WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation
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1. e Document URL or title e Page number if applicable e Software version e Your name and company Requesting Technical Support Technical product support is available through the Juniper Networks Technical Assistance Center JTAC If you are a customer with an active J Care or JNASC support contract x Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc About This Topic Collection or are covered under warranty and need post sales technical support you can access our tools and resources online or open a case with JTAC e JTAC policies For a complete understanding of our JTAC procedures and policies review the JTAC User Guide located at http www juniper net us en local pdf resource guides 7100059 en pdf e Product warranties For product warranty information visit http www juniper net support warranty e JTAC hours of operation The JTAC centers have resources available 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year Self Help Online Tools and Resources For quick and easy problem resolution Juniper Networks has designed an online self service portal called the Customer Support Center CSC that provides you with the following features Find CSC offerings http www juniper net customers support e Search for known bugs http www2 juniper net kb e Find product documentation http www juniper net techpubs e Find solutions and answer questions using our Knowledge Base http kb juniper net e Download the la2. Revision 2 The information in this document is current as of the date on the title page END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT The Juniper Networks product that is the subject of this technical documentation consists of or is intended for use with Juniper Networks software Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of the End User License Agreement EULA posted at http www juniper net support eula html By downloading installing or using such software you agree to the terms and conditions of that EULA ii Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Table of Contents Part 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Part 2 Chapter 4 About TRIS TOPE Collecties serros be eexte wa oho edo daha dee bod tebe ai ix How to Use This Guides 2a adc ma ecad awe wa Oto ea ead dee et ix List of Wireless LAN Software Guides for Release 7 6 ix Documentation Symbols KEY x Documentation Feedback x oss scccn5de0dsaet iatale an x Requesting Technical Support iL x Self Help Online Tools and RESOUrces LL xi Opening a Case with JTAC LL xi Access Point Overview and Components WLA532 Access Point Overview i 3 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Overview LL 3 Features Supported by the WLA532 Access Point 4 Physical Characteristics of the Access Point 0 00 0 cee eee 4 Software and Hardware Used with the Access Point 05 4 MAC Address Information for WLA Series A
3. 2012 Juniper Networks Inc CHAPTER 9 Customer Support e Contacting JTAC Regarding WLA532 Access Point Parts on page 51 Contacting JTAC Regarding WLA532 Access Point Parts If you receive your WLA532 access point installation kit with any incorrect or damaged parts or if parts are missing from the kit contact Juniper Networks at http www juniper net If possible retain the carton including the original packing materials Use them to repack the product if you need to return it Refer to the following checklist to ensure you have received a complete installation kit The WLA532 access point installation kit includes e One WLA532 access point e One ceiling mount bracket e Mounting template e WLA532 Access Point Quick Start Guide Related Installing the WLA532 Access Point on a Suspended Ceiling Rail on page 33 Documentation e Installing the WLA532 Access Point on the Wall Using Hardware Kits on page 36 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 51 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation 52 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc
4. Ant 300 V Pol Ant2 ge N Heel ba gx n x Hel V Pol Ants nn wnt Pol ans a o g a 9060021 Related Requirements and Specifications for 2 4 GHz Radios on WLA532 Access Points on Documentation page 25 Requirements and Specifications for 5 GHz Radios on WLA532 Access Points on page 25 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 27 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation 28 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc CHAPTER 6 Certifications for the Access Point e EMI and EMC Certifications for the WLA532 Access Point on page 29 e Radio Certifications for the WLA532 Access Point on page 29 EMI and EMC Certifications for the WLA532 Access Point Related Documentation 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 The following are EMI and EMC certifications for the WLA532 access point specified standards and agencies e FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Frequency allocations and general treaty matters General rules e FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices Class B e EN 55022 EMC Radiated Standard Class B e EN 55024 EMC Immunity Standard Class B e EN 300 386 EMC and Radio Spectrum Matters Telcom e EN 60601 1 2 EMC for medical electrical equipment e EMC Directive 2004 108 EC e Radio Certifications for the WLA532 Access Point on page
5. boot instructions and a configuration file from a controller or switch Green and yellow alternating The access point is booting and is receiving a configuration file froma controller or a switch or is waiting for a radio to be enabled or placed in sentry mode Radios 11 AN and 11 BGN Green solid A client is associated with the radio Green flashing Associated client is sending or receiving traffic Yellow flashing Nonassociated client is sending or receiving traffic Green and yellow alternating Radio is unable to transmit data the problem can occur due to any of the following e Excessive interference is preventing the sending of beacons e The radio has failed Yellow solid Radio is disabled or is in sentry mode Unlit No radio is present or if aradio is present and enabled no clients are associated with the radio and there is no traffic Related Documentation Ethernet Connections for WLA532 Access Points on page 9 Requirements and Specifications for 2 4 GHz Radios on WLA532 Access Points on page 25 Requirements and Specifications for 5 GHz Radios on WLA532 Access Points on page 25 Installing the WLA532 Access Point on a Suspended Ceiling Rail on page 33 Installing the WLA532 Access Point on the Wall Using Hardware Kits on page 36 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation 8 Copyright 2012 Juniper Net
6. EAP methods such as TLS and PEAP Either 40 bit 104 bit WEP or 64 bit 128 bit WEP e Seamless roaming within the IEEE 802 11 a b g n Juniper Networks WLAN infrastructure e Adjustable output power support e Single autosensing 10 100 1000BASE T Gigabit Ethernet port configured as MDI e Compliance with IEEE 802 3 802 3u and 802 3ab standards Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc n WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Gigabit Ethernet Power over Ethernet PoE injector support IEEE 802 3af PoE compatibility Ceiling and Wall Mounting The WLA532 access point can be mounted to a recessed 15 16 in ceiling tile rail without disrupting rail or tile alignment The following mounting adapters are provided with the access point in an auxiliary mounting kit e 9 16 in recessed ceiling tile rail adapter e Wall mount bracket for offset wall mounting and for providing cable bend radius for easy installation e North America single junction box adapter minimum extension from wall covers wall box and cables e European single junction box adapter minimum extension from wall covers wall box and cables Physical and Compliance Specifications The mechanical and compliance specifications for the WLA532 access point are listed in Table 3 on page 12 Table 3 Mechanical and Compliance Specification for WLA532 Specification Description Size Length 5 71 in 14 5 cm Width 5 37 in 13 65 cm Height 2 11 in 5
7. for each of the access point s two radios The antennas support spacial polarity and pattern diversity as well as cross chain and cross band isolations for maximum performance The antennas provide a maximum gain of 3 dBi at 2 4 GHz throughput and 5 dBi at 5 GHz throughput This topic provides graphical depictions of radiation patterns for the internal antennas The graphics display relative field strengths of signals transmitted from or received by the antennas You can use this radiation pattern information to determine the distance between access point and client and also where to place the access points Figure 3 on page 26 shows the locations of the six antennas The antennas are numbered from 1 through 6 Figure 3 Internal Antennas of the WLA532 Access Point 9060022 Figure 4 on page 27 shows the horizontal plane radiation pattern for the access point The pattern provides 360 degree even coverage Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 5 Requirements and Specifications Figure 4 Horizontal Plane Radiation Pattern Omnidirectional fora Ceiling Mounted Access Point 2 452 GHz 9080020 Figure 5 on page 27 shows the vertical plane radiation pattern for the access point The pattern provides maximum antenna gains along the outer edges of the access point with a 5 degree downtilt Figure 5 Vertical Plane Radiation Pattern 5 Degree Downtilt fora Ceiling Mounted Access Point 2 452 GHz 5 50 GHz 180
8. hole as follows in the ceiling tile for the Category 5 cable a Place the mounting template over the area where you will install the access point b Use the box cutter or similar tool to cut along the line marking the opening for the port connectors Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 33 WLA532 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 see Figure 6 on page 34 Figure 6 Opening the Ceiling Bracket Clips Vf A 4 MI NI 9060010 5 If the bracket is closed open the snaps by pressing in and up with your thumbs on both sides of the snaps on the bottom of the bracket see Figure 7 on page 34 until it is fully open Figure 7 Opening the Ceiling Bracket Snaps 9060009 6 With the bracket clips fully extended align the clips with the rail and hook the clips around the top sides of the rail Push in on the sides of the bracket until the clips lock over the rail see Figure 8 on page 35 Listen for a click that indicates that the clips 34 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 7 Installing and Connecting
9. the Access Point have locked Be sure the bracket has locked securely onto the rail by gently pulling down on the bracket before installing the access point Figure 8 Locking the Bracket Clips Over the Rail 9060008 7 Plug in the Category 5 cable that extends from the ceiling into the access point 8 Align the access point with the bracket and press forward see Figure 9 on page 35 until the access point clicks into place Be sure the access point is seated correctly in the bracket by gently pulling down on the access point Figure 9 Aligning the Access Point with the Ceiling Bracket 9060007 9 If the access point is not properly secured press on the release button on the top of the bracket to unlock the access point see Figure 10 on page 36 Realign the access point making sure the cable is still connected and push in until the access point clicks securely into place Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 35 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Figure 10 Releasing the Access Point 9060006 D 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 To lock the access point into place secure the security screw in through the release button by u
10. to co channel MSS operations 4 7 6 The operation of the U NII devices is subject to the condition that no harmful interference be caused The user must stop operating the device immediately should harmful interference be caused by the operation of authorized communications or ISM equipment and shall not resume until the condition causing the harmful interference has been corrected 4 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 But 7 7 ABS BSS 71444 0 7 7 3 AB 2 B3 BASS 2 7 EA FH RANA ARGS AS ALE Hr LE ASW ASS F VS Translation Class B Broadcasting Communication Equipment for Home Use As electromagnetic wave equipment for home use Class B this equipment is intended mainly for home use and may be used in all areas of the home Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device must not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply
11. 2 Juniper Networks Inc vii WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation viii Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc About This Topic Collection e How to Use This Guide on page ix e List of Wireless LAN Software Guides for Release 7 6 on page ix e Documentation Symbols Key on page x e Documentation Feedback on page x e Requesting Technical Support on page x How to Use This Guide Complete documentation for the wireless LAN product family is provided on webpages at Wireless LAN Services WLS Product Documentation This guide WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation helps you install the WLA532 wireless LAN access point in a Juniper Networks wireless LAN WLAN List of Wireless LAN Software Guides for Release 7 6 Title Description Mobility System Software Command Functional and alphabetic reference to all MSS commands supported on the Reference Guide controllers and access points Mobility System Software Configuration Baisc instructions for configuring and managing the system through the MSS CLI Guide Mobility System Software Quick Start Guide Instructions for performing basic setup of secure 802 1X and guest Web AAA access for configuring a Mobility Domain for roaming and for accessing a sample network plan in RingMaster for advanced configuration and management Mobility System Software Release Notes What s new version compatibility licensing supported platforms upgrade and downgrade information a
12. 29 Radio 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 The following are radio certifications for the WLA532 access point specified standards and agencies e FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Frequency allocations and general treaty matters General rules e FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 29 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation 30 Related Documentation EN 300 328 EMC and Radio Spectrum Matters 2 4 GHz ISM band EN 301 489 1 EMC and Radio Spectrum Matters Common Technical requirements EN 301 489 17 EMC and Radio Spectrum Matters 2 4 GHz wideband and 5 GHz RLAN EN 301 893 Broadband Radio Access Networks 5 GHz RLAN R amp TTE Directive 1995 5 EC Various Country Specific Radio Regulations and World Markings General Safety Standards and Agencies for Access Points on page 19 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc PART 4 Installing Connecting and Verifying the Access Point e Installing and Connecting the Access Point on page 33 e Verifying the Health of the Access Point on page 49 e Customer Support on page 51 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 31 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation 32 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc CHAPTER 7 Ins
13. 35 cm Weight Without mounting bracket 13 87 ounces 393 2 grams Volume 631 cm Operating temperature 32 F through 122 F 0 C through 50 C Storage temperature 40 F through 158 F 40 C through 70 C Humidity 5 to 95 noncondensing RoHs IEEE Directive 2002 95 EC 2006 122 EC China RoHS Power over Ethernet PoE 40 V to 54 V optimal operational voltage and current in Power over Ethernet entry IEEE 802 3af Status indicators Health status and radio LEDs For descriptions of the LEDs see Status LEDs on WLA532 Access Points on page 6 12 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 3 Technical and Mechanical Specifications Table 3 Mechanical and Compliance Specification for WLA532 continued Specification Description Wired network ports One RJ 45 port for 10 100 1000BASE T Gigabit Ethernet and Power over Ethernet PoE with Energy Efficient Ethernet EEE feature Standards compliance IEEE 802 11 IEEE 802 1la IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g IEEE 802 3af IEEE 802 11 IEEE 802 11n IEEE 802 3i 10BASE T Ethernet IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX Ethernet IEEE 802 3ab 1000BASE TX Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802 3af Power over Ethernet IEEE 802 3at Power over Ethernet IEEE 802 3az Energy Efficient Ethernet Safety and electromagnetic compliance CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 Information Technology Equipment UL 60950 1 2nd Ed Information Technology Equipment E
14. 532 Access Point iii ina alan ea dans dadaade 3 Figure 2 Status LEDs on WLA532 Access Points LL 6 Requirements and Certifications Requirements and Specifications c cece eee eee 25 Figure 3 Internal Antennas of the WLA532 Access Point 26 Figure 4 Horizontal Plane Radiation Pattern Omnidirectional fora Ceiling Mounted Access Point 27 Figure 5 Vertical Plane Radiation Pattern 5 Degree Downtilt for a Ceiling Mounted Access Point 2 0 0 eee ee 27 Installing Connecting and Verifying the Access Point Installing and Connecting the Access Point eee eee 33 Figure 6 Opening the Ceiling Bracket Clips 0 0 ccc eee 34 Figure 7 Opening the Ceiling Bracket Snaps 0 34 Figure 8 Locking the Bracket Clips Over the Rail 35 Figure 9 Aligning the Access Point with the Ceiling Bracket 35 Figure 10 Releasing the Access Point 2 0 0 00 eee eee 36 Figure 11 Locking the Access Point onto the Ceiling Tile 36 Figure 12 WLA BRKT WALL kit Wall Mount Bracket Kit Hardware 37 Figure 13 Wall Mount Bracket Dimensions WLA BRKT WALL 38 Figure 14 Use the Provided Template to Install Wall Anchors 39 Figure 15 Pull the Category 5 Cable Through the Wall Bracket 40 Figure 16 Use M3 or 6 32 Wall Anchors to Secure the Bracket to Anchors 40 Figure 17 Faceplate Secured to the Wall Mount Brac
15. 92 95 83 95 79 94 77 94 75 Table 6 5 GHz Radio Receive Sensitivities 5 GHz Radio Receive Sensitivities in dBm Legacy a HT 20 HT 40 6 54 MCSO MCS7 MCS8 MCSI5 MCSI6 MCS23 MCSO MCS7 MCS8 MCSI5 MCSI6 MCS23 Mbps Mbps 96 83 96 79 95 77 94 74 92 75 91 74 91 72 Related WLA532 Access Point Hardware Overview on page 3 Documentation Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 15 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation 16 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc PART 2 Planning Safety and Standards for Access Point Installation e Planning Guidelines and Safety Standards on page 19 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation 18 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc CHAPTER 4 Planning Guidelines and Safety Standards e Planning Guidelines for Using RingMaster to Plan a Mobility System on page 19 e General Safety Standards and Agencies for Access Points on page 19 e WLA Access Point Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines on page 20 Planning Guidelines for Using RingMaster to Plan a Mobility System The Juniper Networks Mobility System is an enterprise wireless LAN WLAN solution that seamlessly integrates with an existing wired enterprise network The Mobility System provides secure connectivity to both wireless and wired users in large environments such as office buildings hospitals and university campuses If you are using RingMa
16. JUNIP EL NETWORKS WLA Series WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Published 2012 03 14 Revision 2 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Juniper Networks Inc 1194 North Mathilda Avenue Sunnyvale California 94089 USA 408 745 2000 www juniper net This product includes the Envoy SNMP Engine developed by Epilogue Technology an Integrated Systems Company Copyright 1986 1997 Epilogue Technology Corporation All rights reserved This program and its documentation were developed at private expense and no part of them is in the public domain This product includes memory allocation software developed by Mark Moraes copyright 1988 1989 1993 University of Toronto This product includes FreeBSD software developed by the University of California Berkeley and its contributors All of the documentation and software included in the 4 4BSD and 4 4BSD Lite Releases is copyrighted by the Regents of the University of California Copyright 1979 1980 1983 1986 1988 1989 1991 1992 1993 1994 The Regents of the University of California All rights reserved GateD software copyright 1995 the Regents of the University All rights reserved Gate Daemon was originated and developed through release 3 0 by Cornell University and its collaborators Gated is based on Kirton s EGP UC Berkeley s routing daemon routed and DCN s HELLO routing protocol Development of Gated has been supported in part by the
17. N 60950 1 Information Technology Equipment IEC 60950 1 Information Technology Equipment Safety All country deviations EN 60601 1 1 General Safety for medical electrical systems Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EEC IEEE 802 3at PoE requirements Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 13 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Table 3 Mechanical and Compliance Specification for WLA532 continued Specification Description Radio compliance FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Frequency allocations and general treaty matters General rules FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices EN 300 328 EMC and Radio Spectrum Matters 2 4 GHz ISM band EN 301 489 1 EMC and Radio Spectrum Matters Common Technical requirements EN 301 489 17 EMC and Radio Spectrum Matters 2 4 GHz wideband and 5 GHz RLAN EN 301 893 Broadband Radio Access Networks 5 GHz RLAN R amp TTE Directive 1995 5 EC Various Country Specific Radio Regulations Encryption Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA2 Advanced Encryption Standard AES 40 bit 104 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP General Power save mode supported Transmit power control in 1 dBm increments Supports up to 50 clients per radio NOTE This number may vary with the state of RF environment and types of clients Supports Dynamic Frequency Selection Radio Specifications The radio specifications for the WLA532 access point are listed in Table 4 on page 14 Table 5 on page 15 and Table 6 on pa
18. National Science Foundation Portions of the GateD software copyright 1988 Regents of the University of California All rights reserved Portions of the GateD software copyright 1991 D L S Associates This product includes software developed by Maker Communications Inc copyright 1996 1997 Maker Communications Inc Juniper Networks Junos Steel Belted Radius NetScreen and ScreenOS are registered trademarks of Juniper Networks Inc in the United States and other countries The Juniper Networks Logo the Junos logo and JunosE are trademarks of Juniper Networks Inc All other rademarks service marks registered trademarks or registered service marks are the property of their respective owners Juniper Networks assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies in this document Juniper Networks reserves the right to change modify ransfer or otherwise revise this publication without notice Products made or sold by Juniper Networks or components thereof might be covered by one or more of the following patents that are owned by or licensed to Juniper Networks U S Patent Nos 5 473 599 5 905 725 5 909 440 6 192 051 6 333 650 6 359 479 6 406 312 6 429 706 6 459 579 6 493 347 6 538 518 6 538 899 6 552 918 6 567 902 6 578 186 and 6 590 785 WLA Series WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc All rights reserved Revision History November 2011 Revision 1 March 2012
19. WLA532 3x3 spatial stream access point can support data rates of up to 450 Mbps in a 5 GHz band with 40 MHz channel bonding anda short guard interval On a 2 4 GHz band with 20 MHz channel width the access point supports up to 195 Mbps by default with standard guard interval and supports up to 216 7 Mbps with short guard interval e In band spectrum monitoring and network spectrum mitigation The access point supplies in band RF detect functionality to include spectrum analysis to detect and classify the non IEEE 802 11 sources of interference Rate adaptation feature with 3 spatial stream SS rates 2 spatial stream rates and 1 spatial stream rates The access point supports 3 SS 2 SS and1SS rates and provides and full support for rate adaptation with 3 SS clients Physical Characteristics of the Access Point Physical characteristics of the access point include e One 2 4 GHz radio One 2 4 GHz IEEE 802 11ng radio that supports 3x3 spatial streams and is backward compatible with 2 SS and1SS radios One 5 GHz radio One 5 GHz IEEE 802 11na radio that supports 3x3 spatial streams and is backward compatible with 2 SS and 1 SS radios e One10 100 1000Base T Gigabit Ethernet port One 10 100 1000BASE T auto sensing Gigabit Ethernet port with an RJ 45 connector to connect the access point to a wireless LAN controller or switch e Power over Ethernet PoE on the Gigabit Ethernet port Power consumption within IEEE standard 802 3af p
20. an power source equipment It also operates on IEEE 802 3af 54 V from power source equipment or IEEE 802 3at PoE It responds to IEEE 802 3at discovery as an IEEE 802 3af class 3 device The access point operates below IEEE 802 3af standard PoE power Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 9 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Related Ethernet Connections for WLA532 Access Points on page 9 Documentation 10 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc CHAPTER 3 Technical and Mechanical Specifications e Technical Physical and Radio Specifications for WLA532 Access Points on page 11 Technical Physical and Radio Specifications for WLA532 Access Points This topic lists the technical mechanical and compliance specifications for WLA532 access points NOTE For detailed compliance information see the Juniper Networks Regulatory Guide at http www juniper net f WARNING In the USA install the access point and any externally attached antennae a minimum of 7 9 in 20 cm away from people This safety warning conforms with FCC radio frequency exposure limits for dipole antennae such as those used in the access point 802 11 a b g n Features The WLA532 access point supports e High performance 11 Mbps 802 11b 54 Mbps 802 11a g or 450 Mbps 802 11n data rates e Wi Fi WPA certificated interoperability e WFA WMM and WMM power save UAPSD e WPA and WPA2 personal or enterprise with TKIP AES
21. ation Patterns of Antennas for 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Radios in the WLA532 ACCESS Polnts siae rn AA e Tn 5 26 Certifications for the Access Point eect e teen eee e ees 29 EMI and EMC Certifications for the WLA532 Access Point 005 29 Radio Certifications for the WLA532 Access Point 29 Installing Connecting and Verifying the Access Point Installing and Connecting the Access Point eee ees 33 Installing the WLA532 Access Point on a Suspended Ceiling Rail 33 Installing the WLA532 Access Point on the Wall Using Hardware Kits 36 WLA BRKT WALL Wall Mount Kit Faceplate and Wall Mount Bracket Standard HardWare i css ria RAITRE 37 WLA GNGWLBX ADP EU Kit European Faceplate Standard HardWare Sf ee Lia lie 43 WLA GNGWLBX ADP NA Kit North American Faceplate Standard FlafcWare isssstiie lla tee ans ees at e 44 Connecting the Access Point to Wireless LAN Controllers 48 Verifying the Health of the Access Point eee eeeeaee 49 Verifying the Health of WLA Series Access Points Using LEDs 49 CUStOMer SUDPOM 6 6 22 roia foamed bia caio 51 Contacting JTAC Regarding WLA532 Access Point PartS 0000005 DI Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc List of Figures Part 1 Chapter 1 Part 3 Chapter 5 Part 4 Chapter 7 Access Point Overview and Components WLA532 Access Point Overview wisccictaaeed anita ine 3 Figure 1 WLA
22. band radio is operational from channels 36 through 165 in legacy IEEE standard 802 11a or IEEE 802 11n 3x3 from single to three spatial streams of 20 MHz and 40 MHz channel modes At an MCSO data rate it provides 18 dBm transmit power per chain 200 mW combined 3 stream output power and has a receive sensitivity of 96 dBm for 20 MHz and 92 dBm for 40 MHz At an MCS23 data rate it provides 12 dBm transmit Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 25 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Related Documentation power per chain 50 mW combined 3 stream output power and has a receive sensitivity of 74 dBm for 20 MHz and 72 dBm for 40 MHz In the ceiling mount position the WLA532 access point contains one vertically polarized and two horizontally polarized single band 5 GHz antennas with 5 degree down tilt on the antenna patterns with respect to the vertical axis and an omnidirectional pattern with respect to the horizontal axis These polarity diversity antennas maximize the MIMO performance for the access point mounting positions Requirements and Specifications for 2 4 GHz Radios on WLA532 Access Points on page 25 e Radiation Patterns of Antennas for 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Radios in the WLA532 Access Point on page 26 Radiation Patterns of Antennas for 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Radios in the WLA532 Access Point 26 The WLA532 access point has six internal multiple input multiple output MIMO antennas with three antennas
23. ccess Point Hardware Overview on page 3 e MAC Address Information for WLA Series Access Points on page 5 e Status LEDs on WLA532 Access Points on page 6 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Overview The Juniper Networks Wireless LAN Access Point WLA532 is an indoor mobility access point that provides enterprise customers such as those in business healthcare and education with 802 11n based wireless LAN access in high density deployments The device is a compact hexagon shaped access point see Figure 1 on page 3 with dual radios with multiple input multiple output MIMO supporting up to three spatial streams on each radio Figure 1 WLA532 Access Point NOTE The WLA532 access point requires only hardware installation AI configurations for the access point are done on the wireless LAN controllers WLCS Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 3 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation You configure the access point with the Juniper Networks WLC Series Wireless LAN Controllers through the Juniper Networks RingMaster graphical user interface or the Juniper Networks Mobility System Software MSS CLI This topic covers e Features Supported by the WLA532 Access Point on page 4 e Physical Characteristics of the Access Point on page 4 e Software and Hardware Used with the Access Point on page 4 Features Supported by the WLA532 Access Point Features supported by the access point include e Up to 450 Mbps transmission
24. ccess Points 5 Status LEDs on WLA532 Access PointS 0 0 0 cee ee eee eee 6 Ethernet Ports and Connectors 00 ccs 9 Ethernet Connections for WLA532 Access Points 9 PoE Information for WLA532 Access Points 9 Technical and Mechanical Specifications 0 0 cc cece cece aes 11 Technical Physical and Radio Specifications for WLA532 Access Points Il 802 11 a b g n Features 1 Cellins and Wall MOUNTING s ioter irtis roteare ceti 12 Physical and Compliance Specifications 12 Radio SpEcifications assessori ae iaia a e 14 Planning Safety and Standards for Access Point Installation Planning Guidelines and Safety Standards 19 Planning Guidelines for Using RingMaster to Plan a Mobility System 19 General Safety Standards and Agencies for Access Points 19 WLA Access Point Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines 20 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc iii WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Part 3 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Part 4 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Requirements and Certifications Requirements and Specifications eee eee eee 25 Requirements and Specifications for 2 4 GHz Radios on WLA532 Access POINTS cc e4eaee bees ee aha ow edged ain tee ane a RT 25 Requirements and Specifications for 5 GHz Radios on WLA532 Access PORTS css ea 7 cee he aes He dae ence ee rd ete hen bee Gok de hs Se eras ORs 25 Radi
25. e 25 on page 45 Figure 25 NA Wall Mount Bracket Dimensions 69 85 9 11 119 60 83 34 14 14 9060024 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 45 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation To install the access point on the wall 1 Holdthe faceplate centered over an existing NA standard outlet box see Figure 26 on page 46 that has an installed Category 5 cable Figure 26 NA Standard Outlet Box Existing North American standard outlet box 9060037 2 Secure the faceplate to the outlet box using the two provided 6 32 flat head flat tip screws and a screwdriver see Figure 27 on page 47 46 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 7 Installing and Connecting the Access Point Figure 27 NA Faceplate Secured to the Outlet Box Flat head screws g060038 3 Plug the Category 5 cable from the NA outlet box into the access point 4 Align the access point with the installed faceplate and push down on the access point until you hear it click into place Be sure the device is seated correctly in the bracket by gently pulling up the access point and then pushing it down 5 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 D NOTE We recommend that you use the optional security kit separately o
26. ess Points on page 25 e Requirements and Specifications for 5 GHz Radios on WLA532 Access Points on page 25 e Radiation Patterns of Antennas for 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Radios in the WLA532 Access Point on page 26 Requirements and Specifications for 2 4 GHz Radios on WLA532 Access Points The 2 4 GHz band radio is operational from channels 1 through 14 in legacy IEEE standard 802 11bg or in IEEE 802 11n 3x3 from single to three spatial streams of 20 MHz channel modes At an MCSO data rate it provides 18 dBm transmit power per chain 200 mW combined 3 stream output power and has a receive sensitivity of 95 dBm At an MCS23 data rate it provides 12 dBm transmit power per chain 50 mW combined 3 stream output power and has a receive sensitivity of 75 dBm In the ceiling mount position the WLA532 access point contains one vertically polarized and two horizontally polarized single band 2 4 GHz antennas with 5 degree down tilt on the antenna patterns with respect to the vertical axis and an omnidirectional pattern with respect to the horizontal axis These polarity diversity antennas maximize the MIMO performance for the access point mounting positions Related Requirements and Specifications for 5 GHz Radios on WLA532 Access Points on Documentation page 25 Radiation Patterns of Antennas for 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Radios in the WLA532 Access Point on page 26 Requirements and Specifications for 5 GHz Radios on WLA532 Access Points The 5 GHz
27. ge 15 shows the receive sensitivity numbers for WLA532 access point Table 4 Radio Specifications for the WLA532 Access Point Specification Description Antenna type Integrated diversity omnidirectional Internal 3X3 multiple input multiple output MIMO Antenna gain Internal 3 dBi 2 4 GHz Internal 5 dBi 5 GHz 14 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 3 Technical and Mechanical Specifications Table 4 Radio Specifications for the WLA532 Access Point continued Specification Description Frequency band 2 4 GHz to 5 GHz based on country regulations Operating channels Based on the country of operation specified by the system administrator Association rates 802 11n rates MCS O through MCS 23 Modulation Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM for IEEE 802 11a g n Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QAM16 and QAM 64 for IEEE 802 11a g n Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS modulation for IEEE 802 11b Transmit power 18 dBm transmit power per chain 200 mW combined 3 stream output power at both HT20 and HT40 MCSO data rate for both 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz 12 dBm transmit power per chain 50 mW combined 3 stream output power at both HT20 and HT40 MCS23 rate for both 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Table 5 2 4 GHz Radio Receive Sensitivities 2 4 GHz Radio Receive Sensitivities in dBm Legacy b Legacy g HT 20 1Mbps 11Mbps 6Mbps 54 MCSO MCS7 MCS8 MCS15 MCS16 MCS23 Mbps 99
28. he Class B limits for radio noise emissions as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of Industry Canada Cet apareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada Radio Safety Standards e FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Frequency allocations and general treaty matters General rules e FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices e EN 300 328 EMC and Radio Spectrum Matters 2 4GHz ISM band e EN 301 489 1 EMC and Radio Spectrum Matters Common Technical requirements e 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 e RTTE Directive 1995 5 EC Various Country Specific Radio Regulations see Country List in Regulatory Guide e EMI and EMC Certifications for the WLA532 Access Point on page 29 e General Safety Standards and Agencies for Access Points on page 19 Radio Certifications for the WLA532 Access Point on page 29 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Requirements and Certifications e Requirements and Specifications on page 25 e Certifications for the Access Point on page 29 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 23 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation 24 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc CHAPTER 5 Requirements and Specifications e Requirements and Specifications for 2 4 GHz Radios on WLA532 Acc
29. hen pushing it down Insert the Category 5 cable Insert the access point into the installed faceplate and push down 9060026 7 If the access point is not properly secured press the release button on the bottom of the bracket to release the device see Figure 19 on page 42 Realign the unit making sure the cable is still connected and push down until the access point clicks securely into place Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 41 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Figure 19 Release the Access Point 9060015 D 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 8 To lock the access point into place secure the security screw in through the release button by using the tool provided with the security kit see Figure 20 on page 42 Do not overtighten the screw Figure 20 Secure the Access Point with the Security Screw and Tool 9060016 42 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 7 Installing and Connecting the Access Point WLA GNGWLBX ADP EU Kit European Faceplate Standard Hardware You can purchase the wall mount WLA GNGWLBX ADP EU kit see Figure 21 on page 43 that includes a European standard faceplate and two M3 flat head f
30. int 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 DD 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 To lock the access point into place secure the security screw in through the release button by using the tool provided with the security kit see Figure 20 on page 42 Do not overtighten the screw WLA GNGWLBX ADP NA Kit North American Faceplate Standard Hardware 44 You can purchase the wall mount WLA GNGWLBX ADP NA kit see Figure 24 on page 45 that includes a North American NA standard faceplate and two 6 32 flat head flat tip screws at https www juniper net customers support The faceplate is meant to be installed onto an existing wall outlet box Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 7 Installing and Connecting the Access Point Figure 24 WLA GNGWLBX ADP NA Kit NA Faceplate Standard Hardware 060035 The NA faceplate included in the kit covers the wall box and cables and has a minimum extension plastic body that is meant to conform to the NA faceplate standard see Figur
31. ket 00 4 Figure 18 Align the Access Point with the Bracket and Push Down 4 Figure 19 Release the Access Point 0 0 eens 42 Figure 20 Secure the Access Point with the Security Screw and Tool 42 Figure 21 WLA GNGWLBX ADP EU Kit EU Faceplate Standard Hardware 43 Figure 22 EU Faceplate Dimensions 20 0000 eee eee 43 Figure 23 Dimensions of the Installed WLA532 Access Point on an EU Standard Facepalm senera aan Renee 44 Figure 24 WLA GNGWLBX ADP NA Kit NA Faceplate Standard Hardware 45 Figure 25 NA Wall Mount Bracket Dimensions 45 Figure 26 NA Standard Outlet BOX 46 Figure 27 NA Faceplate Secured to the Outlet Box 47 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc v WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation vi Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc List of Tables Part 1 Access Point Overview and Components Chapter 1 W LA532 Access Point Overview risanare 3 Table 1 MAC Address Information for WLA Series Access Points 5 Table 2 Status LEDs on WLA532 Access POINtS LL 7 Chapter 3 Technical and Mechanical Specifications 0 0 Lr 11 Table 3 Mechanical and Compliance Specification for WLA532 12 Table 4 Radio Specifications for the WLA532 Access Point 14 Table 5 2 4 GHz Radio Receive Sensitivities 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 Table 6 5 GHz Radio Receive Sensitivities 0 0 00 0 0 eee 15 Copyright 201
32. lat tip screws at https www juniper net customers support The EU faceplate is meant to be installed directly onto an existing wall outlet box Figure 21 WLA GNGWLBX ADP EU Kit EU Faceplate Standard Hardware 9060034 The EU faceplate included in the kit covers the wall box and cables and has a minimum extension plastic body that conforms to the EU faceplate standard see Figure 22 on page 43 Figure 22 EU Faceplate Dimensions Wall Vi EU standard electrical 7 4 M3 flat head screw 20 64 provided i Figure 22 on page 43 and Figure 23 on page 44 show the dimensions of the installed WLA532 on the EU standard faceplate in millimeters Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 43 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Figure 23 Dimensions of the Installed WLA532 Access Point on an EU Standard Faceplate 9060028 To install the access point on the wall 1 Hold the faceplate centered over the existing European standard outlet box that has an installed Category 5 cable Secure the faceplate to the outlet box using the two provided M3 flat head flat tip screws and a screwdriver Plug the Category 5 cable from the outlet box into the access point Align the access point with the installed faceplate and push down on the access point until you hear it click into place Be sure the device is seated correctly in the bracket by gently pulling up the access point and then pushing it down If the access po
33. late to determine your anchor mounting location see Figure 14 on page 39 and install the wall anchors not included in the WLA BRKT WALL kit Figure 14 Use the Provided Template to Install Wall Anchors Anchor location 9060031 2 Holdthe wall mount bracket centered over the wall anchors and pull the installed Category 5 cable through the wall mount bracket see Figure 15 on page 40 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 39 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Figure 15 Pull the Category 5 Cable Through the Wall Bracket 9060032 3 Install the bracket to the anchors using M3 or 6 32 wall anchors see Figure 16 on page 40 Figure 16 Use M3 or 6 32 Wall Anchors to Secure the Bracket to Anchors M3 or 6 32 wall anchors 9060036 4 Align the faceplate with the installed wall mount bracket and secure the faceplate using the two provided flat tip screws and the screwdriver see Figure 17 on page 41 40 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 7 Installing and Connecting the Access Point Figure 17 Faceplate Secured to the Wall Mount Bracket Provided flat tip screws g060033 5 Plug the Category 5 cable from the wall socket into the access point 6 Align the access point with the bracket and push down on the access point until you hear it click into place see Figure 18 on page 41 Be sure the device is seated correctly in the bracket by gently pulling up the access point and t
34. nd caveat information for Mobility System Software MSS RingMaster Configuration Guide Instructions for configuring wireless services as well as wireless LAN controller appliances and access points on a WLAN Read this guide to learn how to deploy a WLAN network RingMaster Monitoring and Management You can manage the entire WLAN with the RingMaster tool suite Read this guide Guide to learn how to optimize and manage your WLAN Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc ix WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation RingMaster Planning Guide Instructions for planning wireless services Read this guide to learn how to configure a WLAN network RingMaster Quick Start Guide Quick start guide to get started with RingMaster RingMaster Release Notes Version compatibility licensing supported platforms upgrade and downgrade information and caveat information for RingMaster Documentation Symbols Key Notice Icons Eee se i D Informational note Indicates important features or instructions Caution Indicates a situation that might result in loss of data or hardware damage Warning Alerts you to the risk of personal injury or death A Laser warning Alerts you to the risk of personal injury from a laser Documentation Feedback We encourage you to provide feedback comments and suggestions so that we can improve the documentation Send e mail to techpubs comments juniper net with the following
35. ower on the Gigabit Ethernet port This feature reduces power consumption Software and Hardware Used with the Access Point Use the following software from Juniper Networks to configure and operate the access point e RingMaster GUI RingMaster to configure and monitor the access point e Mobility System Software MSS CLI MSS to configure the access point 4 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Related Documentation Chapter 1 WLA532 Access Point Overview For more information see the RingMaster and MSS guides at RingMaster and MSS Guides Use the following hardware from Juniper Networks to connect the access point and make it operational e WLC2 Wireless LAN Controller e WLC200 Wireless LAN Controller e WLC216 Wireless LAN Controller e WLC8 Wireless LAN Controller e WLC800 Wireless LAN Controller e WLC880 Wireless LAN Controller e WLC2800 Wireless LAN Controller The WLA532 access point can be powered up and operational within 3 minutes and supports all features of RingMaster and Mobility System Software MSS General Safety Standards and Agencies for Access Points on page 19 Installing the WLA532 Access Point on a Suspended Ceiling Rail on page 33 e Installing the WLA532 Access Point on the Wall Using Hardware Kits on page 36 MAC Address Information for WLA Series Access Points Each WLA Series access point is assigned a unique block of 64 MAC addresses Each radio has 32 MAC addresses and support
36. rderable 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 6 To lock the access point into place secure the security screw in through the release button by using the tool provided with the security kit see Figure 20 on page 42 Do not overtighten the screw Related General Safety Standards and Agencies for Access Points on page 19 D tati SERRARA Installing the WLA532 Access Point on a Suspended Ceiling Rail on page 33 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 47 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Connecting the Access Point to Wireless LAN Controllers After you install the Wireless LAN Access Point you can connect the 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 controller or switch 1 Insert one end of the installed Category 5 cable with a standard RJ 45 connector to the Ethernet port of the access point and the other end to Ethernet port of the controller For connection to an access point use a straight through signaling cable 2 Look at the access point LED for the port on the controller and verify that the link is activated The link is activated if the LED is green and glowing steadily To configure the acces
37. rs The first BSSID is equal to the access point base MAC address 1 The next BSSID is equal to the access point base MAC address 3 and so on 2 4 GHz radio and SSID MAC e The MAC address of the 2 4 GHz radio equals the access point base MAC address addresses The BSSIDs for the SSIDs configured on the 2 4 GHz radio end in even numbers The first BSSID is equal to the access point base MAC address The next BSSID is equal to the access point base MAC address 2 and so on Related Requirements and Specifications for 2 4 GHz Radios on WLA532 Access Points on Documentation page 25 Requirements and Specifications for 5 GHz Radios on WLA532 Access Points on page 25 Status LEDs on WLA532 Access Points The WLA532 access point has two status LEDs that glow in green and yellow colors to indicate the status of the access point see Figure 2 on page 6 Figure 2 Status LEDs on WLA532 Access Points 9060012 Table 2 on page 7 describes the status LEDs 6 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Table 2 Status LEDs on WLA532 Access Points Label STAT Color Green solid Chapter 1 WLA532 Access Point Overview Status and Description On steadily when the e Access point has booted and received a valid configuration e Management link with a wireless LAN controller WLC is operational e One or both radios are enabled or are in sentry mode Yellow solid The access point is waiting to receive
38. rtifications are required for access points to comply with safety standards specified by various agencies e CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 Information Technology Equipment Safety e UL 60950 1 2nd Ed Information Technology Equipment Safety e EN 60950 1 Information Technology Equipment Safety All country deviations e EN 60601 1 1 General Safety for medical electrical systems Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EEC e IEEE 802 3at PoE requirements e ROHS WLA532 specific access point product and manufacturing shall comply with EU RoHS 6 Pb free EU WEEE and China ROHS e EMI and EMC Certifications for the WLA532 Access Point on page 29 Radio Certifications for the WLA532 Access Point on page 29 WLA Access Point Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines 20 The following are radio frequency exposure guidelines for the WLA access points Wireless LAN 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 When used with the proper antennas shipped in the product Juniper Networks WLA Series Access Point products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET 65 and ANSI C95 1 1991 Proper installation of the access point according to the instructions in this manual will result in user exposure that is below the FCC recommended limit
39. s 802 11b 802 11g BT SF a8 gt MU SPATS PE ET SAT RN Article 12 Without permission granted by the NCC any company enterprise or user is not allowed to change frequency enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristics as well as performance of an approved low power radio frequency device Article 14 The low power radio frequency device shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communication if such influence or interference is found the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved The said legal communications means radio communications are operated in compliance with the Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 4 Planning Guidelines and Safety Standards Telecommunications Act The low power radio frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices 802 11a i Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure U NII 4 7 Me Yaz thi UNI 4 7 5 4 5 25 5 35 idssi Ze AYE Ze Ai RS PI ha H 4 7 G MERT Aaa pa LZ ARE Hel PEG RT BE gt REMI AI gt RITE gt st Arts A ATTS AZ BS ne EPR EEE gt AU Rei TH LAI MPRE PERVIENE MERA pi ERA MED Sa a tL FH gt AGES bis se Mi S 25 SISI PREME ORE gt Ue SPREE ARK ay GG PS eae AR LYON it 4 7 5 Within the 5 25 5 35 GHz band U NII devices will be restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference
40. s point connection use the RingMaster GUI or the Mobility System Software CLI If you are installing the access point in a wireless LAN mesh or wireless bridge configuration you must configure the access point before deploying the access point in the final location For more information see the Mobility System Software Configuration Guide Related WLA532 Access Point Hardware Overview on page 3 D tati ocumentaton Ethernet Connections for WLA532 Access Points on page 9 e Status LEDs on WLA532 Access Points on page 6 48 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc CHAPTER 8 Verifying the Health of the Access Point e Verifying the Health of WLA Series Access Points Using LEDs on page 49 Verifying the Health of WLA Series Access Points Using LEDs After you install the WLA Series access point and enable the Power over Ethernet 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 STAT LED indicates whether the access point is operational If the LED is green and glowing steadily the access point has booted successfully by the wireless LAN controller WLC and is operational e Ifthe LED is not steadily glowing green contact the system administrator for the WLC Related Status LEDs on WLA532 Access Points on page 6 Documentation Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 49 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation 50 Copyright
41. s up to 32 service set identifiers SSIDs with one MAC address assigned to each SSID as a basic service set identification BSSID The access point MAC address block is listed on a label on the back of the access point If the access point is already deployed and running on the network you can display MAC address assignments by using the show ap status command in the Mobility System Software CLI All MAC addresses for an access point are assigned based on the base MAC address of the access point as described in Table 1 on page 5 Table 1 MAC Address Information for WLA Series Access Points MAC Address Type Description Access point base MAC address The access point has a base MAC address All other addresses are assigned based on this address Ethernet port MAC addresses e The MAC address of Ethernet port 1 is the same as the access point base MAC address e The MAC address of Ethernet port 2 if there is an Ethernet port 2 on the access point is the same as the access point base MAC address 1 Not applicable to the WLA532 access point Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 5 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Table 1 MAC Address Information for WLA Series Access Points continued MAC Address Type Description 5 GHz radio and SSID MAC e The MAC address of the 5 GHz radio is the same as the access point base MAC address addresses e The BSSIDs for the SSIDs configured on the 5 GHz radio end in odd numbe
42. sing the tool provided with the security kit see Figure 1 on page 36 Do not overtighten the screw Figure 11 Locking the Access Point onto the Ceiling Tile 9060011 Related gt Installing the WLA532 Access Point on the Wall Using Hardware Kits on page 36 Documentation Installing the WLA532 Access Point on the Wall Using Hardware Kits The primary method of installing the WLA532 access point is mounting it on the ceiling however you can also install the access point on the wall by using one of three separately orderable wall mount kits that can be purchased at https www juniper net customers support 36 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 7 Installing and Connecting the Access Point This topic covers installation of the WLA532 access point on three different wall mount kits e WLA BRKT WALL Wall Mount Kit Faceplate and Wall Mount Bracket Standard Hardware on page 37 e WLA GNGWLBX ADP EU Kit European Faceplate Standard Hardware on page 43 e WLA GNGWLBX ADP NA Kit North American Faceplate Standard Hardware on page 44 WLA BRKT WALL Wall Mount Kit Faceplate and Wall Mount Bracket Standard Hardware You can purchase the wall mount WLA BRKT WALL kit see Figure 12 on page 37 that includes a wall mount bracket a standard faceplate and two flat tip flat head screws at https www juniper net customers support Figure 12 WLA BRKT WALL Kit Wall Mount Bracket Kit Hardware 9060030 Ensure
43. ster software to plan your Mobility System installation we recommend that you create and verify a network plan for the entire installation and generate a wireless LAN access point WLA work order using RingMaster before installing the WLAs A network plan and the WLA work order generated from RingMaster provide the following information about WLA installation and configuration e Number of WLAs required for adequate WLAN capacity in each coverage area e Details of installation location for each WLA Settings for all WLAs in the WLAN After you have created the plan and reviewed it you can arrange for the WLAN installation System administrators and anyone involved in the installation of the WLAN system are responsible for its proper setup and operation in accordance with all rules and regulations of the country in which the network equipment operates Related General Safety Standards and Agencies for Access Points on page 19 Documentation General Safety Standards and Agencies for Access Points For a complete list of safety warnings and detailed compliance information see the Juniper Networks Regulatory Guide in the Wireless LAN Services documentation at http www juniper net techpubs en_US release independent wireless information produ cts topic collections wireless lan hardware regulatory info pdf Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 19 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Related Documentation The following ce
44. talling and Connecting the Access Point e Installing the WLA532 Access Point on a Suspended Ceiling Rail on page 33 e Installing the WLA532 Access Point on the Wall Using Hardware Kits on page 36 e Connecting the Access Point to Wireless LAN Controllers on page 48 Installing the WLA532 Access Point on a Suspended Ceiling Rail You can install the WLA532 access point on the ceiling using the provided mounting bracket or on a junction box on a wall Mounting the device on the ceiling is the primary installation method and ceiling mount installation steps are provided in this topic You can purchase a junction box wall mount kit separately and follow the wall mounting instructions in the Wireless LAN Services WLS documentation at http Avwww juniper net techpubs The WLA532 access point package includes a bracket for mounting the access point to a recessed 9 16 inch or 15 16 inch T ceiling tile rail Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to install the access point e Ceiling mount bracket provided Category 5 cable installed not provided e Mounting template provided e Box cutter or similar tool to cut ceiling tiles not provided e Optional Security kit which includes a security tool and a security screw The kit is not provided you can order it separately To install the access point on a suspended ceiling rail 1 Select an installation location under a recessed rail in the ceiling 2 Cut a
45. test versions of software and review release notes http www juniper net customers csc software e Search technical bulletins for relevant hardware and software notifications https www juniper net alerts e Join and participate in the Juniper Networks Community Forum http www juniper net company communities e Open a case online in the CSC Case Management tool http www juniper net cm To verify service entitlement by product serial number use our Serial Number Entitlement SNE Tool https tools juniper net SerialNumberEntitlementSearch Opening a Case with JTAC You can open a case with JTAC on the Web or by telephone Use the Case Management tool in the CSC at http www juniper net cm e Call 1 888 314 JTAC 1 888 314 5822 toll free in the USA Canada and Mexico For international or direct dial options in countries without toll free numbers see http www juniper net support requesting support html Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc xi WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation xii Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc PART 1 Access Point Overview and Components e WLA532 Access Point Overview on page 3 e Ethernet Ports and Connectors on page 9 e Technical and Mechanical Specifications on page 11 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation 2 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc CHAPTER 1 WLA532 Access Point Overview e WLA532 A
46. that you have the following parts and tools available to install the access point using the WLA BRKT WALL kit Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 37 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation 38 e Wall mount bracket See Figure 13 on page 38 and item a in Figure 12 on page 37 provided in the WLA BRKT WALL kit NOTE The wall mount bracket extends the access point 1 5 inches from the wall to accommodate the Ethernet cable bend radius Wall bracket mount hole diameter 3 96mm Side cable opening The cable opening can be installed on the 27 98mm top or bottom depending on the mounting orientation of the bracket g060023 Two flat tip flat head screws See item b in Figure 12 on page 37 provided in the WLA BRKT WALL kit Faceplate See item c in Figure 12 on page 37 provided in the WLA BRKT WALL kit Flat head screwdriver not provided Category 5 cable installed not provided Two M3 or 6 32 wall anchors not provided Wall mount template part number 530 043682 provided in the WLA BRKT WALL kit Optional Security kit which includes a security tool and a security screw The kit is not provided you can order it separately at https www juniper net customers support Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 7 Installing and Connecting the Access Point To install the access point on the wall 1 Use the provided WLA532 wall mount temp
47. with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules This equipment generates uses and can Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 21 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation 22 Related Documentation radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference harmful to radio communications If this equipment does cause interference which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body for 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz operations This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter When operated in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range this device is restricted to indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference with co channel mobile satellite systems Complies with t
48. works Inc CHAPTER 2 Ethernet Ports and Connectors e Ethernet Connections for WLA532 Access Points on page 9 e PoE Information for WLA532 Access Points on page 9 Ethernet Connections for WLA532 Access Points You use the RJ 45 network port on the WLA532 access point to connect the access point to a wireless LAN controller WLC orto a switch in the network The access point receives power and data through the RJ 45 port The port provides a 10 100 1000 autosensing MDI MDX Gigabit Ethernet connection You configure the connection either as a direct connection or as an indirect connection through an intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3 network You use a Category 5 cable with straight through signaling and standard RJ 45 connectors to connect the access point to acontroller or to a Juniper Networks switch in the network The access point uses only Power over Ethernet PoE IEEE 802 3af It can also receive PoE power from PoE capables witches or other Juniper Networks switches that support PoE D NOTE The access points do not support daisy chain configurations Do not connect one access point to another access point Related Connecting the Access Point to Wireless LAN Controllers on page 48 D tati eee e PoE Information for WLA532 Access Points on page 9 PoE Information for WLA532 Access Points The WLA532 access point operates as a powered device within standard IEEE 802 3af Power over Ethernet PoE from either mid span or end sp
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