Extreme Networks ALT300-2-NA Wireless LAN Access Point User Manual 85
Extreme Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 85
user manual
Extreme Networks, Inc.
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Altitude 300-2™
Getting Started Guide
Published: September 2003
Part number: 120175 Rev. 01
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Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 3
Contents
Introduction 5
Related Publications 6
Conventions 6
Overview 9
Hardware Description 10
Altitude 300-2™ Models And Connections 10
Radio Characteristics 11
LED Indicators 12
Package Checklist 13
Optional Equipment Not Supplied 13
Software Description 14
Installation Steps 15
Altitude 300-2™ and Mounting Hardware 17
Universal Mounting Bracket 17
T-Bar Fasteners and Spacers 20
Optional Antenna Shrouds 22
Optional Plastic Cover 23
Painting The Plastic Cover 24
Ordering The Plastic Cover Kit 24
External Antennas 24
Placement of the Wireless Port 25
Mounting Locations 25
Mounting Below A Hard Ceiling 25
Mounting Below A Hanging Ceiling 26
Mounting Above The Hanging Ceiling 27
Mounting On A Wall 28
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Mounting On A Table Or Shelf 29
Appendix A: Specifications 31
General Specifications 31
Maximum Number Of Tunable Channels 31
Appendix B: Maximum Distance Table 35
Appendix C: Integrated Dual Band Antenna Pattern 37
Appendix D: Reglatory Compliances 39
Overview 39
General Compliance Design Guidelines 40
North America 42
United States - FCC Declaration of Conformity Statement 42
Department of Communications Canada Compliance Statement 44
European Community & Other Countries 45
Declaration of Conformity with regard to R&TTE Directive of the
European Union 1999/5/EC 45
Conditions of Use in the European Community 47
Other Country Specific Compliance Standards, Approvals and
Declarations 49
Japan 49
Appendix E: Power Over Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments 51
Appendix F: Terminology 53
Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 5
Figures
1Rear View Of Altitude 300-2iTM 10
2Rear View Of Altitude 300-2dTM 10
3Altitude 300-2TM LED Indicators, Without Plastic Cover 12
4Universal Mounting Bracket 18
5Mounting The Wireless Port On The Universal Mounting Bracket 19
6Installation On A Hanging Ceiling 20
7Installation Of Optional Spacer 21
8Antenna Shroud 22
9Antenna Shroud Installation 22
10 Plastic Cover Installation 23
11 Above The Ceiling Box Hanger Mount 28
12 Antenna Radiation Patterns 37
13 Antenna Radiation Pattern Reference Diagram 38
14 Ethernet Connector Pin Number Assignment 51
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Figures
Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 7
Tables
1Notice Icons 6
2LED Indicator Functions 12
3802.11a Radio 34
4802.11b/g Radio 34
5802.11a Maximum Distances 35
6802.11b Maximum Distances 35
7802.11g Maximum Distances 36
8Integrated Antenna Electrical Specification 37
9Regulator Domain Product Listing 40
10 FCC Conformance Standards 43
11 Canada Conformance Standards 44
12 European Conformance Standards 45
13 Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community 46
14 Other Country Specific Compliance Standards, Approvals and Declarations 49
15 Operation Using 5 GHz Channels in the Japan Community 49
16 Altitude 300-2TM Power Over Ethernet RJ-45 Pin Assignments 51
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Ta b le s
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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 300-2™
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.
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Preface
NOTE
If the information in the Release Notes that shipped with your switch differs from
the information in this guide, follow the Release Notes.
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:
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.
Conventions
Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide 7
•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.
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Preface
Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 9
1Altitude 300-2TM Wireless Port
Introduction
Overview
The Altitude 300-2™ dual-band wireless port provides transparent, 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 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.
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Altitude 300-2™ Wireless Port Introduction
Hardware Description
Altitude 300-2™ 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. Altitude-2i™ is for indoor deployment only.
Altitude-2d™, together with an Extreme Networks external antenna, may be
configured as indoor use where both the Altitude-2d™ and the external antenna
are deployed indoor, or as outdoor use where the Altitude-2dTM is installed
indoor and the external antenna is placed outdoor.
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
Figure 2 shows the back of the
external antenna model of the
Altitude 300-2d™. Like the other
model there is an Ethernet RJ45
jack, a standard computer cable
lock hole and padlock hole.
Connectors for external antennas
are on the back of the unit. The
two RP-TNC connectors attach to
802.11b/g antennas and the two
RP-SMA connectors attach to
802.11a antennas. Two connections
are provided for each radio to
support signal diversity.
Figure 2: Rear View Of Altitude 300-2dTM
Ethernet
Jack
Padlock
Hole
Computer Cable
Lock Hole
1
2
802.11b/g
RP-TNC
Connectors
802.11a
RP-SMA
Connectors
1
2
Hardware Description
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Radio Characteristics
The Altitude 300-2™ has two radios. The first supports IEEE 802.11a standard
that uses a radio modulation technique known as Orthogonal Frequency
Division Multiplexing (OFDM). It operates in the 5 GHz region. 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
IEEE 802.11b clients. It operates up to 11 Mbps. The second modulation, OFDM,
is used with IEEE 802.11g clients. Like 802.11a it operates up to 54 Mbps. These
modulations use the 2.4 GHz band. In this band the Altitude 300-2™ detects
what clients are present and selects the modulation mode.
Radios for both bands support antenna diversity. The Altitude 300-2i™ has two
integrated antennas. These antennas are dual band, operating simultaneously in
the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The Altitude 300-2d™ has external antenna
connectors that support attachable antennas that operate in the 2.4 GHz and
5 GHz bands.
CAUTION
External antennas must be certified by Extreme Networks or selected by a
professional 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.
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Altitude 300-2™ Wireless Port Introduction
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.
Hardware Description
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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 (this document)
•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
•Two cable ties to secure the Altitude 300-2™ 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.
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Altitude 300-2™ Wireless Port Introduction
•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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2Hardware Installation
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 on page 25, Mounting
Below A Hanging Ceiling on page 26, and Mounting Above The Hanging Ceiling
on page 27) and the wall mounting option (Mounting On A Wall on page 28)
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 19.
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 on page 19. 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.
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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™.
NOTE
While the Altitude 300-2™ uses standard 10/100BaseT signals 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 10, or Figure 2: Rear View Of Altitude 300-2d™ on
page 10.
7Connect the external antennas, Altitude 300-2d™. For the Altitude 300-2i™
skip to step 8. The Altitude 300-2d™ has connectors for external antennas, see
Figure 2: Rear View Of Altitude 300-2d™ on page 10. 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. 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 22.
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
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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
prevents the antennas from being accidentally misaligned after installation.
10Attach the plastic cover -Attach the optional plastic cover to the box, see
Figure 10: Plastic Cover Installation on page 23. 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 routed through the
network cable hole in the rear of the plastic 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.
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Figure 4: 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
Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 19
Figure 5: Mounting The Wireless Port On The Universal Mounting Bracket
To remove the wireless port from the universal mounting bracket first remove
the lock or 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.
(1) Locate the three mounting
holes on the back of the box
(2) Insert the bracket
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
(5) Secure the box with a
padlock or cable tie
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Hardware Installation
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.
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 6: Installation On A Hanging Ceiling
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
Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 21
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.
Figure 7: 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.
Downward face of
the T-Bar
Optional spacer
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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 8: Antenna Shroud Figure 9: Antenna Shroud
Installation
1
2
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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 10: 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
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
1
2
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(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.
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 ordered 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: 15922- five translucent covers and ten black antenna
shrouds
Product Number: 15923- five cool gray covers and ten black antenna shrouds
Product Number: 15924- 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.
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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.
CAUTION
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 19. The unit should
then be secured with either a padlock (not supplied) or a cable tie (supplied).
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Hardware Installation
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 20. 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 21. 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 19.
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.
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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 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 28.
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™.
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Hardware Installation
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 11: Above The Ceiling Box Hanger Mount
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 19. 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.
Hanging
Ceiling
T-Bars
Universal
Mounting
Bracket
Typical
Adjustable Box
Hanger
Box Hanger
Bracket
Fasteners
The box hanger is
not supplied by
Extreme Networks.
Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 29
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 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 10. 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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Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 31
ASpecifications
General Specifications
Maximum Number Of Tunable Channels
802.11a
FCC/IC: 13
ETSI: up to 19, varies by countries
France: 8
Spain: 19
MMK: 4
802.11b/g
FCC/IC: 1-11
ETSI: 1-13
France: 1-13
Spain: 1-13
MKK: 1-13 (802.11g), 1-14 (802.11b)
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: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 6, 9, 12, 18 ,24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel
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Specifications
Operating Frequency
802.11a
5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz (lower UNII band): US/Canada, Europe, Japan
5.25 ~ 5.25 GHz (middle UNII band): US/Canada, Europe
5.47 ~ 5.725 GHz: Europe
5.725 ~ 5.850 GHz (upper UNII/ISM): US/Canada
802.11b/g
2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz
Maximum Output Power
(Note that the maximum allowable setting varies with individual country
regulations and the antennas used)
802.11a
5.15 ~ to 5.25 GHz: 16 dBm
5.25 ~ to 5.35 GHz: 19 dBm
5.725 ~ to 5.85 GHz: 20 dBm
802.11b
18 dBm
802.11g
18 dBm
Radio Configurations
Dual band: 2.4 GHz ISM and 5 GHz
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
General Specifications
Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 33
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), radio1 -802.11a and
radio2 -802.11b/g
(Wireless On/Activity)
Network Management
EPICenterO
Location
Indoor only
Temperature
Operating: 0 to 55 oC (32 to 131 oF)
Storage: -10 to 70 oC (-14 to 158 oF)
Humidity
10% to 95% (non-condensing)
Operational Shock
30 m/s2 (3g)
Operational & Transportation Standards
EN/ETSI 300 019-2-1 v2.1.2 - Class 1.2 Storage
EN/ETSI 300 019-2-2 v2.1.2 - Class 2.3 Transportation
EN/ETSI 300 019-2-3 v2.1.2 - Class 3.1e Operational
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Specifications
EN/ETSI 300 753 (1997-10) - Acoustic Noise
ASTM D5276 Drop Packaged
ASTM D3580 Random Vibration Packaged 1.5G
Standards
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.11a/b/g
IEEE 802.3af
Wi-Fi member
Sensitivity
Table 3: 802.11a Radio
Modulation/Rates Sensitivity (dBm)
BPSK (6 Mbps) -91
BPSK (9 Mbps) -89
QPSK (12 Mbps) -88
QPSK (18 Mbps) -86
16 QAM (24 Mbps) -83
16 QAM (36 Mbps) -79
64 QAM (48 Mbps) -75
64QAM(54 Mbps) -70
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
QPSK (12 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
Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 35
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 posted 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)
IndoorEnvironment249 m
(160 ft)
238 m
(780 ft)
103 m
(340 ft)
152 m
(500 ft)
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Maximum Distance Table
2. Indoor Environment: A typical office or home environment with floor to
ceiling obstructions between the wireless port and clients.
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 12: Antenna Radiation Patterns
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Integrated Dual Band Antenna Pattern
Figure 13: Antenna Radiation Pattern Reference Diagram
X
Y
Z
Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 39
DReglatory Compliances
Overview
The Altitude 300-2TM wireless port is manufactured by Extreme Networks in
several regulatory domain configurations. Each regulatory domain includes
various countries that share similar regulatory requirements. Each regulatory
domain is listed in the table below with corresponding countries. It is the end
users responsible to obtain an Altitude 300-2TM with the proper regulatory
domain for use in the intended country of operation.
The end user is also responsible to install the latest version of software made
available by Extreme Networks in order to insure compliance with country
requirements and restrictions for each system installation. Since countries are
constantly opening up new frequencies and changing output power limits it is
advantageous to maintain the latest software version to take advantage of these
improvements. Please consult the software manual of the PoE WLAN switch
connected to your Altitude 300-2TM for detailed instructions for installing and
upgrading software.
NOTE
The Altitude 300-2TM is completely configured and managed by the PoE WLAN
switch connected to the Altitude 300-2TM. Please consult the software manual
of the PoE WLAN switch to properly configure the Altitude 300-2TM.
NOTE
Not all regulatory domains have been approved. For countries not listed within
the table below please contact your Extreme Networks representative for the
proper regulatory domain Altitude 300-2TM wireless port.
40 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide
Reglatory Compliances
* Operation in other countries may be dependant on securing proper
certifications / regulatory approvals. For more details on country specific
ordering please consult your Extreme Networks representative.
General Compliance Design Guidelines
Various countries have regulatory requirement that do not allow the end user to
select the country of operation or operating channels for the wireless access
point. To satisfy these requirements, the Altitude 300-2TM wireless port is
pre-programmed with a permanent country code that identifies the AP to the
PoE WLAN switch as a country that prohibits the end user to select the country
they are in. Since these AP's are only sold in these specific countries, the PoE
WLAN switch is able to automatically configure AP to operate at the proper
operating frequencies, channels and power outputs without end user
interaction.
When an Altitude 300-2TM wireless port is connected that does not have a
pre-programmed country code, such as with the “EU & Rest of World” Altitude
300-2TM, the PoE WLAN switch will prompt user to enter the correct country
code for system operation. The user must than enter the country code on the
PoE WLAN switch before ports will be enabled and the desired frequencies,
channels and power outputs be set. This allows a single AP to be used for
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, Australia, Korea, Mexico &
China. Other countries may need additional
certifications / approvals before offered for use in
those countries. *
15707 Altitude 300-2d European Community, Australia, Korea, Mexico &
China. Other countries may need additional
certifications / approvals before offered in those
countries. *
Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 41
several countries where the end user to allowed to select the country of
operation.
After the first Altitude 300-2TM wireless port is connected to the PoE WLAN
switch it inherit the country code of the first wireless port. Each wireless port
connected thereafter must have the same country code as the first wireless port
connected for it to be operational. If there is a mismatch between the country
codes between the Altitude 300-2TM wireless port and the code programmed on
the PoE WLAN switch, then the Altitude 300-2TM wireless port is not allowed to
come up.
The Altitude 300-2TM wireless port has a built-in regulatory compliance security
system. If a country code is entered into the “EU & Rest of World” Altitude
300-2TM wireless port that does not have the proper regulatory certifications the
PoE WLAN switch will not configure the Altitude 300-2TM wireless port for
operation. An updated version of the PoE WLAN software must be uploaded
before operation in the country is possible. Software is not released until all
country specific certifications are obtained. This insures that end users will not
be able to configure the Altitude 300-2TM system for a country that it is not
indented to operate within.
NOTE
The end user is responsible to enter the proper country code for the country of
intended use. Extreme Networks is not liable for improper country code
configuration.
NOTE
Extreme Networks has not certified the Altitude 300-2TM with any third party
antennas. To assure compliance, use the Extreme Networks' certified antenna
or an antenna that is certified by a professional wireless network installer to be
compliant when used with the Altitude 300-2dTM wireless port.
North America, Japan, Taiwan and others have dedicated Access points
identified by their specific regulatory domain (See chart above). These Altitude
300-2O wireless ports will not require a country code to be entered before
operation. These units will automatically configure themselves upon
connection to the PoE WLAN switch after inserting the RJ-45 Power over
Ethernet (PoE) cable.
42 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide
Reglatory Compliances
The PoE WLAN switch will automatically limit the allowable channels
determined by the current country code entered. Incorrectly entering the
country of operation may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful
interference to other system. The user is obligated to ensure the device is
operating according to the channel limitations, indoor/outdoor restrictions and
license requirements for each European Community country as described in this
document.
North America
The Altitude 300-2TM Model 15700 & 15701 is designed for use in the United
States, Canada and other countries that accept the related regulatory
requirements and limitations. For more details on the application of the
Altitude 300-2TM Model 15700 & 15701 to additional countries please consult
your Extreme Networks representative.
The North American regulatory domain Attitude 300-2TM wireless port is a
dedicated wireless ports with fixed frequency bands, channel allocations &
power output settings. This wireless port will not require a country code to be
entered before operation. These units will automatically configure themselves
upon connection to the Poe WLAN switch after inserting the RJ-45 Power over
Ethernet (PoE) cable.
Please consult the appropriate PoE WLAN switch Software Guide for proper
software configuration.
United States - FCC Declaration of Conformity Statement
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.
Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 43
This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
FCC ID# : RJF-ALT300-2-NA
NOTE
The altitude 300-2iTM is restricted for indoor use in the UNII 5.15 - 5.25GHz
band in accordance with 47 CFR 15.407(e).
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 when the
equipment is operated in a residential and business environment. This
equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful
interference. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference, 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 or relocate the transceiver antenna
•Increase the separation between the equipment and transceiver.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
CAUTION
The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other
devices operating at this frequency when using integrated antennas or other
Extreme Networks certified antennas. Any changes or modification to the
product not expressly approved by Extreme Networks could void the user's
authority to operate this device.
Table 10: FCC Conformance Standards
Safety •UL 60950 3rd Edition, Listed Accessory •UL 2043 Plenum rated (w/o plastic
cover)
EMC •FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class B
Radio Transceiver •CFR 47 Part 15.247, Class C, 2.4GHz
•CFR 47 Part 15.407, Class C, 5.0GHz
•CFR 47 Part 15.205, 15.207, 15.209
•CFR 47 Part 2.1091, 2.1093
Other:
•IEEE 802.11a (5.0Ghz)
•IEEE 802.11b/g (2.4GHz)
Environmental •ASTM D5276 Drop Packagedo ASTM D3580 Random Vibration Packaged 1.5G
44 Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide
Reglatory Compliances
CAUTION
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with “Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for
Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields” (OET Bullet 65,
Supplement C). This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 centimeters (8 inches) between the radiator and your
body or other co-located operating antennas.
Department of Communications Canada Compliance Statement
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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Canadian Standard
RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following 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. This Class
B device digital apparatus complies with Canada ICES-003."
This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
Table 11: Canada Conformance Standards
Safety •ULC listed Acc. to CSA22.2 #60950-00 •Plenum Rated Enclosure w/o plastic
cover
EMC •ICES-003 Class B
Radio Transceiver •RSS-210 (802.11a)
•RSS-139-1 (802.11b/g)
Other:
•IEEE 802.11a (5.0Ghz)
•IEEE 802.11b/g (2.4GHz)
Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 45
European Community & Other Countries
Declaration of Conformity with regard to R&TTE Directive of the
European Union 1999/5/EC
Marking by the 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:
Table 12: European Conformance Standards
Safety •CB Scheme, IEC 60950:1999 with all
available country deviations
•GS Mark, EN 60950:2000
•Plenum Rated Enclosure (Without
plastic cover)
EMC Emissions
•EN55022:1998 Class B
•CISPR22:1997 Class B
•EN61000-3-2 and 3-3
•EN/ETSI 301 489-17 (9-2000)
Immunity
•EN55024:1998 Class A, includes IEC 61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,11
•EN/ETSI 301 489-17 (9-2000)
Radio Transceiver •R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
•ETSI/EN 300 328-2 2003-04
(2.4GHz)
•ETSI/EN 301 893-1 2002-07
(5.0GHz)
•ETSI/EN 301 489-1 2002-08
•ETSI/EN 301 489-17 2002-08
Other:
•IEEE 802.11a (5.0Ghz)
•IEEE 802.11b/g (2.4GHz
Environmental •EN/ETSI 300 019-2-1 v2.1.2 - Class 1.2 Storage
•EN/ETSI 300 019-2-2 v2.1.2 - Class 2.3 Transportation
•EN/ETSI 300 019-2-3 v2.1.2 - Class 3.1e Operational
•ASTM D5276 Drop Packaged
•ASTM D3580 Random Vibration Packaged 1.5G
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Reglatory Compliances
NOTE
A signed copy of Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be obtained by
contacting your Extreme Networks Representitive.
Table 13: Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community
English Hereby, Extreme Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Finnish Valmistaja Extreme Networks vakuuttaa taten etta Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on
direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sita koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen
mukainen.
Dutch Hierbij verklaart Extreme Networks dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming
is met de essentiele eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG
Bij deze verklaart Extreme Networks dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de
essentiele eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
French Par la presente Extreme Networks declare que l'appareil Radio LAN device est conforme
aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive
1999/5/CE
Par la presente, Extreme Networks declare que ce Radio LAN device est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont
applicables
Swedish Harmed intygar Extreme Networks att denna Radio LAN device star I overensstammelse
med de vasentliga egenskapskrav och ovriga relevanta bestammelser som framgar av
direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Danish Undertegnede Extreme Networks erklarer herved, at folgende udstyr Radio LAN device
overholder de vasentlige krav og ovrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF
German Hiermit erklart Extreme Networks, dass sich dieser Radio LAN device in
Ubereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten
Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)
Hiermit erklart Extreme Networks die Ubereinstimmung des Gerates Radio LAN device
mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien)
Greek
Italian Con la presente Extreme Networks dichiara che questo Radio LAN device e conforme ai
requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Spanish Por medio de la presente Extreme Networks declara que el Radio LAN device cumple
con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de
la Directiva 1999/5/CE
Portuguese Extreme Networks declara que este Radio LAN device esta conforme com os requisitos
essenciais e outras disposicoes da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Extreme Networks ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radio LAN device
ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ
∆
ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ
Altitude 300-2™ Getting Started Guide 47
Conditions of Use in the European Community
The Altitude 300-2TM wireless port is intended to operate in all countries of the
European Community. Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor operation, license
requirements and allowed channels of operation for certain European countries
are described below and in product release notes.
WARNING!
The user is responsible to insure that the current channel of operation is in
conformance with European National spectrum usage laws as described below
and within release notes. A configuration utility has been provided with the PoE
WLAN switch to allow the end user to check configuration and make necessary
configuration changes to ensure proper operation occurs. Consult Poe WLAN
software manual for detailed instructions on use of this utility.
•The user must refer to the PoE WLAN switch software manual for proper
configuration of PoE WLAN switch. The proper country code must be
entered into the PoE WLAN switch to ensure conformance with European
National spectrum usage laws that match the country in which the device is
operating. This will ensure the Altitude 300-2TM wireless port operates using
the channels and transmit power specified by the applicable radio regulatory
authority. The PoE WLAN switch will than automatically configure all
subsequent Altitude 300-2TM wireless ports upon connection to the PoE
WLAN switch via the Ethernet cable.
--The software within the PoE WLAN switch will automatically limit the
allowable channels determined by the current country code entered.
Incorrectly entering the country of operation, or selection the correct indoor
or outdoor setting on the Altitude 300-2dTM detachable antenna, may result in
illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other system. The
user is obligated to ensure the device is operating according to the channel
limitations, indoor/outdoor restrictions and license requirements for each
European Community country.
--This device employs a radar detection feature required for European
Community operation in the 5GHz band. This feature is automatically
enabled when the country of operation is correctly configured for any
European Community country. The presence of nearby radar operation may
result in temporary interruption of operation of this device. The radar
detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of
radar.
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--The 5GHz radio's AutoChannelSelect/SmartSelect setting described in the
PoE WLAN switch software manual must always remain enabled to ensure
that automatic 5GHz channel selection complies with European requirements.
The current setting for this feature is found in the 5GHz Radio Configuration
Window as described in the PoE WLAN switch software manual.
•The Altitude 300-2iTM wireless port with integral antenna can be operated
indoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4GHz &
5GHz frequency bands except where noted below and in release notes.
•The Altitude 300-2dTM wireless port with detachable antenna can be operated
indoors and outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the
2.4GHz band except where noted below and in the release notes. Outdoor
use of the Altitude 300-2dTM detachable antenna is not allowed using 5.15 -
5.35 GHz bands (channels 36 to 64). See release notes for restricted
frequencies bands & channels by country.
•Extreme certified detachable antennas are ready to be mounted and operated
indoors or outdoors throughout all countries of the European Community.
The Altitude 300-2dTM base unit must be installed indoors and connected to
the outdoor antenna mounted outdoors through an exterior wall using an
Extreme certified cable. See installation notes for details.
•In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum
authority to operate this device outdoors.
•In Belgium outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.46 - 2.4835 GHz
band: Channel 13.
•In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 - 2.454 GHz
band: Channels 1 - 7.
•In Greece operation in the 5GHz frequency band is not allowed.
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Other Country Specific Compliance Standards, Approvals and
Declarations
Japan
The Japan regulatory domain Attitude 300-2TM model 15702 15703 is a
dedicated Wireless port with fixed frequency bands, channel allocations &
power output settings. This wireless port will not require a country code to be
entered before operation. This unit will automatically configure itself upon
connection to the PoE WLAN switch after inserting the RJ-45 Power over
Ethernet (PoE) cable.
Please consult the appropriate PoE WLAN switch Software Guide for proper
software configuration.
See Product label for TELEC ID#.
Table 14: Other Country Specific Compliance Standards, Approvals and Declarations
Safety •AS/NZS 3260
EMC •AS/NZS 3548 Class B
Radio Transceiver •Australia Compliance is based on EN/ETSI standards listed in EU section.
Table 15: Operation Using 5 GHz Channels in the Japan Community
Safety •CB Scheme, IEC 60950:1999 with all available
country deviations
•Plenum Rated Enclosure (w/o plastic
cover)
EMC •VCCI Class B
Radio Transceiver
MKK Approved
•ARIB STD-T71, 5.0GHz
•ARIB STD-T66, 2.4GHz
•ARIB STD-33, 2.4GHz
•IEEE 802.11a (5.0Ghz)
•IEEE 802.11b/g (2.4GHz)
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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 14: Ethernet Connector Pin Number Assignment
Table 16: Altitude 300-2TM 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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FTe r m i n o l o gy
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™ with
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 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, EPICentertm, delivers
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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.
ISM - The Industrial Scientific and Medical band of regulated but unlicensed
frequencies. The size and position of the band varies among different regulatory
agencies. In the Americas the ISM S band is from 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz and
the ISM C band is from 5.725 GHz to 5.875 GHz which is also part of the UNII
band.
Plenum (Hanging Ceiling) - The environmental air space above the ceiling tiles
of a hanging ceiling. Equipment in the plenum must be tested for fire resistance
and low-smoke-producing characteristics.
PoE - Power Over Ethernet. This is an IEEE standard 802.3af that specifies how
power is delivered over Ethernet twisted pair cables.
RADIUS - Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. A login and password
server standard originally developed for ISP telephone modem bank service
accesses. RADIUS is now widely used for any general login process.
Roaming - A wireless LAN mobile user moves around an ESS and maintains a
continuous connection to the infrastructure network.
RTS Threshold - Transmitters contending for the medium may not be aware of
each other. RTS/CTS mechanism can solve this “Hidden Node Problem.” If the
packet size is smaller than the preset RTS Threshold size, the RTS/CTS
mechanism will NOT be enabled.
Summit 300-48TM - Extreme Networks 48 port 10/100 switch with four GBIC
ports, PoE, and Altitude 300-2TM configuration software.
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UNII - Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure are regulated but
unlicensed bands of frequency in the region of 5 MHz. The amount of
bandwidth available and their positions vary among the regulator.
Wireless Port - An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and
wireless networks.
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