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ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530
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ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 Installation and Getting Started Guide
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Contents 1 Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 Top of the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Back of the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Back Panel Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-
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6. (Optional) Connect External Antennas to the Access Point . . . . . 2-13 7. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Access Point 530 . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Terminal Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Direct Console Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Sample Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Infrastructure Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5 Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Diagnosing with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Proactive Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Hardware Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Testing the Access Point by Resetting It . . . . . . . . . . .
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Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Cable Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connection . . . . .
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Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 1 Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 The ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 is an enterprise-class, dual-radio 802.11b/g and 802.11a/b/g access point that offers maximum flexibility in deployment and optimum throughput for high-density usage areas. The access point provides comprehensive security and management features and is capable of supporting all types of wireless stations in the same coverage area. The unit include
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Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 This access point is designed to be used primarily for connecting wireless stations to an enterprise network. This access point allows wireless stations to connect directly to each other, or to connect to other computers or network resources located on the wired network. This chapter describes your Access Point 530 including: ■ Top and back of the access point ■ Access point features 1-2 Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530
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Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 Top of the Access Point Top of the Access Point ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 Back Panel Covers Indicator Panel Power LED Wireless LED Ethernet LED 1-3
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Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 Top of the Access Point LEDs Table 1-1. Access Point LEDs Access Point State Meaning LEDs Power On The access point is receiving power. (green) Off The access point is NOT receiving power. LAN Off The RJ-45 port has no network cable connected, or is not receiving a link signal. (green) Blinking or The RJ-45 port has a link indication from a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps device and is On transmitting or receiving traffic. The LED blinking rate is proporti
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Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 Back of the Access Point Back of the Access Point ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 Lock Auxiliary port and LED (on side panel) External Antenna Console port connectors Reset and Clear buttons DC power connector Network port 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 port and PoE input Back Panel Covers The access point’s ports and connectors on the back of the unit can be protected by two removable plastic cov
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Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 Back of the Access Point The access point also supports connectors for various external antenna options that offer extended radio range and specific radio coverage patterns. For further information, see chapter 4, “Using an External Antenna with the Access Point 530”. Lock The access point includes a Kensington security slot on the side panel, marked with the lock symbol ( ). You can prevent unauthorized removal of the access point by wrap
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Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 Back of the Access Point The access point may also receive Power over Ethernet (PoE) from a switch or other network device that supplies power over the network cable based on the IEEE 802.3af standard. Note that if the access point is connected to a PoE source device and also connected to a local power source through the AC power adapter, PoE will be disabled. Reset Button This button is u
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Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 Back of the Access Point Clear Button This button is used for these purposes: ■ Deleting the Password - When pressed by itself for at least one second, the button resets the Manager password to the factory default setting for all of the access point’s interfaces. Use this feature if you have misplaced the password and need management access. ■ To Restore Custom Default Configuration – When pressed with the Reset button in a specific pattern,
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Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 Access Point Features Access Point Features The wireless features of the Access Point 530 include: ■ dual-radio design with IEEE 802.11b/g and IEEE 802.11a/b/g radios ■ supports up to 16 Service Set IDentifier (SSID) interfaces ■ independent security and VLAN settings per SSID interface ■ supports up to 256 wireless stations per radio interface ■ IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliant – interoperable with
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Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 Access Point Features ■ one 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 port ■ supports Power over Ethernet based on the IEEE 802.3af standard ■ full-duplex operation for the 10/100 RJ-45 port ■ easy management of the access point through several available interfaces: � console interface—a full featured, easy to use, VT-100 terminal interface that is especially good for out-of-band access point manage- ment and for Telnet or Secure Shell access to the access point � W
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Installing the Access Point 530 2 Installing the Access Point 530 The Access Point 530 is easy to install. It comes with an accessory kit that includes a bracket for mounting the access point on a wall or to a suspended ceiling T-rail. The bracket is designed to allow mounting the access point in a variety of locations and orientations. This chapter shows you how to install your Access Point 530. Included Parts The Access Point 530 has the following components shipped with it: ■ ProCurve Wir
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Installing the Access Point 530 Installation Procedures Installation Procedures Summary Follow these easy steps to install your access point. The rest of this chapter provides details on these steps. 1. Prepare the installation site (page2-4). Make sure that the physical environment into which you will be installing the access point is properly prepared, including having the correct network cabling ready to connect to the access point and having an appropriate location for the access point.
