Alcatel Alcatel OmniAccess 4324 Installation Guide

iOmniAccess 4324Wireless LAN SwitchInstallation GuideTM

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To the Network Manager xiTo the Network ManagerAs with any full-featured network equipment, deploying the Alcatel Wireless LAN (Wireless LAN) solution

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guidexii Part 031640-00 May 2005Deployment SummaryThis section outlines the various tasks involved in deploying the Alca

To the Network Manager xiiiz Determine how many access points are needed and where they should be located.z Simulate network failures and recovery cha

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System Overview 1CHAPTER 1System OverviewThe OmniAccess 4324 Wireless LAN Switch is an enterprise-class switch which connects, controls, and intellige

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide2 Part 031640-00 May 2005z The switch firmware can be easily upgraded as future software releases are made availabl

System Overview 3Chapter 12 GE uplink portsThe GE ports can provide high-bandwidth uplinks between the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch and the wired LAN.

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Installing the Chassis 5CHAPTER 2Installing the ChassisThis chapter covers the following installation topics:z Precautions to be observed during insta

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guideii Part 031640-00 May 2005CopyrightCopyright © 2005 Alcatel Internetworking, Inc. All rights reserved.Specification

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide6 Part 031640-00 May 2005PrecautionsCAUTION—Hazardous energy is always present while the OmniAccess 4324 Wireless L

Installing the Chassis 7Chapter 2RequirementsRack Mounting KitUsing the included rack mounting kit, you can mount the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch in a

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide8 Part 031640-00 May 2005Selecting a LocationThe Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch, like other network and computing devi

Installing the Chassis 9Chapter 2Mounting the ChassisVerify that your rack environment meets requirements (see “Selecting a Location” on page 8).Attac

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide10 Part 031640-00 May 2005Attach the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch to the rack.NOTE—For proper operation, the Alcatel

Installing the Chassis 11Chapter 2NOTE—Some cabinets require different screws which are not included. Verify that you use the correct screws or fasten

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide12 Part 031640-00 May 2005Connecting PowerVerify you understand the procedure and all precautions.Before beginning,

Verifying the Installation 13CHAPTER 3Verifying the InstallationOnce the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch is physically installed, run the following power-

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide14 Part 031640-00 May 2005Once the system has passed the initial power-up test:zConnect appropriate network cables

Power Management 15APPENDIX APower ManagementUse this worksheet to determine the power required by your Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. Use a separate co

iiiElectromagnetic InterferenceFCC - Class AThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant

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Ports 17APPENDIX BPortsThe OmniAccess 4324 Wireless LAN Switch has a number of ports, each with their own purpose:z 24 Fast Ethernet (FE) portsUsed fo

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide18 Part 031640-00 May 2005FE Network PortsThe Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch has 24 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (FE) net

Ports 19Appendix BFE Network PortsPorts are grouped in banks of 8 (as shown in Figure B-1 on page 18). There are 3 banks, for a total of 24 ports. Th

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide20 Part 031640-00 May 2005Access Point Status LEDsEach LED represents the status of APs connected to a specific por

Ports 21Appendix BCablesThe type of cable required for each port depends on the device being connected:z Direct connection to a SPOE compatible device

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide22 Part 031640-00 May 2005For cables that run through plenums or air-handling spaces as described in NEC (2002) Art

Ports 23Appendix BApproved GBICsApproved GBICs are typically selected when the line card is purchased. Although the modules are user-replaceable, for

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide24 Part 031640-00 May 2005CablesThe following table lists the cable characteristics for approved GBICs:TABLE 3-2 GE

Ports 25Appendix BSerial Console PortThe serial console port is located on the front panel of the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. This port is for connec

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guideiv Part 031640-00 May 2005Warning—This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radi

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide26 Part 031640-00 May 2005Communications SettingsTABLE B-6 Console Terminal SettingsBaud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop

Specifications 27APPENDIX CSpecificationsPhysicalEnvironmentOperationTABLE C-1 Physical SpecificationsItem SpecificationSize Height 4.45 cm (1.75 inch

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide28 Part 031640-00 May 2005CertificationsTABLE C-4 CertificationsItem SpecificationElectromagneticCompatibilityFCC P

Notes 29Notes

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Contents vContentsPreface viiOverview of this Manual. . . . . . . viiRelated Documents . . . . . . . . . viiiText Conventions. . . . . . . . . .

OmniAccess 4324 Installation Guide: Installation Guidevi Part 031640-00 May 2005FE Network Ports . . . . . . . . . . . 18Serial & Power Over Eth

Preface viiPrefaceThis preface includes the following information:z An overview of the sections in this manualz A list of related documentation for fu

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guideviii Part 031640-00 May 2005Related DocumentsThe following items are part of the complete documentation for the Alc

Preface ixContacting AlcatelWeb SiteTelephone Numbersz Main Site http://www.alcatel.comz Support http://www.alcatel.com/enterprisez Main US/Canada (80