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Page 1: Wireless Access Point
OmniAccess AP70 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide... - Page 2 Trademarks OmniAccess AP70, OmniAccess 4304, OmniAccess 4308, OmniAccess 4304, OmniAccess 2400, OmniAccess 6000, and AOS-W are trademarks of Alcatel in the United States and certain other countries. The K & Lock design is a registered trademark of the Kensington Technology Group in the United States and certain other countries.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connecting the Console ... . . Terminal Setting OmniAccess AP70 ... . . Parameters AP Deployment .. - Page 4 OmniAccess AP70: Installation Guide Port Specifications ..Appendix A ....FE Port ..
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
OmniAccess Wireless LAN Switch and can act as a wireless access point or air monitor. As a wireless Access Point (AP), the OmniAccess AP70 (also referred to as the AP AP70) provides transparent, secure, high-speed data communications between wireless network devices (fixed, portable, or mobile computers with IEEE 802.11a... -
Page 6: Front View
OmniAccess AP70: Installation Guide Front View 1-1 OmniAccess AP70 Front View IGURE Part 031644-00 Rev. 02 June 2005... - Page 7 1 and the connectors on the left are for antenna 2 in a diversity configuration. Built-in swivel array with dual, 802.11 .a/.b/.g band, omnidirectional antenna. The internal antenna is the default. Indicator LEDs During operation, the OmniAccess AP70 LEDs provide the following information: 1-1 OmniAccess AP70 LEDs ABLE State Description The device is off - no power.
- Page 8 RFID tracking or spectrum analysis. DC Power Socket This socket is used to connect the optional AC power adapter (not included). If POE is being used to supply power to the OmniAccess AP70, the power adapter is not necessary. B/G Antenna Jack This jack allows users to connect an external 802.11b or g antenna.
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Page 9: Back View
Chapter 1 Back View 1-2 OmniAccess AP70 Back View IGURE Introduction... -
Page 10: The Omniaccess Ap Setup Process
Fold-Out Internal Antenna This fold-out antenna allows the OmniAccess AP70 to be used upright on a table, shelf, ceiling, or wall. If you are configuring external antennas, the internal antenna can be left closed. -
Page 11: Provisioning Access Points
Access Points must use channel assignment and antenna gain settings (for detachable antennas) appropriate to the location in which the Access Point will be used. Alcatel, in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the OmniAccess AP70 such that only authorized network administrators can change these settings. -
Page 12: Alcatel Discovery Protocol
External Antenna option and set the antenna gain manually (in Maintenance > Wireless LAN > Program AP > Provision) before the OmniAccess AP70 can function as an Access Point. Until the antenna gain is set, the OmniAccess AP70 with detachable antennas will function as an Air Monitor but will not process wireless packets as an Access Point. -
Page 13: Ap Reprovisioning
Chapter 2 Discovery of the serverip and master variables is necessary when the DHCP response does not include the Vendor Specific option. The AP attempts to discover an OmniAccess Master switch by sending multicast packets and broadcast packets on its subnet. To use the ADP discovery method, the ADP discovery mechanism needs to be enabled on the OmniAccess Master Switch (using the adp discovery enable command). -
Page 14: Ap Provisioning
OmniAccess AP70: Installation Guide AP Provisioning AP Provisioning is useful for brand new APs with default configurations. To perform AP Provisioning from the GUI: Maintenance > Program AP 1. Go to Provision Reprovision On this window, there are two tabs: . - Page 15 Table 3-1 for appropriate antenna gain values.) You can connect from one to four external antennas on the OmniAccess AP70. Connecting both .a or .b/g antenna jacks enables antenna diversity. —If you are provisioning detachable antennas, enter the antenna gain in dBi, for example 4.0.
- Page 16 —Check that the configured parameters are reflected in the AP list entry. —Alcatel recommends that you provision each AP for a unique location as suggested by site-sur- vey planning. Label each AP with this location information and place the AP in its proper location.
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Page 17: Manual Provisioning
“Connecting the Console Terminal” page 14.) Access to the OmniAccess AP70 FE port through one of the following: Direct contact with the AP , or If the AP is already deployed, you must have access to the end of the FE cable that leads directly to the AP with no intervening hubs, routers, or other networking equipment. -
Page 18: Connecting The Console Terminal
Manual provisioning requires this procedure. You must use the serial console breakout adapter cable to be able to access the serial console interface to the OmniAccess AP70 while allowing the device to be powered by the AC adapter or POE (from an OmniAccess Wireless LAN switch). - Page 19 —Be sure to comply with electrical grounding standards during all phases of AUTION installation and operation of the AP. Do not allow the OmniAccess AP70 or optional power adapter (if used) to be connected to or make contact with metal or power outlets on a different electrical ground than the device to which it is connected.
- Page 20 OmniAccess AP70 and terminal. 7 From the OmniAccess AP70 console, access the apboot prompt. Depending on the OmniAccess AP70 status, you will see one of the following on your terminal: Autoboot countdown—The countdown prompt allows you to interrupt the normal startup process and access the apboot prompt where provisioning is performed.
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Page 21: Setting Omniaccess Ap70 Parameters
Chapter 2 TFTP time out—If the OmniAccess AP70 cannot locate an OmniAccess Wireless LAN Switch on its network port, the following type of output is repeatedly displayed: Loading FLASH image... Verifying checksum... passed BOOTP broadcast 1 DHCP IP address: 10.1.2.250 DHCP subnet mask: 255.255.255.0... - Page 22 My network uses DNS and the Alcatel-master host name is accept- able. This is the default. It requires your DNS to be configured to resolve “Alcatel-mas- ter” to the IP address of the master Wireless LAN Switch. Unless your system has been previously configured for different settings, you can skip to Step 2.
- Page 23 Device Number for each access point or air monitor. If you performed the recommended site survey using the Alcatel RF Plan tool, the location data for all access points and air monitors can be found on the tool’s deployment page (see the Alcatel RF Plan User’s Guide).
- Page 24 Use the same fixed point and orientation for all floors in a building. 4 Save the configuration and reboot the OmniAccess AP70. apboot> save apboot> boot Once the OmniAccess AP70 boots, disconnect it and mount it in its intended service location (see Provisioning Access Points page 21).
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Page 25: Chapter 3 Ap Deployment
5.150 to 5.250 MHz are blocked.) Select a location as close as possible to the center of the intended coverage area. If necessary, use the Alcatel RF Plan site survey tool to determine the optimum locations for your access points and air monitors. -
Page 26: Omniaccess Ap70 Detachable Antennas
OmniAccess AP70: Installation Guide The OmniAccess AP70 can be mounted on a wall or suspended from above (not shown) using one of the optional mounting kits (dimensions vary) in the following ways: 3-1 OmniAccess AP70 Mounting Options IGURE —For dimensions, see “Product... - Page 27 Chapter 3 FCC-Approved Detachable Antennas The following table lists the antennas which are approved for use with the OmniAccess AP70. 3-1 FCC-Approved Detachable Antennas ABLE Alcatel Gain Description Man. Man. Part # Part # MULTI-BAND ANTENNA AP-ANT-1 Tri-Band, Nearson T614AH-2.45/5.X-S...
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Page 28: Free-Standing Placement
Patch Antenna (Indoor) with RP-SMA Connector AP-ANT-12 High-Gain, Cushcraf S52514WP36RSM Directional Patch Antenna (Indoor / Outdoor) with RP-SMA Connector Free-Standing Placement To place the OmniAccess AP70 indoors on a flat table or shelf: Part 031644-00 Rev. 02 June 2005... -
Page 29: Using The Built-In Mounting Slots
1 Flip open the OmniAccess AP70 internal antenna. 2 Place the device on a sturdy table or shelf. —Do not place the OmniAccess AP70 in any place where it could fall on people AUTION or equipment. For more secure installation, use one of the optional mounting kits. -
Page 30: Using The Optional Mounting Kits
27). Using the Optional Mounting Kits Use the optional mounting kit to attach the OmniAccess AP70 to a wall, shelf, or ceiling. For installation, see the OmniAccess AP70 Mounting Kit Installation Notes (P/N 031642-00) provided with each kit. Part 031644-00 Rev. 02... -
Page 31: Connecting Required Cables
The maximum length for FE cables is 100 meters (325 feet). When the OmniAccess AP70 is installed in an air-handling space, such as above suspended ceilings, as described in National Electrical Code (2002) Article 300.22(C), and Canadian Electrical Code, Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100, Part 1, CSA C22.1, POE is required. -
Page 32: Connecting Cables And Power
AP. Do not allow the OmniAccess AP70 or its attachments to be connected to or make contact with metal or power outlets on a different electrical ground than the device to which it is connected. -
Page 33: Appendix A Port Specifications
PPENDIX Port Specifications FE Port The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (FE) port is located on the right-hand side of the OmniAccess AP70 and has an RJ-45 female connector. The port pin-outs are shown in Figure A-1 AP70 RJ-45 Female 10/100 Mbps Ethernet... -
Page 34: Serial Breakout Adapter
OmniAccess AP70: Installation Guide The maximum length for FE cables is 100 meters (325 feet). When the OmniAccess AP70 is installed in an air-handling space, as described in NEC (2002) Article 300.22 (C), POE is required. Also, any FE cable installed in such spaces should be suitable under NEC Article 800.50 and marked... -
Page 35: Db-9 Specification
None None “To AP” Specifications The RJ-45 connector labeled “To AP” attaches to the OmniAccess AP70 FE port either directly (if the AP is physically available) or indirectly (if the AP is already deployed). When connecting indirectly, use a straight-through FE coupler to attach the “To AP”... -
Page 36: Usb Port
POE devices will not work with the Alcatel serial breakout adapter. The maximum length for FE cables is 100 meters (325 feet). The OmniAccess AP70 and serial breakout adapter are plenum rated. When is installed in an air-handling space, as described in NEC (2002) Article 300.22(C), the connecting FE cable should be suitable under NEC Article 800.50 and... -
Page 37: Appendix B Troubleshooting
PPENDIX Troubleshooting After provisioning and deployment, the OmniAccess AP70 can be configured and managed through the Wireless LAN Switch. However, the OmniAccess AP70 includes built-in troubleshooting features for situations where the switch commands are unable to diagnose AP problems. This appendix describes using the built-in AP support prompt for troubleshooting. -
Page 38: Direct Terminal Connection
[9600|19200|38400|57600|115200] connect <slot/port> exit (no args) soe> Connect to the Wireless LAN Switch port to which the OmniAccess AP70 is physically attached: connect <slot number>/<port number> soe> where slot number is the physical slot of the line card in the Wireless LAN switch, and port number is the physical port. -
Page 39: Remote Telnet Connection
Using Telnet to Connect Use a Telnet client on your management workstation to connect to the OmniAccess AP70’s individual IP address. The connection command may vary depending on the specific software used, but commonly appears as follows: > telnet <OmniAccess AP70 IP address>... -
Page 40: Ap Support
Privileged Commands In addition to the user commands, the following commands are available upon successfully entering the privileged mode: show [config|stats|version] —These commands should be used only as directed by Alcatel Customer Sup- port. Part 031644-00 Rev. 02 June 2005... -
Page 41: Appendix C Product Specifications
PPENDIX Product Specifications Compliance FCC - Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. - Page 42 OmniAccess AP70: Installation Guide your body for 2.4 GHz and 5 Ghz operations. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range.
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Page 43: Certifications
Appendix C Peut être utilisé dans des gaines transportant de l’air traité, conformément à la section 300-22(c) du National Electrical Code et aux articles 2-128, 12-010(3) et 12-100 du Code Canadien de l’électricité, Première partie, CSA C22.1. Certifications Item Measurement Electromagnetic FCC Part 15 subpart C (15.247/15.407 Compatibility... -
Page 44: Product Features
LAN and remote workstations on the wireless infrastructure. Radio Characteristics The OmniAccess AP70 can be configured to support IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11b/g operation as an AP , and supports both IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b/g operation as an AM: 802.11a provides a high data rate and reliable wireless connectivity... -
Page 45: Power Over Ethernet
Optional Items The following optional items can also be ordered for the OmniAccess AP70: Detachable antennas (OmniAccess AP70 only) AC power adapter (5 VDC, 3 A) and power cord... - Page 46 OmniAccess AP70: Installation Guide Mounting kit (modular cradle for walls and suspended ceilings) Check with your Alcatel sales representative for the availability of optional items. The following specifications apply to the OmniAccess AP70 Wireless Access Points. Part 031644-00 Rev. 02...
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Page 47: Omniaccess Ap70 Access Point
Appendix C OmniAccess AP70 Access Point C-1 Part Number: AP70 IGURE Product Specifications... - Page 48 OmniAccess AP70: Installation Guide C-1 OmniAccess AP70 802.11 Specifications ABLE Description 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g Integral Dual, diversity supporting omni-directional, high gain as Antenna follows: 2.4-2.5 Ghz 4.46 dBi 5.150 Ghz 7.21 dBi 5.350 Ghz 6.49 dBi 5.850 Ghz 5.23 dBi...
- Page 49 Appendix C C-1 OmniAccess AP70 802.11 Specifications ABLE Description 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g Modulation BPSK, QPSK, CCK, BPSK, CCK, BPSK, Type 16-QAM, QPSK QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM 64-QAM Transmit Configurable by Configurable by Configurable by Power system system system administrator/ administrator/ administrator...
- Page 50 OmniAccess AP70: Installation Guide 3-2 OmniAccess AP70 Characteristics ABLE Description Maximum Clients Multi-mode Radio Selectable via software Band Manageability: Management of all 802.11 parameters Network Wide AP Management via: WEB GUI SNMPv3 Access Point Profiles, Management by: Geographical Location BSSID...
- Page 51 Appendix C 3-2 OmniAccess AP70 Characteristics ABLE Description Interfaces 2 x 10/100 Base-TX RJ-45 auto-sensing Ethernet (Electrical): interfaces: Port 0 Auto-sensing MDI/MDX Power Over Ethernet 48V DC / 250mA (802.3af compliant) Serial Over Ethernet Port 1 Auto-sensing MDX Power Over Ethernet 48V DC / 250mA (802.3af compliant)
- Page 52 OmniAccess AP70: Installation Guide 3-2 OmniAccess AP70 Characteristics ABLE Description Environmental: Temperature: Operating: 0 to 50 C (32 to 122 Storage: 0 to 70 C (32 to 158 Humidity: Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Standards Ethernet IEEE 802.3 / IEEE 802.3u Compliance Power Over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af...
- Page 53 Appendix C 3-2 OmniAccess AP70 Characteristics ABLE Description Safety UL Listed (UL60950) Compliance UL Listed (Canadian Electrical Code/CSA 22.2 No. 60950) EN60950 (TÜV/GS), IEC60950 (CB) National Electrical Code Section 300-22(C) Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1 Sec- tions 2-128, 12-010(3), and 12-100...
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Page 54: Related Documents
OmniAccess AP70: Installation Guide Related Documents The following items are part of the complete documentation for the Alcatel system: Alcatel Quick Start Guide Alcatel OmniAccess OAW-AP70 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide (this document) Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch Installation Guide Alcatel AOS-W User Guide... -
Page 55: Text Conventions
Appendix C Text Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual to emphasize important concepts: 3-3 Text Conventions ABLE Type Style Description Italics This style is used to emphasize important terms and to mark the titles of books. System items This fixed-width font depicts the following: Sample screen output System prompts... -
Page 56: Contacting Alcatel
OmniAccess AP70: Installation Guide Contacting Alcatel Web Site Main Site http://www.alcatel.com Support http://www.alcatel.com/enterprise Telephone Numbers Main US/Canada (800) 995-2612 Main Outside US (818) 880-3500 Part 031644-00 Rev. 02 June 2005... -
Page 57: Notes
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