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  • Page 1 WS5100 Series Switch INSTALLATION GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Symbol Technologies, Inc. (Symbol). The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design. No license is granted, either expressly or by implication, estoppels, or otherwise under any Symbol Technologies, Inc., intellectual property rights.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    WS5100 Series, WS5100 Installation Guide Contents 1.0 Introduction ......... 1 2.0 Specifications .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    In addition, through the use of Symbol’s patented Virtual AP architecture, the WS5100 lets you create multiple WLANs without changing or adding to the existing wired network infrastructure.

  • Page 6: Site Preparation

    Attach only approved power cords to the device. • Symbol Technologies strongly recommends the use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) that supports the • WS5100 power rating. Not using a UPS can result in data loss or equipment damage due to a power surge or power failure.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications 2.1 Physical Specifications 48.1 cm / 18.93 in. (with mounting brackets) Width 42.9 cm / 16.89 in. (without mounting brackets) Height 4.39 cm / 1.73 in. Depth 40.46 cm / 15.93 in. Weight 6.25 kg / 13.75 lbs. 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3A Max Power Consumption 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5A...

  • Page 8: Led Codes

    WS5100 Series: Installation Guide 2.4 LED Codes The WS5100 has two vertically-stacked LEDs on its front panel. The LEDs display three colors (blue, amber, and red), and three lit states (solid, blinking, and off). The following tables decode the combinations of LED colors and states.

  • Page 9: Error Codes

    Specifications 2.4.4 Error Codes Event Top LED Bottom LED POST failed (critical error) Red blinking Red blinking Software initialization failed Amber solid Country code not configured. Note: During first time setup, the LEDs will Amber solid Amber blinking remain in this state until the country code is configured.

  • Page 10: Hardware Setup

    WS5100 Series: Installation Guide Hardware Setup 3.1 Installing the WS5100 To install the WS5100 switch in a rack: Attach the rack brackets to the sides of the device. The rack brackets are ambidextrous. Attach the brackets to the rack.

  • Page 11: Adding The Ws5100 To The Network

    Hardware Setup 3.2 Adding the WS5100 to the Network The WS5100 fits in the distribution layer of the existing wired network, and must have OSI Layer 2 or Layer 3 connectivity with the access ports it needs to adopt. To add the WS5100 to the network and prepare it for initial configuration: Using a Category 6 Ethernet cable, connect a LAN switch to the Eth1 Ethernet port (the left port) on the front panel of the WS5100.

  • Page 12: Verifying The Installation

    An improper shutdown can render the WS5100 inoperable such that it WARNING! could require service by Symbol Support. Do not remove AC power or turn off the WS5100 (by toggling the on/off switch on the back of the device) without first following the shutdown procedure described in “...

  • Page 13: Preliminary Configuration Through The Cli

    After you have connected to the WS5100 through the serial port and powered on the switch, the terminal emulation window displays a series of diagnostic messages (which you can ignore), after which it displays the WS5100 Series user name prompt. Use the name CLI to continue: user name: cli If the user name prompt isn’t displayed, press...

  • Page 14: Configuring The Ws5100 Ip Address

    WS5100 Series: Installation Guide 4.2 Configuring the WS5100 IP Address Before you can set the switch’s preliminary configuration using the Web UI, the IP address assigned to the switch must be known. By default the switch uses virtual LAN 1, which is mapped to Ethernet port 2 for the switch default wired LAN management port.

  • Page 15: Further Configuration Through The Quick Start View

    19. 5.1 Web UI Requirements The WS5100 Series Web UI is accessed using Internet Explorer version 5.5 and SUN JRE (Java Runtime Environment) 1.5. (Later versions of IE and the SUN JRE are also supported.) Refer to the Sun Microsystems Web site for information on downloading JRE.

  • Page 16: Launching The Ws5100 Series Switch Web Ui

    WS5100 Series: Installation Guide 5.2 Launching the WS5100 Series Switch Web UI To display the WS5100 Series Switch Web UI, launch a Web browser on a computer with the capability of accessing the WS5100. HTTP access is required to use the WS5100 Web UI.
  • Page 17 Preliminary Switch Configuration Close the WS5100 Series Switch Dashboard. The WS5100 Switch screen displays with the Configuration tab selected.
  • Page 18 WS5100 Series: Installation Guide Enter a System Name for this WS5100 Series Switch. The System Name is helpful in differentiating multiple switches with similar configurations. Use the Country drop-down menu to assign the switch a country of operation. Selecting the country is central to legally operating a WS5100 Series Switch. Each country has its own regulatory restrictions concerning electromagnetic emissions and the maximum RF signal strength that can be transmitted.
  • Page 19 Preliminary Switch Configuration From the main menu, select Network > Wireless LANs. The Wireless LANs screen displays with existing WLANs appearing within the table. 32 disabled WLANs are available to either use as is, or select, enable and edit to better suit the needs of WS5100 switch-managed network.
  • Page 20 WS5100 Series: Installation Guide Select the newly enabled WLAN and click the Edit button. The Wireless LANs Edit screen displays. Within the Configuration field, set the Extended Services Set Identification (ESSID) used with the WLAN. The ESSID defined for this WLAN must match the ESSID defined for those MUs intending to use the WLAN for switch-managed network communication.
  • Page 21 Specify a 4 to 32 character pass key and click the Generate button. The pass key can be any alphanumeric string. The WS5100, other proprietary routers and Symbol MUs use the algorithm to convert an ASCII string to the same hexadecimal number. MUs without Symbol adapters need to use WEP keys manually configured as hexadecimal numbers.
  • Page 22 WS5100 Series: Installation Guide Use the Key #1-4 areas to specify key numbers. The key can be either a hexadecimal or ASCII string. For WEP 128 (104-bit key), the keys are 26 hexadecimal characters in length or 13 ASCII characters. Select one of the keys for activation by clicking its radio button.

  • Page 23: Verifying The Configuration

    Verifying the Configuration Verifying the Configuration The surest way to verify the WLAN’s configuration is valid and the switch is operational, is to associate a MU and confirm the MU can communicate with a device on the wired LAN. To verify the MU’s association with the WS5100: Deploy the WS5100 into the wired and wireless networks by connecting the Ethernet cables as described in “...

  • Page 24: Shutting Down From The Switch Web Ui

    An improper shutdown can render the WS5100 inoperable such that it WARNING! may require service by Symbol Support. Do not remove AC power or turn off the WS5100 (by toggling the on/off switch on the back of the device) without first following the shutdown procedure outlined above. An abrupt loss of power can corrupt the information stored on the switch.

  • Page 25: Shutting Down From The Cli

    7.2 Shutting Down From the CLI To shut down the WS5100 from the CLI, issue a halt command, as the halt command is now used to shut down the WS5100 Series Switch with the release of the 3.0 version WS5100 baseline: WS5100#halt...

  • Page 26: Regulatory Information

    Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Marking and European Economic Area (EEA) Statement of Compliance Symbol Technologies, Inc., hereby declares that this device is in compliance with all the applicable Directives, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC. A Declaration of Conformity may be obtained from: http://www2.symbol.com/doc/...

  • Page 27: Part Numbers, Support, And Sales

    WS-5100-UC-WW Symbol Support Center Use the Symbol Support Center as the primary contact for any technical problem, question, or support issue involving Symbol products. Symbol Support Center responds to calls by email, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in individual contractual agreements:...
  • Page 28 1-800-722-6234 Tel: 0800-328-2424 (Inside UK) Fax: 1-631-738-5990 +44 118 945 7529 (Outside UK) Other Sales Offices For other sales offices visit the Symbol Services Web site: http://www.symbol.com/services/howto/howto_contact_us.html General Information For general information, contact Symbol at: Telephone (North America): 1-800-722-6234 Telephone (International): +1-631-738-5200 Website: http://www.symbol.com...

  • Page 29: End-User License Agreement

    ANOTHER PERSON OR ANY OTHER LEGAL ENTITY, YOU REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT YOU HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO BIND THAT COMPANY, PERSON OR ENTITY. LICENSE GRANT. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Symbol Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries ("Licensor") hereby grants Licensee a limited, personal, non-sublicensable, non-transferable, nonexclusive license to use the software that Licensee is about to download or install and the documentation that accompanies it (collectively, the "Software") for Licensee's personal use in connection with hardware produced by Licensor and only...
  • Page 30 WS5100 Series: Installation Guide interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment. Licensee, not Licensor, remains solely responsible for all Content that Licensee uploads, posts, e-mails, transmits, or otherwise disseminates using, or in connection with, the Software.
  • Page 31 "Restricted Rights" as provided for in FAR, 48 CFR 52.227-14 (JUNE 1987) or DFAR, 48 CFR 252.227- 7013 (OCT 1988), as applicable. The "Manufacturer" for purposes of these regulations is Symbol Technologies, Inc., One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville, NY 11742.
  • Page 32 WS5100 Series: Installation Guide...
  • Page 34 Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742-1300 http://www.symbol.com 72E-85972-01 Revision A - October 2006...

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