Installation - HP 501 Quick Start Manual

HP 501 802.11ac Wireless Client Bridge Quickstart
Surge protection and grounding: When connecting antennas installed outdoors
to the HP 501, make sure that proper lightning surge protection and grounding
precautions are taken according to local electrical code. Failure to do so can
result in personal injury, fire, equipment damage, or a voided warranty. The HP
hardware warranty provides no protection against damage caused by static
discharge or a lightning strike.
Cabling: You must use supported Cat 5e (or better) cables, and where
applicable, surge protection, for your given region.
Plenum installation: The HP 501 can be installed in a plenum. The HP 501 is
suitable for use in environmental air space in accordance with Section 300-
22(C) of the National Electrical Code, and Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-
100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1. It should be installed in
a similar orientation as in a ceiling installation. However, a qualified installer can
determine how to install/secure the HP 501 in a plenum in an appropriate and
safe manner. Plenum-rated cables and attachment hardware must be used.
Country of use: During setup, you are prompted to select the country of use.
After the country has been set, the HP 501 automatically limits the available
wireless channels, ensuring compliant operation in the selected country.
Entering the incorrect country can result in illegal operation and can cause
harmful interference to other systems.
Safety: Consider the following safety information during installation.
• If your network covers an area served by more than one power distribution
system, make sure all safety grounds are securely interconnected.
• Network cables can occasionally be subject to hazardous transient voltages
(caused by lightning or disturbances in the electrical power grid).
• Handle exposed metal components of the network with caution.
• The HP 501 is powered on when connected to a PoE power source.
• The HP 501 and all interconnected equipment must be installed indoors
within the same building (except for outdoor antennas), including all PoE-
powered network connections, as described by Environment A of the IEEE
802.3af standard. See also Other regulatory information on page 7.
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The HP 501 can be mounted on a desktop, wall, or a ceiling. The mounting
bracket is mounted first, and then the HP 501 is attached to the bracket.
When mounting the HP 501 on a wall or ceiling, ensure that the surface to
which you attach the HP 501 and the fasteners you use can support at least 0.9
kg (2 lbs). Allow extra weight for cables. When mounting on a wall or ceiling,
HP highly recommends that you use the included spring clips with the
mounting bracket as shown to ensure a secure fit.
If installing in a plenum, see Plenum installation on page 3.
Warning: Areas above false ceilings can contain dangerous electrical
cabling, gas pipes, and other hazards. Make whatever safety arrangements
are needed to ensure that you can work safely above the false ceiling. HP
recommends that you use a non-conductive step ladder such as one made of
fiberglass.
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Mounting bracket
1: Spring clip
2: Mounting bracket
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