External-Antenna Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point Quick Installation Guide External-Antenna Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point Quick Installation Guide System Release 2.0 This Guide contains several sections allowing you to install an AS-1200-BG-EXT or AS-1200-ABG-EXT Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point or an AS-1200-ABG-EXT-RE Nortel Networks WLAN - Remote Edge Access Point (Remote Edge Access Point). These models contain internal 802.11a and 802.
• MAKE SURE THAT THE Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Points ARE INSTALLED VERTICALLY. Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Points ARE DESIGNED TO BE INSTALLED VERTICALLY, either standing up in a plenum or hanging from a ceiling, to create the largest coverage area per Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point. Hanging the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point from the ceiling provides the best RF coverage. • DO NOT MOUNT Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point ANTENNAS WITHIN ONE METER (3 FT.) OF ANY METAL OBSTRUCTIONS.
Overview Overview This guide is designed to provide you with the information needed to mount AS-1200-BG-EXT and AS-1200-ABG-EXT Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Points and AS-1200-ABG-EXT-RE Nortel Networks WLAN - Remote Edge Access Points (Remote Edge Access Points). Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Points and Remote Edge Access Points are part of the innovative Nortel Networks 2200 series (Nortel Networks 2200 series), and require no manual configuration after they are mounted.
Step 1: Collecting Required Tools and Supplies Step 1: Collecting Required Tools and Supplies • One Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point or Remote Edge Access Point per location. • Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point and Remote Edge Access Point Mounting Kits, factory-supplied with each Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point. • Optional Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point and Remote Edge Access Point Mounting Kits, factory-orderable. • Optional external AC-to-DC power supplies, factory-orderable.
Step 2: Configuring the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point or Remote Edge Access Point Before Installation Step 2: Configuring the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point or Remote Edge Access Point Before Installation The following procedures are designed to make sure that your Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point physical installation goes smoothly and that initial operation is as expected.
be reconfigured back and forth between Layer 2 and Layer 3 operation, refer to RMA Procedures later in this document to RMA your version 1.2 Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Points. • Alternatively, you may have a version 2.0 Nortel Networks WLAN - Wireless Security Switch that is part of a mobility group that can be reconfigured back and forth between Layer 2 and Layer 3 operation.
4. Once the Operating System code download is successful, the AP reboots. The GREEN LED turns on and the two YELLOW/AMBER/ORANGE LEDs indicate the states of the 802.11a and 802.11b/ g networks. If any part of the network is disabled in the Nortel Networks WLAN - Wireless Security Switch, the corresponding YELLOW/AMBER/ORANGE LED remains off. - Note that the Red LED can light for a short period (10-20 seconds) when the AP reboots.
Note: This procedure assumes that you are preparing a version 2.0 Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point or Remote Edge Access Point to interoperate with a version 2.0 Nortel Networks WLAN - Wireless Security Switch. When you are preparing a version 1.2 Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point to interoperate with a version 1.2 Nortel Networks WLAN - Wireless Security Switch, use the procedure found in the version 1.2 Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point Quick Installation Guide.
4. 5. - After powering up the AP, the RED Alarm LED comes on for a short period (about 15-20 seconds) and then all the LEDs blink sequentially back and forth, indicating that the AP is trying to find a Nortel Networks WLAN - Wireless Security Switch to connect to. This can continue for up to five minutes. If the AP remains in this mode for more than five minutes, the AP is unable to find the Master Nortel Networks WLAN - Wireless Security Switch.
blink sequentially back and forth for more than five minutes, the AP is unable to find its Primary Nortel Networks WLAN - Wireless Security Switch. Check the connection between the AP and the Nortel Networks WLAN - Wireless Security Switch, and make sure the AP and the Nortel Networks WLAN - Wireless Security Switch are either on the same subnet or that the AP has a route back to its Primary Nortel Networks WLAN - Wireless Security Switch.
Configuration Setup Configuration Setup Does My AP Qualify for this Procedure? • Does My AP Qualify for this Procedure? If your 2.0 or later version later Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point(s) or Remote Edge Access Point(s) cannot be configured for any reason using the following procedure, refer to RMA Procedures in the Nortel Networks Product Documentation.
6. - Use 802.3af-compliant Power Over Ethernet (PoE) from the Nortel Networks WLAN Wireless Security Switch or from an orderable inline power injector. If you do not have PoE available, use an orderable external AC-to-48 VDC Power Supply plugged into the side of the AP.
Note: When you are installing a Remote Edge Access Point or a Layer 3 Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point on a different subnet than the Nortel Networks WLAN - Wireless Security Switch, MAKE SURE that a DHCP server is available on the subnet where you will be installing the AP or Remote Edge Access Point, and that the subnet has a route back to the Primary Nortel Networks WLAN - Wireless Security Switch.
Step 3: Preparing Mounting Locations Step 3: Preparing Mounting Locations On your map, you should have the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point locations, mounting options, and power options. • Find the required mounting locations. • Use the ceiling-mount base to mark the wall or ceiling locations for sheet metal, drywall, or other screws.
external antenna cable(s), optional power supply cable, and optional Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable into the sides of the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point. Figure - Factory-Orderable Mounting Brackets • If necessary, drill holes for the various cables where they can be mostly hidden from casual view.
Step 4: Mounting the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Points Step 4: Mounting the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Points Using the supplied or optional separately-orderable Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point mounting kits, mount each Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point in its indicated location, oriented as shown on the map.
Ceiling Mount Base Ceiling Mount Base When you are mounting the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point in the middle of a ceiling (flat sides toward the room or hallway), use the ceiling-mount base to mount the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point as shown in the following figure and as described below: Figure - Assembling the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point and Ceiling-Mount Base • Copy the MAC address(es) from the label(s) on the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point onto the corresponding location on
Note: When the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point is powered up and is associated with an Nortel Networks WLAN - Wireless Security Switch (Green/Power and Yellow/802.11b/g and/or Yellow or Amber/802.11a LEDs lit), the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point is broadcasting its beacon signal(s). When this happens, complete the installation as quickly as possible to remove yourself from within 8 inches (20 cm) of the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point to comply with FCC RF radiation exposure guidelines.
• Copy the MAC address(es) from the label(s) on the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point onto the corresponding location on the map. MAC addresses have the format 000B85xxxxxx. • Attach the ceiling-mount clips to the bottom of the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point using the factory-supplied machine screws and washers. • Snap the ceiling-mount clips onto a hanging ceiling rail.
Projection Wall Mount Projection Wall Mount When you are mounting the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point out from a wall (flat sides along the wall or hallway), use an optional separately-orderable factory-orderable projection-mount L-bracket. • Before proceeding, gently screw the two factory-supplied screws and spring washers into the bottom of the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point. Make sure the spring washers have their convex (high center sections) pointing toward the screw heads.
Note: If the screws do not securely hold the bracket, remove the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point and adjust the screws until they securely hold the bracket. Figure - Assembling the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point to the Projection-Mount Bracket • Attach the cables to the sides of the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point. Note: Make sure the cables are routed away from the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point antennas.
Note: The Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point threaded holes have precision-depth threads. Do not overtighten the screws, or the bracket will not fit under the screw heads. Figure - Assembling the Mounting Screws and Spring Washers to the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point • Copy the MAC address(es) from the label(s) on the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point onto the corresponding location on the map. MAC addresses have the format 000B85xxxxxx.
Note: If the screws do not securely hold the bracket, remove the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point and adjust the screws until they securely hold the bracket. Figure - Assembling the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point to the Flush-Mount Bracket • Attach the cables to the sides of the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point. Note: Make sure the cables are routed away from the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point antennas.
Step 5: Returning MAC Information Step 5: Returning MAC Information When you have completed the installations as outlined in Step 4: Mounting the Nortel Networks WLAN Access Points, return the MAC addresses and their locations on the maps or floor plans to the network planner or manager.
Planning Notes Planning Notes About Cables About Cables • You will run one CAT-5 Ethernet cable from the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point to the (UNUSED PRODUCT), another network device, or a PoE injector/hub. When the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point will be mounted below the ceiling using the ceiling mount or wall mount brackets, you may have to drill a hole into the ceiling plenum to run the CAT-5 cable to the wiring closet.
connectors to connect antennas to the ports on the side of the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point. See the following figure for antenna port markings.
The mounting base attaches to the bottom of the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point with two supplied screws, and then the assembly slides and locks onto two sheet metal, drywall, or other screws. • When you are mounting the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point out from a wall (flat sides along the room or hallway), use the projection-mount L-bracket supplied with the Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Point. Use the L-bracket to mark the sheet metal, drywall, or other screw locations.
Safety Considerations Safety Considerations • The 2230 Nortel Networks WLAN - Access Points with or without external antenna ports are only intended for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE 802.3af. All interconnected equipment must be contained within the same building including the interconnected equipment's associated LAN connections.
