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OmniAccess 4324
Wireless LAN Switch
Installation Guide
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OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide Copyright Copyright © 2005 Alcatel Internetworking, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. Originated in the USA. Trademarks AOS-W and Alcatel OmniAccess 4324 are trademarks of Alcatel in the United States and certain other countries. Any other trademarks appearing in this manual are owned by their respective companies. ii Part 031640-00 May 2005
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Electromagnetic Interference FCC - Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful inter
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OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide 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 adequate measures. EU - Class A This product complies with EN55022 Class A and EN55024 standards. Safety Lithium Battery Notice This product contains a lithium battery which is replaceable only by a trained technician. CAUTION—The lithium battery may explode if it is incorrectly replaced. A trained technicia
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Contents Preface vii Overview of this Manual. . . . . . . vii Related Documents . . . . . . . . . viii Text Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . viii Contacting Alcatel . . . . . . . . . . . ix To the Network Manager xi The Alcatel Wireless LAN Solution xi Deployment Summary . . . . . . . . xii Chapter 1 System Overview . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Physical Description. . . . . . . . . . 2 Chapter 2 Installing the Chassis . . . . . . . 5 Pre-Installation Chec
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OmniAccess 4324 Installation Guide: Installation Guide FE Network Ports . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Serial & Power Over Ethernet. 18 Physical Description & LEDs. . 18 Pin Outs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 GE Uplink Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Physical Description and LEDs 22 Serial Console Port . . . . . . . . . . 25 Port & Adapter Pin Outs . . . . 25 Communications Settings . . . 26 Appendix C Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Notes 29
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Preface This preface includes the following information: An overview of the sections in this manual A list of related documentation for further reading A key to the various text conventions used throughout this manual Alcatel support and service information Overview of this Manual This manual is for trained technicians responsible for installing the OmniAccess 4324 Wireless LAN Switch. This manual is organized as follows: Chapter 1, “System Overview”—Describes the main features of this p
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OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide Related Documents The following items are part of the complete documentation for the Alcatel system: Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch Installation Guide (this manual) Alcatel AOS-W User’s Guide Alcatel AP Installation Guide Text Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual to emphasize important concepts: TABLE P-1 Text Conventions Type Style Description Italics This style is used to emphasize important terms and to mark the titles of
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Contacting Alcatel Web Site Main Site http://www.alcatel.com Support http://www.alcatel.com/enterprise Telephone Numbers Main US/Canada (800) 995-2612 Main Outside US (818) 880-3500 Preface ix
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OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide x Part 031640-00 May 2005
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To the Network Manager As with any full-featured network equipment, deploying the Alcatel Wireless LAN (Wireless LAN) solution requires a degree of planning. The process may involve multiple components as well as various individuals in your organization. As the network manager, you should become familiar with the components and deployment summary outlined in this section. The Alcatel Wireless LAN Solution The Alcatel Wireless LAN solution consists of three major components: Alcatel Wirele
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OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide Deployment Summary This section outlines the various tasks involved in deploying the Alcatel Wireless LAN solution, and indicates the document where you can find appropriate instructions. NOTE—Documents named below are included on the Alcatel Documentation Library CD-ROM. 1 Physical installation of the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch Installation requires a trained technician who is experienced with handling and installing similar equipment. This phase involve
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Determine how many access points are needed and where they should be located. Simulate network failures and recovery characteristics, and adjust place- ment if necessary. Refer to the Alcatel AOS-W User Guide for instructions. 4 Physical installation of the Alcatel Wireless Access Points This requires a trained technician. The following tasks are involved: Perform initial configuration of the AP. Mount the AP in its appointed service location. Attach required network cables and power. Refe
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CHAPTER 1 System Overview The OmniAccess 4324 Wireless LAN Switch is an enterprise-class switch which connects, controls, and intelligently integrates wireless Access Points (APs) and Air Monitors (AMs) into the wired LAN. This chapter introduces you to the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. It describes the general features of the system and illustrates key physical elements. Once you are familiar with the system, you can begin the installation process covered in the next chapters. Features Thi
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OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide The switch firmware can be easily upgraded as future software releases are made available. You can install upgrades using TFTP. Physical Description 1 2 3 4 5 Front View 6 6 7 Rear View FIGURE 1-1 OmniAccess 4324 Wireless LAN Switch Sys- tem 1 System Indicator LEDs TABLE 1-1 System LEDs LED State Description Green Switch is receiving proper power. Power Off Switch is powered off. Green Switch has booted and is functioning Status properly. Off Switch is bo
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Chapter 1 2 GE uplink ports 3 The GE ports can provide high-bandwidth uplinks between the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch and the wired LAN. The GE port sockets accept a variety of Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs) for versatility in selecting optical and electrical interfaces. See “GE Uplink Ports” on page 22 for port, LED, and cable specifications. 4 Serial Console port This port is for connecting a local management console. It is required to access the text-based Command-Line Interface (C
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CHAPTER 2 Installing the Chassis CAUTION—Installation should be performed by a trained technician. This chapter covers the following installation topics: Precautions to be observed during installation Requirements for Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch components and rack mounting gear Selecting a proper environment for the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch Mounting the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch in a rack Connecting power to the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch Pre-Installation Checklist During installat
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OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide Precautions CAUTION—Hazardous energy is always present while the OmniAccess 4324 Wireless LAN Switch is plugged into an electrical outlet. Remove all rings, jewelry, and other potentially conductive material before working with this product. Never insert foreign objects into the chassis or any other component, even when the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch is unpowered or unplugged. Main power is fully disconnected from the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch by unpl
