Extreme networks AP460i Extreme Wireless Outdoor Access Points User Guide

Extreme networks AP460i Extreme Wireless Outdoor Access Points

ExtremeWireless 802.11ax AP460i/e Outdoor Access Points

Product Overview

The AP460i/e access points are enterprise-class 802.11ax access points designed for outdoor use. The AP460i has internal antennas while the AP460e has external antenna connectors. Both models feature a dual-band radio, two band-locked radios, eight WiFi internal or external antennas, and one Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) antenna. The AP460i/e can be mounted on a flat surface such as a wall or to a pole.

Note: The AP460i/e requires a minimum base firmware of WiNG 7.3.0.

Power Source

of AP460i/e, compliant to be powered with 802.3at and 802.3bt to provide full functionality. For reduced functionality, use 802.3af.

LED Indicators

The LED indicators are located on the front face of the access point but are not visibly marked.

Box Contents

Ensure that the following items are available:

Mounting Options

AP460i/e access points can be mounted on a wall or to a pole by purchasing separate mounting brackets, which are described in the following table.

the bracket part that has two holes on the surface of the metal portion; also called the flat part. For attaching to a pole, if the 1-axis tilt is not required, attach the pole part of the bracket to the access point. If 1-axis tilt is required, attach the pole part of the KT-147407-02 bracket on top of the second wall part.

Product Usage Instructions

To use the AP460i/e access points, follow these steps:

1. Ensure that your AP460i/e access point has a minimum base firmware of WiNG 7.3.0.
2. Connect the access point to a power source using Power over Ethernet (PoE).
3. Mount the access point on a flat surface such as a wall or to a pole using the appropriate mounting bracket and part number. Note that for attaching to a pole, you may need to use the pole part of the bracket for 1-axis tilt.
4. Ensure that the LED indicators are displaying the appropriate colors for normal operational status.
5. You can now connect your devices to the AP460i/e access point and enjoy high-speed wireless internet.

ExtremeWireless 802.11ax AP460i/e Outdoor Access Points

AP460i/e Overview
The AP460i/e access points are outdoor model enterprise class 802.11ax access points. The “i” in AP460i indicates that the access point comes with internal antennas and the “e” indicates that it comes with external antenna connectors. The access points feature a dual-band radio, two band-locked radios, eight WiFi internal or external antennas, and one Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) antenna.
The AP460i/e can be mounted on a flat surface such as a wall or to a pole.
Note: The AP460i/e requires a minimum base firmware of WiNG 7.3.0.

The AP460i/e access points have the following features:

• Radios:
  • Three 802.11ax radios (one 2X2 2.4GHz radio, one 4X4 5GHz radio, and one 2X2 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio)
  • One IoT Radio (2.4 GHz)
• Console port: RJ45
• Two Ethernet ports:
  • 1 x 100/1000/2500 Mbps auto-negotiation Ethernet port, RJ45
  • 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation Ethernet port, RJ45
• LEDs: 7
  • All LEDs will be on during reset and connect to general-purpose input/output (GPIO) pins
• One reset button
• Power: PoE 802.3af (see Table 1 for details)
• Antennas:
  • Eight WiFi internal/external antennas
  • One BLE internal antenna on AP460i and one BLE external antenna port on AP460e
• Temperature:
  • -40° C to +60° C (-40° F to +140° F)
• Enclosure: Plastic

LED Indicators

The LED indicators are located on the front face of the access point but are not visibly marked.

Table 2 AP460i/e LED indicators

AP460i/e Box Contents
Ensure that the following items are available: Table 3 Contents of the AP460i/e box

Access Point Mounting Options

AP460i/e access points can be mounted on a wall or to a pole by purchasing separate mounting brackets, which are described in the following table.

Table 4 AP460i/e Mounting Brackets Usage

All mounting brackets and accessories are sold separately. For detailed installation instructions about all mounting procedures, refer to the ExtremeWireless Access Points AP460i/e Installation Guide in the Extreme Networks Documentation support site.

Install the Access Point

When you install the access point, the gore vent must be on the side closest to the ground and not above the plastic cover. You must provide a 3-inch drip loop on all cables.
Note: The sensor and the BLE antennas come with dust caps on them. Do not remove the dust cap until you need to install the antennas.
Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures.
Use these instructions as guidelines to mount and connect the AP460i/e access points easily and safely.

Install the Access Point on a Wall or a Flat Surface
Option 1: Install the Access Point to a Flat Surface Using the KT-147407-02 Flat Part and the 1-axis Tilt Part
The KT-147407-02 bracket has three bracket parts; flat part, 1-axis tilt part, and the pole part.
Figure 2 KT-147407-02 bracket flat part and 1-axis tilt part

Note: The flat part and the 1-axis tilt part can be used interchangeably to attach to the access point.

1. Attach the flat part to the access point using two M6 screws.
2. Using the 1-axis tilt bracket as a template, mark and drill four holes on a wall or on a flat surface.
3. Attach the 1-axis tilt part to a wall or a flat surface using four M6 head-size screws. 4 Align the KT-147407-02 flat part inside the 1-axis tilt part, and attach the flat part to the 1-axis tilt part using four M6 screws.
4. Tilt the access point to a desired angle and tighten the four M6 screws to a torque of 45 in-lbs.
   The tilt bracket can be adjusted from +15 degrees to -15 degrees of tilt.

Option 2: Install the Access Point to a Flat Surface Using the KT-147407-02
Flat Part, 1-axis tilt-Part, and KT-150173-01 Extension Arm
The KT-150173-01 extension arm is used in combination with the KT-147407-02 flat and 1-axis tilt parts. The KT-150173-01 extension arm can also be used by itself on the access point.

1. Attach the KT-147407-02 flat part to the access point using two M6 screws.

2. Place the KT-147407-02 flat part inside the 1-axis tilt part, and attach it using four M6 screws.

3. Using the KT-150173-01 extension arm as a template, mark and drill four hole centers on a flat surface.
   The holes must be within the semi-circular cuts of the extension arm.

4. Attach one end of the KT-150173-01 extension arm to the 1-axis tilt part using two hex- head M12 stainless-steel screws and two hex-head M12 stainless-steel nuts through the two large circular holes on the KT-150173-01 extension arm.

5. Attach the KT-150173-01 extension arm to a flat surface using four M6 hex-head screws and screw-in anchors, if the extension arm is being mounted on a wood surface. If you are mounting the extension arm on a concrete surface, use concrete anchors.
   The M6 hex-head screws and screw-in anchors must be provided by the installer.

Option 3 : Install the Access Point to a Flat Surface Using the MBO-ART03 Articulating Mounting Bracket
Note: The MBO-ART02 is no longer available. It has been replaced by the MBO-ART03 bracket.

1. Using the short end of the MBO-ART03 articulating mounting bracket as a template, mark and drill four holes on the wall.
2. Attach the end of the MBO-ART03 articulating mounting bracket to the wall using two M6 hex-head screws.
3. Attach the other end of the MBO-ART03 articulating mounting bracket to the access point using two M6 hex-head screws.

For installation instructions on how to use the 32216 (WS-MBV-VMM) vehicle mount bracket on a flat surface, refer to the ExtremeWireless Access Points AP460i/e Installation Guide in the Extreme Networks Documentation support site.

Install the Access Point to a Pole

The access point can be mounted on a pole with or without tilt.
Option 1: Install the Access Point to a Pole Using the KT-147407-02 Pole Part

1. Attach the KT-147407-02 pole part to the access point using four M6 screws in the circular slots.
2. Insert 0.5 in. wide stainless-steel cable clamps through the long slots on the pole bracket.
3. Position the cable clamps on the pole part around a pole, and attach the access point to the pole.
4. Insert the ends of the cable clamp around the pole and tighten it to a torque of 11 in-lbs.

Option 2: Install the Access Point to a Pole Using KT-147407-02 Bracket
Parts and KT-150173-01 Extension Arm

1. Attach the KT-147407-02 1-axis tilt part to the access point using two M6 screws.
2. Align the KT-147407-02 flat part inside the 1-axis tilt bracket, and attach it using four M6 screws.
3. Tilt the access point to a desired angle and tighten the four M6 screws to a torque of 45 in-lbs.
4. Attach one end of the KT-150173-01 extension arm to the 1-axis tilt part using two hex- head M12 stainless-steel screws and two hex-head M12 stainless-steel nuts through the two large circular holes on the KT-150173-01 extension arm.
5. Attach the KT-147407-02 pole part to the KT-150173-01 extension arm using two M12 screws and two M12 hex nuts.
6. Insert 0.5 in. wide stainless-steel cable clamps through the long slots of the pole part.
7. Position the cable clamps around a pole, and attach the access point to the pole.
8. Insert the ends of the cable clamp around the pole and tighten it to a torque of 11 in- lbs.

For installation instructions on how to use all the parts of KT-147407-02
bracket, the MBO-ART03 bracket on a KT-147407-02 bracket, refer to the ExtremeWireless Access Points AP460i/e Installation Guide in the Extreme Networks Documentation support site.

Professional Installation Instruction

Installation personnel
This product is designed for specific application and needs to be installed by a qualified person who has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install or change the setting.
External antenna
Use only approved antennas. The non-approved antennas may produce unwanted spurious or excessive RF transmitting power which may lead to the violation of FCC/IC limit and is prohibited.
Installation procedure
Refer to user’s manual for installation details.
Warning: Carefully select the installation position and make sure that the final output power does not exceed the limit set forth in relevant rules. The violation of the rule could lead to serious federal penalty.

GE and Console Connections

The access points have two GE (Ethernet) ports and a Console port. During administration and maintenance through the Console port, the access points must still have a power connection through an Ethernet PoE cable.
Antenna Configurations for External Antenna Model
Figure 3 AP460e external antenna connectors

Antenna socket radio mapping information

• Radio 1 (R1) – antennas 5 and 6
• Radio 2 (R2) – antennas 1, 2, 3, and 4
• Radio 3 (R3) – antennas 7 and 8

Regulatory and Compliance Information Safety Guidelines

This section contains notices that are intended to protect your personal safety and prevent damage to the equipment.
Qualified Personnel:
Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures. Within the context of the safety notes in this documentation, qualified persons are defined as persons who are authorized to commission, ground and label devices, systems, and circuits in accordance with established safety practices and standards. A qualified person understands the requirements and risks involved with installing outdoor electrical equipment in accordance with national codes.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Notice
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Any changes or modifications 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 FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Warning: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 102cm between the radiator and your body.

Industry Canada Notice
This device complies with ISED’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution: 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.
Warning: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 57cm between the radiator and your body.

Detachable Antenna Usage

This radio transmitter [4141B-AP460] has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to operate with the antenna types listed in the AP460 Installation Guide, with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in the list that have a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for any type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Table 5 Approved antennas

Frequency

band

| Antenna

Type

| Model| Antenna Gain| BLE/

Thread

---|---|---|---|---
2.4G| 5G
2.4G/5G| Omni| ML-2452-APA2-01| 3.17| 4.85
2.4G/5G| Omni| ML-2452-APA2-02| 3.17| 4.85|
2.4G/5G| Omni| ML-2452-HPA5-036| 3.9| 5.7|
2.4G/5G| Omni| ML-2452-HPAG4A6-01| 4| 7.3|
2.4G/5G| Panel| ML-2452-PNA5-01R| 4.5| 5|
2.4G/5G| Omni| ML-2452PTA4M4-036| 5| 6.6|
2.4G/5G| Omni| ML-2452HPAG5A8-01| 5| 8|
2.4G/5G| Omni| WS-AO-DQ04360N| 5.5| 6|
2.4G/5G| Omni| WS-AO-DQ04360S| 5.5| 6|
2.4G/5G| Panel| ML-2452-SEC6M4-036 /

WS-AI-DQ05120

| 6.92| 7.23|
2.4G/5G| Panel| WS-AI-DE07025| 7.5| 6.5|
2.4G/5G| Panel 1| ML-2452-PNA7-01R| 7.8| 10.7| 7.8
2.4G/5G| Panel 2| WS-AI-DE10055| 10.5| 7.5|
2.4G| Dipole| ML-2499-HPA8-01| –| –| 8
5G| Panel| AIO-DQ15021-N| –| 15| –

Australia Notice
Warning: AU co-location MPE Statement: This equipment complies with AU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 25 cm between the radiator and your body.

CE Information

The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range.
Warning: CE co-location MPE Statement: This equipment complies with CE radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

Hazardous Substances

This product complies with the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment .

All Operational Modes

European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Notice
In accordance with Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE):

1. The symbol above indicates that separate collection of electrical and electronic equipment is required.
2. When this product has reached the end of its serviceable life, it cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. It must be collected and treated separately.
3. It has been determined by the European Parliament that there are potential negative effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
4. It is the users’ responsibility to utilize the available collection system to ensure WEEE is properly treated.

For information about the available collection system, contact Extreme Environmental Compliance at Green@extremenetworks.com.

Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community
Hereby, Extreme Networks, declares that the radio equipment type (AP460i/e) is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. For full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity, please contact Extreme Regulatory Compliance at compliancerequest@extremenetworks.com

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