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H3C WA6120H Access Point
Installation Guide
New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.
http://www.h3c.com
Document version: 6W100-20221122

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  • Page 1 H3C WA6120H Access Point Installation Guide New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. http://www.h3c.com Document version: 6W100-20221122...
  • 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 WA6120H 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 Preparing for installation ················································································ 1 Safety recommendations ··································································································································· 1 Site preparation ·················································································································································· 1 Installation accessories ······································································································································ 1 Installation tools ················································································································································· 1 Installing the AP ····························································································· 1 Installation flowchart··········································································································································· 1 Pre-installation tasks ·········································································································································· 1 Determining the installation position ·················································································································· 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 Figure 2 Installation tools...
  • Page 9: Installing The Ap

    Installing the AP Installation flowchart Figure 3 Installation flowchart Start Complete pre- installation tasks Determine the installation position Mount the AP On a wall On an 86 panel Mount the AP Connect the AP to the power source Connect Ethernet fiber ports Connect the AP to the network...
  • Page 10: Mounting The Ap

    • Few obstacles such as wall exist between the AP and clients. • 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.
  • Page 11 Use a rubber hammer to tap a screw anchor into each hole until it is all flush with the wall surface, as shown in Figure Figure 6 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: Mounting The Ap On A Junction Box

    Figure 8 Connecting a cable to the Uplink/PoE port Secure the AP to the mounting bracket, as shown in Figure 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. b.
  • Page 13 Figure 10 Attaching the mounting bracket to the Junction box Connect a cable to the Uplink/PoE port on the AP. Figure 11 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.
  • Page 14: 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 15 Figure 13 Using a power adapter to connect the AP to a local power source Connecting a DC remote power No terminal block is provided with the AP. Order as required. As a best practice, should use 20AWG copper wire. The output voltage range for the AP is 40 VDC to 55 VDC.
  • Page 16: Check After Power-On

    AP information 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 WA6120H 219801A3Q48226E00001...
  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 21 Contents Appendix A Technical specifications ··························································· 1...
  • Page 22 Appendix A Technical specifications Table 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) ≤ 15 W with a USB device attached Power consumption •...
  • Page 23 Contents Appendix B Ports and LEDs ········································································ 1 Ports ··································································································································································· 1 LEDs ·································································································································································· 3...
  • Page 24 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 Uplink/PoE port • One USB port It provides also a reset button (RST). Figure 1 Ports on the AP (1) 10/100/1000M Ethernet copper ports (1) Reset button (RST)
  • Page 25 (1) Uplink/PoE port (2) 54 VDC power port Table 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 • IEEE802.3i 10/100/1000M Ethernet GE1/0/5 in the MAP file and GigabitEthernet 2 to •...
  • Page 26 LEDs The LED status varies by AP operating mode. For information about the supported operating modes, see the release notes for the AP. Table 2 LED descriptions (fit mode) Status Description No power is present or the LED has been disabled from the CLI.
  • Page 27 Status Description The device is initializing or an initialization exception Steady yellow has occurred. Flashing green (once per The AP has started up but has not registered to any second) Flashing green (twice per The AP is upgrading the image. second) Alternating between The AP has connected to the Cloudnet platform and...
  • Page 28 Press and hold Button LED status Description duration (sec) If you release the button, the AP will restart for the new mode to take effect.

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