Chapter 1: Installation Reference; Access Point 8120 Overview; External Hardware Features - Avaya WLAN 8100 Series Installation Manual

Chapter 1: Installation reference

Access Point 8120 overview

The Avaya Access Point 8120 (AP 8120) is the wireless access portion of the Avaya WLAN
8100 Series solution. The AP 8120 provides 802.11a+n b/g+n wireless connectivity through
six dual-band 2.4/5.0 GHz antennas; three dedicated to 2.4 GHz use and three dedicated to
5.0 GHz . The AP 8120 is designed for use with the Wireless Controller 8180 (WC 8180). The
WC 8180 coordinates and load balances domains of access points in the network.
The AP 8120 communicates with the WC 8180 using a standard Category 5 (CAT-5) or higher
10/100/1000Mbps twisted pair Ethernet cable. The AP 8120 is intended for indoor installations
only. It does not accept the connection of external antennas.
The AP 8120 requires hardware installation only. Access point configuration is performed on
the WC 8180 after installation and connection to the network.
Warning:
The installation of the Access Point 8120 should only be performed by qualified service
personnel. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions on the product or included
in the documentation.

External hardware features

This section contains information on the external hardware features of the Access Point 8120.
This section contains the following topics:
• Access Point 8120 front view
• Access Point 8120 rear view
• Kensington cable interface
• Mounting options
• Status Light-emitting diode (LED)
Access Point 8120 front view
The following diagram illustrates the front view of the Access Point 8120.
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