2102 Corporate
Access Point
User’s Guide
P/N 070441-001
Universal Access Point
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Contents
About the 2102 5
Using the 2102 in a Network 7
Understanding the 2102 9
Configuring the 2102 12
Installing the 2102 17
Accessing the 2102 Remotely 19
2102 Specifications 21
Radio Specifications 22
Default Settings 23
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About the 2102
Intermec’s 2102 Corporate Access Point is a wireless local area network
(LAN) product that lets your wireless end devices roam anywhere
throughout an enterprise while maintaining a continuous, high-quality
network connection.
Your 2102 has one of these radios installed:
• IEEE 802.11b High Rate
• 2.4 GHz OpenAir
The 2102 with an IEEE 802.11b High Rate radio
installed is Wi-Fi
TM
certified for interoperability with
other IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN devices.
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The 2102 is fully compatible with Intermec’s 2100 Industrial Access Point
and 2101 Enterprise Access Point. You can install a combination of these
access points in your network, depending upon your needs. All of these
Intermec access points allow seamless roaming of end devices across
subnetworks.
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Using the 2102 in a Network
The 2102 transmits data between wireless end devices and wired devices
that are on your Ethernet network. You can use the 2102 in a variety of
network configurations.
Using the 2102 in a Simple Wireless Network
If you have an existing Ethernet network, you can use a 2102 to extend the
network capability to include wireless end devices. The 2102 connects
directly to the wired network, which then allows wireless end devices to
form a wireless extension of the wired LAN.
Host
2102
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Ethernet
The 2102 ships with these additional items:
• Power supply (Part No. 3-304029-01) and AC power cord
• Mounting bracket
• Safety information
Caution
You must use the appropriate Intermec power supply with this
device or equipment damage may occur.
Conseil
Vous devez utiliser la source d’alimentation Intermec adéquate
avec cet appareil sinon vous risquez d’endommager
l’équipement.
This user’s guide provides basic configuration and installation instructions.
For detailed information about the 2102, see the 21XX Universal Access
Point Technical Reference Manual (Part No. 067150).
Visit our Web site at www.intermec.com for online access to many of our
manuals in PDF format. To order a printed version of the manual, contact
your Intermec representative.
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Understanding the 2102
This section explains the LEDs and connectors on the 2102. It also explains
how to position the antenna.
Understanding the LEDs
The 2102 has four LEDs as shown next.
Power
Radio
Wired
LAN
Root/error
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The following table describes the LED activity.
LED Description
Power After the 2102 completes the boot process, this LED
remains steadily on.
Radio This LED flashes when a frame is transmitted or received
on the radio port.
Wired LAN This LED flashes when a frame is transmitted or received
on the Ethernet port.
Root/error This LED flashes if this access point is configured as the
root. For more information about the root, see the 21XX
Universal Access Point Technical Reference Manual.
This LED remains steadily on if an error has occurred.
Using Multiple 2102s and Roaming End Devices
For larger or more complex environments, you can install multiple access
points so that end devices can roam from one access point to another and
maintain network communications. When you use multiple access points,
they establish coverage areas or cells similar to those in a cellular phone
network. End devices can connect with any access point that is within range
and that belongs to the same network. You can use a combination of
Intermec access points in your network.
Host
Ethernet
2102
UAP
2102
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2102
You can have more than one access point within the same cell to increase
throughput. Or, you can overlap cells to provide redundancy for critical
applications and ensure that coverage is not lost if a single access point or
radio fails.
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