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- Page 1 Altitude™ 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide Extreme Networks, Inc. 3585 Monroe Street Santa Clara, California 95051 (888) 257-3000 (408) 579-2800 http://www.extremenetworks.com Published: December 2009 Part Number: 100351-00 Rev 01...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 4: Heavy Weather Kit Assembly and Use ................17 Chapter 5: Power Tap Installation ......................21 Pre-Installation Guidelines ............................21 Power Tap Installation ............................21 Chapter 6: Cable Connectors and Unused Connector Protection ............27 Chapter 7: Customer Support........................31 Registration ................................31 Documentation...............................31 Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide... - Page 4 Table of Contents Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: About This Guide
About This Guide Introduction ® This guide provides detailed hardware setup and deployment instructions for the Extreme Networks ™ Altitude 3550 (AP3550) model access point. The AP3550 model access point is primarily designed for outdoor deployments, thus it has a unique set of installation instructions. - Page 6 About This Guide Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide...
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Page 7: Chapter 2: Introduction
To deploy your AP3550 model access point in an outdoor environment, refer to the following: “Mounting Kit Assembly and Use” ● “Heavy Weather Kit Assembly and Use” ● “Power Tap Installation” ● “Cable Connectors and Unused Connector Protection” ● Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide... - Page 8 Introduction Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide...
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Page 9: Chapter 3: Mounting Kit Assembly And Use
2 Install the AP3550 tilt bracket onto the AP3550’s bracket installed in step 1. Use one long binder head screw and hex nut from the kit. This will define the pivot about which the AP3550 can be tilted. Do not over tighten the nut. Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide... - Page 10 The pole clamps can be installed into inner or outer slots to adjust for pole diameters of various sizes. 5 Install 2 long binder head screws through the two holes of one clamp into the other clamp. Direction is not important. Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide...
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Page 11: Installing The Ap3550 To A Pole
Install one split washer and one wing nut onto each long screw. Lightly tighten the wing nut, washer and screw. Point the tilt bracket in the direction the AP3550 is to be mounted, and tighten the wing nut, washer and screw Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide... - Page 12 NOTE It is necessary to use the band clamp adapter when installing an AP3550 on a larger diameter pole (up to 18 inches). Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide...
- Page 13 6 Position and hold the tilt bracket and each of the band clamps onto the mounting pole. Thread the band clamp through its own adjuster screw. Ensure the band clamp is installed into it’s own adjust screw. Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide...
- Page 14 The image displayed has the heavy weather accessory kit installed. Whether the unit uses the heavy weather kit or not, remember to connect the AP3550 to an appropriate earth ground using the earth- ground boss on the back of the unit. Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide...
- Page 15 AP3550 up or down as required for the installation. The 4 short binder head screws, and the long screw hex nut can be tightened to lock the AP3550 into position. Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide...
- Page 16 Mounting Kit Assembly and Use Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide...
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Page 17: Chapter 4: Heavy Weather Kit Assembly And Use
It is recommended that assembly of the AP3550 heavy weather kit be started, and fully staged, before the unit is moved into the field for deployment. To install the AP3550 heavy weather kit: 1 Install 4 antenna extension cables (provided in the kit) to the AP3550. Hand tighten. Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide... - Page 18 This is a good time to add the required grounding lug or cable (not included). 3 Install the heavy weather shield. Align the 4 screw holes with the 4 mating screw bosses on the AP3550. Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide...
- Page 19 5 Turn the unit over. On the face of the unit, remove and discard the 4 screws located in the cover of the AP3550. 6 Install 4 hex stand-off screws into the screw holes created with the removal of the screws in step 5. Tighten securely. Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide...
- Page 20 8 Install the AP3550 mounting bracket to AP3550 cover using 4 short length binder head screws from the kit. The front and rear shields are intentionally staggered to ensure adequate ventilation. 9 The heavy weather protected AP3550 is now ready for installation. Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide...
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Page 21: Chapter 5: Power Tap Installation
● and regulations is the sole responsibility of the end user. Power Tap Installation Before installing the Power Tap, ensure your have familiarized yourself with the pre-installation guidelines described in “Pre-Installation Guidelines” on page Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide... - Page 22 3 Remove and retain the 2 terminal screws releasing the 2 solder-less ring terminals. 4 Remove and retain the nut with a captive locking washer. This nut releases a solder-less ring terminal. Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide...
- Page 23 8 Using the solder-less ring terminals, strip and terminate the individual wires. Expose only sufficient copper (using a solder-less terminal crimping tool) to ensure a good electrical connection. No exposed copper strands should be visible outside the terminal insulator. Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide...
- Page 24 11 Adjust the cable jacket by sliding into and out of the gland until about 1 inch remains visible inside the housing. Tighten the gland nut by hand to firmly hold the cable jacket. Examine all wires to ensure there is no crimping pulling of wires or terminations. Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide...
- Page 25 13 Add the required grounding lug or cable (not included with this product) the earth ground boss. 14 Seal un-used connectors to ensure the product’s IP56 rating. Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide...
- Page 26 When mounting the Power Tap on materials such as concrete or plaster, the use of wall anchors will provide an excellent holding grip. Use the Power Tap’s 2 mounting holes as a template and punch or drill holes to accept the 2 wall anchors. Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide...
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Page 27: Chapter 6: Cable Connectors And Unused Connector Protection
AP3550 deployment. The cable must be rated for outdoor use and have 8 conductors. Shielding is not required for the cable used. To install the AP3550 cabling: 1 Install the silicone rubber gland into the gland housing. Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide... - Page 28 The modular connector is intended to be wired specifically. It is extremely important to wire the connector per industry standards for Ethernet, non-cross-over configuration). The applicable standard is TIA/EIA 568-A. You are now ready to install the connector face gasket. Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide...
- Page 29 Tighten the finger nut snugly onto the port. Next, tighten the gland assembly onto the flange barrel. Finally, tighten the gland nut onto the gland assembly. When completed, the assembly will be weather resistant to IP56, and offer reasonable strain relief to the cable. Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide...
- Page 30 Please note the earth ground boss on the back of the unit. This point must be properly grounded to earth to utilize the AP3550’s safety features. Add the required grounding lug or cable (not included with the AP3550) at this time. Altitude 3550 Access Point Deployment Guide...
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Page 31: Chapter 7: Customer Support
Customer Support NOTE Services can be purchased from Extreme Networks or through one of its channel partners. If you are an end-user who has purchased service through an Extreme Networks channel partner, please contact your partner first for support. Extreme Networks Technical Assistance Centers (TAC) provide 24x7x365 worldwide coverage. These centers are the focal point of contact for post-sales technical and network-related questions or issues.