H3C WA2110-AG User manual

H3C WA2110-AG WLAN Access Point
Installation Guide
Abstract
This document details the installation procedures for the WA2110-AG WLAN access point.
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Contents
1Product overview··············································································································· 2
Introduction ·································································································································2
2Installation preparations······································································································ 4
Safety Precautions························································································································4
Unpacking and inspection ············································································································4
Installation tools····························································································································5
Checking the device before installation·························································································5
3Installation························································································································· 6
Attaching the antennas················································································································6
Connecting the Access Point to an Access Controller/Unified Switch ······································6
Mounting the Access Point············································································································6
Wall or ceiling mounting···········································································································6
Tabletop mounting ··················································································································9
4Support and other resources ······························································································11
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Technical support ·················································································································· 12
Documentation feedback ····································································································· 12
Document conventions and symbols ··························································································· 12
Conventions·························································································································· 12
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ATechnical Specifications ····································································································14

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1Product overview
The H3C WA2110-AG is a managed wireless LAN access point designed for use with an
H3C WX series access controller/unified switch and requires only hardware installation.
All configurations for the access point take place on the access controller/unified
switch.
Introduction
For details about the WA2110-AG technical specifications, see Appendix A Technical
Specifications.
For a diagram and description of the WA2110-AG access point parts and LEDs, see
Figure 2 and Table 1
Figure 1 Appearance of a WA2110-AG
(1) LED
(2) Antenna connector
(3) Power interface
(4) 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet interface
(5) Console port
(6) Mounting bracket

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Figure 2 LEDs on a WA2110-AG
(1) POWER: Power LED
(2) 11a: 802.11a LED
(3) 11b/g: 802.11b/g LED
(4) LINK: Ethernet status LED
Table 1 LED Descriptions
LED
Meaning
POWER
Indicates the working status of the power supply:
On: The device is working properly.
Off: The device is not powered on or is faulty.
11a
Indicates the status of the wireless link when the device
works in the 11a mode:
Off: The wireless link is not initialized or is faulty.
Blinking slowly: A small amount of data is being
transmitted or received through the wireless link.
Blinking quickly: A large amount of data is being
transmitted or received through the wireless link.
11b/g
Indicates the status of the wireless link when the device
works in the 11b/g mode:
Off: The wireless link is not initialized or is faulty.
Blinking slowly: A small amount of data is being
transmitted or received through the wireless link.
Blinking quickly: A large amount of data is being
transmitted or received through the wireless link.
LINK
Indicates the working status of the Ethernet port:
On: A link is present.
Off: No link is present.
Blinking: Data is being transmitted or received through
the Ethernet port.

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2Installation preparations
This chapter describes the preparations for WA2110-AG enhanced series installation,
including unpacking and inspection of the product, preparation of installation tools, and
choosing the installation location.
H3C recommends that all installation and removal of the unit and its accessories be
carried out by qualified personnel. Read all of the safety and installation instructions
supplied with your device before installation and operation.
Safety Precautions
A WA2110-AG must be installed in compliance with related safety standards and
specifications. For the safety of personnel and equipment, only professional network
personnel should install the device.
CAUTION:
To ensure that the access point complies with the related authentication domain regulations,
configure the country code by executing the wlan country-code command on the access
controller/unified switch before the access point begins to operate. For details about the wlan
country-code command, refer to the WLAN Service Commands of the WLAN Volume in H3C
WX Series Access Controllers User Manual.
Check that the voltage range is compliant to the requirements before powering on the
device, and be sure to use power supply devices that are in compliance with the related
safety standards.
WARNING:
Do not use or manipulate your WA2110-AG near any uncovered exploders or in any other
explosive environments, unless otherwise authorized by related functionaries.
Unpacking and inspection
Before unpacking the AP, ensure that the package is not damaged and that it does not
show signs of water damage. When unpacking the contents, avoid excessive force.
The accessories vary with the models. For the exact contents of the package, refer to
the packing list. If the contents do not match the packing list, contact your H3C
representative.
If the package is found to be rusted or water soaked, stop unpacking and contact your
H3C representative immediately.

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Installation tools
Collect the following tools before installation:
Mounting bracket and screws that come with the device
Electric screwdriver and Phillips screwdriver
One electric drill and 5 mm (0.20) drill bit
Checking the device before installation
Before mounting the WA2110-AG, connect it to the power adapter (if applicable) and
the Ethernet, and check the status of the LEDs to ensure that the WA2110-AG works
properly. In addition, record the MAC address of the access point for future use.

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3Installation
Attaching the antennas
Attach the antennas on to the antenna connectors on the access point and
hand-tighten them. After network startup, you may need to adjust the antennas to
fine-tune the coverage in your area. For best results, adjust the antennas so that they are
perpendicular with the floor or ceiling.
CAUTION:
Do not handle the antenna tips, especially after they are connected to the access point. This
can create electrostatic discharge (ESD) and damage the equipment.
Do not touch or remove the access point when its antenna is receiving or transmitting radio
frequency signals.
Connecting the Access Point to an Access
Controller/Unified Switch
H3C recommends installing and configuring the access controller/unified switch before
installing the access point. This is to ensure that you can verify whether the access point
works normally immediately after you connect it. For instructions on configuring the
access controller or unified switch, see H3C WX Series Access Controllers Configuration
Guides and H3C WX Series Access Controllers Command References.
Connect the access point to an access controller/unified switch directly or indirectly
through an intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3 network. In either case, use a Category 5e
cable for the connection.
Mounting the Access Point
Mount the access point on a wall, ceiling, or tabletop.
Wall or ceiling mounting
To mount the access point to a wall or ceiling:
1. Remove the access point from the mounting bracket.

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2. Route the Ethernet cable and, if you are using a power adapter, the power cable
on the back of the mounting bracket (see Figure 3 .
CAUTION:
For easy installation and removal of the access point from the mounting bracket, ensure that
there is sufficient flexibility with the cable and that the cable is long enough. H3C recommends
using flexible cables. If not enough cable is routed through the back of the mounting bracket,
or the cable is inflexible, it can be difficult to install or remove the access point from the
mounting bracket.
Figure 3 Cabling on the back of the bracket
3. Mount the bracket to a wall or ceiling (see Figure 4

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Figure 4 Mount the bracket (unit: mm)
4. Connect the Ethernet cable and the power cable (if using a power adapter) to the
corresponding port(s) on the access point.
CAUTION:
To avoid connection interference caused by dust, clean the pins of the cable connector
before connecting the cable to the access point.
Discharge the cable before connecting it to the access point.
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WARNING:
In case of lightning, do not plug/unplug the cable to/from the access point.
When the LEDs of the access point are blinking, do not plug/unplug the cable to/from the
access point or perform any operation that may affect the normal running of the access point.
5. Align the bottom of the access point with the mounting bracket, and press against
the access point until it is securely mounted in the mounting bracket. To avoid
physical damage to the access point, do not use excessive force when mounting
or unmounting the access point.
6. To prevent theft of the access point, insert the locking bar (see Figure 5 into the
opening at one side of the mounting bracket. Push the locking bar through the
opening until the hole on the locking bar is exposed. Insert the shackle of a lock
through the hole on the locking bar to lock the access point to the mounting
bracket (see Figure 5
Figure 5 Lock the access point to the mounting bracket
Tabletop mounting
To install the access point on a flat surface such as a table or desktop:
1. Remove the access point from the mounting bracket and place it on the table in a
position with good signal coverage.
WARNING:
When the RF antennas are transmitting data, keep the antennas away from your face, eyes,
and other exposed parts of your body.
Do not mount the access point on any metal surface.
Do not use or manipulate the access point near explosives unless otherwise authorized by
relevant authorities.

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2. Connect the Ethernet cable and power cable (if you are using a power adapter) to
the corresponding port(s) on the access point.

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4Support and other resources
Related documentation
Manual
Description
H3C WA Series WLAN Access Points
User Guide
Provides a guide to the upgrade and operation of
H3C WA series WLAN access points. It covers
configurations of interface, VLAN, IP services, IP
routing, multicast, security, system, QoS, wireless, and
a command index.
H3C WA Series WLAN Access Points
Web-Based Configuration Guide
Introduces the Web-based management function of
the WA Series WLAN Access Points.
H3C WX Series Access Controllers
User Guide
Provides a guide to the operation of H3C series
access controller products (including access
controllers, access controller modules, and the
access controller engine of unified switches). It
covers configurations of CLI, VLAN, system
maintenance and debugging, WLAN, IPv4, IPv6, port
basic configurations, multicast protocols, 802.1x,
AAA, SSH, ACL, QoS, description of the acronyms
used throughout the manual, and a command
index.
H3C WX Series Access Controllers
Web-Based Configuration Guide
Introduces the Web-based management function of
the WX series access controllers.
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A Technical Specifications
The WA2110-AG can be powered through 802.3af-compliant power over Ethernet (PoE).
The WA2110-AG also can be powered through an external power adaptor. For details
see 4Table 1
Table 1 Technical specifications
Index
Value
Maximum power consumption
6 W
Ethernet interface standard
802.3af
Wireless interface standard
802.11a, and 802.11b/g
Operating temperature
-10C to 55C (14F to 131F)
Operating humidity
(noncondensing)
5% to 95%
NOTE:
The power adapter is not shipped with the device. You can purchase it separately. For details,
contact your H3C representative.
H3C recommends that, outside of China, this unit be PoE powered. See H3C/3Com product
catalogs for a range of 802.3af compatible power sources.
Table 2 Descriptions of power source
Power
Source
Connection Details
Ordering
information
AC / DC
Power
Adapter
The WA2110-AG access point
can accept power from an
AC / DC power adapter.
Input specification is as
follows:
+48V , 0.52A min.
Connect the adapter’s
power jack to the
WA2110-AG power interface
(3)
If you need an AC /
DC power adapter
for your WA2110-AG
access point, you
must use the
FSP025-1AD207A
adapter (part
number
0231A0EQ)which is
available from H3C
/ 3Com.
Power over
The WA2110-AG access point
See the H3C / 3Com

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Ethernet
(PoE, IEEE
802.3af
standard)
power
source
can accept power from a
PoE power source.
No DC power adapter is
required. Connect the PoE
cable directly to the 10/100
Base-TX Ethernet connector
(4)
product catalogs
for a range of
802.3af compatible
power sources.