User's Manual

nano3G AP Installation Manual Installation Overview and Requirements
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Note: Due to the physical installation requirements of a nano3G E8 AP or E16 AP, which must be
securely wall mounted in a location with adequate ventilation, it is recommended that an E8
AP or E16 AP is installed by a suitably qualified site installation engineer.
The benefits of using a laptop for commissioning an AP on site are:
• If there is a commissioning error, this can be corrected immediately without
needing to return the AP
• If an AP has been in storage for some time, the required software build and/or
ATAS package can be installed on the AP on site, without needing to return the AP
to base
2.1.3 On Site Installation
Physical installation of a nano3G AP at its operating site, including providing the AP with
power and a suitable network connection that provides a backhaul path to the NOS Server
and AC.
If a nano3G AP has been enabled for service prior to the site visit, the installation engineer
can make test calls immediately.
Note: For some deployment scenarios, APs may be setup by end users. Generally, this may be
the case for plug and play residential deployments, where the end user has some easy to
follow setup instructions.
2.2 Requirements for All nano3G APs
This applies to all nano3G APs.
2.2.1 General Requirements
All nano3G AP models have the following general requirements for installation:
• A commissioning terminal, which can be either a desktop computer or a laptop,
with:
• OS: Windows XP or later
• Web browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or later
• JavaScript enabled in the web browser
• A short Ethernet cable for connecting the commissioning terminal to the AP
• A temporary means to provide power to the AP while it is connected to the
commissioning terminal
• A permanent means to provide power to the AP once it is connected to the
backhaul
• An Ethernet connection to the backhaul via CAT5 Ethernet cabling
• Access to a DNS service on the backhaul to resolve symbolic addresses
• Access to NTP services on the backhaul to set the correct time and date each time
the AP starts up
• If IPsec will be used to secure the interface across the backhaul, access to the
relevant Security Gateway that terminates the IPsec tunnel