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Alcatel OmniAccess Switch and Appliance Quick Installation
This Guide contains several sections allowing you to install an Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Switch or
Appliance:
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Overview
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Step 1: Collecting Required Tools and Information
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Step 2: Determining a Location
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Step 3: Installing the Chassis
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Step 4: Connecting and Using the CLI Console
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Step 5: Performing Power On Self Test
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Step 6: Using the Startup Wizard
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Step 7: Logging In
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Step 8: Connecting the Network (Distribution System)
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Step 9: Connecting the Service Port Interfaces
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Step 10: Connecting Access Points
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Step 11: Where to Go from Here
FCC Statements for Alcatel OmniAccess Switches and Appliances
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 interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Model 4012 and 4024 PoE Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Switches are only intended for installation in
Environment A (same-building deployment) as defined in IEEE 802.3af. All interconnected equipment
must be contained within the same building including the interconnected equipment's associated LAN
connections.
3/17/04
90-100775-300 Rev 1
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Alcatel OmniAccess Switch and Appliance Quick Installation Guide
© 2004 All Rights Reserved.
System Release 2.0
FCC Statements for Alcatel OmniAccess Switches and Appliances
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- Page 1 Alcatel OmniAccess Switch and Appliance Quick Installation Guide Alcatel OmniAccess Switch and Appliance Quick Installation Guide System Release 2.0 This Guide contains several sections allowing you to install an Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Switch or Appliance: • Overview • Step 1: Collecting Required Tools and Information •...
- Page 2 Switches and Appliances. The Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance is a slim 9 x 5.5 x 1.5 in. (22.9 x 14.0 x 3.8 cm) chassis that can be rack, desktop, or shelf mounted. As shown in the following figures, the Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance is shipped with 19 inch (48.26 cm) EIA rack-mount ears and four rubber desktop/...
- Page 3 All 4012 and 4024 Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Switches and 4102 OmniAccess Wireless Appliances can be operated in Appliance Mode. (The 4012 and 4024 Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Switches can also be operated in Direct-Connect Mode or Hybrid Mode.) In Appliance Mode, the Alcatel OmniAccess Switch...
- Page 4 Figure - Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Switch or Appliance Deployed in Appliance Mode The 4012 and 4024 Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Switches can be operated in Hybrid Mode, Appliance Mode or Direct-Connect Mode. In Hybrid Mode, the OmniAccess Wireless Switch communicates directly and indirectly with up to 24 (Model 4024) or up to 12 (Model 4012) associated OmniAccess APs and/or third-party APs over Ethernet cabling, and with associated OmniAccess APs through the network.
- Page 5 • Step 8: Connecting the Network (Distribution System) • Step 9: Connecting the Service Port Interfaces • Step 10: Connecting Access Points • Step 11: Where to Go from Here 3/17/04 Overview 90-100775-300 Rev 1Alcatel OmniAccess Switch and Appliance Quick Install Guide...
- Page 6 CLI Console CLI Console • VT-100 terminal emulator on CLI Console laptop or palmtop. • Null modem serial cable to connect CLI Console and Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance DB-9 Console port. Local TFTP Server Local TFTP Server • Required for error-free Alcatel Wireless Operating System software updates. Must be able to access http://www.alcatel.com/.
- Page 7 802.11 Network Name (SSID) for WLAN 1. This is the default SSID that the OmniAccess APs and Alcatel OmniAccess Remote Edge Access Points, or OmniAccess 1200R APs, broadcast when they associate with the Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance. Whether or not to allow Static IP Addresses for clients.
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Page 8: Step 2: Determining A Location
Appliance. • Ensure that airflow through the Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance is not obstructed. Leave at least 4 inches clear on both sides of the Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance chassis. • Verify that the ambient temperature remains between 0 to 40° C (32 to 104° F). -
Page 9: Step 3: Installing The Chassis
Step 3: Installing the Chassis Step 3: Installing the Chassis The Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Switch or Appliance is shipped with rack-mounting ears attached, and the desktop/shelf mounting rubber feet in a separate bag. Mount the Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance as follows: •... -
Page 10: Step 4: Connecting And Using The Cli Console
Step 4: Connecting and Using the CLI Console For initial system configuration, Alcatel recommends that you use the Command Line Interface Console. As shown in the following figure, the CLI Console connects to the Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Switch or Appliance front-panel Console port. - Page 11 Console. • Plug an AC power cord into the rear of the Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance, and connect the other end to a grounded 95 to 260 VAC 50/60 Hz convenience outlet. Note that Alcatel supplies a North-American standard power cord; if you need a different country-specific cord, make sure the Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance end of the cord conforms with the IEC 320 standard.
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Page 12: Technical Support
Appliance, the bootup script prompts you for a login and password, or enter 'Recover-Config' to reset the Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance configuration to factory defaults. In either of the last two cases, the Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance has passed the POST test. 3/17/04 Step 5: Performing Power On Self Test... - Page 13 Continue with Step 6: Using the Startup Wizard. 3/17/04 Step 5: Performing Power On Self Test 90-100775-300 Rev 1Alcatel OmniAccess Switch and Appliance Quick Install Guide...
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Page 14: Step 6: Using The Startup Wizard
Step 6: Using the Startup Wizard Step 6: Using the Startup Wizard • The first time you power up the Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Switch or Appliance with a new factory Alcatel Wireless Operating System software load, use the Startup Wizard... - Page 15 Enable or disable the OmniVista AirView Software (Auto RF). The Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance saves your configuration, reboots with your changes, and prompts you to log in or enter ‘Recover-Config’ to repeat this Step. 3/17/04 Step 6: Using the Startup Wizard...
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Page 16: Step 7: Logging In
Logging Out of the CLI sections in the Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Product Guide for more information. You have logged into the Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance. Continue with Step 8: Connecting the Network (Distribution System). 3/17/04 Step 7: Logging In... - Page 17 Ethernet cables or LC compatible fiber optic cable to connect the network equipment to the Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance. Figure - External Equipment Connections to the 4012 and 4024 Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Switches 3/17/04 Step 8: Connecting the Network (Distribution System)
- Page 18 Figure - Physical Network Connections to the 4102 OmniAccess Wireless Appliance Continue with Step 9: Connecting the Service Port Interfaces. 3/17/04 Step 8: Connecting the Network (Distribution System) 90-100775-300 Rev 1Alcatel OmniAccess Switch and Appliance Quick Install Guide...
- Page 19 System), you can make Alcatel Wireless Operating System OmniVista Air Control System Software, Web Browser, or CLI Console (management interface) connections to the Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance in one of two ways. • You can connect any of the OmniVista Air Control System Software, Web Browser, or CLI Console directly to the secure front-panel Service Port.
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Page 20: Step 10: Connecting Access Points
After you have installed and configured the Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Switch or Appliance, use Ethernet CAT-5 or higher Ethernet cables to connect the OmniAccess APs either to the Alcatel Omni- Access Switch or Appliance front panel 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports or to the network (Distribution System) as shown in the following figures. -
Page 21: Step 11: Where To Go From Here
Step 11: Where to Go from Here Step 11: Where to Go from Here You have completely installed the Alcatel OmniAccess Wireless Switch or Appliance hardware. • Refer to the Alcatel Internetworking, Inc. corporate website at http://www.alcatel.com/ register your Alcatel OmniAccess Switch or Appliance. - Page 22 Notes: Notes 3/17/04 Notes 90-100775-300 Rev 1Alcatel OmniAccess Switch and Appliance Quick Install Guide...
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