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Juniper AP43 Access Point Deployment
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2024-06-14

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  • Page 1 Juniper AP43 Access Point Deployment Guide Published 2024-06-14...
  • Page 2 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/.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mount an AP21 or a BT11 on a 5/8-Inch Threaded Rod | 27 Mount an AP21 or BT11 on a 16-mm Threaded Rod | 29 Mount an Access Point on a 1/2-Inch Threaded Rod | 31 Connect an AP43 to the Network and Power It On | 34...
  • Page 4 Troubleshoot Contact Customer Support | 37...

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About This Guide Use this guide to install, manage, and troubleshoot the Juniper® AP43 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.

  • Page 6: Overview

    C HAPTER Overview AP43 Access Point Overview | 2 AP43 Components | 4...

  • Page 7: Ap43 Access Point Overview

    The AP43 also has integrated IoT sensors and an interface port to control analog or digital devices. This capability is useful in advanced location-based use cases, such as door locking and camera control. The AP43 provides maximum data rates of 2400 Mbps in the 5-GHz band and 1148 Mbps in the 2.4- GHz band.
  • Page 8 External United States only AP43-WW Internal Outside of United States AP43E-WW External 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...

  • Page 9: Ap43 Components

    SKUs are used only in the specified authorized area. Failure to do so may void the warranty of Juniper products. Benefits of AP43 Access Points • Simple and quick deployment—You can deploy the AP with minimal manual intervention. The AP automatically connects to the Mist cloud on powering on, downloads its configuration, and connects to the appropriate network.
  • Page 10 Figure 3: Antenna Connectors on the AP43E Table 2: AP43 Components Component Description Reset A pinhole reset button that you can use to reset the AP configuration to the factory default. 12VDC Input for an optional 12 VDC power supply.
  • Page 11 (Continued) Table 2: AP43 Components Component Description Safety tie Slot for a safety tie that you can use to either secure or hold the AP in place Status LED A multicolor status LED to indicate the status of the AP and to help troubleshoot Troubleshoot a Juniper Access Point issues.

  • Page 12: Requirements And Specifications

    C HAPTER Requirements and Specifications Specifications for AP43 | 8 Power Requirements for AP43 | 10...

  • Page 13: Specifications For Ap43

    AP43—3.06 lb (1.39 kg) AP43E—3.21 lb (1.46 kg) Environmental Specifications Operating temperature AP43—32° F (0° C) through 104° F (40° C) AP43E—–4° F (–20° C) through 122° F (50° C) Operating humidity 10% to 90% maximum relative humidity, non-condensing Operating altitude...
  • Page 14 Table 3: Specifications for AP43 Parameter Description External antennas (for The AP43 with external antennas is certified up to an allowed antenna gain value. AP43E) An antenna is not supported if its gain exceeds the values listed below: • Omnidirectional antennas •...

  • Page 15: Power Requirements For Ap43

    Power Requirements for AP43 The AP43 requires PoE+ or 802.3at power. Make sure that you connect an AP43 to an 802.3at or PoE+ switch. To provide full wireless functionality, the AP43 requests 25.5 W power. You can use any of the following options to power on an AP43: •...

  • Page 16: Installation

    C HAPTER Installation Mount the AP43 Access Point | 12 Connect an AP43 to the Network and Power It On | 34...

  • Page 17: Mount The Ap43 Access Point

    Mount an Access Point on a 1/2-Inch Threaded Rod | 31 This topic provides the various mounting options for the AP43. You can mount the access point (AP) on a wall, ceiling, or junction box. The AP ships with a universal mounting bracket that you can use for all mounting options.

  • Page 18: Universal Mounting Bracket (Apbr-U) For Juniper Access Points

    APBR-ADP-WS15 Bracket adapter for mounting the AP on a recessed 1.5-in. t-bar NOTE: Juniper Access Points ship with the universal bracket APBR-U. If you need other brackets, you must order them separately. Universal Mounting Bracket (APBR-U) for Juniper Access Points You use the universal mounting bracket APBR-U for all types of mounting options—for example, on a...
  • Page 19 Figure 4: Universal Mounting Bracket (APBR-U) for Juniper Access Points If you're mounting the AP on a wall, use screws with the following specifications: • Diameter of the screw head: ¼ in. (6.3 mm) • Length: At least 2 in. (50.8 mm) The following table lists the bracket holes that you need to use for specific mounting options.

  • Page 20: Mount An Access Point On A Single-Gang Or 3.5-Inch Or 4-Inch Round Junction Box

    (Continued) Hole Number Mounting Option • US double-gang junction box • Wall • Ceiling • US 4-in. square junction box • EU junction box Video: Attach the APBR-U Universal Mounting Bracket to an AP Mount an Access Point on a Single-Gang or 3.5-Inch or 4-Inch Round Junction Box You can mount an access point (AP) on a US single-gang or a 3.5-in.
  • Page 21 Figure 5: Attach the APBR-U Mounting Bracket to the Single-Gang Junction Box 2. Extend the Ethernet cable through the bracket. 3. Position the AP such that the shoulder screws on the AP engage with the keyholes of the mounting bracket. Slide and lock the AP in place. Figure 6: Mount the AP on the Single-Gang Junction Box...

  • Page 22: Mount An Access Point On A Double-Gang Junction Box

    Video: Mounting an AP on a US Single-Gang Junction Box Video: Mounting an AP on a US 3.5-Inch or 4-inch Round Junction Box Mount an Access Point on a Double-Gang Junction Box You can mount an access point (AP) on a double-gang junction box by using the universal mounting bracket (APBR-U) that we ship along with the AP.

  • Page 23: Mount An Access Point On An Eu Junction Box

    Figure 8: Mount the AP on the Double-Gang Junction Box Video: Mounting an AP on a US Double-Gang Junction Box Mount an Access Point on an EU Junction Box You can mount an access point (AP) on an EU junction box by using the universal mounting bracket (APBR-U) that ships with the AP.
  • Page 24 Figure 9: Attach the APBR-U Mounting Bracket to an EU Junction Box 2. Extend the Ethernet cable through the bracket. 3. Position the AP such that the shoulder screws on the AP engage with the keyholes of the mounting bracket. Slide and lock the AP in place. Figure 10: Mount an Access Point on an EU Junction Box...

  • Page 25: Mount An Access Point On A Us 4-Inch Square Junction Box

    Mount an Access Point on a US 4-Inch Square Junction Box To mount an access point (AP) on a US 4-in. square junction box: 1. Attach the mounting bracket to the 4-in. square junction box by using two screws. Ensure that you insert the screws in the holes marked 3 as shown in Figure 11 on page Figure 11: Attach the Mounting Bracket (APBR-U) to a US 4-Inch Square Junction Box...

  • Page 26: Mount An Access Point On A 9/16-Inch Or 15/16-Inch T-Bar

    Figure 12: Mount the AP on a US 4-Inch Square Junction Box Video: Mounting an AP on a US 4-Inch Square Junction Box Mount an Access Point on a 9/16-Inch or 15/16-Inch T-Bar To mount an access point (AP) on a 9/16-in. or 15/16-in. ceiling T-bar: 1.

  • Page 27: Mount An Access Point On A Recessed 15/16-Inch T-Bar

    Figure 14: Lock the Mounting Bracket (APBR-U) to a 9/16-in. or 15/16-in. T-Bar 3. Position the AP such that the keyholes of the mounting bracket engage with the shoulder screws on the AP. Slide and lock the AP in place. Figure 15: Attach the AP to a 9/16-in.
  • Page 28 Figure 16: Attach the ADPR-ADP-RT15 Adapter to the T-Bar 2. Attach the universal mounting bracket (APBR-U) to the adapter. Rotate the bracket until you hear a distinct click, which indicates that the bracket is locked in place. Figure 17: Attach the Mounting Bracket (APBR-U) to the ADPR-ADP-RT15 Adapter 3.

  • Page 29: Mount An Access Point On A Recessed 9/16-Inch T-Bar Or Channel Rail

    Figure 18: Attach the AP to a Recessed 15/16-Inch T-Bar Mount an Access Point on a Recessed 9/16-Inch T-Bar or Channel Rail To mount an access point (AP) on a recessed 9/16-in. ceiling T-bar, you'll need to use the ADPR-ADP- CR9 adapter along with the mounting bracket (APBR-U).
  • Page 30 Figure 20: Attach the ADPR-ADP-CR9 Adapter to a Recessed 9/16-Inch Channel Rail 2. Attach the universal mounting bracket (APBR-U) to the adapter. Rotate the bracket until you hear a distinct click, which indicates that the bracket is locked in place. Figure 21: Attach the APBR-U Mounting Bracket to the ADPR-ADP-CR9 Adapter 3.

  • Page 31: Mount An Access Point On A 1.5-Inch T-Bar

    Figure 22: Attach the AP to a Recessed 9/16-in. T-Bar or Channel Rail Video: Mount an AP on a Recessed Channel or T-Bar Mount an Access Point on a 1.5-Inch T-Bar To mount an access point (AP) on a 1.5-in. ceiling T-bar, you'll need the ADPR-ADP-WS15 adapter. You need to order the adapter separately.

  • Page 32: Mount An Ap21 Or A Bt11 On A 5/8-Inch Threaded Rod

    Figure 24: Attach the APBR-U Mounting Bracket to the ADPR-ADP-WS15 Adapter 3. Position the AP such that the keyholes of the mounting bracket engage with the shoulder screws on the AP. Slide and lock the AP in place. Figure 25: Attach the AP to a 1.5-Inch T-Bar Mount an AP21 or a BT11 on a 5/8-Inch Threaded Rod To mount an AP21 or a BT11 on a 5/8-in.
  • Page 33 Figure 26: Attach the APBR-T58 Bracket to a 5/8-in. Threaded Rod 2. Attach the APBR-SW1 bracket adapter to the APBR-T58 mounting bracket using two screws (provided with the AP). Figure 27: Attach the APBR-SW1 Bracket Adapter to the APBR-T58 Mounting Bracket 3.

  • Page 34: Mount An Ap21 Or Bt11 On A 16-Mm Threaded Rod

    Figure 28: Mount the AP on a 5/8-in. Threaded Rod Video: Mount a BT11 Access Point Mount an AP21 or BT11 on a 16-mm Threaded Rod To mount an access point (AP) on a 16-mm threaded rod, you'll need the APBR-M16 bracket. 1.
  • Page 35 Figure 29: Attach the APBR-T58 Bracket to a 16-mm Threaded Rod 2. Attach the APBR-SW1 bracket adapter to the APBR-M16 mounting bracket using two screws (provided with the AP). Figure 30: Attach the APBR-SW1 Bracket Adapter to the APBR-M16 Mounting Bracket 3.

  • Page 36: Mount An Access Point On A 1/2-Inch Threaded Rod

    Figure 31: Mount the AP21 or BT11 on a 16-mm Threaded Rod Mount an Access Point on a 1/2-Inch Threaded Rod To mount an access point (AP) on a 1/2-in. threaded rod, you'll need to use the APBR-ADP-T12 bracket adapter and the universal mounting bracket APBR-U. 1.
  • Page 37 Figure 32: Attach the APBR-ADP-T12 Bracket Adapter to the APBR-U Mounting Bracket 2. Secure the adapter to the bracket using a screw. Figure 33: Secure the APBR-ADP-T12 Bracket Adapter to the APBR-U Mounting Bracket 3. Attach the bracket assembly (bracket and adapter) to the ½-in. threaded rod by using the lock washer and nut provided...
  • Page 38 Figure 34: Attach the APBR-ADP-T12 and APBR-U Bracket Assembly to the ½-Inch Threaded Rod 4. Position the AP such that the shoulder screws on the AP engage with the keyholes of the mounting bracket. Slide and lock the AP in place. Figure 35: Mount the AP on a 1/2-in.

  • Page 39: Connect An Ap43 To The Network And Power It On

    • The Mist cloud then provisions the AP by pushing the required configuration after 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.
  • Page 40 2. Wait for a few minutes for the AP to boot completely. When the AP connects to the Juniper Mist portal, the LED on the AP turns green, which indicates that the AP is connected and onboarded to the Juniper Mist cloud.
  • Page 41 C HAPTER Troubleshoot Contact Customer Support | 37...
  • Page 42 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).
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44 • 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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