Brocade 1220 User Manual

Brocade Mobility 1220
Access Point

Installation Guide

®

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

Document conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Site preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Package contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

External antenna model package contents. . . . . . . . . . . 3

Internal antenna model package contents . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Access Point placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Integrated antenna model wall mount instructions. . . . . . . . 9

Wall mount hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wall mount procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Integrated antenna model suspended ceiling t-bar

mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Suspended ceiling T-bar mount procedure . . . . . . . . . . . 13

External antenna model wall mount instructions . . . . . . . . . 14

Wall Mount Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Wall mount procedure - new installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Wall mount procedure - existing access point

replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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External antenna model suspended ceiling t-bar mount. . . . 17

Suspended ceiling t-bar mount procedure -

using mounting kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Suspended ceiling T-bar mount procedure -

using ceiling mount hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

External antenna suspended ceiling tile (Plenum)

mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Suspended ceiling mount hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Ceiling mount procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Mobility 1220 Access Point external antenna model

antenna options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

LED indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chapter 3 Initial Access Point Configuration

Chapter 4 Specifications

Mobility 1220 integrated antenna model

electrical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Mobility 1220 integrated antenna model

physical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Mobility 1220 external antenna model

electrical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Mobility 1220 external antenna model

physical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Radio characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Chapter 5 Regulatory Information

Country Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Health and Safety Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Industry Canada Statement: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Health and Safety Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Warnings for Use of Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Potetially Hazerdous Atmospheres -

Fixed Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Safety in Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Pacemakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Other Medical Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

RF Exposure Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Wireless Devices - Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Country Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Operation in the US and Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements—FCC . . . . . . . . 56

Radio Transmitters (Part 15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada . . . 56

Radio Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

CE Marking and European Economic Area (EEA). . . . . . . . . . 57

Statement of Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Korea Warning Statement for Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Other Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). . . . . . . . 59

TURKISH WEEE Statement of Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Chapter 6 Mobility 1220 China ROHS Compliance

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Chapter

Introduction

The Brocade Mobility™ 1220 Access Point, a component of the Brocade wireless
controller system, links wireless 802.11a/b/g/n devices to the controller, enabling
the growth of your wireless network with a cost effective alternative to standard
access points. The Mobility 1220 Access Point provides multiple deployment
options.

The Mobility 1220 Access Point receives all power and transfers data through the
same CAT-5 or better Ethernet cable. An 802.3af Ethernet switch or power supply
(specifically rated for the Mobility 1220) is required (Part No. PWRS-14000-148R).

An Mobility 1220 Access Point’s unique onboard software enables the access point
to function as either a Virtual Controller AP capable of adopting and managing up to
24 additional Mobility 1220 Access Points, a Standalone access point or a
Dependent mode access point managed by its connected controller.

If new to Brocade Access Point technology, refer to the Brocade Access Point
System Reference Guide to familiarize yourself with access point technology and
the feature set supported by the Access Point operating system. The guide is
available, at http://www.brocade.com/support/

The Mobility 1220 Access Point is approved under MODEL: AP-0622.

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This document is written for the qualified network device installer.

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Document conventions

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Document conventions

The following graphical alerts are used in this document to indicate notable
situations

NOTE

Tips, hints, or special requirements that you should take note of.

CAUTION

Care is required. Disregarding a caution can result in data loss or
equipment malfunction.

DANGER

Indicates a condition or procedure that could result in personal injury
or equipment damage.

Warnings

•

Read all installation instructions and site survey reports, and verify correct
equipment installation before connecting the access point.

•

Remove jewelry and watches before installing this equipment.

•

Verify the unit is grounded before connecting it to the power source.

•

Verify any device connected to this unit is properly wired and grounded.

•

Verify there is adequate ventilation around the device, and that ambient
temperatures meet equipment operation specifications.

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Site preparation

Site preparation

•

Consult your site survey and network analysis reports to determine specific
equipment placement, power drops, and so on.

•

Assign installation responsibility to the appropriate personnel.

•

Identify and document where all installed components are located.

•

Ensure adequate, dust-free ventilation to all installed equipment.

•

Identify and prepare Ethernet and console port connections.

•

Verify cable lengths are within the maximum allowable distances for optimal
signal transmission.

Package contents

A Mobility 1220 Access Point is available in integrated antenna and external
antenna models. Contents differ depending on the model ordered.

External antenna model package contents

1

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Mobility 1220 Access Point with external antenna connectors (Plenum Rated)

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2 customer installed mounting lugs

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4 mounting lug retaining screws

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Brocade Mobility 1220 Access Point Installation Guide (This Guide)

Internal antenna model package contents

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Mobility 1220 Access Point with internal antennas

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Brocade Mobility 1220 Access Point Installation Guide (This Guide)

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Features

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The Mobility 1220 Access Point has one RJ-45 connector supporting an
10/100/1000 Ethernet port and accepts 802.3af-compliant power from an
external source. The illustration below is of an integrated antenna model.

NOTE

When operating in a Gigabit Ethernet environment, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable is
recommended for Gigabit operation.

2 RJ-45 connectors, one for 10/100/1000 Ethernet and the other for the
serial/console connector

LED indicators

Slots for wall mounting

Clips for mounting on a suspended ceiling T-bar (internal antenna model only)
with separately orderable accessories

Lock port for Kensington® style Security Lock

DC12V

The Mobility 1220 Access Point comes with dual radios supporting 802.11a/b/g/n.
The access point contains runtime firmware which enables the unit to boot after a
power up. The runtime firmware on the access point and the firmware downloaded
from the connected controller can be updated via the Ethernet interface.

NOTE

When connecting to a Mobility 1220 Access Point, note that the baud rate is
115,200 as opposed to 19,200.

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GE1/PoE

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Package contents

Contacting Brocade

When contacting Brocade support, please provide the following information:

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Serial number of the unit

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Model number or product name

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Software version

Customer Support Web Site

Brocade Support Central Web site, located at www.brocade.com/support provides
information and online assistance including developer tools, software downloads,
product manuals and online repair requests.

Downloads

http://www.brocade.com/support/

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Manuals

http://www.brocade.com/ethernetproducts

Because quality is our first concern at Brocade, we have made every effort to
ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document. However, if you find an
error or an omission, or you think that a topic needs further development, we want
to hear from you. Forward your feedback to: [e-mail]

Provide the title and version number and as much detail as possible about your
comment, including the topic heading and page number and your suggestions for
improvement.

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E-mail and telephone access

Go to http://www.brocade.com/services-support/index.page for email and
telephone contact information.

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Warranty coverage

Contact Brocade Communications Systems using any of the methods listed above
for information about the standard and extended warranties.

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Chapter

Hardware Installation

Installation instructions

The Mobility 1220 Access Point mounts either on a wall (with customer supplied
M4 x 25 pan head screws and wall anchor - or equivalent) or on a suspended
ceiling T-bar. If deploying an external antenna model Mobility 1220 on a suspended
ceiling T-bar, access point mounting kit (Part No. KT-135628-01) is required. A
Mobility 1220 is not designed for mounting on a desk.

To prepare for the installation:

1. Match the model number on the purchase order with the model numbers in the
packing list and on the case of the access point.

2. Verify the contents of the box include the intended Mobility 1220 Access Point,
and the included hardware matches the package contents on page 5.

Part Number Description

BR-AP122066030US Dual 802.11n radio Mobility 1220 Access Point. Plastic enclosure

with internal antennas. For use in the US deployments only.

BR-AP122066030EU Dual 802.11n radio Mobility 1220 Access Point. Plastic enclosure

with internal antennas. For use in European countries only.

BR-AP122066030WW Dual 802.11n radio Mobility 1220 Access Point. Plastic enclosure

with internal antennas. For use in non-US and non-EU countries only.

BR-AP122066040US Dual 802.11n radio Mobility 1220 Access Point. Metal enclosure with

external antenna connectors. For use in US deployments only.

BR-AP122066040EU Dual 802.11n radio Mobility 1220 Access Point. Metal enclosure with

external antenna connectors. For use in European countries only.

BR-AP122066040WW Dual 802.11n radio Mobility 1220 Access Point. Metal enclosure with

external antenna connectors. For use in non-US and non-EU countries
only.

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3. Review site survey and network analysis reports to determine the location and
mounting position for the Mobility 1220 Access Point.

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Precautions

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4. Connect a CAT-5 or better Ethernet cable to a compatible 802.3af power source
and run the cable to the installation site. Ensure there is sufficient slack on the
cable to perform the installation steps.

NOTE

When operating in a Gigabit Ethernet environment, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable is
recommended for Gigabit operation.

Precautions

Before installing a Mobility 1220 Access Point model Access Point, verify the
following:

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If a DC power supply is used, ensure it’s the approved power supply for the
Mobility 1220 Access Point (PWRS-14000-148R).

•

Brocade recommends you do not to install the Mobility 1220 Access Point in
wet or dusty areas.

•

Verify the environment has a continuous temperature range between 0° C to
40° C.

Access Point placement

For optimal performance, install the access point away from transformers,
heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators and other
industrial equipment. Signal loss can occur when metal, concrete, walls or floors
block transmission. Install the access point in an open area or add access points as
needed to improve coverage.

Antenna coverage is analogous to lighting. Users might find an area lit from far
away to be not bright enough. An area lit sharply might minimize coverage and
create dark areas. Uniform antenna placement in an area (like even placement of a
light bulb) provides even, efficient coverage.

Place the access point using the following guidelines:

•

Install the access point at an ideal height of 10 feet from the ground.

•

Orient the access point antennas vertically for best reception (applies to
external antenna models only).

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Integrated antenna model wall mount instructions

To maximize the access point’s radio coverage area, Brocade recommends
conducting a site survey to define and document radio interference obstacles
before installing the access point.

Integrated antenna model wall mount instructions

Wall mounting requires hanging the Mobility 1220 Access Point along its width or
length using the two slots on the bottom of the unit. The Mobility 1220 Access Point
can be mounted on to any plaster, wood, or cement wall surface using customer
supplied screw hardware (M3.5 x 0.6 x 20 mm- or equivalent).

Wall mount hardware

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Two wide-shoulder Phillips pan head self-tapping screws (customer supplied)

•

Two wall anchors (customer supplied)

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Security cable (optional)

NOTE

The following screws are recommended: (ANSI Standard) #6-18 X 0.875in. Type A or
AB Self-Tapping Screw, or (ANSI Standard Metric) M3.5 X 0.6 X 20mm Type D
Self-Tapping Screw.

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Wall mount procedure

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Integrated antenna model wall mount instructions

1. Orient the case on the wall by its width or length.

2

CAUTION

To ensure proper operation of a Mobility 1220 Access Point, ensure it is
mounted in the correct orientation as shown above.

2. Mark two points (for drill holes) 4.08 inches (103.7 mm) apart on a horizontal

line.

3. At each point, drill a hole in the wall, insert an anchor, screw into the anchor the

wall mounting screw and stop when there is 1mm between the screw head and
the wall.

NOTE

When pre-drilling a hole the recommended hole size is 2.8mm (0.11in.).

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4. If required, install and attach a Kensington security cable (customer supplied)
to the unit’s lock port.

5. Attach an Ethernet cable from the access point to a controller or Ethernet
switch with an 802.3af-compatible power source or use the
PWRS-14000-148R power supply to supply power to the Mobility 1220 Access
Point (once fully cabled).

6. Place the middle of each of the case’s mount slots over the screw heads.

7. Slide the case down along the mounting surface to hang the mount slots on the
screw heads.

8. Verify the unit has power by observing that the LEDs are lit or flashing.

CAUTION

If not using a 802.3af capable device to power the Mobility 1220
Access Point, ensure only the Mobility 1220 Access Point’s designated
power supply (PWRS-14000-148R) is used to supply power to the
access point. Using an incorrectly rated power supply could damage
the unit and void the product warranty. Do not actually connect to the
power source until the cabling portion of the installation is complete.

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Integrated antenna model suspended ceiling t-bar mount

Integrated antenna model suspended ceiling t-bar
mount

Ceiling mount requires holding the Mobility 1220 Access Point up against a T-bar of
a suspended ceiling grid and twisting the case onto the T-bar.

Suspended ceiling T-bar mount procedure

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1. If required, install and attach a Kensington security cable (customer supplied)

to the unit’s lock port.

2. Attach an Ethernet cable from the access point to a device with an 802.3af

compatible power source or use the PWRS-14000-148R power supply to supply
power to the Mobility 1220 Access Point (once fully cabled).

3. Align the bottom of the T-bar with the back of the case.

4. Orient the case by its length, and the length of the T-bar.

5. Rotate the case 45 degrees clockwise, or about 10 o’clock.

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6. Push the back of the case onto the bottom of the T-bar.

7. Rotate the case 45 degrees counter-clockwise. The clips click as they fasten to
the T-bar.

8. Verify the unit has power by observing the LEDs.

CAUTION

If not using a 802.3af capable device to power the Mobility 1220
Access Point, ensure only the Mobility 1220 Access Point’s designated
power supply (PWRS-14000-148R) is used to supply power to the
access point. Using an incorrectly rated power supply could damage
the unit and void the product warranty. Do not actually connect to the
power source until the cabling portion of the installation is complete.

External antenna model wall mount instructions

A wall mount deployment requires hanging the Brocade Mobility 1220 along its
width or length using the pair of slots on the bottom of the unit. The Mobility 1220
Access Point can be mounted on to any plaster, wood or cement wall surface using
the provided wall anchors.

Wall Mount Hardware

•

Two customer provided wide-shoulder Phillips pan head self-tapping screws
(M3.5 x 0.6 x 20 mm)

•

Two wall anchors (customer supplied)

•

Security cable (optional)

NOTE

The following screws are recommended: (ANSI Standard) #6-18 X 0.875in. Type A or
AB Self-Tapping Screw, or (ANSI Standard Metric) M3.5 X 0.6 X 20mm Type D
Self-Tapping Screw.

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Wall mount procedure - new installation

This section describes a new Mobility 1220 Access Point installation with no
previous access point existing on the intended wall surface.

1. Attach the two provided mounting ears (using four ear mounting screws) to the

two narrow ens of the Mobility 1220 Access Point. Align the ears using the built
in ear alignment pin on the access point housing. Torque the screws to 6 lb-in.

2. Place the access point against the wall, ensuring the access point’s Brocade

logo is in the correct orientation.

3. Mark the screw hole locations on a vertical axis using the ear’s mounting holes.

4. At each point, drill a hole in the wall and insert the anchor.

NOTE

When pre-drilling a hole the recommended hole size is 2.8mm (0.11in.).

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5. Place the access point on the anchor. Insert screws through the access point’s
mounting ears and into the anchor.

6. If required, install and attach a Kensington security cable (customer supplied)
to the unit’s lock port.

7. Attach an Ethernet cable from the access point to a device with an

802.3af-compatible power source or use the PWRS-14000-148R power supply
to supply power to the Mobility 1220 Access Point (once fully cabled).

8. Attach appropriate antennas to the connectors.

9. Attach an Ethernet cable from the access point to a controller with an 802.3af
compatible power source.

10. Verify the access point is receiving power by observing that the LEDs are lit or
flashing.

CAUTION

If not using a 802.3af capable device to power the Mobility 1220
Access Point, ensure only the Mobility 1220 Access Point’s designated
power supply (PWRS-14000-148R) is used to supply power to the
access point. Using an incorrectly rated power supply could damage
the unit and void the product warranty. Do not actually connect to the
power source until the cabling portion of the installation is complete.

Wall mount procedure - existing access point replacement

An existing external antenna model BR300 or external antenna model BR650
access point, installed on a wall (plenum installation), can be replaced by a Mobility
1220 Access Point. Simply remove the existing legacy model access point from its
mounting screws, leave the mounting hardware in place and install the new
external antenna model Mobility 1220 Access Point directly on to the existing
mounting hardware. The cabling procedure for such a replacement is as described
in the previous section.

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