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H3C WA6520H Access Point
Installation Guide
New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.
http://www.h3c.com
Document version: 5W100-20221122

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  • Page 1 H3C WA6520H Access Point Installation Guide New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. http://www.h3c.com Document version: 5W100-20221122...
  • 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 WA6520H 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.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Preparing for installation ·········································································· 1-1 Safety recommendations ································································································································ 1-1 Site preparation ··············································································································································· 1-1 Installation accessories ··································································································································· 1-1 Installation tools ·············································································································································· 1-2 2 Installing the AP ······················································································· 2-1 Installation flowchart········································································································································ 2-1 Pre-installation tasks ······································································································································· 2-1 Determining the installation position ··············································································································· 2-1 Mounting the AP··············································································································································...
  • Page 7: Preparing For Installation

    Preparing for installation Safety recommendations WARNING! Only designated authorized technical 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.
  • Page 8: Installation Tools

    Installation tools When installing the AP, you might need the following tools. Prepare the installation tools yourself as required. Figure1-2 Installation tools...
  • Page 9: Installing The Ap

    Installing the AP Installation flowchart Figure2-1 Installation flowchart Pre-installation tasks Before installing the AP, perform the following tasks: • Power on the AP and connect the AP to the network. Examine the LEDs to verify that the AP is operating correctly. For information about the LEDs, see "LEDs." •...
  • Page 10: Mounting The Ap

    • Reserve clearance around the AP for heat dissipation. Ensure a minimum distance of 2 m (6.56 ft) between the AP and other radiant resources, for example, wireless base station antennas. • The AP does not hinder people’s daily work and life. •...
  • Page 11 Figure2-4 Drilling holes in the wall Use a rubber hammer to tap a screw anchor into each hole until it is all flush with the wall surface, as shown in Figure2-5. Figure2-5 Hammering the screw anchor into the wall Insert the screws through the installation holes in the mounting bracket into the holes in the wall.
  • Page 12 Figure2-7 Connecting a cable to the 2.5GE/SFP port Figure2-8 Connecting a cable to the Uplink/PoE port Secure the AP to the mounting bracket, as shown in Figure2-9. a. Align the mounting peg on the mounting bracket with the installation slot in the rear of the AP and insert the peg into the slot.
  • Page 13: Mounting The Ap On A Junction Box

    Figure2-9 Securing the AP to the mounting bracket Mounting the AP on a junction box Use the provided M4 × 30 mm pan-head screws to attach the mounting bracket to the junction box. Figure2-10 Attaching the mounting bracket to the junction box Connect a cable to the 2.5GE/SFP port or Uplink/PoE port on the AP.
  • Page 14 Figure2-11 Connecting a cable to the 2.5GE/SFP port Figure2-12 Connecting a cable to the Uplink/PoE port Attach the AP to the mounting bracket. The procedure is the same as wall mounting and junction box mounting. For more information, see "Mounting the AP on a wall."...
  • Page 15: Connecting The Ap To A Power Source

    Connecting the AP to a power source You can supply power to the AP by using a local power source or through 802.3af-compliant PoE as required. Before powering the AP, make sure the local power source or the power sourcing equipment (PSE) is reliably grounded.
  • Page 16 Figure2-14 Connecting the AP to a local power source Connecting a local DC power source No terminal block is provided with the AP. Purchase a terminal block as required. As a best practice, use copper wires with 0.5 or 0.75 mm (0.0008 or 0.0011 in ) cross sectional area.
  • Page 17: Check After Power-On

    Figure2-16 Cross sectional area of the AP power port and electrode connection method 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 the LEDs, see "LEDs." Connecting Ethernet fiber ports WARNING! Disconnected optical fibers or transceiver modules might emit invisible laser light.
  • Page 18: Connecting The Ap To The Network

    State : I = Idle, J = Join, JA = JoinAck, IL = ImageLoad C = Config, DC = DataCheck, R = Run M = Master, B = Backup AP name AP ID State Model Serial ID WA6520H 219801A3Q48226E00001 2-10...
  • Page 19: Verifying Network Connectivity When The Ap Operates In Cloud Mode

    Verifying network connectivity when the AP operates in cloud mode When the AP operates in cloud mode, use a wireless terminal to search for and access the wireless service provided by the AP. If you can access external networks, the AP has been connected to the network.
  • Page 20: Accessing The Ap

    Accessing the AP When the AP operates in cloud mode, you can access and configure the AP from the console port, Web interface, or through Telnet. Accessing the AP from the Web interface or through Telnet requires the IP address of the AP. Logging in to the AP from the console port Prepare the following items for accessing the AP from the console port: •...
  • Page 21: Logging In To The Ap Through Telnet

    Enable WLAN on the configuration terminal and access WLAN H3C_xxxxxx, where xxxxxx is the last six bits of the AP's MAC address. Visit http://wlan.h3c.com from a browser, and then press Enter. Enter the default username and password. For security purposes, change the password as...
  • Page 22: Configuring The Ap From The Cloudnet Platform

    Open Cloudnet App Int or visit https://oasiscloudnet.h3c.com from a browser. Enter the username and password. After login, you can add the AP to the platform and manage the AP. For more information about platform login and device management, see H3C Cloudnet Deployment Guide.
  • Page 23: Appendix A Ap View And Technical Specifications

    Appendix A AP view and technical specifications AP view Figure5-1 WA6520H Technical specifications Table5-1 Technical specifications Item Specification 160 × 86 × 39 mm (6.30 × 3.39 × 1.54 in, excluding the mounting Dimensions (H × W × D) bracket) Weight 350 g (12.35 oz)
  • Page 24: Appendix B Ports And Leds

    Appendix B Ports and LEDs Ports The AP provides the following ports: • One console port • Four 10/100/1000M Ethernet copper ports • One 54 VDC power port • One 2.5GE/SFP port • One Uplink/PoE port • One USB port It provides also a reset button (RST).
  • Page 25 (1) 2.5GE/SFP port (2) Uplink/PoE port (3) 54 VDC power port Table6-1 Port descriptions Standards and Port Description protocols Used by technical personnel only for device Console port RS/EIA-232 configuration and management. • IEEE802.3 Represented by interface number GE1/0/2 to •...
  • Page 26: Leds

    LEDs Figure6-2 LEDs on the AP (1) Power status LED (2) Radio status LED (3) Uplink port status LED (4) SFP port LED (5) Ethernet copper port LED The LED status varies by AP operating mode. For information about the supported operating modes, see the release notes for the AP.
  • Page 27 Status Description The port has been auto-negotiated to operate at Steady yellow 10/100 Mbps. The port is sending or receiving data at 10/100 Flashing yellow Mbps. The port has been auto-negotiated to operate at Steady green 1000 Mbps. Flashing green The port is sending or receiving data at 1000 Mbps.
  • Page 28 Status Description The port has been auto-negotiated to operate at Steady yellow 10/100 Mbps. The port is sending or receiving data at 10/100 Flashing yellow Mbps. The port has been auto-negotiated to operate at Steady green 1000 Mbps. Flashing green The port is sending or receiving data at 1000 Mbps.
  • Page 29: Appendix C Optional Transceiver Modules

    Appendix C Optional transceiver modules Views You must use an SFP transceiver module and optical fiber with an LC connector to connect the fiber port on the AP. Figure7-1 SFP transceiver module Figure7-2 Optical fibers with LC connectors (1) LC connector (2) Optical fiber Specifications Table7-1 SFP-2.5G-LX10-SM1310-DR-I transceiver module specifications...
  • Page 30 Table7-2 EOLS-1326-X transceiver module series available for the SFP ports EOLS-132 Central Data Conne Fiber Fiber Output transceive wavelength transmission rate ctor mode diameter power r module (nm) distance series 1310nm FP 10 km (6.21 –11.7 to and PIN, miles) –3 dBm 10km 1310nm...
  • Page 31 RTXM192 -xxx Central transceiv Data Conne Fiber Fiber Output wavelength transmission rate ctor mode diameter power (nm) distance module series RTXM192- 80 km (49.71 0 to 3 miles)

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