Zebra Technologies AP7522 User Manual

AP-7522 Access Point

INSTALLATION GUIDE

2 AP-7522 Access Point

Zebra and the Zebra head graphic are registered trademarks of ZIH Corp. The Symbol logo is a registered trademark of Symbol Technologies, Inc., a Zebra Technologies company.

Installation Guide 3

1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.1 Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.3 Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.4 AP-7522 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.4.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.5 AP-7522 Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.0 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.1 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.3 Access Point Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.4 Power Injector System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.5 Wall Mount Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.5.1 Wall Mount Procedure - New Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.5.2 Wall Mount Procedure - Existing Access Point Replacement . . 14

2.6 Suspended Ceiling T-Bar Mount Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.7 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.0 Basic Access Point Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4.0 AP-7522 Access Point Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4.1 Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4.2 Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4.3 Radio Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

5.0 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

5.1 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

5.2 Wireless Device Country Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

5.2.1 Country Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

5.2.2 Frequency of Operation - FCC and IC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

5.3 Health and Safety Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

5.3.1 Warnings for the use of Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4 AP-7522 Access Point

5.3.2 Potentially Hazardous Atmospheres - Fixed Installations . . . . . . 34

5.3.3 Safety in Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

5.4 RF Exposure Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5.4.1 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5.4.2 International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5.4.3 EU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5.4.4 US and Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5.5 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5.6 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - FCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

5.6.1 Radio Transmitters - Part 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

5.6.2 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada . . . . . . . . 36

5.7 CE Marking and European Economic Area (EEA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

5.8 Statement of Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

5.9 Japan (VCCI) - Voluntary Control Council for Interference . . . . . . . . . 38

5.10 Korea Warning Statement for Class B ITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

5.11 Other Countries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

5.12 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5.13 Turkish WEEE Statement of Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

6.0 Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

7.0 Symbol Technologies End-User Software License Agreement . . 43

8.0 AP-7522 Access Point China ROHS Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Installation Guide 5

1 Introduction

The AP-7522 external antenna and internal antenna Access Point’s are mid-tier Access Point’s with a relatively small footprint which supports functionality for dependable and efficient network performance.The AP-7522 is a 2x2:2 802.11ac Access Point utilizing one 2.4 GHz 802.11n radio and one 5 GHz 802.11ac radio. The Access Point housing is Plenum-rated (UL2043).

The Access Point’s unique WiNG 5 software enables the Access Point to function as either a Point, an Adaptive Access Point, or a Virtual Controller.

If new to Access Point technology, refer to the WiNG Access Point System Reference Guide to familiarize yourself with Access Point technology and the feature set supported by the WiNG operating system. The guide is available at

www.zebra.com/support

This document is written for the qualified network device installer.

Standalone Access

1.1 Document Conventions

The following graphical alerts are used in this document to indicate notable situations:

NOTE Tips, hints, or special requirements that you should take note of.

CAUTION Care is required. Disregarding a caution can result in data loss or

equipment malfunction.

WARNING! Indicates a condition or procedure that could result in personal injury or

equipment damage.

6 AP-7522 Access Point

1.2 Warnings

• Read all installation instructions and site survey reports, and verify correct equipment installation before connecting the AP-7522 Access Point.

• Remove jewelry and watches before installing this equipment.

• Verify any device connected to this unit is properly wired and grounded.

• Verify there is adequate ventilation around the device, and that ambient temperatures meet equipment operation specifications.

1.3 Site Preparation

• Consult your site survey and network analysis reports to determine specific equipment placement, power drops, and so on.

• Assign installation responsibility to the appropriate personnel.

• Identify and document where all installed components are located.

• Ensure adequate, dust-free ventilation to all installed equipment.

• Identify and prepare Ethernet and console port connections.

• Verify cable lengths are within the maximum allowable distances for optimal signal transmission.

1.4 AP-7522 Package Contents

An AP-7522 Access Point is available in external antenna (AP-7522) and internal antenna (AP-7522I) configurations. An AP-7522 ships with the following:

• AP-7522 Access Point

• AP-7522 Installation Guide

• Wall mount screws and mounting bracket

(This Guide)

1.4.1 Features

An AP-7522 Access Point supports the following feature set:

• Two RJ-45 connectors (GE1/POE and Console)

• Two LED indicators

• One 2.4 GHz 802.11n radio and one 5 GHz 802.11ac radio

• 2x2 MIMO, 2 spatial streams

The GE1/POE accepts 802.3at or 802.3af compliant power from an external source

NOTE When operating in a Gigabit Ethernet environment, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable

is recommended for Gigabit operation.

Installation Guide 7

1.5 AP-7522 Antennas

1.5.1 AP-7522 Dual Band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Antennas - US

An AP-7522 external antenna Access Point supports the following dual band antenna options for the US:

NOTE Per FCC requirement, the use of the Access Point on UNII-1 of 5GHz band

requires installers to input antenna elevation gain during configuration if the AP placement is for outdoor coverage. This information can be found in Zebra antenna guide located at

Part Number Antenna Type 2.4 GHZ Gain (dBi) 5 GHZ Gain (dBi)

ML-2452-APA2-01 Dipole 3.17 4.85 na*

ML-2452-HPA5-036 Dipole 3 5 -2.56

ML-2452-APAG2A1-01 Dipole 2.7 1.7 na*

ML-2452-HPAG4A6-01 Dipole 4 7.3 5.7

ML-2452-HPA6-01 Dipole 5.3 6.1 4.09

www.zebra.com/support.

Elevation Gain for

outdoor placement

(dBi

)

ML-2452-PNL9M3-N36 Polarized -Panel 11 10.7 7.3

ML-2452-PNA5-01R Panel 5.5 6 5.2

ML-2452-PTA3M3-036 Patch 5 4 na*

ML-2452-VMM5M3-N72 Patch 4.5 5.4 2.9

* This antenna is for indoor placement only.

1.5.2 AP-7522 Dual Band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Antennas - EU

*An AP-7522 external antenna Access Point supports the following dual band antenna options for the EU:

Part Number Antenna Type 2.4 GHZ Gain (dBi) 5 GHZ Gain (dBi)

ML-2452-APA2-01 Dipole 3.17 4.85

ML-2452-HPA5-036 Dipole 3 5

ML-2452-APAG2A1-01 Dipole 2.7 1.7

ML-2452-HPAG4A6-01 Dipole 4 7.3

ML-2452-HPA6-01 Dipole 5.3 6.1

ML-2452-PNL6M3-N36 Polarized -Panel 6 6

8 AP-7522 Access Point

Part Number Antenna Type 2.4 GHZ Gain (dBi) 5 GHZ Gain (dBi)

ML-2452-PNA5-01R Panel 5.5 6

ML-2452-PTA3M3-036 Patch 5 4

ML-2452-VMM5M3-N72 Patch 4.5 5.4

1.5.3 AP-7522 Internal Antenna Model

An AP-7522 internal antenna Access Point supports the following dual band antenna:

Antenna Type 2.4 GHZ Gain (dBi) 5 GHZ Gain (dBi)

PIFA 4.13 5.92

1.5.4 AP-7522 Dual Band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Antennas - Canada

*An AP-7522 external antenna Access Point supports the following dual band antenna options for Canada:

Part Number Antenna Type 2.4 GHZ Gain (dBi) 5 GHZ Gain (dBi)

ML-2452-APA2-01 Dipole 3.17 4.85

ML-2452-HPA5-036 Dipole 3 5

ML-2452-APAG2A1-01 Dipole 2.7 1.7

ML-2452-HPAG4A6-01 Dipole 4 7.3

ML-2452-HPA6-01 Dipole 5.3 6.1

ML-2452-PNL9M3-N36 Polarized -Panel 11 10,7

ML-2452-PNA5-01R Panel 5.5 6

ML-2452-PTA3M3-036 Patch 5 4

ML-2452-VMM5M3 -N72 Patch 4.5 5.4

Installation Guide 9

2 Hardware Installation

2.1 Installation Instructions

An AP-7522 Access Point mounts either on a wall (with M 3.5 x 0.6 x 23 MM pan head screws and mounting bracket- or equivalent) or on a suspended ceiling T-bar.

To prepare for the installation:

1. Match the part number on the purchase order with the part numbers in the packing list and on the case of the Access Point.

2. Verify the contents of the box include the intended AP-7522 Access Point, and the included hardware matches the package contents (see

Part Number Description

AP-7522-67040-US AP-7522 dual radio 802.11ac 2x2:2 MIMO Access Point external antenna US version

AP-7522-67040-WR AP-7522 dual radio 802.11ac 2x2:2 MIMO Access Point external antenna International version

AP-7522-67040-EU AP-7522 dual radio 802.11ac 2x2:2 MIMO Access Point external antenna EU version

AP-7522-67030-US AP-7522 dual radio 802.11ac 2x2:2 MIMO Access Point internal antenna US version

AP-7522-67030-WR AP-7522 dual radio 802.11ac 2x2:2 MIMO Access Point internal antenna International version

AP-7522-67030-EU AP-7522 dual radio 802.11ac 2x2:2 MIMO Access Point internal antenna EU version

AP-7522 Package Contents on page 6).

3. Review site survey and network analysis reports to determine the location and mounting position for the AP-7522 Access Point.

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

NOTE

When operating in a Gigabit Ethernet environment, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable is recommended for Gigabit operation.

2.2 Precautions

Before installing an AP-7522 Access Point, verify the following:

• Your are using the correctly rated power solution for the AP-7522 (either the AP-PSBIAS-2P3-ATR power

injector or the PWRS-14000-54R external power supply)

• Do not install the AP-7522 in wet or dusty areas.

• Verify the environment has a continuous temperature range between -4° F to 104° F/-20° C to 40° C for

external antenna Access Points and 32° F to 104° F/0° C to 40° C for internal antenna Access Points.

10 AP-7522 Access Point

2.3 Access Point Placement

For optimal performance, install the Access Point away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators and other industrial equipment. Signal loss can occur when metal, concrete, walls or floors block transmission. Install the Access Point in an open area or add Access Points as needed to improve coverage.

Antenna coverage is analogous to lighting. Users might find an area lit from far away to be not bright enough. An area lit sharply might minimize coverage and create placement of a light bulb) provides even, efficient coverage.

Install the Access Point at an ideal height of 10 feet from the ground.

To maximize the Access Point’s radio coverage area, conduct a site survey to define and document radio interference obstacles before installing the Access Point.

dark areas. Uniform antenna placement in an area (like even

2.4 Power Injector System

An AP-7522 Access Point can receive power via an Ethernet cable connected to the GE1/POE (LAN) port.

When users purchase a WLAN solution, they often need to place Access Points in obscure locations. In the past, a dedicated power source was required for each Access Point in addition to the Ethernet infrastructure. This often required an electrical contractor to install power drops at each Access Point location. The Power Injector merges power and Ethernet into one cable, reducing the burden of installation and allowing optimal Access Point placement in respect to the intended coverage area.

CAUTION Using a non-compliant injector, or an injector supporting legacy modes

will not allow the AP-7522 to function at optimum performance levels.

CAUTION Do not plug the AP-PSBIAS-2P3-ATR Power Injector into the Access

Point’s Console port. Connecting the Power Injector into the console port can damage the port and void the AP-7522’s product warranty.

The AP-7522’s supported Power Injector (Part No. AP-PSBIAS-2P3-ATR) is a high power POE Injector delivering up to 30 watts. The Access Point can only use a Power Injector when connecting the unit to the Access Point’s GE1/POE port. The Power Injector is separately ordered and not shipped with an existing AP SKU.

Installation Guide 11

The Access Point Power Supply (Part No. PWRS-14000-54R) is not included with the Access Point and is orderable separately as an accessory. If the Access Point is provided both POE power and PWRS-14000-54R power concurrently, the Access Point will source power from the PWRS-14000-54R supply only. Disconnecting the AC power from the PWRS-14000-54R causes the Access Point to re-boot before sourcing power from the POE power injector. If the AP is operating using injector supplied power, the AP will not automatically reboot if an AC adapter is connected. The Access Point continues to operate with power supplied from the AC adapter without change to the Access Point operating configuration. If using AC adapter supplied power and a change to the AP’s operating configuration is warranted, the Access Point needs to be manually rebooted by the customer.

CAUTION The Access Point supports any standards-based compliant power

source. However, using the wrong solution (including a POE system used on an Access Point) could either limit functionality or severely damage the Access Point and void the product warranty.

A separate Power Injector is required for each AP-7522 Access Point comprising the network.

12 AP-7522 Access Point

The Power Injector can be installed free standing, on an even horizontal surface or wall mounted using the power injector’s wall mounting key holes. The following guidelines should be adhered to before cabling the Power Injector to an Ethernet source and an Access Point:

• Do not block or cover airflow to the Power Injector.

• Keep the Power Injector away from excessive heat, humidity, vibration and dust.

• The Power Injector isn’t a repeater, and does not amplify the Ethernet signal. For optimal performance, ensure the Power Injector is placed as close as possible to the data port.

CAUTION To avoid problematic performance and restarts, disable POE from a

wired switch port connected to an Access Point if mid-span

sourcing equipment

manufacturer of the switch.

CAUTION Ensure AC power is supplied to the Power Injector using an AC cable

with an appropriate ground connection approved for the country of operation.

To install the Power Injector to an Ethernet data source and an Access Point:

1. Connect the Power Injector to an AC outlet (110VAC to 220VAC).

2. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable between the Power Injector Data & Power Out connector and the Access Point’s GE1/POE port.

3. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable between the network data supply (host) and the Power Injector Data In connector.

Ensure the cable length from the Ethernet source (host) to the Power Injector and Access Point does not exceed 100 meters (333 ft).

The Power Injector has no On/Off power switch. The Injector receives power and is ready for device connection and operation as soon as AC power is applied. Refer to the Power Injector for a description of the device’s LEDs.

(PSE) is used between the two, regardless of the

Installation Guide shipped with the

power

2.5 Wall Mount Instructions

A wall mount deployment requires hanging the AP-7522 Access Point with the provided mounting bracket and two screws. The AP-7522 can be mounted on to any plaster, wood or cement wall surface using the provided mounting bracket.

The hardware required to install the AP-7522 on a wall consists of:

• Two wide-shoulder Phillips pan head self-tapping screws (M3.5 x 0.6 x 23 mm)

• Mounting bracket

Optional customer provided installation tools include:

• Phillips head screw driver, or drill and drill bit

Installation Guide 13

2.5.1 Wall Mount Procedure - New Installation

This section describes a new AP-7522 installation with no previous Access Point existing on the intended wall surface.

1. Place the mounting bracket against the wall.

2. Mark the screw hole locations depending on the intended deployment orientation of the unit.

NOTE When pre-drilling a hole the recommended hole size is 4mm (0.16in.).

3. At each point, drill a hole in the wall and attach the mounting bracket.

4. Place the Access Point on the mounting bracket.

5. Cable the Access Point using either the Power Injector solution (AP-PSBIAS-2P3-ATR) or the approved AP-7522 power supply (PWRS-14000-54R).

14 AP-7522 Access Point

For Power Injector installations:

a. Connect a RJ-45 CAT5e (or CAT6) Ethernet cable between the Power Injector Data & Power Out

connector and the Access Point’s GE1/POE port.

b. Connect a RJ-45 CAT5e (or CAT6) Ethernet cable between the network data supply (host) and the

Power Injector Data In connector.

c. Ensure the cable length from the Ethernet source (host) to the Power Injector and

Access Point does not exceed 100 meters (333 ft). The Power Injector has no On/Off power switch. The Power Injector receives power as soon as AC power is applied.

For standard power adapter (non Power Injector) and line cord installations:

a. Connect a RJ-45 Ethernet cable between the network data supply (host) and the Access Point’s

GE1/POE b. Verify the power adapter is correctly rated according to the country of operation. c. Connect the power supply line cord to the power adapter. d. Attach the power adapter cable into the power connector on the Access Point. e. Attach the power supply line cord to a power supply

6. Verify the Access Point is receiving power by observing the LEDs are lit or flashing. For more information on AP-7522 LED behavior, see

7. The Access Point is ready to configure.

port.

LED Indicators on page 18.

CAUTION If not using an AP-PSBIAS-2P3-ATR power injector, ensure only the

AP-7522’s designated power supply (PWRS-14000-54R) is used to supply power to the Access Point. Using an incorrectly rated power supply could damage the Access Point and void the product warranty. Do not actually connect to the power source until the cabling portion of the installation is complete.

2.5.2 Wall Mount Procedure - Existing Access Point Replacement

An existing AP-7131 or AP-7131N Series Access Point installed on a wall can be replaced by an AP-7522. Simply remove the existing AP-7131 or AP-7131N and install the new provided mounting bracket for AP-7522 directly to the wall. The cabling procedure for such a replacement is as described in the previous section.

Installation Guide 15

2.6 Suspended Ceiling T-Bar Mount Installation

Ceiling mount requires holding the AP-7522 up against a T-bar of a suspended ceiling grid and twisting the unit on to the T-bar. If deploying the AP-7522 on a sculpted ceiling T-Bar, the Access Point mounting kit (Part No. KT-135628-01) can optionally be used as well.

1. First install the mounting bracket on the T-bar then attach the mounting plate using the mounting slots on the Access Point.

2. Cable the Access Point using either the Power Injector solution (AP-PSBIAS-2P3-ATR) or the approved AP-7522 power supply (PWRS-14000-54R).

16 AP-7522 Access Point

For Power Injector installations:

a. Connect a RJ-45 CAT5e (or CAT6) Ethernet cable between the network data supply (host) and the

Power Injector Data In connector.

b. Connect a RJ-45 CAT5e (or CAT6) Ethernet cable between the Power Injector Data & Power Out

connector and the Access Point’s GE1/POE port.

c. Ensure the cable length from the Ethernet source (host) to the Power Injector and

Access Point does not exceed 100 meters (333 ft). The Power Injector has no On/Off power switch. The Power Injector receives power as soon as AC power is applied.

For standard power adapter (non Power Injector) and line cord installations:

a. Connect a RJ-45 Ethernet cable between the network data supply (host) and the Access Point’s

GE1/POE

port. b. Verify the power adapter is correctly rated according the country of operation. c. Connect the power supply line cord to the power adapter. d. Attach the power adapter cable into the power connector on the Access Point. e. Attach the power supply line cord to a power supply

CAUTION If not using an AP-PSBIAS-2P3-ATR power injector, ensure only the

3. Verify the unit has power by observing the LEDs. For more information on AP-7522 LED behavior, see

Indicators on page 18

4. Align the bottom of the ceiling T-bar with the back of the Access Point.

5. Orient the Access Point chassis by its length and the length of the ceiling T-bar.

6. Rotate the Access Point chassis 45 degrees clockwise.

7. Push the back of the Access Point chassis on to the bottom of the ceiling T-bar.

LED

Installation Guide 17

8. Rotate the Access Point chassis 45 degrees counter-clockwise. The clips click as they fasten to the T-bar.

9. The Access Point is ready to configure.

+ 37 hidden pages