Brocade Communications Systems Mobility 300 Quick Installation Manual

Introduction
The Brocade Mobility 300, a component of the Brocade Wireless Controller
System, links wireless 802.11a/b/g devices to the controller, enabling growth of
your wireless network with a cost-effective alternative to standard access points.
The Mobility 300 provides two placement options: wall and ceiling. Wall mount
slots fit onto two screws provided. Arrows on the case guide placement of the
screws. Clips on the back of the case fit onto a suspended ceiling T-bar.
The Mobility 300 receives all power and transfers data through the same CAT-5
cable. There is no additional power supply required.
Technical specifications
Operating voltage 48VDC typical; 36-57VDC range
Operating current 100mA to 165mA
Peak current 250mA
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Operating altitude (max ) 2438m (8,000ft.)
Storage temperature -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Storage humidity 85%
Storage altitude (max.) 4572m (15,000ft.)
Drop 910mm (36in.) to concrete
Electrostatic discharge +/-15kV air; +/-8kV contact; +/-2kV
pin
Dimensions & weight
Length 241mm (9.5in.)
Width 178mm (7.0in.)
Height 51mm (2.0in.)
Weight 0.45kg (1.0lbs)
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Radio characteristics
The Mobility 300 is an IEEE 802.11-compliant device with one 802.11a radio
and one 802.11b/g radio. The following table lists radio characteristics for each
radio's compliance. The three supported 802.11g modes are simultaneous CCK
and OFDM, CCK only, or OFDM only.
Device Mbps data rate support Utilizing diversity GHz
802.11a 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Transmit and 4.9 to 5.875 range
OFDM receive
802.11b/g 1, 2, 5.5, 11 CCK Transmit and 2.4 to 2.5 ISM
6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 receive range
OFDM
Mobility 300 package contents
• Mobility 300
• Two screws
• Two wall anchors
• Quick Installation Guide
Description
The Mobility 300 (Part Number BR-AP300-5110) is an IEEE 802.11-compliant
device. The unit supports external antennas, listed under Supported Antennas,
and it requires power from any UL-listed, 802.3af-compatible Power Over
Ethernet (PoE) switch or power injector.
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Safety
Wire
Tie
Point
T-bar
Mount
Clip
LEDs Alignment Arrows
Features
• One RJ-45 connector
• LED indicators
• Safety wire tie point
• Laptop-style lock port
• Slots for wall mounting
• Clips for mounting on a suspended ceiling T-bar
The Mobility 300 has one RJ-45 connector supporting an 10/100 Ethernet port
and requires 802.3af-compliant power from an external source.
The Mobility 300 comprises two 802.11 radios: an 802.11b/g radio operating in
the 2.4 to 2.5GHz band and an 802.11a radio operating in the 4.9 to 5.875GHz
band.
Motherboard firmware enables the unit to boot after either a power up or a
watchdog reset. After self-boot, the motherboard sends an "I am alive" message
into the network to be adopted and loaded with the actual runtime code. The
boot firmware on the motherboard and the firmware downloaded from the
controller can be updated using the Ethernet interface from the Wireless
Controller.
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Lock port
The lock port, compatible with laptop-style security cables, is on the side of the
case.
LED indicators
The unit has LED activity indicators on the front of the case provide a status
display indicating error conditions, transmission, and network activity for the
802.11a (amber) radio or the 802.11b/g (green) radio.
Task 802.11a activity LED amber 802.11b/g activity LED green
Booting The amber LED flashes three times per The green LED flashes three times
second until firmware is loaded. During per second until firmware is loaded.
boot, 802.11a mobiles cannot During boot, 802.11b/g mobiles
associate. cannot associate.
Normal After adoption, the amber LED is After adoption, the green LED is
steady or flashes with 802.11a radio steady or flashes with 802.11b/g
traffic. radio traffic.
Error The amber LED flashes once per The green LED flashes once per
second if an error prevents the second if an error prevents the
802.11a radio from operating 802.11b/g radio from operating
normally. normally.
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RJ-45
Lock
Port
Wall
Mount
Slot
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