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AP3915e
FCC/ROW Install Guide
9035130-02
Published September 2018

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  • Page 1 ™ ExtremeWireless AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide 9035130-02 Published September 2018...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2018 Extreme Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Legal Notice Extreme Networks, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document and its website without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult representatives of Extreme Networks to determine whether any such changes have been made.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety Guidelines................................29 FCC Declaration of Conformity Statement......................29 Industry Canada Notice..............................30 European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Notice..........32 Hazardous Substances..............................33 Detachable Antenna Usage............................33 Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community..........34 ExtremeWireless™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...

  • Page 4: Preface

    We welcome all feedback but especially want to know about: • Content errors or confusing or conflicting information. • Ideas for improvements to our documentation so you can find the information you need faster. • Broken links or usability issues. ExtremeWireless™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...

  • Page 5: Getting Help

    Current Product Documentation www.extremenetworks.com/documentation/ Archived Documentation (for earlier www.extremenetworks.com/support/documentation-archives/ versions and legacy products) Release Notes www.extremenetworks.com/support/release-notes Open Source Declarations Some software files have been licensed under certain open source licenses. More information is available at: www.extremenetworks.com/support/policies/software-licensing/. ExtremeWireless™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Overview

    Features LED Indicators The AP3915e is an 802.11AC Wave 2 Access Point featuring dual 2x2:2 radios. The all-metal design supports high operating temperatures, external antennas, and flexible mounting options for wall mount, ceiling mount, beam, and T-bar. The AP can be powered by 802.3af or by using a 12VDC wall brick power source.

  • Page 7: Led Indicators

    Kensington Lock Slot. 2.4/5G Radio Antenna Connector. LED Indicators AP3915e Access Points have LED indicators on the front of the box. The LEDs provide the status of the access point indicating on, off,and network activity. ExtremeWireless™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...
  • Page 8 Overview Figure 3: AP3915e Top View Table 5: LED Indicators Item Status Description Blue Indicates IoT application is running. 1 (IoT Radio) Green Radio 1, 5GHz. Indicates radio is enabled. 2 (5 GHz radio) Green Radio 2, 2.4GHz. Indicates radio is enabled.
  • Page 9 Overview Table 5: LED Indicators (continued) Item Status Description Green Indicates AP is working normally. Amber Indicates System Failure. 4 (Status LED) ExtremeWireless™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Installation Process

    Power Supply to the AP3915e access point. Verifying the Box Contents Before you install the AP3915e access point, make sure that you have all the necessary parts. Verify that the box contains the following items: Table 6: AP3915e Box Contents...

  • Page 11: Professional Installation Instructions

    Installation Process 2 Perform a visual inspection of the AP for any signs of physical damage. Contact Extreme Networks if there are any signs of damage. Note Before mounting the AP3915e, read the Safety Guidelines. Professional Installation Instructions Installation Personnel This product is designed for specific application and needs to be installed by a qualified personal who has RF and related rule knowledge.

  • Page 12: Mounting Brackets And Accessories Usage

    Requires #37201 mount with bracket for single width. mounting WS-MBI- 9/16", 1.5", 15/16" Protruded ceiling DCMTR01 mount with (#30518); Bracket varying widths. WS-MBI- 15/16" Wall mount or WALL04 flush ceiling (#30516); mount with Bracket single width. ExtremeWireless™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...

  • Page 13: Mounting To A Suspended/Drop Ceiling

    Mounting to a Suspended/Drop ceiling The AP3915e can be mounted to a suspended or drop ceiling directly using the main mounting bracket on the t-bar. If there is a ceiling tile protrusion, add the optional T-bar adaptor to the main mounting bracket prior to T-bar installation.
  • Page 14 T-bar minimum base thickness: N/A; must be structurally sound. • T-bar maximum base thickness: 0.055”. Due to manufacturing variation some adaptors may be able to accommodate up to 0.060”. • Ceiling tile may protrude up to 0.3" below the T-bar. ExtremeWireless™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...
  • Page 15 T-bar minimum base thickness: N/A; must be structurally sound. • T-bar maximum base thickness is 0.080” (2mm). • Ceiling tile must be flat all the way across. • Maximum ceiling tile protrusion allowed is 0.015” (0.38mm). ExtremeWireless™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...
  • Page 16 4 Tilt the T-bar up slightly in such a way that you are holding the stationary and movable sides of the bracket. 4 Squeeze the bracket parts together until you hear the T-bar locking tab click into place. ExtremeWireless™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...
  • Page 17 5 Slide the T-bar ceiling mount bracket base into the back of the access point. The locking tab fits into a groove in the outside of the AP. Figure 8: Attaching the AP3915e unit onto the WS-MBI-DCFLUSH bracket 6 Hold the AP and rock it back and forth to ensure that it is securely mounted.

  • Page 18: Mounting To A Wood Wall/Solid Flat Ceiling

    Mounting to a Wood Wall/Solid Flat Ceiling Mount the AP3915e to a solid surface to configure the AP. #37201, Main mounting bracket that ships with the unit. 2 #30516, WS-MBI-WALL04 bracket, two Philips pan-head screws, and screw-in anchors, which must be purchased separately.
  • Page 19 Mounting the AP to a wall using the WS-MBI-WALL04 bracket Mounting the AP to a flat ceiling requires the WS-MBIWALL04 (#30516) bracket, two Philips Pan-head screws, and two screw-in anchors. They must be purchases separately. ExtremeWireless™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...
  • Page 20 Note When using the "A" or "B" holes, if the holes are not near the corners of the bracket, you can break off the corner to decrease the bracket's visibility once the AP is installed. ExtremeWireless™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...
  • Page 21 Attach adaptor The AP can also be mounted onto a wall or solid ceiling by attaching a flat metal easy-attach adaptor to the mian mounting bracket. The flat metal easy-attach adaptor (#37210) must be purchased separately. ExtremeWireless™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...
  • Page 22 The “E” logo must be in the right orientation before tightening the screws. Mounting to a wall using the Philips Pan-head screws You can mount the AP3915e access point directly onto a dry/solid wall using the Philips Pan-Head screws. This is an optional installation method and not the preferred mode of installation.

  • Page 23: Mounting To A Junction/Gang Box

    If the AP is loose, unmount the AP and decrease the distance between the screw head and the wall. Remount the AP. Mounting to a Junction/Gang box Mounting the AP3915e to a junction/gang box requires a WS-MBI-WALL04 bracket, which must be purchased separately. Remove the screws from the junction/gang box.

  • Page 24: Mounting The Ap To A Beam

    4 Connect the LAN/Ethernet cable to the AP. Attach the AP to the bracket. Mounting the AP to a Beam The AP3915e access point can be mounted onto a beam using a beam clip accessory (BRKT-000147A-01) to the main mounting bracket. Pre-installation checklist: •...
  • Page 25 3 Place the adapter on a beam in such a way that there is enough space between the screw and clamp to be tightened. 4 Use the screw and clamp on the top of the adapter to secure the AP in place on the beam. Figure 15: Attaching the beam clamp on a beam ExtremeWireless™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...

  • Page 26: Connecting The Power Supply

    Power is provided through the RJ45 Ethernet port (GE1 port) of AP3915e. This is the preferred method of powering the AP on ceiling and high wall installations. 2 The AP3915e can also be powered by an external DC power supply. It is plugged into an AC source. Note There is no wall mount option for the 12V DC power supply option.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: Operational Description Of Antenna Configuration And Rf Output Power Setting

    Figure 16: Antenna Configuration and RF Output Power Setting ExtremeWireless™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...

  • Page 28: Chapter 4: Specifications

    Specifications This section lists the specifications for the Indoor Access Point AP3915e. Table 8: Specifications for the AP3915e Item Specification AP Part Number: 31031 WS-AP3915e-FCC AP Part Number: 31032 WS-AP3915e-ROW Enclosure material AP enclosure is metal only. Power source Power is provided by Power-over-Ethernet 802.3af.

  • Page 29: Chapter 5: Regulatory Information

    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™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...

  • Page 30: Industry Canada Notice

    3 De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LANEL. ExtremeWireless™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...
  • Page 31 Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 36cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. ExtremeWireless™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...

  • Page 32: European Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Notice

    Regulatory Information European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Notice In accordance with Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE): ExtremeWireless™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...

  • Page 33: Hazardous Substances

    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. Detachable Antenna Usage Figure 17: Detachable Antenna Approved Antenna(s) list ExtremeWireless™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...

  • Page 34: Declaration Of Conformity In Languages Of The European Community

    1999/5/EC. New Member States Requirements of Declaration of Conformity Estonian Käesolevaga kinnitab Extreme Networks seadme Radio LAN device vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. ExtremeWireless™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...
  • Page 35 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™ AP3915e FCC/ROW Install Guide...

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