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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Welcome Introducing ORiNOCO About the WavePOINT-II AP Finding Information This Guide The ORiNOCO Manager User’s Guide The On-line Help Information Conventions Used in This Document 1-10 Kit Contents 1-11 Optionally Available Products 1-13 Installing the WavePOINT-II AP Introduction WavePOINT-II AP Placement Indoor Antenna Placement...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Hardware Installation Verifying Kit Contents Registering your ORiNOCO Products Placing Mounting Plate and Power Supply Mounting the Processor Module Connecting the Network Interfaces Mounting the Cover Plate 2-12 Powering-up 2-14 Beyond Quick-Start... Introduction Connect Stations to your WavePOINT-II AP Configure your WavePOINT-II AP WavePOINT-II AP Specifications WavePOINT-II AP Start-up Configuration...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Warranty Repair Card About Warranty and Repair Limited Warranty List of Figures List of Tables Index iiiORINOCO WavePOINT-II - Getting Started...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents ORINOCO WavePOINT-II - Getting Started...

  • Page 6: Welcome

    Welcome Introducing ORiNOCO Welcome to ORiNOCO, the easy way to wireless computing. Building your own wireless network has never been easier. This book introduces you to the ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II Access Point (AP), 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 7: About The Wavepoint-Ii Ap

    Welcome - Introducing ORiNOCO About the WavePOINT-II AP The ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP bridge is a modular unit with an integrated ethernet interface and two PC Card slots, that enable you to use your access point with ORiNOCO PC Cards. The dual slot design allows you to configure the access point to operate with almost any combination of the wired and wireless network interfaces listed above.
  • Page 8 Welcome - Introducing ORiNOCO Figure 1-1 ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP ORINOCO WavePOINT-II - Getting Started...
  • Page 9 Welcome - Introducing ORiNOCO ORiNOCO Outdoor Router The ORiNOCO Outdoor Router bridge has been designed to serve a wireless backbone between wireless cells and/or wireless (outdoor) antenna link. The ORiNOCO Outdoor Router device is based on the same hardware design as the ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP. Besides its wireless point-to- point bridging functionality, the ORiNOCO Outdoor Router also supports the access point features as described on the previous page.
  • Page 10 Welcome - Introducing ORiNOCO When you wish to use the ORiNOCO Outdoor Router in an outdoor antenna installation, you are advised to consult the information described in the “Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide", which can be downloaded from the document Library on the ORiNOCO website at: http://www.lucent.com/ orinoco NOTE:...

  • Page 11: Finding Information

    Welcome - Finding Information Finding Information The ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP, together with ORiNOCO PC Cards, enables you to build a variety of network configurations: A wireless LAN environment for mobile computers. A flexible network, that allows for adding and/or relocating workstations quickly and easily.
  • Page 12 Welcome - Finding Information How to install the access point hardware (see Chapter 2 ”Installing the WavePOINT-II AP”). How to power up the device using the default factory-set settings (see Chapter 3 ”Beyond Quick-Start...”). The hardware specifications of your access point (see Appendix A). ORINOCO WavePOINT-II - Getting Started...

  • Page 13: The Orinoco Manager User's Guide

    Welcome - Finding Information The ORiNOCO Manager User’s Guide The "ORiNOCO Manager User’s Guide" describes: Examples of various configuration scenarios. How to setup an LAN administrator’s station to configure your ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP(s). How to modify the access point start-up configuration. How to monitor the performance of your wireless LAN.
  • Page 14 Welcome - Finding Information Alternatively, you can start the ORiNOCO AP Manager Help directly from the Programs Menu and click one of the tabs in the menu bar of the help window: ‘Contents’ to display topics listed by subject. ‘Index’ to search for topics listed in alphabetical order. ORINOCO WavePOINT-II - Getting Started...

  • Page 15: Conventions Used In This Document

    Welcome - Finding Information Conventions Used in This Document Throughout this document we use the icons listed below to picture the following network devices: Icon Description Icon Description Wireless (mobile) station ORiNOCO Range Extender equipped with: Antenna. This antenna for indoor use can be connected ORiNOCO PC Card to ORiNOCO PC Cards only.

  • Page 16: Kit Contents

    Welcome - Kit Contents Kit Contents a. Mounting plate to mount the WavePOINT-II AP to a wall. b. ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP processor module. c. Power supply & AC power cord. d. Slot protector card. e. T-connector and terminator for ethernet 10Base2. Access point cover plate.
  • Page 17 Welcome - Kit Contents Figure 1-3 WavePOINT-II AP Kit Contents 1-12 ORINOCO WavePOINT-II - Getting Started...

  • Page 18: Optionally Available Products

    Welcome - Optionally Available Products Optionally Available Products ORiNOCO Range Extender Antenna An omni-directional antenna for indoor use that enables you to extend the wireless range of the access point when connected to an ORiNOCO PC Card (see Figure 2-5 on page 2-11). ORiNOCO Vehicle Mount Antenna A more ruggedized omni-directional antenna for outdoor use that allows for mounting an external ORiNOCO antenna in an industrial...

  • Page 20: Installing The Wavepoint-Ii Ap

    Installing the WavePOINT-II AP Introduction This chapter describes how to: Install the ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP hardware. Install the ORiNOCO network interface(s). Power up the device to start operation in Basic Access mode. To install the ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP you will need: One ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP unit.

  • Page 21: Indoor Antenna Placement

    Installing the WavePOINT-II AP - Introduction Consult the “ORiNOCO Manager’s User’s Guide” for more information. CAUTION: Placement of the WavePOINT-II APs must satisfy the following installation requirements: Connect the unit to a grounding type AC wall outlet (100-240 VAC) using the standard power cord as supplied with the unit. Placement must allow for easily disconnecting the access point unit from the AC wall-outlet.

  • Page 22: Outdoor Antenna Placement

    The ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP device has been designed for indoor placement. Optionally you can connect the device to an outdoor antenna installation using the Lucent Technologies Outdoor Antenna Kit solution, according the instructions described in the “ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide”. You can download this document from the ORiNOCO website at: http://www.lucent.com/orinoco...

  • Page 23: Hardware Installation

    Installing the WavePOINT-II AP - Hardware Installation Hardware Installation The hardware installation of the ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP is summarized as follows: 1. Verifying Kit Contents. 2. Registering your ORiNOCO Products. 3. Placing Mounting Plate and Power Supply. 4. Connecting the Network Interfaces. 5.
  • Page 24 Installing the WavePOINT-II AP - Hardware Installation You will need these numbers later to identify the unit when running the AP Manager (Access Point Manager) program. A form for recording this information is provided in Appendix B ”WavePOINT-II AP Start-up Configuration”. The Serial Number and MAC Address of the WavePOINT-II AP are printed on a small label at the top right side of the processor module as pictured in Figure 2-1.

  • Page 25: Placing Mounting Plate And Power Supply

    Installing the WavePOINT-II AP - Hardware Installation Placing Mounting Plate and Power Supply 1. Use the screws and plugs provided to fix the mounting plate of the ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP in the chosen position. Note that the mounting plate is positioned correctly as pictured in Figure 2-2, (the marked arrow pointing upwards).
  • Page 26 Installing the WavePOINT-II AP - Hardware Installation Figure 2-2 Mounting the Power Supply 2. Connect the AC power cord to the power supply unit and mount the power supply unit at the mid section of the mounting plate as pictured in Figure 2-2.

  • Page 27: Mounting The Processor Module

    Installing the WavePOINT-II AP - Hardware Installation Mounting the Processor Module 1. Connect the DC power cable to the DC power inlet of 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.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Network Interfaces

    Installing the WavePOINT-II AP - Hardware Installation CAUTION: Before you proceed: Verify that all four recesses are fitted correctly onto the corresponding tabs of the mounting plate. If the processor module is not properly seated, it may drop causing severe personal injury and/ or causing serious damage to the ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP unit.
  • Page 29 Installing the WavePOINT-II AP - Hardware Installation Figure 2-4 Inserting the ORiNOCO PC Card 1. Insert your ORiNOCO PC Card(s) into the processor module. 2. (Optional) When you intend to use the WavePOINT-II AP with the ORiNOCO Range Extender Antenna (not included): Remove the protective cap from the external antenna connector on your ORiNOCO PC Card.
  • Page 30 Installing the WavePOINT-II AP - Hardware Installation If you do not feel or hear a click, carefully maneuver the connector until it clicks into position. Mount or place the Range Extender Antenna into a vertical position to ensure optimal performance Figure 2-5 on page 2-11. If you are installing the WavePOINT-II AP with two ORiNOCO PC Card, mount the external antenna(s) away from one another as far as possible to allow maximum performance.

  • Page 31: Mounting The Cover Plate

    Installing the WavePOINT-II AP - Hardware Installation The ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP will automatically select the type of the connected Ethernet interface, so you will not need to set any switches. NOTE: You are advised to apply the 10Base2 Ethernet terminator (included with your ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP Kit) to the Processor Module in any of the following situations: This is the last unit on a 10Base2 cable.
  • Page 32 Installing the WavePOINT-II AP - Hardware Installation Figure 2-6 Mounting the WavePOINT-II AP 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”...

  • Page 33: Powering-Up

    Installing the WavePOINT-II AP - Powering-up Powering-up The ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP power supply accepts any input AC voltage in the range of 100-240 VAC. WARNING: For your own safety, use only the power cord supplied with the unit. Insert it in a grounded AC wall outlet. When using the unit in combination with outdoor antennas, the grounding of the AC wall outlet must be connected to the safety grounding system of the outdoor antenna system and the...
  • Page 34 Installing the WavePOINT-II AP - Powering-up Table 2-1 LED Activity Table LED Definition Activity Description Power Green Power enabled Ethernet Flicker Green Ethernet LAN activity Wireless Flicker Green Wireless LAN activity on socket A interface A Wireless Flicker Green Wireless LAN activity on socket B interface B LED activity will only occur when there is network activity on the corresponding WavePOINT-II AP network interface.

  • Page 36: Beyond Quick-Start

    Beyond Quick-Start... Introduction Once you have powered up your ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP hardware, you will have completed Chapter 2 ”Installing the WavePOINT-II AP”. This chapter will take you “Beyond Quick Start” and briefly explain how to: Connect stations to your ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP Configure your ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP For more details, consult the "ORiNOCO Manager User’s Guide"...

  • Page 37: Connect Stations To Your Wavepoint-Ii Ap

    Beyond Quick-Start... - Introduction Connect Stations to your WavePOINT-II AP When powering up the ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP for the first time, the unit will start bridging operation in access point mode, using the ORiNOCO parameters as listed in Appendix B ”WavePOINT-II AP Start-up Configuration”.

  • Page 38: Configure Your Wavepoint-Ii Ap

    Beyond Quick-Start... - Introduction Configure your WavePOINT-II AP To view or modify the Start-up Configuration of your WavePOINT-II AP, you will need to install one of the management software tools that came with your ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP unit. ORiNOCO AP Manager: A dedicated application for MS-Windows operating systems, that allows you to configure and/or monitor your ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP.

  • Page 39: General Requirements

    Beyond Quick-Start... - Introduction General Requirements The ORiNOCO management tools requires a TCP/IP networking protocol to communicate with the WavePOINT-II AP devices. To allow proper addressing via TCP/IP you must: Assign a unique IP addresses to each WavePOINT-II AP in your network.
  • Page 40 Beyond Quick-Start... - Introduction Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT (v.4.0) operating system. An ethernet or ORiNOCO PC Card. A TCP/IP protocol installed. The computer you select would typically be the computer used by the LAN administrator. This computer can be any wired or wireless desktop and/or laptop computer.

  • Page 41: Install The Ap Manager Software

    Beyond Quick-Start... - Introduction Install the AP Manager Software To install the ORiNOCO AP Manager software, proceed as follows: 1. Insert ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP software CD-ROM in your ORiNOCO management station. If you downloaded the software from the web, please refer to the installation instructions found on the web.
  • Page 42 Beyond Quick-Start... - Introduction Access the WavePOINT-II AP Configuration3 The easiest way to access the start-up configuration of your WavePOINT-II AP devices, is to configure the devices one-by-one at your desk via one of the following wired connections: Connect directly to the LAN administrator’s station. Connect via a network hub.
  • Page 43 Beyond Quick-Start... - Introduction Figure 3-1 Connect via a 10Base-T Crossover Cable If you are using 10Base2 cables, you must connect the cables using standard BNC T-connectors, and apply terminators at the open ends of the T- connectors. Connect via a Network Hub An alternative way to connect the WavePOINT-II AP unit to your LAN administrator’s station is via a network hub, or patch panel as pictured in Figure 3-2.
  • Page 44 Beyond Quick-Start... - Introduction Figure 3-2 Connect via a Hub This method is similar to most standard Ethernet 10Base-T cabling systems. For “out-of-the-box” installations, the easiest way to access the unit, is by connecting your LAN administrator’s station and the WavePOINT-II AP device to the same hub, to ensure that both devices are located on the same subnet.
  • Page 45 Beyond Quick-Start... - Introduction Start ORiNOCO AP Manager and Go..Congratulations! Having completed the steps in this “Quick Installation Guide” you are ready to power up your wireless installation. Proceed with the instructions as described in the “ORiNOCO Manager User’s Guide” to customize the configuration to meet your networking requirements, monitor wireless performance and/or optimize bridge performance.

  • Page 46: Wavepoint-Ii Ap Specifications

    WavePOINT-II AP Specifications Table A-1 Hardware Physical specifications Dimensions (HxWxL) 5x18.5x26 cm Weight 1.75 kg Power cord length 2.5 meter Electrical specifications Voltage 100-240 V AC (50-60 Hz) Current 0.2 Amp Power consumption 20 Watt Environmental specifications Temperature Humidity Operating 0°...
  • Page 47 WavePOINT-II AP Specifications Table A-2 Software ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP operating software wpntxxx.bin Factory installed operating software for the ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP. This software that is loaded into the FlashROM of the access point controls its features and functions. The ‘xxx’ in the file name refer to the version level of the software. When new features and functionality become available for the access point, you can upgrade the ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP by uploading the latest software to your access points as described in...

  • Page 48: B Wavepoint-Ii Ap Start-Up Configuration

    WavePOINT-II AP Start-up Configuration Identify the Start-up Settings Your ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP comes with the access point operating software factory installed. Together with this software, the access point has also been loaded with a factory-set configuration, that allows for ‘out-of-the box’...
  • Page 49 WavePOINT-II AP Start-up Configuration For normal operation these values should match the ones you identified when configuring the access point. You are advised to record this information on the Access Point Configuration Record in this appendix. When you set the ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP to ‘forced reload mode’ these values should match the settings listed in the "ORiNOCO Manager User’s Guide".
  • Page 50 WavePOINT-II AP Start-up Configuration Table B-1 Factory-set Start-up Configuration ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP identifiers IP Address 153.69.254.254 Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0 Read Password ‘public’ Read/Write ‘public’ Password Wireless Interface RF-Channel 2.4 GHz 2.462 MHz France 2.484 MHz Japan 2.422 GHz All other countries Network Name WaveLAN network RTS/CTS...

  • Page 52: C Additional Installation Instructions

    Additional Installation Instructions Removing the Cover Plate Removing the cover plate of the ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP may be required in one of the following situations: You would like to change or replace the network interface(s) of your access point, or You would like to access the ‘Reboot’...
  • Page 53 Additional Installation Instructions Figure C-1 Removing the WavePOINT-II AP Cover Plate 3. Lower the cover to remove it from the processor module. ORINOCO WavePOINT-II - Getting Started...

  • Page 54: Technical Support

    Technical Support If you encounter problems when installing or using this product, please consult the ORiNOCO website at: for: http://www.lucent.com/orinoco the latest software, user documentation and product updates the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Alternatively please contact your local authorized ORiNOCO reseller for Technical Support.
  • Page 56 Warranty Repair Card About Warranty and Repair In case your ORiNOCO product is not working properly, you are advised to contact ORiNOCO Technical as described on the last pages of this document. If it appears that your unit needs a rpair or replacement retrun to your Dealer/Distributor in its original packaging Warranty Repairs: When returning a defective product for Warranty, always include the following...

  • Page 57: Limited Warranty

    You are advised to read the Information about “Limited Warranty” as described on the following page. Limited Warranty Lucent Technologies extends a limited warranty from date of purchase of: Thirty-six (36) months for ORiNOCO hardware products Twelve (12) months for WavePOINT-II AP Twelve (12) months for the media on which the software is furnished and the reproduction of the software on the media.
  • Page 58 Lucent Technologies. In no event will Lucent Technologies Inc. or any other party or person be liable to you or anyone else for any damages, including lost profits, lost...
  • Page 59 Warranty Repair Card To be filled out by the Dealer/Distributor: To be filled out by the User: Dealer Name: Product Description: Address: COMCODE (Product ID): City/State/Zipcode: Serial Number: Country: Invoice Date: (dd/mm/yyyy) Telephone: Fax: Name: Warranty Comment Title: Company: Address: City/State/Zipcode: Country: Telephone:...
  • Page 60 List of Figures Figure 1-1 ORiNOCO WavePOINT-II AP Figure 1-2 ORiNOCO Outdoor Router Figure 1-3 WavePOINT-II AP Kit Contents 1-12 Figure 2-1 WavePOINT-II AP Identification Label Figure 2-2 Mounting the Power Supply Figure 2-3 Attaching the Processor Module Figure 2-4 Inserting the ORiNOCO PC Card 2-10 Figure 2-5...

  • Page 62: List Of Tables

    List of Tables Table 2-1 LED Activity Table 2-15 Table A-1 Hardware Table A-2 Software Table B-1 Factory-set Start-up Configuration ORINOCO WavePOINT-II - Getting Started LOT-1...
  • Page 64 Index AC power cord 1-11 ents 1-11 Ethernet 10Base2 2-11, 2-12 10Base-T 2-11 connector 2-11 terminator 2-12 Humidity A-1 operating A-1 storage A-1 Conventions transit A-1 illustrations 1-10 naming 1-10 Cover Plate installation 2-12 Identification kit contents 1-11 WavePOINT-II 2-5 removing C-1 Information finding 1-6...
  • Page 65 Index IP Address WavePOINT-II B-3 Placement indoor antenna 2-2 Power Cord length A-1 contents 1-11 Power Supply 1-11 Range Extender Antenna 1-13 activity 2-15 Read Password B-3 Read/Write Password B-3 RJ 45 2-11 MAC Address connector 2-11 Ethernet 2-5 MANAGER Station requirements 3-4 Serial Number 2-4 Medium Reservation B-3...
  • Page 66 Index applying 2-12 BNC (10Base2) 1-11 Transmit Rate B-3 WavePOINT-II dimensions A-1 electrical specifications A-1 environmental specifications A-1 kit contents 1-11 physical specifications A-1 powering-up 2-14 removing the cover C-1 software A-2 weight A-1 wireless interface 1-2 ORINOCO WavePOINT-II - Getting Started IX-3...

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