AT-TQ3600 Enterprise-class Wireless Access Point with IEEE802.11a/b/g/n Dual Radio Installation Guide 613-001863 Rev.
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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards This product meets the following standards. Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesis, Inc. Declares that the product: Wireless access point with PoE powered device function Model Numbers: AT-TQ3600; AT-TQ3600-01 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment This Allied Telesis RoHS-compliant product conforms to the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Allied Telesis ensures RoHS conformance by requiring supplier Declarations of Conformity, monitoring incoming materials, and maintaining manufacturing process controls.
Radio Equipment EN 300 328 EN 301 893 AS/NZS 4268 FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart C FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart E FCC part 2 RSS210 RSS-Gen RSS-102 Safety EN 60950-1 IEC 60950-1 TUV-T UL 60950-1 UL 2043 (For AT-TQ3600-01 only) Suitable for use in environmental air space in accordance with Section 300-22(C) of the National Electrical Code, and Sections 2-128, 12010(3), and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, CSA C22.1.
Translated Safety Statements Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com/support/documentation. To view all the current documentation for the product, select the model number from the Product pull-down menu or enter the model name in the Search field.
Contents Preface ............................................................................................................................................................13 Safety Symbols Used in this Document ...........................................................................................................14 Contacting Allied Telesis ..................................................................................................................................15 Chapter 1: Overview .........
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Figures Figure 1: Components on the Front and Rear Panels..................................................................................... Figure 2: AT-TQ0091 AC/DC Power Adapter.................................................................................................. Figure 3: Installing the Rubber Feet ................................................................................................................ Figure 4: Connecting the Network Cable for Table or Desktop Installation........
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Tables Table 1. Components on the Front and Rear Panels ..................................................................................... 20 Table 2. Twisted Pair Cable for the LAN Port ................................................................................................. 22 Table 3. LEDs on the AT-TQ3600 Access Point ............................................................................................ 23 Table 4. AT-TQ3600 Physical Specifications .....................................
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Preface This guide contains the hardware installation instructions for the ATTQ3600 Wireless Access Point.
Preface Safety Symbols Used in this Document This document uses the following conventions. Note Notes provide additional information. Caution Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Contacting Allied Telesis If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support.
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Chapter 1 Overview This chapter describes the hardware components of the AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point.
Chapter 1: Overview Features The main features of the product are listed here: 18 Independent 2.4 and 5 GHz radios IEEE 802.11a/b/g IEEE 802.11n 3x3:3 MIMO with internal antennas Data rate of 450 Mbps for the 2.4 GHz radio Data rate of 450 Mbps for the 5 GHz radio Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridges Access point clustering Rogue access point detection Multiple SSIDs One 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port with Auto-Negotiation, auto MDI/MDIX, and IEEE 802.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Front and Rear Panels The components of the unit are illustrated in Figure 1. Holes for Antitheft Devices LAN Connector Console Port Reset Button DC Power Connector Figure 1.
Chapter 1: Overview The components are listed in Table 1. Table 1. Components on the Front and Rear Panels Field 20 Description Holes for anti-theft devices Holes for a padlock and Torx screw. For information, refer to “Installing Anti-theft Devices” on page 50 Console Port The Console Port is for manufacturing purposes only. Reset Button The Reset button returns the parameter settings on the access point to their default settings. For information, refer to “Reset Button” on page 24.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide LAN Port The LAN port is used to connect the device to your Local Area Network (LAN), typically through an Ethernet switch. Power over Ethernet The AT-TQ3600 Access Point supports Power over Ethernet on the LAN port. The unit is a PoE class 3 powered device with a maximum power consumption of 11.4 watts. When the port is connected to an PoE Ethernet switch, the unit receives its power over the network cable that carries the network traffic.
Chapter 1: Overview Table 2. Twisted Pair Cable for the LAN Port 10Mbps Cable Type Automatic MDIX Detection NonPoE PoE 100Mbps NonPoE PoE 1000Mbps NonPoE PoE Standard TIA/EIA 568B-compliant Category 3 shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 16 MHz. Yes No No No No No Standard TIA/EIA 568A-compliant Category 5 shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 100 MHz.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide LEDs The LEDs on the AT-TQ3600 Access Point are described in Table 3. Table 3. LEDs on the AT-TQ3600 Access Point LED PWR State Description Solid Green The unit is receiving DC power that is within the normal operating range. Off The power supply is not receiving power from either the AC/DC power adapter or a PoE Ethernet switch. Amber The access point is loading its firmware. Off The unit is operating normally.
Chapter 1: Overview Reset Button The Reset button on the front panel is used to return the parameter settings of the unit to their default values. You might use the button if you want to discard the current configuration of the device or because you forgot the password to the manager account and cannot manage the unit. You may disable the button using the management software.
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point This chapter describes how to install the AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point.
Chapter 2: Installing the Access Point Reviewing Safety Precautions Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the access point. Note The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available for viewing in the “Translated Safety Statements” document on our web site at http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support. Warning To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. No userserviceable parts inside.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Warning Operating Temperature. This product is designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 40° degrees C with the AC/DC adapter and 45° degrees C with Power over Ethernet. Warning Do not touch the heat sinks inside the access point. Refer to Figure 10 on page 35. Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock, the PoE ports on this product must not connect to cabling that is routed outside the building where this device is located.
Chapter 2: Installing the Access Point Unpacking the AT-TQ3600 Access Point As you unpack the access point, check the shipping container for the components the following items: One AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point One AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Quick Install Guide Four rubber feet If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Installing the Access Point on a Table To install the access point on a table, perform the following procedure: 1. Place the access point upside down on the table or desk selected for the device. 2. Install the rubber feet that come with the wireless access point to the bottom panel. Refer to Figure 3. Figure 3. Installing the Rubber Feet 3.
Chapter 2: Installing the Access Point Figure 4. Connecting the Network Cable for Table or Desktop Installation 4. If you have not already done so, connect the other end of the network cable to a port on an Ethernet switch. 5. Do one of the following: If the access point is to be powered with the AT-TQ0091 AC/DC Power Adapter, continue with this procedure to attach the power adapter. If the access point is to be powered with the PoE feature on the LAN Port, turn the access point right side up.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Figure 5. Connecting the Power Cable from the AT-TQ0091 AC/DC Adapter 7. Turn the access point right side up on the table. 8. Check the AC plug on the AC/DC Power Adapter to see if it is the correct plug for your region. If it is not the correct plug, remove it by pushing down on the release tab and sliding it from the slot on the adapter. Refer to Figure 6. Release Tab Figure 6. Removing an AC Plug from the AT-TQ0091 AC/DC Power Adapter 9.
Chapter 2: Installing the Access Point Figure 7. Installing an AC Plug on the AT-TQ0091 AC/DC Power Adapter 10. Connect the AC plug on the power cord to an appropriate AC power source. Refer to Table 7 on page 58 for the power specifications of the power adapter. After installing the access point on the table, go to “Installing Anti-theft Devices” on page 50 or “Starting the Initial Management Session on the Access Point” on page 51.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Installing the Access Point on a Wall or Ceiling This procedure contains the following sections.
Chapter 2: Installing the Access Point Figure 9. Wall Orientations 34 You may not install the access point upside down on a wall. The location must have an AC power source if you are using the AT-TQ0091 Power Adapter. If the LAN cable is external to the wall, you must route the cable through the notch in the rear panel of the cover. If the cable is internal to the wall, you may route it either through the notch in the cover or through the hole in the bottom panel.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Heat Sinks Figure 10. Heat Sinks The bottom panel has eight screw holes. Refer to Figure 11 on page 36. The holes are grouped in pairs. The unit should be secured to the wall or ceiling with a minimum of four screws. You may use either screw hole in a pair when choosing the holes.
Chapter 2: Installing the Access Point Screw Holes Screw Holes Figure 11. Screw Holes on the Bottom Panel of the AT-TQ3600 Bracket The holes have a diameter of 4.5 mm (0.2 in.). Refer to Figure 12. 4.5 mm 4.5 mm Figure 12.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Removing the Bottom Panel from the Access Point To remove the bottom panel from the access point, preform the following procedure: 1. Place the access point on a table or desk. 2. Open the front panel. Refer to Figure 13. Figure 13. Opening Front Panel 3. Use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the captive screw that secures the bottom panel to the wireless access point. Refer to Figure 14 on page 38.
Chapter 2: Installing the Access Point Figure 14. Loosening the Captive Screw 4. Carefully turn the access point upside down. 5. Open the bottom panel. Refer to Figure 15 on page 39.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Figure 15. Opening the Bottom Panel 6. Slide the bottom panel slightly to the left to free it from the pin hinges on the access point, and lift the panel off the access point. Refer to Figure 16 on page 40.
Chapter 2: Installing the Access Point Pin Hinges Figure 16. Removing the Bottom Panel from the Wireless Access Point You may now perform “Installing the Bottom Panel on a Wall or Ceiling” on page 40. Installing the Bottom Panel on a Wall or Ceiling To install the bottom panel on a wall or ceiling, perform the following procedure: Note If you are using wall anchors, start with step 1. If you are not using wall anchors, start with step 4. 1.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Figure 17. Marking the Locations of the Bottom Panel Holes on the Wall or Ceiling 2. If necessary, predrill the holes for the anchors. 3. Install the wall anchors. 4. Have someone hold the bottom panel at the selected wall or ceiling location while you secure it to with four self-tapping screws (not provided with the access point). Refer to Figure 18 on page 42.
Chapter 2: Installing the Access Point Figure 18. Attaching the Bottom Panel to the Wall or Ceiling You may now perform “Installing the Access Point on the Bottom Panel” on page 42. Installing the Access Point on the Bottom Panel 42 To install the access point on the bottom panel on a wall or ceiling, perform the following procedure: 1. Carefully lift the access point and slide the pin hinges into the holes on the bottom panel. Refer to Figure 19 on page 43.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Pin Hinges Holes Figure 19. Installing the Access Point on the Bottom Panel 2. If the LAN cable is external to the wall or ceiling, route it through the notch in the cover and connect it to the LAN port. Refer to Figure 20 on page 44.
Chapter 2: Installing the Access Point Figure 20. Connecting the Network Cable that is External to the Wall 3. If the network cable comes through a wall opening, route the cable either through the notch in the cover, as shown in Figure 20 or through the hole in the bottom panel, as shown in Figure 21 on page 45, and connect it to the LAN port on the access point.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Figure 21. Attaching the Network Cable through the Wall Opening 4. If the access point is to be powered with the AT-TQ0091 Power Adapter, route the DC cable from the adapter through the notch in the cover and connect it to the DC-IN port on the access point. Refer to Figure 22 on page 46.
Chapter 2: Installing the Access Point Figure 22. Connecting the DC Cable from the AT-TQ0091 Power Adapter 5. Carefully close the access point over the bottom panel. Refer to Figure 23 on page 47.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Figure 23. Closing the Access Point over the Bottom Panel 6. Open the front panel and use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to tighten the captive screw to secure the access point to the bottom panel. Refer to Figure 24 on page 48.
Chapter 2: Installing the Access Point Figure 24. Tightening the Captive Screw 7. Close the front panel. 8. If you have not already done so, connect the network cable from the wireless access point to a port on an Ethernet switch. 9. Do one of the following: 48 If the access point is using PoE, the installation is complete. Go to “Installing Anti-theft Devices” on page 50 or “Starting the Initial Management Session on the Access Point” on page 51.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide 10. Check the AC plug on the AT-TQ0091 AC/DC Power Adapter to see if it is the correct plug for your region. If it is not the correct plug, remove it by pushing down on the release tab and sliding it from the slot on the adapter. Refer to Figure 6 on page 31. 11. Slide the correct plug for your region into the slot on the adapter until it clicks into place. Refer to Figure 7 on page 32. 12. Connect the adapter to an appropriate AC power source.
Chapter 2: Installing the Access Point Installing Anti-theft Devices The access point has holes for anti-theft devices. Refer to Figure 25. You may want to install one or more anti-theft devices if the access point is installed in a non-secure area. Note Anti-theft devices are not available from Allied Telesis. Padlock Torx or similar screw (M3 x 4mm) Kensington Lock Figure 25.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Starting the Initial Management Session on the Access Point When you power on the access point for the first time, it queries the subnet on the LAN port for a DHCP server. If a DHCP server responds to its query, the unit uses the IP address the server assigns to it. If there is no DHCP server, the access point uses the default IP address 192.168.1.230. There are a several ways to start the initial management session on the access point.
Chapter 2: Installing the Access Point Starting the Initial Management Session with a Direct Connection To start the management session with a direct Ethernet connection between your computer and the access point, perform the following procedure: Note If the unit is using PoE for power and you did not order an AC/DC adapter with the unit, you cannot perform this procedure because it requires removing the network cable from the LAN port.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Starting the Initial Management Session without a DHCP Server This procedure explains how to start the initial management session on the access point when the LAN port is connected to an Ethernet switch on a network that does not have a DHCP server. To start the management session, perform the following procedure: 1.
Chapter 2: Installing the Access Point 5. Enter “manager” for the username and “friend” for the password. The username and password are case-sensitive.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Setting the Country Setting You should set the country setting during the initial management session of the access point to ensure that the device operates in compliance with the codes and regulations of your region or country. Note The non-US model of this product has a country code setting that must be set during the initial management session of the unit.
Chapter 2: Installing the Access Point Note If the Country pull-down menu is deactivated and cannot be changed, the country parameter was set when the unit was manufactured. If the setting is not correct for your country or region, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance. The access point displays a confirmation prompt. 3. Click OK to change the country setting or Cancel to cancel the procedure.
Appendix A Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Table 4. AT-TQ3600 Physical Specifications Dimensions (W x D x H) 200.0 mm x 200.0 mm x 66.0 mm (7.9 in. x 7.9 in. x 2.6 in.) Weight 1.2 kg (2.6 lb.) Environmental Specifications Table 5.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Power Specifications Table 6. AT-TQ3600 Maximum Power Consumption AT-TQ3600 12 watts Table 7. AT-TQ0091 Power Adapter Input Range 100~240 Vac Input Frequency 47-63 Hz Input Power Consumption (no load) <0.3W max. 58 Output Voltage +12 VDC Output Current 2A max.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide LAN Port Table 8. LAN Port Specifications Connector RJ-45 Standards IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T) IEEE 802.3u (100Base-TX) IEEE 802.3ab (1000Base-T) PoE standard IEEE 802.3af (class 3) Figure 28 illustrates the pin layout of the LAN port. Figure 28. Pin Numbers for the RJ-45 Connector on the LAN Port Table 9 lists the pin signals when the port is operating in the MDI configuration at 10 or 100 Mbps. Table 9.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Table 10. MDI-X Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) (Continued) Pin 6 Signal TX- Table 11 lists the pin signals when the LAN port is operating at 1000 Mbps. Table 11.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications Table 12. Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certificates Standard Compliance RoHs compliant European Union RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Table 12. Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certificates (Continued) Safety EN 60950-1 IEC 60950-1 TUV-T UL 60950-1 UL 2043 (For AT-TQ3600-01 only) Suitable for use in environmental air space in accordance with Section 300-22(C) of the National Electrical Code, and Sections 2-128, 12-010(3), and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, CSA C22.1.
Appendix B Regulatory Statements This appendix contains the following regulatory statements: “Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement” on page 64 “Industry Canada Statement” on page 66 “Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity” on page 68 63
Appendix B: Regulatory Statements Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Country Code Selection (WiFi Devices) Note The non-US model of this product has a country code setting that must be set during the initial management session of the unit. The setting ensures that the unit operates in compliance with the laws and regulations of your country or region. For the US model the country code is preset and cannot be changed.
Appendix B: Regulatory Statements Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. 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 undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide (ii) le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 470-5 725 MHz doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e.; (iii) le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5 725-5 825 MHz) doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas.
Appendix B: Regulatory Statements Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
AT-TQ3600 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Česky [Czech] Allied Telesis tímto prohlašuje, že tento wireless access point je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede Allied Telesis erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr wireless access point overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/ 5/EF.
Appendix B: Regulatory Statements 70 Lietuvių [Lithuanian] Šiuo Allied Telesis deklaruoja, kad šis wireless access point atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Nederlands [Dutch] Hierbij verklaart Allied Telesis dat het toestel wireless access point in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
