Extreme Networks WS-AP3825, WS-AP3825i, WS-AP3825e Quick Reference

Overview of the WS-AP3825

The WS-AP3825 is designed to extend your Wireless LAN
around indoor locations. The WS-AP3825 supports the

802.11ac and 802.11n wireless standards, with full backward
compatibility with legacy 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g
devices. The WS-AP3825 interoperates fully with Wireless
LANs, including support for VoWLAN, branch office mode,
guest services, RTLS, availability, and mobility features.

WS-AP3825 models have the following features:

• Radios: 2 radios (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)

•LEDs: 5 (see Figure 2)

• Power: PoE 802.3af; DC power supply (see Tab l e 1)

• Antennas:
– WS-AP3825i: 6 internal single band antenna

assemblies

– WS-AP3825e: 6 external RSMA antenna connectors

(external antennas must be ordered separately)

• Mounting brackets for 15/16” drop ceiling T-bar rail:
– 1 protruded drop ceiling rail bracket
– 1 flat drop ceiling rail bracket

In Figure 1, the figure on the left shows a front view of the
WS-AP3825i. The figure on the right shows a front view of
the WS-AP3825e.

Figure 1 Front View of Access Points

Note: The WS-AP3825 is available in both an “i” model
(with internal antennas) and an “e” model (with external
antennas ). In this Quic k Reference, any ref erence to
WS-AP3825

applies to both models.

1 (not used) 6 Reset Switch
2 Console Port 7 LEDs
3 External DC Power Supply

Port

8 (bottom) Kensington Lock

Slot

4 LAN Port 1 9 RSMA Conn. (e model only)
5 LAN Port 2

Tab l e 1 shows ways to power the WS-AP3825.

Figure 2 shows the LEDs on the front of the WS-AP3825.

Figure 2 LEDs on AP Front Face

Green LEDs mean ON. Amber LEDs mean OFF.

For detailed installation information about the WS-AP3825,
see the Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation
Guide.

Mounting and Connecting the AP

Mounting brackets are included for quick and easy
mounting of the WS-AP3825 to walls and drop ceilings. Use
these instructions as guidelines for mounting and
connecting the WS-AP3825 easily and safely.

Mounting on a Drop Ceiling

1 Attach the T-bar rail mount bracket to the back of the

AP. Place the bracket against the AP back, aligned as
shown in Figure 3, with screw holes matched up. Screw
the provided screws (M3) through the bracket into the
AP back as shown in Figure 3.

Table 1 Powering the WS-AP3825

Power
Source

Description

Power over
Ethernet
(PoE)

Power is provided through the RJ45 Ethernet port
(LAN port) on the top of the WS-AP3825. This is the
preferred method of powering the AP on ceiling and
high wall installations.

External 12V
DC power
supply
(optional)

The WS-AP3825 can also be powered by an external
DC power supply plugged into an AC source. Plug
the supply’s input jack into the DC-In port (callout 3
in Figure 1).

1 Status 4 Radio 2 (2.4 GHz)
2 LAN 1 (Ethernet 1) 5 Radio 1 (5 GHz)
3 LAN 2 (Ethernet 2)

Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform

installation procedures.

Figure 3 Attaching Mount Bracket to AP

2 Remove the ceiling panels around the drop ceiling T-bar

rails where you intend to mount the AP. Verify that the
Ethernet cable that will connect to the AP can reach the
AP at the point where you plan to mount it.

3 Hold the AP nearly parallel to the T-bar rail with the

bracket against the flat side of the T-bar rail. The
clamping tabs fit over the rail easily if you slide one
bracket tab over the lip of the rail, at a very slight angle
to the rail, and then twist the AP so that the opposite
bracket tab slides over the opposite rail lip. There are flex
tabs immediately opposite each bracket tab, to stabilize
the bracket against the rail during the twisting motion.

4 With both bracket tabs over the T-bar rail lips, tap the AP

to verify it is stable and won’t fall off. Figure 4 illustrates
the AP and bracket mounted on a T-bar rail.

Figure 4 WS-AP3825 Mounted on Drop Ceiling T-bar
Rail

5 Make a hole through the ceiling panel closest to the

power slot on the AP. Run the Ethernet cable through the
hole and into an RJ45 LAN port in the recessed
connector bay.

6 Replace the displaced ceiling panels.

Mounting on a Wall/Solid Flat Ceiling

1 Determine the spot on the wall where the AP is to be

mounted, preferably high up on the wall (near the ceiling
for maximum radio wave dispersion) but in reach of the
Ethernet cable and a wall power outlet if you are not able
to use Power over Ethernet.

2 Drill two holes in the wall to match the center of the two

keyhole slots in the back of the AP. For a tight fit, the

holes should be slightly smaller than the diameter of the
provided plastic anchors.

3 Tap the plastic anchors into the holes with a hammer

until they are flush with the wall, and screw the provided
mounting screws into the anchors, with the head
protruding 1/16” from the anchor.

4 Place the back of the AP against the wall with the

protruding mounting screw heads fitting through the
keyhole slots on the back of the AP, and slide the AP
down until the AP rests on the mounting screw heads.

Figure 5 shows an exploded view of this mounting

method.

Figure 5 Mounting the WS-AP3825 to a Flat Wall or
Solid Ceiling

Connecting a Power Supply to the WS-AP3825

If you need to power the WS-AP3825 with an external 12V
DC power supply, you can plug the power cord into the
power connector (callout 3 in Figure 1) on the back of the
AP. There is no wall mount for the 12V DC power supply.
When the device is powered on, the power LED on the front
face of the AP is lit. Refer to the Extreme Networks Wireless
AP3825 Installation Guide for information about optional
power supplies.

LAN/Console Connections

The WS-AP3825 has two LAN (Ethernet) ports and a
Console port. Refer to Figure 1 for the location of these
ports. During administration and maintenance through the
LAN or Console, the AP must still have a power connection
through either an Ethernet PoE cable or a DC power supply.

External Antennas (WS-AP3825e Only)

Install the external antennas intended for area coverage.
For information about antenna selection and installation,
refer to the Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation
Guide.

Note: LAN/Console connectors with shrouds will not fit into
the ports. Remove the shroud or use an optional jumper
cable.

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Regulatory and Compliance Information

Safety Guidelines

This section contains notices that are intended to protect your
personal safety and prevent damage to the equipment.

Qualified Personnel:

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmfu l interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform
installation procedures. Within the context of the safety
notes in this documentation, qualified persons are defined
as persons who are authorized to commission, ground and
label devices, systems, and circuits in accordance with
established safety practices and standards. A qualified
person understands the requirements and risks involved
with installing outdoor electrical equipment in accordance
with national codes.

Warn ing : Changes or modifications made to this device
which are not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s auth ority to operate
the equipment.

Industry Canada Notice

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations for the Canadian Department of
Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de la class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des
Communications du Canada.

European Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment (WEEE) Notice

In accorda nce with Direct ive 2012/19/EU o f the European
Parliament on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE):

1 The symbol above indicates that separate collection of electrical

and electronic equipment is required.

2 W hen this product has reached the end of its serviceable life, it

cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. It must be

collected and treated separately.

3 It has been determined by the European Parliament that there

are potential negative effects on the environment and human

health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in

electrical and electronic equipment.

4 It is the users’ responsibility to utilize the available collection

system to ensure WEEE is properly treated.

For information about the available collection system, please

contact Extreme Customer Support at 353 61 705500 (Ireland).

Hazardous Substances

This product complies with the requirements of Directive 2011/65/
EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011
on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment.

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European Community

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