Aerohive Networks AP630 User Manual

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Readabout and view specifications and compliance information forthe AP630 in this topic. Install the AP630 using this topic.

The AP630 is ahigh-performance, dual-band concurrent access point with one 11ax 4x4 2.4 G and one 11ax4x4 5 Gradio.The AP630 isdesigned for indoor high-density environments that require HD video streaming and large file transfers.Equipped with two 10/100/100 Mb Ethernet ports, a Console port, and poweredby PoE; this device supports IEEE 802.11ax OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency-Division MultipleAccess).

For regulatory andcompliance information, see "Regulatory Compliance Statements".

Important! Change the Country Code

Ifyour access point is configured for the WorldRegulatory Domain, it is important to set the country code to the country in which the APwill be deployedto meet regulatory requirements and for optimalwireless operation. To do this, follow these steps:

The country code selection is for World models only and is not available t o FCC, CAN, and other country-specific models. Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fiproducts marketed in the United States must be set to U.S. channels only.

1. Power on the AP andallow it to find and connect to HiveManager.Once the APisconnected it appearsin the tableof devices on the > Devices page.

Select the check box next to the AP, and then choose Assign Country Codefrom the Actions drop-down list. In the dialog box that appears, select the appropriate country fromthe drop-down list, and then click Save.

3. Uploadyour changes to the device.

Safety Guidelines

The information in this section applies to AP630 devices. The following safety icons areusedin these guidelines to identify the type of precaution:

This icon indicates a general caution. Failure to comply with a caution notification can result in damage to equipment.

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This icon indicates an electricalcaution. Failure to comply with an electricalnotification can result in serious injury or death, and extensive damage to equipment.

This icon indicates a lasercaution. Failure to complywith a laser caution can result in serious injury.

The following table lists the safety precautions you shouldfollow when installing yourAP630 devices.

Aerohive devices must be installed by a professional installer who iscertified to install these types ofdevices andto ensure that they are properly grounded andmeet applicable local and national electrical codes.

These devicesare intended for indooruse only.

Do not install the device in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceedthe recommended ranges.

For products availablein the USA/Canadamarket, forthe 2.4 GHz band, only channels 1-11 can beoperated. Selection of other channels is not possible.

Changes or modifications made to this device that are not expresslyapprovedby the party responsible forcompliance couldvoid the user'sauthority to operate the equipment.

Use only attachments and accessories specifiedby Aerohive.

These devicesare not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, ormental capabilities, or with lackof experience of knowledgeunless they are given supervision or instruction concerning use ofthe devices by a person who is responsible fortheir safety. Children shouldbe supervised to ensure that they donot play with the devices.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electricalcircuitry. ESD damage occurswhen electronic components areimproperly handled and can result in complete orintermittent failures. Be sureto follow ESD-prevention procedures when handling electronic components and equipment.

During operation, the surfacesof the AP630 can become hot. Use caution when handling.

To meet federal radiation exposure requirements, these devices should be installed at a minimumdistance of11" (28 cm) from peopleor animals.

Install the AP

The following sections describehow to mount your AP on a dropped ceiling trackor to awall.

Shipping Carton Contents

The AP630 access point shipping carton contains the following items:

l AP630 chassis l AP630 mounting bracket l ReadMe card

Youcan mount the AP630 on a flat surface or wall, or on the railsof astandard droppedceiling grid. . There is also an accessory mounting bracket that allows youto install the device in Armstrong-style droppedceilings.

The following sections describehow to install yourAP630 devices and connect them to the network.

Use the following illustration to install the mounting bracket to adroppedceiling rail.

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Install the APon a Ceiling Track

The AP630 shipswith a mounting bracket that lets you easily install it on the railof a standarddroppedceiling grid.

Once the bracket is secure,you can install the AP by aligning the red dot on the bracket with the reddot on the AP. Keeping the dots aligned, raise the APup until the bracket fits into the circulardepression in the bottom of the AP. When the APisfirmly seated, rotate it clockwise(??) until it clicks in to place asshown here.

Mount the APon a Wall

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Youcan usethe bracket to mount yourAP on avertical surface. Use the following procedures and illustration:

1. Drilltwo holes in the wall that are xx" (cm") from center to center.

2. Install wallmount screws (provided?- what size?)

3. Attach the bracket to the wallusing the holes in the mounting flanges as shown.

Hardware Components

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Youcan see the hardwarecomponents of the AP630 in the illustration below andread about them in the sections that follow.

Component Descriptions

Status Light

The round statuslight on the top corner ofthe device conveys operational states forsystem power, firmware updates, Ethernet and wirelessinterface activity, and major alarms. The AP630 has a roundstatus light on the top right corner of the chassis.At setup, this light cycles through the following sequence:

Dark: There is no powerto the device.

Amber (flashing): The device isperforminga firmware upgrade. Do not power off the device during this process.

Amber (steady): The device has not established a successfulCAPWAPconnection, or is booting orshutting down.

White (steady): The device has successfullyestablished aCAPWAP connection and is operating normally.

Ethernet Ports

The AP630 has two RJ45 Ethernet ports (Eth0 and Eth1) that automaticallynegotiate half- andfull-duplex connections with the connecting device. The ports are autosensing andadjust to straight-through and crossover standardCat2, Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 Ethernet cables automatically. The APreceives powerthrough an Ethernet connection to the ETH0 port from PSE (power sourcing equipment) that iscompatible with the 802.3at and802.3at standards.

Console Port

The AP630 has one RJ45 Console port. Usethis port to makea serial connection between your management system and the AP. The management station from which you connect to the device must have aVT100 emulation program, such as Tera Term Pro © (a free terminal emulator) or Hilgraeve HyperTerminal ® (providedwith Windows ® operating systems from XPforward). The serialconnection settings are: 9600 bits per second, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control.

USBPort

The AP630 has a USBport that you can use to connect USB-basedbeacons (iBeacon, for example) and IoT (Internet of Things) devices. To access the port, remove the screw that securesthe protective cover.

Reset Button

Use the Reset button to reset the device orrestore the factory default settings. Insert apaperclip or similartool into the Reset pinhole and press the button. To reboot the device, press the button for5 seconds. To return the configuration to the factory default settings, pressit forat least 10 seconds. After releasing the button, the indicator light goes dark, and then glows steady amber while the firmware loads andthe system performsa self-test. After the software finishes loading and the AP has connected to HiveManager,the statusindicator glows steady white. To disable the reset button from resetting the configuration, enter this command:

no reset-button reset-config-enable

When this commandis enabled,pressing the button for 5 seconds will still reboot the AP, but pressing it formore than 10 seconds will not reset its configuration.

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