ALTA LABS AP6 Audio and Networking Distributor User Guide

: May 15, 2024
: ALTA LABS

Table of Contents

ALTA LABS AP6 Audio and Networking Distributor
Product Usage Instructions
Package Contents
Installation Requirements
Hardware Overview
Connecting The AP
Set Up Your Device
Specifications
FCC Statement
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ALTA LABS AP6 Audio and Networking Distributor

Specifications

Model: AP6
Power: PoE+ Switch or optional 48V, 0.5A PoE Injector
Mounting Options: Ceiling Tile, Wall, T-Bar Ceiling Tile
LED Indicator Colors : Blue, White, Off

Product Usage Instructions

Hardware Overview

Front:

Logo Indicator
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.

Hardware Installation

Ceiling Tile Mount

Remove the appropriate ceiling tile.
Align the Mounting Plate in the desired location flat on the tile (typically centred). Mark the areas for screws and Ethernet cable.
Secure the Mounting Plate to the Ceiling Mount with the ceiling tile using the provided screws and nuts.

Wall Mount

Position the Mounting Plate and mark the holes.
If running cables along the wall, remove the notch on the AP.
Secure the Mounting Plate to the wall using the provided screws. Use anchors for drywall.

T-Bar Ceiling Tile Mount

Loosen pre-installed screws on Ceiling Mount for T-Bar clearance.
Rotate the Ceiling Mount around the T-Bar.
Tighten the screws and connect Mounting Plate with T-Bar Screws.

Connecting The AP

Connect the Ethernet cable from the PoE+ Switch or optional PoE Injector.
Connect the other end to the Ethernet Port on AP.
Align AP with Mounting Plate and slide down to lock into place.

FAQ

Q: How do I change the LED indicator colour?
A: You can change the LED indicator colour to blue, white, or off using the Alta app or management interface.
Q: What do I do if I need to reset the AP to factory defaults?
A: Press down on the Reset Button for 10 seconds until the LED begins flashing to reset the AP to factory defaults.

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.

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

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

Proceed to “Connecting The AP”

Wall Mount

Position the Mounting Plate in the desired location and use a pencil to mark the holes
If running cabling along the wall, remove the notch on the AP

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.

Proceed to “Connecting The AP”

T-Bar Ceiling Tile Mount

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.
Rotate the Ceiling Mount around the T-Bar.
Tighten both screws using a Phillipsscrewdriver.
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.

Connect an Ethernet cable from your PoE+Switch (or optional PoE Injector).
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.
The port on the AP. If mounting on the wall, the Ethernet cable can be fed through the removable notch area.
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 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″)

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, tabletop
Operating Temperature| -30 to 60° C (-22 to 140° F)
Operating Humidity| 5 to 95% Noncondensing
Certifications| CE, FCC, IC

FCC Statement

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:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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 minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
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 products available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. disponibles aux

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