Motorola AP-6521 Series, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...AP 6521 Series Access Point Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent Trademark Office Motorola Solutions Inc 2011 All rights reserved ...

Page 3: ...cautions 4 2 3 Access Point Placement 5 2 4 Wall Mount Installation 9 2 5 Suspended Ceiling T Bar Installation 11 2 6 Above the Ceiling Plenum Installation 13 2 7 LED Indicator 15 3 0 Defining a Basic Configuration 17 3 1 Using the Initial Setup Wizard 17 4 0 Specifications 38 4 1 Electrical Characteristics 38 4 2 Physical Characteristics 38 4 3 Radio Characteristics 39 Table of Contents ...

Page 4: ...5 0 Regulatory Information 40 6 0 Motorola s Enterprise Mobility Support Center 50 ...

Page 5: ...int is approved under MODEL NCAP 500 Motorola Solutions recommends the access point receive power and transfer data through the same CAT 5e or better Ethernet cable using a Motorola Solutions Power Injector The Power Injector Part No AP PSBIAS 2P2 AFR is an 802 3af PoE injector For information see Power Injector System on page 7 A separate power supply Part No PWRS 147376 01R is also available if ...

Page 6: ...nnecting the access point Verify any device connected to this unit is properly wired and grounded Verify there is adequate ventilation around the device and ambient temperatures meet equipment operation specifications 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 Indicate...

Page 7: ...g One AP 6521 Series access point Installation Guide This Guide Rubber Wall Mount Spacers 4 LED light pipe and badge Wall mount screw and anchor kit 1 5 Features One RJ 45 console connector One RJ 45 Ethernet connector LED Indicators Safety wire tie point Wall mount slots Clips for suspended T Bar mounting DC power connector An AP 6521 Series access point has one RJ 45 connector supporting an 10 1...

Page 8: ...urvey 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 compatible device and run the cable to the installation site Ensure there is sufficient cable slack to perform the installation steps 4 Determine whether the access point is powered using a Power Injector system combining data and power to the...

Page 9: ... bulb provides even efficient coverage Place the access point using the following guidelines Install the access point at an ideal height of 10 feet from the ground Orient the access point antennas vertically for best reception Point the access point antennas downward if attaching to the ceiling external antenna models only To maximize the access point s radio coverage area Motorola Solutions recom...

Page 10: ...ing models Part Number Antenna Type Approximate Gain dBi ML 2452 APA2 01 Dipole 3 ML 2452 HPA5 036 Dipole 2 9 ML 2499 HPA3 01R Dipole 4 6 ML 2499 APA2 01R Dipole 2 ML 2452 APA2GA1 01 Dipole 2 ML 2452 PNA5 01R Panel 4 5 ML 2452 PTA3M3 36 Patch 5 ML 2499 SD3 01R Patch 4 8 Internal Antenna PIFA 2 4 ...

Page 11: ...timal 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 port The Power Injector is separately ordered and not shipped with the access point A separate Power Injector is required for each access point comprising the networ...

Page 12: ...r 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 Injector and access po...

Page 13: ... CAUTION To avoid problematic performance and restarts disable PoE from a wired controller port connected to an access point if mid span power sourcing equipment PSE is used between the two regardless of the manufacturer CAUTION Ensure AC power is supplied to the Power Injector using an AC cable with an appropriate ground connection approved for the country of operation NOTE If not using the Power...

Page 14: ...r has no On Off power switch The Power Injector receives power as soon as AC power is applied For more information on using the Power Injector see LED Indicator on page 15 For power adapter Part Number PWRS 147376 01R and line cord installations a Connect a RJ 45 CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable between the network data supply host and the access point s GE1 PoE b Verify the power adapter is correctly...

Page 15: ...r Injector Data Power Out connector and the access point s 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 applied For more information on using the Power Injector see Power Injector System on page 7 For...

Page 16: ...ng 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 behavior of the access point LEDs For more information see LED Indicator on page 15 12 The access point is ready to configure For in...

Page 17: ...ling tile 5 Use a drill to make a hole in the tile the approximate size of the access point LED light pipe NOTE The access point is Plenum rated to UL2043 and NEC1999 to support above the ceiling installations To ensure UL compliance and proper access point operation within the Air Handling Plenum the access point must be installed with the bottom surface of the unit in contact with the un finishe...

Page 18: ...nect a RJ 45 CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable between the Power Injector Data Power Out connector and the access point s 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 applied For more information on using ...

Page 19: ...s point is ready to configure For information on basic access point device configuration see Using the Initial Setup Wizard on page 17 2 7 LED Indicator An AP 6521 Series access point has a single LED activity indicator on the front of the unit The LED provides 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 ...

Page 20: ... 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 a 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 a 1Hz Firmware Update On Off Locate AP Mode Blink at 5Hz Blink at 5Hz ...

Page 21: ... 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 calculator be selecting Start All Programs Accessories Calculator This menu p...

Page 22: ... 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 obtained and resume the wizard ...

Page 23: ...Defining a Basic Configuration 19 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 24: ...troduction 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 25: ...gation Panel Select Back to revert to the previous screen in the Navigation Panel without saving your updates 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 NOTE While you can navigate to any page in the navigation panel you can...

Page 26: ...yed a single access point can function as a Virtual Controller AP Up to 24 access points can be connected to and managed by a single Virtual Controller AP of the same AP 6521 model Standalone AP Select this option to deploy this access point as an autonomous fat access point A Standalone AP isn t managed by a Virtual Controller AP or adopted by a RFS series controller ...

Page 27: ...ntroller 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 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 NOTE If des...

Page 28: ...al 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 supporting clients on both the ...

Page 29: ...Defining a Basic Configuration 25 12 Select Next The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the LAN Configuration screen to set the access point s LAN interface configuration ...

Page 30: ...ing 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 default gateway This is a required parameter DNS Forwarding Select this option to allow a DNS server to...

Page 31: ...ubnet information for the WAN interface Use DHCP Select the checkbox to enable an automatic network address configuration using the access point s DHCP server Static IP Address Subnet Enter an IP Address Subnet and gateway for the access point s WAN interface These are required fields ...

Page 32: ...xed 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 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 AP 6521 is supports a single dual band radio NOTE The ADSP Sensor...

Page 33: ... a Basic Configuration 29 17 Set the following parameters for the radio Configure as a Date Radio Select this option to dedicate this radio for WLAN client support in either the selected 2 4 or 5GHz radio band ...

Page 34: ...ess point will continuously scan the network for excessive noise and sources of interference Select Static to assign the access point a permanent channel and scan for noise and interference only when initialized Configure as a Sensor Radio Select this option to dedicate the radio to sensor support exclusively When functioning as a sensor the radio scans in sensor mode across all channels within th...

Page 35: ...ions available as part of this Initial AP Setup Wizard SSID Enter or modify the Services Set Identification SSID associated with the WLAN The WLAN name is auto generated using the SSID until changed by the user The maximum number of characters is 32 Do not use This is a required parameter for each WLAN ...

Page 36: ...tication and WPA2 Encryption enter an alphanumeric string of 8 to 63 ASCII characters or 64 HEX characters as the primary string both transmitting and receiving authenticators must share The alphanumeric string allows character spaces This passphrase saves the administrator from entering the 256 bit key each time keys are generated RADIUS Server If the WLAN type requires a RADIUS server to validat...

Page 37: ...guration 33 21 Refer to the Username Password Description and Actions columns to review credentials of existing RADIUS Server user accounts Add new accounts or edit the properties of existing accounts as updates are required ...

Page 38: ... required parameter Confirm Password Re enter or modify the password as a means of confirming the password This is a required parameter Description Optionally provide a description of the user account as means of further differentiating it from others 23 When completed select Add User to commit a new user Modify User to commit a modified user or Reset to clear the screen without updating the confi...

Page 39: ...untry and Time Zone field to set the following device deployment information Location Define the location of the access point The Location parameter acts as a reminder of where the AP can be located within the Motorola Solutions managed wireless network ...

Page 40: ...r date time and AM PM designation 27 Optionally enter the IP address of a server used to provide system time to the access point Once the IP address is entered the Network Time Protocol NTP functionality is engaged automatically for synchronization with the NTP resource 28 If an NTP resource is unavailable set the System Date and Time calendar date time and AM PM designation 29 Optionally enter th...

Page 41: ...ded 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 Navigational Panel or use the Back and Next buttons to scroll to the target screen ...

Page 42: ...5W 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 non condensing Operating Altitude max 8 000 ft 28...

Page 43: ...z Channel 1 to 13 2412 to 2472 MHz Operating Channel 5 2 GHz Channels 36 to 48 channels 149 165 802 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 Transmit Power 5 2 GHz 22 dBm Transmit Power Adjustment 1 dB ...

Page 44: ...roved replacement antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could cause damage and may violate regulations Use of an unapproved antenna is illegal under FCC regulations subjecting the end user to fines and equipment seizure 5 2 Wireless Device Country Approvals Regulatory markings subject to certification are applied to the device signifying the radio s is are approved for use in ...

Page 45: ...mitting in the band 5600 5650 MHz in the US this Notched band has been disabled in the US version of the Access Point 2 4 GHz Only The available channels for 802 11 b g operation in the US are Channels 1 to 11 The range of channels is limited by firmware 5 3 Health and Safety Recommendations 5 3 1 Warnings for the use of Wireless Devices Please observe all warning notices with regard to the usage ...

Page 46: ...or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if the operation of your wireless product may interfere with the medical device 5 4 RF Exposure Guidelines 5 4 1 Safety Information Reducing RF Exposure Use Properly Only operate the device in accordance with the instructions supplied 5 5 International The device complies with internationally recognized standards covering human exposure to ele...

Page 47: ...e designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipme...

Page 48: ... including interference that may cause undesired operation Label Marking The Term IC before the radio certification only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met 5 11 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 GH...

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Page 50: ...r klanten in de EU alle producten dienen aan het einde van hun levensduur naar Symbol te worden teruggezonden voor recycling Raadpleeg http www symbol com environmental_compliance voor meer informatie over het terugzenden van producten Português Para clientes da UE todos os produtos no fim de vida devem ser devolvidos à Symbol para reciclagem Para obter informações sobre como devolver o produto vi...

Page 51: ...e certificação se aplica ao Transceptor modelo AP 6521x 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 Para maiores informações sobre ANATEL consulte o site http www anatel gov br 5 17 3 Chile Este equipo cumple con la Resolución N...

Page 52: ...icle 14 The low power radio frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and 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 ...

Page 53: ...5MHz or 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 在 5 25 5 35 赫頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備 限於室內使用 당해 무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음 당해 무선설비 는전파혼 신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없습니다 ...

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