H3C WA2600 Series User manual

H3C WA2600 Enhanced Series
WLAN Access Points Installation Guide
Abstract
This document details the installation procedure for the WA2600 series enhanced WLAN access
points.
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Table of Contents
1Product overview··············································································································· 4
Introduction·································································································································4
Hardware configuration················································································································5
Leds········································································································································5
Interfaces································································································································7
2Installation preparations·····································································································10
Unpacking and inspection ·········································································································· 10
Installation tools·························································································································· 11
Installation site examination ········································································································ 11
Temperature and humidity requirements ················································································· 11
Power supply························································································································· 11
Grounding and lightning protection························································································ 13
3Installing the AP ················································································································15
Determining the installation position····························································································· 15
Installing the AP on a wall ··········································································································· 15
Installing the wall-mounting bracket on the wall······································································· 15
Installing the AP on the wall-mounting bracket ········································································ 17
Optional: locking the AP onto the wall-mounting bracket························································· 18
Connecting the power supply····································································································· 20
Local power supply················································································································ 20
Power over Ethernet (PoE)······································································································ 20
Connecting the AP to the network ······························································································ 21
4Support and other resources ······························································································22
Related documentation ············································································································· 22
Obtaining documentation ·········································································································· 22
Technical Support ······················································································································ 23
Documentation feedback ····································································································· 23

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Document conventions and symbols ··························································································· 23
Conventions·························································································································· 23
Symbols ································································································································ 24

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1Product overview
The H3C WA2600 Series Enhanced WLAN Access Points (WA2600 enhanced series) are
one of the 802.11n access point (AP) product series developed by Hangzhou H3C
Technologies Co., Ltd. (H3C).
Introduction
The WA2600 enhanced series includes the WA2610E-AGN and WA2620E-AGN access
points and can serve as FIT APs to cooperate with wireless local area network (WLAN)
switches or access controllers to provide wireless access for WLAN users.
Figure 1shows a typical scenario of hotspot deployments using the WA2600 enhanced
series.
Figure 1 Configuration of the WA2600 enhanced series on hotspots (fit AP mode)
For the WA2600 enhanced series, see Figure 2
WA2600
WA2600
WA2600
WA2600
Core equipment
room Radiusserver
Wireless NMS
AC
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Auditorium
Restaurant or
tea house
Hall or information
desk
Parking lot
PC
PC
PC
PC

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Figure 2 Models of the WA2600 enhanced series
Table 1 Physical dimensions and weight of the WA2600 enhanced series
Model
Physical dimensions
(H×W×D)
Weight
WA2610E-AGN
35 × 210 × 150 mm (1.38 ×
8.27 × 5.91 in.)
1.2 kg (2.65
lb.)
WA2620E-AGN
35 × 210 × 150 mm (1.38 ×
8.27 × 5.91 in.)
1.3 kg (2.87
lb.)
Hardware configuration
The two models of the WA2600 enhanced series have different radio frequencies (RFs)
and structures. For supported protocols and chassis material, see Table 2
Table 2 Supported protocols and chassis material
Model
Protocols and chassis material
WA2610E-AGN
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, single-RF, sheet metal
WA2620E-AGN
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, dual-RF, sheet metal
Leds
The LEDs on the panel vary by model. For details about the LEDs, see Figure 3 Figure 4
and Table 3
WA2610E-AGN WA2620E-AGN

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Figure 3 LEDs on the WA2610E-AGN
Figure 4 LEDs on the WA2620E-AGN
Table 3 Description of the LEDs on the WA2610E-AGN and WA2620E-AGN
LED
Color
QTY
Meaning
POWER
Green
1
Displays the power supply status:
On: The power supply is normal.
Off/blinking: The power supply is
not well connected or works
abnormally.
RADIO
Green
1
Displays the wireless link status:
On: The wireless link is normal.
Off: The wireless link is not
initialized or the link is faulty.
Blinking slowly: The wireless link
works normally.
Blinking rapidly: Data is being
transmitted or received.
2.4GHz
(Wireless
link LED)
Green
1
Displays the 2.4 GHz wireless link
status:
On: The wireless link is normal.
Off: The wireless link is not
initialized or the link is faulty.
Blinking slowly: The wireless link
works normally.
Blinking rapidly: Data is being
transmitted or received.

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LED
Color
QTY
Meaning
5GHz
(Wireless
link LED)
Green
1
Displays the 5 GHz wireless link
status:
On: The wireless link is normal.
Off: The wireless link is not
initialized or the link is faulty.
Blinking slowly: The wireless link
works normally.
Blinking rapidly: Data is being
transmitted or received.
10/100M
(Ethernet
interface
LED)
Yellow
1
Displays the status of the Ethernet
interface:
On: The Ethernet interface is in the
link-up state.
Off: The Ethernet interface is in the
link-down state.
Blinking: Data is being transmitted
or received at 10/100 Mbps.
1000M
(Ethernet
interface
LED)
Green
1
Displays the status of the 1000 M
Ethernet interface:
On: The Ethernet interface is in the
link-up state.
Off: The Ethernet interface is in the
link-down state.
Blinking: Data is being transmitted
or received at 1000 Mbps.
Interfaces
The WA2600 enhanced series provides a reset button, security slot, and the following
interfaces:
2.4 GHz or 5 GHz antenna interfaces
A console interface
An Ethernet copper interface
A power supply interface
To view interface details, see Figure 5 Figure 6 and Table 4

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Figure 5 Interfaces on the WA2610E-AGN
Figure 6 Interfaces on the WA2620E-AGN
Table 4 Interface descriptions for the WA2600E series APs
Model
Interface
Standards
and
protocols
Description
WA2610E
-AGN
ANT-1
ANT-2
ANT-3
IEEE802.11a
IEEE802.11b
IEEE802.11g
IEEE802.11n
The antenna
interfaces are
provided for 2.4
GHz/5 GHz dual-RF
antennas for MIMO
transmission.
Console
RS/EIA-232
The console
interface is used for
device
configuration and
management.
Top view
Bottom view
Top view
Bottom view

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Model
Interface
Standards
and
protocols
Description
Ethernet
IEEE802.3
IEEE802.3u
IEEE802.3af
The Ethernet
interface can serve
as an uplink
interface to access
the Internet or MAN
and as a PoE
interface at the
same time.
Power
supply
—
The power supply
interface is used to
supply +48 VDC
power to the
device.
WA2620E
-AGN
Antenna
interface
(2.4 G)
IEEE802.11b
IEEE802.11g
IEEE802.11n
This antenna
interface is used on
a 2.4 GHz antenna
or a feeder.
Antenna
interface
(5 G)
IEEE802.11a
IEEE802.11n
This antenna
interface is used on
a 5 GHz antenna or
a feeder.
Console
RS/EIA-232
The console
interface is used for
device
configuration and
management.
Ethernet
IEEE802.3
IEEE802.3u
The Ethernet
interface can serve
as an uplink
interface to access
the Internet or MAN,
and a PoE interface
at the same time,
supporting
non-standard PoE
power supply(the
PoE input power
must be at least
16W).
Power
supply
—
The power supply
interface is used to
supply +48 VDC
power to the
device.

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2Installation preparations
This chapter describes the preparations for WA2600 enhanced series installation,
including unpacking and inspection of the product, preparation of installation tools, and
choosing the location site.
WARNING!
H3C recommends that 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.
Unpacking and inspection
Before unpacking the product, ensure that the package is not damaged and that it
does not show signs of water damage. When unpacking the package, 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.
NOTE:
Three omni antennas are shipped with the WA2610E-AGN and six omni antennas are shipped with
the WA2620E-AGN.

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Installation tools
When installing the AP, you may need some of the tools listed in Table 5 Choose the
appropriate tools according to your installation environment.
NOTE:
Table 5 is for reference. If you install the AP on a tabletop, none of the above tools is required. you
install
Table 5 List of installation tools
Tool Type
Tool
General tools
1-meter-long ruler, marking pen, knife, and
a percussion drill with a 6mm (0.24 in) bit
Special tools
Cable strippers, crimping pliers, and RJ-45
crimping pliers
Auxiliary tools
Ladder and rubber hammer
Installation site examination
Before installation, examine the installation site from the following aspects: temperature
and humidity requirements, power supply, and grounding and lightning protection.
Temperature and humidity requirements
Table 6 lists the operating temperature and humidity requirements.
Table 6 Environment specifications
Specification
Range
Operating temperature
(indoor)
-10°C to 65°C (14°F to
149°F)
Storage temperature
–40°C to +70°C (–40°F to
+158°F)
Operating humidity
(noncondensing)
5% to 95%
Power supply
The WA2600 enhanced series can be powered through 802.3af-compliant power over
Ethernet (PoE) or an external power adaptor. For details, see Table 7

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H3C recommends that outside of China this unit be PoE powered. See the H3C product
catalogs for 802.3af compatible power sources.
Table 7 Power Supply
Power Source
Connection Details
Ordering
information
AC/DC Power
Adapter
H3C WA2600
enhanced series
access points 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 AP power
interface.
If you need an
AC/DC power
adapter for your
H3C WA2600
series access
point, you must
use the
FSP025-1AD207A
adapter(part
number
0231A0EQ) which
is available from
H3C.
Power over
Ethernet (PoE,
IEEE 802.3af
standard)
power source
H3C WA2600 series
access points can
accept power from a
PoE power source.
No DC power
adapter is required.
Connect the PoE
cable directly to the
10/100/1000 Base-TX
Ethernet connector.
See the H3C
product catalogs
for 802.3af
compatible
power sources.

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Grounding and lightning protection
Table 8 Grounding and lightning protection requirements
Item
Requirements
Grounding
resistance
The grounding resistance is typically required to
be less than 5 ohms, and less than 10 ohms in an
area that has less than 20 thunderstorm days a
year. If an angle iron is to be buried into the
earth as the earthing conductor, the grounding
resistance is required to be less than 10 ohms. If
the installation site has a high earth resistance
rate, it is recommended to spray some salt water
or resistance-reducing agent on the earth
around the buried earthing conductor to
reduce the resistance rate of the earth.
The top of the earthing conductor should be at
least 0.7 m (2.30 ft) away from the ground
surface. In cold areas, the earthing conductor
should be buried below the frozen soil layer.
Protection
grounding
If a grounding strip is available at the site, attach
the yellow-green PGND cable of the AP to the
grounding strip. The PGND cable must have a
cross-section area of at least 6 mm2(0.01 in2)
and a length not longer than 3 m (9.84 ft).
If no grounding strip is available at the site,
hammer a 0.5 m (1.64 ft) or longer angle iron or
steel tube into the earth. The angle iron should
be sized at least 50 × 50 × 5 mm (1.97 × 1.97 ×
0.20 in.); the steel tube should have a wall
thickness of at least than 3.5 mm (0.18 in.) and
be zinc-plated. Weld the yellow-green
grounding cable to the angel iron or steel tube
and treat the joint for corrosion protection. With
a cross-section area of at least 6 mm2(0.01 in2),
the grounding cable should be as short as
possible. Do not coil the cable.
Make sure the lightning arresters of all devices
and the peering devices connected to these
devices are well grounded.
Grounding
lead
The grounding lead is a metal conductor
connecting the grounding strip to the
grounding grid. The PGND cable of the device
should be attached to the grounding strip. The
grounding lead should not be longer than 30
m (98.43 ft). H3C recommends a zinc-plated
flat steel with a cross-section area of 40 × 4 mm
(1.57 × 0.16 in) or 50 × 5 mm (1.97 × 0.20 in)..
The grounding strip and the grounding lead
should be jointed using a 35 mm2 yellow-green
PGND cable or directly welded together with
the joint treated for corrosion protection.

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Item
Requirements
AC power
grounding
Make sure you use the power cable with a PE
terminal but not the cables with only L and N
wires.
It is strictly prohibited to connect the N wire of
the power cable to the protection ground of
any other communications device, and the L
and N wires must be connected correctly.
Lightning
rod
In a plains area, the protection angle of the
lightning rod should be less than 45 degrees. In
a mountainous area or lightning intensified
area, the protection angle should be less than
30 degrees. The lightning protection ground
(for example, the ground of the lightning rod)
and the protection ground of the equipment
room should be connected to the same
earthing conductor.
Feeder
The antenna support is ready and in
accordance with the design requirement.
A feeder lightning rod is already installed and
grounded according to the design requirement.
Outdoor
lightning
arresters
For outdoor installation, a power lightning
arrester, a feeder lightning arrester and a
network port lightning arrester are required.
The power supply lightning arrester and feeder
lightning arrester are located close to the AP
while the port lightning protector is installed
close to the peer device where the network
cable enters the equipment room, just outside
the equipment room.
Network
cable
For outdoor installation, use a shielded network
cable and ensure that the interconnected
devices are well grounded.
After you have completed the installation preparations, continue with AP installation in
Chapter 3 Installing the on page 15.

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3Installing the AP
The WA2600 enhanced series WLAN APs can be directly affixed onto a wall by using the
wall-mounting brackets. This chapter contains the wall-mounting procedure for the
WA2600 enhanced series.
Determining the installation position
Determine the installation position by observing the following:
Leave as few obstacles (such as wall and ceiling) as possible between the AP and
the wireless stations.
Keep the AP far away from electronic devices (such as microwave ovens) that may
generate RF noise.
Install the AP in a place where it will not hinder people’s daily work and life.
Ensure the ceiling is strong enough and the structure is suitable when using ceiling
mounting. Reinforce the ceiling if needed. A padlock is required for ceiling
mounting to prevent falloff due to shock or vibration.
Installing the AP on a wall
This section describes how to install a WA2600 enhanced series AP on a wall and
includes the following subsections:
Installing the wall-mounting bracket on the wall
Installing the AP on the wall-mounting bracket
Optional: locking the AP onto the wall-mounting bracket
Installing the wall-mounting bracket on the wall
1. There are eight installation holes in the wall-mounting bracket. Use at least four of
them for the installation. Measure and mark the wall where the AP would be
mounted. Ensure holes correspond to those in the bracket. Using a precision drill
with a 6 mm (0.24 in) bit, drill holes on the markings. For screw hole locations and
sizes, see Figure 7 The arrowhead on the bracket should point upward.

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Figure 7 Screw hole locations and screw hole size
2. Insert the pointed end of anchors into the drilled holes and tap the flat end of
anchors with a rubber hammer until they are all flush with the wall surface.
3. Align the holes in the wall-mounting bracket with the anchors and insert screws
through the installation holes into the anchors, as shown in Figure 8 Position the
bracket so that the arrow points up.
4. Adjust the position of the wall-mounting bracket as necessary, and tighten the
screws.
49.0
44.6
22.3
49.1
49.1
150.0
75.0
62.9
104.0

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Figure 8 Install the wall-mounting bracket
Installing the AP on the wall-mounting bracket
NOTE:
The installation procedure is the same for both the WA2610E-AGN and WA2620E-AGN. The
WA2610E-AGN is used as an example in this guide.
1. Align the AP with the hooks on the wall-mounting bracket and hang the AP on the
bracket. (see [1] in Figure 9 .
2. Press the AP downward to affix it (see[2] in Figure 9

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Figure 9 Fix the AP onto the wall-mounting bracket
Optional: locking the AP onto the wall-mounting bracket
The WA2600 enhanced series APs have a security slot on the top, which can be used to
lock the AP onto the wall-mounting bracket to prevent theft.
To lock the AP onto the wall-mounting bracket:
1. Insert the locking plate into the security slot on the top of the AP (see [1] in Figure 10
2. Turn the locking plate counterclockwise until the hole on the locking plate is aligned
with the hole in the wall-mounting bracket (see [2] in Figure 10
3. Put the latch through the two holes that are aligned in step 2 (see [3] in Figure 10
4. Lock the latch with a lock. (Lock is user-supplied.)
5. Lock the AP onto the wall-mounting bracket.
Expansion scerw
Hook
1
2

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Figure 10 Lock the AP onto the wall bracket
Locking plate
Latch
Locking hole
Wall-mounting bracket Security slot
1
2
3