Altitude™ 3510 Access Point Installation Guide Extreme Networks, Inc. 3585 Monroe Street Santa Clara, California 95051 (888) 257-3000 (408) 579-2800 http://www.extremenetworks.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction............................................................................................. 5 Document Conventions ........................................................................................ 6 Warnings............................................................................................................ 6 Site Preparation..................................................................................................
Safety in Hospitals ...................................................................................... 30 RF Exposure Guidelines..................................................................................... 30 Safety Information ...................................................................................... 30 Reducing RF Exposure—Use Properly ........................................................... 30 Remote and Standalone Antenna Configurations ........................................
1 Introduction The Extreme Networks® Altitude™ 3510 Access Point (AP) provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs or WANs and wireless networks. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped mobile units (MUs). The AP3510 provides a maximum 54Mbps data transfer rate via each radio. It monitors Ethernet traffic and forwards appropriate Ethernet messages to MUs over the network. It also monitors MU radio traffic and forwards MU packets to the Ethernet LAN.
Introduction Document Conventions The following graphical alerts are used in this document 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.
Site Preparation ● Consult your site survey and network analysis reports to determine specific equipment placement, power drops, and so on. ● Assign installation responsibility to the appropriate personnel. ● Identify and document where all installed components are located. ● Provide a sufficient number of power drops for your equipment. ● Ensure adequate, dust-free ventilation to all installed equipment. ● Identify and prepare Ethernet and console port connections.
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2 AP3510 Specifications Physical Characteristics The AP3510 has the following physical characteristics: Dimensions 5.32 inches long x 9.45 inches wide x 1.77 inches thick. 135 mm long x 240 mm wide x 45 mm thick. Housing Metal, plenum-rated housing (UL2043) Weight 1.95 lbs/0.
AP3510 Specifications Radio Characteristics The AP3510 has the following radio characteristics. See the datasheet for additional radio details. The following are radio capabilities. Actual operating power, channels / frequencies are determined by unique regulatory rules for each country certified. See http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm for a list of countries certified. See “Regulatory Compliance” on page 29 for additional regulatory information. Transmit Power Operating Channels 802.
3 Hardware Installation An AP3510 installation includes mounting the AP3510 on a table-top, wall, ceiling T-bar or above the ceiling orientation, connecting the AP3510 to the network (LAN or WAN port connection), connecting antennas and applying power. Installation procedures vary for different environments. Precautions Before installing the AP3510 verify the following: ● Do not install in wet or dusty areas without additional protection. Contact an Extreme Networks representative for more information.
Hardware Installation AP3510 Placement For optimal performance, install the AP3510 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 AP3510 in open areas or add access points as needed to improve coverage. Place the AP3510 using the following guidelines: ● Install the AP3510 at an ideal height of 10 feet from the ground.
Powering the Access Point The AP3510 can receive power in one of three ways: ● Power over Ethernet (PoE) - If your network is already set up with PoE (802.3af compliant), attach the LAN Ethernet cable to the AP3510’s LAN port. ● Power over Ethernet: Adding PoE injector - If your network is not set up with PoE, you can provide power to the Ethernet cable with a PoE injector. The PoE injector must be 802.3af compliant. The PoE injector is not provided with the AP3510.
Hardware Installation CAUTION The AP3510 supports any standards-based 802.3af compliant power source. However, using the wrong solution could severely damage the AP3510 and void the product warranty. Mounting the AP3510 The AP3510 can rest on a flat surface, attach to a wall, mount under a suspended T-Bar or above a ceiling (plenum or attic). Choose one of the following mounting options based on the physical environment of the coverage area.
For more information on the antenna options available to the AP3510, refer to the Altitude™ 35xx/45xx AP Antenna Selection Guide available from http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/documentation. CAUTION Ensure you are placing the antennas on the correct connectors to ensure the successful operation of the AP3510. 4 Cable the AP3510 using either an 802.3af standard power source or an approved line cord and power supply.
Hardware Installation Wall Mounting Wall mounting requires hanging the AP3510 along its width (or length) using the pair of slots on the bottom of the unit and using the AP3510 itself as a mounting template for the screws. CAUTION An AP3510 should be wall mounted to concrete or plaster-wall-board (dry wall) only. Do not wall mount an AP3510 to combustible surfaces.
CAUTION Ensure you are placing the antennas on the correct connectors to ensure the successful operation of the AP3510. NOTE The AP3510 must be mounted with the RJ45 cable connector oriented upwards to ensure proper operation. 9 Cable the AP3510 using an approved line cord and power supply. For standard power adapter and line cord installations: a Connect a RJ-45 Ethernet cable between the network data supply (host) and the AP3510 LAN port.
Hardware Installation Suspended Ceiling T-Bar Installations A suspended ceiling mount requires holding the AP3510 up against the T-bar of a suspended ceiling grid and twisting the AP3510 chassis onto the T-bar. The mounting hardware and tools (customer provided) required to install the AP3510 on a ceiling T-bar consists of: ● Safety wire (recommended) ● Security cable (optional) To install the AP3510 on a ceiling T-bar: 1 If required, loop a safety wire — with a diameter of at least 1.01 mm (.04 in.
5 Verify the behavior of the AP3510 LEDs. For more information, see “LED Indicators” on page 23. 6 Align the bottom of the ceiling T-bar with the back of the AP3510. 7 Orient the AP3510 chassis by its length and the length of the ceiling T-bar. 8 Rotate the AP3510 chassis 45 degrees clockwise, or about 10 o’clock. CAUTION Push the back of the AP3510 chassis on to the bottom of the ceiling T-bar.
Hardware Installation Above the Ceiling (Plenum) Installations An AP3510 above the ceiling installation requires placing the AP3510 above a suspended ceiling and installing the provided light pipe under the ceiling tile for viewing the rear panel status LEDs of the unit. An above the ceiling AP3510 installation enables installations compliant with drop ceilings, suspended ceilings and industry standard tiles from .625 to .75 inches thick.
6 Use a drill to make a hole in the tile the approximate size of the AP3510 LED light pipe. CAUTION Extreme Networks recommends care be taken not to damage the finished surface of the ceiling tile when creating the light pipe hole and installing the light pipe. 7 Remove the light pipe’s rubber stopper (from the AP3510) before installing the light pipe. 8 Connect the light pipe to the bottom of the AP3510. Align the tabs and rotate approximately 90 degrees. Do not over tighten. .
Hardware Installation 14 Attach safety wire (if used) to the AP3510 safety wire tie point or security cable (if used) to the AP3510’s lock port. 15 Align the ceiling tile into its former ceiling space. 16 Cable the AP3510 using an approved line cord and power supply. For standard power adapter and line cord installations: a Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable between the network data supply (host) and the AP3510 LAN port. b Verify the power adapter is correctly rated according the country of operation.
LED Indicators The AP3510 utilizes seven LED indicators. Five LEDs display within four LED slots on the front of the AP3510 (on top of the AP3510 housing) and two LEDs (for above the ceiling installations) are located on the back of the device (the side containing the LAN, WAN and antenna connectors).
Hardware Installation The LEDs on the rear of the AP3510 are viewed using a single (customer installed) extended light pipe, adjusted as required to suit above the ceiling installations. The LEDs displayed using the light pipe have the following color display and functionality: Boot and Power Status Solid white indicates the AP3510 is adequately powered. Error Conditions Solid red indicates the AP3510 is experiencing a problem condition requiring immediate attention.
4 Basic AP3510 Configuration Configuring Initial Settings An AP3510 needs settings defined to discover an available controller and register with it. It is through this controller registration that the AP3510 receives its configuration. If the AP’s link to the controller fails, the AP continues to operate using the last valid configuration until its link is reestablished and a new configuration is pushed down from the controller.
Basic AP3510 Configuration Auto Discovery using DHCP Extended Global Options 189, 190, 191, 192 can be used or Embedded Option 43 Vendor Specific options can be embedded in Option 43 using the AP3510’s vendor class identifier: Option Data Type Value 189 String 190 String 191 String AP3510 Encryption IPSec Passphrase (Hashed) ** 192 String AP3510 controller discovery mode List of Controller IP addresses (separate by comma, semi-colon, or space delimited)
Where to Go From Here? Once basic connectivity has been verified, the AP3510 can be fully configured to meet the needs of the network and the users it supports. For more details refer to the AP35x0 Access Point Product Reference Guide. The guide is available on the Extreme Networks Web site, at http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/documentation.
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5 Regulatory Compliance All Extreme Networks devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations of intended sale and are labeled as required by the authorizing agency. Any changes or modifications to Extreme Networks equipment, not expressly approved by Extreme Networks, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The Radio Frequency Output Power will not exceed the maximum allowable limit for the country of operation when properly installed.
Regulatory Compliance Potentially Hazardous Atmospheres You are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio devices in fuel depots, chemical plants etc. and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders). Safety in Hospitals Wireless devices transmit radio frequency energy and may affect medical electrical equipment. When installed adjacent to other equipment, it is advised to verify that the adjacent equipment is not adversely affected.
Power Supply The AP3510 can receive power in one of three ways: 1 Power over Ethernet (PoE) - If your network is already set up with PoE (802.3af compliant), attach the LAN Ethernet cable to the AP3510’s LAN port. 2 Power over Ethernet: Adding PoE injector - If your network is not set up with PoE, you can provide power to the Ethernet cable with a PoE injector. The PoE injector must be 802.3af compliant. The PoE injector is not provided with the AP3510.
Regulatory Compliance for these models. The AP3510-ROW 11abg will list many countries where it is the professional installer and end users responsibility to properly follow these instructions to set-up AP.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statements This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are 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.
Regulatory Compliance Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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 This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry & Science Canada.
European Economic Area (EEA) CE Marking The Altitude APs are designed for use in the European Union and other countries with similar regulatory restrictions where the end user or installer is allowed to configure the Altitude AP for operation by selecting a specific country from a list of countries. Upon connection to the controller, the software will prompt the user to select a country.
Regulatory Compliance ● Belgium requires notifying the spectrum agency if deploying > 300 meter wireless links in outdoor public areas and outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.46 - 2.4835 GHz band: Channel 13. ● In France, outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 - 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 - 7. 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.
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Regulatory Compliance New Member States requirements of Declaration of Conformity RF safety distance This access point must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 25cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with another antenna or transmitter. Conditions of use in the European community The Altitude APs with internal and external antennas are designed and intended to be used indoors.
CAUTION The professional user or installer is responsible to ensure that the Altitude AP is operated according to channel limitations, indoor / outdoor restrictions, license requirements, and within power level limits for the current country of operation in accordance with the spectrum usage rules for compliance with the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC. CAUTION The Altitude APs with internal and external antennas are designed to be operated only indoors within all countries of the European Community.
Regulatory Compliance CAUTION The software within the controller will automatically limit the allowable channels and output power determined by the selected country code. Selecting the incorrect country of operation or identifying the proper antenna used, may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other systems. CAUTION This device does not employ a radar detection feature. This device is not compliant with ETSI 301 893 V 1.3.1as a result 5GHz operation is limited to only 5.
NOTE Operation in the rest of the world may be dependant on securing local licenses, type approvals or certifications. See http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification/htm for a complete list of certified countries. Optional 3rd party external antennas The external antenna Altitude APs can also be used with optional certified 3rd party antennas. However, in order to comply with the local laws and regulations, an approval may be required by the local regulatory authorities.
Regulatory Compliance immediately until no interference is achieved.The said legal communications means radio communications are 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.
6 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) English: For EU Customers: All products at the end of their life must be returned to Extreme Networks for recycling. For information on how to return product, please go to: http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/eu-weee. http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/eu-weee 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.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/eu-weee Nederlands: Voor klanten in de EU: alle producten dienen aan het einde van hun levensduur naar Extreme Networks te worden teruggezonden voor recycling. Raadpleeg http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/eu-weee voor meer informatie over het terugzenden van producten. http://www.extremenetworks.
7 Customer Support 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. Extreme Networks Technical Assistance Centers (TAC) provide 24x7x365 worldwide coverage. These centers are the focal point of contact for post-sales technical and network-related questions or issues.
