Readabout and view specifications and compliance information for the AP305C and AP305CX in this topic.
Install the AP305C and AP305CXusing this topic.
The AP305C and AP305CX are high-performance 802.11ax dual band access points.
Both are designed forindoor high-density environments that require HD video streaming and large file transfers.
The AP305CXhasexternal antennas(sold separately), and anextended temperature range for industrial environments. These devices support IEEE802.11ax Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access(OFDMA) multi-user
access.
For regulatoryandcompliance information, see "Regulatory Compliance Statements".
Safety Guidelines
Safety Guidelines
The safety information in this section applies to AP305C and AP305CXdevices.
The following safety icons are usedin these guidelines to identify the type of precaution:
This iconindicates a general caution. Failure to comply with a caution notification can result in damage to equipment.
This iconindicates an electrical caution. Failure to comply with an electrical notification
can result in serious injury or death, and extensive damage to equipment.
This iconindicates a laser caution. Failure to comply with a lasercaution can result in serious injury.
The following table lists the safety precautionsyou should follow when installing your AP305C and AP305CX
devices.
Extreme Networks devicesmust be installed bya professional installer who is certified to
install these types of devices and to ensure that they are properly grounded and meet
applicable local andnational electrical codes.
These devices are intended forindoor use only.
Do not install the device in anenvironment where the operating ambient temperature
might exceed the recommendedranges.
Warning
interference in which case the user maybe required to take adequate measures.
: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product maycause radio
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can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
Changesor modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Use only attachments and accessories specified by Extreme Networks.
These devices are not intended for use by persons(including children) with reducedphysical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or with lack of experience of knowledge unless they
are given supervision or instruction concerning use of the devices by a person who is
responsible for their safety. Children shouldbe supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the devices.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. ESD
damage occurs when electronic components are improperly handled and can result in
complete or intermittent failures. Be sure to follow ESD-prevention procedureswhenhandling electronic components andequipment.
During operation, the surfaces of the AP305C and AP305CX canbecome hot. Use caution
when handling.
To meet federal radiation exposure requirements, these devices should be installed at a
minimum distance of 8" (20 cm) from people or animals.
Install the AP
You can mount the AP305C and AP305CX on a flat surface or wall, or on the rails of a standard dropped ceiling
grid. There is also an accessory mounting bracket that allows youto install the device in Armstrong-style dropped
ceilings (ordered separately).
The following sectionsdescribe howto install your AP305C and AP305CXdevices and connect them to the network.
Shipping Carton Contents
The AP305C and AP305CX shipping carton contains the following items:
AP305C or AP305CXchassis
Mounting bracket
ReadMe card
Install the AP on a Ceiling Track
The AP305C and AP305CX ship with a mounting bracket that lets youeasily install them on the rail of a standard
dropped ceiling grid. The following illustration shows how to attach the bracket to the ceiling rail, and theninstall
the AP on the bracket. This illustration showsan AP305C but the procedures are the same for both models.
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1. Align the red dot on the bottom of the AP with the red dot on the bracket.
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2. Lift the AP straight up and keep the red dots aligneduntil the bracket is seated in the round depression on
the bottom of the device.
3. Rotate the AP clockwise until it clicks into place on the bracket.
Mount the AP on a Wall
Use the holes in the bracket as a template to mark the wall. Drill holes in the wall and attach the bracket to the
wall using wall screws and wall anchors if necessary. Attach the AP to the bracket in the same manner as shown
in the previous section. Install external antennas on AP305CX devices. Order antennas from Extreme Networks
(AH-ACC-ANT-KT).
Lock the AP
You can secure the AP using a Kensington® lock in the lock slot on the side of the device, or you can use a
secur-ity bracket and a crosshead screw or a security screw. Security brackets and screws can be ordered
separately from Extreme Networks (not available in Brazil).
Extreme Networks recommends a variety of Kensington locks. For more information, contact your sales representative.
Connect the AP to the Network
Follow these steps to connect your AP305C or AP305CX to a standard AC wall socket and to the network.
1. Plug the AC power supply into the 12 V port on the device andinto a standard wall socket.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45port and to a modem or other network device.
3. After the AP receives power, it automatically tries to get network settings andcontact HiveManager. This
process takes about five minutes. Whenyou see the AP listed on the
the HiveManager GUI, the initial setup is complete andyou can begin managing the AP with HiveManager.
Devices
page in the
Monitor
section of
Hardware Components
Status Light
The status light conveys operational states for system power, firmware updates, Ethernet and wireless interface
activity, and major alarms. The AP305C and AP305CX have a rectangular status light on the top right corner of
the chassis. At setup, this light cycles through the following sequence:
Slow-blinking White
CAPWAP connection with HiveManager
Fast-blinking White
Steady White
: The device has successfully establisheda CAPWAP connection and is operatingnormally.
Ethernet Port
The ETH0 port is autosensing 100/1000G BASE-T/TX Mbps, with IEEE 802.3af- or 802.3at-compliant PoE, andrequires
Cat6cable.
: The device is attempting to establish a connection or has established a
.
: The device is performing a HiveOS or HiveManager upgrade.
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Console Port
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The AP305C has a micro-USB Console port located on the bottom of the device.
Hardware Specifications
The following sectionslist radio, device, power, and environmental specifications for the AP305C and AP305CX.
Radio Specifications
Bluetooth BLE Beacon
2402- 2480 MHz
Frequency HoppingSpread-spectrum (FHSS)
802.11a
5150-5250, 5725 - 5850 MHz operating frequency
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) modulation
Rates (Mbps): 54, 48, 36, 24, 12, 9, 6 with auto fallback
802.11b
2.4-2.48GHz operating frequency
Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) modulation
Rates (Mbps): 11, 5.5, 2.1 with auto fallback
802.11g
2.4-2.48GHz operating frequency
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing(OFDM) modulation
Rates (Mbps): 54, 48, 36, 24, 12, 9, 6 with auto fallback
802.11n
2.4-2.48 and 5.150-5.250, 5.725 - 5.850 GHz operating
frequency 802.11n modulation
Rates: MCS0 - MCS7
2x2 MIMO radio
HT20/HT40 support (HT40 is for 5 GHz only)
A-MPDU and A-MSDU frame aggregation
802.11ac
802.11ac modulation (256-QAM)
2.4 - 2.48 GHz MCS0-9, NSS=1-4
5.150-5.250, 5.725 - 5.850 GHz operating
frequency
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Rates: MCS0- MCS9, NSS = 1-4
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2x2 MIMO radio
VHT20/VHT40/VHT80 support (VT40 and VT80for 5 GHz only)
802.11ax
5150-5250, 5725 - 5850 MHz operating frequency
2.4- 2.48GHz operation frequency
802.11ax modulation (1024-QAM)
Rates: MCS0- MCS11, NSS = 1-4
OFDMA support
2x2 MU-MIMO
HE20/HE40/HE80 support (HE40and HE80for 5GHz only)
Transmit Power and Sensitivity Specifications
Output power may be limited by regulatory requirements.
Power: 2.4GHz
Tolerance
:
+2/-2dB @25°C
ChannelData RatePower (dBm)
11b
11g
HE20
1,2,5.5,1118
54Mbps15
48Mbps16
36Mbps17
6 Mbps18
MCS 0,1,218
MCS 317
MCS 4, 516
MCS 6,715
MCS 8,914
MCS 10,1112
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2.4G Sensitivity
11b
11g
HE20
1 Mbps-99
11Mbps-90
6 Mpbs-96
36Mpbs-84
48Mbps-80
54Mbps-78
MCS 0-95
MCS 1-91
MCS 2-89
MCS 3-86
MCS 4-83
MCS 5-79
MCS 6-77
Power: 5 GHz
ModeData RatePower (dBm)
:
11a
MCS 7-76
MCS 8-72
MCS 9-70
MCS 10-67
MCS 11-64
54Mbps17
48Mbps17
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ModeData RatePower (dBm)
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36Mbps18
6 Mbps19
HE20
HE40
MCS 0, 1, 219
MCS 3, 417
MCS 5, 616
MCS 7, 815
MCS 914
MCS 1013
MCS 1112
MCS 0, 1, 217
MCS 3, 4, 516
MCS 7, 15, 2314
MCS 6, 7, 815
MCS 1013
MCS 1112
HE80
Sensitivity
11a
MCS 0,1,217
MCS 3,4,516
MCS 6,7,815
MCS 914
MCS 1013
MCS 1112
6 Mbps-94
36Mbps-83
48Mbps-79
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54Mbps-77
11n HE20
11n HE40
MCS 0-94
MCS 1-91
MCS 2-88
MCS 3-86
MCS 4-82
MCS 5-78
MCS 6-77
MCS 7-75
MCS 8-71
MCS 9-69
MCS 10-66
MCS 11-63
MCS 0-92
MCS 1-88
MCS 2-86
MCS 3-83
MCS 4-80
MCS 5-76
MCS 6-74
MCS 7-73
MCS 8-69
MCS 9-67
MCS 10-63
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ModeData RatePower (dBm)
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HE80
MCS 11
-60
MCS 0-88
MCS 1-85
MCS 2-83
MCS 3-80
MCS 4-77
MCS 5-73
MCS 6-71
MCS 7-69
MCS 8-66
MCS 9-64
MCS 10-60
MCS 11
-57
Tolerance
ModeData RatePower (dBm)
11n HE20
+2/-2dB @25° C
11a
6 Mbps19
36Mbps18
48Mbps16
54Mbps15
MCS 0,1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 1119
MCS 13, 2118
MCS 14, 2216
MCS 15, 2315
MCS 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2019
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ModeData RatePower (dBm)
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11n HT40
HE80
Sensitivity
MCS 0,1,2, 3, 4, 819
MCS 5, 13, 2118
MCS 7, 15, 2314
MCS 9, 10, 11, 12, 1619
MCS 1013
MCS 17, 18, 19, 2019
MCS 0,1,217
MCS 3,4,516
MCS 6,7,815
MCS 914
MCS 1013
MCS 1112
11a
11n HE20
6 Mbps-94
36Mbps-83
48Mbps-79
54Mbps-77
MCS 0-94
MCS 1-91
MCS 2-88
MCS 3-86
MCS 4-82
MCS 5-78
MCS 6-77
MCS 7-75
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ModeData RatePower (dBm)
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MCS 8-71
MCS 9-69
MCS 10-66
MCS 11-63
11n HE40
HE80
MCS 0-92
MCS 1-88
MCS 2-86
MCS 3-83
MCS 4-80
MCS 5-76
MCS 6-74
MCS 7-73
MCS 8-69
MCS 9-67
MCS 10-63
MCS 11
-60
MCS 0-88
MCS 1-85
MCS 2-83
MCS 3-80
MCS 4-77
MCS 5-73
MCS 6-71
MCS 7-69
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ModeData RatePower (dBm)
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MCS 8-66
MCS 9-64
MCS 10-60
Device Specifications
Chassis dimensions
AP305C
: 6.35”W x 5.20” H x 1.25” D (161.3mm x 132.1 mm x 31.8 mm)
AP305CX
Weight
:
:
: 6.35”W x5.20” H x 1.25” D (161.3mm x 132.1 mm x 31.8 mm)
: Om aan stralingsblootstelling te voldoen, dienen deze apparaten op een minimumafstand
van 8" (20 cm) vanmensenof dieren te worden geïnstalleerd.
Beperkingen: 5150-5350 MHz alleen voor gebruik binnenshuis.
English
: To meet radiation exposure requirements, these devices shouldbe installed at a minimum distance of 8"
(20 cm) from people or animals.
Restrictions: 5150-5350 MHz for indoor use only.
Estonian [Eesti]
: Et rahuldada kiirituse nõuetele, need seadmedtuleb paigaldada minimaalselt 8" (20 cm)
inimestelt või loomadelt.
Piirangud: 5150-5350 MHz sisetingimustele.
Finnish [Suomi]
: Säteilytysvaatimusten täyttämiseksi nämä laitteet on asennettava vähintään8" (20 cm) etäisyy-
delle ihmisistä tai eläimistä.
Rajoitukset: 5150-5350 MHz vain sisäkäyttöön.
French [Français]
: Pour répondre aux exigencesd'exposition aux rayonnements, cesappareils devraient être
installés à une distance minimale de 8" (20 cm) des personnes ou des animaux.
Restrictions: 5150-5350 MHz pour usage intérieur seulement.
German [Deutsch]
: Um die Anforderungen an die Strahlenbelastung zu erfüllen, sollten diese Geräte in einem
Abstand von 8" (20 cm) von Personenoder Tiereninstalliert werden.
Einschränkungen: 5150-5350 MHz nur für den Innenbereich.
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Greek [Ελληνική]
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: Για τηνκάλυψη τωναπαιτήσεων έκθεσης σε ακτινοβολία, οι συσκευές αυτές πρέπει να
τοποθετούνται σε απόσταση τουλάχιστον 20 cm από ανθρώπους ή ζώα.
Περιορισμοί: 5150-5350 MHz μόνο για εσωτερική χρήση.
Hungarian [Magyar]
: A sugárterhelési követelmények teljesítése érdekében ezeket az eszközöket legalább8"
(20 cm) távolságra kell felszerelni az emberek vagyaz állatoktól.
Korlátozások: 5150-5350MHz csak beltéri használatra.
Italian [Italiano]
: Per soddisfare i requisiti di esposizione alle radiazioni, questi dispositivi devono essere installati ad
una distanza minima di 20 cm da persone o animali.
Restrizioni: 5150-5350 MHz solo per uso interno.
Latvian [Latviski]
: Lai apmierinātu starojuma iedarbības prasībām, šīs ierīces ir uzstādītas pie minimālo attālumu8"
(20 cm) no cilvēkiem vai dzīvniekiem.
Ierobežojumi: 5150-5350 MHz izmantot tikai telpās.
Lithuanian [Lietuvių]
: Siekiant patenkinti SPINDULIAVIMĄreikalavimus, šie įtaisai turi būti įrengiami ne arčiau kaip8"
(20 cm) nuo žmonių ar gyvūnų.
Apribojimai: 5150-5350 MHz naudoti tik patalpose.
Maltese [Malti]
: Biex jilħqul-ħtiġiet ta 'espożizzjoni tar-radjazzjoni, dawn il-mezzi għandhom jiġuinstallati f'distanza
minima ta' 8" (20 ċm) minn nies jew annimali.
Restrizzjonijiet: MHz 5150-5350 għall-użu fuq ġewwa biss.
Polish [Polski]
: Abyspełnić wymagania dotyczące narażenia napromieniowanie, urządzenia te powinnybyć
instalowane w odległości minimum 8" (20 cm) od ludzi lub zwierząt.
Ograniczenia: 5150-5350MHz tylko do użytku wewnętrznego.
Portuguese [Português]
: Paraatender aos requisitos de exposição à radiação, esses dispositivos devem ser
instalados a uma distância mínima de 20cm (8") de pessoas ou animais.
Restrições: 5150-5350 MHz para uso interno apenas.
Romanian [Romania]
: Pentru a îndeplini cerințele de expunere la radiații, aceste dispozitive ar trebui instalate la
o distanță minimă de 20 cm de la oameni sauanimale.
Restricții: 5150-5350 MHz numai pentru uz intern.
Slovak [Slovensky]
: Ak chcete splniť požiadavkyna vystavenie žiareniu, mali by byť tieto zariadenia inštalované v
minimálnej vzdialenosti od ľudí alebo zvierat od minimálnej vzdialenosti 20 cm.
Obmedzenia: 5150-5350 MHz ibapre vnútorné použitie.
Slovenian[Slovenija]
: Da bi zadovoljili zahteve izpostavljenosti sevanja, morajo biti te naprave nameščene na
razdalji najmanj 8"(20cm) iz ljudi ali živali.
Omejitve: 5150-5350MHz samo za uporabo v zaprtih prostorih.
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: Paracumplir conlos requisitos de exposición a la radiación, estos dispositivosdebeninstalarse
a una distancia mínima de 8" (20 cm) de personaso animales.
Restricciones: 5150-5350MHz sólo parauso en interiores.
Swedish[Sverige]
: För att uppfylla kraven på strålningsexponering bör dessa enheter installeras påminst 8"(20
cm) från människor eller djur.
Restriktioner: 5150-5350 MHz endast för inomhusbruk.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested andfound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, maycause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this
equipment doescause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which canbe determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the antennaof the receiving devices.
Increase the separation betweenthis equipment and receiving equipment.
Connect this equipment into anoutlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving equipment is
connected.
Consult the dealer or anexperienced radio or TVtechnician for help.
FCC Caution
: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 8" (20 cm) between the radiator and people
or animals.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Country Code selection feature to be disabled for products marketed to the US/CANADA.
Warning
which
: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Brazil Statement
Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra inteferência prejudicial e não pode causar
interferência em sistemas devidamente autorizados.
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Mexico Statement
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La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones
(1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y
(2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar suoperación no deseada.
The operation of this equipment is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) it is possible that this equipment or device does not cause disruptive interference and
(2) this equipment or device must accept any interference, including interference that maycause undesired
operation).
Industry Canada Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standards. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
This device may not cause interference, and
This device must accept any interference, including interference that maycause undesiredoperation of the
device.
Le présent appareil est conforme auxCNRd'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée auxdeux conditions suivantes :
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est sus-
ceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Caution:
(i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful
interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
Avertissement:
(i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à
l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les
mêmes canaux;
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Radiation Exposure Statement:
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This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and people or
anim-als.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement
non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la
source de rayonnement et des personnes ou des animaux.
European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Notice
In accordance with Directive 2012/19/EU of the EuropeanParliament on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE):
1. The symbol above indicates that separate collection of electrical and electronic equipment is required.
2. Whenthis product has reached the endof its serviceable life, it cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. It must be collectedandtreated separately.
3. It has been determined by the European Parliament that there are potential negative effects on the environment andhuman health as a result of the presence of hazardoussubstances in electrical and electronic
equipment.
4. It is the users’ responsibility to utilize the available collection system to ensure WEEE is properlytreated.
For information about the available collection system, please contact Extreme Environmental Compliance
at Green@extremenetworks.com.
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Hazardous Substances Statement and RoHS Chart
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Hazardous Substances
This product complies with the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011on the restrictionof the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical andelectronic equipment.