Chapter 2: Hardware Mounting and Installation..............10 Verifying the Box Contents............................10 Positioning the AP for Installation..........................11 Mounting the AP3917i/e to a Wall or Solid Surface.....................11 Mounting the AP3917i/e to a Pole..........................14 Mounting the AP3917i/e Using Extension Arm.....................16 Installing External Antennas............................17 Connecting the AP3917i/e to a Power Source......................
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Network load at the time of trouble (if known) • The device history (for example, if you have returned the device before, or if this is a recurring problem) • Any related RMA (Return Material Authorization) numbers ExtremeWireless™ AP3917i/e FCC/ROW Installation Guide...
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Each model includes 802.11 radios, an IoT radio, and a GPS radio. The antennas are built into the AP3917i while you need to install external antennas or terminators for the AP3917e model. In this document, the functionality, features, and the procedures apply to both the models when AP3917i/e is used. Note The AP3917i/e requires a minimum base firmware of 10.41.
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Overview Figure 1: Top and Side Views of AP3917i IoT/BLE Radio Radio - 5 GHz Radio - 2.4 GHz Status GE1 (PoE IN) Console/Reset Vent Figure 2: Top and Side Views of AP3917e ExtremeWireless™ AP3917i/e FCC/ROW Installation Guide...
Indicates IoT application is running IoT Radio LED Green Indicates radio is enabled 2.4GHz Radio LED Green Indicates radio is enabled 5 GHz Radio LED Green Indicates AP is working normally Status LED Amber Indicates system failure ExtremeWireless™ AP3917i/e FCC/ROW Installation Guide...
LAN/Console Connections Professional Installation Instruction This section describes guidelines for mounting and connecting the AP3917i/e easily and safely. The access point can be mounted to a wall, girder, ceiling, pole, or vehicle using the appropriate bracket. The AP3917i/e mounting brackets are sold separately.
Note Do not remove the dust cap until you need to install the BLE/ IoT antennas. Mounting the AP3917i/e to a Wall or Solid Surface Note The “H” type Mounting Bracket (WS-MBO-H01) is sold as a separate accessory (ordering part #30519).
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2 Put the bracket over the threaded part of the anchors and up against the wall. 3 Put a flat washer, then a split washer, and a hex nut on the exposed threaded part of the anchor. 4 Torque it to about 60 in-lbs. ExtremeWireless™ AP3917i/e FCC/ROW Installation Guide...
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Hardware Mounting and Installation 6 If using #10 screws, tighten them to a torque of 25 in-lbs. If using ¼” screws, tighten them to 45 in- lbs. Figure 3: AP3917i Wall Mount H Bracket ExtremeWireless™ AP3917i/e FCC/ROW Installation Guide...
8 Attach the gland parts to the LAN cables and insert the LAN cables into the mating connectors in the AP. Mounting the AP3917i/e to a Pole Note The Pole Mounting Bracket (WS-MBO-POLE01) is sold as a separate accessory (part number 30520).
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Hardware Mounting and Installation 3 Attach the AP to the “Pole Mount” bracket using four M4 screws. Tighten the four screws to a torque of 13.0-13.5 in-lbs. ExtremeWireless™ AP3917i/e FCC/ROW Installation Guide...
AP. Mounting the AP3917i/e Using Extension Arm This section describes the procedure to mount the AP3917i/e to a wall or a pole using the 10" WS-MBO- ART01 2-Axis extension arm (part number 30514). Attach the large bracket to the AP using four M4 screw assemblies. Torque them to 12 in-lbs.
Power can be provided through the RJ45 Ethernet (GE1) port on the AP. The power LED on the front face of the AP illuminates when the device is connected to a power source. LAN/Console Connections The AP3917i/e has one LAN (Ethernet) port and a Console port. Refer to Features on page 7 for the location of these ports.
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Install the cable gland adapter assembly onto LAN 1 or LAN 2 as follows: Insert the RJ45 cable onto the sealing nut (shown below). 2 Slide the claw and seal onto the RJ45 cable (shown below). ExtremeWireless™ AP3917i/e FCC/ROW Installation Guide...
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5 Secure the seal nut onto the main body (shown below). 6 Tighten the assembly by hand. Tighten the cap to 5 inch-pounds (shown below). Note There should still be some visible threads after you torque in the cap. ExtremeWireless™ AP3917i/e FCC/ROW Installation Guide...
Antenn externe Utiliser uniiquement les antennes approuvees par le fabricant. L'utilisation d'autres antennes peut conduire a un niveau de rayonnement essentiel ou non essentiel depassant les niveaux limites definis par FCC/ISED, ce qui est interdit. ExtremeWireless™ AP3917i/e FCC/ROW Installation Guide...
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Consulter le manuel d'utilisation. Warning Avertissement: Choisir avec soin la position d'installation et s'assurer que la puissance de sortie ne depasse pas les limites en vigueur. La violation de cette regle peut conduire a de serieuses penalites federales. ExtremeWireless™ AP3917i/e FCC/ROW Installation Guide...
Radio 2: 2x2:2 band locked to 5 GHz Operating temperature -40°C to +65°C (-40°F to 149°F) without solar radiation -40°C to +55°C (-40°F to 131°F) with solar radiation Non-operating temperature (transportation/storage) -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Altitude (feet) 6,000 feet ExtremeWireless™ AP3917i/e FCC/ROW Installation Guide...
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Specifications Table 6: Specifications for the AP3917e (continued) Item Specification Relative humidity (% RH) 0% to 95% (non-condensing) ExtremeCloud ™ enabled ExtremeWireless™ AP3917i/e FCC/ROW Installation Guide...
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ExtremeWireless™ AP3917i/e FCC/ROW Installation Guide...
3 Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices. ExtremeWireless™ AP3917i/e FCC/ROW Installation Guide...
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ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm pour AP3917i et 42 cm pourAP3917e de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. ExtremeWireless™ AP3917i/e FCC/ROW Installation Guide...
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Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 4141B-AP3917E/ Model: AP3917e & AP7662) a été approuvé par ISED pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. ExtremeWireless™ AP3917i/e FCC/ROW Installation Guide...
The symbol above indicates that separate collection of electrical and electronic equipment is required. 2 When this product has reached the end of its serviceable life, it cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. It must be collected and treated separately. ExtremeWireless™ AP3917i/e FCC/ROW Installation Guide...
This product complies with the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. NCC Statements ExtremeWireless™ AP3917i/e FCC/ROW Installation Guide...
Härmed intygar Extreme Networks att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Danish Undertegnede Extreme Networks erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. ExtremeWireless™ AP3917i/e FCC/ROW Installation Guide...
Lithuanian Extreme Networks deklaruoja, kad Radio LAN device atitinka 1999/5/EC Direktyvos esminius reikalavimus ir kitas nuostatas". Polish Niniejszym, Extreme Networks, deklaruję, że Radio LAN device spełnia wymagania zasadnicze oraz stosowne postanowienia zawarte Dyrektywie 1999/5/EC. ExtremeWireless™ AP3917i/e FCC/ROW Installation Guide...
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