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H3C WA6120 Access Point

Installation Guide

New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.
http://www.h3c.com

Document version: 6W100-20221122

Summary of Contents for WA6120

Page 1: ...H3C WA6120 Access Point Installation Guide New H3C Technologies Co Ltd http www h3c com Document version 6W100 20221122...

Page 2: ...espective owners Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice All contents in this document including statements information and recommendations are believed to be accur...

Page 3: ...s 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 v...

Page 4: ...s 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 u...

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Page 6: ...wer source 6 Connecting a PoE power source 8 Check after power on 8 Connecting the AP to the network 8 Verifying that the AP has been connected to the network when it operates in fit mode 8 Verifying...

Page 7: ...efore installing the AP Note that the recommendations do not cover every possible hazardous condition To avoid bodily injury and device damage take adequate safety measures Place the AP in a dry and f...

Page 8: ...n accessories Figure 1 Accessories provided with the AP Installation tools When installing the AP you might need the following tools Prepare the installation tools yourself as required Figure 2 Instal...

Page 9: ...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 Use Cat 5e or above network cables For information ab...

Page 10: ...between the AP and other radiant resources for example wireless base station antennas The AP does not hinder people s daily work and life The place is not water seeping water soaking and condensing Mo...

Page 11: ...Drilling holes in the wall 3 Use a rubber hammer to tap a screw anchor into each hole until it is all flush with the wall surface as shown in Figure 7 Figure 7 Hammering the screw anchor into the wal...

Page 12: ...the four pegs of the mounting bracket and then slide the AP down until it sits securely on the pegs as shown in Figure 9 Figure 9 Attaching the AP to the mounting bracket Mounting the AP on a Junctio...

Page 13: ...ng not strong enough use boards to reinforce the ceiling To mount the AP on a ceiling 1 Remove the ceiling tile 2 Place the mounting bracket against the ceiling tile and mark the installation holes on...

Page 14: ...rom falling off Connecting the AP to a power source You can supply power to the AP by using a local power source or through 802 3af compliant PoE as required Before powering the AP make sure the local...

Page 15: ...1 Insert a flat head screwdriver straight into a square shaped hole in the terminal block This will open the round shaped hole above the square shaped hole 2 Hold the screwdriver and insert one wire...

Page 16: ...er power on Examine the LEDs on the AP after you power on it to verify that the AP is operating correctly For more information about the LEDs see Appendix B LEDs and ports Connecting the AP to the net...

Page 17: ...ng AP licenses 127 AP information State I Idle J Join JA JoinAck IL ImageLoad C Config DC DataCheck R Run M Master B Backup AP name AP ID State Model Serial ID ap1 1 R M WA6120 219801A3L58224E00031 Ve...

Page 18: ...P first disconnect the AP end If the PC does not have an RS 232 port but a USB port use a USB to RS 232 converter to connect the USB port to the console cable and install the driver on the PC To conne...

Page 19: ...Make sure the PC obtains an IP address dynamically When the AP operates in cloud mode it obtains the IP address of VLAN 1 dynamically by default Some Intel wireless adapters do not support 802 11ax Fo...

Page 20: ...rsion For more information see the official statement of Intel To log in to the AP through a wireless connection 1 Enable WLAN on the configuration terminal and access WLAN H3C_xxxxxx where xxxxxx is...

Page 21: ...install Cloudnet App Int from Google Play Store Logging in to the Cloudnet platform To manage the AP from the Cloudnet platform make sure the AP uses an IP address that can reach the external network...

Page 22: ...i Contents Appendix A AP view and technical specifications 1 AP view 1 Technical specifications 1...

Page 23: ...ifications for the WA6120 Item Description Dimensions H W D 32 180 180 mm 1 26 7 09 7 09 in mounting bracket excluded System power consumption 13 W Antenna Built in antenna 2 4 G 3 dBi gain 5 G 4 dBi...

Page 24: ...i Contents Appendix B LEDs and ports 1 LEDs and buttons 1 Ports 2...

Page 25: ...ions cloud mode LED status Description Off No power is present or the LED has been turned off Yellow Steady on The AP is initializing or an initialization exception has occurred Flashing twice per sec...

Page 26: ...erating mode to cloud NOTE If you release the button the AP will restart for the new mode to take effect Ports The AP provides the following ports One console port One GE PoE port One power port The A...

Page 27: ...2 3af 10 100 1000M Ethernet copper port used for connecting the AP to an uplink device for Internet or MAN access It can also receive PoE power from the uplink device When the AP operates in fit mode...