Installation guide

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. For placement above a suspended ceiling, a safety wire tie point on the
case provides for a loop of safety wire. The light pipe fits through a hole in the
ceiling tile to provide a view of the unit’s status lights.
The Mobility 300 receives all power and transfers data through the same CAT-5
cable. There is no additional power supply required.
Technical specifications
Dimensions & weight
Radio characteristics
The Mobility 300 is an IEEE 802.11-compliant device which contains 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.
Features
• Supports a single antenna or dual antennas in diversity mode
• Reverse BNC connectors for 2.4-2.5GHz and Reverse SMA connectors for
4.9-5.825GHz (Primary Antenna connectors marked • and Secondary
Antenna connectors marked ••)
• One RJ-45 connector
• Two redundant sets of LED indicators, top and bottom; slots next to the
bottom LEDs are for a clip on the light pipe
• Point for a safety wire loop
•Laptop-style lock port
• Slots for wall mounting
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 switch
can be updated using the Ethernet interface from the Wireless Controller.
Lock port
The lock port, compatible with laptop-style security cables, is on the side of the
case.
Operating voltage 48VDC typical; 36-57VDC range
Operating current 100mA to 165mA
Peak current 250mA
Operating temperature -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°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 (without antennas) 910mm (36in.) to concrete
Electrostatic discharge +/-15kV air; +/-8kV contact; +/-2kV pin
Plenum rated UL 2043
Length 235mm (9.25in.)
Width 146mm (5.75in.)
Height 25.4mm (1.0in.)
Weight 0.73kg (1.6lbs)
Service information
Before using the unit, it must be configured to operate in the facility’s network
and run your applications. If you have a problem running your unit or using your
equipment, contact your facility’s Technical or Systems Support. If there is a
problem with the equipment, they will contact the Brocade Support Central.
Brocade Communications Systems, Incorporated
Corporate and Latin American Headquarters
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
130 Holger Way
San Jose, CA 95134
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
European Headquarters
Brocade Communications Switzerland Sàrl
Centre Swissair
Tour B - 4ème étage
29, Route de l'Aéroport
Case Postale 105
CH-1215 Genève 15
Switzerland
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Asia-Pacific Headquarters
Brocade Communications Systems China HK, Ltd.
No. 1 Guanghua Road
Chao Yang District
Units 2718 and 2818
Beijing 100020, China
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Brocade Mobility 300 Access Point
External Antenna Model
Quick Installation Guide
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Figure 1
Mobility 300 package contents
• Mobility 300 with external antenna connectors (Plenum Rated)
• Two wall mount screws
• Two wall anchors
•Light pipe
• Badge for light pipe
•Decal for badge
• Quick Installation Guide
Description
The Mobility 300 (Part Number BR-AP300-5100) 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.
LED indicators
The unit has LED activity indicators on the front of the case for a wall mount.
With the unit mounted above a ceiling, LEDs are at the center of an oval badge
on the ceiling; a light pipe enables viewing the back LEDs through the ceiling tile.
The LEDs provide a status display indicating error conditions, transmission, and
network activity for the 802.11a (amber) radio or the 802.11b/g (green) radio.
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Device Mbps data rate support Utilizing diversity GHz
802.11a 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 OFDM Transmit and
receive
4.9 to 5.875
range
802.11b/g 1, 2, 5.5, 11 CCK
6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 OFDM
Transmit and
receive
2.4 to 2.5 ISM
range
Task 802.11a activity LED amber 802.11b/g activity LED green
Booting The amber LED flashes three times per
second until firmware is loaded. During
boot, 802.11a mobiles cannot
associate.
The green LED flashes three times
per second until firmware is loaded.
During boot, 802.11b/g mobiles
cannot associate.
Normal After adoption, the amber LED is
steady or flashes with 802.11a radio
traffic.
After adoption, the green LED is
steady or flashes with 802.11b/g
radio traffic.
Error The amber LED flashes once per
second if an error prevents the
802.11a radio from operating
normally.
The green LED flashes once per
second if an error prevents the
802.11b/g radio from operating
normally.
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