Altitude 300-2 Hardware Installation Guide Extreme Networks, Inc. 3585 Monroe Street Santa Clara, California 95051 (888) 257-3000 http://www.extremenetworks.com Published: April 2005 Part number: 120175-00 Rev.
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Contents Preface Introduction Related Publications Conventions Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Chapter 2 7 Hardware Description Altitude 300-2 Models And Connections Radio Characteristics LED Indicators Package Checklist 7 7 8 9 10 Software Description 11 Hardware Installation Mounting Options Universal Mounting Bracket T-Bar Fasteners and Spacers Optional Antenna Shrouds Optional Plastic Cover External Antennas 13 13 15 16 17 18 Installation Steps 18 Placement 20 Mounting Mounting Mounting
Contents Maximum Number of Tunable Channels Appendix B Maximum Distance Table Appendix C Integrated Dual Band Antenna Pattern Appendix D Regulatory Compliance 23 Overview General Compliance by Design 31 32 North America United States - FCC Declaration of Conformity Statement 33 33 Conditions Under Which a Second party may replace a Part 15 Unlicensed Antenna 35 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Department of Communications Canada Compliance Statement 35 35 Japan European Community 36 37 D
Preface This preface provides an overview of this guide, describes guide conventions, and lists other publications that might be useful. NOTE To ensure proper operation, read this guide before you install any Extreme Networks equipment. Introduction This guide provides the required information to install the Altitude 300-2 wireless port. It also contains general product information about the Altitude 300-2.
http://www.extremenetworks.com/ Conventions Table 1 lists conventions that are used throughout this guide. Table 1: Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Alerts you to... Note Important features or instructions. Caution Risk of personal injury, system damage, or loss of data. Warning Risk of severe personal injury. Documentation for Extreme Networks products is available from the Extreme Networks website at the following location: http://www.extremenetworks.
1 Introduction This chapter includes information on the following topics: • “Overview” on page 7 • “Hardware Description” on page 7 • “Software Description” on page 11 Overview The Altitude 300-2 dual-band wireless port provides transparent, high-speed data communications between Extreme's wireless switch products and wireless fixed, portable, or mobile devices equipped with 802.11a and 802.11b/g adapters. The Altitude 300-2 is part of the Extreme Networks Unified Access Architecture.
Introduction Figure 1 shows the rear side of the Altitude 300-2i. Network connectivity and power are supplied to the unit through an Ethernet cable connected to the RJ45 jack. The Altitude 300-2i can be locked by using a standard computer cable lock inserted in to the cable lock hole or by using the padlock hole. Figure 1: Rear View of Altitude 300-2i 2 1 Computer Cable Lock Hole Padlock Hole Ethernet Jack ALT001 Figure 2 shows the back of the Altitude 300-2d.
Hardware Description The radios support antenna diversity for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The Altitude 300-2i has two integrated, dual band antennas that operate simultaneously in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The Altitude 300-2d has antenna connectors for external antennas that operate in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. For proper wireless operation, antennas must be attached to both RP-SMA or RP-TNC antenna ports.
Introduction Table 2: LED Indicator Functions LED Symbol LED Name Color Status Description Radio 2 Green Off 802.11b/g Disabled or no BSS constructed On 802.11b/g BSS constructed and no activity Flashing Indicates that the wireless port is transmitting or receiving data through the 802.11b/g radio. Flashing rate is proportional to network activity. CAUTION Do not interrupt the boot code update by disconnecting the Ethernet cable when the power LED is flashing amber.
Software Description Software Description The Altitude 300-2 wireless port receives its software and configuration from the Summit 300 switch. A description of the software and configuration instructions are contained in the Summit 300 Software User Guide. The Summit 300 switch requires ExtremeWare 6.2a.1.1.0 (or later) software to recognize the Altitude 300-2i. The Summit 300 switch requires ExtremeWare 6.2a.1.1.1 (or later) to recognize the Altitude 300-2d.
Introduction 12 Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide
2 Hardware Installation This chapter includes information on the following topics: • “Mounting Options” on page 13 • “Installation Steps” on page 18 • “Placement” on page 20 Mounting Options This section describes the mounting options for the Altitude 300-2. Universal Mounting Bracket The universal mounting bracket (Figure 4) included with the Altitude 300-2 is designed to mount on a vertical and horizontal surface such as a wall or ceiling.
Hardware Installation Figure 4: Universal Mounting Bracket Front View Wall View Padlock Hole Cable Hole Mounting Stud (x3) Various Mounting Holes Cable Tie (x2) 10-24 Threaded Grounding Stud ALT004 The universal mounting bracket contains numerous holes to support a variety of mounting options. The large central hole is used to route cables when connecting the wireless port to in-the-wall cables. The smaller holes can be used for connection to junction boxes or box hanger bars.
Mounting Options CAUTION Make sure the holes in the lock hasps are lined up to ensure that the wireless port is completely seated. Also make sure that the wireless port is engaged on all three mounting studs. To remove the wireless port from the universal mounting bracket, follow these steps: 1 Remove the lock or cable tie. 2 Push the box in the direction of the lock hasp while gently lifting it away from the bracket. NOTE The universal mounting bracket is part of the Altitude 300-2 kit.
Hardware Installation Figure 6: Installation on a Hanging Ceiling Swing the arms together to attach the T-Bar fastener to the T-Bar. Downward Face Of The T-Bar Mount the bracket on the T-Bar fasteners and secure it with the T-Bar nuts. ALT006 Some hanging ceilings have tiles with bottom surfaces that hang below the bottom of the T-bar. For these ceilings spacers are provided. Place the spacers between the T-bar fasteners and the universal mounting bracket as shown in Figure 7.
Mounting Options Figure 8: Antenna Shroud Installation 2 1 ALT008 Optional Plastic Cover The optional plastic cover is designed to protect the Altitude 300-2 from casual tampering that could affect client service. With the case in place, the Altitude 300-2 cannot be unlocked, the Ethernet connection cannot be unplugged, the integrated antennas (Altitude 300-2i) cannot be rotated, and external antennas (Altitude 300-2d) cannot be detached.
Hardware Installation 3 Line up the antenna slots in the cover with the antenna tubes on the Altitude 300-2 unit. Gently pull the sides of the case and press the cover firmly onto the box. The cover snaps into position. To remove the plastic cover, gently pull the sides near the clips outwards while pulling the cover off the box. Figure 9: Plastic Cover Installation Mount the bracket, and connect the padlock and any cables before installing the plastic cover.
Installation Steps hole on the Altitude 300-2 should line up with the lock hasp hole on the universal mounting bracket when the unit is slid all the way forward (Figure 5). 3 Lock and secure the Altitude 300-2. The Altitude 300-2 and the universal mounting bracket are designed to use a Master Lock 120T or similarly sized padlock to secure the wireless port from theft or removal from the bracket (Figure 5). WARNING! The Altitude 300-2 is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used.
Hardware Installation Placement The best location for the Altitude 300-2 is at the center of the wireless coverage area within line of sight of as many wireless devices as possible. In general, the higher the wireless port is placed, the better the overall performance. The Altitude 300-2 and its mounting hardware are designed for installation in a variety of places inside a building. Select the installation site to conform to RF performance, aesthetics, convenience criteria.
Placement WARNING! The Altitude 300-2 is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If a padlock is not used the unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie through the lock hasp. Mounting Above The Hanging Ceiling The Altitude 300-2d is compliant with UL 2043 for installation in the plenum area above a hanging ceiling. Make sure that the Ethernet cable used to connect to the unit is also plenum rated, according to the National Electric Code, NEC, Section 300-22(C).
Hardware Installation Figure 10: Above the Ceiling Box Hanger Mount Box Hanger Bracket Typical Adjustable Box Hanger Note: The box hanger is not supplied by Extreme Networks. Universal Mounting Bracket Fasteners Hanging Ceiling T-Bars ALT010 Mounting on A Wall The Altitude 300-2 can be mounted on a vertical surface using the universal mounting bracket. The vertical position should be with the Ethernet cable and lock hasp pointing up.
A Specifications General Specifications Maximum Number of Tunable Channels 802.11a FCC/IC: 13 ETSI: up to 19, varies by countries France: 8 Spain: 19 MMK: 4 802.11b/g FCC/IC: 1-11 ETSI: 1-13 France: 1-13 Spain: 1-13 MKK: 1-13 (802.11g), 1-14 (802.11b) Data Rate 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel Operating Frequency 802.11a 5.15 to 5.
Specifications Maximum Output Power (Note that the maximum allowable setting varies with individual country regulations and the antennas used) 802.11a 5.15 to 5.25 GHz: 16 dBm 5.25 to 5.35 GHz: 19 dBm 5.725 to 5.85 GHz: 20 dBm 802.11b 18 dBm 802.11g 18 dBm Radio Configurations Dual band: 2.4 GHz band and 5 GHz Dual channel: one 802.11a and one 802.11b/g Number of Clients 128 per channel (interface) Network Configuration Infrastructure Power Supply Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Standard: IEEE 802.
Plenum certified Temperature Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32 F to 104 F) Transportation Temperature:-40°C to 70°C (-40 F to 158 F) Operating Humidity:10% to 95% relative humidity, non- condensing Operational Shock: 30 m/s2 (3g), 11ms Packaged Shock: 180 m/s2 (10g), 6ms, 600 shocks Operational Vibration: 3-500MHz @ 1.5g rms Packaged Vibration: 5-20 Hz @ 1.0 ASD w/-3dB/oct. from 20-200 Hz Operational & Transportation Standards EN/ETSI 300 EN/ETSI 300 EN/ETSI 300 ASTM D5276 ASTM D3580 019-2-1 v2.1.
Specifications Table 4: 802.11b/g Radio (Continued) Modulation/Rates Radio Type Sensitivity (dBm) DSSS-DQPSK (2 Mbps) b -88 CCK-DBPSK (5.
B Maximum Distance Table Important Notice Maximum distances posted below are actual tested distance thresholds for the Altitude 300-2i using a 1-3dB gain integrated antenna with 16-20dBm power output. These parameters are typically for indoor use in most countries. However, variables such as barrier composition and construction, local environmental interference, and country-specific limitations may affect actual distances and result in distance thresholds that are lower than those posted below.
Maximum Distance Table Table 6: 802.11b Maximum Distances 802.11b Wireless Products Maximum Distance Table, Integrated Antenna Speed and Distance Ranges Environmental Condition Outdoor Environment1 Indoor Environment2 11 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps 137 m (450 ft) 238 m (780 ft) 305 m (1000 ft) 488 m (1600 ft) 49 m (160 ft) 238 m (780 ft) 103 m (340 ft) 152 m (500 ft) 1. Outdoor Environment: A line-of-sight environment with no interference or obstruction between the wireless port and clients.
C Integrated Dual Band Antenna Pattern The Altitude 300-2i has two integrated dual band antennas. The characteristics of the antennas are given in the tables and figures in this appendix. Table 8: Integrated Antenna Electrical Specification Frequency range 2.4 GHz - 2.5 GHz 5.12 GHz 1 5.875 GHz Gain1 1.5 dBi 4.5 dBi Polarization Linear, vertical Linear, vertical 1. Exclusive of internal cable loss: for 5 GHz band, 0.8 dB; for 2.4 GHz band, 0.5 dB.
Integrated Dual Band Antenna Pattern Figure 11: Antenna Radiation Pattern Reference Diagram Z Y X 30 Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide
D Regulatory Compliance Overview The Altitude 300-2 wireless port is manufactured by Extreme Networks in three configurations, characterized by regulatory domain. Each regulatory domain includes countries that share similar regulatory requirements. Please refer to Table 9 for these regulatory domains and their corresponding countries, or go to http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm for the latest list of supported countries.
Regulatory Compliance NOTE Go to http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm for a current list of countries for which the Altitude 300-2 is certified.
NOTE The end user is responsible to enter the proper country code for the country of intended use. Extreme Networks is not liable for improper country code configuration. If the first wireless port is in the North American, Japan, or Taiwan regulatory domains, all sequential wireless ports must be the same regulatory domain; otherwise additional wireless port will not be allowed to come up. NOTE To assure compliance, use only Extreme Networks certified antennas.
Regulatory Compliance by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the transceiver antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and transceiver. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for suggestion. This equipment meets the conformance standards listed in Table 10.
Conditions Under Which a Second party may replace a Part 15 Unlicensed Antenna Second party antenna replacement (end user or second manufacturer) is permitted under the conditions listed below, with no testing or filing requirement. The general technical requirement of FCC Part 15.15 (a)(b)(c) still applies, however. • Replacement antennas must be equal or lower gain and of the same type previously authorized by the Commission/TCB. • Replacement antennas must be the same type (i.e.
Regulatory Compliance This equipment meets the following conformance standards: Table 11: Canada Conformance Standards Safety • CULUS listed Acc. to CSA22.2 #60950-00 • Plenum Rated Enclosure w/o plastic cover EMC • ICES-003 Class B Radio Transceiver • RSS-210 Other: • RSS-139-1 • IEEE 802.11a (5 GHz) • RSS-102 FR Exposure • IEEE 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) • ID# 4141A-A300-2 • IEEE 802.3af Note: Radio operation is controlled by firmware that is used only in A300-2 models 15700 and 15701.
European Community The Altitude 300-2 Model 15706 and 15707 are wireless ports designed for use in the European Union and other countries with similar regulatory restrictions and where the end user or installer is allowed to configure the wireless port for operation by entry of a country code relative to a specific country. Upon connection to the switch the software will prompt the user to enter a country code.
Regulatory Compliance Conditions of Use in the European Community The Altitude 300-2 models 15706 and 15707 for the European Union and Rest of the World (Group II) regulatory domain are designed to operate in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor versus outdoor operation, license requirements, and permitted channels of operation apply in some countries, as described in this section. For the most up to date restriction and limitations go to www.extremenetworks.
• The A300-2 with detachable antenna must be used only with antennas certified by Extreme Networks. • The A300-2 may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4 GHz band: Channels 1 – 13, except where noted in Table 16. • In Italy, the end user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors. • In Belgium, outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.46 - 2.4835 GHz band: Channel 13.
Regulatory Compliance Table 16: European Spectrum Usage Rules - Effective Feb. 2005 (Continued) 5.47-5.725 (GHz) 5.15-5.25 (GHz) 5.25-5.35 (GHz) Country Channels: 36,40,44,48 Channels: 52,56,60,64 2.4-2.
Declarations of Conformity Table 17 presents the Extreme Networks declarations of conformity for the languages used in the European Community. Table 17: Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community English Hereby, Extreme Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Regulatory Compliance Certifications of Other Countries The A300-2 Model 15706 & 15707 wireless port has been certified for use in the countries listed in Table 18. When the A300-2 is connected to the Extreme Networks switch, the user is prompted to enter a country code. Once the correct country code is entered, the switch automatically sets up theA300 with the proper frequencies and power outputs for that country code. Go to http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.
Certifications of Other Countries Table 18: Other Country Specific Compliance Standards, Approvals and Declarations (Continued) Country Standards, Approvals, Declarations Hong Kong • A300-2 Model 15700 & 15701 • IEEE 802.11a/b/g • IEEE 802.3af (PoE) • ID# HKTA1039 (Issue 1) • Jordan Korea Malaysia Mexico Singapore Saudi Arabia • FCC CFR 47 Part 15.247 Class C (2.4 GHz) • FCC CFR 47 Part 15.407 Class C (5 GHz) A300-2 Model 15706 & 15707 • EN 300 328-2:2003-4 (2.4 GHz) • IEEE 802.
Regulatory Compliance Table 18: Other Country Specific Compliance Standards, Approvals and Declarations (Continued) Country Taiwan Thailand United Arab Emirates 44 Standards, Approvals, Declarations • A300-2 Model 15706 & 15707 • IEEE 802.11a Turbo • IEEE 802.11b/g DSSS/OFDM 11CH • IEEE 802.3af (PoE) • DGT TAC#: 92LP0800 • A300-2 Model 15706 & 15707 • EN 300 328-2:2003-4 (2.4 GHz) • IEEE 802.11a • FCC CFR 47 Part 15.407 Class C (5 GHz) • IEEE 802.11b/g • IEEE 802.
E Power Over Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments The Altitude 300-2 complies with the IEEE P802.3af specification in its support of two modes of power delivery on the RJ45 Ethernet jack. Table 19 shows the pins that are used to deliver -48 volts to the wireless port, and Figure 12 shows the RJ-45 connector pin number assignments. The Summit 300-48 uses the MDI, Mode A to deliver power to the Altitude 300-2.
Power Over Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments 46 Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide
F Terminology Ad Hoc - An ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN. Altitude 300-2 - Extreme Networks’ secure enterprise grade, scalable, and manageable wireless port. The Altitude 300-2 supports two radio channels: one 802.11a channel and one 802.11b/g channel and it comes in two models: the Altitude 300-2i with integrated antennas and the Altitude 300-2d with connectors for detachable antennas.
Terminology Plenum (Hanging Ceiling) - The environmental air space above the ceiling tiles of a hanging ceiling. Equipment in the plenum must be tested for fire resistance and low-smoke-producing characteristics. PoE - Power Over Ethernet. This is an IEEE standard 802.3af that specifies how power is delivered over Ethernet twisted pair cables. RADIUS - Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. A login and password server standard originally developed for ISP telephone modem bank service accesses.
