Huawei AP8030DN Technical specifications

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Purpose
This document describes the positioning, characteristics, hardware structure, product features,
and technical specifications of the AP.
This document helps you understand the characteristics and features of the AP.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for network engineers responsible for network design and
deployment. You should understand your network well, including the network topology and
service requirements.
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Change History
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changes made in previous issues.
Changes in Issue 05 (2017-04-20)
This version has the following updates:
The following information is modified:
3.3 QoS Features
Changes in Issue 04 (2016-10-15)
This version has the following updates:
The following information is added:
4 Product Features (in Cloud-based Management Mode)
The following information is modified:
1.1 Product Positioning
5.1 Basic Specifications
Changes in Issue 03 (2015-07-15)
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The following information is modified:
5.2 Radio Specifications
Changes in Issue 02 (2014-12-05)
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5.2 Radio Specifications
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Contents
About This Document ............................................................................................................ ii
1Product Positioning and Characteristics ............................................................................1
1.1 Product Positioning...............................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Product Characteristics.........................................................................................................................................................7
2Hardware Structure. ...........................................................................................................10
2.1 AP8030DN .........................................................................................................................................................................10
3Product Features (in Fat AP and Fit AP Modes) .............................................................. 16
3.1 WLAN Features. ................................................................................................................................................................16
3.2 Network Features. ..............................................................................................................................................................17
3.3 QoS Features. .....................................................................................................................................................................17
3.4 Security Features ...............................................................................................................................................................17
3.5 Maintenance Features ........................................................................................................................................................18
3.6 BYOD .................................................................................................................................................................................18
3.7 Locating Service ................................................................................................................................................................19
3.8 Spectrum Analysis. ............................................................................................................................................................19
4Product Features (in Cloud-based Management Mode) ................................................. 20
5Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................24
5.1 Basic Specifications ...........................................................................................................................................................24
5.2 Radio Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................................25
5.3 Standards Compliance .......................................................................................................................................................32

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1.1 Product Positioning
Table 1-1 Product positioning
Product
Model
Frequency
Band
IEEE
Standard
Compliance
Positioning
Usage
Scenario
AP8030DN
Dual band:
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
The AP8030DN
can provide
services
simultaneously
on the 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz
frequency
bands to
support more
access users.
IEEE
802.11a/b/g/n/a
c
Huawei
AP8030DN is
the latest
802.11ac
outdoor dual-
band wireless
access point
(AP).
Physically
hardened, the
AP8030DN
supports 3x3
MIMO and
offers enhanced
outdoor
coverage
performance. It
can provide
services
simultaneously
on the 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz
frequency
bands to
support more
access users. It
also provides
comprehensive
Huawei
AP8030DNs
comply with
IP67 dustproof
and waterproof
protection
standards,
applicable to
coverage
scenarios (for
example,
squares,
pedestrian
streets, and
amusement
parks) and
bridging
scenarios (for
example,
wireless
harbors, data
backhaul, video
surveillance,
and train-to-
ground
backhaul).

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Product
Model
Frequency
Band
IEEE
Standard
Compliance
Positioning
Usage
Scenario
service support
capabilities and
features high
reliability, high
security, simple
network
deployment,
automatic AC
discovery and
configuration,
and real-time
management
and
maintenance,
which meets
requirements of
outdoor
deployment.
The AP8030DN can work as a Fat AP, Fit AP, or cloud AP. It can switch flexibly among three
working modes based on the network plan.
Typical networking modes are as follows:

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Figure 1-1 Fit AP networking (AP mode)
In this networking, the AP functions as a Fit AP. The AC is responsible for user access, AP
go-online, AP management, authentication, routing, security, and QoS. Huawei products that
provide the AC function include the AC6605, AC6005, ACU2 (with S7700, S9700, or
S12700), S5720HI, S6720HI, S7700 (with X series board), S9700 (with X series board), and
S12700 (with X series board).

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Figure 1-2 Fat AP networking

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In this networking, the device functions as a Fat AP to implement functions such as user
access, authentication, data security, service forwarding, and QoS.
Figure 1-3 Cloud AP networking
In this networking, the device functions as a cloud AP and works with the Agile Controller-
Campus on the same cloud for user access, AP online, authentication, routing, AP
management, security, and QoS. An enterprise can choose to use the Portal authentication
server integrated in the Agile Controller-Campus or the authentication server deployed by
itself.

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1.2 Product Characteristics
Product
Characteristics
Description
High-speed and

Complies with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.
reliable wireless
access

Supports 3x3 MIMO and provides a maximum rate of 1.75 Gbit/s.
Supports Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) and priority mapping on the
air interface and wired interface.

Supports wired link integrity check.

Provides two GE auto-sensing uplink electrical ports and supports
PoE power supply.

Supports load balancing.

Supports roaming without service interruption in Fit AP mode.

Supports AC dual-link backup in Fit AP mode.

Uses the latest 802.11ac chip to provide higher performance and
wider coverage.

Uses a metal shell and heat dissipation design to ensure high
reliability.

Supports airtime scheduling which ensures fairness in channel
occupation time for all users.
Comprehensive

Supports access control lists (ACLs) and implements user access
user access control
control based on the user group policy.
capability

Provides fine-grained bandwidth management for each user.

Supports user isolation policies.

Supports unified authentication on the AC in Fit AP mode.

Identifies the device type according to the organizationally unique
identifier (OUI) in the MAC address, user agent (UA) information
in an HTTP packet, and DHCP options in Fit AP mode.

The RADIUS server delivers packet forwarding, security, and
QoS policies according to the device type carried in the RADIUS
authentication and accounting packets in Fit AP mode.

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Product
Characteristics
Description
High network
security
Open system authentication
WEP authentication/encryption
WPA/WPA2/WPA-WPA2-PSK authentication and encryption
WPA/WPA2/WPA-WPA2-802.1x authentication and encryption
WPA, WPA2, and WPA-WPA2 support TKIP and CCMP
encryption algorithms, where CCMP uses 128-bit advanced
encryption standard (AES) encryption algorithm and has high
security.
WAPI authentication and encryption
Supports wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS) and wireless
intrusion prevention system (WIPS), including rogue device
detection and countermeasure, attack detection and dynamic
blacklist, STA/AP blacklist and whitelist.
Flexible
networking and
environment
adaptability
Provides flexible networking capabilities and applies to
various application scenarios. Mesh and WDS scenarios are
supported only in Fit AP mode.
Has strong environment adaptability. The AP can automatically
select the transmission rates, channels, and transmit power to
adapt to various radio environments and avoid interference in real
time.
Adjusts bandwidth allocation based on the user quantity
and environment to improve user experience.
Supports the MIMO antenna system.
Identifies interference sources such as baby monitors, Bluetooth
devices, digital cordless phones (at 2.4 GHz frequency band only),
wireless audio transmitters (at both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
frequency bands), wireless game controllers, and microwaves in
Fit AP mode and works with eSight to display spectrums of
interference sources.
Easy device
management and
maintenance
Automatically goes online and loads the configuration,
and supports plug-and-play (PnP) in Fit AP mode.
Supports batch upgrade.
Manages APs locally on the web platform and supports HTTP
or HTTPS login, configuration, and maintenance in Fat AP
mode.
Allows real-time monitoring on the network management
system (NMS) to facilitate remote configuration and fast fault
location.
Supports the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) to
implement automatic link discovery and obtain the network
topology.

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Product
Characteristics
Description
High reliability
and protection
level
Provides strong hardware protection capability.
Adapts to a wide temperature range from -40°C to +65°C.
Uses industry-standard components and design methods,
improving industry-level reliability.
Complies with IP67 protection standards.
Provides 6 kA or 6 kV surge protection capability on an Ethernet
interface.
Complies with international standards and China safety
standards III.

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2Hardware Structure
2.1 AP8030DN
Appearance
Figure 2-1 shows the appearance of the AP.
NOTE
The actualdevice appearance maybedifferent from the following device appearance, but these
differences will not affect device functions.
Figure 2-1 AP appearance

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CAUTION
There is a scald warning label attached on the device, warning you not to touch
the device after the device has been operating for a long time.
Interfaces
The following figure shows interfaces on the AP.
Figure 2-2 Interfaces on the AP
1. GE0/PoE interface: 10/100/1000M port that connects to the wired Ethernet and supports
PoE input.
2. GE1 interface: 10/100/1000M port that connects to the wired Ethernet.
3. SFP: Optical port that supports the 100M/1000M optical module.
4. CONSOLE: Connects to a maintenance terminal for AP configuration and management.
5. Default:Restores factory settings and restarts the device when you hold down the button
more than 3 seconds.

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Link/A C T0 Link/A C T1 Link/A C T2
SYS
W
ireless0
W
ireless1
NOTE
The Reset button is protected by a waterproof screw. Before pressing the Resetbutton, remove the
waterproof screw. Keep the screw properly and install it again after pressing the Reset button.
6. Security slot: Connects to a security lock.
7. Device ground screw: Connects the AP to a ground cable.
LED Indicators
The AP provides multiple indicators: SYS indicator, Link/ACT indicator, and Wireless
indicator. The following table describes indicators on AP.
NOTE
Indicator colors may vary slightly at different temperature.
GE1
Table 2-1 Descriptions about the SYS indicator
Type
Color
Status
Description
Default status after
power-on
Green
Steady on
The AP is just
powered on and the
software is not
started yet.
Software startup
status
Green
Steady on after
blinking once
After the system is
reset and starts
uploading the
software, the
indicator blinks
green once. Until the
software is uploaded
and started, the
indicator remains
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Type
Color
Status
Description
Running status
Green
Blinking once every
2s (0.5 Hz)
The system is
running properly,
the Ethernet
connection is
normal, and
STAs are
associated with
the AP.
The system
enters the Uboot
CLI.
Blinking once every
5s (0.2 Hz)
The system is
running properly, the
Ethernet connection
is normal, and no
STA is associated
with the AP. The
system is in low
power consumption
state.
Alarm
Green
Blinking once every
0.25s (4 Hz)
The software is
being upgraded.
After the
software is
loaded and
started, the AP
requests to go
online if it works
in Fit AP or
cloud-based
management
mode. The
indicator remains
in this state
before the AP
successfully goes
online.
The AP works
in Fit AP or
cloud- based
management
mode and fails to
go online.

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Type
Color
Status
Description
Fault
Red
Steady on
A fault that affects
services has
occurred, such as a
DRAM detection
failure or system
software loading
failure. The fault
cannot be
automatically
rectified and must be
rectified manually.
Link/ACT indicators consist of Link/ACT0, Link/ACT1, and Link/ACT2, showing link status
of interfaces GE0/PoE, GE1, SFP respectively.
Table 2-2 Descriptions about the Link/ACT indicator
Type
Color
Status
Description
LINK
Green
Steady on
The system is running properly, the Ethernet
connection is normal, and no data is being
transmitted.
ACT
Green
Blinking
The system is running properly, the Ethernet
connection is normal, and the AP is transmitting
data. The indicator blinks more quickly when more
data is being transmitted.
Wireless indicators consist of Wireless0 and Wireless1, showing wireless link status of the
2.4/5 GHz and 5 GHz radio interfaces respectively.
Table 2-3 Description about the Wireless indicator (Traffic volume indicator)
Color
Status
Description
Green/yellow
Off
Radios are disabled, and no STA is
connected to the AP.
Green/yellow
Steady on
The AP has STAs connected to the 2.4 GHz
radio or 5 GHz radio, but no data is being
transmitted.
Green
Blinking
The AP has STAs connected to the 2.4 GHz
radio and is transmitting data. The indicator
blinks more quickly when more data is
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Color
Status
Description
Yellow
Blinking
The AP has STAs connected to the 5 GHz
radio and is transmitting data. The indicator
blinks more quickly when more data is
being transmitted.
Green/yellow
Blinking
alternatively
The AP has STAs connected to both the 2.4
GHz radio and 5 GHz radio. The indicator
blinks more quickly when more data is
being transmitted.
Table 2-4 Description about the Wireless indicator (Wireless bridge indicator)
Color
Status
Description
Green/yellow
Off
The AP is not transmitting or receiving data
or the signal strength is extremely low.
Blinking once every
2s (0.5 Hz)
The AP is transmitting or receiving data
normally, and the signal strength is low.
Blinking once every
0.25 seconds (4 Hz)
The AP is transmitting or receiving data
normally, and the signal strength is medium.
Steady on
The AP is transmitting or receiving data
normally, and the signal strength is high.
NOTE
When the WDS/Mesh function is enabled on an AP, the blinking frequency of its Wireless indicator
indicates the receive signal strength on the WDS/Mesh connection by default. After you connect an AP
to a WDS/Mesh network, you can run the wifi-light { signal-strength | traffic } command on the AC to
specify whether the Wireless indicator blinking frequency indicates the receive signal strength or service
traffic rate.
wifi-light signal-strength:
If the Mesh function is enabled on the AP, the blinking frequency of the Wireless indicator
reflects the weakest signal strength of all neighboring APs.
If WDS is enabled on an AP, the blinking frequency of the Wireless indicator reflects the
strength of signals received from a WDS AP.
If the AP works in leaf mode, the blinking frequency of the Wireless indicator reflects
the strength of signals received from a middle AP.
If the AP works in middle mode, the blinking frequency of the Wireless indicator
reflects the strength of signals received from a root AP.
If the AP works in root mode, the blinking frequency of the Wireless indicator reflects
the weakest signal strength of middle APs.
wifi-light traffic: allows the Wireless indicator to reflect the service traffic volume on the radio.
When an AP functions as a Fat AP, the Wireless indicator of the AP cannot reflect the signal strength.

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3Product Features (in Fat AP and Fit AP
Modes)
3.1 WLAN Features
WLAN features supported by the AP are as follows:
Complies with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, supports 3x3 MIMO, and provides a maximum
rate of 1.75 Gbit/s.
Maximum ratio combining (MRC)
Space time block code (STBC)
Low-density parity-check (LDPC)
Maximum-likelihood detection (MLD)
Frame aggregation, including A-MPDU (Tx/Rx) and A-MSDU (Tx/Rx)
802.11 dynamic frequency selection (DFS)
Short guard interval (GI) in 20 MHz, 40 MHz, and 80 MHz modes
Priority mapping and packet scheduling based on a Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) profile to
implement priority-based data processing and forwarding
Automatic and manual rate adjustment
WLAN channel management and channel rate adjustment
NOTE
For details about WLAN channel management, see the Country Code & Channel Compliance
Table.
Automatic channel scanning and interference avoidance
Service set identifier (SSID) hiding
Signal sustain technology (SST)
Unscheduled automatic power save delivery (U-APSD)
Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) in Fit AP mode
Automatic login in Fit AP mode
Extended Service Set (ESS) in Fit AP mode
Wireless distribution system (WDS) in Fit AP mode