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HP 517 Unified Walljack Installation Guide Abstract This document describes the procedure to install and initially configure the HP 517 Unified Walljack (HP 517). It is intended for professional installers who are trained in RF installation and knowledgeable in local regulations including building and wiring codes, safety, channel, power, indoor/outdoor restrictions, and license requirements for the country of use.
Contents 1 Getting started...................4 Overview..........................4 Ports............................4 Radio and antennas........................5 Reset button..........................5 2 Installing the HP 517...................6 Planning the installation site.......................6 Remove product from packaging....................7 Installing on an electrical box.....................7 Installing on a wall........................8 Installing on a desktop......................9 Initial configuration.........................10 3 LEDs.......................12 4 Support and other resources..............14...
The HP 517 Unified Walljack is a single-radio dual-band 3x3:3 802.1 1ac walljack that can support up to 50 wireless clients. In its factory default state, the HP 517 can be provisioned through its web-based management tool using Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or later, or Mozilla Firefox 17 or later.
5 GHz. NOTE: The HP 517 does not support concurrent operation at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Reset button The reset button is accessible through a hole on the side panel of the HP 517. Radio and antennas...
2 Installing the HP 517 The HP 517 is designed to be mounted on a standard NEMA-WD6 (US) or BS 4662 (International) electrical outlet box. If you use the optional HP Unified Wired-WLAN Walljack Table/Flush Wall Mount Kit (JL022A), the HP 517 can be mounted on a desktop or wall.
Installing on an electrical box Before you begin, run the required network cables through the bottom of the electrical outlet box on which you are installing the HP 517. Be sure to provide enough cable length to reach the HP 517.
Installing on a wall When installing the HP 517 on a wall, ensure that the surface to which you attach the HP 517 and the fasteners you use can support at least 0.9 kg (2 lbs). Allow extra weight for cables.
Connect the network cable from the panel to the RJ-45 Uplink port on the back of the HP 517. If required, also connect the cable providing support for pass-through devices to the Pass Through port on the back of the HP 517.
Connect the network cable from the panel to the RJ-45 Uplink port on the back of the HP 517. If required, also connect the cable providing support for pass-through devices to the Pass Through port on the back of the HP 517.
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HP 517 Uplink port. If using a PoE injector, use Ethernet cables to connect a network switch to the data-in port of the PoE injector and the HP 517 Uplink port to the data and power-out port of the PoE injector.
If the power LED remains amber for several minutes, the software has failed to Amber — — load. If this occurs, reset or power cycle the HP 517. If this condition persists, contact HP support. Flashing every two seconds: The HP 517 is starting up. Flashing —...
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Table 2 Controlled behavior (continued) State Description Green Class 3 power is being supplied to the device attached to port 4. Flashing A fault condition while a Class 3 PoE device is configured on port 4. green...
HP 517 802.1 1ac Unified Walljack Configuration Guide HP 517 802.1 1ac Unified Walljack Quickstart You can find these documents on the Manuals page of the HP Support Center website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals Enter your product name or number, and click GO.
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