H3C WA4600 Series User manual

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Contents
Product overview·························································································································································· 1
Preparing for installation ············································································································································· 3
Safety recommendations ··················································································································································3
Temperature and humidity requirements ························································································································3
Accessories provided with the AP ···································································································································3
Installation tools·································································································································································4
Installing the AP···························································································································································· 5
Check before installation··················································································································································5
Determining the installation position ·······························································································································6
Installing antennas ····························································································································································6
Installing the AP·································································································································································6
Mounting the AP on a wall······································································································································7
Installing the AP on a ceiling ······························································································································· 11
Connecting the AP to the power supply ······················································································································ 14
Check before power-on ········································································································································ 14
Connecting PoE power supply····························································································································· 14
Connecting local power supply ··························································································································· 15
Check after power-on············································································································································ 15
Connecting the AP to the network································································································································ 15
Verifying network connection for the fit AP ········································································································ 15
Verifying network connection for the fat AP······································································································· 16
Logging in to the AP···················································································································································17
Logging in through the console port ···························································································································· 17
Setting up the configuration environment ··········································································································· 17
Connecting the console cable······························································································································ 17
Setting terminal parameters·································································································································· 18
Logging in through the console port···················································································································· 19
Logging in through Telnet or Web ······························································································································· 20
Appendix LEDs and ports ··········································································································································21
LEDs ················································································································································································· 21
Ports ················································································································································································· 21
Index ···········································································································································································24

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Product overview
H3C WA4600 Series Indoor Access Points (WA4600 series) include the models WA4620i-ACN and
WA4620E-ACN. The WA4620i-ACN AP uses built-in antennas. The WA4620E-ACN AP uses external
antennas.
The WA4600 AP can act as a fit AP to cooperate with wireless switches or access controllers (ACs) to
provide wireless access for WLAN users. All network settings are configured on the wireless switches or
ACs. The WA4600 AP can also operate as a fat AP to provide wireless access for WLAN users.
Figure 1 Deployment of the WA4600 AP on hotspots (fit AP)
Core equipment room
RADIUS
server
Wireless
NMS
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Auditorium
Restaurant or
tea house
Hall or
information desk
Parking lot
PC
PC
PC
PC
AC
WA4600
WA4600
WA4600
WA4600

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Figure 2 Deployment of the WA4600 AP on hotspots (fat AP)
Table 1 Technical specifications
Item WA4620i-ACN
WA4620E-ACN
Protocol IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Radio frequency Dual radio frequency Dual radio frequency
Antenna
•2.4G antenna: gain 3.1 to 5 dBi
•5G antenna: gain 5.2 to 6.1 dBi External antennas
Power consumption 8 to 12.95 W 8 to 12.95 W
Dimensions
(H × W × D)
72 × 220 × 220 mm (2.83 × 8.66 × 8.66
in)
72 × 220 × 220 mm (2.83 × 8.66 ×
8.66 in)
Weight 1.5 kg (3.31 lb) 1.4 kg (3.09 lb)
NOTE:
The WA4620E-ACN AP is not provided with antennas. You need to order antennas for the
W
A4620E-ACN AP from H3C.
Core equipment room
RADIUS
server
Wireless
NMS
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Auditorium
Restaurant or
tea house
Hall or
information desk
Parking lot
PC
PC
PC
PC
WA4600
WA4600
WA4600
WA4600

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Preparing for installation
Safety recommendations
W
ARNING!
Only qualified personnel can install and remove the AP and its accessories. You must read all safety
instructions supplied with the AP before installation and operation.
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.
•Take adequate safety measures to avoid injury and AP damage.
•Make sure you place the AP in a dry and flat location and anti-slip measures are in place.
•Keep the AP clean and dust-free.
•Do not place the AP in a moist area and avoid liquid surrounding the AP.
•Keep the AP and installation tools away from walkways.
Temperature and humidity requirements
Item S
p
ecification
Operating temperature (indoor) –10°C to +55°C (14°F to 131°F)
Storage temperature –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)
Operating humidity (noncondensing) 5% to 95%
Accessories provided with the AP
Mounting bracket
M4 × 30 pan head screw, washer,
and nut
Wall anchor kit

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MAC address label
Console cable
(for fat AP only)
M4 × 10 pan head screw
Installation tools
When installing the AP, you may need the following tools. Prepare these tools yourself.
Level Crimping pliers RJ-45 crimping pliers Wire-stripping pliers Pincer pliers
Percussion drill
with matching
drills
Rubber hammer Phillips screwdriver Ladder Marker

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Installing the AP
IMPORTANT:
The AP is typically installed on a high position. H3C recommends that you log in to and configure the
AP before the installation. For more information about logging in to the AP, see “Logging in to the AP.”
Figure 3 Installation flowchart
Check before installation
Before installing an AP, perform the following tasks:
•Connect the AP to the power supply and the network. Examine the LEDs to verify that the AP can
operate correctly. For more information about AP LEDs, see “Appendix LEDs and ports.”
•Verify that cabling on the installation site has been completed.
•To ensure the PoE performance, H3C recommends that you use GE interfaces for PoE power supply.
•Record the AP MAC address and serial number marked on the rear of the AP for future use.
Start
Determine the installation
position
Wall-mounting the AP
End
Install the antenna
(Required only for the WA4620E-CAN)
Mount the mounting bracket to
the wall
Install the AP
Connect the AP to the power supply
Connect the AP to the network
Mount the mounting bracket to
the ceiling
Ceiling-mounting the AP
Check before installation

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Determining the installation position
You can mount the AP to a wall or ceiling. Determine the installation position by observing the following
principles:
•Few obstacles such as wall and ceiling exist between AP and clients.
•The AP is far away from electronic devices (such as microwave oven) that may generate radio
frequency (RF) noise.
•The AP does not hinder people’s daily work and life.
•The place is not water seeping, water soaking, and condensing.
•The ceiling for installing the AP must be less than 18 mm (0.71 in) in thickness, and can bear a load
of 5 kg (11.02 lb). H3C recommends that you reinforce the ceiling by using boards if it the ceiling
is not strong enough.
NOTE:
A lightning arrester (user supplied) must be installed on the AP for cabling outdoors.
Installing antennas
The WA4620E-ACN AP uses external antennas. You need to order antennas for it.
Before you install the WA4620E-ACN AP, install antennas for it, as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 Installing an antenna
Installing the AP
The AP can be installed on a wall or a ceiling indoors. The installation methods for the WA4620i-ACN
and WA4620E-ACN APs are the same. This section uses the WA4620E-ACN AP as an example.

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To install the AP on a wall or ceiling, you need a mounting bracket. Figure 5 shows the installation holes
in the mounting bracket.
Figure 5 Mounting bracket installation holes (with a diameter of 4.5 mm (0.18 in)
The mounting bracket includes an AP bracket and a wall/ceiling bracket. To install the AP on a wall or
ceiling, attach the AP bracket to the AP and the wall/ceiling bracket to the wall or ceiling.
Figure 6 Mounting bracket
(1)
A
P bracket (2) Positionin
g
post
(3) AP bracket groove (4) Installation hole
(5) Wall/ceilin
g
bracket tab (6) Wall/ceilin
g
bracket
Mounting the AP on a wall
1. Align the positioning posts on the AP bracket with the positioning holes in the AP rear. Use the M4
× 10 screw to secure the AP bracket to the AP through the installation hole in the middle of the AP
bracket.
4.5

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Figure 7 Attaching the AP bracket to the AP rear
2. Mark the installation holes on the wall by using the wall/ceiling mounting bracket, as shown
in Figure 8.

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Figure 8 Marking installation holes on the wall
3. Drill three holes with a diameter of 5 mm (0.197 in) and a depth of 30 mm (1.18 in) in the marked
locations, as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9 Drilling holes in the wall
4. Insert a wall anchor into each hole, and tap the wall anchor with a rubber hammer until it is all
flush with the wall surface, as shown in Figure 10.

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Figure 10 Hammering the anchor
5. Align the holes in the wall/ceiling bracket with the anchors and insert screws through the
installation holes into the wall anchors. Adjust the position of the mounting bracket and tighten the
screws.
Figure 11 Attaching the wall/ceiling bracket to the wall
6. Connect the AP to the LAN by using Ethernet cables.
7. As shown in Figure 12 and Figure 13, align the AP at a 45 degree angle with the wall/ceiling
bracket and rotate the AP clockwise until the AP clicks into place. If the AP is installed securely, the
wall/ceiling bracket tab fits into the AP bracket groove, as shown in Figure 14.

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Figure 12 Aligning the AP with the wall/ceiling bracket
Figure 13 Attaching and rotating the AP
Figure 14 Locking the AP bracket and the wall/ceiling mounting bracket
Installing the AP on a ceiling
1. Align the positioning posts on the AP bracket with the positioning holes in the AP rear. Use the M4
× 10 screw to secure the AP bracket to the AP through the installation hole in the middle of the AP
bracket.

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Figure 15 Attaching the AP bracket to the AP rear
2. Mark the installation holes on the ceiling by using the wall/ceiling bracket.
3. Drill three holes with a diameter of 5 mm (0.197 in) in the marked positions, as shown in Figure
16.

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Figure 16 Drilling holes in the ceiling
4. Insert the M4 × 30 screws through the holes in the wall/ceiling bracket and the holes in the ceiling.
Fasten washers and nuts at the other side of the ceiling to attach the wall/ceiling bracket to the
ceiling, as shown in Figure 17.
Figure 17 Attaching the wall/ceiling bracket to the ceiling
5. Connect the AP to the LAN by using Ethernet cables.
6. Align the AP with the wall/ceiling bracket and rotate the AP clockwise until it clicks into place, as
shown in Figure 18. For more information, see "Mounting the AP on a wall."

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Figure 18 Mounting the AP to the ceiling
7. Verify that the AP is securely installed to prevent it from falling off.
Connecting the AP to the power supply
The AP supports PoE and local power supply. You can choose the power supply mode as required.
Check before power-on
Check the following items before powering on the AP:
•The power supply is reliably grounded when the AP uses local power supply.
•The PoE power supply is reliably grounded when the AP uses PoE power supply.
Connecting PoE power supply
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet interface on the AP to an interface on a switch that supports
PoE.
Figure 19 Connecting PoE power supply
(1) Ethernet interface (2) Ethernet cable (3) PoE switch

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Connecting local power supply
NOTE:
The AC/DC adapter and power cord are user-supplied.
Table 2 Power adapter specifications
Item S
p
ecification
Input 100 VAC to 240 VAC
Output +48V at 0.52 A
The AP supports AC/DC adapters. You can connect the power port of the AP to the power source
through an AC/DC adapter to supply power to the AP.
Figure 20 Connecting local power supply
(1) Power port (2)
A
C
/
DC adapter (3) Power source
Check after power-on
Verify that the AP is powered on and operating correctly by examining the AP status LED. For more
information about AP LEDs, see “Appendix LEDs and ports.”
Connecting the AP to the network
Connect the Ethernet port of the AP to an Ethernet port of an Ethernet switch for Internet or MAN access.
Verifying network connection for the fit AP
All settings of the fit AP are configured on the AC. Use the display wlan ap all command on the AC that
connects to the fit AP. If the AP status is R/M, the AP is connected to the network. The WA4620E-ACN
is used as example.
<AC> display wlan ap all
Total Number of APs configured : 1
Total Number of configured APs connected : 1
Total Number of auto APs connected : 0

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AP Profiles
State : I = Idle, J = Join, JA = JoinAck, IL = ImageLoad
C = Config, R = Run, KU = KeyUpdate, KC = KeyCfm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP Name State Model Serial-ID
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ap1 R/M WA4620E-ACN 210235A1BUB139000435
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Verifying network connection for the fat AP
Use the ping command on the fat AP to ping the uplink network device. If the ping operation succeeds,
the AP is connected to the network successfully.

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Logging in to the AP
IMPORTANT:
The AP is typically installed on a high position. H3C recommends that you log in to the AP before the
installation.
This section applies only when the AP acts as a fat AP. When the AP operates as a fat AP, you can log
in to the AP through the console port, or through Telnet or Web to configure the AP. Login through the
console port is the prerequisite to configuring other login methods. Before you log in to the fat AP through
Telnet or Web, obtain its IP address first.
Logging in through the console port
Prepare the following items before logging in through the console port:
•An 8-core console cable, with a crimped RJ-45 connector at one end, and a DB-9 connector at the
other end.
•A configuration terminal with a serial port, such as a laptop or PC.
Setting up the configuration environment
NOTE:
The serial ports on PCs do not support hot swapping. To connect a PC to an operating device, first
connect the PC end. To disconnect a PC from an operating device, first disconnect the device end.
Connecting the console cable
To connect the console cable:
1. Connect the DB-9 connector to the serial port of the PC.
2. Connect the RJ-45 connector to the console port of the AP.
Figure 21 Connecting the console cable

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Setting terminal parameters
1. Start the PC and run the terminal emulation program such as the HyperTerminal of Windows
95/98/NT/2000/XP.
2. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal, and in the
Connection Description dialog box that appears, type the name of the new connection in the Name
text box and click OK.
Figure 22 Connection description
3. Select the serial port to be used from the Connect using drop-down list, and click OK.
Figure 23 Selecting the serial port used by the HyperTerminal connection
4. Set Bits per second to 9600, Data bits to 8, Parity to None, Stop bits to 1, and Flow control to None,
and click OK.

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Figure 24 Setting the serial port parameters
NOTE:
To use the default settings, click Restore Defaults.
5. Click OK and the system displays the HyperTerminal window.
Figure 25 HyperTerminal window
Logging in through the console port
Power on the AP, and you can see the following information:
System is starting...
Booting Normal Extend BootWare.
……
System application is starting...
Startup configuration file does not exist.