WLA Series WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation Published: 2012-10-19 Revision 2 Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
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Table of Contents About This Topic Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix How to Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix List of Wireless LAN Software Guides for Release 7.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Documentation Symbols Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x Documentation Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation No User Serviceable Parts Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Product Disposal Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Part 4 Requirements and Certifications Chapter 5 Requirements and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Requirements and Specifications for 2.4-GHz Radios on a WLA532E Access Point . .
List of Figures Part 1 Access Point Overview and Components Chapter 1 WLA532E Access Point Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Figure 1: WLA532E External Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Figure 2: WLA532E Hardware Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Figure 3: A WLA532E with Installed Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation Figure 30: Locking a WLA532E onto the Ceiling-Mount Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Figure 31: Wall-Mount Bracket Dimensions-–WLA-BRKT-WALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Figure 32: Use the Provided Template to Install Wall Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Figure 33: Pull the Category 5 Cable Through the Wall Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Figure 34: Use M3 or 6-32 Wall Anchors to Secure the Bracket to Anchors . . . . .
List of Tables Part 1 Access Point Overview and Components Chapter 1 WLA532E Access Point Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Table 1: Physical Specifications of the WLA532E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Table 2: WLA532E Antenna Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Table 3: Single Band Antenna Configurations for 2.4GHz and 5GHz Radios . . . . . .
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About This Topic Collection • How to Use This Guide on page ix • List of Wireless LAN Software Guides for Release 7.6 on page ix • Documentation Symbols Key on page x • Documentation Feedback on page x • Requesting Technical Support on page x How to Use This Guide Complete documentation for the wireless LAN product family is provided on webpages at Wireless LAN Services (WLS) Product Documentation.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation Title Description RingMaster Planning Guide Instructions for planning wireless services. Read this guide to learn how to configure a WLAN network. RingMaster Quick Start Guide Quick start guide to get started with RingMaster. RingMaster Release Notes Version compatibility, licensing, supported platforms, upgrade and downgrade information, and caveat information for RingMaster.
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PART 1 Access Point Overview and Components • WLA532E Access Point Overview on page 3 • Ethernet Ports and Connectors on page 11 Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
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CHAPTER 1 WLA532E Access Point Overview • WLA532E Access Point Hardware Overview on page 3 • WLA532E Antenna Models on page 7 • External Antenna Configurations for the WLA532E Access Point on page 8 • Status LEDs on a WLA532E Access Point on page 8 • MAC Address Information for WLA Series Access Points on page 9 WLA532E Access Point Hardware Overview The Juniper Networks Wireless LAN Access Point WLA532E is a indoor access point that provides enterprise customers, such as those in business, healt
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation Figure 2: WLA532E Hardware Dimensions NOTE: The WLA532E access point requires only hardware installation. All configurations for the access point are done on the wireless LAN controllers (WLCs). You configure the access point with the Juniper Networks WLC Series Wireless LAN Controllers, through the Juniper Networks RingMaster graphical user interface or the Juniper Networks Mobility System Software (MSS) CLI.
Chapter 1: WLA532E Access Point Overview • Plenum-rated metal casing (see Table 1 on page 5) with optimized performance for dual-band concurrent 2.4-GhHz and 5-GHz operation on all external RP-SMA antenna ports. Table 1: Physical Specifications of the WLA532E Description Value Access point height 6.398in. (16.25 cm) Access point width 5.975in. (15.176 cm ) Access point depth 2.131in. (5.414 cm) Access point weight 25.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation • Metal plenum mounting bracket—see “Installing the WLA532E Access Point Using the Plenum Bracket Kit” on page 51. • North America single gang wall box adapter—see “Installing the WLA532E Access Point on the Wall Using the WLA-GNGWLBX-ADP-NA Wall-Mount Kit” on page 72. • EU single gang wall box adapter—see “Installing the WLA532E Access Point on the Wall Using the WLA-GNGWLBX-ADP-EU Wall-Mount Kit” on page 70.
Chapter 1: WLA532E Access Point Overview WLA532E Antenna Models The Juniper Networks Wireless LAN Access Point WLA532E supports wireless mesh AP functionality on both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios when used in conjunction with up to three supported external omni-directional and paddle antennas (see Figure 3 on page 7). Figure 3: A WLA532E with Installed Antennas Table 2 on page 7 lists the supported antenna models.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation • Requirements and Specifications for 2.4-GHz Radios on a WLA532E Access Point on page 31 • Requirements and Specifications for 5-GHz Radios on a WLA532E Access Point on page 32 External Antenna Configurations for the WLA532E Access Point The Juniper Networks Wireless LAN Access Point WLA532E supports 3 external antennas with a maximum gain of 11dBi at 2.4GHz and 25.5dBi at 5GHz.
Chapter 1: WLA532E Access Point Overview Table 5: LED Status and Description of WLA532E Label Color Status and Description STAT Off No power Flash amber On. The AP is on power on self-test mode. Flash green On. The AP is waiting to receive boot instructions and a configuration file from a WLC. Flash Green or Amber On. The AP is booting and receiving a configuration file from the WLC.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation If the access point is already deployed and running on the network, you can display MAC address assignments by using the show ap status command in the Mobility System Software (MSS) CLI. All MAC addresses for an access point are assigned based on the base MAC address of the access point as described in Table 6 on page 10.
CHAPTER 2 Ethernet Ports and Connectors • Ethernet Connections for Wireless LAN Access Points on page 11 • PoE Information for the WLA532E Access Point on page 11 Ethernet Connections for Wireless LAN Access Points The RJ-45 network port on wireless LAN access points connects the access point to a wireless LAN controller (WLC) or to a switch in the network. The access point receives power and data through the RJ-45 port.
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PART 2 Planning for Access Point Installation • Site Preparation on page 15 Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
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CHAPTER 3 Site Preparation • Site Preparation Checklist for the WLA532E Access Point on page 15 • General Site Guidelines on page 17 • Environmental Requirements and Specifications for the WLA532E Access Point on page 18 • Planning Guidelines for Using RingMaster to Plan a Mobility System on page 18 Site Preparation Checklist for the WLA532E Access Point The checklist in Table 7 on page 15 summarizes the tasks you need to perform when preparing a site for WLA532E access point installation.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation Table 7: Site Preparation Checklist (continued) Item or Task For More Information Choose the number of access points and WLCs needed for your planned Mobility System. “Planning Guidelines for Using RingMaster to Plan a Mobility System” on page 18 Performed By Date “WLA532E Access Point Hardware Overview” on page 3 Type of Hardware Installation Plan installation location.
Chapter 3: Site Preparation Table 7: Site Preparation Checklist (continued) Item or Task For More Information Configure the Access Point Connection If you are installing the access point in a wireless LAN mesh or wireless bridge configuration, you must configure the access point before deploying the access point in the final location. To configure the access point connection, use the RingMaster GUI or the Mobility System Software CLI.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation Environmental Requirements and Specifications for the WLA532E Access Point The Wireless LAN Access Point WLA532E can be installed in a clean, dry, temperature-controlled environment on a recessed, 9/16-inch or 15/16-inch T ceiling-tile rail or on a wall using a country-specific mounting kit, and also inside the ceiling using a metal plenum mounting bracket.
Chapter 3: Site Preparation • Number of access points required for adequate WLAN capacity in each coverage area • Details of installation location for each access point • Settings for all access points in the WLAN After you have created the plan and reviewed it, you can arrange for the WLAN installation.
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PART 3 Safety Guidelines and Standards for Access Point Installation • Safety Standards and Guidelines on page 23 Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
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CHAPTER 4 Safety Standards and Guidelines • General Safety Guidelines and Warnings on page 23 • Qualified Personnel Warning on page 24 • General Electromagnetic Safety and Compliance on page 24 • Medical Safety Compliance for WLA Series Access Points on page 25 • No User Serviceable Parts Warning on page 26 • Product Disposal Warning on page 27 General Safety Guidelines and Warnings This topic applies to hardware devices in the WLA Series Wireless LAN Access Point product family.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation • General Electromagnetic Safety and Compliance on page 24 Qualified Personnel Warning This topic applies to hardware devices in the Wireless LAN Access Point WLA Series product family. WARNING: Only trained and qualified personnel should install or replace the router. Waarschuwing Installatie en reparaties mogen uitsluitend door getraind en bevoegd personeel uitgevoerd worden.
Chapter 4: Safety Standards and Guidelines Related Documentation • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 Information Technology Equipment • UL 60950-1 (2nd Ed.) Information Technology Equipment • EN 60950-1 Information Technology Equipment • IEC 60950-1 Information Technology Equipment - Safety (All country deviations) • EN 60601-1-1 General Safety for medical electrical systems • ETSI EN 300 019-1-2 Class 2.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation • Qualified Personnel Warning on page 24 • Installation Instructions Warning on page 43 No User Serviceable Parts Warning This topic applies to hardware devices in the WLA Series Wireless LAN Access Point product family. WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside the WLA Access Point. Waarschuwing Innerhalb des Geräts befinden sich keine Teile, die einer Wartung bedürfen.
Chapter 4: Safety Standards and Guidelines Product Disposal Warning This topic applies to hardware devices in the Wireless LAN (WLA) Series product family, which includes all Access Points. WARNING: Disposal of this device must be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Waarschuwing Dit produkt dient volgens alle landelijke wetten en voorschriften te worden afgedankt.
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PART 4 Requirements and Certifications • Requirements and Specifications on page 31 • Certifications for the Access Point on page 35 Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
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CHAPTER 5 Requirements and Specifications • Requirements and Specifications for 2.4-GHz Radios on a WLA532E Access Point on page 31 • Requirements and Specifications for 5-GHz Radios on a WLA532E Access Point on page 32 Requirements and Specifications for 2.4-GHz Radios on a WLA532E Access Point The 2.4-GHz band radio is operational from channels 1 through 14 in legacy IEEE standard 802.11bg or in IEEE 802.11n 3x3 from single to three spatial streams of 20 MHz channel modes.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation Table 10: 2.4-GHz Radio Receive Sensitivities 2.
Chapter 5: Requirements and Specifications Table 12: 5-GHz Radio Receive Sensitivities 5-GHz Radio Receive Sensitivities (in dBm) Legacy "a" HT-20 6 Mbps 54 Mbps MCS0 MCS7 MCS8 MCS15 MCS16 MCS23 MCS0 MCS7 MCS8 MCS15 MCS16 MCS23 -91 -75 -91 -70 -91 -70 -91 -70 -88 -67 -88 -67 -88 -67 Related Documentation HT-40 • Requirements and Specifications for 2.
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CHAPTER 6 Certifications for the Access Point • Agency Approvals for WLA Series Access Points on page 35 • IEEE 802.11 WLAN Standards and Compliance for the WLA532E Access Point on page 36 • WLA Series Access Point Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines on page 37 Agency Approvals for WLA Series Access Points This topic applies to hardware devices in the WLA Series Wireless LAN Access Point product family. • • Safety • CCAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation Related Documentation • • EN 301 893 Broadband Radio Access Networks 5-GHz RLAN • R&TTE Directive 1995/5/EC • Various Country Specific Radio Regulations IEEE 802.11 WLAN Standards and Compliance for the WLA532E Access Point on page 36 IEEE 802.11 WLAN Standards and Compliance for the WLA532E Access Point This topic applies to the Wireless LAN Access Point WLA532E. 802.
Chapter 6: Certifications for the Access Point Related Documentation • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11af • IEEE 802.11i • IEEE 802.11n • IEEE 802.11abgn • IEEE 802.3i—10BASE-T Ethernet • IEEE 802.3u—100BASE-TX Ethernet • IEEE 802.3ab—1000BASE-TX Gigabit Ethernet • IEEE 802.3af—Power over Ethernet • IEEE 802.3at—Power over Ethernet • IEEE 802.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation Telecommunications Act. The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices. 4.7.5—Within the 5.25–5.35-GHz band, U-NII devices will be restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to co-channel MSS operations. 4.7.6—The operation of the U-NII devices is subject to the condition that no harmful interference be caused.
Chapter 6: Certifications for the Access Point radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference harmful to radio communications. If this equipment does cause interference, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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PART 5 Installing, Connecting, and Verifying the Access Point • Installing and Connecting the Access Point on page 43 • Verifying the Health of the Access Point on page 77 • Customer Support on page 79 Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
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CHAPTER 7 Installing and Connecting the Access Point • Installation Instructions Warning on page 43 • Unpacking a WLA532E Access Point on page 44 • Parts Inventory (Packing List) for a WLA532E Access Point on page 44 • Installing the WLA532E Access Point on a Ceiling Rail on page 46 • Installing the WLA532E Access Point Using the Plenum Bracket Kit on page 51 • Installing the WLA532E Access Point on a Ceiling Rail Using the Trapeze Legacy Mounting Bracket Adapter Kit on page 57 • Installing th
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation Warnung Lesen Sie die Installationsanweisungen, bevor Sie das System an die Stromquelle anschließen. Avvertenza Consultare le istruzioni di installazione prima di collegare il sistema all'alimentatore. Advarsel Les installasjonsinstruksjonene før systemet kobles til strømkilden. Aviso Leia as instruções de instalação antes de ligar o sistema à sua fonte de energia.
Chapter 7: Installing and Connecting the Access Point The WLA shipment includes a packing list. Check the parts you receive in the WLA shipping carton against the items on the packing list. The parts shipped depend on the configuration you order. If any part on the packing list is missing, contact your customer service representative or contact Juniper customer care from within the U.S. or Canada by telephone at 1–800–638–8296.
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Chapter 7: Installing and Connecting the Access Point You can install the WLA532E access point on the ceiling using the provided mounting bracket in the or on a junction box on a wall. Mounting the device on the ceiling is the primary installation method and ceiling-mount installation steps are provided in this topic. You can purchase a junction box wall-mount kit separately and follow the wall-mounting instructions in the Wireless LAN Services (WLS) documentation at http://www.juniper.net/techpubs/ .
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation 3. Select an installation location under a recessed 9/16-inch or 15/16-inch T ceiling-tile rail in the ceiling. 4. Cut a hole as follows in the ceiling tile for running the Category 5e cable: a. Place the mounting template over the area where you will install the access point. b. Use a box cutter or a similar tool to cut along the line marking the opening for the port connectors. c. Remove the mounting template and the material you cut from the ceiling tile. 5.
Chapter 7: Installing and Connecting the Access Point 7. If the snaps are closed, open the snaps by pressing in and up with your thumbs on both sides of the snaps on the bottom of the bracket until the snaps are fully open (see Figure 6 on page 49) until it is fully open. Figure 6: Opening the Ceiling Bracket Snaps 8. With the bracket clips fully extended, align the clips with the rail and hook the clips around the top sides of the rail.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation 11. Press the access point forward (see Figure 8 on page 50) until it clicks into place. Ensure that the access point is seated correctly in the bracket by gently pulling down on the access point. Figure 8: Aligning the Access Point with the Ceiling Bracket 12. If the access point is not properly secured, press the release button on top of the bracket to unlock the access point. Making sure that the cable is still connected, repeat Steps 10 and 11.
Chapter 7: Installing and Connecting the Access Point 13. If the access point is not properly secured (the access point sits flat against the ceiling bracket and does not move when properly installed), press on the release button on the top of the bracket to unlock the access point. Realign the access point, making sure the cable is still connected, and push in until the access point clicks securely into place.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation Mounting the device on the exposed ceiling-tile rail is the primary installation method for the WLA532E. The steps for a concealed plenum bracket ceiling-mount are provided in this topic.
Chapter 7: Installing and Connecting the Access Point Figure 11: Removing the Diamond Bracket 3. Attach three supported external omnidirectional and paddle antennas to the external antenna ports of the access point. For antenna specifications and ordering information see the WLA Series Wireless LAN Access Points product information at http://www.juniper.net/us/en/products-services/wireless/wla-series. 4. Orient the antennas for the best antenna reception. See Figure 12 on page 53.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation Figure 13: Mounting the WLA532E to the Plenum Bracket 6. Align the locating notch on the plenum bracket to the where the ceiling rails cross and move the plenum bracket until the joggled bracket flanges are in-line with the ceiling cross rails. See Figure 14 on page 54. Figure 14: Aligning the Plenum Bracket Flanges with the Ceiling Cross Rails 7.
Chapter 7: Installing and Connecting the Access Point Figure 15: Aligning the Plenum Bracket Tabs to Bracket Openings 8. Slide the plenum bracket forward using flanges for leverage until both snaps engage. Listen for simultaneous clicks that indicate that the snaps have closed and the plenum bracket is locked. 9. Secure the locked plenum bracket by inserting two M4 screws (not provided) into the openings on the plenum bracket (see Figure 16 on page 56) using a Phillips number 2 screwdriver.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation Figure 16: Securing the Locked Plenum Bracket Using the Provided M4 Screws 10. In order for the WLA532E plenum bracket to meet seismic safety standards you must mount the plenum bracket directly to ceiling rails by securing the two provided sheet metal self-threading screws into the openings on the plenum bracket (see Figure 17 on page 56).
Chapter 7: Installing and Connecting the Access Point • Installing the WLA532E Access Point on the Wall Using the WLA-BRKT-WALL Wall-Mount Kit on page 64 • Installing the WLA532E Access Point on the Wall Using the WLA-GNGWLBX-ADP-EU Wall-Mount Kit on page 70 • Installing the WLA532E Access Point on the Wall Using the WLA-GNGWLBX-ADP-NA Wall-Mount Kit on page 72 Installing the WLA532E Access Point on a Ceiling Rail Using the Trapeze Legacy Mounting Bracket Adapter Kit If you have a ceiling-mounted Jun
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation To install the WLA532E on a suspended ceiling rail using the legacy mounting bracket adapter: 1. Remove the WLA522 from the installed mounted position by unlocking the universal mounting bracket from the access point by inserting the lock/unlock tool into the Unlock hole (see Figure 18 on page 58). NOTE: Use a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip to unlock the access point.
Chapter 7: Installing and Connecting the Access Point Figure 20: Earthquake Safety Stability Screws 5. Rotate the locking bracket on the legacy mounting bracket adapter into an open position by pushing the left metal tab down. See Figure 21 on page 59. Figure 21: Rotating the Locking Bracket into an Open Position 6. Align the four legacy mounting bracket adapter alignment pins to the matching holes on the universal mounting bracket and push up so the brackets meet. See Figure 22 on page 59.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation Figure 23: Rotating the Locking Bracket into a Locked Position 8. Check that the locking bracket tabs are locked into the WLA522 mounting bracket (see Figure 24 on page 60). The legacy mounting bracket adapter should now be locked onto the ceiling. Figure 24: Locked Bracket Tabs on the WLA522 Mounting Bracket 9.
Chapter 7: Installing and Connecting the Access Point Figure 25: Opening the Ceiling Bracket Snaps 10. Align the ceiling-mount bracket with the opening of the legacy mounting bracket adapter and push in on the top and bottom of the bracket until the clips lock into the legacy mounting bracket adapter (see Figure 26 on page 61). Listen for a click that indicates that the clips have locked. Figure 26: Aligning the Ceiling Mount Bracket with the Legacy Mounting Bracket Adapter 11.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation Figure 27: Orienting the Installed WLA532E Antennas 14. Align the access point with the ceiling-mount bracket. See Figure 28 on page 62. Figure 28: Aligning the Access Point with the Ceiling-Mount Bracket 15. Push up and forward until the access point locks into place. See Figure 29 on page 63 62 Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
Chapter 7: Installing and Connecting the Access Point Figure 29: A WLA532 Installed on the Legacy Mounting Bracket Adapter NOTE: We recommend that you use the optional security kit to secure the access point. The kit includes a security tool and a security screw. Be sure to retain the tool so you can unlock and move the access point. Never use a power tool to insert or remove the security screw. 16.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation • Installing the WLA532E Access Point on the Wall Using the WLA-BRKT-WALL Wall-Mount Kit on page 64 • Installing the WLA532E Access Point on the Wall Using the WLA-GNGWLBX-ADP-EU Wall-Mount Kit on page 70 • Installing the WLA532E Access Point on the Wall Using the WLA-GNGWLBX-ADP-NA Wall-Mount Kit on page 72 Installing the WLA532E Access Point on the Wall Using the WLA-BRKT-WALL Wall-Mount Kit The primary method of installing the WLA Series Wireless LAN WLA
Chapter 7: Installing and Connecting the Access Point • Wall-mount bracket–provided in the WLA-BRKT-WALL kit) NOTE: The wall-mount bracket extends the access point 1.5 inches from the wall to accommodate the Ethernet cable bend radius. Figure 31: Wall-Mount Bracket Dimensions-–WLA-BRKT-WALL 72.54mm Wall bracket mount hole diameter: 3.96mm 128.10mm 83.34mm Side cable opening The cable opening can be installed on the top or bottom depending on the mounting orientation of the bracket. 27.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation To install the access point on the wall: 1. Use the provided WLA532E wall-mount template to determine your anchor mounting location (see Figure 32 on page 66) and install the wall anchors (not included in the WLA-BRKT-WALL kit). Figure 32: Use the Provided Template to Install Wall Anchors 2. Hold the wall-mount bracket centered over the wall anchors and pull the installed Category 5 cable through the wall-mount bracket (see Figure 33 on page 67).
Chapter 7: Installing and Connecting the Access Point Figure 33: Pull the Category 5 Cable Through the Wall Bracket 3. Install the bracket to the anchors using M3 or 6-32 wall anchors (see Figure 34 on page 67). Figure 34: Use M3 or 6-32 Wall Anchors to Secure the Bracket to Anchors 4. Align the faceplate with the installed wall-mount bracket and secure the faceplate using the two provided flat-tip screws and the screwdriver (see Figure 35 on page 68). Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation Figure 35: Faceplate Secured to the Wall-Mount Bracket 5. Plug the Category 5 cable from the wall socket into the access point. 6. Align the access point with the bracket and push down on the access point until you hear it click into place (see Figure 36 on page 68). Be sure the device is seated correctly in the bracket by gently pulling up the access point and then pushing it down. Figure 36: Align the Access Point with the Bracket and Push Down 7.
Chapter 7: Installing and Connecting the Access Point Figure 37: Release the Access Point NOTE: We recommend that you use the optional security kit (separately orderable) to secure the access point. The kit includes a special tool and a security screw. Be sure that you retain the tool so that you can unlock and move the access point. Never use a power tool to insert or remove the security screw. 8.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation • Installing the WLA532E Access Point on the Wall Using the WLA-GNGWLBX-ADP-EU Wall-Mount Kit on page 70 • Installing the WLA532E Access Point on the Wall Using the WLA-GNGWLBX-ADP-NA Wall-Mount Kit on page 72 • Installing the WLA532E Access Point on a Ceiling Rail Using the Trapeze Legacy Mounting Bracket Adapter Kit on page 57 Installing the WLA532E Access Point on the Wall Using the WLA-GNGWLBX-ADP-EU Wall-Mount Kit The primary method of installing the W
Chapter 7: Installing and Connecting the Access Point • European-standard faceplate – (provided in the WLA-BRKT-WALL kit) The EU faceplate included in the kit covers the wall box and cables and has a minimum extension plastic body that conforms to the EU faceplate standard (see Figure 39 on page 71). Figure 39: EU Faceplate Dimensions Figure 39 on page 71 and Figure 40 on page 71 show the dimensions of the installed WLA532 on the EU-standard faceplate in millimeters.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation To install the access point on the wall: 1. Hold the faceplate centered over the existing European standard outlet box that has an installed Category 5 cable. 2. Secure the faceplate to the outlet box using the two provided M3 flat-head, flat-tip screws and a screwdriver. 3. Plug the Category 5 cable from the outlet box into the access point. 4.
Chapter 7: Installing and Connecting the Access Point This topic covers installation of the WLA532E access point on the European Faceplate Standard Hardware WLA-GNGWLBX-ADP-NA kit. The faceplate is meant to be installed onto an existing wall outlet box.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation To install the access point on the wall: 1. Hold the faceplate centered over an existing NA standard outlet box (see Figure 42 on page 74) that has an installed Category 5 cable. Figure 42: NA Standard Outlet Box 2. Secure the faceplate to the outlet box using the two provided 6-32 flat-head, flat-tip screws and a screwdriver (see Figure 43 on page 75). 74 Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
Chapter 7: Installing and Connecting the Access Point Figure 43: NA Faceplate Secured to the Outlet Box 3. Plug the Category 5 cable from the NA outlet box into the access point. 4. Align the access point with the installed faceplate and push down on the access point until you hear it click into place. Be sure the device is seated correctly in the bracket by gently pulling up the access point and then pushing it down. 5.
WLA532E Access Point Hardware Documentation • Installing the WLA532E Access Point on the Wall Using the WLA-BRKT-WALL Wall-Mount Kit on page 64 • Installing the WLA532E Access Point on the Wall Using the WLA-GNGWLBX-ADP-EU Wall-Mount Kit on page 70 • Installing the WLA532E Access Point on a Ceiling Rail Using the Trapeze Legacy Mounting Bracket Adapter Kit on page 57 Connecting the Access Point to Wireless LAN Controllers After you install the wireless LAN access point, you can connect it to a wirele
CHAPTER 8 Verifying the Health of the Access Point • Verifying the Health of WLA Series Access Points Using LEDs on page 77 Verifying the Health of WLA Series Access Points Using LEDs After you install the WLA Series access point and enable the Power over Ethernet (PoE) on the Ethernet cable connected to the access point, you can verify the access point status by observing the health LED. The health or STAT LED indicates whether the access point is operational.
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CHAPTER 9 Customer Support • Contacting JTAC Regarding Access Point Parts on page 79 Contacting JTAC Regarding Access Point Parts If you receive your access point installation kit with any incorrect or damaged parts or if parts are missing from the kit, contact Juniper Networks JTAC. You can contact JTAC 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the Web or by telephone: • Case Manager at CSC: http://www.juniper.net/cm/ • Telephone: +1-888-314-JTAC1-888-314-5822, toll free in U.S.
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