Allied Telesis TQ6602 User manual

613-002891 Rev. A
TQ6602
Enterprise-class 802.11ax Indoor Wireless Access Point
with 2.4GHz and 5GHz Radios
Installation Guide

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Electrical Safety and Emissions
Standards
This product meets the following standards:
“Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement”
“European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical
and Electronic Equipment” on page 4
“Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions” on page 4
“Translated Safety Statements” on page 8
Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesis
Declares that the product: 802.11ax 4x4+4x4 dual radio 2.4G/5G wireless access point
Model Number: AT-TQ6602
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does 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 of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and 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.

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Caution
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.  E80
Avertissement
Avertissement de la FCC: Les changements ou modifications non expressément approuvés
par la partie responsable de la conformité pourraient annuler l'autorité de l'utilisateur à utiliser
cet équipement.  E80
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm
between the radiator & your body.
European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
This Allied Telesis RoHS-compliant product conforms to the European Union Restriction of the
Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Allied
Telesis ensures RoHS conformance by requiring supplier Declarations of Conformity, monitoring
incoming materials, and maintaining manufacturing process controls.
Note
For additional regulatory statements, refer to Appendix B, ”Regulatory Statements” on page
75.
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions
Standard Compliance
• RoHs compliant
• European Union RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of
8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment.)

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Wire Communication
• IEEE 802.1
• IEEE 802.3
• IEEE 802.3u
• IEEE 802.3z
• IEEE 802.3ab
• IEEE 802.3bz
• IEEE 802.3x
• IEEE 802.3at
• ITU-T G.993.1
Wireless LAN Communication
• IEEE 802.11 DSSS
• IEEE 802.11a OFDM
• IEEE 802.11b DSSS/FHSS
• IEEE 802.11g OFDM
• IEEE 802.11n OFDM
• IEEE 802.11ac OFDM
• IEEE 802.11ax OFDMA
Safety
CB/UL
• IEC 62368-1
• UL 62368-1
• CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1
• IEC 60950-1
TUV
• EN62368-1 (Co-license)
UL2043
Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI)
• FCC part15 Subpart B/ Class B
• EN55032 Class B
• VCCI-CISPR 32 / Class B
• AS/NZS CISPR 32

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Electro Magnetic Susceptibility (EMS) - EN55024 and EN55035
• IEC 61000-4-2
• IEC 61000-4-3
• IEC 61000-4-4
• IEC 61000-4-5
• IEC 61000-4-6
• (IEC 61000-4-8
• IEC 61000-4-11
• IEC 61000-3-2
• IEC 61000-3-3
FCC
• 47 CFR Part15, subpart C
• 47 CFR Part15, subpart E
• DFS
CE
• RED Directive 2014/53/EU
• EN55032
• EN 55024
• EN 301489-1 V2.1.1
• EN 301489-17 V3.1.1
• EN 300328 V2.2.2
• EN 301893 V2.1.1
• EN 62311 / EN 50385
• European Council Directive 2014/30/EU
• DFS
• EN 55035
• EN 60601-1-2
RCM
• AS/NZS CISPR 32
• AS/NZS 4268

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IC
• ICES-003 issue 6
• RSS-102
• RSS-247 issue 2
Japan
• JATE
• ARIB STD-T66
• ARIB STD-T71
Hong Kong OFCA
India WPC
Malaysia SIRIM
Singapore IMDA TS SRD
Figure 1. Singapore IMDA Logo
Taiwan BSMI & NCC
• CNS 13438
• CNS 14336-1
• (LP002)
Thailand NBTC
Vietnam MIC
China SRRC
Complies with
IMDA Standards
DB102434

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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 the Allied Telesis website at
www.alliedtelesis.com/library.
Remarque: Les consignes de sécurité portant le symbole  sont traduites dans plusieurs langues
dans le document Translated Safety Statements, disponible à l'adresse www.alliedtelesis.com/
library.

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Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................................................15
Safety Symbols Used in this Document .................................................................................................... 16
Contacting Allied Telesis ........................................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 1: Product Description ...................................................................................................................19
Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Hardware Components .............................................................................................................................. 23
Ethernet LAN Port...................................................................................................................................... 25
Power Over Ethernet ........................................................................................................................... 25
Connector Type ................................................................................................................................... 25
Speed .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Duplex Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Automatic MDIX Detection .................................................................................................................. 26
Cable Requirements............................................................................................................................ 27
Maximum Distance .............................................................................................................................. 27
Port Pinouts ......................................................................................................................................... 27
How to Power the Wireless Access Point .................................................................................................. 28
External AC/DC Power Adapter .......................................................................................................... 28
PoE+ Power Source ............................................................................................................................ 28
Both AC/DC Power Adapter and PoE Power Source.......................................................................... 29
DC Connector for an External AC/DC Power Adapter ............................................................................... 30
POWER On/Off Button............................................................................................................................... 31
LEDs .......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Reset Button .............................................................................................................................................. 34
Management Tools .................................................................................................................................... 35
Web Browser ....................................................................................................................................... 35
Vista Manager EX and AWC Plug-in ................................................................................................... 35
SNMP .................................................................................................................................................. 35
Chapter 2: Beginning the Installation ..........................................................................................................37
Reviewing Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... 38
Choosing a Site for the Wireless Access Point.......................................................................................... 41
Unpacking the Shipping Box...................................................................................................................... 42
Chapter 3: Installing the Wireless Access Point ........................................................................................43
Installing the Wireless Access Point on a Table ........................................................................................ 44
Overview to Installing the Wireless Access Point on a Wall or Ceiling ...................................................... 48
Installing the Mounting Bracket on a Wall or Ceiling.................................................................................. 51
Installing the Mounting Bracket Screws ..................................................................................................... 55
Connecting an Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet LAN Port........................................................................... 56
Connecting the AC/DC Power Adapter...................................................................................................... 57
Attaching the Wireless Access Point to the Wall Mounting Bracket........................................................... 59
Installing an Anti-theft Device..................................................................................................................... 61
Chapter 4: Managing the Wireless Access Point .......................................................................................63
Starting the First Management Session Without a DHCP Server .............................................................. 64
Starting the First Management Session with a Direct Connection ...................................................... 65
Starting the First Management Session Over a Network .................................................................... 65
Starting a Management Session................................................................................................................ 67

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Appendix A: Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................ 69
Physical Specifications ...............................................................................................................................69
Environmental Specifications .....................................................................................................................69
Power Specifications ..................................................................................................................................70
Input Power Specifications...................................................................................................................70
External AC/DC Power Adapter Specifications....................................................................................70
PoE+ Power Requirements..................................................................................................................70
Cable Specifications ...................................................................................................................................71
LAN Ports Specifications and Pinouts ........................................................................................................72
Port Specifications ...............................................................................................................................72
Port Pinouts..........................................................................................................................................72
Appendix B: Regulatory Statements ........................................................................................................... 75
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ...................................................................76
Industry Canada Statement........................................................................................................................78
Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................................80
Operating Frequencies and Maximum Transmission Power Levels ....................................................80
Radiation Exposure Statement ............................................................................................................80
Importer................................................................................................................................................80
Appendix C: Radiation Patterns .................................................................................................................. 81
2.4GHz Antenna 1 ......................................................................................................................................82
2.4GHz Antenna 2 ......................................................................................................................................85
2.4GHz Antenna 3 ......................................................................................................................................88
2.4GHz Antenna 4 ......................................................................................................................................91
5GHz Antenna 1 .........................................................................................................................................94
5GHz Antenna 2 .........................................................................................................................................97
5GHz Antenna 3 .......................................................................................................................................100
5GHz Antenna 4 .......................................................................................................................................103

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Figures
Figure 1: Singapore IMDA Logo ........................................................................................................................ 7
Figure 2: Top View .......................................................................................................................................... 23
Figure 3: Front Panel....................................................................................................................................... 24
Figure 4: Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Figure 5: Powering the Access Point with an AC/DC Power Adapter ............................................................. 28
Figure 6: Powering the Access Point with a PoE Power Source..................................................................... 28
Figure 7: Powering the Access Point with Both an External AC/DC Adapter and a PoE+ Power Source ...... 29
Figure 8: PWRADP-01 Power Adapter............................................................................................................ 30
Figure 9: Shipping Box Contents..................................................................................................................... 42
Figure 10: TQ6602 Wireless Access Point on a Table.................................................................................... 44
Figure 11: Installing the Bracket Screws ......................................................................................................... 45
Figure 12: Panel Screws ................................................................................................................................. 45
Figure 13: Installing the Mounting Bracket ...................................................................................................... 46
Figure 14: Tightening Bracket Retaining Screw .............................................................................................. 46
Figure 15: Orientations of the TQ6602 Wireless Access Point on a Wall ....................................................... 48
Figure 16: Invalid Position of the TQ6602 Wireless Access Point on a Wall................................................... 48
Figure 17: TQ6602 Wireless Access Point on the Ceiling............................................................................... 49
Figure 18: Marking the Holes for the Key-Hole Slots ...................................................................................... 51
Figure 19: Installing Two Screws..................................................................................................................... 52
Figure 20: Installing the Wall Mounting Bracket On the Screws...................................................................... 53
Figure 21: Pre-Drill Holes on Wall Mounting Bracket ...................................................................................... 53
Figure 22: Securing the Wall Mounting Bracket .............................................................................................. 54
Figure 23: Installing the Bracket Screws into the Wireless Access Point........................................................ 55
Figure 24: Connecting an Ethernet Cable to the LAN Port.............................................................................. 56
Figure 25: Connecting the AC Power Cord to the PWRADP-01 Power Adapter ............................................ 57
Figure 26: Connecting an AC/DC Power Adapter to the DC IN Connector..................................................... 57
Figure 27: Connecting the Power Cord on the PWRADP-01 Power Adapter to an AC Source ...................... 58
Figure 28: DC Power On/Off Button ................................................................................................................ 58
Figure 29: Installing the Wireless Access Point on the Wall Mounting Bracket............................................... 59
Figure 30: Seating the Wireless Access Point on the Wall Mounting Bracket................................................. 60
Figure 31: Tightening the Wall Mounting Bracket Thumbscrew ...................................................................... 60
Figure 32: Kensington Lock Port ..................................................................................................................... 61
Figure 33: Log On Window.............................................................................................................................. 67
Figure 34: Pin Layout for RJ45 Connector on the Ethernet Port ..................................................................... 72

List of Figures
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Tables
Table 1. LED Status Information .................................................................................................................... 32
Table 2. Physical Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 69
Table 3. Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 69
Table 4. Input Power Specifications ............................................................................................................... 70
Table 5. External AC/DC Power Adapter Specifications ................................................................................ 70
Table 6. PoE Power Requirements on the Ethernet Port ............................................................................... 70
Table 7. LAN Port Specifications .................................................................................................................... 72
Table 8. MDI Pin Signals at 10/100Mbps ....................................................................................................... 72
Table 9. MDIX Pin Signals at 10/100Mbps ..................................................................................................... 73
Table 10. Connector Pinouts at 1/2.5/5Gbps ................................................................................................. 73

List of Tables
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Preface
This guide contains the hardware installation instructions for the indoor
IEEE802.11ax TQ6602 Wireless Access Point. The preface contains the
following sections:
“Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 16
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 17

Preface
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Safety Symbols Used in this Document
This document uses the following conventions.
Note
Notes provide additional information.
Caution
Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning
Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in bodily injury.
Warning
Warnings inform you of hot surfaces.

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Contacting Allied Telesis
For assistance with this product, you can contact Allied Telesis technical
support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesis
web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for the
following services on this page:
24/7 Online Support — Enter our interactive support center to search
for answers to your product questions in our knowledge database,
check support tickets, learn about Return Merchandise Authorizations
(RMAs), and contact Allied Telesis technical experts.
USA and EMEA phone support — Select the phone number that best
fits your location and customer type.
Hardware warranty information — Learn about Allied Telesis
warranties and register your product online.
Replacement Services — Submit an RMA request via our interactive
support center.
Documentation — View the most recent installation and user guides,
software release notes, white papers, and data sheets for your
products.
Software Downloads — Download the latest software releases for your
managed products.
For sales or corporate information, go to www.alliedtelesis.com/
purchase.

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Chapter 1
Product Description
The sections in this chapter describe the hardware components of the
802.11ax TQ6602 Wireless Access Point:
“Features” on page 20
“Hardware Components” on page 23
“Ethernet LAN Port” on page 25
“How to Power the Wireless Access Point” on page 28
“DC Connector for an External AC/DC Power Adapter” on page 30
“POWER On/Off Button” on page 31
“LEDs” on page 32
“Reset Button” on page 34
“Management Tools” on page 35

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Features
Hardware features include:
One 2.4GHz radio
One 5GHz radio
4x4 MU-MIMO 2.4GHz Internal antennas
4x4 MU-MIMO 5GHz Internal antennas
Transmission beamforming
One 10/100Mbps/1/2.5/5Gbps Ethernet LAN port with RJ-45
connector
IEEE 802.3at PoE+ Class 4 powered device
One Reset button for restoring the default settings
One On/Off button for the AC/DC power adapter connector
LEDs for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz radios, Ethernet LAN port, and
power
Ceiling, wall, or table installation
Kensington lock port
One Console RJ-45 port for factory use only
Software features include:
IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Multi-channel (cell operation)
Channel Blankets (single-channel operation)
Multi-channel and Channel Blanket hybrid operation
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)
Manual or automatic radio channel selection
Sixteen virtual access points (VAPs) per radio and thirty-two VAPs
per access point
Quality of Service (QoS) ingress and egress queues
Fast roaming (IEEE 802.11v/k/r)
Control of radio transmission power
Dynamic frequency selection
Band steering
WiFi multimedia (WMM) for prioritizing traffic
Client filtering by MAC addresses with on-board filter
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridges