Enterasys AP3660 Quick Reference Manual

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Installing the Enterasys Wireless Outdoor
AP3660
Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform installation
procedures.
For complete installation instructions and information
about the Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP3660, see the
Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP3660 Installation Guide at http:/
/www.enterasys.com/support/manuals.
Overview of the Enterasys Wireless Outdoor
AP3660
The Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP enables you to extend
your Wireless LAN beyond the boundaries of indoor
locations. They are resistant to harsh outdoor conditions
and extreme temperatures. Using the advanced wireless
distribution mesh feature of Enterasys Wireless LAN, the
Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP3660 can extend your
Wireless LAN to outdoor locations without Ethernet
cabling. A mounting bracket is available to enable quick
and easy mounting of the Enterasys Wireless Outdoor APs
to walls and poles.
Figure 1 Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP3660
Antenna Connectors
The Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP3660 supports the
902.11n, 802.11a, 802.11g, and full backward compatibility
with legacy 802.11b devices. The Enterasys Wireless
Outdoor AP3660 with external antenna connectors
supports a variety of antennas, providing range and
coverage versatility.
The Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP3660 interoperates fully
with Enterasys Wireless LAN, including support for
VoWLAN, branch office mode, guest services, RTLS,
availability and mobility features.
Unpacking the Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP3660
Unpack the AP from its carton. The following components
are supplied with the Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP3660
package
• 1 mounting bracket
• 2 stainless steel tie back straps that support pole
diameters up to 4 inches
• 4 M6 screws
• 4 washers
• 4 spring washers
• 1 ground screw
• RJ45 waterproof connector assembly
• A printed copy of the Enterasys Wireless Outdoor Access
Point Quick Reference ‐ AP3660
Note: Before you start mounting the Enterasys Wireless Outdoor
AP3660, read the Safety Guidelines below.
Mounting and Connecting the Enterasys
Wireless Outdoor AP3660
Mounting and connecting the Enterasys Wireless Outdoor
AP3660 can be accomplished easily and safely by following
the instructions in the full Enterasys Wireless Outdoor Access
Point AP3660 Installation Guide. The installation of the
Outdoor AP should be performed by a professional
installer to ensure proper operation and compliance with
safety guidelines.
Mounting the Outdoor AP3660:
1. Attach the mounting bracket to the AP3660 using four
M6 screws and washers. You can attach the bracket to the
AP in either the vertical or horizontal position as shown
in Figures 2 and 3.
Figure 2 Mounting Bracket - Vertical Position
Figure 3 Mounting Bracket - Horizontal Position
2. You can mount the AP3660 to either a pole or a wall:
a. To mount the AP3660 with the attached mounting
bracket to a pole, use the supplied stainless steel tie
back straps.
You can mount the AP3660 to a pole in one of three
possible configurations, as shown in Figures 4, 5, and 6.
Figure 4 AP3660 - Pole Mount Option 1
Figure 5 AP3660 - Pole Mount Option 2
Figure 6 AP3660 - Pole Mount Option 3
b.Mount the AP3660 and the attached mounting bracket
to a wall using four wood/gyprock screws as shown in
Figure 7.
Figure 7 AP3660 - Wall Mount
3. Install the external antenna intended for area coverage.
For information about antenna selection and installation,
refer to the External Antenna Site Preparation and
Installation Guide.
4. Attach the external antenna cables to the RP‐N
connectors on the AP.
Connecting and powering the AP
You can power up the AP in one of the following ways:
• Power over Ethernet: Adding PoE injector
You can provide power to the Ethernet cable with a PoE
injector. The PoE injector must be 802.3at compliant. The
PoE injector is not provided with the AP.
A waterproof RJ45 connector is provided to connect the
PoE injector to the AP3660. You must connect the RJ45
connector to the RJ45 cable. For instructions, refer to the
full Enterasys Wireless Outdoor Access Point AP3660
Installation Guide.
• Power by external power supply:
You can purchase an external power supply unit (WS‐
PS3660‐MR) to power the AP. See your Enterasys sales
representative for details.
For power supply installation instructions, refer to the
Enterasys Wireless Outdoor Access Point AP3660 Installation
Guide.
Regulatory and Compliance information
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications made to this device which are
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment
Industry Canada Notice:
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the
Radio Interference Regulations for the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numériques de la class B prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le
ministère des Communications du Canada.
Refer to the HiPath Wireless Controller, Access Points, and
Convergence Software User Guide Installation Guide,
Appendix B, ʺRegulatory information,ʺ for complete
regulatory information.