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Installing the ExtremeWireless

Indoor 802.11 a/

ac+b/g/n AP3915e Access Point

Overview of the AP3915e

The AP3915e is an 802.11AC Wave 2 Access Point featuring dual 2x2:2 radios.

The all-metal design supports high operating temperatures, external antennas,

and flexible mounting options for wall mount, ceiling mount, beam, and T-bar.

The AP can be powered by 802.3af or by using a 12VDC wall brick power

source.

The AP3915e model has the following features:

• Radios: 2 radios (2.4GHz and 5GHz); 1 IoT Radio (2.4 GHz)

•Console Port: RJ45

• One RJ45, 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port (LAN1) with PoE

•LEDs: 4 (see Figure 2)

•One Reset button

• Power: PoE 802.3af; 12VDC power in connector (see Table 1)

• Antennas:

–Three external antennas (two dual band antennas and one IoT

antenna)

– Three RSPMA mount style antenna connectors

• External USB 2.0 port with features to support a locking module

•Safety Hangar provision

• Temperature:

– -20 to +55°C ambient temperature anywhere

– -20 to +65°C ambient temperature near sea level

• Enclosure: All metal - no plastic

Figure 1 Top and Side Views of AP3915e

Table 1 AP3 9 1 5e

Powering Methods

Note: The AP3915e requires a minimum base firmware of 10.41.

2.4G/5G Radio Antenna Connector

GE1/PoE

Console RJ45 connector

Reset button

Optional 12V DC power supply

IoT/BLE Radio Antenna Connector

Kensington Lock Slot

2.4G/5G Radio Antenna Connector

USB Port

Power Source

Description

Power over

Ethernet

(PoE)

Power is provided through the RJ45 Ethernet port (GE1 port)

of AP3915e. This is the usual method of powering the AP on

ceiling and high wall installations.

External 12V

DC power

supply

(optional)

The AP3915e can also be powered by an external DC power

supply plugged into an AC source. Plug the supply’s input

jack into the DC-In port (callout 5 in Figure 1).

Figure 2 AP3915e LEDs on Front Cover

Both the Radio LEDs will be Green when they are ON and the LEDs will not

have any lights when they are OFF. Blue LED indicates the IoT status.

Verifying the AP3915e Box Contents

Verify the contents of the box and ensure that the following items are

available:

Mounting and Connecting the AP

The AP3915e comes with a Mounting Bracket (#37201) that can be used to

mount the AP on a flat t-bar with flat ceiling tiles, flat surfaces, beams, and

some junction/gang boxes. An adaptor and brackets are available for

mounting the AP to non-flat ceiling tiles and t-bars. To mount the AP3915i on a

junction/gang box, use the optional bracket (WS-MBI-WALL04; #30516). All

additional and optional parts are sold separately.

Mounting the AP to a Suspended or Drop Ceiling

The AP3915e can be mounted to a suspended or drop ceiling directly using the

mounting bracket on the t-bar. If there is a ceiling tile protrusion, add the

optional T-bar adaptor to the main mounting bracket prior to T-bar

installation.

Option 1: Using the Main Mounting Bracket to a T-bar

Before installation ensure that:

• The minimum base thickness of the T-bar that supports the ceiling tile is

0.031”.

• The maximum base thickness of the T-bar of the T-bar is 0.055”.

1 Remove the ceiling tiles, slide and rotate the main mounting bracket onto

the T-bar in such a way that the center angled locking tabs of the main

bracket gets attached to the T-bar (Figure 3).

Figure 3 Attaching the main mounting bracket to a T-bar

IoT Radio

Status

Radio 1, 5GHz

Radio 2, 2.4GHz

Table 2 Contents of the AP3915e Box

Quantity Item

1 AP3915e Quick Reference Guide

Mounting Bracket for 802.11ac Indoor

AP assembled onto the AP

1 Cloud Quick Start Card

The following hardware is included:

2 Phillips Pan-head wood screws

2 Screw-in anchors

Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform

installation procedures.

Note: The mounting procedures for installing the AP using the WS-

MBI-DCFLUSH (ordering part #37211) adaptor to a T-bar, WS-MBI-

DCMTR01 (ordering part #30518) to a T-bar, and using the main

mounting bracket (ordering part #37201) along with a flat metal-easy

attach adaptor (ordering part #37210) are covered in the

ExtremeWireless AP3915e Installation Guide.

Note: The slot and lock cuts in the rear of the AP are used for

mounting the Wall/Junction Box/Gang Box bracket. The brackets can

be mounted in two directions and so, the antennas on the AP can

point up or down.

Note: The T-bar width can be either 9/16” (15mm) or 15/16” (24mm).

2 Replace the tiles to hold the T-bar in place.

3 Hold the AP and rock it back and forth to ensure it is securely mounted.

4 Attach the Ethernet cable’s RJ45 connector to the LAN1/GE1 port.

Option 2: Mounting the AP by attaching an adaptor to the main bracket

To attach the AP on a Suspended or Drop ceiling:

1 Attach the T-bar adaptor by lining up the small bends on the adaptor with

the long raised parts on the main bracket, pull up on the adaptor’s locking

pin, and twist the adaptor onto the main mounting bracket. Make sure the

locking pin goes into the locking pin hole on the main bracket and locks in

place.

2 Slide the T-bar holder onto the T-bar and replace the tiles to hold the

adaptor onto the T-bar.

3 Hold the AP and rock it back and forth to ensure that it is securely

mounted.

4 Attach the Ethernet cable’s RJ45 connector to the LAN1/GE1 port.

The optional WS-MBI-DCMTR01 (#30518) adaptor can also be used for T-bar

installations without the mounting bracket.

For detailed instructions, see the Extreme Networks Wireless AP3915e

Installation Guide.

Mounting the AP on a Wood Wall/Solid Flat Ceiling

Pre-installation checklist:

• The mounting surface, item, and hardware must be able to support the AP

in all environmental conditions.

• The mounting surface should be flat.

To install the AP on a dry wall or flat surface:

Option 1: Using the Main Bracket

1 Use the main bracket as a template and mark the hole centers on the wall.

2 Drill two holes 83mm (3.270”) apart from each other on the wall where you

want to mount the AP.

3 Insert the screws through the bracket and into the holes. Use the screw-in

anchors if needed.

4 Insert the Ethernet cable’s RJ45 connector into the LAN1/GE1 port.

5 Slide the AP onto the bracket’s four feet. Ensure that the AP is secured in

place and tightened.

Option 2: Using an optional Wall and Box bracket

1 Use the optional wall and box bracket as a template and mark the holes to

be used to mount as “A” or “B” and mark the hole centers on the

attachment surface.

2 Drill the holes and attach the bracket using the screws and anchors

provided in the kit.

3 Install the WS-MBI-WALL04 bracket onto a wall/ceiling with two screws

and anchors and ensure that the locking tab is on the top side (Figure 4).

Figure 4 Attaching the AP to a wall using the WALL04 bracket

Note: Mounting the AP to a suspended or drop ceiling may require

the optional adapter (Universal Mounting Kit for WLAN APs; # KT-

135628-01) if the ceiling tile is not flat.

Note: Remove the main bracket from the AP to use it as a template.

Note: The four feet of the bracket must be horizontal and pointing to

the right. The flat part of the large surface must be touching the wall.

Note: Mounting the AP to a flat ceiling/wall with the WS-MBI-

WALL04 (#30516) bracket, which must be purchased separately.

4 Connect the LAN/Ethernet cable to the back of the AP.

5 Slide the AP onto the keyhole posts in the bracket, push down, and lock it

into place.

Mounting the AP on a Junction or Gang Box

To mount the AP on a Junction or Gang box:

1 Use the Wall and Box Bracket WS-MBI-WALL04 (#30516).

2 Remove the screws and cover-plate from the junction/gang box.

3 Line up the bracket holes on the junction/gang box and ensure that they

align. If the holes do not align, drill new holes.

4 Using the holes aligned together or the new ones drilled, attach the bracket

to the junction/gang box using the screws removed from the box earlier.

5 Attach the AP to the bracket as shown in Figure 4.

6 Any leftover items may be discarded.

Mounting the AP to a Beam

Pre-installation checklist:

• The beam must be able to support the AP in all environmental conditions.

• The beam should be flat.

Before attaching the AP onto a beam, verify that:

• Beam attachment area is at least 0.5” (12.7mm) wide and as long as the

AP’s largest dimension.

• Beam mounting surface is less than 0.650” (16.5mm) thick.

To attach an AP to a beam, attach the beam adaptor (#BRKT-000147A-01) to

the Main Plate (#37201).

1 Attach the adaptor by centering it on the main plate, pushing down, and

rotating at an angle in such a way that the adaptor is securely locked on to

the main plate.

2 Place the adaptor on a beam in such a way that there is enough space

between the screw and clamp to be tightened.

3 Use the screw and clamp on the top of the adaptor to secure the AP in

place on the beam.

4 Insert the Ethernet plug unto the AP.

Figure 5 Attaching the beam clamp on a beam

For detailed procedure on Installing the AP, see the Extreme Networks

Wireless AP3915e Installation Guide.

Connecting a Power Supply to the AP3915e

If you need to power the AP3915e with an external 12V DC power supply, you

can plug the power cord into the power connector (callout 5 in Figure 1) on the

back of the AP. There is no wall mount bracket for the 12V DC power supply.

When the device is powered on, the power LED on the front face of the AP is

lit. Refer to the Extreme Networks Wireless AP3915e Installation Guide for

information about optional power supplies.

LAN/Console Connections

The AP3915e has one GE1 (Ethernet) port and a Console port. Refer to Figure 1

for the location of these ports. During administration and maintenance

through the GE1 or Console, the AP must still have a power connection

through either an Ethernet PoE cable or a DC power supply.

Operational Description of Antenna

Configuration and RF Output Power Setting

Per KDB 353028 D01 Antennas Part 15 Transmitters v01 requirement,

Applications must contain an exhibit listing each antenna, the antenna gain,

antenna type, and antenna manufacturer/vendor and output power that can

be used for the device, that the info listed below are correct and represent the

product in consideration under this filing.

Note: If the holes that you need to use are not near the corners of

the bracket, break off the corner to decrease bracket’s visibility once

the AP is installed.

Note: When you line up the holes, the locking tab on the bracket

must be pointing up and the junction/gang box must be fully covered

by the bracket. The bracket must be square to the rest of the room

walls and the two holes that are being used must be on the opposite

sides of large center hole on the bracket.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Installing the ExtremeWireless Indoor 802.11 a/ ac+b/g/n AP3915e Access Point Figure 2 AP3915e LEDs on Front Cover Overview of the AP3915e Option 2: Mounting the AP by attaching an adaptor to the main bracket To attach the AP on a Suspended or Drop ceiling: Note: Mounting the AP to a suspended or drop ceiling may require the optional adapter (Universal Mounting Kit for WLAN APs; # KT135628-01) if the ceiling tile is not flat. The AP3915e is an 802.11AC Wave 2 Access Point featuring dual 2x2:2 radios.
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3 De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL. Warning: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.