Enterasys Networks RBT-1002C-EU manual

P/N 9034169-07 Installation Guide Enterasys RoamAbout ® RBT -1002, RBT -1002 C, RBT -1002C-EU and RBT -1002-EU Wir e less Access Point[...]

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II Enterasys Networks, Inc. Firmware License Agreement BEFORE OPENIN G OR UTILIZING T HE ENCLOSED PRODUCT , CAREFULL Y READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT . This document is an agree ment (“Agreement”) bet w ee n the end us er (“ Y ou”) and Enterasys Networks, Inc. on behalf of itself and its Affiliates (as hereinafter defined) (“Enterasys”) th[...]

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VI 13. SEVERABILITY. In the event any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceab le, the validity, lega lity and enforceabilit y of any of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby, and that provision shall be reformed, construed and en forced to the maximum extent permissible . An[...]

VII C OMPLIANCES RBT -1002, RBT -1002-EU Federal Communication Commiss ion Interference St atement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installatio[...]

C OMPLIANCES VIII High power radars are allocated as primar y users (meaning they have priority) of the 5250-5350 MHz and 5725-5850 MHz bands. These radars co uld cause interference and /or damage to the access point whe n used in Canada. The term “IC:” before the radio certificat ion number only signifie s that Industry Canada technical specif[...]

C OMPLIANCES IX Countries of Operat io n & Conditions of Use in t he European Community This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community . Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below: Note : The user must use the[...]

C OMPLIANCES X Operation Using 5 GHz Channels in the Euro pean Community The user/installer must use the provided c onfiguration utility to check the current channel of operation an d make necessa ry configuration changes to ensure operation occurs in conformance with Eu ropean National spectrum usage laws as described below and elsewhere in this d[...]

C OMPLIANCES XI described in this document. • This device employs a radar detection feature requir ed for operation in the 5 GHz band. This feature is automatically enabled w hen the country of operation is correctly configured for any of the countries listed below. The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of op[...]

C OMPLIANCES XII RBT -1002C, RBT -1002C-EU Federal Communication Commiss ion Interfere n ce Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa[...]

C OMPLIANCES XIII Operating Frequencies The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to ensure the channels of operation are in conformanc e with the spectrum usage rules for country in which it is being operated. Industry Canada - Cla ss B This digital app aratus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission[...]

C OMPLIANCES XIV • 7 cm (D=0.06494 m) is the minimum distance between the EUT and human body to meet the E-field strength of 61V/m. • The 5 GHz Turbo Mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country. The current setting for this feature is found in the 5 GHz 802.11a Radio Settings Window as described in the user guide[...]

C OMPLIANCES XV Countries o f Operati on & Conditi ons of Use in t he Asia, Pac ific, and M iddle East Communities This device is intended to be operated in all count ries listed below of the Asia, Pacific, and Middle East Community . Requ irements for indoor vs. outdoor operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operati on apply i[...]

C OMPLIANCES XVI Operation Using 5 GHz Chann els in the Asia, Pacific, and Middle East Community The user/installer must use t he provided configuration utility to check the current channel of operation and make necessary configurat ion changes to ensure operation occurs in conformance with the spectrum usage laws as described below and elsewhere i[...]

C OMPLIANCES XVII Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community English Hereby, Enterasys, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the original Declarati on of conformity can be obtained from Enterasys Networks, 50 Minutem[...]

C OMPLIANCES XVIII German (DE) Hiermit erklärt Enterasys, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Radio LAN de- vice in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anford erungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschr iften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". Eine Kopie der ursprünglichen Erklär ung der Übereinstimmung kann von erhalten werden Enterasys Netw[...]

C OMPLIANCES XIX Safety Compliance Power Cord Safety Please read the following safety informat ion carefully before installing the access point: WA R N I N G : Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only . • The unit must be connected to an earthed (grounded) outlet to comply with in- ternational safety st[...]

C OMPLIANCES XX Switzerland The supply plug must comply with SEV/ASE 1011. U.K. The supply plug must comply with BS1363 ( 3-pin 13 A) and be fitted with a 5 A fuse which complies with BS1362. The mains cord must be <HAR> or <BASEC> marked and be of type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum). Europe The supply plug must comply with CEE7/7 (“SCHUKO”[...]

C OMPLIANCES XXI Hazardous Subst ances This product complies with the requirements of European Directive, 2002/95/EC, Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. European W aste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Notice In accordance with Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament on wast e electr[...]

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XXIII Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Checklist ............. ........... .............. .............. ........... .............. ............ ... 1-2 Hardware Description ...................... .............. .............. .............. ........... ............1-3 Component Description ........ .. ............ .............. ..[...]

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1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction Note: The RBT-1002C-EU, although listed in th is document , is not available until March 2008. Aunque el mo delo RBT-1002 C-EU está es pecificado en e ste documento , éste no e stará dispo nible sino hast a marzo de 2008. The RoamAbout RBT -1002, RBT -1002C, RBT -1002C-EU, and the RBT -1002-EU Wireless Acce ss Points a[...]

Introduction 1-2 Complementary Code Keying (CCK ) modulation te chnology to achieve a communication rate of up to 1 1 Mbps. The access point support s a 54 Mbp s half-duplex connection to Ethernet networks for each active channel. Package Checklist The RoamAbout Wire less Access Point package incl udes: • One RoamAbout Wireless Access Point • O[...]

Hardware Description 1-3 Hardware Description T op Panel Rear Panel Antennas LED Indicators Security Slot 5 VDC Power Socket RJ-45 Port , PoE Connector Reset Button Console Port Bracket Fastening Screw[...]

Introduction 1-4 Component Description Antennas The access point includes inte grated diversity antennas fo r wireless communications. A diversity antenna system uses two identical antennas to receive and tr ansmit signals, helping to avoid multipath fading ef fects. W hen receiving, the access point checks both antennas a nd select s the one with [...]

Hardware Description 1-5 LED Status Description Power Solid green Normal operation. All of the following are true: • Management li nk with a wireless switch is operational • Access point has booted • Access point has received a valid configuration from a wireless switch Slow blink green (2 sec on/off) Access point is booting and receiving con[...]

Introduction 1-6 Security Slot The access point includes a Kensington security slot on the rear panel. Y ou can pr event unauthorized removal o f the access point by wrapping the Kensington se curi ty cable (not p rovided) around an unmovable object, inserting the lock into the slot, and turning the key . Console Port The console port is not used o[...]

Hardware Description 1-7 However , when connecting the access point to a workstation or other device that does no t ha ve MDI-X por ts, you must use crossover tw isted-pair cable. The access point appears as an Ethernet no de and performs a bridging function by moving p ackets from the wired LAN to remote workst ations on the wireless infrastructur[...]

Introduction 1-8 Features and Benefits • Local network connection via 10/100 Mbp s Ethernet port s or 54 Mbps wireless interfa ce (supporting up to 127 mobile users) • IEEE 802.1 1a, 802.1 1b and 802.1 1g compliant • Interoperable with multiple ve ndors based on the IEEE 802.1 1f protocol • Advanced security through 64/128- bit Wired Equiva[...]

2-1 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 1. Selec t a Site – Choose a proper p lace for the ac cess point. In general, the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, within line of sight of all wireless devices. T ry to place the access point in a position that can best cover it s Basic Service Set. Fo r optimum perfo rmance, consi[...]

Hardware Installation 2-2 Mounting on a wall or the ceilin g– The access point should be mounted only to a wall or wood su rface that is at least 1/2-inch plywood or it s equivalent. T o mount the access point on a wall, or ceiling, always use its wall-mounting bracket. a. Using the mounting bracket, mark the position of the four screw holes on t[...]

Hardware Installation 2-3 Then screw down the fa sten ing screw to secure the access point to the bracket. 3. Lock the Access Point in Place – T o prev ent unautho rized removal of the acc ess point, you can us e a Kensington Slim MicroSaver security cable ( not included) to att ach the access point to a f ixed objec t. Mounting Points Mounting S[...]

Hardware Installation 2-4 4. Connect the Ethernet Cable – The acce ss point can be wired to a 10/100 Mbp s Ethernet network through a d evice such as a hub or a switch. Connect you r network to the RJ-45 port on the back panel with catego ry 3, 4, or 5 UTP Ethernet cable. When the access point an d the connected de vice are powered on, the Ethern[...]

Hardware Installation 2-5 6. Obs erv e the Self T est – When you power on the access point, verify that the Power indicator stops blinking and remains on gree n, and that the oth er indicators st art functioning as described un der “LED Indicators” on page 1-4. If the Power LED does not stop blinking or turns on yellow , the self test has not[...]

Hardware Installation 2-6 T o remove the bezel, grasp both sides and gently pry away from the fastening slots located on each antenna side. Pull th e bezel clear of the access point. Bezel Fastening Slot[...]

A-1 Appendix A Troubleshooting For troubles hooting inform ation, refer to th e RoamAbout Mobility System Sof tware Configuration Guide .[...]

T roubleshooting A-2[...]

B-1 Appendix B Configuration All configuration of the RBT -1002 is done from the RoamAbout wireless switch and the RoamAb out Switch Manager interface. Refer to the R oamAbout Switch Manager Use r Guide and the RoamAbout Mobility S ystem Software C onfiguration Guide for configuration informa tion.[...]

Configuration B-2[...]

C-1 Appendix C Cables and Pinouts Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments For 10/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted- pair cable must have two pairs of wires. Each wire pair is iden tified by two different colors. For example, one wire might be gree n and the other , green with white stripes. Also, an RJ-4 5 connecto r must be attach ed to both ends of the ca[...]

Cables and Pinouts C-2 The following figure illustrates how the pins on the RJ-45 connector are number ed. Be sure to hold the con nectors in the same orienta tion when attaching the wires to the pins. 10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable for RJ-45 conne ctions: 100-ohm Catego ry 3 or [...]

T wisted-Pair Cable Assi gnment s C-3 7 -48V feeding power (Negative- Vport) 8 -48V feeding power (Negative- Vport) Note: The “+” and “-” signs represent t he polarity of the w ires that make up each wire pair . 10/100BASE-TX MDI Port Pinouts Pin MDI Signal Name[...]

Cables and Pinouts C-4 Straight-Through Wiring Because the 10/100 Mbp s port on the access point uses an MDI pin configur ation, you m ust use “straight-th rough” cab le for network connec tions to hubs or switche s that only have MDI- X port s. However , if the device to which you are conne cting support s auto-MDIX operation, you can use eith[...]

D-1 Appendix D Specifications Note: The RBT-1002C-EU, although listed in this document, is not availab le until March 2008 . Aunque el mo delo RBT-1002 C-EU está es pecificado en e ste documento , éste no e stará dispo nible sino hast a marzo de 2008. General Specifications Maximum Channels 802.1 1a : RBT -1002 US & Canada: 12 channels RBT -[...]

Specifications D-2 RBT -1002-EU ETSI: 1-13 France: 10-13 RBT -1002C-EU ETSI: 1-13 France: 10-13 Maximum Client s 127 total clients for the AP Operating Range Refer to the RoamAbout Switch Manager User Guide Dat a Rate 802.1 1a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel 802.1 1g: 6, 9, 1 1, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per chan nel 802.1 1b: 1, 2[...]

General Specifications D-3 4.92 ~ 4.98 GHz Japan 5.04 ~ 5.08 GHz Japan 802.1 1b : 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz (US, Canada) AC Power Adapters Input: 100-240 AC, 50-60 Hz Output: 5 VDC, 3 A or 2 A Maximum Power: 13.2 W Unit Power Supply DC Input: 5 VDC, 2 A PoE input: 48 VDC, 0.2 A maximum Power consumption: 9.6 W maximum Note: Power can also be provided to the[...]

Specifications D-4 Compliances RBT -1002, RBT -1002C FCC Class B (US) ICES-003 (Canada) RBT -1002C-EU, RBT -1002-EU RTTED 1999/5/EC Radio Signal Certification RBT -1002, RBT -1002C: FCC Part 15.247 (2.4 GHz) FCC part 15 15.4 07(b) RSS-210 (Canada) RBT -1002C-EU, RBT -1002-EU: EN 300.328, EN 301.893 EN 300 826, EN 301.489-1, EN 301.489-1 7 ETSI 300.[...]

General Specifications D-5 Transmit Power 16 QAM (36 Mbps) -77 -77 -78 -78 64 QAM (48 Mbps) -73 -73 -73 -73 64QAM(54 Mbps) -69 -70 -70 -67 IEEE 802.11g Data Rate Sensitivity (dBm) 6 Mbps -88 9 Mbps -87 12 Mbps -86 17 Mbps -85 24 Mbps -81 36 Mbps -77 48 Mbps -72 54 Mbps -70 IEEE 802.11b Data Rate Sensitivity (dBm) 1 Mbps -93 2 Mbps -90 5.5 Mbps -90 [...]

Specifications D-6 48 Mbps 17 17 17 17 54 Mbps 12 17 17 16 IEEE 802.11g Maximum Outp ut Power (GHz - dBm) Data Rate 2.412 2.417~2.462 2.472 6 Mbps 20 20 18 9 Mbps 20 20 18 12 Mbps 20 20 18 18 Mbps 20 20 18 24 Mbps 20 20 18 36 Mbps 20 19 17 48 Mbps 17 16 15 54 Mbps 15 14 13 IEEE 802.11b Maximum Outp ut Power (GHz - dBm) Data Rate 2.412 2.417~2.462 2[...]

Index-1 A antenna description 1-4 antennas, positioning 2-5 B bezel 1-2 attaching and removing the bezel 2-5 C cable assignments C-1 crossover C-4 straight-through C-4 channels, maximum D-1 clients, maximum D-2 console port 1-6 crossover cable C-4 CSMA/CA 1-1 D data rate, options D-2 E Ethernet cable 2-4 port 1-6 F features and benefits 1-8 I IEEE [...]

Index Index-2 S security slot 1-6 self test 2-5 site selection 2-1 specifications D-1 straight-through cable C-4 system defaults 1-8 T troubleshooting A-1[...]