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For an overview of the WLAN Application Gateway 2246, refer to “WLAN Application Gateway 2246” on page 79.

For information on configuring the WLAN Application Gateway 2246, refer to “Configuration” on page 86.

Tasks:

Prepare to install the WLAN Application Gateway 2246 (“Preparing to install the WLAN Application Gateway 2246” on page 81)

Mounting the WLAN Application Gateway 2246 (“Mounting the WLAN Application Gateway 2246” on page 82)

Connect to the Local Area Network (LAN) (“Connecting to the LAN” on page 82)

Connect the power (“Connecting the power” on page 83)

Connect to the Application Server (“Connecting to the Application Server” on page 83)

If the WLAN Application Gateway 2246 is being added to an existing system, the entire system must be reset before the WLAN Application Gateway 2246 can be used.

Preparing to install the WLAN Application Gateway 2246

Required Materials

Each WLAN Application Gateway 2246 is shipped with one Class II AC adapter with 24V DC, 1A output.

The following equipment must be provided by the customer:

10BaseT CAT5 cable with an RJ-45 connector for the optional WLAN Application Gateway 2246 – provides a connection to the Ethernet switch.

DB-9 female null-modem cable – required for initial configuration of the WLAN IP Telephony Manager 2245 and WLAN Application Gateway 2246.

Pre-installation checklist

Locate the WLAN Application Gateway 2246 in a space with:

sufficient backboard mounting space and proximity to the LAN access device (switched Ethernet switch), Call Server, and power source

rack-mount unit (if using)

easy access to the front panel, which is used for cabling

Appendix B: WLAN Application Gateway 2246

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Nortel Networks MOG6xx, MOG7xx manual Preparing to install the Wlan Application Gateway, Required Materials

MOG6xx, MOG7xx specifications

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