About This Guide The guide describes how to mount and connect cables to the Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 access point. In addition, this guide provides information on the product certifications and national approvals for the WS-AP3825 access point. NOTE This guide does not provide information on configuration of the access points.
Related Documents The following can be obtained from our documentation site (http://documentation.extremenetworks.com/): • Extreme Networks Wireless Convergence Software User Guide Typographical Conventions The following typographical conventions and icons are used in this document. orange type Indicates a hypertext link. When reading this document online, click the text in blue to go to the referenced figure, table, or section.
Phone 1-800-872-8440 (toll-free in U.S. and Canada) or 1-603-952-5000 For the Extreme Networks Support toll-free number in your country: www.extremenetworks.com/support/ Before contacting extremenetworks for technical support, have the following data ready: • Your extremenetworks service contract number • A description of the failure •...
The WS-AP3825i and WS-AP3825e access points are a cost-effective solution for extending your wireless LAN around indoor locations. They interoperate fully with the Extreme Networks wireless LAN, including support for Extreme Networks wireless VoWLAN, branch office mode, availability and mobility features.
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WS-AP3825e. The back panel is the same for both models, but there are no external antenna RSMA connectors on the WS-AP3825i. Figure 4 illustrates the WS-AP3825 LEDs. Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825i Front View Figure 1 (not used) Reset switch...
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Introduction Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825e Front View Figure 2 (not used) Reset switch Figure 4 Console port LEDs (See for details) External power supply port (bottom) Slot for Kensington lock LAN port 1 RSMA External antenna connectors (6) LAN port 2...
Figure 4 below. The LEDs provide status information, described in Table 1, on the current state of the WS- AP3825. For more information, see the Extreme Networks Wireless Convergence Software User Guide. WS-AP3825 LEDs (Front, lower right) Figure 4 AP status Radio 2 status (2.4 GHz)
The LAN ports also support power over Ethernet (PoE) based on the IEEE 802.3af standard. Installation on page 13, for information on supplying power to the AP network port from a network device, such as a switch, that provides Power over Ethernet (PoE). Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide...
AP. Kensington Lock Slot There is a slot for a Kensington lock on the bottom side of the AP. See Kensington lock documentation for instructions on use of the lock. Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide...
Networks if there are any signs of damage. Refer to Getting Help on page 5 for details. Accessories The following accessories are available for the Extreme Networks Wireless WS-AP3825. For ordering information, contact your Extreme Networks sales representative. • 12V DC power supply (see External Power Supplies on page 27) •...
Flat drop ceilings are those in which the ceiling tiles rest flat (or nearly so) on their supporting T-bar rails. The flat drop ceiling bracket has a low flat profile, to mount the AP close against the T-bar rail. • Protruded Drop Ceiling Bracket Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide...
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AP back, aligned as shown in Figure 5, with the bracket’s countersink screw holes matched up with the screw holes on the AP. Screw the provided screws into the mounting bracket and AP as shown in Figure Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide...
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6. There are flex tabs immediately opposite each bracket tab, that flex out (away from the rail) to stabilize the bracket against the rail while you pivot the AP and bracket to clear the rail. Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide...
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5 Make a hole through the ceiling panel closest to the connector bay on the AP. Then run the Ethernet cable through the hole and into a LAN port (RJ45 Ethernet port) in the connector bay. 6 Replace the displaced ceiling panels. Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide...
AP, and slide the AP down until the AP rests on the mounting screw heads. Figure 9 shows an exploded view of this mounting method. Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide...
Figure 1 for the location of these ports. During administration and maintenance through the LAN or Console, the AP must have a power connection through either an Ethernet PoE cable or a DC power supply. Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide...
• If the antenna model name contains a D (for example PRO-AO-xDxxxxx), it is a dual port antenna. • If the antenna model name contains an S (for example PRO-AO-xSxxxxx), it is a single port antenna. Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide...
2 From the top menu, click AP. The Wireless AP screen is displayed. 3 Click the APs button in the left pane, then in the Wireless AP list, click the Wireless AP whose properties you want to modify. The AP Properties tab displays Wireless AP information. Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide...
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• Professional installer is responsible for accurately configuring port Attenuation. In no case, port attenuation should be configured higher than actual attenuation between the AP port and the antenna. 7 Install a terminator (rf 50 Ohm) on all ports where an antenna is not connected. Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide...
4 From the Request a New Channel drop-down menu, select a channel according to the site channel plan. 5 Request the AP to auto select the channel from the channel list set in the Channel Plan setting. Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide...
The AP Properties tab displays Wireless AP information. 4 Click the Radio 1 tab. 5 Max Tx Power is automatically determined based on regulatory domain/country, antenna selected, line attenuation configured, channel and certification testing. Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide...
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6 Professional installer is responsible for accurately configuring port Attenuation. In no case, port attenuation should be configured higher than actual attenuation between the AP port and the antenna. 7 Repeat the process for Radio 2. Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide...
You can also power these APs with optional external power supplies. Table 4 Universal Specifications for an External Power Supply Item Specification Enclosure material Plastic housing AC Input 100-240V DC output Output current (max) Output power (max) Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide...
MIMO, Single-band 4 dBi None 6 dBi None The following radiation patterns apply to the antennas in the WS-AP3825i only. In these diagrams, 0 degree is AP's front and +/- 180 degree is AP's back. Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide...
WARNING Warnings identify essential information. Ignoring a warning can lead to problems with the application. This appendix provides regulatory information for the Extreme Networks Wireless WS- AP3825i and WS-AP3825e access points. NOTE Throughout this appendix, the term ‘Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 refers to the AP models WS-AP3825i, and WS-AP3825e.
Regulatory Information Extreme Networks Wireless WS-AP3825i and WS- AP3825e The following regulatory information applies to the Extreme Networks Wireless access points WS-AP3825i and WS-AP3825e. United States FCC Declaration of Conformity Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
This device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The radiated output power of the Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits as specified in “Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields”...
• Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide...
Les antennes de ce transmetteur doivent être installées à une distance d’au moins 20 cm de toute personne et ne doivent pas être en placées à proximité immédiate ou utilisées conjointement avec une autre antenne ou un autre transmetteur Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide...
Networks Wireless AP3825 uses the proper frequencies and power outputs for that country code. The Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 is intended for indoor use and must be installed in a proper indoor location. Contact local Authority for procedure to follow and regulatory information.
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Extreme Networks týmto vyhlasuje, že Radio LAN device spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Czech Extreme Networks tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radio LAN device je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES." Slovenian Šiuo Extreme Networks deklaruoja, kad šis Radio LAN device atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir...
Networks Wireless AP3825 must not be operated until configured for the customer’s geographic location. CAUTION The user or installer is responsible to ensure that the Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 is operated according to channel limitations, indoor / outdoor restrictions, license requirements, and within power level limits for the current country of operation.
Indoor or outdoor Netherlands Indoor only Indoor only Indoor or outdoor Indoor or outdoor Norway Indoor only Indoor only Indoor or outdoor Indoor or outdoor Poland Indoor only Indoor only Indoor or outdoor Indoor or outdoor Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide...
Indoor or outdoor Certifications of Other Countries The Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 has been certified for use in various other countries. Once the correct country code is selected, the Wireless AP automatically uses the proper frequencies and power outputs for that country code.
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The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with another antenna or transmitter. Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide...
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