H3C WA4320H-EI User manual

H3C WA4320H-EI Access Point
Installation Guide
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Preface
This document describes the installation procedure for the H3C WA4320H-EI access point.
This preface includes the following topics about the documentation:
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Audience.
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Conventions.
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Documentation feedback.
Audience
This documentation is intended for:
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Network planners.
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Field technical support and servicing engineers.
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Network administrators working with the WA4320H-EI access point.
Conventions
The following information describes the conventions used in the documentation.
Command conventions
Convention
Description
Boldface Bold text represents commands and keywords that you enter literally as shown.
Italic Italic text represents arguments that you replace with actual values.
[ ] Square brackets enclose syntax choices (keywords or arguments) that are optional.
{ x | y | ... }
Braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical bars, from which
you select one.
[ x | y | ... ]
Square brackets enclose a set of optional syntax choices separated by vertical bars,
from which you select one or none.
{ x | y | ... } *
Asterisk marked braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical
bars, from which you select a minimum of one.
[ x | y | ... ] *
Asterisk marked square brackets enclose optional syntaxchoices separated byvertical
bars, from which you select one choice, multiple choices, or none.
&<1-n> The argument or keyword and argument combination before the ampersand (&) sign
can be entered 1 to n times.
# A line that starts with a pound (#) sign is comments.
GUI conventions
Convention
Description
Boldface Window names, button names, field names, and menu items are in Boldface. For
example, the New User window opens; click OK.
> Multi-level menus are separated by angle brackets. For example, File > Create >
Folder.

Symbols
Convention
Description
WARNING! An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed
can result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed
can result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software.
IMPORTANT:
An alert that calls attention to essential information.
NOTE:
An alert that contains additional or supplementary information.
TIP:
An alert that provides helpful information.
Network topology icons
Convention
Description
Represents a generic network device, such as a router, switch, or firewall.
Represents a routing-capable device, such as a router or Layer 3 switch.
Represents a generic switch, such as a Layer 2 or Layer 3 switch, or a router that
supports Layer 2 forwarding and other Layer 2 features.
Represents an access controller, a unified wired-WLAN module, or the access
controller engine on a unified wired-WLAN switch.
Represents an access point.
Represents a wireless terminator unit.
Represents a wireless terminator.
Represents a mesh access point.
Represents omnidirectional signals.
Represents directional signals.
Represents a security product, such as a firewall, UTM, multiservice security
gateway, or load balancing device.
Represents a security module, such as a firewall, load balancing, NetStream, SSL
VPN, IPS, or ACG module.
Examples provided in this document
Examples in this document might use devices that differ from your device in hardware model,
configuration, or software version. It is normal that the port numbers, sample output, screenshots,
and other information in the examples differ from what you have on your device.
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Contents
Preparing for installation················································································1
Safety recommendations ···································································································································1
Site preparation··················································································································································1
Installation accessories······································································································································1
Installation tools ·················································································································································2
Installing the AP·····························································································1
Installation flowchart···········································································································································1
Pre-installation tasks··········································································································································1
Determining the installation position ··················································································································1
Installing the AP·················································································································································2
Connecting the AP to a power source ···············································································································4
Restrictions ················································································································································4
Connecting a PoE power source················································································································4
Connecting a local power source···············································································································4
Check after power-on·································································································································5
Connecting the AP to the network······················································································································5
Appendix A Technical specifications······························································1
Appendix B Ports···························································································1
Appendix C LEDs ··························································································1

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Preparing for installation
Safety recommendations
WARNING!
Only
professional personnel can install and remove the AP and its accessories. You must read all
safety instructions carefully before working with the AP.
To avoid possible bodily injury and equipment damage, read the following safety recommendations
before installing the AP. Note that the recommendations do not cover every possible hazardous
condition.
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To avoid bodily injury and device damage, take adequate safety measures.
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Place the AP in a dry and flat location and take anti-slip measures.
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Keep the AP clean and dust-free.
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Do not place the AP in a moist area and avoid liquid intrusion.
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Keep the AP and installation tools away from walkways.
Site preparation
Before installing the AP, examine the installation site and make sure the AP will operate in a
favorable environment. Make sure the temperate and humidity at the installation site meet the
requirements in Table 1.
Table 1 Temperature and humidity requirements
Item
Specification
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)
Operating humidity 5% RH to 95% RH, noncondensing
Installation accessories
Figure 1 Accessories provided with the AP
× 2
M4 × 25 screw M2.9 × 4 security screw Mounting bracket

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Installation tools
When installing the AP, you might need the following tools. Prepare the installation tools yourself as
required.
Figure 2 Installation tools
Phillips screwdriver Needle-nose pliers Wire-stripping pliers
Torx screwdriver Wire crimper

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Installing the AP
Installation flowchart
Figure 3 Installation flowchart
Pre-installation tasks
Before installing the AP, perform the following tasks:
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Connect the AP to a power source and the network. Examine the LEDs to verify that the AP is
operating correctly. For information about AP LEDs, see "Appendix C LEDs."
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Record the MAC address and serial number at the rear of the AP for future use.
Determining the installation position
Determine the installation position for the AP by observing the following principles:
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As few obstacles (for example, walls) as possible exist between the AP and clients.
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The AP is far away from electronic devices (such as microwave oven) that might generate
radio frequency (RF) noise.
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The AP does not hinder people’s daily work and life.
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The place is not water seeping, water soaking, or condensing.
Determine the installation position
Connect the AP to a power source
Connect the AP to the network
End
Install the AP
Complete pre-installation tasks
Start

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Installing the AP
1. As shown in Figure 4, use M4 screws to attach the mounting bracket to an electrical outlet box.
Figure 4 Attaching the mounting bracket to an electrical outlet box
2. As shown in Figure 5, connect cables to the pass-through port and uplink/PoE in port on the
rear of the AP.
The pass-through ports on the rear and right panel of the AP are standard RJ-45 ports. You
can connect phone cables or Ethernet cables to the pass-through ports as needed.
Figure 5 Connecting cables to the pass-through port and uplink/PoE in port
3. Secure the AP to the mounting bracket.
a. Align the mounting tab on the mounting bracket with the installation slot in the rear of the
AP and insert the tab into the slot.

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Figure 6 Installing the AP
b. Slide down the AP so that it sits securely on the tab.
c. Fasten the M2.9 × 4 screw on the side panel of the AP.
Figure 7 Securing the AP to the mounting bracket

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Connecting the AP to a power source
You can supply power to the AP by using a local power source or through 802.3af/802.at PoE as
required.
Restrictions
Before powering the AP, make sure the power source (the local power source or the PSE) is reliably
grounded.
Connecting a PoE power source
To power the AP through PoE, use an Ethernet cable to connect the uplink/PoE in port on the AP to
a PoE switch.
Figure 8 Powering the AP through PoE
Connecting a local power source
You can use an AC/DC power adapter to connect the AP to a local power source. No power adapter
is provided with the AP. Prepare one yourself as required. Table 2 describes the power adapter
specifications.
Table 2 Power adapter specifications
Item
Specification
Input 100 VAC to 240 VAC
Output +48 VDC at 0.52 A

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Figure 9 Using a power adapter to connect the AP to a local power source
Check after power-on
Examine the LEDs on the AP after you power on it to verify that the AP is operating correctly. For
more information about AP LEDs, see "Appendix C LEDs."
Connecting the AP to the network
Connect the uplink/PoE in port on the AP to an Ethernet switch and verify network connectivity.
The AP can operate as a fit AP. All AP settings are configured on the AC when the AP operates as a
fit AP. Execute the display wlan ap all command on the AC. If the AP status is R/M, the AP
has been connected to the network.
<AC> display wlan ap all
Total number of APs: 1
Total number of connected APs: 1
Total number of connected manual APs: 1
Total number of connected auto APs: 0
Total number of connected common APs: 1
Total number of connected WTUs: 0
Total number of inside APs: 0
Maximum supported APs: 2048
Remaining APs: 2047
Total AP licenses: 128
Local AP licenses: 128
Server AP licenses: 0
Remaining local AP licenses: 127
Sync AP licenses: 0
AP information
State : I = Idle, J = Join, JA = JoinAck, IL = ImageLoad
C = Config, DC = DataCheck, R = Run, M = Master, B = Backup

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AP name AP ID State Model Serial ID
ap1 1 R/M WA4320H-EI 219801A0YG8165E00000

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Appendix A Technical specifications
The WA4320H-EI can operate as a fit AP.
Figure 10 Fit AP typical networking
Table 3 Technical specifications
Item
Specification
Dimensions (W × D × H) 150 × 86 ×36.8 mm (5.91 × 3.39 ×1.45 in)
Weight 250 g (8.82 oz)
Radios 2
Antenna •2.4 GHz antenna: 3 dBi gain
•5 GHz antenna: 3 dBi gain
System power consumption ≤26 W
IEEE standards IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac wave2
AP
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Meeting room
Restaurant
Lobby
Parking lot
PC
PC
PC
PC
RADIUS
server
Network
management
system
Switch
AC
AP
AP
AP

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Appendix B Ports
The AP provides the following ports:
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One console port
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Four 10/100/1000-Mbps Ethernet copper ports
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One power port
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Two pass-through ports
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One uplink/PoE in port
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One USB port
Figure 11 Ports at the rear (1)
(1) 10/100/1000-Mbps Ethernet ports
(2) Uplink/PoE in port
(3) Pass-through port
Figure 12 Ports on the side panel (2)
(1) Pass-through port
(2) Power port
(3) Reset button
(4) USB port
(5) Console port
NOTE:
If you press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds
or less, the AP restarts. If you press and hold
the reset button for over 5 seconds, the AP restarts with factory defaults.
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2 3
12 4 5
3

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Table 4 Port descriptions
Port Standards and
protocols
Description
Console port RS/EIA-232 Used by technical personnel only for device
configuration and management.
10/100/1000-Mbps Ethernet
ports (ETH 1 to 4)
•IEEE802.3
•IEEE802.3u
•IEEE802.3af
Downlink ports of the AP.
IIn fit AP mode, ports 1 to 4 are named GE1/0/2 to
GE1/0/5 in MAP files and gigabitethernet 2 to
gigabitethernet 5 on the AC, respectively. Port 4
supports the IEEE 802.3af standard.
Uplink/PoE in port
•IEEE802.3
•IEEE802.3u
•IEEE802.3af
Used for connecting the AP to an uplink device for
Internet or MAN access. It can also receive PoE
power from the uplink device.
In fit AP mode, this port is named GE1/0/1 in MAP
files and gigabitethernet 1 on the AC.
48V DC N/A Used for receiving +48 VDC power from a local
power source.
Pass-through port (2 in total) •IEEE802.3
•IEEE802.3u Used for connecting a phone cable or RJ-45 cable.
USB port USB 2.0 Used for transferring data or supplying power.

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Appendix C LEDs
Figure 13 LEDs on the AP
(1) Power status LED
(2) Radio status LED
(3) Uplink port status LED
(4) Ethernet port status LEDs
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2
3
4

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Figure 14 LED descriptions
LED
Status
Description
Power status LED
Off No power is present, or the LED has been disabled.
Steady yellow The device is initializing or an initialization exception
has occurred.
Flashing yellow at 1 Hz No radio cards have been detected.
Flashing yellow at 2 Hz The Ethernet interfaces are down and no mesh links
are established.
Steady green The AP is operating correctly.
Flashing green at 0.5 Hz The AP has started up but has not registered to any
AC.
Flashing green at 2 Hz The AP is upgrading the software image.
Radio status LED
Off The radios do not have associated clients, or the
LED has been disabled.
Flashing green at 1 Hz Only the 2.4G radio has associated clients.
Flashing yellow at 1 Hz Only the 5G radio has associated clients.
Alternating between
green and yellow at 1 Hz Both the 2.4G and 5G radios have associated clients.
Uplink port status LED
Off No power is present.
Steady yellow The port has been auto-negotiated to operate at
10/100 Mbps.
Flashing yellow The port is sending or receiving data at 10/100
Mbps.
Steady green The port has been auto-negotiated to operate at
1000 Mbps.
Flashing green The port is sending or receiving data at 1000 Mbps.
Ethernet port status
LED
Off No link is present on the port.
Steady yellow The port has been auto-negotiated to operate at
10/100 Mbps.
Flashing yellow The port is sending or receiving data at 10/100
Mbps.
Steady green The port has been auto-negotiated to operate at
1000 Mbps.
Flashing green The port is sending or receiving data at 1000 Mbps.