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ExtremeWireless™ AP460C, AP460S6C, and
AP460S12C Access Points
Installation Guide
9036823-03 Rev AB
October 2020

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  • Page 1 ExtremeWireless™ AP460C, AP460S6C, and AP460S12C Access Points Installation Guide 9036823-03 Rev AB October 2020...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2020 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

    Table of Contents Preface...........................5 Text Conventions................................5 Documentation and Training..........................7 Getting Help..................................7 Subscribe to Service Notifications......................7 Providing Feedback..............................8 AP460C, AP460S6C, and AP460S12C Overview............9 Update the Country Code............................10 AP460C, AP460S6C, and AP460S12C Features..................10 Ethernet ports............................... 11 Micro USB console port............................11 USB port.................................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Radio Specifications..............................31 Radios..................................31 Regulatory and Compliance Information............... 33 Safety Guidelines............................... 33 Japan Indoor Use...............................33 Japan Equipment Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Class-B Statement..................................34 Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community.........34 European Union (EU) Radiation Warning Statement................36 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement.........................38 Brazil Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações (Anatel) Statement..........39 Mexico Compliance Statement...........................

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface This section describes the text conventions used in this document, where you can find additional information, and how you can provide feedback to us. Text Conventions Unless otherwise noted, information in this document applies to all supported environments for the products in question.
  • Page 6 Text Conventions Preface Table 1: Notes and warnings (continued) Icon Notice type Alerts you to... Caution Risk of personal injury, system damage, or loss of data. Warning Risk of severe personal injury. Table 2: Text Convention Description This typeface indicates command syntax, or represents information as screen displays it appears on the screen.

  • Page 7: Documentation And Training

    Extreme Optics Compatibility Other resources such as white papers, data sheets, and case studies Extreme Networks offers product training courses, both online and in person, as well as specialized certifications. For details, visit www.extremenetworks.com/education/. Getting Help If you require assistance, contact Extreme Networks using one of the following methods: Extreme Portal Search the GTAC (Global Technical Assistance Center) knowledge base;...

  • Page 8: Providing Feedback

    4. Select Submit. Providing Feedback The Information Development team at Extreme Networks has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document. We are always striving to improve our documentation and help you work better, so we want to hear from you. We welcome all feedback, but we especially want to know about: •...

  • Page 9: Ap460C, Ap460S6C, And Ap460S12C Overview

    AP460C, AP460S6C, and AP460S12C Overview Update the Country Code on page 10 AP460C, AP460S6C, and AP460S12C Features on page 10 Power Source on page 12 Power Profile on page 13 Status Light Activity on page 14 Learn about the AP460C, AP460S6C, and AP460S12C access points. AP460C, AP460S6C, and AP460S12C tri-radio 802.11ax access points are based on advanced radio technology and IP67 rated for harsh and extreme outdoor environments, with an extended temperature range from −40 °C to +60 °C.

  • Page 10: Update The Country Code

    Update the Country Code AP460C, AP460S6C, and AP460S12C Overview Update the Country Code About This Task If your access point is configured for the World Regulatory domain, it is important to set the country code to the country in which the access point will be deployed to meet regulatory requirements and for optimal wireless operation.

  • Page 11: Ethernet Ports

    AP460C, AP460S6C, and AP460S12C Overview Ethernet ports Figure 2: Access point hardware components Table 4: AP460C access point hardware components Callout Description PoE - Ethernet 0 Status light Ethernet 1 Built-in mounting brackets USB port Micro USB console and reset button Ground Air pressure vent Note...

  • Page 12: Usb Port

    USB port AP460C, AP460S6C, and AP460S12C Overview Remove the waterproof screw cap to access the micro USB port. Through the micro USB Console port you can make a serial connection between your management system and the access point. When you connect to the device using the micro USB Console port, the management station from which you connect to the device must have a VT100 emulation program, such as Tera Term Pro©...

  • Page 13: Power Profile

    AP460C, AP460S6C, and AP460S12C Overview Power Profile Power option: • Power draw w/o USB: typical 19.2 W, maximum 20.8 W • 802.3at PoE capable Gigabit Ethernet port (RJ45 power input pins: wires 4, 5, 7, 8 or 1, 2, 3, 6) •...

  • Page 14: Status Light Activity

    Status Light Activity AP460C, AP460S6C, and AP460S12C Overview Status Light Activity The status light, located between the two Ethernet ports, conveys operational states for system power, firmware updates, Ethernet and wireless interface activity, and major alarms. Table 7: Status light activity Status light color Activity Description...

  • Page 15: Install The Access Point

    1. Verify the contents. 2. Visually inspect the access point, the bracket, and any other optional accessories you have ordered for physical damage. If there is any damage, contact Extreme Networks Support. 3. Read and review the safety guidelines. For best performance, deploy devices in open areas at least 100.0 ft. (30.5 m) apart from each other.

  • Page 16: Ah-Acc-Bkt-Asm Accessory Bag Contents

    AH-ACC-BKT-ASM accessory bag contents Install the Access Point ◦ Split washer ◦ Lock washer • Read Me card Note All accessory must be purchased separately. Important The AP460C, AP460S6C, and AP460S12C use different mounting accessories than the AP460i/e series access points. AH-ACC-BKT-ASM accessory bag contents The AH-ACC-BKT-ASM accessory is an outdoor stainless-steel accessory for wall installations.

  • Page 17: Access Point Mounting Options And Accessory Usage

    Install the Access Point Access Point Mounting Options and Accessory Usage Access Point Mounting Options and Accessory Usage Mount the AP460C, AP460S6C, or AP460S12C horizontally or vertically on a pole using the built-in brackets on the hardware, or on a solid flat surface using an accessory bracket, as described in the following table: Table 8: Mounting accessory usage Mounting accessory part number...
  • Page 18 Install the Access Point on a Vertical Pole or a Horizontal Pole Install the Access Point Important You must provide your own cable clamps if you are mounting the access point to a pole that is less than 3 in. or more than 7 in. in diameter. The best practice is to use a stainless-steel cable clamp that is 0.5 in.
  • Page 19 Install the Access Point on a Vertical Pole or a Install the Access Point Horizontal Pole Figure 4: Pole mount strap slots on the back of the access point Callout Description Pole mount cable clamp strap insert holes in the back of the access point Top slots on the rear of the access point facing the sky Bottom slots on the rear of the access point facing the ground ExtremeWireless™...

  • Page 20: Install The Access Point On A Flat Surface

    Install the Access Point on a Flat Surface Install the Access Point 3. Using a slotted screwdriver, tighten the clamp screws to a minimum torque of 14 in-lbs. until the access point is securely mounted onto the pole. Figure 5: Access point pole mount positions Callout Description Vertically oriented access point mounted onto a pole...
  • Page 21 Install the Access Point Install the Access Point on a Flat Surface Figure 6: Wall mounting accessory M5 bolt holes Callout Description M5 bolt attachment holes Note If you are mounting the access point horizontally, ensure that the ports are facing down to reduce the chance of water entering the chassis.
  • Page 22 Install the Access Point on a Flat Surface Install the Access Point 4. Torque the M5 shoulder mounting screws to 25 in-lbs. 5. Remove the two locking screws on the accessory. Figure 8: ASM accessory locking screws Note The access point will not go onto the accessory if the locking screws are not removed. 6.

  • Page 23: Ground Connection

    Ground Connection Safely ground the access point using the grounding hardware. Before You Begin The following hardware is required for ground connection: • An access point • One M4 ground screw • One star washer • One ground terminal • One ground wire Note The installer must provide the ground wire.
  • Page 24 Ground Connection Figure 9: Ground connection on the access point Callout Description Ground terminal edge area Ground terminal 10 AWG ground wire M4 screw Star washer 3. Tighten the screw to a torque of 12 in-lbs. 4. Connect the other end of the ground wire to an appropriate earthing location. ExtremeWireless™...

  • Page 25: Install The Waterproof Ethernet Cable Housing

    Install the Waterproof Ethernet Cable Housing Use the waterproof Ethernet cable housing to ensure a weatherproof seal for the Ethernet cable. About This Task Before connecting the RJ45 cable, install a waterproof Ethernet cable housing on the cable. Note Torque the cable glands properly to protect the access point from water intrusion. Procedure 1.
  • Page 26 Install the Waterproof Ethernet Cable Housing 5. Insert the Ethernet connector to the main access point body and into the connector until the locking tab clicks into place. Note Ensure that the small tabs on the claw fit into their counterparts on the main body. 6.

  • Page 27: Remove The Rj45 Cable Safely

    Remove the RJ45 Cable Safely Safely remove the RJ45 cable when you need to uninstall the device. About This Task If you need to uninstall the access point for troubleshooting, you will need to remove the RJ45 cable. Procedure 1. Loosen the gland sealing nut on ETH0 or ETH1. 2.

  • Page 28: Antenna Information

    Antenna Information Learn about the antennas on the access points. AP460C, AP460S6C, and AP460S12C antennas • Three integrated single-band 5.1 GHz – 5.8 GHz omnidirectional antennas • Four integrated dual band 2.4 GHz – 2.5 GHz and 5.1 GHz – 5.8 GHz omnidirectional antennas AP460S6C, AP460S6C, and AP460S12C radio mapping information •...

  • Page 29: Antenna Gain Information

    Antenna Gain Information Information about the dual-band and dual 5G antenna gain information on AP460C, AP460S6C, and AP460S12C access points. Table 10: AP460C access point antenna gain Software mode 2×2 radio 4×4 radio Scanner IoT radio Azimuth Elevation WiFi0 WiFi1 WiFi2 beamwidth beamwidth...

  • Page 30: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Hardware Specifications on page 30 Radio Specifications on page 31 Learn about AP460C, AP460S6C, and AP460S12C hardware specifications and radio specifications. Hardware Specifications Learn about environmental specifications, device specifications, and device interfaces. Environmental specifications • Operating temperature: −40 °C to +60 °C (−40 °F to +140 °F) •...

  • Page 31: Radio Specifications

    Product Specifications Radio Specifications Radio Specifications Learn about the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, and 802.11ax radio specifications for the access points. Radios • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio • IEEE 802.11a/n/ac/ax 4×4 • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2×2 • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 1×1scanner Table 13: Radio specifications for access point radios Radio Operating...
  • Page 32 Radios Product Specifications Table 13: Radio specifications for access point radios (continued) Radio Operating Modulation Rates (Mbps) Support Frame frequency aggregation 802.11ax 5.150–5.350 802.11ax (1024- HE0-HE1 1×1, 2×2,4×4 T×BF GHz, 5.470– QAM) 8 Mbps – 1200 MIMO radio 5.850 GHz Dual-band Mbps •...

  • Page 33: Regulatory And Compliance Information

    Regulatory and Compliance Information Safety Guidelines on page 33 Japan Indoor Use on page 33 Japan Equipment Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Class-B Statement on page 34 Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community on page 34 European Union (EU) Radiation Warning Statement on page 36 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement...

  • Page 34: Japan Equipment Voluntary Control Council For Interference (Vcci) Class-B Statement

    Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community Safety standards applicable to the access points presented in European languages. English Hereby, Extreme Networks declares that the radio equipment type (AP460C, AP460S6C, AP460S12C) is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. For full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity, contact Extreme Regulatory Compliance at compliancerequest@extremenetworks.com...
  • Page 35 AP460S12C) típusú rádióberendezés megfelel a 2014/53/EU irányelvnek. Icelandic Extreme Networks lysir her med yfir að thessi bunadur, Radio LAN devices (AP460C, AP460S6C, AP460S12C), uppfyllir allar grunnkrofur, sem gerdar eru i R&TTE tilskipun ESB nr 2014/53/EU. Fyrir fullan texta í ESB yfirlýsingu um samræmi, vinsamlegast hafðu samband við...

  • Page 36: European Union (Eu) Radiation Warning Statement

    Extreme Networks potrjuje, da je tip radijske opreme (AP460C, AP460S6C, AP460S12C) skladen z Direktivo 2014/53/EU. Spanish (Español) Por medio de la presente Extreme Networks declara que el Radio LAN devices (AP460C, AP460S6C, AP460S12C) cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 2014/53/EU.
  • Page 37 Regulatory and Compliance Information European Union (EU) Radiation Warning Statement Ograničenja: 5150-5350 MHz samo za unutarnju uporabu. • Czech (Česky): Aby byly splněny požadavky na ozáření, měly by být tato zařízení instalována v minimální vzdálenosti 20 cm od lidí nebo zvířat. Omezení: 5150-5350 MHz pouze pro vnitřní...

  • Page 38: Fcc Radiation Exposure Statement

    FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Regulatory and Compliance Information • Maltese (Malti): Biex jilħqu l-ħtiġiet ta 'espożizzjoni tar-radjazzjoni, dawn il-mezzi għandhom jiġu installati f'distanza minima ta' 7.87 in. (20 ċm) minn nies jew annimali. Restrizzjonijiet: MHz 5150-5350 għall-użu fuq ġewwa biss. •...

  • Page 39: Brazil Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações (Anatel) Statement

    Brazil Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações (Anatel) Regulatory and Compliance Information Statement This device is restricted to indoor usage only. Warning FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 30 cm between the radiator and your body.

  • Page 40: Taiwan Regulatory Statement

    Taiwan Regulatory Statement Regulatory and Compliance Information brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable. Warning IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

  • Page 41: Index

    Index access point installation FCC radiation exposure statement 38 box contents 15 features 10–12 flat surface 15 feedback 8 required tools 15 flat surface installation vertical or horizontal pole installation 15 ASM bracket accessory 20 antenna configuration antenna gain 29 AP460C antenna gains 29 ground connection AP460S12C antenna gains 29 ground terminal 23 AP460S6C antenna gains 29 ground wire 23 antenna information...
  • Page 42 Index power source (continued) PoE 12 radio mapping 5G radio 28 AP460C radio 28 AP460S12C radio 28 AP460S6C radio 28 BLE radio 28 dual 5G operation 28 dual-band operation 28 sensor radio 28 radio specifications 802.11a 31 802.11ac 31 802.11ax 31 802.11ax (for 5 GHz sensor) 31 802.11b 31 802.11g 31 802.11n 31 RJ45 cable removal 27 uninstall the access point 27 safety guidelines 33 specifications...

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