HP ProCurve Radio Port 210 Install Guide

ProCurve Radio Port 230

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December 2005

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Radio Port Install Guide

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Publication Number 5991 3780

Applicable Products

HP ProCurve Radio Port 230 HP ProCurve Radio Port 210

J9006A J9004A

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Warranty

See the Customer Support/Warranty booklet included with the product.

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Introduction

The ProCurve Radio Port 230 and ProCurve Radio Port 210, components of the ProCurve Wireless LAN System, link wireless 802.11a/b/g devices to the Ethernet network through a wireless services-enabled switch. These devices are to be used with the HP ProCurve Switch 5300xl with a ProCurve Wireless EDGE Services xl Module or other compatible wireless services-enabled switch products. These Radio Ports are designed to be simple plug-and-play devices that require no individual device configuration before being installed into a network. All Radio port configurations, including country-specific settings, radio channels, radio power, SSID settings, security settings, management information, and Radio Port firmware is provided through the wireless services-enabled switch.

NOTE: Before installing Radio Ports, a ProCurve wireless services-enabled switch (such as the ProCurve Switch 5300xl with Wireless EDGE Services xl Module installed) should be deployed, configured and operating in a Normal mode. See the “ProCurve Wireless EDGE Services xl Module Getting Started Guide” for details.

ProCurve Radio Port 230 and 210 Package Contents

• ProCurve Radio Port 230 or Radio Port 210

• Two wall mount screws

• Two wall anchors

• Radio Port Install Guide

• Customer Support/Warranty booklet

Description

The ProCurve Radio Port 230 is a dual-radio IEEE 802.11-compliant device supporting simultaneous 802.11a and b/g wireless Ethernet connections. It contains two embedded 802.11 b/g (2.4 GHz) omni directional diversity antennas, and two embedded 802.11a (5.4 GHz) omni directional diversity antennas.

The ProCurve Radio Port 210 is a single radio IEEE 802.11-compliant device supporting 802.11 b/g wireless Ethernet connections. It contains two embedded 802.11 b/g (2.4 GHz) omni directional diversity antennas.

Both Radio Ports are designed for installation in office environments, either using the wall mount or suspendedceiling T-Bar mountings built into the underside of the plastic case. Each Radio Port has one RJ-45 connector supporting 10/100 Ethernet and requires power from any UL-listed, 802.3af-compatible Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch or power injector.

Technical Specifications

Operating Voltage 48VDC (from 802.3af-compliant power source) Operating Current 148mA (typical) Power 7W (typical) Operating Temperature 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C) Non-Operating/Storage Temperature -40°F to 158°F (-40 to 70°C ) Operating Humidity 5 to 95% (non-condensing) Non-Operating/Storage Humidity 5 to 95% (non-condensing) Operating Altitude (max) 10,000 ft (3,048 m) Non-Operating/Storage Altitude 15,000ft.(4,572 m)

Dimensions & Weight

Length 249.2mm (9.81in.) Width 174.9mm (56.88in.) Height 42.4mm (1.67in.) Radio Port 230 Weight 0.55kg (1.214lbs) Radio Port 210 Weight 0.50kg (1.096lbs)

Features

• High-performance 802.11-compliant radios

• Embedded omni directional diversity antennas

• Integrated 10/100 Base TX RJ-45 port

• Two LED indicators

• Safety wire tie point

• Lap-style lock port

• Slots for wall mounting

• Clips for mounting on a suspended ceiling T-Bar

LEDs

Radio Characteristics

The ProCurve Radio Port 230 comprises two 802.11 radios: (1) a 802.11 b/g radio operating in the 2.4 to 2.5 GHz band and (2) an 802.11a radio operating in the 4.9 to 5.875 GHz band. The ProCurve Radio Port 210 has a single 802.11b/ g radio. Both units contain two embedded 2.4-2.5GHz omni-directional diversity antennas and the Radio Port 230 also contains two embedded 4.9-5.875 GHz omni-directional diversity antennas.

The following table lists the 802.11-compliant operating modes. The three supported 802.11g modes are simultaneous CCK and OFDM, CCK only, or OFDM only.

Device Mbps Data Rate Support Utilizing Diversity GHz

802.11a 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 OFDM Transmit and receive 4.9 to 5.875 range

802.11b/g 1, 2, 5.5, 11 CCK 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 OFDM

Transmit and receive 2.4 to 2.5 ISM range

Integrated RJ-45 Port

The ProCurve Radio Port 230 and 210 has one RJ-45 connector supporting a full-duplex 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet port and requires IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) from an external source such as a PoE switch or power injector. This Ethernet port is configured as an MDI port and can be connected to any MDIX switch port using standard straight-through CAT-5 Ethernet cables. For details on cable pinouts, see the Appendices of the 'Installation and Getting Started Guide' for your ProCurve switch. Installers can use a single CAT-5 cable to supply both Ethernet connectivity and power to the Radio Port allowing these Radio Ports to be installed up to 100 m (300 ft.) from a PoEcompliant 10/100 Ethernet port. There is no additional power supply required.

LED Indicators

Each Radio Port has LED indicators on the front of the case that visually display the status of the device. The LED indicators display connection status and error conditions, as well as network activity for the individual radios in the Radio Port.

Radio Port 230 LED Indicators

The Radio Port 230 has two LEDs indicators displaying connection status, error conditions, and networking activity for each of the two radios. Operation is as follows:

Startup:

Radio Port Startup occurs immediately following the application of PoE power, or following a power or

software reset.

1. Both GREEN and AMBER LEDs light steadily for several seconds, while the Radio Port performs an internal self-test.

2. The AMBER LED then flashes 3 times per second, while the GREEN LED is off. This indicates that the Radio POrt is attempting to communicate to a compatible wireless services-enabled switch.

3. Both LEDs then go off for a moment, followed by both LEDs lighting steadily for a few seconds.

4. After this sequence, assuming no error conditions have occurred, the Radio Port will enter Normal operation mode. This means that the Radio Port has successfully communicated with and been adopted by a wireless services-enabled switch. If this startup sequence repeats itself, then it is likely that the Radio Port is unable to contact a compatible wireless services-enabled switch, and the installer should review the Troubleshooting section below.

Normal Operation:

Once the Radio Port has established a connection to a compatible wireless services-enabled switch, the Radio Port will begin normal operation. During normal operation, the GREEN LED indicates status of the

802.11 b/g radio, and the AMBER LED indicates status of the 802.11a radio.

•Without Wireless Traffic: Each LED will briefly flash once every 5 seconds, to indicate that power is

on, and the Radio Port is communicating normally to its wireless services-enabled switch. The flashing may not be synchronous between the two LED indicators.

•With Wireless Traffic: Each LED will briefly flash more frequently than once every 5 seconds, and in an

irregular fashion, to represent wireless traffic on that radio.

Radio Error Mode:

• The GREEN LED flashes on and off steadily once per second if an error prevents the 802.11b/g radio

from operating normally.

• The AMBER LED flashes on and off steadily once per second if an error prevents the 802.11a radio

from operating normally.

Radio Port 210 LED Indicators

The Radio Port 210 has two LEDs indicators displaying connection status, error conditions, and networking activity for its 802.11 b/g radio. Operation is as follows:

Startup Radio:

•Operation of the indicators is identical to the Radio Port 230 during Startup.

Normal Operation:

•During Normal Operation, the GREEN LED will flash to indicate connection and traffic on the 802.11b/

g radio, similar to the Radio Port 230. The AMBER LED will remain off.

Radio Error Mode:

•The GREEN LED flashes on and off steadily once per second if an error prevents the 802.11b/g radio

from operating normally.

Installation Instructions.

The ProCurve Radio Port 230 and 210 can be mounted either on a wall or on a suspended ceiling T-bar. The Radio Port are not designed for mounting on a desk. The diagrams on the next page note the key installation features.

To prepare for installation, perform the following steps:

1. Match the model number on the purchase order with the model numbers in the packing list and on the case of the device shipped.

2. Verify that the contents of the box include the intended ProCurve Radio Port 230 or 210 and mounting hardware:

Radio Port Item Notes

230 J9006A 802.11a & 802.11b/g integrated antenna configuration. 210 J9004A 802.11b/g integrated antenna configuration.

3. Review site survey and network analysis reports to determine the location and mounting position for the ProCurve Radio Port 230 and 210.

4. Connect a CAT-5 cable to a compatible 802.3af power source and run the cable to the installation site. Ensure that there is sufficient slack on the cable to perform the installation steps.

Wall Mount Slot

See Detail Below

T-Bar Retaining Clip

T-Bar Suspension Clips

Lock Port

Safety Wire Tie Point

RJ-45 Port

Wall Mount

Wall mounting consists of hanging the ProCurve Radio Port 230 or 210 along its width or length using the pair of wideshoulder screws provided and mounting slots on the underside of the Radio Port. The ProCurve Radio Port 230 or 210 can be mounted onto any wood, plaster, or cement wall surface using the provided wall anchors when necessary. The illustration shows a horizontal mount.

Wall Mount Hardware

• Two wide-shoulder Phillips pan head self-tapping screws.

• Two wall anchors.

• Safety wire (recommended) and security cable (optional)

In the event that the original mounting screws are lost, the following screws can be used instead: ANSI Standard) #6-18 X 0.875in. Type A or AB Self-Tapping Screw, or (ANSI Standard Metric) M3.5 X 0.6 X 20mm Type D SelfTapping Screw.

Wall Mount Procedure

1. Lightly mark a vertical line on the wall at the location where the midline of the Radio Port is to be located.

2. Using the alignment arrows on one edge of the Radio Port case as guides, move the edge of the Radio Port to the midline from step 1. and mark the two points on the midline for the location of the mounting screws. (See diagrams below)

3. At each of the two points, drill a hole in the wall, insert an anchor (if required), screw the wall mounting screw into the anchor and stop when there is 2 mm remaining between the screw head and the wall

Note: When pre-drilling holes, the recommended hole size is 3mm (0.125 or 1/8 in.) if the screws are going directly into the wall and 6mm (0.25 or 1/4 in.) if the provided wall anchors are being used.

4. If required, loop a safety wire, between 1.0 mm (.04in.) and 1.6 mm (.0625in.) in diameter, through the safety wire tie point and secure the loop. Attach the opposite end of the safety wire to a secure point on the wall.

5. If required, install and attach a security cable to the Radio Port's lock port. The lock port, compatible with laptopstyle security cables, is on the side of the case. Attach the opposite end of the security cable to a secure, stationary point.

6. Plug the Ethernet cable to the Radio Port's RJ-45 port and connect the opposite end of the cable to a switch with an 802.3af compatible power source. The Ethernet cable can be tucked inside the cable recess on the underside of the Radio Port case for a completely clean installation. See diagram below.

7. Place the middle of each of the case's mounting slots over the mounting screw heads.

8. Slide the case down along the mounting surface to hang the mounting slots on the mounting screws.

9. Verify the Radio Port has power by observing that the LED indicators are lit or flashing.

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