User's Manual
Defining the LEDs and Ports
MobileLAN
™
access WA22 Quick Start Guide
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Attaching an Antenna
Mounting the WA22
Connect the WA22 to your network. You can either use an Ethernet cable to
connect the Ethernet port to an Ethernet drop, or you can use the fiber optic port
option. For help connecting the WA22 to your fiber optic network, see “Connecting
to Your Fiber Optic Network” in the MobileLAN access System Manual.
Connect the WA22 to power. You can either use an AC power supply with the
appropriate power cord or power over Ethernet. To use power over Ethernet, you
use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port to a MobileLAN splitter, which
is connected to a MobileLAN power bridge. For help, see the documentation that
shipped with your splitter and/or power bridge.
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Setting an Initial IP Address
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Install the MobileLAN access Utility on your PC by inserting the enclosed CD,
clicking Install Software, and following the instructions that appear on your screen.
You can also download the software from http://mobilelan.intermec.com.
Note: Your PC must be on the same Ethernet segment as the access point.
Or, if your PC is communicating wirelessly with the access point, you must
have an active radio connection.
Start the utility.
Configure parameters A through C. See the screen to the right.
Click Set.
Reboot the access point by disconnecting it from and reconnecting it to a power
source. The Status box lets you know when the new IP address is successfully set.
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Congratulations!
Your wireless end devices can now begin transmitting data packets through the WA22 to
your wired network. To continue configuring the access point, from the Actions menu
choose Configure Access Point. Your Web browser application (e.g., Internet Explorer) starts
and the Access Point Login screen appears.
A
Click the down arrow and
choose Set IP Address.
B
Enter the Ethernet MAC
address of the access point
(printed on a label on the
access point).
C
Enter the new IP address of
the access point.
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Note: Intermec offers a variety of
antennas and antenna accessories. For a
complete list, see the MobileLAN access
System Manual.
Carefully align the antenna with the
antenna connector on the radio card in
the WA22.
Gently insert the antenna into the
antenna connector until you feel the
antenna click into place.
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Connecting the WA22
You can place the WA22 on a stable surface or you can mount it to a wall or beam
using the wall bracket.
Antenna
Universal Access Point
™
Mounting
screws
(2-6 places)
Mounting
bracket
Cable routing
channels
To use the wall bracket
Insert one shoulder screw into each of
the brass inserts and tighten securely.
Using the mounting bracket as a
template, mark the location of the
mounting holes on the mounting
surface.
Drill the holes.
Position the bracket on the wall with the
arrow pointing up.
Using mounting screws you provide,
secure the bracket to the wall.
Route the cables through the cable
routing channels.
Mount the WA22 in the bracket by insert-
ing the shoulder screws into the keyhole
slots in the bracket. Slide the WA22 down
until it is firmly seated in the bracket.
Note: Intermec offers a variety of mounting bracket kits. For a complete list, see the
MobileLAN access System Manual.
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T
o power supply
To Ethernet
Shoulder
screws
(4 places)
Brass
inserts
Mounting the WA22 (continued)
Serial port
10BaseT/100BaseTX
Ethernet port
Power
port
Fiber optic
port
(optional)
Power
Remains on after
the WA22 boots.
Wireless #1
Flashes when a frame is
transmitted or received on
the radio port for the radio
installed in radio slot 1.
Wireless #2
Flashes when a frame is
transmitted or received on
the radio port for the radio
installed in radio slot 2 (if a
second radio is installed).
Wired LAN
Flashes when a
frame is transmitted
or received on the
Ethernet port.
Root/error
Flashes if this WA22
is configured as the
root. It remains on if
an error is detected.