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H3C WA2600 Enhanced Series WLAN Access Points Installation Guide Abstract This document details the installation procedure for the WA2600 series enhanced WLAN access points. Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. http://www.h3c.com...
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Product overview The H3C WA2600 Series Enhanced WLAN Access Points (WA2600 enhanced series) are one of the 802.11n access point (AP) product series developed by Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. (H3C). Introduction The WA2600 enhanced series includes the WA2610E-AGN and WA2620E-AGN access points and can serve as FIT APs to cooperate with wireless local area network (WLAN) switches or access controllers to provide wireless access for WLAN users.
WA2620E-AGN 8.27 × 5.91 in.) lb.) Hardware configuration The two models of the WA2600 enhanced series have different radio frequencies (RFs) and structures. For supported protocols and chassis material, see Table 2 Table 2 Supported protocols and chassis material Model...
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Figure 3 LEDs on the WA2610E-AGN Figure 4 LEDs on the WA2620E-AGN Table 3 Description of the LEDs on the WA2610E-AGN and WA2620E-AGN Color Meaning Displays the power supply status: On: The power supply is normal. POWER Green Off/blinking: The power supply is not well connected or works abnormally.
Blinking: Data is being transmitted or received at 1000 Mbps. Interfaces The WA2600 enhanced series provides a reset button, security slot, and the following interfaces: 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz antenna interfaces A console interface ...
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Figure 5 Interfaces on the WA2610E-AGN Top view Bottom view Figure 6 Interfaces on the WA2620E-AGN Top view Bottom view Table 4 Interface descriptions for the WA2600E series APs Standards Model Interface Description protocols The antenna IEEE802.11a interfaces are ANT-1 IEEE802.11b provided for 2.4 ANT-2...
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Standards Model Interface Description protocols The Ethernet interface can serve as an uplink IEEE802.3 interface to access Ethernet IEEE802.3u the Internet or MAN IEEE802.3af and as a PoE interface at the same time. The power supply interface is used to Power —...
WARNING! H3C recommends that installation and removal of the unit and its accessories be carried out by qualified personnel. Read all of the safety and installation instructions supplied with your device before installation and operation.
149°F) –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to Storage temperature +158°F) Operating humidity 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Power supply The WA2600 enhanced series can be powered through 802.3af-compliant power over Ethernet (PoE) or an external power adaptor. For details, see Table 7...
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H3C recommends that outside of China this unit be PoE powered. See the H3C product catalogs for 802.3af compatible power sources. Table 7 Power Supply Ordering Power Source Connection Details information H3C WA2600 enhanced series If you need an access points can...
The grounding lead should not be longer than 30 Grounding m (98.43 ft). H3C recommends a zinc-plated lead flat steel with a cross-section area of 40 × 4 mm (1.57 × 0.16 in) or 50 × 5 mm (1.97 × 0.20 in)..
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Item Requirements Make sure you use the power cable with a PE terminal but not the cables with only L and N wires. AC power It is strictly prohibited to connect the N wire of grounding the power cable to the protection ground of any other communications device, and the L and N wires must be connected correctly.
Installing the AP The WA2600 enhanced series WLAN APs can be directly affixed onto a wall by using the wall-mounting brackets. This chapter contains the wall-mounting procedure for the WA2600 enhanced series. Determining the installation position Determine the installation position by observing the following: ...
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Figure 7 Screw hole locations and screw hole size 49.0 44.6 22.3 49.1 150.0 49.1 75.0 62.9 104.0 Insert the pointed end of anchors into the drilled holes and tap the flat end of anchors with a rubber hammer until they are all flush with the wall surface. Align the holes in the wall-mounting bracket with the anchors and insert screws through the installation holes into the anchors, as shown in Figure 8 Position the bracket so that the arrow points up.
Figure 8 Install the wall-mounting bracket Installing the AP on the wall-mounting bracket NOTE: The installation procedure is the same for both the WA2610E-AGN and WA2620E-AGN. The WA2610E-AGN is used as an example in this guide. Align the AP with the hooks on the wall-mounting bracket and hang the AP on the bracket.
Hook Optional: locking the AP onto the wall-mounting bracket The WA2600 enhanced series APs have a security slot on the top, which can be used to lock the AP onto the wall-mounting bracket to prevent theft. To lock the AP onto the wall-mounting bracket:...
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Figure 10 Lock the AP onto the wall bracket Locking plate Latch Locking hole Security slot Wall-mounting bracket...
Connecting the power supply Local power supply Connect the AP to the power source through the power adapter (see Figure 11 Figure 11 Local power supply connection Power interface Power adaptor Power over Ethernet (PoE) If the uplink device of the AP is a PoE-capable switch, use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet interface of the AP to the PoE-capable device (see Figure 12 Figure 12 PoE connection...
16W). Connecting the AP to the network The WA2600 enhanced series can access the Internet or metropolitan area network (MAN) through the Ethernet uplink interface. Connect the Ethernet interface of the AP to an Ethernet interface of an Ethernet switch to implement Internet or MAN access (see...
Web-Based Configuration Guide the WX series access controllers. Obtaining documentation You can access the most up-to-date H3C product documentation on the World Wide Web at http://www.h3c.com Click the links on the top navigation bar to obtain different categories of product documentation: http://www.h3c.com/portal/Products%5F%5F%5FSolutions/:...
Technical Support customer_service@h3c.com http://www.h3c.com Documentation feedback You can e-mail your comments about product documentation to info@h3c.com. We appreciate your comments. Document conventions and symbols Conventions ○ ○ Convention Element ○ ○ Blue text: Table 24 Cross-reference links and email addresses ○...
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○ ○ Symbols WARNING! Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death. CAUTION: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data. IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specific instructions. NOTE: Provides additional information.