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Juniper AP61 Access Point Deployment
Guide
Published
2023-11-09

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  • Page 1 Juniper AP61 Access Point Deployment Guide Published 2023-11-09...
  • Page 2 The Juniper Networks product that is the subject of this technical documentation consists of (or is intended for use with) Juniper Networks software. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of the End User License Agreement ("EULA") posted at https:/ /support.juniper.net/support/eula/.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mount the AP61 on a Pole (Flush Mount) | 17 Mount the AP61 on a Wall (Articulating Mount) | 19 Mount the AP61 on a Pole (Articulating Mount) | 21 Connect an AP61 to the Network and Power It On | 23 Troubleshoot Contact Customer Support | 26...
  • Page 4: About This Guide

    About This Guide Use this guide to install, manage, and troubleshoot the Juniper® AP61 High-Performance Access Point. After completing the installation procedures covered in this guide, refer to the Juniper Mist™ Wi-Fi Assurance documentation for information about further configuration.
  • Page 5: Overview

    C HAPTER Overview AP61 Access Point Overview | 2 AP61 Components | 4...
  • Page 6: Ap61 Access Point Overview

    The AP61 leverages the Mist AI to provide highly accurate Bluetooth LE location services using virtual beacons. Virtual beacons eliminate the need for physical beacons, resulting in time and cost savings. The AP61 provides maximum data rates of 1733 Mbps in the 5-GHz band and 800 Mbps in the 2.4-GHz band.
  • Page 7 Outside of the United States AP61E-US External United States only AP61E-WW External Outside of the United States NOTE: Juniper products are manufactured in accordance with electrical and environmental regulations specific to certain regions and countries. Customers are responsible for ensuring that...
  • Page 8: Ap61 Components

    SKUs are used only in the specified authorized area. Failure to do so may void the warranty of Juniper products. Benefits of AP61 Access Points • Simple and quick deployment—You can deploy the AP with minimal manual intervention. The AP automatically connects to the Mist cloud after powering on, downloads its configuration, and connects to the appropriate network.
  • Page 9 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 port that supports an 802.3at PoE-powered device Antenna connectors (available only in AP61E models) Four N-type connectors The AP61 also has a grounding point on the rear. Figure 4 on page 6 shows the location of the grounding point on the AP61.
  • Page 10 Figure 4: Rear Panel of AP61...
  • Page 11: Requirements And Specifications

    C HAPTER Requirements and Specifications AP61 Specifications | 8 AP61 Power Requirements | 10...
  • Page 12: Ap61 Specifications

    Table 3: Specifications for AP61 Parameter Description Physical Specifications Dimensions AP61—12.2 in. (310 mm) x 12.2 in. (310 mm) x 4.3 in. (107 mm) AP61E—12.2 in. (310 mm) x 13.5 in. (343 mm) x 4.3 in. (107 mm) Weight • AP61—9.85 lb (4.47 kg) •...
  • Page 13 (Continued) Table 3: Specifications for AP61 Parameter Description External antennas (AP61E) The AP does not support an external antenna if the antenna gain exceeds the values listed here: • Omnidirectional antennas • 2.4-GHz antenna—4-dBi peak gain • 5-GHz antenna—6-dBi peak gain •...
  • Page 14: Ap61 Power Requirements

    AP61 Power Requirements AP61 requires 802.3at (PoE+) power. To provide full wireless functionality, the AP61 requests 19.5 W. You can use any of the following options to power on the AP: • Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) from an Ethernet switch We recommend that you use an Ethernet cable with a maximum length of 100 m to connect the access point (AP) to the switch port.
  • Page 15: Installation

    C HAPTER Installation Mount the AP61 Access Point | 12 Connect an AP61 to the Network and Power It On | 23...
  • Page 16: Mount The Ap61 Access Point

    Mount the AP61 on a Wall (Articulating Mount) | 19 Mount the AP61 on a Pole (Articulating Mount) | 21 You can mount the AP61 either on a wall or on a pole using two methods—flush mount or articulating mount.
  • Page 17: Mounting Brackets And Accessories For Flush Mount

    Figure 5 on page 13 shows the screw holes to use for mounting on a wall and pole. Figure 5: APOUTBR-FM Flush Mount Bracket 1—Screw holes to use for mounting an AP61 on a wall 2—Holes to use for attaching hose clamps...
  • Page 18: Mounting Brackets And Accessories For Articulating Mount

    3—Screw holes to use for attaching the bracket to an AP61 Mounting Brackets and Accessories for Articulating Mount The mounting accessories for articulating mount include the following: • One articulation pole • One T-form bracket • One W-Bar • Two M8x80 screw bolts...
  • Page 19: Connect The Grounding Cable

    • One metal plate assembly with RT2 mount Connect the Grounding Cable We recommend that you ground the AP before mounting it on a wall or pole. The AP61 has a single- hole protective grounding terminal on the rear. Use this grounding terminal to ground the AP.
  • Page 20 Figure 6: Attach the APOUTBR-FM Flush Mount Bracket to an AP61 1—Washer 2—Spring washer 4. Position the AP such that the two screws that you inserted into the wall in Step 1 fit into the holes in the bracket. Slide the AP downward so that the screws lock in place.
  • Page 21: Mount The Ap61 On A Pole (Flush Mount)

    Figure 8: Secure the AP61 to a Wall Mount the AP61 on a Pole (Flush Mount) To flush mount the AP61 on a pole: 1. Attach the hose clamps to the APOUTBR-FM flush mount bracket. Use a screwdriver to release the hose clamps and then pass the hose clamps through the slots on the flush mount bracket.
  • Page 22 2. Attach the APOUTBR-FM flush mount bracket with the hose clamps to the AP by using the four screws, washers, and spring washers provided along with the AP. Figure 10: Attach the APOUTBR-FM Flush Mount Bracket to an AP61 1—Washer 2—Spring washer...
  • Page 23: Mount The Ap61 On A Wall (Articulating Mount)

    Mount the AP61 on a Wall (Articulating Mount) To mount the AP61 on a wall using the articulating mount bracket: 1. Attach the metal plate assembly to the AP by using the four M6x16 screws, washers, and spring washers. Figure 12: Attach the Metal Plate Assembly to an AP61 2.
  • Page 24 3. Install the T-form bracket on the wall by using wood or gyprock screws. Figure 14: Install the T-Form Bracket on the Wall 4. Mount the AP61 on the wall by attaching the AP and articulating mount bracket assembly to the T- form bracket. Use screws with the following specifications: •...
  • Page 25: Mount The Ap61 On A Pole (Articulating Mount)

    Mount the AP61 on a Pole (Articulating Mount) You can mount the AP61 on a pole, which has a diameter greater than 1.5 in. (35 mm) and less than 3 in. (80 mm). To mount the AP61 on a pole using the articulating mount bracket: 1.
  • Page 26 Figure 17: Attach the Articulating Bracket to the Metal Plate on an AP61 3. Install the T-form bracket on the pole by using the provided screw bolts and nuts. Figure 18: Install the T-Form Bracket on the Pole 4. Attach the articulating bracket to the T-form bracket by using M8x80 screws.
  • Page 27: Connect An Ap61 To The Network And Power It On

    • The Mist cloud then provisions the AP by pushing the required configuration after the AP is assigned to a site. To ensure that your AP has access to the Juniper Mist cloud, ensure that the required ports on your Internet firewall are open. See Firewall Configuration.
  • Page 28 2. Wait for a few minutes for the AP to boot completely. When the AP connects to the Juniper Mist portal, the LED on the AP turns green, which indicates that the AP is connected and onboarded to the Juniper Mist cloud.
  • Page 29: Troubleshoot

    C HAPTER Troubleshoot Contact Customer Support | 26...
  • Page 30: Contact Customer Support

    If you are unable to resolve the issue, you can create a support ticket on the Juniper Mist portal. The Juniper Mist Support team will contact you to help resolve your problem. If needed, you can request a Return Material Authorization (RMA).
  • Page 31 4. Select the appropriate ticket type depending on the severity of your problem. NOTE: Selecting Questions/Other will open a search box and redirect you to available documentation and resources related to your issue. If you cannot resolve your issue by using the suggested resources, click I still need to create a ticket.
  • Page 32 • The system logs from the device NOTE: To share device logs: a. Navigate to the Access Points page in the Juniper Mist portal. Click the impacted device. b. Select Utilities > Send AP Log to Mist in the top right corner of the device page.

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