Nortel Networks WA6101BCC User Manual

Part No. 214853-B June 2003

4655 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054

Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221-802.11b-only

This multi-product manual describes some features not available on the 2221-802.11b-only Access Point. The

802.11a radio described in this manual is unavailable on the 2221-802.11b-only Access Point.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electroni c, mechanical, photo c opying, recording or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher.

Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Pentium is a trademark of Intel. Nortel Networks and the Nortel Networks logo are trademarks of Nortel Networks, Inc.

Multi-Region Product Documentation

This document may describe features that are not available in your region due to local regulations. This document describes the use of the 802.11a radio. This feature is unavailable in Israel, Greece and Spain due to local

regulations.

Compliances

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has b een tested and found to co mply 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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with ins tructions, may cause ha rmful and, if not installed and used in accorda nce with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment do es caus e harm ful int erfere n ce to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equip m ent and receiver

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

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded in te rface cables when connecting to

computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate th is equipment.

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 interfer ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation .

European Community Notice

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 stand ards:

EN 301 893, EN 301 489-17, EN 6095 0, ETS 300 328-2

This device should not be operated in 802.11a mode in the following European Community countries: Greece and Spain. The radio spectrum authorities in these countries do not currently allow operation of this radio device in the

5GHz bands.

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This device is restricted to indoor use when operated in the European Community using channels in the 5150-53 50 MHz band to reduce the potential for harmful interference to other users of the band.

To remain in conformance with European National spectrum usage laws, the channel and power settings must be configured during installation to match the country in which the device is operating. This will ensure the Access Point operates using the channels and transmit power specified by the applicable radio regulatory authority (refer to table below).

Please refer to the Radio Interface sections of the using guide to configure the channel and power settings.

Allowable Frequencies of Operation Countries

5150-5250 MHz (Channels 36, 40, 44, 48)

5150-5350 MHz (Channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)

5150-5350 & 5470-5725 MHz (Channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108,

112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140)

2446.5Mhz - 2483.5Mhz (Channels 10,11,12,13)

Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland

Belgium, France, Ireland, U.K.

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden

France

European Community Dec laration of Conformity:

English

Finnish

Dutch

French

Swedish

Danish

German

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

Valmistaja Nortel Networks vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyy ppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

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

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

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

Par la présente, Nortel Networks déclare que ce Radio L AN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont applicables

Härmed intygar Nortel Networks att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och öv riga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

Undertegnede Nortel Networks erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF

Hiermit erklärt Nortel Networks, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Radio LAN device in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". ( BMWi)

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Hiermit erklärt Nortel Networks die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes Radio LAN device mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien)

Greek

Italian

Spanish

Portuguese

Ã≈ ‘«Õ —¡–œ’”¡ Nortel Networks ƒ«ÀŸÕ≈… œ‘… Radio LAN device ”’ÃÃœ–÷ŸÕ≈‘¡… —–œ” ‘…” œ’”…Ÿƒ≈…” ¡—¡…‘«”≈…” ¡… ‘…” Àœ…—≈” ”◊≈‘…≈” ƒ…¡‘¡Œ≈…” ‘«” œƒ«√…¡” 1999/5/≈

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

Por medio de la presente Nortel Networks declara que e l Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cuale squiera otras disposiciones apli cables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/ 5/CE

Nortel Networks declara que este Radio LAN device está co nforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

CAUTION STATEMENT: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters (8 inches) between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This device is restricted to indoor use only.

Industry Canada - Class B

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digita l apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipm ent standard entitled “Digital Appara tus,” ICES-00 3 of the Department of Com municat ions.

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brou illeur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des Communications.

Warning: Use ONLY the power adapter supplied by Nortel Networks for thi s pr oduct. Otherwise, the

product may be damaged. Contact your Nortel Networks representative to order t he power adapter.

Warning: To avoid bodily injury from hazardous electrical shock and current, never remove the top cover

of the device. There are no user-serviceable components inside.

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Warning: Um gesundheitliche Schäden zu vermeiden, öffnen Sie nie den oberen Gehäusedeckel. Es

befinden sich keine durch de n Benutzer zu wartenden Teile im Inneren.

Warning: pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution, ne retirez jamais le couvercle du module. Celui-ci ne

comprend aucun composant pouvant être dépanné par l’utilisateur.

Advertencia: No retire nunca la cubierta superior del dispositivo, ya que podría resultar herido como

consecuencia de una descarga eléctrica y de corriente. Dentro del dispositivo no hay ningún componente que pueda reparar el usuario.

Avviso: per evitare lesioni personali da scosse elettriche e tensioni pericolose, non rimuovere mai il

coperchio superiore del dispositivo. Questo prodotto non contie n e parti ripa rabili dall’utente.

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Contents

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Package Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter 1

Hardware Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Chapter 2

Network Configuration and Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Ethernet Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Power over Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Ad Hoc Wireless LAN

(no AP or Bridge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Infrastructure Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Chapter 3

System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Accessing the CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Using the Web Management Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

802.11a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

802.11b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

IP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Radio Interface B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

64-Bit Manual Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

128-Bit Manual Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Advanced Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

TCP / IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

RADIUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

PPPoE Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

802.1x Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Local MAC Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Filter Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Change Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Restore Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Reset Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

SNTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Radio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Radio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Maximum Station Data Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Beacon Interval (20-1000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

DTIM Period (1-16384) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

RTS Threshold (0-2347) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Preamble Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Authentication Type Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Data Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Standard Key Setup (WEP Default: 128) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Radio Interface A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Radio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Turbo Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Radio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Auto Channel Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Transmit Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Maximum Station Data Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Beacon Interval (20-1000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

DTIM Period (1-16384) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

RTS Threshold (0-2347) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Authentication Type Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Data Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Standard Key Setup (WEP Default: 128) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Access Point Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Station Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Event Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Appendix A

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Available Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Maximum Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Data Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Operating Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Physical Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Compliance Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Appendix B

Template for placing the Access Point 2220/2221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Appendix C

Mounting the Access Point 2220/2221 on a Drop Ceiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Attaching the mounting bracket to a drop ceiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Attaching the Access Point 2220/2221 to the mounting bracket . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Figures

Figure 1 LED indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Figure 2 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Figure 3 Login screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Figure 4 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Figure 5 Setup Wizard screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Figure 6 SSID screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Figure 7 Channel screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Figure 8 TCP/IP Settings screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Figure 9 Security screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Figure 10 Advanced Setup screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Figure 11 Identification screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Figure 12 TCP/IP Settings screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Figure 13 RADIUS screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Figure 14 PPPoE Setup screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Figure 15 Authentication screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Figure 16 Filter Control screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Figure 17 SNMP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Figure 18 Administration screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Figure 19 System Log screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Figure 20 Radio Settings screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Figure 21 Security screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Figure 22 Radio Settings screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Figure 23 Security screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Figure 24 Status screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Figure 25 AP Status screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Figure 26 Station Status screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Figure 27 Event Logs screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Figure 28 Optional mounting bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Tables

Table 1 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Table 2 802.1x Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Table 3 Local MAC Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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Preface

Introduction

Note: Both 802.11a and 802.11b radios are turned off on your Nortel

Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221. You must configure your Access Point 2220/2221 for your country before turning on the

802.11a and 802.11b radios. For information on count ry-specific configuration, re fer to

Country-specific Configuration for the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221 (part number 215293-B). Go to

http://support.nortelnetworks.com/, select “Wireless LAN” and then “WLAN Access Point 2220” or “WLAN Access Point 2221”.

The Nortel Networks* Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221 (Access Point 2220/2221) is an access point that provides transparent, wireless high-speed data communications between the wired LAN and fixed, portable or mobile devices equipped with an 802.11a and/or 802.11b wireless adapter employing the same radio modulation.

This solution offers fast, reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include long-term maintenance overhead for cabling). Using 802.11a/802.11b technology, the Access Point 2220/2221 can easily replace a 10 Mbps Ethernet connection or seamlessly integrate into a 10/ 100 Ethernet LAN.

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Package Checklist

Hardware Description

The Access Point 2220/2221 package includes:

• One Access Point 2220/2221

• Driver & Utility CD

• Documentation CD

Ethernet Compatibility

The Access Point 2220/2221 can attach directly to 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (twisted-pair) Etherne t LAN segments. Thes e segments must conform to the IEEE

802.3 specification.

The access point is an Ethernet node which switches packets from the remote devices on the wireless infrastructure to the wired LAN and vice versa.

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Power over Ethernet

The Access Point 2220/2221 supports Power over Ethernet (PoE).

To use PoE to power the Access Point 2220/2221, connect a 4-pair Cat 5 (or better) cable to the RJ-45 port on the rear of t he Access Point 2 220/2221. Connect the other end of the cable to an ethernet switch capable of delivering IEEE

802.3af-draft-compliant power.

The Access Point 2220/2221 draws 8.5 W. When using PoE, the Access Point 2220/2221 does not require the use of seperate AC power and the AC power adapter should not be used.

LED Indicators

The Access Point 2220/2221 includes four status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table (Figure 1).

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Figure 1 LED indicators

Power

Ethernet

Link/Activity

802.11a Wireless

Link/Activity

802.11b

Wireless

Link/Activity

Table 1 LED Indicators

LED Status Description

Ready On Indicates that power is being supplied.

Flashing Indicates -

• running a self-test

• loading software program system errors

LAN On Indicates a valid 10/100 Mbps Ethernet cable link.

Flashing Indicates that the access point is transmitting or

WLANa On Indicates a valid 802.11a wireless link.

Very Slo w Flashing

Slow Flashing

Fast Flashing

WLANb On Indicates a valid 802.11b wireless link.

Very Slo w Flashing

Slow Flashing

Fast Flashing

receiving data on a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN. Flashing rate is proportional to your network activity.

Searching for network association.

Associated with network but no activity.

Indicates that the access point is transmitting or receiving data through wirele ss link s. Fla shi ng ra te is proportional to network activity.

Searching for network association.

Associated with network but no activity.

Indicates that the access point is transmitting or receiving data through wirele ss link s. Fla shi ng ra te is proportional to network activity.

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System Requirements

Before you install the Access Point 2220/2221, be sure you can meet the following requirements:

• An AC power outlet (100~240 V, 50~60 Hz) or an IEEE

802.3af-draft-compliant power source

• 802.11a or 802.11b compliant (or dual-compliant) wireless Ethernet adapters with TCP/IP compatible protocol installed

• Web browser for configuration Alternativ ely, you can connect an RS-232 cable to the console port and use the

command line interface (CLI). For more information on the CLI, refer to Run

Time Console Specifications.

Nortel Networks Optivity* NMS supports the Access Point 2220/2221.

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installatio n

Note: Both 802.11a and 802.11b radios are turned off on your Nortel

Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221. You must configure your Access Point 2220/2221 for your country before turning on the

802.11a and 802.11b radios. For information on count ry-specific configuration, re fer to

Country-specific Configuration for the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221 (part number 215293-B). Go to

http://support.nortelnetworks.com/, select “Wireless LAN” and then “WLAN Access Point 2220” or “WLAN Access Point 2221”.

1 Placement of the Access Point 2220/2221 – Choose a proper place for your

Access Point 2220/2221. In general, the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, within line of sight of all wireless devices. Try to place the access point in a position that can best cover its Basic Service Set (BSS). Normally, the higher you place the access point, the better the performance. For proper ventilation, allow at least 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) clearance around the ventilation holes on your Access Point 2220/2221. (Refer to Appendix B, “Template for placi ng the Access Point 2220/2221,” for information on mounting the Access Point 2220/2221.)

Note: Position the antennas on the Access Point 2220/2221 at right

angles to one another (not as shown in Figure 2).

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Figure 2 Rear Panel

Console

Port

RJ-45

Connector

(PoE)

5 V DC

Power Socket

2 Connect the Console Port – Connect the console cable to the RS-232 console

port for accessing the command-line interface. (Refer to “Run Time Console Specification s” for complete informat ion on the CLI.) You can manage the access point through this console connection, or the Web management interface (refer to “System Configuration” on page 24.)

3 Connect the Ethernet Cable – The Access Point 2220/2221 can be connected

to a wireline network via a 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet connection. Connect a Cat 5 (or higher) UTP cab le bet ween the Acce ss Poin t 2220/ 2221 and anot her network device such as a hub or switch.

4 If you are not using PoE, use the separately orderable power adapter –

Connect the power adapter cable to the 5 VDC power socket on the rear panel.

Warning: Use ONL Y the power adapter supplied b y Nortel Netwo rks for this product. Otherwise, the product may be damaged. Contact your Nortel Networks represe ntative to order the power adapter.

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Chapter 2 Network Configuration and Planning

The wireless solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs.

The wireless network cards, adapters, access points and wireless access point can be configured as:

• Ad hoc for departmental LANs

• Infrastructure for wireless LAN s

• Infrastru cture wireless LAN for ro aming wireless PCs

Network Topologies

Ad Hoc Wireless LAN

(no AP or Bridge)

Ad-hoc mode is also called “peer-to-peer mode” or “Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS).” In ad hoc mode, devices communicate directly with each other without using an access point.

An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers, each equipped with a wireless adapter, connected via radio signals as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific ad hoc wireless LAN must therefore be configured to the same radio channel. An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used for a branch office operation.

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Notebook with Wireless USB Adapter

PC with Wireless PCI Adapter

Ad Hoc Wireless LAN

Notebook with Wireless PC Card

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