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Altitude 300-2
Hardware Installation Guide
Extreme Networks, Inc.
3585 Monroe Street
Santa Clara, California 95051
(888) 257-3000
http://www.extremenetworks.com
Published: April 2005
Part number: 120175-00 Rev. 03

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  • Page 1 Altitude 300-2 Hardware Installation Guide Extreme Networks, Inc. 3585 Monroe Street Santa Clara, California 95051 (888) 257-3000 http://www.extremenetworks.com Published: April 2005 Part number: 120175-00 Rev. 03...
  • Page 2 Extreme Networks, Inc., which may be registered or pending registration in certain jurisdictions. The Extreme Turbodrive logo is a service mark of Extreme Networks, which may be registered or pending registration in certain jurisdictions. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface Introduction Related Publications Conventions Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Hardware Description Altitude 300-2 Models And Connections Radio Characteristics LED Indicators Package Checklist Software Description Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Mounting Options Universal Mounting Bracket T-Bar Fasteners and Spacers Optional Antenna Shrouds...
  • Page 4 Conditions of Use in the European Community Permitted 5 GHz Channels for the European Community European Spectrum Usage Rules Declarations of Conformity Certifications of Other Countries Appendix E Power Over Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments Appendix F Terminology Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 5: Preface

    To ensure proper operation, read this guide before you install any Extreme Networks equipment. Introduction This guide provides the required information to install the Altitude 300-2 wireless port. It also contains general product information about the Altitude 300-2. This guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for installing and setting up network equipment.

  • Page 6: Conventions

    Risk of personal injury, system damage, or loss of data. Warning Risk of severe personal injury. Documentation for Extreme Networks products is available from the Extreme Networks website at the following location: http://www.extremenetworks.com/services/documentation/ You can select and download the following Extreme Networks documentation from the Documentation section of the Services page: •...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Hardware Description Altitude 300-2 Models And Connections The Altitude 300-2 wireless port box is available in two models, both of which include the same radios and feature set: • Altitude 300-2i with integrated, dual band antennas. This unit is intended for indoor deployment only.

  • Page 8: Radio Characteristics

    IEEE 802.11g clients and supports data rates up to 54 Mbps. These two modulation modes operate in the 2.4 GHz band frequency band. In this band the Altitude 300-2 automatically detects the types of clients that are present and selects the modulation mode accordingly.

  • Page 9: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators Four status LED indicators are visible on the Altitude 300-2 unit or through the light pipes of the plastic cover. The location and function of the LEDs are shown in Figure 3 and Table 2.

  • Page 10: Package Checklist

    • External antenna(s) for the Altitude 300-2d. Extreme Networks external antennas can be ordered separately. CAUTION The Altitude 300-2 should be secured to the bracket using a padlock or a cable tie that is inserted through the lock hasp. Status Description 802.11b/g Disabled or no BSS constructed...

  • Page 11: Software Description

    Software Description Software Description The Altitude 300-2 wireless port receives its software and configuration from the Summit 300 switch. A description of the software and configuration instructions are contained in the Summit 300 Software User Guide. The Summit 300 switch requires ExtremeWare 6.2a.1.1.0 (or later) software to recognize the Altitude 300-2i.
  • Page 12 Introduction Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    The universal mounting bracket is also used for installations in which the Altitude 300-2 is placed in the plenum area above a hanging ceiling. For this type of installation, the universal mounting bracket can be connected to a box hanger bar that is attached to the ceiling T-bar.
  • Page 14 A threaded stud is provided for grounding the plate, if required by electrical codes. The lock hasp lines up with the lock hasp on the Altitude 300-2 and secures the wireless port to the bracket. A lock or a cable tie can be placed in the lock holes.

  • Page 15: T-Bar Fasteners And Spacers

    T-bar. Tighten the wing nuts. CAUTION it is recommended that you use two T-bar fasteners to connect the Altitude 300-2 to a hanging ceiling. Make sure that the fasteners are securely on the T-bar before installing the universal bracket and wireless port.

  • Page 16: Optional Antenna Shrouds

    Altitude 300-2 in the plastic cover. To install the antenna shroud, follow these steps (Figure 8): 1 Slide the antenna shroud over the antenna housing with the gear teeth next to the Altitude 300-2 unit. The shroud should be firmly seated on the antenna tube.

  • Page 17: Optional Plastic Cover

    • Product Number: 15923- five cool gray covers and ten black antenna shrouds To install the plastic cover, follow these steps (Figure 9): 1 Make sure that the cable connections and antenna adjustments are made and the Altitude 300-2 is locked or secured.

  • Page 18: External Antennas

    Hardware Installation 3 Line up the antenna slots in the cover with the antenna tubes on the Altitude 300-2 unit. Gently pull the sides of the case and press the cover firmly onto the box. The cover snaps into position.
  • Page 19 WARNING! The Altitude 300-2 is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If a padlock is not used the unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie through the lock hasp to keep it from falling. Failure to secure the unit is hazardous.

  • Page 20: Placement

    WARNING! The Altitude 300-2 is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If a padlock is not used the unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie through the lock hasp. Mounting Below a Hanging Ceiling The Altitude 300-2 can be suspended from the T-bars of a hanging ceiling.

  • Page 21: Mounting Above The Hanging Ceiling

    WARNING! The Altitude 300-2 is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If a padlock is not used the unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie through the lock hasp. Mounting Above The Hanging Ceiling The Altitude 300-2d is compliant with UL 2043 for installation in the plenum area above a hanging ceiling.

  • Page 22: Mounting On A Wall

    WARNING! The Altitude 300-2 is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If a padlock is not used the unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie through the lock hasp. Failure to secure the unit is hazardous.

  • Page 23: General Specifications

    5.15 to 5.25 GHz (lower UNII band): US/Canada, Europe, Japan 5.25 to 5.35 GHz (middle UNII band): US/Canada, Europe 5.47 to 5.725 GHz: Europe 5.725 to 5.850 GHz (upper UNII/ISM): US/Canada 802.11b/g 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 24 A300-2 with detachable antenna — Indoor locations allowed. Outdoor locations are subject to limitations. For details, see the country compliance requirements for the country of intended installation (Appendix D of this document), or go to http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm and choose the Indoor/Outdoor Application link. Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 25 BPSK (9 Mbps) QPSK (12 Mbps) QPSK (18 Mbps) 16 QAM (24 Mbps) 16 QAM (36 Mbps) 64 QAM (48 Mbps) 64QAM (54 Mbps) Table 4: 802.11b/g Radio Modulation/Rates DSSS-DBPSK (1Mbps) Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide Sensitivity (dBm) Radio Type Sensitivity (dBm)
  • Page 26 CCK-DBPSK (5.5 Mbps) CCK_DQPSK (11 Mbps) BPSK (6 Mbps) BPSK (9 Mbps) QPSK (12 Mbps) QPSK (18 Mbps) 16 QAM (24 Mbps) 16 QAM (36 Mbps) 64 QAM (48 Mbps) 64QAM (54 Mbps) Sensitivity (dBm) Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 27: Maximum Distance Table

    1. Outdoor Environment: A line-of-sight environment with no interference or obstruction between the wireless port and clients. 2. Indoor Environment: A typical office or home environment with floor to ceiling obstructions between the wireless port and clients. Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide 54 Mbps 18 Mbps 31 m...
  • Page 28 (1000 ft) (1600 ft) 238 m 103 m 152 m (780 ft) (340 ft) (500 ft) 18 Mbps 6 Mbps 104 m 198 m (340 ft) (650 ft) 46 m 61 m (150 ft) (200 ft) Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 29: Integrated Dual Band Antenna Pattern

    Polarization 1. Exclusive of internal cable loss: for 5 GHz band, 0.8 dB; for 2.4 GHz band, 0.5 dB. Figure 12: Antenna Radiation Patterns Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide 2.4 GHz - 2.5 GHz 5.12 GHz 1 5.875 GHz 1.5 dBi 4.5 dBi...
  • Page 30 Integrated Dual Band Antenna Pattern Figure 11: Antenna Radiation Pattern Reference Diagram Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 31: Appendix D Regulatory Compliance

    It is the responsibility of the end user to obtain the correct Altitude 300-2 for the local regulatory domain of the country of installation and to configure the correct country code, if required. The end user is also responsible to install the latest version of software made available by Extreme Networks to ensure compliance with the country's requirements and restrictions.

  • Page 32: General Compliance By Design

    15707 A300-2 detachable 1. For a detailed list of countries contained in “Rest of World,” see “Altitude 300-2 RF Certified Countries Country Availability List” at http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rhcertification.htm. 2. Additional certifications or approvals may be required for operation in countries not included in the “Altitude 300-2 RF Certified Countries Country Availability List.”...

  • Page 33: North America

    North America The Altitude 300-2 models 15700 and 15701 (Group I) are designed for use in the United States, Canada, and other countries that accept the U.S. regulatory requirements and limitations. For additional details on the application of the Altitude 300-2 Model 15700 and 15701 to additional countries, go to http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm and view the “Altitude 300-2 Certified...
  • Page 34 FCC Part 15 regulations. NOTE The Altitude 300-2 Model 15700 with integral antenna is restricted for indoor use specifically in the UNII 5.15 - 5.25 GHz band in accordance with 47 CFR 15.407(e). The Altitude A300-2 Model 15701 with detachable antenna is disabled in the UNII 5.15 - 5.25 GHz band in accordance with 47 CFR 15.407(d).

  • Page 35: Conditions Under Which A Second Party May Replace A Part 15 Unlicensed Antenna

    FCC/TCB grant. Any other antennas used with the A300-2 must follow these guidelines to be used legally with the A300-2. • Antennas offered for sale by Extreme Networks have been tested using the highest gain of each antenna type at maximum output power.

  • Page 36: Japan

    Environmental Japan The Altitude 300-2 Models 15702 and 15703 are dedicated wireless ports designed for use in Japan to meet specific regulatory requirements. These wireless ports do not require a country code to be entered before operation. These units will automatically configure themselves upon connection to the switch after inserting the Ethernet PoE cable.

  • Page 37: European Community

    European Community The Altitude 300-2 Model 15706 and 15707 are wireless ports designed for use in the European Union and other countries with similar regulatory restrictions and where the end user or installer is allowed to configure the wireless port for operation by entry of a country code relative to a specific country. Upon connection to the switch the software will prompt the user to enter a country code.

  • Page 38: Conditions Of Use In The European Community

    Regulatory Compliance Conditions of Use in the European Community The Altitude 300-2 models 15706 and 15707 for the European Union and Rest of the World (Group II) regulatory domain are designed to operate in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor versus outdoor operation, license requirements, and permitted channels of operation apply in some countries, as described in this section.

  • Page 39: Permitted 5 Ghz Channels For The European Community

    • The A300-2 with detachable antenna must be used only with antennas certified by Extreme Networks. • The A300-2 may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4 GHz band: Channels 1 – 13, except where noted in Table 16.
  • Page 40 Indoor or Outdoor Indoor or Outdoor Indoor or Outdoor Indoor or Outdoor Indoor or Outdoor Indoor or Outdoor Indoor or Outdoor Indoor or Outdoor Same 2.4 GHz rules as above Same 2.4 GHz rules as above Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 41: Declarations Of Conformity

    Italian requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Por medio de la presente Extreme Networks declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los Spanish requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva...

  • Page 42: Certifications Of Other Countries

    The A300-2 Model 15706 & 15707 wireless port has been certified for use in the countries listed in Table 18. When the A300-2 is connected to the Extreme Networks switch, the user is prompted to enter a country code. Once the correct country code is entered, the switch automatically sets up theA300 with the proper frequencies and power outputs for that country code.
  • Page 43 Hong Kong Jordan Korea Malaysia Mexico Singapore Saudi Arabia Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide Standards, Approvals, Declarations • A300-2 Model 15700 & 15701 • IEEE 802.11a/b/g • IEEE 802.3af (PoE) • ID# HKTA1039 (Issue 1) • A300-2 Model 15706 & 15707 •...
  • Page 44 • A300-2 Model 15706 & 15707 United Arab Emirates • IEEE 802.11b/g • IEEE 802.3af (PoE) • TAC#: E04/41/135/G • EN 300 328-2:2003-4 (2.4 GHz) • FCC CFR 47 Part 15.407 Class C (5 GHz) • EN 300 328-2:2003-4 (2.4GHz) Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 45: Power Over Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments

    Connector Pin Assignments The Altitude 300-2 complies with the IEEE P802.3af specification in its support of two modes of power delivery on the RJ45 Ethernet jack. Table 19 shows the pins that are used to deliver -48 volts to the wireless port, and Figure 12 shows the RJ-45 connector pin number assignments.
  • Page 46 Power Over Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 47 Altitude 300-2 - Extreme Networks’ secure enterprise grade, scalable, and manageable wireless port. The Altitude 300-2 supports two radio channels: one 802.11a channel and one 802.11b/g channel and it comes in two models: the Altitude 300-2i with integrated antennas and the Altitude 300-2d with connectors for detachable antennas.
  • Page 48 “Hidden Node Problem.” If the packet size is smaller than the preset RTS Threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will NOT be enabled. Summit 300-48 - Extreme Networks 48 port 10/100 switch with four GBIC ports, PoE, and Altitude 300-2 configuration software.

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