H3C WA2620-AGN Quick start guide

H3C WA2620-AGN WLAN Access Point

Quick Start

Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.

Manual Version: APW101-20090729

BOM：3122A08S

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About This Manual

Organization

H3C WA2620-AGN WLAN Access Point Quick Start is organized as

follows:

Chapter Contents

1 About This Guide

Introduces the AP features, safety information,

and approved channels of the WA2620-AGN.

2 Mounting the AP

Introduces the installation, power supply

connection of the WA2620-AGN.

3 Connecting to the AP

Introduces the network connection, log into and

how to convert AP from FIT to FAT or from FAT

to FIT of the WA2620-AGN.

4 Optional

Introduces the optional POE injector, optional

antennas and optional antenna cables of the

WA2620-AGN.

Appendix A

Introduces the regulatory compliance

information of the WA2620-AGN.

Appendix B

List of the hazardous substances of the

WA2620-AGN.

Conventions

The manual uses the following conventions:

Symbols

Convention Description

Means reader be extremely careful. Improper

operation may cause bodily injury.

Means reader be careful. Improper operation may

cause data loss or damage to equipment.

Means a complementary description.

Obtaining Documentation and Technical Support

To obtain up-to-date documentation and technical support, go to

http://www.h3c.com and select your country or region. Depending

on your selection, you will be redirected to either of the following

websites:

At http://www.h3c.com

Documentation

Go to the following columns for different categories of product

documentation:

[Products & Solutions]: Provides information about products and

technologies, as well as solutions.

[Technical Support & Document > Technical Documents]: Provides

several categories of product documentation, such as installation

and configuration.

[Technical Support & Document > Software Download]: Provides the

documentation released with the software version.

Technical Support

customer_service@h3c.com

http://www.h3c.com

At http://www.h3cnetworks.com

Documentation

1) Select Drivers & Downloads in the Support area.

2) Select Documentation for Type of File and select Product

Category.

Technical Support

Register Your Product

Warranty and other service benefits start from the date of purchase,

so it is important to register your product quickly to ensure you get

full use of the warranty and other service benefits available to you.

Warranty and other service benefits are enabled through product

registration. Register your product at

http://www.h3cnetworks.com, go to Support, Product

Registration. Support services are based on accounts that you

create or have authorization to access. First time users must apply

for a user name and password that provides access to a number of

eSupport features including Product Registration, Repair Services,

and Service Request. If you have trouble registering your product,

please contact 3Com Global Services for assistance.

Purchase Value-Added Services

To enhance response times or extend warranty benefits, contact

3Com or your authorized reseller. Value-added services like

Express

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and Guardian

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can include 24x7 telephone technical

support, software upgrades, onsite assistance or advance hardware

replacement. Experienced engineers are available to manage your

installation with minimal disruption to your network. Expert

assessment and implementation services are offered to fill resource

gaps and ensure the success of your networking projects. More

information on 3Com maintenance and Professional Services is

available at http://www.h3cnetworks.com.

Contact your authorized reseller or 3Com for a complete list of the

value-added services available in your area.

Troubleshoot Online

You will find support tools posted on the web site at

http://www.h3cnetworks.com/ under Support, Knowledgebase.

The Knowledgebase helps you troubleshoot H3C products. This

query-based interactive tool contains thousands of technical

solutions.

Access Software Downloads

Software Updates are the bug fix / maintenance releases for the

version of software initially purchased with the product. In order to

access these Software Updates you must first register your product

on the web site at http://www.h3cnetworks.com, go to Support,

Product Registration.

First time users will need to apply for a user name and password. A

link to software downloads can be found at

http://www.h3cnetworks.com, under Support, Drivers and

downloads.

Software Upgrades are the software releases that follow the

software version included with your original product. In order to

access upgrades and related documentation you must first purchase

a service contract from 3Com or your reseller.

Telephone Technical Support and Repair

To enable telephone support and other service benefits, you must

first register your product at http://www.h3cnetworks.com/

Warranty and other service benefits start from the date of purchase,

so it is important to register your product quickly to ensure you get

full use of the warranty and other service benefits available to you.

When you contact 3Com for assistance, please have the following

information ready:

z Product model name, part number, and serial number

z Proof of purchase, if you have not pre-registered your product

z A list of system hardware and software, including revision level

z Diagnostic error messages

z Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable

To send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain a

return authorization number (RMA). Products sent to 3Com, without

authorization numbers clearly marked on the outside of the package,

will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense. If

your product is registered and under warranty, you can obtain an

RMA number online at http://www.h3cnetworks.com under

support, Repair & Replacement Request. First time users will

need to apply for a user name and password.

Contact Us

3Com offers telephone, e-mail and internet access to technical

support and repair services. To access these services for your

region, use the appropriate telephone number, URL or e-mail

address.

Find a current directory of contact information posted on the web site

at http://www.h3cnetworks.com under Support, Technical

Support Contact.

Documentation Feedback

You can e-mail your comments about product documentation to

[email protected].

We appreciate your comments.

Environmental Protection

This product has been designed to comply with the requirements on

environmental protection. For the proper storage, use and disposal

of this product, national laws and regulations must be observed.

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Table of Contents

1 About This Guide..................................................................................1-1

AP Features .......................................................................................1-1

Safety Information..............................................................................1-3

Approved Channels............................................................................1-4

2 Mounting the AP ...................................................................................2-1

Unpacking the AP ..............................................................................2-1

Preparing for Installation....................................................................2-1

Mounting the AP.................................................................................2-2

Wall or Electrical Box Mounting..................................................2-3

Tabletop Mounting......................................................................2-4

Ceiling Mounting.........................................................................2-5

Connecting Power..............................................................................2-8

Power over Ethernet (PoE) from the LAN..................................2-9

Power over Ethernet from a PoE Injector...................................2-9

Checking the LED Indicators....................................................2-11

3 Connecting to the AP...........................................................................3-1

Finding the IP Address on Networks with a DHCP Server(FIT AP).........3-1

Finding the IP Address on Networks Without a DHCP Server(FAT AP).....3-1

Log into the AP...................................................................................3-1

Converting your Managed AP (FIT) to a Stand-alone AP (FAT) .......3-2

Converting your Stand-alone AP (FAT) to a Managed AP (FIT) .......3-2

4 Optional .................................................................................................4-1

Optional POE injector.........................................................................4-1

Optional Antennas..............................................................................4-1

Optional Antenna Cables...................................................................4-1

1-1

1 About This Guide

This Quick Start Guide describes the basic steps necessary to install

and configure your H3C WA2620-AGN (11n 2.4+5GHz PoE) Access

Point. Note: This guide refers to these devices as the AP.

Before you install or move the AP, you must carefully read the safety

information of this manual.

AP Features

1-2

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.

1-3

Feature Description

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.

Safety Information

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.

You must read the following safety information carefully before you

install or remove the unit.

: 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.

1-4

: 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 ports. These are RJ-45 data sockets. They

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.

Approved Channels

Use of this product is only authorized for the channels approved by

each country. For proper installation, select your country from the

country-selection list.

To conform to FCC and other country restrictions, your product may

be limited in the channels that are available. If other channels are

permitted your country, please visit the web site for the latest software

version:

http://www.h3c.com

2-1

2 Mounting the AP

Unpacking the AP

Make sure that you have the following items, which are included with

the AP:

z One H3C WA2620-AGN Access Point

z Wall-mounting hardware:

z One combined wall-mounting bracket and table-top stand

z Four screws

z Four wall anchors

z Suspended ceiling bracket:

z One ceiling bracket

z One slider

z Two screws

z Eight adhesive rubber feet

z One copy of this Quick Start Guide

z One H3C Warranty Flyer

z One console cable

Preparing for Installation

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:

2-2

Feature Description

Switch Port

To connect your wireless network to your wired

network, you need a switch that is connected to

the AP.

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

Requirement

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:

z Wall or electrical box (NEMA enclosure)

z Table top

z Ceiling Mounting

2-3

Wall or Electrical Box Mounting

To install your AP on a wall or electrical box, use the mounting bracket

that comes with the device. Follow these steps:

1) Following these guidelines, screw the mounting bracket to a wall

or electrical box (NEMA enclosure):

z The mounting bracket tabs should be pointing upward.

z If mounting to drywall, use the 4 screws and 4 wall anchors.

z 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.

z 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.

A

B

A

B

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.

: 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.

2-4

Tabletop Mounting

To install the AP on a flat surface such as a table or desktop, follow

these steps:

1) Insert the tabs on the table stand into the slots on the side of the

AP, as shown in the illustration. Align the cable routing cut out

toward the upper part of the stand.

2) To lock the stand to the AP, slide the stand back and the AP

forward, as shown here:

3) Place the AP and table stand on the table.

2-5

4) Connect the Ethernet cable for power and network connection to

the LAN port on the back of the AP.

Ceiling Mounting

To install your AP on the Ceiling, use the ceiling bracket kit that comes

with the device. Follow these steps:

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, Make sure that the slide is left in the same position as

shown below so that the slots are accessible.

2-6

2) Clip the metal ceiling bracket to a suitably located ceiling tile

separator.

3) Slide the moveable section into place and tighten the screw (found

underneath) to secure it.

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