Installation Guide

Installing the ExtremeMobility 802.11 ax Indoor
AP510i Access Point
Overview of the AP510i
The AP510i is a next generation, indoor ceiling mount model enterprise class
802.11ax access point. The “i” in AP510i indicates that it comes with internal
antennas. The AP features a dual-band radio, a band locked radio, and comes
with eight WiFi internal antennas and one Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
antenna.
The AP510i can be mounted on a dry or wood wall, solid flat ceiling, junction/
gang box, and on a suspended or drop ceiling.
The AP510i model has the following features:
• Radios: 2 radios (1 dual band, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, and 1 band locked 5GHz);
1 IoT Radio (2.4 GHz)
•Console Port: RJ45
• Two Ethernet Ports
– One multi-rate GE/2.5GE/5GE port (LAN1) with PoE
– 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port (LAN2) with PoE
•LEDs: 6
– All LEDs will be on during reset.
•One Reset button
• Power: PoE 802.3af; 12VDC external power in connector (see Tabl e 1 for
details)
• Antennas:
–Eight WiFi internal antennas
–One BLE internal antenna
• Temperature:
– 0 to +40°C (32°F to 104°F) operating temperature
• Enclosure: Plastic only
In Figure 1, the top image indicates the top view of AP510i. In the bottom one,
you can see the side view of AP510i.
Figure 1 Top and Side View of AP510i
Table 1 AP510i Powering Methods
Note: The AP510i requires a minimum base firmware of WiNG 7.0.
1
USB Port
Power Source
Description
Power over Ethernet
(PoE)
Power is provided through the RJ45 Ethernet
port (LAN port) to the right of the 12V DC port
of AP510i, compliant to be powered by 802.3af
and 802.3at. This is the preferred method of
powering the AP on ceiling and high wall
installations.
External 12V DC power
supply (optional; ordering
part #37219- PWR 12VDC,
3A, 2.5mm x 5.5mm
connector)
The AP510i can also be powered by an external
DC power supply plugged into an AC source.
Plug the supply’s input jack into the DC-In port.
Note: PoE is disabled when external power supply is used.
Figure 2 AP510i back ports
Table 2 Description of back ports on AP510i
LEDs Status
The LEDs are located on the front face of the AP but are not visibly marked.
Table 3 AP510i LED St atu s
For detailed installation information about the AP510i, see the
ExtremeWireless AP510i Installation Guide.
Verifying the AP510i Box Contents
Verify the contents of the box and ensure that the following items are
available:
Mounting and Connecting the AP
Use these instructions as guidelines for mounting and connecting the AP510i
easily and safely.
The AP510i comes with a Mounting Bracket (#37201) that can be used to
mount the AP on a flat t-bar with flat ceiling tiles, flat surfaces, and beams. An
adaptor and brackets are available for mounting the AP to non-flat ceiling tiles
and t-bars. To mount the AP510i on a junction/gang box, use the optional
bracket (WS-MBI-WALL04; #30516). All additional and optional parts are sold
separately.
Number Description
1
Kensington lock
2
12V DC Power Supply
3
Console Port
4
LAN 2 (GE)
5
LAN 1 (5 GE)
LED Icon LED Color Description
Status GREEN Normal operational status
AMBER Non-operational status
GE1 Ethernet AMBER 100 Mbps
GREEN 1000 Mbps
PURPLE 2.5G/5G
GE2 Ethernet AMBER 100 Mbps
GREEN 1000 Mbps
Radio #1 Status GREEN 2.4GHz
AMBER 5GHz
WHITE Sensor
Radio #2
Status
GREEN 5GHz
AMBER 5GHz
IoT (BLE) BLUE Indicates BLE is enabled
OFF Non-operational status
Table 4 Contents of the AP510i Box
Quantity Item
1AP510i Quick Reference
1 Mounting Bracket for 802.11ax Indoor AP
1 Cloud Quick Start Card
1 AP510i access point
2 Phillips Pan-head wood screws
2 Screw-in anchors
Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform
installation procedures.
Mounting the AP on a Dry or Wood Wall/Solid Flat
Ceiling
Pre-installation checklist:
• The mounting surface, item, and hardware must be able to support the AP
in all environmental conditions.
• The mounting surface should be flat.
To install the AP on a dry wall or flat surface:
Option 1: Using the Main Mounting Bracket
1 Use the mounting bracket as a template and mark the hole centers on the
wall.
2 Insert the screws into the holes of the mounting bracket and use the screw-
in anchors if needed.
3 Insert the Ethernet cable’s RJ45 connector into the LAN1/GE1 port.
4 Insert the AP onto the bracket’s four feet and slide it down to lock it in
place.
Option 2: Using an optional Wall and Box bracket
1 Install the WS-MBI-WALL04 bracket onto a wall/ceiling with two screws
and anchors if appropriate, and ensure that the locking tab is on the top
side.
Figure 3 Mounting the AP using the optional wall and box
bracket
• Use the optional wall and box bracket as a template and mark the holes to
be used. For wall mounting procedure, Extreme Networks recommends
using the “A” or “B” hole centers.
• Mark the hole centers to be used, on the attachment surface.
• Drill the holes and attach the bracket using the screws and anchors
provided in the kit.
2 Connect the LAN/Ethernet cable to the AP.
3 Insert the AP onto the keyhole posts and slide the AP and lock it into place
at about 1/4th inch.
Mounting the AP to a Suspended or Drop Ceiling
The AP510i can be mounted to a suspended or drop ceiling directly using the
mounting bracket on the t-bar. If there is a ceiling tile protrusion, add the
optional T-bar adaptor to the main mounting bracket prior to T-bar
installation.
Option 1: Using the Main Mounting Bracket to a Flat T-bar
Before installation ensure that:
• The base thickness of the T-bar that supports the ceiling tile is 0.031”.
• The maximum base thickness of the T-bar of the T-bar is 0.055”.
1 Remove the ceiling tiles, push and rotate the main mounting bracket onto
the T-bar in such a way that the center angled locking tabs of the main
bracket gets attached to the T-bar (Figure 4).
Figure 4 Attaching the main mounting bracket to a T-bar
2 Replace the tiles to hold the T-bar in place.
3 Hold the AP and rock it back and forth to ensure it is securely mounted.
4 Attach the Ethernet cable’s RJ45 connector to the LAN1/GE1 port.
Note: The mounting procedures for installing the AP using the WS-MBI-
DCFLUSH (ordering part #37211) adaptor to a T-bar, WS-MBI-DCMTR01
(ordering part #30518) to a T-bar, and using the main mounting bracket
(ordering part #37201) along with a flat metal-easy attach adaptor (ordering
part #37210), Accessory BRKT-000147A-01 (beam clip), and KT-135628-01 are
covered in the ExtremeWireless AP510i Installation Guide.
Note: The four feet of the bracket and the direction of the arrow
mark must be vertical and pointing up and the flat part of the bracket
must be touching the surface it is being attached to.
Note: Mounting the AP to a flat ceiling requires the WS-MBI-
WALL04 (#30516) bracket, two Philips Pan-head screws, and two
screw-in anchors.
Note: The T-bar width can be either 9/16” (15mm) or 15/16” (24mm).
Option 2: Mounting the AP by attaching an adaptor to the main bracket
1 Attach the T-bar adaptor by lining up the small bends on the adaptor with
the long raised parts on the main bracket, pull up on the adaptor’s locking
pin, and twist. Make sure the locking pin goes into the locking pin hole on
the main bracket and locks in place.
Figure 5 Attaching the adapter to the main bracket
2 Slide the T-bar holder onto the T-bar and replace the tiles to hold the
adaptor onto the T-bar.
3 Hold the AP and rock it back and forth to ensure that it is securely
mounted.
4 Attach the Ethernet cable’s RJ45 connector to the LAN/GE port.
The optional WS-MBI-DCMTR01 (#30518) adaptor can also be used for T-bar
installations without the mounting bracket.
For detailed instructions, see the ExtremeWireless AP510i Installation Guide.
Mounting the AP to a Bracket on a Junction or Gang
Box
To mount the AP to a Bracket on a Junction or Gang box:
1 Use the Wall and Box Bracket WS-MBI-WALL04 (#30516).
2 Remove the screws from the junction/gang box.
3 Line up the bracket holes on the junction/gang box and ensure that they
align. If the holes do not align, drill new holes.
4 Using the holes aligned together or the new ones drilled, attach the bracket
to the junction/gang box using the screws removed from the box earlier.
5 Connect the LAN/Ethernet cable to the AP.
6 Align the keyhole slots and posts and slide the AP onto the bracket until
you hear it lock in place.
Mounting the AP to a Beam
Pre-installation checklist:
• The beam must be able to support the AP in all environmental conditions.
• The beam should be flat.
Before attaching the AP onto a beam, verify that:
• Beam attachment area is at least 0.5” (12.7mm) wide and as long as the
AP’s largest dimension.
• Beam mounting surface is less than 0.650” (16.5mm) thick.
To attach an AP to a beam, attach a beam clip (Accessory BRKT-000147A-01)
to the mounting bracket:
1 Attach the adapter to the mounting bracket by using a twisting motion.
2 Attach the mounting bracket to the AP.
3 Place the adapter on a beam in such a way that there is enough space
between the screw and clamp to be tightened.
4 Use the screw and clamp on the top of the adapter to secure the AP in
place on the beam.
5 Insert the Ethernet plug into the AP.
Connecting a Power Supply to the AP510i
If you need to power the AP510i with an external 12V DC power supply, you
can plug the power cord into the power connector on the back of the AP.
There is no wall mount for the 12V DC power supply. When the device is
powered on, the power LED on the front face of the AP is lit. Refer to the
ExtremeWireless AP510i Installation Guide for information about optional
power supplies.
Note: Mounting the AP to a suspended or drop ceiling requires the
optional adapter (Universal Mounting Kit for WLAN APs; # KT-
135628-01). The adaptor requires a flat t-bar and fits a ceiling tile with
up to a 0.35” protrusion from the T-bar.
Note: When you line up the holes, the locking tab on the bracket must be
pointing up and the junction/gang box must be fully covered by the bracket.
The bracket must be square to the rest of the room walls and the two holes that
are being used must be on the opposite side of large center hole on the bracket.
Note: If the holes that you need to use are not near the corners of the bracket,
break off the corner to decrease bracket’s visibility once the AP is installed.
Caution: Over tightening the screws will cause the bracket to bend.
If the bracket bends, you will not be able to slide the AP onto the
keyhole posts.