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Contents
1 Product overview ··············································································································· 5
2 Installation preparations ······································································································ 8
Unpacking and inspection ············································································································ 8
Connection test ··························································································································· 8
Mounting the AP ·························································································································· 9
Wall or electrical box mounting ································································································ 9
Tabletop mounting ················································································································ 10
Ceiling mounting ··················································································································· 11
Connecting power ····················································································································· 13
Power over Ethernet (PoE) from the LAN ·················································································· 14
Power over Ethernet from a PoE Injector ·················································································· 14
Checking the LED Indicators ··································································································· 15
3 Connecting to the AP ········································································································16
Finding the IP address on networks with a DHCP server (FIT AP)·················································· 16
Finding the IP address on networks without a DHCP server (FAT AP) ··········································· 16
Log into the AP ······················································································································ 16
Converting your managed AP (fit) to a stand-alone AP (FAT) ···················································· 17
Converting your stand-alone AP (FAT) to a managed AP (FIT) ··················································· 17
4 Optional parts···················································································································18
Optional POE injector ················································································································· 18
Optional antennas ····················································································································· 18
Optional antenna cables ············································································································ 18
5 Support and other resources ······························································································19
Related documentation ············································································································· 19
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Technical Support ······················································································································ 19
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1 Product overview
This installation guide describes the procedures to install and configure your H3C
WA2620-AGN (11n 2.4+5GHz PoE) access point (AP).
Before you install or move the AP, carefully read the safety information and installation
procedures information in this guide.
This equipment must be installed in compliance with local and national building codes,
regulatory restrictions, and FCC rules. For the safety of people and equipment, only
professional network personnel should install the AP.
Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety. Follow all
directions carefully. Please read the following safety information carefully before you
install or remove the unit.
WARNING!
Exceptional care must be taken during installation and removal of the unit.
This unit operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to IEC60950-1.
The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to which it is connected also operates
under SELV conditions.
There are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the unit. If you have a
physical problem with the unit that cannot be solved with problem solving actions in this guide,
contact your supplier.
RJ-45 data socket cannot be used as standard traditional telephone sockets, or to connect
the unit to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. Only connect RJ-45 data
connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to these sockets.
Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can be connected
to these data sockets.
To comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, a minimum body-to-antenna
distance of 20 cm must be maintained when the AP is operational.
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Figure 1 Diagram of WA2620 hardware
Reset Button
Slots for desktop
mounting
Wall Mounting
Bracket/Table Top Stand
Ethernet Port
Connectors for optional antennas
Slots for wall mounting
LEDs
RJ-45 Console Port
Security slot
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Figure 2 Diagram of ceiling bracket
Table 1 Description of WA2620-AGN interfaces
Feature
Description
Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port provides a 10/100/1000
BASE-T Ethernet connection to a switch.
Use a suitable Category 5 cable with
straight-through wiring and standard RJ-45
connectors to connect your AP to the
network.
LEDs
The LEDs indicate power and activity. See
Checking the LED Indicators for details.
Antenna
Connectors
The AP has three built-in internal antennas.
In addition, three RSMA antenna
connectors allow you to connect optional
external antennas.
Reset Button
To reset the AP.
RJ-45 Console
Port
Provides a serial interface to the AP for
diagnostic use. Default: 9600K, 8 bits, no
parity, 1 stop bit.
Wall-Mounting
Bracket and
Table-Top
Stand
The combined wall-mounting bracket and
table-top stand allows you to mount the
unit on a wall or stand it on a table top.
Suspended
ceiling bracket
The Suspended ceiling bracket (Ceiling
bracket and Slider) allows you to mount
the unit on a suitably ceiling tile separator.
Security slot
Dimensions (length x width x depth): 7 x 3 x
4 mm (0.28 x 0.12 x 0.16 in.) ,and a
standard Kensington lock is
recommended.
Slider
Ceiling bracket
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2 Installation preparations
Unpacking and inspection
Before unpacking the AP, ensure that the package is not damaged and that it does not
show signs of water damage. When unpacking the contents, avoid excessive force.
Make sure that you have the following items, which are included with the AP:
One H3C WA2620-AGN Access Point
Wall-mounting hardware:
one combined wall-mounting bracket and table-top stand, four screws, four wall
anchors, suspended ceiling bracket, one ceiling bracket, one slider, two screws
Eight adhesive rubber feet
One console cable
Quick Start Installation Guide (this document)
·One H3C Warranty
· If the package is found to be rusted or water soaked, stop unpacking and contact
your H3C representative immediately.
Connection test
H3C recommends that you connect and check the Ethernet cable and LEDs before you
install the AP in a hard-to-reach location. Also, observe these items before you mount or
connect the AP:
Feature
Description
Switch Port
To connect your wireless network to your
wired network, you need a switch that is
connected to the AP.
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Feature
Description
Cabling
Make sure that a standard Ethernet cable
with straight-through wiring is installed at the
site before you install the AP.
Make sure that the cable is highly flexible and
that the RJ-45 connector has no extra
covering that could prevent the cable from
being routed through the mounting bracket.
Power
Requiremen
t
Power is supplied using an 802.3af Power Over
Ethernet (PoE) compliant device such as a
PoE switch or a PoE injector. For maximum
performance, H3C recommends that you use
a Gigabit link.
MAC
Address
Record the AP MAC address in a safe place
before the AP is installed in a hard-to-reach
location.
The MAC address is printed on the back of
the AP.
Mounting the AP
The AP can be mounted on the following types of surfaces:
Wall or electrical box (NEMA enclosure)
Table top
Ceiling Mounting
Wall or electrical box mounting
To install your AP on a wall or electrical box using the mounting bracket:
1. Following these guidelines, screw the mounting bracket to a wall or electrical box
(NEMA enclosure):
○ The mounting bracket tabs should be pointing upward.
○ If mounting to drywall, use the 4 screws and 4 wall anchors.
○ If mounting to an EU electrical box (60.3mm), use 2 threaded screws and insert
into the holes marked “A” in the diagram shown below.
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○ If mounting to a US electrical box (83.3mm), use 2 threaded screws and insert
into the holes marked “B” in the diagram shown below.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable (for power and network connection) to the LAN port
on the back of the AP.
3. To mount the AP onto the mounting bracket, insert the mounting-bracket tabs into
the slots on the back of the AP.
CAUTION:
If you are mounting the AP on a wall, you cannot use the slots on the bottom narrow edge of the
device. Instead, you must use the slots on back of the AP.
Tabletop mounting
To install the AP on a flat surface such as a table or desktop using the table stand:
1. Insert the tabs on the table stand into the slots on the side of the AP (see Figure 3
Align the cable routing cut-out toward the upper part of the stand.
Figure 3 Connecting table stand to AP
2. To lock the stand to the AP, slide the stand back and the AP forward (see Figure 4
A
B
A
B
Cable routing cut-out
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Figure 4 Locking table stand
3. Place the AP and table stand on the table (see Figure 5
Figure 5 AP on table stand
4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the back of the AP to provide
power and network connection.
Ceiling mounting
To install your AP on the ceiling using the ceiling bracket kit:
1. Attach the metal slider to the back of the AP using the two small screws. The slider
should still be able to slide after the screws are tightened. Leave the slide in a
position in which all slots are accessible (see Figure 6
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Figure 6 Slide position for slot accessibility
2. Clip the metal ceiling bracket to a suitably located ceiling tile separator (see Figure
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Figure 7 Attaching metal ceiling bracket to ceiling tile separator
3. Slide the moveable section into place and tighten the screw (found underneath) to
secure it (see Figure 8
Figure 8 Position bracket
4. Position the AP so that the two tabs from the ceiling bracket can be inserted in the
slots in the AP (see Figure 9
Keep these slots free
Slider
Srecws(X2)
Ceiling bracket
Suspended ceiling T-rail
Moveable section
Screw(tighten from underneath)
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Figure 9 Position AP
5. Slide the slider across to lock the AP to the bracket (see Figure 10
Figure 10 Lock AP to bracket
Connecting power
This section describes how to power the AP in the following ways:
By Power over Ethernet (PoE) supplied over the LAN by an 802.3af PoE compliant
device such as a switch.
By PoE supplied by a PoE injector or midspan (not included with the AP).
NOTE:
The PoE injector must be purchased separately.
Suspend ceiling T-rail
Ceiling bracket
Slider
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Power over Ethernet (PoE) from the LAN
To power the AP using PoE provided by a switch or other 802.3af compliant device, plug
the network cable from the device into the AP’s Ethernet port (see Figure 11
Figure 11 Attaching network cable to AP Ethernet port
Power over Ethernet from a PoE Injector
To power the AP using a PoE injector or midspan (not included):
1. Connect the LAN cable from a switch to the Switch port on the PoE injector.
2. Connect a LAN cable from the Ethernet port on the AP to the other LAN port on the
PoE injector.
3. Plug the PoE injector into a properly grounded electric outlet (see Figure 12
Figure 12 Plug PoE injector into outlet
Access Point
PoE Switch
Access Point
Switch
(non-PoE)
To Switch
To Access Point
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Checking the LED Indicators
When the AP is connected to power, LEDs indicate activity (see Table 2
Table 2 LED Descriptions
Indicator
Color
State
Description
LED 1
(Power/
System)
Ambe
r
Off
No power
On
Failure of CPU or
system
Blinking
System initiation or
reset (software self-
testing and loading)
Green
On
Powered on and
ready for operation
LED 2
(2.4G)
Green
Off
Radio disabled
On
Radio enabled
Blinking
Activity
LED 3
(5G)
Green
Off
Radio disabled
On
Radio enabled
Blinking
Activity
LED 4
(Ethernet
)
Ambe
r
Off
No 10/100/1000 BASE-T
link detected, or
administratively
disabled
On
10/100 BASE-T link
detected; no activity
Blinking
10/100 BASE-T link
activity
Green
On
1000 BASE-T link
detected; no activity
Blinking
1000 BASE-T link activity
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3 Connecting to the AP
To connect to the AP, you must first determine the AP’s IP address in one of these ways.
Finding the IP address on networks with a DHCP server (FIT AP)
If your network has a DHCP server, it automatically assigns an IP address to the AP.
Finding the IP address on networks without a DHCP server (FAT AP)
If your network does not have a DHCP server, the AP uses a default factory configuration
which includes the following information.
Configure the IP address of the AP as 192.168.0.50.
Configure the AP to enable the Telnet server function (the default authentication
username is admin, password is h3capadmin, case sensitive). You can remotely
manage and maintain the AP through Telnet.
Configure the AP to enable open-system authentication mode, with the SSID being
H3C.
Log into the AP
To Log into the AP after you determine its IP address:
1. Connect the AP and PC, and ensure that the PC and AP can communicate with
each other properly.
2. Launch your PC’s web browser. In the address bar, enter your AP IP address and
press Enter.
3. At the AP Login Screen, type the user name and password, and the verification
code, select the language (English and Chinese are supported at present), and
click Login. The default username and password are case-sensitive:
○ Username: admin
○ Password: h3capadmin
For details on configuring your AP, see the H3C WA Series Access Point User Manual and
H3C WA Series WLAN Access Points Web-Based Configuration Manual (FAT AP) or H3C
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WX Series Access Controllers User Manual and H3C WX Series Access Controllers
Web-Based Configuration Manual (FIT AP)on our website:
http://www.h3c.com
Converting your managed AP (fit) to a stand-alone AP (FAT)
If you plan to run this AP in stand-alone mode, without a wireless controller, go to the
web page at http://www.h3c.com to get the FAT firmware and instructions.
Converting your stand-alone AP (FAT) to a managed AP (FIT)
If you plan to run this AP in Managed AP mode with a wireless controller, go to the web
page http://www.h3c.com to get the instructions.
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4 Optional parts
Optional POE injector
Optional POE injector
3C Number
802.3af Gigabit POE injector
3CNJPSE-GIG
Optional antennas
Optional Antennas
3C Number
2dBi Dual-Band Omni Antenna Kit
3CWE590
6/8dBi Dual-Band Omni Antenna
3CWE591
18/20dBi Dual-Band Panel Antenna
3CWE596
8/10dBi Dual-Band Panel Antenna
3CWE598
Optional antenna cables
Optional Antenna Cables
3C Number
Ultra Low Loss 6 Foot Antenna Cable
3CWE580
Ultra Low Loss 20-Foot Antenna Cable
3CWE581
Ultra Low Loss 50-Foot Antenna Cable
3CWE582
R-SMA to SMA 6” Antenna Cable
3CWE586
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5 Support and other resources
Related documentation
Manual
Description
H3C WA Series WLAN Access Points
Configuration Guides
Covers the software features, detailed configuration
procedures, and configuration examples for the H3C
WA series APs. A feature matrix and a command
matrix are provided in Feature Matrix.
H3C WA Series WLAN Access Points
Command References
Describes the commands for each model, and
provides a command index. A feature matrix and a
command matrix are provided in Feature Matrix.
H3C WA Series WLAN Access Points
Web-Based Configuration Guide
Introduces the Web-based management function of
the WA Series WLAN Access Points.
H3C WX Series Access Controllers
Configuration Guides
Covers the software features, detailed configuration
procedures, and configuration examples for the H3C
WX Series ACs. A feature matrix and a command
matrix are provided in Feature Matrix.
H3C WX Series Access Controllers
Command References
Describes the commands for each model, and
provides a command index. A feature matrix and a
command matrix are provided in Feature Matrix.
H3C WX Series Access Controllers
Web-Based Configuration Guide
Introduces the Web-based management function of
the WX series access controllers.
Obtaining documentation
You can access the most up-to-date H3C product documentation on the World Wide
Web at http://www.h3c.com
Click the links on the top navigation bar to obtain different categories of product
documentation: http://www.h3c.com/portal/Products%5F%5F%5FSolutions/: Technical
Support & Documents>Software Download
Provides hardware installation, software upgrading, and software feature configuration,
and maintenance documentation.
Technical Support
customer_service@h3c.com
http://www.h3c.com
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