AP-6521 Access Point INSTALLATION GUIDE
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Installation Guide 1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.3 Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.
AP-6521 Access Point 5.3.3 Safety in Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 5.4 RF Exposure Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 5.4.1 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 5.5 International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 5.6 EU . . . . .
Installation Guide 5 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.
AP-6521 Access Point 1.1 Document Conventions The following graphical alerts are used in this document to indicate notable situations: 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. 1.
Installation Guide 7 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-6521 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.
AP-6521 Access Point 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. 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.
Installation Guide 9 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.
AP-6521 Access Point 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.
Installation Guide 11 2.3.2 Power Injector System The Access Point can receive power via an Ethernet cable connected to the GE1/PoE port. When users purchase a WLAN solution, they often need to place Access Points in obscure locations. In the past, a dedicated power source was required for each Access Point in addition to the Ethernet infrastructure. This often required an electrical contractor to install power drops at each Access Point location.
AP-6521 Access Point 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.
Installation Guide 13 2.4 Wall Mount Installation To support wall mount installations, the Access Point is fastened directly to a flat wall surface. The wall should be of gypsum board, plaster, wood or concrete in composition. ! CAUTION An Access Point should be wall mounted to concrete or plaster-wall-board (dry wall) only. Do not wall mount the Access Point to combustible surfaces. To install the Access Point to a wall surface: 1. Orient the Access Point by either its width or length. 2.
AP-6521 Access Point e. Attach the power supply line cord to a power supply. 10. Verify the behavior of the Access Point LEDs. For more information, see LED Indicator. 11. The Access Point is ready to configure. For information on basic Access Point device configuration, see Basic Access Point Configuration. 2.
Installation Guide 6. 7. 8. 9. 15 Align the bottom of the ceiling T-bar with the back of the Access Point. Orient the Access Point chassis by its length and the length of the ceiling T-bar. Rotate the Access Point chassis 45 degrees clockwise. Push the back of the Access Point chassis on to the bottom of the ceiling T-bar. 10. Rotate the Access Point chassis 45 degrees counter-clockwise. The clips click as they fasten to the T-bar. 11. Verify the behavior of the Access Point LEDs.
AP-6521 Access Point 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.
Installation Guide 17 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. Attach the antennas to their correct connectors. 11. Align the ceiling tile into its former ceiling space. 12. Cable the Access Point using either the Power Injector solution or an approved line cord and power supply. ! CAUTION Do not connect to the power source until the cabling of the Access Point is complete.
AP-6521 Access Point 2.7 LED Indicator An AP-6521 Access Point has a single LED activity indicator on the front of the unit. The LED provides a status display indicating error conditions, transmission, and network activity for the 5 GHz 802.11a/n (amber) radio or the 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n (green) radio. Task 5 GHz Activity LED (Amber) 2.
Installation Guide 3 19 Basic Access Point Configuration Once the Access Point is installed and powered on, complete the following steps to get the device up and running and access management functions: 1. Attach an Ethernet cable from the Access Point to a controller with an 802.3af compatible power source or use the PWRS-14000-148R power supply to supply power to the Access Point (once fully cabled).
AP-6521 Access Point 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. 6. If this is the first time the management interface has been accessed, the Initial Setup Wizard automatically displays. NOTE When logging in for the first time, you’re prompted to change the password to enhance device security in subsequent logins.
Installation Guide NOTE 21 The Initial Setup Wizard displays the same pages and content for each Access Point model supported. The only difference being the number of radios configurable by model, as an AP7131 model can support up to three radios, AP6522, AP6532, AP6562, AP8132 and AP7161 models support two radios and AP6511 and AP6521 models support a single radio. The Introduction screen displays the various actions that can be performed using the wizard under the Function Highlight field.
AP-6521 Access Point 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 without saving your updates. NOTE While you can navigate to any page in the navigation panel, you cannot complete the Initial AP Setup Wizard until each task in the Navigation Panel has a green checkmark.
Installation Guide 23 10. 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 Access Point model. These connected Access Points must be the same model as the Virtual Controller AP.
AP-6521 Access Point 13. The Typical Setup Wizard displays the Network Topology screen to define how the Access Point handles network traffic. 14. 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.
Installation Guide 25 15. Select Next. The Typical Setup Wizard displays the LAN Configuration screen to set the Access Point's LAN interface configuration. 16. 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. • Static IP Address/Subnet - Enter an IP Address and a subnet for the Access Point's LAN interface.
AP-6521 Access Point • DNS Forwarding - Select this option to allow a DNS server to translate domain names into IP addresses. If this option is not selected, a primary and secondary DNS resource must be specified. DNS forwarding is useful when a request for a domain name is made but the DNS server, responsible for converting the name into its corresponding IP address, cannot locate the matching IP address.
Installation Guide 27 19. Select Next. The Typical Setup Wizard displays the RADIUS Server Configuration screen if required. Otherwise, the Typical Setup Wizard displays the Summary and Commit screen. 20. Use the Radius Server Configuration screen to configure the users for the onboard RADIUS server. Use the screen to add, modify and remove RADIUS users.
AP-6521 Access Point 21. Select Add User to display the dialog to enter user information to add to the RADIUS server user database. 22. Enter the following user information: • Username - Provide a user name used to authenticate the user. • Password - Provide a password used to authenticate the user. • Confirm Password - Confirm the password by entering the same password as entered in the Password field. • Description - Provide a description to identify the user created in the RADIUS server database.
Installation Guide 29 27. To dismiss the dialog without adding, modifying or removing entries in the RADIUS server database, select Cancel. 28. Select Next. The Typical Setup Wizard displays the Summary and Commit screen to summarize the screens (pages) and settings updated using the Typical Setup Wizard. No user intervention or additional settings are required. Its an additional means of validating the Access Point’s updated configuration before it’s deployed.
4 AP-6521 Access Point Specifications 4.1 Electrical Characteristics An AP-6521 model Access Point has the following electrical characteristics: Max DC Power Consumption 12.95W (270mA@48V) 4.2 Physical Characteristics An AP-6521 model Access Point 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.
Installation Guide 31 4.3 Radio Characteristics An AP-6521 model Access Points have the following radio characteristics: Operating Channel (2.4 GHz) Channel 1 to 13 (2412 to 2472 MHz) *Japan Only - Channel 14 (2484 MHz) Operating Channel (5. GHz) Channels 36 - 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 802.11n Data Rates MCS0 to MCS15 at both HT20 and HT40 modes Max Transmit Power (2.
5 AP-6521 Access Point Regulatory Information 5.1 Regulatory Overview This device is approved under the Motorola 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/Symbol devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as required.
Installation Guide 33 5.2.2 Frequency of Operation – FCC and IC 5 GHz Only The use on UNII (Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure) Band 1 5150-5250 MHz is restricted to indoor use only, any other use will make the operation of this device illegal. Industry Canada Statement: Caution: The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-Channel mobile satellite systems.
AP-6521 Access Point Persons with Pacemakers: • • • • Should ALWAYS keep the device more than 15cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when turned ON. Should not carry the device in a breast pocket. Should use the ear furthest from the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn OFF your device.
Installation Guide 35 5.8 Power Supply This device is powered from a 802.3af compliant power source which is UL approved and certified by the appropriate agencies. 5.9 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements—FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
AP-6521 Access Point brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable Label Marking: The Term "IC:" before the radio certification only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. 5.11 CE Marking and European Economic Area (EEA) The use of 2.
Installation Guide 37 5.14 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) English: For EU Customers: All products at the end of their life must be returned to Motorola Solutions for recycling. For information on how to return product, please go to: http://www.motorolasolutions.com/recycling/weee. Français: Clients de l'Union Européenne: Tous les produits en fin de cycle de vie doivent être retournés à Motorola Solutions pour recyclage.
AP-6521 Access Point Dansk: Til kunder i EU: Alle produkter skal returneres til Motorola Solutions til recirkulering, når de er udtjent. Læs oplysningerne om returnering af produkter på: http://www.motorolasolutions.com/recycling/weee. Ελληνικά: Για πελάτες στην Ε.Ε.: Όλα τα προϊόντα, στο τέλος της διάρκειας ζωής τους, πρέπει να επιστρέφονται στην Motorola Solutions για ανακύκλωση. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με την επιστροφή ενός προϊόντος, επισκεφθείτε τη διεύθυνση http://www.
Installation Guide 39 5.16 Japan (VCCI) - Voluntary Control Council for Interference Class B ITE この装置は、情報処理装置等電波障害自主規制協議会 （ＶＣＣＩ）の基準に基づくク ラス B 情報技術装置です。この装置は、家庭環境で使用することを目的としています が、この装置がラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して使用されると、受信障害を引 き起こすことがあります。取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをして下さい。 This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference.
AP-6521 Access Point “Este equipo cumple con la Resolución No 403 de 2008, de la Subsecretaria de telecomunicaciones, relativa a radiaciones electromagnéticas.”. "This device complies with the Resolution Not 403 of 2008, of the Undersecretary of telecommunications, relating to electromagnetic radiation.” Mexico Restrict Frequency Range to: 2.450 – 2.4835 GHz.
Installation Guide 41 Wireless devices operate in the frequency band of 5.25-5.35 GHZ, limited for Indoor use. 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。 Korea For radio equipment using 2400~2483.5MHz or 5725~5825MHz, the following expressions should be displayed: 1. “This radio equipment cannot provide a service relevant to human life safety, as it can be crossed” through the user manual, etc. 당해 무선설비 는전파혼 신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없습니다 2.
6 AP-6521 Access Point Motorola Solutions Support Center If you have a problem with your equipment, contact support for your region. Contact information is available at: http://www.motorolasolutions.com/support.
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