H3C WA4320i-ACN Access Point
Installation Guide
Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.
http://www.h3c.com
Document version: 6W100-20150610
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Preface
The H3C WA4320i-ACN Access Point Installation Guide guides you through the installation of your AP.
It covers product overview, preparing for installation, installing the AP, logging in to the AP, and LEDs and
ports.
This preface includes:
• Audience
• Conventions
• Obtaining documentation
• Technical support
• Documentation feedback
Audience
This documentation is intended for:
• Network planners
• Field technical support and servicing engineers
• Network administrators working with the WA4320i-ACN APs
Conventions
This section describes the conventions used in this documentation set.
Command conventions
Convention Descri
p
tion
Boldface Bold text represents commands and keywords that you enter literally as shown.
Italic Italic text represents arguments that you replace with actual values.
[ ] Square brackets enclose syntax choices (keywords or arguments) that are optional.
{ x | y | ... }
Braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical bars, from which
you select one.
[ x | y | ... ]
Square brackets enclose a set of optional syntax choices separated by vertical bars, from
which you select one or none.
{ x | y | ... } *
Asterisk marked braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical
bars, from which you select at least one.
[ x | y | ... ] *
Asterisk marked square brackets enclose optional syntax choices separated by vertical
bars, from which you select one choice, multiple choices, or none.
&<1-n>
The argument or keyword and argument combination before the ampersand (&) sign can
be entered 1 to n times.
# A line that starts with a pound (#) sign is comments.
GUI conventions
Convention Descri
p
tion
Boldface
Window names, button names, field names, and menu items are in Boldface. For
example, the New User window appears; click OK.
> Multi-level menus are separated by angle brackets. For example, File > Create > Folder.
Symbols
Convention Descri
p
tion
WARNING
An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed can
result in personal injury.
CAUTION
An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed can
result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software.
IMPORTANT
An alert that calls attention to essential information.
NOTE
An alert that contains additional or supplementary information.
TIP
An alert that provides helpful information.
Network topology icons
Represents a generic network device, such as a router, switch, or firewall.
Represents a routing-capable device, such as a router or Layer 3 switch.
Represents a generic switch, such as a Layer 2 or Layer 3 switch, or a router that supports
Layer 2 forwarding and other Layer 2 features.
Represents an access controller, a unified wired-WLAN module, or the access controller
engine on a unified wired-WLAN switch.
Represents an access point.
Represents a mesh access point.
Represents omnidirectional signals.
Represents directional signals.
Represents a security product, such as a firewall, UTM, multiservice security gateway, or
load-balancing device.
Represents a security card, such as a firewall, load-balancing, NetStream, SSL VPN, IPS,
or ACG card.
Port numbering in examples
The port numbers in this document are for illustration only and might be unavailable on your device.
Obtaining documentation
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:
[Technical Support & Documents > Technical Documents]
—Provides hardware installation, software
upgrading, and software feature configuration and maintenance documentation.
[Products & Solutions]
—Provides information about products and technologies, as well as solutions.
[Technical Support & Documents > Software Download]
—Provides the documentation released with the
software version.
Technical support
servic[email protected]
http://www.h3c.com
Documentation feedback
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Contents
Product overview ·························································································································································· 1
Preparing for installation ············································································································································· 3
Safety recommendations ·················································································································································· 3
Temperature and humidity requirements ························································································································ 3
Accessories provided with the AP ··································································································································· 3
Installation tools and equipment ······································································································································ 4
Installing the AP ···························································································································································· 5
Check before installation ·················································································································································· 5
Determining the installation position ······························································································································· 5
Installing the AP ································································································································································· 6
Mounting the AP on a wall······································································································································ 6
Installing the AP on a ceiling ·································································································································· 9
Connecting the AP to the power supply ······················································································································ 11
Check before power-on ········································································································································ 11
Connecting PoE power supply ····························································································································· 11
Connecting local power supply ··························································································································· 12
Check after power-on············································································································································ 12
Connecting the AP to the network ································································································································ 13
Verifying network connection for the fit AP ········································································································ 13
Verifying network connection for the fat AP ······································································································· 13
Logging in to the AP··················································································································································· 14
Logging in through the console port ···························································································································· 14
Setting up the configuration environment ··········································································································· 14
Connecting the console cable ······························································································································ 14
Setting terminal parameters ·································································································································· 15
Logging in through the console port ···················································································································· 16
Logging in through Telnet or Web ······························································································································· 17
Appendix LEDs and ports ·········································································································································· 18
LEDs ················································································································································································· 18
Ports ················································································································································································· 18
Index ··········································································································································································· 20
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Product overview
An H3C WA4320i-ACN AP can act as a fit AP to cooperate with wireless switches or access controllers
to provide wireless access for WLAN users. The network settings are configured on the wireless switches
or access controllers. The H3C WA4320i-ACN can also act as a fat AP to provide wireless access for
WLAN users.
Figure 1 Deployment of the WA4320i-ACN on hotspots (fit AP)
Figure 2 Deployment of the WA4320i-ACN on hotspots (fat AP)
Core equipment room
RADIUS
server
Wireless
NMS
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Auditorium
Restaurant or
tea house
Hall or
information desk
Parking lot
PC
PC
PC
PC
AC
AP
AP
AP
AP
Core equipment room
RADIUS
server
Wireless
NMS
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Auditorium
Restaurant or
tea house
Hall or
information desk
Parking lot
PC
PC
PC
PC
AP
AP
AP
AP
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Table 1 H3C WA4320i-ACN specifications
Item S
p
ecification
Protocol IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Radio frequency Dual radio frequency
Built-in antennas
• 2.4 G antenna: gain 3.1 to 5 dBi
• 5 G antenna: gain 5.2 to 6.1 dBi
Power consumption 3.95 to 12.95 W
Dimensions (H × W × D) 54 × 220 × 220 mm (2.13 × 8.66 × 8.66 in)
Weight 0.75 kg (1.65 lb)
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Preparing for installation
Safety recommendations
W
ARNING!
Only qualified personnel can install and remove the AP and its accessories. You must read all safety
instructions supplied with the AP before installation and operation.
To avoid possible bodily injury and equipment damage, read the following safety recommendations
before installing the AP. Note that the recommendations do not cover every possible hazardous
condition.
• Take adequate safety measures to avoid injury and AP damage.
• Place the AP in a dry and flat location and take anti-slip measures.
• Keep the AP clean and dust-free.
• Do not place the AP in a moist area and avoid liquid surrounding the AP.
• Keep the AP and installation tools away from walkways.
Temperature and humidity requirements
Item S
p
ecification
Operating temperature (indoor)
–10°C to +55°C (14°F to 131°F)
Storage temperature
–40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)
Operating humidity (noncondensing)
5% to 95%
Accessories provided with the AP
Mounting kit (AP bracket, mounting
bracket inner part, and mounting
bracket outer part, from left to right)
M4 × 30 pan head screw, washer,
and nut
Wall anchor kit
4
MAC address label
Console cable
(for fat AP only)
M4 × 10 pan head screw
Installation tools and equipment
When installing the AP, you may need the following tools. Prepare these tools and equipment yourself.
Needle-nose pliers Wire-stripping pliers Diagonal pliers Marker
Percussion drill with
matching drills
Rubber hammer Phillips screwdriver
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Installing the AP
IMPORTANT:
The AP is typically installed on a high position. H3C recommends that you log in to and configure the AP
before the installation. For more information about logging in to the AP, see “Logging in to the AP.”
Figure 3 Installation flowchart
Check before installation
Before installing an AP, perform the following tasks:
• Connect the AP to the power supply and the network. Examine the LEDs to verify that the AP can
operate correctly. For more information about AP LEDs, see “Appendix LEDs and ports.”
• Verify that cabling on the installation site has been completed.
• To ensure the PoE performance, H3C recommends that you use GE interfaces for PoE power supply.
• Record the AP MAC address and serial number marked on the rear of the AP for future use.
Determining the installation position
You can mount the AP to a wall or ceiling. Determine the installation position by observing the following
principles:
Start
Determine the installation
position
Mount the AP to a wall
End
Check before installation
Mount the mounting bracket to
the wall
Install the AP
Connect the AP to the power supply
Connect the AP to the network
Mount the mounting bracket to
the ceiling
Mount the AP to a ceiling
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• Few obstacles such as wall and ceiling exist between AP and clients.
• The AP is far away from electronic devices (such as microwave oven) that may generate radio
frequency (RF) noise.
• The AP does not hinder people’s daily work and life.
• The place is not water seeping, water soaking, and condensing.
• A lightning arrester (user supplied) is installed on the AP for cabling outdoors.
• The ceiling for installing the AP must be less than 18 mm (0.71 in) in thickness, and can bear a load
of 5 kg (11.02 lb). H3C recommends that you reinforce the ceiling by using boards if the ceiling is
not strong enough.
Installing the AP
Mounting the AP on a wall
1. Align the screw hole in the AP bracket with the screw hole in the AP rear. Use the M4 × 10 screw
to secure the AP bracket to the AP.
Figure 4 Attaching the AP bracket to the AP rear
2. Mark the installation holes on the wall by using the mounting bracket, as shown in Figure 5.
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Figure 5 Mounting holes in the mounting bracket
Figure 6 Marking installation holes on the wall
3. Drill holes with a diameter of 5 mm (0.197 in) and a depth of 30 mm (1.18 in) in the marked
locations, as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7 Drilling holes in the wall
4. Insert a wall anchor into each hole, and tap the wall anchor with a rubber hammer until it is all
flush with the wall surface, as shown in Figure 8.
8
Figure 8 Hammering the anchor
5. Align the mounting holes in the mounting bracket with the anchors and insert screws through the
mounting holes into the wall anchors. Adjust the position of the mounting bracket and tighten the
screws.
Figure 9 Attaching the mounting bracket to the wall
6. Connect the AP to the LAN by using Ethernet cables.
7. Align the AP at a 45 degree angle with the mounting bracket, and rotate the AP clockwise until it
clicks into place, as shown in Figure 10.
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Figure 10 Attaching the AP to the wall mounting bracket
Installing the AP on a ceiling
1. Align the screw hole in the AP bracket with the screw hole in the AP rear. Use the M4 × 10 screw
to secure the AP bracket to the AP.
Figure 11 Attaching the AP bracket to the AP rear
2. Mark the installation holes on the ceiling by using the mounting bracket.
3. Drill holes with a diameter of 5 mm (0.197 in) in the marked positions, as shown in Figure 12.
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Figure 12 Drilling holes in the ceiling
4. Insert the M4 × 30 pan head screws through the mounting holes in the mounting bracket and the
holes in the ceiling. Fasten washers and nuts at the other side of the ceiling to attach the mounting
bracket to the ceiling, as shown in Figure 13.
Figure 13 Attaching th
e mounting bracket to the ceiling
5. Connect the AP to the LAN by using Ethernet cables.
6. Align the AP with the mounting bracket and rotate the AP clockwise until it clicks into place, as
shown in Figure 14.
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Figure 14 Attaching the AP to the ceiling mounting bracket
7. Verify that the AP is securely installed to prevent it from falling off.
Connecting the AP to the power supply
You can power the AP with local power or by using PoE.
Check before power-on
Check the following items before powering on the AP:
• The power supply is reliably grounded when the AP uses local power supply.
• The PoE power supply is reliably grounded when the AP uses PoE power supply.
Connecting PoE power supply
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet interface on the AP to an interface on a switch that supports
PoE.
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Figure 15 Connecting PoE power supply
(1) Ethernet interface (2) Ethernet cable
(3) PoE switch
Connecting local power supply
NOTE:
The AC/DC adapter and power cord are user-supplied.
Table 2 AC/DC adapter specifications
Item S
p
ecification
Input 100 VAC to 240 VAC
Output
+48V at 0.52 A
You can power the AP by using an AC/DC adapter. Use the AC/DC adapter to connect the power port
of the AP to the local power source.
Figure 16 Connecting local power supply
(1) Power port (2)
A
C/DC adapter
(3)
Power source
Check after power-on
Verify that the AP is powered on and operating correctly by examining the AP status LED. For more
information about AP LEDs, see “Appendix LEDs and ports.”
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Connecting the AP to the network
Connect the Ethernet port of the AP to an Ethernet port of an Ethernet switch for Internet or MAN access.
Verifying network connection for the fit AP
All settings of the fit AP are configured on the AC. Use the display wlan ap all command on the AC that
connects to the fit AP. If the AP status is R/M, the AP is connected to the network.
<AC> display wlan ap all
Total Number of APs configured : 1
Total Number of configured APs connected : 1
Total Number of auto APs connected : 0
AP Profiles
State : I = Idle, J = Join, JA = JoinAck, IL = ImageLoad
C = Config, R = Run, KU = KeyUpdate, KC = KeyCfm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP Name State Model Serial-ID
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ap1 R/M WA4320i-ACN 210235A1GQB139000435
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Verifying network connection for the fat AP
Use the ping command on the fat AP to ping the uplink network device. If the ping operation succeeds,
the AP is connected to the network successfully.
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Logging in to the AP
IMPORTANT:
The AP is typically installed on a high position. H3C recommends that you log in to and configure the AP
before the installation.
This section applies only when the AP acts as a fat AP. When the AP operates as a fat AP, you can log
in to the AP through the console port, or through Telnet or web to configure the AP. Login through the
console port is the prerequisite to configuring other login methods. Before you log in to the fat AP through
Telnet or Web, obtain the IP address of the AP first.
Logging in through the console port
Prepare the following items before logging in through the console port:
• An 8-core console cable, with a crimped RJ-45 connector at one end, and a DB-9 connector at the
other end.
• A configuration terminal with a serial port, such as a laptop or PC.
Setting up the configuration environment
NOTE:
The serial ports on PCs do not support hot swapping. To connect a PC to an operating device, first connec
t
the PC end. To disconnect a PC from an operating device, first disconnect the device end.
Connecting the console cable
1. Connect the DB-9 connector to the serial port of the PC.
2. Connect the RJ-45 connector to the console port of the AP.
Figure 17 Connecting the console cable
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