Extreme Networks Altitude 4521 Series, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...orks Inc 3585 Monroe Street Santa Clara California 95051 888 257 3000 408 579 2800 http www extremenetworks com Altitude 4521SeriesAccessPoint Installation Guide Published October 2012 Part number 120790 00 Rev 02 ...

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Page 3: ...tallation 16 Above the Ceiling Plenum Installation 18 LED Indicator 20 Chapter 3 Defining a Basic Configuration 23 Using the Initial Setup Wizard 23 Chapter 4 Specifications 47 Electrical Characteristics 47 Physical Characteristics 47 Radio Characteristics 48 Chapter 5 Regulatory Information 49 Regulatory Overview 49 Wireless Device Country Approvals 49 Country Selection Note for AP Wireless Contr...

Page 4: ...Radio Frequency Interference Requirements Canada 54 Radio Transmitters 55 CE Marking and European Economic Area EEA 55 Statement of Compliance 55 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE 56 Japan VCCI Voluntary Control Council for Interference Class B ITE 58 Korea Warning Statement for Class B ITE 58 Other Countries 59 Australia 59 Brazil 59 Chile 59 Mexico 59 Taiwan 60 Korea 61 Chapter 6 Cu...

Page 5: ...tion on available SKUs refer to the following SKU Part Number Description AP4521i US 15789 Altitude AP4521i single radio Independent indoor Access Point for US regulatory domain 802 11a b g n 2x2 MIMO Includes internal omnidirectional antennas Powered by 802 3af at PoE or by use of a PoE injector AP4521i ROW 15790 Altitude AP4521i single radio Independent indoor Access Point for the Rest of World ...

Page 6: ...cument Conventions The following graphical alerts are used in this guide to indicate notable situations NOTE Tips hints or special requirements that you should take note of CAUTION Care is required Disregarding a caution can result in data loss or equipment malfunction WARNING Indicates a condition or procedure that could result in personal injury or equipment damage AP4521e ROW 15793 Altitude AP4...

Page 7: ...ation Consult your site survey and network analysis to determine specific equipment placement power drops etc Assign installation responsibility to the appropriate personnel Identify and document where all installed components are located Ensure adequate dust free ventilation to all installed equipment Prepare Ethernet port connections Verify cabling is within the maximum 100 meter allowable lengt...

Page 8: ...ended T Bar mounting DC power connector An Altitude 4521 Series Access Point has one RJ 45 connector supporting an 10 100 1000 Ethernet port connection and requires 802 3af compliant power from an external source The Access Point contains runtime firmware which enables the unit to boot after either a power up or a watchdog reset The runtime firmware on the Access Point can be updated via the Ether...

Page 9: ...t the Access Point in a location that has not been approved in a site survey To prepare for an installation perform the following 1 Verify the contents of the box includes the intended Access Point and accessory hardware 2 Review site survey and network analysis reports to determine the location and mounting position for the Access Point 3 Connect a CAT 5e or better Ethernet cable to a PoE compati...

Page 10: ...inuous temperature range between 0 C to 40 C Access Point Placement For optimal performance install the Access Point away from transformers heavy duty motors fluorescent lights microwave ovens refrigerators and other industrial equipment Signal loss can occur when metal concrete walls or floors block transmission Install the Access Point in an open area or add Access Points as needed to improve co...

Page 11: ...io coverage area Extreme Networks recommends conducting a site survey to define and document radio interference obstacles before installing the Access Point Antenna Options Extreme Networks supports various antennas for the single radio dual band Altitude 4521 Series Access Point These antennas support the 2 4 GHz band the 5 GHz band or both Select an antenna best suited to the intended operationa...

Page 12: ...to install power drops at each Access Point location The Power Injector merges power and Ethernet into one cable reducing the burden of installation and allowing optimal Access Point placement in respect to the intended coverage area The Power Injector Part No AP PSBIAS 2P2 AFR is an 802 3af PoE injector The Access Point can only use a Power Injector when connecting to the Access Point s GE1 PoE p...

Page 13: ...r Keep the Power Injector away from excessive heat humidity vibration and dust The Power Injector isn t a repeater and does not amplify the Ethernet signal For optimal performance ensure the Power Injector is placed as close as possible to the Ethernet switch This allows the Access Point to be deployed away from power drops Ensure the cable length from the Ethernet source host to the Power Injecto...

Page 14: ...01R The standard power supply does not converge data and power in one cable and requires a separate data Ethernet connection in addition to a power connection This product is intended to be supplied by a listed power adapter marked Class 2 or L P S or Limited Power Source and rated from 48Vdc 0 27A minimum Wall Mount Installation To support wall mount installations the Access Point is fastened dir...

Page 15: ... Power Injector Data In connector b Connect a RJ 45 CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable between the Power Injector Data Power Out connector and the Access Point GE1 PoE port c Ensure the cable length from the Ethernet source host to the Power Injector and Access Point does not exceed 100 meters 333 ft The Power Injector has no On Off power switch The Power Injector receives power as soon as AC power is a...

Page 16: ...rd and power supply For Power Injector installations a Connect a RJ 45 CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable between the network data supply host and the Power Injector Data In connector b Connect a RJ 45 CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable between the Power Injector Data Power Out connector and the Access Point GE1 PoE port c Ensure the cable length from the Ethernet source host to the Power Injector and Access ...

Page 17: ...om of the ceiling T bar with the back of the Access Point 7 Orient the Access Point chassis by its length and the length of the ceiling T bar 8 Rotate the Access Point chassis 45 degrees clockwise 9 Push the back of the Access Point chassis on to the bottom of the ceiling T bar 10 Rotate the Access Point chassis 45 degrees counter clockwise The clips click as they fasten to the T bar 11 Verify the...

Page 18: ...e the positioning of the light pipe Placement of the product in the Air Handling Plenum off of or away from the unfinished surface of the ceiling tile is not UL approved and certification of UL2043 compliance would be void in that case CAUTION Extreme Networks does not recommend mounting the Access Point directly to suspended ceiling tile with a thickness less than 12 7mm 0 5in or a suspended ceil...

Page 19: ...roved line cord and power supply For Power Injector installations a Connect a RJ 45 CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable between the network data supply host and the Power Injector Data In connector b Connect a RJ 45 CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable between the Power Injector Data Power Out connector and the Access Point GE1 PoE port c Ensure the cable length from the Ethernet source host to the Power Injecto...

Page 20: ...onsole connector permanently inoperable 13 Verify the behavior of the Access Point LED light pipe For more information see LED Indicator on page 20 14 Place the ceiling tile back in its frame and verify it is secure 15 The Access Point is ready to configure For information on basic Access Point device configuration see Using the Initial Setup Wizard on page 23 LED Indicator An Altitude 4521 Series...

Page 21: ...GHz Activity LED Amber 2 4 GHz Activity LED Green Unadopted Off Blinking 5 times per second Normal Operation If this radio band is enabled Blink at 5 second interval If this radio band is disabled Off If there is activity on this band Blink at 1Hz If this radio band is enabled Blink at 5 second interval If this radio band is disabled Off If there is activity on this band Blink at 1Hz Firmware Upda...

Page 22: ...Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Altitude 4521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 22 ...

Page 23: ... using DHCP A zero config IP address can also be derived if DHCP resources are unavailable Using zero config the last two octets in the IP address are the decimal equivalent of the last two bytes in the Access Point s hardcoded MAC address For example MAC address 00 C0 23 00 F0 0A Zero config IP address 169 254 240 10 To derive the Access Point s IP address using its MAC address a Open the Windows...

Page 24: ...min in the Username field 4 Enter the default password admin123 in the Password field 5 Click the Login button to load the management interface NOTE When logging in for the first time you re prompted to change the password to enhance device security in subsequent logins NOTE If you get disconnected when running the wizard you can connect again with the Access Point s actual IP address once obtaine...

Page 25: ...Wizard Altitude 4521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 25 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 ...

Page 26: ...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 A red X defines the task as still requiring at least one parameter be defined correctly ...

Page 27: ...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 NOTE While you can navigate to any page in the navigation panel you cannot complete the Initial AP Setup Wizard until each task in the Navigation Panel ha...

Page 28: ...ries Access Point Installation Guide 28 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 ...

Page 29: ...y a Summit WM3000 Series Controller 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 en...

Page 30: ...he 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 If using the static method you ll also need to define whether the Access Point receives an IP address using DHCP or if IP resources are provided statically ...

Page 31: ... Setup Wizard Altitude 4521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 31 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 ...

Page 32: ...d the Internet or external network WAN Router mode is recommended in a deployment supported by just a single Access Point Bridge Mode In Bridge Mode the AP depends on an external router for routing LAN and WAN traffic Routing is generally used on one device whereas bridging is typically used in a larger network Thus select Bridge Mode when deploying this Access Point with numerous peer APs support...

Page 33: ...Initial Setup Wizard Altitude 4521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 33 12 Select Next The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the LAN Configuration screen to set the Access Point s LAN interface configuration ...

Page 34: ... to provide IP and DNS information to clients on the LAN interface Range Enter a starting and ending IP Address range for client assignments on the Access Point s LAN interface Avoid assigning IP addresses from x x x 1 x x x 10 and x x x 255 as they are often reserved for standard network services This is a required parameter Default Gateway Define a default gateway address for use with the defaul...

Page 35: ...Initial Setup Wizard Altitude 4521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 35 14 Select Next The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the WAN Configuration screen to set the Access Point s WAN interface configuration ...

Page 36: ...t connected to the WAN Select the port used as the physical Access Point connection to the external network This ports available differ depending on the Access Point model deployed Access point models with a single port have this option fixed Enable NAT on the WAN Interface Select the checkbox to allow traffic to pass between the Access Point s WAN and LAN interfaces 16 Select Next The Initial AP ...

Page 37: ...io uses a randomly selected channel each time the Access Point is powered on Select Best to enable the Access Point to scan non overlapping channels and listen for beacons from other Access Points After the channels are scanned it will select the channel with the fewest Access Points In the case of multiple Access Points on the same channel it will select the channel with the lowest average power ...

Page 38: ...s Access Point Installation Guide 38 NOTE If configuring an Altitude 4521 Series 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 39: ...l 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 40: ...WPA2 Encryption Select the option to implement a pre shared key that must be correctly shared between the Access Point and requesting clients using this WLAN If using this option specify a WPA key in either ASCII 8 63 characters or HEX 64 characters format EAP Authentication and WPA2 Encryption Select this option to authenticate clients within this WLAN through the exchange and verification of cer...

Page 41: ...o create user accounts validated when the Access Point authenticates client connection requests to the onboard RADIUS server 20 Select Next The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the RADIUS Server Configuration screen if the Access Point s onboard RADIUS server is required to validate user requests If an onboard RADIUS server is not required the Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the Country Date Time...

Page 42: ...ng the user configuration This is a required parameter Password Provide or modify a password between X X characters in length entered each time a requesting client attempts access to the AP managed network using the Access Point s onboard RADIUS server This is a required parameter Confirm Password Re enter or modify the password as a means of confirming the password This is a required parameter De...

Page 43: ...on Guide 43 24 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 44: ...ns and the maximum RF signal strength that can be transmitted This is a required parameter Time Zone Set the time zone where the Access Point is deployed This is a required parameter The setting should be complimentary with the selected deployment country 26 If an NTP resource is unavailable set the System Date and Time calendar date time and AM PM designation 27 Optionally enter the IP address of...

Page 45: ...settings not intended as part of the initial configuration the screen can be selected from within the Navigation Panel and its settings modified accordingly 31 If the configuration displays as intended select the Save Commit button to implement these settings to the Access Point s configuration If additional changes are warranted based on the summary either select the target page from the Navigati...

Page 46: ...Chapter 3 Defining a Basic Configuration Altitude 4521 Series Access Point Installation Guide 46 ...

Page 47: ...l characteristics Max DC Power Consumption 12 95W 270mA 48V Dimensions 6 0 Length x 5 5 Width x 1 63 Tall Inches 152 4 Length x 139 7 Width x 41 1 Tall Millimeters Housing Plastic Weight 0 60 lbs 0 272 kg Operating Temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Storage Temperature 40 F to 158 F 40 C to 70 C Operating Humidity 5 to 95 Relative Humidity non condensing Storage Humidity 85 Relative Humidity no...

Page 48: ... Radio Characteristic Altitude 4521 Series Access Point High Power Operating Channel 2 4 GHz Channel 1 to 13 2412 to 2472 MHz Operating Channel 5 GHz Channels 36 to 165 802 11a Data Rates 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps 802 11b Data Rates 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps 802 11g Data Rates 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps 802 11n Data Rates MCS0 to MCS15 at both HT20 and HT40 modes Max Transmit Power 2 4GHz 27 dBm Max Transm...

Page 49: ...s could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Extreme Networks Access Points must be professionally installed and configured so that the Radio Frequency Output Power will not exceed the maximum allowable limit for the country of operation Antennas Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could cause damage and may viol...

Page 50: ...eless Controller Select only the country in which you are using the device Any other selection will make the operation of this device illegal The US version of the Access Point will only have US listed in the country selection table The US version will be sold used in the US protectorates American Samoa Guam Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands Frequency of Operation FCC and IC 5 GHz Only The use on UNII...

Page 51: ...ical electrical equipment When installed adjacent to other equipment it is advised to verify that the adjacent equipment is not adversely affected Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommended that a minimum of 15cm 6 inches be maintained between a handheld wireless device and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with independent rese...

Page 52: ...ational 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 Extreme Networks Declaration of Conformity DoC at http www extremenetworks com go rfcertification htm EU Remote and Standalone Antenna Configurations To comply with EU RF exposu...

Page 53: ...approved in this filling Remote and Standalone Antenna Configurations To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements antennas that are mounted externally at remote locations or operating near users at stand alone desktop of similar configurations must operate with a minimum separation distance of 20 cm from all persons Power Supply This device is powered from either a model PWRS 147376 01R 48 volt po...

Page 54: ... radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV ...

Page 55: ... Label Marking The Term IC before the radio certification only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met CE Marking and European Economic Area EEA The use of 2 4 GHz RLAN s for use through the EEA have the following restrictions Maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW EIRP in the frequency range 2 400 2 4835 GHz France outside usage is restricted to 2 4 2 454 GHz Italy req...

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Page 58: ...er in a domestic environment it may cause radio interference Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual Korea Warning Statement for Class B ITE この装置は 情報処理装置等電波障害自主規制協議会 ＶＣＣＩ の基準に基づくク ラスB 情報技術装置です この装置は 家庭環境で使用することを目的としています が この装置がラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して使用されると 受信障害を引 き起こすことがあります 取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをして下さい 기 종 별 사 용 자 안 내 문 B급 기기 가정용 방송통신기기 이 기기는 가정용 B급 으로 전자파적합등록을 한 기기로서 주로 가정에서 사용하는 ...

Page 59: ...ion consult the website http www anatel gov br Declarações Regulamentares para Brasil Nota A marca de certificação se aplica ao Transceptor modelo Altitude 4521 Series Access Point Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário isto é não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário Par...

Page 60: ...nd interfere legal communications If found the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act The low power radio frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices Wireless device operate ...

Page 61: ...5725 5825MHz the following expressions should be displayed 1 This radio equipment can be interfered with during operation 2 This radio equipment cannot provide a service relevant to human life safety as it can be crossed through the user manual etc 당해 무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음 당해 무선설비 는전파혼 신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없습니다 ...

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