Extreme Networks AP305C Users Manual
AP305C and AP305CX Hardware User Guide
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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
For products available in the USA/Canada market, for the 2.4 GHz band, only channels 1-11
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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.
Once the bracket is secure, install the AP using the following steps:
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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.
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
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
Channel Data Rate Power (dBm)
11b
11g
HE20
1,2,5.5,11 18
54Mbps 15
48Mbps 16
36Mbps 17
6 Mbps 18
MCS 0,1,2 18
MCS 3 17
MCS 4, 5 16
MCS 6,7 15
MCS 8,9 14
MCS 10,11 12
Channel Data Rate Power (dBm)
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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
Mode Data Rate Power (dBm)
:
11a
MCS 7 -76
MCS 8 -72
MCS 9 -70
MCS 10 -67
MCS 11 -64
54Mbps 17
48Mbps 17
Mode Data Rate Power (dBm)
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36Mbps 18
6 Mbps 19
HE20
HE40
MCS 0, 1, 2 19
MCS 3, 4 17
MCS 5, 6 16
MCS 7, 8 15
MCS 9 14
MCS 10 13
MCS 11 12
MCS 0, 1, 2 17
MCS 3, 4, 5 16
MCS 7, 15, 23 14
MCS 6, 7, 8 15
MCS 10 13
MCS 11 12
HE80
Sensitivity
11a
MCS 0,1,2 17
MCS 3,4,5 16
MCS 6,7,8 15
MCS 9 14
MCS 10 13
MCS 11 12
6 Mbps -94
36Mbps -83
48Mbps -79
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