3Com WL-607 User manual

3Com AP9152 802.11n 2.4/5GHz
Single-Band Access Point
Quick Installation Guide
Model WL-607
3CRWE915275 / 3CRWE9152A75
BOM: 3104XXXX
Manual Version:
APW100
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About This Manual
Organization
3Com AP9152 802.11n 2.4/5GHz Single-Band Access Points Quick Installation Guide
is organized as follows:
Chapter Contents
1 Product Overview Introduces the hardware specifications, LEDs, and
interfaces of the 3Com AP9152.
2 Preparing for
Installation
Specifies the temperature and humidity
requirements, power supply for installing the 3Com
AP9152.
3 Installing the AP Introduces how to install the 3Com AP9152 and
how to connect the power supply by PoE.
4 Connecting to AP Introduces how to connent to and log into the
3Com AP9152.
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 an action or information that needs special
attention to ensure successful configuration or good
performance.
Means a complementary description.
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Convention Description
configuration with ease.
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Table of Contents
1 Product Overview....................................................................................................... i
Introduction..............................................................................................................i
Hardware Specifications..........................................................................................i
LEDs ...............................................................................................................i
Interfaces .......................................................................................................ii
2 Preparing for Installation ........................................................................................ iii
Unpacking and Inspection.....................................................................................iii
Temperature and Humidity Requirements............................................................iii
Power Supply ........................................................................................................iii
3 Installing the AP ....................................................................................................... iv
Determining the Installation Site ...........................................................................iv
Installing the AP.....................................................................................................iv
Mounting the AP on a Wall...........................................................................iv
Mounting the AP on a ceiling .............................................................................. viii
Mounting the AP to a T-Rail ..................................................................................ix
Power Supply by PoE............................................................................................xi
4 Connecting to the AP ............................................................................................. xii
Approved Channels..............................................................................................xii
Finding the IP Address on Networks with a DHCP Server(FIT AP) ....................xii
Finding the IP Address on Networks Without a DHCP Server(FAT AP).............xii
Log into the AP.....................................................................................................xii
Converting your Managed AP (FIT) to a Stand-alone AP (FAT)........................ xiii
Converting your Stand-alone AP (FAT) to a Managed AP (FIT)........................ xiii

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Appendix A Product Overview
Introduction
The 3Com AP9152 is an 802.11n access point (AP) product developed by 3Com
Corporation. The AP9152 ships as a FAT AP to provide wireless access independently
without any access controller or serve as a FIT AP (managed) and operate with
wireless local area network (WLAN) switches or access controllers to provide wireless
access for WLAN users. The factory default configuration is FAT mode, and it can
easily be switch between the FIT mode.
Hardware Specifications
The physical dimensions and weight of the AP9152:
Physical dimensions (diameter × thickness) Weight
Φ190 × 60 mm (Φ7.48 × 2.36 in.)
Note: Φmeans diameter 0.5 kg (1.10 lb.)
The basic configurations of the AP9152:
Protocols and chassis material Internal antenna Power
consumption
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n,
single-RF, plastic mold design
2.4 GHz, gain: 6 dBi
5 GHz, gain: 6 dBi 5.9 W to 7 W
LEDs
When the AP is connected to power, LEDs indicate activities as follows:

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LED Color State Description
POWER Green
Steady on The power supply is normal.
Off The power supply is poorly connected or is
working abnormally.
10/100M
(Ethernet
interface
LED)
Green
Steady on The Ethernet interface is in the link-up state.
Off The Ethernet interface is in the link-down
state.
Blinking Data is being transmitted or received at
10/100 Mbps.
1000M
(Ethernet
interface
LED)
Green
Steady on The Ethernet interface is in the link-up state.
Off: The Ethernet interface is in the link-down
state.
Blinking Data is being transmitted or received at
1000 Mbps.
2.4G
(Wireless
link LED)
Green
Off The wireless link is not initialized or the link
is faulty.
Blinking
slowly The wireless link is working normally
Blinking
rapidly Data is being transmitted or received.
5G
(Wireless
link LED)
Green
Off The wireless link is not initialized or the link
is faulty
Blinking
slowly The wireless link is working normally
Blinking
rapidly Data is being transmitted or received.
Interfaces
The AP9152 provides a console interface and an Ethernet interface.

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Note: The AP9152 provides a reset button and a security slot.
Descriptions of the interfaces on the AP9152:
Interface
silkscreen
Standards and
protocols Description
CONSOLE RS/EIA-232 The console interface is used for device
configuration and management.
ETHERNET
IEEE802.3
IEEE802.3u
IEEE802.3af
The Ethernet interface can serve as an uplink
interface to access the Internet and as a PoE
interface at the same time.
Caution: When connecting a cable to an interface, pay attention to the interface
silkscreen to avoid connection mistakes.
Appendix B Preparing for Installation
Unpacking and Inspection
Before unpacking the unit, make sure that the package is intact, without any sign of
damage. When unpacking the unit, avoid excessive force, otherwise, the unit inside
the package may get damaged.
After unpacking the unit, check that all items listed on the packing list are contained. If
any of the items are missing, contact your local dealer immediately.
Temperature and Humidity Requirements
The operating temperature and humidity requirements are as follows:
Specification Range
Operating temperature 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Storage temperature –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)
Relative humidity (non-condensing) 5% to 95%
Power Supply
The AP9152 supports PoE power supply.

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Appendix C Installing the AP
Note:
1) Make sure that no metal particles (such as screws) fall into the Ethernet or
console interfaces during installation.
2) Before installing the AP9152 to the wall-mounting bracket, connect the
network cable. The network cable can only be UTP cat-5.
3) Before connecting the console cable to the AP9152 for debugging or
pressing the reset button, you need to remove the device from the
wall-mounting bracket.
Determining the Installation Site
Determine the installation site by observing the following principles:
 Install the AP in an area away from obstacles that can cause
interference.
 Keep the AP far away from electronic devices (such as microwave
ovens) that may generate RF noise.
 Ensure that the installation site will not cause any inconvenience or
nuisance.
Note:
1) Make sure the ceiling is strong enough and the structure is suitable in case of
ceiling mounting. Reinforce the ceiling if needed.
2) Us a Kensington lock if physical security is required to protect the AP from
being stolen.
Installing the AP
The AP9152 support three installation methods:
 Mounting the AP on a wall
 Mounting the AP on a ceiling
 Mounting the AP to a T-rail
Mounting the AP on a Wall
The following describes how to mount an AP9152 on a wall:
 Installing the wall-mounting bracket on the wall
 Installing the AP on the wall-mounting bracket
 Locking the AP onto the wall-mounting bracket (optional)
Installing the wall-mounting bracket on the wall