Using Controllers - HP MSM430 Quick Start Manual

HP MSM430, MSM460, MSM466 Dual Radio 802.11n Access Points Quickstart
Connect the antennas (MSM466 only)
Connect the antenna cables to the MSM466, respecting the color-coding and
radio designation.
Removing the AP
To remove the AP from the bracket:
1. Detach any locks and remove the retaining screw.
2.
While carefully holding the AP, insert a flat screwdriver into the cable
channel between the channel wall and the AP Bracket latch, releasing the
AP from the bracket, while being careful to retain grip on the AP as you
slide it away from the AP Bracket lock tab.
3.
Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the AP.
MSM466 available antennas
Only the following antennas are approved for use with the MSM466:
Part Type Band
J9171A Omni-directional 2.4/5GHz 3/4dBi
J9659A Omni-directional 2.4/5GHz 2.5/5.9dBi
J9169A Narrow Beam 2.4/5GHz 8/10.7dBi
Sector
J9170A Directional 2.4/5GHz 10.9/13.5dBi Outdoor
J9719A Omni-directional 2.4GHz
J9720A Omni-directional 5GHz
The following information applies only to the MSM466.
In the European Community, the J9169A and J9170A antennas
Caution:
can only be used in the 5470-5725 MHz band. In the US, the same antennas
can be only be used in the 5725-5850 MHz band.
Depending on the country of use, the antenna selected, and your
Caution:
radio settings, it may be mandatory to reduce the radio transmission power
level to maintain regulatory compliance. For specific power limits for your
country, consult the Antenna Power-Level Setting Guide (for MSM Products)
available from www.hp.com/support/manuals. Search by antenna part
number.
For MIMO antenna installation information, see the respective Antenna Guide.
Important safety information is included.
Gain Use Elements
Indoor 3
Indoor 6
Outdoor 3
3
6dBi Outdoor 3
8dBi Outdoor 3
5
Controllers
The AP can run as a standalone AP in autonomous mode; however, it is
typically used with HP MSM710, MSM720, MSM760, or MSM765zl
Controllers.

Using controllers

To become operational, the AP must establish a management tunnel with a
controller. The controller manages the AP and provides all configuration
settings.
When power is applied, the AP establishes a connection to the controller
automatically if default settings are used on the AP and the controller, and both
devices are on the same subnet. No further configuration is required.
After the discovery process is complete, and the AP has established a secure
management tunnel to the controller, the Power LED remains on and the
Ethernet and Radio LEDs blink to indicate the presence of traffic.
For more information about using the AP with MSM7xx Controllers, see
Working with controlled APs in the MSM7xx Controllers Configuration Guide.
AP status LED states (with controller connection)
Status LED state
Power LED blinks every two
seconds.
Power LED blinks once per
second.
Power, Ethernet, and Radio LEDs
blink in sequence from left to
right.
Power LED is on. Ethernet and
Radio LEDs blink alternately.
Power and Ethernet LEDs blink
alternately and quickly. Radio
LEDs are off.
MSM466 available antennas
Description
The AP is starting up.
The AP is looking for an IP address, or
building the list of VLANs on which to
perform discovery. The management tool
is available until discovery occurs.
The AP has obtained an IP address and is
attempting to discover a controller.
The AP has found a controller and is
attempting to establish a secure
management tunnel with it.
The AP has received a discovery reply
from two or more controllers with the
same priority setting. It cannot connect
with either controller until the conflict is
resolved.