Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Solutions Alcatel OmniAccess 4324 - Manual (Page 13)

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z
Determine how many access points are needed and where they should be
located.
z
Simulate network failures and recovery characteristics, and adjust place-
ment if necessary.
Refer to the Alcatel AOS-W User Guide for instructions.
Physical installation of the Alcatel Wireless Access Points
This requires a trained technician. The following tasks are involved:
z
Perform initial configuration of the AP.
z
Mount the AP in its appointed service location.
z
Attach required network cables and power.
Refer to the Alcatel AP Installation Guides for instructions.
Advanced configuration of the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch
Again, configuration requires someone who understands the company's
network and has experience managing routers, switches, servers, and clients.
The following tasks are involved:
z
Configure the planned network features via command line or Web inter-
face.
z
Test and debug the deployment.
Refer to the Alcatel AOS-W User Guide and the Alcatel AOS-W Reference
Guide for in-depth information and examples on the Alcatel Wireless LAN
Switch’s more advanced features.
Monitoring and maintenance
This requires someone experienced using various types of software tools to
gather and interpret network performance information. The following tasks
are involved:
z
Perform remote monitor and management functions via command line or
Web interface.
z
Identify problems and initiate support when necessary.
z
Ensure that hardware support issues are handled by a trained technician.
Refer to the Alcatel AOS-W Reference Guide for instructions for collecting
system health and performance information. The Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch
Installation Guides and Alcatel AP Installation Guides provide instructions for
hardware issues.
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