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Part No. NN47250-307 (324136-A)

July 2007

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324136-A

Nortel WLAN Access Point 2332 Series

Installation Guide

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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data, and

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Limited product warranty

The following sections describe the Nortel standard Product Warranty for End Users.

Products

WLAN—Security Switch 2300 Series

WLAN—Access Points 2332 Series

Nortel WLAN Location Engine 2340

Limited warranty

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limited warranty.

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Regulatory Compliance Statements for WLAN Access Point 2332 Series

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices

This section includes the following FCC statements for the WLAN Access Point 2332 Series:

• Class B Interference Statement

• RF Radiation Exposure & Hazard Warning

• Non-Modification Statement

• Deployment Statement

Class B Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that 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 or relocate 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:

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.

RF Radiation Exposure & Hazard Statement

To ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, this device must be installed in a location such that the

antenna of the device will be greater than 20 cm (8 in.) away from all persons. Using higher gain antennas and types of

antennas not covered under the FCC certification of this product is not allowed. Installers of the radio and end users of

the product must adhere to the installation instructions provided in this manual.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Non-Modification Statement

Use only the supplied internal antenna, or external antennas supplied by the manufacturer. Unauthorized antennas,

modifications, or attachments could damage the WLAN Access Point 2332 Series and violate FCC regulations. Any

changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority

to operate this equipment. Contact Nortel for a list of approved 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz external antennas.

This device must be operated with the CAT-5 Ethernet cable installed on each activated AP 2332 Series Ethernet Port to

ensure compliance with the Class B emissions standards. Failure to comply with this installation requirement may cause

the device to operate in excess of the allowable emissions limits.

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Deployment Statement

This product is certified for indoor deployment only. Do not install or use this product outdoors.

Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) in the 5.0 GHz UNII bands

The 2332 Series access point has been prohibited, via software, from operating in the 5250 to 5350 MHz and

5470 to 5725 MHz frequency bands for the US and Canada because it cannot meet the DFS requirements as outlined in

the rules of the FCC for Part 15, Subpart E that come into force on July 20, 2007.

The 2332 Series and 2332 Series access points will not be marketed or sold in the US and Canada after July 20, 2007

because they are not compliant with the FCC Part 15, Subpart E rules.

Canadian IC Statement

Operation is subject to the following two conditions in Canada:

1) this device may not cause interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the

device

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to

be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is

installed outdoors is subject to licensing and not supported by the WLAN Access Point 2332 Series.

Because high power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) in the 5250-5350 MHz band,

these radars could cause interference and/or damage to license exempt WLAN devices.

European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

Regulatory Compliance

This equipment may be operated in the countries that comprise the member countries of the European Union and the

European Free Trade Association. These countries, listed in the following paragraph, are referred to as The European

Community throughout this document:

AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE,

GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, IRELAND, ITALY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALTA,

NETHERLANDS, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, UNITED

KINGDOM, ICELAND, LICHTENSTEIN, NORWAY, SWITZERLAND

The WLAN Access Point 2332 Series communicates with a Nortel Networks WLAN - Security Switch using a standard

CAT-5 (Category 5) or higher 10/100 Mbps twisted pair Ethernet cable to provide wireless local area networking

(WLAN) capabilities. The WLAN Access Point 2332 Series includes one 802.11a and one

802.11b/g radio and two 802.11a and two 802.11b/g omnidirectional internal antennas. In addition, the 2332 Series

access point can use optional factory-supplied external omnidirectional and/or directional high-gain antennas, one per

the 802.11b/g and one per the 802.11a radios, as described in the external antenna section of the WLAN Access Point

2332 Series Installation Guide. When using the external antennas, connect them to the reverse-polarity R-SMA

connectors located on the side of the WLAN Access Point 2332 Series.

Declaration of Conformity

Marking by this symbol !

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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:

Safety: EN 60950-1:2001 + A11:2004

EMC: EN 55022:1998 + A1:2000, EN 55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003, EN301489-1 V.1.4.1, EN 301489-17 v1.2.1,

CISPR22:1997, CISPR24

Including: EN 61000-3-2, -3-3, -4-2, -4-3, -4-4, -4-5, -4-6 and -4-11. The product is also licensed as required for

additional country specific standards as required for the International Marketplace.

Radio: EN 300-328 v.1.6.1 (2004-11) & EN 301-893 v.1.2.3 (2003-08)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband transmission systems; Data

transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques and

Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN); 5 GHz high performance RLAN. Certifications are harmonized to the

EN standards covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive. Compliance includes

testing with antennas as specified in attached table.

SAR: EN 50385:2002

European Community Declaration of Conformity

Bulgaria български

С това, nortel обявява, че този модел на радио на WLAN на 2332 Series, е

със съгласие с съществените изисквания и други важни условия на

директива 1999/5 на европейски съюз

Czech Republic Èesky

Norteltímto prohlašuje, že tento WLAN Radio Model 2332 Series, je ve shodì

se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/

5/ES.

Denmark Dansk

Undertegnede Nortelerklærer herved, at følgende udstyr WLAN Radio Model

2332 Series, overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv

1999/5/EF.

English English

Hereby, Nortel declares that this WLAN Radio Model 2332 Series, is in

compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of

Directive 1999/5/EC.

Estonia Eesti

Käesolevaga kinnitab Nortelseadme WLAN Radio Model 2332 Series,

vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist

tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.

Finland Suomi

Nortelvakuuttaa täten että WLAN Radio Model 2332 Series, tyyppinen laite

on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin

muiden ehtojen mukainen.

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France Français

Par la présente Norteldéclare que l'appareil WLAN Radio Model 2332 Series,

est conforme aux exigencies essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes

de la directive 1999/5/CE.

Germany Deutsch

Hiermit erklärt Nortel., dass sich das Gerät WLAN Radio Model 2332 Series,

in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen

einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.

Greece ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ

ÌÅ ÔÇÍ ÐÁÑÏÕÓÁ Nortel. ÇË.ÍÅÉ ÏÔÉ WLAN Radio Model 2332 Series,

ÓÕÌÌÏÑÖ.ÍÅÔÁÉ ÐÑÏÓ ÔÉÓ ÏÕÓÉ..ÅÉÓ ÁÐÁÉÔÇÓÅÉÓ ÊÁÉ ÔÉÓ

ËÏÉÐÅÓ Ó×ÅÔÉÊÅÓ .ÉÁÔÁÎÅÉÓ ÔÇÓ Ï.ÇÃÉÁÓ 1999/5/ÅÊ.

Hungary Magyar

Alulírott, Nortelnyilatkozom, hogy a WLAN Radio Model 2332 Series,

megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv

egyéb elõírásainak.

Italy Italiano

Con la presente Norteldichiara che questo WLAN Radio Model 2332 Series, è

conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle alter disposizioni pertinenti stabilite

dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Latvia Latviski

Ar šo Norteldeklarç, ka WLAN Radio Model 2332 Series, atbilst Direktîvas

1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem.

Lithuania Lietuviø

Šiuo Norteldeklaruoja, kad šis WLAN Radio Model 2332 Series, atitinka

esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

Malta Malti

Hawnhekk, Nortel., jiddikjara li dan WLAN Radio Model 2332 Series,

jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm

fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

Netherlands Netherlands

Hierbij verklaart Norteldat het toestel WLAN Radio Model 2332 Series, in

overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen

van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

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Countries of Operation & Restrictions of Use in the European Community

Operation Using the 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz Channels in the European Community

The professional installer should use the configuration utility provided with this product to verify the current channel of

operation, the expected transmit power level, and to confirm that the device is operating in conformance with the

spectrum usage rules for the selected European Community country. If operation is occurring outside of the allowable

channels as indicated in this guide, then operation of the product must cease immediately and the installer must

consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network.

This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Additional restrictions of use for the

2332 Series access point within the European Community countries in the 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz band are listed below.

• The frequencies associated with channels 1 to 13 in the 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz band are allowed to be used

either indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community, except where noted below:

Poland Polski

Niniejszym Nortelooewiadcza, ¿e WLAN Radio Model 2332 Series, jest

zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi stosownymi

postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.

Portugal Português

Norteldeclara que este WLAN Radio Model 2332 Series, está conforme com

os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Romania Român

Astfel, Nortel declarã acel acest WLAN Radio Model 2332 Series, este în

conformitate cu cerinþele necesare ºi proviziile alte semnificative de Directive

1999 5 EC.

Slovakia Slovensky

Norteltýmto vyhlasuje, že WLAN Radio Model 2332 Series spåòa základné

požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

Slovenia Slovensko

Nortelizjavlja, da je ta WLAN Radio Model 2332 Series, v skladu z

bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili directive 1999/5/ES.

Spain Español

Por medio de la presente Norteldeclara que el WLAN Radio Model 2332

Series, cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones

aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Sweden Svenska

Härmed intygar Nortelatt denna WLAN Radio Model 2332 Series, står I

överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta

bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

Nortel WLAN Access Point 2332 Series Installation Guide

•In Greece, Italy, Latvia, and Spain the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority

to operate this device outdoors. Please consult the Nortel WLAN 2300 Series Outdoor Solutions Guide for

further information regarding restrictions and operating conditions for outdoor configurations.

•In France, the following operation is permitted:

— Outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.400 - 2.454 GHz band, which includes channels

1 to 7, at a maximum EIRP of 100 mW (20 dBm).

— Outdoor operation is permitted in the 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz band on channels 1 to 13 at a maximum

EIRP of 10 mW (10 dBm).

— Indoor operation is permitted in the 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz band on channels 1 to 13 at a maximum

EIRP of 100 mW (20 dBm).

The 2332 Series, whether using the internal or approved external antennas, is guaranteed to meet this

limit by automatically adjusting the transmit power level through the operating software depending upon

the gain of the selected antenna.

Operation Using the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz, 5.25 to 5.35 GHz, and 5.470 to 5.725 GHz Channels in

the European Community

To remain in conformance with European National spectrum usage laws, follow the channel limitations associated with

the 5 GHz bands as specified in this document. The professional installer should verify the current channel of operation

and the expected transmit power level of the WLAN Access Point 2332 Series to confirm that the device is operating in

conformance with the spectrum usage rules for the European Community country where the unit is being installed. If

operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies or above the power levels, as indicated in this guide,

then operation of the product must cease immediately and the installer must consult with the local technical support

staff responsible for the wireless network.

This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Additional restrictions of use for the

2332 Series access point within the European Community countries in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz, 5.25 to 5.35 GHz, and

5.470 to 5.725 GHz bands are listed below.

• This device is restricted to indoor use only when operated in the European Community using the

5.15-5.25 GHz and 5.25-5.35 GHz bands, which includes channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60 & 64.

• The 5 GHz Turbo Mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country.

•In France, operation is restricted to the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz band. No operation is permitted in either the 5.25 to

5.35 GHz or 5.470 to 5.725 GHz bands because the device is noncompliant with the DFS requirements stated

in EN 301-893 v1.3.1.

•In Italy and Latvia the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this

device outdoors. Please consult the Nortel WLAN 2300 Series Outdoor Solutions Guide for further infor-

mation regarding restrictions and operating conditions for outdoor configurations.

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Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)

This device implements a DFS feature in accordance with the limits in EN 301-893v1.2.3, Section 4.6 and Annex D,

Tables D.1, D.2 & D.4 for a device operating in the mode defined as “Master”. Section 4.6, Tables 6 and 7 of this

document define the requirements prior to using a channel and during normal operation for a Master device (i.e.,

Interference Detection Threshold, Channel Availability Check Time, Uniform Spreading, Channel Closing Transmission

Time and Channel Move Time). This product qualifies for this category since the maximum achievable transmit power is

greater than 23 dBm per the requirements of Table D.2 in Annex D of the standard.

IEEE 802.11a operation in the 5250 to 5350 MHz and 5470 to 5725 MHz frequency bands is governed by ETSI EN

301-893v1.2.3 and the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Effective March 31, 2008, EN 301-893 v1.2.3 will be replaced by

EN 301-893v1.3.1. The 2332 Series access point will meet compliance with EN 301-893v1.3.1 by disabling operation,

via software, in the 5250 to 5350 MHz and 5470 to 5725 MHz frequency bands because it cannot meet the DFS

requirements as outlined in EN 301-893v1.3.1.

Transmit Power Control (TPC)

European Regulatory requirements specify that wireless devices must employ Transmit Power Control (TPC) to reduce

the potential for interference to other communication systems operating in the 5 GHz frequency bands. This device

includes a provision for adjustment of Transmit Power in accordance with the limits in EN 301-893v1.2.3, Sections 4.3.1

and 4.3.2.

Korea MIC Compliance Statement.

Possible radio wave interference during operation of concerned radio equipment.

Taiwan Compliance Statement

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Administrative Rules for Low-power Radio-Frequency Devices

Article 12

For those low-power radio-frequency devices that have already received a type-approval, companies, business units or

users should not change its frequencies, increase its power or change its original features and functions.

Article 14

The operation of the low-power radio-frequency devices is subject to the conditions that no harmful interference is

caused to aviation safety and authorized radio station; and if interference is caused, the user must stop operating the

device immediately and can't re-operate it until the harmful interference is clear.

The authorized radio station means a radio-communication service operating in accordance with COMMUNICATION

ACT.

The operation of the low-power radio-frequency devices is subject to the interference caused by the operation of an

authorized radio station, by another intentional or unintentional radiator, by industrial, scientific and medical (ISM)

equipment, or by an incidental radiator.

5GHz warning statement

This equipment is limited to indoor use.

External Antenna Statement

Intentional radiators, such as the Nortel WLAN Access Point 2332 Series are not intended to be operated with any

antenna(s) other than those furnished by Nortel. An intentional radiator may only be operated with the antenna(s) with

which it is authorized. For a complete listing of the authorized antennas for use with this product, visit

http://www.nortel.com/support

In order to ensure continued compliance, use of an antenna not on the Nortel approved antenna list is not allowed

without specific authorization from Nortel. For additional questions or inquiries regarding specific antennas, contact

Nortel at 1-800-4NORTEL (1-800-466-7835), and use express routing code (ERC) 1572.

Use of an antenna not specifically authorized by Nortel may not comply with local regulatory requirements with respect

to radiated emission limits and may result in illegal operation of the product. The installer of the wireless system and

associated antenna is required to ensure that only those antennas on the Nortel approved antenna list or those antennas

specifically approved by Nortel on a case by case basis are deployed with the intentional radiator.

Be sure to associate the appropriate antenna model number and localized regulatory region when selecting the Nortel

authorized antenna(s).

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Country Specific External Antenna Restrictions

The following list of countries cannot use the Nortel approved antennas listed in the table. Use of these

antennas would violate the local regulatory rules and approved certifications for that country or operation is

not allowed in the specified frequency bands.

Country 2.4 GHz 5.0 GHz

Costa Rica ALL antenna models

Indonesia ALL antenna models

Japan S2403BHN36RSM

S2403BPXN36RSM S51514WPN36RSM

S2406PN36RSM

S241290PN36RSM

SR24120DN36RSM

Korea S2406PN36RSM S51514WPN36RSM

S2409PN36RSM

PC2415NA36RSM

S241290PN36RSM

SR24120DN36RSM

Nigeria ALL antenna models

Russian Federation ALL antenna models

Thailand ALL antenna models

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Contents

How to get help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Introducing the Nortel WLAN 2332 Series System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Nortel WLAN 2332 Series system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Safety and advisory notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Text and syntax conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

AP overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

External hardware features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cable ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Kensington security slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

AP mounting options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Installing and connecting an 2332 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Unpacking an AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Installation requirements and recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

WLAN Management software network plan and work orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

WSS recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Wall installation recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

AP Radio Safety Advisories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Radio Frequency Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Additional radio safety advisories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Cable requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Installing an 2332 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Installation hardware and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Suspended ceiling installation—flush ceiling tiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Suspended ceiling installation—drop ceiling tiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Junction box installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Solid wall or ceiling installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Connecting an AP to a WSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Verifying AP health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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External Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

External antenna selector guide for the 2332 Series for indoor operation . . . 59

Antenna selection decision trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Dual-Band 802.11a/b/g (2.4/5.0 GHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Antenna descriptions – 802.11a (5.0 GHz) antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Antenna descriptions – 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

2.4/5.0 GHz Dual antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Glossary of common antenna terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

AP troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

AP technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Translated caution statement, warning conventions and warning mes-

sages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

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How to get help

This section explains how to get help for Nortel products and services.

Getting help from the Nortel web site

The best way to get technical support for Nortel products is from the Nortel Technical

Support Web site:

http://www.nortel.com/support

This site provides quick access to software, documentation, bulletins, and tools to address

issues with Nortel products. More specifically, the site enables you to:

download software, documentation, and product bulletins

search the Technical Support Web site and the Nortel Knowledge Base for answers to

technical issues

sign up for automatic notification of new software and documentation for Nortel

equipment

open and manage technical support cases

Getting help over the phone from a Nortel solutions center

If you don’t find the information you require on the Nortel Technical Support Web site, and

have a Nortel support contract, you can also get help over the phone from a Nortel Solutions

Center.

In North America, call 1-800-4NORTEL (1-800-466-7835).

Outside North America, go to the following Web site to obtain the phone number for your

region:

http://www.nortel.com/callus

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Getting help from a specialist by using an express routing code

To access some Nortel Technical Solutions Centers, you can use an Express Routing Code

(ERC) to quickly route your call to a specialist in your Nortel product or service. To locate

the ERC for your product or service, go to:

http://www.nortel.com/erc

Getting help through a Nortel distributor or reseller

If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel product from a distributor or authorized

reseller, contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller.

Nortel WLAN Access Point 2332 Series Installation Guide

Introducing the Nortel WLAN 2332

Series System

This guide shows you how to install a Nortel Access Point (AP) in a Nortel WLAN 2332 Series System.

Read this guide if you are a network administrator or other person installing an AP in a network.

Nortel WLAN 2332 Series system

The Nortel WLAN 2332 Series System is an enterprise-class WLAN solution that seamlessly integrates with an existing

wired enterprise network. The Nortel system provides secure connectivity to both wireless and wired users in large envi-

ronments such as office buildings, hospitals, and university campuses.

The Nortel WLAN 2332 Series System fulfills the three fundamental requirements of an enterprise WLAN: It eliminates

the distinction between wired and wireless networks, allows users to work safely from anywhere (secure mobility), and

provides a comprehensive suite of intuitive tools for planning and managing the network before and after deployment,

greatly easing the operational burden on IT resources.

The Nortel WLAN 2332 Series System consists of the following components:

•WLAN Management Software tool suite—A full-featured graphical user interface (GUI) client application used

to plan, configure, and deploy a WLAN and manage the users. It also provides a centralized service application for

the WLAN to allow for user monitoring, reporting, and diagnostics

•One or more WLAN—Security Switches (WSSs) —Distributed, intelligent machines for managing user

connectivity, connecting and powering Access Points (APs), and connecting the WLAN to the wired network

backbone

•Multiple Access Point (AP) —Wireless access points that transmit and receive radio frequency (RF) signals to and

from wireless users and connect them to a WSS

•WLAN 2300 System Software (WSS Software)—The operating system that controls all WSSs and APs in a

WLAN. It is accessible through a command-line interface (CLI), or the WLAN Management Software GUI

Nortel WLAN 2332 Series system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Note. The 2332-A1 is for use in the US & Canada and the 2332-E1 is for use in the EU

countries.

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Documentation

Consult the following documents to plan, install, configure, and manage a Nortel WLAN 2332 Series System.

Planning, configuration, and deployment

Nortel WLAN Management Software 2332 Series User Guide: This document provides instructions for planning,

configuring, deploying, and managing the entire WLAN with the WLAN Management Software tool suite. Read this

guide to learn how to plan wireless services, how to configure and deploy Nortel equipment to provide those services,

and how to optimize and manage your WLAN.

Nortel WLAN Management Software 2300 Series Reference Guide: Detailed instructions and information for all WLAN

Management Software planning, configuration, and management features.

Installation

•Nortel WLAN Security Switch 2300 Series Quick Start Guide: Instructions for performing basic setup of secure

(802.1X) and guest (Web AAA) access, for configuring a Mobility Domain for roaming, and for accessing a sample

network plan in the WLAN Management Software for advanced configuration and management

•Nortel WLAN—Security Switch 2300 Series Installation and Basic Configuration Guide: Instructions and

specifications for installing a WSS in a Nortel WLAN 2332 Series System, and basic instructions for deploying a

secure IEEE 802.11 wireless service

•Nortel WLAN—Access Point 2332 Installation Guide: Instructions and specifications for installing an AP and

connecting it to a WSS

Configuration and management

•Nortel WLAN Management System 2300 Series Reference Guide: Instructions for planning, configuring, deploying,

and managing the entire WLAN with the WLAN Management Software tool suite

•Nortel WLAN—Security Switch 2332 Series Configuration Guide: Instructions for configuring and managing the

system through the WSS Software CLI

•Nortel WLAN—Security Switch 2300 Series Command Line Reference: Functional and alphabetical reference to all

WSS Software commands supported on WSSs and APs

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Safety and advisory notices

The following kinds of safety and advisory notices appear in this manual. (For translations of the warning conventions

and of all warnings in this manual, see Appendix , “Translated caution statement, warning conventions and warning

messages,” on page 113.)

Text and syntax conventions

Nortel manuals use the following text and syntax conventions:

Caution! This situation or condition can lead to data loss or damage to the product or

other property.

Warning! This situation or condition can cause injury.

Warning! High voltage. This situation or condition can cause injury due to

electric shock.

Note. This information is of special interest.

Convention Use

Monospace text Sets off command syntax or sample commands and system

responses.

Bold text Highlights commands that you enter or items you select.

Italic text Designates command variables that you replace with

appropriate values, or highlights publication titles or words

requiring special emphasis.

Menu Name > Command Indicates a menu item that you select. For example, File > New

indicates that you select New from the File menu.

[ ] (square brackets) Enclose optional parameters in command syntax.

{ } (curly brackets) Enclose mandatory parameters in command syntax.

| (vertical bar) Separates mutually exclusive options in command syntax.

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AP overview

A Nortel Access Point (AP) provides IEEE 802.11 wireless access to the network. APs are designed for use with a

Nortel WLAN—Security Switch (WSS). APs require hardware installation only. All configuration for an AP takes place

on the WSS.

The WLAN Access Point 2332 Series (2332-E1 and 2332-A1) communicate with a Nortel Networks WLAN - Security

Switch using a standard CAT-5 (Category 5) or higher 10/100 Mbps twisted pair Ethernet cable to provide wireless local

area networking capabilities. The WLAN Access Point 2332 Series includes one 802.11a and one 802.11b/g radio and

two 802.11a and two 802.11b/g omnidirectional internal antennas. In addition, the 2332 Series access points can use

optional factory-supplied external omnidirectional and/or directional high-gain antennas, one per the 802.11b/g and one

per the 802.11a radios, as described in the external antenna section of this document.

When using the external antennas, connect them to the reverse-polarity R-SMA connectors located on the side of the

WLAN Access Point 2332 Series model.

External hardware features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Warning! Installation must be performed by qualified service personnel only. Read and

follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the

documentation. (For translations of this warning, see “Qualified service personnel warning”

on page 115.)

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External hardware features

Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the external hardware features of the 2332.

Figure 1. AP Model —Top View

Figure 2. AP Model 2332 Series—Bottom View

840-9502-0040

Diameter

16.76 cm

(6.6 inches)

Height

6.10 cm

(2.4 inches)

External antenna

connectors

840-9502-0007

Unlock

RJ-45

port Port 1

Kensington security

slot

802.11a

802.11b/g

Port 2

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Cable ports

The 2332 Series has two RJ-45 ports. (Figure 2 on page 26.) Each port provides a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet connection

to an WSS. The connection can be direct to an WSS or indirect through an intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3 network.

The AP receives power and data through the RJ-45 ports. Use a Category 5 (Cat 5) cable with straight-through signaling

and standard RJ-45 connectors to connect an AP to an WSS or other device in the network. The 2332 Series supports

802.3af, and also can receive PoE from Nortel switches and Nortel-approved power injectors.

The two RJ-45 ports support dual-homed configurations for redundancy. An AP uses only one link for booting, configu-

ration, and data transfer. If the link becomes unavailable, the AP can reboot using the other link. The ports are identical

except for logical numbering (1 or 2). You can use either port to connect an AP to an WSS. However, an AP always

attempts to boot on AP port 1 first. Only if the boot attempt on port 1 fails does the AP attempt to boot on port 2. If one

port become s unavailable, the other port can provide full power to the AP.

Kensington security slot

Models 2332 Series2332 Serieshave a slot to attach a Kensington security cable. The cable is not included with the 2332

Series.

AP mounting options

You can mount an AP access point on any of the following types of surfaces:

• Suspended T-bar ceiling

• Junction box

• Solid surface wall or ceiling

Status LEDs

The AP has LEDs that provide status information of the device. Figure 3 shows the locations of the LEDs. Table 1

describes the LEDs.

Warning! APs do not support daisy-chain configurations. Do not connect the 2332

Series to another 2332 Series through the second RJ-45 port.

Note. The solid surface mounting option requires Cat-5 cable that does not have strain

relief. The other mounting options can use Cat-5 cable with or without strain relief.

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Figure 3. Health and Radio LEDs—2332 Series

Table 1: Access Point LEDs—2332 Series

LED Appearance Meaning

Health Solid green All the following are true:

• Management link with a WSS is operational.

• AP has booted.

• AP has received a valid configuration from a WSS.

• At least one radio is enabled or is in sentry mode.

Solid amber AP is waiting to receive boot instructions and a

configuration file from a WSS.

Alternating green and

amber

AP is booting and receiving its configuration file from a

WSS.

Radio 1

Radio 2

Solid green A client is associated with the radio.

Blinking green Associated client is sending or receiving traffic.

Blinking amber Non-associated client is sending or receiving traffic.

Alternating green and

amber

Radio is unable to transmit. This state can occur due to any

of the following:

• Excessive radio interference in the environment is

preventing the radio from sending beacons.

• The radio has failed.

Unlit Means one of the following:

• Radio is disabled.

• Radio is enabled, but no clients are associated with the

radio and there is no traffic activity.

Radio 2 LED

Health LED

Radio 1 LED

840-9502-0010

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Installing and connecting an 2332

Series

Unpacking an AP

The shipping carton for an AP contains the following items:

•One AP

• Mounting kit:

• One universal mounting bracket (attached to the AP)

• One paper mounting template (used for marking the cutting areas and screw hole locations)

• One two-piece 14.2-mm (9/16-inch) T-bar clamp

• One two-piece 15.9-mm (5/8-inch) T-bar clamp

• One two-piece 23.9-mm (15/16-inch) T-bar clamp

• Two #6 sheet metal screws and two drywall anchors

• Three adhesive rubber feet

• One documentation pack that includes the following documents:

•Nortel WLAN

—Access Point 2332 Series Quick Installation Guide

• Nortel WLAN 2332 Series Access Point Mounting Template

• Nortel WLAN 2300 Series Outdoor Solution Guide

Unpacking an AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Installation requirements and recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Installing an 2332 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Connecting an AP to a WSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Verifying AP health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Note. Before installing an AP, you might need to generate a network plan and an AP

work order with WLAN Management Software . (See “WLAN Management software

network plan and work orders” on page 32.)

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Figure 4 shows the contents of the shipping carton for model 2332 Series.

Figure 4. 2332 Series Shipping Carton Contents

Before you begin installation:

1Open the carton and carefully remove the contents, if you have not already done so.

2Place the packing materials back in the carton and save the carton.

3Verify that you received each item in the previous list. If any item is missing or damaged, contact Nortel.

Installation requirements and recommendations

For best results, follow these requirements and recommendations before installing an AP.

WLAN Management software network plan and work orders

If you are using the WLAN Management Software to plan your Nortel Mobility System installation, you might want to

create and verify a network plan for the entire Nortel network installation and generate an AP work order, before

T-bar clamps

Mounting template

Rubber feet Universal

mounting bracket

Mounting hardware

Access Point

840-9502-0001

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installing any access points. A network plan and the AP work orders provide the following information about AP instal-

lation and configuration:

• Number of APs required for adequate WLAN capacity in each coverage area

• Detailed installation location for each AP

• Settings for all APs in the WLAN

(For information about installing WLAN Management Software , creating and verifying a network plan, and generating

an AP work order, see the Nortel WLAN Management Software 2300 Series User Guide and Nortel WLAN Management

Software 2300 Series Reference Guide.)

WSS recommendation

Nortel recommends that you install and configure the WSS before installing an AP. If the switch is already installed and

configured for the access points, you can immediately verify the cable connection when you plug the cable into the

RJ-45 port on the AP.

(For information about connecting an AP to a WSS port, see “Connecting an AP to a WSS” on page 53.)

Wall installation recommendations

If you plan to install an AP on a partial wall or other vertical surface, orient the top of the access point (the side with the

LEDs) toward the intended coverage area. The radio antennas transmit through the top of the access point but not

through the bottom (where the bracket is located).

AP Radio Safety Advisories

When you enable the AP radio(s) as part of WSS configuration, the radios are able to receive and transmit radio

frequency energy as soon as you connect the AP to the WSS, either directly or through the network.

Radio Frequency Exposure

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Docket 96-8 for Spread Spectrum Transmitters specifies a safety standard

for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-certified equipment. Nortel 2332 Series

products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1-1991, if proper installation

procedures are followed. To ensure compliance with these exposure requirements, this device must be installed in such a

manner as to maintain a minimum of 20 cm separation distance between the radiating element(s) and all persons.

Caution! AP models 2332 Series are designed to receive power only from an

802.3af-compliant source, a Nortel WLAN—Security Switch (WSS), or a Nortel-approved

power injector. Connecting an AP to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) device that is not

approved by Nortel can damage the equipment.

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Additional radio safety advisories

(For translations of these warnings, see “Radio safety warnings” on page 116.)

Cable requirements

Standard Cat-5 Ethernet cabling is required for use with the 2332 Series.

Cat-5 cable with straight-through signaling must be installed at the site before you install an access point. A single

connection requires one cable.

Table 2 lists the pin signals for the 10/100 Ethernet straight-through wiring. Pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are used when Nortel

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is enabled on the port. RD stands for Receive Data and TD stands for Transmit Data.

Warning! Install this device in such a manner as to maintain a minimum of 20 cm (7.9

inches) separation distance between the radiating element(s) and all persons. This safety

warning conforms with FCC radio frequency exposure limits.

Warning! Do not operate the AP near unshielded blasting caps or in an otherwise

explosive environment unless the device has been modified for such use by qualified

personnel.

Warning! Do not touch or move the AP when the antennas are transmitting or

receiving.

Warning! Before using a wireless device in a hazardous location, consult the local

codes, national codes, and safety directors of the location for usage constraints.

Note. The 2332 Series is intended for indoor use only. Do not install the device nor

operate it outdoors.

Note. To reduce the possibility of connection interference caused by dust, clean the

Cat-5 connector pins before inserting a cable into an AP.

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Mounting an 2332 Series on a solid surface requires using a Cat-5e cable that does not have strain relief. For installation

on all other surfaces, you can use the Cat-5e cable with or without strain relief.

(For more information about cables, see “Cable ports” on page 28.)

Installing an 2332 Series

To install an 2332 Series, use one of the procedures in this section.

Installation hardware and tools

Table 3 lists the mounting hardware and tools required for each type of installation.

Table 2: 10/100 Ethernet Straight-Through Pin Signals

WSS Other Device

Pin Function Pin Function

1RD+1TD+

2RD-2TD-

3TD+3RD+

4PoE+4PoE+

5PoE+5PoE+

6TD-6RD-

7PoE-7PoE-

8PoE-8PoE-

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Figure 5 shows the universal mounting bracket.

Table 3: Required Mounting Hardware and Tools—

Model 2332 Series

Mounting Option Required Hardware and Tools Included with the

Product

Suspended ceiling—flush ceiling

tiles

Mounting template Yes

Universal mounting bracket Yes

T-bar clamp

Note: A T-bar clamp is not required for a

23.9-mm (15/16-inch) T-bar ceiling with

flush ceiling tiles.

Yes

Box cutter No

Small screwdriver (3-mm or 1/8-inch) No

Suspended ceiling—drop ceiling

tiles

Mounting template Yes

Universal mounting bracket Yes

T-bar clamp Yes

Box cutter No

Small screwdriver (3-mm or 1/8-inch) No

Junction box Junction box No

Two #6-32 x 1-inch machine screws Yes

Universal mounting bracket Yes

Small screwdriver (3-mm or 1/8-inch) No

#2 Phillips-head screwdriver No

Solid wall or ceiling Two #6 sheet metal screws and two drywall

anchors

Yes

Universal mounting bracket Yes

Hammer No

Small screwdriver (3-mm or 1/8-inch) No

#2 Phillips-head screwdriver No

Note. Model 2332 Series is plenum rated, so it can also be installed in the space above

the ceiling if preferred.

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Figure 5. Universal Mounting Bracket

Suspended ceiling installation—flush ceiling tiles

(For required mounting hardware and tools, see Table 3 on page 36.)

1Select an installation location that is centered over a T-bar in the ceiling.

2Cut a hole as follows in the ceiling tile for the Cat-5 cable:

aPlace the mounting template over the area where you plan to install the AP.

bUse the box cutter to cut along the line marking the opening for the port connector.

cRemove the mounting template and the material you cut from the ceiling panel.

3Determine whether to install a T-bar clamp onto the ceiling T-bar:

• If the T-bar width is 14.2 mm (9/16 inches), you need to install the 14.2-mm (9/16-inch) T-bar

clamp. Go to step 4.

• If the T-bar width is 23.9 mm (15/16 inches), the universal mounting bracket fits directly onto the

T-bar. Go to step 5.

4Install the 14.2-mm (9/16-inch) T-bar clamp onto the ceiling T-bar as shown in Figure 6 on page 38.

aSlide each half of the clamp onto the T-bar so that the clamp lip is fully on the T-bar.

bSlide the two halves of the clamp toward each other until the tabs are inserted completely into the

holes and the clamp fits snugly on the T-bar.

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Port connector

opening

T-bar flanges

Screw holes

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Figure 6. Step 4—Installing a T-bar Clamp

5Unlock the universal mounting bracket from the AP by inserting the 3-mm or 1/8-inch screwdriver into

the Unlock hole on the AP as shown in Figure 7.

Figure 7. Step 5—Unlocking the Bracket

6Remove the bracket as shown in Figure 8 on page 39.

Caution! To avoid damage to the AP’s lock mechanism or electronic

components, do not use excessive force when inserting a tool into the Unlock or

Lock hole.

T-bar

T-bar clamp halves

Slide together

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840-9502-0011

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Figure 8. Step 6—Removing the Bracket

7Install the universal mounting bracket as follows onto the T-bar or T-bar clamp:

aAs shown in Figure 9, place the universal mounting bracket against the T-bar or clamp so that the

two screw holes face downward and the two T-bar flanges face upward and are adjacent to the T-bar

edges.

Figure 9. Step 7—Top View

bProperly align the bracket for mounting by placing the bracket so that its port connector opening is

to the left of the hole you cut for the cables.

cRotate the universal mounting bracket clockwise until the flanges snap into place on the T-bar or

clamp as shown in Figure 10 on page 40.

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T-bar

(Viewed from above ceiling tiles, looking down.)

840-9502-0005

Universal mounting

bracket

Port connector

opening

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Figure 10. Step 7—Bottom View

8Pull the Cat-5 cable about 15 cm (about 6 inches) out of the hole in the ceiling tile and through the port

connector opening to create enough slack to insert the cable.

9Insert the Cat-5 cable into the connector:

10 Install the Kensington lock (optional).

aLoop the Kensington lock’s cable around an object that cannot be moved or damaged by a person

pulling on the cable.

bInsert the key into the Kensington lock.

cInsert the Kensington lock into the security slot on the AP.

dRotate the key right or left to secure the lock to the AP.

ePull on the lock to verify that it is secured to the AP.

fRemove the key.

11 Lift the AP into place on the universal mounting bracket as shown in Figure 11 on page 40.

Make sure the cable feeds properly into the ceiling as you lift the device, and does not become trapped

between the access point and the bracket.

Figure 11. Step 11—Placing the AP on the Bracket

T- b a r

Universal mounting bracket

840-9502-0004

Port connector

opening

840-9502-0002

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12 Lock the AP onto the bracket by inserting the 3-mm or 1/8-inch screwdriver into the Lock hole on the

access point as shown in Figure 12.

Figure 12. Step 12—Locking the Bracket

13 To ensure that the AP is fully locked onto the bracket, gently pull down on the access point and attempt to

rotate it from side to side.

14 If the access point comes off the bracket, relock the device onto the bracket as described in step 12 on

page 41.

15 If the other end of the Cat-5 cable is not already connected and the link activated, go to “Connecting an

AP to a WSS” on page 53. Otherwise, go to “Verifying AP health” on page 55.

Suspended ceiling installation—drop ceiling tiles

(For required mounting hardware and tools, see Table 3 on page 36.)

1Select an installation location that is centered over a T-bar in the ceiling.

2Cut a hole as follows in the ceiling tile for the Cat-5 cable:

aPlace the mounting template over the area where you plan to install the AP.

bUse the box cutter to cut along the line marking the opening for the point connectors.

cRemove the mounting template and the material you cut from the ceiling panel.

3Install the T-bar clamp that fits the T-bar:

Warning! To prevent possible damage to the AP, make sure the device is fully

locked onto the bracket before releasing it.

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aSlide each half of the clamp onto the T-bar so that the clamp lip is fully on the T-bar.

bSlide the two halves of the clamp toward each other until the tabs are inserted completely into the

holes and the clamp fits snugly on the T-bar.

Figure 13 shows an example for a 23.9-mm (15/16-inch) T-bar. Figure 14 shows an example for a

15.9-mm (5/8-inch) T-bar.

Figure 13. Step 3—Installing the T-bar Clamp for a 23.9-mm (15/16-inch)

T-bar

Figure 14. Step 3—Installing the T-bar Clamp for a 15.9-mm (5/8-inch)

T-bar

T-bar clamp halves

Slide together

840-9502-0003

T-bar

T-bar clamp halves

Slide together

840-9502-0066

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4Unlock the universal mounting bracket from the AP by inserting the 3-mm or 1/8-inch screwdriver into

the Unlock hole on the AP as shown in Figure 15.

Figure 15. Step 4—Unlocking the Bracket

5Remove the bracket as shown in Figure 16 on page 43.

Figure 16. Step 5—Removing the Bracket

6Install the universal mounting bracket as follows onto the T-bar clamp:

aAs shown in Figure 17, place the universal mounting bracket against the T-bar clamp so that the two

screw holes face downward and the two T-bar flanges face upward and are adjacent to the T-bar

edges.

bProperly align the bracket for mounting by placing the bracket so that its port connector opening is

to the left of the hole you cut for the cables.

Caution! To avoid damage to the AP’s lock mechanism or electronic

components, do not use excessive force when inserting a tool into the Unlock or

Lock hole.

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cRotate the universal mounting bracket clockwise until the flanges snap into place on the T-bar clamp

as shown in Figure 18 on page 44.

Figure 17. Step 6—Top View

Figure 18. Step 6—Bottom View

7Pull the Cat-5 cable about 15 cm (about 6 inches) out of the hole in the ceiling tile and through the port

connector opening to create enough slack to insert the cable.

8Insert the Cat-5 cable into the connector.

9Install the Kensington lock (optional).

aLoop the Kensington lock’s cable around an object that cannot be moved or damaged by a person

pulling on the cable.

bInsert the key into the Kensington lock.

cInsert the Kensington lock into the security slot on the AP.

dRotate the key right or left to secure the lock to the AP.

T- bar

T-bar clamps

(attached

to T-bar)

Universal mounting

bracket

840-9502-0012

(Viewed from above ceiling tiles, looking down.)

Port connector

opening

T- b a r

Universal mounting bracket

840-9502-0004

Port connector

opening

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ePull on the lock to verify that it is secured to the AP.

fRemove the key.

10 Lift the AP into place on the universal mounting bracket as shown in Figure 19 on page 45.

Make sure the cable feeds properly into the ceiling as you lift the device, and does not become trapped

between the access point and the bracket.

Figure 19. Step 9—Placing the AP on the Bracket

11 Lock the AP onto the bracket by inserting the 3-mm or 1/8-inch screwdriver into the Lock hole on the

access point as shown in Figure 20.

Caution! To prevent possible damage to the AP, make sure the device is fully

locked onto the bracket before releasing it.

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Figure 20. Step 10—Locking the Bracket

12 To ensure that the AP is fully locked onto the bracket, gently pull down on the access point and attempt to

rotate it from side to side.

If the access point comes off the bracket, relock the device onto the bracket as described in step 11 on

page 40.

13 If the other end of the Cat-5 cable is not already connected and the link activated, then go to “Connecting

an AP to a WSS” on page 53. Otherwise, go to “Verifying AP health” on page 55.

Junction box installation

(For required mounting hardware and tools, see Table 3 on page 36.)

1Unlock the universal mounting bracket from the AP by inserting the 3-mm or 1/8-inch screwdriver into

the Unlock hole on the AP as shown in Figure 21.

Caution! To avoid damage to the AP’s lock mechanism or electronic

components, do not use excessive force when inserting a tool into the Unlock or

Lock hole.

840-9502-0006

Lock

T-bar

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Figure 21. Step 1—Unlocking the Bracket

2Remove the bracket as shown in Figure 22 on page 47.

Figure 22. Step 2—Removing the Bracket

3Attach the universal mounting bracket to the junction box as shown in Figure 23:

aPlace the universal mounting bracket against the junction box so that the two screw holes face the

junction box and align over the screw holes in the box.

bInsert the #6-32 x 1-inch machine screws in the universal mounting bracket’s screw holes, and use a

#2 Phillips-head screwdriver to tighten them.

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Figure 23. Step 3—Placing the Bracket on the Junction Box

4Pull the Cat-5 cable about 15 cm (about 6 inches) out of the junction box and through the port connector

opening to create enough slack to insert the cable into the port connector.

5Insert the Cat-5 cable into the connector.

6Install the Kensington lock (optional).

aLoop the Kensington lock’s cable around an object that cannot be moved or damaged by a person

pulling on the cable.

bInsert the key into the Kensington lock.

cInsert the Kensington lock into the security slot on the AP.

dRotate the key right or left to secure the lock to the AP.

ePull on the lock to verify that it is secured to the AP.

fRemove the key.

7Lift the AP into place on the universal mounting bracket.

Make sure the cable feeds properly into the junction box as you lift the device, and does not become

trapped between the access point and the bracket.

8Lock the AP onto the bracket by inserting the 3-mm or 1/8-inch screwdriver into the Lock hole on the

access point as shown in Figure 24.

Warning! To prevent possible damage to the AP, make sure the device is fully

locked onto the bracket before releasing it.

840-9502-0017

Junction box

Port connector

opening

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Figure 24. Step 7—Locking the Bracket

9To ensure that the AP is fully locked onto the bracket, gently pull down on the access point and attempt to

rotate it from side to side.

If the access point comes off the bracket, relock the device onto the bracket as described in step 8 on

page 48.

10 If the other end of the Cat-5 cable is not already connected and the link activated, go to “Connecting an

AP to a WSS” on page 53. Otherwise, go to “Verifying AP health” on page 55.

Solid wall or ceiling installation

(For required mounting hardware and tools, see Table 3 on page 36.)

1Prepare holes in the wall or ceiling for the universal mounting bracket, using the following steps:

aPlace the paper mounting template over the location where you want to install the AP.

bMark the screw hole location(s).

❥If you plan to route the Cat-5 cable externally along the wall or ceiling, mark the locations of

both the center screw hole and the screw hole by the port connector opening.

❥If you plan to route the Cat-5 cable through a hole in the wall or ceiling, mark the location of

the center screw hole only. You cannot use the screw hole by the port connector opening if you

cut a hole for the opening.

cRemove the template.

2Install the drywall anchor(s):

Note. Do not mark the four holes on the edges of the bracket. (These are the

holes indicated by the dashed lines in Figure 27 on page 51.) The AP fits into

these holes. They are not screw holes.

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aInsert a drywall anchor into each hole, up to the beginning of the threads on the anchor.

bScrew each anchor the rest of the way into its hole using a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver.

cRemove the screw from each anchor and save the screw(s) for step 6 on page 51.

3Unlock the universal mounting bracket from the AP by inserting the 3-mm or 1/8-inch screwdriver into

the Unlock hole on the AP as shown in Figure 25 on page 50.

Figure 25. Step 3—Unlocking the Bracket

4Remove the bracket as shown in Figure 26.

Figure 26. Step 4—Removing the Bracket

Caution! To avoid damage to the AP’s lock mechanism or electronic

components, do not use excessive force when inserting a tool into the Unlock or

Lock hole.

840-9502-0011

840-9502-0008

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5As shown in Figure 27 on page 51, feed the Cat-5 cable through the port connector opening and align the

universal mounting bracket over the drywall anchors so that the two screw holes in the bracket face the

drywall anchors.

6Insert the #6 sheet metal screws into the screw holes, and tighten them to secure the universal mounting

bracket to the wall or ceiling.

(If you routed the Cat-5 cable through a hole in the wall or ceiling, insert the screw into the center screw

hole only.)

Figure 27. Steps 5 and 6—Bracket Placement on Solid Wall or Ceiling

7As shown in Figure 28, insert the Cat-5 cable into the connector:

Note. Do not insert screws in the four holes on the edges of the bracket. (These

are the holes indicated by the dashed lines in Figure 27.) The AP fits into these

holes. They are not screw holes.

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Figure 28. Step 8—Cable Placement

8Install the Kensington lock (optional).

aLoop the Kensington lock’s cable around an object that cannot be moved or damaged by a person

pulling on the cable.

bInsert the key into the Kensington lock.

cInsert the Kensington lock into the security slot on the AP.

dRotate the key right or left to secure the lock to the AP.

ePull on the lock to verify that it is secured to the AP.

fRemove the key.

9Place the AP on the bracket, making sure to remove any slack that occurs in the cable between the bracket

and the AP.

10 Lock the AP onto the bracket by inserting the 3-mm or 1/8-inch screwdriver into the Lock hole on the

access point as shown in Figure 29.

Warning! To prevent possible damage to the AP, make sure the device is fully

locked onto the bracket before releasing it.

840-9502-0016

Universal mounting bracket

Cable

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Figure 29. Step 9—Locking the Bracket

11 To ensure that the AP is fully locked onto the bracket, gently pull on the access point and attempt to rotate

it from side to side.

If the access point comes off the bracket, relock the device onto the bracket as described in step 10 on

page 52.

12 If the other end of the Cat-5 cable is not already connected and the link activated, then go to “Connecting

an AP to a WSS” on page 53. Otherwise, go to “Verifying AP health” on page 55.

Connecting an AP to a WSS

You can connect an AP directly to a WSS or indirectly to the switch through an intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3

network.

• To connect the AP directly to a WSS, configure the WSS port as an AP and use the following procedure to insert the

cable into the WSS and verify the link.

• To connect the AP indirectly to a WSS though the network, configure a Distributed AP connection on the WSS.

You can use the CLI or WLAN Management Software to configure an AP or Distributed AP connection. (See the

Nortel WLAN Security Switch 2300 Series Configuration Guide or the Nortel WLAN Management Software 2300 Series

User Guide.)

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Figure 30 shows how to insert a Cat-5 cable into a 10/100 Ethernet port on a WSS. Refer to this figure as you perform

the procedure.

Figure 30. 10/100 Cat-5 Cable Installation

1Insert a Cat-5 cable with a standard RJ-45 connector as shown in Figure 30. For connection to an AP, use

the supplied Cat-5 straight-through cable.

2When the link is activated, observe the AP LED for the port on the WSS:

AP LED Appearance Meaning

Solid green For an AP’s active link, all the following are true:

• AP has booted.

• AP has received a valid configuration from the WSS.

• Management link with an AP is operational.

• At least one radio is enabled or is in sentry mode.

For an AP’s secondary link, the link is present.

Alternating green and amber AP is booting with an image received from the WSS. After

the access point boots and receives its configuration, this

LED appearance persists until a radio is enabled or is

placed in sentry mode.

Solid amber PoE is on.

Blinking amber AP is unresponsive or there is a PoE problem.

Unlit PoE is off.

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Verifying AP health

After you install the AP and enable PoE on the Ethernet cable connected to the AP, you can easily verify the AP’s status

by observing the LEDs, particularly the health LED. (See Figure 3 on page 29.)

The health or LINK LED indicates whether the AP is ready for operation.

• If the LED is green and glowing steadily, the AP has been booted successfully by the WSS and is ready for

operation.

• If the LED is not steadily glowing green, contact the system administrator for the WSS or, if you are the system

administrator, see Appendix , “AP troubleshooting,” on page 107.

Note. The 10/100 Ethernet ports on a WSS are configured as wired network ports by

default. You or the system administrator must change the port type for a WSS port directly

connected to an AP to activate the link. (See the Nortel WLAN 2300 Series—Security

Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide.)

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External Antennas

Operation in the 5.0 GHz bands are limited to the following channels:

• 2332-A1: 36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165

• 2332-E1: 36, 40, 44, 48

This section introduces the external antenna portfolio available for the WLAN 2300 System 2332 Series.

• The portfolio includes 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz), 802.11a (5.0 GHz) and 802.11a/b/g (2.4/5.0 Hz) models.

• The addition of external antennas to the WLAN 2300 System portfolio improves overall system value:

❥Improved deployment flexibility – Planners can choose an antenna pattern that meets coverage

requirements while allowing for convenient AP placement and installation.

❥Improved coverage and performance – External antennas allow planners to optimize coverage

and deliver higher available data rates to user concentrations.

❥Can provide a low cost fix for trouble spots - Appropriately outfitting existing APs with

external antennas can greatly improve coverage and available data rates in areas that are not

adequately serviced.

❥Increased security – Perimeter access points outfitted with directional external antennas can

focus energy inwards and increase security by preventing signal “leakage” outside the office.

❥Improved aesthetics – External antennas feature a 3 foot cable that allows the connected access

point to be installed out-of-sight.

❥Lower cost of coverage – External antennas improve overall system efficiency by effectively

directing available energy to where it’s needed. This ensures overall system utility is

maximized for any installation.

External antenna selector guide for the 2332 Series for indoor operation . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Dual-Band 802.11a/b/g (2.4/5.0 GHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Antenna descriptions – 802.11a (5.0 GHz) antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Antenna descriptions – 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

2.4/5.0 GHz Dual antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Glossary of common antenna terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

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The WLAN 2300 series external antennas are the only external antennas certified by Nortel for use with WLAN 2300

systems. WLAN Access Points 2332 Series outfitted with non-certified external antennas are not supported under

Nortel support agreements.

The WLAN 2300 system must be upgraded to WSS Software v4.1 (or later) and WMS v4.1 (or later). This upgrade

includes antenna pattern libraries for the WLAN 2300 series external antenna portfolio and allows the system to:

❥Accurately predict RF environments when using the WMS planning tool to calculate coverage

provided by access points equipped with external antennas.

❥Correctly interpret received signal strength measurements from APs with external antennas when

calculating rogue device or client location.

The WLAN 2300 System external antenna portfolio is sourced from Cushcraft, a world leader in the development of

advanced antenna technology and products.

❥The Cushcraft products have been modified for compatibility with the 2332 Series.

❥Nortel versions are equipped with an R-SMA (reverse SMA) type connector to comply with industry

regulatory quality standards and correctly interface with the 2332 Series.

❥The Cushcraft model numbers presented throughout this bulletin refer to the Nortel specific versions

and may not exactly match similar versions promoted on Cushcraft’s website or other product

materials.

❥Nortel has tested and measured each product. The antenna gains expressed in dBi are the Nortel

tested values and may differ slightly from those published by Cushcraft for similar products.

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Warning! Intentional radiators, such as the Nortel WLAN Access Point 2332

Series are not intended to be operated with any antenna(s) other than those

furnished by Nortel. An intentional radiator may only be operated with the

antenna(s) with which it is authorized. For a complete listing of antennas for

use with this product, visit

http://www.nortel.com/support.

Note. At this point of time, the below section will not be updated for 2332 Series.

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Table 4: External Antenna Selector Guide for 2332 Series

Cushcraft

Nortel

Model

Number

WSS

Model

String

WLAN 2332 Series 2.4 GHz

Antennas

S2403BHN36RSM DR4000072E6

(Discontinued)

24453 DR4000072E6 has been replaced with the

DR4000088E6. They have the same electrical

characteristics and the DR4000088E6 can now be

mounted on either a pole or hung from a ceiling.

S2403BPXN36RSM DR4000088E6

(Replaces

DR4000072E6)

24493 WLAN Collinear Omni-directional Dipole

Antenna contains two collocated elements with an

average gain of 4.9 dBi and a 3-foot cable with a

Reverse SMA connector. For use in Warehouses,

Auditoriums, Shopping Malls, industrial

complexes and more. It can be mounted either on a

pole or hung from a ceiling.

S2406PN36RSM DR4000075E6 24553 WLAN Directional Patch Panel Antenna with an

average gain of 6.5 dBi and a 3-foot cable with a

Reverse SMA connector. For use in Hallways or

corridors. Easy to disguise or hide.

SL2402PN36RSM DR4000074E6 24203 WLAN Omni-directional Patch Panel Ceiling

Mount Antenna with an average gain of 0.0 dBi

and a 3-foot cable with a Reverse SMA connector.

For use in contemporary in-building WLAN

applications.

SQ2405DDN36RSM DR4000073E6 24403 WLAN Bi-directional Patch Panel Ceiling Mount

Antenna with an average gain of 4.5 dBi and a

3-foot cable with a Reverse SMA connector. For

use in Offices, Shopping Complexes,

Transportation Terminals, Educational Campuses,

Hallways, and Tunnels.

S2409PN36RSM DR4000076E6 24883 WLAN Directional Patch Panel Array Antenna

with an average gain of 8.8 dBi and a 3-foot cable

with a Reverse SMA connector. For use where a

shaped pattern is needed to provide enhanced

coverage of deep rooms, warehouse bays, or any

elongated activity zone

PC2415NA36RSM DR4000077E6 24143 WLAN 15-Element Yagi Antenna with an average

gain of 14.1 dBi, 3-foot cable with a Reverse SMA

connector and an articulating mount. Antenna is

rugged, easy to install and provides a very

symmetrical and uniform pattern. Designed for

long, narrow coverage environments, like a tunnel.

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SR24120DN36RSM DR4000087E6 24113 WLAN Directional Patch Panel Array Antenna

with an average gain of 11 dBi, 3-foot cable with a

Reverse SMA connector and either a tilt, wall or

pole mounting capability. Antenna is rugged, easy

to install and provides a very symmetrical uniform

120 degree H-plane and 14 degree E-plane pattern.

Designed for long, wide coverage environments.

S241290PN36RSM DR4000086E6 24123 WLAN Directional Patch Panel Array Antenna

with an average gain of 12 dBi, 3-foot cable with a

Reverse SMA connector and either a tilt, wall or

pole mounting capability. Antenna is rugged, easy

to install and provides a very symmetrical and

uniform 90 degree H-plane and 17 degree E-plane

pattern. Designed for long, wide coverage

environments.

Cushcraft

Nortel

Model

Number

WSS

Model

String

WLAN 2332 Series 5.0 GHz

Antennas

SQ5153WPN36RSM DR4000069E6 5303 WLAN Squint Ceiling Mount Omni-directional

Monopole Antenna with an average gain of 3.2 dBi

from 5.15 - 5.25 GHz, 2.5 dBi from

5.25 - 5.35 GHz, 1.6 dBi from 5.470 - 5.725 GHz

and 0.1 dBi from 5.725 - 5.85 GHz. It has a 3-foot

cable with a Reverse SMA connector. For use in

large indoor spaces, locations with high ceilings,

and where extending coverage is needed.

S5153WBPN36RSM DR4000070E6 5643 WLAN Collinear Omni-directional Dipole

Antenna that contains two collocated elements. It

has an average gain of 4.5 dBi from

5.15 - 5.25 GHz, 3.8 dBi from 5.25 - 5.35 GHz,

4.7 dBi from 5.47 -5.725 GHz and 4.4 dBi from

5.725 - 5.85 GHz. It is 7" in height, and has a

3-foot cable with a Reverse SMA connector. For

use in Warehouses, Auditoriums, Shopping Malls,

industrial complexes and other locations.

S51514WPN36RSM DR4000071E6 5133 WLAN Directional Patch Panel Antenna with an

average gain of 13.1 dBi from 5.15 - 5.25 GHz,

13.0 dBi from 5.25 - 5.35 GHz, 13.0 dBi from

5.470 - 5.725 GHz and 12.9 dBi from

5.725 - 5.85 GHz. It has a 3-foot cable with a

Reverse SMA connector. For use in campus or

in-building applications. It offers a very precise

and controllable pattern. Must order mounting

bracket separately.

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WLAN 2332 Series 2.4/5.0 GHz Dual

Antennas

S24493DSN36RSM DR4000078E6 Mixed WLAN Dual-Band, Tri-Mode 802.11 a/b/g Spatial

Diversity Monopole Antenna. It operates over the

2.4 - 2.5 GHz and 4.90 - 5.875 GHz bands. It has

an average gain of 3.0 dBi from 2.4 - 2.5 GHz,

4.0 dBi from 4.90 - 5.15 GHz, 3.9 dBi from

5.15 - 5.25 GHz, 3.2 dBi from 5.25 - 5.35 GHz,

2.9 dBi from 5.470 - 5.725 GHz and 2.6 dBi from

5.725 - 5.85 GHz. It is equipped with a 3-foot cable

and a Reverse SMA connector. Each antenna port

can be used individually to support 802.11 b/g and

802.11a systems simultaneously for dual-band,

non-diversity applications. Optimal for use in high

data rate, high capacity configurations such as

enterprise offices.

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Antenna selection decision trees

The following decision trees are intended to quickly guide users to the appropriate model(s) based on basic criteria.

• The distinction between office and industrial types refers solely to the aesthetic suitability of an antenna for each

environment. Any antenna identified as suitable for office deployments can be deployed in industrial environments

and vice versa.

• The Antenna # can be used to quickly identify the appropriate corresponding model in the Antenna Descriptions

section.

• Only one model of dual-band antenna is available for 802.11a/b/g installations - a Dual-band, Tri-mode

802.11a/b/g Spatial Diversity Antenna, model #: DR4000078E6. This unit has a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz antenna

built-in. It is designed to connect to each of the external ports on the AP. It can be used with only one port

connected, so it could be used in either b/g or a mode in a stand alone application For more information see

“Dual-band, Tri-mode 802.11a/b/g Spatial Diversity Antenna” in the Antenna Descriptions section.

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Figure 31. 5 GHz Antennas

Figure 32. 2.4 GHz Antennas

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Dual-Band 802.11a/b/g (2.4/5.0 GHz)

• Dual-band, Tri-mode 802.11a/b/g Spatial Diversity Antenna, DR4000078E6 – See “Dual-band, Tri-mode 802.11a/

b/g Spatial Diversity Antenna”

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1Wide-band Ceiling Mount Squint® Antenna

Nortel Order Number: DR4000069E6

❥Cushcraft Model SQ5153WPN36RSM

❥5.15 - 5.25 GHz, 3.2 dBi Peak Gain

5.25 - 5.35 GHz, 2.5 dBi Peak Gain

5.470 - 5.725 GHz, 1.6 dBi Peak Gain

5.725 - 5.85 GHz, 0.1 dBi Peak Gain

❥Ultra-compact, low profile design with minimum visual impact

❥Ideal for large indoor open spaces and locations with high ceilings

❥Measures 2” x 2” x ¾”

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2Wide-band Omni Antenna

Nortel Order Number: DR4000070E6

❥Cushcraft Model S5153WBPN36RSM

❥5.15 - 5.25 GHz, 4.5 dBi Peak Gain

5.25 - 5.35 GHz, 3.8 dBi Peak Gain

5.470 - 5.725 GHz, 4.7 dBi Peak Gain

5.725 - 5.85 GHz, 4.4 dBi Peak Gain

❥Rugged design suitable for industrial environments

❥Ceiling, I-beam and mast mounting options

❥Suitable for large indoor open spaces and locations with high ceilings

❥Slim aspect measuring 11.5” x 1”

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3High-Gain Directional Panel Antenna

Nortel Order Number: DR4000071E6

❥Cushcraft Model S51514WPN36RSM

❥5.15 - 5.25 GHz, 13.1 dBi

5.25 - 5.35 GHz, 13.0 dBi Peak Gain

5.470 - 5.725 GHz, 13.0 dBi Peak Gain

5.725 - 5.85 GHz, 12.9 dBi Peak Gain

❥Wall or pole mounting

❥Articulating feature allows customizable antenna pattern

❥Measures 4” x 4” x 1.4”

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4Omni-directional Colinear Dipole Antenna

Nortel Order Number: DR4000088E6 (replaces DR4000072E6)

❥Cushcraft Model S2403BPXN36RSM (replaces S2403BHN36RSM)

❥2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 4.9 dBi Peak Gain

❥Rugged housing suitable for industrial deployments

❥Ideal for large open areas

❥Suspended ceiling mount

❥Measures 11.5” x 1”

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5Omni-directional Ceiling Panel Antenna

Nortel Order Number: DR4000073E6

❥Cushcraft Model SQ2405DDN36RSM

❥2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 4.5 dBi Peak Gain

❥Bi-directional, low profile ceiling antenna

❥Paintable with light, non-metallic coating for custom color matching

❥3-foot cable

❥Measures 6.12” x 6.12” x 1.25”

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6Omni-directional Ceiling Panel Antenna

Nortel Order Number: DR4000074E6

❥Cushcraft Model SL2402PN36RSM

❥2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 0.0 dBi Peak Gain

❥Very uniform and symmetrical antenna pattern

❥Well-suited for high-density deployments

❥3-foot cable

❥Measures only 2” x 2” x 0.7”

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7Directional Panel Antenna

Nortel Order Number: DR4000075E6

❥Cushcraft Model S2406PN36RSM

❥2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 6.5 dBi Peak Gain

❥Well-suited for wall mounted applications

❥Good for hallways and corridors

❥Easy to disguise or hide

❥3-foot cable

❥Measures only 5.2” x 3.8” x 0.5”

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Nortel Order Number: DR4000076E6

❥Cushcraft Model S2409PN36RSM

❥2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 8.8 dBi Peak Gain

❥Well-suited for wall mounted applications

❥Good for hallways and corridors where multi-path and scattering can be a problem

❥3-foot cable

❥Measures only 6” x 6” x 1.25”

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