Motorola AP-6521E User manual

AP-6521E Access Point
INSTALLATION GUIDE

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1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.4 AP-6521E Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.0 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Access Point Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3.1 Antenna Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3.2 Power Injector System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.4 Wall Mount Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5 Suspended Ceiling T-Bar Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.6 Above the Ceiling (Plenum) Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.7 LED Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.0 Basic WiNG Express Access Point Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.0 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.1 Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.2 Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.3 Radio Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.0 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.1 Regulatory Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.2 Wireless Device Country Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.2.1 Country Selection - Note for AP & Wireless Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.2.2 Frequency of Operation - FCC and IC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.3 Health and Safety Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.3.1 Warnings for the use of Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.3.2 Potentially Hazardous Atmospheres - Fixed Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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5.3.3 Safety in Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.4 RF Exposure Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.4.1 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.5 International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.6 EU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.7 US and Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.8 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.9 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - FCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.10 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.4.1 Radio Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.11 CE Marking and European Economic Area (EEA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.12 Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.13 Statement of Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.14 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.15 Turkish WEEE Statement of Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.16 Japan (VCCI) - Voluntary Control Council for Interference Class B ITE . . . . . . 38
5.17 Korea Warning Statement for Class B ITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.18 Other Countries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.0 Motorola Solutions Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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1 Introduction
AP-6521E Series Access Points are components of Motorola Solutions Wireless Controller System. An AP-6521E
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-6521E Series Access Point is an enterprise class
802.11n Access Point, installed in minutes anywhere a CAT-5e (or better) cable is located.
An AP-6521E Series Access Point utilizes a setup wizard to define its operational mode as either a Dependent mode
AP, Standalone AP or Virtual Controller AP.
AP-6521E Series Access Points ship with a single dual-band radio supporting the 802.11a/b/g/n radio bands. For
more information on available SKUs, refer to the following:
The AP-6521E series Access Point is approved under MODEL: NCAP-500.
Motorola Solutions recommends the Access Point receive power and transfer data through the same CAT-5e (or
better) Ethernet cable using a Motorola Solutions Power Injector. The Power Injector
(Part No. AP-PSBIAS-2P2-AFR) is an 802.3af PoE injector. For information, see Power Injector System.
A separate power supply (Part No. PWRS-147376-01R) is also available if you do not wish to use a Power Injector.
This standard power supply just supplies power to the Access Point’s power connector and does not converge
power and Ethernet within a single cable connection.
Part Number Description
AP-6521E-60010-US 802.11a/b/g/n single radio, integrated antenna, high power,
United States model, with WiNG Express
AP-6521E-60020-US 802.11a/b/g/n single radio, external antenna, high power,
United States model, with WiNG Express
AP-6521E-60010-EU 802.11a/b/g/n single radio, integrated antenna, high power,
European model, with WiNG Express
AP-6521E-60020-EU 802.11a/b/g/n single radio, external antenna, high power,
European model, with WiNG Express
AP-6521E-60010-WR 802.11a/b/g/n single radio, integrated antenna, high power,
World Wide model, with WiNG Express
AP-6521E-60020-WR 802.11a/b/g/n single radio, external antenna, high power,
World Wide model, with WiNG Express

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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 Access Point.
• Remove jewelry and watches before installing this equipment.
• Verify any device connected to this unit is properly wired and grounded.
• Verify there is adequate ventilation around the device, and that 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, and so on.
• 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-6521E Package Contents
An AP-6521E Access Point is available in integrated antenna and external antenna models. Contents differ
depending on the model ordered.
• AP-6521E Access Point
• AP-6521E Installation Guide (This Guide)
• Rubber Wall Mount Spacers (4)
• LED light pipe and badge
• Wall mount screw and anchor kit
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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1.5 Features
• One RJ-45 console connector
• LED indicators
• Safety wire tie point
• Wall mount slots
• Clips for suspended T-Bar mounting
• DC power connector
An AP-6521E Series Access Point has one RJ-45 connector supporting an 10/100/1000 Ethernet port connection
and requires 802.3af compliant power from an external source.
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.

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2.1 Installation Instructions
An AP-6521E Series Access Point can attach to a wall, mount under a suspended T-Bar or mount above a ceiling.
Select a mounting option based on the physical environment of the coverage area. Do not mount the Access Point
in a location that has not been approved in a site survey.
To prepare for the installation, perform the following:
1. Verify the contents of the box includes the intended Access Point and accessory hardware.
2. Review site survey and network analysis reports to determine the location and mounting position for the
Access Point.
3. 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.
4. Determine whether the Access Point is powered using a Power Injector system, combining data and
power to the Access Point’s GE1/PoE port or will be powered from a conventional power adapter
providing power only to the Access Point’s DC-48V connector.
2.2 Precautions
Before installing an AP-6521E model Access Point:
• Verify the intended deployment location is not prone to moisture or dust.
• Verify the environment has a continuous temperature range between 0° C to 40° C.

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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.
Antenna coverage is analogous to lighting. Users might find an area lit from far away to be not bright enough. An
area lit sharply might minimize coverage and create dark areas. Uniform antenna placement in an area (like even
placement of a light bulb) provides even, efficient coverage.
Place the Access Point using the following guidelines:
• Install the Access Point at an ideal height of 10 feet from the ground.
• Orient the Access Point antennas vertically for best reception.
• Point the Access Point antennas downward if attaching to the ceiling (external antenna models only).
To maximize the Access Point’s radio coverage area, Motorola Solutions recommends conducting a site survey to
define and document radio interference obstacles before installing the Access Point.
2.3.1 Antenna Options
Motorola Solutions supports two antenna suites for the single radio, dual-band AP-6521E Access Point. One
antenna suite supporting the 2.4 GHz band, and another antenna suite supporting the 5 GHz band. Select an
antenna best suited to the intended operational environment of your Access Point.

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The 2.4 GHz antenna suite includes the following models:
The 5 GHz antenna suite includes the following models:
For a more exhaustive overview of the antennas and associated components supported by the Motorola Solutions
Access Point family, refer to the Enterprise Wireless LAN Antenna Specification Guide available at
https://portal.motorolasolutions.com/Support/US-EN/Wireless+Networks.
Part Number Antenna Type Approximate Gain (dBi)
ML-2452-APA2-01 Dipole 3
ML-2452-HPA5-036 Dipole 2.9
ML-2499-HPA3-01R Dipole 4.6
ML-2499-APA2-01R Dipole 2
ML-2452-APA2GA1-01 Dipole 2
ML-2452-PNA5-01R Panel 4.5
ML-2452-PTA3M3-36 Patch 5
ML-2499-SD3-01R Patch 4.8
Internal Antenna PIFA 2.4
Part Number Antenna Type Approximate Gain (dBi)
ML-2452-APA2-01 Dipole 5
ML-2452-HPA5-036 Dipole 4.9
ML-5299-APA1-01R Dipole 2
ML-5299-HPA1-01R Dipole 5
ML-2452-APA2GA1-01 Dipole 1
ML-2452-PNA5-01R Panel 5
ML-2452-PTA3M3-36 Patch 3
ML-5299-PTA1-0R Patch 5
Internal Antenna PIFA 6