Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WS-AP3915i-FCC User manual

ExtremeWireless™AP3915i
FCC/ROW Installation Guide
9035129
Published September 2017

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Table of Contents
Preface.........................................................................................................................................4
Text Conventions...................................................................................................................................................................4
Providing Feedback to Us................................................................................................................................................ 4
Getting Help.............................................................................................................................................................................5
Extreme Networks Documentation..............................................................................................................................5
Chapter 1: Overview...................................................................................................................6
Features..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
LED Indicators........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 2: Installation Process................................................................................................ 9
Verifying the Box Contents..............................................................................................................................................9
Mounting to a Dry/Wood Wall or Solid Flat Ceiling...........................................................................................10
Mounting to a Junction/Gang box..............................................................................................................................13
Mounting to a Suspended/Drop Ceiling...................................................................................................................13
Connecting the Power Supply.......................................................................................................................................15
Chapter 3: Specifications.........................................................................................................17
Chapter 4: Regulatory Information........................................................................................18
Safety Guidelines................................................................................................................................................................. 18
FCC Declaration of Conformity Statement.............................................................................................................18
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement...........................................................................................................................19
Industry Canada Notice....................................................................................................................................................19
European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Notice....................................................21
Hazardous Substances......................................................................................................................................................21
Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community................................................... 21
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Preface
Text Conventions
The following tables list text conventions that are used throughout this guide.
Table 1: Notice Icons
Icon Notice Type Alerts you to...
General Notice Helpful tips and notices for using the product.
Note Important features or instructions.
Caution Risk of personal injury, system damage, or loss of data.
Warning Risk of severe personal injury.
New This command or section is new for this release.
Table 2: Text Conventions
Convention Description
Screen displays This typeface indicates command syntax, or represents information as it appears on the
screen.
The words enter and
type
When you see the word “enter” in this guide, you must type something, and then press
the Return or Enter key. Do not press the Return or Enter key when an instruction
simply says “type.”
[Key] names Key names are written with brackets, such as [Return] or [Esc]. If you must press two
or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example:
Press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del]
Words in italicized type Italics emphasize a point or denote new terms at the place where they are defined in
the text. Italics are also used when referring to publication titles.
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Preface
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1Overview
Features
LED Indicators
The AP3915i is an 11ac Wave 2, Cloud and IoT ready indoor ceiling mount model with 5 internal
antennas. This AP comes with an 802.3 PoE PD for powering. The AP3915i features dual-band, dual
radio,2 x Multi-User MIMO, smoke-detector footprint, and can be mounted on a dry wall, on a ceiling or
a solid surface, and suspended on a ceiling.
The AP3915i comes with the following features:
•Two Radios (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
•One IoT Radio (2.4 GHz)
•One RJ45, 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port (LAN1) with PoE
•LEDs: Four (see LED Indicators)
•One reset button
•Power: PoE 802.3af; 12VDC Power Supply
•Antenna Information: 5 Internal antennas (four band locked antennas and BLE antenna)
•Enabled for ExtremeCloud™support.
Features
The following are the features of AP3915i:
Figure 1: AP3915i Side Ports
Table 3: AP3915i Features
Item Description
1 - 12VDC Power Supply The AP can be powered using this option.
2 - LAN1/GE1 Port This is the preferred method of powering the AP3915i.
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Table 3: AP3915i Features (continued)
Item Description
3 - Console Port Console RJ45 Connector.
4 - Reset Button Use a tool to access the reset button to reset the AP.
LED Indicators
AP3915i Access Points have LED indicators on the front of the box. The LEDs provide the status of the
access point indicating on, o,and network activity.
Figure 2: Top view of AP3915i
Table 4: AP3915 LEDs
Item Status Description
1 (Status LED)
Green Indicates AP is working normally.
Amber Indicates System Failure.
Overview
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Table 4: AP3915 LEDs (continued)
Item Status Description
2 (2.4 GHz radio)
Green Indicates radio is enabled.
3 (5 GHz radio)
Green Indicates radio is enabled.
4 (IoT Radio)
Blue Indicates IoT application is running.
Both the Radio LEDs will be Green when they are ON and the LEDs will not have any lights when they
are OFF. Blue color LED indicates the IoT Status.
Overview
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2Installation Process
Verifying the Box Contents
Mounting to a Dry/Wood Wall or Solid Flat Ceiling
Mounting to a Junction/Gang box
Mounting to a Suspended/Drop Ceiling
Connecting the Power Supply
Follow this procedure to install the AP3915i:
1Verify the box contents.
2Review the Safety Guidelines.
3 Mount the AP to a Flat Ceiling. Alternatively, you can also mount the AP to a junction/gang box, or a
suspended or drop ceiling.
Note
An optional bracket P/N 30516 (WS-MBI-WALL04 wall mounting bracket) is sold
separately. This bracket is used for mounting the AP on a flat ceiling, suspended or drop
ceiling, or junction/gang box.
4Connect the power supply to the AP3915i access point.
Verifying the Box Contents
Before you install the AP3915i access point, make sure that you have all the necessary parts.
1 Verify that the box contains the following items:
Table 5: AP3915i Box Contents
Quantity Items
1 AP3915i Quick Reference Guide
1 ExtremeCloud™Quick Start Card
1 WS-AP3915i AP
2 Perform a visual inspection of the AP for any signs of physical damage. Contact Extreme Networks if
there are any signs of damage.
Note
Before mounting the AP3915i, read the Safety Guidelines.
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Mounting to a Dry/Wood Wall or Solid Flat Ceiling
Mounting the AP3915i to a dry/wood wall or a solid flat ceiling requires WS-MBI-WALL04 bracket, two
Philips pan-head screws, and screw-in anchors, which must be purchased separately.
Warning
The AP must be mounted ONLY horizontally when mounting onto a plenum space.
Note
The recommended method of installation is using the WS-MBI-WALL04 bracket and the Multi
T-bar bracket.
Installation Process
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1 Install the WS-MBI-WALL04 bracket on a wall/ceiling with the two screws and screw-in anchors.
Ensure that the locking tab on the WS-MBI-WALL04 bracket is on the bottom side during
installation.
Figure 3: Mounting the AP using the WS-MBI-WALL04 Bracket
•Use the WS-MBI-WALL04 as a template and mark the holes to be used to mount the AP. It is
recommended to use the holes marked "A" or "B".
•Drill the holes and attach the bracket using the screws and screw-in anchors.
Note
When using the "A" or "B" holes, if the holes are not near the corners of the bracket, you
can break o the corner to decrease the bracket's visibility once the AP is installed.
2 Connect the LAN/Ethernet cable to the AP.
Installation Process
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3 Insert the AP onto the keyhole posts and slide the AP.
4 Lock the AP into place at about 1/4 inch.
Optional Installation: Mounting to a wall using the Philips Pan-head screws
You can mount the AP3915i access point directly onto a dry/solid wall using the Philips Pan-Head
screws. This is an optional installation method and not the preferred mode of installation.
Warning
Installing the AP using this method will result in the logo, LEDs, and E/N being positioned
opposite to the desired installation orientation.
1 Drill two holes 104 mm (4.100”) apart from each other on the wall where you want to mount the AP.
2 Insert the screws into the holes and use the screw-in anchors if needed.
Note
Leave 1/8” gap between the screw head and the wall.
Figure 4: Mounting the AP directly on a dry/wood wall and solid flat ceiling using
the Philips Pan-Head screws
3 Insert the Ethernet cable’s RJ45 connector into the LAN1/GE1 port.
Installation Process
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4 Align the AP against the screw heads and slide it down. Ensure that the AP is secured in place and
tightened. If the AP is loose, unmount the AP and decrease the distance between the screw head
and the wall. Remount the AP.
Note
When installing the AP, the LED icons must be on top and the “E” logo should be inverted
and pointing down.
Mounting to a Junction/Gang box
Mounting the AP3915i to a junction/gang box requires a WS-MBI-WALL04 bracket, which must be
purchased separately.
1 Remove the screws from the junction/gang box.
2 Line up the bracket holes on the junction/gang box and ensure that they align. If the holes do not
align, drill new holes.
Note
When you line up the holes, the locking tab on the bracket must be pointing down and the
junction/gang box must be fully covered by the bracket. The bracket must be square to
the rest of the room walls and the two holes that are being used must be on the opposite
side of large center hole on the bracket.
Note
If the holes that you need to use are not near the corners of the bracket, break o the
corner to decrease bracket’s visibility once the AP is installed.
3 Using the holes aligned together or the new ones drilled, attach the bracket to the junction/gang
box using the screws removed from the junction box earlier. Do not over tighten.
Caution
Over tightening the screws will cause the bracket to bend. If the bracket bends, you will
not be able to align and slide the AP onto the keyhole posts.
4 Connect the LAN/Ethernet cable to the AP.
5 Align the keyhole slots and posts and slide the AP onto the bracket until you hear it lock in place.
Mounting to a Suspended/Drop Ceiling
To mount the AP3915i access point to a suspended or drop ceiling, you need to use the Multi T-bar
bracket.
1 Remove the ceiling panels around the drop ceiling T-bar rail.
Installation Process
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2 Open the movable sliding part of the T-bar to give the stationary and slider T-bar more space.
Figure 5: Installing the T-bar adaptor
3 Hook the stationary end of the T-bar bracket onto the T-bar.
4 Tilt the T-bar up slightly in such a way that you are holding the stationary and movable sides of the
bracket. 4 Squeeze the bracket parts together until you hear the T-bar locking tab click into place.
Installation Process
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5 Slide the T-bar ceiling mount bracket base into the back of the access point. The locking tab fits into
a groove in the outside of the AP.
Figure 6: Mounting the AP3915i to the T-bar
6 Hold the AP and rock it back and forth to ensure that it is securely mounted.
7 Attach the Ethernet cable’s RJ45 connector to the LAN1/GE1 port and place the ceiling tile back in
place.
Connecting the Power Supply
You can connect the power supply to the AP using the PoE option or the optional 12V DC power supply.
1 Power is provided through the RJ45 Ethernet port (LAN1 port) of AP3915i. This is the preferred
method of powering the AP on ceiling and high wall installations.
2 The AP3915i can also be powered by an external DC power supply. It is plugged into an AC source.
Note
There is no wall mount option for the 12V DC power supply option.
Installation Process
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Table 6: AP3915i Power Supply Options
AP3915i Port Function
LAN1/GE1 Port
Optional 12V DC Power Supply
When the device is powered on, the power LED on the front face of the AP is lit.
Installation Process
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3Specifications
This section lists the specifications for the ExtremeWireless™ Indoor Access Point AP3915i.
Table 7: Specifications for the AP3915i
Item Specification
AP Part Number: 31028 WS-AP3915i-FCC
AP Part Number: 31029 WS-AP3915i-ROW
Enclosure material AP enclosure is plastic only.
Power source Power is provided by Power-over-Ethernet 802.3af.
Optional 12VDC Power Supply.
Antenna Four internal single band locked antennas and one
internal antenna that can operate as Bluetooth (BLE).
Uplink interface One 10/100/1000 Ethernet port with PoE.
Radio configuration Radio 1: 2.4 GHz; 2x2:2; 4G
Radio 2: 5 GHz; 2x2:2; 5G
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C
Non-operating transportation/storage -50°C to 70°C (-58°F to 158°F)
Altitude (feet) 6,000 feet
Relative humidity (% RH) 0% to 95% (non-condensing)
ExtremeCloud™enabled Yes
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4Regulatory Information
Safety Guidelines
FCC Declaration of Conformity Statement
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
Industry Canada Notice
European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Notice
Hazardous Substances
Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community
Safety Guidelines
This section contains notices that are intended to protect your personal safety and prevent damage to
the equipment.
Attention
Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures. Within the context of the
safety notes in this documentation, qualified persons are defined as persons who are
authorized to commission, ground and label devices, systems, and circuits in accordance with
established safety practices and standards. A qualified person understands the requirements
and risks involved with installing outdoor electrical equipment in accordance with national
codes.
FCC Declaration of Conformity Statement
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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference
•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
Warning
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
Industry Canada Notice
This device complies with ISED’s licence-exempt RSSs. 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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ ISED applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de
brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage
susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
Caution
1 The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the
potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
2 The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be
such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point
and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate.
3 Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e.
priority users) of the bands 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause
interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
Regulatory Information
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Caution
Avertissement:
1 les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour
une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux
systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.
2 le gain maximal d'antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande de 5725 à 5 850
MHz) doit être conforme à la limite de la p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l'exploitation point à point et
l’exploitation non point à point, selon le cas.
3 De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute
puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les
bandes 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des
dommages aux dispositifs LANEL.
Warning
IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 22cm between the radiator & your body.
Warning
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition
aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit
être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 22 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement
et votre corps.
Regulatory Information
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