User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
- Translated Safety Statements
- Contents
- Figure 1: AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point 21
- Figure 2: Front and Back Panels 21
- Figure 3: Location of the Antenna Connectors 31
- Figure 4: Attaching the Antennas 31
- Figure 5: Attaching the Rubber Feet 33
- Figure 6: Aligning the Access Point for Mounting on the Wall 35
- Figure 7: Attaching the Magnets 36
- Figure 8: Attaching the LAN Cable 37
- Figure 9: Connecting the Power Adapter 38
- Figure 10: PoE Connection 39
- Figure 11: CD Main Menu 40
- Figure 12: KickStart Welcome Dialog Box 41
- Figure 13: KickStart Search Results Dialog Box 42
- Figure 14: Administration Dialog Box 43
- Figure 15: Login Dialog Box 43
- Figure 16: Basic Settings Page 44
- Figures
- Tables
- Contents
- Translated Safety Statements
- Preface
- Chapter 1
- Overview
- Chapter 2
- Installation
- Reviewing Safety Precautions
- Installation Guidelines
- Unpacking the Access Point
- Installing the Antennas
- Using the Access Point on a Desktop
- 1. Turn the access point over so that the top is resting on a flat surface.
- 2. Attach the four rubber feet to the bottom of the access point as shown in Figure 5.
- 3. Turn the access point over and place it on a flat, secure surface such as a desk or table, leaving ample space around the unit for ventilation.
- Mounting an Access Point on a Wall
- 1. Select a wall location and mark two hole locations for the anchors 98.425 mm (3.875 in.) apart.
- 2. At the two marked hole locations, pre-drill for the drywall anchors.
- 3. Install the anchors and drive the screws into the anchors leaving approximately 4.76 mm (.1875 in.) exposed.
- 4. Align the keyholds on the back with the screw heads, as shown in Figure 6.
- 5. Place the keyhole slots on the bottom of the access point over the screw heads.
- 6. Slide the access point down onto the screw heads so that the access point is securely mounted on the wall.
- Mounting the Access Point on a Metal Surface
- Connecting the Access Point to the LAN
- Powering On the Access Point
- Starting a Management Session
- 1. Do one of the following to create an Ethernet connection between the access point and your computer:
- 2. Insert the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point CD into the CD- ROM drive on your computer.
- 3. Click KickStart Utility.
- 4. Click Next to search for access points.
- 5. Review the list of access points that KickStart found, as shown in the example in Figure 13.
- 6. Verify the MAC address shown with the hardware label on your AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point(s).
- 7. Click Next.
- 8. Click Administration.
- 9. Enter the user name and password and click OK.
- Warranty Registration
- Chapter 3
- Troubleshooting
- Appendix A
- Technical Specifications
Chapter 2: Installation
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Installation Guidelines
Allied Telesyn recommends that you have an Allied Telesyn-certified
RF specialist conduct a site survey to determine the ideal locations for
all your Allied Telesyn wireless network devices. To conduct a proper
site survey, you need to have special equipment and training.
The following general practices should be followed in any installation:
Locate access points centrally within areas requiring coverage.
Overlap access point radio coverage areas to avoid coverage holes.
Position the access point so that its LEDs are visible. The LEDs are
useful for troubleshooting.
Install wired LAN cabling within node limit and cable length
limitations.
Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) when AC power is not
reliable.
Proper antenna placement can help improve range. For information
about antenna options, contact your local Allied Telesyn representative.
When determining ideal locations for the access points, be aware that
you may see network performance degradation from microwave ovens,
cordless telephones, and other access points. For more information,
see the next sections.
Note
Microwave ovens, cordless telephones, and other access points do
not degrade the network performance of the 802.11a radio.
Microwave Ovens
Microwave ovens operate in the same frequency band as 802.11g and
802.11b radios; therefore, if you use a microwave oven within range of
your wireless network, you may notice network performance
degradation. Both your microwave oven and your wireless network will
continue to function, but you may want to consider relocating your