HP M330 Dual Radio 802.11ac Access Point Quick Start Guide
This guide shows you how to install and get started using the HP M330 Dual Radio 802.11ac Access Point, hereafter referred to as the M330. (See Products list on
page 6 for part numbers.)
The latest documentation, including the HP M330 Dual Radio 802.11ac Access Point Configuration/Administration Guide, is available at
www.hp.com/support/manuals.
The M330 Access Point is an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, dual-radio, high-speed access point (AP) that provides simplified wireless LAN administration with clustering
technology.
Hardware overview
Package contents
The M330 AP, four mounting screws with wall anchors, four rubber feet,
mounting bracket, two T-bar clips, AC/DC power adaper, and documentation.
Ports
One Gigabit Ethernet port: Auto-sensing 10/100/1000. Supports powering of
the M330 with 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) or 802.3at PoE+.
Radio and antennas
The M330 provides dual radios (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) with three antennas per
radio supporting 3x3 MIMO three-spatial-stream 802.11n and 802.11ac. The
M330 supports 802.11b/g/n operation modes at 2.4 GHz and 802.11a/n/ac
operation modes at 5 GHz. The M330 supports concurrent operation at 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz.
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Front-bottom view
4: Power LED 6: 2.4 GHz LED
5: LAN port LED 7: 5 GHz LED
Front-top view
1: Power jack 3: Reset button
2: LAN port
The HP M330 is a Wi-Fi Alliance authorized Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
802.11a/b/g/n/ac product. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a
certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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HP M330 Dual Radio 802.11ac Access Point Quick Start Guide 2 Important information to read before installing
Reset button
To reset the M330 to factory defaults, use a paper clip to press and hold the
reset button for 5 seconds.
Status LEDs
Powering the M330
The M330 can be powered by:
• A 10/100 or 10/100/1000 PoE-enabled (802.3af or 802.3at) switch.
Various PoE-enabled switches are available from HP.
• The included AC/DC power adapter: 5184-5863 (U.S., Canada, and
Mexico), 5184-5864 (Continental Europe/Denmark/Norway/Sweden/
Switzerland), or in-line adapter 5066-1122 (rest of world).
• An HP 1-Port Power Injector (J9407B).
Caution:
If the M330 is powered by a user-supplied PoE power injector, 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 M330.
Important information to read before installing
Warning:
This device is intended for indoor installation only. Before
installing or using the M330, ensure that you read and understand all safety
information and regulatory requirements, particularly those relevant to your
region. Failure to follow this guidance could result in a non-compliant
situation.
Cabling: You must use supported Cat 5e (or better) cables, and where
applicable for your region, surge protection.
Country of use: During setup, you are prompted to select the country of use.
After the country has been set, the M330 automatically sets 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.
• If your network covers an area served by more than one power distribution
system, make sure all safety grounds are securely interconnected.
• Network cables can occasionally be subject to hazardous transient voltages
(caused by lightning or disturbances in the electrical power grid).
• Handle exposed metal components of the network with caution.
• The M330 is powered on when its LAN port is connected to a PoE power
source, or when connected to an AC power source using its AC/DC power
adapter.
• The M330 and all interconnected equipment must be installed indoors
within the same building, including all PoE-powered network connections,
as described by Environment A of the IEEE 802.3at standard. See also
Regulatory information on page 7.
Installation
The M330 can be mounted on a desktop, wall, or a ceiling. When mounting the
M330 on a wall or ceiling, the included mounting bracket is mounted first, and
then the M330 is attached to the bracket.
Placing on a desktop
The M330 can also be installed on a desktop using the rubber feet. Attach the
included four rubber feet to recessed areas on the bottom of the M330, and then
place it on the desktop in the preferred location.
LED State Description
Power
Off The M330 has no power.
Green The M330 is fully operational.
Orange
The M330 is starting up. If the Power LED
remains orange after several minutes, the
software has failed to load. Reset or power cycle
the M330. If this condition persists, contact HP
customer support.
LAN
Off The LAN port is not connected.
Orange
The LAN port has a valid 10/100 Mbps link.
Flashing indicates network activity.
Green
The LAN port has a valid 1000 Mbps link.
Flashing indicates network activity.
2.4 GHz
Off The 2.4 GHz radio is disabled.
Green
The 2.4 GHz radio is enabled. Flashing indicates
wireless network activity.
5 GHz
Off The 5 GHz radio is disabled.
Green
The 5 GHz radio is enabled. Flashing indicates
wireless network activity.
HP M330 Dual Radio 802.11ac Access Point Quick Start Guide 3 Initial configuration
Mounting on a wall
When mounting the M330 on a wall, ensure that the surface to which you attach
the M330 and the fasteners you use can support at least 0.9 kg (2 lb). Allow
extra weight for cables.
The M330 mounting bracket has four screw holes that can be used for wall
mounting. If you are mounting the M330 on a wall, do not attach the rubber
feet.
1. On the wall where the M330 will be installed, hold the mounting bracket
against the wall and mark four holes for the screws (wall anchors).
Note:
Wall anchors are not needed when mounting on wooden walls.
2. Drill four holes for the wall anchors, typically 4.7 mm (3/16 inch) in
diameter, and then insert the anchors and tap them flush with the wall
surface.
3. Use the mounting screws to attach the mounting bracket to the wall.
4. Align the four tab slots on the back of the M330 with the four tabs on the
mounting bracket.
5. Slide the M330 onto the mounting bracket until it is fully engaged. Do
not let go of the M330 until you confirm that it is firmly in place.
Mounting on a ceiling T-bar
When mounting the M330 on a ceiling T-bar, use the included mounting bracket
together with the appropriate size T-bar clip. There are two T-bar clips included,
9/16 inch and 15/16 inch.
Note:
If you are mounting the M330 on a ceiling, do not attach the rubber feet.
1. Attach the T-bar clip to the M330 mounting bracket. Make sure the two
semi-circle T-bar clip slots slide fully onto the corresponding mounting
bracket tabs, and the clip snaps securely into place.
2. Position the T-bar clip against the T-bar at an angle so that the bar is
positioned between the two T-bar clip supporting tabs. Slightly press
and rotate the bracket until the T-bar flanges are captured underneath
the clip tabs, and the T-bar clip clicks into place.
3. Align the four tab slots on the back of the M330 with the four tabs on the
mounting bracket.
4. Slide the M330 onto the mounting bracket until it is fully engaged. Do
not let go of the M330 until you confirm that it is firmly in place.
Initial configuration
This procedure describes how to perform initial configuration for a factorydefault M330. For illustration purposes, a simple scenario is used.
In this scenario, the M330 links wireless computers to a private network
through a wired connection to a PoE switch. For instructions on how to
configure other scenarios, see the HP M330 Dual Radio 802.11ac Access Point
Configuration/Administration Guide.
Wall mounting
1: Wall anchors 3: Mounting screws
2: Mounting bracket 4: Mounting bracket tab
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Ceiling mounting
1: Mounting bracket 3: Ceiling T-bar
2: T-bar clip 4: T-bar clip supporting tab
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