M AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide
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Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.3 Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.4 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3 Radio Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 5.0 Regulatory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 6.0 Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility Support Center . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 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.
2 AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide • • 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.
Introduction 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.
4 AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide 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. 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.
Hardware Installation 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.
6 AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide • ! ! 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). 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.
Hardware Installation 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.
8 AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide 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.
Hardware Installation 5. Cable the access point using a Power Injector solution (AP-PSBIAS-2P2-AFR) as described in the following: 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.
10 AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide 1. Remove the cover of the CAT5 wall plate. NOTE The example above assumes the Telco Box has a 1 RJ11 phonejack and 1 RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet connection. 2. Snap out keystone connectors from existing plate.
Hardware Installation 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 covered the existing wall plate if necessary. Mount the bracket to the wall so the Telco Box is ready available behind the mounting plate. 5.
12 AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide 6. Install the RJ11 (keystone style) connector into the AP-6511’s snap-in port. To PBX RJ45 connector 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.
Hardware Installation 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 (AP-PSBIAS-2P2-AFR) as described in the following: a.
14 AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide 2.7 AP-6511 Antennas The AP-6511 model access point contains two internal (embedded) dual-band antennas supporting both the 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) and 802.11a/n (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.
Defining a Basic AP-6511 Configuration 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.
16 AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide 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.
Defining a Basic AP-6511 Configuration 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.
18 AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide 9. Change the default Password and enter a Location and Contact name Changing the default password is critical before any configuration customizations are made to protect the data exchanged between the AP-6511 and its peers. Ensure the Location represents the AP-6511’s deployment area and the Contact accurately reflects the administrator responsible for this AP-6511 access point. 10. Set a Time Zone and Country.
Defining a Basic AP-6511 Configuration 13. Make a Topology Selection based on your network’s configuration. The selected topology mode determines which options display in the remainder of the Initial Setup Wizard. • Router Mode - In Router Mode, the AP-6511 routes traffic between the local network (LAN) and internet or external network (WAN). • Bridge Mode - In Bridge Mode, the AP-6511 depends on an external router for routing LAN and WAN traffic.
20 AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide 14. Select Next to continue to the LAN Configuration screen. The LAN Configuration screen is partitioned into LAN Interface, DHCP Address Assignment and Domain Name Server (DNS) fields. 15. Set the following LAN Interface information: • LAN IP Address/Subnet - Enter an IP Address and a subnet for the AP-6511’s LAN interface. If the Use DHCP checkbox is selected, this field is not available.
Defining a Basic AP-6511 Configuration • Configure VLANs Manually - Select the checkbox to enable an advanced manual VLAN configuration. • Advanced VLAN Configuration - Select the Advanced VLAN Configuration button to set associations between VLANs and physical interfaces. Selecting this option displays a screen for editing the tagging, trunking and VLAN assignments for each AP-6511 port. 16.
22 AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide 19. Set the following WAN Interface information: • WAN IP Address/Subnet - Enter an IP Address and a subnet for the AP-6511’s WAN interface. If the Use DHCP checkbox is selected, this field is not available. • Use DHCP - Select the checkbox to enable an automatic network configuration using a DHCP server. If this option is enabled, the WAN IP Address/Subnet and Gateway fields are populated by the DHCP server.
Defining a Basic AP-6511 Configuration 22. Use the WLAN Setup screen to set the WLAN configurations used on the AP-6511. To add a new WLAN, select Add WLAN or select an existing WLAN to modify from those listed. Set the following parameters for the new or modified WLAN configuration: • SSID - Enter or modify the Services Set Identification (SSID) associated with the WLAN. The WLAN name is auto-generated using the SSID until changed by the user. The maximum number of characters is 32.
24 AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide 24. Use the RADIUS Authentication screen to define an external RADIUS server configuration utilized by the AP-6511 when an external authentication source is required for an WLAN. • RADIUS Server - Provide either the numerical IP address or hostname of the external RADIUS resource used to validate AP-6511 WLAN access. • RADIUS Shared Secret - Specify a Shared Secret for authenticating RADIUS requests to access a AP-6511 managed WLAN.
Defining a Basic AP-6511 Configuration Use the Hostname parameter to optionally define names for the access points discovered by this AP-6511. Defining hostnames is a good practice to differentiate discovered APs with similar configurations. 26. Select Next to continue to the Wireless Client Association screen. The Wireless Client Association screen displays adopted wireless clients and the AP-6511 WLANs they are currently connected to.
26 AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide 27. To verify the WLAN’s configuration, associate a client with each configured WLAN. After associating, click the Refresh button to update the list of associated wireless clients. 28. Select Save/Next to commit any changes made and continue to the Date and Time screen.
Defining a Basic AP-6511 Configuration Use the Date and Time screen to set the system time and time resource used by this AP-6511. 29. Either refer to the System Date and Time parameter to manually set the system time, or use the recommended Network Time Protocol (NTP) parameter to define an external NTP server resource to periodically synchronize system time with this AP-6511. If manually providing system time, select the Update Clock button to commit the system time to the AP-6511.
28 AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide In addition to the Diagram and Event Log tabs available thus far, a Complete tab displays confirming the completion of the Initial Setup Wizard. The Complete tab lists the changes made to the user interface to configure the AP-6511. The Complete tab lists the user interface Screens and Settings modified by the updates made to the AP-6511 configuration using the Initial Setup Wizard.
Specifications 4 Specifications 4.1 Electrical Characteristics An AP-6511 model access point has the following electrical characteristics: Operating Current & Voltage 250mA@48VDC 4.2 Physical Characteristics An AP-6511 model access point has the following physical characteristics: Dimensions 2.75 width x 5 height x 1.25 deep (Inches) 6.985 width x 12.7 height x 3.175 deep (centimeters) Housing Plastic and metal Weight 0.
30 AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide 4.3 Radio Characteristics An AP-6511 model access point has the following radio characteristics: Operating Channels All channels from 5180 MHz to 5825 MHz Channels 1-13 (2412-2472 MHz) Actual operating frequencies depend on regulatory approval for the country of use. Data Rates Supported 802.11b: 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps and 11Mbps 802.11g: 6Mbps, 9Mbps, 12Mbps, 18Mbps, 24Mbps, 36MBps, 48Mbps and 54Mbps 802.
Regulatory Information 5 Regulatory Information 5.1 Regulatory Overview This device is approved under the Motorola brand. This guide applies to Model Number AP-6511. All Motorola/Symbol devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as required. Local language translations are available at the following website: http://support.symbol.
32 AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide 5.2.1 Country Selection – Note for AP & Wireless Controller Select only the country in which you are using the device. Any other selection will make the operation of this device illegal. The US version of the Access Point will only have US listed in the country selection table. The US version will be sold / used in the US protectorates: American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands. 5.2.
Regulatory Information Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommended that a minimum of 15cm (6 inches) be maintained between a handheld wireless device and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with independent research and recommendations by Wireless Technology Research. Persons with Pacemakers: • • • • Should ALWAYS keep the device more than 15cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when turned ON.
34 AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide 5.7 US and Canada Co-located statement To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirement, the antennas used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other transmitter/antenna except those already approved in this filling.
Regulatory Information 5.10 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 5.10.1 Radio Transmitters For RLAN Devices: The use of 5 GHz RLAN’s, for use in Canada, have the following restrictions: • Restricted Band 5.60 – 5.65 GHz This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry & Science Canada.
36 AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide 5.13 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) English: For EU Customers: All products at the end of their life must be returned to Symbol for recycling. For information on how to return product, please go to: http://www.symbol.com/environmental_compliance. Dansk: Til kunder i EU: Alle produkter skal returneres til Symbol til recirkulering, når de er udtjent. Læs oplysningerne om returnering af produkter på: http://www.symbol.com/ environmental_compliance.
Regulatory Information Nederlands: Voor klanten in de EU: alle producten dienen aan het einde van hun levensduur naar Symbol te worden teruggezonden voor recycling. Raadpleeg http://www.symbol.com/ environmental_compliance voor meer informatie over het terugzenden van producten. Português: Para clientes da UE: todos os produtos no fim de vida devem ser devolvidos à Symbol para reciclagem. Para obter informações sobre como devolver o produto, visite: http:/ /www.symbol.com/environmental_compliance.
38 AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide 5.16 Korea Warning Statement for Class B ITE 기종별 B 급 기기 ( 가정용 방송통신기기 ) 사용자안내문 이 기기는 가정용 (B 급 ) 으로 전자파적합등록을 한 기기로서 주로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적 으로 하며 , 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다 . Class B (Broadcasting This device obtained EMC registration mainly for home use Communication Device for Home (Class B) and may be used in all areas. Use) 5.17 Other Countries 5.17.1 Australia Use of 5 GHz RLAN’s in Australia is restricted in the following band 5.50 – 5.65 GHz. 5.17.
Regulatory Information 5.17.4 Mexico Restrict Frequency Range to: 2.450 – 2.4835 GHz. 5.17.5 Taiwan NOTICE! According to: Administrative Regulations on Low Power Radio Waves Radiated Devices Article 12 Without permission granted by the DGT, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio-frequency devices.
40 AP-6511 Access Point Installation Guide Wireless device operate in the frequency band of 5.25-5.35 GHz, limited for Indoor use only. 在 5.25-5.35 赫頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備，限於室內使用。 5.17.6 Korea For radio equipment using 2400~2483.5MHz or 5725~5825MHz, the following expressions should be displayed: 1. “This radio equipment can be interfered with during operation.” 당해 무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음 2.
Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility Support Center 6 Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility Support Center If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Enterprise Mobility support for your region. Contact information is available by visiting http://www.motorola.com/customersupport and after selecting your region, click on the appropriate link under Support for Business.
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