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H3C WA560 Access Point
Installation Guide
New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.
http://www.h3c.com
Document version: 6W101-20190527

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  • Page 1 H3C WA560 Access Point Installation Guide New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. http://www.h3c.com Document version: 6W101-20190527...
  • Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice. All contents in this document, including statements, information, and recommendations, are believed to be accurate, but they are presented without warranty of any kind, express or implied. H3C shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
  • Page 3 Preface This installation guide describes the installation procedure for the WA560 Access Point. This preface includes the following topics about the documentation: • Audience. • Conventions. • Documentation feedback. Audience This documentation is intended for: • Network planners. • Field technical support and servicing engineers.
  • Page 4 Symbols Convention Description An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed WARNING! can result in personal injury. An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed CAUTION: can result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software. An alert that calls attention to essential information.
  • Page 5 Documentation feedback You can e-mail your comments about product documentation to info@h3c.com. We appreciate your comments.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preparing for installation ···································································· 1   Safety recommendations ············································································································· 1   Temperature and humidity requirements ························································································· 1   Installation accessories ··············································································································· 1   Installation tools ························································································································· 2   Installing the AP ··············································································· 3   Installation flowchart ··················································································································· 3   Pre-installation tasks···················································································································...
  • Page 7: Preparing For Installation

    Preparing for installation Safety recommendations WARNING! Only qualified personnel can install and remove the AP and its accessories. You must read all safety instructions before installation and operation. To avoid possible bodily injury and equipment damage, read the following safety recommendations before installing the AP.
  • Page 8: Installation Tools

    Installation tools When installing the AP, you might need the following tools. Prepare the installation tools as required. Figure 2 Installation tools...
  • Page 9: Installing The Ap

    Installing the AP Installation flowchart Figure 3 Installation flowchart Pre-installation tasks Before installing the AP, perform the following tasks: • Connect the AP to a power source and the network. Examine the LEDs to verify that the AP operates correctly. For information about AP LEDs, see "LEDs." •...
  • Page 10: Installing The Ap

    The AP can be installed only indoors. You can mount the AP on a wall or a ceiling. The installation procedure is the same for the H3C WA560. The mounting bracket kit for the AP includes an AP bracket and a wall/ceiling bracket. To install the AP on a wall or ceiling, attach the AP bracket to the AP and the wall/ceiling bracket to the wall or ceiling.
  • Page 11 Figure 6 Attaching the AP bracket to the AP rear Mark the installation holes on the wall by using the wall/ceiling bracket, as shown in Figure Figure 7 Marking installation holes on the wall Drill holes with a diameter of 6 mm (0.24 in) and a depth of 30 mm (1.18 in) in the marked locations, as shown in Figure Figure 8 Drilling holes in the wall...
  • Page 12 Insert a screw anchor into each hole, and tap the screw anchor with a rubber hammer until it is all flush with the wall surface, as shown in Figure Figure 9 Hammering the anchor Align the installation holes in the wall/ceiling bracket with the anchors and insert screws through the installation holes into the screw anchors.
  • Page 13: Mounting The Ap On A Ceiling

    Mounting the AP on a ceiling CAUTION: The ceiling for installing the AP must be less than 18 mm (0.71 in) in thickness, and can bear a load of 5 kg (11.02 lb). If the ceiling is not strong enough, use boards to reinforce the ceiling as a best practice.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Ap To The Power Source

    Figure 14 Attaching the AP to the wall/ceiling bracket Verify that the AP is securely installed to prevent it from falling off. Connecting the AP to the power source The AP supports 802.3at compliant PoE+ or PoE injector. Check before power-on •...
  • Page 15: Poe Injector Power Supply

    PoE injector power supply CAUTION: A PoE injector must be used together with an LPS-compliant adapter provided by H3C. The PoE injector must be ordered separately. Connect the PoE injector to the AP and a switch with Ethernet cable. Use the power adapter to connect the power port of the PoE injector to the local power source.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Ap To The Network

    AP information State : I = Idle, J = Join, JA = JoinAck, IL = ImageLoad C = Config, DC = DataCheck, R = Run M = Master, B = Backup AP name APID State Model Serial ID WA560 219801A1NM8182032235...
  • Page 17: Appendix A Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical specifications Table 2 Technical specifications Item H3C WA560 Protocol IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave2 Radio • 2.4 G antenna: 5.25 dBi peak gain Built-in antenna • 5 G antenna: 4.77 dBi peak gain Power consumption ≤ 25 W Dimensions (H × W × D) 55 ×...
  • Page 18: Appendix B Ports And Leds

    The AP also has a reset button and a security slot. The security slot is 7 × 3 mm (0.28 × 0.12 in) in size. Figure 17 Ports on the H3C WA560 (1) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports (2) Console port...
  • Page 19: Leds

    LEDs Table 4 LED description Status Description No power is present or the LED was turned off. The AP is initializing, or an initialization exception Steady on has occurred. Yellow Flashing at 1 Hz No radio cards have been detected. The Ethernet interfaces are down and no mesh links Flashing at 2 Hz are established.

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