Allied Telesis AT-WA7400 User manual

Wireless
Access Point
AT-WA7400
Installation Guide
PN 613-001320 RevA

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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 Telesis, 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.

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Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications
EMI/RFI and Immunity FCC Part 15 Class B; FCC Part 15B,
15C, and 15E Certified; EN 55022/
CISPR 22 Class B; EN 301 893; EN
300 328; EN 301 489 Transmitter
EMC; Canada IC; CE Mark emission/
immunity; CE Marked (compliant with
RTT&E, EMC, LVD Directives); C-Tick
Electrical Safety: UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-
03 (CULUS), EN60950-1 (TUV); TUV,
EN 60593-IP53
Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.

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CE Marking Warning
This device complies with the essential requirements of the
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have
been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the
essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
EN60950-1: 2001
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
EN 50385: 2002
Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of radio base
stations and fixed terminal stations for wireless telecommunication
systems with the basic restrictions or the reference levels related
to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields
(110MHz - 40 GHz) - General public
EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment
operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide band
modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential
requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
EN 301 893 V1.5.1:
Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN); 5 GHz high
performance RLAN; Harmonized EN covering essential
requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

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EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment
and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements
EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2 (2008-04)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment
and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband
transmission systems , 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment
and 5,8GHz Broadband Data Transmitting Systems.
This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system
(transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA
countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.
In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national
spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the
device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public
access to telecommunications and/or network services.
This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in
France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to
10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For
detailed information the end-user should contact the national
spectrum authority in France.

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Translated Safety Statements
Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety
statement is available in a PDF document titled
“Translated Safety Statements” on our web site.
Go to http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/
legacy.aspx. Select “Wireless” under Product
Category and select “AT-WA7400” under Product
Name. You can view this document online or
download it onto a local workstation or server.

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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards .............................3
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications ...................4
Translated Safety Statements .......................................................5
Preface 13
Safety Symbols Used in this Guide .............................................14
Where to Find Web-based Guides ..............................................15
Contacting Allied Telesis .............................................................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............................................................................................23
Chapter 2: Installation ..............................................................25
Reviewing Safety Precautions.....................................................26
Installation Guidelines .................................................................28
Microwave Ovens................................................................29
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
Contents

Contents
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Powering On the Access Point ....................................................38
Running KickStart to Find Access Points on the Network ...........40
Installing KickStart on the Administrator’s PC .....................47
Warranty Registration..................................................................54
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ....................................................55
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ...................................57
Physical Specifications ................................................................57
Environmental Specifications ......................................................57
Power Specifications ...................................................................57
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications .................57
Appendix B: Radio Bands .......................................................59