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RSVLC-0501

Installation and Getting Started Guide

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HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 Installation and Getting Started Guide
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© Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. This document contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard.
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Contents 1 Introducing the HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 Top of the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Back of the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Back Panel Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Antennas . . . . . . . . .
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7. (Optional) Connect a Console to the RSVLC-0501 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Terminal Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Direct Console Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Sample Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Ad Hoc Wireless LAN (no access point) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Infrastructure Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . .
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Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Diagnosing with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Proactive Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Hardware Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Testing the Access Point by Resetting It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Cable Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 The HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 is an enterprise-class, dual-radio 802.11b/g and 802.11a/b/g access point that offers maximum flexibility in deployment and optimum throughput for high-density usage areas. The access point provides comprehensive security and management features and is capable of supporting all types of wireless clients in the same coverage area. The unit includes internal diversity antennas for both radios and also connectors for attaching a variety of external antenna options.
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Introducing the HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 Introducing the HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 This access point is designed to be used primarily for connecting wireless clients to an enterprise network. This access point allows wireless clients to connect directly to each other, or to connect to other computers or network resources located on the wired network.
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Introducing the HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 Top of the Access Point Introducing the HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 Top of the Access Point HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 ProCurve Access Point 530 NA J8986A Indicator Panel ProCurve Access Point 530 NA J8986A Power LED Link/Activity Power Radio 1 Radio 2 11b/g 11a/b/g LAN Link/Activity Power Radio 1 Radio 2 11b/g 11a/b/g Wireless WirelessLEDs LED LAN Power, LAN Link, and Wireless Link LEDs Ethernet LED 1-3
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Introducing the HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 Introducing the HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 Top of the Access Point LEDs Table 1-1. Access Point LEDs Access Point LEDs State Meaning Power On (green) The access point is receiving power. Off The access point is NOT receiving power. Blinking* (green) The access point is undergoing self test or downloading software. The self test and initialization are in progress after you have power cycled or reset the access point.
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Introducing the HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 Back of the Access Point Introducing the HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 Back of the Access Point HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 Lock Auxiliary port and LED 2 48V 0.38A 10/100-TX In Console Auxiliary Port Console port DC power connector Reset Clear 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Antenna (802.11a/b/g) Reset and Clear buttons 1 Primary Primary 2.4 GHz Antenna only (802.
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Introducing the HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 Back of the Access Point Introducing the HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 The access point also supports connectors for various external antenna options that offer extended radio range and specific radio coverge patterns. For further information, see chapter 4, “Using an External Antenna with the RSVLC-0501”. Lock The access point includes a Kensington security slot on the side panel, marked with the lock symbol ( ).
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Introducing the HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 Back of the Access Point Note that if the access point is connected to a PoE source device and also connected to a local power source through the AC power adapter, PoE will be disabled. Reset Button This button is used to reset the hardware or restore the factory defaults: Note ■ To Reset the Access Point While it is Powered On – When the Reset button is pressed for about one second all the LEDs turn off, then after another second the LEDs start to blink rapidly.
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Introducing the HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 Back of the Access Point Introducing the HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 Clear Button This button is used for these purposes: ■ Deleting Passwords - When pressed by itself for at least one second, the button deletes any access point console access passwords that you may have configured. Use this feature if you have misplaced the password and need console access.
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Introducing the HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 Access Point Features Introducing the HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 Access Point Features The wireless features of the RSVLC-0501 include: ■ dual-radio design with IEEE 802.11b/g and IEEE 802.11a/b/g radios ■ supports up to 16 Service Set IDentifier (SSID) interfaces per radio interface ■ security and VLAN settings per SSID interface ■ supports up to 256 wireless clients per radio interface ■ IEEE 802.
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Introducing the HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 Access Point Features Introducing the HP ProCurve RSVLC-0501 • 1-10 SNMP—a network management application such as HP ProCurve Manager can manage the access point via the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) from a network management station (supports SNMP versions 1, 2c, and 3) ■ support for group-based access point configuration ■ support for IEEE 802.
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2 Installing the RSVLC-0501 The HP RSVLC-0501 is easy to install. It comes with an accessory kit that includes a bracket for mounting the access point on a wall or to a suspended ceiling T-rail. The bracket is designed to allow mounting the access point in a variety of locations and orientations. This chapter shows you how to install your RSVLC-0501.
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Installing the RSVLC-0501 Installation Procedures Installation Procedures Summary Installing the RSVLC-0501 Follow these easy steps to install your access point. The rest of this chapter provides details on these steps. 1. Prepare the installation site (page 2-4).
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Installing the RSVLC-0501 Installation Procedures Installation Precautions: Follow these precautions when installing your HP RSVLC-0501: Cautions Make sure that the power source circuits are properly grounded, then use the power adapter supplied with the access point to connect it to the power source. ■ You can alternatively power the access point through a network connection to a switch or other network connection device that provides Power over Ethernet.
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Installing the RSVLC-0501 Installation Procedures 1. Prepare the Installation Site ■ Cabling Infrastructure - Ensure that the cabling infrastructure meets the necessary network specifications. See the following table for cable types and lengths, and see appendix B, “Access Point Port and Network Cables” for more information. Table 2-1.
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Installing the RSVLC-0501 Installation Procedures 2. Verify the Access Point Passes the Self Test Before mounting the access point in its network location, you should first verify that it is working properly by plugging it into a power source, or connecting it to a switch that provides Power over Ethernet, and verifying that it passes its self test. 1.
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Installing the RSVLC-0501 Installation Procedures 2. Check the LEDs on the access point as described below. ProCurve Access Point 530 NA Installing the RSVLC-0501 J8986A Link/Activity Power Power LED Radio 1 Radio 2 11b/g 11a/b/g Wireless LEDs LAN Ethernet LED When the access point is powered on, it performs its diagnostic self test. The self test takes approximately 50 seconds to complete.
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Installing the RSVLC-0501 Installation Procedures 3. Mount the Access Point After you have verified that the access point passes the self test, you are ready to mount the access point in a stable location. The RSVLC-0501 can be mounted in these ways: ■ on a wall ■ on a suspended ceiling T-rail ■ on a horizontal surface Wall Mounting Caution The access point should be mounted only to a wall or wood surface that is at least 1/2-inch plywood or its equivalent. 1.
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Installing the RSVLC-0501 Installation Procedures Installing the RSVLC-0501 Mounting the Bracket on a Wall 5/8-inch wood screws 2-8
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Installing the RSVLC-0501 Installation Procedures Sliding the Access Point onto the Bracket Mounting points Installing the RSVLC-0501 Mounting slots Suspended Ceiling Mounting You can mount the access point on a suspended ceiling T-rail as shown in the illustrations on the next page. 1. Attach the access point to its mounting bracket by sliding the unit down onto the bracket so that the four protrusions on the bracket enter the four recess slots on the bottom of the access point.