HP procurve radio port 220 User manual

Installation and
Getting Started Guide
www.procurve.com
ProCurve Radio Port 220

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ProCurve Radio Port 220 (J9005A)

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Introduction
Introduction
The ProCurve Radio Port 220, a component of the ProCurve Wireless LAN
System, links wireless 802.11a/b/g devices to the Ethernet network through a
wireless services-enabled switch. This device is to be used with the ProCurve
Switch 5300xl, with a ProCurve Wireless EDGE Services xl Module, or other
compatible wireless services-enabled switch product. These Radio Ports are
designed to be simple plug-and-play devices that require no individual device
configuration before being installed into a network. All Radio Port configu-
ration, including country-specific settings, radio channel, radio power, SSID
settings, security settings, management information, and Radio Port firmware
is provided through the wireless services-enabled switch.
NOTE Before installing this Radio Port, a wireless services-enabled switch (such as
the ProCurve Switch 5300xl with Wireless EDGE Services xl Module installed)
should be deployed, configured, and operating in a Normal mode. See the
"ProCurve Wireless EDGE Services xl Module Getting Started Guide" for
details.
ProCurve Radio Port 220 Package Contents
ProCurve Radio Port 220 with external antenna connectors (Plenum Rated)
NOTE External Antennae must be purchased separately.
■Two wall mount screws
■Two wall anchors
■Light pipe extender
■Badge for light pipe extender
■Label for badge
■Radio Port Install Guide
■Customer Support/Warranty booklet
Description
The ProCurve Radio Port 220 is a dual-radio IEEE 802.11-compliant device
supporting simultaneous 802.11a and 802.11b/g wireless Ethernet connec-
tions. The unit supports up to four external antennas, including up to two 2.4
GHz diversity antennas and up to two 5 GHz diversity antennas. Supported
Antennas are listed below under the section entitled Supported Antennas.

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The Radio Port 220 is designed for installation in either office or plenum
environments, using the mounting slots built into the underside of the metal
case. The Radio Port has one RJ-45 connector supporting 10/100 Ethernet and
requires power from any UL-listed, 802.3af-compatible Power over Ethernet
(PoE) switch or power injector.
RSMA Antenna Connectors
2.4 Ghz Primary5 Ghz Primary
2.4 Ghz Secondary5 Ghz Secondary
RSMA Antenna Connectors
LEDs
Top View
Mount Slots
Light Pipe Clip Slots
Bottom View

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Lock Port
The lock port, compatible with laptop-style security cables, is on the side of
the case.
Front View
Rear View RJ-45
Lock Port

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Technical Specifications
Dimensions & Weight
Features
■High-performance 802.11-compliant radios
■Two Reverse SMA (RSMA) connectors for 2.4-2.5Ghz antennas and two
Reverse SMA (RSMA) connectors for 4.9-5.825Ghz antenna connection
■Supports a single antenna or dual antennas in diversity mode for both
802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) and 802.11a (5GHz) bands
■Integrated 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet RJ-45 port
■Two redundant sets of LED indicators, top and bottom of Radio Port
■Lightpipe Extender for making LED indicators visible when Radio Port is
installed above a ceiling tile
■Safety wire tie point (post)
■Laptop-style lock port
■Slots for wall mounting
Operating Voltage 48VDC (from 802.3af-compliant
power source)
Operating Current 148mA (typical)
Power 7W (typical)
Operating Temperature -4 to 122° F (-20 to 50° C)
Non-Operating/Storage
Temperature -40°F to 158°F (-40 to 70°C )
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Non-Operating/Storage
Humidity 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Operating Altitude (max) 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
Non-Operating/Storage
Altitude 15,000ft.(4,572 m)
Plenum Rated UL 2043 - suitable for use in air
handling spaces
Length 237.2mm (9.34in.)
Width 139.6mm (5.50in.)
Height 25.4mm (1.0in.)
Weight 0.73kg (1.6lbs)

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Radio Characteristics
The ProCurve Radio Port 220 contains two IEEE 802.11-compliant radios: (1)
an 802.11b/g radio operating in the 2.4 to 2.5 GHz band and (2) an 802.11a radio
operating in the 4.9 to 5.875Ghz band. The Radio Port accepts a broad range
of 2.4-2.5GHz and 4.9-5.875GHz external antennas that can be connected to
the Radio Port's two pairs of R-SMA antenna connectors. The following table
lists the 802.11-compliant operating modes for each radio. The three sup-
ported 802.11g operating modes are simultaneous CCK and OFDM, CCK only,
or OFDM only.
Integrated RJ-45 Port
The ProCurve Radio Port 220 has one RJ-45 connector supporting a full-duplex
10/100Base-TX Ethernet port and requires IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power-
over-Ethernet (PoE) from an external source such as a Power-over-Ethernet
(PoE) switch or power injector. Installers can use of a single CAT-5 cable to
supply both Ethernet connectivity and power to the Radio Port, allowing these
Radio Ports to be installed up to 100 m (300 ft.) from a PoE-compliant 10/100
Ethernet port. There is no additional power supply required.
LED Indicators
The Radio Port 220 has LED indicators on the front of the case that visually
display the status of the device. When the Radio Port is mounted above a
suspended ceiling, an additional set of LED indicators on the back of the unit
can be extended through the ceiling tile using a provided lightpipe extender,
making the Radio Port location and status visible from below the ceiling.
Device Mbps Data Rate Support Utilizing
Diversity GHz
802.11a 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
OFDM Transmit and receive 4.9 to 5.875 range
802.11b/g 1, 2, 5.5, 11 CCK
6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
OFDM
Transmit and
receive 2.4 to 2.5 ISM range

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Wall Mount.
Above Ceiling Mount.
The LED indicators display connection status and error conditions, as well as
network activity for each of the two radios. Operation is as follows:
Start-up:
Radio Port Startup occurs immediately following the application of PoE
power, or following a power or software reset.
1. Both GREEN and AMBER LEDs light steadily for several seconds while
the Radio Port performs an internal self-test.
2. The AMBER LED then flashes 3 times per second, while the GREEN LED
is off. This indicates that the Radio Port is attempting to communicate to
a compatible wireless services-enabled switch.
3. Both LEDs then go off for a moment, followed by both LEDs lighting
steadily for a few seconds.
RSMA Antenna Connectors
2.4 Ghz Primary5 Ghz Primary
2.4 Ghz Secondary5 Ghz Secondary
RSMA Antenna Connectors
LEDs
Top View

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4. After this sequence, assuming no error conditions have occurred, the
Radio Port will enter Normal operation mode. This means that the Radio
Port has successfully communicated with and been adopted by a wireless
services-enabled switch. If this startup sequence repeats itself, then it is
likely that the Radio Port is unable to contact a compatible wireless
services -enabled switch, and the installer should review the Trouble-
shooting section below.
Normal Operation:
Once the Radio Port has established a connection to a compatible wireless
services-enabled switch the Radio Port will begin normal operation. During
normal operation, the GREEN LED indicates status of the 802.11 b/g radio,
and the AMBER LED indicates status of the 802.11a radio.
■Without Wireless Traffic: Each LED will briefly flash once every 5 seconds,
to indicate that power is on, and the Radio Port is communicating nor-
mally to its wireless services-enabled switch. The flashing may not be
synchronous between the two LED indicators.
■With Wireless Traffic: Each LED will briefly flash more frequently than
once every 5 seconds, and in an irregular fashion, to represent traffic on
that radio.
Radio Error Mode:
■The GREEN LED flashes on and off steadily once per second if an error
prevents the 802.11b/g radio from operating normally.
■The AMBER LED flashes on and off steadily once per second if an error
prevents the 802.11a radio from operating normally.
Installation Instructions
The ProCurve Radio Port 220 can be mounted either on a wall or other
mounting point, or above a suspended ceiling. This Radio Port is not designed
for mounting on a desk.
To prepare for installation, perform the following steps:
1. Review site survey and network analysis reports to determine the location
and mounting position for the ProCurve Radio Port 220. Verify the
recommended external antenna type and antenna mounting configura-
tion.
2. Match the Radio Port model number on the purchase order with the model
numbers in the packing list and on the case of the device shipped.

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3. Verify that the contents of the box include the intended ProCurve Radio
Port 220 and mounting hardware:
4. Verify that you have the recommended external antenna model and type
for the desired installation. External antennas must be purchased sepa-
rately. For a list of Supported Antennas for this Radio Port, see 'Supported
Antennas' below.
5. Connect a CAT-5 cable to a compatible 802.3af power source and run the
cable to the installation site. Ensure that there is sufficient slack on the
cable to perform the installation steps.
Radio Port Item Notes
220 J9005A 802.11a & 802.11b/g radios with external connectors.
This radio port is configurated with two pairs of
RSMA connectors