Extreme Networks 300-2 User Manual

™

Altitude 300-2

Getting Started Guide

Extreme Networks, Inc.

3585 Monroe Street

Santa Clara, California 95051

[phone]

http://www.extremenetworks.com

Published: January 2004

Part number: 120175-00 Rev. 02

©2003 Extreme Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Extreme Networks and BlackDiamond are
registered trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States and certain other
jurisdictions. ExtremeWare, ExtremeWare Vista, ExtremeWorks, ExtremeAssist,
ExtremeAssist1, ExtremeAssist2, PartnerAssist, Extreme Standby Router Protocol, ESRP,
SmartTraps, Alpine, Summit, Summit1, Summit4, Summit4/FX, Summit7i, Summit24,
Summit48, Summit300, Summit Virtual Chassis, Altitude 300-2

TM

, SummitLink, SummitGbX,
SummitRPS and the Extreme Networks logo are trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc.,
which may be registered or pending registration in certain jurisdictions. The Extreme
Turbodrive logo is a service mark of Extreme Networks, which may be registered or pending
registration in certain jurisdictions. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

All other registered trademarks, trademarks and service marks are property of their
respective owners.

2

Contents

Preface 9

Introduction 9
Related Publications 10
Conventions 10

Altitude 300-2TM Wireless Port Introduction 13

Overview 13
Hardware Description 14

Altitude 300-2™ Models And Connections 14
Radio Characteristics 15
LED Indicators 16
Package Checklist 17

Optional Equipment Not Supplied 17

Software Description 18

Hardware Installation 19

Installation Steps 19
Altitude 300-2™ and Mounting Hardware 21

Universal Mounting Bracket 21
T-Bar Fasteners and Spacers 24
Optional Antenna Shrouds 26
Optional Plastic Cover 27

Painting the Plastic Cover 28
Ordering the Plastic Cover Kit 28

External Antennas 29
Placement of the Wireless Port 29

Mounting Locations 29
Mounting Below A Hard Ceiling 29
Mounting Below A Hanging Ceiling 30

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Contents

Mounting Above The Hanging Ceiling 31
Mounting on A Wall 32
Mounting on A Table or Shelf 33

Appendix A: Specifications 35

General Specifications 35

Maximum Number of Tunable Channels 35

Appendix B: Maximum Distance Table 39

Appendix C: Integrated Dual Band Antenna Pattern 41

Appendix D: Reglatory Compliances 43

Overview 43
General Compliance Design 44
North America 46

United States - FCC Declaration of Conformity Statement 46
Department of Communications Canada Compliance Statement 48

Japan 49
Taiwan 49
European Community & Other Countries 50

Declaration of Conformity with regard to R&TTE Directive of the
European Union 1999/5/EC 50

Declaration of Conformity with regard to R&TTE Directive of the
European Union 1999/5/EC 50

Conditions of Use in the European Community 53

Certifications of Other Countries 55

Appendix E: Power Over Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments 57

Appendix F: Terminology 59

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Figures

1 Rear View of Altitude 300-2i
2 Rear View of Altitude 300-2d

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14
14

3 Altitude 300-2TM LED Indicators, without Plastic Cover 16
4 Universal Mounting Bracket 22
5 Mounting The Wireless Port On The Universal Mounting

Bracket 23

6 Installation On A Hanging Ceiling 24
7 Installation of Optional Spacer 25
8 Antenna Shroud 26
9 Antenna Shroud Installation 26
10 Plastic Cover Installation 27
11 Above the Ceiling Box Hanger Mount 32
12 Antenna Radiation Patterns 41
13 Antenna Radiation Pattern Reference Diagram 42
14 Ethernet Connector Pin Number Assignment 57

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 5

Figures

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Tabl es

1 Notice Icons 10
2 802.11a Radio 38
3 802.11b/g Radio 38
4 802.11a Maximum Distances 39
6 802.11g Maximum Distances 40
5 802.11b Maximum Distances 40
7 Integrated Antenna Electrical Specification 41
8 Regulator Domain Product Listing 44
9 Canada Conformance Standards 48
10 Japan Compliance Standards 49
11 Antenna Output Power Density for Operation in Japan 49
12 Antenna Output Power Density for Operation in Japan 50
13 European Conformance Standards 50
14 Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European

Community 52

15 Other Country Specific Compliance Standards, Approvals and

Declarations 55

16 Altitude 300-2TM Power Over Ethernet RJ-45 Pin

Assignments 57

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 7

Ta bl e s

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Preface

This preface provides an overview of this guide, describes guide conventions,
and lists other publications that might be useful.

NOTE

To ensure proper operation of your Extreme Networks equipment, read this
guide before you install any Extreme Networks equipment.

Introduction

This guide provides the required information to install the Altitude 300-2™
wireless port. It also contains general product information about the
Altitude 300-2

This guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible
for installing and setting up network equipment. It assumes a basic working
knowledge of:

• Local Area Networks (LANs)

• Ethernet concepts

• Simple 802.11 wireless LAN concepts.

See the ExtremeWare Software User Guide for information about configuring an
Extreme Networks device.

™

.

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 9

NOTE

If the information in the Release Notes that shipped with your switch differs from
the information in this guide, follow the Release Notes.

Related Publications

The Extreme Networks wireless port documentation set includes:

• Altitude 300-2

™

Getting Started Guide (this guide)

• Unified Access Deployment Guide.

• ExtremeWare Software User Guide

Documentation for Extreme Networks products is available on the World Wide
Web at the following location:

http://www.extremenetworks.com/

Conventions

Table 1 lists conventions that are used throughout this guide.

Table 1: Notice Icons

Icon Notice Type Alerts you to...

Note Important features or instructions.

Caution Risk of personal injury, system damage, or loss of data.

Warning Risk of severe personal injury.

Documentation for Extreme Networks products is available from the Extreme
Networks website at the following location:

http://www.extremenetworks.com/services/documentation/

You can select and download the following Extreme Networks documentation
from the Documentation section of the Services page:

10 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

Preface

• Release Notes

• Software

• Hardware

• Reports

• White Papers

• Troubleshooting Tools

• Preventative Maintenance

• Instructional Videos

• Archives

You can also purchase Extreme Networks documentation from the Extreme
Networks website.

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 11

12 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

1 Altitude 300-2

Introduction

Overview

The Altitude 300-2™ dual-band wireless port provides transparent, high-speed
data communications between the Summit 300
and wireless fixed, portable or mobile devices equipped with 802.11a, and

802.11b/g adapters.

TM

Wireless Port

™

family of wired LAN products

The Altitude 300-2
When connected to the Summit 300-48
completely integrated into the enterprise network. As part of the Unified Access
Architecture, the management of Altitude 300-2
seamless extension of Extreme Networks' centralized management system,
EPICenter
manageability.

™

. This integrated network provides unified security, scalability and

™

is part of Extreme Network's Unified Access Architecture.

™

it provides a wireless network that is

™

and Summit 300-48™ is a

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 13

Altitude 300-2™ Wireless Port Introduction

Hardware Description

Altitude 300-2™ Models And Connections

The Altitude 300-2™ wireless port box comes in two models. The first, the

™

Altitude-2i
Altitude-2d
same radios and overall feature set. Altitude-2i
Altitude-2d
configured as indoor use where both the Altitude-2d
are deployed indoor, or as outdoor use where the Altitude-2d
indoor and the external antenna is placed outdoor.

Figure 1: Rear View of Altitude 300-2i

Connectors

Figure 2: Rear View of Altitude 300-2d

, is a unit with integrated, dual band antennas and the second, the

™

, is a unit with external antenna connectors. Both models have the

™

is for indoor deployment only.

™

, together with an Extreme Networks external antenna, may be

™

and the external antenna

™

is installed

Figure 6 shows the rear side of the
integrated antenna model of the

2

1

Altitude 300-2i

™

. The Ethernet
cable is plugged into the RJ45 jack.
It supplies both network
connectivity and power to the
unit. The Altitude 300-2i
locked by either a standard

Padlock

Hole

Computer Cable

Lock Hole

Ethernet

Jack

computer cable lock inserted in to
the cable lock hole or a padlock in
the tab provided for it.

TM

Figure 2 shows the back of the
external antenna model of the

™

Altitude 300-2d

2

1

model there is an Ethernet RJ45

. Like the other

jack, a standard computer cable

802.11b/g
RP-TNC

802.11a

RP-SMA

Connectors

lock hole and padlock hole.
Connectors for external antennas
are on the back of the unit. The two
RP-TNC connectors attach to

802.11b/g antennas and the two
RP-SMA connectors attach to

802.11a antennas. Two connections
are provided for each radio to
support signal diversity.

TM

™

can be

14 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

Radio Characteristics

The Altitude 300-2™ has two radios. The first supports the IEEE 802.11a
standard that uses a radio modulation technique known as Orthogonal
Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). It operates in the 5 GHz region. Data
is transmitted over a half-duplex radio channel operating at up to 54 Megabits
per sec.

The second radio has two modulation modes both using half-duplex access. The
first modulation mode, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), is used with
IEEE 802.11b clients. It operates up to 11 Mbps. The second modulation, OFDM,
is used with IEEE 802.11g clients. Like 802.11a it operates up to 54 Mbps. These
modulations use the 2.4 GHz band. In this band the Altitude 300-2
what clients are present and selects the modulation mode.

™

detects

Radios for both bands support antenna diversity. The Altitude 300-2i

™

has two
integrated antennas. These antennas are dual band, operating simultaneously in
the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The Altitude 300-2d

™

has external antenna
connectors that support attachable antennas that operate in the 2.4 GHz and
5 GHz bands.

CAUTION

External antennas must be certified by Extreme Networks or selected by a
professional installer to ensure they meet all regulatory requirements.

NOTE

The Altitude 300-2dTM is designed for diversity with two antenna connectors for
each radio. It is import for the proper operation of the wireless port that
antennas be installed on each connector.

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 15

Altitude 300-2™ Wireless Port Introduction

LED Indicators

The Altitude 300-2™ includes four status LED indicators visible on the basic box
or through the light pipes of the plastic cover. They are depicted and described
in the Figure 3 and Table 1.

Figure 3: Altitude 300-2
LED Indicator Functions

LED Symbol LED Name

Power Amber

LAN Green Off No Ethernet link or the link is disabled

Radio 1 Green Off Disabled or no BSS constructed

Radio 2 Green Off 802.11b/g Disabled or no BSS constructed

Color

&
Green

TM

LED Indicators, without Plastic Cover

Status Description

Off No power

Amber On Self test fault found

Amber Flashing Boot code update in progress

Green Flashing Indicates loading software program

Green On The unit is operational.

On Indicates a valid 10/100 Mbps Ethernet cable

link.

Flashing Indicates that the wireless port is transmitting or

receiving data on a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN.
Flashing rate is proportional to the link's activity.

On 802.11a BSS constructed and no activity

Flashing Indicates that the wireless port is transmitting or

receiving data through the 802.11a radio.
Flashing rate is proportional to network activity.

On 802.11b/g BSS constructed and no activity

Flashing

Indicates that the wireless port is transmitting or
receiving data through the 802.11b/g radio. Flashing
rate is proportional to network activity.

16 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

CAUTION

Do not interrupt the boot code update by disconnecting the Ethernet cable when
the Power LED is flashing Amber.

Package Checklist

The Altitude 300-2™ wireless port package includes:

™

• One Altitude 300-2

• One short Ethernet straight cable

wireless port (Altitude 300-2i™ or Altitude 300-2d™)

• Altitude 300-2

™

Getting Started Guide (this document)

• One universal mounting bracket

• Two T-Bar ceiling fasteners and fastener nuts

• Two T-Bar fastener spacers

• Four #8x1 inch (25.4 mm) mounting screws and plastic anchors

• Two cable ties to secure the Altitude 300-2

™

to the universal mounting

bracket

• One 10-24 nut

The optional plastic cover kit not included here contains:

• Five Altitude 300-2

™

plastic covers (15922- translucent, 15923- cool gray,

15924- cream).

• Ten antenna shrouds for use with the Altitude 300-2i

™

.

• An installation guide sheet.

If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them
again to repack the product in case there is a need to return it.

Optional Equipment Not Supplied.

• One padlock for securing the Altitude 300-2

™

to the universal mounting
bracket. The lock hasp is compatible with a Master Lock 120T lock or a like
model.

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 17

Altitude 300-2™ Wireless Port Introduction

WAR NI NG!

The Altitude 300-2™ is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If
a padlock is not used the unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie
through the lock hasp to keep it from falling. Failure to secure the unit is
hazardous.

• One computer lock cable for securing the Altitude 300-2

™

when the

universal mounting bracket is not used.

™

• Box hanger for installing the Altitude 300-2

above the tiles of a

suspended ceiling.

• External antenna(s) for the Altitude 300-2d

™

. Extreme Networks' external

antennas can be ordered separately.

Software Description

The Altitude 300-2™ receives its software and configuration from the Summit

™

switch. A description of the software and the wireless port's configuration

300
is in the Summit 300

The Summit 300
recognize the Altitude 300-2i

The Summit 300
recognize the Altitude 300-2d

™

manual.

™

switch requires ExtremeWare 6.2a.1.1.0 (or later) in order to

™

Wireless Port.

™

switch requires ExtremeWare 6.2a.1.1.1 (or later) in order to

™

Wireless Port.

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2 Hardware Installation

Installation Steps

1 For wall and ceiling installations the universal mounting bracket is used. If

unit is being mounted on a table or shelf skip to step 4. Locate and install the
universal mounting bracket. Refer to the instructions for the various ceiling
installation options (Mounting below A Hard Ceiling on page 29, Mounting
below A Hanging Ceiling on page 30, and Mounting Above the Hanging Ceiling
on page 31) and the wall mounting option (Mounting on A Wall on page 32)
in the next section.

2 Mount the Altitude 300-2

™

300-2
mounting studs on the universal mounting bracket fit into the slotted
mounting holes. The unit slides all the way forward into these holes. The
lock hasp hole on the Altitude 300-2
on the universal mounting bracket when the unit is slid all the way forward,
see Figure 5: Mounting the Wireless Port on the Universal Mounting Bracket
on page 23.

3 Lock and secure the Altitude 300-2

mounting bracket are designed to use a Master Lock 120T or similarly sized
padlock to secure the wireless port from theft of from coming off the bracket,
see Figure 5: Mounting The Wireless Port on the Universal Mounting Bracket
on on page 23. Wall and ceiling installations skip step 4.

WAR NI NG!

The Altitude 300-2™ is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If a
padlock is not used the unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie
through the lock hasp to keep it from falling. Failure to secure the unit is
hazardous.

has three slotted mounting holes on the back of the unit. The

™

on the universal mounting bracket. The Altitude

™

should line up with the lock hasp hole

™

. The Altitude 300-2™ and the universal

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 19

Hardware Installation

4 For table and shelf installations, attach the stick-on feet. The Altitude 300-2™

kit comes with four stick-on feet for use when the unit is installed on top of
a table or shelf. The feet do not have to be used for wall and ceiling
installations.

WAR NI NG!

The stick-on feet have not been tested for use in a plenum space. Do not use
them for above the ceiling installations.

™

5 Connect the Ethernet Cable - The Altitude 300-2

10/100BaseT Ethernet cable from a Summit 300-48

NOTE

is connected to a powered,

™

.

While the Altitude 300-2™ uses standard 10/100BaseT signals and PoE power,

™

it should only be connected to a Summit 300-48

port for the proper operation
of the management and configuration features of Extreme Networks’ Unified
Access System.

6 Connect the computer cable lock (optional). When the Altitude 300-2™

installation does not use the universal mounting bracket, the unit can be

™

locked with a computer cable. The Altitude 300-2

has a standard computer
cable lock hole located at the rear of the box, see Figure 1: Rear View of
Altitude 300-2i

™

on page 14, or Figure 2: Rear View of Altitude 300-2d™ on

page 14.

™

7 Connect the external antennas, Altitude 300-2d

™

skip to step 8. The Altitude 300-2d
see Figure 2: Rear View of Altitude 300-2d

has connectors for external antennas,

™

. For the Altitude 300-2i™

on page 14. The access unit
should be located within the reach of the antenna's cables. The large RP-TNC
connectors are used for 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g antennas and the small RP-SMA
connectors for 5 GHz 802.11a antennas. Two connectors of each type are
supplied to support spatial diversity. When this step is completed go to
step 10.

8 Attach the antenna shrouds (Altitude 300-2i

™

) - If the plastic cover is going
to be used attach the antenna shrouds to the antennas, see Figure 8: Antenna
Shroud on page 26.

9 Adjust the Integrated antennas, Altitude 300-2i

™

- The Altitude 300-2i™ is

equipped with two integrated dual band antennas that connect to both the

802.11a and 802.11b/g radios. Selecting the proper angle for the antennas is

20 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

Hardware Installation

important to achieve the best performance from the system. For this reason

™

the Altitude 300-2i
proper angle has been set the Altitude 300-2i

is equipped with antennas that can be rotated. Once the

™

is outfitted with antenna
shrouds that work with the plastic cover to lock in the proper angle. This
prevents the antennas from being accidentally misaligned after installation.

10 Attach the plastic cover - Attach the optional plastic cover to the box, see

Figure 10: Plastic Cover Installation on page 27. After the cover has been
secured push on each antenna to make sure its shroud is locked in position.
This ensures that the teeth on the shroud are engaged with the teeth on the
cover.

Altitude 300-2™ and Mounting Hardware

Before starting to install the wireless port and its hardware, take time to become
familiar with the parts and their physical features.

Universal Mounting Bracket

The universal mounting bracket included with the wireless port is designed to
mount on vertical and horizontal surfaces like walls and ceilings. It can be
attached to electrical junction boxes in place of a wall plate and the Ethernet
cable routed from the wall or ceiling through the central hole in the bracket to

™

the Altitude 300-2
directly attached to a solid surface and the Ethernet cable routed through the
network cable hole in the rear of the plastic cover. The universal mounting
bracket is also used for installations where the Altitude 300-2
plenum area above a hanging ceiling. For these locations it is designed to
connect to a box hanger bar that is attached to the ceiling’s T-Bars.

’s Ethernet jack. The universal mounting bracket can also be

™

is placed in the

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 21

Hardware Installation

Mounting Stud (x3)

Cable Tie (x2)

Front View Wall View

10-24 Threaded
Grounding Stud

Padlock Hole

Cable Hole

Various Mounting

Holes

Figure 4: Universal Mounting Bracket

There are a number of holes and other features on the universal mounting
bracket. The large central hole is for passing cables through when connecting
the wireless port to in-the-wall cables. The smaller holes are designed to mate
with various fastening hardware like junction boxes and box hanger bars. Two
cable tie loops are provided for dressing cables. They accept standard nylon
cable ties. The threaded stud is provided for grounding the plate when electrical
codes require it. The lock hasp lines up with the lock hasp on the Altitude
300-2

™

. It secures the wireless port to the bracket. Either a lock or a cable tie can

be placed in the lock holes.

To mount the Altitude 300-2

™

on the bracket, place the box's mounting holes
over the mounting studs on the bracket. Firmly slide the wireless port along the
mounting studs until the holes in the lock hasps line up. The unit is designed to
snap into place so some force is required.

WAR NI NG!

Make sure the holes in the lock hasps are lined up to ensure that the wireless
port is completely seated. Also make sure that the wireless port is engaged on
all three mounting studs.

22 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

(2) Insert the bracket　

mounting studs into the

mounting holes

(3) Firmly slide the

box down on the studs

Hardware Installation

(1) Locate the three mounting

holes on the back of the box

(4) The box is properly
installed when the lock
hasp holes are lined up

(5) Secure the box with a

padlock or cable tie

Figure 5: Mounting The Wireless Port On The Universal Mounting Bracket

To remove the wireless port from the universal mounting bracket first remove
the lock or cable tie. Push the box in the direction of the lock hasp while gently
lifting it away from the bracket.

The universal mounting bracket is part of the Altitude 300-2

™

kit. Spares may

also be ordered. The part number is 15921.

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 23

Hardware Installation

T-Bar Fasteners and Spacers

The T-Bar fasteners included with the wireless port are designed to connect to a
range of hanging ceiling T-Bar sizes. Following the steps in Figure 6, spread the
T-Bar fastener apart, place it on the T-Bar and squeeze it together until it is
firmly seated on the T-Bar. With the two T-Bar fasteners in place and properly
spaced to match the brackets T-Bar fastener holes, determine if spacers are
needed. The T-Bar fastener spacers are designed for hanging ceilings where the
ceiling tiles' bottom surface is bellow the T-Bar. If this is the case, install the
spacer as show in the diagram. The spacer allows the universal mounting
bracket to sit below the bottom surface of the ceiling tile.

The universal mounting bracket is installed using the large wing nuts provided.
Make sure these wing nuts are tight.

WAR NI NG!

For safety it is recommended that two T-Bar fasteners be used to connect the
Altitude 300-2

™

to a hanging ceiling. Make sure that the fasteners are securely

on the T-Bar before installing the universal bracket and wireless port.

Downward face of the

T-Bar

(A)

Swing the arms

together to attach the

T-Barfastenertothe

T-Bar

Mount the bracket on the

T-Bar fasteners and secure

it with the T-Bar nuts

(B)

Figure 6: Installation On A Hanging Ceiling

24 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

Hardware Installation

The universal mounting bracket has mounting holes that allow it to be installed
inline with the T-Bar as shown in Figure 6 or at right angles to the T-Bar.

Some hanging ceilings have tiles with bottom surfaces that hang bellow the
bottom of the T-Bar. For these ceilings spacers are provided. The spacers go
between the T-Bar fasteners and the universal mounting bracket as shown in
Figure 7.

Downward face of

the T-Bar

Optional spacer

Figure 7: Installation of Optional Spacer

NOTE

Use a small piece of tape to hold the spacer in place on the universal mounting
bracket and install the spacer and the bracket together.

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 25

Hardware Installation

Optional Antenna Shrouds

Antenna shrouds are used with the Altitude 300-2i™ that has integrated dual
band antennas. They are an optional item that is ordered with one of the plastic
cover kits. Before the plastic cover is snapped on, each antenna shroud is
slipped over the antenna housing so that the gear teeth are next to the box. The
shroud is slipped all the way down on the antenna housing until it is firmly
seated on the antenna tube that comes out of the box. The shroud clips on to the
tube. With the shroud installed, the antenna is still free to be rotated to the
desired angle. The process is repeated for the other side of the box.

1

2

Figure 8: Antenna Shroud Figure 9: Antenna Shroud Installation

26 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

Hardware Installation

Optional Plastic Cover

The plastic cover is used with either the Altitude 300-2i™ or Altitude 300-2d™.
Plastic covers are optional and are ordered with the plastic cover kit. The cover
is installed on the Altitude 300-2
adjustments are made and after the unit is locked or secured. To install the
plastic cover place it directly over the box and line up the antenna slots in the
cover with the antenna tubes on the box. While gently pulling out on the sides
of the case where the clips are, press the cover firmly on to the box. The
installer should hear and feel the cover snap into position.

™

after all cable connections and antenna

Mount the bracket, and connect the

padlock and any cables before installing

the plastic cover

Gently pull out on the

sides of the plastic cover

as it is installed on the

box

1

2

Figure 10: Plastic Cover Installation

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 27

Hardware Installation

NOTE

The cover is designed to secure the Altitude 300-2™ from casual tampering that
can affect service to the clients. With the case in place the unit can’t be
unlocked, the Ethernet connection can't be unplugged, the integrated antennas
(Altitude 300-2i
(Altitude 300-2d

™

) can't be rotated and the external antenna connections

™

) can't be undone.

To remove the plastic cover, gently pull the sides near the clips outwards while
pulling the cover off the box.

Painting the Plastic Cover

The plastic cover can be painted to match a decor with any paint that is suitable
for polycarbonate plastic. The plastic light pipe must be removed before
painting. The light pipe assembly can be gently popped off using a screwdriver
that is slipped into the small lips provided on the light pipe. After painting,
reinstall the light pipe by snapping it back in place.

NOTE

Painting the antennas is not recommended.

Ordering the Plastic Cover Kit

The plastic cover kit may be ordered from Extreme Networks. The kit includes
covers and antenna shrouds. Please consult the Extreme Networks product web
site, www.extremenetworks.com, for the latest product information. The plastic
cover kits offered include:

Product Number: 15922- five translucent covers and ten black antenna
shrouds

Product Number: 15923- five cool gray covers and ten black antenna shrouds

Product Number: 15924- five cream covers and ten black antenna shrouds

28 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

Hardware Installation

External Antennas

The Altitude 300-2d™ uses external antennas. Consult the Extreme Networks
product web page for a current list of available external antennas. External
antennas are connected to the RP-TNC connectors for the 802.11b/g radio and
to the RP-SMA connectors for the 802.11a radio. The external antennas are
connected before the optional plastic cover is installed.

NOTE

The Altitude 300-2d™ is designed for diversity with two antenna connectors for
each radio. It is import for the proper operation of the wireless port that
antennas be installed on each connector.

Placement of the Wireless Port

Choose a proper place for the wireless port. In general, the best location is at
the center of the wireless coverage area, within line of sight of as many as
possible wireless devices. Try to place the wireless port in a position that can
best covers its cell. Normally, the higher the wireless port is placed, the better
the overall performance.

Mounting Locations

The Altitude 300-2™ and its mounting hardware are designed for installation in
a variety of places inside a building. The installation site may be selected for
any combination of RF performance, aesthetics, and convenience reasons.

CAUTION

The Altitude 300-2™ is not designed for outdoor use or sites that exceed its
environmental specifications.

Mounting Below A Hard Ceiling

The Altitude 300-2™ may be installed underneath a hard ceiling where wall
anchors are used to mount the bracket. Select the orientation for the bracket
remembering that integrated antennas are on the side and to the back of the

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 29

Hardware Installation

Altitude 300-2i™. Use the bracket as a template to mark the holes on the ceiling.
For each of the four plastic anchors supplied with the unit, drill 4.8 mm (3/16"}
pilot holes, 24.5 mm (1") deep. If wall anchors are not being used drill 3.2 mm
(1/8") holes, 1 inch (25.4 mm) deep. Install the bracket using the screws from

™

the kit. The Altitude 300-2

is designed to slip into the mounting slots on the
bracket and slide all the way to the front, see Figure 5: Mounting the Wireless
Port on the Universal Mounting Bracket on page 23. The unit should then be
secured with either a padlock (not supplied) or a cable tie (supplied). The
installer may now follow the standard instructions for connecting the Ethernet
cable, antenna shrouds for integrated antennas, and the plastic cover.

WAR NI NG!

The Altitude 300-2™ is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If a
padlock is not used the unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie
through the lock hasp to keep it from falling. Failure to secure the unit is
hazardous.

Mounting Below A Hanging Ceiling

The Altitude 300-2™ may be suspended from the T-Bars of a hanging ceiling.
The mounting kit contains two T-Bar fasteners that can be adjusted for a variety
of T-Bar widths. There are a number of round holes on the bracket that can be
used for the T-Bar fasteners; use two that are convent for the required
orientation on the ceiling. The bracket is oriented on the T-Bar with so that the
antennas face the desired direction. Use the bracket to lightly mark where the
T-Bar fasteners should be placed. Install the two T-Bar fasteners on the T-Bar,
see Figure 6: Installation on A Hanging Ceiling on page 24. Some ceilings have
ceiling tiles that hang down below the bottom of the T-Bar. Spacers are
provided with the kit for these types of tiles. The spaces go between the T-Bar
fasteners and the bracket with the spacer’s face against the bracket, see Figure 7:
Installation of Optional Spacer on page 25. Mount the bracket and make sure
fasteners are tight and the bracket is secure. The Altitude 300-2
into the bracket's mounting slots and slid all the way to the back, see Figure 5:
Mounting the Wireless Port on the Universal Mounting Bracket on page 23. The
unit should then be secured with either a padlock (not supplied) or a cable tie
(supplied). The installer may now follow the standard instructions for
connecting the Ethernet cable, antenna shrouds for integrated antennas, and the
plastic cover.

™

is now slipped

30 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

Hardware Installation

WAR NI NG!

The Altitude 300-2™ is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If a
padlock is not used the unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie
through the lock hasp to keep it from falling. Failure to secure the unit is
hazardous.

Mounting Above The Hanging Ceiling

The Altitude 300-2d™ is compliant with UL 2043 for installation in the plenum
area above a hanging ceiling. The installer needs to make sure that the Ethernet
cable used to connect to the unit is also plenum rated, see the National Electric
Code, NEC, Section 300-22(C). Equipment above the hanging ceiling should be
secured to the T-Bars using a box hanger (not supplied). The universal
mounting bracket has been designed to work with box hangers such as those
from B-Line or Caddy, see Figure 11: Above the Ceiling Box Hanger Mount on
page 32.

Examples of these T-Bar box hangers products are:

B-Line model: BA50A, www.cooperbline.com

Caddy model: 512-BU, www.erico.com

External antennas are recommended for installations above the ceiling. Locate
where the external antenna will be located and their orientation. Select a site
above the ceiling for the Altitude 300-2d

™

. This should be within reach of the
external antenna’s cables. Install the box hanger following the manufacturer's
instructions. If the box hanger comes with a box the universal bracket can be
installed onto the box or the box can be taken off and the bracket can be
installed directly onto the box hanger bar using the fastener provided by the
manufacturer. Make sure all the fasteners are tight before mounting the Altitude
300-2

™

on the bracket. The Altitude 300-2™ should be secured to the bracket

using either a padlock or a cable tie.

WAR NI NG!

The Altitude 300-2™ is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If a
padlock is not used the unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 31

Hardware Installation

through the lock hasp to keep it from falling. Failure to secure the unit is
hazardous.

Connect the external antenna cables and the powered Ethernet cable to the
Altitude 300-2d™.

WAR NI NG!

The plastic cover and the antenna shrouds have not been tested for use in a
plenum space. Do not use them for above the ceiling installations.

Box Hanger

Bracket

Typical

Adjustable Box

Hanger

The box hanger is

not supplied by

Extreme Networks.

Hanging

Ceiling
T-Bars

Universal
Mounting

Bracket

Fasteners

Figure 11: Above the Ceiling Box Hanger Mount

Mounting on A Wall

The Altitude 300-2™ can be mounted on a vertical surface using the universal
mounting bracket supplied. The vertical position should be with the Ethernet
cable and lock hasp pointing up. Select the location for the unit and use the
bracket as a template to mark the holes in the ceiling. For each of the four
plastic anchors supplied with the unit, drill 4.8 mm (3/16”} pilot holes, 24.5 mm
(1”) deep. If wall anchors are not being used drill 3.2 mm (1/8”) holes, 1 inch
(25.4 mm) deep. Install the bracket using the screws from the kit. The Altitude

™

300-2
the way down, see Figure 5: Mounting the Wireless Port on the Universal
Mounting Bracket on page 23. The unit should then be secured with either a

is designed to slip into the mounting slots on the bracket and slide all

32 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

Hardware Installation

padlock or a cable tie. The installer may now follow the standard instructions
for connecting the Ethernet cable, antenna shrouds for integrated antennas, and
the plastic cover.

WAR NI NG!

The Altitude 300-2™ is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If a
padlock is not used the unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie
through the lock hasp to keep it from falling. Failure to secure the unit is
hazardous.

Mounting on A Table or Shelf

The Altitude 300-2™ can be installed on a table or shelf using the stick-on feet
supplied in the unit's kit. After the feet are applied, the unit is placed on the
horizontal surface and the powered Ethernet cable attached. If the unit is to be
locked a standard computer cable and lock can be used. The computer lock hole

™

is located at the rear of the Altitude 300-2
300-2i

™

on page 14. The antennas are installed and the antennas are adjusted
now for optimal performance. After that the plastic cover is attached, securing
the antennas and Ethernet cable.

, see Figure 1: Rear View of Altitude

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 33

Hardware Installation

34 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

A Specifications

General Specifications

Maximum Number of Tunable Channels

802.11a

FCC/IC: 13

ETSI: up to 19, varies by countries

France: 8

Spain: 19

MMK: 4

802.11b/g

FCC/IC: 1-11

ETSI: 1-13

France: 1-13

Spain: 1-13

MKK: 1-13 (802.11g), 1-14 (802.11b)

Data Rate

802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel

802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel

802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 6, 9, 12, 18 ,24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 35

Specifications

Operating Frequency

802.11a

5.15 to 5.25 GHz (lower UNII band): US/Canada, Europe, Japan

5.25 to 5.35 GHz (middle UNII band): US/Canada, Europe

5.47 to 5.725 GHz: Europe

5.725 to 5.850 GHz (upper UNII/ISM): US/Canada

802.11b/g

2.4 to 2.4835 GHz

Maximum Output Power

(Note that the maximum allowable setting varies with individual country
regulations and the antennas used)

802.11a

5.15 to 5.25 GHz: 16 dBm

5.25 to 5.35 GHz: 19 dBm

5.725 to 5.85 GHz: 20 dBm

802.11b

18 dBm

802.11g

18 dBm

Radio Configurations

Dual band: 2.4 GHz ISM and 5 GHz

Dual channel: one 802.11a and one 802.11b/g

Number of Clients

Greater than 256

Network Configuration

Infrastructure

36 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

Power supply

Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Standard: IEEE 802.3af

11 watts when both channels are operating

Physical Size With Plastic Cover

21.3 (wide) x 16 (deep)x 4 (high) cm, (8.4 x 6.3 x 1.6 in)

Mounting bracket adds 2 cm (0.8 in) to the height

Weigh t

635 grams (22.4 oz)

Add 20 grams (0.71 oz) for the mounting bracket

LED Indicators

Ready (Power On/Fault), LAN (Ethernet Link/Activity), radio1 - 802.11a and
radio2 - 802.11b/g (Wireless On/Activity)

Network Management

EPICenter(tm)

Location

Indoor only

Plenum certified

Temperature

o

Operating: 0

Storage: -10

to 55oC (32o to 131oF)

o

to 70oC (-14o to 158oF)

Humidity

10% to 95% (non-condensing)

Operational Shock

30 m/s2 (3 g)

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 37

Specifications

Operational & Transportation Standards

EN/ETSI 300 019-2-1 v2.1.2 - Class 1.2 Storage
EN/ETSI 300 019-2-2 v2.1.2 - Class 2.3 Transportation
EN/ETSI 300 019-2-3 v2.1.2 - Class 3.1e Operational
EN/ETSI 300 753 (1997-10) - Acoustic Noise
ASTM D5276 Drop Packaged
ASTM D3580 Random Vibration Packaged 1.5G

Standards

IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.11a/b/g
IEEE 802.3af
Wi-Fi member

Sensitivity

Table 2: 802.11a Radio

Modulation/Rates Sensitivity (dBm)

BPSK (6 Mbps) -88

BPSK (9 Mbps) -87

QPSK (12 Mbps) -86

QPSK (18 Mbps) -84

16 QAM (24 Mbps) -81

16 QAM (36 Mbps) -77

64 QAM (48 Mbps) -73

64QAM (54 Mbps) -69

Table 3: 802.11b/g Radio

Modulation/Rates Radio Type Sensitivity (dBm)

DSSS-DBPSK (1Mbps) b -91

DSSS-DQPSK (2 Mbps) b -88

CCK-DBPSK (5.5 Mbps) b -87

CCK_DQPSK (11 Mbps) b -85

BPSK (6 Mbps) g -89

BPSK (9 Mbps) g -88

QPSK (12 Mbps) g -87

QPSK (18 Mbps) g -85

16 QAM (24 Mbps) g -82

16 QAM (36 Mbps) g -79

64 QAM (48 Mbps) g -74

64QAM(54 Mbps) g -71

38 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

B Maximum Distance Table

Important Notice

Maximum distances posted below are actual tested distance thresholds for the

™

Altitude 300-2i
such as barrier composition and construction and local environmental
interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience
distance thresholds far lower than those posted below.

Table 4: 802.11a Maximum Distances

802.11a Wireless Products Maximum Distance Table, Integrated
Antenna Speed and Distance Ranges

with integrated antenna. However, there are many variables

EnvironmentalCondition 54 Mbps 18 Mbps 6 Mbps

OutdoorEnvironment

IndoorEnvironment

1. Outdoor Environment: A line-of-sight environment with no interference or

obstruction between the wireless port and clients.

2. Indoor Environment: A typical office or home environment with floor to

ceiling obstructions between the wireless port and clients.

1

31 m
(100 ft)

2

18 m
(60 ft)

168 m
(550 ft)

46 m
(150 ft)

335 m
(1100 ft)

64 m
(210 ft)

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 39

Maximum Distance Table

Table 5: 802.11b Maximum Distances

802.11b Wireless Products Maximum Distance Table, Integrated
Antenna Speed and Distance Ranges

EnvironmentalCondition 11 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps

OutdoorEnvironment

IndoorEnvironment

1. Outdoor Environment: A line-of-sight environment with no interference or
obstruction between the wireless port and clients.

2. Indoor Environment: A typical office or home environment with floor to
ceiling obstructions between the wireless port and clients.

1

137 m
(450 ft)

2

49 m
(160 ft)

238 m
(780 ft)

238 m
(780 ft)

305 m
(1000 ft)

103 m
(340 ft)

488 m
(1600 ft)

152 m
(500 ft)

Table 6: 802.11g Maximum Distances

802.11g Wireless Products Maximum Distance Table,

Integrated Antenna Speed and Distance Ranges

EnvironmentalCondition 54 Mbps 18 Mbps 6 Mbps

OutdoorEnvironment

IndoorEnvironment

1

34 m
(110 ft)

2

20m
(65 ft)

104 m
(340 ft)

46 m
(150 ft)

198 m
(650 ft)

61 m
(200 ft)

1. Outdoor Environment: A line-of-sight environment with no interference
or obstruction between the wireless port and clients.

2. Indoor Environment: A typical office or home environment with floor to
ceiling obstructions between the wireless port and clients.

40 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

C Integrated Dual Band Antenna

Pattern

The Altitude 300-2i™ has two integrated dual band antennas. The characteristics
of the antennas are given in the tables and figures below.

Table 7: Integrated Antenna Electrical Specification

Frequency range 2.4 GHz - 2.5 GHz 5.12 GHz 1 5.875 GHz

1

Gain

Polarization Linear, vertical Linear, vertical

1. Exclusive of internal cable loss: for 5 GHz band, 0.8 dB; for 2.4 GHz band, 0.5 dB.

1.5 dBi 4.5 dBi

Figure 12: Antenna Radiation Patterns

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 41

Integrated Dual Band Antenna Pattern

Z

Y

X

Figure 13: Antenna Radiation Pattern Reference Diagram

42 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

D Reglatory Compliances

Overview

The Altitude 300-2TM wireless port is manufactured by Extreme Networks in
four configurations called requlatory domains. Each regulatory domain
includes countries that share similar regulatory requirements. Please refer to
the table below for these requlatory domains and there coresponding countries
or go to http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm for the most
up to date information. It is the responsability of the end user to obtain the
proper Altitude 300-2
operation.

TM

requlatory domain for use in the intended country of

The end user is also responsible to install the latest version of software made
available by Extreme Networks to ensure compliance with country
requirements and restrictions within each system installation. Since countries
are opening up new frequencies and changing output power limits it is
advantageous to maintain the latest software version to take advantage of these
improvements. Please consult the software manual of the PoE WLAN switch
for detailed instructions for installing and upgrading software.

NOTE

The Altitude 300-2TM is configured and managed by the PoE WLAN switch

TM

connected to the Altitude 300-2
PoE WLAN switch to properly configure the Altitude 300-2

NOTE

Go to http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm for the most up to
data list of countries the Altitude 300-2 has been certified to operate within.

. Please consult the software manual of the

TM

.

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 43

Reglatory Compliances

Table 8: Regulator Domain Product Listing

Model Number Product Regulatory Domain Certified Countries

i = Integral Antenna
d = Detachable

15700 Altitude 300-2i NA USA, Canada, Hong Kong

15701 Altitude 300-2d NA USA, Canada, Hong Kong

15702 Altitude 300-2i Japan Japan

15703 Altitude 300-2d Japan Japan

15704 Altitude 300-2i Taiwan Taiwan

15705 Altitude 300-2d Taiwan Taiwan

15706 Altitude 300-2i EU&RoW European Community,

Australia,China, Korea& Mexico. *

15707 Altitude 300-2d EU&RoW European Community, Australia,

China, Korea& Mexico *

* Operation in other countries may be dependant on securing certifications /
regulatory approvals. For latest detail and information on country specific
ording please go to http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm.

General Compliance Design

When an Altitude 300-2TM wireless port is connected that does not have a
pre-programmed country code, such as with the “EU & Rest of World” Altitude
300-2
code before ports will be enabled. After the country code is entered the PoE
WLAN switch will set-up the wireless port with the proper frequencies and
power outputs for that country. This allows a single wireless port to be used
for several countries where the end user is allowed to select the country of
operation.

North America, Japan, Taiwan have dedicated versions of the Altitude 300-2
identified by their specific regulatory domain (See chart above). These Altitude
300-2
the user to enter a country code to set-up the wireless access point. These units
will automatically configure themselves upon connection to the PoE WLAN
switch after inserting the RJ-45 Power over Ethernet (PoE) cable.

After the first Altitude 300-2
PoE WLAN switch each additional Wireless Access point connect inherits the
same country code and operating peramters as the first. Plesase note, if the first

TM

, the PoE WLAN switch will prompt user to enter the correct country

TM

wireless ports have a pre-programmed country code and do not require

TM

wireless port is connected and configured by the

TM

44 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

Reglatory Compliances

wireless port is North American, Japan, or Taiwan reglatory domains all
sequential wireless port must be the same reglatory domain otherwise
additional wireless port will not be allowed to come up.

NOTE

The end user is responsible to enter the proper country code for the country of
intended use. Extreme Networks is not liable for improper country code
configuration.

NOTE

Extreme Networks has not certified the Altitude 300-2TM with any third party
antennas. To assure compliance, use only “Extreme Networks” certified
antennas.

The Poe WLAN switch will automatically configure the Wireless Access point to
operate within the proper frequencies and power outputs determined by the
country code entered. Incorrectly entering the country of operation may result
in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other systems. The
user is obligated to ensure the device is operating according to the channel
limitations, indoor/outdoor restrictions and license requirements for each
country as described in this document. Please refer to Software Installation
Guide for list of country codes or go to
http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm for the most up to
date information.

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 45

Reglatory Compliances

North America

The Altitude 300-2TM Model 15700 & 15701 is designed for use in the United
States, Canada and other countries that accept these related regulatory
requirements and limitations. For more details on the application of the
Altitude 300-2
www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm.

TM

Model 15700 & 15701 to additional countries please go to

The North American regulatory domain Attitude 300-2

TM

wireless port is a
dedicated wireless ports with fixed frequency bands, channel allocations &
power output settings. This wireless port will not require a country code to be
entered before operation. These units will automatically configure themselves
upon connection to the Poe WLAN switch after inserting the RJ-45 Power over
Ethernet (PoE) cable.

Please consult the appropriate PoE WLAN switch Software Guide for proper
software configuration.

United States - FCC Declaration of Conformity Statement

This device 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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B 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 residential and business environment. This
equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful
interference. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference, 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 transceiver antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and transceiver.

46 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

USA Conformance Standards

Reglatory Compliances

Safety

EMC

Radio Transceiver

Environmental

NOTE

• UL 60950 3rd Edition, Listed Accessory • UL 2043 Plenum rated (w/o plastic

cover)

• FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class B

• CFR 47 Part 15.247, Class C, 2.4GHz

• CFR 47 Part 15.407, Class C, 5.0GHz

• CFR 47 Part 15.205, 15.207, 15.209

• CFR 47 Part 2.1091, 2.1093

• ASTM D5276 Drop Package

• ASTM D3580 Random Vibration Packaged 1.5G

• See “European Conformance Standards for addtional environmental compliance.

Other:

• IEEE 802.11a (5.0Ghz)

• IEEE 802.11b/g (2.4GHz)

• IEEE 802.11af

The Altitude 300-2TM is restricted for indoor use in the UNII 5.15 - 5.25 GHz
band in accordance with 47 CFR 15.407(e).

CAUTION

This Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other
devices operating at this frequency when using integrated antennas or other
Extreme Networks certified antennas. Any changes or modification to the
product not expressly approved by Extreme Networks could void the user's
authority to operate this device.

CAUTION

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with “Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for
Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields” (OET Bullet 65,
Supplement C). This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 centimeters (8 inches) between the radiator and your
body or other co-located operating antennas.

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 47

Reglatory Compliances

Department of Communications Canada Compliance Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B 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 numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques
applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur
le materiel brouilleur: “Appareils Numeriques,” NMB-003 edictee par le
ministere des Communications.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Canadian Standard
RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following 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. This Class
B device digital apparatus complies with Canada ICES-003.

This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

Table 9: Canada Conformance Standards

Safety

EMC

Radio Transceiver

Environmental

• CULUS listed Acc. to CSA22.2 #60950-00 • Plenum Rated Enclosure w/o plastic

cover

• ICES-003 Class B

• RSS-210

• RSS-139-1

• RSS-102 FR Exposure

• ID# 4141A-A300-2

See “European Conformance Standards” for additional environmental compliance.

Other:

• IEEE 802.11a (5.0GHz)

• IEEE 802.11b/g (2.4GHz)

• IEEE 802.11af

48 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

Reglatory Compliances

Japan

The Altitude 300-2TM Model 15702 & 15703 are dedicated wireless ports
designed for use in Japan to meet specific reglatory requirements. These
wireless ports do not require a country code to be entered before operation.
These units will automatically configure themselves upon connection to the PoE
WLAN switch after inserting the ethernet cable.

Table 10: Japan Compliance Standards

Safety

EMC

Radio Transceiver

MKK Approved

• CB Scheme, IEC 60950:1999 with Japan

Deviation

• VCCI Class B

• ARIB STD-T71, 5.0 GHz

• ARIB STD-T66, 2.4 GHz

• ARIB STD-33, 2.4 GHz

• Plenum Rated Enclosure (w/o plastic

cover)

• IEEE 802.11a (5.0 GHz)

• IEEE 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz)

Table 11: Antenna Output Power Density for Operation in Japan

For Integrated antenna :

For external antenna :

• 11a : antenna power = 2 mW/MHz

• 11b : antenna power = 10 mW/MHz

• 11g : antenna power = 10 mW/MHz

• 11a : antenna power = 2 mW/MHz

• 11b : antenna power = 4 mW/MHz

• 11g : antenna power = 4 mW/MHz

Tai wa n

The Altitude 300-2TM Model 15704 & 15705 are dedicated wireless ports
designed for use in Taiwan to meet specific reglatory requirements. These
wireless ports do not require a country code to be entered before operation.
These units will automatically configure themselves upon connection to the PoE
WLAN switch after inserting the ethernet cable.

Taiwan • DGT

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 49

Reglatory Compliances

European Community

The Altitude 300-2TM Model 15706 & 15707 are dedicated wireless ports
designed for use in European Union and other countries where the end user is
allowed to configure the wireless port for operation. Upon connection to the
WLAN PoE switch the software will prompt the user to enter a country code.
After the country code is entered the PoE WLAN switch will set-up the wireless
port with the proper frequencies and power outputs for that country code.

Declaration of Conformity with regard to R&TTE Directive of the European Union 1999/5/EC

Marking by the symbol indicates compliance with the Essential
Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC).

This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

Table 12: European Conformance Standards

Safety

EMC

Radio Transceiver

Environmental

• CB Scheme, IEC 60950:1999 with all

available country deviations

Emissions

• EN55022:1998 Class B

• CISPR22:1997 Class B

Immunity

• EN55024:1998 Class A, includes IEC 61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,11

• EN/ETSI 301 489-17 (9-2000)

• R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC

• ETSI/EN 300 328-2 2003-04

(2.4 GHz)

• ETSI/EN 301 893-1 2002-07
(5.0 GHz)

• ETSI/EN 301 489-1 2002-08

• ETSI/EN 301 489-17 2002-08

• EN/ETSI 300 019-2-1 v2.1.2 - Class 1.2 Storage

• EN/ETSI 300 019-2-2 v2.1.2 - Class 2.3 Transportation

• EN/ETSI 300 019-2-3 v2.1.2 - Class 3.1e Operational

• ASTM D5276 Drop Packaged

• ASTM D3580 Random Vibration Packaged 1.5 G

• GS Mark, EN 60950:2000

• Plenum Rated Enclosure (Without

plastic cover)

• EN61000-3-2 and 3-3

• EN/ETSI 301 489-17 (9-2000)

Other:

• IEEE 802.11a (5.0 Ghz)

• IEEE 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz

• IEEE 802.11af

50 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide

Reglatory Compliances

∆

Table 13: Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community

English

Finnish

Dutch

French

Swedish

Danish

German

Hereby, Extreme Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Valmistaja Extreme Networks vakuuttaa taten etta Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on
direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sita koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen
mukainen.

Hierbij verklaart Extreme Networks dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming
is met de essentiele eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG

Bij deze verklaart Extreme Networks dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de
essentiele eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.

Par la presente Extreme Networks declare que l'appareil Radio LAN device est conforme
aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive
1999/5/CE

Par la presente, Extreme Networks declare que ce Radio LAN device est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont
applicables

Harmed intygar Extreme Networks att denna Radio LAN device star I overensstammelse
med de vasentliga egenskapskrav och ovriga relevanta bestammelser som framgar av
direktiv 1999/5/EG.

Undertegnede Extreme Networks erklarer herved, at folgende udstyr Radio LAN device
overholder de vasentlige krav og ovrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF

Hiermit erklart Extreme Networks, dass sich diese Radio LAN device in Ubereinstimmung
mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)

Hiermit erklart Extreme Networks die Ubereinstimmung des Gerates Radio LAN device
mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien)

Greek

Italian

Spanish

Portuguese

ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Extreme Networks ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ
ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ

ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ

Con la presente Extreme Networks dichiara che questo Radio LAN device e conforme ai
requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Por medio de la presente Extreme Networks declara que el Radio LAN device cumple
con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de
la Directiva 1999/5/CE

Extreme Networks declara que este Radio LAN device esta conforme com os requisitos
essenciais e outras disposicoes da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Radio LAN device

NOTE

A signed copy of Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be obtained by going to
www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm.

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 51

Reglatory Compliances

Conditions of Use in the European Community

The Altitude 300-2TM wireless port Model# 15706 and 15707 for the EU and Rest
of World reglatory domain is intended to operate in all countries of the
European Community. Special requirements or limitations may apply when
installed in some countries of the European Union. This includes special
in-country licensing and/or limited channels of operation when installed
indoors or outdoors. For the most up to date restriction and limitations go to
www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm.

WAR NI NG!

The user / installer is responsible to ensure the Altitude 300-2TM is operated
according to channel limitations, indoor / outdoor restrictions, license
requirements and within power level limits for the current country of operation.
A configuration utility has been provided with the PoE WLAN switch to allow the
end user to check the configuration and make necessary configuration changes
to ensure proper operation in accordance with the spectrum usage rules for
compliance with the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC. See the software
manual of PoE WLAN switch for detailed instructions on use of this utility.

NOTE

The Altitude 300-2TM is completely configured and managed by the PoE WLAN
switch connected to the Altitude 300-2
WLAN switch to properly configure the Altitude 300-2

TM

• The Altitude 300-2

wireless port requires the end user / installer to enter

TM

. Please see software manual of PoE

TM

.

the correct country code into the PoE WLAN switch software to allow for
proper configuration in conformance with European National spectrum usage
laws that match the country in which the device is operating.

• After the first Altitude 300-2

TM

wireless port is connected to the PoE WLAN
switch each additional wireless port connected will inherit the operating
configuration of the first Altitude 300-2
is responsibility to ensure the first Altitude 300-2

TM

wireless port. The user / installer

TM

wireless port is properly

configured.

• The software within the PoE WLAN switch will automatically limit the
allowable channels and output power determined by the current country
code entered. Incorrectly entering the country of operation, selecting the
correct indoor / outdoor setting or identifying the proper antenna used, may

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Reglatory Compliances

result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other
systems.

• This device employs a radar detection feature required for European
Community operation in the 5.0 GHz band. This feature is automatically
enabled when the country of operation is correctly configured for any
European Community country. The presence of nearby radar operation may
result in temporary interruption of operation of this device. The radar
detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of
radar.

• The 5.0 GHz radio’s AutoChannelSelect/SmartSelect setting described in the
PoE WLAN switch software manual must always remain enabled to ensure
that automatic 5.0 GHz channel selection complies with European
requirements. The current setting for this feature is found in the 5.0 GHz
Radio Configuration Window as described in the PoE WLAN switch software
manual.

• The Altitude 300-2
300-2

TM

wireless port with certified detachable antennas may be used to

TM

wireless port with integral antenna and the Altitude

transmit indoors and outdoors in all countries of the European Community
within the go to http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm
for the most up to date limitation and restrictions.

• The Altitude 300-2

TM

must be operated indoors only when using the 5150-

5350 MHz bands due to European spectrum usage rules.

TM

• The Altitude 300-2

wireless port with detachable antenna must only be

used with Extreme Networks certified antennas.

• In Italy the end user must apply for a license from the national spectrum
authority to operate this device outdoors.

• In Belgium outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.46 - 2.4835 GHz
band: Channel 13.

• In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 - 2.454 GHz
band: Channels 1 - 7.

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Reglatory Compliances

Certifications of Other Countries

The following compliance disclosures below are displayed for compliance to
various countries. Go to
http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm for the most up to
date list of certified countries.

Table 14: Other Country Specific Compliance Standards, Approvals and Declarations

Austrialia:

Safety

EMC

Radio Transceiver

China

Korea

• AS/NZS 3260

• AS/NZS 3548 Class B

• Australia Compliance is based on EN/ETSI standards listed in EU section.

• SRRC

Mexico

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Reglatory Compliances

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E Power Over Ethernet

Connector Pin Assignments

The Altitude 300-2™ complies with the IEEE P802.3af specification in its support
of two modes of power delivery on the RJ-45 Ethernet jack. Table 17 shows the
pins that are used to deliver -48 volts to the wireless port and Figure 14 shows
the RJ-45 connector's pin number assignment. The Summit 300-48
MDI, Mode A to deliver power to the Altitude 300-2

™

.

™

uses the

Table 16: Altitude 300-2

Conductor Mode A: MDI (mode used by the Summit 300-48™) Mode B: AII

1 Negative Vport

2 Negative Vport

3 Positive Vport

4 Positive Vport

5 Positive Vport Positive Vport

6

7 Negative Vport

8 Negative Vport

Vport = 44 to 57 volts under no load

23456781

TM

Power Over Ethernet RJ-45 Pin Assignments

Figure 14: Ethernet Connector Pin Number Assignment

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Power Over Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments

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F Ter mi n o l o gy

Ad Hoc - An ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with LAN
adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN.

Altitude 300-2

manageable wireless port. The Altitude 300-2

™

- Extreme Networks’ secure enterprise grade, scalable, and

™

supports two radio channels:

one 802.11a channel and one 802.11b/g channel and it comes in two models: the

™

Altitude 300-2i

with integrated antennas and the Altitude 300-2d™ with

connectors for detachable antennas.

Backbone - The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the network
that transports information from one central location to another central location
where it is unloaded onto a local system.

Base Station - In mobile telecommunications, a base station is the central radio
transmitter/receiver that maintains communications with the sets within its
range. In cellular and personal communications applications, each cell or
micro-cell has its own base station; each base station in turn is interconnected
with other cells’ bases.

BSS - BSS stands for “Basic Service Set.” It is an wireless port and all the LAN
PCs that are associated with it.

CSMA/CA - Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance.

EPICenter

™

- EPICenter™ management suite is a full-featured network
management tool that simplifies configuration, troubleshooting, and status
monitoring of IP-based networks. Offering a comprehensive set of network
management applications including the ability to configure, monitor,
troubleshoot, and manage the network and its elements, EPICentertm, delivers

Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 59

Terminology

on both the basic requirements of network management while adding valuable
and intuitive features that help save time by streamlining common tasks.

ESS - ESS (ESS-ID, SSID) stands for “Extended Service Set.” More than one BSS
is configured to become an Extended Service Set. LAN mobile users can roam
between different BSSs in an ESS (ESS-ID, SSID).

Ethernet - A popular local area data communications network, which accepts
transmission from computers and terminals.

Infrastructure - An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an
infrastructure configuration.

ISM - The Industrial Scientific and Medical band of regulated but unlicensed
frequencies. The size and position of the band varies among different regulatory
agencies. In the Americas the ISM S band is from 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz and
the ISM C band is from 5.725 GHz to 5.875 GHz which is also part of the UNII
band.

Plenum (Hanging Ceiling) - The environmental air space above the ceiling tiles
of a hanging ceiling. Equipment in the plenum must be tested for fire resistance
and low-smoke-producing characteristics.

PoE - Power Over Ethernet. This is an IEEE standard 802.3af that specifies how
power is delivered over Ethernet twisted pair cables.

RADIUS - Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. A login and password
server standard originally developed for ISP telephone modem bank service
accesses. RADIUS is now widely used for any general login process.

Roaming - A wireless LAN mobile user moves around an ESS and maintains a
continuous connection to the infrastructure network.

RTS Threshold - Transmitters contending for the medium may not be aware of
each other. RTS/CTS mechanism can solve this “Hidden Node Problem.” If the
packet size is smaller than the preset RTS Threshold size, the RTS/CTS
mechanism will NOT be enabled.

Summit 300-48

ports, PoE, and Altitude 300-2

TM

- Extreme Networks 48 port 10/100 switch with four GBIC

TM

configuration software.

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Terminology

UNII - Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure are regulated but
unlicensed bands of frequency in the region of 5 MHz. The amount of
bandwidth available and their positions vary among the regulator.

Wireless Port - An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and
wireless networks.

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Terminology

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