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OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide
Serial Port
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This port is for connecting a local management console. It is required to access
the text-based Command-Line Interface (CLI) for initial configuration of the
Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. It can also be used for management,
troubleshooting, and to enable the 10/100 Mbps Ethernet management port
for higher-level management functions.
The port accepts an RS-232 serial cable with an RJ-45 male connector. See
page 39
for more port and cable specifications.
C
AUTION
The serial port is designed to connect to RS-232-only devices.
Non-RS-232 devices such as Access Points will cause the Switch to
fail and can cause damage.
See the Alcatel AOS-W User's Guide for information on using the features
available through this port.
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10/100 Mbps Ethernet (FE) Management Port
When enabled, the FE management port provides 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
access to the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch CLI, SNMP , and Web interface for
complete system management and troubleshooting. It can also be used to
connect to a separate management network.
The management port accepts a 4- or 8-conductor Category 5 UTP Ethernet
cable with an RJ-45 male connector. A straight-through cable is required for
connection to a network port. A crossover cable is required for connection to a
management workstation. See
The management port has an LNK/ACT LED on its left side. During operation,
the LED provides the following status information:
Status
Off
Green
Flashing
N
—Ethernet traffic on this port is out-of-band; this port is segmented from
OTE
regular switching and routing functions and cannot be used as a network
data port.
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—Do not connect Access Points to the serial console port.
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6-3 Management Port LNK/ACT LED
ABLE
Description
No link on the 10/100 Mbps Ethernet management port.
Link detected on the 10/100 Mbps Ethernet management port.
Transmitting or receiving data across the 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet management port.
for more port and cable specifications.
May 2005
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