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This manual describes the configuration of the Wireless Enterprise
WEA524i and its installation procedures.
WEA524i (Indoor) Quick Installation Manual
Introduction
What is the WEA524i?
The Samsung WEA524i is an Access Point (AP) which has been designed for
connecting a UE such as a smart phone, a tablet PC or a laptop that supports the
wireless LAN to a wired network.
WEA524i supports the following features:
- IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards
- PoE (Power over Ethernet) IEEE 802.3af/802.3at
- 4 × 4 MU-MIMO (Multi User-Multiple Input Multiple Output)
- 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent radios
Components
After unpacking the WEA524i, confirm that all of the following items have been included.
WEA524i
Package Contents
Mounting Bracket
5 M3 × L6 screws
(Including 1 spare)
Installation Manual
Security Torx (T10) Screw
Plastic 4 anchors
4 M4 × L28 screws
- It is recommended to keep all packaging materials and the box.
- The power adaptor is sold separately. If necessary, contact the retailer.
Functions
Front View
Status LED
Rear View
DC Input
Ethernet Port (PoE)
Ethernet Port
Factory Reset Switch
USB Port
Console Port
Interface
Port Name
Description
Status LED
Displays the operational status of the WEA524i via LED.
DC Input
This is for connecting the power adapter.
Ethernet Port (PoE)
Supports 1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet and PoE IEEE
802.3af/802.3at.
Ethernet Port
Supports 1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet.
Console Port
Used for checking the operational status of the WEA524i
and for CLI input.
Factory Reset Switch
Used to reset the WEA524i to the initial factory settings.
USB Port
Supports USB 2.0
Status LED
LED
Status
Description
System start
status
White On
Initial LED status
Blue On
Device reset and test in progress
Red On
Booting failure (Device reset failure)
Normal operation
status
Green On
When there is no connected wireless UE
Blue On
When there is a connected wireless UE
Upgrade
Green blinking
Software upgrade in progress
Error status
Red blinking
Physical connection error of network
Yellow blinking
IP address conflict
Violet blinking
Dynamic IP address allocation failure
Red, green and off
repeated
Wireless interface error
Installation
The WEA524i can be installed on ceilings or walls.
Please confirm that all of the components have been included before installation.
Before Installation
Safety Requirements
Carefully observe the following safety warnings in order to avoid the risk of damage or
injury. For safe use, make sure to be well-informed.
- There is a risk of electrical shock. Make sure that the
power is turned off during installation. Do not proceed
with the installation if there is any electrical current
leaking. It may cause a serious electric shock.
- Wear anti-static gloves or take an appropriate action to
prevent ESD when handling the product.
- Do not connect a phone line to an Ethernet port.
This may damage the product.
- This product must be connected to a power supply
in compliance with IEEE 802.3af/at or connected to a
limited power supply in compliance with IEC/EN/UL
60950-1.
- This product must be installed or removed by only appropriately trained
service personnel.
- This product operates in the Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) state in
compliance with IEC/EN/UL 60950-1.
- All the connected equipment including this product must be installed
inside of the same building.
For more details, refer to the Environment A of IEEE 802.3af/at standards.
- During installation, this product must be installed at least 3 m or more
apart from WiMAX/3G/4G repeater or antenna.
Installation Instructions
The following instructions must be carefully observed during installation.
- The system must be installed in a place that is easily accessible for product installation,
cable connections, and maintenance.
- The PoE cable must be always installed away from any electrical interference source
such as power lines, fluorescent lights or transmitters.
- The PoE cable must be CAT 5e or higher.
- When PoE is unavailable, a power adapter (sold separately) can be used.
The 3-pin (including ground) power socket that supplies 100~240 V AC, 50~60 Hz
must be located within 2 m from each equipment and the power must be supplied
through an independent circuit breaker.
It is recommended to use the equipment that uses a filter or a surge protector.
Installation on Ceilings (When the ceiling type is T-bar)
- When incorrectly installed on the ceiling, the WEA524i may drop onto a
person or equipment. Therefore, make sure to fix it firmly.
- If the ceiling type is not T-bar, please refer to the ‘Installation Manual’
provided separately. For this installation manual, please contact the
dealer.
1.
Remove the holding tape that was attached to fix the ceiling clip.
Holding tape