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Nortel WLAN Access Point 2332 Series Installation Guide
AP overview
A Nortel Access Point (AP) provides IEEE 802.11 wireless access to the network. APs are designed for use with a
Nortel WLAN—Security Switch (WSS). APs require hardware installation only. All configuration for an AP takes place
on the WSS.
The WLAN Access Point 2332 Series (2332-E1 and 2332-A1) communicate with a Nortel Networks WLAN - Security
Switch using a standard CAT-5 (Category 5) or higher 10/100 Mbps twisted pair Ethernet cable to provide wireless local
area networking capabilities. The WLAN Access Point 2332 Series includes one 802.11a and one 802.11b/g radio and
two 802.11a and two 802.11b/g omnidirectional internal antennas. In addition, the 2332 Series access points can use
optional factory-supplied external omnidirectional and/or directional high-gain antennas, one per the 802.11b/g and one
per the 802.11a radios, as described in the external antenna section of this document.
When using the external antennas, connect them to the reverse-polarity R-SMA connectors located on the side of the
WLAN Access Point 2332 Series model.
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Warning! Installation must be performed by qualified service personnel only. Read and
follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the
documentation. (For translations of this warning, see “Qualified service personnel warning”
on page 115.)