Accton Technology WA6102ACC Wireless LAN Access Point User Manual 85
Accton Technology Corp Wireless LAN Access Point 85
User manual
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Altitude 300-2™
Getting Started Guide
Software Version x.x
Published: Auguest 2003
Part number: XXXX Rev. 01
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Contents
Introduction 1
Related Publications 2
Conventions 2
Introduction 7
Hardware Description 7
Altitude 300-2TM Models And Connections 7
Radio Characteristics 8
LED Indicators 9
Optional Equipment Not Supplied 10
Software Description 10
Installation Steps 3
Altitude 300-2™ and Mounting Hardware 4
Universal Mounting Bracket 4
T-Bar Fasteners and Spacers 6
Optional Antenna Shrouds 8
Optional Plastic Cover 9
Painting The Plastic Cover 10
Ordering The Plastic Cover Kit 10
External Antennas 10
Placement of the Wireless Port 10
Mounting Locations 10
Mounting Below A Hard Ceiling 11
Mounting Below A Hanging Ceiling 11
Mounting Above The Hanging Ceiling 11
Mounting On A Wall 13
Mounting On A Table Or Shelf 13
General Specifications 15
Maximum Number Of Tunable Channels 15
Important Notice 19
FCC - Class B 23
CAUTION STATEMENT:
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 23
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Preface
This preface provides an overview of this guide, describes guide conventions, and lists other
publications that might be useful.
NOTE
To ensure proper operation of your Extreme Networks equipment, read this guide before you install any
Extreme Networks equipment.
Introduction
This guide provides the required information to install the Altitude 300™ wireless port. It also contains
general product information about the Altitude 300-2™.
This guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for installing and setting
up network equipment. It assumes a basic working knowledge of:
•Local Area Networks (LANs)
•Ethernet concepts
•Simple 802.11 wireless LAN concepts.
See the ExtremeWare Software User Guide for information about configuring an Extreme Networks
device.
NOTE
If the information in the Release Notes that shipped with your switch differs from the information in this
guide, follow the Release Notes.
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Preface
Related Publications
The Extreme Networks wireless port documentation set includes:
•Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide (this guide)
•Unified Access Deployment Guide.
•ExtremeWare Software User Guide
Documentation for Extreme Networks products is available on the World Wide Web at the following
location:
http://www.extremenetworks.com/
Conventions
Table 1 lists conventions that are used throughout this guide.
Documentation for Extreme Networks products is available from the Extreme Networks website at the
following location:
http://www.extremenetworks.com/services/documentation/
You can select and download the following Extreme Networks documentation from the Documentation
section of the Services page:
•Release Notes
•Software
•Hardware
•Reports
•White Papers
•Troubleshooting Tools
•Preventative Maintenance
•Instructional Videos
•Archives
You can also purchase Extreme Networks documentation from the Extreme Networks website.
Table 1: Notice Icons
Icon Notice Type Alerts you to...
Note Important features or instructions.
Caution Risk of personal injury, system damage, or loss of data.
Warning Risk of severe personal injury.
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1Altitude 300-2TM Wireless Port
Introduction
Introduction
The Altitude 300-2™ wireless dual-band wireless port provides transparent, wireless high-speed data
communications between the Summit 300™ family of wired LAN products and wireless fixed, portable
or mobile devices equipped with 802.11a, and 802.11b/g. wireless adapters.
The Altitude 300-2™ is part of Extreme Network's Unified Access Architecture. When connected to the
Summit 300-48™ it provides a wireless network that is completely integrated into the enterprise
network. As part of the Unified Access Architecture, the management of Altitude 300-2™ and Summit
300-48™ is a seamless extension of Extreme Networks' centralized management system, EPICenter™.
This integrated network provides unified security, scalability and manageability.
Hardware Description
Altitude 300-2TM Models And Connections
The Altitude 300-2™ wireless port box comes in two models. The first, the Altitude-2i™, is a unit with
integrated, dual band antennas and the second, the Altitude-2d™, is a unit with external antenna
connectors. Both models have the same radios and overall feature set.
Figure 1 shows the rear side of the
integrated antenna model of the
Altitude 300-2i™. The Ethernet cable is
plugged into the RJ45 jack. It supplies
both network connectivity and power to
the unit. The Altitude 300-2i™ can be
locked by either a standard computer
cable lock inserted in to hole or a
padlock in hole.
Figure 1: Rear View Of Altitude 300-2iTM
1
2
Ethernet
Jack
Padlock
Hole
Computer Cable
Lock Hole
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Altitude 300-2TM Wireless Port Introduction
Figure 1 shows the rear side of the
integrated antenna model of the
Altitude 300-2i™. The Ethernet cable is
plugged into the RJ45 jack. It supplies
both network connectivity and power to
the unit. The Altitude 300-2i™ can be
locked by either a standard computer
cable lock inserted in to hole or a
padlock in hole.
Figure 2: Rear View Of Altitude 300-2dTM
Radio Characteristics
The Altitude 300-2™ has two radios. The first uses a radio modulation technique known as Orthogonal
Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). It operates in the 5GHz UNII/ISM bands. Data is
transmitted over a half-duplex radio channel operating at up to 54 Megabits per sec.
The second radio has two modulation modes both using half-duplex access. The first modulation mode,
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) is used with 802.11b clients. It operates up to 11 Mbps. The
second modulation, OFDM is used with 802.11g clients. Like 802.11a it operates up to 54 Mbps. These
modulations use the 2.4 GHz, ISM band. In the ISM band the Altitude 300-2™ detects what clients are
present and selects the modulation mode.
Both UNII band and ISM band radios support antenna diversity. The Altitude 300-2i™ has two
integrated antennas. These antennas are dual band, operating simultaneously in the 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
and 5.15- 5.35 and 5.725 - 5.85 GHz bands. The Altitude 300-2d™ has external antenna connectors that
that support attachable antennas that operate in the 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz and 5.25 - 5.35 and 5.725 - 5.85
GHz bands.
CAUTION
External antennas must be certified by Extreme Networks or selected by a profession installer to insure
they meet all regulatory requirements.
NOTE
The Altitude 300-2dTM is designed for diversity with two antenna connectors for each radio. It is import
for the proper operation of the wireless port that antennas be installed on each connector.
802.11b/g
RP-TNC
Connectors
802.11a
RP-SMA
Connectors
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Hardware Description
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LED Indicators
The Altitude 300-2™ includes four status LED indicators visible on the basic box or through the light
pipes of the plastic cover. They are depicted and described in the Figure 3 and Table 1.
Figure 3: Altitude 300-2TM LED Indicators, Without Plastic Cover
Table 2: LED Indicator Functions
LED Symbol LED Name Color Status Description
Power Amber
&
Green
Off No power
Amber On Self test fault found
Green Flashing Indicates loading software program
Green On The unit is operational.
LAN Green Off No Ethernet link or the link is disabled
On Indicates a valid 10/100 Mbps Ethernet cable
link.
Flashing Indicates that the wireless port is transmitting or
receiving data on a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN.
Flashing rate is proportional to the link's activity.
Radio 1 Green Off Disabled or no BSS constructed
On 802.11a BSS constructed and no activity
Flashing Indicates that the wireless port is transmitting or
receiving data through the 802.11a radio.
Flashing rate is proportional to network activity.
Radio 2 Green Off 802.11b/g Disabled or no BSS constructed
On 802.11b/g BSS constructed and no activity
Flashing Indicates that the wireless port is transmitting or
receiving data through the 802.11b/g radio.
Flashing rate is proportional to network activity.
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Altitude 300-2TM Wireless Port Introduction
Figure 4: Package Checklist
The Altitude 300-2™ wireless port package includes:
•One Altitude 300-2™ wireless port (Altitude 300-2i™ or Altitude 300-2d™)
•One short Ethernet straight cable
•Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Manual
•One universal mounting bracket
•Two T-Bar ceiling fasteners and fastener nuts
•Two T-Bar fastener spacers
•Four #8x1 inch (25.4 mm) mounting screws and plastic anchors
•Four stick-on feet
•One cable tie to secure the Altitude 300-2O to the universal mounting bracket
•One 10-24 nut
The optional plastic cover kit not included here contains:
•Five Altitude 300-2™ plastic covers (15482- translucent, 15483- cool gray, 15484- cream).
•Ten antenna shrouds for use with the Altitude 300-2i™.
•An installation guide sheet.
If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them again to repack the
product in case there is a need to return it.
Optional Equipment Not Supplied.
•One padlock for securing the Altitude 300-2™ to the universal mounting bracket. The lock hasp is
compatible with a Master Lock 120T lock or a like model.
WARNING!
The Altitude 300-2™ is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If a padlock is not used
the unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie through the lock hasp to keep it from falling.
Failure to secure the unit is hazardous.
•One computer lock cable for securing the Altitude 300-2™ when the universal mounting bracket is
not used.
•Box hanger for installing the Altitude 300-2™ above the tiles of a suspended ceiling.
•External antenna(s) for the Altitude 300-2d™. Extreme Networks' external antennas can be
ordered separately.
Software Description
The Altitude 300-2™ receives its software and configuration from the Summit 300™ switch. A description
of the software and the wireless port's configuration is in the Summit 300™ manual.
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Installation Steps
1For wall and ceiling installations the universal mounting bracket is used. If unit is being mounted on
a table or shelf skip to step 4. Locate and install the universal mounting bracket. Refer to the
instructions for the various ceiling installation options (Mounting Below A Hard Ceiling page 18,
Mounting Below A Hanging Ceiling: page 18, Mounting Above The Hanging Ceiling: page 18, and
Mounting Above The Hanging Ceiling: page 19) and the wall mounting option (Mounting On A Wall:
page 20) in the next section.
2Mount the Altitude 300-2™ on the universal mounting bracket. The Altitude 300-2™ has three slotted
mounting holes on the back of the unit. The mounting studs on the universal mounting bracket fit
into the slotted mounting holes. The unit slides all the way forward into these holes. The lock hasp
hole on the Altitude 300-2™ should line up with the lock hasp hole on the universal mounting
bracket when the unit is slid all the way forward, see Figure 5: Mounting The Wireless Port On The
Universal Mounting Bracket on page 14.
3Lock and secure the Altitude 300-2™. The Altitude 300-2™ and the universal mounting bracket are
designed to use a Master Lock 120T or similarly sized padlock to secure the wireless port from theft
of from coming off the bracket, see Figure 5: Mounting The Wireless Port On The Universal
Mounting Bracket on page 14. Wall and ceiling installations skip step 4.
WARNING!
The Altitude 300-2™ is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If a padlock is not used the
unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie through the lock hasp to keep it from falling. Failure
to secure the unit is hazardous.
4For table and shelf installations, attach the stick-on feet. The Altitude 300-2™ kit comes with four
stick-on feet for use when the unit is installed on top of a table or shelf. The feet do not have to be
used for wall and ceiling installations.
WARNING!
The stick-on feet have not been tested for use in a plenum space. Do not use them for above the ceiling
installations.
5Connect the Ethernet Cable - The Altitude 300-2™ is connected to a powered, 10/100BaseT Ethernet
cable from a Summit 300-48™.
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NOTE
While the Altitude 300-2™ uses standard a standard 10/100BaseT signal and PoE power, it should only
be connected to a Summit 300-48™ port for the proper operation of the management and configuration
features of Extreme Networks’ Unified Access System.
6Connect the computer cable lock (optional). When the Altitude 300-2™ installation does not use the
universal mounting bracket, the unit can be locked with a computer cable. The Altitude 300-2™ has a
standard computer cable lock hole located at the rear of the box, see Figure 1: Rear View Of Altitude
300-2i™ on page 7, or Figure 2: Rear View Of Altitude 300-2d™ on page 8.
7Connect the external antennas, Altitude 300-2d™. For the Altitude 300-2i™ skip to step 8. The
Altitude 300-2dO has connectors for external antennas, see Figure 2: Rear View Of Altitude 300-2d™
on page 8. The access unit should be located within the reach of the antenna's cables. The large
RP-TNC connectors are used for 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g antennas and the small RP-SMA connectors for 5
GHz 802.11a antennas. Two connectors of each type are supplied to support spatial diversity. The
unit can be operated with one antenna on each radio if desired. When this step is completed go to
step 10.
8Attach the antenna shrouds (Altitude 300-2i™) - If the plastic cover is going to be used attach the
antenna shrouds to the antennas, see Figure 8: Antenna Shroud on page 16.
9Adjust the Integrated antennas, Altitude 300-2i™ - The Altitude 300-2i™ is equipped with two
integrated dual band antennas that connect to both the 802.11a and 802.11b/g radios. Selecting the
proper angle for the antennas is important to achieve the best performance from the system. For this
reason the Altitude 300-2i™ is equipped with antennas that can be rotated. Once the proper angle has
been set the Altitude 300-2i™ is outfitted with antenna shrouds that work with the plastic cover to
lock in the proper angle. This to prevents the antennas from being accidentally misaligned after
installation.
10 Attach the plastic cover -Attach the optional plastic cover to the box, see Figure 10: Plastic Cover
Installation on page 17. After the cover has been secured push on each antenna to make sure is
shroud is locked in position. This ensures that the teeth on the shroud are engaged with the teeth on
the cover.
WARNING!
Attach the plastic cover -Attach the optional plastic cover to the box, see Figure 10: Plastic Cover
Installation on page 17. After the cover has been secured push on each antenna to make sure is
shroud is locked in position. This ensures that the teeth on the shroud are engaged with the teeth on
the cover.
Altitude 300-2™ and Mounting Hardware
Before starting to install the wireless port and its hardware, take time to become familiar with the parts
and their physical features.
Universal Mounting Bracket
The universal mounting bracket included with the wireless port is designed to mount on vertical and
horizontal surfaces like walls and ceilings. It can be attached to electrical junction boxes in place of a
wall plate and the Ethernet cable routed from the wall or ceiling through the central hole in the bracket
to the Altitude 300-2™’s Ethernet jack. The universal mounting bracket can also be directly attached to a
solid surface and the Ethernet cable attached through the network cable hole in the rear of the plastic
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cover. The universal mounting bracket is also used for installations where the Altitude 300-2™ is placed
in the plenum area above a hanging ceiling. For these locations it is designed to connect to a box hanger
bar that is attached to the ceiling’s T-Bars.
Figure 5: Universal Mounting Bracket
There are a number of holes and other features on the universal mounting bracket. The large central
hole is for passing cables through when connecting the wireless port to in-the-wall cables. The smaller
holes are designed to mate with various fastening hardware like junction boxes and box hanger bars.
Two cable tie loops are provided for dressing cables. They accept standard nylon cable ties. The
threaded stud is provided for grounding the plate when electrical codes require it. The lock hasp lines
up with the lock hasp on the Altitude 300-2™. It secures the wireless port to the bracket. Either a lock or
a cable tie can be placed in the lock holes.
To mount the Altitude 300-2™ on the bracket, place the box's mounting holes over the mounting studs
on the bracket. Firmly slide the wireless port along the mounting studs until the holes in the lock hasps
line up. The unit is designed to snap into place so some force is required.
WARNING!
Make sure the holes in the lock hasps are lined up to ensure that the wireless port is completely
seated. Also make sure that the wireless port is engaged on all three mounting studs.
Mounting Stud (x3)
Cable Tie (x2) 10-24 Threaded
Grounding Stud
Cable Hole
Padlock Hole
Various Mounting
Holes
Front View Wall View
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Figure 6: Mounting The Wireless Port On The Universal Mounting Bracket
To remove the wireless port from the universal mounting bracket first unlock or remove the cable tie.
Push the box in the direction of the lock hasp while gently lifting it away from the bracket.
The universal mounting bracket is part of the Altitude 300-2™ kit. Spares may also be ordered. The part
number is 15921.
T-Bar Fasteners and Spacers
The T-Bar fasteners included with the wireless port are designed to connect to a range of hanging
ceiling T-Bar sizes. Following the steps in Figure 6, spread the T-Bar fastener apart, place it on the T-Bar
and squeeze it together until it is firmly seated on the T-Bar. With the two T-Bar fasteners in place and
properly spaced to match the brackets T-Bar fastener holes, determine if spacers are needed. The T-Bar
fastener spacers are designed for hanging ceilings where the ceiling tiles' bottom surface is bellow the
T-Bar. If this is the case, install the spacer as show in the diagram. The spacer allows the universal
mounting bracket to sit below the bottom surface of the ceiling tile.
The universal mounting bracket is installed using the large wing nuts provided. Make sure these wing
nuts are tight.
(1) Locate the three mounting
holesonthebackofthebox
(2) Insert the bracket’s
mounting studs into the
mounting holes
(3) Firmly slide the
box down on the studs
(4) The box is properly
installed when the lock
hasp holes are lined up
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WARNING!
For safety it is recommended that two T-Bar fasteners be used to connect the Altitude 300-2™ to a
hanging ceiling. Make sure that the fasteners are securely on the T-Bar before installing the universal
bracket and wireless port.
Figure 7: Installation On A Hanging Ceiling
The universal mounting bracket has mounting holes that allow it to be installed inline with the T-Bar as
shown in Figure 6 or at right angles to the T-Bar.
Some hanging ceilings have tiles with bottom surfaces that hang bellow the bottom of the T-Bar. For
these ceilings spacers are provided. The spacers go between the T-Bar fasteners and the universal
mounting bracket as shown in Figure 7.
Swing the arms
together to attach the
T-Barfastenertothe
T-Bar
Downward face of the
T-Bar
(A)
(B)
Mount the bracket on the
T-Bar fasteners and secure
it with the T-Bar nuts
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Figure 8: Installation Of Optional Spacer
NOTE
Use a small piece of tape to hold the spacer in place on the universal mounting bracket and install the
spacer and the bracket together.
Optional Antenna Shrouds
Antenna shrouds are used with the Altitude 300-2i™ that has integrated dual band antennas. They are
an optional item that is ordered with one of the plastic cover kits. Before the plastic cover is snapped
on, each antenna shroud is slipped over the antenna housing so that the gear teeth are next to the box.
The shroud is slipped all the way down on the antenna housing until it is firmly seated on the antenna
tube that comes out of the box. The shroud clips on to the tube. With the shroud installed, the antenna
is still free to be rotated to the desired angle. The process is repeated for the other side of the box.
Figure 9: Antenna Shroud Figure 10: Antenna Shroud Installation
Downward face of
the T-Bar
Optional spacer
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Optional Plastic Cover
The plastic cover is used with either the Altitude 300-2i™ or Altitude 300-2d™. Plastic covers are
optional and are ordered with the plastic cover kit. The cover is installed on the Altitude 300-2™ after all
cable connections and antenna adjustments are made and after the unit is locked or secured. To install
the plastic cover place it directly over the box and line up the antenna slots in the cover with the
antenna tubes on the box. While gently pulling out on the sides of the case where the clips are, press the
cover firmly on to the box. The installer should hear and feel the cover snap into position.
Figure 11: Plastic Cover Installation
NOTE
The cover is designed to secure the Altitude 300-2™ from casual tampering that can affect service to
the clients. With the case in place the unit can’t be unlocked, the Ethernet connection can't be
unplugged, the integrated antennas (Altitude 300-2i™) can't be rotated and the external antenna
connections (Altitude 300-2d™) can't be undone.
To remove the plastic cover, gently pull the sides near the clips outwards while pulling the cover off the
box.
Gently pull out on the
sides of the plastic cover
as it is installed on the
box
Mount the bracket, and connect the
padlock and any cables before installing
the plastic cover
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2
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Painting The Plastic Cover.
The plastic cover can be painted to match a decor with any paint that is suitable for polycarbonate
plastic. The plastic light pipe must be removed before painting. The light pipe assembly can be gently
popped off using a screwdriver that is slipped into the small lips provided on the light pipe. After
painting, reinstall the light pipe by snapping it back in place.
NOTE
Painting the antennas is not recommended.
Ordering The Plastic Cover Kit.
The plastic cover kit may be order from Extreme Networks. The kit includes covers and antenna
shrouds. Please consult the Extreme Networks product web site, www.extremenetworks.com, for the
latest product information. The plastic cover kits offered include:
Product Number: 15434- five translucent covers and ten black antenna shrouds
Product Number: 15435- five cool gray covers and ten black antenna shrouds
Product Number: 15436- five cream covers and ten black antenna shrouds
External Antennas
The Altitude 300-2d™ uses external antennas. Consult the Extreme Networks product web page for a
current list of available external antennas. External antennas are connected to the RP-TNC connectors
for the 802.11b/g radio and to the RP-SMA connectors for the 802.11a radio. The external antennas are
connected before the optional plastic cover is installed.
NOTE
The Altitude 300-2d™ is designed for diversity with two antenna connectors for each radio. It is import
for the proper operation of the wireless port that antennas be installed on each connector.
Placement of the Wireless Port
Choose a proper place for the wireless port. In general, the best location is at the center of the wireless
coverage area, within line of sight of as many as possible wireless devices. Try to place the wireless port
in a position that can best covers its cell. Normally, the higher the wireless port is placed, the better the
overall performance.
Mounting Locations
The Altitude 300-2™ and its mounting hardware are designed for installation in a variety of places
inside a building. The installation site may be selected for any combination of RF performance,
aesthetics, and convenience reasons.
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WARNING!
The Altitude 300-2™ is not designed for outdoor use or sites that exceed its environmental
specifications.
Mounting Below A Hard Ceiling
The Altitude 300-2™ may be installed underneath a hard ceiling where wall anchors are used to mount
the bracket. Select the orientation for the bracket remembering that that integrated antennas are on the
side and to the back of the Altitude 300-2i™. Use the bracket as a template to mark the holes on the
ceiling. For each of the four plastic anchors supplied with the unit, drill 4.8 mm (3/16"} pilot holes, 24.5
mm (1") deep. If wall anchors are not being used drill 3.2 mm (1/8") holes, 1 inch (25.4 mm) deep.
Install the bracket using the screws from the kit. The Altitude 300-2™ is designed to slip into the
mounting slots on the bracket and slide all the way to the front, see Figure 5: Mounting The Wireless
Port On The Universal Mounting Bracket on page 14. The unit should then be secured with either a
padlock (not supplied) or a cable tie (supplied). The installer may now follow the standard instructions
for connecting the Ethernet cable, antenna shrouds for integrated antennas, and the plastic cover.
WARNING!
The Altitude 300-2™ is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If a padlock is not used the
unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie through the lock hasp to keep it from falling. Failure
to secure the unit is hazardous.
Mounting Below A Hanging Ceiling
The Altitude 300-2™ may be suspended from the T-Bars of a hanging ceiling. The mounting kit contains
two T-Bar fasteners that can be adjusted for a variety of T-Bar widths. There are a number of round
holes on the bracket that can be used for the T-Bar fasteners; use two that are convent for the required
orientation on the ceiling. The bracket is oriented on the T-Bar with so that the antennas face the desired
direction. Use the bracket to lightly mark where the T-Bar fasteners should be placed. Install the two
T-Bar fasteners on the T-Bar, see Figure 6: Installation On A Hanging Ceiling on page 15. Some ceilings
have ceiling tiles that hang down below the bottom of the T-Bar. Spacers are provided with the kit for
these types of tiles. The spaces go between the T-Bar fasteners and the bracket with the spacer's face
against the bracket, see Figure 7: Installation Of Optional Spacer on page 15. Mount the bracket and
make sure fasteners are tight and the bracket is secure. The Altitude 300-2™ is now slipped into the
bracket's mounting slots and slid all the way to the back, see Figure 5: Mounting The Wireless Port On
The Universal Mounting Bracket on page 14. The unit should then be secured with either a padlock (not
supplied) or a cable tie (supplied). The installer may now follow the standard instructions for
connecting the Ethernet cable, antenna shrouds for integrated antennas, and the plastic cover.
WARNING!
The Altitude 300-2™ is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If a padlock is not used the
unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie through the lock hasp to keep it from falling. Failure
to secure the unit is hazardous.
Mounting Above The Hanging Ceiling
The Altitude 300-2d™ is compliant with UL 2043 for installation in the plenum area above a hanging
ceiling. The installer needs to make sure that the Ethernet cable used to connect to the unit is also
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plenum rated, see the National Electric Code, NEC, Section 300-22(C). Equipment above the hanging
ceiling should be secured to the T-Bars using a box hanger (not supplied). The universal mounting
bracket has been designed to work with box hangers such as those from B-Line or Caddy, see Figure 11:
Above The Ceiling Box Hanger Mount on page 20.
Examples of these T-Bar box hangers products are:
B-Line model: BA50A, www.cooperbline.com
Caddy model: 512-BU, www.erico.com
External antennas are recommended for installations above the ceiling. Locate where the external
antenna will be located and their orientation. Select a site above the ceiling for the Altitude 300-2d™.
This should be within reach of the external antenna’s cables. Install the box hanger following the
manufacturer's instructions. If the box hanger comes with a box the universal bracket can be installed
onto the box or the box can be taken off and the bracket can be installed directly onto the box hanger
bar using the fastener provided by the manufacturer. Make sure all the fasteners are tight before
mounting the Altitude 300-2™ on the bracket. The Altitude 300-2™ should be secured to the bracket
using either a padlock or a cable tie.
WARNING!
The Altitude 300-2™ is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If a padlock is not used the
unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie through the lock hasp to keep it from falling. Failure
to secure the unit is hazardous.
Connect the external antenna cables and the powered Ethernet cable to the Altitude 300-2d™.
WARNING!
The plastic cover and the antenna shrouds have not been tested for use in a plenum space. Do not use
them for above the ceiling installations.
Figure 12: Above The Ceiling Box Hanger Mount
Hanging
Ceiling
T-Bars
Universal
Mounting
Bracket
Typical
Adjustable Box
Hanger
Box Hanger
Bracket
Fasteners
The box hanger is
not supplied by
Extreme Networks
.
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Mounting On A Wall
The Altitude 300-2™ can be mounted on a vertical surface using the universal mounting bracket
supplied. The vertical position should be with the Ethernet cable and lock hasp pointing up. Select the
location for the unit and use the bracket as a template to mark the holes in the ceiling. For each of the
four plastic anchors supplied with the unit, drill 4.8 mm (3/16”} pilot holes, 24.5 mm (1”) deep. If wall
anchors are not being used drill 3.2 mm (1/8”) holes, 1 inch (25.4 mm) deep. Install the bracket using
the screws from the kit. The Altitude 300-2™ is designed to slip into the mounting slots on the bracket
and slide all the way down, see Figure 5: Mounting The Wireless Port On The Universal Mounting
Bracket on page 14. The unit should then be secured with either a padlock or a cable tie. The installer
may now follow the standard instructions for connecting the Ethernet cable, antenna shrouds for
integrated antennas, and the plastic cover.
The Altitude 300-2™ is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If a padlock is not used the
unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie through the lock hasp to keep it from falling. Failure
to secure the unit is hazardous.
Mounting On A Table Or Shelf
The Altitude 300-2™ can be installed on a table or shelf using the stick-on feet supplied in the unit's kit.
After the feet are applied, the unit is placed on the horizontal surface and the powered Ethernet cable
attached. If the unit is to be locked a standard computer cable and lock can be used. The computer lock
hole is located at the rear of the Altitude 300-2™, see Figure 1: Rear View Of Altitude 300-2i™ on page 7.
The antennas are installed and the antennas are adjusted now for optimal performance. After that the
plastic cover is attached, securing the antennas and Ethernet cable.
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ASPECIFICATIONS
General Specifications
Maximum Number Of Tunable Channels
802.11a
FCC/IC: 13
ETSI: 4
France: 8
Spain: 8
MMK: 4
802.11b
FCC/IC: 1-11(3 non-overlapping)
ETSI: 1-13 (3 non-overlapping)
France: 10-14 (2 non-overlapping)
Spain: 10-11 (1 non-overlapping)
MKK: 1-14 (4 non-overlapping)
Data Rate
802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel
802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel
Operating Frequency
802.11a
5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz (lower UNII band) US/Canada (Altitude 300-2dO only), Japan
5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz (middle UNII band) US/Canada
5.725 ~ 5.825 GHz (upper UNII and ISM C band) US/Canada
802.11b/g
2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz
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Maximum Output Power
(Note that the maximum allowable setting varies with individual country regulations)
802.11a
5.15 ~ to 5.25 GHz: 16 dBm
5.25 ~ to 5.35 GHz: 19 dBm
5.725 ~ to 5.85 GHz: 19 dBm
802.11b
17 dBm
802.11g
15 dBm
Radio Configurations
Dual band: 2.4 GHz ISM and 5 GHz UNII/ISM
Dual channel: one 802.11a and one 802.11b/g
Number of Clients
Greater than 256
Network Configuration
Infrastructure
Power supply
Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Standard: IEEE 802.3af
11 watts when both channels are operating
Physical Size With Plastic Cover
21.3 (wide) x 16 (deep)x 4 (high) cm, (8.4 x 6.3 x 1.6 in)
Mounting bracket adds 2 cm (0.8 in) to the height
Weight
635 grams (22.4 oz)
Add 20 grams (0.71 oz) for the mounting bracket
LED Indicators
Ready (Power On/Fault), LAN (Ethernet Link/Activity), WLAN1 -802.11a and WLAN2 -802.11b/g
(Wireless On/Activity)
Network Management
EPICenterO
Temperature
Operating: 0 to 55 oC (32 to 131 oF)
Storage: 0 to 70 oC (32 to 158 oF)
Humidity
5% to 95% (non-condensing)
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Emissions
FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109 (C1ass B)
IECS-003 (Canada)
VCCI (Japan)
EN 301.489-1 and -17 (Europe)
Safety
CSA 22.2 No. 950-95
UL 1950 UL 2043
EN60950
IEC60950
Radio Approvals
FCC Part 15.247, 15.401-15.407
RSS-139-1, RSS-210 (Canada)
EN 301.893, 300.328 (Europe)
ARIB STD-T71, Telec 33B (Japan)
AS 4268.2 (Australia)
AS/NZS 354B (Australia and New Zealand)
Standards
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.11a/b/g
IEEE 802.3af
FCC Bulleting OET-65C
RSS-102
Wi-Fi member
Sensitivity
Table 3: 802.11a Radio
Modulation/Rates Sensitivity (dBm)
BPSK (6 Mbps) -88
BPSK (9 Mbps) -87
802.11a Radio -86
QPSK (18 Mbps) -84
16 QAM (24 Mbps) -81
64 QAM (48 Mbps) -77
64QAM(54 Mbps) -69
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Table 4: 802.11b/g Radio
Modulation/Rates Sensitivity (dBm)
DSSS-DBPSK (1Mbps) b-91
DSSS-DQPSK (2 Mbps) b-88
CCK-DBPSK (5.5 Mbps) b-87
CCK_DQPSK (11 Mbps) b-85
BPSK (6 Mbps) g-89
BPSK (9 Mbps) g-88
BPSK (9 Mbps) g-87
QPSK (18 Mbps) g-85
16 QAM (24 Mbps) g-82
16 QAM (36 Mbps) g-79
64 QAM (48 Mbps) g-74
64QAM(54 Mbps) g-71
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BMaximum Distance Table
Important Notice
Maximum distances posted below are actual tested distance thresholds for the Altitude 300-2i™ with
integrated antenna. However, there are many variables such as barrier composition and construction
and local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience
distance thresholds far lower than those we post below.
Table 5: 802.11a Maximum Distances
802.11a Wireless Products Maximum Distance Table, Integrated Antenna
Speed and Distance Ranges
EnvironmentalCondition 54 Mbps 18 Mbps 6 Mbps
OutdoorEnvironment1
1. Outdoor Environment: A line-of-sight environment with no interference or
obstruction between the wireless port and clients.
31 m
(100 ft) 168 m
(550 ft) 335 m
(1100 ft)
IndoorEnvironment2
2. Indoor Environment: A typical office or home environment with floor to
ceiling obstructions between the wireless port and clients.
18 m
(60 ft) 46 m
(150 ft) 64 m
(210 ft)
Table 6: 802.11b Maximum Distances
802.11b Wireless Products Maximum Distance Table, Integrated Antenna Speed
and Distance Ranges
EnvironmentalCondition 11 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps
OutdoorEnvironment1
1. Outdoor Environment: A line-of-sight environment with no interference or
obstruction between the wireless port and clients.
137 m
(450 ft) 238 m
(780 ft) 305 m
(1000 ft) 488 m
(1600 ft)
IndoorEnvironment2
2. Indoor Environment: A typical office or home environment with floor to
ceiling obstructions between the wireless port and clients.
49 m
(160 ft) 238 m
(780 ft) 103 m
(340 ft) 152 m
(500 ft)
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Table 7: 802.11g Maximum Distances
802.11g Wireless Products Maximum Distance Table, Integrated Antenna
Speed and Distance Ranges
EnvironmentalCondition 54 Mbps 18 Mbps 6 Mbps
OutdoorEnvironment1
1. Outdoor Environment: A line-of-sight environment with no interference or
obstruction between the wireless port and clients.
34 m
(110 ft) 104 m
(340 ft) 198 m
(650 ft)
IndoorEnvironment2
2. Indoor Environment: A typical office or home environment with floor to
ceiling obstructions between the wireless port and clients.
20m
(65ft) 46 m
(150 ft) 61 m
(200 ft)
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CIntegrated Dual Band Antenna Pattern
The Altitude 300-2i™ has two integrated dual band antennas. The characteristics of the antennas are
given in the tables and figures below.
Table 8: Integrated Antenna Electrical Specification
Frequency range 2.4 GHz - 2.5 GHz 5.12 GHz 1 5.875 GHz
Gain1
1. Exclusive of internal cable loss: for 5 GHz band, 0.8 dB; for 2.4 GHz band, 0.5 dB.
1.5 dBi 4.5 dBi
Polarization Linear, vertical Linear, vertical
Figure 13: Antenna Radiation Patterns Figure 14: Integrated
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Figure 15: Antenna Radiation Pattern Reference Diagram
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DCOMPLIANCES
FCC - Class B
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 installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient the receiving antenna
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This
device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION STATEMENT:
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
centimeters (8 inches) between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Industry Canada - Class B
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,”
ICES-003 of the Department of Communications. Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits
radioelectriques applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le
materiel brouilleur: “Appareils Numeriques,” NMB-003 edictee par le ministere des Communications.
European Community
Declaration of conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
English: This equipment complies with the necessary requirements and relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC
Need to supply other translated languages.
The 802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz radio complies with the following standards:
•EN 300 328-1, EN 300 328-2
•EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 (09-2000)
•EN 60950
The 802.11a, 5 GHz radio complies with the following standards:
•EN 301 893 (Broadband Radio Access Network (BRAN); HIPERLAN Type2
•EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 (09-2000)
•EN 60950
Japan
The 802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz radio complies with the following standards:
•ARIB STD-T66
•ARIB STD-33
The 802.11a, 5 GHz radio complies with the following standards:
•ARIB STD-T71
Table 9: Regulator Domain Product Listing
Model Number Product Regulatory Domain
15700 Altitude 300-2i North America
15701 Altitude 300-2d North America
15702 Altitude 300-2i Japan
15703 Altitude 300-2d Japan
15704 Altitude 300-2i Taiwan
15705 Altitude 300-2d Taiwan
15706 Altitude 300-2i European Community
15707 Altitude 300-2d European Community
15708 Altitude 300-2i Rest of World
15709 Altitude 300-2d Rest of World
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EPower Over Ethernet Connector Pin
Assignments
The Altitude 300-2™ complies with the IEEE P802.3af specification in its support of two modes of power
delivery on the RJ-45 Ethernet jack. Table 7 shows the pins that are used to deliver -48 volts to the
wireless port and Figure 14 shows the RJ-45 connector's pin number assignment. The Summit 300-48™
uses the MDI, Mode A to deliver power to the Altitude 300-2™.Maximum Number Of Tunable Channels
Vport = 44 to 57 volts under no load
Figure 16: Ethernet Connector Pin Number Assignment
Table 10: Altitude 300-2O Power Over Ethernet RJ-45 Pin Assignments
Conductor Mode A: MDI
(mode used by the Summit 300-48™)Mode B: AII
1Negative Vport
2Negative Vport
3Positive Vport
4Positive Vport
5Positive Vport Positive Vport
6
7Negative Vport
8Negative Vport
23456781
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FEthernet Connector Pin Number
Assignment
Wireless Port - An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks.
Ad Hoc - An ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with LAN adapters, connected as an
independent wireless LAN.
Altitude 300-2™ - Extreme Networks’ secure enterprise grade, scalable, and manageable wireless port.
The Altitude 300-2™ supports two radio channels: one 802.11a channel and one 802.11b/g channel and it
comes in two models: the Altitude 300-2i™ with integrated antennas and the Altitude 300-2d™4with
connectors for detachable antennas.
Backbone - The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the network that transports information
from one central location to another central location where it is unloaded onto a local system.
Base Station - In mobile telecommunications, a base station is the central radio transmitter/receiver that
maintains communications with the mobile radiotelephone sets within its range. In cellular and
personal communications applications, each cell or micro-cell has its own base station; each base station
in turn is interconnected with other cells’ bases.
BSS - BSS stands for “Basic Service Set.” It is an wireless port and all the LAN PCs that are associated
with it.
CSMA/CA - Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance.
EPICenter™ - EPICenter? management suite is a full-featured network management tool that simplifies
configuration, troubleshooting, and status monitoring of IP-based networks. Offering a comprehensive
set of network management applications including the ability to configure, monitor, troubleshoot, and
manage the network and its elements, EPICenter? delivers on both the basic requirements of network
management while adding valuable and intuitive features that help save time by streamlining common
tasks.
ESS - ESS (ESS-ID, SSID) stands for “Extended Service Set.” More than one BSS is configured to become
an Extended Service Set. LAN mobile users can roam between different BSSs in an ESS (ESS-ID, SSID).
Ethernet - A popular local area data communications network, which accepts transmission from
computers and terminals.
Infrastructure - An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an infrastructure configuration.
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