HP MSM310-R, MSM320-R Installation Manual

HP MSM310-R/320-R Outdoor AP
Installation Guide

Abstract

This document describes how to install and initially configure the HP MSM310-R/320-R Outdoor Access Points (hereafter
referred to as the AP). Professional wireless and electrical equipment experience is required. The main configuration information
for autonomous mode is found in the MSM3xx / MSM4xx APs Configuration Guide. The main configuration information for
controlled mode is found in the MSM7xx Controllers Configuration Guide.

HP Part

Number: 5998-3771
Published: March 2013
Edition: 1

© Copyright 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express
warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall
not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Acknowledgments

Microsoft®, and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Warranty

WARRANTY STATEMENT: See the warranty information sheet provided in the product box and available online.

Contents

1 Preparing for installation.............................................................................5

Product models.........................................................................................................................5

Package contents......................................................................................................................5

Additional equipment needed....................................................................................................5

Identifying AP components.........................................................................................................6

Ports...................................................................................................................................6

Radio and antenna..............................................................................................................7

Important information to read before installing..............................................................................7

Professional installation required............................................................................................7

Surge protection and grounding............................................................................................7

Cabling..............................................................................................................................7

Country of use.....................................................................................................................7

External antennas................................................................................................................7

Safety................................................................................................................................8

Resetting to factory defaults........................................................................................................8

2 Installation.................................................................................................9

Antenna position......................................................................................................................9

Step 1: Plan the installation........................................................................................................9

Step 2: Install cabling.............................................................................................................10

Step 3: Prepare the weatherproof Ethernet cable........................................................................10

Step 4: Install the AP...............................................................................................................11

Powering the AP.....................................................................................................................12

3 Initially Configuring (Autonomous mode).....................................................13

About controlled mode and autonomous mode...........................................................................13

Initial configuration (autonomous mode)....................................................................................13

Step 1: Configure your computer..........................................................................................13

Step 2: Connect the cables and power on the AP...................................................................13

Step 3: Switch the AP to autonomous mode...........................................................................13

Step 4: Log in....................................................................................................................14

Step 5: Configure basic wireless protection...........................................................................14

Step 6: Assign an IP address to the AP.................................................................................14

Step 7: Test the wireless network..........................................................................................15

Step 8: Perform additional configuration...............................................................................15

4 Support and other resources......................................................................16

Online Documentation.............................................................................................................16

Contacting HP........................................................................................................................16

HP Websites..........................................................................................................................16

Typographic conventions.........................................................................................................16

A Regulatory information..............................................................................17

Notice for U.S.A.....................................................................................................................17

Manufacturer's FCC Declaration of Conformity statement........................................................17

FCC Class B statement........................................................................................................17

Notice to professional installers............................................................................................17

Exposure to radio frequency energy.....................................................................................18

Notice for Canada.................................................................................................................18

Notice for the European Community..........................................................................................18

Countries of operation & conditions of use............................................................................18

Notice for Brazil, Aviso aos usuários no Brasil............................................................................19

Notice for Taiwan...................................................................................................................20

Contents 3

DGT LPD (Low Power Device) statement.................................................................................20

Korean notices.......................................................................................................................20

Class B equipment.............................................................................................................20

Turkish recycling notice............................................................................................................20

Vietnamese Information Technology and Communications compliance marking...............................20

B Recycle statements....................................................................................21

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) statements......................................................21

English recycling notice......................................................................................................21

Bulgarian recycling notice...................................................................................................21

Czech recycling notice........................................................................................................21

Danish recycling notice.......................................................................................................21

Dutch recycling notice.........................................................................................................21

Estonian recycling notice.....................................................................................................22

Finnish recycling notice.......................................................................................................22

French recycling notice.......................................................................................................22

German recycling notice.....................................................................................................22

Greek recycling notice........................................................................................................22

Hungarian recycling notice.................................................................................................22

Italian recycling notice........................................................................................................23

Latvian recycling notice.......................................................................................................23

Lithuanian recycling notice..................................................................................................23

Polish recycling notice.........................................................................................................23

Portuguese recycling notice.................................................................................................23

Romanian recycling notice..................................................................................................24

Slovak recycling notice.......................................................................................................24

Spanish recycling notice.....................................................................................................24

Swedish recycling notice.....................................................................................................24

4 Contents

1 Preparing for installation

Product models

This document applies to these HP APs:

JapanUSAWWModel

J9380A/BJ9383A/BMSM310-R

J9528A/BJ9365A/BJ9368A/BMSM320-R

”WW” identifies worldwide regions not otherwise explicitly named.

Package contents

• The AP

• Two 2.4 GHz (5.5 dBi) 802.11b/g omnidirectional antennas

• One weatherproof quick-disconnect RJ-45 Ethernet connector

• One wall-mount bracket

• One pole-mount bracket assembly

• One grounding lug

• Two antenna adapters (only to be used with optional external antennas)

• Documentation

Additional equipment needed

In addition to the items supplied with the AP, protection equipment will be required according to
your electrical code. For example:

• Antenna surge suppressor: HP Antenna Lightning Arrester, J8996A.

• Ethernet surge suppressor: Weatherproof PoE compatible 10/100 base-T CAT5 Lightning

Protector.

Product models 5

Identifying AP components

1

4

5

2

3

6

MSM310-R / MSM320-R

1: Main antenna (MSM310-R) / Radio 1 antenna
(MSM320-R)

2: Auxiliary antenna (MSM310-R) / Radio 2 antenna
(MSM320-R)

3: Gas tube cover
4: Surge suppressors (not exactly as shown)
5: Weatherproof RJ-45 connector
6: Pole-mount bracket
7: Wall-mount bracket

7

5

Ports

The AP has a single 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port with weatherproof RJ-45 connector. Power over
Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af is used to power the AP.

The MSM310-R/MSM320-R is a ruggedized version of the MSM310/MSM320 and shares the
same feature set. However, due to its weatherproof enclosure, Ethernet Port 2, the status lights,
and the reset button are not available.

6 Preparing for installation

Radio and antenna

The MSM310-R has a single radio, with two antennas for diversity.
The MSM320-R has two radios, each with two antennas for diversity.

Important information to read before installing

It is strongly recommended that you work with the AP and confirm its operation before installing
it outdoors.

Professional installation required

WARNING! Prior to 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. It
is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that installation and use comply with local safety and
radio regulations.

Surge protection and grounding

WARNING! Make sure that proper lightning surge protection and grounding precautions are

taken according to local electrical code. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, fire,
equipment damage, or a voided warranty. The HP hardware warranty provides no protection
against damage caused by static discharge or a lightning strike.

Cabling

You must use the appropriate cables, and where applicable, surge protection, for your given
region. For compliance with EN55022 Class-B emissions requirements, use shielded Ethernet
cables. Cat 5e (or better) cabling is required.

Country of use

CAUTION: In some regions, you are prompted to select the country of use during setup. Once

the country has been set, the AP will automatically limit the available wireless channels, ensuring
compliant operation in the selected country. Entering the incorrect country may result in illegal
operation and may cause harmful interference to other systems.

External antennas

CAUTION: When using an external antenna, depending on the country of use, the antenna

selected, and your radio settings, it may be mandatory to reduce the radio transmission power
level to maintain regulatory compliance. For specific power limits for your country, consult the
Antenna Power-Level Setting Guide (for MSM Products) available from www.hp.com/support/

manuals. Search by antenna product name or number.

To set the radio power transmission level for controlled access points see Transmit power control
in the MSM7xx Controllers Configuration Guide. For autonomous access points, see Transmit
power control in the MSM3xx / MSM4xx APs Configuration Guide.

Important information to read before installing 7

Safety

Take note of the following safety information during installation.

• If your network covers an area served by more than one power distribution system, be sure

all safety grounds are securely interconnected.

• Network cables may 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 AP is powered-on when the Ethernet port is plugged into a PoE power source.

Resetting to factory defaults

The easiest way to reset the AP to factory defaults is with its management tool. When management
tool access is unavailable (forgotten password or IP address, for example), follow the procedure
Resetting to factory defaults in the MSM3xx / MSM4xx APs Configuration Guide.

8 Preparing for installation