Avaya AP-1, AP-2 Configuration Note

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Avaya™ Wireless AP-1, AP-2 (DS) Access Point

This document details the specifications for configuring the Avaya Wireless AP-1, AP-2 DS access points in an
Avaya 3606 Wireless IP Telephone installation.

Summary

Manufacturer Avaya
Approved product(s) AP-1, AP-2
RF technology Spread Spectrum, Direct Sequence (DS), 2.4GHz
AP software version † 3.83
Telephone calls per access point (maximum) * 6
Access point configuration parameters
Indoor range (typical) See vendor specifications for AP
Required network topolog y Switched Ethernet

See Access Point Configuration below

Network constraints Dedicated segment for wireless, single subnet
WEP capability* Yes
Auto Learn function* Yes

† Earlier and later software versi ons have not been tested for SVP compliance, except as not ed. Refer to the SVP Compliance Matrix for
field verified AP software versions.

* Telephone calls per AP must be configured in the system per documentation provided by SpectraLink. WEP and Automatic Learn are
programmed into each Wireless Telephone in addition to being configured in the AP.

The 3606 Wireless IP Telephone

The 3606 Wireless IP Telephone uses voice over IP technology on IEEE 802.11 compliant wireless local area
networks (LANs). The 3606 Wireless IP Telephones are part of a system that includes third-party access points
(APs) cabled together via a switched hub. The APs utilize radio frequencies to transmit signals to and from the
3606 Wireless IP Telephones.

After configuring the APs according to the instructions below, telephone calls per AP must be configured in the
system per the AP system installation documentation. WEP and Automatic Learn must be programmed into
each wireless telephone per Avaya™ 3606 Wireless IP Telephone Installa tion and Configuration Guide.

Access Point Capacity and Positioning

Each site is unique in its AP requirements. Please take the following points into account when determining how
many APs are needed and where they should be placed in the facility:

• Wireless Telephone range: There must be wireless LAN coverage wherever the 3606 Wireless IP

Telephones will be used. The typical range for a 3606 Wireless IP Telephone is comparable to that of a
laptop computer utilizing a wireless LAN PC card. However, wireless telephones are likely to be used in
areas where data devices are not typically used, such as stairwells and outdoor areas.

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• Number of wireless telephones per access point: Estimate the number of wireless telephones and their

anticipated call volume per AP area to ensure that the maximum number of calls per AP will not be
exceeded. In this estimate, consider the data rates at which the wireless telephones will operate. Typically,
higher data rates (such as 2 Mb/s) can only be sustained while well within the range of the AP. If the
wireless telephones will be operating near the limits of the RF coverage from the AP, they will
automatically drop to 1 Mb/s operation. Avaya 3606 Wireless IP Telephones require approximately 7% of
available bandwidth per call at 11 Mb/s operation, approximately 10% of the available bandwidth per call
for 2 Mb/s operation, and approximately 15% of the available bandwidth per call for 1 Mb/s operation. The
maximum number of telephone calls per AP quoted in the Summary table above is based on 2 Mb/s
operation, and will be reduced if some or all wireless telephones are operating at 1 Mb/s.

• LAN bandwidth: Estimate anticipated peak call volume to ensure that the LAN has enough bandwidth

available to handle the network traffic generated by all of the wireless devices. Network traffic can be
monitored/analyzed using a network sniffer or a simple network management protocol (SNMP) workstation.

• Number of other wireless devices per access point: The 3606 Wireless IP Telephones share bandwidth with

other wireless devices. To ensure adequate RF bandwidth availability, consider the number of wireless data
devices in use per AP.

• Enabling the MAC address filtering feature on the AP can result in reduced capacity, especially as the

number of MAC addresses in the filter list grows.

The Avaya AP will only support 3606 Wireless IP Telephone software versions

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47.042 or newer.

Access Point Configuration

If you encounter difficulties or have questions regarding the configuration process, please contact our
Customer Support Hotline at [phone]. The Hotline is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to
6:00 PM Mountain Time.

The AP must support Avaya Voice Priority Processor. Contact your AP vendor

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1. Connect to the AP(s).

2. Perform the configuration steps in the AP Manager software.

(Note: You can configure multiple APs at the same time via the “Select All” option).

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3. Go to Access Point Properties and confirm that the AP software version listed corresponds to one

of the software versions on page one of this Configuration Note.

if you need to upgrade the AP software.

Ensure that the APs are properly configured to communicate with wireless
clients.

4. Select the AP(s) from the Managed List in the Access Point Manager main window and select Edit.

5. Select Wireless Interfaces: Advanced and confirm that the RTS/CTS Medium Reservation

Threshold is greater than 600 or disabled.

6. Go to Access Control: Radius Server and disable Radius access control by clearing the checkbox

for Enable Radius Access Control

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. Return to the edit window.