Contents
Extreme Networks Wireless AP3825 Installation Guide 1
Contents
About This Guide.......................................................................................................3
Who Should Use This Guide ..........................................................................................................................................3
How to Use This Guide ....................................................................................................................................................3
Related Documents ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Typographical Conventions ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Getting Help .........................................................................................................................................................................5
Introduction ...............................................................................................................7
About the WS-AP3825i and WS-AP3825e .............................................................................................................7
WS-AP3825 Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 8
WS-AP3825 LED Indicators ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Architectural Features .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Console Port ...................................................................................................................................................................................11
LAN Port ..........................................................................................................................................................................................11
Reset Switch .................................................................................................................................................................................12
Kensington Lock Slot ................................................................................................................................................................12
Installation................................................................................................................ 13
Unpacking the WS-AP3825 ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Accessories ........................................................................................................................................................................13
Access Point Installation Procedures ......................................................................................................................14
Mounting the WS-AP3825 to a Drop Ceiling ...................................................................................................................14
Mounting the WS-AP3825 to a Wall or Solid Ceiling ...................................................................................................18
LAN/Console Connections ......................................................................................................................................................19
Power Connections .................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Connecting an External DC Power Supply to the WS-AP3825 ............................................................................. 20
Configuring AP Channel Settings ............................................................................................................................20
Determine the Antenna Model ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Configure Radio RF Port ..........................................................................................................................................................21
Configure Radio Channel ........................................................................................................................................................23
Configure Radio Transmit (Tx) Power ..............................................................................................................................24
Specifications ..........................................................................................................27
External Power Supplies .............................................................................................................................................. 27
Internal Antenna Access Points ...........................................................................................................................................28
Horizontal Radiation Pattern 2.4 GHz ...............................................................................................................................29
Vertical Radiation Pattern 2.4 GHz .....................................................................................................................................29
Horizontal Radiation Pattern 5 GHz .................................................................................................................................. 30
Vertical Radiation Pattern 5 GHz ........................................................................................................................................ 30
External Antennas ...........................................................................................................................................................31