Motorola AP-6511 User manual

AP-6511 Access Point
Installation Guide
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1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 1
1.1 Document Conventions .......................................................................................... 1
1.2 Warnings ................................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Site Preparation...................................................................................................... 2
1.4 AP-6511 Package Contents .................................................................................... 2
1.5 Features.................................................................................................................. 2
2 Hardware Installation ........................................................................ 4
2.1 Installation Instructions.......................................................................................... 4
2.2 Precautions............................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Access Point Placement ......................................................................................... 5
2.4 Power Injector System ........................................................................................... 5
2.5 Wall Mount Instructions ........................................................................................ 6
2.6 Telco Box Installation............................................................................................. 9
2.7 AP-6511 Antennas................................................................................................ 14
2.8 LED Indicators....................................................................................................... 14
3 Defining a Basic AP-6511 Configuration....................................... 15
4 Specifications................................................................................... 29
5 Regulatory Information..................................................................... 31
6 Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility Support Center .......................... 41
Table of Contents

Introduction 1
1 Introduction
The AP-6511 Access Point, a component of Motorola’s Wireless Controller System, links wireless
802.11a/b/g/n devices to the controller, enabling the growth of your wireless network with a
cost-effective alternative to standard access points.
The AP-6511 is an enterprise class 802.11n Access Point, installed in minutes anywhere a CAT-5 (or
better) cable is located. The AP-6511’s mechanical design is optimized for installation over a standard
CAT-5 (or better) wall jack. The AP does not protrude into the wall cavity, allowing for an efficient heat
transfer and a universal installation over a standard Telco wiring plate. The AP-6511’s modular design
allows the end-user to add switched Ethernet ports as-needed, and attach a standard keystone or
Leviton QuickPort® modular connector to the wall plate.
The AP-6511 Access Point ships with a single dual-band radio supporting the 802.11a/b/g/n radio
bands.
The AP-6511 Access Point receives all power and transfers data through the same CAT-5 or better
Ethernet cable. There is no additional power supply required. An 802.3af PoE Ethernet switch or mid
span power injector is required.
The AP-6511 can be ordered for US deployment (AP-6511-60010-US) or ordered for deployment
outside of the US (AP-6511-60010-WR).
1.1 Document Conventions
The following graphical alerts are used in this document to indicate notable situations:
1.2 Warnings
•Read all installation instructions and site survey reports, and verify correct equipment
installation before connecting the AP-6511 Access Point.
NOTE Tips, hints, or special requirements that you should take note of.
CAUTION Care is required. Disregarding a caution can result in data loss or
equipment malfunction.
WARNING! Indicates a condition or procedure that could result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
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•Verify any device connected to this unit is properly wired and grounded.
•Verify there is adequate ventilation around the device, and ambient temperatures meet
equipment operation specifications.
1.3 Site Preparation
•Consult your site survey and network analysis reports to determine specific equipment
placement, power drops etc.
•Assign installation responsibility to the appropriate personnel.
•Identify and document where all installed components are located.
•Ensure adequate, dust-free ventilation to all installed equipment.
•Prepare Ethernet port connections.
•Verify cabling is within the maximum 100 meter allowable length.
1.4 AP-6511 Package Contents
The AP-6511 model Access Point ships with internal (integrated) antennas.
•AP-6511 Access Point
•Mounting plate (used for both wall mount and Telco Box installations)
•Mounting plate lock screw
•AP-6511 Installation Guide (This Guide)
•RJ-45 double plug interconnect cable
•Fast Ethernet port 1 interconnect cable
1.5 Features
•One RJ-45 PoE Ethernet port (built into the AP-6511 access point)
•Optional second RJ-45 Ethernet port utilizing a pass through (keystone) cable (included)
•Optional three port Ethernet expansion module (sold separately)
•2 LED indicators
The pass through (keystone) cable provides an option to add a second Ethernet port before installing
the AP-6511.
The AP-6511 has one RJ-45 connector supporting an 10/100 Ethernet port and requires 802.3af
compliant power from an external source.
The AP-6511 ships with a single dual-band radio supporting the 802.11a/b/g/n radio bands.

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The Access Point contains runtime firmware which enables the unit to boot after either a power up
or a watchdog reset. The runtime firmware on the Access Point can be updated via the Ethernet
interface.
The front of the AP-6511 has an access cover that can be removed to expose an additional connector.
A three port RJ-45 Ethernet expansion module connects to the hidden header and snaps onto the
AP-6511 in place of the access cover.
Remove the AP-6511’s access cover by using a sharp tool to depress the latch on the bottom of the
access point. Pull the access cover up and away from the AP-6511. Reverse the procedure to install
the expansion module.
The Ethernet expansion module has three ports labeled FE2, FE3 and FE4.
The expansion module (KT-6511-0000D-WR) is a separately orderable component from Motorola.

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2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Installation Instructions
An AP-6511 Access Point mounts either on a wall, under a table or over a Telco Box. The AP-6511 is
not plenum rated.
The AP-6511 is mounted to a wall or Telco Box so the mounting plate is flush with the mounting
surface.
The AP-6511 snaps on to the mounting plate without the use of tools or fastening hardware. Removal
of the AP-6511 from the mounting plate can be accomplished without the use of a tool. A mounting
lock screw is provided to help ensure a tamper resistant installation.
To prepare for an AP-6511 installation, perform the following:
1. Match the model number on the purchase order with the model numbers in the packing list
and on the case of the device shipped.
2. Verify the contents of the box include the intended AP-6511 Access Point model and the
included hardware matches the package contents on page 2.
3. Review site survey and network analysis reports to determine the location and mounting
position for the AP-6511 Access Point.
4. Connect a CAT-5 or better Ethernet cable to a PoE compatible device and run the cable to the
installation site. Ensure there is sufficient cable slack to perform the installation steps.
2.2 Precautions
Before installing an AP-6511 Access Point:
• Verify the intended AP-6511 deployment location is not prone to moisture or dust
NOTE The provided metal mounting plate is fastened to an existing standard
Telco in-wall box. The box is customer provided within the customer
building structure, and can be either plastic or metal in composition.
Screws and other mounting hardware are not included.
NOTE Once installed onto the mounting plate, the assembly can resist a
minimum of 10 lbs of force before unit breakage or accidental
disassembly.

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• Verify the environment has a continuous temperature range between 0° C to 40° C.
2.3 Access Point Placement
For optimal performance, install the Access Point away from transformers, heavy-duty motors,
fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators and other industrial equipment. Signal loss can
occur when metal, concrete, walls or floors block transmission. Install the access point in an open
area or add access points as needed to improve coverage.
To maximize the Access Point’s radio coverage area, Motorola recommends conducting a site survey
to define and document radio interference obstacles before installing the access point.
2.4 Power Injector System
When users purchase a WLAN solution, they often need to place Access Points in obscure locations.
In the past, a dedicated power source was required for each Access Point in addition to the Ethernet
infrastructure. This often required an electrical contractor to install power drops at each Access Point
location. The Power Injector merges power and Ethernet into one cable, reducing the burden of
installation and allowing optimal Access Point placement in respect to the intended coverage area.
The Motorola Power Injector (Part No. AP-PSBIAS-1P2-AFR) is the recommended 802.3af compatible
power supply for the AP-6511. The Power Injector is capable of providing 12.95 Watts up to 100
meters. The Power Injector is separately ordered and not shipped with the AP-6511. A separate
Power Injector is required for each Access Point comprising the network.
The Power Injector has no On/Off power switch. The Injector receives power and is ready for device
connection and operation as soon as AC power is applied. Refer to the Installation Guide shipped with
the Power Injector for a description of the device’s LEDs.The Power Injector can be installed free
standing, on an even horizontal surface or wall mounted using the Power Injector’s wall mounting key
holes.
The following guidelines should be adhered to before cabling the Power Injector to an Ethernet source
and an Access Point:
• Do not block or cover airflow to the Power Injector.
• Keep the Power Injector away from excessive heat, humidity, vibration and dust.
• The Power Injector isn’t a repeater, and does not amplify the Ethernet signal. For optimal
performance, ensure the Power Injector is placed as close as possible to the Ethernet
switch. This will allow the AP-6511 to be deployed away from power drops.

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• Ensure the cable length from the Ethernet source (host) to the Power Injector and AP-6511
Access Point does not exceed 100 meters (333 ft).
2.5 Wall Mount Installation
To support wall mount installations, the metal mounting plate (provided with the AP-6511) is fastened
to a flat wall surface. The wall should be of gypsum board, plaster, wood or concrete in composition.
To install an AP-6511 model Access Point to a wall surface:
1. Attach the metal mounting plate (shipped with the AP-6511) to a wall surface at the desired
deployment location.
CAUTION To avoid problematic performance and restarts, disable POE from a
wired controller port connected to an Access Point if mid-span power
sourcing equipment (PSE) is used between the two, regardless of the
manufacturer.
CAUTION Ensure AC power is supplied to the Power Injector using an AC cable
with an appropriate ground connection approved for the country of
operation.
NOTE Motorola recommends the following customer supplied mounting
accessories an AP-6511 wall mount installation:
2, screws, #6 x 2.00 inch pan head
2, wall anchors suitable for the #6 screws
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The screws used to mount the bracket are customer provided and should be #6, with a 2.00
inch length.
2. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable into the wall mount connector on the AP-6511 as
illustrated below.

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3. If using the optional second RJ-45 Ethernet port (utilizing a pass through keystone cable),
ensure the following steps are completed:
a. Bend the cable into a “U” shape so the mini pin connector and the RJ-45 keystone cable
are in close proximity to one another.
b. Install the mini pin connector into the pin socket on the back of the AP-6511. The
connector is keyed and can only be installed one way. Ensure the mini pin connector is
connected securely.
c. Remove the blank plug from the keystone hole by gently pushing it out from the back.
d. Orient the RJ-45 keystone connector so the flexible keystone tab is away from the mini
pin connector. Tip the keystone RJ-45 while installing in the keystone opening so the
solid locking tabs engage, then rotate the RJ-45 forward until the tab snaps securely.
4. Snap the AP-6511 on to the mounted wall plate. Use the locking screw to secure the unit.
This connection does not require the use of tools or fastening hardware.
Once installed, connections are hidden from forward view, with only the physical
infrastructure cables (Ethernet and power) extending from the AP-6511.

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5. Cable the Access Point using a Power Injector solution (Part No. AP-PSBIAS-1P2-AFR) as
described in the following substeps:
a. Connect an RJ-45 CAT5 Ethernet cable between the network data supply (host) and the
Power Injector’s Data In connector.
b. Connect an RJ-45 CAT5 Ethernet cable between the Power Injector’s Data & Power Out
connector and the AP-6511 Access Point.
c. Ensure the cable length from the Ethernet source (host) to the Power Injector and Access
Point does not exceed 100 meters (333 ft). The Power Injector has no On/Off power
switch. The Power Injector receives power as soon as AC power is applied. For more
information, see “Power Injector System” on page 5.
6. Verify the behavior of the AP-6511 Access Point LEDs. For more information, see “LED
Indicators” on page 14.
7. The AP-6511 is ready to configure. For information on basic Access Point device
configuration, see “Defining a Basic AP-6511 Configuration” on page 15.
2.6 Telco Box Installation
For Telco Box installations, the AP-6511 is installed directly over the standard wall plate supplying
Ethernet. All cabled electrical connections are mode within a recessed well in the housing of the
AP-6511 Access Point.
To install the AP-6511 Access Point over a Telco Box:

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1. Remove the cover of the CAT5 wall plate.
2. Snap out keystone connectors from existing plate.
NOTE The example above assumes the Telco Box has a 1 RJ11 phonejack and
1 RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet connection.

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3. Gently pull some cable out of the wall so it can be used with the AP-6511 Access Point.
4. Attach the metal mounting plate (shipped with the AP-6511) to an existing standard Telco
in-wall box.
The screws used to mount the bracket to the Telco Box are customer provided. You can use
the same screws that are covered the existing wall plate if necessary.
Mount the AP-6511to the wall so the Telco Box is ready available behind the mounting plate.

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5. Remove the blank plug before installing the RJ11 into the snap-in port.
6. Install the RJ11 (keystone style) connector into the AP-6511’s snap-in port.
7. If using the optional second RJ-45 Ethernet port (utilizing a pass through keystone cable),
ensure the following steps are completed:
a. Bend the cable into a “U” shape so the mini pin connector and the RJ-45 keystone cable
are in close proximity to one another.
b. Install the mini pin connector into the pin socket on the back of the AP-6511. The
connector is keyed and can only be installed one way. Ensure the mini pin connector is
connected securely.
c. Remove the blank plug from the keystone hole by gently pushing it out from the back.
d. Orient the RJ-45 keystone connector so the flexible keystone tab is away from the mini
pin connector. Tip the keystone RJ-45 while installing in the keystone opening so the
solid locking tabs engage, then rotate the RJ-45 forward until the tab snaps securely.
8. Install the RJ-45 double plug uplink jumper into the UP1/POE jack and connect it into the
RJ-45 Ethernet connector.
To PBX
RJ45 connector

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9. Snap the AP-6511 on to the mounted wall plate and secure the AP-6511 using the mounting
plate lock screw. This connection does not require the use of tools or fastening hardware.
Once installed, no cables extend from the AP-6511 since they are hidden from view within
the Telco Box.
10. Cable the Access Point using a Power Injector solution (Part No. AP-PSBIAS-1P2-AFR) as
described in the following substeps:
a. Connect an RJ-45 CAT5 Ethernet cable between the network data supply (host) and the
Power Injector’s Data In connector.
b. Connect an RJ-45 CAT5 Ethernet cable between the Power Injector’s Data & Power Out
connector and the AP-6511 Access Point.
c. Ensure the cable length from the Ethernet source (host) to the Power Injector and Access
Point does not exceed 100 meters (333 ft). The Power Injector has no On/Off power
switch. The Power Injector receives power as soon as AC power is applied. For more
information, see “Power Injector System” on page 5.
11. Verify the behavior of the AP-6511 Access Point LEDs. For more information, see “LED
Indicators” on page 14.
12. The AP-6511 is ready to configure. For information on basic Access Point device
configuration, see “Defining a Basic AP-6511 Configuration” on page 15.

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2.7 AP-6511 Antennas
The AP-6511 model Access Point contains two internal (embedded) dual-band antennas supporting
both the 802.11bgn (2.4 GHz) and 802.11an (5.0 GHz) bands. No customer assembly or antenna
orientation is required.
The AP-6511 radio can transmit on one or two antennas depending on the operating modes. The radio
can receive on one or two antennas as well. The data rates supported are different in each case.
2.8 LED Indicators
An AP-6511 model Access Point has two LED activity indicators on the front of the unit.
The LEDs provide a status display indicating error conditions, transmission, and network activity for
the 5 GHz 802.11a/n (amber) radio or the 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n (green) radio.
Task 5 GHz Activity LED (Amber) 2.4 GHz Activity LED (Green)
Unadopted Off Blinking 5 times per second
Normal
Operation
• If this radio band is enabled:
Blink at 5 second interval
• If this radio band is disabled:
Off
• If there is activity on this band:
Blink at a 1Hz
• If this radio band is enabled:
Blink at 5 second interval
• If this radio band is disabled:
Off
• If there is activity on this band:
Blink at a 1Hz
Firmware
Update
On Off
Locate AP
Mode
Blink at 5Hz
(Out of Phase with Activity LED)
Blink at 5Hz
(Out of Phase with Activity LED)

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3 Defining a Basic AP-6511 Configuration
Once the Access Point is installed and powered on, complete the following steps to get the device up
and running using the Initial Setup Wizard and access the AP-6511’s management functions:
1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the PoE port on the back of the AP-6511. Connect
the other end to a computer with a functional Web browser. Use a power injector as needed
to consolidate power and Ethernet in one cable (for more information, see “Power Injector
System” on page 5).
If your host system is a DHCP server, an IP address is automatically assigned to the AP-6511
and can be used for device connection. However, if a DHCP server is not available, you’ll
need to derive the IP address from the AP-6511 MAC address. Using this method, the last
two bytes of the AP-6511 MAC address become the last two octets of the IP address.
AP-6511 MAC address - 00:C0:23:00:F0:0A
AP-6511 IP address equivalent - 169.254.240.10
To derive the AP-6511’s IP address using its factory assigned MAC address:
a. Open the Windows calculator be selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories >
Calculator. This menu path may vary slightly depending on your version of Windows.
b. With the Calculator displayed, select View > Scientific. Select the Hex radio button.
c. Enter a hex byte of the AP-6511’s MAC address. For example, F0.
d. Select the Dec radio button. The calculator converts F0 into 240. Repeat this process for
the last AP-6511 MAC address octet.
2. Point the Web browser to the AP-6511’s IP address. The following login screen displays.

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3. Enter the default username admin in the Username field.
4. Enter the default password motorola in the Password field.
5. Select the Login button to load the management interface.
If this is the first time the management interface has been accessed, you are prompted to
change the default password, and a dialogue displays to start the Initial Setup Wizard.
6. Select the Start Wizard button to run the initial setup wizard.
The setup wizard displays the first time the AP-6511 user interface is accessed in order to
define the AP-6511’s configuration.
Once these settings have been defined, and the AP-6511 has successfully been deployed or
adopted by a Controller AP, the Initial Setup Wizard no longer displays in subsequent logins.
NOTE When navigating the Initial Setup Wizard, the left-hand side of the
Wizard can either display a topology Diagram or an Event Log of the
tasks completed or failed during the AP-6511 configuration. Motorola
recommends periodically reviewing the topology and log to assess
whether the tasks completed thus far have satisfied their intended
AP-6511 deployment requirements. Once the tasks within the Initial
Setup Wizard are completed, the user can navigate within the AP-6511
user interface to complete a broader range of configuration activities. For
advanced configuration information beyond the scope of this AP-6511
Installation Guide, refer to the Motorola Wireless Services Controller
System Reference Guide, available at
http://support.symbol.com/support/product/manuals.do.

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7. Set the AP-6511 Access Point Type. The following options are available:
•Controller AP - When more than one AP-6511 is deployed, a single AP-6511 can function
as a Controller AP to manage Dependent mode AP-6511s. Up to 24 Dependant APs can
be connected to a Controller AP.
•Standalone AP - Select this option to deploy this AP-6511 as an autonomous Access
Point.
•Dependent AP - Select this option when deploying the AP-6511 as a Controller AP
managed Access Point. Selecting this option closes the Initial Setup Wizard. A
Dependant AP obtains its configuration from a profile stored on the Controller AP. Any
manual configuration changes on a Dependant AP are overwritten by the Controller AP
upon reboot. A Dependent AP requires a Controller AP in the network.
8. Select Next to continue.
The Initial Setup Wizard displays the System Information screen for setting administrative
credentials and device access protocols.