Extreme Networks Altitude 3550 Quick reference guide

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Published: December 2009
Part Number: 100351-00 Rev 01
Altitude™ 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: About This Guide.....................................................................................................................5
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................................5
Document Conventions............................................................................................................................................5
Notational Conventions ...........................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2: Introduction..............................................................................................................................7
Chapter 3: Mounting Kit Assembly and Use............................................................................................9
Installing the AP3550’s Mounting Accessories.......................................................................................................9
Installing the AP3550 to a Pole .............................................................................................................................11
Chapter 4: Heavy Weather Kit Assembly and Use................................................................................17
Chapter 5: Power Tap Installation ..........................................................................................................21
Pre-Installation Guidelines ....................................................................................................................................21
Power Tap Installation...........................................................................................................................................21
Chapter 6: Cable Connectors and Unused Connector Protection........................................................27
Chapter 7: Customer Support..................................................................................................................31
Registration............................................................................................................................................................31
Documentation.......................................................................................................................................................31

Table of Contents
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1About This Guide
Introduction
This guide provides detailed hardware setup and deployment instructions for the Extreme Networks®
Altitude™3550 (AP3550) model access point. The AP3550 model access point is primarily designed for
outdoor deployments, thus it has a unique set of installation instructions.
Document Conventions
The following document conventions are used in this document:
NOTE
Indicate tips or special requirements.
CAUTION
Indicates conditions that can cause equipment damage or data loss.
WARNING!
Indicates a condition or procedure that could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Notational Conventions
The following notational conventions are used in this document:
●Italics are used to highlight specific items in the general text, and to identify chapters and sections in
this and related documents.
●Bullets (•) indicate:
●action items
●lists of alternatives
●lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential
●Sequential lists (those describing step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.

About This Guide
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2Introduction
Please review all the material within this document before installing the AP3550 model access point.
The purpose of this guide is to assist you in understanding the correct use and placement of the
components within the AP3550 accessory kits. Proper installation is critical to the safety of the
installation, installer and others in the area of the AP3550’s deployment.
To deploy your AP3550 model access point in an outdoor environment, refer to the following:
●“Mounting Kit Assembly and Use”
●“Heavy Weather Kit Assembly and Use”
●“Power Tap Installation”
●“Cable Connectors and Unused Connector Protection”

Introduction
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3Mounting Kit Assembly and Use
It is recommended the assembly of the AP3550’s accessories be started, and fully staged (as described in
this chapter) before the AP3550 is moved into its final area of deployment.
Installing the AP3550’s Mounting Accessories
To install the AP3550’s mounting accessories:
1Install the mounting bracket to the AP3550’s rear housing using 4 short length binder head screws
from the kit. Tighten securely.
NOTE
Take note of the earth ground boss under the bracket. This point must be properly grounded to earth to utilize
this products safety features. This is a good time to add the required grounding lug or cable (not included with
the AP3550 or mounting kit).
2Install the AP3550 tilt bracket onto the AP3550’s bracket installed in step 1.
Use one long binder head screw and hex nut from the kit. This will define the pivot about which the
AP3550 can be tilted. Do not over tighten the nut.

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3Install 4 short binder head screws in the 4 slots, 2 each on left and right sides of the tilt bracket.
These can be tightened during this phase of the assembly. Once deployed in the field, the 4 screws
should be loosened slightly to allow the AP3550 to be tilted to level, then re-tightened.
4If sliding to a small pole diameter, up to 2 ½ inches in diameter, place the pole clamps into the slots
of the bracket assembled in step 3.
The pole clamps can be installed into inner or outer slots to adjust for pole diameters of various
sizes.
5Install 2 long binder head screws through the two holes of one clamp into the other clamp. Direction
is not important.

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On each long screw, install one split washer and one wing nut. Leave them somewhat loose, as the
nut, washer and screw will be loosened and re-installed in the field when mounting the AP3550 to a
Pole.
NOTE
The unit is ready to be moved into its deployment area and mounted onto a pole (where the AP3550 cannot be
slid over the pole end).
Installing the AP3550 to a Pole
To install an AP3550 to a pole:
1Select the proper slot positions for the pole clamp to properly fit onto the pole. Position and hold the
tilt bracket. Align each of the 2 pole clamps in position on the pole. Install 2 long binder head screws
through the two holes of one clamp and into the other clamp. Direction is not important.
Install one split washer and one wing nut onto each long screw. Lightly tighten the wing nut,
washer and screw.
Point the tilt bracket in the direction the AP3550 is to be mounted, and tighten the wing nut, washer
and screw

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2Install the mounting bracket onto the tilt bracket installed in step 1. Use one long binder head screw
and hex nut from the kit. This will provide the pivot about which the AP3550 can be tilted. Do not
over tighten the nut.
3Install 4 short binder head screws in the 4 slots (two each on left and right sides of the tilt bracket).
Set the angle of the AP3550 up or down as required for the installation. The 4 short binder head
screws and the long screw hex nut can all be tightened to lock the unit into position.
The image displayed above has the heavy weather accessory kit installed. Whether the unit is
installed with the heavy weather kit, or without it, it will be important to connect the AP3550 to an
appropriate earth ground using the earth-ground boss on the back of the unit.
NOTE
It is necessary to use the band clamp adapter when installing an AP3550 on a larger diameter pole (up to 18
inches).

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4Thread the 2 band clamps through the adapter.
Using both band clamps, position the adjuster screw about 6 inches from the face of the adapter. The
adjuster screw can be installed to either left or right sides.
5Mount the adapter to the tilt bracket using 2 short binder head screws. It does not matter which side
is up or down, left or right. Tighten the screws securely.
6Position and hold the tilt bracket and each of the band clamps onto the mounting pole. Thread the
band clamp through its own adjuster screw. Ensure the band clamp is installed into it’s own adjust
screw.

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Thread the free end of the band clamp through the adjuster. Pass through the screw, and pull the
free end of the clamp until it is snug. Repeat this process for the second clamp.
Point the tilt bracket in the direction the AP3550 is to be mounted. Tighten the band clamps. Cut off
or wrap around (as displayed above) the free end of the tightened band clamp.
7Install the AP3550’s mounting bracket onto the tilt bracket. Use one long binder head screw and hex
nut from the kit. This will provide the pivot about which the AP3550 can be tilted. Do not over
tighten the nut.
The image displayed has the heavy weather accessory kit installed. Whether the unit uses the heavy
weather kit or not, remember to connect the AP3550 to an appropriate earth ground using the earth-
ground boss on the back of the unit.

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8Install 4 short binder head screws in the 4 slots (2 each on left and right sides of the tilt bracket). Set
the angle of the AP3550 up or down as required for the installation. The 4 short binder head screws,
and the long screw hex nut can be tightened to lock the AP3550 into position.

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4Heavy Weather Kit Assembly and Use
NOTE
It is recommended that assembly of the AP3550 heavy weather kit be started, and fully staged, before the unit
is moved into the field for deployment.
To install the AP3550 heavy weather kit:
1Install 4 antenna extension cables (provided in the kit) to the AP3550. Hand tighten.

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2Route the antenna extension cables through the cable guides on the rear of the access point. The
cables cross from left to right to maximize the bend radius. Avoid any sharp bending of the cables to
extend their useful life.
NOTE
Note the earth ground boss on the AP3550. This point must be properly grounded to earth to utilize this products
safety features. This is a good time to add the required grounding lug or cable (not included).
3Install the heavy weather shield. Align the 4 screw holes with the 4 mating screw bosses on the
AP3550.

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4Install the mounting bracket to the AP3550’s rear housing using 4 short length binder head screws
from kit.
The heavy weather shield is clamped between the bracket and the housing. Tighten securely.
5Turn the unit over. On the face of the unit, remove and discard the 4 screws located in the cover of
the AP3550.
6Install 4 hex stand-off screws into the screw holes created with the removal of the screws in step 5.
Tighten securely.

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7Install the heavy weather shield.
Align the 4 screw holes with the 4 mating screw bosses on the AP3550 cover.
8Install the AP3550 mounting bracket to AP3550 cover using 4 short length binder head screws from
the kit. The front and rear shields are intentionally staggered to ensure adequate ventilation.
9The heavy weather protected AP3550 is now ready for installation.