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Page 1: Access Point
User’s Guide Aironet 3500 Series™ AP3500-E Ethernet Access Point DOC-710-004020-A1 Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. • 367 Ghent Road, Suite 300 P.O. Box 5292 • Fairlawn, Ohio 44334-0292 www.aironet.com... - Page 2 Aironet. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Aironet makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents of this manual and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
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Page 3: Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration Of Conformity Statement
User Warning The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency. Any changes or modification to said product not expressly approved by Aironet could void the user’s authority to operate this device. - Page 4 Department of Communications - Canada Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada. This device complies with Industry Canada certifications RSS-210 (unlicensed use) and GL-36/RSS-139-1 (licensed outdoor use).
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Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity
EN 55022 (B) EN 55011 (B) EN 50082-1 EN 60950 Manufacturer: Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. 367 Ghent Road, Suite 300 Fairlawn Ohio, 44334 The undersigned hereby declares that the equipment specified above conforms to the directives and standards cited herein. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ..............1-1 Purpose of the Manual ..........1-1 Safety Information ............1-2 Dipole Antenna ............ 1-3 High Antennas ............. 1-3 Other Devices in the Wireless Network ....1-3 Before You Start ............1-4 Terminology ............... 1-5 Understanding the Infrastructure ....... -
Page 7: Introduction
Aironet Access Point. This will permit other wireless devices, such as fixed stations, mobile stations, or another Aironet Access Point (acting as a repeater), to be able to associate to it. These will then be able to communicate to each other over the radio network and to the rest of the network via the Ethernet link. -
Page 8: Safety Information
The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radiated frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this radio according to the... -
Page 9: Dipole Antenna
Introduction Dipole Antenna Always orient antenna such that it is at least 15 cm (6 inches) away from your body. High Antennas High gain wall mount or mast mount antennas are designed to be professionally installed and should be located a minimum distance of 30 cm (12 inches) or more from your body. -
Page 10: Before You Start
• Two standard 2dB Dipole Antennas If any item is damaged or missing, contact your Aironet supplier. Save all shipping and packing material in order to repack the unit should service be required. -
Page 11: Terminology
Access Points, thus adding cells. Root Unit – The root unit is an Aironet Access Point that is located at the top, or starting point, of a wireless infrastructure. The root unit provides the physical connection... - Page 12 The complete set of relationships is sometimes described as a Network Tree. For example, the Aironet Access Point (at the top of the tree) would be the parent of the end nodes. Conversely, the end nodes would be the children of the Aironet Access Point.
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Page 13: Understanding The Infrastructure
The AP3500-E Aironet Access Point can serve as a root unit, providing wireless data communications between the Ethernet based networks and other stations/mobile stations or within the wireless infrastructure. - Page 14 For information about how to configure the AP3500-E as a repeater or other networking and system configuration issues, see the AP3500-E Technical Reference Manual document #710-004021.
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Page 15: Installation
NOTE: Do not over-tighten; finger tight is sufficient. Position the antennas vertically for best omni-directional signal reception. 2. If you are using the Aironet Access Point with a remote antenna, connect the coaxial cable to the antenna connector. Only use antennas and cables supplied by Aironet Wireless Communications. -
Page 16: Installing The Console Port Cable
Installation Installing the Console Port Cable 1. Attach the Console Port cable to the serial port. Attach the other cable end to the serial port on a terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation program. Use a 9-pin male to 9-pin female straight through cable. NOTE: This connection is required for setting up initial configuration information. -
Page 17: Installing The Ethernet Connection
2. Attach the Thinnet cabling to each end of a BNC T-connector, if applicable. 3. Attach the T-connector to the 10Base2 BNC. If the AP3500-E is at the end of the Ethernet cable, a 50-Ohm terminator must be installed on the open end of the T-connector. - Page 18 Installation To Attach the 10Base5 (Thicknet) Cabling: 1. Make sure the unit is powered off. 2. Attach the transceiver connector to the 10Base5 AUI port. 3. Slide the locking mechanism in place. 4. Attach the other end of the transceiver drop cabling to an external transceiver.
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Page 19: Attaching The Ac/Dc Power Pack And Powering On
2. Plug the AC/DC power pack into an electrical outlet. (120 VAC or 90-264 VAC as appropriate) 3. Power on the Aironet Access Point by pushing the On/Off button. On/Off Button When power is initially applied to the Aironet Access Point, all three indicators will flash in sequence to test the functionality of the indicators. -
Page 20: Viewing The Indicator Displays
The light is normally off, but will flash green whenever a packet is received or transmitted over the radio. When the Aironet Access Point is initially powered up, all three displays will flash amber, red and then green, in sequence. If a power-on test fails, the status indicator will go solid red and the unit will stop functioning. - Page 21 Installation Table 2.1 – Top Panel Indicator Description Indicator Display Description Type Ethernet Status Radio Nonassociated Blinking No nodes Station Green associated Green One or more nodes associated Green Blinking Transmitting/ Green Receiving Operational Radio packets Blinking Green Transmitting/ Green Receiving Ethernet packets...
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Page 22: Back Panel Indicators
Installation Back Panel Indicators The back panel indicators are: • 10BaseT polarity: Solid amber to indicate the 10BaseT polarity is reversed. Check cable connections. • 10BaseT active: Solid green to indicate the 10BaseT has been configured as the active port. •... -
Page 23: Configuration
Accessing the Console System There are many ways in which you may configure and monitor the Aironet Access Point. When the unit is first powered up, basic configuration must initially be performed by accessing the Console serial port. -
Page 24: Configuring The Access Point
Configuration Configuring the Access Point To configure the Aironet Access Point so it will communicate with other stations or repeaters, use the Console Port to set the SSID parameter. If you choose to set an IP address, remote access via telnet or an HTML browser will be possible. -
Page 25: Assigning An Ip Address
4. Use the INMASK option to define the internet mask, as appropriate. Verifying Association Once you have configured the Aironet Access Point and station devices with the correct parameters, the Radio Indicator will flash green indicating RF data traffic. The... -
Page 26: Technical Support
Technical Support Technical Support Technical Reference Manual Use the Technical Reference Manual document #710-004021 to learn more about your Aironet unit. Communications Use the following information to contact the Aironet Technical Support group: Telephone - (330) 664-7903 Fax - (330) 664-7990 e-mail - techsupp@aironet.com... - Page 27 Technical Support 4- 2...
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