Enterasys Networks RBT-4102 - Manual

Compliances iv 003NY05152003GZ05053003WY05076003UX05009 EC Conformance Declaration Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: • EN 60950 (IEC ...

v Operation Using 5 GHz Channels in the European Community The user/installer must use the provided configuration utility to check the current channel of operation and make necessary configuration changes to ensure operation occurs in conformance with European National spectrum usage laws as describ...

vii RBT-4102C and RBT-4102C-EU Federal Communication Commission Interference 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 int...

Compliances viii Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matérial brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie. Industry Canada Statement Operation is subject to the...

ix Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the 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 be...

xi remain enabled to ensure that automatic 5 GHz channel selection complies with requirements. The current setting for this feature is found in the 5 GHz 802.11a Radio Settings Window as described in the user guide. • This device is restricted to indoor use when operated using the 5.15 - 5.25 GHz ba...

Compliances xii 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 Declaration of conformity can ...

xiii Greek (GR) με την παρουσα Enterasys δηλωνει οτι radio LAN device συμμορφωνεται προσ τισ ουσιωδεισ απαιτησεισ και τισ λοιπεσ σΧετικεσ διαταξεισ τησ οδηγιασ 1999/5/ εκ . Ένα αντίγραφο της αρχικής ∆ιακήρυξης της συμμόρφωσης μπορεί να ληφθεί από Enterasys Networks, 50 Minuteman Road, Andover, Ma 01...

Compliances xiv SAFETY COMPLIANCE Power Cord Safety Please read the following safety information carefully before installing the access point: WARNING: Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only. • The unit must be connected to an earthed (grounded) outlet t...

xv Europe The supply plug must comply with CEE7/7 (“SCHUKO”). The mains cord must be <HAR> or <BASEC> marked and be of type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum). IEC-320 receptacle. Power Cord Set

Compliances xvi HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES This product complies with the requirements of European Directive, 2002/95/EC, Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment EUROPEAN WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) NOTICE In accordance with Directive 2002/96/...

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xxi 13. SEVERABILITY. In the event any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of any of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby, and that provision shall be reformed, construed and ...

xxiii Table of Contents Preface Purpose .................................................................................................................. xxvIntended Audience ................................................................................................. xxvAssociated Documents .....

xxiv Contents Wiring Map for Serial Cable ..........................................................................B-4 Appendix C: Specifications General Specifications .................................................................................... C-1 Maximum Channels ...........................

xxv Preface Purpose This manual provides the specifications and the installation instructions for the RoamAbout RBT-4102, RBT-4102C, RBT-4102C-EU, and the RBT-4102-EU Wireless Access Points. It also includes the basic configuration information using Web management, and the Command Line Interface (CL...

xxvi 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 Enterasys Networks service contract number • A description of the failure...

1-1 Chapter 1: Introduction Note: The RBT-4102C-EU, although listed in this document, is not available until March 2008. The RoamAbout RBT-4102, RBT-4102-BG, RBT-4102C, RBT-4102C-EU, and the RBT-4102-EU are IEEE 802.11a/b/g access points that provide transparent, wireless high-speed data communicati...

Introduction 1-2 Package Checklist The RoamAbout package includes: • One RoamAbout access point • One RS-232 console cable • One AC power adapter and power cord • Four rubber feet • Three wall-mounting screws • Bezel • Mounting bracket • Documentation CD (includes this document). Please go to http:/...

Hardware Description 1-3 Rear Panel Security Slot Console Port RJ-45 Port, PoE Connector Reset Button External Antenna Connector (802.11b/g Radio) DC Power Supply External Antenna Connector (802.11a) Radio

Introduction 1-4 Component Description Antennas The access point includes integrated diversity antennas for wireless communications. A diversity antenna system uses two identical antennas to receive and transmit signals, helping to avoid multipath fading effects. When receiving, the access point che...

Hardware Description 1-5 Security Slot The access point includes a Kensington security slot on the rear panel. You can prevent unauthorized removal of the access point by wrapping the Kensington security cable (not provided) around an unmovable object, inserting the lock into the slot, and turning t...

Introduction 1-6 Ethernet Port The access point has one 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 port that can be attached directly to 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN segments. These segments must conform to the IEEE 802.3 or 802.3u specifications. This port supports automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use straight-...

Hardware Description 1-7 Reset Button This button is used to reset the access point or restore the factory default configuration. If you hold down the button for less than 5 seconds, the access point will perform a hardware reset. If you hold down the button for 5 seconds or more, any configuration ...

2-1 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation To install the access point, follow the steps outlined below: 1. Select a Site – Choose a proper place for the access point. In general, the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, within line of sight of all wireless devices. Try to place ...

Hardware Installation 2-2 • Using the mounting bracket, mark the position of the four screw holes on the wall or ceiling. For concrete or brick walls, you will need to drill holes and insert wall plugs for the screws. • Position the mounting bracket over the wall or ceiling screw holes, then insert ...

3-1 Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration This chapter describes how to use the Web interface to perform initial configuration of the access point. You can manage the RoamAbout Access Point 4102 with: • The Command Line Interface (CLI) accessed through a direct connection to the console port. Refer ...

Access Point Configuration 3-2 • Set the emulation mode to VT100. • When using HyperTerminal, select Terminal keys, not Windows keys. Note: When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft® Windows® 2000, make sure that you have Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later installed. Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 fixe...

Using the CLI 3-3 a. Enter country ? to display the list of countries. b. Determine the code for your country, and then enter country followed by your country code (for example, country SG for Singapore). c. Reboot the RoamAbout Access Point 4102. Enter reset board . 3. If your access point uses a D...

Access Point Configuration 3-4 c. Enter no ip dhcp to disable DHCP. d. Set the IP Address. Enter ip address ip-address netmask gateway , where ip-address is the access point’s IP address, netmask is the network mask for the network, and gateway is the default gateway router. Check with your system a...

Access Point Configuration 3-6 Using Web Management Notes: • The default username is admin , and the default password is password . • To get help, click on Help , located at the bottom of the screen. • You must click on the Apply button, located at the bottom of the each Web interface page for the c...

Access Point Configuration 3-8 c. Click the Reset button next to Reset Access Point, located at the bottom of the page. The access point prompts you to confirm that you want to reboot the system. d. Click OK . The access point reboots, and the Login window appears. e. Enter the username admin and th...

Using Web Management 3-9 f. Go to step 4. 4. Enter the following information, and click Apply . • System Name is an alias used for the access point, enabling the device to be uniquely identified on the network. Default: RoamAbout AP. Length: 1 to 22 characters • System Location is a text string that...

Access Point Configuration 3-12 6. To change the username and password. a. Click Administration from the menu on the left hand side of the page. The Administration page appears. b. Specify a new username in the Username field. c. Specify a new password in the Password field. d. Specify the new passw...

Using Web Management 3-13 The access point displays a Settings Saved message. f. Click OK . 7. To specify the management VLAN ID: a. Click Filter Control from the menu. The Filter Control page appears.

4-1 Chapter 4: Network Configuration Wireless networks support a standalone configuration as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. The RoamAbout RBT-4102 also provides bridging services that can be configured independently on either the 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz radio interfaces...

Network Configuration 4-2 Network Topologies Ad Hoc Wireless LAN (no Access Point) An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers, each equipped with a wireless adapter, connected via radio signals as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific ad hoc wireless LAN must therefore be...

Network Topologies 4-3 Infrastructure Wireless LAN The access point also provides access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wired/wireless LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PC users, and an access point that ...

Network Configuration 4-4 Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set (BSS) defines the communications domain for each access point and its associated wireless clients. The BSS ID is a 48-bit binary number based on the access point’s wireless MAC address, and is set au...

Network Topologies 4-5 Infrastructure Wireless Bridge The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for bridge connections between BSS areas (access points). The access point uses WDS to forward traffic on links between units. The access point supports WDS bridge links on eit...

A-1 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Diagnosing Access Point Indicators Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action Power LED is Off • AC power adapter may be disconnected. Check connections between the access point, the power adapter, and the wall outlet. • PoE power to the access point may be disabled at the ...

B-1 Appendix B: 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 identified by two different colors. For example, one wire might be green and the other, green with white stripes. Also, an RJ-45 conne...

Cables and Pinouts B-2 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. Also be sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100 meters (328 f...

Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments B-3 Straight-Through Wiring If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and only one of the ports has an internal crossover (MDI-X), the two pairs of wires must be straight-through. Crossover Wiring If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and either both port...

Cables and Pinouts B-4 Console Port Pin Assignments The DB-9 console port on the front panel of the access point is used to connect to the access point for out-of-band console configuration. The command-line configuration program can be accessed from a terminal, or a PC running a terminal emulation ...

C-1 Appendix C: Specifications Note: The RBT-4102C-EU, although listed in this document, is not available until March 2008. General Specifications Maximum Channels 802.11a RBT-4102 US & Canada: 13 (normal mode), 5 (turbo mode) RBT-4102C US & Canada: 9 (normal mode), 5 (turbo mode) RBT-4102C-...

Specifications C-2 Modulation Type 802.11a : BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM 802.11g : CCK, BPSK, QPSK, OFDM 802.11b : CCK, BPSK, QPSK Network Configuration Infrastructure Operating Frequency 802.11a : RBT-4102, RBT-4102-BG, RBT-4102-EU: 5.15 ~ 5.35 GHz US/Canada, Europe, Japan 5.470 ~ 5.725 GHz (Europe)...

Specifications C-4 Compliances RBT-4102, RBT-4102-BG, RBT-4102C FCC Class B (US)ICES-003 (Canada) RBT-4102C-EU, RBT-4102-EU RTTED 1999/5/ECARB STD-T70, ARB STD-66, RCR STD-33, ARB STD-T71 (Japan)EN60601-1-2 Radio Signal Certification RBT-4102, RBT-4102-BG, RBT-4102-EU FCC Part 15C 15.247, 15.207 (2....

Sensitivity C-5 Sensitivity 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 QPSK (18 Mbps) -83 -83 -83 -83 16 QAM (24 Mbps) -80 -80 -80 -80 16 QAM (36 Mbps) -...

Specifications C-6 Transmit Power IEEE 802.11a Maximum Output Power (GHz - dBm) Data Rate 5.15-5.250 5.25-5.350 5.50-5.700 5.725-5.825 6 Mbps 20 20 20 19 9 Mbps 20 20 20 19 12 Mbps 20 20 20 19 18 Mbps 20 20 20 19 24 Mbps 20 20 20 19 36 Mbps 20 20 19 19 48 Mbps 19 19 18 18 54 Mbps 18 18 17 16 IEEE 80...

Operating Range C-7 Operating Range Note: The operating range distances listed in the following tables are for typical environments only. Operating ranges can vary considerably depending on factors such as local interference and barrier composition. It is recommended to do a site survey to determine...

Specifications C-8 External Antennas The RBT-4102, RBT-4102-BG, and the RBT-4102C are certified by the FCC, for use in the United States, to operate with these antennas: Note: High gain point to point antenna, model RBTES-AH-P23M (Gain 23 dBi), is certified under specific point to point condition an...

Index-1 Index A antennas, positioning 2-3 B Basic Service Set See BSS BSS 4-3 C cable assignments B-1 change username and password 3-4 channels, maximum C-1 CLI change username and password 3-4 country code configuring 3-2 default username and password 3-2 disable DHCP 3-4 Gateway address 3-4 IP add...