Allied Telesis AT-WA7400 User Manual

Wireless
Access Point

AT-WA7400

Installation Guide

PN 613-000487 RevA

Copyright © 2006 Allied Telesyn, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without
prior written permission from Allied Telesyn, Inc.

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Allied Telesyn, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and
other information contained in this document without prior written notice. The
information provided herein is subject to change without notice. In no event
shall Allied Telesyn, Inc. be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or
consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits,
arising out of or related to this manual or the information contained herein,
even if Allied Telesyn, Inc. has been advised of, known, or should have
known, the possibility of such damages.

Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards

Standards: This product meets the following standards.

U.S. Federal Communications Commission

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesyn, Inc.
Declares that the product: Wireless Access Point
Model Numbers: AT-WA7400

This product complies with FCC Part 15B, Class B Limits:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) This device must not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Radiated Energy
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer

or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this
equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules.

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Industry Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003

du Canada.

Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications

EMI/RFI and Immunity FCC Part 15 Class B; FCC Part 15B,

Electrical Safety: UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-

15C, and 15E Certified; EN 55022/
CISPR 22 Class B; EN 301 893; EN
300 328; EN 301 489 Transmitter
EMC; Canada IC; CE Mark emission/
immunity; CE Marked (compliant with
RTT&E, EMC, LVD Directives); C-Tick

03 (
EN 60593-IP53

), EN60950-1 (TUV); TUV,

CULUS

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Translated Safety Statements

Important: When you see the , go to the Allied Telesyn website
www.alliedtelesyn.com

your language.

for the translated safety statement in

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Contents

Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards .............................3

Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications ...................4

Translated Safety Statements .......................................................5

Preface .......................................................................................13

Safety Symbols Used in this Guide .............................................14

Where to Find Web-based Guides ..............................................15

Contacting Allied Telesyn ............................................................ 16

Online Support ....................................................................16

Email and Telephone Support.............................................16

Returning Products.............................................................. 16

Sales or Corporate Information ...........................................16

Management Software Updates..........................................16

Chapter 1: Overview .................................................................19

Features ......................................................................................20

Front and Back Panels ................................................................21

LEDs............................................................................................23

Chapter 2: Installation ..............................................................25

Reviewing Safety Precautions.....................................................26

Installation Guidelines .................................................................28

Microwave Ovens................................................................29

Cordless Telephones ..........................................................29

Other Access Points ............................................................29

Unpacking the Access Point........................................................30

Installing the Antennas ................................................................31

Using the Access Point on a Desktop .........................................33

Mounting an Access Point on a Wall ...........................................34

Mounting the Access Point on a Metal Surface...........................36

Connecting the Access Point to the LAN.....................................37

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Powering On the Access Point ....................................................38

Running KickStart to Find Access Points on the Network ...........40

Installing KickStart on the Administrator’s PC ..................... 47

Warranty Registration..................................................................54

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ....................................................55

Appendix A: Technical Specifications ...................................57

Physical Specifications ................................................................ 57

Environmental Specifications ......................................................57

Power Specifications ...................................................................57

Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications .................57

Appendix B: Radio Bands .......................................................59

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Figures

Figure 1: AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point21
Figure 2: Front and Back Panels22
Figure 3: Location of the Antenna Connectors31
Figure 4: Attaching the Antennas32
Figure 5: Attaching the Rubber Feet33
Figure 6: Aligning the Access Point for Mounting on the Wall35
Figure 7: Attaching the Magnets36
Figure 8: Attaching the LAN Cable37
Figure 9: Connecting the Power Adapter38
Figure 10: PoE Connection39
Figure 11: AT-WA7400 CD Main Page41
Figure 12: KickStart Page42
Figure 13: KickStart Welcome Page43
Figure 14: KickStart Search Results Page44
Figure 15: Administration Dialog Box45
Figure 16: Login Dialog Box46
Figure 17: Basic Settings Page47
Figure 18: KickStart Setup Wizard Dialog Box48
Figure 19: Select Installation Folder Dialog Box49
Figure 20: KickStart Setup Disk Space Dialog box50
Figure 21: KickStart Installation Confirmation Dialog Box51
Figure 22: Installing KickStart Dialog Box52
Figure 23: KickStart Installation Complete Dialog Box53

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Contents

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Tab les

Table 1. Safety Symbols 14
Table 2. System LEDs 23
Table 3. LAN LEDs 23
Table 4. Wireless LEDs 24

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Tables

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Preface

This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-WA7400
Wireless Access Point. This preface contains the following sections:

 “Safety Symbols Used in this Guide” on page 14

 “Where to Find Web-based Guides” on page 15
 “Contacting Allied Telesyn” on page 16

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Preface

Safety Symbols Used in this Guide

This document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1.

Table 1. Safety Symbols

Symbol Meaning Description

Caution Performing or omitting a specific action may

result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Warning Performing or omitting a specific action may

result in electrical shock.

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Where to Find Web-based Guides

The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesyn products are
available in portable document format (PDF) on our web site at
www.alliedtelesyn.com. You can view the documents online or
download them onto a local workstation or server.

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Preface

Contacting Allied Telesyn

This section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical
support as well as sales and corporate information.

Online Support

You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied
Telesyn Knowledge Base: http://kb.alliedtelesyn.com. You can use
the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff
and review answers to previously asked questions.

Email and Telephone Support

For Technical Support via email or telephone, refer to the Support &
Services section of the Allied Telesyn web site:
www.alliedtelesyn.com.

Returning Products

Products for return or repair must first be assigned a return materials
authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesyn without
an RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.

To obtain an RMA number, contact Allied Telesyn Technical Support
through our web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com.

Sales or Corporate Information

You can contact Allied Telesyn for sales or corporate information
through our web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com. To find the contact
information for your country, select Contact Us -> Worldwide Contacts.

Management Software Updates

New releases of management software for our managed products are
available from either of the following Internet sites:

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 Allied Telesyn web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com

 Allied Telesyn FTP server: ftp://ftp.alliedtelesyn.com

If you prefer to download new software from the Allied Telesyn FTP
server from your workstation’s command prompt, you will need FTP
client software and you must log in to the server. Enter “anonymous” for
the user name and your email address for the password.

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Preface

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Chapter 1

Overview

The AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point is a wireless
communications hub for devices on your network. It provides
continuous, high-speed access between your wireless and
Ethernet devices. You administer the AT-WA7400 Wireless
Access Point using the AT-WA7400 management software.

This chapter contains the following sections:

 “Features” on page 20

 “Front and Back Panels” on page 21

 “LEDs” on page 23

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Chapter 1: Overview

Features

The features of the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point include:

 High performance 54 Mbps data rate (802.11g - 802.11a with an

upgrade as described in Appendix A, “Radio Bands” on page

59.)

 Security support via 802.11i (WPA2), WPA-PSK, TKIP, AES,

IEEE 802.1x, and EAP/802.1

 Multiple BSSID and Virtual LAN (VLANs)

 Inhibit SSID broadcast and Ignore SSID scan

 MAC Access Control for wireless interface

 Load balancing

 802.11e (WMM only)

 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for Wireless Bridge Mode

supported

 AP clustering

 Rogue AP detection

 Transmit power control/limiting

 Power over Ethernet (PoE) capable

 Two radios and two antennas (to activate the second radio, a

firmware upgrade is required)

 One 10/100 Fast Ethernet port with auto-negotiation, and auto

MDI/MDIX, back pressure, and flow control

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Front and Back Panels

Figure 1 shows the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point.

Figure 1. AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point

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Figure 2 shows the front and back panels of the wireless access
point.

System LEDs

5V,2.8A

Power Connector

LAN LEDs Wireless LEDs

RESET TO DEFAULT

Reset Button

LAN Port

Antenna Connectors

LAN

Figure 2. Front and Back Panels

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LEDs

The system LEDs on the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point are
described in Table 2.

Table 2. System LEDs

LED State Description

Power Off The access point is not receiving power.

Green The access point is receiving power.

Test Off No system maintenance in progress.

Amber System startup or maintenance in

The LAN LEDs are described in Table 3.

LED State Description

LNK/ACT (100M) On The access point is operating

LNK/ACT (10 M) On The access point is operating

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progress.

Table 3. LAN LEDs

at 100 Mbps.

Off The access point is not

operating at 100 Mbps.

Blinking The access point is sending or

receiving data at 100 Mbps.

at 10 Mbps.

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Table 3. LAN LEDs (Continued)

LED State Description

Off The access point is not

operating at 10 Mbps.

Blinking The access point is sending or

receiving data at 10 Mbps.

The Wireless LEDs are described in Table 4.

Table 4. Wireless LEDs

LED State Description

LNK/ACT
(WLAN a)

LNK/ACT
(WLAN g)

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Off No link is detected.

Green An 802.11a WLAN link has

been made.

Blinking

Network activity is occurring.

Green

Off No link is detected.

Green An 802.11g WLAN link has

been made.

Blinking

Network activity is occurring.

Green

Chapter 2

Installation

This chapter contains the following sections:

 “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 26

 “Installation Guidelines” on page 28

 “Unpacking the Access Point” on page 30

 “Installing the Antennas” on page 31

 “Using the Access Point on a Desktop” on page 33

 “Mounting an Access Point on a Wall” on page 34

 “Mounting the Access Point on a Metal Surface” on page 36

 “Powering On the Access Point” on page 38

 “Running KickStart to Find Access Points on the Network” on

page 40

 “Warranty Registration” on page 54

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Reviewing Safety Precautions

Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to
install the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point.

Note

When you see the , go to the Allied Telesyn web site for
translated safety statements.

Warning: To prevent electric shock, do not remove the
cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. This unit
contains hazardous voltages and should only be opened
by a trained and qualified technician. To avoid the
possibility of electric shock, disconnect electric power to
the product before connecting or disconnecting the LAN
cables. 3

Warning: Do not work on equipment or cables during
periods of lightning activity.4

Warning: Power cord is used as a disconnection device.
To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.
5

Pluggable Equipment. The socket outlet shall be
installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible. 7

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Warning: Operating Temperature. This product is
designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 40°
degrees C. 9

All Countries: Install product in accordance with local
and National Electrical Codes. 10

Caution: Do not install in direct sunlight, or a damp or
dusty place. 18

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Installation Guidelines

Allied Telesyn recommends that you have an Allied Telesyn­certified RF specialist conduct a site survey to determine the ideal
locations for all your Allied Telesyn wireless network devices. To
conduct a proper site survey, you need to have special equipment
and training.

The following general practices should be followed in any
installation:

 Locate access points centrally within areas requiring coverage.

 Overlap access point radio coverage areas to avoid coverage

holes.

 Position the access point so that its LEDs are visible. The LEDs

are useful for troubleshooting.

 Install wired LAN cabling within node limit and cable length

limitations.

 Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) when AC power is

not reliable.

Proper antenna placement can help improve range. For
information about antenna options, contact your local Allied
Telesyn representative.

When determining ideal locations for the access points, be aware
that you may see network performance degradation from
microwave ovens, cordless telephones, and other access points.
For more information, see the next sections.

Note

Microwave ovens, cordless telephones, and other access points
do not degrade the network performance of the 802.11a radio.

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Microwave Ovens

Microwave ovens operate in the same frequency band as 802.11g
and 802.11b radios; therefore, if you use a microwave oven within
range of your wireless network, you may notice network
performance degradation. Both your microwave oven and your
wireless network will continue to function, but you may want to
consider relocating your microwave oven out of range of your
access point.

Cordless Telephones

If you have an 802.11g or 802.11b radio in your access point, the
radio may experience interference from some cordless
telephones. For optimal performance, consider operating cordless
telephones out of range of your access points.

Other Access Points

Access points that are configured for the same frequency and that
are in the same radio coverage area may interfere with each other
and decrease throughput. You can reduce the chance of
interference by configuring access points at least five channels
apart, such as channels 1, 6, and 11.

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Unpacking the Access Point

To unpack the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point, perform the
following procedure:

1. Remove all components from the shipping package.

Note

Store the packing material in a safe location. You must use the
original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied
Telesyn.

2. Place the access point on a secure, level surface.

3. Ensure that the following hardware components are included in

your access point package. If any item is missing or damaged,
contact your Allied Telesyn sales representative for assistance.

 One AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point

 Two antennas

 One wall mount kit containing two wall anchors and two

screws

 One AC adapter

 One RJ45 management cable

 Four rubber feet

 One magnet kit containing four magnets and four screws

 One documentation CD with KickStart utility

 This installation guide

 Warranty card

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Installing the Antennas

To install the antennas, perform the following procedure:

1. Remove the antennas from their package.

2. Locate the antenna connectors in the back of the AT-WA7400

Wireless Access Point, as shown in Figure 3.

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3. Screw one antenna into each antenna connector, as shown in Figure 4.

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Figure 4. Attaching the Antennas

You can point the antennas in the direction that provides the
best signal strength.

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Using the Access Point on a Desktop

You can place the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point on a
desktop or other flat surface.

To place the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point on a desktop,
perform the following procedure:

1. Turn the access point over so that the top is resting on a flat surface.

2. Attach the four rubber feet to the bottom of the access point as shown in Figure 5.

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3. Turn the access point over and place it on a flat, secure surface such as a desk or table, leaving ample space around the unit for ventilation.

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Mounting an Access Point on a Wall

To mount the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point on a wall,
perform the following procedure:

1. Select a wall location and mark two hole locations for the anchors 98.425 mm (3.875 in.) apart.

2. At the two marked hole locations, pre-drill for the drywall anchors.

3. Install the anchors and drive the screws into the anchors leaving approximately 4.76 mm (.1875 in.) exposed.

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4. Align the keyholes on the back with the screw heads, as shown in Figure 6.

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Figure 6. Aligning the Access Point for Mounting on the Wall

5. Place the keyhole slots on the bottom of the access point over the screw heads.

6. Slide the access point down onto the screw heads so that the access point is securely mounted on the wall.

You can install the access point either horizontally or vertically.

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Mounting the Access Point on a Metal Surface

To mount the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point on a metal
surface, perform the following procedure:

1. Select a location for the access point.

2. Turn the access point over and place it on a secure surface.

3. Screw the four magnets into the back of the access point, as shown in Figure 7.

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Figure 7. Attaching the Magnets

4. Mount the access point on a metal surface.

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Connecting the Access Point to the LAN

To connect the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point to the LAN,
perform the following procedure:

1. Locate the RJ45 cable in the box.

2. Connect one end of the cable to the LAN.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the LAN port on the back of the access point, as shown in Figure 8.

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Figure 8. Attaching the LAN Cable

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Powering On the Access Point

To power on the access point, perform the following procedure:

Warning: Do not work on equipment or cables during
periods of lightning activity.4

Warning: Power cord is used as a disconnection
device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the
power cord. 5

1. Do one of the following:

a. Plug the power cord on the adapter into the power connector

on the back panel, as shown in Figure 9, and plug the power
adapter into a wall outlet.

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Figure 9. Connecting the Power Adapter

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b. Plug a LAN cable from a unit that supports PoE into the LAN

port, as shown in Figure 10. No other power connection is
required.

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Figure 10. PoE Connection

2. Verify that the POWER LED is green. If the LED is off, refer to Chapter 3, ”Troubleshooting” on page 55.

The access point is now powered on and ready for network
operation.

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Running KickStart to Find Access Points on the Network

KickStart is an easy-to-use utility for discovering and identifying
new AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Points. KickStart scans the
network looking for access points, displays ID details on those it
finds, and provides access to the AT-WA7400 Management
Software.

Note

KickStart (and the other AT-WA7400 tools) recognizes and
configures only AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Points. KickStart
does not find or configure non-AT-WA7400 Wireless Access
Points and will not find any other devices.

Note

Run KickStart only in the subnet of the internal network (SSID).

Note

KickStart finds only those access points that have IP addresses.
IP addresses are dynamically assigned to access points if you
have a DHCP server running on the network. If you deploy the
access point on a network with no DHCP server, the default
static IP address (192.168.1.230) is used.

Caution

Use caution with non-DHCP enabled networks: Do not
deploy more than one new access point on a non-DHCP
network because they will use the same default static IP
addresses and conflict with each other.

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To start the discovery process, perform the following procedure:

1. Do one of the following to create an Ethernet connection between the access point and your computer:

 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the

access point and the other end to the same hub where your
PC is connected.

 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the

access point and the other end of the cable to the Ethernet
port on the your PC.

2. Insert the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point CD into the CD­ROM drive on your computer.

The CD’s main page is shown in Figure 11.

Figure 11. AT-WA7400 CD Main Page

3. Click KickStart Utility.

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The KickStart page, as shown in Figure 12, provides two
options: Open KickStart and Install KickStart.

Figure 12. KickStart Page

For information about installing KickStart, refer to “Installing
KickStart on the Administrator’s PC” on page 47. Otherwise,
continue with this procedure.

4. Click Open KickStart.

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The KickStart Welcome page is displayed, as shown in
Figure 13.

Figure 13. KickStart Welcome Page

5. Click Next to search for access points.

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Wait for the search to complete, or until KickStart has found your
new access points, as shown in Figure 14.

Figure 14. KickStart Search Results Page

Note

The KickStart utility only finds other AT-WA7400 Wireless
Access Points.

If KickStart does not find the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point
you just installed, an informational window is displayed with
troubleshooting information about your LAN and power
connections.

6. Review the list of access points that KickStart found, as shown in the example in Figure 14.

The access points are listed with their locations, media access
control (MAC) addresses, and IP addresses. If you are installing
the first access point on a single-access-point network, only one
entry is displayed on this page.

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7. Verify the MAC addresses against the hardware labels for each access point. This will be especially helpful later in providing or modifying the descriptive Location name for each access point.

8. Click Next.

The Administration dialog box opens, as shown in Figure 15.

Figure 15. Administration Dialog Box

Note

KickStart provides a link to the AT-WA7400 management
software web pages via the IP address of the first access point
of each model.

The AT-WA7400 management software is a centralized
management tool that you can access through the IP address
for any access point in a cluster.

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After your other access points are configured, you can also link
to the AT-WA7400 management software web pages using the
IP address for any of the other AT-WA7400 Wireless Access
Points, for example

http://

IPAddressOfAccessPoint

.

9. Click Administration.

You are prompted for a user name and password, as shown in
Figure 16.

Figure 16. Login Dialog Box

The default user name is “manager” and the default password is
“friend.”

10.Enter the user name and password and click OK.

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The Basic Settings page opens, as shown in Figure 17.

Figure 17. Basic Settings Page

Refer to the AT-WA7400 Management Software User’s Guide
for information about how to configure the basic settings.

Installing KickStart on the Administrator’s PC

To install the KickStart utility on the administrator’s PC, perform
the following procedure:

1. Insert the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point CD into the CD­ROM drive on your computer.

The CD’s main page is shown in Figure 11 on page 41.

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2. Click KickStart Utility.

The KickStart page, as shown in Figure 12 on page 42, provides
two options: Open KickStart and Install KickStart.

The Open KickStart option is described in “Running KickStart to
Find Access Points on the Network” on page 40.

3. Click Install KickStart.

The KickStart Setup Wizard dialog box is shown in Figure 18.

Figure 18. KickStart Setup Wizard Dialog Box

4. Click Next.

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The Select Installation Folder dialog box is shown in Figure 19.

Figure 19. Select Installation Folder Dialog Box

5. Do one of the following:

 To see how much disk space the files require, click Disk

Cost.

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The KickStart Setup Disk Space dialog box is shown in
Figure 20.

Figure 20. KickStart Setup Disk Space Dialog box

Select the drive where you want to install KickStart, and then
click OK.

 Click Browse to select a specific location for the KickStart

utility.

The Browse for Folder window shows the default folder
where the utility will be installed unless you select a different
location. If this selection is OK, click OK. Otherwise, select a
different folder and click OK.

6. Click Next.

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The KickStart Setup confirmation dialog box is shown in
Figure 21.

Figure 21. KickStart Installation Confirmation Dialog Box

7. Click Next to start the installation.

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The Installing KickStart dialog box is shown in Figure 22.

Figure 22. Installing KickStart Dialog Box

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When the installation is complete, the Installation Complete
dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 23.

Figure 23. KickStart Installation Complete Dialog Box

8. Click Close.

You can now run KickStart from the Programs folder under
Allied Telesyn.

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Warranty Registration

After installing your access point, you can register your product by
completing the enclosed warranty card and sending it to Allied
Telesyn.

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Chapter 3

Trouble shoot ing

If the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point is not operating correctly,
do one of the following:

 Press the Reset to Default button once to reboot the access

point. You can also reset the access point through the AT-S77
management software. See Chapter 20, “Maintenance and
Monitoring” in the AT-WA7400 Management Software User’s
Guide.

 Hold in the Reset to Default button for more than five seconds to

restore the factory default settings. You can also restore the
factory default settings through the AT-S77 management
software. See Chapter 20, “Maintenance and Monitoring” in the
AT-WA7400 Management Software User’s Guide.

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Appendix A

Technical Specifications

Physical Specifications

Dimensions: 176.34 mm x 103.62 mm x 23.20 mm

(W x D x H)

(6.94 in. x 4.07 in. x .91 in.)

Weight: 250 g (8.81 oz.)

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C

Storage Temperature: -20 to 70°C

Operating Humidity: 10 to 90% noncondensing

Storage Humidity: 10 to 95% noncondensing

Operating Altitude Range: 3,000 m

Power Specifications

Input Supply Voltage: Power over Ethernet or 5 VDC/2.8 A

Power Consumption: 5.75 W (max.)

DC adapter

Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications

EMI/RFI and Immunity FCC Part 15 Class B; FCC Part 15B,

15C, and 15E Certified; EN 55022/
CISPR 22 Class B ; EN 301 893; EN

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Appendix A: Technical Specifications

300 328; EN 301 489 Transmitter
EMC; Canada IC; CE Mark emission/
immunity; CE Marked (compliant with
RTT&E, EMC, LVD Directives); C-Tick

Electrical Safety: UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-

03 (
EN 60593-IP53

), EN60950-1 (TUV); TUV,

CULUS

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Appendix B

Radio Bands

Allied Telesyn’s AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point is capable of
operating in the 2.4GHZ (IEEE 802.11g/b) AND in the 5GHZ band
(IEEE 802.11a) simultaneously. The access point is shipped with
the 802.11g/b radio enabled and is software upgradeable to
operate in 802.11g/b and 802.11a. For further information about
this upgrade, please contact your Allied Telesyn sales
representative.

Some of the advantages of the 802.11a option are:

 Higher performance. 802.11a can deliver data rates up to

54Mbps and there is
support up to 12 access points operating in the same area
without causing interference between access points. This
equates to 432Mbps (12 X 54Mbps) total data rate
performance. With 802.11g, you have three non-overlapping
channels for setting access point frequencies, which can limit
capacity.

 Less RF interference: The growing use of 2.4GHz cordless

phones and Bluetooth devices is crowding the radio spectrum
within many facilities. This significantly decreases the
performance of 802.11g wireless LANs. The use of 802.11a
operating in the relatively un­interference.

 Ability to use the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) feature

utilizing the 802.11a radio for bridging to another access point
while servicing 802.11g customers without using user
bandwidth for the bridging function.

enough room in the 5GHz spectrum to

crowded 5GHz band avoids this

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