Extreme Networks AP305C User manual

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Access Points
Accessories Guide
9036825-00 Rev AA
October 2020

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Table of Contents
Preface...................................................................................................................................4
Text Conventions.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Documentation and Training.................................................................................................................................. 6
Getting Help....................................................................................................................................................................6
Subscribe to Service Notifications..............................................................................................................6
Providing Feedback.....................................................................................................................................................7
11.ax Access Points and Mounting Accessory Usage...................................................... 8
Mounting Accessory Compatibility Matrix.......................................................................9
Power Accessories Matrix.................................................................................................. 11
Ethernet Cap Accessory Information.............................................................................. 13
Indoor Mounting Accessory Installation......................................................................... 14
Position the Access Point before Installation................................................................................................14
Install the Access Point on a 9/16 in. Wide Ceiling Using AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL
Accessory........................................................................................................................................................................15
Install the Access Point on a Silhouette Ceiling Rail Using AH-ACC-BKT-AX-SL
Accessory........................................................................................................................................................................17
Install the Access Point on a 15/16 in. Wide Ceiling Rail Using AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB
Accessory....................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Install the Access Point on a Wall or a Solid Ceiling Using AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB
Accessory...............................................................................................................................................................21
Install the Access Point on a Junction Box Using ACC-BKT-AX-JB Accessory..........................22
Install the Access Point on a Beam Using ACC-BKT-AX-BEAM Accessory..................................25
Lock the Access Point after Installation..........................................................................................................27
Outdoor Mounting Accessory Installation..................................................................... 28
Install the Access Point on a Pole Using AH-ACC-STRP-MRN Accessory.................................... 28
Install the Access Point on a Flat Surface Using AH-ACC-BKT-ASM Accessory.......................30
Ground Connection...................................................................................................................................................32
Index.................................................................................................................................... 34
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Preface
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11.ax Access Points and Mounting
Accessory Usage
Learn about the indoor and outdoor mounting accessory compatibility and usage with various Wi-Fi 6,
802.11.ax access points.
This guide is a reference for users who install and manage the ExtremeWireless 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 access
points. The following access point accessories are covered in this guide:
•AP305C/CX
•AP410C
•AP510C/CX or AP650/X
•AP460C, AP460S6C, and AP460S12C
The following mouting accessories are used with the indoor and outdoor access points listed in this
guide:
•AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL
•AH-ACC-BKT-AX-SL
•AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB
•ACC-BKT-AX-JB
•ACC-BKT-AX-BEAM
•AH-ACC-STRP-MRN
•AH-ACC-BKT-ASM
Refer to the following table to locate various information in this guide:
For Refer to
Information on mounting accessory compatibility Mounting Accessory Compatibility Matrix on page
9
Information on power accessories usage Power Accessories Matrix on page 11
Information on Ethernet cap accessory Ethernet Cap Accessory Information on page 13
Information on positioning the access point for
installation, how to install an access point using
indoor mounting accessory
Indoor Mounting Accessory Installation on page
14
Information on how to install an access point using
outdoor mounting accessory
Outdoor Mounting Accessory Installation on page
28
Information on ground connection Ground Connection on page 32
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Mounting Accessory Compatibility Matrix
Details about mounting accessory part number and compatibility information with 802.11ax access
points.
Part number Description Access point compatibility
Indoor access points Outdoor access
points
AP305C
/CX
AP410C AP510C/
CX and
AP650/
X
AP460C,
AP460S6C, and
AP460S12C
Indoor
mounting
accessory
AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL Mounting
bracket for
interlude
ceilings
✓ ✓ ✓ —
AH-ACC-BKT-AX-SL Mounting
bracket for
silhouette 1/8
in. and
silhouette 1/4
in. ceiling grids
✓ ✓ ✓ —
AH-ACC-BKT-AX-
TB
Mounting
bracket for
prelude 15/16
in. and
suprafine 9/16
in. ceilings and
walls
✓ ✓ ✓ —
ACC-BKT-AX-JB Junction box or
wall mounting
for indoor
access points
✓ ✓ ✓ —
ACC-BKT-AX-BEAM Beam
mounting for
indoor access
points
✓ ✓ ✓ —
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Part number Description Access point compatibility
Indoor access points Outdoor access
points
AP305C
/CX
AP410C AP510C/
CX and
AP650/
X
AP460C,
AP460S6C, and
AP460S12C
Outdoor
mounting
accessory
AH-ACC-STRP-MRN Outdoor access
point stainless
steel hose strap
for 3 in. – 7 in.
diameter pole
— — — ✓
AH-ACC-BKT-ASM Outdoor access
point stainless
steel wall
bracket
assembly
— — — ✓
Key Description
✓Compatible
— Not compatible
Mounting Accessory Compatibility Matrix
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Power Accessories Matrix
This section lists the power accessories that are compatible with the 802.11ax access points.
Note
All power cables and accessories must be purchased seperately. Use the power accessory
part number provided in the following table to purchase the correct power accessory for your
access point.
Power accessory
part number
Description Access point compatibility
Indoor access points Outdoor access
points
AP305C/CX AP410C AP510C/CX AP460C,
AP460S6C, and
AP460S12C
PD-3501G-ENT Indoor single
port 802.3af
compliant mid
span
✓ ✓ ✓ —
AH-ACC-PW-30W 30W power
adapter
(12VDC, 2.5A)
— — ✓—
AH-ACC-PW-CBL-
US
6 ft. 18 AWG
universal
power cord
with United
States plug
✓ ✓ ✓ —
AH-ACC-PW-CBL-
UK
6 ft. universal
power cord
with United
Kingdom plug
✓ ✓ ✓ —
AH-ACC-PW-CBL-
EU
6 ft. universal
power cord
with European
Union plug
✓ ✓ ✓ —
AH-ACC-PW-CBL-
AU
6 ft. universal
power cord
with Australia
plug
✓ ✓ ✓ —
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Power accessory
part number
Description Access point compatibility
Indoor access points Outdoor access
points
AP305C/CX AP410C AP510C/CX AP460C,
AP460S6C, and
AP460S12C
AH-ACC-PW-CBL-JP 6 ft. universal
power cord
with Japan
plug
✓ ✓ ✓ —
AH-ACC-PW-CBL-
KR
6 ft. universal
power cord
with Korea
plug
✓ ✓ ✓ —
PD-9001GO-ENT Outdoor
802.3at
compliant PoE
single port mid
span
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
PD-9001GR-ENT Indoor 802.3at
compliant
single port mid
span
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Note
The mid spans do not ship with a power cord. For the mid span power cords, the installer
must supply appropriate AC plug for power connection.
Key Description
✓Compatible
— Not compatible
Power Accessories Matrix
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Ethernet Cap Accessory Information
Details about the Ethernet cap used with AP305C/CX and AP410C indoor access points.
The Ethernet cap accessory is used to stop damage from dirt and debris on open ports and to cover any
unused ports on an access point.
Before installing the accessory bracket onto the AP305C/CX access point or the AP410C access point,
install the Ethernet cap on the access point.
Note
You must purchase the Ethernet cap kit separately.
Table 4: Ethernet cap accessory order details
Part number Description
ACC-305C-ETH-CAP Cable cover for AP305C/CX to cover the Ethernet
port and Ethernet cable. The package includes a 5
in. flat Cat5e RJ45 cable and inline coupler (five
pack kit)
ACC-410C-ETH-CAP Cable cover for AP410C to cover the Ethernet port
and Ethernet cable. The package includes a 7 in.
flat Cat6 RJ45 cable and inline coupler (five pack
kit)
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Indoor Mounting Accessory Installation
Position the Access Point before Installation on page 14
Install the Access Point on a 9/16 in. Wide Ceiling Using AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL
Accessory on page 15
Install the Access Point on a Silhouette Ceiling Rail Using AH-ACC-BKT-AX-SL
Accessory on page 17
Install the Access Point on a 15/16 in. Wide Ceiling Rail Using AH-ACC-BKT-AX-
TB Accessory on page 19
Install the Access Point on a Junction Box Using ACC-BKT-AX-JB Accessory
on page 22
Install the Access Point on a Beam Using ACC-BKT-AX-BEAM Accessory
on page 25
Lock the Access Point after Installation on page 27
Learn about various indoor mounting accessories that can be used to install the access point.
The indoor mounting accessories can only be used with indoor access points. The AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB
accessory is shipped with indoor access points. All other indoor accessories must be purchased
separately.
Related Topics
Mounting Accessory Compatibility Matrix on page 9
Position the Access Point before Installation
Details about access point pre-installation position.
There is a red dot on the back of the access point and the bracket that will work as a guide to position
the access point for installation. Line up the red dot on the access point and the bracket for ease of
installation.
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Install the Access Point on a 9/16 in. Wide Ceiling Using AH-ACC-BKT-
AX-IL Accessory
Learn how to install any indoor access point on a 9/16 in. wide interlude ceiling tile using the AH-ACC-
BKT-AX-IL accessory.
Before You Begin
The following hardware is required to install the access point on a 9/16 in. wide interlude ceiling:
•An indoor access point
•One AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL accessory
About This Task
The AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL accessory is used on 9/16 in. wide Armstrong interlude ceiling rails. The
interlude ceiling grid artwork is printed on the back of the accessory for your reference.
Procedure
1. Remove the ceiling tiles.
2. Place the accessory on the ceiling rail in such a way that the accessory metal hinges are about 1/8th
of a turn from the sides of the ceiling rail.
3. Push up gently and rotate the accessory clockwise until the hinges hook over the edge of the rail
and the white tabs click in place.
Note
There are two white tabs in the back of the accessory that holds on to the ceiling rail in
place. Use your finger to push and unhook one side of the white tab if you want to remove
the accessory from the ceiling rail.
Indoor Mounting Accessory Installation
Install the Access Point on a 9/16 in. Wide Ceiling Using
AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL Accessory
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Figure 1: AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL accessory
Callout Description
1 Metal hinges on the AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL accessory
2 White tabs on the AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL accessory
3 Artwork of the 9/16 interlude ceiling grid for reference
4. When using a AP305C/CX or AP410C access point, attach the Ethernet port cap to the access point
Ethernet port.
For more information about Ethernet cap, refer to Ethernet Cap Accessory Information on page 13.
5. Align the red dot on the back of the access point against the accessory red dot.
Note
The accessory has a circular tip that fits into the circular depression on the back of the
access point.
Install the Access Point on a 9/16 in. Wide Ceiling Using
AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL Accessory Indoor Mounting Accessory Installation
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Figure 2: AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL accessory circular tip
Callout Description
1 AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL accessory circular tip
6. Press and rotate the access point clockwise about ¼th turn until it locks into place on the accessory.
7. Attach the Cat5e RJ45 cable to the ETH0 port on AP305C/CX or the Cat6 RJ45 cable to the ETH0
or ETH1 port on AP410C.
8. Place the cable cover over the Ethernet cable.
9. Replace the ceiling tiles.
Install the Access Point on a Silhouette Ceiling Rail Using AH-ACC-BKT-
AX-SL Accessory
Learn how to install an indoor access point on a 1/8 in. or ¼ in. silhouette ceiling rail using the AH-ACC-
BKT-AX-SL accessory.
Before You Begin
The following hardware is required to install the access point on a 1/8 in. or ¼ in. silhouette ceiling:
•An indoor access point
•One AH-ACC-BKT-AX-SL accessory
About This Task
The AH-ACC-BKT-AX-SL accessory is used for 1/8 in. or ¼ in. silhouette ceiling installation. The
silhouette ceiling drawing is printed in the back of the accessory for your reference.
Indoor Mounting Accessory Installation
Install the Access Point on a Silhouette Ceiling Rail
Using AH-ACC-BKT-AX-SL Accessory
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Procedure
1. Remove the ceiling tiles.
2. Place the accessory on the ceiling rail in such a way that the accessory metal hinges are almost
parallel to the sides of the ceiling rail with the ceiling rail over the center hole.
3. Rotate the accessory clockwise until the hinges hook over the edge of the rail and the white tabs
click in place.
Note
There are two white tabs in the back of the accessory that holds on to the ceiling rail in
place. Use your finger to push and unhook one side of the white tab if you want to remove
the accessory from the ceiling rail.
Figure 3: AH-ACC-BKT-AX-SL accessory
Callout Description
1 Metal hinges on the AH-ACC-BKT-AX-SL accessory
2 White tabs on the AH-ACC-BKT-AX-SL accessory
3 Artwork of the 1/8 in. or ¼ in. ceiling grid for reference
4. Align the red dot on the back of the access point against the accessory red dot.
Note
The accessory has a circular tip that fits into the circular depression on the back of the
access point.
Install the Access Point on a Silhouette Ceiling Rail
Using AH-ACC-BKT-AX-SL Accessory Indoor Mounting Accessory Installation
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Figure 4: AH-ACC-BKT-AX-SL accessory circular tip
Callout Description
1 AH-ACC-BKT-AX-SL accessory circular tip
5. Press and rotate the access point clockwise until it locks into place on the accessory.
6. Plug the RJ45 connector plug into ETH or ETH0, RJ45 connector receptacle on the access point.
7. When using a AP305C/CX or AP410C access point, attach the Ethernet port cap to the access point
Ethernet port.
For more information about Ethernet cap, refer to Ethernet Cap Accessory Information on page 13.
8. Place the cable cover over the Ethernet cable.
9. Replace the ceiling tiles.
Install the Access Point on a 15/16 in. Wide Ceiling Rail Using AH-ACC-
BKT-AX-TB Accessory
Before You Begin
The following hardware is required for installing the AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB accessory on a 15/16 in. wide
ceiling rail:
•An indoor access point
•One AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB accessory
About This Task
The AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB accessory is shipped with most indoor model access points, and is used for
standard drop ceiling rail installation.
Indoor Mounting Accessory Installation
Install the Access Point on a 15/16 in. Wide Ceiling Rail
Using AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB Accessory
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Procedure
1. Remove the ceiling tiles.
2. Align the accessory on the ceiling rail in such a way that the accessory metal hinges are almost
parallel to the sides of the ceiling rail.
3. Rotate the accessory clockwise until the metal hinges hook over the edge of the rail and the white
tabs click in place.
Note
There are two white tabs in the back of the accessory that holds on to the ceiling rail in
place. Use your finger to push and unhook one side of the white tab if you want to remove
the accessory from the ceiling rail.
Figure 5: AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB accessory
Callout Description
1 Metal hinges on the AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB accessory
2 Mounting holes for wall mounting
3 White tab on the AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB accessory
Install the Access Point on a 15/16 in. Wide Ceiling Rail
Using AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB Accessory Indoor Mounting Accessory Installation
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