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OmniAccess 4324TM
Wireless LAN Switch
Installation Guide
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Copyright
Copyright © 2005 Alcatel Internetworking, Inc. All rights reserved.
Specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.
Originated in the USA.
Trademarks
AOS-W and Alcatel OmniAccess 4324 are trademarks of Alcatel in the United States and certain other countries.
Any other trademarks appearing in this manual are owned by their respective companies.
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Electromagnetic Interference
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Industry Canada - Class A
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des Communications.
VCCI - Class A
CE - Class A
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Warning—This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
EU - Class A
This product complies with EN55022 Class A and EN55024 standards.
Safety
Lithium Battery Notice
This product contains a lithium battery which is replaceable only by a trained technician.
CAUTION—The lithium battery may explode if it is incorrectly replaced. A trained technician should replace the battery with only the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Laser Notice
This product uses replaceable laser transceiver modules on some ports.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION—Use of controls or adjustments of performance or procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
This product complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J, Part 1040.10, and IEC 60825-1: 1993, A1: 1997, A2: 2001, IEC 60825-2: 2000.
For continued compliance with the above laser safety standards, only approved Class 1 modules from our approved vendors should be installed in the product. See “Approved GBICs” on page 23 for a list of approved modules and vendors.
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Contents
Preface |
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Overview of this Manual. . . . . . . vii Related Documents . . . . . . . . . viii Text Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . viii Contacting Alcatel . . . . . . . . . . . ix
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Deployment Summary . . . . . . . . |
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System Overview . . . . . . . . . |
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Physical Description. . . . . . . . . . |
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Pre-Installation Checklist . . . . . . |
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Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Selecting a Location . . . . . . . . |
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Mounting the Chassis . . . . . . . . |
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Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . |
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Verifying the Installation . . . |
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Power Management . . . . . . |
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Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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FE Network Ports . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Serial & Power Over Ethernet . 18
Physical Description & LEDs. . 18
Pin Outs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
GE Uplink Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Physical Description and LEDs 22
Serial Console Port . . . . . . . . . . 25
Port & Adapter Pin Outs . . . . 25
Communications Settings . . . 26
Appendix C Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Preface
This preface includes the following information:
zAn overview of the sections in this manual
zA list of related documentation for further reading
zA key to the various text conventions used throughout this manual
zAlcatel support and service information
Overview of this Manual
This manual is for trained technicians responsible for installing the OmniAccess 4324 Wireless LAN Switch. This manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, “System Overview”—Describes the main features of this product, including physical diagrams.
Chapter 2, “Installing the Chassis”—Instructions for mounting the chassis and attaching power.
Chapter 3, “Verifying the Installation”—Instructions for performing initial power-on tests.
Appendix A, “Power Management”—Worksheet for determining system power load.
Appendix B, “Ports”—Describes interface, cable, and adapter specifications for system ports.
Appendix C, “Specifications”—Describes the system’s size, weight, storage and operating environment, and certifications for electromagnetic compliance and safety.
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Related Documents
The following items are part of the complete documentation for the Alcatel system:
zAlcatel Wireless LAN Switch Installation Guide (this manual)
zAlcatel AOS-W User’s Guide
zAlcatel AP Installation Guide
Text Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this manual to emphasize important concepts:
TABLE P-1 Text Conventions
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{ Item A | Item B } In the command examples, items within curled braces and separated by a vertical bar represent the available choices. Enter only one choice. Do not type the braces or bars.
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Contacting Alcatel
Web Site
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http://www.alcatel.com |
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Support |
http://www.alcatel.com/enterprise |
Telephone Numbers
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Main US/Canada |
(800) 995-2612 |
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Main Outside US |
(818) 880-3500 |
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To the Network Manager
As with any full-featured network equipment, deploying the Alcatel Wireless LAN (Wireless LAN) solution requires a degree of planning. The process may involve multiple components as well as various individuals in your organization. As the network manager, you should become familiar with the components and deployment summary outlined in this section.
The Alcatel Wireless LAN Solution
The Alcatel Wireless LAN solution consists of three major components:
zAlcatel Wireless LAN Switch. This is an enterprise-class switch into which multiple Access Points (APs) and Air Monitors (AMs) are connected and controlled.
zAlcatel Wireless Access Point. This is a next-generation wireless transceiver which functions as an AP or AM. Although third-party APs can be used with the Alcatel Wireless LAN system, the Alcatel AP provides the best features and easiest integration.
zAlcatel AOS-W Switch Software. This software intelligently integrates the Wireless LAN switch and APs to provide load balancing, rate limiting, self healing, authentication, mobility, security, firewalls, encryption, and centralization for monitoring and upgrades.
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Deployment Summary
This section outlines the various tasks involved in deploying the Alcatel Wireless LAN solution, and indicates the document where you can find appropriate instructions.
NOTE—Documents named below are included on the Alcatel Documentation Library CD-ROM.
1 Physical installation of the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch
Installation requires a trained technician who is experienced with handling and installing similar equipment. This phase involves the following tasks:
zTransport, unpack, and mount the switch in a suitable rack environment.
zIf using a modular switch chassis, install any extra modules you may have ordered.
zAttach power and a console.
zBoot the system and perform the initial power-on test, examining the LEDs and console messages to ensure proper operation.
The Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch Installation Guides provide the necessary instructions.
2 Initial configuration of the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch
Configuration requires someone who understands the company's wired network and has experience with the physical and logical management and configuration of routers, switches, servers, and clients. This phase involves the following tasks:
zUse the console to perform initial configuration of the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch.
zAttach the switch to the network.
The Alcatel Quick Start Guide provides instructions.
3 Planning the location of access points and air monitors
This phase requires someone familiar with your wireless network deployment strategy and the features required of the Alcatel Wireless LAN solution. You can manually determine the locations for APs, or use a Web browser to access the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch’s built-in RF Plan tool and perform the following tasks:
zDefine the physical site parameters.
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zDetermine how many access points are needed and where they should be located.
zSimulate network failures and recovery characteristics, and adjust placement if necessary.
Refer to the Alcatel AOS-W User Guide for instructions.
Physical installation of the Alcatel Wireless Access Points
This requires a trained technician. The following tasks are involved:
zPerform initial configuration of the AP.
zMount the AP in its appointed service location.
zAttach required network cables and power.
Refer to the Alcatel AP Installation Guides for instructions.
Advanced configuration of the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch
Again, configuration requires someone who understands the company's network and has experience managing routers, switches, servers, and clients. The following tasks are involved:
zConfigure the planned network features via command line or Web interface.
zTest and debug the deployment.
Refer to the Alcatel AOS-W User Guide and the Alcatel AOS-W Reference Guide for in-depth information and examples on the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch’s more advanced features.
6 Monitoring and maintenance
This requires someone experienced using various types of software tools to gather and interpret network performance information. The following tasks are involved:
zPerform remote monitor and management functions via command line or Web interface.
zIdentify problems and initiate support when necessary.
zEnsure that hardware support issues are handled by a trained technician.
Refer to the Alcatel AOS-W Reference Guide for instructions for collecting system health and performance information. The Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch Installation Guides and Alcatel AP Installation Guides provide instructions for hardware issues.
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