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WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation
Published: 2012-03-14
Revision 2
Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

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  • Page 1 WLA Series WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Published: 2012-03-14 Revision 2 Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 2 Products made or sold by Juniper Networks or components thereof might be covered by one or more of the following patents that are owned by or licensed to Juniper Networks: U.S. Patent Nos. 5,473,599, 5,905,725, 5,909,440, 6,192,051, 6,333,650, 6,359,479, 6,406,312, 6,429,706, 6,459,579, 6,493,347, 6,538,518, 6,538,899, 6,552,918, 6,567,902, 6,578,186, and 6,590,785.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Software and Hardware Used with the Access Point ....4 MAC Address Information for WLA Series Access Points ..... 5 Status LEDs on WLA532 Access Points .
  • Page 4 Verifying the Health of the Access Point ......49 Verifying the Health of WLA Series Access Points Using LEDs ....49 Chapter 9 Customer Support .
  • Page 5 Figure 27: NA Faceplate Secured to the Outlet Box ......47 Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 6 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 7 WLA532 Access Point Overview ........3 Table 1: MAC Address Information for WLA Series Access Points ....5 Table 2: Status LEDs on WLA532 Access Points .
  • Page 8 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation viii Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 9: About This Topic Collection

    Complete documentation for the wireless LAN product family is provided on webpages Wireless LAN Services (WLS) Product Documentation This guide, WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation, helps you install the WLA532 wireless LAN access point in a Juniper Networks wireless LAN (WLAN). List of Wireless LAN Software Guides for Release 7.6 Title...

  • Page 10: Documentation Symbols Key

    Software version Your name and company Requesting Technical Support Technical product support is available through the Juniper Networks Technical Assistance Center (JTAC). If you are a customer with an active J-Care or JNASC support contract, Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 11: Self-Help Online Tools And Resources

    7 days a week, 365 days a year. Self-Help Online Tools and Resources For quick and easy problem resolution, Juniper Networks has designed an online self-service portal called the Customer Support Center (CSC) that provides you with the following features: Find CSC offerings: http://www.juniper.net/customers/support/...
  • Page 12 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 13: Access Point Overview And Components

    PART 1 Access Point Overview and Components WLA532 Access Point Overview on page 3 Ethernet Ports and Connectors on page 9 Technical and Mechanical Specifications on page 11 Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 14 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 15: Wla532 Access Point Overview

    Status LEDs on WLA532 Access Points on page 6 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Overview The Juniper Networks Wireless LAN Access Point, WLA532 is an indoor mobility access point that provides enterprise customers, such as those in business, healthcare and education, with 802.11n based wireless LAN access in high density deployments. The...

  • Page 16: Features Supported By The Wla532 Access Point

    WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation You configure the access point with the Juniper Networks WLC Series Wireless LAN Controllers, through the Juniper Networks RingMaster graphical user interface or the Juniper Networks Mobility System Software (MSS) CLI. This topic covers: Features Supported by the WLA532 Access Point on page 4...

  • Page 17: Mac Address Information For Wla Series Access Points

    Installing the WLA532 Access Point on the Wall Using Hardware Kits on page 36 MAC Address Information for WLA Series Access Points Each WLA Series access point is assigned a unique block of 64 MAC addresses. Each radio has 32 MAC addresses and supports up to 32 service set identifiers (SSIDs), with one MAC address assigned to each SSID as a basic service set identification (BSSID).

  • Page 18: Status Leds On Wla532 Access Points

    WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Table 1: MAC Address Information for WLA Series Access Points (continued) MAC Address Type Description 5-GHz radio and SSID MAC The MAC address of the 5-GHz radio is the same as the access point base MAC address addresses The BSSIDs for the SSIDs configured on the 5-GHz radio end in odd numbers.

  • Page 19: Table 2: Status Leds On Wla532 Access Points

    Requirements and Specifications for 5-GHz Radios on WLA532 Access Points on page 25 Installing the WLA532 Access Point on a Suspended Ceiling Rail on page 33 Installing the WLA532 Access Point on the Wall Using Hardware Kits on page 36 Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 20 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 21: Ethernet Ports And Connectors

    Layer 2 or Layer 3 network. You use a Category 5 cable with straight-through signaling and standard RJ-45 connectors to connect the access point to a controller or to a Juniper Networks switch in the network. The access point uses only Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af. It can also receive PoE power from PoE-capables witches or other Juniper Networks switches that support PoE.
  • Page 22 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Related Ethernet Connections for WLA532 Access Points on page 9 Documentation Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 23: Technical And Mechanical Specifications

    WPA and WPA2 personal or enterprise with TKIP/AES EAP methods such as TLS and PEAP Either 40-bit/104-bit WEP or 64-bit/128-bit WEP Seamless roaming within the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n Juniper Networks WLAN infrastructure Adjustable output power support Single autosensing 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet port, configured as MDI Compliance with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3ab standards...

  • Page 24: Ceiling And Wall Mounting

    40 V to 54 V (optimal operational voltage and current in Power over Ethernet entry) IEEE 802.3af Status indicators Health/status and radio LEDs (For descriptions of the LEDs, see “Status LEDs on WLA532 Access Points” on page Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 25 UL 60950-1 (2nd Ed.) Information Technology Equipment EN 60950-1 Information Technology Equipment IEC 60950-1 Information Technology Equipment - Safety (All country deviations) EN 60601-1-1 General Safety for medical electrical systems Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EEC IEEE 802.3at PoE requirements Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 26: Radio Specifications

    WLA532 access point. Table 4: Radio Specifications for the WLA532 Access Point Specification Description Antenna type Integrated diversity omnidirectional Internal 3X3 multiple input multiple output (MIMO) Antenna gain Internal: 3 dBi (2.4-GHz) Internal: 5 dBi (5-GHz) Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 27: Table 5: 2.4-Ghz Radio Receive Sensitivities

    5-GHz Radio Receive Sensitivities (in dBm) Legacy "a" HT-20 HT-40 MCS0 MCS7 MCS8 MCS15 MCS16 MCS23 MCS0 MCS7 MCS8 MCS15 MCS16 MCS23 Mbps Mbps Related WLA532 Access Point Hardware Overview on page 3 Documentation Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 28 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 29: Planning, Safety, And Standards For Access Point Installation

    PART 2 Planning, Safety, and Standards for Access Point Installation Planning Guidelines and Safety Standards on page 19 Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 30 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 31: Planning Guidelines And Safety Standards

    WLA Access Point Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines on page 20 Planning Guidelines for Using RingMaster to Plan a Mobility System The Juniper Networks Mobility System is an enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) solution that seamlessly integrates with an existing wired enterprise network. The Mobility System provides secure connectivity to both wireless and wired users in large environments such as office buildings, hospitals, and university campuses.

  • Page 32: Wla Access Point Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines

    Transmitters specifies a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-certified equipment. When used with the proper antennas (shipped in the product), Juniper Networks WLA Series Access Point products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1-1991. Proper installation of the access point according to the instructions in this manual will result in user exposure that is below the FCC recommended limits.
  • Page 33 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. This equipment generates, uses and can Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 34 EMI and EMC Certifications for the WLA532 Access Point on page 29 Documentation General Safety Standards and Agencies for Access Points on page 19 Radio Certifications for the WLA532 Access Point on page 29 Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 35: Requirements And Certifications

    PART 3 Requirements and Certifications Requirements and Specifications on page 25 Certifications for the Access Point on page 29 Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 36 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 37: Requirements And Specifications

    At an MCS0 data rate, it provides 18 dBm transmit power per chain (200 mW, combined 3-stream output power) and has a receive sensitivity of -96 dBm (for 20 MHz) and -92 dBm (for 40 MHz). At an MCS23 data rate, it provides 12 dBm transmit Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 38: Access Point

    The antennas are numbered from 1 through 6. Figure 3: Internal Antennas of the WLA532 Access Point Figure 4 on page 27 shows the horizontal-plane radiation pattern for the access point. The pattern provides 360-degree even coverage. Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 39: Requirements And Specifications For 5-Ghz Radios On Wla532 Access

    Figure 5: Vertical-Plane Radiation Pattern (5-Degree Downtilt) for a Ceiling-Mounted Access Point Related Requirements and Specifications for 2.4-GHz Radios on WLA532 Access Points on Documentation page 25 Requirements and Specifications for 5-GHz Radios on WLA532 Access Points on page 25 Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 40 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 41: Certifications For The Access Point

    EMI and EMC Certifications for the WLA532 Access Point For a complete list of safety warnings and detailed compliance information, see the Juniper Networks Regulatory Guide in the Wireless LAN Services (WLS) documentation http://www.juniper.net/techpubs/ The following are EMI and EMC certifications for the WLA532 access point-specified...
  • Page 42 EN 301 489-17 EMC and Radio Spectrum Matters: 2.4-GHz wideband and 5-GHz RLAN EN 301 893 Broadband Radio Access Networks 5-GHz RLAN R&TTE Directive 1995/5/EC Various Country Specific Radio Regulations and World Markings. Related General Safety Standards and Agencies for Access Points on page 19 Documentation Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 43: Installing, Connecting, And Verifying The Access Point

    PART 4 Installing, Connecting, and Verifying the Access Point Installing and Connecting the Access Point on page 33 Verifying the Health of the Access Point on page 49 Customer Support on page 51 Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 44 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 45: Installing And Connecting The Access Point

    Cut a hole as follows in the ceiling tile for the Category 5 cable: Place the mounting template over the area where you will install the access point. Use the box cutter or similar tool to cut along the line marking the opening for the port connectors. Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 46: Figure 6: Opening The Ceiling Bracket Clips

    Push in on the sides of the bracket until the clips lock over the rail (see Figure 8 on page 35). Listen for a click that indicates that the clips Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 47: Figure 8: Locking The Bracket Clips Over The Rail

    (see Figure 10 on page 36). Realign the access point, making sure the cable is still connected, and push in until the access point clicks securely into place. Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 48: Installing The Wla532 Access Point On The Wall Using Hardware Kits

    The primary method of installing the WLA532 access point is mounting it on the ceiling; however, you can also install the access point on the wall by using one of three separately orderable wall-mount kits that can be purchased at https://www.juniper.net/customers/support/ Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 49: Wla-Brkt-Wall Wall-Mount Kit (Faceplate And Wall-Mount Bracket Standard Hardware)

    Figure 12: WLA-BRKT-WALL Kit (Wall-Mount Bracket Kit Hardware) Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to install the access point using the WLA-BRKT-WALL kit: Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 50: Figure 13: Wall-Mount Bracket Dimensions--Wla-Brkt-Wall

    Wall-mount template (part number 530-043682, provided in the WLA-BRKT-WALL kit) (Optional) Security kit, which includes a security tool and a security screw (The kit is not provided; you can order it separately at https://www.juniper.net/customers/support/ Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 51: Figure 14: Use The Provided Template To Install Wall Anchors

    Figure 14: Use the Provided Template to Install Wall Anchors Hold the wall-mount bracket centered over the wall anchors and pull the installed Category 5 cable through the wall-mount bracket (see Figure 15 on page 40). Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 52: Figure 15: Pull The Category 5 Cable Through The Wall Bracket

    Figure 16: Use M3 or 6-32 Wall Anchors to Secure the Bracket to Anchors Align the faceplate with the installed wall-mount bracket and secure the faceplate using the two provided flat-tip screws and the screwdriver (see Figure 17 on page 41). Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 53: Figure 17: Faceplate Secured To The Wall-Mount Bracket

    If the access point is not properly secured, press the release button on the bottom of the bracket to release the device (see Figure 19 on page 42). Realign the unit, making sure the cable is still connected, and push down until the access point clicks securely into place. Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 54: Figure 19: Release The Access Point

    To lock the access point into place, secure the security screw in through the release button by using the tool provided with the security kit (see Figure 20 on page 42). Do not overtighten the screw. Figure 20: Secure the Access Point with the Security Screw and Tool Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 55: Figure 21: Wla-Gngwlbx-Adp-Eu Kit (Eu Faceplate Standard Hardware)

    EU faceplate standard (see Figure 22 on page 43). Figure 22: EU Faceplate Dimensions Figure 22 on page 43 Figure 23 on page 44 show the dimensions of the installed WLA532 on the EU-standard faceplate in millimeters. Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 56: Hardware)

    Figure 24 on page that includes a North American (NA) standard faceplate and two 6-32 flat head, flat tip screws at . The faceplate is meant to be https://www.juniper.net/customers/support/ installed onto an existing wall outlet box. Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 57: Figure 24: Wla-Gngwlbx-Adp-Na Kit (Na Faceplate Standard Hardware)

    The NA faceplate included in the kit covers the wall box and cables and has a minimum extension plastic body that is meant to conform to the NA faceplate standard (see Figure 25 on page 45). Figure 25: NA Wall-Mount Bracket Dimensions Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 58: Figure 26: Na Standard Outlet Box

    46) that has an installed Category 5 cable. Figure 26: NA Standard Outlet Box Secure the faceplate to the outlet box using the two provided 6-32 flat-head, flat-tip screws and a screwdriver (see Figure 27 on page 47). Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 59: Figure 27: Na Faceplate Secured To The Outlet Box

    Figure 20 on page 42). Do not overtighten the screw. Related General Safety Standards and Agencies for Access Points on page 19 Documentation Installing the WLA532 Access Point on a Suspended Ceiling Rail on page 33 Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 60: Connecting The Access Point To Wireless Lan Controllers

    For more information, see the Mobility System Software Configuration Guide Related WLA532 Access Point Hardware Overview on page 3 Documentation Ethernet Connections for WLA532 Access Points on page 9 Status LEDs on WLA532 Access Points on page 6 Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 61: Verifying The Health Of The Access Point

    Verifying the Health of WLA Series Access Points Using LEDs After you install the WLA Series access point and enable the Power over Ethernet (PoE) on the Ethernet cable connected to the access point, you can verify the access point status by observing the health LED.
  • Page 62 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 63: Customer Support

    Contacting JTAC Regarding WLA532 Access Point Parts If you receive your WLA532 access point installation kit with any incorrect or damaged parts or if parts are missing from the kit, contact Juniper Networks at http://www.juniper.net . If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials.
  • Page 64 WLA532 Access Point Hardware Documentation Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc.

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