H3C WA2620-AGN User manual

H3C WA2620-AGN WLAN Access Point
Installation Guide
Abstract
This document details the installation procedures for the WA2620-AGN WLAN access point.
Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.
http://www.h3c.com

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Contents
1Product overview··············································································································· 5
2Installation preparations······································································································ 8
Unpacking and inspection ············································································································8
Connection test ···························································································································8
Mounting the AP ··························································································································9
Wall or electrical box mounting ································································································9
Tabletop mounting ················································································································ 10
Ceiling mounting ··················································································································· 11
Connecting power····················································································································· 13
Power over Ethernet (PoE) from the LAN ·················································································· 14
Power over Ethernet from a PoE Injector·················································································· 14
Checking the LED Indicators··································································································· 15
3Connecting to the AP········································································································16
Finding the IP address on networks with a DHCP server (FIT AP)·················································· 16
Finding the IP address on networks without a DHCP server (FAT AP) ··········································· 16
Log into the AP ······················································································································ 16
Converting your managed AP (fit) to a stand-alone AP (FAT)···················································· 17
Converting your stand-alone AP (FAT) to a managed AP (FIT)··················································· 17
4Optional parts···················································································································18
Optional POE injector ················································································································· 18
Optional antennas ····················································································································· 18
Optional antenna cables············································································································ 18
5Support and other resources ······························································································19
Related documentation ············································································································· 19
Obtaining documentation ·········································································································· 19
Technical Support ······················································································································ 19
Documentation feedback ····································································································· 20

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Document conventions and symbols ··························································································· 20
Conventions·························································································································· 20
Symbols ································································································································ 21

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1Product overview
This installation guide describes the procedures to install and configure your H3C
WA2620-AGN (11n 2.4+5GHz PoE) access point (AP).
Before you install or move the AP, carefully read the safety information and installation
procedures information in this guide.
This equipment must be installed in compliance with local and national building codes,
regulatory restrictions, and FCC rules. For the safety of people and equipment, only
professional network personnel should install the AP.
Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety. Follow all
directions carefully. Please read the following safety information carefully before you
install or remove the unit.
WARNING!
Exceptional care must be taken during installation and removal of the unit.
This unit operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to IEC60950-1.
The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to which it is connected also operates
under SELV conditions.
There are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the unit. If you have a
physical problem with the unit that cannot be solved with problem solving actions in this guide,
contact your supplier.
RJ-45 data socket cannot be used as standard traditional telephone sockets, or to connect
the unit to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. Only connect RJ-45 data
connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to these sockets.
Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can be connected
to these data sockets.
To comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, a minimum body-to-antenna
distance of 20 cm must be maintained when the AP is operational.

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Figure 1 Diagram of WA2620 hardware
Reset Button
Slots for desktop
mounting
Wall Mounting
Bracket/Table Top Stand
Ethernet Port
Connectors for optional antennas
Slots for wall mounting
LEDs
RJ-45 Console Port
Security slot

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Figure 2 Diagram of ceiling bracket
Table 1 Description of WA2620-AGN interfaces
Feature
Description
Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port provides a 10/100/1000
BASE-T Ethernet connection to a switch.
Use a suitable Category 5 cable with
straight-through wiring and standard RJ-45
connectors to connect your AP to the
network.
LEDs
The LEDs indicate power and activity. See
Checking the LED Indicators for details.
Antenna
Connectors
The AP has three built-in internal antennas.
In addition, three RSMA antenna
connectors allow you to connect optional
external antennas.
Reset Button
To reset the AP.
RJ-45 Console
Port
Provides a serial interface to the AP for
diagnostic use. Default: 9600K, 8 bits, no
parity, 1 stop bit.
Wall-Mounting
Bracket and
Table-Top
Stand
The combined wall-mounting bracket and
table-top stand allows you to mount the
unit on a wall or stand it on a table top.
Suspended
ceiling bracket
The Suspended ceiling bracket (Ceiling
bracket and Slider) allows you to mount
the unit on a suitably ceiling tile separator.
Security slot
Dimensions (length x width x depth): 7 x 3 x
4 mm (0.28 x 0.12 x 0.16 in.) ,and a
standard Kensington lock is
recommended.
Slider
Ceiling bracket

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2Installation preparations
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.
Make sure that you have the following items, which are included with the AP:
One H3C WA2620-AGN Access Point
Wall-mounting hardware:
one combined wall-mounting bracket and table-top stand, four screws, four wall
anchors, suspended ceiling bracket, one ceiling bracket, one slider, two screws
Eight adhesive rubber feet
One console cable
Quick Start Installation Guide (this document)
·One H3C Warranty
· If the package is found to be rusted or water soaked, stop unpacking and contact
your H3C representative immediately.
Connection test
H3C recommends that you connect and check the Ethernet cable and LEDs before you
install the AP in a hard-to-reach location. Also, observe these items before you mount or
connect the AP:
Feature
Description
Switch Port
To connect your wireless network to your
wired network, you need a switch that is
connected to the AP.

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Feature
Description
Cabling
Make sure that a standard Ethernet cable
with straight-through wiring is installed at the
site before you install the AP.
Make sure that the cable is highly flexible and
that the RJ-45 connector has no extra
covering that could prevent the cable from
being routed through the mounting bracket.
Power
Requiremen
t
Power is supplied using an 802.3af Power Over
Ethernet (PoE) compliant device such as a
PoE switch or a PoE injector. For maximum
performance, H3C recommends that you use
a Gigabit link.
MAC
Address
Record the AP MAC address in a safe place
before the AP is installed in a hard-to-reach
location.
The MAC address is printed on the back of
the AP.
Mounting the AP
The AP can be mounted on the following types of surfaces:
Wall or electrical box (NEMA enclosure)
Table top
Ceiling Mounting
Wall or electrical box mounting
To install your AP on a wall or electrical box using the mounting bracket:
1. Following these guidelines, screw the mounting bracket to a wall or electrical box
(NEMA enclosure):
○The mounting bracket tabs should be pointing upward.
○If mounting to drywall, use the 4 screws and 4 wall anchors.
○If mounting to an EU electrical box (60.3mm), use 2 threaded screws and insert
into the holes marked “A” in the diagram shown below.

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○If mounting to a US electrical box (83.3mm), use 2 threaded screws and insert
into the holes marked “B” in the diagram shown below.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable (for power and network connection) to the LAN port
on the back of the AP.
3. To mount the AP onto the mounting bracket, insert the mounting-bracket tabs into
the slots on the back of the AP.
CAUTION:
If you are mounting the AP on a wall, you cannot use the slots on the bottom narrow edge of the
device. Instead, you must use the slots on back of the AP.
Tabletop mounting
To install the AP on a flat surface such as a table or desktop using the table stand:
1. Insert the tabs on the table stand into the slots on the side of the AP (see Figure 3
Align the cable routing cut-out toward the upper part of the stand.
Figure 3 Connecting table stand to AP
2. To lock the stand to the AP, slide the stand back and the AP forward (see Figure 4
A
B
A
B
Cable routing cut-out