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:

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

Rev. 10.31

12 1

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

Rev. 10.31

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

12 2

Rev. 10.31

HP A-Series Wireless Overview

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

Rev. 10.31

The A-WA2x00 AP Series includes 802.1 1a/b/g and 802.1 1a/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 802.1 1a/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:

Two radios, which support 802.1 1a/b/g/n Six 2dBi dual-frequency omnidirectional internal antennas One 10/100/1000 port PoE-PD or external power adapter
12 3

Rev. 10.31

Servicing HP Networking Products

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.

12 4

Rev. 10.31

HP A-Series Wireless Overview

A-WA2x00 AP Series (Cont.)

A-WA2x00 AP Series (Cont.)

A-WA2612 A-WA2610
Antennas:

1 radio, which supports

802.11a/b/g/n

Fit mode 1 10/100/1000 port PoE-PD or external power

A-WA2612: 3 internal antennas A-WA2610: 3 external antennas

adapter Plenum rated: A-WA2610

Rev. 10.31

The A- WA2612 AP includes the following:

One radio, which supports 802.1 1a/b/g/n Three internal omnidirectional antennas One 10/100/1000 port PoE-PD or external power adapter One radio, which supports 802.1 1a/b/g/n Three external omnidirectional antennas One 10/100/1000 port PoE-PD or external power adapter Plenum rated

The A WA2610 AP includes the following:

Rev. 10.31

12 5

Servicing HP Networking Products

A-WA2x00 AP Series (Cont.)

A-WA2x00 AP Series (Cont.)

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

Rev. 10.31

The A-WA2220 AP provides the following:

Two radios, which support 802.1 1a/b/g Two external omnidirectional antennas One 10/100 port PoE-PD or external power adapter One radio 802.1 1a/b/g Two external omnidirectional antennas One 10/100 port PoE-PD or external power adapter

The A WA21 10 AP includes the following:

12 6

Rev. 10.31

HP A-Series Wireless Overview

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 PoE-PD or external power adapter Fat version

Rev. 10.31

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: Two radios, which support 802.1 1a/b/g/n 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.

Rev. 10.31

12 7

Servicing HP Networking Products

A9100 AP Series

A9100 AP Series
A9152
1 radio, which supports

802.11a/b/g/n
3 internal antennas 1 10/100/1000 port PoE-PD or external power adapter Fat version

Rev. 10.31

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:

One radio, which supports 802.1 1a/b/g/n Three internal 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 A9152 AP can be controlled by any of the WLAN access controllers described later in this module.

12 8

Rev. 10.31

HP A-Series Wireless Overview

A8700 AP Series

A8700 AP Series
A8760
2 radios, which support

802.11a/b/g
Two external antennas 1 10/100 port PoE-PD or external power adapter Fat mode PoE injector in the box

Rev. 10.31

The A8700 AP Series includes the A8760 AP. A good option for organizations that do not require 802.1 1n, this AP provides the following:

Two radios, which support 802.1 1a/b/g Two external antennas One 10/100port PoE-PD or external power supply

It also ships with a PoE injector, so it can be powered through PoE without a PoEenabled switch. This AP ships in fat mode but can be converted to fit mode. (This conversion requires different AP software.) In fit mode, the A8760 AP can be controlled by any of the WLAN access controllers described later in this module.

Rev. 10.31

12 9

Servicing HP Networking Products

A7700 AP Series

A7700 AP Series
A7760
1 radio, which supports

802.11a/b/g
Two external antennas 1 10/100 port PoE-PD or external power adapter Fat mode PoE injector in the box

10

Rev. 10.31

The A7700 AP Series includes the A7760 AP, an AP that can be installed in areas where 802.1 1n 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 802.1 1a/b/g Two external dual-band 2.4/5.15GHz omnidirectional antennas One 10/100 port PoE-PD or external power adapter

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.

12 10

Rev. 10.31

HP A-Series Wireless Overview

Antennas Supported by A-Series APs

Antennas Supported by A-Series APs
3/4 dBi Dual Band Ceiling Mount Omni N-Type (female) Indoor A-WA2620E A-WA2620 A-WA2612 A-WA2610 A-WA2220 A-WA21 10 A9552 A9152 A8760 A7760 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

* To install these antennas with these APs, you need the R-SMA to SMA 6-inch adapter cable and an extension cable.
1 1 Rev. 10.31

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 R-SMA to SMA 6-inch adapter cable (part number JD905A), which enables you to connect the extension cable to the AP

When you install these antennas, you must use:

Rev. 10.31

12 11

Servicing HP Networking Products

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.

12 12

Rev. 10.31

HP A-Series Wireless Overview

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 A-WA2612 A-WA2610 A-WA2220 A-WA21 10 A9552 A9152 A8760 A7760 2.5/4 dBi Dual Band 3 Element MIMO RSMA (male) Indoor 2.5/4 dBi Dual Band 6 Element MIMO RSMA (male) Indoor

*No external adapters or cables are required to install these antennas with these APs.
12 Rev. 10.31

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.

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

Rev. 10.31

12 13

Servicing HP Networking Products

A-Series WLAN Access Controllers

A-Series WLAN Access Controllers
A-Series Wireless Access Points (APs) A-Series WLAN Access Controllers

A3000G Wireless Switch Series

A3000-24G-PoE+ A3000-10G-PoE+ A3000-8G-PoE+ A-WX5004 A-WX5002

A-WX WLAN Controllers

A-Series Controller Modules

A5800 Access Controller Module for 32-64 APs A5800 Access Controller Module for 64-256 APs

13

Rev. 10.31

This section outlines the basic features of the A-Series WLAN access controllers.

12 14

Rev. 10.31

HP A-Series Wireless Overview

A3000G Wireless Switch Series

A3000G Wireless Switch Series
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+

14

Rev. 10.31

The A3000G Wireless Switch Series provide centralized management of 802.1 1a/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. 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

Rev. 10.31

12 15

Servicing HP Networking Products

Customers have several options for managing the WX WLAN access controllers, (including the A3000-24G-PoE+):

Web browser interface that can be accessed by using either:

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) HTTP over Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS) Serial connection Telnet session Remote Secure Shell (SSH) v2 session

Command line interface (CLI) that can be accessed through:

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) v1 or v2

12 16

Rev. 10.31

HP A-Series Wireless Overview

A3000G Wireless Switch Series (Cont.)

A3000G Wireless Switch Series (Cont.)

A3000-10G-PoE+
Wireless switch Up to 24 APs 8 10/100/1000 ports 2 SFP ports Web-based, CLI, and SNMP

management

PoE/PoE+

15

Rev. 10.31

The A3000-10G-PoE+ is a wireless switch, which includes the following:

Ability to control up to 24 APs. A 12-AP license is included, and licenses can be added in 12-AP increments. 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

Rev. 10.31

12 17

Servicing HP Networking Products

A3000G Wireless Switch Series (Cont.)

A3000G Wireless Switch Series (Cont.)

A3000-8G-PoE+
Wireless switch Up to 8 APs 8 10/100/1000 ports Web-based, CLI, and SNMP

management PoE/PoE+

16

Rev. 10.31

The A3000-8G-PoE+ is a wireless switch, which includes the following:

Ability to control up to eight APs (license is included) Eight 10/100/1000 ports Web-based, CLI, or SNMP management PoE and PoE+

Up to 30W per port Total 125W PoE

12 18

Rev. 10.31

HP A-Series Wireless Overview

A-WX WLAN Controllers

A-WX WLAN Controllers

A-WX5004
Wireless switch Up to 256 APs 4 dual-personality ports Web-based, CLI, and SNMP

management

17

Rev. 10.31

The A-WX5004 is a wireless switch, which includes the following:

Ability to control up to 256 APs A 64-AP license is included, and licenses can be added in 32-AP increments. Four dual-personality ports for 10/100/1000 connections or SFP transceivers Web-based, CLI, or SNMP management

Rev. 10.31

12 19

Servicing HP Networking Products

A-WX WLAN Controllers (Cont.)

A-WX WLAN Controllers (Cont.)

A-WX5002
Wireless switch Up to 64 APs 2 dual-personality ports Web-based, CLI, and SNMP

management

18

Rev. 10.31

The A-WX5002 is a wireless switch, which includes the following:

Ability to control up to 64 APs A 32-AP license is included, and another 32-AP license can be added. Two dual-personality ports for 10/100/1000 connections or SFP transceivers Web-based, CLI, or SNMP management

12 20

Rev. 10.31

HP A-Series Wireless Overview

A-Series Controller Modules

A-Series Controller Modules

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

19

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
Rev. 10.31

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:

Ability to control up to 64 APs A 32-AP license is included, and licenses can be added in 32-AP increments. One 10/100 out-of-band Ethernet management port Two internal 1-GbE Ethernet switch interfaces Web-based, CLI, or SNMP management

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:

Ability to control up to 256 APs A 64-AP license is included, and licenses can be added in 32-AP increments. 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
12 21

Rev. 10.31

Servicing HP Networking Products

10-GbE Ethernet switch interface Web-based, CLI, or SNMP management

The module uses the internal Ethernet switch interface to communicate with the switch.

12 22

Rev. 10.31

HP A-Series Wireless Overview

Summary

Summary
APs
Fit or fat Single- and dual-radio models 802.11 a/b/g/n Antennas

WLAN controllers
Wireless switches Modules

20

Rev. 10.31

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.

Rev. 10.31

12 23

Servicing HP Networking Products

12 24

Rev. 10.31