WLA321 Access Point Hardware Guide
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1. 50 Figure 30 Align the Access Point with the Bracket and Push Down 50 Figure 31 Release the Access Point 51 Figure 32 Secure the Access Point with the Security Screw and Tool 5 Figure 33 WLA GNGWLBX ADP EU Kit EU Faceplate Standard Hardware 52 Figure 34 EU Faceplate Dimensions 52 Figure 35 Dimensions of the Installed WLA321 Access Point on an EU Standard Faceploles aio rune 4 due detae date fade Glaus ate een 53 Figure 36 WLA GNGWLBX ADP NA Kit NA Faceplate Standard Hardware 54 Figure 37 NA Wall Mount Bracket Dimensions 54 Figure 38 NA Standard Outlet Box 55 Figure 39 NA Faceplate Secured to the Outlet Box 56 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc List of Tables Part 1 Access Point Overview and Components Chapter 1 WLA321 Access Point Overview sis iris e 3 Table 1 MAC Address Information for WLA Series Access Points Table 2 Status LEDs on WLA321 Access Points Chapter 3 Technical and Mechanical Specifications Table 3 Mechanical and Compliance Specifications for WLA321 Access Tab Tab Tab Tab Tab Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc POIN S ES ahead EAA A E E e 4 Radio Specifications for the WLA321 Access Points e 5 2 4 GH2. 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 24 on page 46 provided in the WLA BRKT WALL kit e Faceplate See item cin Figure 24 on page 46 below 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 e Wall mount template part number 530 045892 provided in the WLA BRKT WALL kit e Optional Security kit which includes a security tool and a security screw The kit is not provided you can order it separately See https www juniper net customers support Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 47 48 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation To install the access point on the wall 1 Use the provided WLA321 wall mount template to determine your anchor mounting location see Figure 26 on page 48 and install the wall anchors not included in the WLA BRKT WALL kit Figure 26 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 27 on page 49 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc
3. Chapter 7 Installing and Connecting the Access Point Figure 27 Pull the Category 5 Cable Through the Wall Bracket g060032 3 Install the bracket to the anchors using M3 or 6 32 wall anchors see Figure 28 on page 49 Figure 28 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 29 on page 50 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 49 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation Figure 29 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 30 on page 50 Be sure the device is seated correctly in the bracket by gently pulling up the access point and then pushing it down Insert the Category 5 cable Insert the access point into the installed faceplate and push down 060026 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 31 on page 51 Realign the unit making sure the cable is still connected and push down until the access point clicks securely into place 50 Copyright 2012 Juniper Ne
4. Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 3 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation This topic covers e Features Supported by the WLA321 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 5 Features Supported by the WLA321 Access Point Features supported by the access point include e Up to 300 Mbps transmission The 2x2 spatial stream access point can support data rates of up to 300 Mbps on a 5 GHz band with 40 MHz channel and a short guard interval On a 2 4 GHz band with a 20 MHz channel width the access point supports up to 130 Mbps by default with a standard symbol guard interval 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 1EEE 802 11 sources of interference Rate adaptation feature with 2 spatial stream SS rates and 1 SS rates The access point supports 2 SS and 1 SS rates and provides full support for rate adaptation with 2 SS clients The access point supports data rates of up to MCS 15 on two spatial data streams on the single radio e Dynamic frequency selection DFS and transmit power control TPC on the 5 GHz band Physical Characteristics of the Access Point Physical characteristics of the access point include e In 2 4 GHz radio mode The radio supports 802 11bg or IEEE 8
5. Figure 13 Separating the Parts of the Ceiling Rail Adapter Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 39 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation 3 Insert one side of the adapter into the open ceiling rail reveal a reveal is a channel or open space in ceiling rail profile at a slanted angle see Figure 14 on page 40 Figure 14 Inserting One Side of the Adapter into the Ceiling Rail Reveal 9060050 4 Rotate the adapter rail to the right in the open ceiling rail see Figure 15 on page 40 Figure 15 Rotating the Adapter Rail to the Right 9060051 40 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 7 Installing and Connecting the Access Point 5 Rotate the adapter rail in the opposite direction and push up on the side tab to insert the adapter rail further into the open ceiling rail see Figure 16 on page 41 Figure 16 Rotating the Adapter Rail in the Opposite Direction and Pushing Up on the Side Tab Tab g060052 6 Rotate the adapter rail until it sits flat against the open ceiling rail see Figure 17 on page 42 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 41 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation Figure 17 Rotating the Adapter Rail Until it Sits Flat Against the Open Ceiling Rail g060053 7 Repeat Steps 3 through 6 with the second ceiling rail adapter piece so both sides of the adapter are installed in the open ceiling rail see Fi
6. 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 might cause undesired operation Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 21 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation 22 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions might 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 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
7. 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 39 on page 56 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 55 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation Figure 39 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 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 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 32 on page 51 Do not o
8. 15 16 inch T Ceiling Tile Rail on page 36 e Installing the Access Point onto an 1 4 inch or 1 8 inch Open Ceiling Rail Using a Ceiling Rail Adapter on page 39 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 35 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation Installing the Access Point onto a Recessed 9 16 inch or 15 16 inch T Ceiling Tile Rail 36 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 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 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 36 Figure 6 Opening the Ceiling Bracket Clips g060010 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 37 until it is fully open Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc C
9. Point Parts 61 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 WLA321 Access Point OvervieW ois iaia mate ion senna d win sae Figure 1 WLA321 Access Point vici di AFRO RAFA ea deme danse Figure 2 Status LEDs on the WLA321 Access Point Requirements and Certifications Requirements and Specifications ee eee eee Figure 3 Internal 2 4 GHz 5 GHz Antennas of the WLA321 Access Point Figure 4 Horizontal and Vertical Plane Radiation Patterns for Antennalona Geiling Mounted WLAS Z sarite erus Sowaaeeewace dodogheada da sees Figure 5 Horizontal and Vertical Plane Radiation Patterns for Antenna 2 on a Ceiling Mounted WLA321 Installing Connecting and Verifying the Access Point Installing and Connecting the Access Point Figure 6 Opening the Ceiling Bracket Clips Figure 7 Opening the Ceiling Bracket Snaps Figure 8 Locking the Bracket Clips over the Rail Figure 9 Aligning the Access Point with the Ceiling Bracket Figure 10 Releasing the Access Point Figure 11 Locking the Access Point onto the Ceiling Tile Figure 12 A Closed Ceiling R
10. Points on page 19 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 23 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation 24 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Requirements and Certifications e Requirements and Specifications on page 27 e Certifications for the Access Point on page 31 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 25 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation 26 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc CHAPTER 5 Requirements and Specifications e Requirements and Specifications for 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Radios on WLA321 Access Points on page 27 e Radiation Patterns of Antennas for 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Radios in the WLA321 Access Point on page 27 Requirements and Specifications for 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Radios on WLA321 Access Point S Related Documentation The 2 4 GHz band radio is operational from channels 1 through 14 in legacy IEEE standard 802 11bg or in IEEE 802 11n modes from one to two spatial streams of 20 MHz channel modes The 5 GHz band radio is operational from channels 36 through 165 in legacy IEEE standard 802 1la or in IEEE 802 11n modes from one to two spatial streams of 20 MHz channel modes At an MCS 0 8 data rate it provides 18 dBm transmit power per chain 21 dBm 125 mW combined 2 stream output power and has a receive sensitivity of 90 dBm At an MCS 7 15 data rate it provides 12 dBm transmit power per chain 15 dBm 30 mW combined 2 stream output power and has a receive sensitivity of 70
11. Radios on WLA321 AGCESS IPOINISs cad Fane data nen catino 27 Radiation Patterns of Antennas for 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Radios in the WLA321 Access POME erens to dea 27 Certifications for the Access Point 31 Radio Certifications for Wireless LAN Access Points 31 Installing Connecting and Verifying the Access Point Installing and Connecting the Access Point 35 Installing the WLA321 Access Point on a Ceiling Rail 35 Installing the Access Point onto a Recessed 9 16 inch or 15 16 inch T Ceiling tle Rail Lascia n die belli LI deine de 36 Installing the Access Point onto an 1 4 inch or 1 8 inch Open Ceiling Rail Using a Ceiling Rail Adapter 39 Installing the WLA321 Access Point on the Wall Using Hardware Kits 45 WLA BRKT WALL Wall Mount Kit Faceplate and Wall Mount Bracket Standard HardWare 46 WLA GNGWLBX ADP EU Kit European Faceplate Standard FafdWAafe sasanidi a 52 WLA GNGWLBX ADP NA Kit North American Faceplate Standard HardWare ass roteare ee 53 Connecting the Access Point to Wireless LAN Controllers 57 Verifying the Health of the Access Point 59 Verifying the Health of WLA Series Access Points Using LEDs 59 CUSITOMEr SUDDO 44 nstcvecidvne tangata nio ina 61 Contacting JTAC Regarding Access
12. RingMaster for advanced configuration and management Mobility System Software Release Notes What is new version compatibility licensing supported platforms upgrade and downgrade information and 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 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 WLA321 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 SmartPass User Guide Instructions for configuring a SmartPass server and how to use the SmartPass application Documentation Symbols Key Notice Icons FETTE i Informational note Indicates important features or instructions Caution Indicates a situation that might result in loss of data or hardware damage f Warning Alerts you to
13. Sensitivities for HT 20 5 GHz Radio Receive Sensitivities in dBm for HT 20 MCS 0 MCS 1 MCS 2 MCS 3 MCS 4 MCS 5 MCS 6 MCS 7 MCS 8 MCS 9 MCS 10 MCS 1 MCS 12 MCS 13 MCS 14 MCS 15 94 79 a 74 70 66 65 S Table 8 5 GHz Radio Receive Sensitivities for HT 40 5 GHz Radio Receive Sensitivities in dBm for HT 40 MCS 0 MCS 17 MCS 2 MCS 3 MCS 4 MCS 5 MCS 6 MCS 7 MCS 8 MCS 9 MCS 10 MCS 11 MCS 12 MCS 13 MCS 14 MCS 15 91 76 74 A 67 63 62 70 Related WLA321 Access Point Hardware Overview on page 3 D mentation SENMICIOMO Requirements and Specifications for 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Radios on WLA321 Access Points on page 27 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 WLA321 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 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
14. Services WLS documentation at Wireless LAN Services WLS Product Documentation The following are radio certifications for access point standards and agencies Related Documentation 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 1999 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 31 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation 32 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc PART 4 Installing Connecting and Verifying the Access Point e Installing and Connecting the Access Point on page 35 e Verifying the Health of the Access Point on page 59 e Customer Support on page 61 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 33 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation 34 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc CHAPTER 7 Installing and Connecting the Access Point e Installing the WLA321 Access Point on a Ceiling Rail on page 35 e Installing the WLA321 Access Point on the Wall Using Hardware Kits on page 45 e Connecting the Ac
15. base MAC address The access point has a base MAC address All other addresses are assigned based on this address Ethernet port MAC addresses The MAC address of Ethernet port 1 is the same as the access point base MAC address 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 The WLA321 access points have only one Ethernet port 5 GHz radio and SSID MAC addresses The MAC address of the 5 GHz radio is the same as the access point base MAC address 1 The BSSIDs for the SSIDs configured on the 5 GHz radio end in odd numbers 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 addresses The MAC address of the 2 4 GHz radio is the same as the access point base MAC address 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 and 5 GHz Radios on WLA321 Access Documentation Points on page 27 Status LEDs on WLA321 Access Points The WLA321 access point has status LEDs that glow in green and yellow colors to indicate the status of the access point and the radio See Figure 2 on page 6 and Ta
16. dBm In the ceiling mount position the WLA321 access point contains two horizontally polarized dual band 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz antennas with a 4 degree down tilt with respect to the vertical axis and an omnidirectional pattern with respect to the horizontal axis Radiation Patterns of Antennas for 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Radios in the WLA321 Access Point on page 27 Radiation Patterns of Antennas for 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Radios in the WLA321 Access Point The WLA321 access point has two internal dual band multiple input and multiple output MIMO antennas The antennas support spatial polarity and pattern diversity as well as cross chain isolations for maximum performance The antennas provide an average gain of 0 99 dBi at 2 4 GHz and 2 14 dBi at 5 GHz and a peak gain of 3 dBi at 2 4 GHz and 4 dBi for 5 GHz 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 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 27 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation 28 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 28 shows the locations of the two antennas Figure 3 Internal 2 4 GHz 5 GHz Antennas of the WLA321 Access Point WLA321 Antenna Location 9060046 Figure 4 on page 28 shows the horizon
17. 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 the 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 Industry Canada Statements 1 The device for operation in the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems 2 The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250 5350 MHz and 5470 5725 MHz shall comply with the Equivalent iso tropically radiated power EIRP limit 3 The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725 5825 MHz shall comply with the EIRP limits specified for point to point and non point to point operation as appropriate High power radars are allocated as primary users that is priority users of the bands 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and or damage to LE LAN devices Industrie Canada D clarations Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 4 Planning Guidelines and Safety Standards 1 Le dispositif de fonctionnement
18. network ports One RJ 45 port for 10 100 1000BASE T Gigabit Ethernet and PoE with Energy Efficient Ethernet EEE feature Standards compliance IEEE 802 1 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 3az Energy Efficient Ethernet IEEE 802 3af Power over Ethernet IEEE 802 3at Power over Ethernet WiFi Alliance Certifications WFA IEEE 802 1labgn WFA WMM Base and Power Save WFA Voice Enterprise VIEW Certification Ascom Certification Safety and electromagnetic compliance CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 Information Technology Equipment UL 60950 1 2nd Ed Information Technology Equipment EN 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 EC IEEE 802 3at PoE requirements Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 13 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation Table 3 Mechanical and Compliance Specifications for WLA321 Access Points 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 Rad
19. traffic Related Verifying the Health of WLA Series Access Points Using LEDs on page 59 Documentation Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation 8 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc CHAPTER 2 Ethernet Port and Connectors e Ethernet Connections for Wireless LAN Access Points on page 9 e PoE Information for WLA Series Access Points on page 9 Ethernet Connections for Wireless LAN Access Points The RJ 45 network port on wireless LAN access points connects the access point toa wireless LAN controller WLC or to a switch in the network The access point receives power and data through the RJ 45 port The port provides a 10 100 1000BASE T autosensing MDI MDIX Gigabit Ethernet connection The access point can be configured as a direct or indirect connection through an intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3 network Use a Category 5 or higher cable and standard RJ 45 connectors to connect the access point to a controller or to a Juniper Networks switch in the network The access point draws power from a standard IEEE 802 3af Power Over Ethernet PoE supply The access points can also receive PoE power from PoE capable switches or other Juniper Networks switches that support PoE 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 5
20. 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 RingMaster 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 access points A network plan and the WLA work order generated from RingMaster provide the following information about access point installation and configuration e Number of access points required for adequate WLAN capacity in each coverage area Details of installation location for each access point Settings for all access points 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 WLS documentation at Wireless LAN Servi
21. 02 11ng standards for up to two spatial streams of 20 MHz channel modes streams NOTE 802 11n is backwards compatible with 802 11a b g standards e Twointernal dual band antennas operating on either 2 4 GHz 11ng bg mode or 5 GHz llna mode The Internal antennas support MCS 15 data rate on 2 spatial streams e One 10 100 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 a switch This Ethernet port supports IEEE 802 3az EEE interface 4 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 1 WLA321 Access Point Overview e Power over Ethernet PoE on the Gigabit Ethernet port Power consumption within IEEE standard 802 3af power on the Gigabit Ethernet port Externally accessible factory default reset button Software and Hardware Used with the Access Point Related Documentation 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 You must use Version 7 7 or later software For more information see the RingMaster and MSS guides at Wireless LAN Services WLS Product Documentation Use the following WLC Series Wireless LAN Controllers from Juniper Networks to connect the access point and make it operati
22. 7 D tati eee e PoE Information for WLA Series Access Points on page 9 PoE Information for WLA Series Access Points The WLA Series access points operates as a powered device within standard IEEE 802 3af Power over Ethernet PoE from either mid span or end span 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 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation Related Ethernet Connections for Wireless LAN 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 WLA321 Access Points on page 11 Technical Physical and Radio Specifications for WLA321 Access Points This topic lists the technical mechanical and compliance specifications for WLA321 access points NOTE For detailed compliance information see the Juniper Networks Regulatory Guide at Wireless LAN Services WLS Product Documentation A WARNING In the USA install the access point at 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 WL
23. A321 access point supports e High performance 11 Mbps 802 11b 54 Mbps 802 1la g or 300 Mbps 802 11n data rates Wi Fi WPA certificated interoperability e WFA WMM and WMM power save UAPSD e WPA and WPA2 personal or enterprise with TKIP AES 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 radio transmit power support The tolerance limit for transmit power is 2 dB e Single autosensing 10 100 1000BASE T Gigabit Ethernet port configured as MDI MDIX Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc n WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation e Compliance with IEEE 802 3 802 3i 802 3u 802 3ab and 802 3 az standards Gigabit Ethernet Power over Ethernet PoE injector support IEEE 802 3af PoE compatibility Ceiling and Wall Mounting The primary installation method for the WLA321 access point is the ceiling mount The WLA321 access points can also be mounted an a junction wall box The following kits are available for ceiling and wall access point mounting e Ceiling mount bracket kit for mounting the access point to a recessed 9 16 in or 15 16 in T ceiling tile rail without disrupting rail or tile alignment e WLA BRKT WALL Kit wall mount bracket and faceplate extends the access point 1 5 in from the wall for the Ethernet cable bend radius e WLA GNGWLBX ADP NA Kit North A
24. Access Point 5 MAC Address Information for WLA Series Access Points 5 Status LEDs on WLA321 Access Points 6 Ethernet Port and Connectors 9 Ethernet Connections for Wireless LAN Access Points 9 PoE Information for WLA Series Access Points 9 Technical and Mechanical Specifications 11 Technical Physical and Radio Specifications for WLA321 Access Points 1 80211 a b g n Features 11 Ceiling and Wall Mo nting 2222421266 rotore delete 12 Physical and Compliance Specifications 12 Radio SpEcifications aversa come manhe marco idee dues 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 Access Point Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines 20 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc iii WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation Part 3 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Part 4 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Requirements and Certifications Requirements and Specifications La 27 Requirements and Specifications for 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz
25. E RE E La ETE gt A ii F EAE WERTE SAR EERE LS i FRI MEDS Sai att FE ai IES 29H F 5 25 SISTER gt RE A ET ROH A Spokane 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 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 Bi 7 7 7788084321714 9 ANE 7 8 8 B31 AAS 7 712A FE 28 MA ACHE AS HAO WA VE AGNA ALLS AE 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
26. JUNIP EL NETWORKS WLA Series WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation Published 2012 06 22 Revision 1 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
27. 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 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc All rights reserved Revision History June 2012 Revision 1 The informati
28. Points on page 6 e Ethernet Connections for Wireless LAN Access Points on page 9 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 57 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation 58 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 59 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 Ifthe LED is green and glowing steadily the access point has been successfully booted by the wireless LAN controller WLC and is operational e If the LED is not steadily glowing green and is either yellow or alternating between yellow and green contact the system administrator for the WLC Related Status LEDs on WLA321 Access Points on page 6 Documentation Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 59 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation 60 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc CHAPTER 9 Customer Support e Contacting JTAC Regarding Access Point Parts on page 61 Contacting JTAC Regarding Access Point Parts If you receive your Juniper Networks access point installation kit with any incorrect or damaged parts or if parts are mis
29. WLA hardware information can be viewed on the WLA Series Wireless LAN Access Points data sheet from the WLA Series Wireless LAN Access Points product page and the hardware can be purchased by contacting a Juniper Partner or a Juniper Salesperson at 1 866 298 6428 This topic covers installation of the WLA321 access point with three different wall mount kits e WLA BRKT WALL Wall Mount Kit Faceplate and Wall Mount Bracket Standard Hardware on page 46 e WLA GNGWLBX ADP EU Kit European Faceplate Standard Hardware on page 52 e WLA GNGWLBX ADP NA Kit North American Faceplate Standard Hardware on page 53 WLA BRKT WALL Wall Mount Kit Faceplate and Wall Mount Bracket Standard Hardware 46 You can purchase the wall mount WLA BRKT WALL kit see Figure 24 on page 46 that includes a wall mount bracket a standard faceplate and two flat tip flat head screws at https www juniper net customers support Figure 24 WLA BRKT WALL Kit Wall Mount Bracket Kit Hardware i Ensure 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 Chapter 7 Installing and Connecting the Access Point e Wall mount bracket See Figure 25 on page 47 and item a in Figure 24 on page 46 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
30. ail Adapter Figure 13 Separating the Parts of the Ceiling Rail Adapter Figure 14 Inserting One Side of the Adapter into the Ceiling Rail Reveal Figure 15 Rotating the Adapter Rail to the Right Figure 16 Rotating the Adapter Rail in the Opposite Direction and Pushing Up OR the Side Tab 4 is ccarebenenne Siano ie Lee Figure 17 Rotating the Adapter Rail Until it Sits Flat Against the Open Ceiling Figure 18 An Installed Open Ceiling Rail Adapter Figure 19 Locking the Ceiling Rail Adapter Figure 20 Aligning the Ceiling Mount Bracket Figure 21 Aligning the Access Point with the Ceiling Bracket Figure 22 Releasing the Access Point Figure 23 Locking the Access Point onto the Ceiling Tile Figure 24 WLA BRKT WALL Kit Wall Mount Bracket Kit Hardware Figure 25 Wall Mount Bracket Dimensions WLA BRKT WALL Figure 26 Use the Provided Template to Install Wall Anchors Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation vi Figure 27 Pull the Category 5 Cable Through the Wall Bracket 49 Figure 28 Use M3 or 6 32 Wall Anchors to Secure the Bracket to Anchors 49 Figure 29 Faceplate Secured to the Wall Mount Bracket
31. ble 2 on page 7 Figure 2 Status LEDs on the WLA321 Access Point g060039 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Table 2 Status LEDs on WLA321 Access Points Chapter 1 WLA321 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 Label Color STAT Green solid Yellow solid The access point is waiting to receive 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 from a 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 a radio is present and enabled no clients are associated with the radio and there is no
32. ces WLS Product Documentation Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 19 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation Related Documentation The following certifications are required for access points to comply with safety and environmental 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 EC e IEEE 802 3at PoE requirements e RoHS WLA321 specific EU RoHs 6 Pb free EU WEEE EU REACH and China RoHS Orderable part numbers for WLA321 access points e WLA321 US Intended for USA operation only United States e WLA321 IL Intended for IL operation only Israel e WLA321 WW Intended for world wide operation except in USA and Israel Radio Certifications for Wireless LAN Access Points on page 31 Access Point Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines 20 The following are radio frequency exposure guidelines for the WLA Series 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
33. cess Point to Wireless LAN Controllers on page 57 Installing the WLA321 Access Point on a Ceiling Rail You can install the WLA321 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 Hardware installation kits and other WLA hardware information can be viewed on the WLA Series Wireless LAN Access Points data sheet from the WLA Series Wireless LAN Access Points product page and the hardware can be purchased by contacting a Juniper Partner or a Juniper Salesperson at 1 866 298 6428 The WLA321 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 and an indoor ceiling rail adapter that allows you to mount the access point to a 1 4 inch and 1 8 inch open ceiling rail Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to install the access point e Ceiling mount bracket provided e Indoor ceiling rail adapter provided Category 5 cable installed not provided e Mounting template provided Boxcutter or similar tool to cut ceiling tiles not provided Optional Security kit which includes a security tool and a security screw The kit is not provided you can order it separately This topic includes these tasks e Installing the Access Point onto a Recessed 9 16 inch or
34. dans la bande 5150 5250 MHz est r serv a une utilisation en int rieur pour r duire le risque d interf rences nuisibles a la co canal syst mes mobiles par satellite 2 Le gain d antenne maximal autoris pour les appareils dans les bandes 5250 5350 MHz et 5470 5725 MHz doivent tre conformes avec le pire limite 3 Le gain d antenne maximal autoris pour les appareils dans la bande 5725 5825 MHz doivent tre conformes avec le pire limites sp cifi es pour le point point et non point a point de fonctionnement le cas ch ant Haute puissance radars sont d sign s comme utilisateurs principaux c utilisateurs prioritaires des bandes 5250 5350 MHz et 5650 5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer des interf rences et ou des dommages dispositifs LAN EL Radio 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 4 GHz ISM band e EN 301 489 1 EMC and Radio Spectrum Matters Common Technical requirements e EN 301489 17 EMC and Radio Spectrum Matters 2 4 GHz wideband and 5 GHz RLAN e EN 301 893 Broadband Radio Access Networks 5 GHz RLAN e RTTE Directive 1999 5 EC Various Country Specific Radio Regulations see Country List in Regulatory Guide Related Radio Certifications for Wireless LAN Access Points on page 31 D tati een General Safety Standards and Agencies for Access
35. e 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 Optional 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 11 on page 39 Do not overtighten the screw 38 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 7 Installing and Connecting the Access Point Figure 11 Locking the Access Point onto the Ceiling Tile 9060011 Installing the Access Point onto an 1 4 inch or 1 8 inch Open Ceiling Rail Using a Ceiling Rail Adapter The indoor ceiling rail adapter see Figure 12 on page 39 that is compatible with the WLA321 mounting bracket is pre assembled and shipped in the WLA321 access point package Figure 12 A Closed Ceiling Rail Adapter 9060048 To install the ceiling rail adaptor on an 1 4 inch or 1 8 inch open ceiling rail 1 Select an installation location under an open rail in the ceiling that allows access to an installed Category 5 cable that can be used to power the access point 2 Openand separate the two parts of the ceiling rail adapter by pulling the tabs outward see Figure 13 on page 39
36. etain 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 32 on page 51 Do not overtighten the screw WLA GNGWLBX ADP NA Kit North American Faceplate Standard Hardware You can purchase the wall mount WLA GNGWLBX ADP NA kit see Figure 36 on page 54 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 on an existing wall outlet box Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 53 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation Figure 36 WLA GNGWLBX ADP NA Kit NA Faceplate Standard Hardware 9060035 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 Figure 37 on page 54 Figure 37 NA Wall Mount Bracket Dimensions 69 85 9 11 tt 119 60 83 34 14 14 9060024 54 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 7 Installing and Connecting the Access Point To install the access point on the wall 1 Hold the faceplate centered over an existing NA standard outlet box see Figure 38 on page 55 that has an installed Category 5 cable Figure 38
37. gure 18 on page 42 Figure 18 An Installed Open Ceiling Rail Adapter g060054 8 Lock the ceiling rail adapter by pushing the two pieces together until the sides snap together see Figure 19 on page 43 42 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 7 Installing and Connecting the Access Poi Figure 19 Locking the Ceiling Rail Adapter 9060055 9 Align the provided ceiling mount bracket to the outer walls of the open rail adapter see Figure 20 on page 43 Figure 20 Aligning the Ceiling Mount Bracket 2060056 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc nt 43 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation 10 Slide the ceiling mount bracket latch towards the rail adapter and push forward until it snaps into place 9060057 n Plug in the Category 5 cable that extends from the ceiling into the access point 12 Align the access point with the bracket and press forward see Figure 21 on page 44 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 21 Aligning the Access Point with the Ceiling Bracket 9060007 13 If the access point is not properly secured the access point sits flat against the ceiling bracket and does not move when properly installed press on the release button on the top of the bracket to unlock the access point see Figure 22 on page 45 Realign the access point making
38. hapter 7 Installing and Connecting the Access Point 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 37 Listen for a click that indicates that the clips 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 fi A 3 ig E g060008 7 Plug 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 38 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 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 37 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation Figure 9 Aligning the Access Point with the Ceiling Bracket 9060007 9 Ifthe access point is not properly secured the access point sits flat against the ceiling bracket and does not move when properly installed press on the release button on the top of the bracket to unlock the access point see Figure 10 on page 38 Realign the access point making sure the cable is still connected and push in until the access point clicks securely into plac
39. io 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 WLA321 supports up to 30 clients at 3 Mbps data throughput per client NOTE The coverage range varies with the RF environment and types of clients WLA321 can support more clients at lower data throughput per client Supports dynamic frequency selection and transmit power control TPC Radio Specifications The radio specifications for the WLA321 access points are listed in Table 4 on page 14 Table 5 on page 15 Table 6 on page 15 Table 7 on page 16 and Table 8 on page 16 show the receive sensitivity numbers for WLA321 access points Table 4 Radio Specifications for the WLA321 Access Points Specification Description Antenna type Integrated omnidirectional antennas with diversity Internal 2X2 multiple input and multiple output MIMO 14 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 3 Technical and Mechanical Specifications Table 4 Radio Specifications for the WLA321 Access Points continued Specification Description Average Peak ante
40. merica single junction wall box faceplate adapter minimum extension from wall covers wall box and cables e WLA GNGWLBX ADP EU Kit European single junction wall box faceplate adapter minimum extension from wall covers wall box and cables Physical and Compliance Specifications The mechanical and compliance specifications for the WLA321 access point are listed in Table 3 on page 12 Table 3 Mechanical and Compliance Specifications for WLA321 Access Points Specification Description Size Length 5 6 in 14 26 cm Width 5 4 in 13 68 cm Height 1 9 in 4 76 cm Weight WLA321 6 92 oz 196 18 g Volume 541 cm Operating temperature 32 F through 122 F 0 C through 50 C Storage temperature 40 F through 158 F 409 C through 700 C Humidity 5 through 95 noncondensing RoHs IEEE EU RoHS 6 Pb free EU WEEE EU REACH and China RoHS Power over Ethernet PoE 48 V optimal operational voltage and current in Power over Ethernet entry IEEE 802 3af or 802 3at high power PoE Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 3 Technical and Mechanical Specifications Table 3 Mechanical and Compliance Specifications for WLA321 Access Points continued Specification Description Status indicators Health status and radio LEDs For descriptions of the LEDs see the Status LEDs on WLA321 Access Points table on Status LEDs on WLA321 Access Points on page 6 Wired
41. nna gain for 2 4GHz WLA321 peak gain 3 dBi WLA321 average 1 dBi Average Peak antenna gain for 5GHz WLA321 peak gain 4 dBi WLA321 average 2 dBi 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 15 Modulation Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM for IEEE 802 11a g n Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS modulation for IEEE 802 11b Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QAM 64 for IEEE 802 11n Transmit power 802 11n Up to 18 dBm transmit power per chain 802 11a b g mode Up to 18 dBm transmit power per chain NOTE Actual transmit power will vary according to Regulatory Domain requirements Table 5 2 4 GHz Radio Receive Sensitivities for Legacies a b and g 2 4 GHz Radio Receive Sensitivities in dBm for Legacies a b and g Legacy b Legacy g Legacy a 1L Mbps 11S Mbps 6 Mbps 54 Mbps 6 Mbps 54 Mbps 96 92 93 75 96 80 Table 6 2 4 GHz Radio Receive Sensitivities for HT 20 2 4 GHz Radio Receive Sensitivities in dBm for HT 20 MCS 0 MCS 1 MCS 2 MCS 3 MCS 4 MCS 5 MCS 6 MCS 7 MCS 8 MCS 9 MCS 10 MCS 11 MCS 12 MCS 13 MCS 14 MCS 15 94 79 Hi 74 70 66 205 HS Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 15 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation Table 7 5 GHz Radio Receive
42. on 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 THIS Topic Collecties seins rarasane coda hsdae hed ished wide d ix How to Use This Guide ix List of Wireless LAN Software Guides for Release 77 ix Documentation Symbols Key x Documentation Feedback 2 2 2sersscoisaksais hsitabsussasrernases x Requesting Technical Support xi Self Help Online Tools and Resources xi Opening a Case with JTAC LL xi Access Point Overview and Components WLA321 Access Point Overview eee 3 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Overview 3 Features Supported by the WLA321 Access Point 4 Physical Characteristics of the Access Point 4 Software and Hardware Used with the
43. onal e WLC2 Wireless LAN Controller e WLC200 Wireless LAN Controller e WLC216 Wireless LAN Controller e WLC8 Wireless LAN Controller e WLC880R Wireless LAN Controller e WLC2800 Wireless LAN Controller The WLA321 access point is operational within 3 minutes of powering up and supports all features of RingMaster and MSS General Safety Standards and Agencies for Access Points on page 19 e Installing the WLA321 Access Point on a Ceiling Rail on page 35 e Installing the WLA321 Access Point on the Wall Using Hardware Kits on page 45 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 supports 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 MSS 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 6 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 5 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation Table 1 MAC Address Information for WLA Series Access Points MAC Address Type Description Access point
44. owing features e Find CSC offerings http www juniper net customers support 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 latest versions of software and review release notes http www juniper net customers csc software 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 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 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation xii Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc PART 1 Access Point Overview and Components e WLA32 Access Point O
45. s Wall f EU standard electrical 7 14 14 M3 flat head screw 3 20 64 provided Figure 34 on page 52 and Figure 35 on page 53 show the dimensions of the installed WLA321 on the EU standard faceplate in millimeters 52 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 7 Installing and Connecting the Access Point Figure 35 Dimensions of the Installed WLA321 Access Point on an EU Standard Faceplate 9060028 To install the access point on the wall 1 Holdthe faceplate centered over the existing European standard outlet box that has an installed Category 5 cable 2 Secure the faceplate to the outlet box using the two provided M3 flat head flat tip screws and a screwdriver 3 Plug the Category 5 cable from the outlet box into the access point 4 Alignthe 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 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 r
46. 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 limits 802 11b 802 11g BT Fili DE LA pre lt 7 AF t ji 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 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 4 Planning Guidelines and Safety Standards 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 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 Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure U NII 4 7 fe pata fi UNIT 4 7 5 7E5 25 5 35h PIRE ZAR RENE gt PSE HU 4 7 6 HER AREAS ag THE a fs sas BRERA BE REREAD RME HZ dat sec ATTS SMES A a BARE Ss R
47. sing from the kit contact Juniper Networks at https www juniper net customers support 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 D NOTE This list includes general wireless LAN access point package parts Kit parts may vary based on hardware product The access point installation kit includes e One access point e One ceiling mount bracket e One ceiling rail adapter e Mounting template e Access Point Quick Start Guide NOTE You can order a junction box wall mount kit separately Related gt Installing the WLA321 Access Point on the Wall Using Hardware Kits on page 45 Documentation e Installing the WLA321 Access Point on a Ceiling Rail on page 35 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 61 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation 62 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc
48. sure the cable is still connected and push in until the access point clicks securely into place 44 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 7 Installing and Connecting the Access Point Figure 22 Releasing the Access Point in terr Hee EN 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 14 Optional 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 23 on page 45 Do not overtighten the screw Figure 23 Locking the Access Point onto the Ceiling Tile 9060011 Related gt Installing the WLA321 Access Point on the Wall Using Hardware Kits on page 45 Documentation General Safety Standards and Agencies for Access Points on page 19 Installing the WLA321 Access Point on the Wall Using Hardware Kits The primary method of installing the WLA321 access point is mounting it on the ceiling however you can also install the access point on the wall by using one of the three Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 45 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation separately orderable wall mount kits Hardware installation kits and other
49. tal and vertical plane radiation patterns for Antenna lon the access point The patterns combined with radiation patterns from Antenna 2 provides 360 degree even coverage Figure 4 Horizontal and Vertical Plane Radiation Patterns for Antenna 1 on a Ceiling Mounted WLA321 Antenna 1 2 GHz Horizontal Antenna 1 5 GHz Horizontal Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 5 Requirements and Specifications Figure 5 on page 29 shows the horizontal plane and vertical plane radiation patterns for Antenna 2 on the access point The patterns provide maximum antenna gains along the outer edges of the access point with a 4 degree downtilt Figure 5 Horizontal and Vertical Plane Radiation Patterns for Antenna 2 on a Ceiling Mounted WLA321 Antenna 2 2 GHz Horizontal Antenna 2 5 GHz Horizontal Related Requirements and Specifications for 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Radios on WLA321 Access Documentation Points on page 27 Technical Physical and Radio Specifications for WLA321 Access Points on page 11 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 29 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation 30 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc CHAPTER 6 Certifications for the Access Point Radio Certifications for Wireless LAN Access Points on page 31 Radio Certifications for Wireless LAN Access Points For a complete list of safety warnings and detailed compliance information see the Juniper Networks Regulatory Guide in the Wireless LAN
50. 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 e Document URL or title e Page number if applicable Software version e Your name and company x Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc About This Topic Collection 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 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 foll
51. tworks Inc Chapter 7 Installing and Connecting the Access Point Figure 31 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 32 on page 51 Do not overtighten the screw Figure 32 Secure the Access Point with the Security Screw and Tool 9060016 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc 51 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation WLA GNGWLBX ADP EU Kit European Faceplate Standard Hardware You can purchase the wall mount WLA GNGWLBX ADP EU kit see Figure 33 on page 52 that includes a European standard faceplate and two M3 flat head flat 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 33 WLA GNGWLBX ADP EU Kit EU Faceplate Standard Hardware 060034 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 34 on page 52 Figure 34 EU Faceplate Dimension
52. vertighten the screw Related gt Installing the WLA321 Access Point on a Ceiling Rail on page 35 D tati car Lael General Safety Standards and Agencies for Access Points on page 19 56 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc Chapter 7 Installing and Connecting the Access Point Connecting the Access Point to Wireless LAN Controllers After you install the wireless LAN access point you can connect it 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 in the Ethernet port of the access point and the other end in Ethernet port of the controller 2 Look at the access point STAT LED for the port on the controller and verify that the link is activated The link is activated if the STAT LED is green and glowing steadily To configure the access 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 at Wireless LAN Services WLS documentation Related WLA321 Access Point Hardware Overview on page 3 D tati iii Status LEDs on WLA321 Access
53. verview on page 3 e Ethernet Port and Connectors on page 9 e Technical and Mechanical Specifications on page 11 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation 2 Copyright 2012 Juniper Networks Inc CHAPTER 1 WLA321 Access Point Overview e WLA32 Access Point Hardware Overview on page 3 e MAC Address Information for WLA Series Access Points on page 5 e Status LEDs on WLA321 Access Points on page 6 WLA321 Access Point Hardware Overview The Juniper Networks WLA321 Wireless LAN Access Point is an indoor mobility access point that provides enterprise customers such as small branch and retail business hospitality and education with 802 11n based wireless LAN access in high density deployments The WLA321 access point is a dual band access point with a single 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz radio and two internal dual band antennas Only one radio mode can be configured and operational at a time The device is a compact hexagon shaped access point see Figure 1 on page 3 that provides multiple input and multiple output MIMO technology supporting up to two spatial streams on a single radio The access point is powered with standard IEEE 802 3af Power over Ethernet POE on one Gigabit Ethernet port Figure 1 WLA321 Access Point 9060029 D NOTE The WLA321 access point requires only hardware installation All configurations for the access point are done on the wireless LAN controllers WLCs
54. z Radio Receive Sensitivities for Legacies a b andg e 6 2 4 GHz Radio Receive Sensitivities for HT 20 e 7 5 GHz Radio Receive Sensitivities for HT 20 e 8 5 GHz Radio Receive Sensitivities for HT 40 0 vii WLA321 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 7 on page ix e Documentation Symbols Key on page x e Documentation Feedback on page x e Requesting Technical Support on page xi How to Use This Guide Complete documentation for the wireless LAN product family is provided at Wireless LAN Services WLS Product Documentation This guide WLA321 Access Point Hardware Documentation helps you install the WLA321 wireless LAN access point in a wireless LAN WLAN network List of Wireless LAN Software Guides for Release 7 7 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 Instructions for configuring the system using 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
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