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Compliances FCC - Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide Industry Canada - Class B This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
Compliances • This device is restricted to indoor use when operated in the European Community using the 5.15 - 5.35 GHz band: Channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64. See table below for allowed 5 GHz channels by country. • This device is restricted for indoor use when operated in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4 GHz band: Channels 1 - 13.
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide Swedish Härmed intygar Foundry Networks att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Compliances The unit automatically matches the connected input voltage. Therefore, no additional adjustments are necessary when connecting it to any input voltage within the range marked on the rear panel. Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany) 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger.
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Contents Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Chapter 1. About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6 Chapter 3. Network Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 Network Topologies . . . . . . . . .
Contents 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 Straight-Through Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 Crossover Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Console Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 About This Guide The IronPoint™ 200 Access Point is a device that allows wireless clients to connect to your enterprise network. It is a full-featured access point that can be managed as a single device or by IronView Network Manager, a network management tool that manages several Foundry devices on a network. This guide presents the procedures for installing the IronPoint™ 200 Access Point.
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide Navigate to Services/Technical Support. Click the Login button, then enter your user name and password to gain access to the Foundry support site. Note: Check with your sales account representative to determine how to obtain a valid user name and password. E-mail Access Technical requests can also be sent to the e-mail address: support@foundrynet.com Telephone Access ◆ 1.877.TURBOCALL (887.2622): United States ◆ 1.408.586.
Chapter 2 About the IronPoint 200 Overview Foundry’s IronPoint 200 is an IEEE 802.11a/g enterprise wireless access point that provides highspeed data communications between the wired LAN and fixed, portable or mobile devices equipped with an 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g wireless network card. The access point offers full network management capabilities through a command line interface for initial configuration and troubleshooting, a Web interface, and Simple Network Management tools. Figure 2-1.
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide Radio Characteristics The IEEE 802.11a/g standard uses a radio modulation technique known as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), and a shared collision domain (CSMA/CA). It operates at the 5 GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) band for connections to 802.11a clients, and at 2.4 GHz for connections to 802.11g clients. IEEE 802.11g includes backward compatibility with the IEEE 802.11b standard. IEEE 802.11b also operates at 2.
About the IronPoint 200 Description of Hardware Ethernet Port The access point has one 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 Ethernet port that can be attached directly to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX wired network. The wired network must conform to the IEEE 802.3 or 802.3u specifications. The Ethernet port uses an MDI (i.e., internal straight-through) pin configuration.
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide Status LEDs The access point includes four status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. Figure 2-3. Status LEDs Status LEDs LED Status Description Status On Indicates that power is being supplied to the access point. Flashing Indicates • the access point is running its self-test • the access point is loading its software program Link Radio a Radio b/g 2-4 Flashing (Prolonged) Indicates a system error.
About the IronPoint 200 Security Slot The access point includes a Kensington security slot on the rear panel. You can prevent unauthorized removal of the access point by wrapping the Kensington security cable (not provided) around an unmovable object, inserting the lock into the slot, and turning the key. Console Port This port is used to connect a console device to the access point through a serial cable. This connection is described under “Console Port Pin Assignments” on page B-3.
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide Features and Benefits Connectivity ◆ 54 Mbps wireless interface supports up to 64 mobile users ◆ Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port ◆ IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g compliant on the wireless interfaces ◆ IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u compliant on the Ethernet interface ◆ Ethernet port supports Power over Ethernet based on the IEEE 802.3af standard ◆ Provides seamless roaming within the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.
Chapter 3 Network Planning Network Topologies The wireless solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Wireless network cards, adapters, and access points can be configured as: • Ad hoc for departmental, SOHO, or enterprise LANs • Infrastructure for wireless LANs • Infrastructure wireless LAN for roaming wireless PCs The 802.11b and 802.11g frequency band which operates at 2.
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide Figure 3-1. Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Notebook with Wireless USB Adapter Notebook with Wireless PC Card PC with Wireless PCI Adapter Infrastructure Wireless LAN The access point is designed to provide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wired/wireless LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration.
Network Planning Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set (BSS) defines the communications domain for each access point and its associated wireless clients. The BSS ID is a 48-bit binary number based on the access point’s wireless MAC address, and is set automatically and transparently as clients associate with the access point. The BSS ID is used in frames sent between the access point and its clients to identify traffic in the service area.
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Chapter 4 Installing the IronPoint 200 Access Point This section presents procedures for installing the IronPoint access point.
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide Figure 4-1. Attaching Feet to the Access Point 2. Set the access point on its four rubber feet on the desktop, shelf, or flat surface, making sure there is enough clearance around the ventilation holes for proper air flow. For safety reasons, make sure ventilation holes on the access point are positioned horizontally, not vertically. 3. For best coverage, position the antennas at 90 degrees from each other: one antenna up and one horizontal to the other.
Installing the IronPoint 200 Access Point For slotted key mounting hole Top or unit For slotted key mounting hole Figure 4-2. Template for Mounting the IronPoint 200 Access Point to a Wall April 2004 © 2003 Foundry Networks, Inc.
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide Attaching the Access Point to a Wall Using the Mounting Bracket Do the following to attach the access point to the wall using the mounting bracket: 1. Use the template in Figure 4-2 to mark the holes for the mounting screws on the wall. 2. Install the mounting screws for the two slotted key mounting holes on the wall, but leave approximately 1/4 inch of clearance between the wall and the screw head. 3.
Installing the IronPoint 200 Access Point Figure 4-3. Attaching the Mounting Bracket to a Wall Mounting Bracket No. 6 Screws April 2004 Wall © 2003 Foundry Networks, Inc.
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide Figure 4-4. Installing the Access Point in the Mounting Bracket Allign tabs to rectangular openings and slide unit back. AP unit will snap-into rectangular opening and lock in place. Attaching the Access Point to a Suspended Ceiling To mount the access point to a suspended ceiling (Figure 4-5), do the following: 1. Obtain the two fasteners and remove the their lock nuts. 2.
Installing the IronPoint 200 Access Point 6. Press the access point against the bracket until it snaps into place. The clip locks the access point in place. Install the 2-56 screws on the sides of the access point. 7. For best coverage, position the antennae at 90 degrees from each other: one antenna up and one horizontal to the other. Figure 4-5. Attaching the Bracket to a Suspended Ceiling Suspended Ceiling T-rail Fastener Mounting Bracket Lock Nut April 2004 © 2003 Foundry Networks, Inc.
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide Locking the Access Point You can lock the access point on the mounting bracket by doing the following: Note: The access point comes with a lock clamp, but you must purchase your own lock and key. 1. Complete the steps in the previous sections to attach the access point to a wall or suspended ceiling using the mounting bracket. Make sure the access point is installed in the mounting bracket. 2. Put the lock clamp key into the top of the access point's lock hole. 3.
Installing the IronPoint 200 Access Point Figure 4-7. Connecting the External Antenna 2. Insert the external antenna's MC Card connector (otherwise known as a Lucent convertor) to the external antenna connector. 3. Set the Antenna Mode for the 802.11b/g radio interface to "external" using the CLI, Web interface, or IronView Network Management. 4. Enable the radio interface using the CLI, Web interface, or IronView Network Management.
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide • No Flow Control 4. Connect the power adapter cable to the 5V DC power socket on the access point and the other end of the cable to a power source. CAUTION:Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with this access point. Otherwise, the product may be damaged. Adding the IronPoint Access Point to the Network The access point’s country code and TCP/IP address information must be configured before an access point can be managed or added to a network.
Installing the IronPoint 200 Access Point Syntax: country You can view a list of supported country codes by entering the following command: IronPoint# country ? The list of supported countries and their codes is displayed: WORD Country code: AL-ALBANIA, DZ-ALGERIA, AR-ARGENTINA, AM-ARMENIA, AU-AUSTRALIA, AT-AUSTRIA, AZ-AZERBAIJAN, BH-BAHRAIN, BY-BELARUS, BE-BELGIUM, BZ-BELIZE, BO-BOLVIA, BR-BRAZIL, BN-BRUNEI_DARUSSALAM, BG-BULGARIA, CA-CANADA, CL-CHILE, CN-CHINA, CO-COLOMBIA, CR-COSTA_RICA
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide System Name : Foundry AP System Location : System Contact : Contact System Country Code : GB - UNITED KINGDOM MAC Address : 00-0C-DB-813-882 IP Address : 192.168.8.10 Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway : 192.168.8.254 VLAN State : DISABLED Management VLAN ID(AP): 1 IAPP State : ENABLED DHCP Client : DISABLED HTTP Server : ENABLED HTTP Server Port : 80 HTTPS Server : ENABLED HTTPS Server Port : 443 Slot Status : Dual band(a/g) Software Version : 01.2.03.
Chapter 5 Making a Network Connection Connecting to a Network Device The IronPoint 200 is designed to connect a wired Ethernet network to wireless clients. It can be connected to any Ethernet network device, such as a hub or switch. Twisted-Pair Cable The access point’s Ethernet port connection requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. For 100BASE-TX connections, Category 5 or better cable is required; for 10BASE-T, Category 3 or better cable can be used.
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide Figure 5-1. Connecting to a Network Device RJ-45 Connector 2. Attach the other end of the cable segment to the Ethernet port on the access point. Note: Make sure the twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft) in length. 3. As the connection is made, the access point’s Link LED should light indicating a valid network connection. If the Link LED fails to light, see Appendix A for troubleshooting information. 5-2 © 2003 Foundry Networks, Inc.
Appendix A Troubleshooting Diagnosing Access Point Indicators Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action Status LED is Off • External power supply may be disconnected. Check connections between the AP, the power adapter, and the wall outlet. • If using PoE, verify that AP’s RJ-45 port is attached to a PoE source device, that the PoE source device is powered on, and that PoE power is enabled on the port attached to the AP. • Contact Technical Support.
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide In-Band Access If the access point cannot be configured using the CLI via Telnet, a Web browser, or SNMP software, check the following items before you contact Technical Support: • Be sure to have configured the access point with a valid IP address, subnet mask and default gateway.
Troubleshooting Lost Password The only way to recover a lost password is by setting the access point to its default configuration. Refer to the section “Reset the Access Point Default Settings” for instructions. Reset the Access Point Default Settings If all other recovery measures fail and the AP is still not functioning properly, take any of these steps: • Reset the access point’s hardware using the console interface, web interface, or through a power reset.
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide Maximum Distance Tables Important Notice The maximum distances posted in the tables below are actual tested distance thresholds. However, in any environment there are many variables, such as barrier composition and construction, and local environmental interference, that may impact radio performance and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower than those specified. 802.
Appendix B Cables Specifications Cable Types and Specifications Cable Type Max. Length Connector 10BASE-T Cat. 3 or better 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45 100BASE-TX Cat. 5 or better 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45 April 2004 © 2003 Foundry Networks, Inc.
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Caution: DO NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards. For 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example, one wire might be green and the other, green with white stripes.
Cables Figure B-2. Straight-Through Wiring EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard 10/100BASE-TX Straight-through Cable White/Orange Stripe Orange End A White/Green Stripe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Green 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 End B Crossover Wiring Because the 10/100 Mbps port on the access point uses an MDI pin configuration, you must use “crossover” cable for network connections to PCs, servers or other end nodes that only have MDI ports.
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide The pin assignments used to connect to the console port are described in the following figure and table. Figure B-4.
Appendix C Specifications General Specifications Maximum Channels 802.11a: US & Canada: 13 (normal mode), 5 (turbo mode) Japan: 4 (normal mode), 1 (turbo mode) ETSI: 11 channels (normal mode), 4 (turbo mode) Taiwan: 8 (normal mode), 3 (turbo mode) 802.11g: FCC/IC: 1-11 ETSI: 1-13 France: 10-13 MKK: 1-14 Taiwan: 1-11 Maximum Clients 64 Operating Range See “Maximum Distance Tables” on page A-4. Data Rate 802.
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide 5.725 ~ 5.825 GHz (upper band) US/Canada 5.50~ 5.70 GHz Europe 5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz (middle band) Taiwan 5.725 ~ 5.825 GHz (high band) Taiwan 802.11b/g: 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz (US, Canada, ETSI) 2.4 ~ 2.497 GHz (Japan) 2.400 ~ 2.4835 GHz (Taiwan) Power supply Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Output: 5.1 VDC, 3 A Power consumption: 13.2 watts PoE (DC) Input voltage: -48 VDC, 0.27 A, 12.
Specifications Safety UL/cUL (UL 60950 & CSA 60950) EN60950 (TÜV/GS), IEC60950 (CB) LVD/EN 60950 Standards IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.11a, b, g Sensitivity IEEE 802.11a Modulation/Rates Sensitivity (GHz - dBm) 5.15-5.250 5.25-5.350 5.50-5.700 5.725-5.
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide Transmit Power IEEE 802.11a Data Rate Maximum Output Power (GHz - dBm) 5.15-5.250 5.25-5.350 5.50-5.700 5.725-5.825 6 Mbps 17 17 17 17 9 Mbps 17 17 17 17 12 Mbps 17 17 17 17 8 Mbps 17 17 17 17 24 Mbps 17 17 17 17 36 Mbps 17 17 17 17 48 Mbps 17 17 17 17 54 Mbps 12 17 17 16 IEEE 802.11g Data Rate Maximum Output Power (GHz - dBm) 2.412 2.417~2.467 2.
Specifications • April 2004 The maximum transmit power may be lowered by regulatory (FCC, ETSI, etc) restricted limits depending on the RF shielding of the platform in which the model is installed. © 2003 Foundry Networks, Inc.
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Glossary 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3 or better UTP cable. 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 or better UTP cable. Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Access points attached to a wired network, support the creation of multiple radio cells that enable roaming throughout a facility.
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide Extended Service Set (ESS) More than one wireless cell can be configured with the same Service Set Identifier to allow mobile users can roam between different cells with the Extended Service Set. Ethernet A network communication system developed and standardized by DEC, Intel, and Xerox, using baseband transmission, CSMA/CD access, logical bus topology, and coaxial cable. The successor IEEE 802.
Glossary Local Area Network (LAN) A group of interconnected computer and support devices. MAC Address The physical layer address used to uniquely identify network nodes. Power over Ethernet (PoE) A specification for providing both power and data to low-power network devices using a single Category 5 Ethernet cable. PoE provides greater flexibility in the locating of access point’s and network devices, and significantly decreased installation costs.
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Index Numerics distances, maximum A-4 100BASE-TX ports 2-3 10BASE-T ports 2-3 E Ethernet connection 5-1 A ad hoc wireless LAN 3-1 air flow requirements 4-1 antennas, positioning 4-2 applications 3-1 ad hoc 3-1 infrastructure 3-2 wireless LAN roaming 3-3 B Basic Service Set See BSS bracket, wall mount 4-4 BSS 3-2 C cable crossover B-3 specifications B-1 straight-through B-2 channels, maximum C-1 clients, maximum C-1 console cable 2-2 console port 2-2, 2-5 pin assignments B-3 crossover cable B-3 CSMA/C
Foundry IronPoint 200 Installation Guide Web-based 2-2 maximum distances A-4 MDI, RJ-45 pin configuration 2-3 mounting the unit on a desktop or shelf 4-1 on a wall 4-2 N network connections 5-1 topologies 3-1 network topologies 3-1 infrastructure 3-2 infrastructure for roaming 3-3 O OFDM 2-2 operating frequency C-1 out-of-band management 2-2 T technical support 1-1 e-mail 1-2 telephone 1-2 Web 1-1 troubleshooting in-band access A-2 switch indicators A-1 twisted-pair connections 5-1 W wall mounting 4-2
