H3C WA530 User Manual

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Contents
Preparing for installation ···································································· 1
Safety recommendations ············································································································· 1
Temperature and humidity requirements ························································································· 1
Installation accessories ··············································································································· 1
Installation tools ························································································································· 2
Installing the AP ··············································································· 3
Installation flowchart ··················································································································· 3
Pre-installation tasks··················································································································· 3
Determining the installation position ······························································································· 3
Installing the AP ························································································································ 4
Mounting the AP on a wall ····································································································· 4
Mounting the AP on a ceiling ································································································· 7
Connecting the AP to the power source ·························································································· 8
Check before power-on ········································································································ 8
Connecting the PoE power supply ·························································································· 8
Connecting the local power supply ·························································································· 9
PoE injector power supply ····································································································· 9
Check after power-on ········································································································· 10
Connecting the AP to the network ································································································ 10
Accessing the cloud AP ··································································· 12
Accessing the cloud AP from the Web interface ·············································································· 12
Accessing the cloud AP from the Oasis platform ············································································· 12
Appendix A Technical specifications ··················································· 14
Appendix B Ports and LEDs ····························································· 15
Ports ····································································································································· 15
LEDs ····································································································································· 16

H3C WA530 Specifications

General

Model	H3C WA530
Category	Wireless Access Point
Frequency Bands	2.4GHz and 5GHz
Maximum Data Rate	1.167 Gbps
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C
Humidity	5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Wireless Standards	802.11a/b/g/n
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	802.3af/at
Antenna Type	Internal
Encryption Algorithm	WPA, WPA2
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Summary

Preparing for installation

Safety recommendations

Guidelines for preventing injury and equipment damage during installation and operation.

Temperature and humidity requirements

Specifies the acceptable operating and storage environmental conditions for the device.

Installation accessories

Lists and illustrates the components included in the mounting bracket kit.

Installation tools

Details the tools required for performing the physical installation of the AP.

Installing the AP

Installation flowchart

Visual representation of the steps involved in installing the Access Point (AP).

Pre-installation tasks

Essential checks and preparations to be completed before physically installing the AP.

Determining the installation position

Principles for selecting the optimal location to mount the AP for best performance.

Mounting the AP on a wall

Step-by-step guide for attaching the AP bracket and unit to a wall surface.

Mounting the AP on a ceiling

Step-by-step guide for attaching the AP bracket and unit to a ceiling surface.

Connecting the AP to the power source

Instructions for powering the AP using PoE or a local power adapter.

Connecting the AP to the network

Steps to establish a network connection for the AP and verify its status.

Accessing the cloud AP

Accessing the cloud AP from the Web interface

Procedure to access the AP's management interface through a web browser.

Accessing the cloud AP from the Oasis platform

Procedure to access the AP's management via the H3C Oasis cloud platform.

Appendix A Technical specifications

Appendix B Ports and LEDs

Ports

Description of the console, Ethernet, power, and USB ports on the AP.

LEDs

Explanation of the AP's LED indicators and their meanings in different modes.