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## Getting Started Prerequisites Product Package System Requirements Hardware Installation Initialization Download the Latest Software Additional Hardware Features ## Prerequisites Before installing an AP, you need to gather certain network information. The following section identifies the information you need. Note: Passwords must be at least 6 characters in length.
Network Name (SSID of the wireless cards) | You must assign the Access Point a Primary Network Name before wireless users can communicate with it. The clients also need the same Network Name. This is not the same as the System Name, which applies only to the Access Point. The network administrator typically provides the Network Name.
AP’s IP Address | If you do not have a DHCP server on your network, then you need to assign the Access Point an IP address that is valid on your network.
HTTP Password | Each Access Point requires a read/write password to access the web interface. The default password is “public”.
CLI Password | Each Access Point requires a read/write password to access the CLI interface. The default password is “public”.
SNMP Read Password | Each Access Point requires a password to allow get requests from an SNMP manager. The default password is “public”.
SNMP Read-Write Password | Each Access Point requires a password to allow get and set requests from an SNMP manager. The default password is “public”. This password must be at least 6 characters in length.
SNMPv3 Authentication Password | If Secure Management is enabled, each Access Point requires a password for sending authenticated SNMPv3 messages . The default password is “public”.
SNMPv3 Privacy Password | If Secure Management is enabled, each Access Point requires a password when sending encrypted SNMPv3 data. The default password is “public”.
Security Settings | You need to determine what security features you will enable on the Access Point.
Authentication Method | A primary authentication server may be configured; a backup authentication server is optional. The network administrator typically provides this information.
Authentication Server Shared Secret | This is a password shared between the Access Point and the RADIUS authentication server (so both passwords must be the same), and is typically provided by the network administrator.
Authentication Server Authentication Port | This is a port number (default is 1812) and is typically provided by the network administrator.
Client IP Address Pool Allocation Scheme | The Access Point can automatically provide IP addresses to clients as they sign on. The network administrator typically provides the IP Pool range.
DNS Server IP Address | The network administrator typically provides this IP Address.
## ## Product Package Each Dual-radio AP comes with the following: ## · One ceiling or wall mounting plate ## · Mounting hardware ## · Metal faceplate for APs mounted in a plenum environment ## · AP cover ## · Processor module (with integrated Active Ethernet, if applicable) ## · Power supply (not provided with Active Ethernet unit) ## · AC power cord (not provided with Active Ethernet unit) ## · 802.11b PC Card or 802.11b/g AP Card ## · One Installation CD-ROM that contains the following: ## o Software Installation Wizard ## o ScanTool ## o Solarwinds TFTP software ## o HTML Help ## o this user’s guide in PDF format ## · One Access Point Quick Start Guide If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your reseller or Technical Support (see Technical Support for contact information). ### 5 GHz Antenna Adapter or AP-2000 11a Upgrade Kit The 5 GHz Antenna Adapter or 11a Upgrade Kit (used with software release 2.3) can be used in the Access Point. Because the 802.11a requires an antenna adapter, only one 5 GHz radio can be installed in the AP. The second slot can be populated with an 802.11b or 802.11b/g card. ## ## System Requirements To begin using an AP, you must have the following minimum requirements: ## · A 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet switch or hub ## · At least one radio card designed for the AP: an 802.11b PC Card, 802.11b/g Card, 5 GHz Antenna Adapter Kit, or 11a Upgrade Kit ## · At least one of the following IEEE 802.11-compliant devices: ## o An 802.11a client device if you have an 802.11a AP ## o An 802.11b or 802.11b/g client device if you have an 802.11b AP ## o An 802.11b/g client device if you have an 802.11b/g AP ## o An 802.11a/g client device if you have an 802.11a/g AP ## · A computer that is connected to the same IP network as the AP and has one of the following Web browsers installed: ## o Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 with Service Pack 1 or later and patch Q323308 ## o Netscape 6.1 or later (The computer is required to configure the AP using the HTTP interface.) ## ## Hardware Installation ## · AP-2000 with Active Ethernet ## · AP-2000 with Power Supply ## · 5 GHz or AP-2000 11a Upgrade Kit ### AP-2000 with Active Ethernet ## 1. Slide the AP module onto the mounting bracket. Make sure it is properly seated. ## Insert Module into Mounting Bracket ## 1. Slide an 802.11b, 802.11b/g wireless card, or 802.11a card with antenna adapter (not included in the kit) into Slot A or B. NOTE: The 802.11a wireless card with antenna adapter will only fit in Slot A. ## 2. Slide an 802.11b or an 802.11b/g wireless card (included in the kit) into Slot A or B. ## Slide a PC Card into the AP ## 1. Connect power to the unit from a DC injector device, such as the ORiNOCO 1-Port Active Ethernet DC Injector hub. ## 2. Wait for the LED indicators to turn green before proceeding. ## Connect an Ethernet cable from an AE hub to the AP ## 1. Conduct a Site Survey to determine the best location for your device. ## 2. Once you have chosen a final location for your unit, mount the wall bracket and the processor module and place the cover onto the unit as shown. ## Wall mounting the AP ### AP-2000 with Power Supply ## 1. Clip the power supply into the mounting bracket. ## 2. Plug the AC power cord into the power supply. ## Install the power supply ## 1. Slide the AP module onto the mounting bracket. Make sure it is properly seated. ## 2. Plug the DC connector from the power supply into the top of the AP module. ## Insert module in mounting bracket and attach power connector ## Slide a PC Card into the AP ## 1. Attach one end of an Ethernet cable to the AP's Ethernet port and the other end to a network hub or switch. ## 2. Connect the unit to a power source. ## 3. Wait for the power LED to turn green before proceeding. ## Power LED turns green when the unit is operational ## 1. Conduct a Site Survey to determine the best location for your device. ## 2. Once you have chosen a final location for your unit, mount the wall bracket and the processor module and place the cover onto the unit as shown. ## Wall mounting the AP ### 5 GHz or AP-2000 11a Upgrade Kit If you are installing this kit on a new AP (one that has not been installed yet), skip to Step 4. ## 1. Remove the AP from your network by unplugging the power and Ethernet cables from the unit. ## 2. Remove the unit from its mounting location - keep the mounting bracket with the AP. ## 3. Remove the outer plastic cover. ## Remove the AP cover ## 1. Make sure you have at least one card slot available. The power or Ethernet cable tie wrap may need to be cut and the cable repositioned to allow the antenna adapter to fit correctly. ## 2. Position the antenna adapter, card inward, facing the top of the unit (see diagram) and insert the 5 GHz card into the available card slot. ## Insert Card and Antenna ## 1. Angle the antenna adapter slightly upwards, pinch the end tabs inwards and carefully slide the antenna adapter onto the mounting bracket. ## 2. Gently push forward while rotating the antenna downwards and clip the adapter into the small cutouts on the face of the mounting bracket. ## 3. Position the antenna for best reception: ## o at a 90° angle for flat surface mounts ## o at a 180° angle for wall mounts ## 4. Re-install the cover and mount the AP back in place. ## 5. Connect the power and Ethernet cables to the AP. ## Replace cover ## ## Initialization Proxim provides two tools to simplify the initialization and configuration of an AP: ## · ScanTool ## · Setup Wizard ScanTool is included on the Installation CD; the Setup Wizard launches automatically the first time you access the HTTP interface.
| These initialization instructions describe how to configure an AP over an Ethernet connection using ScanTool and the HTTP interface. If you want to configure the unit over the serial port, see Setting IP Address using Serial Port for information on how to access the CLI over a serial connection and Command Line Interface (CLI) for a list of supported commands.
### ScanTool ScanTool is a software utility that is included on the installation CD-ROM. ScanTool allows you to find the IP address of an Access Point by referencing the MAC address in a Scan List, or to assign an IP address if one has not been assigned. The tool automatically detects the Access Points installed on your network, regardless of IP address, and lets you configure each unit’s IP settings. In addition, you can use ScanTool to download new software to an AP that does not have a valid software image installed (see Client Connection Problems). To access the HTTP interface and configure the AP, the AP must be assigned an IP address that is valid on its Ethernet network. By default, the AP is configured to obtain an IP address automatically from a network Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server during boot-up. If your network contains a DHCP server, you can run ScanTool to find out what IP address the AP has been assigned. If your network does not contain a DHCP server, the Access Point’s IP address defaults to 10.0.0.1. In this case, you can use ScanTool to assign the AP a static IP address that is valid on your network. #### ScanTool Instructions Follow these steps to install ScanTool, initialize the Access Point, and perform initial configuration: ## 1. Locate the unit’s Ethernet MAC address and write it down for future reference. The MAC address is printed on the product label. Each unit has a unique MAC address, which is assigned at the factory. ## 2. Confirm that the AP is connected to the same LAN subnet as the computer that you will use to configure the AP. ## 3. Power up, reboot, or reset the AP. ## o Result: The unit requests an IP Address from the network DHCP server. ## 4. Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive of the computer that you will use to configure the AP. ## o Result: The installation program will launch automatically. ## 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Access Point software and documentation.
| The ORiNOCO Installation program supports the following operating systems:
## § Windows 98SE ## § Windows 2000 ## § Windows NT ## § Windows ME ## § Windows XP ## 6. After the software has been installed, double-click the ScanTool icon on the Windows desktop to launch the program (if the program is not already running). ## o Result: ScanTool scans the subnet and displays all detected Access Points. The ScanTool’s Scan List screen appears, as shown in the following example.
| If your computer has more than one network adapter installed, you will be prompted to select the adapter that you want ScanTool to use before the Scan List appears. If prompted, select an adapter and click OK. You can change your adapter setting at any time by clicking the Select Adapter button on the Scan List screen. Note that the ScanTool Network Adapter Selection screen will not appear if your computer only has one network adapter installed.
## Scan List ## 1. Locate the MAC address of the AP you want to initialize within the Scan List.
| If your Access Point does not show up in the Scan List, click the Rescan button to update the display. If the unit still does not appear in the list, see Troubleshooting for suggestions. Note that after rebooting an Access Point, it may take up to five minutes for the unit to appear in the Scan List.
## 2. Do one of the following: ## o If the AP has been assigned an IP address by a DHCP server on the network, write down the IP address and click Cancel to close ScanTool. Proceed to Setup Wizard for information on how to access the HTTP interface using this IP address. ## o If the AP has not been assigned an IP address (in other words, the unit is using its default IP address, 10.0.0.1), follow these steps to assign it a static IP address that is valid on your network: ## 1. Highlight the entry for the AP you want to configure. ## 2. Click the Change button. ## 3. Result: the Change screen appears. ## Scan Tool Change Screen ## 1. Set IP Address Type to Static. ## 2. Enter a static IP Address for the AP in the field provided. You must assign the unit a unique address that is valid on your IP subnet. Contact your network administrator if you need assistance selecting an IP address for the unit. ## 3. Enter your network’s Subnet Mask in the field provided. ## 4. Enter your network’s Gateway IP Address in the field provided. ## 5. Enter the SNMP Read/Write password in the Read/Write Password field (for new units, the default SNMP Read/Write password is “public”).
| The TFTP Server IP Address and Image File Name fields are only available if ScanTool detects that the AP does not have a valid software image installed. See Client Connection Problems.
## 6. Click OK to save your changes. ## § Result: The Access Point will reboot automatically and any changes you made will take effect. ## 7. When prompted, click OK a second time to return to the Scan List screen. ## 8. Click Cancel to close the ScanTool. ## 9. Proceed to Setup Wizard for information on how to access the HTTP interface. ### Setup Wizard The first time you connect to an AP’s HTTP interface, the Setup Wizard launches automatically. The Setup Wizard provides step-by-step instructions for how to configure the Access Point’s basic operating parameter, such as Network Name, IP parameters, system parameters, and management passwords. #### Setup Wizard Instructions Follow these steps to access the Access Point’s HTTP interface and launch the Setup Wizard: ## 1. Open a Web browser on a network computer. ## o The HTTP interface supports the following Web browser: ## § Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 with Service Pack 1 or later ## § Netscape 6.1 or later ## 2. If necessary, disable the browser’s Internet proxy settings. For Internet Explorer users, follow these steps: ## o Select Tools > Internet Options.... ## o Click the Connections tab. ## o Click LAN Settings.... ## o If necessary, remove the check mark from the Use a proxy server box. ## o Click OK twice to save your changes and return to Internet Explorer. ## 3. Enter the Access Point’s IP address in the browser’s Address field and press Enter. ## o This is either the dynamic IP address assigned by a network DHCP server or the static IP address you manually configured. See ScanTool for information on how to determine the unit’s IP address and manually configure a new IP address, if necessary. ## o Result: The Enter Network Password screen appears. ## 4. Enter the HTTP password in the Password field. Leave the User Name field blank. For new units, the default HTTP password is “public”. ## o Result: The Setup Wizard will launch automatically. ## Enter Network Password ## Setup Wizard ## 1. Click Setup Wizard to begin. If you want to configure the AP without using the Setup Wizard, click Exit and see Advanced Configuration. The Setup Wizard supports the following navigation options: ## o Save & Next Button: Each Setup Wizard screen has a Save & Next button. Click this button to submit any changes you made to the unit’s parameters and continue to the next page. The instructions below describe how to navigate the Setup Wizard using the Save & Next buttons. ## o Navigation Panel: The Setup Wizard provides a navigation panel on the left-hand side of the screen. Click the link that corresponds to the parameters you want to configure to be taken to that particular configuration screen. Note that clicking a link in the navigation panel will not submit any changes you made to the unit’s configuration on the current page. ## o Exit: The navigation panel also includes an Exit option. Click this link to close the Setup Wizard at any time.
| If you exit from the Setup Wizard, any changes you submitted (by clicking the Save & Next button) up to that point will be saved to the unit but will not take effect until it is rebooted.
## 1. Configure the System Configuration settings and click Save & Next. See System for more information. ## 2. Configure the Access Point’s Basic IP address settings, if necessary, and click Save & Next. See Basic IP Parameters for more information. ## 3. Assign the AP new passwords to prevent unauthorized access and click Save & Next. Each management interface has its own password: ## § SNMP Read Password ## § SNMP Read-Write Password ## § SNMPv3 Authentication Password ## § SNMPv3 Privacy Password ## § CLI Password ## § HTTP (Web) Password By default, each of these passwords is set to “public”. See Passwords for more information. ## 1. Configure the basic wireless interface settings and click Save & Next. ## o The following options are available for an 802.11a AP: ## § Primary Network Name (SSID): Enter a Network Name (between 2 and 31 characters long) for the wireless network. You must configure each wireless client to use this name as well. ## § Additional Network Names (SSIDs): The AP supports up to 16 SSIDs and VLANs per wireless interface (radio). Refer to the Advanced Configuration chapter for information on the detailed rules on configuring multiple SSIDs, VLANs, and security modes. ## § Auto Channel Select: By default, the AP scans the area for other Access Points and selects the best available communication channel, either a free channel (if available) or the channel with the least amount of interference. Remove the check mark to disable this option. Note that you cannot disable Auto Channel Select for 802.11a products in Europe (see Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) for details). ## § Frequency Channel: When Auto Channel Select is enabled, this field is read-only and displays the Access Point’s current operating channel. When Auto Channel Select is disabled, you can specify the Access Point’s channel. If you decide to manually set the unit’s channel, ensure that nearby devices do not use the same frequency. Available Channels vary based on regulatory domain. See 802.11a Channel Frequencies. Note that you cannot manually set the channel for 802.11a products in Europe (see Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) for details). ## § Transmit Rate: Use the drop-down menu to select a specific transmit rate for the AP. Choose between 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbits/s, and Auto Fallback. The Auto Fallback feature allows the AP to select the best transmit rate based on the cell size. ## § WEP Encryption: Place a check mark in the box provided to enable WEP encryption. See WEP Encryption for more information. ## § Set Encryption Key 1: If you enabled Encryption, configure an Encryption Key. This key is used to encrypt and decrypt data between the AP and its wireless clients. Enter the number of characters that correspond to the desired key size, as described below: ## § Enter 10 hexadecimal characters (0-9 and A-F) or 5 ASCII characters (see ASCII Character Chart) to use 64-bit encryption. ## § Enter 26 hexadecimal characters or 13 ASCII characters to use 128-bit encryption. ## § Enter 32 hexadecimal characters or 16 ASCII characters to use 152-bit encryption. ## o The following options are available for an 802.11b AP: ## § Primary Network Name (SSID): Enter a Network Name (between 2 and 31 characters long) for the wireless network. You must configure each wireless client to use this name as well. ## § Additional Network Names (SSIDs): The AP supports up to 16 SSIDs and VLANs per wireless interface (radio). Refer to the Advanced Configuration chapter for information on the detailed rules on configuring multiple SSIDs, VLANs, and security modes. ## § Auto Channel Select: By default, the AP scans the area for other Access Points and selects the best available communication channel, either a free channel (if available) or the channel with the least amount of interference. Remove the check mark to disable this option. If you are setting up a Wireless Distribution System (WDS), it must be disabled. See Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for more information. ## § Frequency Channel: When Auto Channel Select is enabled, this field is read-only and displays the Access Point’s current operating channel. When Auto Channel Select is disabled, you can specify the Access Point’s operating channel. If you decide to manually set the unit’s channel, ensure that nearby devices do not use the same frequency (unless you are setting up a WDS). Available Channels vary based on regulatory domain. See 802.11b Channel Frequencies. ## § Distance Between APs: Set to Large, Medium, Small, Microcell, or Minicell depending on the site survey for your system. The distance value is related to the Multicast Rate (described next). In general, a larger distance between APs means that your clients operate a slower data rates (on average). See Distance Between APs for more information. ## § Multicast Rate: Sets the rate at which Multicast messages are sent. This value is related to the Distance Between APs parameter (described previously). The table below displays the possible Multicast Rates based on the Distance between APs. See Multicast Rate for more information.
Distance between APs | Multicast Rate
Large | 1 and 2 Mbits/sec
Medium | 1, 2, and 5.5 Mbits/sec
Small | 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbits/sec
Minicell | 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbits/sec
Microcell | 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbits/sec
## § WEP Encryption: Place a check mark in the box provided to enable WEP encryption. See WEP Encryption for more information. ## § Set Encryption Key 1: If you enabled Encryption, configure an Encryption Key. This key is used to encrypt and decrypt data between the AP and its wireless clients. Enter the number of characters that correspond to the desired key size, as described below: ## § Enter 10 hexadecimal characters (0-9 and A-F) or 5 ASCII characters (see ASCII Character Chart) to use 64-bit encryption. ## § Enter 26 hexadecimal characters (0-9 and A-F) or 13 ASCII characters to use 128-bit encryption. ## o The following options are available for an 802.11b/g AP: ## § Operational Mode: An 802.11b/g wireless interface can be configured to operate in the following modes: ## § 802.11b mode only ## § 802.11g mode only ## § 802.11g-wifi mode ## § 802.11b/g mode (default) ## § Primary Network Name (SSID): Enter a Network Name (between 2 and 31 characters long) for the wireless network. You must configure each wireless client to use this name as well. ## § Additional Network Names (SSIDs): The AP supports up to 16 SSIDs and VLANs per wireless interface (radio). Refer to the Advanced Configuration chapter for information on the detailed rules on configuring multiple SSIDs, VLANs, and security modes. ## § Auto Channel Select: By default, the AP scans the area for other Access Points and selects the best available communication channel, either a free channel (if available) or the channel with the least amount of interference. Remove the check mark to disable this option. ## § Frequency Channel: When Auto Channel Select is enabled, this field is read-only and displays the Access Point’s current operating channel. When Auto Channel Select is disabled, you can specify the Access Point’s channel. If you decide to manually set the unit’s channel, ensure that nearby devices do not use the same frequency. Available Channels vary based on regulatory domain. See 802.11g Channel Frequencies. ## § Transmit Rate: Select a specific transmit rate for the AP. The values available depend on the Operational Mode. Auto Fallback is the default setting; it allows the AP to select the best transmit rate based on the cell size. ## § For 802.11b only -- Auto Fallback, 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbits/sec ## § For 802.11g only -- Auto Fallback, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbits/sec ## § For 802.11b/g and 802.11g-wifi-- Auto Fallback, 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbits/sec ## § WEP Encryption: Place a check mark in the box provided to enable WEP encryption. See WEP Encryption for more information. ## § Set Encryption Key 1: If you enabled Encryption, configure an Encryption Key. This key is used to encrypt and decrypt data between the AP and its wireless clients. Enter the number of characters that correspond to the desired key size, as described below: ## § Enter 10 hexadecimal characters (0-9 and A-F) or 5 ASCII characters (see ASCII Character Chart) to use 64-bit encryption. ## § Enter 26 hexadecimal characters or 13 ASCII characters to use 128-bit encryption. ## § Enter 32 hexadecimal characters or 16 ASCII characters to use 152-bit encryption.
| Additional advanced settings are available in the Wireless Interface Configuration screen. See Wireless (802.11a), Wireless (802.11b), or Wireless (802.11b/g) for details. See Security for more information on security features.
## 2. Review the configuration summary. If you want to make any additional changes, use the navigation panel on the left-hand side of the screen to return to an earlier screen. After making a change, click Save & Next to save the change and proceed to the next screen. ## 3. When finished, click Reboot on the Summary screen to restart the AP and apply your changes. ## ## Download the Latest Software Proxim periodically releases updated software for the AP on its Web site at http://www.proxim.com. Proxim recommends that you check the Web site for the latest updates after you have installed and initialized the unit. Three types of files can be downloaded to the AP from a TFTP server: ## § image (AP software image or kernel) ## § config (configuration file) ## § bspBl (BSP/Bootloader firmware file) ### Setup your TFTP Server A Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server allows you to transfer files across a network. You can upload files from the AP for backup or copying, and you can download the files for configuration and AP Image upgrades. The Solarwinds TFTP server software is located on the ORiNOCO AP Installation CD-ROM. You can also download the latest TFTP software from Solarwind’s Web site at http://www.solarwinds.net.
| If a TFTP server is not available in the network, you can perform similar file transfer operations using the HTTP interface.
After the TFTP server is installed: ## · Check to see that TFTP is configured to point to the directory containing the AP Image. ## · Make sure you have the proper TFTP server IP address, the proper AP Image file name, and that the TFTP server is operational. ## · Make sure the TFTP server is configured to both Transmit and Receive files, with no automatic shutdown or time-out. ### Download Updates from your TFTP Server using the Web Interface ## 1. Download the latest software from http://www.proxim.com. ## 2. Copy the latest software updates to your TFTP server. ## 3. In the Web Interface, click the Commands button and select the Download tab. ## 4. Enter the IP address of your TFTP server in the field provided. ## 5. Enter the File Name (including the file extension). Enter the full directory path and file name. If the file is located in the default TFTP directory, you need enter only the file name. ## 6. Select the File Type from the drop-down menu (use Img for software updates). ## 7. Select Download & Reboot from the File Operation drop-down menu. ## 8. Click OK. ## 9. The Access Point will reboot automatically when the download is complete. ### Download Updates from your TFTP Server using the CLI Interface ## 1. Download the latest software from http://www.proxim.com. ## 2. Copy the latest software updates to your TFTP server. ## 3. Open the CLI interface via Telnet or a serial connection. ## 4. Enter the CLI password when prompted. ## 5. Enter the command: download <tftpaddr> <filename> img ## o Result: The download will begin. Be patient while the image is downloaded to the Access Point. ## 6. When the download is complete, type reboot 0 and press Enter.
| See Command Line Interface (CLI) for more information.
## ## Additional Hardware Features ## · Installing the AP in a Plenum ## · Active Ethernet ## · LED Indicators ### Installing the AP in a Plenum In an office building, plenum is the space between the structural ceiling and the tile ceiling that is provided to help air circulate. Many companies also use the plenum to house communication equipment and cables. However, these products and cables must comply with certain safety requirements, such as Underwriter Labs (UL) Standard 2043: “Standard for Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete Products and Their Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces”. The AP has been certified under UL Standard 2043 and can be installed in the plenum only when the following conditions apply: ## o The unit's plastic cover has been removed. ## o The power supply of the Access Point has been removed. ## o There are two 802.11b cards in the cards slots. OR ## o There is one 802.11b card and the other card slot is protected with the metal faceplate provided in your kit.
| The 5GHz Antenna Adapter Kit or 11a Upgrade Kit is not approved in accordance with UL-2043 for use in a plenum. The Access Point using a power supply, should not be plenum mounted. Use Active Ethernet to power the units mounted in a plenum environment.
#### Installing/Removing the Metal Faceplate When using only one card in the Access Point mounted in a plenum environment, remove the plastic cover. Place the top edge of the faceplate under the front ridge of the metal enclosure. Snap the faceplate in the empty card slot in the Access Point.
| Do not drop the faceplate into the card slot in the AP.
To install a second radio card, the faceplate must be removed. Gently pry the faceplate off using the tab on the faceplate. ### Active Ethernet An Active Ethernet-enabled AP is equipped with an 802.3af-compliant Active Ethernet module. Active Ethernet (AE) delivers both data and power to the access point over a single Ethernet cable. If you choose to use Active Ethernet, there is no difference in operation; the only difference is in the power source. ## o The Active Ethernet (AE) integrated module receives ~48 VDC over a standard Category 5 Ethernet cable. ## o To use Active Ethernet, you must have an AE hub (also known as a power injector) connected to the network. ## o The cable length between the AE hub and the Access Point should not exceed 100 meters (approximately 325 feet). ## o The AE hub is not a repeater and does not amplify the Ethernet data signal. ## o If connected to an AE hub and an AC power simultaneously, the Access Point draws power from Active Ethernet. ## o Maximum power supplied to an Access Point is 11 Watts; the unit typically draws approximately 10 Watts. Also see Hardware Specifications.
| The AP’s 802.3af-compliant Active Ethernet module is backwards compatible with all ORiNOCO Active Ethernet hubs that do not support the IEEE 802.3af standard.
### LED Indicators The AP has four LED indicators, which exhibit the following behavior:
Power | Ethernet | PC Card A | PC Card B | Indication
Green | Green flash with data activity | Green flash with data activity | Green flash with data activity | Normal Operation
Amber | Red | Amber | Amber | Rebooting/Power On Self Test (POST)
Amber | n/a (not applicable) | n/a | n/a | Missing or bad AP Image if amber after reboot
Red | Red | n/a | n/a | Power On Self Test (POST) running
n/a | n/a | Red | Red | PC Card incompatible on indicated interface
n/a | n/a | Red | Red | PC Card failure on indicated interface
Green | n/a | Amber | Amber | Indicated interface in Administrative State
n/a | n/a | Off | Off | PC Card not present
The Setup Wizard helps you configure the basic AP settings required to get the unit up and running. The AP supports many other configuration and management options. The remainder of this user guide describes these options in detail. ## · See Advanced Configuration for information on configuration options that are available within the Access Point’s HTTP interface. ## · See Monitor Information for information on the statistics displayed within the Access Point’s HTTP interface. ## · See Commands for information on the commands supported by the Access Point’s HTTP interface. ## · See Troubleshooting for troubleshooting suggestions. ## · See Command Line Interface (CLI) for information on the CLI interface and for a list of CLI commands.