Installation guide

Introduction 1
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
The OmniAccess OAW-AP70 is part of a comprehensive wireless
network solution. The device works in conjunction with the Alcatel
Wireless LAN Switch and can act as a wireless access point or air
monitor.
As a wireless Access Point (AP), the OmniAccess OAW-AP70
(also referred to as the AP AP70) provides transparent, secure,
high-speed data communications between wireless network
devices (fixed, portable, or mobile computers with IEEE 802.11a
or IEEE 802.11b/g wireless adapters) and the wired LAN.
As a wireless Air Monitor (AM), a feature unique to Alcatel
products, the OmniAccess OAW-AP70 enhances wireless
networks by collecting statistics, monitoring traffic, detecting
intrusions, enforcing security policies, balancing wireless traffic
load, self-healing coverage gaps, and more.
N
OTE—Installing the Alcatel AP70 requires setting the antenna
power, which requires professional training. The Alcatel AP70
installer must be trained to perform this configuration.