Symbol WS5100 Series Installation Manual

WS5100 Series Switch

INSTALLATION GUIDE

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WS5100 Series, WS5100 Installation Guide

Contents

1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3.0 Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

4.0 Preliminary Configuration through the CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

5.0 Further Configuration through the Quick Start View . . . . . 11

6.0 Verifying the Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

7.0 Shutting Down the WS5100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

8.0 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

9.0 Part Numbers, Support, and Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

10.0 End-User License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Introduction

1 Introduction

The Symbol WS5100 Series Switch is the high-performance member of Symbol’s Wireless Switch
family. The WS5100 Series Switch provides centralized Wireless LAN (WLAN) configuration and
management by coalescing the network “intelligence” that was previously spread across physically
distributed access points. By replacing access points with simpler access ports (or “thin” access
points), the WS5100 becomes a WLAN’s single point of contact, thus reducing wireless networking
complexity by moving management out of the ceiling and into the wiring closet. In addition, through
the use of Symbol’s patented Virtual AP architecture, the WS5100 lets you create multiple WLANs
without changing or adding to the existing wired network infrastructure.

This document is written for the network device installer.

1.1 Package Contents

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Inspect the package contents and report any missing or damaged items to your sales representative.
The package should contain the following:

• WS5100 Wireless Switch

• Installation Guide (this document)

• Rack-mounting brackets (2)

• Mounting screws (4)

• Console cable

1.2 Document Conventions

The following graphical alerts are used in this document to indicate notable situations:

NOTE Tips, hints, or special requirements that you should take note of.

CAUTION Care is required. Disregarding a caution can result in data loss or

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equipment malfunction.

WARNING! Indicates a condition or procedure that could result in personal injury or

equipment damage.

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1.3 Warnings

• Read all installation instructions and site survey reports, and verify correct equipment installation before connecting

the system to its power source.

• Remove jewelry and watches before installing this equipment.

• Install the equipment in a rack with adequate dimensions and weight allowances.

• Verify the rack is anchored and cannot tip over or break away from its mountings.

• Verify the unit is grounded before connecting it to the power source.

• Verify any device connected to this unit is properly wired and grounded.

• Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical circuit.

• Verify the electrical circuits have appropriate overload protection.

• Attach only approved power cords to the device.

• Symbol Technologies strongly recommends the use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) that supports the

WS5100 power rating. Not using a UPS can result in data loss or equipment damage due to a power surge or power
failure.

• Verify that the power connector and socket are accessible at all times during the operation of the equipment.

• Do not work with power circuits in dimly lit spaces.

• Do not install this equipment or work with its power circuits during thunderstorms or other weather conditions that

could cause a power surge.

• Verify there is adequate ventilation around the device, and ambient temperatures meet equipment operation

specifications.

1.4 Site Preparation

• Consult your site survey and network analysis reports to determine specific equipment placement, port capacity,

power drops, and so on.

• Assign installation responsibility to the appropriate personnel.

• Identify where all installed components are located.

• Verify appropriate rack mounting requirements.

• Provide a sufficient number of power drops for your equipment.

• Ensure adequate, dust-free ventilation to all installed equipment.

• Identify and prepare Ethernet and console port connections.

• Verify that cable lengths are within the maximum allowable distances for optimal signal transmission.

• Verify that the WS5100 is powered through an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).

2 Specifications

2.1 Physical Specifications

Specifications

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Width

Height 4.39 cm / 1.73 in.

Depth 40.46 cm / 15.93 in.

Weight 6.25 kg / 13.75 lbs.

Max Power Consumption

Operating Temperature 10°C - 35°C / 50°F - 95°F

Operating Humidity 5% - 85% without condensation

48.1 cm / 18.93 in. (with mounting brackets)

42.9 cm / 16.89 in. (without mounting brackets)

100 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3A
240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5A

2.2 Power Cord Specifications

A power cord is not supplied with the device. Use only a correctly rated power cord certified (as
appropriate) for the country of operation

2.2.1 Power Protection

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• If possible, use a circuit dedicated to data processing equipment. Commercial electrical
contractors are familiar with wiring for data processing equipment and can help with the load
balancing of these circuits.

• Install surge protection. Be sure to use a surge protection device between the electricity
source and the WS5100.

• Install an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). A UPS provides continuous power during a
power outage. Some UPS devices have integral surge protection. UPS equipment requires
periodic maintenance to ensure reliability. A UPS of the proper capacity for the data processing
equipment must be purchased.

2.3 Cable Requirements

To connect the WS5100 to the LAN and the WLAN, you will need two Category 6 Ethernet cables
(not supplied), one for each of the two Ethernet ports on the front panel of the device.

To connect the WS5100 to a computer running a serial terminal emulator program (the
“configuration computer”), you need the console cable supplied with the switch.

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2.4 LED Codes

The WS5100 has two vertically-stacked LEDs on its front panel. The LEDs display three colors (blue,
amber, and red), and three lit states (solid, blinking, and off). The following tables decode the
combinations of LED colors and states.

2.4.1 Start Up

Event Top LED Bottom LED

Power off Off Off

Power On Self Test (POST) running All colors in rotation All colors in rotation

POST succeeded Blue solid Blue solid

2.4.2 Primary

Event Top LED Bottom LED

Active (Continually Adopting Access Ports) Blue blinking Blue solid

No License to Adopt Amber blinking Amber blinking

2.4.3 Standby

Event Top LED Bottom LED

Active (Failed Over and Adopting Ports) Blue blinking Blue blinking

Active (Not Failed Over) Blue blinking Amber solid

2.4.4 Error Codes

Event Top LED Bottom LED

POST failed (critical error) Red blinking Red blinking

Software initialization failed Amber solid Off

Country code not configured.

Note: During first time setup, the LEDs will
remain in this state until the country code is
configured.

No access ports have been adopted Blue blinking Amber blinking

Amber solid Amber blinking

Specifications

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3 Hardware Setup

3.1 Installing the WS5100

To install the WS5100 switch in a rack:

1. Attach the rack brackets to the sides of the device. The rack brackets are ambidextrous.

2. Attach the brackets to the rack.

Hardware Setup

3.2 Adding the WS5100 to the Network

The WS5100 fits in the distribution layer of the existing wired network, and must have OSI Layer 2
or Layer 3 connectivity with the access ports it needs to adopt.

To add the WS5100 to the network and prepare it for initial configuration:

1. Using a Category 6 Ethernet cable, connect a LAN switch to the Eth1 Ethernet port (the left port)

on the front panel of the WS5100.

2. Deploy the required amount of access port(s) to the WLAN.

3. Using a Category 6 Ethernet cable, connect another LAN switch to the Eth2 Ethernet port (the

right port) on the front panel of the WS5100.

4. Using the supplied console cable, connect the WS5100 serial port to an RS-232 (DB-9) serial

port on a separate computer (the “configuration computer”).

5. On the configuration computer, configure a terminal emulation application

(such as HyperTerminal) as follows:

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Terminal Type VT-100

Port COM 1-4 (depending on which COM port you are using.)

19200 bps transfer rate
8 data bits

Terminal Settings

no parity
1 stop bit
no flow control
no hardware compression

The WS5100 does not need to be fully deployed into the wired or wireless network to complete the
installation steps outlined in “

Preliminary Switch Configuration” on page 11.

3.3 Supplying Power to the WS5100

1. Verify the WS5100 power is switched off before connecting the AC power cord.

2. Plug an approved AC power cord into the power connector at the back of the WS5100.

3. Plug the cord into a standard AC outlet with a voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC.

4. Toggle the power switch (at the back of the WS5100) to the On position.