WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Published: 2011-09-29 Revision Copyright © 2011, Juniper Networks, Inc.
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Table of Contents Part 1 Overview Chapter 1 Access Point Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WLA532 AccessPoint Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MAC Address Information for WLA Series Access Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chapter 2 Ports and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WLA 532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Chapter 9 Verification Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Verifying the Health of WLA Series Access Points Using LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Part 5 Troubleshooting Chapter 10 Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Contacting Juniper for Missing WLA532 Access Point Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Figures Part 1 Overview Chapter 1 Access Point Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Figure 1: WLA532 Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chapter 2 Ports and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Figure 2: Status LED on WLA532 Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Tables Part 1 Overview Chapter 1 Access Point Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Table 1: MAC Address Information for WLA Series Access Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chapter 2 Ports and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Table 2: Status LEDs on WLA532 Access Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 1 Overview • Access Point Overview on page 3 • Ports and Connectors on page 7 Copyright © 2011, Juniper Networks, Inc.
CHAPTER 1 Access Point Overview • WLA532 AccessPoint Hardware Overview on page 3 • MAC Address Information for WLA Series Access Points on page 4 WLA532 AccessPoint Hardware Overview Juniper Networks Enterprise wireless LAN Indoor Access Point, WLA532, is based on the next evolution of 802.11n technology based radio chipsets. WLA 532 is a dual radio 3X3 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) access point supporting up to three spatial streams on each radio.
WLA 532 Access Point Hardware Documentation • One 5GHz 3x3 802.11n enhanced power radio subsystem • One Gigabit (10/100/1000 Base-T) Ethernet port • Power consumption within standard 802.
Access Point Overview Table 1: MAC Address Information for WLA Series Access Points (continued) MAC Address Type Description 5Ghz Radio and SSID MAC Addresses • The 5Ghz radio equals the access point base MAC address + 1 • The BSSIDs for the SSIDs configured on the 5Ghz radio end in odd numbers. The first BSSID is equal to the access point’s base MAC address + 1. The next BSSID is equal to the access point’s base MAC address + 3, and so on. • The 2.
CHAPTER 2 Ports and Connectors • Ethernet Connections for WLA532 Access Points on page 7 • Status LEDs on WLA532 Access Point on page 7 Ethernet Connections for WLA532 Access Points The WLA532 access point has one RJ-45 network port, which provides a 10/100/1000 autosensing (MDI/MDX) ethernet connection to a wireless LAN controller (WLC).
WLA 532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Figure 2: Status LED on WLA532 Access Point Table 2 on page 8 describes the status LEDs and their states. Table 2: Status LEDs on WLA532 Access Points Label Color Status and Description LED in the center Unlit Off. The access point is powered off. Amber, flashing On. The access point is on power on sand is in self-test mode. Green, flashing On.
Ports and Connectors Table 2: Status LEDs on WLA532 Access Points (continued) Label Color LED on the right (11 AN) LED on the left (11 BGN) Status and Description Off. The 5 GHz radio is disabled. Green On. The 5 GHz radio is enabled. Amber On. Dedicated sensor Green or amber, flashing On. The access point is transmitting and receiving on the 5 GHz radio. Red On. The radio has failed. Please clarify what is dedicated sensor Off. The 2.4 GHz radio is disabled. Green On. The 2.
PART 2 Planning • Planning Guidelines on page 13 • Radio Requirements on page 19 • Certifications on page 21 Copyright © 2011, Juniper Networks, Inc.
CHAPTER 3 Planning Guidelines • Planning Guidelines for Using RingMaster to Plan a Mobility System on page 13 • Standard PoE Information for WLA Series Access Points on page 14 • Technical, Mechanical and Compliance Specifications for WLA Series Access Points on page 14 Planning Guidelines for Using RingMaster to Plan a Mobility System The Juniper Networks Mobility System is an enterprise WLAN solution that seamlessly integrates with an existing wired enterprise network.
WLA 532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Standard PoE Information for WLA Series Access Points The WLA series access point operates as a powered device within standard IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) from either a mid or end span power source equipment. It also operates on 802.3af+ (54V from power source equipement) or 802.3at (high power POE), and WLA532 responds to 802.3at discovery as an 802.3af class 3 device.
Planning Guidelines • Single auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Ethernet port, configured as MDI • Comply with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u and 802.3ab standards • PowerDsine(Microsemi) GigE PoE injector support • 802.3af PoE compatability Ceiling and Wall Mounting The WLA 532 access point can be mounted to a recessed 15/16” ceiling tile rail without disrupting rail or tile alignment.
WLA 532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Table 3: Mechanical and Compliance Specification for WLA532 (continued) Specification Description Status indicators Health/status and radio LEDs (For descriptions of the LEDs, see “Access Point LEDs in a WLA 532” on page 7. Wired network ports One RJ-45 port for 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet and Power over Ethernet (PoE) Standards compliance IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.
Planning Guidelines Table 3: Mechanical and Compliance Specification for WLA532 (continued) Specification Description General Power-save mode supported Transmit power control in 1 dBm increments Supports up to 250 clients per radio Supports Dynamic Frequency Selection Radio Specifications The mechanical and compliance specifications for WLA532 access point is listed in the table.
CHAPTER 4 Radio Requirements • Radio Requirements for 2.4GHz on page 19 • Radio Requirements for 5GHz on page 19 Radio Requirements for 2.4GHz The 2.4 GHz band mPCIe radio module is operational from channels 1 to 14 of legacy 802.11 bg or in 802.11 n 3x3 stream of 20 MHz channel modes. At MCS0 data rate, it provides 18 dBm transmit power per chain (200 mW combined 3-stream output power) and -90 dBm reception.
WLA 532 Access Point Hardware Documentation The 5 GHz horizontally polarized antenna model of WLA532 access point includes one 5 GHz band, 4 dBi gain, omnidirectional, horizontally polarized internal antenna, which maximizes the MIMO performance from 4dBi to -6dBi around the 360 degrees horizontal plane.
CHAPTER 5 Certifications • EMI/EMC Certifications for the WLA532 Access Point on page 21 • Radio Safety Certifications for the WLA532 Access Point on page 21 EMI/EMC Certifications for the WLA532 Access Point For a complete list of safety warnings and detailed compliance information, see the Juniper Networks Regulatory Guide in the Wireless LAN Services (WLS) documentation at http://www.juniper.net/techpubs/.
WLA 532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Related Documentation 22 • EN 301 489-1 EMC and Radio Spectrum Matters: Common Technical requirements • EN 301 489-17 EMC and Radio Spectrum Matters: 2.4GHz wideband and 5GHz RLAN • EN 301 893 Broadband Radio Access Networks 5 GHz RLAN • RTTE Directive 1995/5/EC • Various Country Specific Radio Regulations and World Markings. • Safety Standards and Agencies Copyright © 2011, Juniper Networks, Inc.
PART 3 Safety • General Safety Information on page 25 • General Guidelines on page 29 Copyright © 2011, Juniper Networks, Inc.
CHAPTER 6 General Safety Information • General Safety Standards and Agencies for the WLA532 Access Point on page 25 • WLA532 Access Point Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines on page 26 General Safety Standards and Agencies for the WLA532 Access Point For a complete list of safety warnings and detailed compliance information, see the Juniper Networks Regulatory Guide in the Wireless LAN Services (WLS) documentation at http://www.juniper.net/techpubs/.
WLA 532 Access Point Hardware Documentation WLA532 Access Point Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines The following are Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines for the WLA532 access point: WLA Radio Safety Advisories: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Docket 96-8 for Spread Spectrum Transmitters specifies a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-certified equipment.
General Safety Information harmful interference is caused and shall not resume until the condition causing the harmful interference has been corrected. Moreover, the interference must be accepted that may be caused by the operation of an authorized communications, or ISM equipment 4.7.7- Manufacturers of U-NII devices are responsible for ensuring frequency stability such that an emission is maintained within the band of operation under all conditions of normal operation as specified in the user manual.
CHAPTER 7 General Guidelines Copyright © 2011, Juniper Networks, Inc.
PART 4 Installation • Installing the Access Point on page 33 • Verification Tasks on page 41 Copyright © 2011, Juniper Networks, Inc.
CHAPTER 8 Installing the Access Point • Installing the WLA532 Access Point on a Suspended Ceiling Rail on page 33 • Installing the WLA532 Access Point on a Wall on page 36 • Connecting the Access Point to Wireless LAN Controllers on page 39 Installing the WLA532 Access Point on a Suspended Ceiling Rail The WLA532 access point is an indoor, dual-band, dual-concurrent 3x3 IEEE 802.11n enterprise WLAN access point with three data streams.
WLA 532 Access Point Hardware Documentation c. Remove the mounting template and the material you cut from the ceiling tile. 3. Run the Category 5 cable from the ceiling through the hole in the ceiling tile. 4. Ensure the snaps on the top of the ceiling-mount bracket are open so that the clips can fully extend to fit around the ceiling rail. The bracket is shipped in an open position so that it is ready to be clipped over a ceiling rail. 5.
Installing the Access Point 7. Plug in the Category 5 cable that extends from the ceiling into the WLA. 8. Align the WLA with the bracket and press forward until the WLA clicks into place. Be sure the WLA is seated correctly in the bracket by gently pulling down on the WLA. 9. If the WLA is not properly secured, press in on the release button on the top of the bracket to unlock the WLA.
WLA 532 Access Point Hardware Documentation NOTE: We recommend that you use the optional security kit (separately orderable) to secure the access point. The kit includes a special tool and a security screw. Be sure that you retain the tool so that you can unlock and move the access point. Never use a power tool to insert or remove the security screw. 10.
Installing the Access Point is the primary installation method, however, you can also install the WLA532 access point on the wall using a specially ordered wall-mounting bracket. You can purchase a wall-mount kit at http://www.juniper.net/techpubs/ . The WLA532 access point wall-mount package includes a bracket for mounting the access point to a wall socket.
WLA 532 Access Point Hardware Documentation 4. If the access point is not properly secured, press the release button on the bottom of the bracket to release the device. Realign the unit, making sure the cable is still connected and push down until the access point clicks securely into place. NOTE: We recommend that you use the optional security kit (separately orderable) to secure the access point. The kit includes a special tool and a security screw.
Installing the Access Point Related Documentation • Installing the WLA532 Access Point on a Suspended Ceiling Rail on page 33 Connecting the Access Point to Wireless LAN Controllers You can connect a wireless LAN access point to a Wireless LAN controller (WLC) directly or indirectly through an intermediate layer 2 or layer 3 network. To connect the access point directly to a WLC: 1.
WLA 532 Access Point Hardware Documentation 40 • WLA532 AccessPoint Hardware Overview on page 3 • Ethernet Connections for WLA532 Access Points on page 7 • Access Point LEDs in a WLA 532 on page 7 Copyright © 2011, Juniper Networks, Inc.
CHAPTER 9 Verification Tasks • Verifying the Health of WLA Series Access Points Using LEDs on page 41 Verifying the Health of WLA Series Access Points Using LEDs After you install the WLA series access point and enable the PoE on the ethernet cable connected to the access point, you can verify the access point status by observing the health LED. The health or LINK LED indicates if the access point is operational or not.
PART 5 Troubleshooting • Customer Support on page 45 Copyright © 2011, Juniper Networks, Inc.
CHAPTER 10 Customer Support • Contacting Juniper for Missing WLA532 Access Point Parts on page 45 Contacting Juniper for Missing WLA532 Access Point Parts If you receive your WLA532 access point installation kit with any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts contact Juniper Networks at http://www.juniper.net. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them again to repack the product if you need to return it.
PART 6 Index • Index on page 49 Copyright © 2011, Juniper Networks, Inc.
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