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zDetermine how many access points are needed and where they should be

located.

zSimulate network failures and recovery characteristics, and adjust place-

ment if necessary.

Refer to the Alcatel AOS-W User Guide for instructions.

Physical installation of the Alcatel Wireless Access Points

This requires a trained technician. The following tasks are involved:

zPerform initial configuration of the AP.

zMount the AP in its appointed service location.

zAttach required network cables and power.

Refer to the Alcatel AP Installation Guides for instructions.

Advanced configuration of the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch

Again, configuration requires someone who understands the company's

network and has experience managing routers, switches, servers, and clients.

The following tasks are involved:

zConfigure the planned network features via command line or Web inter-

face.

zTest and debug the deployment.

Refer to the Alcatel AOS-W User Guide and the Alcatel AOS-W Reference

Guide for in-depth information and examples on the Alcatel Wireless LAN

Switch’s more advanced features.

Monitoring and maintenance

This requires someone experienced using various types of software tools to

gather and interpret network performance information. The following tasks

are involved:

zPerform remote monitor and management functions via command line or

Web interface.

zIdentify problems and initiate support when necessary.

zEnsure that hardware support issues are handled by a trained technician.

Refer to the Alcatel AOS-W Reference Guide for instructions for collecting

system health and performance information. The Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch

Installation Guides and Alcatel AP Installation Guides provide instructions for

hardware issues.

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Main Page Electromagnetic Interference FCC - Class A CE - Class A Industry Canada - Class A VCCI - Class A Safety Lithium Battery Notice Laser Notice CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Contents Page Preface z z z z Overview of this Manual Related Documents z z z Text Conventions TABLE P-1 Text Conventions Type Style Description z z z Page Page To the Network Manager The Alcatel Wireless LAN Solution z Deployment Summary Page Page CHAPTER 1 System Overview Features z Physical Description FIGURE 1-1 OmniAccess 4324 Wireless LAN Switch Sys- tem System Indicator LEDs 24 FE ports 41 6 6 2 GE uplink ports Serial Console port Fans/heat exhaust (on side) Holes for attaching rack mounting brackets (on side) Power Input Socket (on back) Page CHAPTER 2 Installing the Chassis Pre-Installation Checklist Precautions Requirements Rack Mounting Kit Selecting a Location z Mounting the Chassis Attach the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch to the rack. FIGURE 2-3 Mounting the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch Adhere to clearance requirements. FIGURE 2-4 Keep Clear Zones 10 cm Connecting Power CHAPTER 3 Verifying the Installation Page APPENDIX A Power Ma nageme nt System and Location POE Power Requirements Page APPENDIX B Ports z FE Network Ports Serial & Power Over Ethernet 2 1 FIGURE B-1 OmniAccess 4324 FE Network Ports Physical Description & LEDs FE Network Ports TABLE B-1 FE LNK/ACT LED TABLE B-2 FE POE LED Access Point Status LEDs T Pin Outs FIGURE B-2 FE Network Port Pin-outs Cables z z z TABLE B-4 Alcatel SPOE Adapter Compatibility AP Make and Model POE Serial Alcatel SPOE Adapter GE Uplink Ports Physical Description and LEDs FIGURE B-3 GE Uplink Ports TABLE B-5 GE LNK/ACT LED Approved GBICs Replacing a GBIC FIGURE 3-1 GBIC Removal and Insertion T GBIC Type Vendor Module ID Cables TABLE 3-2 GE Cable Characteristics GBIC Type Characteristics Appendix B Serial Console Port FIGURE B-5 Serial Port Adapter See the Alcatel AOS-W Users Guide for using the features available through this port. Port & Adapter Pin Outs FIGURE B-4 Serial Port Page APPENDIX C Specifications Physical Operation Environment Certifications TABLE C-4 Certifications Item Specification