H3C WA2612-AGN Installation Manual

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H3C WA2612-AGN

WLAN Access Point

Installation Manual

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Table of Contents

1 Product Overview ...................................................................................................... 1

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 1

Hardware Specifications ........................................................................................ 1

LEDs ............................................................................................................. 1

Interfaces ...................................................................................................... 2

2 Preparing for Installation ......................................................................................... 2

Unpacking and Inspection ..................................................................................... 2

Temperature and Humidity Requirements ............................................................ 2

Power Supply ........................................................................................................ 2

3 Installing the AP ........................................................................................................ 3

Determining the Installation Site............................................................................ 3

Installing the AP ..................................................................................................... 3

Mounting the AP on a Wall ........................................................................... 3

Mounting the AP on a ceiling................................................................................. 6

Mounting the AP to a T-Rail .................................................................................. 7

Power Supply by PoE ............................................................................................ 9

4 Connecting to the AP ............................................................................................... 9

Approved Channels ............................................................................................. 10

Finding the IP Address on Networks with a DHCP Server(FIT AP) ................... 10

Log into the AP .................................................................................................... 10

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1 Product Overview

Introduction

The H3C WA2612-AGN is an 802.11n access point (AP) product developed by H3C.
The WA2612-AGN ships as a FIT AP (managed) and operate with wireless local area
network (WLAN) switches or access controllers to provide wireless access for WLAN
users. Hardware Specifications
The physical dimensions and weight of the WA2612-AGN:

Physical dimensions (diameter × thickness) Weight

Φ190 × 60 mm (Φ7.48 × 2.36 in.)

Note:

Φ means diameter

0.5 kg (1.10 lb.)

The basic configurations of the WA2612-AGN:

Protocols and chassis material Internal antenna

Power

consumption

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n,
single-RF, plastic mold design

2.4 GHz, gain: 6 dBi
5 GHz, gain: 6 dBi

5.9 W to 7 W

LEDs

When the AP is connected to power, LEDs indicate activities as follows:

LED Color State Description

POWER Green

Steady on The power supply is normal.

Off

The power supply is poorly connected or is
working abnormally.

10/100M
(Ethernet

interface
LED)

Green

Steady on The Ethernet interface is in the link-up state.
Off The Ethernet interface is in the link-down state.

Blinking

Data is being transmitted or received at 10/100
Mbps.

1000M
(Ethernet
interface
LED)

Green

Steady on The Ethernet interface is in the link-up state.
Off: The Ethernet interface is in the link-down state.

Blinking

Data is being transmitted or received at 1000
Mbps.

2.4G
(Wireless

link LED)

Green

Off

The wireless link is not initialized or the link is
faulty.

Blinking
slowly

The wireless link is working normally

Blinking
rapidly

Data is being transmitted or received.

5G
(Wireless

Green Off

The wireless link is not initialized or the link is
faulty

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LED Color State Description

link LED)

Blinking
slowly

The wireless link is working normally

Blinking
rapidly

Data is being transmitted or received.

Interfaces

The WA2612-AGN provides a console interface and an Ethernet interface.
Note: The WA2612-AGN provides a reset button and a security slot.
Descriptions of the interfaces on the WA2612-AGN:

Interface

silkscreen

Standards and

protocols

Description

CONSOLE RS/EIA-232

The console interface is used for device
configuration and management.

ETHERNET

IEEE802.3
IEEE802.3u
IEEE802.3af

The Ethernet interface can serve as an uplink
interface to access the Internet and as a PoE
interface at the same time.

Caution: When connecting a cable to an interface, pay attention to the interface
silkscreen to avoid connection mistakes.

2 Preparing for Installation

Unpacking and Inspection

Before unpacking the unit, make sure that the package is intact, without any sign of
damage. When unpacking the unit, avoid excessive force, otherwise, the unit inside
the package may get damaged.
After unpacking the unit, check that all items listed on the packing list are contained. If
any of the items are missing, contact your local dealer immediately.

Temperature and Humidity Requirements

The operating temperature and humidity requirements are as follows:

Specification Range

Operating temperature

0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)

Storage temperature

–40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)

Relative humidity (non-condensing)

5% to 95%

Power Supply

The WA2612-AGN supports PoE power supply.