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- Page 1 H3C WA538 Access Point Installation Guide New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. http://www.h3c.com Document version: 6W102-20190527...
- 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 H3C WA538 Access Point. This preface includes the following topics about the documentation: • Audience. • Conventions. • Documentation feedback. Audience This documentation is intended for: • Network planners. •...
- 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.
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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 Start Pre-installation tasks Ceil-mount Wall-mount Determine the Mount the wall/ceiling Mount the wall/ceiling installation method bracket to a ceiling tile bracket to a wall Install the AP Connect the power cord Connect the AP to the network Pre-installation tasks... -
Page 10: Installing The Ap
Installing the AP The AP can be installed only indoors. You can mount the AP on a wall or a ceiling. 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.
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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
Verify that the AP is securely installed to prevent it from falling off. Connecting the AP to the power source The H3C WA538 supports 802.3at compliant PoE+ and local power supply. Check before power-on Check the following items before powering on the AP: •... -
Page 15: Connecting The Local Power Supply
You can power the AP by using an power adapter. Use the power adapter to connect the power port of the AP to the local power source. Connect the power adapter to the H3C WA538 as shown in Figure Figure 16 Connecting the local power supply... -
Page 16: 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 17 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 WA538 219801A1NN9182032213...
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Page 18: Appendix A Technical Specifications
Appendix A Technical specifications Table 3 Technical specifications Item H3C WA538 • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave2 Protocol • 802.3at/af Radio Three • 2.4 G antenna: 5.30 dBi peak gain • Built-in antenna 5 G antenna: 7.50 dBi peak gain • ble antenna: 5.02 dBi peak gain Power consumption ≤... -
Page 19: Appendix B Ports And Leds
One power port The AP also has a reset button and a security slot. The security slot is 8 × 4 mm (0.31 × 0.16 in) in size. Figure 18 Ports on the H3C WA538 (1) Reset button (2) USB port... -
Page 20: Leds
LEDs Table 5 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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