Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Solutions 4324 Manual Do Utilizador

Part 031640-00

May 2005

This section outlines the various tasks involved in deploying the Alcatel 
Wireless LAN solution, and indicates the document where you can find 
appropriate instructions.

—Documents named below are included on the Alcatel Documentation 

Physical installation of the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch

Installation requires a trained technician who is 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 Quick Start 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.