AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide
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Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.3 Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.4 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.0 Regulatory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 6.0 Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility Support Center . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 1 Introduction AP-6521 Series access points are components of Motorola Solutions Wireless Controller System. An AP-6521 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-6521 Series access point is an enterprise class 802.11n access point, installed in minutes anywhere a CAT-5e (or better) cable is located.
2 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 1.1 Document Conventions The following graphical alerts are used in this guide to indicate notable situations: NOTE ! Tips, hints, or special requirements that you should take note of. CAUTION WARNING! Care is required. Disregarding a caution can result in data loss or equipment malfunction. Indicates a condition or procedure that could result in personal injury or equipment damage. 1.
Introduction 1.3 Site Preparation • • • • • • Consult your site survey and network analysis 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-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Installation Instructions An AP-6521 Series access point can attach to a wall, mount under a suspended T-Bar or mount above a ceiling. Selecting 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 an installation, perform the following: 1.
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. Antenna coverage is analogous to lighting. Users might find an area lit from far away to be not bright enough.
6 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide The 2.4 GHz antenna suite includes the following models: 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.
Hardware Installation The 5 GHz antenna suite includes the following models: 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 5.
8 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 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.
Hardware Installation ! ! 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.
10 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 5. Attach the antennas to their correct connectors. For information on available antennas, see “Antenna Options” on page 5. 6. Place the large center opening of each of the mount slots over the screw heads. 7. Slide the access point down along the mounting surface to hang the mount slots on the screw heads 8. Cable the access point using either the Power Injector solution or an approved line cord and power supply.
Hardware Installation 2.5 Suspended Ceiling T-Bar Installation A suspended ceiling mount requires holding the access point up against the T-bar of a suspended ceiling grid and twisting the access point chassis onto the T-bar. To install the access point on a ceiling T-bar: 1. If desired, install and attach a security cable to the access point lock port. 2. If using an external antenna model, attach the antennas to their correct connectors. 3.
12 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 5. Verify the behavior of the access point LEDs. For more information, see “LED Indicator” on page 15. 6. Align the bottom of the ceiling T-bar with the back of the access point. 7. Orient the access point chassis by its length and the length of the ceiling T-bar. 8. Rotate the access point chassis 45 degrees clockwise. 9. Push the back of the access point chassis on to the bottom of the ceiling T-bar. 10.
Hardware Installation 2.6 Above the Ceiling (Plenum) Installation An above the ceiling installation requires placing the access point above a suspended ceiling and installing the provided light pipe under the ceiling tile for viewing the status LED of the unit. An above the ceiling deployment enables installations compliant with drop ceilings, suspended ceilings and industry standard tiles from .625 to .75 inches thick.
14 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 6. Remove the light pipe’s rubber stopper (from the access point) before installing the light pipe. 7. Connect the light pipe to the bottom of the access point. Align the tabs and rotate approximately 90 degrees. Do not over tighten. 8. Fit the light pipe into hole in the tile from its unfinished side. 9. Place the decal on the back of the badge and slide the badge onto the light pipe from the finished side of the tile. 10.
Hardware Installation 12. Verify the behavior of the access point LED light pipe. For more information, see “LED Indicator” on page 15. 13. Place the ceiling tile back in its frame and verify it is secure. 14. The access point is ready to configure. For information on basic access point device configuration, see “Using the Initial Setup Wizard” on page 17. 2.7 LED Indicator An AP-6521 Series access point has a single LED activity indicator on the front of the unit.
16 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide Task 5 GHz Activity LED (Amber) 2.
Defining a Basic Configuration 3 Defining a Basic Configuration An AP-6521 Series access point can utilize an initial setup wizard to streamline the process of initially accessing the wireless network. The wizard defines the access point’s operational mode, deployment location, basic security, network and WLAN settings. 3.1 Using the Initial Setup Wizard Once the AP-6521 is installed and powered on, complete the following steps to get the access point up and running and access management functions: 1.
18 AP-6521 Series 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. Click the Login button to load the management interface. NOTE When logging in for the first time, you’re prompted to change the password to enhance device security in subsequent logins.
Defining a Basic Configuration 6. If this is the first time the management interface has been accessed, a dialogue displays to start the wizard. Select Start Wizard to run the initial setup wizard.
20 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide The first page of the Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the Navigation Panel and Introduction for the configuration activities comprising the access point's initial setup A green checkmark to the left of an item in the Navigation Panel defines the listed task as having its minimum required configuration parameters set correctly. A red X defines the task as still requiring at least one parameter be defined correctly.
Defining a Basic Configuration The Introduction screen displays a list of the basic configuration activities supported by the Initial Setup Wizard. 7. Select Save/Commit within each page to save the updates made to that page's configuration. Select Next to proceed to the next page listed in the Navigation Panel. Select Back to revert to the previous screen in the Navigation Panel without saving your updates.
22 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 9. Select an Access Point Type from the following options: • Virtual Controller AP - When more than one access point is deployed, a single access point can function as a Virtual Controller AP. Up to 24 access points can be connected to, and managed by, a single Virtual Controller AP of the same AP-6521 model. • Standalone AP -Select this option to deploy this access point as an autonomous fat access point.
Defining a Basic Configuration NOTE • If designating the access point as a Standalone AP, Motorola Solutions recommends the access point’s UI be used exclusively to define its device configuration, and not the CLI. The CLI provides the ability to define more than one profile and the UI does not. Consequently, the two interfaces cannot be used collectively to manage profiles without an administrator encountering problems.
24 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 11. Select an Access Point Mode from the available options. • Router Mode - In Router Mode, the access point routes traffic between the local network (LAN) and the Internet or external network (WAN). Router mode is recommended in a deployment supported by just a single access point. • Bridge Mode - In Bridge Mode, the AP depends on an external router for routing LAN and WAN traffic.
Defining a Basic Configuration 12. Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the LAN Configuration screen to set the access point's LAN interface configuration.
26 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 13. Set the following DHCP and Static IP Address/Subnet information for the LAN interface: • Use DHCP - Select the checkbox to enable an automatic network address configuration using the access point’s DHCP server. An AP-6521 access point does not have an onboard DHCP server and an external DHCP server must be utilized. • Static IP Address/Subnet - Enter an IP Address and a subnet for the access point's LAN interface.
Defining a Basic Configuration 15. Set the following DHCP and Static IP Address/Subnet information for the WAN interface: • Use DHCP - Select the checkbox to enable an automatic network address configuration using the access point’s DHCP server. • Static IP Address/Subnet - Enter an IP Address/Subnet and gateway for the access point's WAN interface.
28 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide • The port connected to the WAN - Select the port used as the physical access point connection to the external network. This ports available differ depending on the access point model deployed. Access point models with a single port have this option fixed. • Enable NAT on the WAN Interface - Select the checkbox to allow traffic to pass between the access point's WAN and LAN interfaces. 16. Select Next.
Defining a Basic Configuration 17. Set the following parameters for the radio: • Configure as a Date Radio - Select this option to dedicate this radio for WLAN client support in either the selected 2.4 or 5GHz radio band.
30 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide • Radio Frequency Band - Select either the 2.4GHz or 5.0GHz radio band to use with the radio when selected as a Data Radio. The selected band is used for WLAN client support. Considers selecting one radio for 2.4GHz and another for 5GHz support (if using a dual or three radio model) when supporting clients in both the 802.11bg and 802.11n bands.
Defining a Basic Configuration 19. Set the following parameters for each of the two WLAN configurations available as part of this Initial AP Setup Wizard: • 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. Do not use < > | “ & \ ? , This is a required parameter for each WLAN.
32 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide • WLAN Type - Set the data protection scheme used by clients and access points within the WLAN. The following options are available: • No Authentication and no Encryption - Select this option to provide no security between the access point and connected clients on this WLAN.
Defining a Basic Configuration 21. Refer to the Username, Password, Description and Actions columns to review credentials of existing RADIUS Server user accounts. Add new accounts or edit the properties of existing accounts as updates are required.
34 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 22. Refer to the Add On-Board RADIUS Server Users field to set the following parameters for a user account: • Username - If adding a new user account, create a username up to X characters in length. The username cannot be revised if modifying the user configuration. This is a required parameter.
Defining a Basic Configuration 25. Refer to the Country and Time Zone field to set the following device deployment information: • Location - Define the location of the access point. The Location parameter acts as a reminder of where the AP can be located within the Motorola Solutions managed wireless network.
36 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide • Contact - Specify the contact information for the administrator. The credentials provided should accurately reflect the individual responding to service queries. • Country - Select the Country where the access point is deployed. The access point prompts for the correct country code on the first login. A warning message also displays stating an incorrect country setting may result in illegal radio operation.
Defining a Basic Configuration 31. If the configuration displays as intended, select the Save/Commit button to implement these settings to the access point’s configuration. If additional changes are warranted based on the summary, either select the target page from the Navigational Panel, or use the Back and Next buttons to scroll to the target screen.
38 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 4 Specifications 4.1 Electrical Characteristics An AP-6521 Series access point has the following electrical characteristics: Max DC Power Consumption 12.95W (270mA@48V) 4.2 Physical Characteristics An AP-6521 Series access points has the following physical characteristics: Dimensions 6.0 (Length) x 5.5 (Width) x 1.63 (Tall) - Inches 152.4 (Length) x 139.7 (Width) x 41.1 (Tall) - Millimeters Housing Plastic Weight 0.60 lbs/0.
Specifications 4.3 Radio Characteristics An AP-6521 Series access points has the following radio characteristics: Radio Characteristic AP-6521 High Power Operating Channel (2.4 GHz) Channel 1 to 13 (2412 to 2472 MHz) Operating Channel 5.2 GHz) Channels 36 to 48; channels 149 - 165 802.11a Data Rates 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps 802.11b Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps 802.11g Data Rates 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps 802.
40 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 5 Regulatory Information 5.1 Regulatory Overview This device is approved under the Motorola Solutions brand. This guide applies to Part Numbers AP-6521-60010-US, AP-6521-60020-US, AP-6521-60010-WR and AP-6521-60020-WR. AP-6521 Series access points are approved under MODEL: NCAP-500. All Motorola Solutions devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as required.
Regulatory Information 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.
42 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 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.
Regulatory Information 5.7 US and Canada Co-located statement To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antennas used with this transmitter must not be co-located, or operating in conjunction, with any other transmitter/antenna except those already approved in this filling.
44 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 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.
Regulatory Information 5.13 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) English: For EU Customers: All products at the end of their life must be returned to 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.
46 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 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.
Regulatory Information 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.
48 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 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.
Regulatory Information 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. “This radio equipment cannot provide a service relevant to human life safety, as it can be crossed” through the user manual, etc.
50 AP-6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 6 Motorola Solutions 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://supportcentral.motorola.com and after selecting your region, click on the appropriate link under Support for Business.
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