BlueSecure™ Access Point 1540 Installation Guide Bluesocket, Inc. 10 North Avenue Burlington, MA 01803 USA +1 781-328-0888 www.bluesocket.com Part Number: 873-01540-M00 Document Version: 1.
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Contents Overview .................................................................................................1 Familiarizing Yourself with the BSAP Hardware ............................................2 Fixed Antennas......................................................................................3 LED Indicators .......................................................................................3 Power Supply Connector ........................................................................
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Overview The BlueSecure Access Point 1540 is a next-generation, “thin” access point that works in conjunction with BlueSecure Controllers (BSCs) for enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) deployments. BlueSecure Access Points (BSAPs) feature dual radios supporting 802.11a and 802.11b/g in a plenum-rated housing with fixed omnidirectional antennas, and two reverse-SMA connectors supporting connection of external 802.11a and 802.11bg antennas.
Familiarizing Yourself with the BSAP Hardware Figure 2 illustrates the BSAP hardware. Familiarize yourself with the labeled components before attempting to install the BSAP. Fixed Antennas 802.11a External Antenna Connector Power Supply Connector LED Indicators Captive Mounting Bracket Screw Ethernet/PoE Connector Reset Button 802.
Familiarizing Yourself with the BSAP Hardware Fixed Antennas The BSAP includes two omni-directional antennas for wireless communications. The antennas support diversity whereby the signal transmitted from both antennas is identical, but only the best signal received on one of the antennas is used. The antennas transmit the outgoing signal along a horizontal plane perpendicular to the antenna (in the shape of a toroidal sphere).
Power Supply Connector The BSAP does not have a power switch. It is powered on when connected to the supplied AC power adapter, and the power adapter is connected to a power source. The BSAP automatically adjusts to any voltage between 100-240 volts at 50 or 60 Hz. No voltage range settings are required. The BSAP may also receive Power over Ethernet (PoE) from a model BSC-400 Controller, switch or other network device that supplies power over the network cable based on the IEEE 802.3af standard.
Provisioning Your Bluesocket WLAN for BSAPs Kensington Security Slot The BSAP includes a Kensington security slot on the rear panel. You can prevent unauthorized removal of the BSAP by wrapping a Kensington security cable (not provided) around an unmovable object, inserting the lock into the slot, and turning the key. 802.11a/802.11bg External Antenna Connectors The BSAP-1540 provides two standard Reverse SMA connectors that enable you to connect external 802.11 antennas.
Deploying BSAPs on the Same Layer-2 Subnet as the BSC If the BSAPs are on the same subnet as the home BlueSecure Controller as shown in Figure 3, you can run a DHCP server on the BSC to manage IP address assignment to BSAPs. In this scenario, the BlueSecure Controller must be the only DHCP server for the subnet. Alternatively, you can configure the BlueSecure Controller to run a DHCP relay agent to relay DHCP communications between the BSAPs and a DHCP server on your network.
Provisioning Your Bluesocket WLAN for BSAPs BSAPs Receive their IP Addresses from Network DHCP Server BSAPs Receive Home BSC IP Address Using DHCP Option 43 or DNS Network DHCP Server Network DNS Server Figure 4: Deploying BSAPs Across a Routed Network • DHCP Server Option 43 - You can manually configure the DHCP server on your network to send BSC IP addresses to BSAPs using DHCP vendorspecific option 43.
Selecting a BSAP Installation Location BlueSecure Access Points should be positioned for maximum throughput and range between other BSAPs and wireless client devices. Normally, you should locate the BSAP on the ceiling away from obstructions. Range and performance are dictated by the distance between the BSAP and client radios, and by obstacles that may be present in a specific building or office environment.
Connecting and Powering the BSAP You may use the wall mounting template found on the back page (page 16) of this document to guide you when drilling the four holes required to anchor the mounting bracket to the wall. Secure the BSAP to its mounting bracket using its captive mounting bracket screw. 3. Position the BSAP’s antennas for best radio performance.
Using the BSAP Command Line Interface (CLI) ) Note: Normally you will not need to access the BSAP CLI. In a properly provisioned Bluesocket WLAN, the BSAP will automatically discover and communicate with its home BSC. We recommend that you use the CLI to configure the BSAP only in a lab or test environment, or where a pre-defined static IP address is desired. You can connect a console to the BSAP’s serial console connector to perform local configuration of the BSAP using its command line interface (CLI).
Using the BSAP Command Line Interface (CLI) Figure 5: BSAP CLI Main Menu • Reboot AP - After applying the BSAP’s configuration settings, you must reboot the BSAP to effect the new configuration. When operating in a submenu, press h to return directly to the main menu (or home menu). Press p to return to the previous menu. BSAP Default Configuration The BSAP is shipped with the following default configuration. IP_ADDR_MODE: IP_ADDR NETMASK GW_ADDR DNS_ADDR WG_ADDR_MODE WG_ADDR DHCP (0) 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.
Setting the BSAP and Home BSC IP Addresses Using the CLI To set the BSAP and Home BSC IP addresses using the CLI: 1. Enter 1 at the BSAP CLI main menu command prompt. The BSAP CLI network configuration menu appears as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6: BSAP CLI Network Configuration Menu 2. Enter 1 at the Network Cfg prompt to set the IP address mode. Enter 1 to set the BSAP IP address mode to static. 3. Enter 2 at the Network Cfg prompt to set the BSAP’s IP address.
General Specifications Enter 2 at the main menu to apply your configuration changes, reboot the BSAP, and put the new configuration settings into effect. When the BSAP completes its reboot, it will connect to and download its configuration from the home BSC you have configured via the CLI. General Specifications Power Supply Input: 100-240 AC, 50-60 Hz Output: 48 VDC, 0.38A Power consumption: 13.2 watts PoE (DC) Input voltage: 48 volts, 0.2 A, 9.
Fixed Omni Antennas Antenna Model FDS_2FED01+I3W Antenna Type Dipole Antenna Connector Type MMCX Connector FDS_2FED02+I3W Compliance Electrical/Safety UL 60950 CAN/CSA-C22.2 IEC 60950 EN 60950 Radio Signal Certification FCC Part 15.247, 15.407 RSS-210 (Canada) EN 300.328, EN 301.893 (Europe) FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
General Specifications Industry Canada Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 8 dB. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
BSAP Wall Mounting Template Photocopy this page, and then use the template below to position and drill the four holes required to secure the BSAP mounting bracket to a wall. Use the four screws and screws anchors supplied with the BSAP to anchor the mounting bracket in place.
