Trapeze
™
Mobility Point
MP-Models / WSR-8001
Installation Guide
Version 3.0—Beta2 Draft
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Contacting the Technical Assistance Center
Contact the Trapeze Networks Technical Assistance Center (TAC) by telephone,
email, or fax. If you have a service contract or are a Trapeze Authorized Partner,
log in to www.trapezenetworks.com/services/sup_programs.asp for more help.
l Within the US and Canada, call 1-866-TRPZTAC (1-866-877-9822).
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TAC Response Time
TAC responds to service requests as follows:
Contact
method
Telephone Emergency Monday through Friday,
Priority
Time of call
Probable response
time
Immediate
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pacific Time (GMT-8)
Emergency After hours 1-hour callback
Non-emergency Monday through Friday,
Same business day
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pacific Time (GMT-8)
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Same business day
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Pacific Time (GMT-8)
Non-emergency After hours Next business day
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Information to Have Available
To expedite your service request, have the following information available when
you call or write to TAC for technical assistance:
l Your company name and address
l Your name, telephone number, cell phone or pager number, and email address
l Name, model, and serial number of the product(s) requiring service
l Software version and release number
l Output of the show tech-support command
l Wireless client information
l License levels for RingMaster™ and Mobility Exchange™ (MX™) products
l Description of the problem and status of the troubleshooting effort
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Introducing the Trapeze Networks Mobility System
Trapeze Networks Mobility System ...............................................................1
Documentation ................................................................................................2
Safety and Advisory Notices ....................................................................3
Text and Syntax Conventions ...................................................................4
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MP Overview
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MP Model Numbers ........................................................................................8
External Hardware Features ............................................................................9
Cable Ports .............................................................................................11
External Antenna Connector ..................................................................12
MP Mounting Options ............................................................................13
Status LEDs ............................................................................................14
LEDs on Models MP-341 and MP-352 ...........................................14
LEDs on Model MP-52 ....................................................................16
Connection Options ......................................................................................17
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Installing and Connecting an MP
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Unpacking an MP .........................................................................................20
Installation Requirements and Recommendations ........................................23
RingMaster Network Plan and Work Orders .........................................23
MX Switch Recommendation ................................................................23
Wall Installation Recommendations .......................................................24
MP Radio Safety Advisories ..................................................................24
Radio Frequency Exposure ..............................................................24
Additional Radio Safety Advisories ................................................25
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Cable Requirements ...............................................................................25
Installing an MP—Models MP-341 and MP-352 .........................................27
Installation Hardware and Tools ............................................................27
Suspended Ceiling Installation—Flush Ceiling Tiles ............................29
Suspended Ceiling Installation—Drop Ceiling Tiles .............................35
Junction Box Installation ........................................................................41
Solid Wall or Ceiling Installation ...........................................................45
Tabletop Installation ...............................................................................50
Connecting an MP to an External Antenna ............................................53
Installing an MP—Model MP-52 .................................................................54
Installation Hardware and Tools ............................................................54
Suspended Ceiling Installation ...............................................................54
Solid Wall or Ceiling Installation ...........................................................58
Tabletop Installation ...............................................................................59
Connecting an MP to an MX Switch ............................................................59
Verifying MP Health .....................................................................................61
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MP Troubleshooting
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MP Technical Specifications
C
Translated Warning Conventions and Warnings
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Documentation
This guide shows you how to install a Trapeze Networks™ Mobility Point™
(MP™) access point in a Trapeze Networks Mobility System™ wireless LAN
(WLAN).
Read this guide if you are a network administrator or other person installing MP
access points in a network.
Trapeze Networks Mobility System
The Trapeze Networks Mobility System is a system for planning and deploying a
secure WLAN in an existing wired enterprise network. The Trapeze system
provides authenticated connectivity to both wireless and wired users in large
environments such as office buildings, hospitals, and university campuses.
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The Trapeze Mobility 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.
The Trapeze Networks Mobility System consists of the following components:
l RingMaster tool suite—A full-featured graphical user interface (GUI) client
application for planning, configuring, and deploying a WLAN and its users;
and a centralized service application for WLAN and user monitoring,
reporting, and diagnostics
l One or more Mobility Exchange™ (MX™) switches—Distributed,
intelligent machines for managing user connectivity, connecting and powering
Mobility Point (MP) access points, and connecting the WLAN to the wired
network backbone
l Multiple Mobility Point™ (MP™) access points—Wireless access points
(APs) that transmit and receive radio frequency (RF) signals to and from
wireless users and connect them to an MX switch
l Mobility System Software ™ (MSS™)—The operating system that runs all
MX switches and MP access points in a WLAN, and is accessible through a
command-line interface (CLI), the Web View interface, or the RingMaster
GUI
Documentation
Consult the following documents to plan, install, configure, and manage a
Trapeze Networks Mobility System.
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Planning, Configuration, and Deployment
Trapeze RingMaster User’s Guide. Instructions for planning, configuring,
deploying, and managing the entire WLAN with the RingMaster tool suite. Read
this guide to learn how to plan wireless services, how to configure and deploy
Trapeze equipment to provide those services, and how to optimize and manage
your WLAN.
Trapeze RingMaster Reference Manual. Detailed instructions and information for
all RingMaster planning, configuration, and management features.
Installation
l Trapeze Mobility Exchange Installation and Basic Configuration Guide.
Instructions and specifications for installing an MX switch in a Trapeze
Mobility System WLAN, and basic instructions for deploying a secure IEEE
802.11 wireless service
l Trapeze Mobility Point Installation Guide. Instructions and specifications for
installing an MP access point and connecting it to an MX switch
l Trapeze Regulatory Information. Important safety instructions and
compliance information that you must read before installing Trapeze
Networks products
Note. Trapeze Regulatory Information is updated frequently. See
www.trapezenetworks.com for the most current version.
Configuration and Management
l Trapeze RingMaster Reference Manual. Instructions for planning, configuring,
deploying, and managing the entire WLAN with the RingMaster tool suite
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l Trapeze Mobility System Software Configuration Guide. Instructions for
configuring and managing the system through the MSS CLI
l Trapeze Mobility System Software Command Reference. Functional and
alphabetic reference to all MSS commands supported on MX switches and MP
access points
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, see
Appendix C, “Translated Warning Conventions and Warnings,” on page 75.)
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.
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Warning! Radiation. This situation or condition can cause injury due to
improper handling of fiber-optic equipment.
Note. This information is of sp e c ial interest.
Text and Syntax Conventions
Trapeze 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.
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| (vertical bar) Separates mutually exclusive options in command
syntax.
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MP Overview
MP
External Hardware Features
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Connection Options
A Trapeze Networks Mobility Point (MP) access point provides IEEE 802.11
wireless access to the network. MP access points are designed for use with a
Trapeze Networks Mobility Exchange (MX) switch. MP access points require
hardware installation only. All configuration for an MP access point takes place on
the MX switch.
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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 Trapeze
Regulatory Information document. (For translations of this warning, see
“Qualified Service Personnel Warning” on page 77.)
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MP Model Numbers
The MP access point models differ based on the number of 802.11 radios they
contain. MP Access Point Model Numbers lists the MP access point model
numbers.
Table 1. MP Access Point Model Numbers
Model
MP-352 One 802.11a radio and one 802.11b/g radio. Both radios have
Radios and Antennas
internal diversity omnidirectional antennas. In addition, the
802.11b/g radio has a jack for attachment of an optional
external sectorized or directional antenna. The antenna must
be ordered separately.
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MP-341 One radio that can be configured through software for 802.11a
or 802.11b/g. The radio has internal diversity omnidirectional
antennas. In addition, the 802.11b/g radio has a jack for
attachment of an optional external sectorized or directional
antenna. The antenna must be ordered separately.
MP-52/WSR-80
01
One 802.11a radio and one 802.11b/g radio. Both radios have
external attached dipole antennas that are adjustable and are
installed at the factory.
MP-262
(discontinued—
order MP-352)
One 802.11a radio and one 802.11b/g radio. The 802.11a radio
has internal diversity omnidirectional antennas. The 802.11b/g
radio uses an external sectorized or directional antenna, which
must be ordered and installed separately.
MP-252
(discontinued—
One 802.11a radio and one 802.11b/g radio. Both radios have
internal diversity omnidirectional antennas.
order MP-352)
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MP-241
(discontinued—
order MP-341)
MP-122
(discontinued—
One radio that can be configured through software for 802.11a
or 802.11b/g. The radio has internal diversity omnidirectional
antennas.
One 802.11a radio and one 802.11b radio. Both radios have
internal diversity omnidirectional antennas.
order MP-352)
MP-101
(discontinued—
order MP-341)
One radio that can be configured through software for 802.11a
or 802.11b. The radio has internal diversity omnidirectional
antennas.
The model number is listed on the product label, located to the right of the cable
ports on the bottom of the device.
Note. The MP access point radios are disabled by default and can be enabled
only by a system administrator using the MX switch.
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External Hardware Features
MP and MP show the external hardware features of MP access point models
MP-341 and MP-352. (The MP-1xx and MP-2xx models also have these features,
except the external antenna connector is on model MP-262 only.)
Figure 1. MP Access Point Model MP-3xx—Top View
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Figure 2. MP Access Point Model MP-3xx—Bottom View
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MP and MP show the external hardware features of MP access point model
MP-52/WSR-8001.
Figure 3. MP Access Point Model MP-52/WSR-8001—Front View
Figure 4. MP Access Point Model MP-52/WSR-8001—Rear View
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Cable Ports
All MP access point models except the MP-52/WSR-8001 have two RJ-45 ports.
(See MP .) Each port provides a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet connection to an MX
switch. The connection can be direct to an MX-switch or indirect through an
intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3 network.
MP model MP-52/WSR-8001 has one RJ-45 port for direct or indirect connection
to an MX switch. (See MP .)
Note. The DC input and serial console port on the MP-52/WSR-8001 are not
used.
The MPs receive power and data through the RJ-45 ports. Use a Category 5 (Cat 5)
cable with straight-through signaling and standard RJ-45 connectors to connect an
MP to an MX switch or other device in the network.
The two RJ-45 ports support dual-homed configurations for redundancy. An MP
uses only one link for booting, configuration, and data transfer. If the link becomes
unavailable, the MP can reboot using the other link. The ports are identical except
for logical numbering (1 or 2). You can use either port to connect an MP access
point to an MX switch. However, an MP always attempts to boot on MP port 1 first.
Only if the boot attempt on port 1 fails does the MP attempt to boot on port 2. If
both ports are directly connected to MX switch ports supplying Power over
Ethernet (PoE), the ports load-share. If one port becomes unavailable, the other
port can provide full power to the MP.
Note. MP access points do not support daisy-chain configurations. Do not
connect the MP access point to another MP access point.
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External Antenna Connector
The MP-341 and MP-352 each have a connector for attaching an optional external
sectorized or directional antenna for the 802.11b/g radio. (See MP .) External
Antennas lists the external antennas. (The MP-262 also uses these antenna
models. An external antenna is required for the 802.11b/g radio in an MP-262.)
Table 2. External Antennas
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Model
Beamwidth
Type
Horizontal
Vertical
ANT-1060 Directional 60° 65°
ANT-1120 Sectorized 120° 60°
ANT-1180 Sectorized 180° 40°
External Antennas shows the antennas.
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Figure 5. External Antennas
The antennas come with a connector cable, mounting hardware, and installation
instructions.
Note. The MP-341, MP-352, and MP-262 802.11b/g radios are certified for use
only with these external antennas.
MP Mounting Options
You can mount an MP access point on any of the following types of surfaces:
l Suspended T-bar ceiling
l Junction box
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l Solid surface wall or ceiling
l Tabletop
Note. The solid surface mounting option requires Cat 5 cable that does not
have strain relief. The other mounting options can use Cat 5 cable with or
without strain relief.
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Status LEDs
MP access points have LEDs that provide status information for the device.
LEDs on Models MP-341 and MP-352
Health and Radio LEDs—MP-341 and MP-352 shows the locations of the LEDs
on models MP-341 and MP-352. (These are also the LED locations for models
MP-241, MP-252, MP-262, MP-101, and MP-122.) MP describes the LEDs.
Figure 6. Health and Radio LEDs—MP-341 and MP-352
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On model MP-341, radio LED 1 indicates activity for the single radio. On model
MP-352, radio LED 1 indicates activity for the 802.11b/g or 802.11b radio, and
radio LED 2 indicates activity for the 802.11a radio.
Table 3. MP Access Point LEDs—MP-341 and MP-352
LED
Appearance
Meaning
Health
Radio 1
Radio 2
Solid green All the following are true:
• Management link with an MX switch is
operational.
• MP access point has booted.
• MP access point has received a valid
configuration from an MX switch.
• At least one radio is enabled or is in sentry
mode.
Solid amber MP access point is waiting to receive boot
instructions and a configuration file from an MX
switch.
Slowly alternating
green and amber
MP access point is booting and receiving its
configuration file from an MX switch.
Solid green A client is associated with the radio.
Blinking green Associated client is sending or receiving traffic.
Blinking amber Non-associated client is sending or receiving
traffic.
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Alternating green and
amber
Radio is unable to transmit. This state can occur
due to any of the following:
• The radio is in sentry rogue detection mode.
• Excessive radio interference in the
environment is preventing the radio from
sending beacons.
• The radio has failed.
Solid amber Radio is disabled.
Unlit No radio is present or, if a radio is present and
enabled, no clients are associated with the radio
and there is no traffic activity.
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LEDs on Model MP-52/WSR-8001
MP shows the locations of the LEDs on model MP-52/WSR-8001. MP describes
the LEDs.
Table 4. MP Access Point LEDs—MP-52/WSR-8001
LED
Appearance
Meaning
Solid green MP is receiving power. Power
Unlit MP is not receiving power.
LINK
WLAN 5.0
GHz
WLAN 2.4
GHz
Solid green All the following are true:
• Management link with an MX switch is
operational.
• MP access point has booted.
• MP access point has received a valid
configuration from an MX switch.
• At least one radio is enabled or is in sentry
mode.
Blinking green Management link with the MX is operational, but
at least one of the other conditions for a solid
green has not been achieved.
Unlit Management link with the MX is not operational.
Solid green A client is associated with the radio.
Slowly blinking green Associated client is sending or receiving traffic.
Rapidly blinking
The radio is unable to transmit.
green
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Unlit Either of the following is true:
• Radio is disabled.
• No clients are associated with the radio and
there is no traffic activity.
Connection Options
You can connect an MP access port directly to an MX switch port or indirectly to
MX switches through an intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3 network. In either case,
use Category 5 (CAT 5) cable with straight-through signaling for each MP
connection.
For MP models with two Ethernet ports, you can provide data link redundancy by
connecting both of its ports directly to MX switch ports or indirectly to MX
switches through the network.
For all MP models, you can provide MX management redundancy even on a single
MP Ethernet port by connecting the MP indirectly to multiple MX switches
through an intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3 network.
Note. Install the Cat 5 cables for the MP access point at the installation site
before installing the access point itself. During installation, you will insert the
Cat 5 cable(s) into the MP port(s) before attaching the access point to the
bracket.
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Installing and Connecting
an MP
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Unpacking an MP
Installation Requirements and Re
Installing an MP—
Installing an MP—
Connecting an MP
Verifying MP
Note. Before installing an MP access point, you might need to generate a
network plan and an MP work order with RingMaster. (See
RingMaster
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