OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide
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Deployment Summary
This section outlines the various tasks involved in deploying the Alcatel
Wireless LAN solution, and indicates the document where appropriate
instructions can be found.
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Documents named below are included on the
Alcatel Documentation Library CD-ROM.
Physical installation of the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch
Installation requires a trained technician, experienced with handling and
installing similar equipment. This phase involves the following tasks:
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Transport, unpack, and mount the switch in a suitable rack environment.
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If using a modular switch chassis, install any extra modules you may have
ordered.
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Attach power and a console.
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Boot the system and perform the initial power-on test, examining the LEDs
and console messages to ensure proper operation.
The Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch Installation Guides provide the necessary
instructions.
Initial configuration of the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch
Configuration requires someone who understands the company's wired
network and has experience with the physical and logical management and
configuration of routers, switches, servers, and clients. This phase involves the
following tasks:
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Use the console to perform initial configuration of the Alcatel Wireless LAN
Switch.
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Attach the switch to the network.
The
Alcatel AOS-W Quick Start Guide
and the
Alcatel AOS-W User Guide
provides instructions.
Planning the location of access points and air monitors
This phase requires someone familiar with your wireless network deployment
strategy and the features required of the Alcatel Wireless LAN solution. You
can manually determine the locations for APs, or use a Web browser to access
the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch’s built-in RF Plan tool and perform the
following tasks:
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Define the physical site parameters.
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