Part No. 210667-A December, 2000 4401 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 Installing the e-mobility 802.
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EN 55 022 Statement This is to certify that the Nortel Networks e-mobility 802.11b Wireless LAN DSSS Access Point is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22). Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications Cet appareil numérique (e-mobility 802.11b Wireless LAN DSSS Access Point) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada.
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Introduction The e-mobility 802.11b Wireless LAN DSSS Access Point (AP) provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and e-mobility wireless networks. It provides transparent access between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped mobile units (MUs). MUs include all of Nortel Networks™ e-mobility™ terminals, scanners, third-party devices, and other equipment. The access point provides an 11 Mbps data transfer rate on the radio network.
Network Connection Locate connectors for Ethernet, antennas, and power on the back of the AP. Ethernet configurations vary according to the environment. Note: The e-mobility site survey utility can be used to determine the number of access points to install and their locations. 10BASE-T UTP Use a 10BASE-T connection for multiple access points or an access point attached to a wired UTP Ethernet hub or switch. Normal 10BASE-T limitations apply.
Mounting the AP The AP rests on a flat surface or attaches to any hard, flat, stable surface. Position the AP at any angle. Use the standard-mounting kit provided. Choose an option based on environment: • Resting flat The AP rests on the four rubber pads on its underside. Place the AP on a surface clear of debris and away from traffic. • Attaching on the wall in any direction The AP attaches to a wall and can be oriented in any position as long as the antennas are oriented vertically.
e-mobility 802.11b Wireless LAN DSSS Access Point Antennas Antenna coverage is analogous to lighting. Users might find an area lit from far away to be not bright enough. An area lit sharply might minimize coverage and create dark areas. Uniform antenna placement in an area (like an even placement of light bulbs) provides even, efficient coverage. Place the antenna using the following guidelines: • Install the antenna as high as practical. • Orient the antenna vertically for best reception.
The standard antenna performs well in most office environments. Obtain additional or higher-performance antennas from Nortel Networks. Contact a Nortel Networks representative to order the following models: • Standard rubber antenna • Single high-performance antenna • Twin high-performance diversity antennas • Mountable F-plane antenna If installing two antennas, enable the Antenna Diversity option in the User Interface. Refer to Access Point Installation in the Reference for the e-mobility 802.
Connecting the Power Adapter The power adapter connects to the rear of the access point and to a power outlet. To connect the power adapter: 1 Verify that the power adapter matches the country-of-use requirements. 2 Plug power adapter cable into the socket on the back of the access point. 3 Plug the adapter into an outlet.
LED Indicators The LED indicators provide a status display indicating transmission and error conditions. The indicators are: Power Flashing indicates AP initialization. Shows steady green during operation. Link Flashing indicates data transfers on wired connection. Activity Flickering indicates beacons and data transfers with MUs.
Specifications Physical Characteristics: Dimensions 1.25 inches H x 5.5 inches L x 7.75 inches W (3.18 cm H x 14.97 cm L x 19.69 cm W) Weight (w/power supply) 1 lbs. (0.454 kg) Operating Temperature -4 ºF to 131 ºF (-20 ºC to 55 ºC) Storage Temperature -40 ºF to 149 ºF (-40 ºC to 65 ºC) Humidity 10% to 95% noncondensing Shock 40 G, 11 ms, half-sine ESD meets CE-Mark Drop withstands up to a 30 in.
Radio Characteristics: The frequency range used by the e-mobility 802.11b WLAN DSSS components is within 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz unlicensed ISM band. From one to eleven of the fourteen 22 GHz wide channels, country dependent. Frequency Allowed Channel Range Country 2.412 - 2.470 1 - 11 United States 2.430 - 2.447 5-8 Israel 2.457 - 2.463 10 - 11 Spain 2.458 - 2.472 10 - 13 France 2.400 - 2.485 1 - 14 Japan TX Max. Radiated EIRP US: FCC part 15.
Radio Data Range 11 Mbps range Open environment - approximately 400 feet (121.92 meters) Typical office or retail environment - approximately 150 feet (45.72 meters) Dependent upon antenna selection, building construction, and environmental characteristics. 5.5 Mbps range Open environment - approximately 700 feet (213.36 meters) Typical office or retail environment - approximately 250 feet (76.20 meters) Dependent upon antenna selection, building construction, and environmental characteristics.
