Alcatel Lucent 300 Series User Manual

Alcatel-Lucent 300
Series Access Point
Installation Guide
Rev02 | December 2016 1
The Alcatel-Lucent 300 Series wireless access points (APs)
support IEEE802.11ac standards for high-performance
WLAN, and are equipped with two radios, which provide
network access and monitor the network simultaneously.
These access points deliver high-performance 802.11n 2.4
GHz and 802.11ac 5 GHz functionality, while also supporting
802.11a/b/g wireless services. Multi-user Multiple-in,
Multiple-output (MU-MIMO) is enabled when operating in
5GHz mode for optimal performance.
The OAW-AP304 and OAW-AP305 access points work in
conjunction with an Alcatel-Lucent switch, while the
OAW-IAP304 and OAW-IAP305 access points can be
configured using a built-in virtual switch.
The 300 Series wireless access points provide the following
capabilities:
 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a wireless access
point
 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a wireless air monitor
 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac spectrum monitor
 Compatible with IEEE 802.3at PoE+ and IEEE 802.3af PoE
 Centralized management configuration and upgrade
 Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Radio
Package Contents
 300 Series access point
 9/16” and 15/16” Ceiling Rail Adapters
 Alcatel-Lucent Regulatory Compliance and Safety
Information Guide
This device must be professionally installed and
serviced by a trained Alcatel-Lucent Certified Field
Expert (ACFE) or similar. Alcatel-Lucent access points
are classified as radio transmission devices, and are
subject to government regulations of the host country.
The network administrator(s) is/are responsible for
ensuring that configuration and operation of this
equipment is in compliance with their country’s
regulations. For complete list of approved channels in
your country of the OAW-AP304 and OAW-AP305
access points, refer to the Alcatel-Lucent Downloadable
Regulatory Table at
https://support.esd.alcatel-lucent.com
 Alcatel-Lucent Instant Quick Start Guide (for OAW-IAP304
and OAW-IAP305 only)
 Alcatel-Lucent Professional Installation Guide (for
OAW-IAP304 only)
 Alcatel-Lucent 300 Series Access Point Installation Guide
(print version).
Software
The OAW-AP304 and OAW-AP305 access points require
AOS-W 6.5.1.0 or higher. For additional information, refer to
the AOS-W User Guide and AOS-W Quick Start Guide.
The OAW-IAP304 and OAW-IAP305 access points require
Alcatel-Lucent Instant 4.3.1.0 or higher. For additional
information, refer to the Alcatel-Lucent Instant User Guide and
Alcatel-Lucent Instant Quick Start Guide.
300 Series Hardware Overview
Figure 1 Status LEDs on AP Front (305 shown)
LEDs
The 300 Series access points have two LEDs that indicate the
system and radio status of the device. These two LEDs can be
configured via AOS-W (for OAW-AP304 and OAW-AP305) or
Alcatel-Lucent Instant (for OAW-IAP304 and OAW-IAP305)
software into three separate modes:
 Normal mode (by default): See Table 1
 Both LEDs off
 Blink mode: Both LEDs blink green (synchronized)
Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect,
missing, or damaged parts. If possible, retain the
carton, including the original packing materials. Use
these materials to repack and return the unit to the
supplier if needed.
System Status
Radio Status

Alcatel Lucent 300 Series Specifications

General

Product Type	Wireless Access Point
PoE Supported	Yes
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Security Features	WPA, WPA2, WEP
Antennas	Internal
Power Supply	PoE