Altitude™ 4511 Access Point Installation Guide Extreme Networks, Inc. 3585 Monroe Street Santa Clara, California 95051 (888) 257-3000 (408) 579-2800 http://www.extremenetworks.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................................................5 Document Conventions............................................................................................................... 6 Warnings..................................................................................................................................... 6 Site Preparation ..........................................................................
Table of Contents Safety Information ............................................................................................................. 46 International .............................................................................................................................. 46 EU ............................................................................................................................................. 46 US and Canada .......................................................
1 Introduction CHAPTER The Altitude™ 4511 Access Point links wireless 802.11a/b/g/n devices to the controller, enabling the growth of your wireless network with a cost-effective alternative to standard Access Points. The Altitude 4511 Access Point is an enterprise class 802.11n Access Point, installed in minutes anywhere a CAT-5 (or better) cable is located. The Altitude 4511 Access Point’s mechanical design is optimized for installation over a standard CAT-5 (or better) wall jack.
Chapter 1: Introduction Document Conventions The following graphical alerts are used in this document to indicate notable situations NOTE Tips, hints, or special requirements that you should take note of. CAUTION Care is required. Disregarding a caution can result in data loss or equipment malfunction. WARNING! Indicates a condition or procedure that could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Site Preparation Site Preparation ● Consult your site survey and network analysis reports to determine specific equipment placement, power drops, and so on. ● Assign installation responsibility to the appropriate personnel. ● Identify and document where all installed components are located. ● Ensure adequate, dust-free ventilation to all installed equipment. ● Prepare Ethernet and console port connections. ● Verify cable lengths are within the maximum 100 meter allowable length.
Chapter 1: Introduction The Altitude 4511 Access Point ships with a single dual-band radio supporting the 802.11a/ b/g/n radio bands. The Access Point contains runtime firmware which enables the unit to boot after either a power up or a watchdog reset. The runtime firmware on the Access Point can be updated via the Ethernet interface. The front of the Altitude 4511 Access Point has an access cover that can be removed to expose an additional connector.
2 Hardware Installation CHAPTER Installation Instructions An Altitude 4511 Access Point mounts either on a wall, under a table or over a Telco Box. The Altitude 4511 Access Point is not plenum rated. NOTE The provided metal mounting plate is fastened to an existing standard Telco in-wall box. The box is customer provided within the customer building structure, and can be either plastic or metal in composition. Screws and other mounting hardware are not included.
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation To prepare for an Altitude 4511 Access Point installation, perform the following: 1 Verify the contents of the box includes the intended Altitude 4511 Access Point and accessory hardware. 2 Review site survey and network analysis reports to determine the location and mounting position for the Altitude 4511 Access Point. 3 Connect a CAT-5 or better Ethernet cable to a PoE compatible device and run the cable to the installation site.
Wall Mount Installation NOTE Extreme Networks recommends the following customer supplied mounting accessories for an Altitude 4511 Access Point wall mount installation: 2, screws, #6 x 2.00 inch pan head 2, wall anchors suitable for the #6 screws To install an Altitude 4511 Access Point to a wall surface: 1 Attach the metal mounting plate (shipped with the Altitude 4511 Access Point) to a wall surface at the desired deployment location.
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 2 Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable into the wall mount connector on the Altitude 4511 Access Point as illustrated below. 3 If using the optional second RJ-45 Ethernet port (utilizing a pass through keystone cable), ensure the following steps are completed: a Bend the cable into a “U” shape so the mini pin connector and the RJ-45 keystone cable are in close proximity to one another.
Wall Mount Installation 4 Snap the Altitude 4511 Access Point on to the mounted wall plate. Use the locking screw to secure the unit. This connection does not require the use of tools or fastening hardware. Once installed, connections are hidden from forward view, with only the physical infrastructure cables (Ethernet and power) extending from the Altitude 4511 Access Point. 5 Cable the Access Point using an 802.
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 7 Once cabled and powered, the Altitude 4511 Access Point functions as either a Virtual Controller Access Point, Standalone Access Point or dependent mode Access Point, and receives its configuration once adopted by a Summit WM3400, WM3600 or WM3700 series controller or Altitude 4511 Access Point functioning in Virtual Controller mode. For information on using a controller to manage the Altitude 4511 Access Point, see: http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/documentation.
Telco Box Installation 2 Snap out keystone connectors from the existing plate. 3 Gently pull some cable out of the wall so it can be used with the Altitude 4511 Access Point. 4 Attach the metal mounting plate (shipped with the Altitude 4511 Access Point) to an existing standard Telco in-wall box. The screws used to mount the bracket to the Telco Box are customer provided. You can use the same screws that covered the existing wall plate if necessary.
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 6 Install the RJ11 (keystone style) connector into the Altitude 4511 Access Point’s snap-in port. To PBX RJ45 connector 7 If using the optional second RJ-45 Ethernet port (utilizing a pass through keystone cable), ensure the following steps are completed: a Bend the cable into a “U” shape so the mini pin connector and the RJ-45 keystone cable are in close proximity to one another.
Telco Box Installation 9 Snap the Altitude 4511 Access Point on to the mounted wall plate and secure the Altitude 4511 Access Point using the mounting plate lock screw. This connection does not require the use of tools or fastening hardware. Once installed, no cables extend from the Altitude 4511 Access Point since they are hidden from view within the Telco Box. 10 Cable the Access Point using an 802.
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Altitude 4511 Access Point functioning in Virtual Controller mode. For information on using a controller to manage the Altitude 4511 Access Point, see: http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/documentation. Altitude 4511 Access Point Antennas The Altitude 4511 Access Point contains two internal (embedded) dual-band antennas supporting both the 802.11bgn (2.4 GHz) and 802.11an (5.0 GHz) bands. No customer assembly or antenna orientation is required.
3 Defining a Basic Configuration CHAPTER An Altitude 4511 Access Point can utilize an initial setup wizard to streamline the process of initially accessing the wireless network. The wizard defines the Access Point’s operational mode, deployment location, basic security, network and WLAN settings.
Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration 2 Point the Web browser to the Access Point’s IP address. The following login screen displays: 3 Enter the default username admin in the Username field. 4 Enter the default password admin123 in the Password field. NOTE When logging in for the first time, you’re prompted to change the password to enhance device security in subsequent logins.
Using the Initial Setup Wizard 5 Click the Login button to load the management interface. 6 If this is the first time the management interface has been accessed, a dialogue displays to start the wizard. Select Start Wizard to run the initial setup wizard.
Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration The first page of the Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the Navigation Panel and Introduction for the configuration activities comprising the Access Point's initial setup A green checkmark to the left of an item in the Navigation Panel defines the listed task as having its minimum required configuration parameters set correctly. A red X defines the task as still requiring at least one parameter be defined correctly.
Using the Initial Setup Wizard The Introduction screen displays a list of the basic configuration activities supported by the Initial Setup Wizard.
Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration 7 Select Save/Commit within each page to save the updates made to that page's configuration. Select Next to proceed to the next page listed in the Navigation Panel. Select Back to revert to the previous screen in the Navigation Panel without saving your updates. NOTE While you can navigate to any page in the navigation panel, you cannot complete the Initial AP Setup Wizard until each task in the Navigation Panel has a green checkmark.
Using the Initial Setup Wizard 8 Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the Access Point Type screen to define the Access Point's Standalone versus Virtual Controller AP functionality and the way the Access Point is adopted to a controller.
Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration 9 Select an Access Point Type from the following options: ● Virtual Controller AP - When more than one Access Point is deployed, a single Access Point can function as a Virtual Controller AP. Up to 24 Access Points can be connected to, and managed by, a single Virtual Controller AP of the same Altitude 4511 Access Point model. ● Standalone AP -Select this option to deploy this Access Point as an autonomous fat Access Point.
Using the Initial Setup Wizard Select the Automatic controller discovery option to enable the Access Point to be discovered and adopted using layer 2 settings. If preferring layer 3 adoption, select the Static Controller Configuration option, and define the addresses of the preferred controllers. If using the static method, you’ll also need to define whether the Access Point receives an IP address using DHCP or if IP resources are provided statically.
Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration 10 Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the Access Point Mode screen to define the Access Point's routing or bridging mode functionality.
Using the Initial Setup Wizard 11 Select an Access Point Mode from the available options. ● Router Mode - In Router Mode, the Access Point routes traffic between the local network (LAN) and the Internet or external network (WAN). Router mode is recommended in a deployment supported by just a single Access Point. ● Bridge Mode - In Bridge Mode, the AP depends on an external router for routing LAN and WAN traffic.
Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration 12 Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the LAN Configuration screen to set the Access Point's LAN interface configuration.
Using the Initial Setup Wizard 13 Set the following DHCP and Static IP Address/Subnet information for the LAN interface: ● Use DHCP - Select the checkbox to enable an automatic network address configuration using the external DHCP server. ● Static IP Address/Subnet - Enter an IP Address and a subnet for the Access Point's LAN interface. If Use DHCP is selected, this field is not available.
Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration 14 Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the WAN Configuration screen to set the Access Point's WAN interface configuration.
Using the Initial Setup Wizard 15 Set the following DHCP and Static IP Address/Subnet information for the WAN interface: ● Use DHCP - Select the checkbox to enable an automatic network address configuration using the external DHCP server. ● Static IP Address/Subnet - Enter an IP Address/Subnet and gateway for the Access Point's WAN interface. These are required fields. ● The port connected to the WAN - Select the port used as the physical Access Point connection to the external network.
Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration NOTE The ADSP Sensor Support field displays at the bottom of the screen only if a radio has been dedicated as a sensor. 17 Set the following parameters for the radio: ● Configure as a Data Radio - Select this option to dedicate this radio for WLAN client support in either the selected 2.4 or 5GHz radio band. - Radio Frequency Band - Select either the 2.4GHz or 5.0GHz radio band to use with the radio when selected as a Data Radio.
Using the Initial Setup Wizard NOTE If configuring an Altitude 4511 Access Point as a sensor, the Access Point will require a reboot before its sensor functionality is invoked. The reboot can take place at the completion of the Initial AP Setup Wizard.
Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration 18 Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the Wireless LAN Setting screen to define network address and security settings for two WLAN configurations available to the Access Point as part of the Initial AP Setup Wizard. Once the Access Point has an initial configuration defined, numerous additional WLAN configurations can be set.
Using the Initial Setup Wizard 19 Set the following parameters for each of the two WLAN configurations available as part of this Initial AP Setup Wizard: ● ● SSID - Enter or modify the Services Set Identification (SSID) associated with the WLAN. The WLAN name is auto-generated using the SSID until changed by the user. The maximum number of characters is 32. Do not use < > | “ & \ ? , This is a required parameter for each WLAN.
Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration 20 Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the Country/Date/Time screen to set device deployment, administrative contact and system time information. The system time can either be set manually or be supplied by a dedicated Network Time Protocol (NTP) resource.
Using the Initial Setup Wizard 21 Refer to the Country and Time Zone field to set the following device deployment information: ● Location - Define the location of the Access Point. The Location parameter acts as a reminder of where the AP can be located within the Extreme Networks managed wireless network. ● Contact - Specify the contact information for the administrator. The credentials provided should accurately reflect the individual responding to service queries.
Chapter 3: Defining a Basic Configuration There is no user intervention or additional settings required within this screen. Its an additional means of validating the configuration before its deployed. However, if a screen displays settings not intended as part of the initial configuration, the screen can be selected from within the Navigation Panel and its settings modified accordingly.
4 Specifications CHAPTER Electrical Characteristics An Altitude 4511 Access Point has the following electrical characteristics: Operating Current & Voltage 250mA@48VDC Physical Characteristics An Altitude 4511 Access Point has the following physical characteristics: Dimensions 2.75 width x 5 height x 1.25 deep (Inches) 6.985 width x 12.7 height x 3.175 deep (centimeters) Housing Plastic and metal Weight 0.
Chapter 4: Specifications Radio Characteristics An Altitude 4511 Access Point has the following radio characteristics: Operating Channels All channels from 5180 MHz to 5825 MHz Channels 1-13 (2412-2472 MHz) Actual operating frequencies depend on regulatory approval for the country of use. Data Rates Supported 802.11b: 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps and 11Mbps Wireless Medium Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), 802.11g: 6Mbps, 9Mbps, 12Mbps, 18Mbps, 24Mbps, 36MBps, 48Mbps and 54Mbps 802.
5 Regulatory Information CHAPTER Regulatory Overview This guide applies to the Altitude 4511 Access Point. All Extreme Networks devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as required. Any changes or modifications to Extreme Networks equipment, not expressly approved by Extreme Networks, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Chapter 5: Regulatory Information NOTE Note: For 2.4GHz or 5GHz Products: Europe includes, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Operation of the device without regulatory approval is illegal.
Health and Safety Recommendations Health and Safety Recommendations Warnings for the use of Wireless Devices Please observe all warning notices with regard to the usage of wireless devices Potentially Hazardous Atmospheres – Fixed Installations You are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio devices in fuel depots, chemical plants etc. and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders).
Chapter 5: Regulatory Information RF Exposure Guidelines Safety Information Reducing RF Exposure—Use Properly. Only operate the device in accordance with the instructions supplied. International The device complies with internationally recognized standards covering human exposure to electromagnetic fields from radio devices. For information on “International” human exposure to eletromagnic fields refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) at http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm.
Power Supply Power Supply This device is powered from an 802.3af compliant power source which is UL approved and certified by the appropriate agencies. This product is intended to be supplied by a UL certified product and rated from 48 Vdc, 250mA. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – FCC 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.
Chapter 5: Regulatory Information Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Radio Transmitters For RLAN Devices: The use of 5 GHz RLANs for use in Canada, have the following restrictions: ● Restricted Band 5.60 – 5.65 GHz This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry & Science Canada.
Statement of Compliance Statement of Compliance Extreme Networks hereby, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A Declaration of Conformity may be obtained from http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm.
Chapter 5: Regulatory Information Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) English: For EU Customers: All products at the end of their life must be returned to Extreme Networks for recycling. For information on how to return product, please go to:http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/eu-weee. Français : Clients de l'Union Européenne : Tous les produits en fin de cycle de vie doivent être retournés à Extreme Networks pour recyclage.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Suomi: Asiakkaat Euroopan unionin alueella: Kaikki tuotteet on palautettava kierrätettäväksi Extreme Networks-yhtiöön, kun tuotetta ei enää käytetä. Lisätietoja tuotteen palauttamisesta on osoitteessa http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/eu-weee. Dansk: Til kunder i EU: Alle produkter skal returneres til Extreme Networks til recirkulering, når de er udtjent. Læs oplysningerne om returnering af produkter på: http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/eu-weee.
Chapter 5: Regulatory Information TURKISH WEEE Statement of Compliance EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur Japan (VCCI) - Voluntary Control Council for Interference Class B ITE この装置は、情報処理装置等電波障害自主規制協議会 (VCCI)の基準に基づくク ラス B 情報技術装置です。この装置は、家庭環境で使用することを目的としています が、この装置がラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して使用されると、受信障害を引 き起こすことがあります。 取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをして下さい。 This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI).
Other Countries Other Countries Australia Use of 5 GHz RLANs in Australia is restricted in the following band 5.50 – 5.65 GHz. Brazil Regulatory declarations for the Altitude 4511 Access Point - BRAZIL Note: The certification mark applied to the Altitude 4511 Access Point is for Restrict Radiation Equipment. This equipment operates on a secondary basis and does not have the right for protection against harmful interference from other users including same equipment types.
Chapter 5: Regulatory Information Mexico Restrict Frequency Range to: 2.450 – 2.4835 GHz. Taiwan NOTICE! According to: Administrative Regulations on Low Power Radio Waves Radiated Devices Article 12 Without permission granted by the DGT, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio-frequency devices.
Other Countries Wireless devices operate in the frequency band of 5.25-5.35 GHz, limited for Indoor use only. 在 5.25-5.35 赫頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備,限於室內使用。 Korea For radio equipment using 2400~2483.5MHz or 5725~5825MHz, the following expressions should be displayed: 1 “This radio equipment can be interfered with during operation.” 당해 무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음 2 “This radio equipment cannot provide a service relevant to human life safety, as it can be crossed” through the user manual, etc.
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Chapter 6: Customer Support Documentation Check for the latest versions of documentation on the Extreme Networks documentation website at: http://www.extremenetworks.