12 HP A-Series Wireless Overview

HP A-Series Wireless Overview
Module 12
Objectives
This module introduces you to the HP A-Series access points (APs), Wireless LAN
(WLAN) access controllers, and WLAN access controller modules. After completing
this module, you should be able to:
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List the products that compose the HP A-Series wireless solutions
Describe the basic functionality of:
HP A-Series APs
HP A-Series WLAN access controllers
HP A-Series WLAN access controller modules
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Servicing HP Networking Products
A-Series APs
A-Series APs
A-Series APs
A-WA2x00 AP Series
A9100 AP Series
A9500 AP Series
A7700 AP Series
A8700 AP Series
Antennas Supported by A-Series APs
WLAN Access Controllers and Modules
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This section outlines the basic features of the HP A-Series APs.
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A-WA2x00 AP Series
A-WA2x00 AP Series
A-WA2620E
A-WA2620
2 radios, which support
802.11a/b/g/n
Antennas:
A-WA2620E: 6 external antennas
A-WA2620: 6 internal with 3 external
connectors
Fit mode
Single 10/100/1000 port
PoE-PD or external power adapter
Plenum rated: A-WA2620E
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The A-WA2x00 AP Series includes 802.11a/b/g and 802.11a/b/g/n single- and

dual-radio APs. All radios are dual-band. These APs support up to 64 users per radio
and can be deployed in branch offices, enterprise headquarters, and campus
networks.
The A-WA2x00 APs are fit APs. They can be controlled by any of the WLAN access
controllers described later in this module.
The A-WA2620E AP includes the following:
Two radios, which support 802.11a/b/g/n
Six external 2dBi dual-frequency omnidirectional antennas
One 10/100/1000 port
Power over Ethernet Powered Device (PoE-PD) or external power adapter
Plenum rated
APs that are plenum rated can be installed in plenum spaces (or ventilation areas).
The A-WA2620 AP includes the following:
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Six 2dBi dual-frequency omnidirectional internal antennas
One 10/100/1000 port

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The A-WA 2620 provides connectors for three optional external antennas for a single
band.
Note
The antennas supported by each AP are listed at the end of the section.
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A-WA2x00 AP Series (Cont.)

A-WA2612
A-WA2610
1 radio, which supports
802.11a/b/g/n
Antennas:
A-WA2612: 3 internal antennas

A-WA2610: 3 external antennas
Fit mode
1 10/100/1000 port
PoE-PD or external power
adapter
Plenum rated: A-WA2610
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The A- WA2612 AP includes the following:
One radio, which supports 802.11a/b/g/n
Three internal omnidirectional antennas
One 10/100/1000 port
The A WA2610 AP includes the following:
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Three external omnidirectional antennas
One 10/100/1000 port
Plenum rated
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A-WA2220
A-WA2110
A-WA2220: 2 radios, which
support 802.11a/b/g
A-WA2110:1 radio, which
supports 802.11a/b/g
Fit mode
2 external antennas
Controlled management
1 10/100 port
PoE-PD or external power
adapter
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The A-WA2220 AP provides the following:
Two radios, which support 802.11a/b/g
Two external omnidirectional antennas
One 10/100 port
The A WA2110 AP includes the following:
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One radio
802.11a/b/g
Two external omnidirectional antennas
One 10/100 port
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A9500 AP Series
A9500 AP Series
A9552
2 radios, which support 802.11a/b/g/n
6 internal antennas
3 connectors for external antennas
1 10/100/1000 port
Fat version
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The A9500 AP Series includes the A9552 AP. This AP can be deployed in any
environment, including factories, warehouses, retail stores, and health clinics.
The A9552 AP provides the following:
6 internal antennas
Three connectors for external antennas
One 10/100/1000 port
PoE-PD or external power supply
This AP ships in fat mode but can be converted to fit mode. (This conversion requires
different AP software.) In fit mode, the A9552 AP can be controlled by any of the
WLAN access controllers described later in this module.
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A9100 AP Series
A9100 AP Series
A9152
802.11a/b/g/n
3 internal antennas
1 10/100/1000 port
Fat version
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The A9100 AP Series includes the A9152 AP, which is designed to meet the wireless
requirements of any environment, including offices, schools, factories, warehouses,
retail spaces, and clinics.
This AP provides the following:
Three internal antennas
One 10/100/1000 port
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A8700 AP Series
A8700 AP Series
A8760
2 radios, which support
802.11a/b/g
Two external antennas
1 10/100 port
Fat mode
PoE injector in the box
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The A8700 AP Series includes the A8760 AP. A good option for organizations that
do not require 802.11n, this AP provides the following:
Two radios, which support 802.11a/b/g
One 10/100port
It also ships with a PoE injector, so it can be powered through PoE without a PoEenabled switch.
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A7700 AP Series
A7700 AP Series
A7760
802.11a/b/g
1 10/100 port
Fat mode
PoE injector in the box
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The A7700 AP Series includes the A7760 AP, an AP that can be installed in areas
where 802.11n coverage is not required. It is small and easy to deploy. Because a
PoE injector is shipped in the box, it can be powered by PoE without a PoE-capable
This AP also provides:
One radio, which supports 802.11a/b/g
Two external dual-band 2.4/5.15GHz omnidirectional antennas
One 10/100 port
The A7760 AP ships in fat mode but can be converted to fit mode. (This conversion
requires different AP software.) When running in fit mode, it can be controlled by
any of the WLAN access controllers described later in this module.
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3/4 dBi
Dual Band Ceiling
Mount Omni
N-Type (female)
Indoor
4/6 dBi
Dual Band
Hallway
N-Type (female)
Indoor
6/8 dBi
Dual Band
Omni
N-Type (female)
Indoor/outdoor
8/10 dBi
Dual Band
Panel
N-Type (female)
Indoor/outdoor
18/20 dBi
Dual Band
Panel
N-Type (female)
Indoor/outdoor
A-WA2620E
A-WA2620
A-WA2612
A-WA2610
A-WA2220
A-WA2110
A9552
A9152
A8760
A7760
* To install these antennas with these APs, you need the R-SMA to SMA 6-inch adapter cable and an
extension cable.
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This slide and the next show the antennas supported by A-Series APs. Each slide lists
the type of connector on the antennasuch as N-Type (female)and notes if the
antenna can be installed indoor, outdoor, or both.
3/4 dBi Dual Band Ceiling Mount Omni Antennadesigned for close-range
connections and ceiling installations
4/6 dBi Dual Band Hallway Antennaintended for mid-range hallway
installations
6/8 dBi Dual Band Omni Antennadesigned for mid-range point-to-multipoint
installations
8/10 dBi Dual Band Panel Antennadesigned for mid-range point-to-multipoint
installations
18/20 dBi Dual Band Panel Antennadesigned for long-range point-to-point
installations
When you install these antennas, you must use:
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R-SMA to SMA 6-inch adapter cable (part number JD905A), which enables you
to connect the extension cable to the AP
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Appropriate extension cable:
Ultra Low Loss 6 Foot Antenna Cable (JD902A)
Ultra Low Loss 20-Foot Antenna Cable (JD903A)
Ultra Low Loss 50-Foot Antenna Cable (JD904A)
Antenna cables introduce loss in the radio frequency signal. You should use the
shortest cable you possibly can.
Note
The antennas may not be used with all channels in all countries. Review the
documentation for each AP you plan on installing with an antenna.
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Antennas Supported by A-Series APs (Cont.)

Antennas Supported by A-Series APs (Cont.)
2/3 dBi
Dual Band
3 Element Rubber Duck
RSMA (male)
Indoor
A-WA2620E
A-WA2620
2.5/4 dBi
Dual Band
3 Element MIMO
RSMA (male)
Indoor
2.5/4 dBi
Dual Band
6 Element MIMO
RSMA (male)
Indoor
A-WA2612
A-WA2610
A-WA2220
A-WA2110
A9552
A9152
A8760
A7760
*No external adapters or cables are required to install these antennas with these APs.
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This slide and the previous one show the antennas supported by A-Series APs. Each
slide lists the type of connector on the antennasuch as N-Type (female) or RSMA
(male)and notes if the antenna can be installed indoor, outdoor, or both. The
antennas listed on this slide are designed to help customers improve their RF
coverage. They do not require either an adapter cable or an extension cable.
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2/3 dBi Dual Band 3 Element Rubber Duck Antenna
2.5/4 dBi Dual Band 3 Element MIMO Antenna
2.5/4 dBi Dual Band 6 Element MIMO Antenna
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A-Series WLAN Access Controllers

A-Series Wireless Access Points (APs)
A3000G Wireless Switch Series
A3000-24G-PoE+
A3000-10G-PoE+
A3000-8G-PoE+
A-WX WLAN Controllers
A-WX5004
A-WX5002
A5800 Access Controller Module for 32-64 APs

A5800 Access Controller Module for 64-256 APs
A-Series Controller Modules
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This section outlines the basic features of the A-Series WLAN access controllers.
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A3000-24G-PoE+
Wireless switch
Up to 48 APs
20 10/100/1000 ports
4 dual-personality ports
Web-based, CLI, and SNMP
management
PoE/PoE+
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The A3000G Wireless Switch Series provide centralized management of

802.11a/b/g/n wireless networks.
The A3000-24G-PoE+ is designed for use in branch offices and campus networks. In
addition to providing central management and control of APs, it functions as a
switch, providing 10/100/1000 ports for network connectivity.
The A3000-24G-PoE+ is a wireless switch, which includes the following:
Ability to control up to 48 APs

A 24-AP license is included, and licenses can be added in 12-AP increments.
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20 10/100/1000 ports
Four dual-personality ports for 10/100/1000 connections or small form factor
port (SFP) transceivers
PoE and PoE+
Up to 30W per port
Total 370W PoE
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Customers have several options for managing the WX WLAN access controllers,
(including the A3000-24G-PoE+):
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Web browser interface that can be accessed by using either:
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
HTTP over Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS)
Command line interface (CLI) that can be accessed through:
Serial connection
Telnet session
Remote Secure Shell (SSH) v2 session
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) v1 or v2
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A3000G Wireless Switch Series (Cont.)

A3000-10G-PoE+
Wireless switch
Up to 24 APs
8 10/100/1000 ports
2 SFP ports
management
PoE/PoE+
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Ability to control up to 24 APs.

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Eight 10/100/1000 ports
Two SFP ports
Web-based, CLI, or SNMP management
PoE and PoE+
Up to 30W per port
Total 125W PoE
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A3000-8G-PoE+
Wireless switch
Up to 8 APs
8 10/100/1000 ports
management
PoE/PoE+
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Ability to control up to eight APs (license is included)
Eight 10/100/1000 ports
PoE and PoE+
Up to 30W per port
Total 125W PoE
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A-WX5004
Wireless switch
Up to 256 APs
management
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The A-WX5004 is a wireless switch, which includes the following:

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Four dual-personality ports for 10/100/1000 connections or SFP transceivers
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A-WX WLAN Controllers (Cont.)
A-WX WLAN Controllers (Cont.)

A-WX5002
Wireless switch
Up to 64 APs
management
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The A-WX5002 is a wireless switch, which includes the following:

A 32-AP license is included, and another 32-AP license can be added.
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Two dual-personality ports for 10/100/1000 connections or SFP transceivers
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A5800 Access Controller Module for
32-64 APs
Up to 64 APs
1 10/100 management port
2 internal 1-GbE Ethernet switch interfaces
Web-based, CLI, and SNMP management
A5800 Access Controller Module for

64-256 APs
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Up to 256 APs
1 10/100/1000 management port
Compact flash card slot
1 internal 10-GbE Ethernet switch interface
Web-based, CLI, and SNMP management
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Rather than purchase a wireless switch, customers may want to purchase a WLAN
access controller module that can be installed into their A5800 Switch chassis.
The A5800 Access Controller Module for 32-64 APs can be installed in A5800-48G
with 2 Slots, A5800-48G-PoE, A5800-48G, A5800-24G-PoE, A5800-24G, and
A5800-24G-SFP switches. This module offers the following:

One 10/100 out-of-band Ethernet management port
Two internal 1-GbE Ethernet switch interfaces
The module uses the two internal Ethernet switch interfaces to communicate with the
switch.
The A5800 Access Controller Module for 64-256 APs can be installed in an A580048G with 2 Slots switch. This module offers the following:

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One 10/100/1000 out-of-band Ethernet management port

Compact flash card slot, with one Compact Flash card included when the
module is shipped
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10-GbE Ethernet switch interface
The module uses the internal Ethernet switch interface to communicate with the
switch.
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Summary
Summary
APs
Fit or fat
Single- and dual-radio models
802.11 a/b/g/n
Antennas
WLAN controllers
Wireless switches
Modules
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This module has introduced you to the A-Series wireless solutions. You have learned
about the APs that function as fit APs and those that function as either fit or fat. You
also learned that some APs have a single radio and others have two radios, and
many support external antennas.
In addition, you learned that customers can purchase WLAN access controllers to
control multiple fit APs. These WLAN access controllers are available as wireless
switches or as access controller modules, which are installed in a switch.
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HP A-Series Wireless Overview

List the products that compose the HP A-Series wireless solutions

Describe the basic functionality of:

HP A-Series WLAN access controllers

HP A-Series WLAN access controller modules

Servicing HP Networking Products

This section outlines the basic features of the HP A-Series APs.

HP A-Series Wireless Overview

The A-WA2x00 AP Series includes 802.11a/b/g and 802.11a/b/g/n single- and

Two radios, which support 802.11a/b/g/n

Six external 2dBi dual-frequency omnidirectional antennas

One 10/100/1000 port

Power over Ethernet Powered Device (PoE-PD) or external power adapter

Two radios, which support 802.11a/b/g/n

Six 2dBi dual-frequency omnidirectional internal antennas

One 10/100/1000 port

PoE-PD or external power adapter

Servicing HP Networking Products

HP A-Series Wireless Overview

A-WA2x00 AP Series (Cont.)

A-WA2x00 AP Series (Cont.)

1 radio, which supports

A-WA2612: 3 internal antennas

The A- WA2612 AP includes the following:

One radio, which supports 802.11a/b/g/n

Three internal omnidirectional antennas

One 10/100/1000 port

PoE-PD or external power adapter

The A WA2610 AP includes the following:

One radio, which supports 802.11a/b/g/n

Three external omnidirectional antennas

One 10/100/1000 port

PoE-PD or external power adapter

Servicing HP Networking Products

A-WA2x00 AP Series (Cont.)

A-WA2x00 AP Series (Cont.)

A-WA2110:1 radio, which

The A-WA2220 AP provides the following:

Two radios, which support 802.11a/b/g

Two external omnidirectional antennas

One 10/100 port

PoE-PD or external power adapter

The A WA2110 AP includes the following:

Two external omnidirectional antennas

One 10/100 port

PoE-PD or external power adapter

HP A-Series Wireless Overview

The A9552 AP provides the following:

Two radios, which support 802.11a/b/g/n

Three connectors for external antennas

One 10/100/1000 port

PoE-PD or external power supply

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One radio, which supports 802.11a/b/g/n

Three internal antennas

One 10/100/1000 port

PoE-PD or external power supply

HP A-Series Wireless Overview

Two radios, which support 802.11a/b/g

Two external antennas

PoE-PD or external power supply

Servicing HP Networking Products

One radio, which supports 802.11a/b/g