Edge-Core ECW5110-L, ECW5110 Installation Manual

ECW5110-L
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Enterprise Access Point

Installation Guide

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Installation Guide

ECW5110-L

802.11a/b/g/n Dual-Band Enterprise AP

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How to Use This Guide

This guide includes detailed information on the Access Point (AP) hardware,
including network ports, power, and cabling requirements. This guide also provides
general installation guidelines and recommended procedures. To deploy this AP
effectively and ensure trouble-free operation, you should first read the relevant
sections in this guide so that you are familiar with all its hardware components.

Who Should Read This

Guide?

How This Guide is

Organized

This guide is for network administrators and support personnel that install, operate
and maintain network equipment. The guide assumes a basic working knowledge
of LANs (Local Area Networks) and can be read by those that are new to network
equipment, or those with more experience.

The organization of this guide is based on the AP’s main hardware components.
Each chapter includes information about a specific component with relevant
specifications and installation procedures. AP overview and installation sections are
also provided.

For Users New to APs

read all chapters in this guide before installing the AP.

For Experienced Users

network APs, Chapters 1 and 2 provide you with enough information to install the
AP. Other chapters can be left for reference, when needed.

The guide includes these chapters:

◆ Chapter 1 - Access Point Overview — Includes an overview of the AP with

component identification, and key technical specifications.

— If you are new to APs, it is recommended that you first

— If you are already familiar with installing and operating

◆ Chapter 2 - Installation Overview — Includes a list of package contents and an

outline of AP installation tasks.

◆ Chapter 3 - AP Enclosure — Includes AP installaion on a wall or ceiling.

◆ Chapter 4 - Power Requirements — Includes information on providing power

to the AP.

◆ Chapter 5 - Network Connections — Includes information on network

interfaces and cabling specifications.

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◆ Chapter 6 - AP Management — Connecting to the AP for management and

information on the system status LEDs.

◆ Appendix A - Troubleshooting — Information for troubleshooting AP

installation and operation.

Related

Documentation

This guide focuses on AP hardware and installation, it does not cover software
configuration of the AP. For specific information on how to operate and use the
management functions of the AP, see the following guide:

EWS4502 Administrator's Guide
EWS4502 CLI Command Reference
WAC4502 Administrator's Guide
WAC4502 CLI Command Reference

For all safety information and regulatory statements, see the following documents:

Quick Start Guide
Safety and Regulatory Information

Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information:

Note:

Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related features

or instructions.

Caution:

Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or damage

the system or equipment.

War ning:

Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury.

Revision History This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.

April 2014 Revision

This is the second revision of this guide. It includes the following change:

◆ Added support for wall-mount bracket.

May 2013 Revision

This is the first revision of this guide.

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Contents

How to Use This Guide 3

Contents 5

Figures 7

Tables 8

1 Access Point Overview 9

Hardware Description 9

Key Hardware Components 10

Key Technical Specifications 12

2 Installation Overview 13

Package Contents 13

AP Installation Tasks 14

3 AP Enclosure 19

General Installation Guidelines 19

AP Location 19

Radio Interference 20

How to Mount the Unit 20

Wall Mounting 20

Suspended Ceiling
T-Rail Mounting 21

4 Power Requirements 23

AC Power Adapter 23

How to Use the AC Power Adapter 24

How to Power the AP Using PoE 25

5 Network Connections 26

Cable Labeling and Connection Records 27

Understanding the Network Status LED 28

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Contents

How to Connect to Radio Interfaces 28

How to Connect to the RJ-45 Port 29

Copper Cabling Guidelines 29

10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments 30

1000BASE-T Pin Assignments 30

Connection Procedure 31

6 AP Management 33

Understanding the System Status LEDs 34

How to Connect to the Console Port 35

How to Set an IP Address 37

How to Reset the AP 38

A Troubleshooting 39

Diagnosing LED Indicators 39

System Self-Diagnostic Test Failure 39

Power Problems 39

Installation 40

Wireless Connection Problems 40

In-Band Access 40

Out-of-Band Access 40

Reset the Access Point 41

Index 42

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Figures

Figure 1: Front View 10

Figure 2: Rear View 11

Figure 3: Installing the AP on a Wall 14

Figure 4: Installing the AP on a Ceiling T-rail 15

Figure 5: Making a Connection to the RJ-45 Port 15

Figure 6: Connecting the AC Power Adapter 16

Figure 7: System LEDs 17

Figure 8: Console Port Connection 18

Figure 9: Wall Mounting the AP 21

Figure 10: Attaching the AP to a Suspended Ceiling 22

Figure 11: Connecting the AC Power Adapter 24

Figure 12: Connecting to PoE Power 25

Figure 13: Network Status LED 28

Figure 14: RJ-45 Connector 30

Figure 15: Making Twisted-Pair Connections 32

Figure 16: System Status LEDs 34

Figure 17: Console Port Pinout 35

Figure 18: Console Port Connection 36

Figure 19: Reset Button 38

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Tables

Table 1: Key Technical Specifications 12

Table 2: AC Power Adapter Specifications 23

Table 3: Network Status LED 28

Table 4: Maximum Twisted-Pair Copper Cable Lengths 29

Table 5: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts 30

Table 6: 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts 31

Table 7: System Status LEDs 34

Table 8: Console Cable Wiring 35

Table 9: Troubleshooting Chart 39

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1 Access Point Overview

This chapter includes these sections:

◆ “Hardware Description” on page 9

◆ “Key Technical Specifications” on page 12

Hardware Description

The ECW5110-L enterprise access point (AP) is built with leading-edge technology
to deliver reliable high-performance connectivity for your data network.

The ECW5110-L is a dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n access point that is designed to
deliver high-performance wireless services for clients in an enterprise environment.
Housed in a compact enclosure, the unit includes its own built-in options for
mounting on a wall, or suspended ceiling T-rail. The unit can be powered through a
PoE cable connection from a PoE network switch, or from its AC power adapter.

In addition, the AP supports network management from a wireless access
controller (EWS4502 or WAC4502) through the Control and Provisioning of Wireless
Access Points (CAPWAP) protocol.

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Chapter 1

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Hardware Description

Key Hardware

Components

The ECW5110-L consists of serveral key harware components. This manual
describes each specific component, or related components, together with their
installation requirements and procedures in each chapter. To understand each
component in detail, refer to the relevant section.

Figure 1: Front View

Power Socket Reset Button

LED Indicators

Power Socket

If the AP is not powered through a PoE connection to its RJ-45 port, the unit can be
powered from its AC power adapter. See “AC Power Adapter” on page 23.

Reset Button

Can be used to return the configuration to factory default values and restart the
AP’s system software. For more information, see “How to Reset the AP” on page 38.

System LEDs

For information on system status LED indicators, see “Understanding the System

Status LEDs” on page 34.

Internal Antennas

The unit includes 2x2 MIMO internal antennas for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio
operation.

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Figure 2: Rear View

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Hardware Description

Console Port T-rail Mounting Clamps

Wall Mounting Slots RJ-45 Ethernet Port

RJ-45 Ethernet Port

The RJ-45 port labeled “Ethernet” provides a 1000BASE-T data and Power-over­Ethernet (PoE) power connection to the unit. For more information, see “How to

Connect to the RJ-45 Port” on page 29.

Console Port

The port labeled “Console” provides an out-of-band serial connection to a terminal
or a PC running terminal emulation software. The port can be used for performing
unit monitoring and configuration. For more information, see “How to Connect to

the Console Port” on page 35.

Wall/Ceiling Mounting Options

The AP includes built-in mounting slots and clamps that can be used to mount the
unit on a wall (using the included bracket) or a ceiling T-rail. For more information,
see “How to Mount the Unit” on page 20.

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Key Technical Specifications

The following table contains key system specifications for the AP.

Table 1: Key Technical Specifications

Item Specification

Ports One 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 port

Network Interface RJ-45 Port:

Console Port RS-232, RJ-45 connector

2.4 GHz Radio IEEE 802.11b/g/n

5 GHz Radio IEEE 802.11a/n

Internal Antennas 2x2 MIMO omni antennas for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

Antenna Gain 3 dBi @ 2.4 GHz

◆

1000BASE-T, PoE (PD)

4 dBi @ 5 GHz

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Radio Frequencies 2400 ~ 2483.5 MHz

2412 ~ 2472 MHz
5745 ~ 5825 MHz (China)
5180 ~ 5320 MHz (ETSI)
5500 ~ 5700 MHz (ETSI)

LEDs Power, Network

PoE Input Power 48 VDC, 0.3A

AC Power Adapter AC Input: 100 ~ 240 VAC

DC Output: 12 VDC, 2 A

Power Consumption 22.5 W maximum

Weight 500 g (1.10 lbs)

Size (W x D x H): 140 x 140 x 47.8 mm (5.51 x 5.51 x 1.88 inches)

Temperature Operating: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Storage: -20 °C to 70 °C (-4 °F to 158 °F)

Humidity Operating: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

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2 Installation Overview

This chapter includes these sections:

◆ “Package Contents” on page 13

◆ “AP Installation Tasks” on page 14

Package Contents

After unpacking the AP, check the contents to be sure you have received all the
components.

◆ ECW5110-L Enterprise Access Point

◆ AC Power adapter

◆ Wall-mount bracket

◆ Console cable (RJ-45 to DB-9)

◆ Quick Start Guide

◆ Regulatory and Safety Information

◆ Documentation CD — includes this Installation Guide

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AP Installation Tasks

Task 1

Task 2

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AP Installation Tasks

Follow these tasks to install the AP in your network. For full details on each task, go
to the relevant chapter or section by clicking on the link.

Unpack package and check contents

Unpack your AP and check the package contents to be sure you have received all
the items.

Before installing your AP, be sure to review all the safety statements and guidelines
in the Regulatory and Safety Information document.

Mount the AP

After planning your installation, mount the unit on a wall or ceiling T-rail.

For more information, go to the chapter “AP Enclosure”

Figure 3: Installing the AP on a Wall

Set two screws in the wall 6.1 cm (2.4 in.) apart.

Slide the wall-mount bracket’s mounting holes down onto the two screws
until the bracket is secure, and then attach the AP to the bracket by
inserting the bracket’s two mounting points into the mounting slots on the
back of the AP.

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Figure 4: Installing the AP on a Ceiling T-rail

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Task 3

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Position the AP’s ceiling-mount clip holders on either side of the T-rail.

Turn the AP until the two clips lock the AP to the T-rail.

Chapter 2

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AP Installation Tasks

Connect Cables

Connect network cable to the RJ-45 port for your network connection. The RJ-45
port connection can also provide PoE power to the unit.

For more information, go to the chapter “Network Connections”

Figure 5: Making a Connection to the RJ-45 Port

Connect Category 5e or better cable to the RJ-45 port.

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Task 4

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Task 5

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AP Installation Tasks

Connect the AC Power Adapter and Power On

Connect the AC power adapter to the AP and to an AC power source.

Alternatively, the AP can be powered by a network connection to the RJ-45 port
from a PoE switch.

For more information, go to the chapter “Power Requirements”

Figure 6: Connecting the AC Power Adapter

Connect the power adapter to the power socket.

Connect the power adapter to a nearby AC power source.

Verify AP Operation

Verify basic AP operation by checking the system LEDs.

For more information, go to “Understanding the System Status LEDs”

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Figure 7: System LEDs

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Task 6

System Status LEDs.

Chapter 2

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AP Installation Tasks

Make Initial Configuration Changes

The AP is designed to be managed from a wireless access controller (EWS4502 or
WAC4502) through the Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points
(CAPWAP) protocol. However, you can also make manual configuration changes to
the AP so that it is compatible with your network.

To make manual configuration changes to the AP, such as set an IP address, it is
suggested to connect to the AP console port.

For more information, go to “How to Connect to the Console Port”

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Figure 8: Console Port Connection

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Console Port.

Chapter 2

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AP Installation Tasks

For information on AP configuration:

Refer to the AP controller (EWS4502 or WAC4502) Administrator’s Guide

and CLI Command Reference.

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3 AP Enclosure

The AP includes its own built-in features for mounting the unit to a wall or
suspended ceiling T-rail.

Before continuing with AP installation, first review the general guidelines and
requirements in this chapter.

This chapter includes these sections:

◆ “General Installation Guidelines” on page 19

◆ “How to Mount the Unit” on page 20

General Installation Guidelines

Be sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location.

Caution:

that are trained in the installation of radio transmitting equipment. The user is
responsible for compliance with local regulations concerning items such as
antenna power, use of lightning arrestors, grounding, and radio mast or tower
construction. Therefore, it is recommended to consult a professional contractor
knowledgeable in local radio regulations prior to equipment installation.

The planning and installation of the AP requires professional personnel

AP Location When planning a location for the AP, consider these guidelines:

◆ When installing for an access point service, be sure to place the unit in a

location that can cover the intended service area.

◆ Mount the AP as high as possible above any obstructions in the coverage area.

◆ Avoid mounting next to or near building support columns or other

obstructions that may cause reduced signal or null zones in parts of the
coverage area.

◆ Mount away from any signal absorbing or reflecting structures (such as those

containing metal).

◆ Be sure there are no other radio antennas within 2 m (6 ft) of the AP.

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Chapter 3

How to Mount the Unit

| AP Enclosure

◆ Place the AP away from power and telephone lines.

Radio Interference The avoidance of radio interference is an important part of wireless network

planning. Interference is caused by other radio transmissions using the same or an
adjacent channel frequency. You should first scan your proposed site using a
spectrum analyzer to determine if there are any strong radio signals using the

802.11a/b/g/n channel frequencies. Always use a channel frequency that is furthest
away from another signal.

How to Mount the Unit

The AP can be mounted in the following ways:

◆ To a wall

◆ To a suspended ceiling T-rail

The AP includes built-in slots for its wall-mount bracket and a T-rail clamp
mechanism for mounting the AP to a suspended ceiling.

Wall Mounting The AP should be mounted only to a wall or wood surface that is at least 1/2-inch

plywood or its equivalent. To mount the AP on a wall, always use the included wall­mount bracket and mount the unit with the power socket facing up.

Perform the following steps:

1. Mark the position of two screw holes on the wall, one above the other, that are

vertically 6.2 mm (2.4 in.) apart. For concrete or brick walls, you will need to drill
holes and insert wall plugs for the screws.

2. Insert the included 20-mm M4 tap screws in the holes leaving the screw heads

2-3 mm from the wall.

3. Slide the wall-mount bracket’s mounting holes down onto the two screws in

the wall until the bracket is secured.

4. Attach the AP to the wall-mount bracket by inserting the bracket’s two

mounting points into the mounting slots on the back of the AP (see Figure 9).

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Figure 9: Wall Mounting the AP

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Suspended Ceiling

T-Rail Mounting

Wall Screw Hole Wall-Mount Bracket

Wall Plugs and Screws

To mount the AP to a suspended ceiling T-rail (Figure 10), perform the following
steps:

1. Choose a location on a ceiling T-rail where the access point will be installed and

position the ceiling-mount clip holders on either side of the T-rail.

2. Turn the AP until the two clips lock the T-rail into the mounting holders.

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How to Mount the Unit

Figure 10: Attaching the AP to a Suspended Ceiling

Ceiling T-rail Mounting Clip

Mounting Holder

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4 Power Requirements

This chapter focuses on how to power-on the AP. The AP can be powered through
a PoE connection or by using the included AC power adapter.

This chapter includes these sections:

◆ “AC Power Adapter” on page 23

◆ “How to Use the AC Power Adapter” on page 24

◆ “How to Power the AP Using PoE” on page 25

AC Power Adapter

An AC power adapter is included in the AP package and can be used to power the
AP.

The AP does not have a power switch. It is powered on when it is connected to the
AC power adapter, and the power adapter is connected to an AC power source. The
AC power adapter automatically adjusts to any AC voltage between 100-240 volts
at 50 or 60 Hz. No voltage range settings are required.

Table 2: AC Power Adapter Specifications

Item Description

Type Wall plug

AC Input 100~240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 1.0 A

DC Output 12 VDC, 2 A

Output Power 25 W maximum

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How to Use the AC Power Adapter

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To power on the AP using its AC power adapter, perform the following steps:

Chapter 4

How to Use the AC Power Adapter

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Caution:

Use ONLY the AC power adapter supplied with this AP, otherwise the

product may be damaged.

Note:

If the AP is connected to both a PoE source device and an AC power source,

the AC power connection will be disabled.

1. Connect the AC power adapter to the AP and then to an AC power outlet.

2. Verify that the Power indicator turns on, and that the other indicators start

functioning as described under “Understanding the System Status LEDs” on

page 34.

If the Power LED does not turn on green, the self test has not completed
correctly. Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 39.

Figure 11: Connecting the AC Power Adapter

AP Power Socket AC Power Source

AC Power Adapter

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How to Power the AP Using PoE

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The AP can derive its operating power directly from the RJ-45 port when connected
to a network device that provides IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) or IEEE

802.3at PoE+.

To power on the AP using a PoE connection, perform the following steps:

1. Connect the RJ-45 port on the AP to a 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet network

device, such as a switch, that can supply PoE power.

For more information on network connections, see “How to Connect to the RJ-

45 Port” on page 29.

Chapter 4

How to Power the AP Using PoE

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Note:

The RJ-45 port on the AP supports automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you

can use straight-through cables for all network connections.

2. Verify that the Power indicator turns on, and that the other indicators start

functioning as described under “Understanding the System Status LEDs” on

page 34.

Assuming the connected network device is also powered on, the LAN link LED
should turn on indicating a valid network connection.

If the Power LED does not turn on green, the self test has not completed
correctly. Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 39.

Figure 12: Connecting to PoE Power

RJ-45 PoE Port

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5 Network Connections

This chapter focuses on making connections to the AP’s network interfaces,
including details on network cable specifications.

The AP features one 1000BASE-T RJ-45 port, as well as wireless interfaces. The
sections that follow describe the network interfaces.

This chapter includes these sections:

◆ “Cable Labeling and Connection Records” on page 27

◆ “Understanding the Network Status LED” on page 28

◆ “How to Connect to Radio Interfaces” on page 28

◆ “How to Connect to the RJ-45 Port” on page 29

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Cable Labeling and Connection Records

When planning a network installation, it is essential to label the opposing ends of
cables and to record where each cable is connected. Doing so will enable you to
easily locate inter-connected devices, isolate faults and change your topology
without need for unnecessary time consumption.

To best manage the physical implementations of your network, follow these
guidelines:

◆ Clearly label the opposing ends of each cable.

◆ Using your building’s floor plans, draw a map of the location of all network-

connected equipment. For each piece of equipment, identify the devices to
which it is connected.

◆ Note the length of each cable and the maximum cable length supported by the

switch ports.

Chapter 5

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| Network Connections

◆ For ease of understanding, use a location-based key when assigning prefixes to

your cable labeling.

◆ Use sequential numbers for cables that originate from the same equipment.

◆ Differentiate between racks by naming accordingly.

◆ Label each separate piece of equipment.

◆ Display a copy of your equipment map, including keys to all abbreviations at

each equipment rack.

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Understanding the Network Status LED

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The AP includes an LED indicator to indicate network link status and activity. The
LED is shown below and is described in the following table.

Figure 13: Network Status LED

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Network Link/Activity

Table 3: Network Status LED

LED Condition Status

Network Link/
Activity

On Amber The 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or LAN interface has a valid link.

Flashing Amber Flashing indicates network activity.

Off The device is powered off.

How to Connect to Radio Interfaces

The 802.11b/g standard operates in the 2.4 GHz band and the 802.11a standard in
the 5 GHz band. The 802.11n standard operates in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
bands. Note that 802.11n is backward compatible with 802.11a, b, and g.

Once the AP is installed and powered on, wireless clients can connect to the

802.11b/g/n radio interface using the 2.4 GHz band and to the 802.11a/n radio
interface using the 5 GHz band. The radio and authentication settings for wireless
clients can be configured through management interfaces on the wireless access

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controller. For more information, refer to the EWS4502 or WAC4502 Administrator's

Guide.

How to Connect to the RJ-45 Port

The connection between the AP’s RJ-45 port and a LAN switch requires an
unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. Use
Category 5, 5e or 6 cable for 1000BASE-T connections, Category 5 or better for
100BASE-TX connections, and Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T connections. The
length of the cable must be less than 100m (328 ft).

The RJ-45 port on the AP supports automatic MDI/MDI-X pinout configuration, so
you can use standard straight-through twisted-pair cables to connect to any other
network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or hubs).

Table 4: Maximum Twisted-Pair Copper Cable Lengths

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Copper Cabling

Guidelines

Cable Type Maximum Cable Length Connector

1000BASE-T

Category 5, 5e, or 6 100-ohm UTP or STP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45

100BASE-TX

Category 5 or better 100-ohm UTP or STP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45

10BASE-T

Category 3 or better 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45

To ensure proper operation when installing the AP into a network, make sure that
the current cables are suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T operation.
Check the following criteria against the current installation of your network:

◆ Cable type: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables

with RJ-45 connectors; Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T, Category 5 or better
for 100BASE-TX, and Category 5, 5e or 6 for 1000BASE-T.

◆ Protection from radio frequency interference emissions

◆ Electrical surge suppression

◆ Separation of electrical wires (switch related or other) and electromagnetic

fields from data based network wiring

◆ Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields

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How to Connect to the RJ-45 Port

10/100BASE-TX Pin

Assignments

Most 100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can
use straight-through or crossover cables for all network connections to PCs,
switches, or hubs. In straight-through cable, pins 1, 2, 3, and 6, at one end of the
cable, are connected straight through to pins 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the other end of the
cable.

Figure 14: RJ-45 Connector

RJ-45 Pin Numbers

Table 5: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts

PIN

MDI Signal Name

a

MDI-X Signal Name

1000BASE-T Pin

Assignments

1 Transmit Data plus (TD+)

2 Transmit Data minus (TD-)

3 Receive Data plus (RD+)

4 -52V power (Negative V

5 -52V power (Negative V

6Receive Data minus (RD-)

7 GND (Positive V

8 GND (Positive V

a. The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair.

-52V power (Negative V

-52V power (Negative V

GND (Positive V

GND (Positive V

)

port

)

port

)-52V power (Negative V

port

)-52V power (Negative V

port

)

port

)

port

) GND (Positive V

port

) GND (Positive V

port

Receive Data plus (RD+)
GND (Positive V

Receive Data minus (RD-)
GND (Positive V

Transmit Data plus (TD+)

-52V power (Negative V

Transmit Data minus (TD-)

-52V power (Negative V

port

port

port

port

)

)

port

)

)

port

port

port

)

)

)

)

All 1000BASE-T ports support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use
straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs or servers, switches or
hubs.

The table below shows the 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X port pinouts. These ports
require that all four pairs of wires be connected. Note that for 1000BASE-T
operation, all four pairs of wires are used for both transmit and receive.

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Table 6: 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts

Pin MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name

| Network Connections

1 Bi-directional Pair A Plus (BI_DA+)

-52V power (Negative V

2 Bi-directional Pair A Minus (BI_DA-)

-52V power (Negative V

3 Bi-directional Pair B Plus (BI_DB+)

GND (Positive V

4 Bi-directional Pair C Plus (BI_DC+)

-52V power (Negative V

5 Bi-directional Pair C Minus (BI_DC-)

-52V power (Negative V

6 Bi-directional Pair B Minus (BI_DB-)

GND (Positive V

7 Bi-directional Pair D Plus (BI_DD+)

GND (Positive V

8 Bi-directional Pair D Minus (BI_DD-)

GND (Positive V

port

port

port

port

)

port

)

port

)

)

port

)

port

)

)

)

Bi-directional Pair B Plus (BI_DB+)
GND (Positive V

Bi-directional Pair B Minus (BI_DB-)
GND (Positive V

Bi-directional Pair A Plus (BI_DA+)

-52V power (Negative V

Bi-directional Pair D Plus (BI_DD+)
GND (Positive V

Bi-directional Pair D Minus (BI_DD-)
GND (Positive V

Bi-directional Pair A Minus (BI_DA-)

-52V power (Negative V

Bi-directional Pair C Plus (BI_DC+)

-52V power (Negative V

Bi-directional Pair C Minus (BI_DC-)

-52V power (Negative V

port

port

port

port

)

)

)

port

)

)

)

port

)

port

)

port

1000BASE-T Cable Requirements

All Category 5 UTP cables that are used for 100BASE-TX connections should also
work for 1000BASE-T, providing that all four wire pairs are connected. However, it is
recommended that for all critical connections, or any new cable installations,
Category 5e (enhanced Category 5) or Category 6 cable should be used. The
Category 5e and 6 specifications include test parameters that are only
recommendations for Category 5. Therefore, the first step in preparing existing
Category 5 cabling for running 1000BASE-T is a simple test of the cable installation
to be sure that it complies with the IEEE 802.3-2008 standards.

Connection Procedure Follow these steps to connect Ethernet copper cable to the AP’s RJ-45 twisted-pair

copper port:

Note: Connecting Ethernet cable to the AP and to a PoE LAN switch powers on the

unit.

1. Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the network device’s RJ-45

port.

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Figure 15: Making Twisted-Pair Connections

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1

RJ-45 Ethernet Port

Chapter 5

How to Connect to the RJ-45 Port

| Network Connections

2. Attach the other end to the RJ-45 port on the AP.

Make sure the twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft) in length.

3. As the connection is made, check that the attached network device port LED

turns on to indicate that the connection is valid.

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6 AP Management

The AP supports network management from a wireless access controller (EWS4502
or WAC4502) through the Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points
(CAPWAP) protocol.

For manual static set up of the AP, you can also make a direct connection to the
console port (out-of-band) using the included console cable.

For a detailed description of the AP’s software features, refer to the AP controller
(EWS4502 or WAC4502) Administrator’s Guide or CLI Command Reference.

This chapter includes these sections:

◆ “Understanding the System Status LEDs” on page 34

◆ “How to Connect to the Console Port” on page 35

◆ “How to Set an IP Address” on page 37

◆ “How to Reset the AP” on page 38

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2

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Understanding the System Status LEDs

Understanding the System Status LEDs

The AP includes LED indicators that indicate system and port status. The LEDs are
shown below and are described in the following table.

Figure 16: System Status LEDs

Network Link/Activity Power/Diagnostic

Table 7: System Status LEDs

LED Condition Status

Power/Diagnostic On Green The AP is receiving power and operating normally.

Flashing Green Initial system self-test in progress.

Off The AP is not receiving power.

Network Link/
Activity

On Amber The 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or LAN interface has a valid link.

Flashing Amber Flashing indicates network activity.

Off The AP is not receiving power.

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How to Connect to the Console Port

The RJ-45 Console port on the AP is used to connect to the AP for out-of-band
console configuration. The console device can be a PC or workstation running a VT­100 terminal emulator, or a VT-100 terminal. A console cable is supplied with the AP
for connecting to a PC’s RS-232 serial DB-9 DTE (COM) port.

Note:

To connect to notebooks or other PCs that do not have a DB-9 COM port, use

a USB to male DB-9 adapter cable (not included with the AP).

Figure 17: Console Port Pinout

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How to Connect to the Console Port

| AP Management

The following table describes the pin assignments used in the console cable.

Table 8: Console Cable Wiring

AP’s 8-Pin RJ-45
Console Port

6 RXD (receive data) <--------------------- 3 TXD (transmit data)

3 TXD (transmit data) ---------------------> 2 RXD (receive data)

5 SGND (signal ground) ----------------------- 5 SGND (signal ground)

No other pins are used.

Null Modem PC’s 9-Pin DTE Port

The serial port’s configuration requirements are as follows:

◆ Default Baud rate—115,200 bps

◆ Character Size—8 Characters

◆ Parity—None

◆ Stop bit—One

◆ Data bits—8

◆ Flow control—none

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Follow these steps to connect to the Console port:

1. Attach one end of the included console cable to a DB-9 COM port connector on

2. Attach the other end of the console cable to the RJ-45 Console port on the AP.

Figure 18: Console Port Connection

the management PC. Use a USB to male DB-9 adapter cable (not included) if
needed.

Console Port

3. Configure the PC’s COM port required settings using VT-100 terminal emulator

software (such as HyperTerminal) running on the management PC.

4. Log in to the command-line interface (CLI) using default settings:

■

For a detailed description of the AP’s software features, refer to the AP controller
(EWS4502 or WAC4502) Administrator’s Guide or CLI Command Reference.

User — admin

■

Password — null (there is no default password)

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How to Set an IP Address

The AP requires management from a wireless access controller (EWS4502 or
WAC4502), which can automatically discover the AP. If the network environment
requires that you first configure a static IP address for the AP and AC, follow these
steps:

1. Make a connection to the AP's Console port and log in to the CLI (see previous

2. Press [Ctrl+c] to stop the DHCP process of the AP.

3. At the prompt, enter “cli” then press return to access the CLI prompt.

4. Use the following command to set the IP address.

Chapter 6

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configure interface ethernet ip address [IPv4] [netmask] [gateway]

| AP Management

How to Set an IP Address

Example:
configure interface ethernet ip address 10.7.9.25 255.255.255.0 10.7.9.254

5. Enter “exit” to leave the CLI prompt.

6. Set access controller IP addresses using the following commands:

set_sys_ac_ip_primary x.x.x.x
set_sys_ac_ip_secondary x.x.x.x

Example:
# set_sys_ac_ip_primary 10.7.9.251
# set_sys_ac_ip_secondary 10.7.9.252

7. Use the command “apconf_cmd Saveall” to save the AP settings:

8. Reboot the AP using the “reboot” command.

Note:

To set the AP back to DHCP, follow the same procedure (without Step 6)

using the command “configure interface ethernet ip address [dhcp].”

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How to Reset the AP

The Reset button on the AP can be used to restart the device and set the
configuration back to factory default values.

Use a sharp object, such as the tip of a pen, to depress the Reset button. One push
of the button restarts the system software using default values.

Figure 19: Reset Button

Reset Button

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A Troubleshooting

Diagnosing LED Indicators

Table 9: Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom Action

Power LED is Off

Power LED is Flashing Green

Network LED is Off

◆

Check connections between the power adapter and the wall
outlet.

◆

Check the LAN connection if using PoE power.

◆

Contact your dealer for assistance.

◆

Power cycle the AP to try and clear the condition.

◆

If the condition does not clear, contact your dealer for
assistance.

◆

Verify that the AP and attached device are powered on.

◆

Using management interfaces, verify that the 2.4 GHz and 5
GHz radios are enabled.

◆

Be sure the network cable is plugged into both the AP and
corresponding device.

◆

Verify that the proper cable type is used and its length does not
exceed specified limits.

◆

Check the cable connections for possible defects. Replace the
defective cable if necessary.

System Self-Diagnostic Test Failure

If the Power LED indicates a failure of the system power-on-self-test (POST), you can
use a console connection to view the POST results. The POST results may indicate a
failed component or help troubleshoot the problem.

Note a POST failure normally indicates a serious hardware fault that cannot be
rectified or worked around. If you encounter a POST failure, you should contact
your dealer for assistance.

Power Problems

If the power indicator does not turn on when the power adapter is plugged in, you
may have a problem with the power outlet, power cord, or power adapter.
However, if the unit powers off after running for a while, check for loose power
connections, power losses or surges at the power outlet. If you still cannot isolate
the problem, the power adapter may be defective.

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Chapter A

Installation

| Troubleshooting

Installation

Verify that all system components have been properly installed. If one or more
components appear to be malfunctioning (such as the power cord or network
cabling), test them in an alternate environment where you are sure that all the
other components are functioning properly.

Wireless Connection Problems

If wireless clients cannot access the network, check the following items before you
contact your local dealer for assistance:

◆ Be sure the access point and wireless clients are configured with the same

Service Set ID (SSID).

◆ Ensure that wireless clients are properly configured with the appropriate

authentication or encryption keys.

In-Band Access

Out-of-Band Access

◆ If authentication is being performed through a RADIUS server, ensure that the

clients are properly configured on the RADIUS server.

◆ If authentication is being performed through IEEE 802.1X, be sure the wireless

users have installed and properly configured 802.1X client software.

If the AP cannot be managed from the wireless access controller:

◆ Be sure to have configured the AP with a valid IP address, subnet mask and

default gateway.

◆ Check that you have a valid network connection to the AP and that the

Ethernet port that you are using has not been disabled.

◆ Check the network cabling between the access controller and the AP.

If you cannot access CLI through a serial port connection:

◆ Be sure you have set the terminal emulator program to VT100 compatible, 8

data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and 115,200 Baud Rate.

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Reset the Access Point

Chapter A

◆ Check that the null-modem serial cable conforms to the pin-out connections

| Troubleshooting

Reset the Access Point

provided in “How to Connect to the Console Port” on page 35.

If all other recovery measure fail, and the AP is still not functioning properly, take
any of these steps to reset the AP’s hardware:

◆ Perform a power reset.

◆ Press the Reset button to restore the factory default values.

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Index

Numerics

10/100 pin assignments 30
1000BASE-T pin assignments

30

A

antenna position 19
antennas, external

10

B

basic installation tasks 14
baud rate, console
bracket kit

11

35

C

cable

Ethernet cable compatibility

labeling and connection records
console port
console port, pin assignments
contents of package
copper cable connection

11

35

13

29

D

diagnosing LED indicators 39
diagnostic test failure

39

E

environmental specifications 12
equipment checklist
Ethernet RJ-45 port
external antennas

13

11

10

H

hardware errors 39
hardware overview
hardware specifications
humidity specifications

9

12

12

29

27

indicators, LED
injector module
installation tasks
installation troubleshooting
interference, radio
introduction

28, 34

10

14

20

13

K

key components 10

L

LED indicators

port

28, 34

link status LEDs
location guidelines

28

19

M

mounting the AP 20

O

operating temperature 12
out-of-band access
overview of hardware

40

9

P

package contents 13
pin assignments

console port

RJ-45 port
planning guidelines
PoE injector module
PoE port
pole mount bracket
port LEDs
position of AP
POST failure
power injector
power problems
product overview

11

28

35

30

19

23

11

19

39

10, 23

39

9

40

I

in-band access 40

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R

radio interfaces, connecting 28
radio interference
reset.AP
RJ-45 connection
RJ-45 port

41

11

20

29

S

serial port 11
site selection
specifications, key
status LEDs
system LEDs

19

12

28, 34

10, 34

T

tasks, installation 14
technical specifications
temperature specifications
troubleshooting LEDs

12

12

39

Index

W

wall mount bracket 11
wall mounting
wireless problems

20

40

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