Extreme Networks WS-AP3805i, WS-AP3805e - Access Point Quick Reference

Overview of the WS-AP3805

The WS-AP3805 is designed to extend your Wireless LAN around indoor locations. The WS-AP3805 supports 802.11ac wireless standards, with full backward compatibility with legacy 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n devices. The WS-AP3805 interoperates fully with other IdentiFi Wireless products.

WS-AP3805i Rev 5K and above, and WS-AP3805e Rev 5K and above require a minimum base firmware of 9.21.10.

Note:
The WS-AP3805 is available in an "i" model (internal antennas) and an "e" model (external antennas). References to WS-AP3805 applies to both models.

WS-AP3805 Features

• Radios: 2 radios (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
• LEDs: 3 (see Figure 2)
• Max. Power Consumption: 9.6W; 802.3af (see Table 1)
• Antennas:
  • WS-AP3805i: 4 internal single band antenna assemblies
  • WS-AP3805e: 4 external RSMA antenna connectors (external antennas must be ordered separately)

Items Shipped with the WS-AP3805

• T-rail Mounting Hardware:
  • (2) 15/16" clips, and (2) 9/16" clips
  • (2) Spacers
  • Mounting screws
• Wall/Ceiling Mounting Bracket
• Mounting Bracket Hardware:
  • (2) Drywall anchors
  • Mounting screws

WS-AP3805 Views

Figure 1, shows the front and back of the WS-AP3805.

Figure 1 Front & Back Views of the WS-AP3805

1. Antenna Port, Radio 1 - Right (5.0 GHz, AP3805e only)
2. Antenna Port, Radio 2 - Right (2.4 GHz, AP3805e only)
3. Antenna Port, Radio 2 - Left (2.4GHz, AP3805e only)
4. Antenna Port, Radio 1 - Left (5.0 GHz, AP3805e only)
5. LEDs (see Figure 2)
6. External Antenna (1 of 4), AP3805e only
7. External Power Supply Port
8. LAN port
9. Kensington Lock Slot

Table 1 Powering the WS-AP3805

Figure 2 LEDs on AP Front Face

1. Power
2. Radio 1
3. Radio 2

Green LEDs mean ON. Amber LEDs mean OFF.

Figure 3 Reset Button

Mounting and Connecting the AP

Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures.

A wall mount bracket is included for quick and easy mounting of the AP to a wall. A ceiling mounting kit is also provided for mounting on a drop ceiling. These instructions are guidelines. For detailed information, see the Extreme Networks IdentiFi Wireless WS-AP3805 Installation Guide

Mounting on a Drop Ceiling

Figure 4 Attaching the T-rail Connector to the AP

1. Attach the T-rail connectors (see Figure 4, Item 2) to the bottom cover of the AP using the provided short screws (see Figure 4, Item 1). Two sizes of T-rail connectors are included in the mounting hardware kit: 15/16 in (2.38 cm) and 9/16 in (1.43 cm).
2. If extra space is required to accommodate drop ceiling tiles, use the provided spacers and long screws (see Figure 4, Items 1 and 3).
3. Remove the ceiling panels around the drop ceiling T-bar rails where you intend to mount the AP.
4. Line up the connected T-rail connectors (see Figure 5, Item 2) with an appropriately sized rail (see Figure 5, Item 1), and press the AP onto the rail until it snaps into place as shown in Figure 5.
5. Verify that the Ethernet cable that will connect to the AP can reach the AP at the point where you plan to mount it.
6. With both bracket tabs over the T-bar rail lips, tap the AP to verify it is stable and won't fall off. Figure 5 illustrates the AP and bracket mounted on a T-bar rail.

Figure 5 WS-AP3805 Mounted on Drop Ceiling T-bar Rail

7. Make a hole through the ceiling panel closest to the power slot on the AP. Run the Ethernet cable through the hole and into an RJ45 LAN port in the recessed connector bay.
8. Replace the displaced ceiling panels.

Mounting on a Wall or Solid Flat Ceiling

Figure 6 shows the AP3805 mounted to a wall or solid ceiling.

Figure 6 Mounting the WS-AP3805 to a Flat Wall or Solid Ceiling

1. Determine the spot on the wall where the AP is to be mounted, preferably high up on the wall (near the ceiling for maximum radio wave dispersion) but in reach of the Ethernet cable and a wall power outlet if you are not able to use Power over Ethernet.
2. Drill two holes in the wall (see Figure 6, Item 1) to match the center of the two keyhole slots in the back of the AP bracket (see Figure 6, Item 3).

Note:
When drilling the holes for the wall anchors, the hole diameter should be slightly smaller than the diameter of the wall anchors provided.

3. Screw the anchors (see Figure 6, Item 2) into the holes until they are flush with the wall, and screw the provided mounting screws (see Figure 6 Item 5) into the anchors.
4. Screw the AP mounting screws (see Figure 6, Item 4) into the bottom of the AP.
5. Mount the AP on the mounting bracket by aligning the mounting screw with the slots in the bracket and rotating the unit clockwise about 90 degrees to secure it in place.

Connecting a Power Supply to the WS-AP3805

Do not connect the WS-AP3805 to an external power supply if the AP is plugged into the PoE port.

If you need to power the WS-AP3805 with an external 12V DC power supply, you can plug the power cord into the power connector (see Figure 1, Item 6) on the back of the AP. There is no wall mount for the 12V DC power supply.

Refer to the Extreme Networks IdentiFi Wireless WSAP3805 Installation Guide for information about the power supply.

LAN Connection

The WS-AP3805 has one LAN (Ethernet) port (see Figure 1, Item 7). During administration and maintenance through the LAN, the AP must still have a power connection through either an Ethernet PoE cable or a DC power supply.

Note:
LAN connectors with shrouds will not fit into the AP port. Remove the shroud or use an optional jumper cable.

External Antennas (WS-AP3805e Only)

Install the external antennas intended for area coverage. For information about antenna selection and installation, refer to the Extreme Networks IdentiFi Wireless WSAP3805 Installation Guide.

Contact

Extreme Networks, Inc. 145 Rio Robles

San Jose, CA 95134 USA

Tel: +1 408-579-2800

Toll-free: +1 888-257-3000