H3C WA5530i User manual
H3C WA5530i Access Point
Installation Guide
New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.
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Document version: 6W100-20200214
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Preface
This installation guide describes the installation procedure for the H3C WA5530iAccess Point.
This preface includes the following topics about the documentation:
•Audience.
•Conventions.
•Documentation feedback.
Audience
This documentation is intended for:
•Network planners.
•Field technical support and servicing engineers.
•Network administrators working with the WA5530i.
Conventions
The following information describes the conventions used in the documentation.
Command conventions
Convention Description
Boldface Bold text represents commands and keywords that you enter literally as shown.
Italic Italic text represents arguments that you replace with actual values.
[ ] Square brackets enclose syntax choices (keywords or arguments) that are optional.
{ x | y | ... }
Braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical bars, from which
you select one.
[ x | y | ... ]
Square brackets enclose a set of optional syntax choices separated by vertical bars,
from which you select one or none.
{ x | y | ... } *
Asterisk marked braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical
bars, from which you select a minimum of one.
[ x | y | ... ] *
Asterisk marked square brackets enclose optional syntax choices separated by vertical
bars, from which you select one choice, multiple choices, or none.
&<1-n> The argument or keyword and argument combination before the ampersand (&) sign
can be entered 1 to n times.
# A line that starts with a pound (#) sign is comments.
GUI conventions
Convention Description
Boldface Window names, button names, field names, and menu items are in Boldface. For
example, the New User window opens; click OK.
> Multi-level menus are separated by angle brackets. For example, File > Create >
Folder.
Symbols
Convention Description
WARNING! An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed
can result in personal injury.
CAUTION: An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed
can result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software.
IMPORTANT: An alert that calls attention to essential information.
NOTE: An alert that contains additional or supplementary information.
TIP: An alert that provides helpful information.
Network topology icons
Convention Description
Represents a generic network device, such as a router, switch, or firewall.
Represents a routing-capable device, such as a router or Layer 3 switch.
Represents a generic switch, such as a Layer 2 or Layer 3 switch, or a router that
supports Layer 2 forwarding and other Layer 2 features.
Represents an access controller, a unified wired-WLAN module, or the access
controller engine on a unified wired-WLAN switch.
Represents an access point.
Represents a wireless terminator unit.
Represents a wireless terminator.
Represents a mesh access point.
Represents omnidirectional signals.
Represents directional signals.
Represents a security product, such as a firewall, UTM, multiservice security
gateway, or load balancing device.
Represents a security module, such as a firewall, load balancing, NetStream, SSL
VPN, IPS, or ACG module.
Examples provided in this document
Examples in this document might use devices that differ from your device in hardware model,
configuration, or software version. It is normal that the port numbers, sample output, screenshots,
and other information in the examples differ from what you have on your device.
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Contents
Preparing for installation····································································1
Safety recommendations·············································································································1
Temperature and humidity requirements·························································································1
Installation accessories ···············································································································1
Installation tools·························································································································2
Installing the AP···············································································3
Installation flowchart···················································································································3
Pre-installation tasks···················································································································3
Determining the installation position·······························································································3
Mounting the AP························································································································4
Mounting the AP on a wall·····································································································4
Mounting the AP on a ceiling ·································································································6
Mounting the AP by using an articulating arm············································································8
Powering on the AP··················································································································12
Connecting IoT access units·······································································································14
Verifying the network connection·································································································14
Appendix A Technical specifications···················································16
Appendix B LEDs and ports······························································17
LEDs·····································································································································17
Ports·····································································································································17
1
Preparing for installation
Safety recommendations
WARNING!
Only qualified personnel can install and remove the AP and its accessories. Youmust read all safety
instructions before installation and operation.
To avoid possible bodily injury and equipment damage, read the following safety recommendations
before installing the AP. Note that the recommendations do not cover every possible hazardous
condition.
•Take adequate safety measures to avoid bodily injury and device damage.
•Place the AP in a dry and flat location and take anti-slip measures.
•Keep the AP clean and dust-free.
•Do not place the AP in a moist area and avoid liquid intrusion.
•Keep the AP and installation tools away from walkways.
Temperature and humidity requirements
Table 1 Temperature and humidity requirements
Item Specification
Operating temperature 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Storage temperature –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)
Operating humidity 5% RH to 95% RH, non-condensing
Installation accessories
Figure 1 Installation accessories
2
Installation tools
When installing theAP, you might need the following tools. Prepare the installation tools as required.
Figure 2 Installation tools
3
Installing the AP
Installation flowchart
Figure 3 Installation flowchart
Pre-installation tasks
Before installing theAP, perform the following tasks:
•Connect the AP to a power source and the network. Examine the LEDs to verify that the AP
operates correctly. For information aboutAP LEDs, see "Appendix B LEDs and ports."
•Record the MAC address and serial number at the rear of the AP for future use.
•Make sure you have completed cabling at the installation site.
Determining the installation position
Determine the installation position by observing the following principles:
Start
Pre-installation tasks
Determine the
installation position
Determine
the installation
method
Mount the AP on a
wall Mounting the AP on a
pole
Connect the AP to the
network
End
Connect the AP to the
power source
Connect IoT access
units
Mount the AP on a
ceiling
4
•Few obstacles such as wall exist between the AP and clients.
•The APis far away from electronic devices (such as microwave oven) that might generate radio
frequency (RF) noise.
•The AP does not hinder people’s daily work and life.
•The place is dry, without any leakage, dripping, or dew.
Mounting the AP
The AP can be installed only indoors. You can directly mount the AP on a wall or a ceiling, or mount
the AP on a wall or on a pole through an articulating arm.
Mounting the AP on a wall
1. Mark the installation holes on the wall by using the mounting bracket, as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 Marking installation holes on the wall
2. Drill three holes with a diameter of 6 mm (0.24 in) and a depth of 30 mm (1.18 in) in the marked
locations, as shown in Figure 5.
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