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  • Page 1 OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide Wireless LAN Switch...
  • Page 2 Originated in the USA. Trademarks Alcatel AP60, Alcatel AP61, Alcatel 6000, Alcatel 4324, Alcatel 4304, Alcatel 4308, 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Front View ....Back View . . . The Alcatel AP Setup Process Provisioning Access Points . . Chapter 2 ..Alcatel Discovery Protocol .
  • Page 4 OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide: Installation Guide Port Specifications ..Appendix A ....FE Port ..

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11b/g wireless adapters) and the wired LAN. As a wireless Air Monitor (AM), a feature unique to Alcatel products, the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide enhances wireless networks by collecting statistics, monitoring traffic, detecting intrusions, enforcing security policies, balancing wireless traffic load, self-healing coverage gaps, and more.

  • Page 6: Front View

    OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide: Installation Guide Front View 1-1 OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide Front IGURE View Part 031643-00 May 2005...
  • Page 7 Access Point. Green-Flashin The wireless interface is enabled and functioning as an Air Monitor. —LEDs on the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch provide additional status and security information about connected APs.See the Alcatel AOS-W User Guide for more information. Introduction...
  • Page 8 FE Port This port attaches the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX (twisted-pair) Ethernet LAN segment. This port also supports Serial and Power Over Ethernet (SPOE).

  • Page 9: Back View

    Chapter 1 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 AP60/61 Installation Guide, the power adapter is not necessary. Back View...
  • Page 10 Fold-Out Stand This fold-out stand allows the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide to be stood upright on a table or shelf. Kensington Security Slot This slot is compatible with a Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable (not included) which can be used to prevent the unauthorized removal of the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide from its installed location.

  • Page 11: The Alcatel Ap Setup Process

    Plan site-survey software (available separately). AP Provisioning—Provisioning provides each Alcatel AP with initial settings that allow it to locate the host Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. Depending on the network topology and services, AP provisioning can be performed manually for each AP or plug-and-play for batches of APs.
  • Page 12 OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide: Installation Guide Part 031643-00 May 2005...

  • Page 13: Provisioning Access Points

    Wireless LAN switch (using the CLI or Web interface) and then uploaded to the APs. This method can be used for adding Alcatel APs to a highly customized network, or greatly simplified for the most common provisioning.

  • Page 14: Alcatel Discovery Protocol

    Obtains the IP address of the TFTP server from which it downloads the AP boot image It discovers the IP address of the master Alcatel Wireless LAN switch in the network from which the AP can download its configuration. The address of the TFTP server that ADP discovers is the equivalent of the BOOTROM environment variable serverip.

  • Page 15: Ap Reprovisioning

    Once these discovery prerequisites are met, the switch will respond to APs with the IP address of the Master Alcatel switch. The APs can then obtain their image and configuration. To enable ADP on an Alcatel Wireless LAN switch, enter:...

  • Page 16: Ap Provisioning

    OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide: 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 Provisioning Reprovisioning On this window, there are two tabs: .
  • Page 17 Table 3-1 for appropriate antenna gain values.) —If the AP being provisioned is a model with detachable antenna capability (such as an Alcatel AP-60) enter the antenna gain in dBi, for example 4.0. This is mandatory for all detachable antenna models as the AP will not will bring up its radio interface or function as an AP without it.
  • Page 18 —Check that the configured parameters are reflected in the AP list entry. —Alcatel Networks recommends that you provision each AP for a unique location as suggested by site-survey planning. Label each AP with this location information and place the AP in its proper location.

  • Page 19: Manual Provisioning

    However, if you use non-Alcatel POE equipment, make sure it conforms to the same standard that Alcatel uses. Using POE equipment using IEEE 802.3af subparagraph b wiring assignments, or POE equipment not conforming to the 803.2af standard may result in damaged equipment.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Console Terminal

    OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide: Installation Guide 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 AP60/61 while allowing the device to be powered by the AC adapter or POE (from an Alcatel Wireless LAN switch).
  • Page 21 —To prevent personal injury or damage to equipment, use only the AC power AUTION adapter certified for this device in the country where it is used. —The indicator LEDs on the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide will remain dark during this procedure. Provisioning Access Points...
  • Page 22 OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide and terminal. 7 From the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide console, access the apboot prompt. Depending on the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide 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.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 TFTP time out—If the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide cannot locate an Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch on its network port, the following type of output is repeatedly displayed: Loading FLASH image... Verifying checksum... failed! BOOTP broadcast 1 DHCP IP address: 10.1.2.250...

  • Page 24: Setting Omniaccess Ap60/61 Installation Guide Parameters

    Parameters 1 From the apboot prompt, configure the host information, if necessary. In order to provide centralized management of the APs, each Alcatel AP downloads its software image and configuration files from a master Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. Setting the correct host information depends on the following:...
  • Page 25 (255.255.65535) and skip to Step 5. —If using default locations during initial provisioning, you can later reconfigure the APs to use specific location IDs using the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch man- agement tools. Provisioning Access Points...
  • Page 26 Within any floor, a unique number (1-65534) is required 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...
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 4 Save the configuration and reboot the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide. apboot> save apboot> boot Once the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide boots, disconnect it and mount it in its intended service location (see Provisioning Access Points page 25).
  • Page 28 OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide: Installation Guide Part 031643-00 May 2005...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Ap Deployment

    (When using an external antenna, 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 30: Alcatel 60 Detachable Antennas

    TheOmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide and any optional external antennas are not suitable for outside use. The OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide can be mounted on a wall or suspended from above (not shown) using one of the optional mounting kits...
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 FCC-Approved Detachable Antennas The following table lists the antennas which are approved for use with the Alcatel 60. 3-1 FCC-Approved Detachable Antennas ABLE Alcatel Part Gain Description Manufacturer Man. Part # MULTI-BAND ANTENNA AP-ANT-1 Tri-Band, Nearson T614AH-2.4 High-Gain, 5/5.X-S...

  • Page 32: Free-Standing Placement

    Patch Antenna (Indoor) with RP-SMA Connector AP-ANT-12 High-Gain, Cushcraft S52514WP3 Directional Patch 6RSM Antenna (Indoor / Outdoor) with RP-SMA Connector Free-Standing Placement To place the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide indoors on a flat table or shelf: Part 031643-00 May 2005...
  • Page 33 Fold-Out Stand 2 Place the device on a sturdy table or shelf. —Do not place the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide in any place where it AUTION could fall on people or equipment. For more secure installation, use one of the optional mounting kits.

  • Page 34: Using The Built-In Mounting Slots

    The keyhole-shaped slots on the back of the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide can be used to attach the device upright to an indoor wall or shelf. —Do not use the mounting slots to hang the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation AUTION Guide from the ceiling, sideways, or in any place where it could fall on people or equipment.
  • Page 35 3 Secure the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide, if desired. To prevent the unauthorized removal of the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide from its installed location, use a Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable (not included). Wrap the security cable around an immovable object, insert the cable’s lock into the Kensington Security Slot on the back of the OmniAccess...

  • Page 36: Using The Optional Mounting Kits

    Using the Optional Mounting Kits Use the optional mounting kit to attach the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide to a wall, shelf, or ceiling. For installation, see the Alcatel 60/61 Mounting Kit Installation Notes (P/N 031641-00) provided with each kit. Connecting Required Cables...

  • Page 37: Connecting Cables & Power

    To a network port on the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch, or To a network hub, router, or switch that has a routable path to the Alcatel Wire- less LAN Switch. —If the connecting device supplies POE, a straight-through cable must connect the Omni- Access AP60/61 Installation Guide directly to the powering device without any intervening hubs, routers, or other networking equipment.
  • Page 38 If local regulations and practices permit, connect the optional AC power adapter (not included) to the DC power socket on the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide and plug it into an appropriate power outlet. —To prevent personal injury or damage to equipment, use only the AC power AUTION adapter certified for this device in the country where it is used.

  • Page 39: 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 AP60/61 Installation Guide and has an RJ-45 female connector. The port pin-outs are shown in Figure A-1 Aruba 60/61 RJ-45 Female...

  • Page 40: Serial Breakout Adapter

    The maximum length for FE cables is 100 meters (325 feet). When the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide 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 accordingly for use in plenums and air-handling...

  • Page 41: Db-9 Specification

    None None “To AP” Specifications The RJ-45 connector labeled “To AP” attaches to the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide 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 42 —Only IEEE 802.3af Power Over Ethernet is supported for manual provisioning. “Inline” or “mid- span” POE devices will not work with the Alcatel serial breakout adapter. The maximum length for FE cables is 100 meters (325 feet).

  • Page 43: Appendix B Troubleshooting

    After provisioning and deployment, the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide can be configured and managed through the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. However, the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide includes built-in troubleshooting features for situations where the switch commands are unable to diagnose AP problems.

  • Page 44: Direct Terminal Connection

    <Wireless LAN switch IP address> 2300 > When prompted, log in to the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch as the adminis- trator: user: admin password: <administrator password (not displayed)>...

  • Page 45: Remote Telnet Connection

    (Alcatel 6000) (sap-config location b.f.d) # telnet {enable|disable} Using Telnet to Connect Use a Telnet client on your management workstation to connect to the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide’s individual IP address. The connection command may vary depending on the specific software used, but commonly appears as follows: >...

  • Page 46: Ap Support

    Access the AP Support privileged mode. 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 031643-00 May 2005...

  • Page 47: Appendix C Product Specifications

    PPENDIX Product Specifications Compliance FCC - Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 48 OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide: Installation Guide CAUTION STATEMENT: FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for fixed indoor use only. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 15.2 inches (38.5 centimeters) between the radiator and your body for 2.4 GHz and 5GHz operations.
  • Page 49 Appendix C These products have been Listed and tested for fire resistant and low-smoke-producing characteristics, and are suitable for use in environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings, in accordance with Section 300-22(C) of the National Electrical Code, and Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1.

  • Page 50: Certifications

    OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide: Installation Guide Certifications Item Measurement Electromagnetic FCC Part 15 subpart C (15.247/15.407 Compatibility RSS 210 (CAN) TELEC ARIB STD-T66 EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-11 73/23/ECC The CE approval mark on back of the...

  • Page 51: Product Features

    The Alcatel AP60 has dual Reverse Polarity SMA (RP-SMA) antenna connectors that accept a variety of high-gain detachable antennas (not included). The Alcatel AP61 has a built-in swivel array with dual, tri-band, omnidi- rectional antennas for reception diversity. Protocol-independent networking functionality Supports IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11b/g operation as an AP...

  • Page 52: Power Over Ethernet

    Power Over Ethernet (POE). With this feature, the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide can accept electrical power from a compatible POE-capable device (such as the Alcatel OmniAccess 6000 (with Line Card OAW-LC-2G24FP), Alcatel OmniAccess 4324, or Alcatel 800) directly over the FE cable.

  • Page 53: Optional Items

    Appendix C Optional Items The following optional items can also be ordered for the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide: Detachable antennas (Alcatel AP60 only) AC power adapter (5 VDC, 3 A) and power cord Serial breakout adapter for direct access to the AP console...
  • Page 54 OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide: Installation Guide C-1 AP-60 802.11 Specifications ABLE Description 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g Antenna Dual, diversity supporting Reverse Polarity-SMA (RP-SMA) detachable antenna interfaces suitable for acceptance of single-band or tri-band 802.11a/b/g detachable antennas of various pattern types and gain. For information on...
  • Page 55 Data Rates 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps...
  • Page 56 OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide: Installation Guide 3-2 AP-60 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...
  • Page 57 Auto-sensing externally supplied AC power or Power Over Ethernet Output Power 100 mW maximum (or lower as configured on the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch to comply with local regulatory requirements) Operating Humidity 30% to 75% (non-condensing) < 8000 feet °...
  • Page 58 OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide: Installation Guide 3-2 AP-60 Characteristics (Continued) ABLE Description Electromagnetic FCC Part 15 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class C Compliance 15.207/15.247 FCC Part 15 Class E 15.407 ICES-003 Class A, RSS 210 (CAN) VCCI Class A...

  • Page 59: Alcatel Ap-61 Access Point

    Appendix C Alcatel AP-61 Access Point 3-2 Part Number: AP-61 IGURE Product Specifications...
  • Page 60 OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide: Installation Guide 3-3 AP-61 802.11 Specifications ABLE Description 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g Antenna Integral, diversity supporting dual, tri-band 802.11a/b/g omni-directional high-gain antennas with 90 degrees rotational movement Integral antenna gain: 2.4 Ghz / 2.8dBi 5.150-5.350 Ghz / 3.9dBi 5.6 Ghz / 4 dBi...
  • Page 61 Complete country list Complete country Complete country available at list available at list available at http:// http:// http:// www.alcatel. www.alcatel. www.alcatel. com/enterprise com/enterprise com/enterprise Data Rates 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 1, 2, 5.5, 11 6, 9, 12, 18, 24,...
  • Page 62 OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide: Installation Guide 3-4 AP-61 Characteristics ABLE Description Maximum Clients Multi-mode Selectable via software Radio Band Manageability Management of all 802.11 parameters Network Wide AP Management via: WEB GUI SNMPv3 Access Point Profiles, Management by: Geographical Location...
  • Page 63 Auto-sensing externally supplied AC power or Power Over Ethernet Output Power 100 mW maximum (or lower as configured on the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch to comply with local regulatory requirements) Environmenta Operating: 0 to 50 ºC (32 to 122 ºF) Storage: 0 to 70 ºC (32 to 158 ºF)
  • Page 64 OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide: Installation Guide 3-4 AP-61 Characteristics (Continued) ABLE Description Environmenta Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Humidity Standards Ethernet IEEE 802.3 / IEEE 802.3u Compliance Power Over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af Wireless IEEE 802.11a/b/g Electromagne FCC Part 15 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class C 15.207/15.247...

  • Page 65: Related Documents

    Appendix C Related Documents The following items are part of the complete documentation for the Alcatel system: Alcatel Quick Start Guide Alcatel 60/61 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide (this document) Alcatel AOS-W User Guide Alcatel AOS-W Reference Guide Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch installation guide...

  • Page 66: Text Conventions

    OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide: Installation Guide Text Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual to emphasize important concepts: 3-5 Text Conventions ABLE Type Style Description Italics This style is used to emphasize important terms and to mark the titles of books.

  • Page 67: Contacting Alcatel

    Indicates that protection against electrical shock is required. This symbol indicates that a danger to personal safety exists. Indicates caution is required. Failure to heed these cautions may result in damaged equipment or loss of data. Contacting Alcatel Web Site Main Site http://www.alcatel.com Support http://www.alcatel.com/enterprise...
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  • Page 69: Notes

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