The installation site must be selected according to the network planning and technical requirements of telecommunications equipment, with factors such as climate, hydrology, geology, earthquake, electric power, and transportation taken into consideration.

Determine the installation location by observing the following principles:

· The AP will not be exposed to high temperature, dust, harmful gases, electromagnetic interference sources (high power radars, radio stations, or electrical substations), unstable voltage, heavy vibration, and loud noise.

· The location is not water seeping, water soaking, and condensing.

· The location is away from inflammable and explosive substances.

· The AP uses built-in omnidirectional antennas. For the optimal coverage, make sure the installation height does not exceed 5 m (16.40 ft) and no obstacles exist around the AP.

Temperature and humidity requirements

Table1-1 Temperature and humidity requirements

Item	Specification
Operating temperature	–40°C to +65°C (–40°F to +149°F)
Storage temperature	–40°C to +85°C (–40°F to +185°F)
Operating humidity	0% RH to 100% RH, noncondensing
Storage humidity	0% RH to 100% RH, noncondensing

Power supply

You can power the AP by using a power injector. No power injector is provided with the AP. You can use an H3C power injector. See "Connecting the AP to a power injector" for the connection method.

Grounding and lightning protection

The AP must be reliably grounded. Make sure the grounding points of the grounding conductor of the AP, lightning arresters, PE wire of the power cord, and antenna support are separate from each other, make good contact, and are securely connected and treated with corrosion protection.

Ground resistance

The ground resistance is typically required to be smaller than 5 ohms, and smaller than 10 ohms in an area with fewer than 20 thunderstorm days a year. For a piece of angle steel buried in the earth as a grounding conductor, the ground resistance is required to be smaller than 10 ohms. In an area with a higher ground resistance, reduce the ground resistance by using brine or resistance reducing agent around the grounding conductor.

The top of the grounding conductor must be a minimum of 0.7 m (2.30 ft) away from the ground surface. In cold areas, the grounding conductor must be buried below the frozen soil layer.

Grounding conductor

If a grounding strip is available, connect the yellow and green grounding cable to the grounding strip. To make a grounding cable, make sure the cable has a cross-section area of a minimum of 6 mm2 (0.01 in2) and a length of no longer than 3 m (9.84 ft).

If no grounding strip is available, bury a piece of angle steel/steel tube a minimum of 0.5 m (1.64 ft) long in the earth to act as the grounding conductor. It must be zinc-plated. In the case of a piece of angle steel, the size must be a minimum of 50 × 50 × 5 mm (1.97 × 1.97 × 0.20 in). In the case of a piece of steel tube, it must have a wall thickness of a minimum of 3.5 mm (0.14 in). Weld the grounding cable of the AP onto the grounding conductor and use anti-erosion treatment on the welding joint. With a cross-section area of a minimum of 6 mm2 (0.01 in2), the grounding cable must be as short as possible and must not be coiled.

Make sure the grounding terminals of all the lightning arresters of the AP and the peer device of the AP are reliably grounded.

Ground lead

A ground lead is a metal conductor connecting a grounding net and a grounding strip. The grounding cable of the AP must be connected to the grounding strip. The ground lead must be 30 m (98.43 ft) or shorter. A piece of zinc-coated flat steel with a cross-section area of 40 × 4 mm (1.57 × 0.16 in) or 50 × 5 mm (1.97 × 0.20 in) is recommended. Connect the grounding strip and the ground lead of the AP through the yellow and green grounding cable with an area of 35 mm2 (0.05 in2), or weld them directly. Use anti-erosion treatment on the welding joint.

Power grounding (AC)

Use a power cord with a protective earth (PE). Do not use a power cord with only an L line and an N line.

The neutral line of the power cord must not be connected with the PGND of other communications equipment. The L and N lines cannot be connected.

Lightning rod

The lightning protection grounding (for example, the grounding of the lightning rod) must be connected to the grounding conductor of the equipment room.

The lightning rod must be tall enough to protect the AP and its antennas.

In plain areas, the shielding angle of the lightning rod must be less than 45 degrees. In mountainous areas or lightning areas, the shielding angle must be less than 30 degrees.

Ethernet cable

Use a shielded twisted pair cable for outdoor installation. Make sure the devices at the two ends of the cable are reliably grounded.

If a metal tube is used, make sure the Ethernet cable is reliably grounded at both ends of the tube.

Installation accessories

Figure1-1 lists the installation accessories provided with the AP. Figure1-2 lists the installation accessories to be prepared by users.

Figure1-1 Installation accessories provided with the AP

Figure1-2 Installation accessories to be prepared by users

Installation tools

When installing the AP, you might need the following tools. Prepare the installation tools yourself as required.

Figure1-3 Installation tools

2 Installing the AP

IMPORTANT:

· To ensure radio coverage, have the AP installed by technical personnel as a best practice.

· You can mount the AP on a pole or wall and route the cables in the pole or wall. The figures in the following installation procedures are for illustration only.

When you install the AP, follow these restrictions and guidelines:

· The AP is large and heavy. Avoid bodily injury and device damage during the installation.

· If you install the AP on a pole, make sure the pole is vertical to the ground and iron components have been treated with corrosion protection.

· If you pole-mount the AP on the top of a building, make sure the AP does not project beyond the sides of the building.

· To avoid high temperature caused by exposure to the sun, install the AP in a place without or with less direct sunlight and take protection measures if necessary.

Pre-installation tasks

Before installing an AP, perform the following tasks:

· Connect the AP to the power source and the network. Examine the LED to verify that the AP can operate correctly. For more information about the AP LED, see "Appendix B LEDs and Ports."

· Verify that cabling at the installation site has been completed.

· Record the AP MAC address and serial number marked on the rear of the AP for future use.

Installation flowchart

Figure2-1 Installation flowchart

Attaching the cable to the AP

1. Feed the cable through the base of the AP.

2. Align the groove on the cable-side connector with the projection on the AP-side connector. Connect the cable to the connector on the AP.

Figure2-2 Attaching the cable to the AP

3. Fasten the sealing nut, and then use a cable clip to secure the cable to the base of the AP.

Figure2-3 Securing the cable to the AP

Connecting the grounding cable

CAUTION:

· Correctly connecting the grounding cable is crucial to lightning protection and EMI protection.

· Before connecting the AP to the power source, make sure the grounding cable is correctly connected.

No grounding cable is provided with the AP. Prepare one yourself.

To connect the grounding cable to the AP:

1. Attach the ring terminal to the grounding cable.

Figure2-4 Attaching the ring terminal to the grounding cable

2. Feed the ring terminal-end of the grounding cable through the base and then use the grounding screw to attach the ring terminal to grounding point on the AP.

Figure2-5 Connecting the grounding cable to the AP

Installing the protection cover

Insert the protection cover into the base and then press the cover downwards until it clicks into place.

Figure2-6 Installing the protection cover

Connecting Ethernet cables

IMPORTANT:

· Use Category-5e or above Ethernet cables only. As a best practice, use shielded twisted pair (STP) cables.

· The all-in-one cable provides the following ports in ascending order of the cable length, with one port on each cable: GE1/PoE++ port, GE2/PoE++ port, GE3/IoT port, and console port. Each port has a label for identification. Before connecting cables, identify the labels to correctly connect Ethernet cables.

· Auto-MDI/MDIX is supported on the GE1, GE2, and IoT ports.

Before connecting Ethernet cables to the AP, read the following guidelines carefully:

· Route cables according to the cabling design.

· Arrange cables firmly and neatly without crossing, twisting, or cracking them.

· To avoid electromagnetic interference, do not route cables together with high-voltage electric power pipelines, fire-fighting pipes, or lightning protection cables.

· Use PVC pipes, iron pipes, Plica tube, or cable troughs for cable routing. Route cable pipes and troughs neatly against the wall and connect them through hoses or pipe joints at the bend. Secure cable pipes and troughs by using cable ties or angle steels at a spacing of 1 m (3.28 ft) to 1.5 m (4.92 ft) and ground the two ends in the case of metal tubes.

· When you route PVC pipes outdoors in a horizontal way, cut an opening at the bottom of the PVC pipes every 6 m (19.69 ft) to avoid water accumulation.

· Seal the holes for routing cables in the wall with waterproof and flame retardant material.

To connect an Ethernet cable:

1. Disassemble the waterproof connector and sealing nut, and then feed the cable through the connector.

2. Attach an RJ-45 connector to the cable. Then use a cable tester to test the cable.

3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the target port on the cable connected to the AP.

4. Fasten the sealing nut and the waterproof connector.

Figure2-7 Connecting an Ethernet cable

Installing the AP

Typically, you can pole-mount the AP for installation on the rooftop of a building.

Pole-mounting the AP by using the provided pole-mounting kit

IMPORTANT:

To pole-mount the AP by using the pole-mounting kit provided with the AP, make sure the pole diameter is not larger than 75 mm (2.95 in).

Mounting the AP on a vertical pole

1. Secure the base of the pole to the rooftop or a concrete pier block by using expansion bolts.

Figure2-8 Securing the pole base

2. Use the U-bolts and pole-mounting brackets provided with the AP to attach the AP to the pole, and fasten the nuts.

Figure2-9 Securing the AP to the vertical pole

3. As shown by callout 1 in Figure2-10, use a T8 Torx screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the base so that the AP can rotate.

4. Rotate and adjust the AP until the bubble in the level is in the middle.

5. Fasten the two screws on the base to fix the rotating shaft of the AP.

Figure2-10 Adjusting the AP

Mounting the AP on a horizontal pole

1. Use the U-bolts and pole-mounting brackets provided with the AP to attach the AP to the pole, and fasten the nuts.

Figure2-11 Securing the AP to the horizontal pole

2. As shown by callout 1 in Figure2-12, use a T8 Torx screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the base so that the AP can rotate.

3. Rotate and adjust the AP until the bubble in the level is in the middle.

4. Fasten the two screws on the base to fix the rotating shaft of the AP.

Figure2-12 Adjusting the AP

Pole-mounting the AP by using the optional pole-mounting kit

IMPORTANT:

To pole-mount the AP by using the optional pole-mounting kit, make sure the pole diameter is in the range of 65 to 200 mm (2.56 to 7.87 in).

Mounting the AP on a vertical pole

1. Use the long bolts to secure the pole-mounting brackets to the pole.

Figure2-13 Securing the pole-mounting brackets to the pole

2. Insert two hex screws into the installation holes at the top of the pole bracket. Do not drive the screws all the way in, leaving a certain space for hanging the AP.

Figure2-14 Inserting hex screws to the pole-mounting brackets

3. Hang the AP on the pole-mounting brackets by aligning the keyhole slots with the hex screws, and then fasten the screws.

Figure2-15 Hanging the AP on the pole-mounting brackets

4. Insert the other two hex screws into the installation holes at the bottom of the AP base and then fasten the screws to secure the AP to the pole-mounting brackets.

5. As shown by callout 1 in Figure2-16, use a T8 Torx screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the base so that the AP can rotate.

6. Rotate and adjust the AP until the bubble in the level is in the middle.

7. Fasten the two screws on the base to fix the rotating shaft of the AP.

Figure2-16 Adjusting the AP

Mounting the AP on a horizontal pole

1. Use the long bolts to secure the pole-mounting brackets to the pole.

Figure2-17 Securing the pole-mounting brackets to the pole

2. Insert two hex screws into the installation holes at the right of the bracket. Do not drive the screws all the way in, leaving a certain space for hanging the AP.

Figure2-18 Inserting hex screws to the pole-mounting brackets

3. Hang the AP on the pole-mounting brackets by aligning the keyhole slots with the hex screws, and then fasten the screws.

Figure2-19 Hanging the AP on the pole-mounting brackets

4. Insert the other two hex screws into the installation holes at the left of the AP base and then fasten the screws to secure the AP to the pole-mounting brackets.

5. As shown by callout 1 in Figure2-20, use a T8 Torx screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the base so that the AP can rotate.

6. Rotate and adjust the AP until the bubble in the level is in the middle.

7. Fasten the two screws on the base to fix the rotating shaft of the AP.

Figure2-20 Adjusting the AP

Pole-mounting the AP by using band clamps

IMPORTANT:

To pole-mount the AP by using band clamps, make sure the diameter of the band clamps is about 20 mm (0.79 in) larger than that of the pole.

You can pole-mount the AP by using stainless band clamps with a width of 12 mm (0.47 in). The pole specifications depend on the specifications of the band clamps.

No band clamp is provided with the AP. Purchase band clamps as needed.

Mounting the AP on a vertical pole

1. Loosen the screw on each band clamp to open the band clamp. Slide the band clamps through the installation holes of the AP and wrap the clamps around the pole.

Figure2-21 Installing band clamps

2. Fasten the screw on each band clamp to secure the AP to the pole.

3. As shown by callout 1 in Figure2-22, use a T8 Torx screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the base so that the AP can rotate.

4. Rotate and adjust the AP until the bubble in the level is in the middle.

5. Fasten the two screws on the base to fix the rotating shaft of the AP.

Figure2-22 Adjusting the AP

Mounting the AP on a horizontal pole

1. Loosen the screw on each band clamp to open the band clamp. Slide the band clamps through the installation holes of the AP and wrap the clamps around the pole.

Figure2-23 Installing band clamps

2. Fasten the screws on each band clamp to secure the AP to the pole.

3. As shown by callout 1 in Figure2-24, use a T8 Torx screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the base so that the AP can rotate.

4. Rotate and adjust the AP until the bubble in the level is in the middle.

5. Fasten the two screws on the base to fix the rotating shaft of the AP.

Figure2-24 Adjusting the AP

Mounting the AP on a custom pole

No custom pole is provided with the AP. Prepare one yourself as needed.

Figure2-25 Custom pole

To install the AP on a custom pole:

1. Connect the cables of the AP to the Ethernet cables from the pole and put the cables into the pole.

Figure2-26 Connecting cables

2. Drive two hex screws into the installation hole at the top of the pole-mounting brackets. Do not fasten the screws all the way in, leaving a certain space for hanging the AP.

3. Hang the AP on the pole-mounting brackets by aligning the keyhole slots with the hex screws, and then fasten the screws.

4. Insert the other two M8 hex screws into the installation hole at the bottom of the AP base and then fasten the screws to secure the AP to the pole-mounting brackets.

Figure2-27 Securing the AP

5. As shown by callout 1 in Figure2-28, use a T8 Torx screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the base so that the AP can rotate.

6. Rotate and adjust the AP until the bubble in the level is in the middle.

7. Fasten the two screws on the base to fix the rotating shaft of the AP.

Figure2-28 Adjusting the AP

Mounting the AP on a wall

No expansion bolts are provided with the AP. Prepare them yourself as needed.

To mount the AP on a wall:

1. Mark the installation holes on the wall based on the installation holes on the AP base.

The dimensions of the installation holes on the AP base are shown in _Ref27400725.

Figure2-29 Marking the installation holes on the wall

2. Drill four holes with a diameter of 8 mm (0.32 in) at the marked locations. Tap an expansion bolt with a rubber hammer into each hole and then remove the nut and washers, as shown in Figure2-30.

¡ Keep the drill bit perpendicular to the wall and hold the drill handle tightly with both hands when drilling holes.

¡ In a sturdy and smooth wall, use a punch to create a hole to help locate the drill bit.

¡ The depths of four holes must be the same.

Figure2-30 Installing a screw anchor into the wall

3. Hang the AP on the screws, and then fasten the screws.

Figure2-31 Installing the AP on the wall

4. As shown by callout 1 in Figure2-32, use a T8 Torx screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the base so that the AP can rotate.

5. Rotate and adjust the AP until the bubble in the level is in the middle.

6. Fasten the two screws on the base to fix the rotating shaft of the AP.

Figure2-32 Adjusting the AP

Connecting the AP to a power injector

CAUTION:

· Make sure the AP is installed correctly before powering on the AP.

· Place the power injector stable in a well-ventilated location near the switch. Do not suspend the power injector in the air or place it on another device.

· If multiple power injectors are installed in one equipment room or low voltage room, use one power strip for all these injectors and lead in the power strip from the spare air switch of the AC power distribution box.

You can supply power to the AP by using a power injector. The switch to which the power injector connects does not need to be PoE-capable.

Connecting the AP to a power injector with two copper uplink ports

The PoE1 port on the dual-port H3C power injector must be connected to the uplink network through the LAN1 port, and PoE2 through LAN2. The following procedures use the PoE1 port as an example to connect the AP.

To connect the AP to a power injector and to the network through the Ethernet copper port:

1. Connect the power cord of the injector to an AC power source.

2. Connect the PoE1 port on the injector to the GE1 port of the AP.

3. Connect the LAN1 port on the injector to a switch or access controller.

Figure2-33 Connecting the AP to a power injector with two copper uplink ports

Connecting the AP to a power injector with a fiber uplink port

1. Connect the power cord of the injector to an AC power source.

2. Connect the PoE port on the injector to the GE1 port on the AP.

3. Connect the SFP port on the injector to an Ethernet switch or access controller.

Figure2-34 Connecting the AP to a power injector with a fiber uplink port

Labeling cables

After cable connection, attach labels to each cable as a best practice for future maintenance.

· Attach a label to both ends of a cable and at every certain distance.

· Use cable flags or cable sleeves to label antenna and Ethernet cables. Use cable flags to label fiber cables.

· Use waterproof labels with clear content. Attach labels to proper places where they can be seen directly.

· Use transparent waterproof tape to seal outdoor labels.

Verifying the installation

CAUTION:

If the AP is used outdoors, use the waterproof network cables dedicated for outdoor usage and take waterproof treatment for the enclosure port connected by the network cable.

After the installation is complete, check the following items before powering on the AP:

· The power source meets the power specification of the AP.

· The AP is reliably grounded.

· The Ethernet cables are correctly connected.

· The cables are correctly labeled.

· The unused ports on the AP are sealed with waterproof plugs.

Powering on the AP

IMPORTANT:

Make sure all cables are correctly connected and the AP is connected to the power source correctly before powering on the AP.

Switch on the external power source and verify that the AP is operating correctly by examining the LED on the AP. For more information about the LED, see "Appendix B LEDs and Ports."

Connecting the AP to the network

Verifying network connectivity when the AP operates as a fit AP

All AP settings are configured on the AC. To verify the network connectivity of the AP, execute the display wlan ap all command on the AC. If the AP status is R/M, the AP has been connected to the network.

<AC> display wlan ap all

Total number of APs: 1

Total number of connected APs: 1

Total number of connected manual APs: 1

Total number of connected auto APs: 0

Total number of connected common APs: 1

Total number of connected WTUs: 0

Total number of inside APs: 0

Maximum supported APs: 3072

Remaining APs: 3071

Total AP licenses: 128

Remaining AP licenses: 127

AP information

State : I = Idle, J = Join, JA = JoinAck, IL = ImageLoad

C = Config, DC = DataCheck, R = Run M = Master, B = Backup

AP name APID State Model Serial ID

ap1 1 R/M WA5320X 219801A17C8171E00012

Verifying network connectivity when the AP operates as a cloud-managed AP

When the AP operates in fat AP mode, use the ping command to ping an uplink device. If the ping operation is successful, the AP has been connected to the network.

3 Logging in to the fat AP

Typically, the AP is installed at a high position. As a best practice, log in to the AP and configure settings before installing the AP.

You can log in to the fat AP through the console port, Telnet, or Web interface.

Logging in to the fat AP through the console port

Logging in through the console port requires the following items:

· Console cable—An eight-core shielded cable with a crimped RJ-45 connector at one end and a DB-9 connector at the other.

· Configuration terminal—A PC or a data terminal that has an RS-232 interface.

Setting up the configuration environment

IMPORTANT:

· To connect a PC to a switch, first connect the PC end as a best practice. To disconnect a PC from a switch, first disconnect the switch end as a best practice.

· If the PC does not have an RS-232 interface but has a USB port, you can use a USB-to-RS232 converter and install the RS232 driver.

As shown in Figure3-1, connect the DB-9 connector of the console cable to the configuration terminal, and then connect the RJ-45 connector to the console port on the AP.

Figure3-1 Connecting the console cable

Setting terminal parameters

To configure and manage the AP through the console port, you must run a terminal emulator program, Super Terminal or PuTTY, on your PC. You can use the emulator program to connect a network device, a Telnet site, or an SSH site. For more information about the terminal emulator programs, see the user guides for these programs.

The following are the required terminal settings:

· Bits per second—9,600.

· Data bits—8.

· Stop bits—1.

· Parity—None.

· Flow control—None.

Powering on the AP

After the console cable is correctly connected, power on the AP. The following AP startup information will be displayed on the configuration terminal:

System is starting...

Booting Normal Extend BootWare.

……

System application is starting...

Startup configuration file does not exist.

User interface con0 is available.

Press ENTER to get started.

At the prompt, press Enter to configure the AP.

Logging in to the AP through Telnet or the Web interface

Telnet and Web access are enabled by default. The default username, password, and management IP address of VLAN-interface 1 are admin, h3capadmin, 192.168.0.50/24, respectively.

If the IP address has been changed, please contact your network administrator to obtain the new IP address.

4 Appendix A Technical specifications

Table4-1 Technical specifications

Item	Specification
Dimensions (H × W × D)	374 × 240 × 240 mm (14.72 × 9.45 × 9.45 in)
Weight	3.7 kg (8.16 lb)
System power consumption	30 W
IEEE standards	IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac wave2

5 Appendix B LEDs and Ports

LEDs

Table5-1 LED descriptions (fit AP mode)

LED	Status		Description
	Off		No power is present.
	Yellow	Steady on	The AP is initializing.
	Green	Flashing at 0.5 Hz	The AP has started up but has not registered to any AC.
	Green	Flashing at 1 Hz	Only the 2.4G radio has associated clients.
	Blue	Steady on	The AP has registered to an AC, but does not have any associated clients.
		Flashing at 1 Hz	Only the 5G radio has associated clients.
		Flashing at 2 Hz	The AP is upgrading the image.
	Alternating between green and blue at 1 Hz		Both the 2.4G and 5G radios have associated clients.
	Orange	Flashing at 1 Hz	No radio cards have been detected.

Table5-2 LED descriptions

LED	Status			Description
	Off		No power is present.
	Yellow	Steady on	The AP is initializing.
	Yellow	Flashing at 1 Hz	No radio cards have been detected.
	Green	Flashing at 0.5 Hz	The AP is starting up.
	Green	Flashing at 1 Hz	Only the 2.4G radio has associated clients.
	Blue	Steady on	The AP has registered to an AC, but does not have any associated clients.
	Blue	Flashing at 1 Hz	Only the 5G radio has associated clients.
	Alternating between green and blue at 1 Hz		Both the 2.4G and 5G radios have associated clients.

Ports

The AP provides only one port. You can connect the all-in-one cable provided with the AP to it. The all-in-one cable provides the following ports, with one port on each cable, in ascending order of the cable length:

· GE1/PoE++ port

· GE2/PoE++ port

· GE3/IoT port

· Console port

Table5-3 Port descriptions

Port	Standards and protocols	Description
GE1/PoE++ GE2/PoE++	· IEEE802.3 · IEEE802.3u · IEEE802.3at	Used for connecting the AP to an uplink device for Internet or MAN access. It can also supply PoE power to the downlink device. It is represented by interface number GE1/0/1 and GE1/0/2 in the MAP file and GigabitEthernet 1 and GigabitEthernet 2 for configuration on the AC when the AP operates in fit AP mode.
GE3/IoT	· IEEE802.3 · IEEE802.3u	An IoT interface, used for connecting a downlink IoT access unit T300M-X or T300M-B to the AP. It is represented by interface number GE1/0/3 in the MAP file and GigabitEthernet 3 for configuration on the AC.
Console port	RS/EIA-232	Used by technical personnel only for device configuration and management.

H3C WA5320X Access Point Installation Guide-6W100

Ground resistance

Grounding conductor

Ground lead

Power grounding (AC)

Lightning rod

Ethernet cable

Mounting the AP on a vertical pole

Mounting the AP on a horizontal pole

Mounting the AP on a vertical pole

Mounting the AP on a horizontal pole

Mounting the AP on a vertical pole

Mounting the AP on a horizontal pole

Mounting the AP on a wall

Connecting the AP to the network

4 Appendix A Technical specifications

5 Appendix B LEDs and Ports

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