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AP-5131 Access Point

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Summary of Contents for AP-5131

Page 1: ...AP 5131 Access Point INSTALLATION GUIDE...

Page 2: ...y function or design No license is granted either expressly or by implication estoppels or otherwise under any Symbol Technologies Inc intellectual property rights An implied license only exists for e...

Page 3: ...ngs 2 1 3 Site Preparation 2 2 0 AP 5131 Specifications 3 2 1 Physical Characteristics 3 2 2 Electrical Characteristics 3 2 3 Radio Characteristics 4 3 0 Hardware Installation 5 3 1 Precautions 5 3 2...

Page 4: ...Indicators 21 4 0 Basic AP 5131 Configuration 22 4 1 Configuring Basic AP 5131 Device Settings 25 4 2 Where to Go From Here 34 5 0 Regulatory Compliance 35 6 0 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipme...

Page 5: ...he AP 5131 regardless of its radio configuration The Symbol AP 5131 Access Point is available in the following base models Single 802 11a g radio external antenna Part No AP 5131 4002X WW Dual 802 11a...

Page 6: ...ration of the equipment Do not work with power circuits in dimly lit spaces Do not install this equipment or work with its power circuits during thunderstorms or other weather conditions that could ca...

Page 7: ...Housing UL2043 Weight 1 95 lbs 0 88 Kg single radio model 2 05 lbs 0 93 Kg dual radio model Operating Temperature 20 to 50 Celsius Storage Temperature 40 to 70 Celsius Altitude 8 000 feet 2438 m 28 Ce...

Page 8: ...Mbps 16 dBm 1 dBm 12 and 18 Mbps 15 dBm 1 dBm 24 and 36 Mbps 14 dBm 1 dBm 48 and 54 Mbps Operating Channels 802 11a radio Channels 1 35 4920 5825 MHz 802 11b g radio Channels 1 13 2412 2472 MHz 802 1...

Page 9: ...5131 two base models available Single 802 11a g radio external antenna Part No AP 5131 4002X WW Dual 802 11a g radio external antenna Part No AP 5131 1304X WW AP 5131 Software and Documentation CD RO...

Page 10: ...e per radio provides diversity that can improve performance and signal reception Symbol supports two antenna suites for the AP 5131 One antenna suite supporting the 2 4 GHz band and another antenna su...

Page 11: ...o ML 2452 APA2 01 The 2 4 GHz antenna suite includes the following models Symbol Part Number Antenna Type Nominal Net Gain dBi ML 2499 11PNA2 01 Wide Angle Directional 8 5 ML 2499 HPA3 01 Omni Directi...

Page 12: ...tor to install power drops at each access point location An approved power injector solution merges power and Ethernet into one cable reducing the burden of installation and allows optimal AP 5131 pla...

Page 13: ...hould be adhered to before cabling the Power Injector to an Ethernet source and an AP 5131 Do not block or cover airflow to the Power Injector Keep the Power Injector away from excessive heat humidity...

Page 14: ...re the cable length from the Ethernet source host to the Power Injector and AP 5131 does not exceed 100 meters 333 ft The Power Injector has no On Off power switch The Power Injector receives power an...

Page 15: ...on the physical environment of the coverage area Do not mount the AP 5131 in a location that has not been approved in a site survey 3 4 1 Desk Mounting The desk mount option uses rubber feet found in...

Page 16: ...5131 LAN port c Ensure the cable length from the Ethernet source host to the Power Injector and AP 5131 does not exceed 100 meters 333 ft The Power Injector has no On Off power switch The Power Injec...

Page 17: ...ots on the bottom of the unit and using the AP 5131 itself as a mounting template for the screws The mounting hardware and tools customer provided required to install the AP 5131 on a wall consists of...

Page 18: ...ower Injector solution or an approved line cord and power supply For Symbol Power Injector installations a Connect a RJ 45 Ethernet cable between the network data supply host and the Power Injector Da...

Page 19: ...against the T bar of a suspended ceiling grid and twisting the AP 5131 chassis onto the T bar The mounting hardware and tools customer provided required to install the AP 5131 on a ceiling T bar cons...

Page 20: ...d power adapter non Power Injector and line cord installations a Connect RJ 45 Ethernet cable between the network data supply host and the AP 5131 LAN port b Verify the power adapter is correctly rate...

Page 21: ...enum Installations An AP 5131 above the ceiling installation requires placing the AP 5131 above a suspended ceiling and installing the provided light pipe under the ceiling tile for viewing the rear p...

Page 22: ...be located 5 Create a light pipe path hole in the target position on the ceiling tile 6 Use a drill to make a hole in the tile the approximate size of the AP 5131 LED light pipe 7 Remove the light pi...

Page 23: ...able to the AP 5131 see AP 5131 Antenna Options on page 6 13 Attach safety wire if used to the AP 5131 safety wire tie point or security cable if used to the AP 5131 s lock port 14 Align the ceiling t...

Page 24: ...RJ 45 Ethernet cable between the network data supply host and the AP 5131 LAN port b Verify the power adapter is correctly rated according the country of operation c Connect the power supply line cord...

Page 25: ...op wall and below ceiling installations The five AP 5131 top housing LEDs have the following display and functionality Boot and Power Status Solid white indicates the AP 5131 is adequately powered Err...

Page 26: ...client For optimal viewing of the Web UI the screen resolution should be set to 1024 x 768 pixels or greater 802 11b g Radio Activity Flickering green indicates beacons and data transfers over the AP...

Page 27: ...splays 2 Log in using admin as the default User ID and symbol as the default password If the default login is successful the Change Admin Password window displays 3 Change the password NOTE For optimu...

Page 28: ...e defined To reset the AP 5131 password back to its default setting 1 Connect one end of a null modem serial cable to the AP 5131 s serial connector Attach the other end of the null modem serial cable...

Page 29: ...mbol You can now access the AP 5131 4 1 Configuring Basic Device Settings Configure a set of minimum required device settings within the AP 5131 Quick Setup screen The values defined within the Quick...

Page 30: ...legally operating the AP 5131 Each country has its own regulatory restrictions concerning electromagnetic emissions and the maximum RF signal strength that can be transmitted To ensure compliance with...

Page 31: ...P address allocation and delivery of host specific configuration parameters from a DHCP server to a host Some of these parameters are IP address network mask and gateway c Specify an IP address for th...

Page 32: ...Some of these parameters are IP address network mask and gateway Select DHCP Server to use the AP 5131 as a DHCP server over the LAN connection c Enter the network assigned IP Address of the AP 5131...

Page 33: ...d be configured for WLAN1 as part of the basic configuration outlined in this guide A security policy can be configured for the WLAN from within the Quick Setup screen Policies can be defined over tim...

Page 34: ...and No Encryption options selected Naming and saving such a policy as is would provide no security and might only make sense in a guest network wherein no sensitive data is either transmitted or rece...

Page 35: ...Basic AP 5131 Configuration 31 The WEP 128 Setting field displays within the New Security Policy screen...

Page 36: ...the AP 5131 or can be found at http www symbol com services downloads html Pass Key Specify a 4 to 32 character pass key and click the Generate button The AP 5131 other proprietary routers and Symbol...

Page 37: ...y the AP 5131 Use the ratio of packets sent versus packets received to assess the link quality between MU and the AP 5131 Click the Ok button to exit the Echo Test screen and return to the MU Stats Su...

Page 38: ...stem events set the AP 5131 system time and import device firmware and configuration files See Chapter 5 for information on configuring the AP 5131 LAN and WAN ports define up to 16 individual WLANs a...

Page 39: ...tralia Japan and Europe see notes 1 and 2 Please refer to the Symbol Declaration of Conformity DoC for details of other country markings This is available at http www2 symbol com doc Note 1 For 2 4GHz...

Page 40: ...ations must operate with a minimum separation distance of 20 cm from all persons Power Supply Use only a Symbol approved power supply p n 50 24000 050 output rated 48 Vdc and minimum 0 25 A The power...

Page 41: ...Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause unde...

Page 42: ...for outside usage The use of 5GHz RLAN s has varying restrictions for use within the EEA please refer to the Symbol Declaration of Conformity DoC for details at http www2 symbol com doc Statement of...

Page 43: ...Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE 39 6 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE...

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Page 45: ...he following information Serial number of unit Model number or product name Software type and version number North American Contacts International Contacts Outside North America contact Symbol at Symb...

Page 46: ...eb portal MySymbolCare http www symbol com services msc Symbol Services Homepage http www symbol com services Symbol Software Updates http www symbol com services downloads Symbol Developer Program We...

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Page 48: ...Symbol Technologies Inc One Symbol Plaza Holtsville New York 11742 1300 http www symbol com 72 70931 01 Revision B October 2005...

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