ALTA AP6 WiFi 6 Access Point User Guide

ALTA AP6 WiFi 6 Access Point

Product Information

The AP6 is a wireless access point that provides high-speed internet connectivity to devices within its range. It is powered over Ethernet and comes with the necessary mounting hardware for installation. The device can be easily managed through the Alta app or management interface.

Package Contents

• AP6
• Mounting Plate
• Ceiling Mount
• Anchors (Qty. 2)
• Wall-Mount Screws (Qty. 2)
• Ceiling Tile Screws (Qty. 2)
• T-Bar Screws
• Nuts
• Rubber Feet

Note: Be sure to use the included mounting hardware for installation.

Hardware Overview

Front

• Logo Indicator
• LED

Logo Indicator:
If you need to remove the AP from the mount, use a flat-blade screwdriver to disengage the Mounting Plate here.

LED:
Illuminates white by default when AP is online and functional. Can be changed to blue, white, or off in the Alta app or management interface. Flashes when booting.

Back

• Reset Button
• RESET PoE
• Ethernet Port

Product Usage Instruction

Reset Button:
Press down for 10 seconds until the LED begins flashing to reset the AP to factory defaults.

Ethernet Port:
Connects to an Ethernet cable from your PoE+ Switch. An optional 48V, 0.5A adapter can be purchased and used to power the AP.

Hardware Installation

Ceiling Tile Mount

1. Remove the appropriate ceiling tile.
2. Align the Mounting Plate in the desired location flat on the tile (typically centered). Mark the areas indicated below for the screws and the Ethernet cable.
3. Secure the Mounting Plate to the Ceiling Mount with the ceiling tile using the two Ceiling Tile Screws and the two Nuts.
   • Assembled Top View
   • Assembled Bottom View

Wall Mount

1. Position the Mounting Plate in the desired location and use a
   pencil to mark the holes.

2. If running cabling along the wall, remove the notch on the
   AP.

3. Secure the Mounting Plate to the wall using the Wall-Mount Screws and a Phillips screwdriver. Be sure to use the screws included with the product. If mounting on drywall, use the anchors to ensure secure mounting. Use a 6 mm drill bit to drill the holes for the anchors and insert them in the wall.

4. Note: Ensure the included Wall-Mount Screws are flush with Mounting Plate.

T-Bar Ceiling Tile Mount

1. Use a small Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the two pre-installed screws on the Ceiling Mount to allow enough clearance for the T-Bar.
2. Rotate the Ceiling Mount around the T-Bar.
3. Tighten both screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
4. Connect the Mounting Plate to the Ceiling Mount with the T-Bar Screws.

Connecting The AP

1. The AP is powered over Ethernet, it can be powered by a PoE+ Switch or using an optional 48V, 0.5A PoE Injector.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your PoE+ Switch (or optional PoE Injector).
3. Connect the other end to the Ethernet Port on the AP. If mounting on the wall, the Ethernet cable can be fed through the removable notch area.
4. Align the AP with the Mounting Plate.
5. Slightly tilt the AP right and then left as you slide the AP down the Mounting Plate to lock it into place.

Set Up Your Device
Follow the instructions in the Alta app or management interface to set up your AP.

Before You Begin

Download the Alta app on your mobile device, and create your free Alta account.

You may also visit manage.alta.inc to manage your Alta devices.

manage.alta.inc

Package Contents

Note: Be sure to use the included mounting hardware for installation.

Installation Requirements

• Ethernet cabling (CAT 5 or above)
• 48V PoE+ switch or PoE injector
• Phillips screwdriver
• Drill and drill bit for wall or ceiling mounting

Hardware Overview

Front

Logo Indicator
If you need to remove the AP from the mount, use a flat blade screwdriver to disengage the Mounting Plate here.

LED
Illuminates white by default when AP is online and functional. Can be changed to blue, white, or off in the Alta app or management interface. Flashes when booting.

Back

• Reset Button Press down for 10 seconds until the LED begins flashing to reset the AP to factory defaults.
• Ethernet Port Connects to an Ethernet cable from your PoE+ Switch. An optional 48V, 0.5A adapter can be purchased and used to power the AP.

Hardware Installation

Ceiling Tile Mount

1. Remove the appropriate ceiling tile.
2. Align the Mounting Plate in the desired location flat on the tile (typically centered). Mark the areas indicated below for the screws and the Ethernet cable.
3. Secure the Mounting Plate to the Ceiling Mount with the ceiling tile between using the two Ceiling Tile Screws and the two Nuts.

Wall Mount

1. Position the Mounting Plate in the desired location and use a pencil to mark the holes.
2. If running cabling along the wall, remove the notch on the AP.
3. Secure the Mounting Plate to the wall using the Wall-Mount Screws and a Phillips screwdriver. Be sure to use the screws included with the product. If mounting on drywall, use the anchors to ensure secure mounting. Use a 6 mm drill bit to drill the holes for the anchors and insert them in the wall.

Note:
Ensure the included Wall-Mount Screws are flush with Mounting Plate.

T-Bar Ceiling TIle Mount

1. Use a small Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the two pre-installed screws on the Ceiling Mount to allow enough clearance for the T-Bar.
2. Rotate the Ceiling Mount around the T-Bar.
3. Tighten both screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
4. Connect the Mounting Plate to the Ceiling Mount with the T-Bar Screws.

Connecting The AP

The AP is powered over Ethernet, it can be powered by a PoE+ Switch or using an optional 48V, 0.5A PoE Injector.

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your PoE+ Switch (or optional PoE Injector).

2. Connect the other end to the Ethernet
   Port on the AP. If mounting on the wall, the Ethernet cable can be fed through the removable notch area.

3. Align the AP with the Mounting Plate.

4. Slightly tilt the AP right and then left as you slide the AP down the Mounting Plate to lock it into place.

Set Up Your Device

1. Follow the instructions in the Alta app or management interface to set up your AP.

Disconnecting the AP

If you need to remove the AP from the mount, use a flat-blade screwdriver to disengage the Mounting Plate at the logo indicator.

Specifications

Model: AP6

Dimensions| 190mm (7.5″) x 125mm (4.9″)

32mm (1.25″)

Weight| 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs)
Mount Material| Ceiling/Wall: Polycarbonate Drop Ceiling: Steel
Network Interface| Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth
Management Interface| (1) GbE RJ45 Port
Button(s)| Reset/Factory Reset
LED| Blue, White
Power Method| PoE+

Power Supply

| PoE+ Enabled Network Switch 48V, 0.5A PoE Adapter (Optional)
Supported Voltage Range| 42.5-57V DC
Max. Power Consumption| 20W
Max. Transmit Power| 2.4 GHz: 23 dBm @2NSS 5 GHz: 23 dBm @2NSS
MIMO| 2.4 GHz: 2 x 2 5 GHz: 2 x 2
Throughput Rate| 2.4 GHz: Up to 573 Mbps 5 GHz: Up to 2.4 Gbps
Mounting| Wall, ceiling, drop-ceiling, table top
Operating Temperature| -30 to 60° C (-22 to 140° F)
Operating Humidity| 5 to 95% Noncondensing
Certifications| CE, FCC, IC

Compliance

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This product 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operations of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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 or more 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.

FCC Caution
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 device is restricted to indoor use.

Non-Modification Statement
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Radiation Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

CAN ICES-003(B) / NMB-003(B)
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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.

ISED Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.

The Country Code Selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US/Canada. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.

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