Avaya AP 8120 User manual
Avaya WLAN 8100
Installation–AP 8120
Release: 1.0
Document Revision: 01.AD
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Avaya WLAN 8100
Release: 1.0
Publication: NN47251-302
Document status:
Document release date: 10 May 2010
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Contents
Installation reference 7
Access Point 8120 overview 7
External hardware features 7
Access Point 8120 front view 8
Access Point 8120 rear view 8
Kensington cable interface 9
Mounting options 9
Status Light-emitting diode (LED) 10
Installation preparation 11
Unpacking the access point 11
Cabling requirements 11
Management software 13
Network plans and work orders 13
Wireless Controller 8180 recommendation 13
Wall installation recommendations 13
Radio safety advisories 13
Radio frequency advisories 14
Additional radio safety advisories 14
Access Point 8120 installation 15
Mounting a wireless LAN access point on a wall 15
Installing an Access Point with a ceiling grid adaptor 17
Installation tools and utilities 21
Installation hardware and tools 21
Access Point Troubleshooting 23
Appendix 25
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Channel Designations: 25
2400 to 2483.5 MHz band 25
Legend 25
5.15 to 5.35 GHz bands 25
5.470 to 5.725 GHz bands 25
5.725 to 5.85 GHz bands 26
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Legend 26
Common antenna terminology 27
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Installation reference
Access Point 8120 overview
The Avaya Access Point 8120 (AP 8120) is the wireless access portion of
the Avaya WLAN 8100 Series solution. The AP 8120 provides 802.11a+n
b/g+n wireless connectivity through six dual-band 2.4/5.0 GHz antennas;
three dedicated to 2.4 GHz use and three dedicated to 5.0 GHz . The AP
8120 is designed for use with the Wireless Controller 8180 (WC 8180).
The WC 8180 coordinates and load balances domains of access points in
the network.
The AP 8120 communicates with the WC 8180 using a standard Category
5 (CAT-5) or higher 10/100/1000Mbps twisted pair Ethernet cable. The
AP 8120 is intended for indoor installations only. It does not accept the
connection of external antennas.
The AP 8120 requires hardware installation only. Access point
configuration is performed on the WC 8180 after installation and
connection to the network.
WARNING
The installation of the Access Point 8120 should only be
performed by qualified service personnel. Read and follow all
warning notices and instructions on the product or included in
the documentation.
External hardware features
This section contains information on the external hardware features of the
Access Point 8120. This section contains the following topics:
•"Access Point 8120 front view" (page 8)
•"Access Point 8120 rear view" (page 8)
•"Kensington cable interface" (page 9)
•"Mounting options" (page 9)
•"Status Light-emitting diode (LED)" (page 10)
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Access Point 8120 front view
The following diagram illustrates the front view of the Access Point 8120.
Access Point 8120 rear view
The following diagram illustrates the rear view of the Access Point 8120.
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External hardware features 9
Kensington cable interface
The Access Point 8120 has an interface for attaching a Kensington
security cable. The cable is not included with the access point.
Mounting options
The access point can be mounted on the following types of surfaces:
•Suspended T-bar ceiling
•Junction box
•Solid surface wall or ceiling
Attention: The solid surface mounting option requires CAT-5 cable that
does not have strain relief. Other mounting options can use CAT-5 cable
with or without strain relief.
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Status Light-emitting diode (LED)
The AP 8120 has four LEDs that provide status information on the device.
Refer to "Access Point 8120 front view" (page 8) for the location of the
LEDs. The following table describes the different states of the LEDs.
LED Appearance Meaning
Blinking green Associated client is sending or receiving
traffic.
Blinking amber Non-associated client is sending and
receiving traffic.
Alternating green
and amber
The radio is unable to transmit due to
excessive radio interference or the radio
has failed.
2.4 GHz
Unlit The radio is disabled or currently not
experiencing any traffic activity.
Blinking green Associated client is sending or receiving
traffic.
Blinking amber Non-associated client is sending and
receiving traffic.
Alternating green
and amber
The radio is unable to transmit due to
excessive radio interference or the radio
has failed.
5 GHz
Unlit The radio is disabled or currently not
experiencing any traffic activity.
Blinking green The access point is engaged in normal
network activities.
Blinking amber The access point is unable to
communicate with the network.
Ethernet Link
and Activity
Unlit The access point does not have network
connectivity.
Solid green The access point is receiving power.AP Power
Unlit The access point is not receiving power.
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