Polycom INTERMEC 2100, INTERMEC 2101, INTERMEC 2102, INTERMEC WA21, INTERMEC WA22 Configuration Manual

Field Verifi

ed

Configuration Guide

Intermec

MobileLAN Access Points

2100, 2101, 2102, WA21, WA22

January 2008 Edition
1725-36053-001
Version G

Field Verified Configuration Guide

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Intermec: MobileLAN Access Points 2100, 2101, 2102, WA21, WA22

Introduction

This document details the specifications for configuring the Intermec
2100, 2101, 2102, WA21 and WA22 Access Points (APs) with
SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones.

Product Summary

Manufacturer: Intermec
Approved product(s): 2100, 2101, 2102, WA21, WA22
RF technology: Direct-sequence spread spectrum (DS), 2.4 GHz
AP software version: 1.91 †

SpectraLink handset models: e340/h340/i640 8020/8030
SpectraLink radio mode: 802.11b 802.11b

Maximum telephone calls per AP: 12 * 12 *
AP configuration parameters: See Access Point Configuration below.
Indoor range (typical): See vendor specifications for AP.
Required network topology: Switched Ethernet
Network constraints: Dedicated segment for wireless, single subnet
WEP capability: Yes *
ESSID auto-learn function: Yes *

†

Earlier and later software versions have not been tested for the SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server
compliance, except as noted. Refer to Polycom WLAN Compatibility Table for Field Verified AP software
versions.

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

SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones

SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones use voice over IP (VoIP)
technology on IEEE 802.11b-compatible wireless local area networks
(WLANs). Access points utilize radio frequencies to transmit signals
to and from the SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones.

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Access Point Capacity and Positioning

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

Handset range

There must be wireless LAN coverage wherever SpectraLink 8000
Wireless Telephones will be used. The typical range for a SpectraLink
8000 Wireless Telephone is comparable to that of a laptop computer
utilizing a wireless LAN PC card. However, SpectraLink 8000
Wireless Telephones are likely to be used in areas where data devices
are not typically used, such as stairwells and outdoor areas.
SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones have a Site Survey mode that
displays dBm levels to determine adequate WLAN coverage. Refer to
the Administration Guide for your SpectraLink Wireless Telephones
for details about this feature.

Number of handsets per access point

Estimate the number of SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones and
their anticipated call volume per AP area to ensure that the maximum
number of calls per AP will not be exceeded. In this estimate, consider
the data rates at which the handsets will operate. Higher data rates
can only be sustained while well within the range of the AP. If the
SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones will be operating near the
limits of the RF coverage from the AP, they will automatically drop to
1 Mb/s operation. SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones require
approximately 15% of the available bandwidth per call for 1 Mb/s
operation, approximately 10% of the available bandwidth per call for
2 Mb/s operation, approximately 7% of the available bandwidth per
call for 5.5 Mb/s operation, and approximately 5% of the available
bandwidth per call for 11 Mb/s operation.

The maximum number of telephone calls per AP quoted in the
summary table above is based on 11 Mb/s operation, and will be
reduced if some or all SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones are
operating at 1, 2, or 5.5 Mb/s.

LAN bandwidth

Estimate anticipated peak call volume to ensure that the LAN has
enough bandwidth available to handle the network traffic generated
by all of the wireless devices. Network traffic can be

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monitored/analyzed using a network sniffer or a simple network
management protocol (SNMP) workstation.

Number of other wireless devices per AP

The SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones share bandwidth with
other wireless devices. To ensure adequate RF bandwidth availability,
consider the number of wireless data devices in use per AP.

Notes on Configuration

The AP must support SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP). Contact your AP
vendor if you need to upgrade the AP software.

If you encounter difficulties or have questions regarding the
configuration process, please contact the Customer Support Hotline at
[phone]. The hotline is open Monday through Friday,
6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mountain time.

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Access Point Configuration

The following AP configuration steps need to be repeated for each AP
radio that you are planning to use with VoIP.

1. Connect to the AP using the Web browser interface. Consult the

access point documentation for details.

2. Go to

IEEE 802.11B Radio and set the SSID (Network Name) on the AP

the same as the setting for the SpectraLink 8000 Wireless
Telephones.

3. Go to

4. Go to

5. Go to

IEEE 802.11B Radio: Advanced Configuration and set Data/Voice

Settings

Rate

Universal (Inbound)

option to Data and SpectraLink Traffic.

IEEE 802.11B Radio: Advanced Configuration and set the Basic

to 11Mb/s.

Spanning Tree Settings: Global Flooding, set Multicast Flooding to

6. Save changes and reboot.

The AP is now ready for use with SpectraLink 8000 Wireless
Telephones.

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