HP PROCURVE 530 User Manual
Installation and
Getting Started Guide
ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530
In
Power over Ethernet Devices
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ProCurve
Wireless Access Point 530
Installation and Getting Started Guide
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October 2008
Applicable Products
ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 NA (J8986A)
ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 WW (J8987A)
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Safety
Before installing and operating these products, please read the
“Installation Precautions” in chapter 2, “Installing the Access
Point 530”, and the safety statements in appendix C, “Safety and
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Contents
1 Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530
Top of the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Back of the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Back Panel Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Network Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Auxiliary Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Access Point Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Getting Documentation from the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
2 Installing the Access Point 530
Included Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Installation Precautions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
1. Prepare the Installation Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2. Verify the Access Point Completes Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
LED Behavior: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
3. Mount the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Standard Electrical Box Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Suspended Ceiling Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Horizontal Surface Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
4. Connect the Access Point to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
5. Connect the Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Using the RJ-45 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
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6. (Optional) Connect External Antennas to the Access Point . . . . . 2-13
7. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Access Point 530 . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Terminal Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Direct Console Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Sample Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Infrastructure Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Infrastructure Wireless LAN with Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
3 Getting Started With Access Point Configuration
Recommended Minimal Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Using the Command Line Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
To Set the Manager User Name and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
To Set the Access Point’s IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
To Set the Access Point’s Country Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
To Configure Radio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Where to Go From Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Using the IP Address for Remote Access Point Management . . . . 3-10
Starting a Telnet Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Starting an SSH Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Starting a Web Browser Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
4 Using an External Antenna with the Access Point 530
External Antenna Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
1. Plan the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
2. Mount the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
3. Connect Pigtail Cables to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4. Configure the Antenna Mode and Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Setting the Antenna Mode and Type Using the CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Setting the Antenna Mode and Type Using the Web Interface . . . 4-6
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5 Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Diagnosing with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Proactive Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Hardware Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Testing the Access Point by Resetting It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Checking the Access Point’s LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Checking Event Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Testing Twisted-Pair Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Testing Access Point-to-Device Network Communications . . . . . . . . 5-8
Testing End-to-End Network Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Restoring Custom and Factory Default Configurations . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Downloading New Access Point Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
HP Customer Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Before Calling Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
A Specifications
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Japanese Power Cord Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
EMC Compliance (Class B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Radio Signal Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Immunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Receiver Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Internal Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
B Access Point Port and Network Cables
Access Point Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Twisted-Pair Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
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Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable for
10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Cable Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable for
10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Cable Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
C Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Informations concernant la sécurité . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Hinweise zur Sicherheit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Considerazioni sulla sicurezza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
Consideraciones sobre seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6
Safety Information (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8
Safety Information (Korea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9
Safety Information (China) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-10
EMC Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-11
Notice for U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-11
Regulatory Model Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-12
Notice for Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-12
Notice for European Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-13
Supported Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-16
EU Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-17
Notice for Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-18
Notice for Taiwan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-18
Notice for Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-19
Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-19
D Recycle Statements
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statements D-1
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Introducing the ProCurve
Wireless Access Point 530
Introducing the ProCurve
ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 NA (J8986A)
ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 WW (J8987A)
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Wireless Access Point 530
The ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 is an enterprise-class, dual-radio
802.11b/g and 802.11a/b/g access point that offers maximum flexibility in
deployment and optimum throughput for high-density usage areas.
The access point provides comprehensive security and management features
and is capable of supporting all types of wireless stations in the same coverage
area. The unit includes internal diversity antennas for both radios and also
connectors for attaching a variety of external antenna options. Mounting
options for the unit include horizontal surface, wall, suspended ceiling T-rail,
and plenum space.
Throughout this manual, this access point will be abbreviated as the
Access Point 530.
The Access Point 530 has one 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 port. This port also
supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) based on the IEEE 802.3af standard. The
access point supports wireless connectivity at speeds up to 54 Mbps based on
the IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11a standards.
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Wireless Access Point 530
This access point is designed to be used primarily for connecting wireless
stations to an enterprise network. This access point allows wireless stations
to connect directly to each other, or to connect to other computers or network
resources located on the wired network.
This chapter describes your Access Point 530 including:
■ Top and back of the access point
■ Access point features
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Indicator Panel
Power LED
Ethernet LEDWireless LED
Back Panel Covers
Top of the Access Point
Top of the Access Point
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Top of the Access Point
LEDs
Table 1-1. Access Point LEDs
Access Point
LEDs
Power
(green)
LAN
(green)
Radio 1 (11b/g)
Radio 2 (11a/b/g)
(green)
State Meaning
On The access point is receiving power.
Off The access point is NOT receiving power.
Off The RJ-45 port has no network cable connected, or is not receiving a link signal.
Blinking or OnThe RJ-45 port has a link indication from a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps device and is
transmitting or receiving traffic. The LED blinking rate is proportional to the traffic
rate. If there is no traffic, the blinking rate will be once every five seconds. As the
traffic rate increases, the blinking rate also increases until the LED is solid on, which
indicates there no available bandwidth on the port.
Off The wireless interface is disabled, either through the access point console or the
Web browser interface.
Blinking or OnThe wireless interface is enabled and transmitting or receiving traffic. The LED
blinking rate is proportional to the traffic rate. If there is no traffic, the blinking rate
will be once every five seconds. As the traffic rate increases, the blinking rate also
increases until the LED is solid on, which indicates there no available bandwidth
on the interface.
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Reset and Clear
buttons
External Antenna
connectors
ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530
Network port
10/100Base-TX RJ-45
port and PoE input
DC power connector
Console port
Lock
(on side panel)
Auxiliary port and LED
Back of the Access Point
Back of the Access Point
Back Panel Covers
The access point’s ports and connectors on the back of the unit can be
protected by two removable plastic covers. One covers the Console port, Clear
and Reset buttons, RJ-45 port, and DC power connector, while allowing
twisted-pair and power cables to pass through. The other cover protects the
external antenna connectors when they are not in use.
Antennas
The access point includes internal diversity antennas for wireless communications. A diversity antenna system uses two identical antennas to receive and
transmit signals, helping to avoid multipath fading effects. When receiving,
the access point checks both antennas and selects the one with the strongest
signal. When transmitting, it will continue to use the antenna previously
selected for receiving. The access point never transmits from both antennas
at the same time.
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Back of the Access Point
The access point also supports connectors for various external antenna
options that offer extended radio range and specific radio coverage patterns.
For further information, see chapter 4, “Using an External Antenna with the
Access Point 530”.
Lock
The access point includes a Kensington security slot on the side panel, marked
with the lock symbol ( ). You can prevent unauthorized removal of the
access point by wrapping the Kensington security cable (not provided) around
an unmovable object, inserting the lock into the slot, and turning the key.
Console Port
This port connects a console to the access point using a serial cable. This
connection is described under “Connect a Console to the Access Point” in
chapter 2, “Installing the Access Point 530”. The console can be a PC or
workstation running a VT-100 terminal emulator, or a VT-100 terminal.
Network Port
The access point includes one 10/100Base-TX port. This port uses the “HP Auto
MDIX” feature, which means that you can use either straight-through or
crossover twisted-pair cables to connect the access point to a switch or
workstation.
Refer to the following section for information on supplying power to the
access point through its RJ-45 port from a network device, such as a switch,
that provides Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Power Connector
The Access Point 530 does not have a power switch; it is powered on when
connected to the AC power adapter, and the power adapter is connected to
an active AC power source. The access point's power adapter automatically
adjusts to any voltage between 100--240 volts and either 50 or 60 Hz. There are
no voltage range settings required.
Caution Use only the AC power adapter supplied with the access point. Use of other
adapters, including adapters that came with other ProCurve Networking
products, may result in damage to the equipment.
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Back of the Access Point
The access point may also receive Power over Ethernet (PoE) from a switch
or other network device that supplies power over the network cable based on
the IEEE 802.3af standard.
Note that if the access point is connected to a PoE source device and also
connected to a local power source through the AC power adapter, PoE will
be disabled.
Reset Button
This button is used to reset the hardware or restore the factory defaults:
■ To Reset the Access Point While it is Powered On – When the Reset
button is pressed for about one second all the LEDs turn off, then after
another second the LEDs start to blink rapidly. Releasing the button when
the LEDs are blinking rapidly clears any temporary error conditions that
may have occurred and restarts the access point initialization.
■ To Restore Custom Default Configuration – When pressed with the
Clear button in a specific pattern, any configuration changes you may have
made through the access point console or the Web browser interface are
removed, and the customer-specified default configuration is restored to
the access point. For the specific method to restore the customer default
configuration, see “Restoring Custom and Factory Default Configurations” in chapter 5, “Troubleshooting” of this guide.
■ To Restore Factory Default Configuration – When pressed with the
Clear button in a specific pattern, any configuration changes you may have
made through the access point console or the Web browser interface are
removed, and the factory default configuration is restored to the access
point. For the specific method to restore the factory default configuration,
see “Restoring Custom and Factory Default Configurations” in chapter 5,
“Troubleshooting” of this guide.
Note The system, password, custom default, and factory default reset functions can
be disabled by the access point’s software. For more information, see the
Management and Configuration Guide, which is available for download on
the ProCurve Networking Web site at http://www.procurve.com/manuals.
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Back of the Access Point
Clear Button
This button is used for these purposes:
■ Deleting the Password - When pressed by itself for at least one second,
the button resets the Manager password to the factory default setting for
all of the access point’s interfaces. Use this feature if you have misplaced
the password and need management access.
■ To Restore Custom Default Configuration – When pressed with the
Reset button in a specific pattern, any configuration changes you may
have made through the access point console or the Web browser interface
are removed, and the customer-specified default configuration is restored
to the access point. For the specific method to restore the customer
default configuration, see “Restoring Custom and Factory Default Configurations” in chapter 5, “Troubleshooting” of this guide.
■ Restoring Factory Default Configuration - When pressed with the
Reset button in a specific pattern, any configuration changes you may
have made through the console, the Web browser interface, and SNMP
management are removed, and the factory default configuration is
restored to the access point. For the specific method to restore the factory
default configuration, see “Restoring Custom and Factory Default Configurations” in chapter 5, “Troubleshooting” of this guide.
Auxiliary Port
The Auxiliary port is reserved for future use.
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Wireless Access Point 530
Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530
Access Point Features
Access Point Features
The wireless features of the Access Point 530 include:
■ dual-radio design with IEEE 802.11b/g and IEEE 802.11a/b/g radios
■ supports up to 16 Service Set IDentifier (SSID) interfaces
■ independent security and VLAN settings per SSID interface
■ supports up to 256 wireless stations per radio interface
■ IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliant – interoperable with multiple vendors
■ precise control over signal transmission power and data rate
■ advanced security through 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA and WPA2), IEEE 802.1X, remote authentication
via a RADIUS server, and MAC address filtering features to protect your
sensitive data and authenticate only authorized users to your network
■ remote logging of system messages
■ time synchronization via SNTP server for message logs
■ wireless bridging between access points
■ neighbor access point detection
■ Quality of Service (QoS) support through Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) and
Spectralink Voice Priority (SVP)
■ secured authentication of wireless clients through the client’s Web
browser
■ Adaptive Transmit Power Control, to minimize same-channel interference
and maximize channel coverage
■ support for SNMP audible client/PROBE requests (requires PMM 2.0)
■ support for automatic configuration of a group of Access Point 530s
■ de-authentication and lockout of individual clients by MAC address
■ secure authentication of the Access Point 530 on network ports protected
by 802.1X port-based authentication
■ group configuration of up to 12 access points
■ support for wireless sFlow
■ auto channel selection – simplifies deployment by testing all available
channels and selecting the best channel based on signal-to-noise ratio
■ international country configuration – select the appropriate country and
the access point automatically configures radio operation to match regulatory requirements (model J8987A only)
The other basic features of the Access Point 530 include:
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Introducing the ProCurve
Wireless Access Point 530
Access Point Features
■ one 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 port
■ supports Power over Ethernet based on the IEEE 802.3af standard
■ full-duplex operation for the 10/100 RJ-45 port
■ easy management of the access point through several available interfaces:
• console interface—a full featured, easy to use, VT-100 terminal
interface that is especially good for out-of-band access point management and for Telnet or Secure Shell access to the access point
• Web browser interface—an easy to use built-in graphical interface
that can be accessed from common Web browsers (includes support
for secure HTTP connections)
• SNMP—a network management application such as HP ProCurve
Manager can manage the access point via the Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP) from a network management station
(supports SNMP versions 1, 2c, and 3)
■ support for IEEE 802.1Q-compliant VLANs (as specified for each station
in the RADIUS server) so that wireless stations can join the appropriate
logical grouping for the network user’s needs
■ support for Identity Driven Management and RADIUS assigned VLANs
■ RADIUS Accounting for logging user activity on the network
■ support for many advanced features to enhance network performance—
for a description, see the Management and Configuration Guide, which
is available for download on the ProCurve Networking Web site at
http://www.procurve.com/manuals.
■ download of new access point software for software updates
■ upload and download of access point configuration files
Getting Documentation from the Web
PDF versions of this document, the AP-530 Management and Configuration
Guide, and release notes are available online.
1. Go to the ProCurve Networking Web site at
http://www.procurve.com/manuals
2. Click on the name of the product for which you want documentation.
3. On the resulting web page, double-click on a document you want.
4. Save the document to your hard disk.
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Installing the Access Point 530
The Access Point 530 is easy to install. It comes with an accessory kit that
includes a bracket for mounting the access point on a wall or to a suspended
ceiling T-rail. The bracket is designed to allow mounting the access point in a
variety of locations and orientations.
This chapter shows you how to install your Access Point 530.
Included Parts
The Access Point 530 has the following components shipped with it:
■ ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 Installation and Getting Started
Guide (5992-5444), this manual
■ Customer Support/Warranty booklet
■ Accessory kit (5070-1657)
• four 5/8-inch number 12 wood screws to attach the access point to a
wall
• four plastic wall plugs for mounting on a brick or concrete wall
• four rubber feet
■ Mounting bracket (5188-4682)
■ AC power adapter (5188-3767 or 5189-2946)
■ AC power cord, one of the following:
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United States/Canada/Mexico
Continental Europe
United Kingdom/Hong Kong/Singapore
Australia/New Zealand
Japan
China
Denmark
Switzerland
8120-0740
8121-0731
8121-0739
8121-0730
8121-0736
8121-0742
8121-0733
8121-0738
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Installing the
Access Point 530
Installation Procedures
Installation Procedures
Summary
Follow these easy steps to install your access point. The rest of this chapter
provides details on these steps.
1. Prepare the installation site (page 2-4). Make sure that the physical
2. Verify that the access point completes its system initialization
3. Mount the access point (page 2-7). The Access Point 530 can be
environment into which you will be installing the access point is properly
prepared, including having the correct network cabling ready to connect
to the access point and having an appropriate location for the access
point. Please see page 2-2 for some installation precautions.
(page 2-5). This is a simple process of plugging the access point into a
power source, or connecting it to a switch that provides Power over
Ethernet, and observing that the LEDs on the access point’s top panel
indicate correct access point operation.
mounted on a wall, on a suspended ceiling T-rail, or on a horizontal
surface.
4. Connect power to the access point (page 2-12). Once the access
point is mounted, plug it into a nearby main power source, or connect it
to a switch that provides Power over Ethernet.
5. Connect to the network (page 2-13). Using the appropriate network
cable, connect the access point to a network connection point, such as a
switch. The network connection can also be used to provide power to the
access point through its PoE feature.
6. Connect a console to the access point (optional—page 2-14). You
may wish to modify the access point’s configuration, for example, to
configure an IP address so it can be managed using a Web browser or
through a Telnet session. Configuration changes can be made easily by
using a console cable to connect a PC to the access point’s console port.
At this point, your access point is fully installed. See the rest of this chapter if
you need more detailed information on any of these installation steps.
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Installation Procedures
Installation Precautions:
Follow these precautions when installing your Access Point 530:
Cautions ■ The Access Point 530 requires the user to select the appropriate Country
Code during the initial set up. Once the country code has been set, the
access point will automatically limit the available channels, ensuring
compliant operation in the selected country. Incorrectly entering the
country code may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful
interference to other systems. Please consult with a professional installer
who is trained in RF installation and knowledgeable in the local regulations
to ensure that the radio is operating in accordance with channel, power,
indoor/outdoor restrictions and license requirements for the intended
country.
■ Make sure that the power source circuits are properly grounded, then use
the power adapter supplied with the access point to connect it to the
power source.
■ You can alternatively power the access point through a network connec-
tion to a switch or other network connection device that provides Power
over Ethernet. However, note that if the access point is connected to a
power source using its AC power adapter, Power over Ethernet is
disabled.
■ Use only the AC power adapter supplied with the access point. Use of
other adapters, including adapters that came with other ProCurve
Networking products, may result in damage to the equipment.
■ When using the access point's AC power adapter, note that the AC outlet
should be near the access point and should be easily accessible in case
the access point must be powered off.
■ Ensure that the access point does not overload the power circuits, wiring,
and over-current protection. To determine the possibility of overloading
the supply circuits, add together the ampere ratings of all devices installed
on the same circuit as the access point and compare the total with the
rating limit for the circuit. The maximum ampere ratings are usually
printed on devices near the AC power connectors.
■ When using the AC power adapter, do not install the access point in an
environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceed
40° C (104° F). When using PoE power, do not install the access point in
an environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceed
50° C (122° F)
■ Make sure the air flow around the sides of the access point is notrestricted.
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Installation Procedures
1. Prepare the Installation Site
■ Cabling Infrastructure - Ensure that the cabling infrastructure meets
the necessary network specifications. See the following table for cable
types and lengths, and see appendix B, “Access Point Port and Network
Cables” for more information.
Table 2-1. Summary of Cable Types to Use With the Access Point
Port Type Cable Type Length Limits
Twisted-Pair Cables
10/100Base-TX • 10 Mbps operation:
Category 3, 4, or 5, 100-ohm unshielded
twisted-pair (UTP)
• 100 Mbps operation:
Category 5, 100-ohm UTP cable.
■ Installation Location - Before installing the access point, plan its loca-
tion and orientation relative to other devices and equipment:
• Try to place the access point in the center of your wireless network.
Normally, the higher you place the antennas, the better the performance. You may need to reposition the access point after testing the
signal strength on several wireless stations to ensure that the access
point’s location provides optimal reception throughout the service
area.
• At the back of the access point, leave at least 7.6 cm (3 inches) of
space for the twisted-pair cabling and the power cord.
• On the sides of the access point, leave at least 7.6 cm (3 inches) for
cooling.
100 meters
Note: Since the 10Base-T operation is through
the 10/100Base-TX port on the access point, if
you ever want to upgrade the ports on other
devices to 100Base-TX, it would be best to
cable the 10/100Base-TX port on the access
point initially with category 5 cable.
The 10/100-Base-TX port on the
Access Point 530 uses the “HP Auto MDIX”
feature, which means that you can use either
straight-through or crossover twisted-pair
cables to connect the access point to a switch
or workstation.
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Or connect power adapter
to the power connector
Connect network
cable to PoE switch
Installation Procedures
2. Verify the Access Point Completes Initialization
Before mounting the access point in its network location, you should first
verify that it is working properly by plugging it into a power source, or
connecting it to a switch that provides Power over Ethernet, and verifying that
it completes its system initialization.
1. Connect a network cable from a PoE source device (such as a switch) to
the RJ-45 port on the back of the access point, or connect the supplied
power adapter to the power connector on the back of the access point,
and then into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Note The Access Point 530 does not have a power switch. It is powered on when
the power adapter is connected to the access point and to a power source, or
when a network cable is connected to the access point and to a network device
that provides Power over Ethernet. For safety, when connecting to an electrical outlet, the power outlet should be located near the access point.
Use only the AC power adapter supplied with the access point. Use of other
adapters, including adapters that came with other ProCurve Networking
products, may result in damage to the equipment.
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Wireless LEDs
Ethernet LED
Power LED
Installation Procedures
2. Check the LEDs on the access point as described below.
LED Behavior:
When the access point is powered on, it performs its system initialization.
The system initialization takes between 30 seconds and one minute to
complete.
During the system initialization:
• The Power LED first turns on immediately, then the Power, LAN,
Radio 1, and Radio 2 LEDs turn on and off several times during phases
of the initialization.
When the system initialization completes successfully:
•The Power LED remains on green.
•The LAN and Radio LEDs on the top of the access point go into their
normal operational mode:
– If the RJ-45 network port and radio interfaces are connected to
active network devices, the LEDs should be blinking at a rate
proportional to the traffic rate. If there is no network activity, the
LEDs should still be blinking at approximately 5 second intervals.
– If the RJ-45 network port is not connected to an active network
device and the radio interfaces are disabled, the LEDs should be
off.
If the LED display is different than what is described above, the system
initialization has not completed correctly. Refer to chapter 5, “Troubleshooting” for diagnostic help.
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Access Point 530
Installation Procedures
3. Mount the Access Point
After you have verified that the access point completes its system initialization, you are ready to mount the access point in a stable location. The
Access Point 530 can be mounted in these ways:
■ on a wall
■ on a standard electric receptacle box
■ on a suspended ceiling T-rail
■ on a horizontal surface
Wall Mounting
You can mount the access point on a wall as shown in the illustrations on the
next page.
Caution The access point should be mounted only to a wall or wood surface that is at
least 1/2-inch plywood or its equivalent.
1. Position the mounting bracket on the wall, and mark the two corner holes.
The orientation shown in the following figure is the most secure position
for mounting the access point. Look for the marking “THIS SIDE UP” on
the bracket. Do not mount the access point with its ports and connectors
pointing down.
2. To mount the access point on a plastered brick or concrete wall, first drill
two holes 22 mm deep and 3.5 mm in diameter, and press the two included
wall plugs firmly into the drilled holes until they are flush with the surface
of the wall.
3. Position the mounting bracket over the drilled holes, then insert the two
5/8-inch number 12 wood screws in the corner holes and tighten down the
screws.
4. There are four recess slots on the bottom of the access point that match
up with four protrusions on the mounting bracket, as shown in the
following figures.
Slide the access point down onto the bracket so that the four protrusions
on the bracket enter the four recess slots on the bottom of the access
point. Push the access point firmly down onto the bracket until clicks into
a locked position.
5. To prevent unauthorized removal of the access point, you can use a
Kensington Slim MicroSaver security cable (not included) to attach the
access point to an immovable object.
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5/8-inch
wood screws
Mounting the Bracket on a Wall
Look for the “THIS SIDE UP”
marking in this area
Installation Procedures
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Installing the
Access Point 530
Sliding the Access Point onto the Bracket
Mounting
points
Mounting
slots
Installation Procedures
Standard Electrical Box Mounting
You can mount the access point on a standard electric receptacle box as shown
in the illustration on the next page.
1. Position the mounting bracket on the electrical box with the two center
holes positioned over the screw holes on the box. The orientation shown
in the following figure is the most secure position for mounting the access
point. Look for the marking “THIS SIDE UP” on the bracket. Do not mount
the access point with its ports and connectors pointing down.
2. Insert two 6-32 machine screws in the center holes and tighten down the
screws.
3. There are four recess slots on the bottom of the access point that match
up with four protrusions on the mounting bracket, as shown in the
illustration for normal wall mounting.
Slide the access point down onto the bracket so that the four protrusions
on the bracket enter the four recess slots on the bottom of the access
point. Push the access point firmly down onto the bracket until clicks into
a locked position.
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Installing the
Access Point 530
6-32 machine
screws
Mounting the Bracket on a Standard Electrical Box
Look for the “THIS SIDE UP”
marking in this area
Route cable through
this groove
Installation Procedures
Suspended Ceiling Mounting
You can mount the access point on a suspended ceiling T-rail as shown in the
illustrations on the next page.
1. Attach the access point to its mounting bracket by sliding the unit down
onto the bracket so that the four protrusions on the bracket enter the four
recess slots on the bottom of the access point. Push the access point firmly
down onto the bracket until clicks into a locked position.
2. Position the access point with its mounting bracket at a slight angle to the
suspended ceiling T-rail.
3. Push the access point firmly onto the T-rail, then turn counterclockwise
until the rail snaps into the clips on the access point’s bracket.
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1. Push T-rail onto
bracket clips
Mounting the Access Point on a Suspended Ceiling T-Rail
2. Turn access point until
clips secure T-rail
One side of T-rail held
under tab, the other
side help by clip
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Installation Procedures
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Installation Procedures
Horizontal Surface Mounting
Place the access point on a table or other horizontal surface. The access point
accessory kit provides rubber feet that can be used to help keep the access
point from sliding on the surface.
Attach the rubber feet to the four corners on the bottom of the access point
within the embossed circles. Use a sturdy surface in an uncluttered area. You
may want to secure the networking cable and access point’s power cord to
the table leg or other part of the surface structure to help prevent tripping over
the cords.
Caution Make sure the air flow is not restricted around the sides of the access point.
4. Connect the Access Point to a Power Source
1. Plug the included power adapter into the access point’s power connector
and into a nearby AC power source.
Or, alternatively, connect the Ethernet port on the access point to a switch
or other network device that provides Power over Ethernet.
2. Re-check the LEDs during the system initialization. See “LED Behavior”
on page 2-6.
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