Allied Telesis AT-WA7400 User manual

Wireless Access Point
AT-WA7400
Installation Guide
TM
PN 613-000164 Rev A

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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
Standards: This product meets the following standards.
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesyn, Inc.
Declares that the product: Wireless Access Point
Model Numbers: AT-WA7400
This product complies with FCC Part 15B, Class B Limits:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device must not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Radiated Energy
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or
registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment
under Federal Communications Commission rules.
Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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RFI Emissions FCC Class B, EN55022 Class B,
CTICK, CE
Immunity EN55024
Electrical Safety EN60950 (TUV), UL 60950 (CULUS)

AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide
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Translated Safety Statements
Important: When you see the , go to the Allied Telesyn website
www.alliedtelesyn.com for the translated safety statement in your
language.

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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards ..................................... 3
Translated Safety Statements ............................................................... 5
Preface .............................................................................................. 13
Safety Symbols Used in this Guide ..................................................... 14
Where to Find Web-based Guides ...................................................... 15
Contacting Allied Telesyn.................................................................... 16
Online Support ............................................................................ 16
Email and Telephone Support..................................................... 16
Returning Products...................................................................... 16
Sales or Corporate Information ................................................... 16
Management Software Updates.................................................. 16
Chapter 1: Overview ......................................................................... 19
Features .............................................................................................. 20
Front and Back Panels ........................................................................ 21
LEDs.................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 2: Installation ...................................................................... 25
Reviewing Safety Precautions............................................................. 26
Installation Guidelines ......................................................................... 28
Microwave Ovens........................................................................ 28
Cordless Telephones .................................................................. 29
Other Access Points.................................................................... 29
Unpacking the Access Point................................................................ 30
Installing the Antennas ........................................................................ 31
Using the Access Point on a Desktop ................................................. 33
Mounting an Access Point on a Wall................................................... 34
Mounting the Access Point on a Metal Surface................................... 36
Connecting the Access Point to the LAN ............................................ 37
Powering On the Access Point............................................................ 38
Starting a Management Session ......................................................... 40
Contents

Contents
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Warranty Registration.......................................................................... 45
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ............................................................ 47
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ........................................... 49
Physical Specifications........................................................................ 49
Environmental Specifications .............................................................. 49
Power Specifications ........................................................................... 49
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications ......................... 49

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Figure 1: AT-WA7400 Wireless Access Point ..................................... 21
Figure 2: Front and Back Panels ......................................................... 21
Figure 3: Location of the Antenna Connectors.................................... 31
Figure 4: Attaching the Antennas ........................................................ 31
Figure 5: Attaching the Rubber Feet ................................................... 33
Figure 6: Aligning the Access Point for Mounting on the Wall............. 35
Figure 7: Attaching the Magnets ......................................................... 36
Figure 8: Attaching the LAN Cable...................................................... 37
Figure 9: Connecting the Power Adapter ............................................ 38
Figure 10: PoE Connection ................................................................. 39
Figure 11: CD Main Menu ................................................................... 40
Figure 12: KickStart Welcome Dialog Box .......................................... 41
Figure 13: KickStart Search Results Dialog Box ................................. 42
Figure 14: Administration Dialog Box .................................................. 43
Figure 15: Login Dialog Box ................................................................ 43
Figure 16: Basic Settings Page ........................................................... 44
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