Quick Reference Guide

ExtremeWireless 802.11ax AP510C/CX Indoor
Access Points
AP510C/CX Overview
The AP510C/CX access points are high-performance 802.11ax dual-5G, dual-band access
points designed for high-density indoor environments that require high definition (HD)
video streaming and large file transfers. The AP510CX access point has external antennas,
that are sold separately.
The access point can be installed on an indoor environment such as a ceiling rail, on non-
standard ceilings, and on a wall.
The AP510C/CX access points have the following features:
• Radio technology: two built-in dual-band radios
• Kensington lock
• ETH0 Ethernet port:
– autosensing 100/1000/2500G BASE-T/TX Mbps, with IEEE 802.3af or 802.3at
compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE), and requires a Cat6 cable
• Eth1 Ethernet port:
– autosensing 10/100/1000 BASE-T/TX Mbps, with IEEE 802.3af- or 802.3at-
compliant PoE
• Antennas:
– AP510C - four internal omnidirectional 2.4 GHz/5 GHz dual-band antennas and 4
internal omnidirectional 5 GHz antennas
– AP510CX option 1 - four external omnidirectional 2.4 GHz/5 GHz dual-band
antennas and 4 external omnidirectional 5 GHz antennas
•One dual-band antenna is shared between Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy
(BLE)
– AP510CX option 2 - 8 internal omnidirectional 5 GHz antennas
• Power source – 802.3af and 802.3at power over Ethernet injector
• Temperature:
– AP510C operating temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C (+32 °F to +104 °F)
– AP510CX operating temperature: -20°C to +55 °C (-4 °F to +131 °F)
– Storage temperature: -40 °C to +80 °C (-40 °F to +176 °F)
– Relative humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
For detailed device and radio specifications, refer to the AP510C/CX Data Sheet.
Figure 1 Front views of AP510C/CX
Figure 2 AP510C/CX access point hardware components
Table 1 Side ports on AP510C/CX access point
Status LED
The AP510C/CX have a rectangular status light on the top right corner of the chassis. The
status light conveys operational states for system power, firmware updates, Ethernet and
wireless interface activity, and major alarms.
• Steady white: The device has successfully established a Control And Provisioning of
Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) connection to ExtremeCloud IQ and is operating
normally.
• Slow-blinking white: The device has a CAPWAP connection to ExtremeCloud IQ, but is
operating on 802.3af power instead of 802.3at power.
• Fast-blinking white: The device is looking for a mesh neighbor from which to obtain a
password.
• Steady amber: The device is initializing, rebooting, or is running without a CAPWAP
connection.
• Slow-blinking amber (AF power mode only): The device has no CAPWAP connection
to ExtremeCloud IQ, and is operating on 802.3af power instead of 802.3at power.
• Fast-blinking amber: The device is upgrading it’s IQ Engine firmware.
• Dark: power is off.
Callout Description
1 ETH0 port
2 ETH1 port
3 DC power
4 Console port
5 USB port
6 Reset button
7 Security slot
Micro USB Console Port
The console port is located at the bottom of the access point. Through the console port,
you can make a serial connection between your management system and the access
point.
AP510C/CX Box Contents
Ensure that the following items are available:
All optional brackets and accessories are sold separately. For detailed installation
instructions about all mounting procedures, refer to the ExtremeWireless AP510C/CX
Access Point Installation Guide in the Extreme Networks Documentation Support site.
Position the Access Point before Installation
There is a red dot on the back of the access point and the bracket that will work as a guide
to position the access point for installation. Line up the red dot on the access point and
the bracket for ease of installation.
Install the Access Point
Use these instructions as guidelines for mounting and connecting the AP510C/CXaccess
points easily and safely.
Install the Access Point on a Standard Ceiling Rail
The AP510C/CX access points ship with a mounting bracket for standard 15/16 in.
dropped ceiling grid. For non-standard ceiling rail installations, see “Install the Access
Point on a Non-Standard Ceiling Grid or a Wall” .
1 Remove the ceiling tiles.
2 Align the accessory on the ceiling rail in such a way that the accessory metal hinges
are almost parallel to the sides of the ceiling rail.
3 Rotate the accessory clockwise until the metal hinges hook over the edge of the rail
and the white tabs click in place.
Figure 3 AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB bracket
Table 3 AH-ACC-BKT-AX-Tb bracket parts description
4 Attach the Ethernet port cap to the access point Ethernet port.
For more information about Ethernet cap, refer to Ethernet Cap Accessory
Information on the WiFi6 802.11ax Access Points Accessories Guide.
5 Align the red dot on the back of the access point against the bracket red dot.
Table 2 Contents of the AP510C/CX Box
Quantity Item
1 Read Me card
1 An access point you have ordered (AP510C or AP510CX)
1
Mounting bracket for prelude T-bar ceiling installation (part number AH-
ACC-BKT-AX-TB)
Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel must perform installation
procedures.
Note: There are two white tabs in the back of the accessory that holds on to
the ceiling rail in place. Use your finger to push and unhook one side of the
white tab if you want to remove the accessory from the ceiling rail.
Callout Description
1 Metal hinges on the AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB bracket
2 Mounting holes for wall mounting
3 White tab on the AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB bracket
Note: The accessory has a circular tip that fits into the circular depression on
the back of the access point.
Figure 4 Access point alignment against the red dot on the -TB bracket
6 Press and rotate the access point 1/8th turn clockwise until it clicks into place on the
accessory.
7 Attach the Cat6 RJ45 cable to the ETH0 or ETH1 port.
8 Place the cable cover over the Ethernet cable.
9 Replace the ceiling tiles.
Install the Access Point on a Non-Standard Ceiling
Grid or a Wall
For detailed non-standard ceiling grid installation or wall installation instructions, refer to
the Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax Access Points Accessories Guide.
The access point can be installed on a non-standard ceiling grid using the
following accessories:
Table 4 Non-standard ceiling grid and wall accessories information
Bracket part number Description
AH-ACC-BKT-AX-TB
Mounting bracket for prelude 15/16 in.
AH-ACC-BKT-AX-IL
Mounting bracket for interlude ceilings and
suprafine 9/16 in. ceilings and walls
AH-ACC-BKT-AX-SL
Mounting bracket for silhouette 1/8 in. and
silhouette 1/4 in. ceiling grids
ACC-BKT-AX-JB
Junction box or wall mounting for indoor access
points
Lock the Access Point after Installation
Secure the access point by using the Kensington lock on the side of the access point. The
security feature is used to prevent the access point from being removed from the
mounting accessory.
Connect the Access Point to the Network
1 Plug the AC power supply into the 12V port on the device and into a standard wall
socket.
2 Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 port and to a modem or other network device.
3 After the access point receives power, it automatically tries to get network settings
and contact ExtremeCloud IQ.
When you see the access point listed on the Devices page in the Manage section of
the ExtremeCloud IQ GUI, the initial setup is complete and you can begin managing
the access point with ExtremeCloud IQ.
Antenna Gain Information
Professional Installation Instruction
Installation personnel
This product is designed for specific application and needs to be installed by a qualified
personnel who has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to
install or change the setting.
Installation procedure
Refer to the ExtremeWireless AP510C/CX Access Point Installation Guide.
Instructions d'installation professionnelle
Installation
Ce produit est destine a un usage specifique et doit etre installe par un personnel qualifie
maitrisant les radiofrequences et les regles s'y rapportant. L'installation et les reglages ne
doivent pas etre modifies par l'utilisateur final.
Procedure d'installation
Consulter le manuel d'utilisation ExtremeWireless AP510C/CX Access Point Installation
Guide.
ACC-BKT-AX-BEAM
Beam mounting for indoor access points
AH-ACC-BKT-AX-WL
Mounting bracket for direct-to-wall installations
Note: The default bracket for wall installation is the ACC-BKT-AX-JB bracket.
Order the -JB bracket for new wall installations. The AH-ACC-BKT-AX-WL
bracket is for users who already have the -WL brackets.
Radio 0 Radio 1 IoT
Fixed dual 2.4 GHz (4.5 dBi) 5 GHz (6 dBi) 4.2 dBi
Dual 5G 5 GHz (5.7 dBi) 5 GHz (6 dBi) 4.2 dBi
Warning: Select the installation position and ensure that the final output
power does not exceed the limit set forth in relevant rules. The violation of the
rule could lead to serious federal penalty.
Warning: Avertissement: Choisir avec soin la position d'installation et
s'assurer que la puissance de sortie ne depasse pas les limites en vigueur. La
violation de cette regle peut conduire a de serieuses penalites federales.
Bracket part number Description