3Com 3CRWX315075A - Wireless LAN Managed Access Point... Manuale utente

Quick Start Guide

3Com®WLAN Managed AP3150

3CRWX315075A / Model AP3150

The 3Com® AP3150 Managed Access Point provides dual-radio IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g

wireless access to the network. The access point is designed for use with a 3Com Wireless LAN

Switch, and requires hardware installation only. All configuration for the access point takes place

on the 3Com Wireless LAN Switch.

You must have a wireless switch device to operate the access point. The following WLAN switch

devices can be connected to the access point:

Power is supplied using Power Over Ethernet (PoE). The following 3Com PoE devices may be used

to supply power to the access point:

About This Guide

This Quick Start Guide describes the basic installation of the access point. It covers the following

topics:

•3Com AP3150 Managed Access Point Features

•Observing Safety Precautions

•Step 1: Unpacking the Access Point

•Step 2: Preparing for Installation

•Step 3: Attaching the Antennas

•Step 4: Mounting the Access Point

•Step 5: Connecting the Access Point to a Switch

•Step 6: Checking the LED Indicators

•Recovery to Managed Mode

•Troubleshooting

•3Com WX4400

•3Com WX2200

•3Com WX1200

•3Com WXR100

•3Com PoE Injector

•3Com 4400PWR PoE Switch

•3Com Multi-port PoE power supply

•3Com WX1200

•3Com WXR100

•3Com Baseline Switch 2426-PWR Plus

3Com AP3150 Managed Access Point Features

Feature Description

1Antenna

Connectors

Two RSMA type antenna connectors allow you to connect antennas

that operate in 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz bands.

2LEDs The LEDs indicate power and activity. See “Checking the LED

Indicators” on page 9 for details.

3Ethernet Port The Ethernet port provides a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet connection to a

3Com Wireless LAN switch. The connection can be direct to a 3Com

switch or indirect through an intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3 network.

Use a standard Category 5 cable with straight-through signaling and

standard RJ-45 connectors to connect the access point to the switch

on the network.

4Serial Port The serial port is not supported.

5Reset Button To restore factory settings, press the reset button during power-up by

inserting a pointed object into the reset hole on the back of the access

point and holding for at least 20 seconds. XREF.

6Kensington lock connector

7Detachable rear-panel cover

8Mounting Bracket The mounting bracket comes attached to the access point and allows

the unit to be mounted on a wall or ceiling.

Observing Safety Precautions

This equipment must be installed in compliance with local and national building codes, regulatory

restrictions, and FCC rules. For the safety of people and equipment, only professional network

personnel should install the access point.

You must read the following safety information carefully before you install or remove the unit.

WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety.

Follow all directions carefully.

WARNING: Exceptional care must be taken during installation and removal of the unit.

WARNING: The socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible. You can

only remove power from the unit by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet.

WARNING: This unit operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions

according to IEC 950 / IEC 60950. The conditions are only maintained if the equipment

to which it is connected also operates under SELV conditions.

WARNING: There are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the

unit. If you have a physical problem with the unit that cannot be solved with problem

solving actions in this guide, contact your supplier.

WARNING: Disconnect the power adapter before moving the unit.

WARNING: RJ-45 ports. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. They cannot be used

as standard traditional telephone sockets, or to connect the unit to a traditional PBX or

public telephone network. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony

systems, or network telephones to these sockets.

Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can be

connected to these data sockets.

WARNING: To comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, a minimum

body-to-antenna distance of 20 cm (8 in.) must be maintained when the access point is

operational.

Informacje na temat bezpieczeñstwa

Urządzenie musi byćzamontowane zgodnie z lokalnymi i krajowymi normami, ustawami

i przepisami. W celu zagwarantowania bezpieczeństwa osób i urządzeń, instalacjęPunktu

dostępowęgo może przeprowadzaćwyłącznie wyszkolony fachowiec ds. sieci.

Przed przystąpieniem do montażu lub demontażu urządzenia należy dokładnie przeczytać

następujące informacje dotyczące bezpieczeństwa.

OSTRZEŻENIE: Ostrzeżenia zawierająwskazówki, których należy przestrzegać

w celu zagwarantowania bezpieczeństwa osobistego. Do tych zaleceńnależy

stosowaćsiędokładnie.

OSTRZEŻENIE: Podczas montażu lub demontażu urządzenia należy pracować

z wyjątkowąuwagą.

OSTRZEŻENIE: Gniazdo sieciowe powinno znajdowaćsięw pobliżu urządzenia

i byćłatwo dostępne. Z urządzenia można odciąć zasilanie wyłącznie poprzez

wyjęcie kabla zasilającego z gniazda.

OSTRZEŻENIE: Urządzenie działa w warunkach SELV (obwód bezpiecznego

niskiego napięcia) zgodnie z normąIEC 950 / IEC 60950. Warunki te sąjednak

zagwarantowane wyłącznie wtedy, gdy sprzęt, do którego podłączone jest

urządzenie, równieżpracuje w obwodzie SELV.

OSTRZEŻENIE: Wewnątrz urządzenia nie znajdująsięwymienne bezpieczniki lub

części, które mogłyby byćoddane do naprawy. W przypadku wystąpienia problemu,

którego nie można rozwiązaćza pomocąwskazówek podanych w tej instrukcji

obsługi, prosimy o kontakt z dostawcąproduktu.

OSTRZEŻENIE: Przed przeniesieniem urządzenia należy odłączyćzasilacz.

OSTRZEŻENIE: Porty RJ-45. Sąto ekranowane gniazda RJ-45 do danych. Nie są

przeznaczone do użycia jako standardowe gniazda telefoniczne lub do podłączenia

urządzenia do PBX lub publicznej sieci telefonicznej. Do tych gniazd wolno

podłączaćwyłącznie wtyki RJ-45 danych, systemów telefonii sieciowej lub telefonów

sieciowych.

Do tych gniazd można podłączaćkable danych ekranowane lub nieekranowane

z ekranowanymi lub nieekranowanymi wtykami.

OSTRZEŻENIE: W związku w ograniczeniami częstotliwości radiowej (RF),

minimalna odległość między ciałem a antenąwynosząca 20 cm (8 cali) musi być

zachowana w przypadku stosowania Punkt dostępowy.

1. Unpacking the Access Point

Make sure that you have the following items, which are included with the access point:

•Two external 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual-band antennas

•Mounting bracket (attached to the access point)

•Wall-mounting hardware:

•Four adhesive rubber feet (used for a flat-surface installation).

2. Preparing for Installation

It is advisable to connect the power (if using an external power supply) and check the Ethernet

cables and LEDs before installing the access point in a hard-to-reach location. Additionally,

observe the following items before mounting or connecting the access point:

Installation Item Description

Switch port 3Com recommends that you install and configure the 3Com Wireless

LAN switch before installing the access point. Set the port type on the

switch to an AP3150 access point.

Cabling Make sure that standard Category 5 cable with straight-through

signaling is installed at the site before you install the access point.

Make sure that the cable is highly flexible and that there is no extra

covering on the RJ-45 connector that could prevent the cable from

being routed through the mounting bracket.

Power Requirements Power must be supplied from an 802.3af Power Over Ethernet (PoE)-

compliant device.

If using an external PoE power injector, make sure the power outlet is

accessible. The power supply plug is the only means of disconnecting

the access point from power.

MAC Address Record the access point MAC address in a safe place before the access

point is installed in a hard-to-reach location.

The MAC address is printed on the back of the access point. Additional

MAC address labels are shipped with the access point.

3. Attaching the Antennas

Carefully unpack the standard detachable antennas. Screw the antennas on to the antenna

connectors on the access point and hand-tighten them. After network startup, you may need to

adjust the antennas to fine-tune coverage in your area. For best results, adjust the antennas so

that they are perpendicular with the floor and ceiling.

Connecting Optional External Antennas

The access point has connectors for attaching optional external antennas and antenna cables. The

tables below list the external antenna and cable models that are certified for use with the access

point.

The 3Com antennas are dual-band, which means that they operate in both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

spectra. You can use these antennas with either the 802.11b/g radio or the 802.11a radio. Each

antenna requires the purchase of a separate antenna cable. For installation instructions, see the

documentation that is supplied with the antenna.

CAUTION: Do not handle the antenna tips, especially after they are connected to the access

point. This could lead to electrostatic discharge (ESD), which could damage the equipment.

Antenna Model Type

3CWE591 3Com 6/8 dBi Dual-Band Omnidirectional Antenna

3CWE592 3Com 3/4 dBi Dual Band Ceiling Antenna

3CWE597 3Com 6/8 dBi Dual-Band Hallway Antenna

3CWE598 3Com 8/10dBi Dual-Band Panel Antenna

Cable Model Type

3CWE580 3Com Ultra Low Loss 6-Foot Antenna Cable

3CWE581 3Com Ultra Low Loss 20-Foot Antenna Cable

3CWE582 3Com Ultra Low Loss 50-Foot Antenna Cable

3CWE586 3Com RSMA to SMA 6-inch Antenna Cable

Note 3CWE586 is required when using any of the external antennas

NOTE: Antenna cables introduce loss of the RF signal. Always use the shortest cable that

your application allows.

NOTE: During the installation, connect the antenna to the access point before connecting

the Category 5 Ethernet cable. This ensures that the access point is not powered on when

the antenna connections are made.

4. Mounting the Access Point

The access point can be mounted on the following types of surfaces:

•Wall, ceiling, or electrical box (NEMA enclosure)

•Tabletop

Wall, Ceiling, or Electrical Box Mounting

Use the mounting bracket that comes with your access point to install it on a wall, ceiling, or

electrical box.

To wall-mount the access point:

1Route Ethernet cable through the opening in the cradle.

2Screw the mounting bracket to a wall, ceiling, or electrical box (NEMA enclosure):

•If mounting to a solid surface wall or ceiling, use the two sheet metal screws.

•If mounting to drywall, use the two sheet metal screws and two wall anchors.

•If mounting to an electrical box (NEMA enclosure), use the two threaded screws.

The figures below show a cable being routed through the large opening in the cradle and

then the cradle being mounted to a wall.

3Connect the Ethernet cable (for power and network connection) to the port on the rear of

the access point.

4Twist the access point onto the mounting bracket.

Tabletop Mounting

To install the access point on a flat surface such as a table or desktop:

1Remove the backing from the four rubber feet and attach them on the bottom of the access

point.

2Place the access point on the table.

3Connect the Ethernet cable (for power and network connection) to the port on the rear of

the access point.

Wall-mounting the cradleRouting a cable

5. Connecting the Access Point to a Switch

The access point can be powered by the following methods:

•By Power Over Ethernet (PoE) supplied over the LAN by a 802.3af PoE compliant device such

as a switch or hub.

•By PoE supplied by an optional 3Com PoE injector (not included). 3Com PoE injectors include

the 3CNJPSE and 3CNJPSE24 midspan supplies.

Power Over Ethernet (PoE) from the LAN

To power the access point using PoE provided by a switch or other 802.3af compliant device,

simply plug the network cable from the device into the access point’s Ethernet port.

Power Over Ethernet from a PoE Injector

To power the access point using a 3Com PoE Injector (available separately), do the following:

1Connect the LAN cable from the switch or hub to the Hub/Switch port on the 3Com PoE

Injector (available separately).

2Next connect a LAN cable from the Ethernet port on the access point to the other port on the

PoE injector.

3Plug the PoE Injector into a properly grounded electric outlet.

PoE Switch/Hub

Access Point

3CRWX120695A WirelessLANSwitch WX1200

TO ACCESS POINT

TO HUB/SWITCH

Switch/Hub

(non-PoE)

Access Point

To Access Point

To Switch/Hub

PoE Injector

6. Checking the LED Indicators

When the access point is connected to power, LEDs indicate activity as follows:

LED Color Indicates

Power Green Power On

Amber Flashing indicates a hardware failure,

or the system is booting.

Off Power Off

11a Green Indicates that 802.11a 5 GHz wireless

networking is enabled. If the LED is

flashing, the wireless link is OK and

data is being transmitted or received.

Off The radio is off

11b/g Green Indicates that 802.11g 2.4 GHz

wireless networking is enabled. If the

LED is flashing, the wireless link is OK

and data is being transmitted or

received.

Off The radio is off

LAN Green Indicates a 10/100Base-T network is

detected at the Ethernet port. If the

LED is flashing, the link is OK and

data is being transmitted or received.

Off No link

Recovery to Managed Mode

If there is a problem with your access point you may need to reset it to Managed mode.

1Before you begin, download the latest software AP3150 software image from

www.3Com.com.

2Shut down the access point by disconnecting power.

3Press and hold the Reset button. Reconnect power and continue to hold the Reset button for

20 seconds. Your access point will restart in Recovery mode.

4Connect to access point using the a web browser and the default IP address of

169.254.2.251. When you connect to the unit, the Access Point Recovery Page is

displayed:

5Click the Browse button and navigate to the access point software image file.

6Click Start Upgrade to update your access point.

7When the update is complete, click Change Mode to switch the access point to Managed

mode.

8Click the Reset button on the Recovery Page to reboot your access point.

Troubleshooting

Refer to the Mobility System Configuration Guide or to the 3Com Wireless LAN Switch Reference

Manual to obtain the access point status.

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