Allied Telesis AT-WA7400 Installation Guide

WirelessAccess PointAT-WA7400Installation GuidePN 613-000487 RevA

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11Table 1. Safety Symbols 14Table 2. System LEDs 23Table 3. LAN LEDs 23Table 4. Wireless LEDs 24Tables

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13PrefaceThis guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point. This preface contains the following sections: “Safet

Preface14Safety Symbols Used in this GuideThis document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1.Table 1. Safety SymbolsSymbol Meaning DescriptionCa

AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide15Where to Find Web-based GuidesThe installation and user guides for all Allied Telesyn products are

Preface16Contacting Allied Telesyn This section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical support as well as sales and corporate infor

AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide17 Allied Telesyn web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com  Allied Telesyn FTP server: ftp://ftp.alliedtele

Preface18

19Chapter 1OverviewThe AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point is a wireless communications hub for devices on your network. It provides continuous, high-spee

Copyright © 2006 Allied Telesyn, Inc.All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied T

Chapter 1: Overview20FeaturesThe features of the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point include: High performance 54 Mbps data rate (802.11g - 802.11a with

AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide21Front and Back PanelsFigure 1 shows the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point.Figure 1. AT-WA7400 Wirele

Chapter 1: Overview22Figure 2 shows the front and back panels of the wireless access point.Figure 2. Front and Back Panels5V,2.8ARESET TO DEFAULTLAN30

AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide23LEDsThe system LEDs on the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point are described in Table 2.The LAN LEDs a

Chapter 1: Overview24The Wireless LEDs are described in Table 4.Off The access point is not operating at 10 Mbps.Blinking The access point is sending

25Chapter 2InstallationThis chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 26 “Installation Guidelines” on page 28

Chapter 2: Installation26Reviewing Safety PrecautionsPlease review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the AT-WA7400 Wireless

AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide27Warning: Operating Temperature. This product is designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 40°

Chapter 2: Installation28Installation GuidelinesAllied Telesyn recommends that you have an Allied Telesyn-certified RF specialist conduct a site surve

AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide29Microwave OvensMicrowave ovens operate in the same frequency band as 802.11g and 802.11b radios; t

3Electrical Safety and Emissions StandardsStandards: This product meets the following standards.U.S. Federal Communications CommissionDeclaration of C

Chapter 2: Installation30Unpacking the Access PointTo unpack the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point, perform the following procedure:1. Remove all compon

AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide31Installing the AntennasTo install the antennas, perform the following procedure:1. Remove the ante

Chapter 2: Installation323. Screw one antenna into each antenna connector, as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4. Attaching the AntennasYou can point the ant

AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide33Using the Access Point on a DesktopYou can place the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point on a desktop

Chapter 2: Installation34Mounting an Access Point on a WallTo mount the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point on a wall, perform the following procedure:1.

AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide354. Align the keyholes on the back with the screw heads, as shown in Figure 6.Figure 6. Aligning th

Chapter 2: Installation36Mounting the Access Point on a Metal SurfaceTo mount the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point on a metal surface, perform the foll

AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide37Connecting the Access Point to the LANTo connect the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point to the LAN, p

Chapter 2: Installation38Powering On the Access PointTo power on the access point, perform the following procedure:1. Do one of the following:a. Plug

AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide39b. Plug a LAN cable from a unit that supports PoE into the LAN port, as shown in Figure 10. No oth

4Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions CertificationsEMI/RFI and Immunity FCC Part 15 Class B; FCC Part 15B, 15C, and 15E Certified; EN 55022/CISPR 22

Chapter 2: Installation40Running KickStart to Find Access Points on the NetworkKickStart is an easy-to-use utility for discovering and identifying new

AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide41To start the discovery process, perform the following procedure:1. Do one of the following to crea

Chapter 2: Installation42The KickStart page, as shown in Figure 12, provides two options: Open KickStart and Install KickStart.Figure 12. KickStart Pa

AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide43The KickStart Welcome page is displayed, as shown in Figure 13.Figure 13. KickStart Welcome Page5.

Chapter 2: Installation44Wait for the search to complete, or until KickStart has found your new access points, as shown in Figure 14.Figure 14. KickSt

AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide457. Verify the MAC addresses against the hardware labels for each access point. This will be especi

Chapter 2: Installation46After your other access points are configured, you can also link to the AT-WA7400 management software web pages using the IP

AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide47The Basic Settings page opens, as shown in Figure 17.Figure 17. Basic Settings PageRefer to the AT

Chapter 2: Installation482. Click KickStart Utility.The KickStart page, as shown in Figure 12 on page 42, provides two options: Open KickStart and Ins

AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide49The Select Installation Folder dialog box is shown in Figure 19.Figure 19. Select Installation Fol

AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide5Translated Safety StatementsImportant: When you see the , go to the Allied Telesyn website www.all

Chapter 2: Installation50The KickStart Setup Disk Space dialog box is shown in Figure 20.Figure 20. KickStart Setup Disk Space Dialog boxSelect the dr

AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide51The KickStart Setup confirmation dialog box is shown in Figure 21.Figure 21. KickStart Installatio

Chapter 2: Installation52The Installing KickStart dialog box is shown in Figure 22.Figure 22. Installing KickStart Dialog Box

AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide53When the installation is complete, the Installation Complete dialog box is displayed, as shown in

Chapter 2: Installation54Warranty RegistrationAfter installing your access point, you can register your product by completing the enclosed warranty ca

55Chapter 3TroubleshootingIf the AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point is not operating correctly, do one of the following: Press the Reset to Default butt

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting56

57Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsPhysical SpecificationsDimensions: 176.34 mm x 103.62 mm x 23.20 mm (W x D x H)(6.94 in. x 4.07 in. x .91 in.)Weig

Appendix A: Technical Specifications58300 328; EN 301 489 Transmitter EMC; Canada IC; CE Mark emission/immunity; CE Marked (compliant with RTT&E,

59Appendix BRadio BandsAllied Telesyn’s AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point is capable of operating in the 2.4GHZ (IEEE 802.11g/b) AND in the 5GHZ band (I

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Appendix B: Radio Bands60

7Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards ...3Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications ...4Trans

Contents8Powering On the Access Point .....38Running KickStart to Find Access Points on the Network ...

9Figure 1: AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point21Figure 2: Front and Back Panels22Figure 3: Location of the Antenna Connectors31Figure 4: Attaching the Ant