Hewlett Packard Enterprise MRLBB1303 User Manual

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The HP 560 is a Wi-Fi Alliance authorized Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

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Front view

1: Status LEDs (left to right) Power/System OK, Ethernet, Radio 1, Radio 2
2: Cable lock hole
3: Retention screw hole

Back view

1: Reset button
2: Cable channel
3: AP Bracket tab slot
4: Console port
5: Ethernet port

Model Numbers

HP 560:

J9846A (WW), J9845A (AM), J9847A (JP), J9848A (IL)

802.11ac product. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification
mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

HP 560 Wireless 802.11ac Access Point Quickstart

This Quickstart shows you how to install and get started using the HP 560 Dual Radio 802.11ac Access Point, hereafter referred to as the AP. The latest HP
documentation is available at www.hp.com/support/manuals.

Important: Operating this AP in requires these minimum software versions: HP MSM7xx,V5.5.2; HP 20G Unified Wired-WLAN Module in an HP 7500,

CMW520-R6708 or in an HP 10500 CMW520-R1208; HP 830, CMW520-B3308P18; HP WX5002/4, CMW520-R2308P18-EI.

Hardware overview

HP 560 Wireless 802.11ac Access Point Quickstart 2 Important information to read before installing

Package contents

The AP, AP Bracket, Padlock Bracket, two sets of AP Bracket T-bar clips with
screws, two mounting screws with wall anchors, retention screw (4-40x1/4”),
Adapter Bracket, and documentation.

Ports

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Ethernet port:

connector. The port supports PoE (Power over Ethernet) 802.3af and

802.3at.

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Console port:

Console Ports in the HP 5xx Access Point Configuration Guide, available
online. There is no need to use the Console port for initial configuration.

Caution: Never connect the Console port to an Ethernet switch or

PoE power source. This can damage the AP. Connect it only to other
serial ports using an RJ-45 to Serial Port adapter.

Auto-sensing 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet port with RJ-45

Standard console (serial) port with RJ-45 connector. See

Radios and antennas

The AP features two radios: A 5 GHz 802.11n/a/ac on Radio 1 and a 2.4/5 GHz

802.11n/a/b/g on Radio 2. For maximum performance, the AP supports 3x3
MIMO three-stream 802.11n and contains two 3-element, dual-band, MIMO
antennas.

Reset button

The Reset button is accessible via a hole on the bottom of the AP. To reset the
AP, insert a paper clip into the Reset button hole, and press and quickly release
the button. To reset the AP to factory defaults, press and hold the button until
the status LEDs blink three times, and then release.

Important information to read before installing

Warning: Professional installation is required. For indoor installation

only. Before installing or using the AP, consult with a professional installer
trained in RF installation and knowledgeable in local regulations including
building and wiring codes, safety, channel, power, indoor/outdoor
restrictions, and license requirements for the intended country. The end
user is responsible for ensuring that installation and use comply with local
safety and radio regulations.

Cabling: You must use supported Cat 5e (or better) cables, and where

applicable, surge protection, for your region.

Plenum installation: The AP can be installed in a plenum. The AP is suitable
for use in environmental air space in accordance with Section 300-22(C) of the
National Electrical Code, and Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1. It should be installed in a similar
orientation as in a ceiling installation. However, a qualified installer can
determine how to install/secure the AP in a plenum in an appropriate and safe
manner. Plenum-rated cables and attachment hardware must be used.

Country of use: In some regions, you are prompted to select the country of
use during setup. After the country has been set, the AP automatically limits
the available wireless channels, ensuring compliant operation in the selected
country. Entering the incorrect country can result in illegal operation and can
cause harmful interference to other systems.

Safety: Consider the following safety information during installation:

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If your network covers an area served by more than one power distribution
system, ensure that all safety grounds are securely interconnected.

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Network cables can occasionally be subject to hazardous transient
voltages (caused by lightning or disturbances in the electrical power grid).

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Handle exposed metal components of the network with caution.

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The AP is powered on when connected to a PoE power source.

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The AP and all interconnected equipment must be installed indoors within
the same building (except for outdoor antennas), including all
PoE-powered network connections, as described by Environment A of the
IEEE 802.3af standard.

Powering the AP

The AP can be powered by:

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A 10/100 or 10/100/1000 PoE-enabled switch. Various PoE-enabled
switches are available from HP.

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An HP 1-Port Power Injector (J9407B).

Caution:

use only a gigabit-compatible power injector. Although 10/100 PoE-enabled
switches are compatible, PoE injectors designed for 10/100 networks only are
not compatible with the AP.

If the AP will be powered by a user-supplied PoE power injector,

HP 560 Wireless 802.11ac Access Point Quickstart 3 Installation

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AP Bracket (AP side left, wall/
ceiling side right, partial view)

1: Adapter Bracket mounting holes
2: AP Bracket latch
3: Electrical box mounting holes
4: AP retention tabs
5: Drywall mounting holes
6: Cutout area
7: AP Bracket lock tab
8: T-bar clip screw holes

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T-bar clips for ceiling mount

1: AP Bracket
2: Recessed tile 12.5 mm T-bar clip

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3: Flat tile 4.5 mm T-bar clip
4: AP Bracket T-bar slot

Installation

The AP can be mounted on a wall, a wall-mounted electrical box, or a
suspended ceiling. The AP Bracket is mounted first and then the AP is attached
to the bracket. The AP Bracket is two-sided: The AP is installed on the side
with the UP arrow. The other side with the T-bar clip screw holes faces the wall
or T-bar.

4. Insert the anchors and tap them flush with the wall surface.

5. Pull the Ethernet cable through the hole in the wall and the AP Bracket.

6. Use the mounting screws to attach the AP Bracket to the wall. Proceed to

Attach the AP on page 4.

Mounting on an electrical box

1. Disconnect power and take any other needed security precautions.

2. Remove the electrical box cover and any contents.

3. Pull the Ethernet cable down into the box and through the hole in the AP

Bracket.

4. Hold the AP Bracket against the box orienting the UP arrow, and attach

the AP Bracket to the box using the countersunk screws. Proceed to
Attach the AP on page 4.

Mounting on a suspended ceiling

The AP can be mounted on a suspended ceiling using T-bar clips. Two sets of
T-bar clips are provided, a 12.5 mm set for recessed tiles and a 4.5 mm set for
flush-mount tiles.

Mounting directly on a wall

1. Hold the AP bracket with the UP arrow pointing up against the wall where

2. Drill two holes for the wall anchors, typically 4.7 mm (3/16 inch) in

3. If necessary, drill a hole for the Ethernet cable in the marked cutout area

you want to install it. Mark the location of the screw holes (5) and the
cutout area (6).

diameter.

of the AP Bracket. Alternatively, you can feed the Ethernet cable from
above and through the AP cable channel.

1. Slide one of the T-bar clips into the AP Bracket T-bar slot. Attach it using

two self-tapping screws. Select the screw holes marked according to the
width of your T-bar: 9/16 in, 15/16 in, or 1.5 in. (The other T-bar clip
attaches to the AP Bracket from above the false ceiling, after the bracket
is in place on the T-bar.)