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Aironet AP4500 User Manual

Wireless access point for ethernet and token ring
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User's Guide
Wireless Access Point
for Ethernet and Token Ring
Products supported:
AP4500 and AP4800
DOC-710-004240-B0
Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. • 3875 Embassy Parkway
Akron, Ohio 44333-8357
www.aironet.com

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Wireless Access Point for Ethernet and Token Ring Products supported: AP4500 and AP4800 DOC-710-004240-B0 Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. • 3875 Embassy Parkway Akron, Ohio 44333-8357 www.aironet.com...
  • Page 2 Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any means, elec- tronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the written permission of 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction............1-1 Purpose of the Manual ........1-1 Safety Information ......... 1-2 Dipole Antenna ........1-3 High Gain Antennas ....... 1-3 Other Devices in the Wireless Network .. 1-3 Before You Start ..........1-4 Terminology ..........1-5 Understanding the Infrastructure ....
  • Page 4 Appendix A............A-1 System Configurations ........A-1 Point-to-Point LAN Connections....A-2 Supporting Mixed Network Topologies ..A-3 Point-to-Multipoint LAN Connections..A-5 Infrastructure Extensions with Repeaters A-7 Appendix B............B-1 Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement............B-1 Department of Communications–Canada Canadian Compliance Statement ....B-5 European Telecommunications Standards Institute Statement of Compliance Information to User.........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Purpose of the Manual The purpose of this User’s Guide is to allow you to easily install and configure your 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.

  • Page 6: 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 7: Dipole Antenna

    Introduction Dipole Antenna Always orient antenna such that it is at least 15 cm (6 inches) away from your body. High Gain Antennas High gain wall mount or mast mount antennas are designed to be professionally installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 30 cm (12 inches) or more from your body.

  • Page 8: Before You Start

    • Two standard 2 dBi 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 9: Terminology

    Access Point and the wireless infrastructure. The association table maintains entries for all the nodes situated below the Aironet Access Point on the infrastructure including repeaters and client nodes.
  • Page 10 Introduction Repeater – A repeater is an Access Point that extends the radio range of the infrastructure. A repeater is not physically attached to the wired LAN, but communicates via radio to another Access Point, which is either a root unit or another repeater.

  • Page 11: Understanding The Infrastructure

    The Aironet Access Point can serve as a root unit, providing wireless data communications between the Ethernet or Token Ring based networks and other stations/mobile stations or within the wireless infrastructure.
  • Page 12 For information about how to configure the Access Point as a repeater or other networking and system configuration issues, see the Technical Reference Manual document number 710-004242. Information about optional, long range antennas is available from the Aironet Antenna Guide document number 710-003725 or your Aironet supplier.

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation Installation This section describes the procedures for installing the Aironet Access Point. Installing the Antennas The Access Point comes with two antennas. 1. With the unit powered off, attach both antennas to the antenna connectors. Ethernet 1 0 B a s e T...

  • Page 14: Installing The Console Port Cable

    Installation 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. NOTE: Due to FCC and DOC Regulations, the antenna connectors on the Aironet Access Point are of reverse polarity to the standard TNC connectors.

  • Page 15: Installing The Ethernet Connection

    Installation Installing the Ethernet Connection NOTE: If you are installing a Token Ring Access Point, proceed to page 2-5. The Aironet Access Point for Ethernet supports three connection types: • 10Base2 (Thinnet) • 10Base5 (Thicknet) AUI connector • 10BaseT (Twisted Pair) To Attach 10Base2 (Thinnet) Cabling: 1.
  • Page 16 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.

  • Page 17: Installing The Token Ring Connection

    Installation Installing the Token Ring Connection The Aironet Access Point for Token Ring supports two connection types: • Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) • Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) To Attach the STP Cabling: 1. Make sure the unit is powered off.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Ac/Dc Power Pack And

    2. Plug the AC/DC power pack into an electrical outlet (120VAC/60Hz or 90-264VAC/47-63Hz 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 blink in sequence to test the functionality of the indicators.

  • Page 19: Viewing The Indicator Displays

    The light is normally off, but will blink green whenever a packet is received or transmitted over the radio. When the Aironet Access Point is initially powered up, all three displays will blink 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 20 Installation Table 2.1 – Top Panel Indicator Description Type Indicator Display Description Ethernet Status Radio Token Ring Nonassociated Blinking No nodes Node Green associated Green One or more nodes associated Operational Green Blinking Transmitting/ Green Receiving Radio packets Blinking Green Transmitting/ Green Receiving...

  • Page 21: Back Panel Indicators (Ethernet Only)

    Installation Back Panel Indicators (Ethernet Only) 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 22 Installation 2-10...

  • 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 pow- ered 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 nodes 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 node devices with the correct parameters, the Radio Indicator will blink green indicating RF data traffic. The...
  • Page 26 Configuration...

  • Page 27: System Configurations

    Appendix A Appendix A System Configurations Aironet Access Points are designed to provide maximum range and throughput enabling high-speed wireless access to different LAN segments within a building. You can use Aironet Access Points in many different network configura- tions.

  • Page 28: Point-To-Point Lan Connections

    Appendix A Point-to-Point LAN Connections The Point-to-Point Access Point Configuration uses two Access Points to bridge two different LANs. Packets are sent between the file server and Workstation B through the Access Points (root unit and remote node) over the radio link.

  • Page 29: Supporting Mixed Network Topologies

    Appendix A Supporting Mixed Network Topologies Aironet Access Points can be used to link different LANs in the same building. The example below illustrates a LAN to LAN connection within a building. File Server Ethernet LAN Ethernet Token Ring LAN...
  • Page 30 Ethernet Access Point would be installed to support a local Ethernet network. In a mixed environment, the Token Ring must be the root unit. The Aironet Ethernet and Token Ring Access Points can then communicate with each other–...

  • Page 31: Point-To-Multipoint Lan Connections

    Appendix A Point-to-Multipoint LAN Connections When connecting three or more LANs, each building requires an Aironet Access Point and antenna. This is called a Multipoint Access Point Configuration. One Access Point is designated as the central site. Its antenna is config- ured to transmit and receive signals from Access Points at other locations within the facility.
  • Page 32 Appendix A The following example shows a Point-to-Multipoint Configu- ration. Packets sent between Workstation A and Worksta- tion B are forwarded by their respective Access Points to the root unit. Then the root unit forwards these packets to the appropriate Access Point for routing to the workstations. Packets sent between the file server and the remote work- stations are routed through the root unit and the appropriate Access Point.
  • Page 33 Appendix A...

  • Page 34: Appendix B

    Appendix B Appendix B Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Models: AP4500-E, AP4800-E Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Manufacturer: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. 3875 Embassy Parkway Akron, OH 44333-8357 330-664-7900 This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the...
  • Page 35 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. Professional Installation...

  • Page 36: Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration Of Conformity Statement

    Appendix B Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Models: AP4500-T, AP4800-T Manufacturer: Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. 3875 Embassy Parkway Akron, OH 44333-8357 330-664-7900 This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
  • Page 37 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. Professional Installation...

  • Page 38: Department Of Communications-Canada Canadian Compliance Statement

    Appendix B Department of Communications—Canada Canadian Compliance Statement This Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interfer- ence - Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry of Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 39: Information To User

    Appendix B European Telecommunication Standards Institute Statement of Compliance Information to User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the European Telecommunications Standard ETS 300.328. This standard covers Wideband Data Transmission Systems referred in CEPT recommendation T/R 10.01. This type accepted equipment is designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 40: Declaration Of Conformity

    EN 55011 (B) EN 50082-1 EN 60950 Manufacturer: Aironet Wireless Communication 3875 Embassy Parkway Akron, OH 44333 The undersigned hereby declares the above specified equipment conforms to the above Directives and standards. ® Michael Smedley Director, Manufacturing Engineering Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc.
  • Page 41 EN 55011 (A) EN 50082-1 EN 60950 Manufacturer: Aironet Wireless Communication 3875 Embassy Parkway Akron, OH 44333 The undersigned hereby declares the above specified equipment conforms to the above Directives and standards. ® Michael Smedley Director, Manufacturing Engineering Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc.
  • Page 42 EN 55011 (B) EN 50082-1 EN 60950 Manufacturer: Aironet Wireless Communication 3875 Embassy Parkway Akron, OH 44333 The undersigned hereby declares the above specified equipment conforms to the above Directives and standards. ® Michael Smedley Director, Manufacturing Engineering Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc.
  • Page 43 EN 50082-1 EN 60950 Manufacturer: Aironet Wireless Communication 3875 Embassy Parkway Akron, OH 44333 The undersigned hereby declares the above specified equipment conforms to the above Directives and standards. ® Michael Smedley Director, Manufacturing Engineering Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. B-10...

  • Page 44: Appendix C

    Technical Support group: Telephone - (330) 664-7903 Fax - (330) 664-7990 e-mail - techsupp@aironet.com Web Site For additional product information and technical support, including the capability to download new firm- ware and drivers, use the Aironet web site at: http://www.aironet.com...

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