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H3C WA4320H-EI Access Point Installation Guide New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. http://www.h3c.com Document version: 6W100-20200707...
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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.
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Preface This document describes the installation procedure for the H3C WA4320H-EI 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.
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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.
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Documentation feedback You can e-mail your comments about product documentation to info@h3c.com. We appreciate your comments.
Preparing for installation Safety recommendations WARNING! Only professional personnel can install and remove the AP and its accessories. You must read all safety instructions carefully before working with the AP. To avoid possible bodily injury and equipment damage, read the following safety recommendations before installing the AP.
Installation tools When installing the AP, you might need the following tools. Prepare the installation tools yourself as required. Figure 2 Installation tools Phillips screwdriver Needle-nose pliers Wire-stripping pliers Torx screwdriver Wire crimper...
Installing the AP Installation flowchart Figure 3 Installation flowchart Start Complete pre-installation tasks Determine the installation position Install the AP Connect the AP to a power source Connect the AP to the network Pre-installation tasks Before installing the AP, perform the following tasks: •...
Installing the AP As shown in Figure 4, use M4 screws to attach the mounting bracket to an electrical outlet box. Figure 4 Attaching the mounting bracket to an electrical outlet box As shown in Figure 5, connect cables to the pass-through port and uplink/PoE in port on the rear of the AP.
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Figure 6 Installing the AP b. Slide down the AP so that it sits securely on the tab. c. Fasten the M2.9 × 4 screw on the side panel of the AP. Figure 7 Securing the AP to the mounting bracket...
Connecting the AP to a power source You can supply power to the AP by using a local power source or through 802.3af/802.at PoE as required. Restrictions Before powering the AP, make sure the power source (the local power source or the PSE) is reliably grounded.
Figure 9 Using a power adapter to connect the AP to a local power source Check after power-on Examine the LEDs on the AP after you power on it to verify that the AP is operating correctly. For more information about AP LEDs, see "Appendix C LEDs." Connecting the AP to the network Connect the uplink/PoE in port on the AP to an Ethernet switch and verify network connectivity.
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AP name AP ID State Model Serial ID WA4320H-EI 219801A0YG8165E00000...
Appendix A Technical specifications The WA4320H-EI can operate as a fit AP. Figure 10 Fit AP typical networking Meeting room Switch RADIUS server Switch Restaurant Network Switch management system Parking lot Switch Lobby Switch Table 3 Technical specifications Item Specification Dimensions (W ×...
Appendix B Ports The AP provides the following ports: • One console port • Four 10/100/1000-Mbps Ethernet copper ports • One power port • Two pass-through ports • One uplink/PoE in port • One USB port Figure 11 Ports at the rear (1) (1) 10/100/1000-Mbps Ethernet ports (2) Uplink/PoE in port (3) Pass-through port...
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Table 4 Port descriptions Standards and Port Description protocols Used by technical personnel only for device Console port RS/EIA-232 configuration and management. Downlink ports of the AP. • IEEE802.3 IIn fit AP mode, ports 1 to 4 are named GE1/0/2 to 10/100/1000-Mbps Ethernet •...
Appendix C LEDs Figure 13 LEDs on the AP (1) Power status LED (2) Radio status LED (3) Uplink port status LED (4) Ethernet port status LEDs...
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Figure 14 LED descriptions Status Description No power is present, or the LED has been disabled. The device is initializing or an initialization exception Steady yellow has occurred. Flashing yellow at 1 Hz No radio cards have been detected. The Ethernet interfaces are down and no mesh links Power status LED Flashing yellow at 2 Hz are established.
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