Adtran BSAP 6020 2×2 AX Dual Band Indoor AP User Guide

BSAP 6020
2×2 AX Dual-band Indoor AP
March 2023
61700971F1-13B
P/N: 1700971F1
Quick Start Guide

Overview

WARNING!
Read all warning, cautions, notes and installation instructions before installing or servicing this equipment.
This quick start describes how to install and access Adtran’s Bluesocket 6020 access point (BSAP), a Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2×2 indoor AP designed to provide enterprise-grade performance within high-density wireless environments. This robust AP simultaneously
supports two transmit and two receive streams with data rates up to 1.7 Gbps (1.2 Gbps for 5 GHz and 574 Mbps for 2.4 GHz) using two internal MU-MIMO antennas with up to 5 dBi peak gain, and supports zero-touch provisioning using Adtran’s virtual wireless local area network (vWLAN) cloud-management application. The BSAP 6020 is fully functional with 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE), WPA3 encryption and Wireless Intrusion Detection (W-IDS) for added security, support for the traditional DynamicRF, Neighbor Discovery, Layer 7 device fingerprinting features and the new multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO), orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA), basic service set (BSS) coloring, advanced 1024-QAM, and target wake time (TWT) features for Wi-Fi 6.

• “Installing the BSAP 6020” on page 2
• “Supplying Power to the BSAP 6020” on page 5
• “Connecting to the BSAP 6020” on page 5
• “Managing the BSAP 6020” on page 6
• “BSAP 6020 LED Descriptions” on page 7
• “Product Specifications” on page 8

WARNING!
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death, injury or serious property damage.
CAUTION!
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in service interruption, damage to the equipment, or minor property damage.
NOTE
NOTES inform the user of additional, but important, information or features.

Installing the BSAP 6020

NOTE
Refer to the national, state and local electrical codes for the requirements for power, grounding, wiring, and installation methods.
Package Contents

• Adtran’s BSAP 6020
• One wall/ceiling mounting hardware kit
  • Two plastic anchors (0.24” diameter (6 mm) x 0.99” long (25 mm)) and mounting screws (0.12” diameter (3 mm) x 0.63” long (16 mm)) for solid walls (such as concrete)
  • Two metal anchors (0.28” diameter (7mm) x 1.68” long (42.8 mm)) and mounting screws (0.14” diameter (3.5 mm) x 1.26” long (32 mm)) for hollow walls/ceilings (such as drywall, sheetrock, or ceiling tiles)
• Two T-rail mounting brackets (9/16” (14.29 mm) and 15/16” (23.81mm)) for recessed drop ceilings
• One pole mounting kit (one hose strap and pole mounting bracket)
• Quick Start Guide

CAUTION!
The Adtran BSAP 6020 is intended for indoor use only. Ethernet, PoE cables, and attached equipment are intended for use within the same building with equipotential bonding, and not intended to be placed in separate buildings or structures. Failure to deploy as described could result in permanent damage from lightning or other electrical events and voids the warranty.
Prior to Installation
Before installing the equipment, inspect the AP. If damage has occurred during shipping, file a claim with the carrier, and then contact Adtran Customer Support. For more information, refer to the product warranty available online at https://adtran/wp_support_warranty.
Mounting the BSAP 6020 to a Ceiling or Wall
Position the BSAP for maximum throughput and range between other APs and wireless client devices. Complete these instructions and refer to Figure 2 to mount the BSAP 6020 on an interior ceiling or wall using the enclosed ceiling/wall mounting kit:

1. Select the appropriate anchor and screw combination for the material in which you will be installing the BSAP (plastic anchors for solid walls (such as concrete), and metal anchors for hollow walls/ceilings (such as drywall, sheetrock, or ceiling tiles).
   2. If using plastic anchors, using a 0.25-inch (6.35 mm) drill bit, drill two holes in the ceiling or wall 2.75 inch (69.85 mm) apart and drill an appropriate size hole (0.24” diameter (6 mm)) into each of the markings. The metal anchors are no-drill anchors and do not require a drilled hole.
   3. Insert the appropriate anchors into each of the drilled holes. If using metal anchors, tap the anchors into the mounting surface in the marked location(s) until the threads are secure, and then screw them in until they are flush with the surface.
   4. Drive the provided mounting screws into the anchors leaving enough of the screws exposed to ensure that the screws can be inserted into the keyed slots in the bottom of the unit.
   5. Insert the screws into the keyed slots on the bottom of the BSAP and slide the BSAP forward (or backward) on the screws to securely mount it in place.
   6. Optionally, protect your BSAP with a Kensington cable lock (not provided) in the security slot.

Mounting the BSAP 6020 to a Dropped Ceiling
Position the BSAP 6020 for maximum throughput and range between other APs and wireless client devices.The BSAP 6020 ships with plastic flush and recessed ceiling mounting brackets (T-rail kits) to mount the BSAP on the ceiling tile separators of standard and recessed dropped ceilings. Complete these instructions and refer to Figure 3 to mount the BSAP 6020 to a dropped ceiling:

1. Attach the T-Rail mounting bracket to the back of the BSAP by sliding the bracket into the recessed area behind the keyed slots until locked into place (refer to Figure 3 on page 3).
2. Once the mounting bracket is attached to the BSAP, align the mounting bracket at a slight angle to the T-rail. Slide the long bracket tabs onto the Trail and rotate slightly until the flexible bracket tabs snap into place.
3. Optionally protect your BSAP with a Kensington cable lock (not provided) inserted in the security slot.

Mounting the BSAP 6020 to a Pole
The BSAP 6020 also ships with a pole mount base and hose strap to mount the AP to a vertical or horizontal pole. BSAPs should be positioned for maximum throughput and range between other APs and wireless client devices.
Attaching the Pole Mounting Bracket to the BSAP:

1. Attach the pole mounting bracket to the back of the BSAP by sliding the bracket into the recessed area behind the keyed slots until locked into place as shown in Figure 5.
2. The pole mounting bracket is attached to the BSAP in the same orientation, whether the BSAP will be mounted on the pole vertically or horizontally.

Mounting the BSAP 6020 to a Vertical Pole

1. Once the pole mounting bracket is attached to the BSAP, thread the hose strap through the two slots on the pole mount bracket as shown in Figure 6.
2. Wrap the hose strap around the vertical mounting pole and insert the end into the strap lock. Tighten the strap lock to secure the unit to the pole as shown in Figure 7.

Mounting the BSAP 6020 to a Horizontal Pole

1. Once the pole mounting bracket is attached to the BSAP, thread the hose strap through the two slots on the pole mount bracket as shown in Figure 8.
2. Rotate the BSAP 90 degrees so that pole mount bracket and hose straps are aligned vertically (as shown in Figure 8).
3. Wrap the hose strap around the horizontal mounting pole and insert the end into the strap lock. Tighten the lock of the hose strap to secure the unit to the pole (Figure 9).

Mounting the BSAP 6020 to a Junction Box
The BSAP 6020 can also be mounted to a junction box using the Adtran junction box mounting kit. This kit is sold separately and not included with the base product shipment (PN 1700978F1 – Junction Box Mount Kit for BSAP 6040/6020). Refer to the instructions below for installation. The junction box mounting kit includes the bracket, two #6 (32 x 3/4 inch) screws, and two #8 (32 x 3/4 inch) screws. Mounting the BSAP to a Junction Box
BSAPs should be positioned for maximum throughput and range between other APs and wireless client devices. Follow these instructions to mount the BSAP to an interior junction box using the enclosed mounting kit:

1. Align the mounting holes in the bracket with the mounting holes in the junction box. Make sure to keep the mounting bracket oriented so that the locking tab is at the top.
2. Drive the provided appropriate-sized screws through the mounting holes in the bracket into the mounting holes of the junction box, and ensure that the bracket is snug against the junction box.
3. Once the bracket is securely attached to the junction box, align the back of the BSAP with the mounting bracket so that the BSAP can slide downwards onto the mounting bracket with the bracket’s guide tabs engaged with the BSAP’s guide rails.
4. Slide the BSAP down the mounting bracket until the bottom of the BSAP aligns with the bottom edge of the mounting bracket. You should feel the mounting bosses align with the keyed slots at the back of the BSAP.
5. When the mounting bosses are fully inserted and the BSAP is resting flush against the mounting bracket, slide the BSAP downward until it snaps into place, engaging the locking tab.

Remove the BSAP from the Bracket
To remove the BSAP from the mounting bracket, follow these steps:

1. Press the locking tab away from the BSAP to disengage the locking mechanism.
2. Slowly slide the BSAP upwards to remove it from the bracket.

Supplying Power to the BSAP 6020

The BSAP 6020 does not have a power switch. It is powered when connected to a network device that supplies PoE based on the IEEE 802.3af standard, or optionally by the following:

• External 802.3af PoE injector connected to a properly grounded AC power outlet (54 VDC, 0.6A minimum PoE+ injector).
• External AC/DC power adapter connected to an AC power source (12 VDC, 2.5A minimum AC/DC power adapter).
• The PoE injector and AC/DC power adapter are optional accessories and sold separately by Adtran.
• The equipment power supply cord shall be connected to a socket-outlet with an earthing connection.

NOTE
To use PoE network devices for powering the BSAP 6020, connect the PoE-based network device to the PoE port (labeled on the back of the unit, as shown in Figure 1 on page 1).
To use the external DC power adapter, connect the adapter to the 12V DC port on the back of the unit. The DC power adapter automatically adjusts to any voltage between 100 and 240 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz. No voltage range settings are required.
CAUTION!
This product is intended for indoor use only. Ethernet, PoE cables, and attached equipment are intended for use within the same building with equipotential bonding, and not intended to be placed in separate buildings or structures. Failure to deploy as described could result in permanent damage from lightning or other electrical events and voids the warranty.

Connecting to the BSAP 6020

Once the BSAP 6020 is installed and powered, you can connect to the AP using one of the methods described in the following section.
Connecting to the BSAP 6020 Using a Network Device
If powering the BSAP 6020 using a network device such as a switch:

1. Connect one of the BSAP 6020 Ethernet ports to the appropriate switchport.
2. Obtain the IP address of the BSAP from the Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) server based on the MAC address of the BSAP 6020. DHCP is enabled by default.
3. Use a Secure Shell (SSH) client to connect to the default IP address of the BSAP.

Connecting to the BSAP 6020 Using a PoE Injector
If powering the BSAP 6020 using a PoE injector:

1. Connect one of the Ethernet ports of the BSAP to the OUT port of the PoE injector.
2. Connect the Ethernet port of the computer to the IN port on the PoE injector.
3. Use a Secure Shell (SSH) client to connect to the default IP address of the BSAP.

Connecting to the BSAP 6020 Using the DC Power Adapter
If the BSAP is powered using the optional DC power adapter:

1. Connect the Ethernet port of the BSAP to the Ethernet port of the computer.
2. Use a Secure Shell (SSH) client to connect to the default IP address of the BSAP.

Managing the BSAP 6020

You can connect to and manage the BSAP 6020 using one of Adtran’s cloud management services or by using the BSAP’s command line interface (CLI).
Each service offering and management method is described in the following sections.
Managing the BSAP 6020 with Express Cloud
Express Cloud is now included with the purchase of new Adtran Bluesocket 6020 series APs. Express Cloud can be used with the BSAP 6020, however Elite Cloud or Elite On-Premises can be purchased for access to upgraded features.
For initial setup of Express Cloud:

1. Go to https://adtran.com/cloud and provide the requested information to create a new account. Express Cloud access information and credentials will be sent via email within one business day.
2. After receiving e-mail confirmation, connect the BSAP to a power supply.
3. Connect the BSAP to an internet-accessed network. The BSAP will automatically discover Express Cloud and will display in the account.

For existing Express Cloud accounts adding additional BSAPs:

1. Go to https://adtran.com/cloud.
2. Using the same email address as the existing Express Cloud account in the email field and the domain name in the company field.
3. If using an email address that already has an account and a domain that already exists, you will be adding additional BSAPs to that existing account and domain.
4. Confirmation that BSAPs have been added will be sent via email within one business day.
5. After receiving e-mail confirmation, connect the BSAP to a power supply.
6. Connect the BSAP to an internet-accessed network. The BSAP will automatically discover Express Cloud and will display in the account.

Express Cloud support is available in the Adtran interactive support community online at https://supportcommunity.adtran.com.
NOTE
For further details regarding Express Cloud, Elite Cloud, and Elite On- Premises, refer to the FAQ in the support community. For further information on creating an Express Cloud account, refer to the Creating an Express Cloud Account article in the support community.
Managing the BSAP 6020 with Elite Cloud
Purchasing an Elite Cloud subscription automatically creates a user cloud account. All further communication regarding the subscription will be provided via email.
For initial setup of Elite Cloud:

1. Elite Cloud access information and credentials will be sent via email within one business day.
2. After receiving e-mail confirmation, connect the BSAP to a power supply.
3. Connect the BSAP to an internet-accessed network. The BSAP will automatically discover Elite Cloud and will display in the account.

For existing Elite Cloud accounts purchasing additional BSAPs and Elite Cloud Subscriptions:

1. Confirmation that the BSAPs have been added will be sent via email within one business day.
2. After receiving e-mail confirmation, connect the BSAP to a power supply.
3. Connect the BSAP to an internet-accessed network. The BSAP will automatically discover Elite Cloud and will display in the account.

Managing the BSAP 6020 with On-Premises and AP Discovery
The BSAP 6020 can be configured for use on-premises, with the Bluesocket virtual wireless local area network (vWLAN) management system. Using AP discovery to configure the BSAP with a previously-installed vWLAN instance can be achieved by allowing the BSAP to discover the vWLAN instance and receive its configuration information. This AP discovery process uses an algorithm that attempts discovery methods in this order: static configuration, Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) vendor option (43), Domain Naming System (DNS) discovery, cached vWLAN information, and Express/Elite Cloud Zero Touch discovery. If no response to the discovery request is received, the algorithm moves to the next method in the list (except when using static configuration, which never queries the other discovery methods).
Two additional network components can be configured to facilitate AP discovery:

1. An external DHCP server can be configured to assign IP addresses to the BSAPs associated with the vWLAN instance. When configuring the DHCP server, make sure to configure the Bluesocket DHCP Vendor option (43) on the server.
2. An external DNS server can be configured to resolve the name apdiscovery to the IP address of the vWLAN in the network environment. When using DNS, only the A records are needed and required to be configured.

NOTE
When running static configuration, the BSAPs will not automatically query the other AP discovery methods.
For more information on the vWLAN and AP discovery, refer to the vWLAN AP Discovery Configuration Guide available online at https://supportcommunity.adtran.com.
Configuring the BSAP 6020 IP Address or Static Discovery Using the CLI
By default, DHCP is enabled on the BSAP 6020. However, if static configuration is required for the IP address or AP discovery for the BSAP, users can access the BSAP’s CLI using either a VT100 terminal emulation program or an SSH client.
To access the BSAP 6020 CLI using a VT100 terminal emulation program, follow these steps:

1. Connect a DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable (rollover cable) to the BSAP’s CONSOLE port, and connect the other end of the serial cable to the PC.
2. Open a VT100 terminal emulation program with the following settings: 115,200 data rate, eight data bits, no parity bits, and 1 stop bit (no flow control).
3. Select to access the CLI. At the prompt, enter the user name adm1n and the password blue1socket.

To access the CLI using an SSH client, complete these steps:

1. Ensure that the BSAP is connected to a controlling computer (using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable).
2. Specify that the computer’s TCP/IP setting is On or Enabled by navigating to Control Panel and selecting Network Connections.
3. Double-click the connection of your network interface card and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
4. Select Properties then specify that the TCP/IP setting is enabled.
5. Set your PC to a static IP address of 192.168.190.2 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
6. Access the BSAP’s command line interface (CLI) using an SSH client.
7. Open an SSH connection using the unit’s DHCP-assigned IP address and port 2335 connected to the LAN1 port on the BSAP.
8. At the prompt, enter the user name adm1n and the password blue1socket.

NOTE
If DHCP is not enabled, you can connect to the BSAP using the default IP address of 192.168.190.1. To use this method, make sure that the BSAP is in the same subnet as the PC configured in Step 5.
Configuring the Application
More detailed information about configuring the BSAP 6020, refer to the vWLAN Administrator’s Guide, available online at https://supportcommunity.adtran.com. Additional safety and regulatory guidelines are also available in the Bluesocket Compliance Notice available online at https://supportcommunity.adtran.com.

BSAP 6020 LED Descriptions

Product Specifications

Electrical

• Input: 802.3af Compliant PoE source (PoE+ Input: 54 VDC, 0.6A)
• External Power Supply: 12 VDC, 1.5A
• Max Power: 11.9W

Environment

• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
• Storage Temperature: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
• Relative Humidity: 10 to 95 percent, non-condensing

CAUTION!
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic devices. When handling devices, wear an antistatic discharge wrist strap to prevent damage to electronic components. Place in antistatic packing material when transporting or storing. When installing or maintaining, always place devices on an approved antistatic mat that is electrically grounded.
CAUTION!
This product is intended for business deployment. Care should be taken to protect cables from damage or vandalism.
CAUTION!
Do not locate the product in direct sunlight or next to any thermal obstructions or source of moisture.
NOTE
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Adtran will void the warranty.
Compliance

• IEEE 802.3af PoE
• FCC
  • Subpart 15 B
  • Subpart C 15.247
  • Subpart E 15.407
• CAN ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B)

FCC Statements

• 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.
  • 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 9.8” (250 mm) between the radiator and your body.
• This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Adtran could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE
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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the 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.

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