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H3C WA6636 Access Point
Installation Guide
New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.
http://www.h3c.com
Document version: 5W100-20201130

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  • Page 1 H3C WA6636 Access Point Installation Guide New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. http://www.h3c.com Document version: 5W100-20201130...
  • Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice. All contents in this document, including statements, information, and recommendations, are believed to be accurate, but they are presented without warranty of any kind, express or implied. H3C shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
  • Page 3 Preface This installation guide describes the installation procedure for the H3C WA6636 access point. This preface includes the following topics about the documentation: • Audience. • Conventions. • Documentation feedback. Audience This documentation is intended for: • Network planners. •...
  • Page 4 Symbols Convention Description An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed WARNING! can result in personal injury. An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed CAUTION: can result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software. An alert that calls attention to essential information.
  • Page 5 Documentation feedback You can e-mail your comments about product documentation to info@h3c.com. We appreciate your comments.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Preparing for installation ·········································································· 1-1 Safety recommendations ································································································································ 1-1 Site preparation ··············································································································································· 1-1 Installation accessories ··································································································································· 1-1 Installation tools ·············································································································································· 1-2 2 Installing the AP ······················································································· 2-1 Installation flowchart········································································································································ 2-1 Pre-installation tasks ······································································································································· 2-1 Determining the installation position ··············································································································· 2-2 Mounting the AP··············································································································································...
  • Page 7: Preparing For Installation

    Preparing for installation Safety recommendations WARNING! Only professional technical personnel can install and remove the AP and its accessories. You must read all safety instructions carefully before working with the AP. To avoid possible bodily injury and equipment damage, read the following safety recommendations before installing the AP.
  • Page 8: Installation Tools

    Installation tools When installing the AP, you might need the following tools. Prepare the installation tools yourself as required. Figure1-2 Installation tools...
  • Page 9: Installing The Ap

    Installing the AP Installation flowchart Figure2-1 Installation flowchart Start Complete pre-installation tasks Determine the installation position Mount the AP On a wall On a ceiling Connect the AP to the power source Connect the AP to the network Pre-installation tasks Before installing the AP, perform the following tasks: •...
  • Page 10: Determining The Installation Position

    Determining the installation position Determine the installation position by observing the following principles: • Few obstacles such as wall exist between the AP and clients. • The AP is far away from electronic devices (such as microwave oven) that might generate radio frequency (RF) noise.
  • Page 11 Figure2-3 Marking the installation holes on the wall Drill three holes with a diameter of 6 mm (0.24 in) and a depth of 30 mm (1.18 in) at the marked locations, as shown in Figure2-4. Figure2-4 Drilling holes in the wall Insert a screw anchor into each hole, and tap the screw anchor with a rubber hammer until it is all flush with the wall surface, as shown in Figure2-5.
  • Page 12 Figure2-6 Inserting the security screw Insert the screws through the installation holes in the mounting bracket into the holes in the wall. Fasten the screws to secure the mounting bracket to the wall, as shown in Figure2-7. Figure2-7 Attaching the mounting bracket to the wall Position the four pegs at the AP rear into the keyhole slots in the mounting bracket and then slide the AP down until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure2-8.
  • Page 13: Mounting The Ap On A Ceiling

    Figure2-9 Fastening the M3 × 23.5 security screw Mounting the AP on a ceiling CAUTION: The ceiling for installing the AP must be less than 18 mm (0.71 in) in thickness, and can bear a load of 5 kg (11.02 lb). If you must install the AP on a ceiling not strong enough, use boards to reinforce the ceiling.
  • Page 14 Figure2-11 Attaching the mounting bracket to the ceiling Connect a cable to the AP: a. If you are not to use a cable tie, directly connect the cable to the AP. b. To use a cable tie, thread the cable tie through the auxiliary hole in the mounting bracket, and do not tighten the cable tie.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Ap To A Power Source

    Verify that the AP is securely installed to prevent it from falling off. Connecting the AP to a power source You can supply power to the AP by using a local power source or through 802.3af/802.3at/802.3bt PoE as required. Before powering the AP, make sure the local power source or the power sourcing equipment (PSE) is reliably grounded.
  • Page 16: Check After Power-On

    AP information State : I = Idle, J = Join, JA = JoinAck, IL = ImageLoad C = Config, DC = DataCheck, R = Run M = Master, B = Backup AP name APID State Model Serial ID WA6636 219801A2K2819CE00001...
  • Page 17: Appendix A Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical specifications Table3-1 Technical specifications Item Specification Dimensions (H × W × D) 225 × 225 × 46 mm (8.86 × 8.86 × 1.81 in) Weight 1050 g (37.04 oz) Built-in antenna: • Antenna 2.4 G: gain of 3 dBi •...
  • Page 18: Appendix B Ports And Leds

    Appendix B Ports and LEDs Ports The AP provides the following ports: • One console port • One 100/1000/2500/5000/10000M Ethernet copper port • Two 10/100/1000M Ethernet copper port • One power port • One USB port The AP also has a reset button and a security slot. The security slot is 7 × 3 mm (0.28 × 0.12 in) in size.
  • Page 19: Leds

    Standards and Port Description protocols Used for connecting a downlink device. It can also supply PoE power to the downlink device. 10/100/1000M Ethernet IEEE802.3 copper port It is represented by interface number GE1/0/2 in the (GE2/PoE_OUT) MAP file and GigabitEthernet 2 for configuration on the AC.

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