Juniper WLA632 Installation manual

Wireless LAN Access Point

Hardware Installation Guide

Juniper Network, Inc.

1194 N. Mathilda Avenue

Sunnyvale, CA 94089 USA

408-745-2000 www.juniper.net

Part Number: 730-9502-0285 Rev. C

Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.

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NetScreen-5XT, NetScreen-25, NetScreen-50, NetScreen-204, NetScreen-208, NetScreen-500, NetScreen-5200, NetScreen-5400, NetScreen-IDP 10,

NetScreen-IDP 100, NetScreen-IDP 500, NetScreen-Remote Security Client, NetScreen-Remote VPN Client, NetScreen-SA 1000 Series, NetScreen-SA 3000

Series, NetScreen-SA 5000 Series, NetScreen-SA Central Manager, NetScreen Secure Access, NetScreen-SM 3000, NetScreen-Security Manager, NMC-RX,

SDX, Stateful Signature, T320, T640, T-series, and TX Matrix. All other trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks, or registered service marks are the property of their respective owners. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Juniper Networks assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies in this document. Juniper Networks reserves the right to change, modify, transfer, or otherwise revise this publication without notice.

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All statements, specifications, recommendations, and technical information are current or planned as of the date of the publication of this document. They are reliable as of the time of this writing and are presented without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. In an effort to continuously improve the product and add features, JuniperNetworks reserves the right to change any specifications contained in this document without prior notice of any kind.

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Copyright © 2012, Juniper Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.

Juniper Networks, the Juniper Networks logo, NetScreen, NetScreen Technologies, the NetScreen logo, NetScreen-Global Pro, ScreenOS, and GigaScreen are registered trademarks of Juniper Networks, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

The following are trademarks of Juniper Networks, Inc.: ERX, ESP, E-series, Instant Virtual Extranet, Internet Processor, J2300, J4300,

J6300, J-Protect, J-series, J-Web, JUNOS, JUNOScope, JUNOScript, JUNOSe, M5, M7i, M10, M10i, M20, M40, M40e, M160, M320, M-series,

MMD, NetScreen-5GT, NetScreen-5XP, NetScreen-5XT, NetScreen-25, NetScreen-50, NetScreen-204, NetScreen-208, NetScreen-500,

NetScreen-5200, NetScreen-5400, NetScreen-IDP 10, NetScreen-IDP 100, NetScreen-IDP 500, NetScreen-Remote Security Client,

NetScreen-Remote VPN Client, NetScreen-SA 1000 Series, NetScreen-SA 3000 Series, NetScreen-SA 5000 Series, NetScreen-SA

Central Manager, NetScreen Secure Access, NetScreen-SM 3000, NetScreen-Security Manager, NMC-RX, SDX, Stateful Signature, T320,

T640, T-series, and TX Matrix. All other trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks, or registered service marks are the property of their respective owners. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Juniper Networks assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies in this document. Juniper Networks reserves the right to change, modify, transfer, or otherwise revise this publication without notice.

About This Guide

This guide details how to install a Juniper Networks Access Point (AP), models

WLA620, WLA622, and WLA632, in a Juniper Networks Mobility System™ wireless

LAN (WLAN). The WLA620, WLA622, and WLA632 are suitable for installation outdoors.

This guide is intended for

network administrators or others involved in installing

APs in a network.

Juniper Networks Mobility System

The Juniper Networks Mobility System is an enterprise WLAN solution that seamlessly integrates with an existing wired enterprise network. The Juniper

Networks system provides secure connectivity to both wireless and wired users in large environments such as office buildings, hospitals, and university campuses.

The Juniper Networks Mobility System fulfills the three fundamental requirements of an enterprise WLAN: it eliminates the distinction between wired and wireless networks, allows users to work safely from anywhere (secure mobility), and provides a comprehensive suite of intuitive tools for planning and managing the network before and after deployment, greatly easing the operational burden on IT resources.

The Juniper Networks Mobility System consists of the following components:

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RingMaster tool suite—A full-featured graphical user interface (GUI) application used to plan, configure, deploy, and manage a WLAN and its users

One or more Wireless Lan Controller (WLC ) —Distributed, intelligent machines for managing user connectivity, connecting and powering Mobility Point (MP) access points, and connecting the WLAN to the wired network backbone

Multiple Mobility Point Access Points (AP™) —Wireless APs that transmit and receive radio frequency (RF) signals to and from wireless users and connect them to an WLCswitch

Mobility System Software™ (MSS™)—The operating system that runs all WLC switches and APs in a WLAN, and is accessible through a command-line interface

(CLI), the Web View interface, or the RingMaster GUI

Documentation

The following documents provide information on how to plan, install, configure, and manage a Juniper Networks Mobility System.

Planning, Configuration, and Deployment

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RingMaster Configuration Guide — Instructions for configuring wireless services as well as WLC appliances and APs on a WLAN. Read this guide to learn how to configure a WLAN network.

RingMaster Management Guide — Instructions on how to manage and optimize the entire WLAN with the RingMaster tool suite.

Installation

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WLC Hardware Installation Guide

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Instructions and specifications for installing an

WLC.

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Mobility System Software Quick Start Guide —

Instructions for performing basic setup of secure (802.1X) and guest (WebAAA™) access, and for configuring a

Mobility Domain for roaming

Wireless LAN Access Points Hardware Installation Guide (this document)

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Instructions and specifications for installing the WLA620, WLA622 and WLA632 APS and connecting it to an WLC.

Regulatory Guide —

Important safety instructions and compliance information that you must read before installing Juniper Networks products.

Configuration and Management

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RingMaster Publication Suite

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Instructions for planning, configuring, deploying, and managing the entire WLAN with the RingMaster tool suite

Mobility System Software Configuration Guide —

Instructions for configuring and managing the system through the MSS CLI

Mobility System Software Command Reference

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Functional and alphabetic reference to all MSS commands supported on WLC appliances and APs

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For information about Juniper Networks support services, visit http://www.juniper.net/

, or call

1-866-877-9822 (in the US or Canada) or +1 925-474-2400.

Informational Note:

Juniper Networks sells and services its products primarily through its authorized resellers and distributors. If you purchased your product from an authorized

Juniper Networks reseller or distributor and do not have a service contract with Juniper

Networks, you must contact your local reseller or distributor for technical assistance.

E-mail

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Contacting the Technical Assistance Center

Contact the Juniper Networks Technical Assistance Center (TAC) by telephone, e-mail, or via web support portal.

Within the US and Canada, call 1-866-TRPZTAC (1-866-877-9822).

Within Europe, call +31 35 64 78 193.

From locations outside the US and Canada, call +1 925-474-2400.

In non-emergencies, send e-mail to http://www.juniper.net/

If you have a service contract or are a Juniper Networks Authorized Partner, log in to http://www.juniper.net/ to create a ticket online.

TAC Response Time

TAC responds to service requests as follows:

Contact method

Telephone

Priority

Emergency

Non-emergency

Non-emergency

Response time

One hour

Next business day

Next business day

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Information Required When Requesting Service

To expedite your service request, please have the following information available when you call or write to TAC for technical assistance:

Your company name and address

Your name, phone number, cell phone or pager number, and e-mail address

Name, model, and serial number of the product(s) requiring service

Software version(s) and release number(s)

Output of the show tech-support command

Wireless client information

License levels for RingMaster™ and Mobility Exchange™ (MX™) products

Description of any problems and status of any troubleshooting effort


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Warranty and Software Licenses

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Any software provided is licensed pursuant to the terms of Juniper Network’s

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Juniper, Inc. (“Juniper” or “Juniper”) warrants to Customer, subject to the limitation and disclaimer below, that all Juniper Networks hardware will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use as follows: (a) if the hardware was purchased directly from Juniper Networks, for a period of one (1) year after original shipment by Juniper Networks to Customer or (b) if the hardware was purchased from a Juniper Networks Authorized Reseller, for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery to Customer, but in no event more than fifteen (15) months after the original shipment date by Juniper Networks (“Limited Hardware Warranty”).

The date of original shipment from Juniper Networks will be determined by shipping evidence on file at Juniper Networks. This Limited Hardware Warranty extends only to the Customer who was the original purchaser of the hardware and may not be transferred to any subsequent repurchasing entity. During the Limited Hardware

Warranty period upon proper notice to Juniper Networks by Customer, Juniper

Networks will, at its sole option, either:

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Repair and return of the defective hardware;

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will be determined by shipping evidence on file at Juniper Networks. This Limited

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During the Limited Software Warranty period upon proper notice to Juniper

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 WLA620, WLA622 and WLA632 Overview

Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

WLA620 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

WLA622 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

WLA632 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Package Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

External Hardware Features for the WLA620 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

External Antenna Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Ethernet Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Power Injector Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) BNC Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Grounding Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Wall- and Pole-Mounting Bracket Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Lightning Protector for Outdoor Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

External Hardware Features for the WLA622 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

External Antenna Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Ethernet Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Power Injector Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Grounding Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Water Tight Test Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Wall- and Pole-Mounting Bracket Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Lightning Protector for Outdoor Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

External Hardware Features for the WLA632 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

External Antenna Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Multiple External Antenna Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

High Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Chapter 2 WLA Series Network Configurations

Infrastructure Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

WLAN Mesh Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Wireless Bridge Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

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Chapter 3 Installing and Connecting an Access Point

Installation Requirements and Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

RingMaster Network Plan and Work Orders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

WLC Appliance Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Weather Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Ethernet Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

WLA Radio Safety Advisories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Installing an WLA620 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Mounting the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Connecting External Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Connecting Cables to the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Connecting the Outdoor Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Connecting a WLA to a WLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Aligning Antennas for Bridge or Mesh Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Installing an WLA622 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Mounting the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Connecting External Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Connecting Cables to the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Connecting the Outdoor Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Connecting the Power Injector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Checking the LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Connecting a WLA to a WLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Aligning Antennas for Bridge or Mesh Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Installing an WLA632 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Mounting the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Connecting External Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

Multiple External Antenna Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

High Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Connecting Cables to the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Connecting the Power Injector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Connecting an WLA to an WLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

Chapter 4 WLA Series Technical Specifications

Outdoor AP Mechanical and Compliance Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

MAC Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Antenna Specifications for WLA620 and WLA622. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

8 dBi Omnidirectional (2.4 GHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

8 dBi Omnidirectional (5 GHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

13.5 dBi 120-Degree Sector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

10 dBi 120-Degree Sector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

18 dBi 18-Degree Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Signal Loss from Lightning Protector and Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

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Antenna Specifications for WLA632 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

High-Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Supported Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

WLA632 Mechanical and Compliance Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

RSSI Meter Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Chapter 5 Cables and Pinouts

Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments for the WLA620 and WLA622 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Straight-Through Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Crossover Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

8-Pin DIN Connector Pinout for the WLA620 and WLA622. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

8-Pin DIN to RJ-45 Cable Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

WLA632 External Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Chapter 6 Wireless Bridge Link Planning

Radio Path Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Antenna Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Radio Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Weather Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Ethernet Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

WLA622 Antenna Position and Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

WLA Radio Safety Advisories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

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WLA620, WLA622 and WLA632

Overview

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A Juniper Networks model WLA620 provides IEEE 802.11 wireless access to the network.

WLAs are designed for use with a Juniper Networks WLAN controller. WLAs require hardware installation only. All configuration for an WLA is performed on the WLC.

Warning:

Installation must be performed by qualified service personnel only. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the documentation. Before installing the product, read the Regulatory Guide document.

Informational Note:

The WLA radios are disabled by default and can be enabled only by a system administrator using the WLC.

Hardware Overview

WLA620

The WLA620 provides wireless access point services for clients in the local LAN area, and can provide point-to-point or point-to-multipoint wireless bridge links between remote Ethernet LANs. The WLA is housed in a weatherproof enclosure for mounting outdoors and includes brackets for attaching to a wall, pole, radio mast, or tower structure. The unit is powered through an Ethernet cable connection from a power injector module installed indoors. The WLA620 provides a 54 Mbps half-duplex connection for each active channel.

A wireless bridge system offers a solution for connectivity between remote Ethernet wired LANs, or to provide Internet access to an isolated site where a wired link may be difficult or expensive to deploy. The wireless bridge connection provides data rates of up to 108 Mbps.

Radio Characteristics – The IEEE 802.11a and 802.11g standards use a radio modulation technique known as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), and a shared collision domain (CSMA/CA). The 802.11a standard operates in the 5

GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) band, and the 802.11g standard in the 2.4 GHz band.

IEEE 802.11g includes backward compatibility with the IEEE 802.11b standard. IEEE

802.11b also operates at 2.4 GHz, but uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum

(DSSS) and Complementary Code Keying (CCK) modulation technology to achieve a communication rate of up to 11 Mbps.


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WLA620, WLA622 and WLA632 Overview

WLA622

The WLA622 provides only external antenna options and is designed to operate as the

“root bridge” in point-to-multipoint configurations, supporting wireless bridge connections to as many as six units. The WLA is housed in a weatherproof enclosure for mounting outdoors and includes brackets for attaching to a wall, pole, radio mast, or tower structure. The wireless bridge connection provides data rates of up to 54 Mbps. A

WLC cannot be used to power the outdoor WLA. The WLA requires a Juniper-designed

XPS power supply for proper operation.

WLA632

The WLA632 is a 802.11a/b/g/n WLA that is designed for pole-mounting and wall mounting. The WLA632 supports 6 antenna ports, 3 for the 11a/n radio and 3 for the

11b/g/n radio. Antennas other than Juniper approved antennas are not supported. The

WLA632 does not support internal antennas or PoE. A WLC cannot be used to power this WLA. A WLA-XPS9001GO power supply that uses the IP67 multi-pin DIN connector is required. The WLA-XPS9001GO is specifically designed for the WLA632 and is available from Juniper Networks.

WLA-XPS9001GO Power Supply Unit

The WLA-XPS9001GO PSU has separate SKUs for North American and International users.

WLA-XPS9001GO-NA— An outdoor 802.3at compliant, 100-240 VAC 50-60Hz input,

Gigabit PoE midspan PSU with a North American connector that ships with the mounting bracket. This PSU and NA connector is intended for use in countries following

North America Safety Standards.

WLA-XPS9001GO-INTL— An outdoor 802.3at compliant, 100-240 VAC 50-60Hz input,

Gigabit PoE midspan PSU with a International power cord. This PSU and international power cord is intended for use in world-wide operations except countries following

North America Safety Standards.

Warning:

The WLA632 must only be used with a Juniper Networks approved

WLA-XPS9001GO power supply in order to prevent possible damage to the unit. The

WLA-XPS9001GO power supply is intended for indoor and outdoor environments.

Package Checklist

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The WLA620 package includes:

1 WLA620

1 Category 5 network cable, length 50 m (164 ft)

1 power injector module and power cord

Outdoor pole-mounting bracket kit

Installation manual

Optional: 2 N-type RF coaxial cables

Optional: Outdoor wall-mounting bracket kit

Optional: Lightning protector for outdoor antenna

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WLA-XPS9001GO (packaged in a separate box)



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Installation manual

Optional: Lightning protector for outdoor antenna

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Mounting brackets, split washers and mounting hardware

Weather sealing caps for all 6 external antenna connectors

Installation manual

1 WLA-XPS9001GO outdoor power supply.

Circular DIN to RJ45 dongle cable and waterproof caps for RJ45 dongle

Two-hole tabular lug for AWG #8 ground cable

Antenna connector terminator. Any unused antenna connector on an active radio must be terminated.

Contact Juniper Networks if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them again to repack the product in case there is a need to return it.

External Hardware Features for the WLA620

Figure 1–1 and Figure 1–2 below show the external hardware features of the WLA620.

Figure 1–1. WLA Model WLA620—Bottom View

Ethernet Port

RSSI Connector with Protective Cap

Figure 1–2. WLA Model WLA620—Top View

Grounding Point Screw


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N-Type External

Antenna Connector

(2.4 GHz)

External Antenna Options

N-Type External

Antenna Connector

(5 GHz)

The WLA620 unit does not include an integrated antenna, but provides various external antenna options for both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz operation. The WLA620 unit requires the

2.4 GHz 8 dBi omnidirectional external antenna for 2.4 GHz operation. The following table summarizes the external antenna options:

Table 1: External Antenna Options

Antenna Type

5 GHz Omnidirectional

Gain (dBi)

8

5 GHz 120-Degree Sector

5 GHz 18-Degree Panel

2.4 GHz 120-Degree Sector

2.4 GHz Omnidirectional

13.5

18

10

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* Half-power beam width in degrees

HPBW*

Horizontal

360

120

18

120

360

6

18

15

15

HPBW*

Vertical

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Polarization

Linear, vertical

Linear, vertical

Linear, vertical

Linear, vertical

Linear, vertical

External antennas connect to the N-type RF connectors on the WLA620 using the provided coaxial cables.

Ethernet Port

The WLA620 has one 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 8-pin DIN port that connects to the power injector module using the included Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port connection provides power to the WLA620 as well as a data link to the local network.

Informational Note:

The power injector module does not support Power over Ethernet

(PoE) based on the IEEE 802.3af standard. The WLA620 must always be powered on by being connected to the power injector module.

Power Injector Module

The WLA620 receives power through the network cable connection using power-over-Ethernet technology. A power injector module is included in the WLA620 package and provides two RJ45 Ethernet ports, one for connecting to the WLA620

(Output), and the other for connecting to a WLC switch or a local LAN switch (Input).



The Input port uses an MDI (i.e., internal straight-through) pin configuration. You can therefore use straight-through twisted-pair cable to connect this port to most network interconnection devices such as a switch or router that provide MDI-X ports. However, when connecting the access point to a workstation or other device without MDI-X ports, you must use crossover twisted-pair cable.

Figure 1–3. Power Injector Module

LED Indicator

AC Power Socket

(Hidden)

Input Output

Ethernet from

Local Network

Ethernet and Power to MP-620

The WLA620 does not have a power switch. It is powered on when the Ethernet port is connected to the power injector module, and the power injector module is connected to an AC power source. The power injector includes one LED indicator that turns on when

AC power is applied.

The power injector module automatically adjusts to any AC voltage between 100-240 volts at 50 or 60 Hz. No voltage range settings are required.

Warning:

The power injector module is designed for indoor use only. Never mount the power injector outside with WLA620 unit.

Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) BNC Connector

The RSSI connector provides an output voltage that is proportional to the received radio signal strength. A DC voltmeter can be connected the this port to assist in aligning the antennas at both ends of a wireless bridge link.

Grounding Point

Even though the WLA620 includes a built-in lightning protection, it is important that the unit is properly connected to ground. A grounding screw is provided for attaching a ground wire to the unit.

Wall- and Pole-Mounting Bracket Kits

The WLA620 includes bracket kits that can be used to mount the unit to a wall, pole, radio mast, or part of a tower structure.

Lightning Protector for Outdoor Antenna

If you are using the WLA620 with an outdoor antenna, Juniper Networks recommends installing an external lightning protector for the antenna. An external lightning protector may be obtained from Juniper Networks.


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System Configuration

At each location where an WLA620 unit is installed, it must be connected to the local network using the power injector module. The following figure illustrates the system component connections.

Figure 1–4. System Component Connections

LAN S witch

E thernet C able

P ower

Injector

AC P ower

Indoor

E xternal Antenna

Outdoor

Lightning

P rotector

R F C oaxial C able

W LA620 Unit

E thernet C able

G round W ire

Features and Benefits

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The WLA620 provides the following features and benefits:

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The WLA620 supports access point services for the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz radios using various external antenna options

Maximum data rate up to 108 Mbps on the 802.11a (5 GHz) radio

Outdoor weatherproof design

IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g compliant

Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port

Powered through its Ethernet cable connection to the power injector module

Includes wall- and pole-mount brackets

Security through 64/128/152-bit Wired Equivalent Protection (WEP) or 128-bit

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption

Scans all available channels and selects the best channel and data rate based on the signal-to-noise ratio




Figure 1–5. MP Access Point Model WLA622—Bottom View

Figure 1–6. Access Point Model WLA622—Top View. Antenna ports are numbered from the left 1 to 4.

Port 1

Port 2

Port 3 Port 4


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LED Indicators

The LEDs are used for RSSI signal strength measurements to aim directional antennas and to indicate the state of the WLA. The access point includes eight status LED indicators, as shown below. The LEDs are viewed right to left as you look at the back of the WLA.

802.11b/g Wireless

Link/Activity

11b/g

11a

Power

Link

Power

Ethernet

Link/Activity

802.11a Wireless

Link/Activity

The table below describes the system status LEDs.

Table 2: External Antenna Options

LED

Power

Link

Status

Green

Amber

Off

Green

Flashing Green

Off

Description

Indicates that the system is working normally.

Indicates a system reset.

The bridge is not receiving power or there is a fault with the power supply.

Indicates a valid 10/100 Mbps Ethernet cable link with no activity.

Indicates that the access point is transmitting or receiving data on a

10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN. Flashing rate is proportional to network activity.

No link is present or the Ethernet LAN port is disabled.

The 11a and 11b/g LEDs operate in two display modes, which are configurable through the management interface. The RSSI mode is for aligning antennas in a bridge link. The

WLA mode is for indicating data traffic rates.

The table below describes the wireless status LEDs in WLA mode.

Table 3: Wireless Status LEDs in WLA Mode

Description

The 802.11a radio is enabled with a low level of network activity.

LED Status

11a (three LEDs) Slow Flashing

Green

Fast Flashing

Green

Green

Off

Indicates a medium level of network activity.

Indicates a high level of network activity.

No signal detected or the 802.11a radio is disabled.



Table 3: Wireless Status LEDs in WLA Mode

LED

11b/g

(three LEDs)

Status

Slow Flashing

Amber

Fast Flashing

Amber

Off

Description

The 802.11b/g radio is enabled with a low level of network activity.

Indicates a medium level of network activity.

No signal detected or the 802.11b/g radio is disabled.

The table below describes the wireless status LEDs in RSSI mode.

Table 4: Wireless Status LEDs in RSSI Mode

LED

11a

(three LEDs)

11b/g

(three LEDs)

Status

Off

Slow Flashing

Green

Fast Flashing

Green

On Green

Off

Slow Flashing

Green

Fast Flashing

Green

Description

No signal detected or the 802.11a radio is disabled.

The 802.11a radio is enabled with a low level signal.

Indicates a medium level signal.

Indicates a high level signal.

No signal detected or the 802.11b/g radio is disabled.

The 802.11b/g radio is enabled with a low level signal.

Indicates a medium level signal.


The WLA622 supports one or two antennas per radio. If there are two antennas connected to the radio then antenna diversity is used to send all traffic types. If there is one antenna then proper operations of antenna diversity may be affected.

By default there is one external antenna so there will be no use of antenna diversity for

WLAs with external antennas defined. The setting below is applied per radio so you can have one radio indoors and one radio outdoors.

set ap num radio num external-antennas num

Informational Note:

This is a new command, and it is only supported in MSS 7.1 or higher.

Caution:

The splitting of antennas on a single radio between indoors and outdoors is not allowed.

The WLA622 supports one or two antennas per radio. If there are two antennas they must be the same antenna model. A single antenna will always be connected to the connector 1 for 2.4 GHz and connector 3 for 5Ghz.


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The WLA622 supports four antenna ports, two for the 11a radio and two for the 11bg radio. The supported antennas models are:

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 ANT-1360-OUT

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ANT-5360-OUT

 ANT-5PNL-OUT (for single antenna only for use on port 3)

External antennas connect to the N-type RF connectors on the wireless bridge either directly or using coaxial cables.

Ethernet Port

The wireless bridge has one 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 8-pin DIN port that connects to the power injector module using the included Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port connection provides power to the wireless bridge as well as a data link to the local network.

The wireless bridge appears as an Ethernet node and performs a bridging function by moving packets from the wired LAN to the remote end of the wireless bridge link.

Informational Note:

The power injector module does not support Power over Ethernet

(PoE) based on the IEEE 802.3af standard. The wireless bridge unit must always be powered on by being connected to the power injector module.

Power Injector Module

The WLA622 receives power through the network cable connection using

Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology. An outdoor power injector module is available seperately and provides two RJ45 Ethernet ports, one for connecting to the WLA622

(PoE Output), and the other for connecting to an WLC or a local LAN switch Data

(Input).

The Input port uses an MDI (i.e., internal straight-through) pin configuration. You can therefore use straight-through twisted-pair cable to connect this port to most network interconnection devices such as a switch or router that provide MDI-X ports. However, when connecting the access point to a workstation or other device without MDI-X ports, you must use crossover twisted-pair cable.

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Figure 1–7. Power Injector Module

Ethernet Cabl e

Ground Wire

To MP-622

The WLA622 does not have a power switch. It is powered on when the Ethernet port is connected to the power injector module, and the power injector module is connected to an AC power source.

The power injector module automatically adjusts to any AC voltage between 100-240 volts at 50 or 60 Hz. No voltage range settings are required.

Caution: The power injector module is designed for indoor use.

Grounding Point

In order for the WLA622 includes a built-in lightning protector to work properly, the unit must be properly connected to ground. A grounding screw is provided for attaching a ground wire to the unit.

Water Tight Test Point

Caution: Do not remove or loosen this screw. If you do, you can damage the unit.




If you are using the WLA622 with an outdoor antenna, Juniper Networks strongly recommends installing an external lightning protector for the antenna. An external lightning protector may be obtained from Juniper Networks.


At each location where an WLA622 unit is installed, it must be connected to the local network using the power injector module. The following figure illustrates the system component connections.


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LAN Switch

Ethernet Cable

Power

Injector

AC Power

Indoor

External Antenna

Outdoor

Lightning

Protector

RF Coaxial Cable

W LA622 Unit

Ethernet Cable

Ground Wire


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The WLA622 supports access point services for the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz radios using various external antenna options

WLA622 units support 5 GHz point-to-multipoint links using various external

Juniper-supplied antenna options

Maximum data rate up to 54 Mbps on the 802.11a (5 GHz) radio

Outdoor weatherproof design

IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g compliant

Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port

Powered through its Ethernet cable connection to the power injector module

Includes wall- and pole-mount brackets

Security through 64/128/152-bit Wired Equivalent Protection (WEP) or 128-bit

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption

Scans all available channels and selects the best channel and data rate based on the signal-to-noise ratio.

Manageable through an easy-to-use web-browser interface, command line (via Telnet), or SNMP network management tool.




2.4GHz

Antenna Ports

LEDs


Power Ethernet Port

5GHz

Antenna Ports

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Informational Note:

Two separate cables are required for power and ethernet function on the WLA632. Both the cable dongles are RJ45 on one end, but one cable is specific to power and one is specific to data. If the RJ45 cable ends are swapped, the unit will not power up but will not be damaged. If the RJ45 cable ends are correctly inserted, the unit will function normally.

LED Indicators

The WLA632 has LEDs that provide status information for the device. The table below lists the function of the LEDs.

Table 5: WLA632 LED Functions

LED

Health

Status

Solid green

Solid amber

Alternating green and amber

Radio 1 /Radio 2 Solid green

Blinking green

Blinking amber


Unlit

Description

All the following are true:



Management link with an WLC is operational.



WLA has booted.



WLA has received a valid configuration from an WLC.



At least one radio is enabled or is in sentry mode.

WLA is waiting to receive boot instructions and a configuration file from an

WLC.

WLA is booting and receiving a configuration file from an WLC.

After the MP boots and receives a configuration, this LED appearance persists until a radio is enabled or is placed in sentry mode.

A client is associated with the radio.

Associated client is sending or receiving traffic.

Non-associated client is sending or receiving traffic.

Radio is unable to transmit. This state can occur due to any of the following:



Excessive radio interference in the environment is preventing the radio from sending beacons.



DFS has detected radar and is restricting traffic.



The radio has failed.

Means one of the following:



Radio is disabled and active scan is enabled. (The radio is in sentry mode.)



Radio is enabled, but no clients are associated with it.


The WLA632 supports six antenna ports, 3 for the 11a/n radio and 3 for the 11b/g/n radio. The 3 802.11 b/g/n antenna ports are on the top of the WLA and are numbered 1 to 3 from left to right. The 3 802.11a/b/g/n antenna ports are on the bottom of the WLA with the ethernet and power ports. The antenna ports are numbered 4 to 6 from left to right with port 4 on the outside edge of the RJ45 ethernet port.

The supported antennas models are:



802.11bgn Radio

 ANT-7360A-OUT (N-type female connector)





ANT-77555-OUT (3 RPSMA- male connector)






802.11an Radio

 ANT-7360A-OUT (N-type female connector)







 ANT-5007-OUT (2-N-type connector)

The port usage depends on the antennas in use. If the OMNI antennas are used there must be 3 antennas installed for the radio. If the ANT-5007-OUT antenna is used then the two edge ports must be connected to the antenna (ports 4 and 6). The middle port will be turned off by the software and should be terminated. If either the ANT-77555 or

74520 are used all three connectors must be connected to the WLA for the correct radio. (A RPSMA N-type adaptor is required.) set ap apnum radio num antennatype {ANT-7360A-OUT | ANT 77555-OUT | ANT

74520-OUT | ANT-5007-OUT} …

The antenna-location must be either indoors or outdoors. Although this is an outdoor

WLA it may be used indoors.

set ap apnum radio # antenna-location {indoors | outdoors}

Informational Note:

Splitting the antennas between indoors and outdoors on the same radio band is not allowed.

Multiple External Antenna Support

The WLA632 supports the use of multiple antenna ports per radio. Since there are always multiple antennas connected, antenna diversity is always on. The command to set the number of external antennas does not apply to the WLA632. The number of antenna ports in use is determined by the antenna type.

set ap num radio num external-antennas num

If the ANT-5007-OUT antenna is in use on the 11a/n radio then the radio configuration will revert to 2 x 3 mode rather than 3 x 3 mode and the middle port for the radio must not be used.

Ethernet

The WLA632 supports a single IEEE 802.3-compliant auto-sensing 10/100/1000 BaseT

Ethernet interface on the Ethernet input connector. The WLA is configured as auto

MDI/MDIX. The WLA632 is powered from the WLA-XPS9001GO power supplies.

Caution: The WLA622 and WLA632 must only be used with a Juniper

Networks-approved WLA-XPS9001GO outdoor power supply in order to prevent possible damage to the unit.

Caution:

The 10/100 data port on the XPS is not used.


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Caution:

If you convert the 8 pin female circular DIN data port on the WLA632 bulkhead to a standard RJ45 waterproof connection for the 10/100/1000 data port, PoE on the

10/100/1000 port must be disabled to prevent service interruption.The WLA632 does not support PoE on the 10/100/1000 Ethernet data port.

Caution:

Always add the waterproof cap to the RJ45 cable when installing the DIN-RJ45 dongle. Water can cause damage to the unit and the cables.

The WLA632 48VDC / Ethernet inputs provides primary and secondary lightning protection up to 4KV on all conductors.

The Ethernet interface supports a cable length of up to 100m over CAT5e or CAT6 cable.

Grounding Point

Caution:

Always ground the unit first with an appropriate grounding wire (not included) by attaching it to the grounding screw on the unit.

The WLA632 has a two-hole grounding boss with threaded screws and washers for direct electrical connection to earth ground. The two-hole tubular lug can be crimped

(standard crimp tool is required) on a AWG #8 copper wire for grounding.

Water Tight Test Point

Caution:

Do not remove or loosen the pressure balance plug on the side of the unit. If you do, you can damage the unit.




If you are using the WLA632 with an outdoor antenna, Juniper Networks strongly recommends installing an external lightning protector for the antenna. An external lightning protector may be obtained from Juniper Networks.


At each location where an WLA632 unit is installed, it must be connected to the local network but the power injector is not required. The following figure illustrates the system component connections.




LAN Switch

External Antenna

Lightning

Protector

RF Coaxial Cable

Indoor

Outdoor

Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable

AC Power Outlet

CAT-5 cabling

with appropriate adapters

WLA-XPS9001GO

Ground Wire

W LA632

























802.11 a/b/g/n Features

High performance 11 Mbps (802.11b) or 54Mbps (802.11a/g) or 300Mbps(802.11n) data rate

Wi-Fi, WPA interoperability ready

WPA/WPA2 with PSK/802.1x with TKIP/AES

40-bit and 128-bit WEP

Seamless roaming within the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n WLAN infrastructure.

Adjustable output power support

Interoperability with Juniper Networks Wireless Security Switch

Auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Ethernet port with auto MDI/MDI-X but has no PoE support on the 10/100/100 (data) port

Comply with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u and 802.3ab

Powered by 30W/48Vdc outdoor AC/DC power supply.


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WLA Series Network Configurations

This chapter illustrates network configurations supported for the Juniper Networks

WLAs.

Infrastructure Configuration

In an infrastructure topology, the WLA620, WLA622, and WLA632 provide access to a wired LAN for 802.11a/b/g wireless workstations (802.11 a/b/g/n with WLA632 only).

The WLA620, WLA622 and WLA632 have weatherproof casing and can be installed outdoors (for example, on a pole) to provide network access to clients located outside.

Figure 2–1. Infrastructure Topology with Outdoor WLA

Backbone

WLC

MX-216

Campus Building

Client

The WLA620, WLA622, and WLA632 can be connected directly to an WLC or indirectly over the network. Power must be available at the location where the

WLA620, WLA622, or WLA632 is installed.

Informational Note:

UL CMX-rated or better cables should always be used for all outdoor connections.


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2


WLAN Mesh Configuration

WLAN mesh services allow a WLA to provide wireless services to clients without a wired interface for the WLA. Instead of a wired interface, the WLA has a radio link to another WLA with a wired interface.

WLAN mesh services can be used at sites where running Ethernet cable to a location is inconvenient, expensive or impossible. Note that power must be available at the location where the Mesh WLA is installed.

The following illustration shows how a client can connect to a network using WLAN mesh services.

Figure 2–2. WLAN Mesh Topology

Backbone

WLC unit

MX-216

Mesh Portal WLA

Mesh Link

Mesh WLA

Client

In the illustration, a client is associated with a Mesh WLA, which is a WLA without a wired interface to the network. The Mesh WLA is configured to communicate with a

Mesh Portal WLA, an WLA with wired connectivity to an WLC. Communication between the Mesh WLA and the Mesh Portal WLA takes place over a secure radio link (a Mesh

Link). When associated with the Mesh WLA, the client has the same connectivity to the network as if the Mesh WLA is using a wired link.

The Mesh WLA and Mesh Portal WLA make use of both radios. One radio (for example, the 802.11a radio) can be used for Mesh Link communications, using an SSID reserved for this purpose, while the Mesh WLA can use its other radio for client associations in the same way a non-Mesh WLA can.



Wireless Bridge Configuration

You can use WLAN mesh services in a wireless bridge configuration, with the WLA620,

WLA622 or WLA632 units serving as bridge endpoints in a transparent Layer 2 bridge.

A typical application of wireless bridging is to provide network connectivity between two buildings using a wireless link, as shown in the following illustration.

Figure 2–3. Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Topology

WLC

MX-216

Building 1 Building 2

The wireless bridge is established between a Mesh Portal WLA and a Mesh WLA to which it is associated. The data packets that are bridged are those present on the

Ethernet interfaces of the two WLAs. A Mesh WLA serving as a bridge endpoint picks up packets from a wired port and transfers them to the other bridge endpoint. A simple source/destination learning mechanism is used to avoid forwarding packets across the bridge unnecessarily.

A Mesh Portal WLA serving as a bridge endpoint can support up to five Mesh WLAs serving as bridge endpoints in a point-to-multipoint configuration.

Figure 2–4. Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Bridge Topology (figure applies to WLA620,

WLA622 and WLA632)


3


WLA620

Mesh WLA

WLA620

Mesh WLA

WLA620

Mesh WLA

WLA620

Mesh Portal WLA with Omnidirectional

Antenna

WLA620

Mesh WLA

WLA620

Mesh WLA

WLA620

Mesh Portal WLA with Sector

Antenna

WLA620

Mesh WLA

WLA620

Mesh WLA

WLA620

Mesh WLA


Installing and Connecting an Access

Point

Informational Note:

Before installing an WLA, you should generate a network plan and an WLA work order using RingMaster.

System Administrators and anyone involved in the installation of the WLAN System are responsible for the proper setup and operation in accordance to all rules and regulations of the country in which the equipment operates.

Installation Requirements and Recommendations

For best results, follow these requirements and recommendations before installing an

WLA620, WLA622, or WLA632.

RingMaster Network Plan and Work Orders







If you are using RingMaster to plan your Juniper Networks Mobility System installation, you might want to create and verify a network plan for the entire Juniper

Networks installation and generate an WLA work order, before installing WLAs. A network plan and the WLA work orders generated from it provide the following information about WLA installation and configuration:

Number of WLAs required for adequate WLAN capacity in each coverage area

Detailed installation location for each WLA

Settings for all WLAs in the WLAN

WLC Appliance Recommendation

Juniper Networks recommends that you install and configure the WLC before installing a WLA. If the WLC is already installed and configured for the WLAs, you can immediately verify the cable connection(s) when you plug the cable(s) into the WLA.

Informational Note: The WLA620, WLA622 and WLA632 are designed to receive power only from a Juniper Networks-provided power injector.

Weather Conditions

When planning an WLA620, WLA622, or WLA632 installation, you must take into account any extreme weather conditions that are known to affect your location.

Consider the following factors:

Temperature

Operating a WLA in temperatures outside of the supported range may cause the unit to fail.



The WLA620 is tested for normal operation in temperatures from 33°C to 55°C

(-27.4 ° to 131°F).


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2

Installing and Connecting an Access Point





The WLA622 is tested for normal operation in temperatures from -30° to 55 °C (-22° to

131°F).

The WLA632 is tested for an ambient operating temperature range of -40°C to +55°C

(-40 to 131°F).

Wind Velocity

You must consider the known maximum wind velocity and direction at the site and be sure that any supporting structure, such as a pole, mast, or tower, is built to withstand this force.



The WLA620, WLA622, and WLA632 can operate in winds up to 144 km/h (90 mph) and survive higher wind speeds up to 201 km/h (125 mph).

Lightning

The WLA620, WLA622, and WLA632 both include built-in lightning protection.

However, you should make sure that the unit, any supporting structure, and cables are all properly grounded. Additional protection using lightning rods, lightning arrestors, or surge suppressors may also be employed.

Rain





The WLA620 and WLA622 units are weatherproofed against rain. Also, prolonged heavy rain has no significant effect on the radio signal. However, it is recommended to apply weatherproof sealing tape around the Ethernet port and antenna connectors for extra protection. If moisture enters a connector, it may cause a degradation in performance.

The WLA632 weatherproof enclosure is designed to protect against dust, rain, and water jets.

Snow and Ice



Falling snow, like rain, has no significant effect on the radio signal. However, a build up of snow or ice on antennas may cause a degradation in performance. In this case, the snow or ice has to be cleared from the antennas to restore proper operation of the unit.

Ethernet Cabling





When you have determined a suitable location for the WLA620, WLA622, or WLA632, you must plan a cable route from the WLA outdoors to the power injector module indoors. Consider these points:





The Ethernet cable length should never be longer than 100 m (328 ft) over CAT5,

CAT5e, or CAT6 cable.

Determine a building entry point for the cable.

Determine if conduits, bracing, or other structures are required for safety or protection of the cable.

For lightning protection at the power injector end of the cable, consider using a lightning arrestor immediately before the cable enters the building.



Grounding

WLA620, WLA622, and WLA632

Caution:

Always ground the unit first with an appropriate grounding wire (not included) by attaching it to the grounding screw on the unit.



It is important that the WLA620, WLA622 and WLA632 units, cables, lightning arrestors, and any supporting structures are properly grounded. The WLA620 and

WLA622 units include a grounding screw for attaching a ground wire. Be sure that grounding is available and that it meets local and national electrical codes. The

WLA632 includes two grounding screws and a tubular lug for attaching a crimped ground wire.

WLA Radio Safety Advisories

When you enable the WLA radio(s) as part of WLC configuration, the radios are able to receive and transmit radio frequency energy as soon as you connect the WLA to the

WLC, either directly or through the network.

Radio Frequency Exposure

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Docket 96-8 for Spread Spectrum

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 MP access point products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1-1991.

Proper installation of the MP access point according to the instructions in this manual will result in user exposure that is below the FCC recommended limits.

Additional Radio Safety Advisories

For additional radio safety warnings, the Regulatory Guide document.

Installing a WLA620

The WLA620 includes a bracket kit for mounting the unit to a 3.81 to 5.08 cm (1.5 to 2 inch) diameter steel pole or tube. The pole-mounting bracket allows the unit to be mounted to part of a radio mast or tower structure. The unit also has a wall-mounting bracket kit that enables it to be installed on a building wall or roof when using external antennas.

Hardware installation of the WLA620 involves these steps:

1. Connect the Ethernet cable and a grounding wire to the unit.

2. Mount the unit on a wall, pole, mast, or tower using the mounting bracket.

3. Mount external antennas on the same supporting structure as the WLA620 and connect them to the unit.

4. Connect the power injector to the Ethernet cable, a local LAN switch, and an AC power source.

5. For wireless bridge or Mesh Services installations, align antennas at the bridge or mesh link endpoints.


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4


Mounting the Unit

You can mount the WLA620 using either the pole-mounting bracket or the wall-mounting bracket. Use one of the following procedures.

Informational Note:

If you are installing the WLA620 as a Mesh WLA in a WLAN Mesh or wireless bridge configuration, and the WLA will not have a wired link to a WLA, you must configure the WLA connection using a wired link to an WLC switch before deploying the

WLA620 in a final location.

Using the Pole-Mounting Bracket

Perform the following steps to mount the unit to a 3.81 to 5.08 cm (1.5 to 2 inch) diameter steel pole or tube using the mounting bracket:

1. Always attach the bracket to a pole with the open end of the mounting grooves facing up.

2. Place the U-shaped part of the bracket around the pole and tighten the securing nut just enough to hold the bracket to the pole. (The bracket may need to be rotated around the pole during the alignment process.)

Figure 3–1. Attaching the Bracket to the Pole

Attach bracket to pole with mounting grooves facing up

3. Use the included nuts to tightly secure the WLA620 to the bracket.

Mounting on Larger Diameter Poles

In addition, there is a method for attaching the pole-mounting bracket to a pole that is

5.08 to 12.7 cm (2 to 5 inches) in diameter using an adjustable steel band strap (not included in the kit). A steel band strap up to 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) wide can be threaded through the main part of the bracket to secure it to a larger diameter pole without using the U-shaped part of the bracket. This method is illustrated in the following figure.

Figure 3–2. Attaching the Bracket Using a Steel Band Strap



Steel Band Clamp

Using the Wall-Mounting Bracket

Perform the following steps to mount the unit to a wall using the wall-mounting bracket:

1. Always attach the bracket to a wall with the open end of the mounting grooves facing up (see following figure).

Figure 3–3. Wall-Mounting Bracket

Mounting Grooves

2. Position the bracket in the intended location and mark the position of the three mounting screw holes.

3. Drill three holes in the wall that match the screws and wall plugs included in the bracket kit, then secure the bracket to the wall.


Connecting External Antennas

When deploying an WLA620, you must mount external antennas and connect them to the unit. Typically, access point operation requires a 2.4 GHz antenna, and bridge link operation requires a 5 GHz antenna.

Perform these steps:

1. Mount the external antenna to the same supporting structure as the WLA620, within

3 m (10 ft) distance, using the bracket supplied in the antenna package.

2. If you are installing the optional lightning arrestor for an outdoor antenna, perform

the following steps. Otherwise, skip to step 5.


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3. Solder the ground wire to the ground-wire terminal lug supplied with the lightning arrestor. Juniper Networks recommends that you use 6-gauge cable for the ground wire. The ground wire must be properly earthed in order to provide adequate protection.

4. Attach the ground-wire terminal lug, lock washer, and hex nut to the lightning arrestor, in the order shown in the figure below.

Informational Note:

To meet regulatory requirements, you must ensure that the external antenna specified with the set ap radio antenna type command exactly matches the external antenna attached to the WLA620 external antenna port.

Figure 3–4. Attaching the Ground-Wire Terminal Lug, Lock Washer, and Hex Nut to the

Lightning Arrestor

Locking Washer

Lightning Protector

Grounding Nut

Hex Nut

To WLA620 To External Antenna

6-gauge

Grounding Cable

a. Connect one end of the short RF coaxial cable to the WLA620 N-type connector, and connect the other end to the lightning arrestor.

b. Connect one end of the 3m RF coaxial cable to the lightning arrestor, and

connect the other end to the outdoor antenna. Continue with step 6.

5. Connect the antenna to the WLA620 N-type connector using the RF coaxial cable provided in the antenna package.

6. Apply weatherproofing tape to the antenna connectors to help prevent water entering the connectors.



Figure 3–5. Connecting External Antennas to the WLA620

2.4 GHz

N-type Connector

5 GHz

N-type Connector

5 GHz External

High-gain Panel

Antenna

MP-620

2.4 GHz External

Omnidirectional

Antenna

RF Coaxial Cable

Optional

Lightning

Protector

Connecting Cables to the Unit

1. Ground the unit with an appropriate grounding wire (not included) by attaching it to the grounding screw on the unit

2. Attach the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the WLA620.

Informational Note: The Ethernet cable included with the package is 30 m (100 ft) long.

To wire a longer cable (maximum 100 m, 325 ft), use the connector pinout information in

Appendix B.

3. For extra protection against rain or moisture, apply weatherproofing tape (not included) around the Ethernet connector.

Caution: Be sure that grounding is available and that it meets local and national electrical codes. For additional lightning protection, use lightning rods, lightning arrestors, or surge suppressors.


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Figure 3–6. Attaching an Ethernet Cable to the WLA620

Ethernet Cabl e

Ground Wire

Connecting the Power Supply

Contact a fully qualified electrician to perform the installation.

Connecting an WLA to an WLC

You can connect an WLA directly to an WLC or indirectly to the WLC through an intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3 network. If you are connecting the WLA directly to an

WLC, use the following procedure to insert the cable into the WLC and verify the link.

You can use the CLI or RingMaster to configure an WLA connection. If you are installing the WLA620 as a Mesh WLA in a WLAN Mesh or wireless bridge configuration, you must configure the WLA connection before deploying the WLA620 in its final location.

Figure 3–7 below shows how to insert a Cat 5 cable into 10/100 Ethernet port on an

WLC. Refer to this figure as you perform the procedure.

Figure 3–7. 10/100 Cat 5 Cable Installation

Ethernet port

8

Ethernet Cable

(Cat 5 cable)

WLA, server or other device

1. Insert a Cat 5 cable with a standard RJ45 connector as shown in Figure 3–7. For connection to an WLA, use a straight-through cable.

2. When the link is activated, observe the WLA LED for the port on the WLC:



Table 1: WLA Port LED Behavior

WLC Port LEDs for WLA

Connections

Solid green


Solid amber

Blinking amber

Unlit

Meaning

For an WLA access point active link, all the following are true:



WLA has booted.



WLA has received a valid configuration from the MX switch.



Management link with an MP is operational.




For an WLA secondary link, the link is present.

WLA is booting with an image received from the WLC switch. After the access point boots and receives its configuration, this LED appearance persists until a radio is enabled or is placed in sentry mode.

PoE is on.

WLA is unresponsive or there is a PoE problem.

PoE is off.

Informational Note:

A WLC switch 10/100 Ethernet ports are configured as wired network ports by default. You must change the port type for an WLC port directly connected to an WLA to activate the link.

Aligning Antennas for Bridge or Mesh Links

If you are installing WLA620 units for wireless bridge or Mesh Services operation, after the units have been mounted, connected, and the radios are operating, the antennas must be accurately aligned to ensure optimum performance on the bridge or mesh links.

This alignment process is particularly important for long-range point-to-point links. In a point-to-multipoint configuration, the Mesh Portal WLA uses an omnidirectional or sector antenna, which does not require alignment, but Mesh WLAs still need to be correctly aligned with the Mesh Portal antenna.





Point-to-Point Configurations – In a point-to-point configuration, the alignment process requires two people at each end of the link. The use of cell phones or two-way radio communication may help with coordination. To start, you can just point the antennas at each other, using binoculars or a compass to set the general direction. For accurate alignment, you must connect a DC voltmeter or RSSI meter to the BNC connector on the WLA620 and monitor the voltage as the antenna moves horizontally and vertically.

Point-to-Multipoint Configurations – In a point-to-multipoint configuration all Mesh

WLAs must be aligned with the Mesh Portal antenna. The alignment process is the same as for point-to-point links, but only the Mesh WLA end of the link requires the alignment.

The WLA620 BNC connector provides an output voltage between 0 and 3.28 VDC that is proportional to the received radio signal strength. The higher the voltage reading, the stronger the signal. The radio signal from the remote antenna can be seen to have a strong central main lobe and smaller side lobes. The object of the alignment process is to set the antenna so that it is receiving the strongest signal from the central main lobe.


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Figure 3–8. Aligning the WLA620 Antenna According to Signal Strength

Vertical Scan

Remote

Antenna

Horizontal Scan

Maximum Signal

Strength Position for

Vertical Alignment

RSSI

Voltage

Main Lobe

Maximum

RSSI Voltage

Side Lobe

Maximum

Maximum Signal Strength Position for Horizontal Alignment

To align the antennas in the link using the output voltage, start with one antenna fixed and then perform the following procedure to align the other antenna:

1. Optionally configure the WLA with the fixed antenna to send link calibration packets.

A link calibration packet is an unencrypted 802.11 management packet of type

Action. When enabled on an WLA radio, link calibration packets are sent at a rate of

5 per second. When the WLA620 receives a link calibration packet, it emits a voltage to the RSSI meter proportional to the received signal strength of the packet.

This can aid in positioning the WLA620 where it has a strong signal to the WLA sending out the packets.

To configure an WLA radio to send out link calibration packets, use the following command on the WLC:

set ap num radio num link-calibration mode {enable | disable}

Only one radio on a WLA can be configured to send link calibration packets. Link calibration packets are intended to be used only during installation of WLAs and not on a continual basis.

2. On the WLA620, remove the BNC connector cover and connect a DC voltmeter or

RSSI meter using a cable with a male BNC connector (not included).

Figure 3–9. Connecting a Voltmeter to the WLA620



RSSI BNC

Connection

Voltmeter

3. Pan the antenna horizontally back and forth while checking the RSSI voltage. If using the pole-mounting bracket with the WLA620, you must rotate the mounting bracket around the pole. Other external antenna brackets may require a different horizontal adjustment.

4. Find the point where the signal is strongest (highest voltage) and secure the horizontal adjustment in that position.

Informational Note: Sometimes there may not be a central lobe peak in the voltage because vertical alignment is too far off and only two similar peaks for the side lobes are detected. In this case, fix the antenna so that it is halfway between the two peaks.

5. Loosen the vertical adjustment on the mounting bracket and tilt the antenna slowly up and down while checking the RSSI voltage.

6. Find the point where the signal is strongest and secure the vertical adjustment in that position.

7. Remove the voltmeter cable and replace the connector cover.


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Installing a WLA622

The WLA622 includes a bracket kit for mounting the unit to a 3.81 to 5.08 cm (1.5 to

2-inch) diameter steel pole or tube. The pole-mounting bracket allows the unit to be mounted to part of a radio mast or tower structure. The unit also has a wall-mounting bracket kit that enables it to be installed on a building wall or roof when using external antennas.

Hardware installation of the WLA622 involves these steps:




4. Connect the power injector to the Ethernet cable, a local LAN switch, and an AC power source.

5. For wireless bridge or Mesh Services installations, align antennas at the bridge or mesh link endpoints.

Mounting the Unit

You can mount the WLA622 using either the pole-mounting bracket or the wall-mounting bracket. Use one of the following procedures.

Informational Note:

If you are installing the WLA622 as a Mesh WLA in a WLAN Mesh or wireless bridge configuration, the WLA does not have a wired link to an WLC. You must configure the WLA connection using a wired link to an WLC before deploying the WLA622 in a final location.


Perform the following steps to mount the unit to a 3.81 to 5.08 cm (1.5 to 2-inch) diameter steel pole or tube using the mounting bracket:

Informational Note:

Always attach the bracket to a pole with the open end of the mounting grooves facing up.

1. Place the V-shaped part of the bracket around the pole and tighten the securing nuts just enough to hold the bracket to the pole. (The bracket may need to be rotated around the pole during the alignment process.)


Figure 3–10. Attaching the Bracket to the Pole


2. Fit the edges of the V-shaped part into the slots in the rectangular plate, and use the included nuts to tightly secure the WLA622 to the bracket.


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3. Attach the adjustable rectangular plate to the bridge with supplied screws.

4. Attach the bridge with bracket to the plate already fixed to the pole.

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5. Use the included nuts to secure the wireless bridge to the pole bracket. Note that the wireless bridge tilt angle may need to be adjusted during the antenna alignment process. Be sure to take account of the antenna polarization direction. All antennas in a link must be mounted with the same polarization.




There is also a method for attaching the pole-mounting bracket to a pole that is 5.08 to

12.7 cm

(2 to 5 inches) in diameter using an adjustable steel band strap (not included in the kit).

A steel band strap up to 1.27 cm (0.5 inch) wide can be threaded through the main part of the bracket to secure it to a larger diameter pole without using the U-shaped part of the bracket. This method is illustrated in the following figure.

Figure 3–11. Attaching the Bracket Using a Steel Band strap


Perform the following steps to mount the unit to a wall using the wall-mounting bracket.

Informational Note:

The wall-mounting bracket does not allow the integrated antenna of the wireless bridge to be aligned. It is intended for use with the unit using an external antenna.

1. Always attach the bracket to a wall with the flat side flush against the wall (see following figure).



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2. Position the bracket in the intended location and mark the position of the four mounting screw holes.

3. Drill four holes in the wall that match the screws and wall plugs included in the bracket kit, then secure the bracket to the wall.


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For some applications, when deploying an WLA622, you must mount external antennas and connect them to the unit. Typically, access point operation requires a 2.4 GHz antenna, and bridge link operation requires a 5.0 GHz antenna.

The primary port for 802.11bg (2.4Ghz) is port 1 and the primary port for 802.11a is Port

3. The WLA622 supports one or two antennas connected to each band. If you install one antenna it must be installed in the primary port. If you install two antennas they must be the same antenna model. There are no additional configuration requirements for adding the second antenna. If antenna diversity between the two antennas is a desired option it must be configured.

The default for the 802.11bg radio is ANT-1360-OUT.

set ap apnum radio num antennatype {ANT-1120-OUT | ANT-1360-OUT |

ANT-5360-OUT | ANT-5120-OUT | ANT-5PNL-OUT}

The antenna-location must be either indoors or outdoors. Placing and configuring one antenna indoors and the other outdoors is not allowed.

set ap apnum antenna-location {indoors | outdoors}

To connect external antennas follow these steps:

1. Mount the external antenna to the same supporting structure as the WLA622, within

10 ft (3 m) distance, using the bracket supplied in the antenna package.

2. If you are installing the optional lightning arrestor for an outdoor antenna, perform

the following steps. Otherwise, skip to step 5.



a. Solder the ground wire to the ground-wire terminal lug supplied with the lightning arrestor. Juniper Networks recommends that you use 6-gauge cable for the ground wire. The ground wire must be properly earthed in order to provide adequate protection.

b. Attach the ground-wire terminal lug, lock washer, and hex nut to the lightning

arrestor, in the order shown in Figure 3–4 below.

Informational Note:

To meet regulatory requirements, you must ensure that the external antenna specified with the set ap radio antennatype command exactly matches the external antenna attached to the WLA622 external antenna port.

Figure 3–13. Attaching the Ground-Wire Terminal Lug, Lock Washer, and Hex Nut to the Lightning Arrestor

Lightning Protector

Grounding Nut

Locking Washer

Hex Nut

To MP-632 To External Antenna

6-gauge

Grounding Cable

c. Connect one end of the short RF coaxial cable to the WLA622 N-type connector, and connect the other end to the lightning arrestor.

d. Connect one end of the 3m RF coaxial cable to the lightning arrestor, and

connect the other end to the outdoor antenna. Continue with step 6.




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Figure 3–14. Connecting External Antennas to the WLA622

2.4 GHz N-type Connector

5 GHz

N-type Connector

5 GHz External

High-gain Panel

Antenna

2.4 GHz External

Omnidirectional

Antenna

RF Coaxial Cable


1. Ground the unit with an appropriate grounding wire (not included) by attaching it to the grounding screw on the unit.



4. Be sure to install a lightning arrestor on the Ethernet cable between the bridge and power injector. The lightning arrestor should be placed outdoors, immediately before the Ethernet cable enters the building.

Caution:

Be sure that grounding is available and that it meets local and national electrical codes. For additional lightning protection, use lightning rods, lightning arrestors, or surge suppressors.


Figure 3–15. Attaching an Ethernet Cable to the WLA622


Connecting the Power Supply Unit

Contact a fully qualified electrician to perform the installation.

To connect the wireless bridge to a PSU:

Informational Note: The Ethernet port on the wireless bridge does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE) based on the IEEE 802.3af standard. Do not try to power the unit by connecting it directly to a WLC that provides IEEE 802.3af PoE. For power, always connect the unit only to the included WLA-XPS9001GO PSU.

1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the wireless bridge to the PoE port labeled “DATA

PWR OUT” on the PSU..


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Caution:

The DATA IN port on the PSU is not used.

2. The WLA-XPS9001GO PSU is shipped with an North American (NA) power cable connected to the standard AC receptacle on the PSU. For international users, install your own nationally-approved AC plug to the power cable.

3. Plug the other end of the power cable into a grounded, 3-pin socket, AC power source

Informational Note:

International users must use a nationally approved AC plug appropriate for your country.

Checking the LED Indicators

The 11a and 11b/g LEDs on the WLA622 operate in two display modes, which are configurable through the software. The default WLA mode indicates data traffic rates.

The RSSI mode indicates the received signal power and is used when aligning antennas in a bridge link.

When the bridge is connected to power, the LEDs function as follows:

Table 2: 11a and 11b/g LED Behavior on the WLA622

LED

Power

Link

11a

(Three LEDs)

Appearance

Green

Off

Amber

Green

Flashing

Off

Green and Flashing

Off

Meaning

The bridge is powered up and operating normally.

The bridge is not receiving power or there is a fault with the power supply.

The system is under cold reset status.

The bridge has a 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection, but there is no activity.

Indicates that the bridge is transmitting or receiving data on a

10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN. Flashing rate is proportional to network activity.

No link is present or the Ethernet LAN port is disabled.

The 802.11a 5.3 GHz radio is enabled.

RSSI Mode:



One fully lit LED indicates a low RSSI output level, two LEDs.a medium level, and three LEDs the maximum level.



A flashing LED indicates an intermediate RSSI output level WLA

Mode:



One fully lit LED indicates a low traffic rate, two LEDs.a medium rate, and three LEDs the maximum rate.



A flashing LED indicates an intermediate traffic rate level

No link is present or the 802.11a radio is disabled.



Table 2: 11a and 11b/g LED Behavior on the WLA622

LED

11g

(Three LEDs)

Appearance

Amber and Flashing

Off

Meaning

The 802.11g 2.4 GHz radio is enabled.

RSSI Mode:



One fully lit LED indicates a low RSSI output level, two LEDs.a medium level, and three LEDs the maximum level.



A flashing LED indicates an intermediate RSSI output level WLA

Mode:



One fully lit LED indicates a low traffic rate, two LEDs.a medium rate, and three LEDs the maximum rate.



A flashing LED indicates an intermediate traffic rate level

No link is present or the 802.11g radio is disabled.

Connecting a WLA to a WLC

Informational Note:


You can connect a WLA directly to an WLC or indirectly to the WLC through an intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3 network. If you are connecting the WLA directly to an


You can use the CLI or RingMaster to configure a WLA connection. If you are installing the WLA622 as a Mesh WLA in a WLAN Mesh or wireless bridge configuration, you must configure the WLA connection before deploying the WLA622 in its final location.

(See the Mobility System Software Configuration Guide.)

The figure below shows how to insert a Cat 5 cable into 10/100 Ethernet port on an

WLC. Refer to this figure as you perform the procedure.

Figure 3–16. 10/100 Cat 5 Cable Installation

Ethernet port

Ethernet Cable

(Cat 5 cable)

WLA, server or other device

1. Insert a Cat 5 cable with a standard RJ45 connector as shown in Figure 3–7. For connection to an WLA, use a straight-through cable.


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2. When the link is activated, observe the WLA LED for the port on the WLC.

Table 3: WLC Port LEDs for WLA Connections

WLC Port LEDs for

WLA Connections Meaning

Solid green For an WLA active link, all the following are true:



WLA has booted.



WLA has received a valid configuration from the WLC.



Management link with an WLA is operational.




For a WLA secondary link, the link is present.


WLA is booting with an image received from the WLC switch.

After the access point boots and receives its configuration, this

LED appearance persists until a radio is enabled or is placed in sentry mode.

Solid amber

Blinking amber

Unlit

PoE is on.


PoE is off.

Informational Note:

The WLC 10/100 Ethernet ports are configured as wired network ports by default. You must change the port type for an WLC port directly connected to a

WLA to activate the link. (See the Wireless Lan Controller Installation and Basic

Configuration Guide.)

Aligning Antennas for Bridge or Mesh Links

If you are installing WLA622 units for wireless bridge or Mesh Services operation, after the units have been mounted, connected, and the radios are operating, the antennas must be accurately aligned to ensure optimum performance on the bridge or mesh links.

This alignment process is particularly important for long-range point-to-point links. In a point-to-multipoint configuration, the Mesh Portal WLA uses an omnidirectional or sector antenna, which does not require alignment, but Mesh WLAs still need to be correctly aligned with the Mesh Portal antenna.





Point-to-Point Configurations – In a point-to-point configuration, the alignment process requires two people at each end of the link. The use of cell phones or two-way radio communication may help with coordination. To start, you can just point the antennas at each other, using binoculars or a compass to set the general direction. For accurate alignment, monitor the RSSI’s LED indicator as you move the antenna horizontally and vertically.

Point-to-Multipoint Configurations – In a point-to-multipoint configuration all Mesh

WLAs must be aligned with the Mesh Portal antenna. The alignment process is the same as for point-to-point links, but only the Mesh WLA end of the link requires the alignment.

The LEDs are viewed right to left as you look at the back of the WLA. The range from 1 to 12 will cover the signal range to accurately align the antenna. The signal strength

LEDs indicate the received radio signal strength for a particular bridge link. The more

LEDs that turn on, the stronger the signal. (RSSI level 1 should equate to the lowest useful signal). Alternatively, you can monitor the Receive Signal Strength Indicator

(RSSI) value directly from the management interface. The higher the RSSI value, the stronger the signal.



When you move the antenna during alignment, the radio signal from the remote antenna can be seen to have a strong central main lobe and smaller side lobes. The object of the alignment process is to set the antenna so that it is receiving the strongest signal from the central main lobe.

Figure 3–17. Aligning the WLA622 Antenna According to Signal Strength

Vertical Scan

Remote

Antenna

Horizontal Scan

Maximum Signal

Strength Position for

Vertical Alignment

RSSI

Value

Main Lobe

Maximum

RSSI Value

Side Lobe

Maximum

Maximum Signal Strength Position for Horizontal Alignment

When aligning the antennas the WLA with the antenna that is being aligned to must be set to send link-calibration packets. Use the following command to setup the WLA that the WLA622 is being aligned with.

set ap num radio num link-calibration mode {enable | disable}

Link-calibration should be disabled under normal operation of the WLA.

If the WLA622 is installed with two directional antennas, connect the first antenna to the primary antenna port with antenna diversity off and align it. Then disconnect the first antenna and connect the second antenna to the primary antenna port. If the second antenna is being aligned with a different WLA, disable link-calibration on the original

WLA and enable it on the new WLA. Once both antennas are properly aligned, connect them to their desired ports.


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To align the antennas in the link using the output LEDs, start with one antenna fixed and then perform the following procedure to align the other antenna:

1. Pan the antenna horizontally back and forth while checking the RSSI LEDs. If using the pole-mounting bracket with the WLA622, you must rotate the mounting bracket around the pole. Other external antenna brackets may require a different horizontal adjustment.

2. Find the point where the signal is strongest (all LEDs on) and secure the horizontal adjustment in that position.

Informational Note:

Sometimes there may not be a central lobe peak in the RSSI LED indicators because vertical alignment is too far off and only two similar peaks for the side lobes are detected. In this case, fix the antenna so that it is halfway between the two peaks.

3. Loosen the vertical adjustment on the mounting bracket and tilt the antenna slowly up and down while checking the LEDs.

Find the point where the signal is strongest and secure the vertical adjustment in that position.



Installing a WLA632

The WLA632 includes a bracket kit for mounting the unit to a 3.81 to 5.08 cm (1.5 to

2-inch) diameter steel pole or tube. The unit also has a wall-mounting bracket kit that can be used to install the unit on a building wall. You also have the option to mount the

WLA on a larger pole (up to 30.48 cm or 12-inch diameter) using the bracket kit and two metal band straps (straps not provided by Juniper Networks). Hardware installation of the WLA632 involves these steps:




4. Connect the other end of the circular DIN power cable to the WLA-XPS9001GO.

Warning:

The WLA632 must only be used with a Juniper Networks approved

WLA-XPS9001GO PSU in order to prevent possible damage to the unit.

5. Connect the circular DIN Ethernet cable and prepare the RJ45 cable with the waterproof cover that is provided.

Informational Note:

Any additional cabling used in the assembly should be a minimum UL CMX outdoor-rated or equivalent.

Mounting the Unit

You can mount the WLA632 using either the wall-mounting bracket or the wall-mounting bracket combined with the pole-mounting bracket (brackets are provided for both a 3.81 to 5.08 cm (1.5 to 2-inch) diameter steel pole or tube or a larger size pole or tube). Use one of the following procedures.


Perform the following steps to mount the unit to a 3.81 to 5.08 cm (1.5 to 2-inch) diameter steel pole or tube using the mounting bracket:


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1. Insert the four large screws (included in kit) through the four circular holes in the bracket as shown below.

2. Position the flat bracket behind the pole as shown below and align the screws on the front bracket with the holes in the flat bracket.



3. Insert the four screws into the holes on the flat bracket and secure the brackets to the pole using the provided split washers and nuts.

4. Position the WLA632 unit so that the mounting holes overlap with the same-sized holes on the pole-mounting bracket.


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5. Use the 2 small bolts and washers (included in kit) to tightly secure the WLA632 to the pole-mounting bracket.

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.

Informational Note: This pole mounting procedure can also be used to attached the

WLA632 unit to a horizontal pole.


There is also a method for attaching the pole-mounting bracket to a larger diameter pole using two adjustable steel band straps (not included in the kit). The two steel band straps can be threaded through the rectangular holes in the bracket to secure it to a larger diameter pole. This method is shown in the following figure.



Figure 3–18. Attaching the Bracket Using Steel Band Straps


Perform the following steps to mount the unit to a wall using the wall-mounting bracket.

Informational Note: Always attach the bracket to a wall with the flat side flush against the wall (see following figure).


1. Position the bracket on the intended wall location and drill four large screws (not included in kit) in through the circular holes on the bracket until it is firmly secured to the wall.


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2. Position the WLA632 unit so that the mounting holes overlap with the same-sized holes on the wall-mounted bracket..

3. Use the 2 small bolts and washers (included in kit) to tightly secure the WLA632 to the wall-mounted bracket.

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The supported antennas models are:



802.11bgn Radio

 ANT-7360A-OUT (stick, N-type jack) If this antenna is used the unused center antenna port must be terminated.



ANT-77555-OUT (3 RP-SMA jack)





 ANT-74520-OUT (3 RP-SMA)

802.11an Radio

ANT-7360A-OUT (stick)

ANT-74520-OUT (3 RP-SMA)

ANT-77555-OUT (3 RP-SMA)

ANT-5007-OUT (2 N-type)

The port usage depends on the antennas in use. If the OMNI antennas are used there must be 3 antennas installed for the radio. If an antenna is used then the two edge ports must be connected to the antenna (ports 4 and 6). The middle port will be turned off by the software and should be terminated. If either the ANT-77555 or 74520 are used all three connectors must be connected to the WLA for the correct radio.

set ap apnum radio num antennatype {ANT-7360A-OUT | ANT-77555-OUT |

ANT-74520-OUT | ANT-5O07-OUT} …

The antenna-location must be either indoors or outdoors. Although this is an outdoor

WLA it may be used indoors. The following command is per radio.

set ap apnum antenna-location {indoors | outdoors}

Informational Note:

Splitting the antennas between indoors and outdoors is not allowed.

Multiple External Antenna Support

The WLA632 supports the use of multiple antenna ports per radio. Since there are always multiple antennas connected, antenna diversity is always on. The command to set the number of external antennas does not apply to the WLA632. The number of antenna ports in use is determined by the antenna type.

set ap num radio num external-antennas num

If the external-antenna command is used for the WLA632 it will be ignored at the CLI.

If the ANT-5007-OUT antenna is in use on the 11a/n radio then the radio configuration will revert to 2 x 3 mode rather than 3 x 3 mode and the middle port for the radio must not be used.

Ethernet

The WLA632 supports a single IEEE 802.3-compliant auto-sensing 10/100/1000 BaseT

Ethernet interface on the Ethernet input connector. The WLA is configured as auto

MDI/MDIX and is powered from the WLA-XPS9001GO power supplies.

Caution: The WLA622 and WLA632 must only be used with a Juniper

Networks-approved WLA-XPS9001GO power supply in order to prevent possible damage to the unit.

The WLA632 receives separate primary 48VDC power input and Ethernet signal from separate 48VDC and Ethernet input connectors.

Caution:

If you convert the 8 pin female circular DIN data port on the WLA632 bulkhead to a standard RJ45 waterproof connection for the 10/100/1000 data port, PoE on the

10/100/1000 port must be disabled to prevent service interruption.The WLA632 does not support PoE on the 10/100/1000 Ethernet data port.


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Informational Note:

Any additional cabling used in the assembly should be a minimum

UL CMX outdoor-rated or equivalent.

The WLA632 48VDC / Ethernet inputs provides primary and secondary lightning protection on all conductors. (The 48VDC / Ethernet inputs to the WLA632 need lightning protection because the power supply can be up to 100m away.)

The Ethernet interface supports a cable length of at least 100m over CAT5, CAT5e, or

CAT6 cable.

Figure 3–20. Attaching the Ground-Wire Terminal Lug, Lock Washer, and Hex Nut to the Lightning Arrestor

Lightning Protector

Grounding Nut

Locking Washer

Hex Nut

To WLA unit To External Antenna

6-gauge

Grounding Cable

1. Connect one end of the short RF coaxial cable to the WLA632 N-type connector, and connect the other end to the lightning arrestor.

2. Connect one end of the 3m RF coaxial cable to the lightning arrestor, and connect

the other end to the outdoor antenna. Continue with step 6.




1. Ground the unit with an appropriate grounding wire (not included) by attaching it to the grounding screw on the unit





4. Be sure to install a lightning arrestor on the Ethernet cable between the bridge and power injector. The lightning arrestor should be placed outdoors, immediately before the Ethernet cable enters the building.

Informational Note:

Be sure that grounding is available and that it meets local and national electrical codes. For additional lightning protection, use lightning rods, lightning arrestors, or surge suppressors.

Connecting the Power Supply Unit

To connect the wireless bridge to a PSU:

Informational Note:

The Ethernet port on the wireless bridge does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE) based on the IEEE 802.3af standard. Do not try to power the unit by connecting it directly to a network switch that provides IEEE 802.3af PoE. Always connect the unit to the included power injector module.

Informational Note:

The WLA622 and WLA632 must only be used with a Juniper


1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the wireless bridge to the PoE port labeled “DATA

PWR OUT” on the PSU.

Informational Note:

The DATA IN port on the PSU is not used.

2. The WLA-XPS9001GO PSU is shipped with an North American (NA) power cable connected to the standard AC receptacle on the PSU. For international users, install your own nationally-approved AC plug to the power cable.

3. Plug the other end of the power cable into a grounded, 3-pin socket, AC power source.

Informational Note:

International users must use a nationally approved AC plug appropriate for your country.


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Checking the LED Indicators

The WLA632 has LEDs that provide status information for the device. The table below lists the function of the LEDs.

Table 4: LED Functions

LED

Health

Radio 1/ Radio 2

Appearance

Solid green

Solid amber


Solid green

Blinking green

Blinking amber


Unlit

Meaning

All the following are true:



Management link with an WLC is operational.



WLA has booted.



WLA has received a valid configuration from an WLC.




WLA is waiting to receive boot instructions and a configuration file from an WLC.

WLA is booting and receiving a configuration file from an WLC.

After the WLA boots and receives a configuration, this LED appearance persists until a radio is enabled or is placed in sentry mode.

A client is associated with the radio.

Associated client is sending or receiving traffic.

Non-associated client is sending or receiving traffic.

Radio is unable to transmit. This state can occur due to any of the following:



Excessive radio interference in the environment is preventing the radio from sending beacons.



DFS has detected radar and is restricting traffic.



The radio has failed.

Means one of the following:



Radio is disabled and active scan is enabled. (The radio is in sentry mode.)



Radio is enabled, but no clients are associated with it.

The LEDs are also used to indicate RSSI signal level during mesh link calibration.

Connecting a WLA to an WLC

Informational Note:

For lightning protection at the power injector end of the cable, use a lightning arrestor immediately before the cable enters the building.

You can connect an WLA directly to an WLC or indirectly to the WLC through an intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3 network. If you are connecting the WLA directly to an


You can use the CLI or RingMaster to configure a WLA connection. If you are installing the WLA632 as a Mesh WLA in a WLAN Mesh or wireless bridge configuration, you must configure the WLA connection before deploying the WLA632 in its final location.

1. Insert a Cat 5 cable with a standard RJ45 connector. For connection to a WLA, use a straight-through cable.

2. When the link is activated, observe the WLA LED for the port on the WLC:



Table 5: WLC Port LEDs for WLA Connections

WLC Port LEDs for WLA

Connections Meaning

Solid green For an WLA active link, all the following are true:



WLA has booted.



WLA has received a valid configuration from the WLC switch.



Management link with an WLA is operational.




For an WLA secondary link, the link is present.

Alternating green and amber WLA is booting with an image received from the WLC switch. After the access point boots and receives its configuration, this LED appearance persists until a radio is enabled or is placed in sentry mode.

Solid amber

Blinking amber

PoE is on.


Unlit PoE is off.

Alternating green and amber WLA is booting with an image received from the WLC switch. After the access point boots and receives its configuration, this LED appearance persists until a radio is enabled or is placed in sentry mode.

Solid amber PoE is on.

Informational Note:

The WLC 10/100 Ethernet ports are configured as wired network ports by default. You must change the port type for an WLC port directly connected to a

WLA to activate the link.


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WLA Series Technical Specifications

This chapter lists the technical specifications for the Juniper Networks WLA620,

WLA622, and WLA632. For detailed compliance information, see the Regulatory

Guide document.

Informational Note:

This Listed Accessory is designed and approved to be used only with

Juniper Networks WLC models WLC8 and WLC2. (The WLC200 does not directly connect to the WLA.)

Informational Note:

The WLA radios are disabled by default and can be enabled only by the system administrator using the RingMaster management application or the WLC’s command-line interface (CLI).

Informational Note:

Regulatory Obligation: The radio frequency band, operating channels, and transmit power depend on the country of operation specified by the system administrator using RingMaster or the WLC’s CLI.

WLA Mechanical and Compliance Specifications

Table 1 lists the mechanical and compliance specifications for the WLA620 and

WLA622.

Table 1: WLA620 and WLA622 Mechanical and Compliance Specifications

Specification

Maximum Channels

(Outdoor)

Data Rates

Description

Based on the country of operation

Maximum Clients

Modulation Types

Network Configuration

802.11a:

6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel

802.11g:

6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel

802.11b:

1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel

64 for the radio interface set to access point mode

802.11a: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM

802.11g: CCK, BPSK, QPSK, OFDM

802.11b: CCK, BPSK, QPSK

Access Point Mode:

Infrastructure

Bridge Mode:

Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint


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Table 1: WLA620 and WLA622 Mechanical and Compliance Specifications

Specification

Operating Frequency

Description

802.11a:

5.15 GHz to 5.825 GHz based on country regulations

Power Injector (WLA620)

Power Injector (WLA622)

Physical Size (WLA620)

Physical Size (WLA622)

Weight (WLA620)

Weight (WLA622)

Temperature (WLA620)

Temperature (WLA622)

Humidity

EMC Compliance (Class B)

Radio Signal Certification

Safety

Standards

802.11b/g:

2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz based on country regulations

Input: 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, 1.5 A

Output: 48 VDC, 1.2 A

Input: 90-240 VAC; 50/60 Hz

Output: 48 Vdc/0.63A, 12Vdc/1A

19.8 x 19.8 x 6.33 cm (7.8 x 7.8 x 2.49 in)

19.5 x 19 x 7.4 cm (7.68 x 7.48 x 2.91 in)

4.8 kg (10.58 lbs)

1.54 kg (3.4 lbs)

Operating: -33 to 55 °C (-27.4 to 131°F)

Storage: -40 to 80 °C (-40 to 176 °F)

Operating: -30 to 55 °C (-22 to 131 °F)

Storage: -40 to 80 °C (-40 to 176 °F)

5% to 95% (non-condensing)

FCC Class B (US)

RTTED 1999/5/EC

DGT (Taiwan)

FCC Part 15 15.407(b) (5 GHz)

FCC Part 15.247 (2.4 GHz)

IC RSS-210

EN 300.328, EN 302.893

EN 300 826, EN 301.489-1, EN 301.489-17

ETSI 300.328; ETS 300 826 (802.11b)

UL/cUL60950-1, IEC60950-1 (CB) and IEC60529 IP68 (NEMA250

6P)

IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX,

IEEE 802.11a, b, g



Table 2 lists the mechanical and compliance specifications for the WLA632.

Table 2: WLA632 Mechanical and Compliance Specifications

Specification

Maximum Channels

(Outdoor)

Data Rates

Description

Each WLA632 will operate with a single base MAC Address, and will consume 64 sequential MAC Addresses after the base MAC address for a total of 32 addresses allocated per radio

802.11b/g/n Channel:

1 CH ~ 11 CH (FCC)

1 CH ~ 13 CH (ETSI)

1 CH ~ 14 CHs (Japan) Channel 14 required for 11b

Modulation Types

Operating Frequency

802.11a/n Channel:

FCC (20 channels): 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 149,

153, 157, 161, 165 (except for Hong Kong where 36-48 outdoor is allowed).

For indoor application only: channels 36-48.

EU (11 channels): 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140. For indoor application only: channels 36-48, 52-64+.

Japan (8 channels):

802.11a: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM)

802.11b/g:

DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK)

OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM)

802.11n:

DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK)

OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM)

Radio 1 supports:

2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz: Channels 1 to 14.

Power Injector

Weight

Temperature

Humidity OK

Radio 2 supports:

5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz: Channels 52 to 64 (36 to 48 for Hong Kong only as well as indoor application)

5.47 GHz to 5.725 GHz: Channels 100 to 140

5.75 to 5.85 GHz: Channels 149 to 165

Input: 48Vdc

 without bracket: 4.4 kgs (9.8 lbs)

 with wall mount bracket: 5.08 kgs (11.2 lbs)

 with bracket needed for small pole mount: kgs 5.4 (12 lbs)

 with bracket and straps for large pole mount: 5.2 kgs (11.5 lbs)

Operating: -40 to 55°C (-40 to 131°F)

Storage: -40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158 °F)

Each WLA632 will operate with a single base MAC Address, and will consume 64 sequential MAC Addresses after the base MAC address for a total of 32 addresses allocated per radio


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Table 2: WLA632 Mechanical and Compliance Specifications (continued)

Specification

EMC Compliance (Class B)

Safety

Description

USA : 47CFR(FCC) part 15 Subpart B - class B

Canada: ICES 003, class B

EU&EFTA :ETSI EN55022: 1998 class B

Japan :VCCI (Japan) Class B

Australia:/New Zealand : AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class B

EU medical Directive EN 60601-1-2

UL 60950-1

CSA C22.2 No.60950-1-03

NEMA 4X

IP67

K44/K45 Surges

Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement

(United States)





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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:



Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated.

Selection of other channels is not possible.

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.



This device is going to be operated in 5.15~5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted in indoor environment only..

Caution:

FCC Notice: To comply with FCC part 15 rules in the United States, the system must be professionally installed to ensure compliance with the Part 15 certification. It is the responsibility of the operator and professional installer to ensure that only certified systems are deployed in the United States. The use of the system in any other combination

(such as co-located antennas transmitting the same information) is expressly forbidden.

Caution:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body

Caution:

System Administrators and anyone involved in the installation of the WLAN

System are responsible for the proper setup and operation in accordance to all rules and regulations of the country in which the equipment operates.

Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada

Notice (Canada)

This digital apparatus meets the requirements of Canadian Interference-Causing

Equipment Regulation RSS-210.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Country Code Statement: For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.

This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of [23.5] dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than [23.5] dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

The device could automatically discontinue transmission in case of absence of information to transmit, or operational failure. Note that this is not intended to prohibit transmission of control or signaling information or the use of repetitive codes where required by the technology.

The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.

The maximum antenna gain permitted (for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz) to comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate, as stated in section A9.2(3).


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The maximum antenna gain permitted (for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and

5470-5725 MHz) to comply with the e.i.r.p. limit.

High-power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.

Caution:

IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

MAC Addresses

Each WLA is assigned a unique block of 64 MAC addresses. Each radio has 32 MAC addresses and can therefore support up to 32 SSIDs, with one MAC address assigned to each SSID as its BSSID.

The WLA’s MAC address block is listed on a label on the back of the WLA. If the WLA is already deployed and running on the network, you can display the MAC address assignments by using the show {ap | dap} status command.

All MAC addresses on a WLA are assigned based on the WLA’s base MAC address, as described in Table 3.

Table 3: MAC Address Allocations on WLA620, WLA622, and WLA632

WLA base MAC Address

The WLA has a base MAC address. All the other addresses are assigned based on this address.

Ethernet Port MAC Addresses



The Ethernet port equals the WLA base MAC address.

802.11a Radio and SSID MAC

Addresses

802.11b/g Radio and SSID

MAC Addresses



The 802.11a radio equals the WLA base MAC address + 1.



The BSSIDs for the SSIDs configured on the 802.11a radio end in odd numbers. The first BSSID is equal to the WLA’s base MAC address + 1. The next BSSID is equal to the WLA’s base MAC address

+ 3, and so on.



The 802.11b/g radio equals the WLA base MAC address.



The BSSIDs for the SSIDs configured on the 802.11b/g radio end in even numbers. The first BSSID is equal to the WLA’s base MAC address. The next BSSID is equal to the WLA’s base MAC address + 2, and so on.

Antenna Specifications for WLA620 and WLA622

8 dBi Omnidirectional (2.4 GHz)


Table 4: 8 dBi Omnidirectional (2.4 GHz) Antenna Specifications

Specification

Model Number

Frequency Range

Gain

VSWR

Polarization

HPBW

Downtilt

Power Handling

Impedance

Connector

Radome

Environmental

Mechanical

Description

ANT-1360-OUT

2.400 - 2.500 GHz

8 dBi

2.0: 1 max

Linear, vertical

Horizontal: 360°

0°

50 W (cw)

50 Ohms

N type, male

Material: Fiber glass

Color: Gray-white

Survival Wind Speed: 216 km/hr (134 mph)

Temperature: -40° C to 80° C (-40° F to 176° F)

Humidity: 95% @ 25 °C (77° F)

Dimensions: 58 x 2.1 cm (diameter) (22.8 x 0.82 in)

Weight: 200 g (0.44 lbs)

8 dBi Omnidirectional (5 GHz)


Table 5: 8 dBi Omnidirectional (5 GHz) Antenna Specifications

Specification

Model Number

Frequency Range

Gain

VSWR

Polarization

HPBW

Downtilt

Power Handling

Impedance

Connector

Radome

Description

ANT-5360-OUT

5.725 - 5.875 GHz

8 dBi

2.0 : 1 max

Linear, vertical

Horizontal: 360°

0°

5 W (cw)

50 Ohms

N type, female

Material: Fiber glass

Color: Gray-white


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Table 5: 8 dBi Omnidirectional (5 GHz) Antenna Specifications

Specification

Environmental

Mechanical

Description


Temperature: -40 °C to 80 °C (-40° F to 176° F)

Humidity: 95% @ 25 °C (77° F)

Dimensions: 32.5 x 2.2 cm diameter (12.8 x 8.6 in)


13.5 dBi 120-Degree Sector

Table 6: 13.5 dBi 120-Degree Sector Antenna Specifications

Specification

Model Number

Frequency Range

Gain

VSWR

Polarization

HPBW

Downtilt

Power Handling

Impedance

Connector

Radome

Environmental

Mechanical

Description

ANT-5120-OUT

5.150 - 5.875 GHz

13.5 dBi

2.0 : 1 max

Linear, vertical

Horizontal: 120°

Vertical: 6°

0°

5 W (cw)

50 Ohms

N type, female

Material: ABS

Color: Gray, white



Humidity: 95% @ 25 °C (77° F)

Dimensions: 62 x 8.8 x 7 cm (24.4 x 3.46 x 2.76 in)



10 dBi 120-Degree Sector

Table 7: 10 dBi 120-Degree Sector Antenna Specifications

Specification

Model Number

Frequency Range

Gain

VSWR

Polarization

HPBW

Downtilt

Power Handling

Impedance

Connector

Radome

Environmental

Mechanical

Description

ANT-1120-OUT

2.4 - 2.5 GHz

10 dBi

2.0 : 1 max

Linear, vertical

Horizontal: 120°

Vertical: 15°

0°

10 W (cw)

50 Ohms

N type, female

Material: ABS

Color: Gray, white



Humidity: 95% @ 25 °C (77° F)

Dimensions: 75 x 8.8 x 7 cm (29.5 x 3.46 x 2.76 in)




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18 dBi 18-Degree Panel

Table 8: 18 dBi 18-Degree Panel Antenna Specifications

Specification

Frequency Range

Gain

VSWR

Polarization

HPBW

Downtilt

Power Handling

Impedance

Connector

Radome

Environmental

Mechanical

Description

4.9 - 5.875 GHz

18 dBi

2.0 : 1 max

Linear, vertical

Horizontal: 18°

Vertical: 18°

0°

5 W (cw)

50 Ohms

N type, female

Material: ABS

Color: Gray, white



Humidity: 95% @ 25 °C (77° F)

Dimensions: 21.5 x 20 x 5 cm (8.46 x 7.87 x 1.97 in)


Signal Loss from Lightning Protector and Coaxial Cable

Table 9: Signal Loss Levels from Lightning Protector and Coaxial Cable

Frequency

2.4 GHz

5.5 GHz

Loss from Lightning

Protector

0.08 dBi

0.25 dBi

Loss from

3m cable

0.75 dBi

1.17 dBi

Loss from

1.8m cable

0.59 dBi

0.89 dBi



Antenna Specifications for WLA632

This section describes external antenna options and supported configurations for the

WLA632. Antenna Connectors 1, 2, and 3 are positioned on the top of the WLA632.

The connectors are labeled from left to right, when viewed from the front.

Antenna Connectors 4, 5, and 6 are positioned on the bottom of the WLA632. The connectors are labeled accordingly, from left to right, when viewed from the front.

The table below lists the external user-accessible connectors that are required on the

WLA632. A watertight RJ45 is an acceptable alternative to the circular DIN connector for the Ethernet interface.

Table 10: WLA632 Antenna Specifications

Conn Name

Antenna 1

Antenna 2

Antenna 3

Antenna 4

Antenna 5

Antenna 6

48 VDC

Connector Type

N-Type Jack

N-Type Jack

N-Type Jack

N-Type Jack

N-Type Jack

N-Type Jack

Use

1st Antenna Element for

Radio 1

2nd Antenna Element for

Radio 1

3rd Antenna Element for

Radio 1

1st Antenna Element for

Radio 1

2nd Antenna Element for

Radio 1

3rd Antenna Element for

Radio 1

48VDC power input

Label

2.4GHZ Ant 1

2.4GHZ Ant 2

2.4GHZ Ant 3

5GHZ Ant 4

5GHZ Ant 5

5GHZ Ant 6

Pwr In

Ethernet

IP67 multipin

DIN connector

Weather-tight RJ45

Ground Anti-rotational

802.3 10/100/1000 Ethernet data input only

Ethernet

Lightning surge ground Safety Gnd

Multi-element antennas (an antenna with multiple antenna elements) have multiple antenna cables, one for each antenna element. Some single-element omni stick antennas, on the other hand, do not require an antenna cable in order to attach to an antenna connector.


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The figure below shows an WLA632 with three single-element antennas connected to the 2.4GHz radio and one dual-element antenna connected to the 5GHz radio.

WLA632

Each radio may be independently configured for operation. Antenna configuration options do not depend upon whether 802.11a/b/g or 802.11n modes are specifically enabled or disabled.

When more than one antenna is connected to a radio, all antennas connected to that radio must be the same type. The mixing of different antenna types on a specific radio is prohibited.

However, the antennas used on radio 1 can be different than the antennas used on radio 2.

For each radio, the number of antenna elements in use will be identical to the number of antenna connectors in use. It is important to understand that the number of antennas for a given radio and the number of antenna elements (and antenna connectors) in use for that radio are not necessarily the same. The figure shown above demonstrates that there are three antennas in use for radio 1, and there are also three antenna elements in use for radio 1. There is only one antenna in use for radio 2, while there are two antenna elements in use for radio 2.

Supported Antennas

The table below lists the Juniper Networks supported antenna configurations.

Table 11: Juniper Supported Antennas

ANT Model

ANT-7360A-OUT

ANT-74520-OUT

Band

2.4GHz

5GHz

2.4GHz

5GHz

1

1

3

3

Number of Antennas in Use

Connector Ports in

Use

Conn 1,2, & 3

Conn 4,5, & 6

Conn 1,2, & 3

Conn 4,5, & 6

Antenna Type 11n Mode

Dual-band Omni 3x3

3x3

Dual-band,

Tri element, Directional

Panel

3x3

3x3



Table 11: Juniper Supported Antennas

ANT Model

ANT-77555-OUT

ANT-5007-OUT

Band

2.4GHz

5GHz

5GHz

Number of Antennas in Use

Connector Ports in

Use

1 Conn 1,2, & 3

1 Conn 4,5, & 6

1 Conn 4 & 6

Antenna Type 11n Mode

Dual-band,

Tri element, Directional

Panel

3x3

3x3

Single-band,

Dual-element,

Directional Panel

2x3

WLA632 Mechanical and Compliance Specifications

RSSI Meter Functionality

The WLA632 supports an LED-based RSSI indicator when either radio operates in mesh link calibration mode. When mesh link calibration is enabled, the WLA transmits calibration packets and WLAs that can receive these packets use LED patterns to indicate the RSSI level of received calibration packets (the WLA620 must be connected to an external RSSI meter to measure RSSI levels). Each RSSI level represents about a 5dBm range. It is recommended to enable the link calibration on the Portal and align the Mesh WLA antenna to have the highest RSSI levels. The RSSI reading must be able to support the indication of received signal levels across a 35dB dynamic range, from a high of -60 dBm to a low of -95 dBm.

The RSSI is indicated by on/off/flashing LED patterns, as shown in the table below. The granularity varies between 2dBm, 3dBm, and 6dBm.

Table 12: 5G Ch.36

LED 1

Off

On

On

On

On

On

Flashing Slow

Flashing Fast

On

On

LED 2

Off

Off

Off

Off

Flashing Slow

Flashing Fast

On

On

On

On

LED 3

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Flashing Slow

Flashing Fast

On

RSSI

No signal

Very low signal

Low signal

Operational signal

Strong signal

Table 13: 2.4G Ch.13

LED 1

Off

Flashing Slow

Flashing Fast

On

On

On

LED 2

Off

Off

Off

Off

Flashing Slow

Flashing Fast

LED 3

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

RSSI

No signal

Very low signal

Low signal


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Table 13: 2.4G Ch.13

LED 1

On

On

On

On

LED 2

On

On

On

On

LED 3

Off

Flashing Slow

Flashing Fast

On

RSSI

Operational signal

Strong signal


Cables and Pinouts

This chapter describes the wiring and pin assignments for the cables and connectors that can be used with the WLA620, WLA622 and WLA632.

Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments for the WLA620 and WLA622

For 10/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires.

Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example, one wire might be green and the other, green with white stripes. Also, an RJ45 connector must be attached to both ends of the cable.

Caution:

Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ45 connectors in a specific orientation.

Caution:

Never plug a phone jack connector into a power injector RJ45 port. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ45 connectors that conform with FCC standards.

Caution:


The following figure illustrates how the pins on the RJ45 connector are numbered. Be sure to hold the connectors in the same orientation when attaching the wires to the pins.

Figure 5–1. Pin Numbering on RJ45 Connector

8

8

1

1

10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments

Use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable for RJ45 connections: 100-ohm Category 3 or better cable for 10 Mbps connections, or

100-ohm Category 5 or better cable for 100 Mbps connections. Also be sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).


1

2

Cables and Pinouts

The RJ45 Input port on the power injector is wired with MDI pinouts. This means that you must use crossover cables for connections to PCs or servers, and straight-through cable for connections to switches or hubs. However, when connecting to devices that support automatic MDI/MDI-X pinout configuration, you can use either straight-through or crossover cable.

Table 1: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts

Pin MDI-X Signal Name MDI Signal Name

1

2

3

6

Receive Data plus (RD+) Transmit Data plus

(TD+)

Receive Data minus

(RD-)

Transmit Data plus

(TD+)

Transmit Data minus

(TD-)

Receive Data plus (RD+)

Transmit Data minus

(TD-)

Not used

Receive Data minus

(RD-)

Not used 4,5,7,8

1

2

Receive Data plus (RD+) Transmit Data plus

(TD+)

Receive Data minus

(RD-)

Transmit Data minus

(TD-)

Note: The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair.

Straight-Through Wiring

Because the 10/100 Mbps Input port on the power injector uses an MDI pin configuration, you must use “straight-through” cable for network connections to hubs or switches that only have MDI-X ports. However, if the device to which you are connecting supports automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, you can use either

“straight-through” or “crossover” cable.

Figure 5–2. Straight-Through Cable Wiring

EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard

10/100BASE-TX Straight-through Cable

End A

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

White/Orange Stripe

Orange

White/Green Stripe

Blue

White/Blue Stripe

Green

White/Brown Stripe

Brown

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

End B

Crossover Wiring

Because the 10/100 Mbps port on the power injector uses an MDI pin configuration, you must use “crossover” cable for network connections to PCs, servers or other end nodes that only have MDI ports. However, if the device to which you are connecting supports automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, you can use either “straight-through” or “crossover” cable.


Cables and Pinouts

Figure 5–3. Crossover Cable Wiring

EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard

10/100BASE-TX Crossover Cable

End A

4

5

6

7

1

2

3

8

White/Orange Stripe

Orange

White/Green Stripe

Blue

White/Blue Stripe

Green

White/Brown Stripe

Brown

4

5

6

7

1

2

3

8

End B

8-Pin DIN Connector Pinout for the WLA620 and

WLA622

The Ethernet cable from the power injector connects to an 8-pin DIN connector on the

WLA620 and WLA622. This connector is described in the following figure and table.

Figure 5–4. 8-Pin Ethernet DIN Connector

2

3

4

5

Table 2: 8-Pin DIN Ethernet Port Pinout

Pin Signal Name

3

4

1

2

Transmit Data plus (TD+)

Transmit Data minus (TD-)

Receive Data plus (RD+)

+48 VDC power

7

8

5

6

+48 VDC power

Receive Data minus (RD-)

Return power

Return power


1

7

8

6


3

4

Cables and Pinouts

8-Pin DIN to RJ45 Cable Wiring

To construct an extended Ethernet cable to connect from the power injector’s RJ45

Output port to the WLA620 and WLA622’s 8-pin DIN connector, follow the wiring diagram below. Use Category 5 or better UTP or STP cable, maximum length 100 m

(328 ft), and be sure to connect all four wire pairs.

Informational Note:

To construct a reliable Ethernet cable, always use the proper tools or ask a professional cable supplier to construct the cable.


Figure 5–5. 8-Pin DIN to RJ45 Cable Wiring

8-Pin DIN

Female

1

7

6

5

8-Pin DIN Female

Front View

2

3

8

4

1

2

3

4

7

8

5

6

White/Orange Stripe

Orange

White/Green Stripe

Blue

White/Blue Stripe

Green

White/Brown Stripe

Brown

1

2

3

4

7

8

5

6

RJ-45

WLA632 External Connectors

The WLA632 accepts power from the WLA-XPS9001GO outdoor power supply using the IP67 multi-pin DIN connector. The WLA632 accepts separate primary 48VDC power input and Ethernet signal from separate 48VDC and Ethernet input connectors.

Caution:

The WLA622 and WLA632 must only be used with a Juniper


The WLA632 48VDC / Ethernet inputs provide primary and secondary lightning protection on all conductors. The 48VDC / Ethernet inputs to the WLA632 require lightning protection because the power supply can be up to 100m away.

Ethernet

The WLA632 supports a single IEEE 802.3-compliant auto-sensing 10/100/1000BaseT

Ethernet interface on the Ethernet input connector. It should be configured as auto

MDI/MDIX.

The Ethernet interface supports a cable length of at least 100m over CAT5, CAT5e, or

CAT6 cable.

A watertight RJ45RJ45 is an acceptable alternative to the circular DIN connector for the

Ethernet interface.

The Ethernet cable from the power injector connects to an 8-pin DIN connector on the

WLA620 and WLA622. This connector is described in the following figure and table.


Figure 5–6. 8-Pin Ethernet DIN Connector

2

3

4

5

Table 3: 8-Pin DIN Ethernet Port Pinout

Pin

1

Signal Name

Transmit/Receive Data plus

(TD/+/RD/+)

2

3

Transmit/Receive Data minus

(TD/-/RD/-)

Transmit/Receive Data plus

(TD+/RD-)

6

7

4

5

+48 VDC power 3+

+48 VDC power 3-

Receive Data minus (RD-)

Return power 4+

8 Return power 4-


1

7

8

6

Cables and Pinouts


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Cables and Pinouts


Wireless Bridge Link Planning

The WLA620, WLA622, and WLA632 support fixed point-to-point or point-to-multipoint wireless links. A single link between two points can be used to connect a remote site to a larger core network. Multiple bridge links can provide a way to connect widespread Ethernet LANs.

For each link in a wireless bridge network to be reliable and provide optimum performance, some careful site planning is required. This chapter provides guidance and information for planning your wireless bridge links.

Informational Note:

The planning and installation of a wireless bridge link requires professional personnel that are trained in the installation of radio transmitting equipment.

The user is responsible for compliance with local regulations concerning items such as antenna power, use of lightning arrestors, grounding, and radio mast or tower construction.

Therefore, it is recommended to consult a professional contractor knowledgeable in local radio regulations prior to equipment installation.

Caution:

System Administrators and anyone involved in the installation of the WLAN

System are responsible for the proper setup and operation in accordance to all rules and regulations of the country in which the equipment operates

Radio Path Planning

Although the WLA620 uses IEEE 802.11a radio technology, which is capable of reducing the effect of multipath signals due to obstructions, the wireless bridge link requires a “radio line-of-sight” between the two antennas for optimum performance.

The concept of radio line-of-sight involves the area along a radio link path through which the bulk of the radio signal power travels. This area is known as the first Fresnel

Zone of the radio link. For a radio link not to be affected by obstacles along its path, no object, including the ground, must intrude within 60% of the first Fresnel Zone.


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The following figure illustrates the concept of a good radio line-of-sight.

Figure 6–1. Radio Line-of-Sight

Visual Line of Sight

Radio Line of Sight

2

If there are obstacles in the radio path, there may still be a radio link but the quality and strength of the signal will be affected. Calculating the maximum clearance from objects on a path is important as it directly affects the decision on antenna placement and height. It is especially critical for long-distance links, where the radio signal could easily be lost.

Informational Note: For wireless links less than 500 m, the IEEE 802.11a radio signal will tolerate some obstacles in the path and may not even require a visual line of sight between the antennas.





When planning the radio path for a wireless bridge link, consider these factors:







Avoid any partial line-of-sight between the antennas.

Be cautious of trees or other foliage that may be near the path, or may grow and obstruct the path.

Be sure there is enough clearance from buildings and that no building construction may eventually block the path.

Check the topology of the land between the antennas using topographical maps, aerial photos, or even satellite image data (software packages are available that may include this information for your area)

Avoid a path that may incur temporary blockage due to the movement of cars, trains, or aircraft.

Antenna Height

A reliable wireless link is usually best achieved by mounting the antennas at each end high enough for a clear radio line of sight between them. The minimum height required depends on the distance of the link, obstacles that may be in the path, topology of the terrain, and the curvature of the earth (for links over 3 miles).



For long-distance links, a mast or pole may need to be constructed to attain the minimum required height. Use the following table to estimate the required minimum clearance above the ground or path obstruction (for 5 GHz bridge links).

Table 1: Required Clearance Above Obstructions

Total Link Distance

402 m (0.25 mile)

805 m (0.5 mile)

1.6 km (1 mile)

3.2 km (2 miles)

4.8 km (3 miles)

6.4 km (4 miles)

8 km (5 miles)

11.3 km (7 miles)

14.5 km (9 miles)

19.3 km (12 miles)

24.1 km (15 miles)

27.4 km (17 miles)

Max Clearance for

60% of First Fresnel

Zone at 5.8 GHz

Approximate

Clearance for Earth

Curvature

1.4 m (4.5 ft) 0

0

1.95 m (6.4 ft)

2.7 m (9 ft)

3.9 m (12.7 ft)

4.8 m (15.6 ft)

5.5 m (18 ft)

6.1 m (20 ft)

7.3 m (24 ft)

8.2 m (27 ft)

9.5 m (31 ft)

10.7 m(35 ft)

11.3 m(37 ft)

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0

0.5 m (1.8 ft)

1.0 m (3.2 ft)

1.5 m (5 ft)

3.0 m (9.8 ft)

4.9 m (16 ft)

8.8 m (29 ft)

13.7 m (45 ft)

17.7 m (58 ft)

Total Clearance

Required at

Mid-point of Link

1.4 m (4.5 ft)

1.95 m (6.4 ft)

2.7 m (9 ft)

3.9 m (12.7 ft)

5.3 m (17.4 ft)

6.5 m (21.2 ft)

7.6 m (25 ft)

10.3 m (33.8 ft)

13.1 m (43 ft)

18.3 m (60 ft)

24.4 m (80 ft)

29 m (95 ft)

To avoid any obstruction along the path, the height of the object must be added to the minimum clearance required for a clear radio line-of-sight. Consider the following simple example, illustrated in the figure below.

Figure 6–2. Establishing a Clear Line-of-Sight

Visual Line of Sight Radio Line of Sight

3 miles (4.8 km)

2.4 m

20 m

A

17 m

5.4 m

B

1.4 m

9 m

12 m

Example

A wireless bridge link is deployed to connect building A to a building B, which is located

4.8 km (3 miles) away. Midway between the two buildings is a small tree-covered hill.

From the above table it can be seen that for a three-mile link, the object clearance required at the mid-point is 5.3 m (17.4 ft). The treetops on the hill are at an elevation of

17 m (56 ft), so the antennas at each end of the link need to be at least 22.3 m (73 ft) high. Building A is six stories high, or 20 m (66 ft), so a 2.3 m (7.5 ft) mast or pole must be constructed on its roof to achieve the required antenna height. Building B is only three stories high, or 9 m (30 ft), but is located at an elevation that is 12 m (39 ft) higher


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Wireless Bridge Link Planning than building A. To mount an antenna at the required height on building B, a mast or pole of only 1.3 m (4.3 ft) is needed.

Caution:

Never construct a radio mast, pole, or tower near overhead power lines.

Informational Note:

Local regulations may limit or prevent construction of a high radio mast or tower. If your wireless bridge link requires a high radio mast or tower, consult a professional contractor for advice.

Radio Interference

The avoidance of radio interference is an important part of wireless link planning.

Interference is caused by other radio transmissions using the same or an adjacent channel frequency. You should first scan your proposed site using a spectrum analyzer to determine if there are any strong radio signals using the 802.11a channel frequencies. Always use a channel frequency that is furthest away from another signal.

If radio interference is still a problem with your wireless bridge link, changing the antenna polarization direction may improve the situation.

Weather Conditions

When planning an WLA620, WLA622, or WLA632 installation, you must take into account any extreme weather conditions that are known to affect your location.

Consider the following factors:

Temperature

Operating a WLA in temperatures outside of the supported range may cause the unit to fail.

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The WLA620 is tested for normal operation in temperatures from -33°C to 55°C

(-27.4° to

131°F).

The WLA622 is tested for normal operation in temperatures from -30° to 55 °C (-22° to

131°F).

The WLA632 is tested for an ambient operating temperature range of -40°C to +

50°C. (-40 to 122°F)

Wind Velocity

You must consider the known maximum wind velocity and direction at the site and be sure that any supporting structure, such as a pole, mast, or tower, is built to withstand this force.

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The WLA620 can operate in winds up to 144 km/h (90 mph) sand survive higher wind speeds up to 125 mph.

The WLA622 can operate in winds up to 201 km/h (90 mph) and survive higher wind speeds up to 125 mph.

The WLA632 can operate in winds up to 265 km/h (165 mph) gusts (>100 mph sustained).



Lightning

The WLA620, WLA622, and WLA632 both include built-in lightning protection.

However, you should make sure that the unit, any supporting structure, and cables are all properly grounded. Additional protection using lightning rods, lightning arrestors, or surge suppressors may also be employed.

Rain

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The WLA620 and WLA622 units are weatherproofed against rain. Also, prolonged heavy rain has no significant effect on the radio signal. However, it is recommended to apply weatherproof sealing tape around the Ethernet port and antenna connectors for extra protection. If moisture enters a connector, it may cause a degradation in performance.

The WLA632 weatherproof enclosure is designed to protect against dust, rain, and water jets.

Snow and Ice

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Falling snow, like rain, has no significant effect on the radio signal. However, a build up of snow or ice on antennas may cause a degradation in performance. In this case, the snow or ice has to be cleared from the antennas to restore proper operation of the unit.

Ethernet Cabling

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When you have determined a suitable location for the WLA620, WLA622, or WLA632, you must plan a cable route from the WLA outdoors to the power injector module indoors. Consider these points:

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The Ethernet cable length should never be longer than 100 m (328 ft) over CAT5,

CAT5e, or CAT6 cable.

Determine a building entry point for the cable.

Determine if conduits, bracing, or other structures are required for safety or protection of the cable.


Grounding

WLA620, WLA622, and WLA632

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It is important that the WLA620, WLA622 and WLA632 units, cables, lightning arrestors, and any supporting structures are properly grounded. The WLA620 and

WLA622 units include a grounding screw for attaching a ground wire. The WLA632 unit includes a two-hole grounding lug. Be sure that grounding is available and that it meets local and national electrical codes.

WLA622 Antenna Position and Orientation

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Once the required antenna height has been determined, other factors affecting the precise position of the WLA622 must be considered:

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Be sure there are no other radio antennas within 2 m (6 ft) of the WLA622

Place the WLA622 away from power and telephone lines

Avoid placing the WLA622 too close to any metallic reflective surfaces, such as roof-installed air-conditioning equipment, tinted windows, wire fences, or water pipes

The WLA622 antennas at both ends of the link must be positioned with the same polarization direction, either horizontal or vertical


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Antenna Polarization — The WLA622’s integrated antenna sends a radio signal that is polarized in a particular direction. The antenna’s receive sensitivity is also higher for radio signals that have the same polarization. To maximize the performance of the wireless link, both antennas must be set to the same polarization direction. Ideally the antennas should be pointing upwards mounted on the top part of a pole.

Figure 6–3. Antenna Polarization Markings on the WLA622

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WLA Radio Safety Advisories

When you enable the WLA radio(s) as part of WLC configuration, the radios are able to receive and transmit radio frequency energy as soon as you connect the WLA to the

WLC, either directly or through the network.

Radio Frequency Exposure

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Docket 96-8 for Spread Spectrum

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 MP access point products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1-1991.

Proper installation of the MP access point according to the instructions in this manual will result in user exposure that is below the FCC recommended limits.

Additional Radio Safety Advisories

For additional radio safety warnings, the Juniper Networks Regulatory Guide document.
