HP 517 User manual

HP 517 Unified Walljack Installation Guide

Abstract

This document describes the procedure to install and initially configure the HP 517 Unified Walljack (HP 517). It is intended

for professional installers who are trained in RF installation and knowledgeable in local regulations including building and

wiring codes, safety, channel, power, indoor/outdoor restrictions, and license requirements for the country of use.

HP Part Number: 5998-4524

Published: May 2014

Edition: 1

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express

warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall

not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Acknowledgments

Microsoft® is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Warranty

WARRANTY STATEMENT: To obtain a copy of the warranty for this product, see the warranty information website:

http://www.hp.com/support/Networking-warranties

Contents

1 Getting started...........................................................................................4

Overview................................................................................................................................4

Ports.......................................................................................................................................4

Radio and antennas..................................................................................................................5

Reset button.............................................................................................................................5

2 Installing the HP 517...................................................................................6

Planning the installation site.......................................................................................................6

Remove product from packaging.................................................................................................7

Installing on an electrical box.....................................................................................................7

Installing on a wall...................................................................................................................8

Installing on a desktop..............................................................................................................9

Initial configuration.................................................................................................................10

3 LEDs.......................................................................................................12

4 Support and other resources......................................................................14

Contacting HP........................................................................................................................14

Related information.................................................................................................................14

Websites..........................................................................................................................14

Typographic conventions.........................................................................................................14

5 Documentation feedback...........................................................................16

A Regulatory information..............................................................................17

Turkey RoHS material content declaration...................................................................................17

Ukraine RoHS material content declaration................................................................................17

Warranty information..............................................................................................................17

Contents 3

1 Getting started

The HP 517 Unified Walljack is a single-radio dual-band 3x3:3 802.11ac walljack that can

support up to 50 wireless clients.

In its factory default state, the HP 517 can be provisioned through its web-based management tool

using Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or later, or Mozilla Firefox 17 or later.

NOTE: When operating, the HP 517 is warm to the touch. When operating at room temperature,

the face of the unit can be as high as 40°C (104°F). This is expected.

Overview

Figure 1 (page 4) shows multiple views of an HP 517.

Figure 1 HP 517

Side and bottom viewsBack viewFront view

7. Pass Through port4. Pass Through port1. Status LEDs

Power, Uplink, Radio 8. Power adapter socket5. PoE Uplink port

9. Ethernet LAN ports 1–36. Console port2. LAN port status LEDs

10. PoE PSE Ethernet LAN port 43. PoE PSE/port 4 LED

Ports

The following ports are located on the HP 517:

•Four Gigabit Ethernet ports: Auto-sensing 1000 BASE-T Ethernet ports with RJ-45 connectors.

Port 4 supports IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) to supply power to one device. Located

at the bottom of the unit.

•A Gigabit Ethernet uplink port: Auto-sensing 1000 BASE-T Ethernet port with RJ-45 connector.

Located at the back of the unit.

•Two (in and out) pass-through ports: Cat5e-compatible ports with RJ-45 connectors. Located

on the back and side of the unit.

•Console port: Reserved for HP-directed debugging. Located at the back of the unit.

4 Getting started

PoE PSE port power

No power out PSE port 4802.3af powered

Class 2 power via PSE port 41

802.3at powered

Class 2 or 3 power via PSE port 4Local DC powered

1Because up to 11 watts can be supplied, the software supports a class 3 override option.

Radio and antennas

The HP 517 provides a single IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac radio for 802.11ac very-high throughput

(VHT) applications and IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n for legacy support applications.

There are three antennas supporting 3x3 MIMO spatial streams for up to 1.3 Gbps PHY rates.

The HP 517 supports 802.11b/g/n operation modes at 2.4 GHz or 802.11a/n/ac operation

modes at 5 GHz.

NOTE: The HP 517 does not support concurrent operation at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Reset button

The reset button is accessible through a hole on the side panel of the HP 517.

Radio and antennas 5

2 Installing the HP 517

The HP 517 is designed to be mounted on a standard NEMA-WD6 (US) or BS 4662 (International)

electrical outlet box.

If you use the optional HP Unified Wired-WLAN Walljack Table/Flush Wall Mount Kit (JL022A),

the HP 517 can be mounted on a desktop or wall.

The end user is responsible for ensuring that installation and use comply with local safety and radio

regulations.

IMPORTANT: This device requires professional installation. Consult a professional installer trained

in RF installation and knowledgeable in local regulations including:

•Building and wiring codes

•Safety regulations

•Channel, power, and indoor/outdoor restrictions

•License requirements for the intended country

Planning the installation site

Determine an appropriate location to mount the unit. Use the following guidelines to select the

installation site.

CAUTION: To ensure adequate ventilation when installed on an electrical box or wall, the

ventilation slots must not be blocked in any way. Ensure that there is at least 15.25 cm (6 inches)

of clearance from all vents.

Be sure to install the unit in an area that is well ventilated and maintains an ambient temperature

of less than 40°C (104°F). If the installation area has any obstructions to air flow, you must take

steps to ensure adequate airflow is maintained. Do not install in enclosed spaces, at ground level,

or close to or directly above any heat sources or heat-emitting devices, such as:

•Radiators

•Portable room heaters

•The back of refrigerators or compressors

•Direct sunlight

•Transformers

•Power pack units of halogen or similar lighting fixtures or appliances

CAUTION: To avoid signal interference, do not install the HP 517 near or behind known RF

absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources. Examples of sources that degrade RF performance

include:

•Cement and brick

•Objects that contain water

•Metal

•Microwave ovens

•Wireless phones and headsets

•Mirrors

6 Installing the HP 517

Remove product from packaging

Inspect the package contents and verify that they are free from defects. The package contains:

•HP 517 Unified Walljack

•Mounting bracket

•Ethernet jumper cable

•Screws

•Documentation

Installing on an electrical box

Before you begin, run the required network cables through the bottom of the electrical outlet box

on which you are installing the HP 517. Be sure to provide enough cable length to reach the HP

517.

NOTE: The HP 517 is shipped with two pairs of mounting screws. The two shorter mounting

screws are for a standard NEMA-WD6 (US) electrical box. The two longer mounting screws are

for a BS 4662 (worldwide) electrical outlet box.

1. Place the mounting bracket, with the UP arrow pointing up, on the electrical outlet box, and

then use two mounting screws to secure the bracket to the box.

3. Screws1. Electrical box

4. Bracket screw2. Mounting bracket

2. Connect the network cable from the box to the RJ-45 Uplink port on the back of the HP 517.

If required, also connect the cable providing support for pass-through devices to the Pass

Through port on the back of the HP 517.

3. Push the HP 517 onto the mounting bracket on the box, then slide it down until it is fully

engaged. Do not let go of the HP 517 until you confirm that it is securely in place.

4. Use the supplied small Phillips head bracket screw to secure the side of the HP 517 to the

bracket.

5. Connect cables:

•Connect equipment that requires PoE to Port 4.

•Connect other equipment to Ports 1, 2, 3, and 4.

•Connect equipment that will use the pass-through feature (such as a digital telephone) to

the Pass Through port on the side of the HP 517.

Remove product from packaging 7

Installing on a wall

When installing the HP 517 on a wall, ensure that the surface to which you attach the HP 517

and the fasteners you use can support at least 0.9 kg (2 lbs). Allow extra weight for cables.

1. Hold the optional Unified Wired WLAN Walljack Table/Flush Wall Mount panel in a vertical

orientation against the wall where it will be installed. Mark two holes for the screws or

user-supplied wall anchors.

2. If using wall anchors, drill two holes, typically 4.7 mm (3/16 inch) in diameter, and then

insert the anchors and tap them flush with the wall.

3. Use the supplied two screws to loosely attach the mount panel to the wall.

4. Run the required network cables through the top, bottom, or sides of the wall mount panel

allowing sufficient length for the cables to reach the not-yet installed HP 517.

5. Tighten the screws to secure the mount panel to the wall.

6. Place the mounting bracket, with the UP arrow pointing up, on the wall mount panel, and then

use four mounting screws to secure the bracket to the panel.

8 Installing the HP 517

7. Connect the network cable from the panel to the RJ-45 Uplink port on the back of the HP 517.

If required, also connect the cable providing support for pass-through devices to the Pass

Through port on the back of the HP 517.

8. Push the HP 517 onto the mounting bracket on the box, then slide it down until it is fully

engaged. Do not let go of the HP 517 until you confirm that it is securely in place.

9. Use the supplied small Phillips head bracket screw or Torx-10 security screw to secure the side

of the HP 517 to the bracket.

10. Connect cables:

•Connect equipment that requires PoE to Port 4.

•Connect other equipment to Ports 1, 2, 3, and 4.

•Connect equipment that will use the pass-through feature (such as a digital telephone) to

the Pass Through port on the side of the HP 517.

Installing on a desktop

CAUTION: Be sure to install the units in an area that is well ventilated and maintains an ambient

temperature of less than 40°C (104°F). Do not install in enclosed spaces or close to or directly

above any heat sources or heat-emitting devices. If the installation area has any obstructions to air

flow, you must take steps to ensure adequate airflow is maintained. The ventilation slots must not

be blocked in any way. Ensure that there is at least 15.25 cm (6 inches) of clearance from all

vents.

1. Hold the optional Unified Wired WLAN Walljack Table/Flush Wall Mount panel on the

desktop where it will be installed. Mark two holes for the screws.

2. Use the supplied two screws to loosely attach the mount panel to the table.

3. Run the required network cables through the top, bottom, or sides of the mount panel allowing

sufficient length for the cables to reach the not-yet installed HP 517.

4. Tighten the screws to secure the mount panel to the table.

5. Place the mounting bracket, on the mount panel, and then use four mounting screws to secure

the bracket to the panel.

Installing on a desktop 9

6. Connect the network cable from the panel to the RJ-45 Uplink port on the back of the HP 517.

If required, also connect the cable providing support for pass-through devices to the Pass

Through port on the back of the HP 517.

7. Push the HP 517 onto the mounting bracket, then slide it down until it is fully engaged. Do

not let go of the HP 517 until you confirm that it is securely in place.

8. Use the supplied small Phillips head bracket screw or Torx-10 security screw to secure the side

of the HP 517 to the bracket.

9. Connect cables:

•Connect equipment that requires PoE to Port 4.

•Connect other equipment to Ports 1, 2, 3, and 4.

•Connect equipment that will use the pass-through feature (such as a digital telephone) to

the Pass Through port on the side of the HP 517.

Initial configuration

When the Uplink port is connected and the HP 517 is powered on, the device is designed to

automatically discover and associate with an HP MSM wireless controller in the connected network.

In its factory default state, the HP 517 can be provisioned through its web-based management tool

using Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or later, or Mozilla Firefox 17 or later.

NOTE: Direct configuration of the HP 517 is only possible when the HP 517 is in its factory-default

state, meaning that it has not been provisioned or has not discovered an HP MSM wireless controller

since last being reset to factory defaults. To force the HP 517 into its factory-default state, insert a

paper clip into the reset button hole, and press and hold the reset button until the status LEDs flash

three times, then release.

The following procedure describes how to perform initial configuration for a factory-default HP

517. For instructions on how to perform other configuration procedures, see the HP 517 802.11ac

Unified Walljack Configuration Guide.

NOTE: Do not power on the HP 517 until directed.

1. Configure your computer:

a. Disconnect your computer LAN port and configure it to use a static IP address in the range

192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254, and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Set the default

gateway to 192.168.1.1, and DNS server to 192.168.1.1.

b. Disable any wireless connection on your computer.

10 Installing the HP 517

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