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Altitude™ 4511 Access Point
Installation Guide
Extreme Networks, Inc.
3585 Monroe Street
Santa Clara, California 95051
(888) 257-3000
(408) 579-2800
http://www.extremenetworks.com
Published: October 2012
Part number: 120676-00 Rev 03

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  • Page 1 Altitude™ 4511 Access Point Installation Guide Extreme Networks, Inc. 3585 Monroe Street Santa Clara, California 95051 (888) 257-3000 (408) 579-2800 http://www.extremenetworks.com Published: October 2012 Part number: 120676-00 Rev 03...
  • Page 2 Purple Extreme Solution, ExtremeXOS ScreenPlay, ReachNXT, Sentriant, ServiceWatch, Summit, SummitStack, Triumph, Unified Access Architecture, Unified Access RF Manager, UniStack, the Extreme Networks logo, the Alpine logo, the BlackDiamond logo, the Extreme Turbodrive logo, the Summit logos, and the Powered by ExtremeXOS logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Precautions ..........................10 Access Point Placement ......................10 Wall Mount Installation......................10 Telco Box Installation........................ 14 Altitude 4511 Access Point Antennas ..................18 LED Indicators .......................... 18 Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration ..............19 Using the Initial Setup Wizard....................19 Chapter 4: Specifications ....................41...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Safety Information ......................46 International ..........................46 EU ............................. 46 US and Canada ........................46 Power Supply..........................47 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – FCC..............47 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada ............48 Radio Transmitters ......................48 CE Marking and European Economic Area (EEA)..............

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    (both PoE capable) is required to power the Altitude 4511 Access Point. Once cabled and powered, the Altitude 4511 Access Point can be set to function as either a Virtual Controller AP, Standalone AP or Dependent Mode AP. If set to function as a Standalone AP, the Access Point defines its own management configuration.

  • Page 6: Document Conventions

    Warnings Read all installation instructions and site survey reports, and verify correct equipment ● installation before connecting the Altitude 4511 Access Point to its power source. Remove jewelry and watches before installing this equipment. ● Verify that the unit is grounded before connecting it to the power source.

  • Page 7: Site Preparation

    The pass through (keystone) cable provides an option to add a second Ethernet port before installing the Altitude 4511 Access Point. The Altitude 4511 Access Point has one RJ-45 connector supporting a 10/100 Ethernet port and requires 802.3af compliant power from an external source.
  • Page 8 The runtime firmware on the Access Point can be updated via the Ethernet interface. The front of the Altitude 4511 Access Point has an access cover that can be removed to expose an additional connector. A three port RJ-45 Ethernet expansion module connects to the hidden header and snaps onto the Altitude 4511 Access Point in place of the access cover.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation C H A P T E R Installation Instructions An Altitude 4511 Access Point mounts either on a wall, under a table or over a Telco Box. The Altitude 4511 Access Point is not plenum rated. NOTE The provided metal mounting plate is fastened to an existing standard Telco in-wall box. The box is customer provided within the customer building structure, and can be either plastic or metal in composition.

  • Page 10: Precautions

    Chapter 2: Hardware Installation To prepare for an Altitude 4511 Access Point installation, perform the following: 1 Verify the contents of the box includes the intended Altitude 4511 Access Point and accessory hardware. 2 Review site survey and network analysis reports to determine the location and mounting position for the Altitude 4511 Access Point.
  • Page 11 2, wall anchors suitable for the #6 screws To install an Altitude 4511 Access Point to a wall surface: 1 Attach the metal mounting plate (shipped with the Altitude 4511 Access Point) to a wall surface at the desired deployment location.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 2 Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable into the wall mount connector on the Altitude 4511 Access Point as illustrated below. 3 If using the optional second RJ-45 Ethernet port (utilizing a pass through keystone cable), ensure the following steps are completed: a Bend the cable into a “U”...
  • Page 13 Wall Mount Installation 4 Snap the Altitude 4511 Access Point on to the mounted wall plate. Use the locking screw to secure the unit. This connection does not require the use of tools or fastening hardware. Once installed, connections are hidden from forward view, with only the physical infrastructure cables (Ethernet and power) extending from the Altitude 4511 Access Point.

  • Page 14: Telco Box Installation

    Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 7 Once cabled and powered, the Altitude 4511 Access Point functions as either a Virtual Controller Access Point, Standalone Access Point or dependent mode Access Point, and receives its configuration once adopted by a Summit WM3400, WM3600 or WM3700 series controller or Altitude 4511 Access Point functioning in Virtual Controller mode.
  • Page 15 Telco Box Installation 2 Snap out keystone connectors from the existing plate. 3 Gently pull some cable out of the wall so it can be used with the Altitude 4511 Access Point. 4 Attach the metal mounting plate (shipped with the Altitude 4511 Access Point) to an existing standard Telco in-wall box.
  • Page 16 Install the mini pin connector into the pin socket on the back of the Altitude 4511 Access Point. The connector is keyed and can only be installed one way. Ensure the mini pin connector is connected securely.
  • Page 17 Telco Box Installation 9 Snap the Altitude 4511 Access Point on to the mounted wall plate and secure the Altitude 4511 Access Point using the mounting plate lock screw. This connection does not require the use of tools or fastening hardware.

  • Page 18: Altitude 4511 Access Point Antennas

    LED Indicators An Altitude 4511 Access Point has two LED activity indicators on the front of the unit. The LEDs provide a status display indicating error conditions, transmission, and network activity for the 5 GHz 802.11a/n (amber) radio or the 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n (green) radio.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3: Defining A Basic Configuration

    Configuration C H A P T E R An Altitude 4511 Access Point can utilize an initial setup wizard to streamline the process of initially accessing the wireless network. The wizard defines the Access Point’s operational mode, deployment location, basic security, network and WLAN settings.
  • Page 20 Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration 2 Point the Web browser to the Access Point’s IP address. The following login screen displays: 3 Enter the default username admin in the Username field. 4 Enter the default password admin123 in the Password field. NOTE When logging in for the first time, you’re prompted to change the password to enhance device security in subsequent logins.
  • Page 21 Using the Initial Setup Wizard 5 Click the Login button to load the management interface. 6 If this is the first time the management interface has been accessed, a dialogue displays to start the wizard. Select Start Wizard to run the initial setup wizard. Altitude™...
  • Page 22 Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration The first page of the Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the Navigation Panel and Introduction for the configuration activities comprising the Access Point's initial setup A green checkmark to the left of an item in the Navigation Panel defines the listed task as having its minimum required configuration parameters set correctly.
  • Page 23 Using the Initial Setup Wizard The Introduction screen displays a list of the basic configuration activities supported by the Initial Setup Wizard. Altitude™ 4511 Access Point Installation Guide...
  • Page 24 Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration 7 Select Save/Commit within each page to save the updates made to that page's configuration. Select Next to proceed to the next page listed in the Navigation Panel. Select Back to revert to the previous screen in the Navigation Panel without saving your updates.
  • Page 25 Using the Initial Setup Wizard 8 Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the Access Point Type screen to define the Access Point's Standalone versus Virtual Controller AP functionality and the way the Access Point is adopted to a controller. Altitude™...
  • Page 26 NOTE If designating the Access Point as a Standalone AP, Extreme Networks recommends the Access Point’s UI be used exclusively to define its device configuration, and not the CLI. The CLI provides the ability to define more than one profile and the UI does not. Consequently, the two interfaces cannot be used collectively to manage profiles without an administrator encountering problems.
  • Page 27 Using the Initial Setup Wizard Select the Automatic controller discovery option to enable the Access Point to be discovered and adopted using layer 2 settings. If preferring layer 3 adoption, select the Static Controller Configuration option, and define the addresses of the preferred controllers.
  • Page 28 Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration 10 Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the Access Point Mode screen to define the Access Point's routing or bridging mode functionality. Altitude™ 4511 Access Point Installation Guide...
  • Page 29 Using the Initial Setup Wizard 11 Select an Access Point Mode from the available options. Router Mode - In Router Mode, the Access Point routes traffic between the local ● network (LAN) and the Internet or external network (WAN). Router mode is recommended in a deployment supported by just a single Access Point.
  • Page 30 Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration 12 Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the LAN Configuration screen to set the Access Point's LAN interface configuration. Altitude™ 4511 Access Point Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 Using the Initial Setup Wizard 13 Set the following DHCP and Static IP Address/Subnet information for the LAN interface: Use DHCP - Select the checkbox to enable an automatic network address ● configuration using the external DHCP server. Static IP Address/Subnet - Enter an IP Address and a subnet for the Access Point's ●...
  • Page 32 Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration 14 Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the WAN Configuration screen to set the Access Point's WAN interface configuration. Altitude™ 4511 Access Point Installation Guide...
  • Page 33 16 Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the Radio Configuration screen to define support for the 2.4GHz radio band, 5GHz radio band or to set the radio's functionality as a dedicated sensor. An Altitude 4511 Access Point supports a single dual-band radio. Altitude™ 4511 Access Point Installation Guide...
  • Page 34 Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration NOTE The ADSP Sensor Support field displays at the bottom of the screen only if a radio has been dedicated as a sensor. 17 Set the following parameters for the radio: Configure as a Data Radio - Select this option to dedicate this radio for WLAN client ●...
  • Page 35 Using the Initial Setup Wizard NOTE If configuring an Altitude 4511 Access Point as a sensor, the Access Point will require a reboot before its sensor functionality is invoked. The reboot can take place at the completion of the Initial AP Setup Wizard.
  • Page 36 Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration 18 Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the Wireless LAN Setting screen to define network address and security settings for two WLAN configurations available to the Access Point as part of the Initial AP Setup Wizard. Once the Access Point has an initial configuration defined, numerous additional WLAN configurations can be set.
  • Page 37 RADIUS Server - If the WLAN type requires a RADIUS server to validate user ● credentials, provide the IP address of the external server and the shared secret used to authenticate the request. The Altitude 4511 Access Point does not have an on-board RADIUS server. Altitude™ 4511 Access Point Installation Guide...
  • Page 38 Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration 20 Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the Country/Date/Time screen to set device deployment, administrative contact and system time information. The system time can either be set manually or be supplied by a dedicated Network Time Protocol (NTP) resource.
  • Page 39 Location - Define the location of the Access Point. The Location parameter acts as a ● reminder of where the AP can be located within the Extreme Networks managed wireless network. Contact - Specify the contact information for the administrator. The credentials ●...
  • Page 40 Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration There is no user intervention or additional settings required within this screen. Its an additional means of validating the configuration before its deployed. However, if a screen displays settings not intended as part of the initial configuration, the screen can be selected from within the Navigation Panel and its settings modified accordingly.

  • Page 41: Chapter 4: Specifications

    Specifications C H A P T E R Electrical Characteristics An Altitude 4511 Access Point has the following electrical characteristics: Operating Current 250mA@48VDC & Voltage Physical Characteristics An Altitude 4511 Access Point has the following physical characteristics: Dimensions 2.75 width x 5 height x 1.25 deep (Inches) 6.985 width x 12.7 height x 3.175 deep (centimeters)

  • Page 42: Radio Characteristics

    Chapter 4: Specifications Radio Characteristics An Altitude 4511 Access Point has the following radio characteristics: Operating All channels from 5180 MHz to 5825 MHz Channels Channels 1-13 (2412-2472 MHz) Actual operating frequencies depend on regulatory approval for the country of use.

  • Page 43: Chapter 5: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Overview This guide applies to the Altitude 4511 Access Point. All Extreme Networks devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as required. Any changes or modifications to Extreme Networks equipment, not expressly approved by Extreme Networks, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 44: Country Selection - Note For Ap & Wireless Controller

    Chapter 5: Regulatory Information NOTE Note: For 2.4GHz or 5GHz Products: Europe includes, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Operation of the device without regulatory approval is illegal.

  • Page 45: Health And Safety Recommendations

    Health and Safety Recommendations Health and Safety Recommendations Warnings for the use of Wireless Devices Please observe all warning notices with regard to the usage of wireless devices Potentially Hazardous Atmospheres – Fixed Installations You are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio devices in fuel depots, chemical plants etc.

  • Page 46: Rf Exposure Guidelines

    Chapter 5: Regulatory Information RF Exposure Guidelines Safety Information Only operate the device in accordance with the Reducing RF Exposure—Use Properly. instructions supplied. International The device complies with internationally recognized standards covering human exposure to electromagnetic fields from radio devices. For information on “International” human exposure to eletromagnic fields refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) at http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm.

  • Page 47: Power Supply

    Power Supply Power Supply This device is powered from an 802.3af compliant power source which is UL approved and certified by the appropriate agencies. This product is intended to be supplied by a UL certified product and rated from 48 Vdc, 250mA.

  • Page 48: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada

    Chapter 5: Regulatory Information Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Radio Transmitters For RLAN Devices: The use of 5 GHz RLANs for use in Canada, have the following restrictions: Restricted Band 5.60 –...

  • Page 49: Statement Of Compliance

    Statement of Compliance Statement of Compliance Extreme Networks hereby, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A Declaration of Conformity may be obtained from http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm. Altitude™ 4511 Access Point Installation Guide...

  • Page 50: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee)

    Français : Clients de l'Union Européenne : Tous les produits en fin de cycle de vie doivent être retournés à Extreme Networks pour recyclage. Pour de plus amples informations sur le retour de produits, consultez : http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/eu-weee.
  • Page 51 Dansk: Til kunder i EU: Alle produkter skal returneres til Extreme Networks til recirkulering, når de er udtjent. Læs oplysningerne om returnering af produkter på: http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/eu-weee. Slovenski: Za kupce v EU: vsi izdelki se morajo po poteku življenjske dobe vrniti podjetju Extreme Networks za reciklažo. Za informacije o vraèilu izdelka obišèite: http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/eu-weee.

  • Page 52: Turkish Weee Statement Of Compliance

    Chapter 5: Regulatory Information TURKISH WEEE Statement of Compliance EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur Japan (VCCI) - Voluntary Control Council for Interference Class B ITE の 装 置 は 、 情 報 処 理 装 置 等 電 波 障 害 自 主 規 制 協 議 会 （ Ｖ Ｃ Ｃ Ｉ ） の 基 準 に 基 づ く ク ラ...

  • Page 53: Other Countries

    Brazil Regulatory declarations for the Altitude 4511 Access Point - BRAZIL Note: The certification mark applied to the Altitude 4511 Access Point is for Restrict Radiation Equipment. This equipment operates on a secondary basis and does not have the right for protection against harmful interference from other users including same equipment types.

  • Page 54: Mexico

    Chapter 5: Regulatory Information Mexico Restrict Frequency Range to: 2.450 – 2.4835 GHz. Taiwan NOTICE! According to: Administrative Regulations on Low Power Radio Waves Radiated Devices Article 12 Without permission granted by the DGT, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio-frequency devices.

  • Page 55: Korea

    Other Countries Wireless devices operate in the frequency band of 5.25-5.35 GHz, limited for Indoor use only. Korea For radio equipment using 2400~2483.5MHz or 5725~5825MHz, the following expressions should be displayed: 1 “This radio equipment can be interfered with during operation.” 해...
  • Page 56 Chapter 5: Regulatory Information Altitude™ 4511 Access Point Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Chapter 6: Customer Support

    C H A P T E R NOTE Services can be purchased from Extreme Networks or through one of its channel partners. If you are an end-user who has purchased service through an Extreme Networks channel partner, please contact your partner first for support.

  • Page 58: Documentation

    Chapter 6: Customer Support Documentation Check for the latest versions of documentation on the Extreme Networks documentation website at: http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/documentation Altitude™ 4511 Access Point Installation Guide...

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