Quick Reference Guide

ExtremeWireless 802.11ax AP510i Indoor
Access Point
AP510i Overview
The AP510i is an indoor ceiling mount model enterprise class 802.11ax access
point. The “i” in AP510i indicates that it comes with internal antennas. The
access point 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 drywall or wood wall, solid flat ceiling,
junction box, and on a suspended ceiling 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:
– 1 x 100/1000/2500/5000 Mbps auto-negotiation Ethernet port, RJ45
– 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation Ethernet port, RJ45
• LED indicators: 6
– All LED indicators will be on during reset.
• One Reset button
• Power: PoE 802.3af; 12VDC external power in connector (see Table 1 for
details)
• Antennas:
– Eight WiFi internal antennas
– One BLE internal antenna
• Temperature:
– 0 °C to +50 °C (+32 °F to +122 °F) @ 6000 ft
• Enclosure: Plastic only
Figure 1 Front and side views of AP510i access point
Table 1 AP510i powering methods
Note: The AP510i requires a minimum base firmware of WiNG 7.1.0.0-138R.
1
USB Port
Power Source
Description
Power over Ethernet
(PoE)
Redundant power is provided through the RJ45
Ethernet ports (LAN ports, Figure 2, items #4
and #5) of AP510i, compliant to be powered
with 802.3af and provide full functionality with
802.3at. This is the preferred method of
powering the access point on ceiling and high
wall installations.
External 12V DC power
supply (optional; ordering
part #37219- PWR 12VDC,
3A, 2.5 mm x 5.5 mm
connector)
The AP510i can also be powered by an external
DC power supply plugged into an AC source.
Plug the power supply input jack into the 12V DC
(Figure 2, item #2) port.
Note: PoE is disabled when external power supply is used.
Figure 2 AP510i ports
Table 2 Description of the ports on AP510i
LED Status Indicators
The LEDs are located on the front face of the access point but are not visibly
marked.
Table 3 AP510i LED status indicators
For detailed installation information about the AP510i, see the
ExtremeWireless AP510i Installation Guide.
AP510i Box Contents
Verify the contents of the box and ensure that the following items are
available:
Mount and Connect the Access Point
Use these instructions as guidelines for mounting and connecting the AP510i
easily and safely.
The AP510i comes with a stainless-steel mounting bracket (#37201) that can
be used to mount the access point on a flat T-bar with flat ceiling tiles, flat
surfaces, and beams. An adapter and brackets are available for mounting the
access point to non-flat ceiling tiles and T-bars. To mount the AP510i on a
junction or 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 (yellow)
4
LAN 2 (GE) (black)
5
LAN 1 (5 GE) (purple)
LED Icon LED Color Description
Status Amber Non-operational status
Green Normal operational status
GE1 Ethernet Amber 100 Mbps
Green 1000 Mbps
Purple 2.5 G or 5 G
GE2 Ethernet Amber 100 Mbps
Green 1000 Mbps
Radio #1 Status Amber 5 GHz
Green 2.4 GHz
White Sensor
Off Non-operational status
Radio #2
Status
Amber 5GHz
Off Non-operational status
IoT (BLE) Blue Indicates BLE is enabled
Off Non-operational status
Table 4 Contents of the AP510i Box
Quantity Item
1 AP510i Quick Reference
1 Mounting bracket for 802.11ax indoor access point
1 AP510i access point
2 Phillips pan-head wood screws
2 Screw-in anchors
Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform
installation procedures.
Install the Access Point on a Drywall, Wood Wall, or
a Solid Flat Ceiling
Pre-installation checklist:
• The mounting surface, item, and hardware must be able to support the
access point in all environmental conditions.
• The mounting surface should be flat.
To install the access point on a drywall or flat surface:
Option 1: Using the Main Mounting Bracket
1 Use the mounting bracket as a template, mark and drill the hole centers on
the wall.
2 Insert the screws into mounting bracket holes and use the screw-in
anchors, if needed.
3 Insert the Ethernet cable’s RJ45 connector into the LAN1 or GE1 port.
4 Insert the access point 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 or ceiling with two screws
and anchors, and ensure that the bracket locking tab is pointing up.
• Use the optional wall and box bracket as a template and mark the holes to
be used. For wall mounting procedure, the best practice is to use 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 cable to the access point.
3 Insert the access point onto the keyhole posts, slide and lock it into place at
about 1/4th inch from the posts.
Install the Access Point on a Suspended or Drop
Ceiling
The AP510i can be mounted on 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 adapter 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 3).
Figure 3 Attaching the main mounting bracket to a T-bar
2 Replace the tiles to hold the T-bar in place.
3 Hold the access point and rock it back and forth to ensure that it is securely
mounted.
4 Attach the Ethernet cable’s RJ45 connector to the GE1 port.
Option 2: Using an Adapter on the Main Mounting Bracket
Note: The mounting procedures for installing the access point using the WS-
MBI-DCFLUSH (ordering part #37211) adapter 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 adapter (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 flat surface.
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).
Note: Mounting the AP to a suspended or drop ceiling requires the
optional adapter (Universal Mounting Kit for WLAN access points; #
KT-135628-01). The adapter requires a flat t-bar and fits a ceiling tile
with up to a 0.35” protrusion from the T-bar.
1 Attach the T-bar adapter by lining up the small bends on the adapter with
the long raised parts on the main bracket, pull up on the adapter’s locking
pin, and twist. Ensure that the locking pin goes into the locking pin hole on
the main bracket and locks in place.
Figure 4 Attaching the adapter to the main bracket
2 Slide the T-bar holder onto the T-bar and replace the tiles to hold the
adapter onto the T-bar.
3 Hold the access point and rock it back and forth to ensure that it is securely
mounted.
4 Attach the Ethernet cable’s RJ45 connector to the GE port.
The optional WS-MBI-DCMTR01 (#30518) adapter can also be used for T-bar
installations without the mounting bracket.
For detailed instructions, see the ExtremeWireless AP510i Installation Guide.
Install the Access Point on a Junction Box
To mount the access point to a bracket on a junction box, use the Wall and Box
Bracket WS-MBI-WALL04 (#30516).
1 Remove the screws from the junction box.
2 Line up the bracket holes on the junction box and ensure that they align. If
the holes do not align, drill new holes.
3 Using the holes aligned together or the new ones drilled, attach the bracket
to the junction box using the screws removed from the box earlier.
4 Connect the LAN cable to the access point.
5 Align the keyhole slots and posts and slide the access point onto the
bracket until you hear it lock in place.
Install the Access Point on a Beam
Pre-installation checklist:
• The beam must be able to support the access point in all environmental
conditions.
• The beam should be flat.
Before attaching the access point onto a beam, verify that:
• Beam attachment area is at least 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) wide and as long as the
access point’s largest dimension.
• Beam mounting surface is less than 0.650 in. (16.5 mm) thick.
To attach an access point 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 access point.
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 access
point in place on the beam.
5 Insert the Ethernet plug into the access point.
Connect 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.
LAN and Console Connections
The AP510i has two LAN (Ethernet) ports and a Console port. During
administration and maintenance through the LAN or Console, the access point
must still have a power connection through either an Ethernet PoE cable or a
DC power supply.
Note: When you line up the holes, the locking tab on the bracket must be
pointing up and the junction 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 access point 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.