Nortel WLAN 2300, 2300 Installation And Configuration Manual

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Part No. NN47250-301 (320656-D) May 2007

4655 Great America Parkway

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Nortel WLAN 2300 Series—Security Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide

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320656-D

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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data, and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or implied warranty. Users must take full responsibility for their applications of any products specified in this document. The information in this document is proprietary to Nortel Networks.

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All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

International Regulatory Statements of Conformity for the WSSs

This is to certify that the Nortel WLAN Security Switch 2300 series switches are evaluated to the international regulatory standards for electromagnetic compliance (EMC) and safety and was found to have met the requirements for the following international standards:

• EMC - Electromagnetic Emissions – CISPR 22, Class A

• EMC - Electromagnetic Immunity – CISPR 24

• Electrical Safety – IEC 60950, with CB member national deviations

Further, the equipment has been certified as compliant with the national standards as detailed below.

National Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC) Statements of Compliance

FCC statement (USA only)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case users will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference at their own expense.

ICES statement (Canada only)

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus (WLAN Security Switch 2300 series switches) does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

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Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications

Cet appareil numérique (WLAN Sécurité Changement 2300 changements de la série) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada.

CE marking statement (Europe only)

EN 55022 statements

This is to certify that the Nortel WLAN Security Switch 2300 Series switches are shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55022 Class A (CISPR 22).

• Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio

interference, in which case, the user may be required to take appropriate measures.

• Achtung: Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb

dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.

• Attention: Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit risque de

créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l’utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées.

EN 55024 statement

This is to certify that the Nortel WLAN Security Switch 2300 Series switches are shielded against the susceptibility to radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55024 (CISPR 24).

European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) notice

All products labeled with the CE marking comply with the Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC) Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

Compliance with these directives implies comformity to the following European Norms (ENs).

The equivalent international standards are listed in parenthesis.

• EN 55022 (CISPR 22)–Electromagnetic Interference

• EN 55024 (IEC 61000-4-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -8, -11)–Electromagnetic Immunity

• EN 61000-3-2 (IEC 610000-3-2)–Power Line Harmonics

• EN 61000-3-3 (IEC 610000-3-3)–Power Line Flicker

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VCCI statement (Japan/Nippon only)

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

BSMI statement for Wireless Security Switches 2300 Series (Taiwan only)

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) CNS 13438, Class A.

MIC notice (Republic of Korea only)

This device has been approved for use in Business applications only per the Class A requirements of the Republic of Korea Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC). This device may not be sold for use in a non-business application.

Observe the Regulatory Marking label on the back or bottom of each switch for specific certification information pertaining to this model. Each model in the WLAN Security Switch 2300 Series is approved for shipment to/usage in Korea and is labeled as such, with all appropriate text and the appropriate MIC reference number.

National Safety Statements of Compliance

EN 60950 statement

This is to certify that the Nortel WLAN Security Switch 2300 Series switches are in compliance with the requirements of EN 60950 in accordance with the Low Voltage Directive. Additional national differences for all European Union countries have been evaluated for compliance.

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NOM statement (Mexico only)

The following information is provided on the devices described in this document in compliance with the safety requirements of the Norma Oficial Méxicana (NOM):

Exporter: Nortel Networks

4655 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA

Importer: Nortel Networks de México, S.A. de C.V.

Avenida Insurgentes Sur #1605 Piso 30, Oficina Col. San Jose Insurgentes Deleg-Benito Juarez

México D.F. 03900 Tel: 52 5 480 2100 Fax: 52 5 480 2199

Input Model 2350 (with external power supply)

48VDC, 830 mA, 40 W

External Power Supply AC Input

100-240 VAC, 1.0A, 50/60 Hz

Input: Model 2360 (Single power supply)

100-240VAC 2A 50/60Hz

Model 2361 (with redundant supply)

100-240VAC 2A 50/60Hz

Input: Model 2380 (Single power supply)

100-240V 50/60 Hz 8-3.5A Model 2380 (with redundant supply) 100-240V 50/60 Hz 8-3.5A

Información NOM (unicamente para México)

La información siguiente se proporciona en el dispositivo o en los dispositivos descritos en este documento, en cumplimiento con los requisitos de la Norma Oficial Méxicana (NOM):

Exportador: Nortel Networks,

4655 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

Importador: Nortel Networks de México, S.A. de C.V.

Avenida Insurgentes Sur #1605 Piso 30, Oficina Col. San Jose Insurgentes Deleg-Benito Juarez México D.F. 03900

Tel: 52 5 480 2100

Fax: 52 5 480 2199

Entrada: Modele 2350 (con suministro de corriente externo)

48VDC, 830 mA, 40 W AC el suministro de Power externo 100-240 VAC, 1.0A, 50/60 Hz

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Entrada: Modele 2360 (solo suministro de corriente)

CA 100-240V 2A 50/60Hz Modele 2361 (con suministro redundante) CA 100-240V 2A 50/60Hz

Entrada: Modele 2380 (solo suministro de corriente)

CA 100-240V 50/60 Hz 8-3.5A Modele 2380 (con suministro redundante) CA 100-240V 50/60 Hz 8-3.5A CA 100-240V 50/60 Hz 8-3.5A

Denan statement (Japan/Nippon only)

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Contents

How to get help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Introducing the Nortel WLAN 2300 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Nortel WLAN 2300 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

WSS overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

WSS model numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Hardware features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2350 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Nortel WSS 2360/2361 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2380 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Management features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Network interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2360, 2361 and 2380 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2350 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Software features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Management features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Layer 2 switching features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

IP services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Authentication, authorization, and accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

RF management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

External antenna selector guides for AP-2330, AP-2330A and AP-2330B . . . 25

Installing and connecting a WSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Unpacking a WSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Installation requirements and recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

WLAN Management software network plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Installation location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Serial console cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Network cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

AP cable requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Installation hardware and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Installing a WSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Equipment rack installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Tabletop installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Installing a power supply in a 2380 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Installing a new power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Replacing a power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Powering on a WSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Powering on a 2360/2361, or 2380 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Powering on a 2350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Connecting to a serial management console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Troubleshooting a serial management connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Connecting to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Connecting to an AP or other 10/100 Ethernet device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Connecting to gigabit ethernet devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Connecting to a copper gigabit device (2380 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Connecting to a fiber gigabit device (2380) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

WSS technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

WSS troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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How to get help

This section explains how to get help for Nortel products and services.

Getting help from the Nortel web site

The best way to get technical support for Nortel products is from the Nortel Technical Support Web site:

http://www.nortel.com/support

This site provides quick access to software, documentation, bulletins, and tools to address issues with Nortel products. More specifically, the site enables you to:

• download software, documentation, and product bulletins

• search the Technical Support Web site and the Nortel Knowledge Base for answers to technical issues

• sign up for automatic notification of new software and documentation for Nortel equipment

• open and manage technical support cases

Getting help over the phone from a Nortel solutions center

If you don’t find the information you require on the Nortel Technical Support Web site, and have a Nortel support contract, you can also get help over the phone from a Nortel Solutions Center.

In North America, call 1-800-4NORTEL (1-800-466-7835).

Outside North America, go to the following Web site to obtain the phone number for your region:

http://www.nortel.com/callus

Getting help from a specialist by using an express routing code

To access some Nortel Technical Solutions Centers, you can use an Express Routing Code (ERC) to quickly route your call to a specialist in your Nortel product or service. To locate the ERC for your product or service, go to:

http://www.nortel.com/erc

Getting help through a Nortel distributor or reseller

If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel product from a distributor or authorized reseller, contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller.

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Introducing the Nortel WLAN 2300 system

Nortel WLAN 2300 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

This guide shows you how to install a Nortel WLAN—Security Switch (WSS) in a Nortel WLAN 2300 System wireless LAN (WLAN) and deploy basic IEEE 802.11 wireless service.

Read this guide if you are a network administrator or other person installing WSSs and deploying 802.11 wireless service in a network.

Nortel WLAN 2300 System

The Nortel WLAN 2300 System is an enterprise-class WLAN solution that seamlessly integrates with an existing wired enterprise network. The Nortel system provides secure connectivity to both wireless and wired users in large environments such as office buildings, hospitals, and university campuses and in small environments such as branch offices.

The Nortel WLAN 2300 System fulfills the three fundamental requirements of an enterprise WLAN: It eliminates the distinction between wired and wireless networks, allows users to work safely from anywhere (secure mobility), and provides a comprehensive suite of intuitive tools for planning and managing the network before and after deployment, greatly easing the operational burden on IT resources.

The Nortel WLAN 2300 System consists of the following components:

• WLAN Management Software tool suite—A full-featured graphical user interface (GUI)

application used to plan, configure, deploy, and manage a WLAN and its users

• One or more WLAN—Security Switch (WSS) —Distributed, intelligent machines for managing user connectivity, connecting and powering Access Points (APs), and connecting the WLAN to the wired network backbone

• Multiple Access Points (APs) —Wireless access points (APs) that transmit and receive radio frequency (RF) signals to and from wireless users and connect them to a WSS

• WLAN 2300 System Software (WSS Software)—The operating system that runs all WSSs and APs in a WLAN, and is accessible through a command-line interface (CLI), the Web View interface, or the WLAN Management Software GUI

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Documentation

Consult the following documents to plan, install, configure, and manage a Nortel WLAN 2300 System.

Planning, configuration, and deployment

Nortel WLAN Management Software 2300 Series User’s Guide. Instructions for planning, configuring,

deploying, and managing the entire WLAN with the WLAN Management Software tool suite. Read this guide to learn how to plan wireless services, how to configure and deploy Nortel equipment to provide those services, and how to optimize and manage your WLAN.

Nortel WLAN Management Software 2300 Series Reference Guide. Detailed instructions and information for

all WLAN Management Software planning, configuration, and management features.

Installation

• Nortel WLAN—Security Switch Hardware Installation Guide (this document). Instructions and specifications for installing a WSS

• Nortel WLAN 2300 System Software Quick Start Guide. Instructions for performing basic setup of secure (802.1X) and guest (Web-based AAA) access, and for configuring a Mobility Domain for roaming

• Nortel Access Point 2330 Installation Guide. Instructions and specifications for installing the AP-2330 access point and connecting it to a WSS

Configuration and management

• Nortel WLAN Management Software 2300 Series Reference Manual. Instructions for planning, configuring, deploying, and managing the entire WLAN with the WLAN Management Software tool suite

• Nortel WLAN 2300 System Software Configuration Guide. Instructions for configuring and managing the system through the WSS Software CLI

• Nortel WLAN 2300 System Command Line Reference. Functional and alphabetic reference to all WSS Software commands supported on WSSs and APs

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Safety and advisory notices

The following kinds of safety and advisory notices appear in this manual. For translations of the warning conventions and of all warnings in this manual, consult the Translations of Important Messages section of this installation guide.

Caution! This situation or condition can lead to data loss or damage to the product or

other property.

Warning! This situation or condition can cause injury.

Warning! High voltage. This situation or condition can cause injury due to electric

shock.

Warning! Radiation. This situation or condition can cause injury due to improper

handling of fiber-optic equipment.

Note. This information is of special interest.

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Text and syntax conventions

Nortel manuals use the following text and syntax conventions:

Convention Use

Monospace text Sets off command syntax or sample commands and system

responses.

Bold text Highlights commands that you enter or items you select.

Italic text Designates command variables that you replace with

appropriate values, or highlights publication titles or words requiring special emphasis.

Menu Name > Command Indicates a menu item that you select. For example, File > New

indicates that you select New from the File menu.

[ ] (square brackets) Enclose optional parameters in command syntax. { } (curly brackets) Enclose mandatory parameters in command syntax. | (vertical bar) Separates mutually exclusive options in command syntax.

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WSS overview

WSS model numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Hardware features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Software features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

External antenna selector guides for AP-2330, AP-2330A and AP-2330B . . . . . . . . 25

A Nortel WLAN—Security Switch (WSS) provides mobility and authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) services for wireless or wired users. A WSS also controls the operation of Nortel Access Points, which control and manage IEEE 802.11 operation over the air.

Warning! Installation must be performed by qualified service personnel only. Read and

follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the documentation. Before installing the product, read the Nortel Regulatory Information section of this document.

Warning! There are no user-serviceable parts inside the WSSs.

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WSS model numbers

Table 1 lists the WSS model numbers.

Table 1: WSS Model Numbers

Model Port Configuration Power Supply Configuration

2350 Two 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet ports

Port 1 provides an uplink to the network. Port 2 supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and

provides direct connection to an AP.

2360 Eight 10/100 Ethernet ports, six of which

support PoE

2361 Eight 10/100 Ethernet ports, six of which

support PoE

2380 Four dual-interface gigabit Ethernet ports. Each

port has a 1000BASE-TX copper interface and a Gigabit interface converter (GBIC) slot for insertion of a 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX fiber-optic interface.

One 100-150 VAC autosensing AC power supply

One 100-120 VAC / 200-240 VAC autosensing AC power supply

Two 100-120 VAC / 200-240 VAC autosensing AC power supplies

Hardware features

2350 switch

A 2350 switch is compact and can be installed on a tabletop. Figure 1 shows a front view and the external hardware features of a 2350 switch.

Figure 1. Nortel 2350 Switch—Front View

Factory Reset switch

Serial console port

10/100 Ethernet uplink port

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Factory Reset LED

10/100 and AP Ethernet port

Power supply input

Power supply LED

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Nortel WSS 2360/2361 switch

A WSS 2360/2361 switch is one (RU) high and also can be installed in a standard 48.26-cm (19-inch) equipment rack or on a tabletop. Figure 2 shows a front view of a WSS 2361.

Figure 2. Nortel WSS 2360 Switch—Front View

44.2 cm

(17.4 inches)

25.6 cm

(10.8 inches)

Rst

4.4 cm

1.72 inches

Figure 3 shows the external hardware features of a WSS 2360.

Figure 3. WSS 2360 Switch—Front Panel Control Features

Powe r supply

Powe r supply LED

The rear of the switch contains a label with the serial ID, MAC address, and other identifying information.

Serial console port

10/100 Ethernet uplink ports

10/100 and AP

Ethernet ports 10/100 and AP/PoE LEDs

840-9502-0033

840-9502-0024

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2380 switch

A WSS 2380 is two rack units (RUs) high and can be installed in a standard 48.26-cm (19-inch) equipment rack or on a tabletop. Figure 4 shows a front view of a WSS 2380 and identifies the external hardware features.

Figure 4. WSS 2380 —Front Panel Control Features

Power supply LED

100-240V 50/60 Hz 8A MAX

DISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE SERVICING

inlet

Power supply

Power supply serial number

Serial console port

Console

Flash card slot

GBIC slotAC power

Eject button

Mgmt

Gigabit link

Mgmt LED

1000BASE-TX port

LEDs

840-9502-0079

Like the other switch models, the rear of the 2380 switch contains a label with the serial ID, MAC address, and other identifying information.

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Management features

• Serial console port—The serial console port provides a direct management connection to a WSS’s command-line interface (CLI). The port has a DB-9 female connector and supports the EIA-232D signaling standard.

• Restart switch—The restart switch allows you to restart a 2350 without removing the power cord(s).

Caution! The reset switch on the 2350 performs two functions. If you press the

reset switch for less than 5 seconds, it restarts the 2350 and reloads its configuration from the configuration file. However, if you press the switch for 5

seconds or longer, the configuration file is deleted and the switch restarts with its factory default settings. If you accidentally press the factory reset switch

for too long and erase the configuration, you can use the Web Quick Start to reconfigure the switch.

• Status LEDs—The Ethernet ports and power supplies on all switch models have LEDs that indicate their status. The management CPU on a 2380 also has an LED. (For details, see “Status LEDs” on page 20.)

• Flash card slot (2380 only)—The flash card slot is not used for normal WSS operation.

Power features

• Power supplies—A 2380 switch comes with one 100-240 VAC autosensing AC power supply. You can add a second supply for load sharing and redundancy. The power supplies are hot-swappable.

A 2360/2361 switch contains either one or two 100-120 VAC / 200-240 VAC autosensing AC power supplies. The 2360/2361 power supplies are fixed-configuration supplies and cannot be inserted or removed.

A 2350 switch uses an external power supply, which comes with the switch.

Network interfaces

• 10/100 Ethernet ports—A 2350 switch has two 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet ports. A 2360 switch has eight 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet ports. Each port has a standard RJ-45 connector and uses Category 5 (Cat-5) cable based on the EIA/TIA-586 standard.

On the 2350, port 2 can be configured for APs and can support Power over Ethernet (PoE). Port 1 is an uplink port only and does not support PoE.

On the 2360/2361 switch, ports 1 through 6 can be configured for APs and can support PoE. Ports 7 and 8 on the 2360/2361 switch are uplink ports only and do not support PoE.

The 10/100 Ethernet ports on the 2360/2361 and 2350 switches provide automatic MDI/MDX, which automatically crosses over the send and receive signals if required.

The 2380 provides high-bandwidth centralized control of many indirectly connected APs. The 2380 does not have 10/100 Ethernet ports and does not provide PoE.

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Gigabit interface converter (GBIC) slots (2380 only)—A 2380 switch has four ports. Each port has a slot for a 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX fiber-optic GBIC, and a built-in 1000BASE-TX copper interface with an RJ-45 connector. Only one interface, copper or fiber, can be enabled on a port. The GBIC interface is enabled by default. You can enable the copper interface (and disable the fiber interface) if needed.

The gigabit Ethernet ports operate at 1000 Mbps only. They do not change speed to match 10-Mbps or 100-Mbps links.

The fiber-optic GBICs have standard SC Duplex connectors and use either single-mode fiber (SMF) for LX or multimode fiber (MMF) for SX. GBICs are available separately and are not included with the switch.

Status LEDs

The WSSs have LEDs that indicate port, power, and CPU status.

2360, 2361 and 2380 LEDs

Table 2 lists the LEDs for models 2360, 2361, and 2380.

Table 2: WSS Status LEDs—2360, 2361 and 2380

LED Appearance Meaning

Mgmt (2380 only)

Power supply status Solid green DC power output is on.

Gigabit fiber link activity

(2380 only)

Gigabit copper link activity

(2380 only)

Link (2360 and 2361 only)

Bright green, then fade (repeated)

Note: This LED appearance is sometimes called breathing.

Blinking green WSS is booting.

Quickly blinking amber WSS was unable to boot completely.

Solid amber Power fault has occurred.

Unlit AC power is off.

Solid green 1000-Mbps fiber link is operational.

Blinking green (2380) Traffic is active on the 1000-Mbps fiber link.

Solid green 1000-Mbps copper link is operational.

Blinking green Traffic is active on the 1000-Mbps copper

Solid green 100-Mbps link is operational.

Solid amber 10-Mbps link is operational.

Blinking green Traffic is active on the 100-Mbps link.

WSS is operating normally.

link.

Blinking amber Traffic is active on the 10-Mbps link.

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AP (2360 and 2361 only)

Solid green For an AP’s active link, with PoE enabled,

all the following are true:

• AP has booted.

• AP has received a valid configuration from the WSS.

• Management link with an AP is operational.

Alternating green and amber

Solid amber PoE is on but no AP is connected to the link.

Blinking amber AP is not connected or is unresponsive, or

Unlit Port is not configured as an AP access port,

AP is booting with an image received from the WSS.

If the LED remains in this state indefinitely, the boot or configuration attempt has failed.

there is a PoE problem.

or PoE is off.

2350 LEDs

Figure 5 on page 21 shows the locations of the 2350 LEDs. Table 3 describes the LEDs.

Figure 5. 2350 LEDs

Factory Reset LED

Link LED

AP LED

Power supply LED

Table 3: WSS Status LEDs—2350

LED Appearance Meaning

Power status Solid green The switch is receiving power.

Unlit The switch is not receiving power.

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Table 3: WSS Status LEDs—2350 (continued)

LED Appearance Meaning

Link (ports 1 and 2)

Factory Reset (port 1 only)

AP (port 2 only) Solid green For an AP’s active link, with PoE enabled,

Solid green 100-Mbps link is operational.

Solid amber 10-Mbps link is operational.

Blinking green Traffic is active on the 100-Mbps link.

Blinking amber Traffic is active on the 10-Mbps link.

Solid green The switch is booting and is loading its

configuration file. This LED state lasts for three seconds.

Blinking green The switch is booting but the factory reset

switch is being pressed. The switch does not load its configuration file but instead contacts WLAN Management Software to request a configuration.

This LED state lasts for three seconds.

Unlit The switch has finished booting.

all the following are true:

• AP has booted.

• AP has received a valid configuration from the WSS.

• Management link with an AP is operational.

Alternating green and amber

Solid amber PoE is on but no AP is connected to the link.

Blinking amber AP is not connected or is unresponsive, or

Unlit Port is not configured as an AP access port,

AP is booting with an image received from the WSS.

If the LED remains in this state indefinitely, the boot or configuration attempt has failed.

there is a PoE problem.

or PoE is off.

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Software features

WLAN 2300 System Software (WSS Software) provides a combination of standard wired LAN features and wireless LAN features that enable you to integrate the switch into your wired network and provide network access for wired or wireless users.

Management features

• Serial and network command-line interface (CLI) access—You can access the CLI through a direct serial connection or through the network using Secure Shell (SSH) or Telnet.

• WLAN Management Software management application—WLAN Management Software is an extensive GUI application for planning, configuring, deploying, and managing a Nortel network and its users. WLAN Management Software uses Secure Sockets Layer protocol (SSL) to interact with WSS Software.

• Software and configuration management—You can store multiple software images and configuration files in the WSS’s nonvolatile storage.

• Web View manager—Web View is a Web-based application for configuring and managing a single WSS through a Web browser. Web View creates a secure connection by using Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Sockets Layer (HTTPS).

Layer 2 switching features

• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)—WSS Software supports Per-VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST+). PVST+ allows a separate spanning tree in each virtual LAN (VLAN). Optional fast convergence features allow you to quickly resume traffic forwarding after a topology change.

• Load-sharing port groups—You can configure multiple physical ports into a single logical link for traffic load sharing and physical link redundancy.

• Virtual LANs (VLANs)—WSS Software supports logical segmentation of a switch’s ports into separate Layer 2 broadcast domains. A port can be a member of one or more VLANs. Each VLAN can have its own IP interface. WSS Software supports the 802.1Q tag format.

• Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping for multicast containment—The WSS can learn about the multicast sources and receivers in the network and restrict forwarding for a multicast group to the users for that group. IGMPv1 and IGMPv2 are supported.

IP services

• IP interfaces—You can configure an IP interface for each VLAN.

• IP ping and traceroute—You can test IP connectivity between the WSS and other devices.

• Domain Name Service (DNS)—You can configure the switch to use DNS servers for name resolution. You also can configure a default domain name to append to hostnames.

• Network Time Protocol (NTP)—A WSS can sets its time and date by polling an NTP server.

• System log—A WSS generates log messages to log system events. The log messages are stored locally and also can be exported to syslog servers.

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• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)—A WSS can be configured to generate SNMP traps for major system events.

Authentication, authorization, and accounting

• 802.1X—A WSS can authenticate users based on 802.1X protocols. Based on authentication, users are assigned VLAN membership, access control, and roaming boundaries.

• MAC authentication—If a device does not support 802.1X, you can configure authentication based on the source MAC address to assign VLAN membership, access control, and roaming boundaries.

• Guest authentication—Guests can be authenticated by a shared set of authorization attributes that assign VLAN membership, access control, and roaming boundaries.

• Local and remote authentication—You can authenticate users locally using information configured on the WSS, or use a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server. When you use a remote server, the WSS can enhance performance by performing some of the AAA tasks locally or distributing the load across multiple servers.

Roaming

• AP roaming—You can configure the WSS to allow users to roam from one AP to another on the same WSS.

• Mobility Domain™ roaming—You also can configure a group of WSSs to allow users to roam from one switch to another. Regardless of the wired subnet connections, each user maintains the same IP address and session across the network.

• Session management—You can display session information and statistics for users.

RF management

• RF Auto-Tuning—WSS Software can automatically assign channels and power settings to APs based on RF information collected from the network.

• Radio frequency (RF) topology—With WLAN Management Software , you can verify site coverage and capacity.

• Rogue detection and countermeasures—APs can be used to gather RF information for validating an RF deployment plan, and for detecting and combatting rogue access points.

• User-based RF—You can gather statistics on a per-user basis as users roam across the network.

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External antenna selector guides for AP-2330, AP-2330A and AP-2330B

Table 4: External Antenna Selector Guide for the AP-2330/AP-2330A/AP-2330B for indoor operation

Cushcraft

S2403BHN36RSM DR4000072E6

S2403BPXN36RSM DR4000088E6

S2406PN36RSM DR4000075E6 24553 WLAN Directional Patch Panel Antenna with an average gain of

SL2402PN36RSM DR4000074E6 24203 WLAN Omni-directional Patch Panel Ceiling Mount Antenna

SQ2405DDN36RSM DR4000073E6 24403 WLAN Bi-directional Patch Panel Ceiling Mount Antenna with

Nortel Model Number

(Discontinued)

(Replaces DR4000072E6)

WSS Model

WLAN AP-2330/AP-2330A/AP-2330B 2.4 GHz Antennas

String

24453 DR4000072E6 has been replaced with the DR4000088E6. They

have the same electrical characteristics and the DR4000088E6 can now be mounted on either a pole or hung from a ceiling.

24493 WLAN Collinear Omni-directional Dipole Antenna contains two

collocated elements with an average gain of 4.9 dBi and a 3-foot cable with a Reverse SMA connector. For use in Warehouses, Auditoriums, Shopping Malls, industrial complexes and more. It can be mounted either on a pole or hung from a ceiling.

6.5 dBi and a 3-foot cable with a Reverse SMA connector. For use in Hallways or corridors. Easy to disguise or hide.

with an average gain of 0.0 dBi and a 3-foot cable with a Reverse SMA connector. For use in contemporary in-building WLAN applications.

an average gain of 4.5 dBi and a 3-foot cable with a Reverse SMA connector. For use in Offices, Shopping Complexes, Transportation Terminals, Educational Campuses, Hallways, and Tunnels.

S2409PN36RSM DR4000076E6 24883 WLAN Directional Patch Panel Array Antenna with an average

PC2415NA36RSM DR4000077E6 24143 WLAN 15-Element Yagi Antenna with an average gain of

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gain of 8.8 dBi and a 3-foot cable with a Reverse SMA connector. For use where a shaped pattern is needed to provide enhanced coverage of deep rooms, warehouse bays, or any elongated activity zone

14.1 dBi, 3-foot cable with a Reverse SMA connector and an articulating mount. Antenna is rugged, easy to install and provides a very symmetrical and uniform pattern. Designed for long, narrow coverage environments, like a tunnel.

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Table 4: External Antenna Selector Guide for the AP-2330/AP-2330A/AP-2330B for indoor operation

SR24120DN36RSM DR4000087E6 24113 WLAN Directional Patch Panel Array Antenna with an average

gain of 11 dBi, 3-foot cable with a Reverse SMA connector and either a tilt, wall or pole mounting capability. Antenna is rugged, easy to install and provides a very symmetrical and uniform 120 degree H-plane and 14 degree E-plane pattern. Designed for long, wide coverage environments. Certified for use with the AP-2330A and AP-2330B ONLY.

S241290PN36RSM DR4000086E6 24123 WLAN Directional Patch Panel Array Antenna with an average

gain of 12 dBi, 3-foot cable with a Reverse SMA connector and either a tilt, wall or pole mounting capability. Antenna is rugged, easy to install and provides a very symmetrical and uniform 90 degree H-plane and 17 degree E-plane pattern. Designed for long, wide coverage environments. Certified for use with the AP-2330A and AP-2330B ONLY.

Cushcraft

SQ5153WPN36RSM DR4000069E6 5303 WLAN Squint Ceiling Mount Omni-directional Monopole

S5153WBPN36RSM DR4000070E6 5643 WLAN Collinear Omni-directional Dipole Antenna that contains

S51514WPN36RSM DR4000071E6 5133 WLAN Directional Patch Panel Antenna with an average gain of

Nortel Model Number

WSS Model String

WLAN AP-2330/AP-2330A/AP-2330B 5.0 GHz Antennas

Antenna with an average gain of 3.2 dBi from 5.15 - 5.25 GHz

2.5 dBi from 5.25 - 5.35 GHz, 1.6 dBi from 5.470 - 5.725 GHz and 0.1 dBi from 5.725 - 5.85 GHz. Reverse SMA connector. For use in large indoor spaces, locations with high ceilings, and where extending coverage is needed.

two collocated elements. It has an average gain of 4.5 dBi from

5.15 - 5.25 GHz, 3.8 dBi from 5.25 - 5.35 GHz, 4.7 dBi from

5.47 -5.725 GHz and 4.4 dBi from 5.725 - 5.85 GHz. It is 7" in height, and has a 3-foot cable with a Reverse SMA connector. For use in Warehouses, Auditoriums, Shopping Malls, industrial complexes and other locations.

13.1 dBi from 5.15 - 5.25 GHz, 13.0 dBi from 5.25 - 5.35 GHz,

13.0 dBi from 5.470 - 5.725 GHz and 12.9 dBi from

5.725 - 5.85 GHz. It has a 3-foot cable with a Reverse SMA connector. For use in campus or in-building applications. It offers a very precise and controllable pattern. Must order mounting bracket separately.

It has a 3-foot cable with a

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Cushcraft

S24493DSN36RSM DR4000078E6 Mixed WLAN Dual-Band, Tri-Mode 802.11 a/b/g Spatial Diversity

Nortel Model Number

WSS Model String

WLAN AP-2330/AP-2330A/AP-2330B 2.4/5.0 GHz Dual Antennas

Monopole Antenna. It operates over the 2.4 - 2.5 GHz and

4.90 - 5.875 GHz bands. It has an average gain of 3.0 dBi from

2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 4.0 dBi from 4.90 - 5.15 GHz, 3.9 dBi from

5.15 - 5.25 GHz, 3.2 dBi from 5.25 - 5.35 GHz, 2.9 dBi from

5.470 - 5.725 GHz and 2.6 dBi from 5.725 - 5.85 GHz. It is equipped with a 3-foot cable and a Reverse SMA connector. Each antenna port can be used individually to support 802.11 b/g and

802.11a systems simultaneously for dual-band, non-diversity applications. Optimal for use in high data rate, high capacity configurations such as enterprise offices.

Table 5. External Antenna Selector Guide for the AP-2330A/AP-2330B for

Outdoor Operation

WSS Model String

WLAN AP-2330A and AP-2330B 2.4 GHz Antennas

Cushcraft

Nortel Model

Number

S2403BPXN36RSM DR4000088E6 WLAN Collinear Omni-directional Dipole Antenna that con-

tains two collocated elements with an average gain of 4.9 dBi and a 3-foot cable with a Reverse SMA connector. For use in Warehouses, Auditoriums, Shopping Malls, industrial complexes and more. It can be mounted either on a pole or hung from a ceiling.

24493NEMA

24493NEMA-10

To be used with the outdoor NEMA enclosure only. Output power is compensated for the addition of the 10-foot plenum rated cable and the lightning protection circuitry.

To be used with the outdoor NEMA enclosure only. Output power is compensated for the addition of the 10-foot plenum rated cable, the lightning protection circuitry and the 10-foot outdoor rated extension cable.

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24493NEMA-25

24493OUT

24493OUT-10

24493OUT-25

To be used with the outdoor NEMA enclosure only. Output power is compensated for the addition of the 10-foot plenum rated cable, the lightning protection circuitry and the 25-foot outdoor rated extension cable.

Output power is compensated for the addition of lightning protection circuitry and the 10-foot plenum rated cable.

The "10" refers to the addition of the 10-foot outdoor-rated LMR-240 extension cable. Output power is compensated for the addition of the 10-foot plenum rated cable, the lightning protection circuitry and the 10-foot outdoor rated extension cable.

The "25" refers to the addition of the 25-foot outdoor-rated LMR-240 extension cable. Output power is compensated for the addition of the 10-foot plenum rated cable, the lightning protection circuitry and the 25-foot outdoor rated extension cable.

S2409PN36RSM DR4000076E6 WLAN Directional Patch Panel Array Antenna with an average

gain of 8.8 dBi and a 3-foot cable with a Reverse SMA connector. For use where a shaped pattern is needed to provide enhanced coverage of deep rooms, warehouse bays, or any elongated activity zone.

24883NEMA

To be used with the outdoor NEMA enclosure only. Output power is compensated for the addition of the 10-foot plenum rated cable and the lightning protection circuitry.

24883NEMA-10

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24883NEMA-25

24883OUT

24883OUT-10

24883OUT-25

Output power is compensated for the addition of lightning protection circuitry and the 10-foot plenum rated cable.

PC2415NA36RSM DR4000077E6 WLAN 15-Element Yagi Antenna with an average gain of

24143NEMA

To be used with the outdoor NEMA enclosure only. Output power is compensated for the addition of the 10-foot plenum rated cable and the lightning protection circuitry.

24143NEMA-10

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24143NEMA-25

24143OUT

24143OUT-10

24143OUT-25

Output power is compensated for the addition of lightning protection circuitry and the 10-foot plenum rated cable.

S241290PN36RSM DR4000086E6 WLAN Directional Patch Panel Array Antenna with an average

24123NEMA

To be used with the outdoor NEMA enclosure only. Output power is compensated for the addition of the 10-foot plenum rated cable and the lightning protection circuitry.

24123NEMA-10

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24123NEMA-25

24123OUT

24123OUT-10

24123OUT-25

Output power is compensated for the addition of lightning protection circuitry and the 10-foot plenum rated cable.

SR24120DN36RSM DR4000087E6 WLAN Directional Patch Panel Array Antenna with an average

24113NEMA

To be used with the outdoor NEMA enclosure only. Output power is compensated for the addition of the 10-foot plenum rated cable and the lightning protection circuitry.

24113NEMA-10

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24113NEMA-25

24113OUT

24113OUT-10

24113OUT-25

Output power is compensated for the addition of lightning protection circuitry and the 10-foot plenum rated cable.

WSS Model String

5643NEMA

Cushcraft

S5153WBPN36RSM

Nortel Model

Number

DR4000070E6 WLAN Collinear Omni-directional Dipole Antenna that con-

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tains two collocated elements. It has an average gain of 4.5 dBi from 5.15 - 5.25 GHz, 3.8 dBi from 5.25 - 5.35 GHz, 4.7 dBi from 5.47 -5.725 GHz and 4.4 dBi from 5.725 - 5.85 GHz. It is 7" in height, and has a 3-foot cable with a Reverse SMA connector. For use in Warehouses, Auditoriums, Shopping Malls, industrial complexes and other locations.

To be used with the outdoor NEMA enclosure only. Output power is compensated for the addition of the 10-foot plenum rated cable and the lightning protection circuitry.

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5643NEMA-10

5643NEMA-25

5643-OUT Output power is compensated for the addition of lightning pro-

tection circuitry and the 10-foot plenum rated cable.

5643OUT-10

5643OUT-25

S51514WPN36RSM DR4000071E6 WLAN Directional Patch Panel Antenna with an average gain

of 13.1 dBi from 5.15 - 5.25 GHz, 13.0 dBi from

5.25 - 5.35 GHz, 13.0 dBi from 5.470 - 5.725 GHz and 12.9 dBi from 5.725 - 5.85 GHz. It has a 3-foot cable with a Reverse SMA connector. For use in campus or in-building applications. It offers a very precise and controllable pattern. Must order mounting bracket separately.

5133NEMA

To be used with the outdoor NEMA enclosure only. Output power is compensated for the addition of the 10-foot plenum rated cable and the lightning protection circuitry.

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5133NEMA-10

5133NEMA-25

5133-OUT Output power is compensated for the addition of lightning pro-

tection circuitry and the 10-foot plenum rated cable.

5133OUT-10

5133OUT-25

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Unpacking a WSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Installation requirements and recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Installing a WSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Installing a power supply in a 2380 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Powering on a WSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Connecting to a serial management console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Troubleshooting a serial management connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Connecting to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Note. Before installing a WSS, you might need to generate a network plan with WLAN

Management Software . (See “WLAN Management software network plan” on page 37.)

Unpacking a WSS

The shipping carton for a WSS contains the following items:

• One 2360, with one power supply (or two power supplies, if you ordered the 2361)

• For some countries, one country-specific power cord

• One serial cable for connection to the management console (not included with the 2350)

• Two rack-mount brackets (not applicable to the 2350)

• Four adhesive rubber feet

• One documentation pack that includes this guide

• One set of release notes

Figure 6 shows the contents of the shipping carton for a 2360 switch. The contents of a 2361 or 2380 shipping carton are

similar. The 2350 carton contains the switch, a power supply and cord, rubber feet, a documentation pack, and release notes.

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Figure 6. Typical Switch Shipping Carton Contents

Port

WSS with installed power supply

Documentation pack

Before you begin installation:

1 Open the carton and carefully remove the contents, if you have not already done so. 2 Place the packing materials back in the carton and save the carton. 3 Verify that you received each item in the previous list. If any item is missing or damaged,

contact Nortel.

Serial cable

Rack-mount brackets

Power cord

Rubber feet

840-9502-0054

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Installation requirements and recommendations

For best results, follow these requirements and recommendations before installing a WSS.

WLAN Management software network plan

If you are using WLAN Management Software to plan your Nortel WLAN 2300 System installation, Nortel recommends that you create and verify a network plan for the entire Nortel network installation before installing WSSs or APs. A network plan provides the following information:

• Number of WSSs required at your site, and where to install them

• Number of APs required for adequate WLAN capacity in each coverage area, and where to install them

• Configuration settings for all the WSSs and APs in the WLAN, which can be automatically deployed to the devices by WLAN Management Software .

(For information about installing WLAN Management Software and creating and verifying a network plan, see the

Nortel WLAN Management Software User’s Guide.)

Installation location

Caution! For installations in Japan: Provide an earthing connection before you

connect the mains plug to the mains. When disconnecting the earthing connection, make sure to disconnect only after you pull out the mains plug for the mains.

Caution! Do not stack 2350 switches. Stacked 2350 switches can overheat and cause

loss of equipment functionality or permanent damage.

Caution! Ensure adequate airflow around 2350 switches. The 2350 switch uses

natural convection cooling and requires free entry of air. Airflow blockage can cause the system to overheat and result in a loss of equipment functionality or permanent damage.

2380 switch fans and air inlets are located on the sides of the switch. 2360/2361 switch fans are located in the rear of the switch and air inlets are located on the sides of the switch. In the 2380 switches, separate power supply fans are located on the front. Make sure these areas have adequate ventilation after installation. Do not block air vents.

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Cable Requirements

Warning! The gigabit Ethernet fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers. To reduce the

risk of eye injury, do not stare into the interface or otherwise direct the laser beam into your eye.

To avoid installation problems, use the proper cables.

8769EB

Serial console cable

The serial console port has a female DB-9 connector and supports the EIA-232D signaling standard. You need a standard DB-9-male-to-DB-9-female PC modem cable. Tab le 6 lists the pin signals.

Table 6: Serial Console Pin Signals

WSS Pin Usage PC Pin Usage

2 Receive 3 Transmit

3Transmit2Receive

5 Ground 5 Ground

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Network cables

Tab le 7 lists the interface types supported by WSS and the cable type required for each type of interface.

Table 7: Ethernet Interfaces

Link Type Cable Type

10/100BASE-T Cat-5 copper

Straight-through or crossover signaling

1000BASE-SX Multimode 50-µm fiber SC 550 m (1804.5 feet)

Multimode 62.5-µm fiber SC 275 m (902.2 feet)

1000BASE-LX Single mode 9/10-µm fiber SC 10,000 m (32,808.4 feet)

Multimode 50-µm fiber SC 550 m (1804.5 feet)

Multimode 62.5-µm fiber SC 550 m (1804.5 feet)

1000BASE-TX Cat-5 copper

Can use straight-through or crossover signaling, provided all four wire pairs are connected

Connector Type

RJ-45 100 m (328 feet)

Maximum Distance

10/100 Ethernet cable wiring

Connections on the 10/100 ports require Category 5 (Cat-5) cable based on the EIA/TIA-586 standard. For direct connection to an AP, a router, or an end station such as a PC, printer, or server, use a straight-through cable. For direct connection to another switch, use a crossover cable. (The 10/100 Ethernet ports on the 2360 switch provides automatic MDI/MDX, which automatically crosses over the send and receive signals if required.)

Table 8 on page 39 lists the pin signals for 10/100 Ethernet straight-through wiring. Pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are used

only when Power over Ethernet (PoE) is enabled on the port. RD means Receive Data and TD means Transmit Data.

Table 8: 10/100 Ethernet Straight-Through Pin Signals

WSS Other Device

Pin Function Pin Function

1RD+1TD+

2RD-2TD-

3TD+3RD+

4PoE+4PoE+

5PoE+5PoE+

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Table 8: 10/100 Ethernet Straight-Through Pin Signals (continued)

WSS Other Device

Pin Function Pin Function

6TD-6RD-

7PoE-7PoE-

8PoE-8PoE-

AP cable requirement

Use a straight-through Ethernet cable to connect an AP directly to a WSS or indirectly through another device.

1000BASETX Gigabit Ethernet cable wiring

Use Cat-5 Enhanced (Cat-5E) or better cable. 1000BASE-TX uses all 8 wires in the cable. The wiring can be straight-through or crossover. The port automatically configures its pin signals accordingly.

Note. PoE is not supported on 1000BASE-TX links. All wires in the cable are used for

data.

Installation hardware and tools

Caution! To reduce the risk of equipment damage, make sure the WSS is installed so

that the mechanical load on the device is evenly distributed. For example, make sure the switch is level in the equipment rack, is evenly fastened by screws on either side, and does not have a heavy object resting on one side of the switch.

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Tab le 9 lists the mounting hardware and tools required for each type of installation.

Table 9: Required Mounting Hardware and Tools

Mounting Option Required Hardware and Tools Included with the Product

Equipment rack

• Front-mount or

center-mount option for the 2380

• Front-mount option for the

2360/2361

Tab le to p (applicable to all switch

models)

Mounting brackets Yes

Four rack-mount screws and screwdriver

Note: Equipment racks vary, and the screw and screwdriver type depend on the equipment rack.

Power cords Yes (one)

Serial console cable Yes

Four adhesive rubber feet Yes

Power cord(s) Yes

Serial console cable Yes

Installing a WSS

You can mount a 2360/2361, or 2380 switch in a standard 48.26-cm (19-inch) equipment rack or on a tabletop. Each WSS is shipped with two brackets for rack mounting and four adhesive rubber feet for tabletop mounting. The 2380 mounting brackets support either front or center mounting. The 2360/2361 mounting brackets support front mounting only.

The 2350 switch does not have rack mounting brackets but can be installed on a tabletop.

To install a WSS, use one of the following procedures.

Warning! Earth grounding is required for a WSS installed in a rack. If you are relying

on the rack to provide ground, the rack itself must be grounded with a ground strap to the earth ground. Metal screws attaching the switch to the rack provide ground attachment to the rack.

Warning! In the U.S., overcurrent protection must be provided by the installation.

Branch circuit protection in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) is required. Consideration must be given to the electrical ratings on the WSS and branch circuit protection. Do not install equipment such that the branch circuit current and voltage protection is exceeded. Pay particular attention to the earthing connection for the supply connections. When using an extension cord or power strip, pay attention to the grounding type.

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Equipment rack installation

You can install a 2380 switch into a front-mount or center-mount equipment rack. You can install a 2360/2361 switch into a front-mount equipment rack.

• Figure 7 shows how to install a 2380 switch into a front-mount equipment rack. (Installation of a 2360/2361 is similar.)

• Figure 8 shows how to install a 2380 switch into a center-mount equipment rack.

Refer to these figures as you perform the procedure.

Figure 7. 2380 Installation—Front-Mount Equipment Rack

First, attach brackets to chassis.

Then, install chassis into rack.

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Figure 8. 2380 Installation—Center-Mount Equipment Rack

First, attach brackets to chassis.

Rst

ole

Cons

Rst

Then, install chassis into rack.

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1 Remove the four bracket screws from each side of the 2380. 2 Align a bracket over the screw holes:

• For a front-mount equipment rack, align the bracket so that the bracket flange is flush with the 2380’s front panel and extends away from the switch.

• For a center-mount equipment rack, align the bracket so that the bracket flange is located near the center screw holes.

3 Reinsert the screws to secure the brackets to the 2380. 4 Repeat for the other bracket.

Warning! Nortel recommends that you ask someone to assist you with the

remaining steps. If you accidentally drop the WSS, you can be injured and the switch can be damaged.

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5 Lift the 2380 into position in the equipment rack.

Warning! To prevent the WSS from slipping, do not release the switch until all

the rack-mount screws are tight.

6 Insert the bottom rack-mount screws into the bracket flanges to secure the 2380 to the

equipment rack, then insert the top screws.

7 Do one of the following:

• If you are installing a second power supply into a 2380 switch, go to “Installing a power

supply in a 2380 switch” on page 44.

• If you are ready to turn on power, go to “Powering on a WSS” on page 47.

Tabletop installation

1 On a clean work surface with no debris, carefully turn the WSS upside down. 2 Wipe the four placement locations for the rubber feet to clear away any oil or dust. The location

areas are marked by X’s.

3 Attach the four rubber adhesive feet over the X’s. 4 Turn the WSS right-side up, and place the switch in position on the table. 5 Do one of the following:

• If you are installing a second power supply into a 2380 switch, go to “Installing a power

supply in a 2380 switch”.

• If you are ready to turn on power, go to “Powering on a WSS” on page 47.

Installing a power supply in a 2380 switch

A 2380 switch is shipped with a single 100-240 VAC autosensing AC power supply. One power supply provides enough power for a fully configured system. You can add a second power supply for load sharing and redundancy. A WSS containing one power supply can have the supply installed in either slot. If the switch contains two power supplies and one supply fails, the other supply automatically takes over to provide uninterrupted operation.

The power supplies are hot-swappable. You can remove or insert a power supply while the other power supply is running.

Use the following procedures to install a second power supply or replace a failed power supply.

(You cannot insert or remove power supplies in a 2360 switch.)

Note. To attach the power supply to a 2350, see “Powering on a 2350” on page 48.

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Installing a new power supply

1 If you are replacing a failed power supply and have not already removed it from the WSS, go to

“Replacing a power supply” on page 46.

2 If you are installing a new power supply in an unused slot, loosen the thumbscrew with a #2 Phillips-head

screwdriver and remove the cover plate.

Store the cover plate in a safe place in case you need to use it at another time.

3 Remove the new power supply from its packaging and lift the supply by grasping the front handle with

one hand and supporting the supply from the bottom with the other hand.

4 Insert the power supply into the 2380’s slot as shown in Figure 9, pushing gently but firmly until the

supply is fully seated and flush with the switch’s front panel.

Figure 9. Inserting a Power Supply in a 2380

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5 Tighten the thumbscrew using a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver. 6 Go to “Powering on a WSS” on page 47.

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Replacing a power supply

1 Remove the power cord from the power supply. 2 Loosen the thumbscrew using a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver as shown in Figure 10. 3 Use the handle to pull the power supply partway out of the slot as shown in Figure 10.

Caution! Support the bottom of the power supply while removing it from the

WSS. If the rear of the power supply is not supported, the supply will fall when you remove it, possibly damaging the rear components of the supply.

Figure 10. Removing a Power Supply from a 2380 Switch

Loosen thumbscrew

4 Place your other hand under the supply to support it and remove the supply the rest of the way

out of the slot.

5 Go to step 3 of “Installing a new power supply” on page 45.

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Powering on a WSS

Warning! The WSS relies on the building’s installation for overcurrent protection.

Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 15 A U.S. (240 VAC, 10 A international) is used on the phase conductors.

Caution! If a 2350 or 2360/2361 is connected to Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), it

is possible for the switch to remain powered on even when the power cord is unplugged. PSE can be a dedicated PoE injector or even another networking switch such as the WSS that is capable of supplying PoE. To completely power off a 2350 or 2360/2361, unplug the power cord, then unplug all Ethernet cables that are connected to other PoE devices.

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Powering on a 2360/2361, or 2380

To power on a 2360/2361, 2380 switch:

1 Make sure any insertable power supply is fully seated in the WSS. 2 For each power supply that you are using on the WSS, attach a power cord to an AC power

source.

Note. If the WSS has two power supplies, use a separate AC power source for

each supply to add redundancy. If one power source fails, the switch can continue to operate using the other power source.

3 Plug each power cord into a WSS power supply.

The WSS begins booting as soon as you plug in the power cord(s).

4 Observe the power supply LED for each connected power supply to verify that the LED is

steadily glowing green. This indicates normal power supply operation.

5 On the 2380 switch only, wait a few seconds, then observe the Mgmt LED to verify that it is

breathing (repeatedly flashing bright green, then fading) to indicate that the WSS has successfully booted and is operating normally.

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Powering on a 2350

To power on a 2350 switch:

1 Plug the power supply into an AC power source. 2 Plug the power supply into the Power port.

The LED turns green when the 2350 is receiving power.

Connecting to a serial management console

Initial configuration of the WSS requires a connection to the switch’s CLI through the serial console port.

Figure 11 shows how to install a serial cable on a switch. The procedure is the same for the 2350, 2360, 2361,

or 2380 switch. Refer to this figure as you perform the procedure. (For cable requirements, see “Serial console

cable” on page 38.)

Figure 11. Serial Cable Installation

Serial port Serial cable Serial port on computer

To connect a PC to the serial console port:

1 Insert the serial cable into the PC port as shown in Figure 11. 2 Insert the other end of the cable into the serial console port on the WSS as shown in Figure 11. 3 Start a standard VT100 terminal emulation application on the PC, and configure the following

modem settings:

• 9600 bps

•8 bits

•1 stop

• No parity

• Hardware flow control off or disabled

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4 Open a connection on a serial port.

• If the WSS is already powered on, press Enter three times to display a command prompt:

2380>

Note. For simplicity, the command prompt examples in the documentation

show the CLI access level (> for restricted access or # for enabled access) only. The default command prompt on your WSS shows your switch’s model number and also contains the last three octets of the switch’s MAC address. For example, the default command prompt on a 2360 switch with MAC address 00:0B:0E:00:04:0A is WSS-2360-00040A>.

• If a command prompt does not appear, go to “Troubleshooting a serial management connection”.

To quickly perform basic setup of the WSS, see the Nortel WLAN 2300 System Software Quick Start Guide

For syntax descriptions, additional configuration, and a glossary of terms, see the Nortel WLAN 2300 System Software

Command Reference and the Nortel WLAN 2300 System Software Configuration Guide

Troubleshooting a serial management connection

1 Verify that the WSS is powered on. 2 Verify that the serial cable is fully inserted in the PC and WSS ports. 3 Verify that the correct modem settings are configured in the terminal emulation application:

• 9600 bps

•8 bits

•1 stop

• No parity

• Hardware flow control off or disabled

4 Verify that you opened the connection on the PC port connected to the WSS.

For example, if you inserted the cable in PC port COM1, make sure you open the connection on COM1 instead of COM2 or another port.

If none of the previous steps results in a management connection, use another serial cable.

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Connecting to the network

Use the following procedures to connect a WSS to APs or other 10/100 Ethernet devices and to gigabit Ethernet devices.

Connecting to an AP or other 10/100 Ethernet device

Note. The 10/100 Ethernet ports are configured as wired network ports by default. You

must change the port type for locally connected APs, and for wired end stations that use AAA through the WSS to access the network.

Figure 12 shows how to install a Cat-5 cable for a 10/100 Ethernet port. Refer to this figure as you perform the

procedure.

Figure 12. 10/100 Cat-5 Cable Installation

To connect to an AP or other 10/100 Ethernet device:

1 Insert a Cat-5 cable with a standard RJ-45 connector as shown in Figure 12:

• For direct connection to an AP, use a straight-through cable.

• For connection to a router or to an end station such as a PC, printer, or server, use a straight-through cable.

Ethernet cable (Cat 5 cable)

Ethernet port

AP, switch, server

or other device

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• For connection to another switch, use a crossover cable. (For cable requirements, see “Network

cables” on page 39.)

Note. The 10/100 Ethernet ports on the 2360/2361 switches provide automatic

MDI/MDX.

2 If the cable is directly attached to an AP:

• For a first-time installation, set the port type to activate the link. (For information, see “Setting the Port Type” in the Nortel WLAN 2300 System Software Configuration Guide

• If the port type is already set for an AP, observe the appearance of the AP LED for the port:

AP LED Appearance Meaning

Solid green For an AP’s active link, with PoE enabled, all the

following are true:

• AP has booted.

• AP has received a valid configuration from the WSS.

• Management link with an AP is operational.

For an AP’s secondary link, the link is present.

Alternating green and amber AP is booting with an image received from the WSS.

Solid amber PoE is on, but no AP is connected to the link.

Blinking amber AP is unresponsive or there is a PoE problem.

Unlit PoE is off.

3 If the cable is attached to a wired end station that uses AAA through the WSS to access the network:

• For a first-time installation, set the port type to activate the link. (For information, see “Setting a Port for a Wired Authentication User” in the Nortel WLAN 2300 System Software Configuration Guide

• If the port type is already set for a wired authentication port, go on to step 4.

4 If the cable is directly attached to a device other than an AP:

a Observe the appearance of the Link LED for the port:

Link LED Appearance Meaning

Solid green 100-Mbps link is operational.

Solid amber 10-Mbps link is operational.

Blinking green Traffic is active on the 100-Mbps link.

Blinking amber Traffic is active on the 10-Mbps link.

Unlit Link is not operational.

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b If the Link LED is unlit, check the cable and verify that the device at the other end of the

link is operating.

Connecting to gigabit ethernet devices

Warning! The gigabit Ethernet fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers. To reduce the

risk of eye injury, do not stare into the interface or otherwise direct the laser beam into your eye.

Connecting to a copper gigabit device (2380 only)

Insert a Cat-5 cable with a standard RJ-45 connector. The cable can use straight-through or crossover signalling.

1 Insert the Cat-5 cable into the port’s RJ-45 (copper) interface. 2 Access the command-line interface (CLI) on the switch, use the enable command to enter

configuration mode, and use the following command to set the active interface on the port to RJ-45 (copper):

set port media-type port-list rj45

3 Observe the lower LED to the left of the port:

• If the LED is solid green, the 1000-Mbps link is operational.

• If the LED is blinking green, traffic is active on the 1000-Mbps link.

• If the LED is unlit, the link is not operational. Check the cable and verify that the device at the other end of the link is operational.

Connecting to a fiber gigabit device (2380)

You must install a gigabit interface converter (GBIC) to connect a 2380 to 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX cable. Figure 13 shows how to install a GBIC. Figure 14 shows how to remove one. Refer to these figures as you perform the procedures. (For cable requirements, see “Network cables” on page 39.)

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Figure 14. GBIC Removal from 2380 Switch

To install a GBIC:

1 Insert the GBIC into a GBIC slot on the front panel until it clicks into place. 2 Remove the protective covering(s) from the port connector(s) and set them aside in a safe place

for later use.

3 Insert the network cable.

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Note. For 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX fiber, make sure you insert the two

cable ends in the proper sides (transmit or receive). Otherwise, the link does not work.

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4 Observe the upper LED to the right of the GBIC port:

• If the LED is green, the 1000-Mbps link is operational.

• If the LED is blinking amber, traffic is active on the 1000-Mbps link.

• If the LED is unlit, the link is not operational. Check the cable and verify that the device at the other end of the link is operational.

To remove a GBIC:

1 Remove the network cable(s). 2 Insert the protective covering(s) into the port connector(s). 3 Squeeze the clips on the sides of the GBIC and pull the GBIC out of the slot.

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WSS technical specifications

Table 10 lists the technical specifications for Nortel WLAN—Security Switch (WSS) models 2380. Table 11 lists the

technical specifications for model 2360. Table 12 lists the technical specifications for model 2350. (For detailed compliance information, consult the regulatory section and the Translations of Important Messages section of this installation guide. For specifications for the AP, see the Nortel Access Point Installation Guide.)

Table 10. 2380 Mechanical and Compliance Specifications

Specification Description

Size Width: 44.2 cm (17.4 inches)

Depth: 46.23 cm (18.2 inches) Height: 8.81 cm (3.47 inches)

Weight • With one power supply: 9.75 kg (21.50 pounds)

• With two power supplies: 11.35 kg (25.00 pounds)

Operating Temperature 0° C to +50° C (32° F to 122° F)

Storage Temperature -20° C to +70° C (-4° F to +158° F)

Humidity 10% to 95% noncondensing

Power supply 100-240 VAC

50 Hz to 60 Hz Up to 350 W

at 120 V

rms

peak inrush current Hot-swappable Load sharing with two supplies installed

Status indicators Management CPU status LED

Power supply status LEDs Port activity and link speed LEDs (For descriptions of the LEDs, see “2360, 2361 and 2380

LEDs” on page 20.)

Wired network ports • Four dual-interface gigabit Ethernet ports. Each port

has a 1000BASE-TX copper interface and a GBIC slot for insertion of a 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX fiber-optic interface.

Safety and electromagnetic compliance

FCC PART 15, UL 60950 ICES PART 15, CSA 22.2 NO. 60950 EN 55022, EN 55024 CISPR 22 TUV/GS (EN 60 950) VCCI

and 3.5 A

rms

at 230 V

rms

, with 50-A

rms

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Table 11. 2360/2361 Mechanical and Compliance Specifications

Specification Description

Size Width: 44.2 cm (17.4 inches)

Depth: 25.6 cm (10.08 inches) Height: 4.4 cm (1.72 inches)

Weight Without a power supply: 3.40 kg (7.50 pounds)

With one power supply: 3.8 kg (8.50 pounds) With two power supplies: 4.3 kg (9.50 pounds)

Operating Temperature 0° C to +50° C (32° F to +122° F)

Storage Temperature -20° C to +70° C (-4° F to +158° F)

Humidity 10% to 95% noncondensing

Power supply 100-120 VAC / 200-240 VAC

47 Hz to 63 Hz

2.5 A

at 115 V

rms

70-A peak inrush current

Power over Ethernet (PoE) 48 VDC

91.8 W total budget for all ports (15.3 W * 6 ports)

15.3 W per port maximum

Status indicators Power supply status LEDs

Port activity and link speed LEDs (For descriptions of the LEDs, see “2360, 2361 and 2380

LEDs” on page 20.)

Wired network ports Six RJ-45 ports for 10/100BASE-T Ethernet and optional

Power over Ethernet (PoE) Two RJ-45 ports for 10/100BASE-T Ethernet uplinks

(without PoE)

Safety and electromagnetic compliance

FCC PART 15, UL 60950 ICES PART 15, CSA 22.2 NO. 60950 EN 55022, EN 55024 CISPR 22 TUV/GS (EN 60 950) VCCI

and 1.25 A

rms

at 230 V

rms

, with

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Table 12. 2350 Mechanical and Compliance Specifications

Specification Description

Size Width: 19.0 cm (7.5 inches)

Depth: 14.6 cm (5.75 inches) Height: 3.18 cm (1.25 inches)

Weight 0.7 kg (1.5 pounds)

Operating Temperature 0° C to +50° C (32° F to +122° F)

Storage Temperature -20° C to +70° C (-4° F to +158° F)

Humidity 10% to 95% noncondensing

Power supply Input: 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, auto-sensing

Output: 48 VDC, 0.83A Amperage draw maximums: At 115V (RMS): 0.8A At 230V (RMS): 0.4A

Power over Ethernet (PoE) Voltage output: 48 VDC

Wattage on port: 15.4 W

Status indicators Power supply status LED

Port activity and link speed LEDs Factory reset LED (For descriptions of the LEDs, see “2350 LEDs” on

page 21.)

Wired network ports One RJ-45 port for 10/100BASE-T Ethernet and optional

Power over Ethernet (PoE) One RJ-45 10/100BASE-T Ethernet uplink (without PoE)

Safety and electromagnetic compliance

FCC PART 15 Class A, UL 60950 ICES Class A, CSA 22.2 NO. 60950 EN 55022 Class A, EN 55024, EN 60950 EN 60101-1-2 EU Medical Directive CISPR 22 Class A VCCI Class A

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WSS troubleshooting

Table 13 contains remedies for some common problems that can occur during basic installation and setup of a WSS.

Table 13: WSS Setup Problems and Remedies

Symptom Diagnosis Remedy

WLAN Management Software or a web browser (if you are using Web View) warns that the WSS’s certificate date is invalid.

WSS does not accept configuration information for an AP or a radio.

The switch’s time and date are currently incorrect, or were incorrect when you generated the self-signed certificate or certificate request.

The country code might not be set or might be set for another country.

1. Use set timezone to set the time zone

in which you are operating the switch. (See “Setting the Time Zone” in the the Nortel WLAN 2300 System

Software Configuration Guide.)

2. Use set timedate to configure the

current time and date in that time zone. (See “Statically Configuring the System Time and Date” in the Nortel

WLAN 2300 System Software Configuration Guide.)

3. Reconfigure the administrative certificate(s). (See “Creating Keys and Certificates” in the in the Nortel

WLAN 2300 System Software Configuration Guide.)

4. If you have already configured a certificate on the switch for authentication by network users, you must recreate this certificate, too.

1. Type the show system command to display the country code configured on the switch.

2. If the value in the System Countrycode field is NONE or is for a country other than the one in which you are operating the switch, use the set system countrycode command to configure the correct country code. (See “Specifying the Country of Operation” in the Nortel WLAN 2300

System Software Configuration Guide.)

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Table 13: WSS Setup Problems and Remedies (continued)

Symptom Diagnosis Remedy

Client cannot access the network.

Configuration information disappears after a software reload.

Mgmt LED is quickly blinking amber.

CLI stops at boot prompt (boot>).

This symptom has more than one possible cause:

• The client might be failing authentication or might not be authorized for a VLAN.

• If the client and switch configurations are correct, a VLAN might be disconnected. A client connected to a VLAN that is disconnected is unable to access the network.

The configuration changes were not saved.

The WSS was unable to load the system image file.

1. Type the show aaa command to check

the authentication rules on the WSS, to ensure that the client can be authenticated.

2. Check the authorization rules in the

switch’s local database (show aaa) or on the RADIUS servers to ensure the client is authorized to join a VLAN that is configured on at least one of the WSS switches in the Mobility Domain.

1. Type the show vlan config command

to check the status of each VLAN.

2. If a VLAN is disconnected (VLAN state is Down), check the network cables for the VLAN’s ports. At least one of the ports in a VLAN must have a physical link to the network for the VLAN to be connected.

1. Retype the commands for the missing configuration information.

2. Type the save config command to save the changes.

Type the boot command at the boot prompt.

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Numerics

10/100BASE-T 39 1000BASE-LX 39 1000BASE-SX 39 1000BASE-TX 39 2350 16 2360 16 2361 16 2380 16

AC power inlet 19 advisory notices, explanations of 13 AP (Access Point)

connections 50 LEDs 21, 51

authentication

failure, troubleshooting 60

cables

network 39 serial console 38

certificates

invalid, troubleshooting 59 clients, no network access, troubleshooting 60 configuration

missing, troubleshooting 60 connections

AP, requirements 40

LEDs 50, 52, 54

network 50

serial console 48

verifying, Ethernet 50

verifying, serial console 49

documentation, product 12

equipment rack installation 42 Ethernet

connections, 10/100 Ethernet 50 connections, AP 50 connections, gigabit Ethernet 52 LEDs, 10/100 Ethernet 20, 50 LEDs, AP 21, 51 LEDs, gigabit Ethernet 20, 52, 54

Ethernet ports 19

fans 37 flash card slot 19 front panel 16, 17

GBICs (gigabit interface converters) 20

connecting 52 installing 52 LEDs 20

gigabit interface converters. See GBICs

hardware

features 16

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installation

equipment rack 42

GBICs 52

power supplies, 2380 44

requirements 37

requirements, AP connections 40

requirements, tools 16, 40

tabletop 44

troubleshooting 59

warnings, earth grounding 41

warnings, gigabit Ethernet fiber 38

warnings, overcurrent 41

warnings, service 15 invalid certificate, troubleshooting 59

LEDs 20

2350 21

Link 51

link, 10/100 Ethernet 51

link, AP 51

link, gigabit Ethernet 52, 54

management CPU 20

power supply 20 links

10/100 Ethernet 51

AP 51

gigabit Ethernet 52, 54

LEDs 20

ports

Ethernet 19

power supplies 19

installation, 2380 44 LEDs 20

product documentation 12

rack mount installation 42 restart switch 19 RF management 24 roaming 24

safety notices, explanations of 13 serial console

connection 48 settings 48

troubleshooting 49 serial console cable 38 serial console port 19 software features 23 specifications 55 status LEDs. See LEDs status lights. See LEDs switch. See WSS (WLAN Security Switch) system configuration

missing, troubleshooting 60 system image file, incomplete load,

troubleshooting 60

manuals, product 12 model numbers 16 modem settings 48

network cables 39 network connections 50 network plan, WMS 37 Nortel WLAN 2300 Series System 11

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tabletop installation 44 terminal emulator settings 48 tools required for installation 16, 40 troubleshooting

blinking amber Mgmt LED 60

Ethernet links 50

incomplete boot load 60

installation and setup 59

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invalid certificate 59 missing configuration 60 serial console 49

users, no network access, troubleshooting 60

VLANs (virtual LANs)

authorization failure, troubleshooting 60 disconnected, troubleshooting 60

warnings

earth grounding 41 gigabit Ethernet fiber 38 installation 15

overcurrent 41 WLAN Security Switch. See WSS WMS

network plan 37 work order, WMS 37 WSS (WLAN Security Switch)

description of 16

front panel 17, 18

model numbers 16

specifications 55

troubleshooting 59

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Document Number: NN47250-301 Document Status: Standard Document Version: 01.02 Part Code: 320656-D Release Date: May 2007

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