H3C WA5320X User manual

H3C WA5320X Access Point
Installation Guide
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Preface
This installation guide describes the installation procedure for the H3C WA5320X 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 WA5320X 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
1 Preparing for installation··········································································1-1
Examining the installation site·························································································································1-1
Installation site selection·························································································································1-1
Temperature and humidity requirements································································································1-1
Power supply···········································································································································1-1
Grounding and lightning protection·········································································································1-2
Installation accessories···································································································································1-3
Installation tools ··············································································································································1-3
2 Installing the AP·······················································································2-1
Pre-installation tasks·······································································································································2-1
Installation flowchart········································································································································2-2
Attaching the cable to the AP··························································································································2-2
Connecting the grounding cable ·····················································································································2-3
Installing the protection cover ·························································································································2-4
Connecting Ethernet cables····························································································································2-5
Installing the AP··············································································································································2-5
Pole-mounting the AP by using the provided pole-mounting kit······························································2-6
Pole-mounting the AP by using the optional pole-mounting kit·······························································2-8
Pole-mounting the AP by using band clamps ·······················································································2-12
Mounting the AP on a custom pole·······································································································2-14
Mounting the AP on a wall ····················································································································2-16
Connecting the AP to a power injector··········································································································2-19
Connecting the AP to a power injector with two copper uplink ports ····················································2-19
Connecting the AP to a power injector with a fiber uplink port······························································2-19
Labeling cables·············································································································································2-20
Verifying the installation································································································································2-20
Powering on the AP ······································································································································2-21
Connecting the AP to the network·················································································································2-21
Verifying network connectivity when the AP operates as a fit AP·························································2-21
Verifying network connectivity when the AP operates as a cloud-managed AP···································2-21
3 Logging in to the fat AP ···········································································3-1
Logging in to the fat AP through the console port···························································································3-1
Setting up the configuration environment································································································3-1
Setting terminal parameters····················································································································3-2
Powering on the AP ································································································································3-2
Logging in to the AP through Telnet or the Web interface··············································································3-2
4 Appendix A Technical specifications························································4-1
5 Appendix B LEDs and Ports ····································································5-1
LEDs ·······························································································································································5-1
Ports································································································································································5-2

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1 Preparing for installation
WARNING!
Install the AP under the guidance of technical
engineers and read this chapter carefully before
installation.
Examining the installation site
Examine the installation site before installation to ensure that the AP will work in a good
environment.
Installation site selection
The installation site must be selected according to the network planning and technical requirements
of telecommunications equipment, with factors such as climate, hydrology, geology, earthquake,
electric power, and transportation taken into consideration.
Determine the installation location by observing the following principles:
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The AP will not be exposed to high temperature, dust, harmful gases, electromagnetic
interference sources (high power radars, radio stations, or electrical substations), unstable
voltage, heavy vibration, and loud noise.
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The location is not water seeping, water soaking, and condensing.
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The location is away from inflammable and explosive substances.
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The AP uses built-in omnidirectional antennas. For the optimal coverage, make sure the
installation height does not exceed 5 m (16.40 ft) and no obstacles exist around the AP.
Temperature and humidity requirements
Table1-1 Temperature and humidity requirements
Item
Specification
Operating temperature –40°C to +65°C (–40°F to +149°F)
Storage temperature –40°C to +85°C (–40°F to +185°F)
Operating humidity 0% RH to 100% RH, noncondensing
Storage humidity 0% RH to 100% RH, noncondensing
Power supply
You can power the AP by using a power injector. No power injector is provided with the AP. You can
use an H3C power injector. See "Connecting the AP to a power injector" for the connection method.

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Grounding and lightning protection
The AP must be reliably grounded. Make sure the grounding points of the grounding conductor of
the AP, lightning arresters, PE wire of the power cord, and antenna support are separate from each
other, make good contact, and are securely connected and treated with corrosion protection.
Ground resistance
The ground resistance is typically required to be smaller than 5 ohms, and smaller than 10 ohms in
an area with fewer than 20 thunderstorm days a year. For a piece of angle steel buried in the earth
as a grounding conductor, the ground resistance is required to be smaller than 10 ohms. In an area
with a higher ground resistance, reduce the ground resistance by using brine or resistance reducing
agent around the grounding conductor.
The top of the grounding conductor must be a minimum of 0.7 m (2.30 ft) away from the ground
surface. In cold areas, the grounding conductor must be buried below the frozen soil layer.
Grounding conductor
If a grounding strip is available, connect the yellow and green grounding cable to the grounding strip.
To make a grounding cable, make sure the cable has a cross-section area of a minimum of 6 mm2
(0.01 in2) and a length of no longer than 3 m (9.84 ft).
If no grounding strip is available, bury a piece of angle steel/steel tube a minimum of 0.5 m (1.64 ft)
long in the earth to act as the grounding conductor. It must be zinc-plated. In the case of a piece of
angle steel, the size must be a minimum of 50 × 50 × 5 mm (1.97 × 1.97 × 0.20 in). In the case of a
piece of steel tube, it must have a wall thickness of a minimum of 3.5 mm (0.14 in). Weld the
grounding cable of the AP onto the grounding conductor and use anti-erosion treatment on the
welding joint. With a cross-section area of a minimum of 6 mm2(0.01 in2), the grounding cable must
be as short as possible and must not be coiled.
Make sure the grounding terminals of all the lightning arresters of the AP and the peer device of the
AP are reliably grounded.
Ground lead
A ground lead is a metal conductor connecting a grounding net and a grounding strip. The
grounding cable of the AP must be connected to the grounding strip. The ground lead must be 30 m
(98.43 ft) or shorter. A piece of zinc-coated 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) is recommended. Connect the grounding strip and the ground
lead of the AP through the yellow and green grounding cable with an area of 35 mm2(0.05 in2), or
weld them directly. Use anti-erosion treatment on the welding joint.
Power grounding (AC)
Use a power cord with a protective earth (PE). Do not use a power cord with only an L line and an N
line.
The neutral line of the power cord must not be connected with the PGND of other communications
equipment. The L and N lines cannot be connected.
Lightning rod
The lightning protection grounding (for example, the grounding of the lightning rod) must be
connected to the grounding conductor of the equipment room.
The lightning rod must be tall enough to protect the AP and its antennas.
In plain areas, the shielding angle of the lightning rod must be less than 45 degrees. In mountainous
areas or lightning areas, the shielding angle must be less than 30 degrees.
Ethernet cable
Use a shielded twisted pair cable for outdoor installation. Make sure the devices at the two ends of
the cable are reliably grounded.
If a metal tube is used, make sure the Ethernet cable is reliably grounded at both ends of the tube.

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Installation accessories
Figure1-1 lists the installation accessories provided with the AP. Figure1-2 lists the installation
accessories to be prepared by users.
Figure1-1 Installation accessories provided with the AP
Figure1-2 Installation accessories to be prepared by users
Installation tools
When installing the AP, you might need the following tools. Prepare the installation tools yourself as
required.

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Figure1-3 Installation tools

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2 Installing the AP
IMPORTANT:
•
To ensure radio coverage, have the AP installed by technical personnel as a best practice.
•
You can mount the AP on a pole or wall and route the cables in the pole or wall. The figures in
the following installation procedures are for illustration only.
When you install the AP, follow these restrictions and guidelines:
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The AP is large and heavy. Avoid bodily injury and device damage during the installation.
•
If you install the AP on a pole, make sure the pole is vertical to the ground and iron
components have been treated with corrosion protection.
•
If you pole-mount the AP on the top of a building, make sure the AP does not project beyond
the sides of the building.
•
To avoid high temperature caused by exposure to the sun, install the AP in a place without or
with less direct sunlight and take protection measures if necessary.
Pre-installation tasks
Before installing an AP, perform the following tasks:
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Connect the AP to the power source and the network. Examine the LED to verify that the AP
can operate correctly. For more information about the AP LED, see "Appendix B LEDs and
Ports."
•
Verify that cabling at the installation site has been completed.
•
Record the AP MAC address and serial number marked on the rear of the AP for future use.

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Installation flowchart
Figure2-1 Installation flowchart
Attaching the cable to the AP
1. Feed the cable through the base of the AP.
2. Align the groove on the cable-side connector with the projection on the AP-side connector.
Connect the cable to the connector on the AP.
Yes No
Start
Mount the AP on a
custom pole
Connect the AP to a
power injector
Label cables
Verify the installation
Power on the AP Troubleshoot the AP
Power off the APOperating correctly?
End
Install the AP
Pole-mount the AP
by using the
provided pole-
mounting kit
Connect Ethernet cables
Install the protection cover
Connect the grounding
cable
Attach the cable to the AP
Pole-mount the AP
by using the
optional pole-
mounting kit
Mount the AP on a
wall
Pole-mount the AP
by using band
clamps

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Figure2-2 Attaching the cable to the AP
3. Fasten the sealing nut, and then use a cable clip to secure the cable to the base of the AP.
Figure2-3 Securing the cable to the AP
Connecting the grounding cable
CAUTION:
•
Correctly connecting the grounding cable is crucial to lightning protection and EMI protection.
•
Before connecting the AP to the power source, make sure the grounding cable is correctly
connected.
No grounding cable is provided with the AP. Prepare one yourself.
To connect the grounding cable to the AP:

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1. Attach the ring terminal to the grounding cable.
Figure2-4 Attaching the ring terminal to the grounding cable
2. Feed the ring terminal-end of the grounding cable through the base and then use the
grounding screw to attach the ring terminal to grounding point on the AP.
Figure2-5 Connecting the grounding cable to the AP
Installing the protection cover
Insert the protection cover into the base and then press the cover downwards until it clicks into
place.
Figure2-6 Installing the protection cover
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12
4
5 mm
(0.20 in) Grounding cable Ring terminal Heat shrink tube
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1

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Connecting Ethernet cables
IMPORTANT:
•
Use Category-5e or above Ethernet cables only. As a best practice, use shielded twisted pair
(STP) cables.
•
The all-in-one cable provides the following ports in ascending order of the
cable length, with one
port on each cable: GE1/PoE++ port, GE2/PoE++ port, GE3/IoT port, and console port. Each
port has a label for identification. Before connecting cables, identify the labels to correctly
connect Ethernet cables.
•Auto-MDI/MDIX is supported on the GE1, GE2, and IoT ports.
Before connecting Ethernet cables to the AP, read the following guidelines carefully:
•
Route cables according to the cabling design.
•
Arrange cables firmly and neatly without crossing, twisting, or cracking them.
•
To avoid electromagnetic interference, do not route cables together with high-voltage electric
power pipelines, fire-fighting pipes, or lightning protection cables.
•
Use PVC pipes, iron pipes, Plica tube, or cable troughs for cable routing. Route cable pipes
and troughs neatly against the wall and connect them through hoses or pipe joints at the bend.
Secure cable pipes and troughs by using cable ties or angle steels at a spacing of 1 m (3.28 ft)
to 1.5 m (4.92 ft) and ground the two ends in the case of metal tubes.
•
When you route PVC pipes outdoors in a horizontal way, cut an opening at the bottom of the
PVC pipes every 6 m (19.69 ft) to avoid water accumulation.
•
Seal the holes for routing cables in the wall with waterproof and flame retardant material.
To connect an Ethernet cable:
1. Disassemble the waterproof connector and sealing nut, and then feed the cable through the
connector.
2. Attach an RJ-45 connector to the cable. Then use a cable tester to test the cable.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the target port on the cable connected to the AP.
4. Fasten the sealing nut and the waterproof connector.
Figure2-7 Connecting an Ethernet cable
Installing the AP
Typically, you can pole-mount the AP for installation on the rooftop of a building.

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Pole-mounting the AP by using the provided pole-mounting
kit
IMPORTANT:
To
pole-mount the AP by using the pole-mounting kit provided with the AP, make sure the pole
diameter is not larger than 75 mm (2.95 in).
Mounting the AP on a vertical pole
1. Secure the base of the pole to the rooftop or a concrete pier block by using expansion bolts.
Figure2-8 Securing the pole base
2. Use the U-bolts and pole-mounting brackets provided with the AP to attach the AP to the pole,
and fasten the nuts.

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Figure2-9 Securing the AP to the vertical pole
3. As shown by callout 1 in Figure2-10, use a T8 Torx screwdriver to loosen the two screws on
the base so that the AP can rotate.
4. Rotate and adjust the AP until the bubble in the level is in the middle.
5. Fasten the two screws on the base to fix the rotating shaft of the AP.
Figure2-10 Adjusting the AP
Mounting the AP on a horizontal pole
1. Use the U-bolts and pole-mounting brackets provided with the AP to attach the AP to the pole,
and fasten the nuts.
Level
Bubble
1
2

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Figure2-11 Securing the AP to the horizontal pole
2. As shown by callout 1 in Figure2-12, use a T8 Torx screwdriver to loosen the two screws on
the base so that the AP can rotate.
3. Rotate and adjust the AP until the bubble in the level is in the middle.
4. Fasten the two screws on the base to fix the rotating shaft of the AP.
Figure2-12 Adjusting the AP
Pole-mounting the AP by using the optional pole-mounting
kit
IMPORTANT:
To
pole-mount the AP by using the optional pole-mounting kit, make sure the pole diameter
is in the
range of 65 to 200 mm (2.56 to 7.87 in).
Mounting the AP on a vertical pole
1. Use the long bolts to secure the pole-mounting brackets to the pole.
1
2
Level
Bubble

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Figure2-13 Securing the pole-mounting brackets to the pole
2. Insert two hex screws into the installation holes at the top of the pole bracket. Do not drive the
screws all the way in, leaving a certain space for hanging the AP.
Figure2-14 Inserting hex screws to the pole-mounting brackets
3. Hang the AP on the pole-mounting brackets by aligning the keyhole slots with the hex screws,
and then fasten the screws.

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Figure2-15 Hanging the AP on the pole-mounting brackets
4. Insert the other two hex screws into the installation holes at the bottom of the AP base and
then fasten the screws to secure the AP to the pole-mounting brackets.
5. As shown by callout 1 in Figure2-16, use a T8 Torx screwdriver to loosen the two screws on
the base so that the AP can rotate.
6. Rotate and adjust the AP until the bubble in the level is in the middle.
7. Fasten the two screws on the base to fix the rotating shaft of the AP.
Figure2-16 Adjusting the AP
Mounting the AP on a horizontal pole
1. Use the long bolts to secure the pole-mounting brackets to the pole.
1
2
Level
Bubble