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and the coverage hole detection feature can alert the operator to the need for an additional (or relo-
cated) OmniAccess AP 1200 or 1250 or OmniAccess AP 1200R or 1250R.
Note that the OmniVista AirView Software uses separate monitoring and control for each of the
deployed networks: 802.11a and 802.11b/802.11g. Also note that the OmniVista AirView Software is
automatically enabled, but can be customized or disabled for individual OmniAccess AP Access Points.
Finally, for operators requiring easy manual configuration, the OmniVista AirView Software can
recommend the best OmniAccess Radio settings, and then assign them on operator command.
The OmniVista AirView Software controls produce a network that has optimal capacity, performance,
and reliability. The OmniVista AirView Software functions also free the operator from having to continu-
ally monitor the network for noise and interference problems, which can be transient and difficult to
troubleshoot. Finally, the OmniVista AirView Software controls ensure that clients enjoy a seamless,
trouble-free connection through the Alcatel 802.11 network.
About the Master Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance
When you are adding OmniAccess AP Access Points to a
Appliance Deployments
AP Access Points and Alcatel OmniAccess Remote Edge Access Points (OmniAccess 1200R APs)
associate with one Master Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance on the same subnet. That way, the
operator does not have to log into multiple Alcatel OmniAccess Switches and Appliances to find out
which Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance newly-added OmniAccess AP Access Points or Omni-
Access 1200R APs associated with.
One Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance in each subnet can be assigned as the Master Alcatel
OmniAccess Switch or Appliance while adding OmniAccess AP Access Points and OmniAccess 1200R
APs. As long as a Master Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance is active on the same subnet, all new
OmniAccess AP Access Points and OmniAccess 1200R APs without a
or Appliance assigned automatically attempt to associate with the Master Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or
Appliance. This process is described in
The operator can monitor the Master Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance using the
Access Switch Web Interface
OmniAccess AP Access Points and OmniAccess 1200R APs associate with the Master Alcatel OmniAccess
Switch or Appliance. The operator can then verify OmniAccess AP 1200 or 1250 and OmniAccess AP
1200R or 1250R configuration and assign a
OmniAccess AP 1200 or 1250 or OmniAccess AP 1200R or 1250R, and reboot the OmniAccess AP 1200
or 1250 or OmniAccess AP 1200R or 1250R so it reassociates with its Primary Alcatel OmniAccess
Switch or Appliance.
Note:
Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance
OmniAccess Switch or Appliance first upon reboot. After adding OmniAccess AP
Access Points and OmniAccess 1200R APs through the Master Alcatel OmniAccess
Switch or Appliance, assign a Primary Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance to
each OmniAccess AP 1200 or 1250 and OmniAccess AP 1200R or 1250R.
Alcatel recommends that you disable the Master Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or
Appliance setting on all Alcatel OmniAccess Switches and Appliances after initial
configuration.
Because the Master Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance is normally not used in a
deployed network, the Master Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance setting is
automatically disabled upon reboot or Alcatel OmniAccess OS code upgrade.
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network configured in
Alcatel OmniAccess Switch and Appliance Failover
or the Alcatel OmniAccess Control System Software
Primary Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance
OmniAccess AP Access Points and OmniAccess 1200R APs without a
Master Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance
Multiple-Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or
Appliance Mode, it is convenient to have all OmniAccess
Primary Alcatel OmniAccess Switch
assigned always search for a Master Alcatel
Master Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance
Protection.
Alcatel Omni-
GUI, and watch as
to the
Primary