Allied Telesis AT-WA7501, AT-WA7500 Configuring a SpectraLink Network, Number of Phones, Only

AT-WA7500 and AT-WA7501 Installation and User’s Guide

Configuring a SpectraLink Network

SpectraLink wireless telephone systems simplify network infrastructure and network management by combining voice and data traffic over one wireless network, leveraging 802.11b wireless LAN technology. You use your SpectraLink telephone to make and receive calls, just like a regular telephone, subject to the restrictions of your PBX.

SpectraLink telephones and gateways operate as adjuncts to existing wireless LANs and PBXs. SpectraLink networks use digital spread spectrum radio technology and integrate with enterprise telephone switching and networking systems. These features provide voice quality throughout the coverage area because there are no clicks, no fading, and no dead spots.

If you are using a SpectraLink network with your ATI access products and wireless data collection network, you need to configure an 802.11b radio port to accept voice traffic. 802.11b radios can support both voice and data communications. You still need to define the normal 802.11b parameters, such as SSID (Network Name) and security.

Table 36. Number of Phones Supported

Number of	Number of
	Phones	Number of Phones
802.11b Radios
	Supported (Voice	Supported (Voice and Data)
Installed
	Only)
2	14 (7 per radio)	7
	Both radios are	Set one radio to voice traffic
	set to voice traffic	only. Dedicate the other radio
	only.	to data traffic only or to data
		and voice traffic.
1	7	7

To configure a SpectraLink network Note

Note

If your access point contains dual radios, use a different SSID (Network Name) for each radio so you can specify which end devices/telephones attach to which radio. You also must enter the Network Name on each telephone.

1.1 From the main menu, click 802.11b Radio > Advanced Configuration. The Advanced Configuration screen appears.

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