OAW-AP277 Outdoor Access Point
| Installation Guide
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APs can locate the switch.
Refer to the
AOS-W Quick Start Guide
for instructions on locating and connecting to the switch.
Outdoor Planning and Deployment Considerations
Prior to deploying an outdoor wireless network, the environment must be evaluated to plan for a
successful Alcatel-Lucent WLAN deployment. Successfully evaluating the environment enables the
proper selection of Alcatel-Lucent routers and antennas and assists in the determination of their
placement for optimal RF coverage. This process is considered WLAN or RF planning and
Alcatel-Lucent’s system engineers can assist in the outdoor planning process.
For
WLAN systems being installed outdoors in the USA,
the following requirements must be met.
1. Systems must be
professionally installed
by a qualified engineer familiar with WLAN, including
Alcatel-Lucent trained partners and resellers.
2. Operation in the 5600-5650-MHz band is prohibited.
3. When within 35 km distance of a TDWR, the center frequency of the WLAN must be separated
from the TDWR center frequency by 30 MHz.
a. If the radar is operating from 5600-5610 MHz, disable the use of channel 116 (5580 MHz).
b. If the radar is operating from 5630-5650 MHz, disable the use of channel 132 (5660 MHz).
For TWDR locations in the US please refer to
www.wispa.org/tdwr-locations-and-frequencies
.
Identifying Specific Installation Locations
You can mount the OAW-AP277 access point on a wall or pole. Use the AP placement map generated
by Alcatel-Lucent’s RF Plan software application to determine the proper installation location(s). Each
location should be as close as possible to the center of the intended coverage area and should be
free from obstructions or obvious sources of interference. These RF absorbers/reflectors/
interference sources will impact RF propagation and should have been accounted for during the
planning phase and adjusted for in RF plan.
Identifying Known RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference Sources
Identifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources while in the field during the
installation phase is critical. Make sure that these sources are taken into consideration when you
attach an AP to its fixed location. Examples of sources that degrade RF performance include:
Cement and brick
Objects that contain water
Metal
Microwave ovens
Wireless phones and headsets
Installing the AP
Service to all Alcatel-Lucent products should be performed by trained service personnel only.
