Page 3 - Notice
i Notice Enterasys Networks reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document and its Web site without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Enterasys Networks to de...
Page 4 - Radio Certification and Regulatory Information; Europe - European Union Notice
ii Radio Certification and Regulatory Information Zertifizierung für Funkgeräte und gesetzliche Vorschriften This document provides the regulatory information and technical specifications for the RoamAbout 802.11a/b/g RBT3K ‐ AG. To ensure that you have the late...
Page 5 - Interference Statement
iii Ein Artikel, der mit CExxxx oder dem CE ‐ Warnhinweis gekennzeichnet ist, enthält einen Funksender, der den Anforderungen der R&TTE ‐ Richtlinie (1999/5/EC) der EU ‐ Kommission entspricht. Die Übereinstimmung mit dieser Richtlinie schließ...
Page 6 - VCCI Notice; CHE
iv VCCI Notice This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environ...
Page 11 - Firmware License Agreement
ix Enterasys Networks, Inc. Firmware License Agreement BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) between the end user (“You”) and Enterasys Networks, Inc. on ...
Page 15 - Contents; About This Guide
xiii Contents About This Guide Purpose of This Manual .................................................................................................................................... xvIntended Audience ................................................................................................
Page 16 - Appendix B: Default Settings
xiv Network Management .............................................................................................................................. A-3Temperature ..........................................................................................................................................
Page 17 - Purpose of This Manual; Documentation; Document Conventions
RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide xv About This Guide Purpose of This Manual This manual describes how to install the RoamAbout Access Point 3000. It also includes basic configuration information, problem solving, and connector pin as...
Page 18 - Getting Help
xvi About This Guide Getting Help For additional support related to this device or document, contact Enterasys Networks using one of the following methods. Before calling Enterasys Networks, please have the following information ready: • Your Ent...
Page 19 - Introduction; Overview
RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 1 Introduction Overview The Enterasys Networks Wireless Access Point 3000 is an IEEE 802.11a/b/g (RBT3K ‐ AG & RBT3K ‐ AG ‐ G), or an IEEE 802.11b/g only (RBT3K ‐ 1G), access point that prov...
Page 20 - Hardware Description
Hardware Description 1-2 Introduction Hardware Description Figure 1 ‐ 1 displays the top view and back panel of the Access Point 3000. Figure 1-1 Access Point 3000 1 Status indicators for Access Point and the 802.11a and 802.11b/g interfaces 4 Power Supply Connector 2 Console...
Page 21 - Component Description; Antennas; Figure 1-2 LED Indicators
Component Description RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Component Description Antennas The access point includes two antennas for wireless communications. The signal transmitted from both antennas is identical, but only the best sig...
Page 22 - Security Slot; Ethernet Port; ALL
Component Description 1-4 Introduction Security Slot The access point includes a security slot on the rear panel. You can prevent unauthorized removal of the access point by wrapping a Kensington security cable (not provided) around an unmo...
Page 23 - Power Connector; Features and Benefits
Features and Benefits RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Power Connector The access point does not have a power switch. It is powered on when connected to the AC power adapter, and the power adapter is connected to a po...
Page 25 - Hardware Installation; Preparing to Install; Mounting the Access Point; Mounting on a Horizontal Surface
RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide 2-1 2 Hardware Installation Preparing to Install Choose a proper place for the access point. The best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, within line of sight of all wire...
Page 26 - Mounting on a Wall
Mounting the Access Point 2-2 Hardware Installation Mounting on a Wall To mount the Access Point 3000 on a wall, perform the following steps: 1. Locate at least two mounting holes/slots on the mounting bracket that line up with a wall stud. 2. ...
Page 28 - Mounting on the Ceiling
Mounting the Access Point 2-4 Hardware Installation Mounting on the Ceiling To mount the Access Point 3000 on the ceiling, perform the following steps: 1. If you received washers with your kit, discard them. 2. Attach the mounting clips to the moun...
Page 29 - Removing the Access Point from the Mounting Bracket
Removing the Access Point from the Mounting Bracket RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 5. Slide the access point over the mounting bracket to locate the three raised tabs. and lock them in place, as shown below. 6. Attach the loc...
Page 30 - Connecting the Cables
Connecting the Cables 2-6 Hardware Installation Connecting the Cables Perform the following steps to connect the cables and power on the access point: 1. Connect the Ethernet Cable. The access point can be wired to a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet throug...
Page 33 - Initial Configuration; Required Connections; Terminal
RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 3 Initial Configuration Overview The Enterasys Networks RoamAbout Access Point 3000 includes a Web ‐ based interface, and a direct connection to the console port for CLI management. You can al...
Page 34 - Enter; Initial Configuration Using the CLI; admin
Using the CLI 3-2 Initial Configuration 4. Once you have set up the terminal correctly, press the Enter key to initiate the console connection. The console login screen will be displayed. For a description of how to use the CLI and a ...
Page 37 - Using Web Management
Using Web Management RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 Using Web Management To use the Web interface to minimally configure the access point, perform the following steps: 1. Open a Web browser and enter the access point’s IP a...
Page 42 - Apply
Using Web Management 3-10 Initial Configuration d. Click Apply at the bottom of the page. The access point displays a dialog box indicating that the VLAN status has changed and will take effect after the next reboot. The dialog box prom...
Page 43 - Specifications; General Specifications; Maximum Channels; Data Rate
RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide A-1 A Specifications General Specifications Maximum Channels 802.11a: US & Canada: 13 (normal mode), 5 (turbo mode) Japan: 4 (normal mode), 1 (turbo mode) ETSI: 11 channels (normal mode), 4 (turbo m...
Page 45 - Network Management
General Specifications RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide A-3 Network Management Web ‐ browser, RS232 console, Telnet, SNMP Temperature Operating: 0 ° C to 55 ° C (32 ° F to 131 ° F) Storage: 0 ° C to 70 ° C (32 ° F to 158 ° F) Humidity 15...
Page 46 - Safety
General Specifications A-4 Specifications Safety CSA/NTRL (CSA 22.2 No. 950 & UL 1950) EN60950 (T Ü V/GS), IEC60950 (CB) LVD/EN 60950 Plenum Rated UL2043 Standards IEEE 802.3 10BASE ‐ T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE ‐ TX, IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Page 47 - Sensitivity
Sensitivity RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide A-5 Sensitivity 802.11a 802.11g 802.11b IEEE 802.11a Sensitivity (GHz - dBm) Modulation/Rates 5.15-5.250 5.25-5.350 5.50-5.700 5.725-5.825 BPSK (6 Mbps) -88 -88 -88 -88 BPSK (9 Mbps) -87 -87 -87 -87 QPSK (12 Mbps) -86 -86 -86 -86 QP...
Page 48 - Transmit Power
Transmit Power A-6 Specifications Transmit Power 802.11a 802.11g 802.11b IEEE 802.11a Maximum Output Power (GHz - dBm) Data Rate 5.15 to 5.250 5.25 to 5.350 5.50 to 5.700 5.725 to 5.825 6 Mbps 17 17 17 17 9 Mbps 17 17 17 17 12 Mbps 17 17 17 17 8 Mbps 17 17 17 17 24 Mbps 17 17 17 17 36 Mbps 17 17 17 ...
Page 49 - Default Settings; Feature
RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide B-1 B Default Settings This Appendix lists the access point system defaults. To reset the access point defaults, refer to the CLI command “ reset configuration ” from the Exec level prompt. Refe...
Page 53 - Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments
RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide C-1 C Cables and Pin-outs Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments For 10/100BASE ‐ TX connections, a twisted ‐ pair cable must have two pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For ...
Page 54 - Straight-Through Wiring
Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments C-2 Cables and Pin-outs 10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Use unshielded twisted ‐ pair (UTP) or shielded twisted ‐ pair (STP) cable for RJ ‐ 45 connections: 100 ‐ ohm Category 3 or better cable for 10 Mbps connections, or 100 ...
Page 55 - Crossover Wiring; Console Port Pin Assignments; Figure C-4 Console Port Pin Assignment; Table C-1 Wiring Map for Serial Cable
Console Port Pin Assignments RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide C-3 Crossover Wiring Because the 10/100 Mbps port on the access point uses an MDI pin configuration, you must use “crossover ” cable for network connections to PCs, se...
Page 56 - Table C-2 Serial Cable Signal Directions for DB-9 Ports
Console Port Pin Assignments C-4 Cables and Pin-outs Signal (serial port) Pin Signal (management console port) RTS (request to send) 8 CTS (clear to send) Unused 9 Unused Note: The left hand column pin assignments are for the female DB-9 connector on the access point. Pin 2 (TXD or “transmit data”) ...
Page 57 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Steps
RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide D-1 D Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Steps Check the following items before contacting technical support. 1. If wireless clients cannot access the network, check the following: a. Be sure the access poin...
Page 59 - Maximum Distance Tables; Speed and Distance Ranges
Maximum Distance Tables RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Hardware Installation Guide D-3 Maximum Distance Tables Table D-4 through Table D ‐ 6 list the wireless distances. 1 . Outdoor Environment: A line-of-sight environment with no interference or obstruction between the access point and clients. 2 . In...
