H3C WA4330-ACN Installation guide

Brand: H3C

Model: WA4330-ACN

Category: WLAN access points

Type: Installation guide

H3C WA4330-ACN is an access point with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac protocol and three radio interfaces. It has built-in antennas (2.4 G antenna gain 4 dBi and 5 G antenna gain 5 dBi) and can be powered by both PoE+ power supply and local power supply, with the power consumption ranging from 5 to 18 W. The access point can act as a fit AP and cooperate with wireless switches or access controllers to provide wireless access for WLAN users. H3C WA4330-ACN is suitable for various scenarios, such as hotspots, auditoriums, restaurants, parking lots, halls, and information desks.

H3C WA4330-ACN Access Point

Installation Guide

New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.

http://www.h3c.com.hk

Document version:6W101-20170414

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This product has been designed to comply with the environmental protection requirements. The storage,

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Preface

The H3C WA4330-ACN Access Points Installation Guide guides you through the installation of your AP.

It covers product overview, preparing for installation, installing the AP, and LEDs and ports.

This preface includes the following topics about the documentation:

• 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 WA4330-ACN

APs.

Conventions

The following information describes the conventions used in the documentation.

Command conventions

Convention Descri

tion

Boldface Bold text represents commands and keywords that you enter literally as shown.

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 a minimum of 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

tion

Boldface

Window names, button names, field names, and menu items are in Boldface. For

example, the New User window opens; click OK.

> Multi-level menus are separated by angle brackets. For example, File > Create > Folder.

Symbols

Convention Descri

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.

Wireless terminator unit.

Wireless terminator.

Represents a mesh access point.

Represents omnidirectional signals.

Represents directional signals.

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Represents a security product, such as a firewall, UTM, multiservice security gateway, or

load balancing device.

Represents a security module, such as a firewall, load balancing, NetStream, SSL VPN,

IPS, or ACG module.

Examples provided in this document

Examples in this document might use devices that differ from your device in hardware model,

configuration, or software version. It is normal that the port numbers, sample output, screenshots, and

other information in the examples differ from what you have on your device.

Obtaining documentation

To access the most up-to-date H3C product documentation, go to the H3C website

at http://www.h3c.com.hk

To obtain information about installation, configuration, and maintenance, click

http://www.h3c.com.hk/Technical_Documents

To obtain software version information such as release notes, click

http://www.h3c.com.hk/Software_Download

Technical support

servic[email protected]

http://www.h3c.com.hk

Documentation feedback

You can email your comments about product documentation to info@h3c.com.

We appreciate your comments.

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Contents

Product overview ·························································································································································· 1

Preparing for installation ············································································································································· 2

Safety recommendations ·················································································································································· 2

Temperature and humidity requirements ························································································································ 2

Accessories provided with the AP ··································································································································· 2

Installation tools and equipment ······································································································································ 3

Installing the AP ···························································································································································· 4

Check before installation ·················································································································································· 4

Determining the installation position ······························································································································· 4

Mounting the AP on a wall······································································································································ 5

Installing the AP on a ceiling ·································································································································· 8

Connecting the AP to the power supply ······················································································································ 10

Check before power-on ········································································································································ 10

Connecting PoE+ power supply ·························································································································· 10

Connecting local power supply ··························································································································· 11

Check after power-on············································································································································ 11

Connecting the AP to the network ································································································································ 12

Verifying network connection for the fit AP ········································································································ 12

Appendix LEDs and ports ·········································································································································· 13

LEDs ················································································································································································· 13

Ports ················································································································································································· 13

Index ··········································································································································································· 15

Product overview

An H3C WA4330-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.

Figure 1 Deployment of the WA4330-ACN on hotspots

Table 1 H3C WA4330-ACN specifications

Item S

ecification

Protocol IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Radio interfaces Three

Built-in antennas

• 2.4 G antenna: gain 4 dBi

• 5 G antenna: gain 5 dBi

Power consumption 5 to 18 W

Dimensions (H × W × D) 54 × 220 × 220 mm (2.13 × 8.66 × 8.66 in)

Weight 0.6 kg (1.32 lb)

WA4330-ACN

Switch

Auditorium

Restaurant or

tea house

Hall or

information desk

Parking lot

WA4330-ACN

Core equipment room

Radius

Server

NMS

Switch

Preparing for installation

Safety recommendations

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

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

MAC address label

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

Installing the AP

Figure 2 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:

• 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.

Start

Determine the installation

position

Wall-mounting the AP

End

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

Ceiling-mounting the AP

Check before installation

• 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.

• The AP must be over 5-meter away from 3G and 4G stations and antennas.

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 3 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 4.

Figure 4 Mounting holes in the mounting bracket

Figure 5 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 6.

Figure 6 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 7.

Figure 7 Hamm

ering 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 8 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 9.

Figure 9 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 10 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 11.

Figure 11 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 12.

Figure 12 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 13.

Figure 13 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+.

Figure 14 Connecting PoE+ power supply

Connecting local power supply

NOTE:

The AC/DC adapter and power cord are user-supplied.

Table 2 AC/DC adapter specifications

Item S

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 15 Connecting local power supply

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.”

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: 1

Total number of connected APs: 1

Total number of connected manual APs: 1

Total number of connected auto APs: 0

Total number of connected common APs: 1

Total number of connected WTUs: 0

Total number of inside APs: 0

Maximum supported APs: 3072

Remaining APs: 3070

Total AP licenses: 128

Remaining AP licenses: 127

AP information

State : I = Idle, J = Join, JA = JoinAck, IL = ImageLoad

C = Config, DC = DataCheck, R = Run M = Master, B = Backup

AP name APID State Model Serial ID

ap1 1 R WA4330-ACN 210235A1K6C151000000

Appendix LEDs and ports

LEDs

Table 3 LED description

Mar

Status Descri

tion

Orange

• Steady on—The AP is starting up.

• Flashing (1 Hz)—The Ethernet interface is down or no radio interface is

detected.

• Flashing (2 Hz)—The AP is in blink mode. The AP has associated with the AC

successfully.

Green

• Steady on—The AP has not associated with the AC successfully. The LED

remains in this status until the AP registers successfully on the AC.

• Flashing (1 Hz)—Clients exist on the 2.4G radio interface.

Blue

• Steady on—The AP has started up but no client is connected to the AP. The AP

has registered successfully on the AC.

• Flashing (1 Hz)—Clients exist on the 5G radio interface.

• Flashing (2 Hz)—The AP is updating its software.

Alternatin

g green

and blue

Alternating green and blue (1 Hz)—Clients exist on the 2.4G and 5G radio

interfaces.

Steady off The AP is initiating.

NOTE:

For more information about the blink mode, see

H3C Access Controllers Configuration Guides

Ports

The AP provides the following ports:

• One console port

• Two 10/100/1000 Mbps copper Ethernet ports

• One power port

NOTE:

The AP also has a reset button and a security slot. The security slot is 7 × 3 mm (0.28 × 0.12 in) in size.

Figure 16 Ports on the AP

(1) Console port (2) Reset button

(3) 10/100/1000 Mbps copper Ethernet port 2 (4) 10/100/1000 Mbps copper Ethernet port 1

(5) Power port (6) Security slot

Table 4 Port description

Port mark Standards and

rotocols

Descri

tion

ETH1(PoE)

• IEEE802.3

• IEEE802.3u

• IEEE802.3af

The Ethernet port can act as an uplink interface to access

the Internet or MAN, and as a PoE+ port at the same time.

It is represented by interface GE1/0/1.

ETH2

• IEEE802.3

• IEEE802.3u

The Ethernet port can act as an uplink interface to access

the Internet or MAN. It is represented by interface

GE1/0/2.

DC 48V N/A The port receives +48 VDC power from the local supply.

CON RS/EIA-232

The console port is used for configuration and

management.

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