Nortel 2382 Configuration Manual

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Contents

41Nortel WLAN—Security Switch 2300 Series Installation and Basic Configuration GuideInstalling and connecting a WSSUnpacking a WSSThe shipping carton for a WSS contains the following items:• One WSS unit (2350, 2360, 2361, 2380 or 2382)• For some countries, one country-specific power cord• One serial cable for connection to the management console (not included with the 2350)• Two rack-mount brackets (not applicable to the 2350)• Four adhesive rubber feet• One documentation pack that includes the Nortel WLAN - Security Switch 2300 Series Quick Start Guide• One set of release notesFigure 7 shows the contents of the shipping carton for a 2380 switch. The contents of a 2360, 2361, or 2382 shippingcarton are similar. The 2350 carton contains the switch, a power supply and cord, rubber feet, a documentation pack, andrelease notes.Unpacking a WSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Installation requirements and recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Installing a WSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Installing a power supply in a 2380 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Powering on a WSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Connecting to a serial management console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Troubleshooting a serial management connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Connecting to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Note. Before installing a WSS, you might need to generate a network plan with WLANManagement Software . (See “WLAN Management software network plan” on page 43.)