Avaya AP-3 Configuration And Deployment Manual

Avaya Wireless AP-3, AP-4 Access Points
Configuration and Deployment Guide
This document details the specifications for configuring the Avaya Wireless AP-3, AP-4 series
access points (APs) with wireless IP telephones.

Product Summary

Manufacturer:
Approved product(s):
RF technology:
AP software version:
Handset models
Radio mode
Maximum telephone calls per AP:
Auto-learn function:
Access point configuration parameters:
Indoor range (typical):
Required network topology:
Network constraints:
WEP capability:
† Earlier and later software versions have not been tested for the Avaya Voice Priority Processor compliance, except as
noted. Refer to wireless IP telephone WLAN Compatibility List for field verified AP software versions.
* Telephone calls per AP must be configured in the system per documentation provided by Avaya. WEP and Automatic
Learn are programmed into each handset in addition to being configured in the AP.

Wireless IP Telephones

Wireless IP telephones use voice over IP technology on IEEE 802.11b-compatible wireless
local area networks (WLANs). Access points utilize radio frequencies to transmit signals to and
from the wireless IP telephones.

Access Point Capacity and Positioning

Each site is unique in its AP requirements. Please take the following points into account when
determining how many APs are needed and where they should be placed in the facility.

Handset range

There must be wireless LAN coverage wherever wireless IP telephones will be used. The
typical range for a wireless IP telephone is comparable to that of a laptop computer utilizing a
wireless LAN PC card. However, wireless IP telephones are likely to be used in areas where
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Configuration Guide
Avaya
Avaya Wireless AP-3, AP-4
Direct-sequence spread spectrum (DS), 2.4
GHz
Firmware version 2.2.4 †
3616/3620/3626
802.11b
12
Yes *
See Access Point Configuration below
See vendor specifications for AP
Switched Ethernet
Dedicated segment for wireless, single subnet
Yes *
Field Verified
3641/3645
802.11b
12*
No
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