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General safety recommendations
Determining the installation position
AP/mounting bracket dimensions
Mounting the AP on a Junction box
Connecting the AP to a power source
Connecting the AP to the network
Preparing for installation
Safety recommendations
Safety labels
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Safety label |
Description |
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Hot surface warning label. A device attached with this label might have a hot surface during operation. Install the device in a restricted access location. Only servicing engineers or trained personnel can operate the devices in the access location. · Hot parts: Text that identifies the nature of the class 2 or class 3 energy source or the consequences that can be caused by the energy source, and the location of the energy source. · Burned fingers when handling the parts: Text that describes the possible consequences of energy transfer from the energy source to a body part. · Wait one-half hour after switching off before handling parts: Text that describes the safeguard action necessary to avoid energy transfer to a body part. |
General safety recommendations
Only professional technical personnel can install and remove the AP and its accessories. You must read all safety instructions carefully before working with the AP.
To avoid possible bodily injury and equipment damage, read the following safety recommendations before installing the AP. Note that the recommendations do not cover every possible hazardous condition.
· To avoid bodily injury and device damage, take adequate safety measures.
· Place the AP in a dry and flat location and take anti-slip measures.
· Keep the AP clean and dust-free.
· Do not place the AP in a moist area and avoid liquid intrusion.
· Keep the AP and installation tools away from walkways.
Site preparation
To make sure the AP will operate in a favorable environment, examine the installation site before installing the AP. Make sure the temperature and humidity at the installation site meet the requirements in Table 1.
Table 1 Temperature and humidity requirements
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Operating temperature |
0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) |
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Storage temperature |
–40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F) |
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Operating humidity |
5% RH to 95% RH, noncondensing |
Installation accessories
Figure 1 Accessories provided with the AP
Installation tools
When installing the AP, you might need the following tools. Prepare the installation tools yourself as required.
Figure 2 Installation tools
Installing the AP
Installation flowchart
Figure 3 Installation flowchart
Pre-installation tasks
Before installing the AP, perform the following tasks:
· Connect the AP to a power source and the network. Examine the LEDs to verify that the AP is operating correctly. For information about AP LEDs, see "Appendix A".
· Record the MAC address and serial number at the rear of the AP for future use.
· Make sure you have completed cabling at the installation site.
· Use Cat-5e or above network cables. For information about the supported interface rates, see "Appendix A".
· The AP is typically installed on a high position. As a best practice, access and configure the AP before installing it.
· If a cable is routed outdoors, make sure a lighting arrester is attached to the AP port. Prepare a lighting arrester yourself as needed.
Determining the installation position
Determine the installation position by observing the following principles:
· Few obstacles such as wall exist between the AP and clients.
· Reserve clearance around the AP for heat dissipation. Ensure a minimum distance of 2 m (6.56 ft) between the AP and other radiant resources, for example, wireless base station antennas.
· The AP does not hinder people’s daily work and life.
· The place is not water seeping, water soaking, and condensing.
Mounting the AP
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IMPORTANT: · The AP supports only PoE power supply through the uplink port. · To avoid affecting signal coverage, do not block the front of the AP at a short distance when it is in use. |
The AP can be installed only indoors. You can mount the AP on a wall, a Junction box, or a ceiling.
AP/mounting bracket dimensions
Figure 4 Mounting bracket
Figure 5 Device
Mounting the AP on a wall
1. Place the mounting bracket against the wall and mark the installation holes on the wall.
Figure 6 Marking the installation holes on the wall
2. Drill two holes with a diameter of 7 mm (0.315 in) and a depth of 30 mm (1.18 in) at the marked locations, as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7 Drilling holes in the wall
3. Use a rubber hammer to tap a screw anchor into each hole until it is all flush with the wall surface, as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8 Hammering the screw anchor into the wall
4. Remove the U-shaped plastic plate on the wall side for wiring, feed the Ethernet cable through the cable hole, and then secure the wall bracket to the wall using screws, as shown in Figure 9. The wall bracket has side A and side B. Make sure side A faces the wall and determine the direction of the cable hole on the wall bracket based on the wiring direction. In this example, the cable hole on the wall bracket faces downwards.
Figure 9 Attaching the mounting bracket to the wall
5. Connect an Ethernet cable to the GE/PoE port on the rear of the AP, as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10 Connect an Ethernet cable
6. Align the screw holes on two sides of the AP with those on the wall bracket, use the screws to secure the AP to the wall bracket, as shown in Figure 11.
7. Install the AP cover, as shown in Figure 12.
Mounting the AP on a Junction box
1. Connect an Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 connector to the GE/PoE port on the rear of the AP.
Figure 13 Connect an Ethernet cable
2. Align the screw holes on the two sides of the AP with those on the junction box, use screws to secure the AP to the junction box, as shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14 Connect an Ethernet cable
3. Reinstall the AP cover, as shown in Figure 15.
Figure 15 Reinstall the AP cover
Mounting the AP on a ceiling
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CAUTION: When you use the ceiling installation, the M4 screws provided with the AP require that the ceiling must be less than 15 mm (0.59 in) in thickness. If the ceiling is thicker, prepare longer M4 screws yourself. |
To mount the AP on a ceiling:
1. Remove the ceiling, use a handheld cutting machine to cut a groove in the ceiling, as shown in Figure 16.
Figure 16 Cut a groove in the ceiling
2. Push the AP into the ceiling groove.After you have removed the ceiling and cut a groove in the ceiling, make the ceiling face down, and then push the AP into the ceiling groove, as shown in Figure 17.
Figure 17 Push the AP into the ceiling groove
3. Push the mounting bracket into the other side of the ceiling so that both the mounting bracket and the AP are attached to the ceiling. Use the provided M4 screws to secure the AP to the ceiling. The wall bracket has side A and side B. Make sure side B faces the ceiling during installation and determine the direction of the cable hole on the ceiling bracket based on the wiring direction, as shown in Figure 18.
Figure 18 Secure the AP to the ceiling
4. Connect an Ethernet cable to the uplink port on the rear of the AP.
Figure 19 Connect an Ethernet cable
5. Install the cover of the AP.
Figure 20 Install the cover of the AP
Connecting the AP to a power source
You can supply power to the AP through 802.3af-compliant PoE as required.
Connecting a PoE power source
To power the AP through PoE, use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on a PoE switch to the GE/PoE port on the AP. Attach the cable cover to the AP securely after connecting all cables.
Check after power-on
Examine the LEDs on the AP after you power on it to verify that the AP is operating correctly.
Connecting the AP to the network
Use a wireless terminal to search for and access the wireless service provided by the AP. If you can access external networks, the AP has been connected to the network.
Figure 21 Connecting the AP to the network
Logging into the device
The AP supports several methods for device management and service configuration. You can select one method as needed. For more information, see H3C Aolynk APs Login Guide.
