point 2221” and then “Software.” Restore Factory Settings Click the “Restore”...

  • Page 44: System Log

    Chapter 3 System Configuration System Log Figure 19 System Log screen The System Log Setup (Figure 19) allows you to setup a log server with various logging level (as shown on the above screen). (Default: Disable) SNTP Server Allows you to enter Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) Server information for a primary and secondary SNTP Server.

  • Page 45: Radio Interface B

    “WLAN Access Point 2220” or “WLAN Access Point 2221”. Radio Settings Figure 20 Radio Settings screen Enable Check this box to enable the 802.11b radio of your Access Point 2220/2221. By default the radio is not enabled. Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...

  • Page 46: Radio Channel

    Access Point 2220/2221 (part number 215293-B). Go to http://support.nortelnetworks.com/, select “Wireless LAN” and then “WLAN Access Point 2220” or “WLAN Access Point 2221”. Maximum Station Data Rate Select the appropriate data rate from the drop-down list for the data transfer speed running on your network.

  • Page 47: Rts Threshold (0-2347)

    The access points and client card drivers have a radio setting for RF Preamble. Set it to short for better throughput; although this setting may cause interoperability issues with some NICs. (Default: Long) Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...

  • Page 48: Security

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Security WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Figure 21 Security screen WEP is implemented in this device to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network (Figure 21). The WEP setting must be the same on each client in your wireless network.

  • Page 49: Data Encryption

    Enter the encryption key and select the key size. Be sure to click the “Apply” button on the bottom of the page to make the settings take effect. Note: The 152-bit encryption is only available with the 802.11a Radio. Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...

  • Page 50: Radio Interface A

    “Wireless LAN” and then “WLAN Access Point 2220” or “WLAN Access Point 2221”. Radio Settings Figure 22 Radio Settings screen Enable Check this box to enable the 802.11a radio of your Access Point 2220/2221. By default the radio is not enabled. 214853-B...

  • Page 51: Turbo Mode

    (Figure 22). When you select Turbo Mode, the Access Point 2220/2221 uses two adjacent 802.11a channels to achieve the bandwidth. Note: The use of Turbo Mode is not allowed in all regions. Before enabling Turbo Mode, verify that Turbo Mode is allowed under your current local regulations.

  • Page 52: Transmit Power

    Maximum Station Data Rate Select the appropriate data rate from the drop-down list for the data transfer speed running on your network. (Default: 54 Mbps) Note: Nortel Networks recommends that you do not change any default settings. Beacon Interval (20-1000) Sets the beacon signal interval.

  • Page 53: Rts Threshold (0-2347)

    CTS mechanism allows other access points in the vicinity to see the CTS and become quiet while the first access point transmits frames. (This mechanism should be enabled on both the clients and the access points.) (Default: 2347) Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...

  • Page 54: Security

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Security WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Figure 23 Security screen Authentication Type Setup You may choose either “Open System” or “Shared Key.” (Default: Open System) If Shared Key is enabled, WEP is automatically enabled and at least one shared key must be defined (Figure 23).

  • Page 55: Data Encryption

    Select a unique key (1-3) Enter the encryption key and select the key size. Be sure to click the “Apply” button on the bottom of the page to make the settings take effect. Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...

  • Page 56: Status

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Status Figure 24 Status screen Clicking on the “Status” radio button on the home page displays additional information about the access point status and station status as shown in the following section (Figure 24). 214853-B...

  • Page 57: Access Point Status

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Access Point Status Figure 25 AP Status screen On the Status page, click “AP Status” to view the access point system configuration and access point wireless configuration (Figure 25). Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...

  • Page 58: Station Status

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Station Status Figure 26 Station Status screen Click “Station Status” to view connected station configuration (Figure 26). The “Station Statistics” page displays basic connection information for all associated stations. The page is automatically refreshed every five seconds. 214853-B...

  • Page 59: Event Logs

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Event Logs Figure 27 Event Logs screen Click “Event Logs” to display the activity logs of the access point (Figure 27). Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...
  • Page 60 Chapter 3 System Configuration 214853-B...

  • Page 61: Appendix A Specifications

    Available channels will vary according to current local regulations. For information on configuring the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221 for the country you are in, go to http://support.nortelnetworks.com/ , select “Wireless LAN” and then “WLAN Access Point 2220” or “WLAN Access Point 2221”.

  • Page 62: Power Supply

    Ready (Power), LAN (Ethernet Link/Activity), WLANa and WLANb (Wireless Link/Activity) Management HTML Web-browser interface Command line interface (connection via the console port requires a serial terminal-emulation program and a nullmodem cable and connector to match the female DB-9 connector on the Access Point 2220/2221 console port.) Temperature º º...

  • Page 63: Humidity

    FCC Bulletin OET-65C (Human exposure to RF Fields) RSS-102 (Canada) Standards IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.11a/b Support for Power over Ethernet, IEEE 802.3af Draft V3 Warranty Limited Lifetime Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221...
  • Page 64 Appendix A Specifications 214853-B...

  • Page 65: Template For Placing The Access Point 2220/2221

    The template on the next page can be used to assist in positioning the Access Point 2220/2221. Mark where the wall-mount screws should go. For proper ventilation, allow at least 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) clearance around the ventilation holes on your Access Point 2220/2221.

  • Page 67: Mounting The Access Point 2220/2221 On A Drop Ceiling

    Appendix C Mounting the Access Point 2220/2221 on a Drop Ceiling You can mount the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221 on a drop ceiling (sometimes referred to as an acoustic or suspended ceiling) using the optional mounting bracket (Figure 28).

  • Page 68: Attaching The Mounting Bracket To A Drop Ceiling

    Press the Access Point 2220/2221 against the bracket, inserting the mounting tabs into the slotted mounting holes. Slide the Access Point 2220/2221 so that the mounting tabs move into the narrow part of the slotted mounting holes. The spring clips will lock the Access Point 2220/2221 in place when it is properly positioned.

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