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Juniper AP12 Access Point Deployment Guide Published 2023-11-09...
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The Juniper Networks product that is the subject of this technical documentation consists of (or is intended for use with) Juniper Networks software. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of the End User License Agreement ("EULA") posted at https:/ /support.juniper.net/support/eula/.
Mounting Brackets for AP12 | 11 Mount the AP12 on a Single-Gang Junction Box | 12 Mount the AP12 on a Double-Gang Junction Box | 13 Connect an AP12 to the Network and Power It On | 13 Troubleshoot Contact Customer Support | 17...
About This Guide Use this guide to install, manage, and troubleshoot the Juniper® AP12 High-Performance Access Point. After completing the installation procedures covered in this guide, refer to the Juniper Mist™ Wi-Fi Assurance documentation for information about further configuration.
AP12 provides real-time network insights and asset location services without the need for battery-powered BLE beacons and manual calibration. The AP12 provides maximum data rates of 1200 Mbps in the 5-GHz band and 575 Mbps in the 2.4-GHz band.
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• AP12-US (United States only) • AP12-WW (Outside of United States) NOTE: Juniper products are manufactured in accordance with electrical and environmental regulations specific to certain regions and countries. Customers are responsible for ensuring that any regional or country-specific SKUs are only used in the specified authorized area. Failure to do...
Benefits of AP12 Access Points • Compact size with multiple Ethernet ports—You can install and integrate the AP12 into the existing infrastructure easily because of its wall-plate form factor. You can use the Ethernet ports on this compact AP to connect multiple devices simultaneously.
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Table 1: AP12 Components Component Description ETH1/PSE 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 port Functions as a Class 2 Power over Ethernet (PoE) output port if you provide 802.3at PoE input on the ETH0 port ETH2 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 port ETH3 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 port PASS THRU...
AP12 Specifications Table 2 on page 8 lists the specifications for the AP12 access point. Table 2: Specifications for AP12 Parameter Description Physical Specifications Dimensions 3.93 in. (100 mm) x 5.91 in. (150 mm) x 1.57 in. (40 mm) Weight 1.32 lb (0.6 kg)
Power Requirements for AP12 The AP12 requests 12.9 W to provide wireless only functionality. The AP12 requires 802.3at power when you use the PoE out functionality. The AP can provide 7 W of PoE out. If you don't need to use PoE out, the AP can operate with full functionality using 802.3af power.
Mount the AP12 on a Double-Gang Junction Box | 13 You can mount the AP12 either on a wall or on a desk. NOTE: We recommend that you claim your access point (AP) before you install it. The claim code...
Mount the AP12 on a Single-Gang Junction Box You can mount the AP12 on a single-gang junction box by using the wall plate bracket (APBR-WP1) that we ship along with the AP12. To mount an AP12 on a single-gang junction box: 1.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the AP. 3. Slide the AP onto the wall plate until the lock is engaged. Then, tighten the security screw. Video: Connect an AP12 to the Network and Power It On The AP onboarding process involves the following steps:...
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• The Mist cloud then provisions the AP by pushing the required configuration once the AP is assigned to a site. To ensure that your AP has access to the Juniper Mist cloud, ensure that the required ports on your Internet firewall are open. See Firewall Configuration.
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NOTE: If the AP is unable to connect to the Juniper Mist cloud, you can use the status LED to Troubleshoot a Juniper Access Point troubleshoot. See A few things to keep in mind about your AP: • When an AP boots for the first time, it sends a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) request on the trunk port or native VLAN.
If you are unable to resolve the issue, you can create a support ticket on the Juniper Mist portal. The Juniper Mist Support team will contact you to help resolve your problem. If needed, you can request a Return Material Authorization (RMA).
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4. Select the appropriate ticket type depending on the severity of your problem. NOTE: Selecting Questions/Other will open a search box and redirect you to available documentation and resources related to your issue. If you cannot resolve your issue by using the suggested resources, click I still need to create a ticket.
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• The system logs from the device NOTE: To share device logs: a. Navigate to the Access Points page in the Juniper Mist portal. Click the impacted device. b. Select Utilities > Send AP Log to Mist in the top right corner of the device page.
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