Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless AP3965i User manual

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January 2016
ExtremeWireless™
AP3965i & AP3965e Installation Guide

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Contents
About This Guide
Who Should Use This Guide ..............................................................................................................................v
How to Use This Guide .......................................................................................................................................v
Related Documents ...........................................................................................................................................vi
Typographical Conventions ...............................................................................................................................vi
Chapter 1: Introduction
AP3965 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 1
AP3965 LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................... 2
Antennas ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
External Antenna Connectors ..................................................................................................................... 3
LAN Ports .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2: Installation
Unpacking the AP3965 ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Separately Ordered Components ...................................................................................................................... 6
AP3965 Installation Procedures ........................................................................................................................ 7
Ground Connection ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Mounting the AP3965 to a Wall ................................................................................................................... 8
Attach the Mounting Bracket to the AP.................................................................................................. 8
Mounting the AP3965 to a Pole ................................................................................................................ 10
Attaching Antennas ................................................................................................................................... 13
LAN 1/LAN 2 Connections ........................................................................................................................ 13
Installing the Cable Gland Adapter Assembly .....................................................................................14
Weatherproofing the AP3965e Connections ................................................................................................... 17
Weatherproofing the Antenna ................................................................................................................... 18
Forming a Drip Loop for AP3965e Cables ................................................................................................ 19
Configuring AP3965 Channel Settings ............................................................................................................ 19
Determine the Antenna Model .................................................................................................................. 20
Configure Radio RF Port ........................................................................................................................... 20
Configure Radio Channel .......................................................................................................................... 22
Configure Radio Transmit (Tx) Power ....................................................................................................... 24
Appendix A: Specifications
Internal Antenna Access Points ....................................................................................................................... 28
Horizontal Radiation Pattern 2.4 GHz ....................................................................................................... 28
Vertical Radiation Pattern 2.4 GHz ........................................................................................................... 29
Horizontal Radiation Pattern 5 GHz .......................................................................................................... 29
Vertical Radiation Pattern 5 GHz .............................................................................................................. 30
External Antennas ........................................................................................................................................... 30
Appendix B: Regulatory Information
AP3965 ............................................................................................................................................................ 34
AP3965e External Antenna AP ................................................................................................................. 34
United States ................................................................................................................................................... 34
FCC Declaration of Conformity Statement ................................................................................................ 34
USA Conformance Standards ................................................................................................................... 34
Safety.................................................................................................................................................. 34
EMC..................................................................................................................................................... 35
Radio transceiver .............................................................................................................................. 35

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Other ................................................................................................................................................... 35
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement ................................................................................................... 35
External Antennas ..................................................................................................................................... 35
Professional Installation Notice ................................................................................................................. 36
Canada ............................................................................................................................................................ 36
Industry Canada Compliance Statement .................................................................................................. 36
Canada Conformance Standards .............................................................................................................. 37
Safety.................................................................................................................................................. 37
EMC..................................................................................................................................................... 37
Radio transceiver .............................................................................................................................. 37
Other ................................................................................................................................................... 37
European Community ...................................................................................................................................... 38
Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community ..................................................... 38
New Member States Requirements of Declaration of Conformity ................................................ 39
European Conformance Standards ........................................................................................................... 39
Safety.................................................................................................................................................. 40
EMC (Emissions / Immunity) ............................................................................................................ 40
Radio transceiver .............................................................................................................................. 40
Other ................................................................................................................................................... 40
RoHS................................................................................................................................................... 40
European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Notice ..................................................... 40
External Antennas ..................................................................................................................................... 41
Conditions of use in the European Community ......................................................................................... 41
European Spectrum Usage Rules ............................................................................................................. 42
Certifications of Other Countries ..................................................................................................................... 44
Approved External Antennas ................................................................................................................. 44
Other Country Specific Compliance Standards, Approvals and Declarations ................................. 44
NCC Statement ......................................................................................................................................... 46
AP3965e Approved External Antennas ........................................................................................................... 46
RF Safety Distance .................................................................................................................................. 46
Tables
1-1 AP3965 LED Status Indicators .............................................................................................................. 2
2-1 Contents of the AP3965 Carton............................................................................................................. 5
A-1 Specifications for the AP3965 ............................................................................................................. 27
A-2 AP3965i Internal Antennas.................................................................................................................. 28
A-3 External Antennas for AP3965e .......................................................................................................... 30
B-1 European Spectrum Usage Rules ....................................................................................................... 42
Figures
1-1 AP3965e Front View.............................................................................................................................. 2
2-1 AP3965 Ground Terminal Location ....................................................................................................... 8
2-2 Mounting Bracket Orientation ................................................................................................................ 9
2-3 Mounting the AP3965 to a Wall ........................................................................................................... 10
2-4 Attach Pole Bracket to “H” Bracket...................................................................................................... 11
2-5 Pole Mount Orientation........................................................................................................................ 12
2-6 AP3965 Pole Mount Option ................................................................................................................. 12
2-7 Installing Terminator Caps................................................................................................................... 13
2-8 RJ45 Cable Gland Adapter Assembly ................................................................................................. 14
2-9 Weatherproofing the AP3965e Antenna.............................................................................................. 18
2-10 Drip Loop for the AP3965e .................................................................................................................. 19
2-11 AP Properties for the AP3965e ........................................................................................................... 21
2-12 AP3965e Radio 1 Properties: Base Settings....................................................................................... 23
2-13 AP3965e Radio 1 Properties: Channel Plan setting............................................................................24
2-14 AP3965e Radio 1 Properties: Max TX Power setting.......................................................................... 25

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About This Guide
TheguidedescribeshowtomountandconnectcablestotheExtremeWireless™OutdoorAccess
PointAP3965.Inaddition,thisguideprovidesinformationontheproductcertificationsand
nationalapprovalsfortheAP3965.
Who Should Use This Guide
Thisproductshouldbeinstalledandservicedbyaqualifiedlicensedtechnician,electrician,or
electricalmaintenancepersonfamiliarwithitsoperationandthehazardsinvolved.Proper
installation,whichincludeswiring,mounting,fusingorotherovercurrentprotectionand
grounding,canreducethechanceofelectricshocks,fires,orexplosioninthisproductorproducts
usedwithinthisproduct.
How to Use This Guide
Readthroughthisguidecompletelytofamiliarizeyourselfwithitscontentsandtogainan
understandingofthefeaturesandcapabilitiesoftheAP3965.Ageneralworkingknowledgeof
datacommunicationsnetworksishelpfulwhensettingupthismodule.
Thisprefaceprovidesanoverviewofthisguide,andabriefsummaryofeachchapter;definesthe
conventionsusedinthisdocument;andinstructshowtoobtaintechnicalsupportfromExtreme
Networks.Tolocateinformationaboutvarioussubjectsinthisguide,refertothefollowingtable.
Note: This guide does not provide information on configuration of the AP3965. For information on
how to configure the AP3965, see the ExtremeWireless™ User Guide.
WARNING
Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should install or service this unit.
Riesgo Electrico: Nada mas personal capacitado debe de instalar o darle servicio a esta unida.
Elektrischer Gefahrenhinweis: Installationen oder Servicearbeiten sollten nur durch
ausgebildetes und qualifiziertes Personal vorgenommen werden.
For... Refer to...
An overview of the AP3965 features. Chapter 1, Introduction
Instructions to mount the AP3965, attach antennas, connect
cables, and connect power. Instructions are also included to
mount and connect the AP3965 Power Supply. Chapter 2, Installation
Specifications, environmental requirements, and physical
properties of the AP3965 and AP3965 Power Supply. Appendix A, Specifications
Regulatory certifications and national approvals. Appendix B, Regulatory Information

About This Guide
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Related Documents
ThemanualslistedbelowcanbeobtainedfromtheWorldWideWebinAdobeAcrobatPortable
DocumentFormat(PDF)atthefollowingsite:
https://Extremenetworks.com/downloads/
• ExtremeWireless™ExternalAntennaSitePreparationandInstallationGuide
• ExtremeWireless™UserGuide
Typographical Conventions
Thefollowingtypographicalconventionsandiconsareusedinthisdocument.
blue type Indicates a hypertext link. When reading this document online, click the text in blue to go to
the referenced figure, table, or section.
Lowercase x Indicates the general use of an alphanumeric character (for example, 6x1xx, the x’s
indicate a combination of numbers or letters).
Note: Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special
importance.
Caution: Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment.
Precaución: Contiene información esencial para prevenir dañar el equipo.
Achtung: Verweißt auf wichtige Informationen zum Schutz gegen Beschädigungen.
Warning: Warns against an action that could result in personal injury or death.
Advertencia: Advierte contra una acción que pudiera resultar en lesión corporal o la
muerte.
Warnhinweis: Warnung vor Handlungen, die zu Verletzung von Personen oder gar
Todesfällen führen können!

ExtremeWireless™ AP3965 Installation Guide 1
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Introduction
ThischapterprovidesgeneralinformationabouttheExtremeWireless™OutdoorAccessPoint
AP3965.
AP3965 Overview
TheAP3965(seeFigure 1‐1onpage2)enablesyoutoextendyourwirelessLANbeyondthe
boundariesofindoorlocations.Itisresistanttoharshoutdoorconditionsandextreme
temperatures.UsingtheadvancedfullmeshwirelessdistributionfeatureofthewirelessLAN,the
AP3965canextendyourwirelessLANtooutdoorlocationswithoutEthernetcabling.Amounting
bracketisavailabletoenablequickandeasymountingoftheAP3965towallsandpoles.
TheAP3965isan802.11acAPthatsupports802.11a/802.11gand802.11blegacydevices.Itis
deliveredinaruggedenclosure.
TheAP3965interoperatesfullywiththewirelessLAN,includingsupportforwirelessVoWLAN,
branchofficemode,availabilityandmobilityfeatures.
TheAP3965iprovideseightinternalantennas.TheAP3965esupportsavarietyofexternal
antennas,providingrangeandcoverageversatility.
For information about... Refer to page...
AP3965 Overview 1
AP3965 LED Indicators 2
Antennas 3
External Antenna Connectors 3
LAN Ports 3
AP Part Numbers 27

AP3965 Overview
2 Introduction
Figure 1-1 AP3965e Front View
AP3965 LED Indicators
TheAP3965providesfiveLEDindicators(seeFigure 1‐1).TheLEDsprovidestatusinformation
(seeTable 1‐1onpage2)onthecurrentstateoftheAP3965.Formoreinformation,seethe
ExtremeWireless™UserGuide.
1AP Status 5Radio 1 (5 GHz)
2LAN 1 (Ethernet 1) 6LAN Ports (POE):
• LAN 1 PDE Port
• LAN 2 PSE Port output of DC48V, 0.26A
3LAN 2 (Ethernet 2) 7Console Port and Reset Button
4Radio 2 (2.4 GHz) .
Note: The AP3965e provides eight external antenna ports. The network administrator determines
which antenna port will be used based on the external antenna selected. The AP3965e can also be
configured to select the antenna that provides the best possible data transmission (diversity).
Table 1-1 AP3965 LED Status Indicators
LED Indicator Status Description
1 (AP status) On Green AP3965 working normally
Flashing Green AP3965 running a self test or
loading a software program
On Amber CPU/system failure

AP3965 Overview
ExtremeWireless™ AP3965 Installation Guide 3
Antennas
TheAP3965iincludeseightinternalantennas.
TheAP3965esupportstheattachmentofuptoeightexternalantennas.TheAP3965ecantransmit
frommultipleantennasatthesametime,asdefinedwithMIMOoperation,buttheantennasmust
beselectedmanuallybasedoncustomerrequirementsandcoveragearea.Foralistofexternal
antennas,referto“ExternalAntennas”onpage30.
External Antenna Connectors
TheAP3965esupportseightexternalantennaconnectionsforboth2.4GHzand5GHzradios.
Theseantennasofferavarietyofoptionsforextendingtheradiorangeandshapingthecoverage
area.Foralistofexternalantennas,referto“ExternalAntennas”onpage30.
LAN Ports
TheAP3965hastwo10/100/1000BaseTRJ45LANports(seeFigure 1‐1onpage2)thatcanbe
attacheddirectlytoa10/100/1000BaseTLANsegment.ThissegmentmustconformtotheIEEE
802.3or802.3uspecifications.
TheAP3965appearsasanEthernetnodeandperformsabridgingfunctionbymovingpackets
fromthewiredLANtoremoteworkstationsonthewirelessinfrastructure.
2 (Ethernet link state) LAN 1 On Green Valid 100Mbps Ethernet link
On Amber Valid 1Gbps Ethernet link
Off Link down
3 (Ethernet link state) LAN 2 On Green Valid 100Mbps Ethernet link
On Amber Valid 1Gbps Ethernet link
Off Link down
4 (Radio 2 status) On Green Radio 2 enabled
Off Radio 2 not on
5 (Radio 1 status) On Green Radio 1 enabled
Off Radio 1 not on
Table 1-1 AP3965 LED Status Indicators (Continued)
LED Indicator Status Description

AP3965 Overview
4 Introduction

ExtremeWireless™ AP3965 Installation Guide 5
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Installation
ThischapterprovidesinstallationinstructionsfortheExtremeWireless™OutdoorAccessPoint
AP3965.
Unpacking the AP3965
UnpacktheAP3965asfollows:
1. OpentheboxandremovethepackingmaterialprotectingtheAP3965.
2. VerifythatthecontentsofthecartoncontainstheitemslistedinTable 2‐1.
Table 2-1 Contents of the AP3965 Carton
For information about... Refer to page...
Unpacking the AP3965 5
Separately Ordered Components 6
AP3965 Installation Procedures 7
Weatherproofing the AP3965e Connections 17
Configuring AP3965 Channel Settings 19
Quantity Item
1 AP3965 Quick Reference
1 AP3965i/e model that you ordered.
Under the cardboard separation:
1 H-shaped bracket that is used for mounting the AP.
1 Metal bracket for attaching the AP to a pole, pipe, or mast.
1 #10AWG ground wire with a ring terminal crimped on it (6 foot length)
The following hardware is included:
4 Additional Hex nuts for the concrete anchors.
4 Concrete wall anchor assemblies that include the anchors, a flat
washer, and a hex nut.
4 Split Washers for the concrete anchors.
4 Cable clamps, all are ½" wide. Two clamps accommodate a 2.5"
maximum diameter pole and two clamps accommodate a
6”-7” diameter pole.

Installation Separately Ordered Components
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Optional:Youmayalsoneedantennas,terminators,orcables.Referto
www.extremenetworks.com/supportforproductnumbers.
3. PerformavisualinspectionoftheAP3965foranysignsofphysicaldamage.ContactExtreme
Networksifthereareanysignsofdamage.
Separately Ordered Components
ThefollowingaccessoriesareavailablefortheExtremeWireless™AccessPointAP3965.For
orderinginformation,contactyourExtremeNetworkssalesrepresentative.
• Antennas.Referto“ExternalAntennas”onpage30andtheExtremeWireless™External
AntennaSitePreparationandInstallationGuideformoreinformationabouttheseantennas.This
documentisavailableat:https://extremenetworks.com/downloads.
•Power
overEthernet(PoE)Injector.Thefollowing802.3atPoEinjectorsarerecommendedfor
usewiththeAP3965:
–PD‐9001GO‐ENT(outdoor802.3atPoEsingleportmidspan)
–PD‐9501GO‐ENT(singleport802.3atplusoutdoormidspan)
•Terminatorcap.ThispartislistedasaspareitemastheAP3965eisshippedwithsix
terminatorcaps.IfyouarenotattachingsixantennastotheAP3965e,youmustusea
terminatorcapontheantennaconnectornotbeingused.
–WS‐CAB‐NTERM—Terminator,StandardPolarity,Type‐NPlug,50OHM,1W
• Cablestoconnectthelightningprotectorsontheenclosuretotheantennas.Allcableslisted
belowhaveStandardPolarityType‐Njackandplugconnectors.
–WS‐CAB‐L200C20N—20footLMR200cable
–WS‐CAB‐L400C06N—6footLMR400cable
–WS‐CAB‐L400C20N—20footLMR400cable
–WS‐CAB‐L400C50N—50footLMR400cable
–WS‐CAB‐L400C75N—75footLMR400cable
–WS‐CAB‐L600C25N—25footLMR600cable
–WS‐CAB‐L600C50N—50footLMR600cable
•Bracket(30514)WS‐MBO‐ART01—OutdoorarticulatingmountingbracketforAP3965.
8 Screw assemblies, size M4, that include the screws, flat washers,
and split washers.
1 Ground Screw assembly, size M4, that include the screw, star
washer, and split washer.
Note: Before mounting the AP3965, read the “RF Safety Distance” on page 46.
Quantity Item
Note: When the AP3965 is powered by the Power Injector, the DATA port of the Injector should be
connected to a non PoE switch or, if the switch is PoE capable, PoE must be DISABLED on the
DATA port.

AP3965 Installation Procedures Installation
ExtremeWireless™ AP3965 Installation Guide 7
AP3965 Installation Procedures
UsetheseinstructionsasguidelinesformountingandconnectingtheAP3965easilyandsafely.
TheinstallationoftheAP3965shouldbeperformedbyaprofessionalinstallertoensureproper
operationandcompliancewithlocalsafetyguidelines.
AttachtheAP3965toasurfacethatcansupportitandwithstanditsenvironment.Itcanbe
mountedtoawall,girder,ceiling,orpole,andthesurfacematerialcanbeconcrete,brick,wood,
metal,orplastic.
InstalltheAP3965byfollowingtheseprocedures:
•GroundConnection
•MountingtheAP3965toaWall
•AttachtheMountingBrackettotheAP
•MountingtheAP3965toaPole
•AttachingAntennas
•LAN1/LAN2Connections
•WeatherproofingtheAntenna
•FormingaDripLoopforAP3965eCables
Ground Connection
ThegroundconnectionfortheAP3965islocatedontherearofthedevice.Attachagroundto
earthcabletothegroundingterminal.
1. UsetheM4groundscrewassembly,withthestarwasher,toattachthegroundwire’sring
terminaltotheAP.ThewireshouldbeasclosetotheAPbottomaspossible(seeFigure 2‐1).
2. Tightenthescrewtoatorqueof12.0in‐lbs.
Warning: This product should be installed and serviced by a qualified licensed technician,
electrician, or electrical maintenance person familiar with its operation and the hazards involved.

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Figure 2-1 AP3965 Ground Terminal Location
Mounting the AP3965 to a Wall
MounttheAPsothattheglandsareonthesideoftheAPclosesttotheground,andnotabovethe
plasticcover.Youmustprovidea3‐inchdriplooponallcables.Formoreinformation,see
“FormingaDripLoopforAP3965eCables”onpage19.
1. Usingthemountingbracketasaguide,markthelocationforthemountingscrewsona
horizontal,flatwallsurface.
2. Drillfourholesintothewallasfollows:
–forinstallingtheAPonamasonrywall,usea5/16”diameterbit.
–forothermaterials,usetheappropriatedrillforthescrewsbeingused.
3. Formasonryinstallations,placefouranchorassembliesintotheholes.
Attach the Mounting Bracket to the AP
AttachthemountingbrackettotheAP3965usingfourM4screws,fourspringwashers,andfour
flatwashers:
1. Use4M4screwassembliestoattachtheAPtothe“H”bracketonthesidethatdoesnothave
thePEMstand‐offs.
2. Tightenthefourscrewstoatorqueof12.0in‐lbs.

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Figure 2-2 Mounting Bracket Orientation
3. Securetheanchorstothewall,thensecurethebrackettotheanchors.SeeFigure 2‐3onpage
10.
4. Ifusing#10screws,tightenthemtoatorqueof25in‐lbs.Ifusing¼”screws,tightenthemto45
in‐lbs.

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Figure 2-3 Mounting the AP3965 to a Wall
Mounting the AP3965 to a Pole
Tofitthemountingplatetoapole:
1. Determinethediameterofthepole.
2. AttachtheAPtothe“H”bracketonthesidethatdoesnothavethePEMstand‐offs.Tighten
thefourscrewstoatorqueof12.0in‐lbs.
3. UsingfourM4screwassemblies,attachthepolebracketontothe“H”bracket.Tightenthe
screwsto12.0in‐lbs.
4. Positionthepolemountbracket(seeFigure 2‐4)ontotheAPmountingbracket.
Note: Use anchors when mounting on cement walls. (Not shown above.) Mounting screws (shown
above) are not included.
Pole Diameter Cable Clamp Size
<= 2.5” [63.5mm] Use small cable clamp.
6” - 7” (178mm) Use large cable clamp
Note: For other pole diameters, provide your own stainless steel cable clamp. The band must be ½”
[12.7mm] wide.

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Figure 2-4 Attach Pole Bracket to “H” Bracket
5. Attachthetwocableclamptothepolebracket.Openthecableclampbyturningaflatbladed
screwdrivercounterclockwise.Then,insertthenon‐clampendintothepolebracketthrough
theholes.
Note: It is easier to install both clamps before attaching to the pole.

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Figure 2-5 Pole Mount Orientation
6. Putthemetalbandaroundthepoleandinsertitintotheclamp.
7. Turntheclampscrewclockwise,tighteningthebandaroundthepole.
8. SecurethepolemountbrackettotheAPmountingbracketusingfourM4screws.
9. SecuretheAPtothepolebytighteningthestainlesssteeltiebackstrap(seeFigure 2‐6).
Figure 2-6 AP3965 Pole Mount Option

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Attaching Antennas
Installtheexternalantennasintendedforareacoverage.Forinformationaboutantennaselection
andinstallation,refertotheExtremeWireless™ExternalAntennaSitePreparationandInstallation
Guide.
ToattachexternalantennastotheAP3965:
1. AttachtheexternalantennacablestotheStandardPolarityType‐NconnectorsontheAP3965.
AlltheantennascanbeextendedawayfromtheAPusingtheoptionalcables.
2. Placeaterminatorcaponanyantennaconnectorsthatwillnotbeused(seeFigure 2‐7onpage
13).
3. DonotinstalltheAPwiththeantennaspointingupward.Therecommendinstallationhasthe
antennasextendedhorizontally.
Figure 2-7 Installing Terminator Caps
LAN 1/LAN 2 Connections
TheAP3965hastwoLANports(LAN1andLAN2).RefertoFigure 1‐1onpage2forthelocation
oftheseports.BeforeconnectinganRJ45cable(notprovided)toeitherport,awaterproofcable
glandadapterassemblymustbeinstalledontothecable(seeFigure 2‐8).
Notes: The total number of required antennas and associated port locations on the AP3965
depends on the coverage area and the type of antennas selected.
1Terminator cap 2Antenna connector

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Figure 2-8 RJ45 Cable Gland Adapter Assembly
Installing the Cable Gland Adapter Assembly
InstallthecableglandadapterassemblyontoLAN1orLAN2asfollows:
1. InserttheRJ45cableontothesealingnut.
2. SlidetheclawandsealontotheRJ45cable.
3. PlugtheRJ45cableintotheport.
1Sealing nut 2Claw 3Seal 4Main body