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HP MSM430, MSM460, MSM466 802.1 1n
AP Installation Guide
Abstract
This document describes how to install and initially configure the HP MSM430, MSM460, and MSM466 802.1 1n Access
Points (hereafter referred to as the AP). Professional wireless and electrical equipment experience is required. The main
configuration information for autonomous mode is found in the MSM3xx / MSM4xx APs Configuration Guide. The main
configuration information for controlled mode is found in the MSM7xx Controllers Configuration Guide.
HP Part Number: 5998-3781
Published: March 2013
Edition: 1
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- Page 1 AP Installation Guide Abstract This document describes how to install and initially configure the HP MSM430, MSM460, and MSM466 802.1 1n Access Points (hereafter referred to as the AP). Professional wireless and electrical equipment experience is required. The main configuration information for autonomous mode is found in the MSM3xx / MSM4xx APs Configuration Guide. The main configuration information for controlled mode is found in the MSM7xx Controllers Configuration Guide.
- Page 2 © Copyright 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Step 6: Assign an IP address to the AP.................16 Step 7: Test the wireless network..................17 Step 8: Perform additional configuration................17 4 Support and other resources..............18 Online Documentation......................18 Contacting HP........................18 HP Websites..........................18 Typographic conventions......................18 A Regulatory information................19 Notice for U.S.A........................19 Manufacturer's FCC Declaration of Conformity statement............19 FCC Class B statement......................19... - Page 4 Countries of operation & conditions of use................20 Notice for Brazil, Aviso aos usuários no Brasil................21 Notice for Taiwan........................22 DGT LPD (Low Power Device) statement.................22 Korean notices........................22 Class B equipment......................22 Turkish recycling notice......................22 Vietnamese Information Technology and Communications compliance marking.......22 B Recycle statements..................23 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) statements............23 English recycling notice......................23 Bulgarian recycling notice....................23...
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Page 5: Preparing For Installation
1 Preparing for installation The MSM430, MSM460, and MSM466 are Wi-Fi Alliance authorized Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 802.1 1n/a/b/g products. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Product models This document applies to these HP APs: Model... -
Page 6: Status Lights
The AP is starting up. If the Power light continues to blink after several minutes, it indicates that the software failed to load. Reset or power cycle the AP. If this condition persists, contact HP Support. Ethernet The port is not connected or there is no activity. -
Page 7: Ports
AP. Connect it only to other serial ports via an RJ-45 to serial port adapter. Radio and antenna The MSM430, MSM460, and MSM466 each feature two radios, providing 802.1 1n/a on Radio 1 and 802.1 1n/a/b/g on Radio 2. For maximum performance, the MSM460 and MSM466 both support 3x3 MIMO three-spatial-stream 802.1 1n. -
Page 8: Reset Button
Failure to do so may result in personal injury, fire, equipment damage, or a voided warranty. The HP hardware warranty provides no protection against damage caused by static discharge or a lightning strike. -
Page 9: Cabling
Cabling You must use the appropriate cables, and where applicable, surge protection, for your given region. For compliance with EN55022 Class-B emissions requirements, use shielded Ethernet cables. Cat 5e (or better) cabling is required. Plenum installation The AP can be installed in a plenum (UL2043 rating). The AP is suitable for use in environmental air space in accordance with Section 300-22(C) of the National Electrical Code, and Sections 2- 1 28, 12-010(3) and 12- 1 00 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1. -
Page 10: Installation
2 Installation The AP can be mounted on a wall, a wall-mounted electrical box, or a suspended ceiling. In all cases, the first step is to mount the bracket, and the second step is to attach the AP to the bracket.The AP Bracket is two-sided: The AP is installed on the side with the UP arrow. -
Page 11: Mounting On A Suspended Ceiling
Pull the Ethernet cable down into the box and then through the hole in the bracket. Hold the bracket against the box respecting the UP indicator and attach the bracket to the box using appropriate countersunk screws. Continue with “Attaching the AP to the mounting bracket” (page 12). -
Page 12: Attaching The Ap To The Mounting Bracket
Using the hole in the AP Bracket as a guide, drill or cut a hole in the ceiling tile at the desired position large enough to pass through the Ethernet connector. Alternatively, you can run a cable outside of the ceiling tile and through the cable channel. Slide the ceiling tile to the side. -
Page 13: Connecting The Antennas (Msm466 Only)
Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the AP. Using pre-installed brackets (optional) If you have other AP brackets installed for HP devices such as the MSM320, MSM335, and MSM422 APs, you can attach the supplied Adapter Bracket between the existing bracket and the supplied AP Bracket using the existing screw holes. -
Page 14: Powering The Ap
Powering the AP The AP can be powered by: A 10/100 or 10/100/1000 PoE-enabled switch. PoE-enabled switches are available from An HP 1-Port Power Injector (J9407A). CAUTION: If the AP will be powered by a user-supplied PoE power injector, use only a gigabit-compatible power injector. -
Page 15: Initially Configuring (Autonomous Mode)
3 Initially Configuring (Autonomous mode) About controlled mode and autonomous mode The AP can operate in one of two modes: controlled (the default) or autonomous. Switching modes resets all configuration settings to factory defaults. Controlled mode: To become operational, the AP must establish a management tunnel with an MSM7xx Controller. -
Page 16: Step 4: Log In
MSM3xx / MSM4xx APs Configuration Guide. To configure basic WPA protection: Select VSC > HP and then enable Wireless protection and set it to WPA. Under Mode, select WPA or WPA2, then under Key source, select Preshared key and specify a key of at least 20 characters. -
Page 17: Step 7: Test The Wireless Network
Enable the wireless network interface on your computer, and verify that it is set to obtain an IP address automatically. By default, the AP creates a wireless network named HP in the 5 GHz band for 802.1 1n and 802.1 1a users. Connect your computer to this wireless network, specifying the preshared key you set earlier in “Step 5: Configure basic wireless protection”... -
Page 18: Support And Other Resources
4 Support and other resources Online Documentation You can download documentation from the HP Support Website at: www.hp.com/support/manuals. Search by product number or name. Contacting HP For worldwide technical support information, see the HP support Website: www.hp.com/ networking/support Before contacting HP, collect the following information:... -
Page 19: A Regulatory Information
A Regulatory information Notice for U.S.A. Manufacturer's FCC Declaration of Conformity statement Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard Company 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto, CA 94304- 1 185 USA For questions regarding this declaration, contact the Product Regulations Manager at the above address. FCC Class B statement This FCC Class B device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. -
Page 20: Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to harmonized European standards (European Norms) that are listed on the EU Declaration of Conformity that has been issued by HP for this device. Countries of operation & conditions of use... -
Page 21: Notice For Brazil, Aviso Aos Usuários No Brasil
2.4 GHz operation This device may be operated outdoors or indoors in all EU and EFTA countries using the 2.4 GHz band (Channels 1 - 13), except where noted below. In France, this device may use the entire 2400 - 2483.5 MHz band (Channels 1 through 13) for indoor applications. -
Page 22: Notice For Taiwan
Notice for Taiwan DGT LPD (Low Power Device) statement Korean notices Class B equipment Turkish recycling notice Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur Vietnamese Information Technology and Communications compliance marking Regulatory information... -
Page 23: B Recycle Statements
B Recycle statements Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) statements English recycling notice Disposal of waste equipment by users in private household in the European Union This symbol means do not dispose of your product with your other household waste. Instead, you should protect human health and the environment by handing over your waste equipment to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. -
Page 24: Estonian Recycling Notice
Estonian recycling notice Äravisatavate seadmete likvideerimine Euroopa Liidu eramajapidamistes See märk näitab, et seadet ei tohi visata olmeprügi hulka. Inimeste tervise ja keskkonna säästmise nimel tuleb äravisatav toode tuua elektriliste ja elektrooniliste seadmete käitlemisega egelevasse kogumispunkti. Küsimuste korral pöörduge kohaliku prügikäitlusettevõtte poole. Finnish recycling notice Kotitalousjätteiden hävittäminen Euroopan unionin alueella Tämä... -
Page 25: Italian Recycling Notice
Italian recycling notice Smaltimento di apparecchiature usate da parte di utenti privati nell'Unione Europea Questo simbolo avvisa di non smaltire il prodotto con i normali rifi uti domestici. Rispettare la salute umana e l'ambiente conferendo l'apparecchiatura dismessa a un centro di raccolta designato per il riciclo di apparecchiature elettroniche ed elettriche. -
Page 26: Romanian Recycling Notice
Romanian recycling notice Casarea echipamentului uzat de către utilizatorii casnici din Uniunea Europeană Acest simbol înseamnă să nu se arunce produsul cu alte deşeuri menajere. În schimb, trebuie să protejaţi sănătatea umană şi mediul predând echipamentul uzat la un punct de colectare desemnat pentru reciclarea echipamentelor electrice şi electronice uzate.