User's Manual
Defining the LEDs and Ports
MobileLAN
™
access WA21 Quick Start Guide
To access the WA21 ports, unscrew the two thumbscrews that are on the front of the cable
access door and then remove the door.
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Mounting the WA21 Connecting the WA21
Attach antennas or antenna cables to the antenna connectors on the WA21. A variety
of external antenna options are available.
Connect the WA21 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 WA21 to your fiber optic network, see “Connecting to Your Fiber
Optic Network” in the MobileLAN access System Manual.
Connect the WA21 to power. You can either use an AC power cord or the power over
Ethernet option. To use the power over Ethernet option, you need to use an Ethernet
cable to connect the Ethernet port to a MobileLAN power bridge. For help, see the
documentation that shipped with your power bridge.
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Setting an Initial IP Address
Check for Software Upgrades
You should check the Intermec MobileLAN Web site at http://mobilelan.intermec.com for
free software downloads and the latest documentation. To upgrade your access point
software, follow the instructions in the MobileLAN access System Manual.
You can place the WA21 either horizontally or vertically on a stable surface. You can also
mount the WA21 to a wall or a beam using one of these mounting bracket kits:
• Mounting bracket kit (Part No. 068918)
• Rotating mounting bracket kit (Part No. 068751)
Depending on your operating temperature, you can use these mounting options:
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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 WA21 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.
Click Software
Downloads.
AC
power
Ethernet
connection
Antennas
-25˚C to 70˚C
(-13˚F to 158˚F)
-30˚C to 70˚C
(-22˚F to 158˚F)
Use a mounting
bracket kit to
mount the WA21
with heater option
so that the LEDs
face down.
-30˚C to 0˚C
(-22˚F to 32˚F)
Place the WA21 with heater
option in an insulated bag
(Part No. 068216) before
using a mounting bracket kit.
Wall
Wall
Power
port
Serial
port
Power
Remains on after
the WA21 boots.
Wireless #1
Flashes when a frame is
transmitted or received on
the radio port for the radio
installed in radio slot 1.
Wired LAN
Flashes when a
frame is transmitted
or received on the
Ethernet port.
Root/error
Flashes if this WA21 is
configured as the
root. It remains on if
an error is detected.
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).
Fiber
optic port
(optional)
10BaseT/
100BaseTx
Ethernet port
Cable access
door