Installation guide

OmniAccess OAW-AP70: Installation Guide

6 Part 031644-00 May 2005

Mounting Slots

The keyhole-shaped slots on the back of the chassis are used for mounting the

OmniAccess OAW-AP70.

Air Vents

These vents promote proper air circulation for cooling the device. Do not allow

these vents to be obstructed by mounting equipment, network cables, or any

other material.

Fold-Out Internal Antenna

This fold-out antenna allows the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 to be used upright

on a table, shelf, ceiling, or wall. If you are configuring external antennas, the

internal antenna can be left closed.

NOTE—The serial number and the model number are on the bottom of the fold

out antenna panel.

The Alcatel AP Setup Process

Setting up an Alcatel AP typically consists of four stages:

1 Wireless LAN Planning—The administrator determines how many Alcatel

APs will be needed for their wireless network strategy and where they will

be deployed. This can be easily accomplished using Alcatel’s automated RF

Plan site-survey software (available separately).

2 AP Provisioning—Provisioning provides each Alcatel AP with initial settings

that allow it to locate the host Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. Depending on

the network topology and services, AP provisioning can be performed

manually for each AP or plug-and-play for batches of APs.

AP provisioning is discussed in Chapter 2.

3 AP Deployment—Once provisioned, each AP can be physically installed at

its intended place of operation.

AP deployment is covered in Chapter 3.

4 AP Configuration—The administrator defines the operational behavior for

each Alcatel AP, such as RF characteristics and security features.

For AP configuration information, refer to the Alcatel AOS-W User Guide.