WSS overview 17Nortel WLAN—Security Switch 2300 Series Installation and Basic Configuration GuideWSS overviewA Nortel WLAN—Security Switch (WSS) provides mobility and authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA)services for wireless or wired users. A WSS also controls the operation of Nortel Access Points, which control andmanage IEEE 802.11 operation over the air.WSS model numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Hardware features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Software features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28External antenna selector guides for AP-2330, AP-2330A, AP-2330B and Series 2332APs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Warning! Installation must be performed by qualified service personnel only. Read andfollow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in thedocumentation. Before installing the product, read the Nortel Regulatory Informationsection of this document.Warning! There are no user-serviceable parts inside the WSSs.