Introduction
The Brocade Mobility 300, a component of the Brocade Wireless Controller
System, links wireless 802.11a/b/g devices to the controller, enabling growth of your wireless network with a cost-effective alternative to standard access points.
The Mobility 300 provides two placement options: wall and ceiling. Wall mount slots fit onto two screws provided. Arrows on the case guide placement of the screws. Clips on the back of the case fit onto a suspended ceiling T-bar.
The Mobility 300 receives all power and transfers data through the same CAT-5 cable. There is no additional power supply required.
Technical specifications
Operating voltage
Operating current
Peak current
48VDC typical; 36-57VDC range
100mA to 165mA
250mA
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
5% to 95% non-condensing
Operating altitude (max ) 2438m (8,000ft.)
Storage temperature -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Storage humidity
Storage altitude (max.)
Drop
Electrostatic discharge
85%
4572m (15,000ft.)
910mm (36in.) to concrete
+/-15kV air; +/-8kV contact; +/-2kV pin
Dimensions & weight
Length
Width
Height
Weight
241mm (9.5in.)
178mm (7.0in.)
51mm (2.0in.)
0.45kg (1.0lbs)
Safety
Wire
Tie
Point RJ-45
Lock
Port
Wall
Mount
Slot
T-bar
Mount
Clip
LEDs Alignment Arrows
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Features
• One RJ-45 connector
• LED indicators
Safety wire tie point
Laptop-style lock port
Slots for wall mounting
Clips for mounting on a suspended ceiling T-bar
The Mobility 300 has one RJ-45 connector supporting an 10/100 Ethernet port and requires 802.3af-compliant power from an external source.
The Mobility 300 comprises two 802.11 radios: an 802.11b/g radio operating in the 2.4 to 2.5GHz band and an 802.11a radio operating in the 4.9 to 5.875GHz band.
Motherboard firmware enables the unit to boot after either a power up or a watchdog reset. After self-boot, the motherboard sends an “I am alive” message into the network to be adopted and loaded with the actual runtime code. The boot firmware on the motherboard and the firmware downloaded from the controller can be updated using the Ethernet interface from the Wireless
Controller.
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Lock port
The lock port, compatible with laptop-style security cables, is on the side of the case.
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Radio characteristics
The Mobility 300 is an IEEE 802.11-compliant device with one 802.11a radio and one 802.11b/g radio. The following table lists radio characteristics for each radio’s compliance. The three supported 802.11g modes are simultaneous CCK and OFDM, CCK only, or OFDM only.
Device Mbps data rate support Utilizing diversity GHz
802.11a
802.11b/g
6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
OFDM
1, 2, 5.5, 11 CCK
6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
OFDM
Transmit and receive
Transmit and receive
4.9 to 5.875 range
2.4 to 2.5 ISM range
Mobility 300 package contents
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Mobility 300
Two screws
Two wall anchors
Quick Installation Guide
Description
The Mobility 300 (Part Number BR-AP300-5110) is an IEEE 802.11-compliant device. The unit supports external antennas, listed under Supported Antennas, and it requires power from any UL-listed, 802.3af-compatible Power Over
Ethernet (PoE) switch or power injector.
LED indicators
The unit has LED activity indicators on the front of the case provide a status display indicating error conditions, transmission, and network activity for the
802.11a (amber) radio or the 802.11b/g (green) radio.
Task
Booting
Normal
Error
802.11a activity LED amber
The amber LED flashes three times per second until firmware is loaded. During boot, 802.11a mobiles cannot associate.
After adoption, the amber LED is steady or flashes with 802.11a radio traffic.
The amber LED flashes once per second if an error prevents the
802.11a radio from operating normally.
802.11b/g activity LED green
The green LED flashes three times per second until firmware is loaded.
During boot, 802.11b/g mobiles cannot associate.
After adoption, the green LED is steady or flashes with 802.11b/g radio traffic.
The green LED flashes once per second if an error prevents the
802.11b/g radio from operating normally.
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Installation instructions
The Mobility 300 mounts either on a wall with wide-shoulder screws or on a suspended ceiling T-bar. This unit is not designed for mounting on a desk.
To prepare for installation, perform the following steps:
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Match the model number on the purchase order with the model numbers in the packing list and on the case of the device shipped.
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Verify that the contents of the box include the intended Mobility 300 and that the included hardware matches the package contents on page 4.
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Review site survey and network analysis reports to determine the location and mounting position for the Mobility 300.
Connect a CAT-5 cable to a compatible 802.3af power source and run the cable to the installation site. Ensure that there is sufficient slack on the cable to perform the installation steps.
Wall mount
This mounting requires hanging the Mobility 300 along its width or length using the two slots on the bottom of the unit. The IP 350 can be mounted onto any plaster, wood, or cement wall surface using the provided wall anchors when necessary. The illustration shows a lengthwise mount.
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Place the middle of each of the case’s mount slots over the screw heads.
Slide the case down along the mounting surface to hang the mount slots on the screw heads.
Verify the unit has power by observing that the LEDs are lit or flashing.
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Suspended ceiling t-bar mount
Ceiling mount requires holding the Mobility 300 up against a T-bar of a suspended ceiling grid and twisting the case onto the T-bar.
Ceiling mount hardware
• Safety wire (recommended) and security cable (optional)
Ceiling mount procedure
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If required, loop a safety wire—with a diameter of at least 1.01mm (.04in.) but no more than 1.58mm (.0625in.) —through the tie post and secure the loop.
If required, install and attach a security cable to the lock port.
Plug the Ethernet cable into the the unit and to a switch with an 802.3afcompatible power source.
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Face the bottom of the T-bar with the back of the case.
Orient the case by its length and the length of the T-bar.
Rotate the case in place 45 degrees clockwise, or about 10 o’clock.
Push the back of the case onto the bottom of the T-bar.
Regulatory information
This device is approved under the Symbol Technologies brand; Symbol
Technologies, Inc., is the Enterprise Mobility business of Motorola, Inc (“Motorola”).
All Brocade devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as required. Any changes or modifications to Brocade equipment, not expressly approved by Brocade, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Use only the approved antennas. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could cause damage and may violate regulations.
This device is to be used only with Brocade’s wireless controller products.
Country approvals
Regulatory markings are applied to the device signifying the radio(s) are approved for use in the following countries: United States, Canada, Japan & Europe 1,2
Please refer to the
Declaration of Conformity available at
(DoC) for details of other country markings. This is http://www2.symbol.com/doc/ .
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For 2.4GHz Products: Europe includes, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic,
Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
The use of 5GHz RLAN’s has varying restrictions of use; please refer to the
Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for details.
Operation of the device without regulatory approval is illegal.
Frequency of operation
The use on UNII (Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure) Band 1 5150-
5250 MHz is restricted to indoor use only.
Safety in hospitals
Wireless devices transmit radio frequency energy and may affect medical electrical equipment. When installed adjacent to other equipment, it is advised to verify that the adjacent equipment is not adversely affected.
Radio frequency interference requirements – Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Radio transmitters
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry & Science Canada. 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.
Label Marking: The Term “IC:” before the radio certification only signifies that
Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
CE marking and European Economic Area (EEA)
The use of 2.4GHz RLAN’s, for use through the EEA, have the following restrictions:
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Maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW EIRP in the frequency range
2.400 -2.4835 GHz
France, outside usage is restricted to 2.4-2.454 GHz
Belgium, outside usage is restricted to 2.460-2.4835 GHz
• Italy requires a user license for outside usage.
The use of 5GHz RLAN’s has varying restrictions for use within the EEA; please refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for details at http://www2.symbol.com/doc/ .
Statement of compliance
Brocade hereby, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A
Declaration of Conformity may be obtained from http://www2.symbol.com/doc/ .
Other countries
Mexico - Restrict Frequency Range to: 2.450 - 2.4835 GHz.
Sri Lanka - Restrict Frequency Range to: 2.400 – 2.430 GHz.
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Wall mount hardware
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Two wide-shoulder Phillips pan head self-tapping screws
Two wall anchors
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Safety wire (recommended) and security cable (optional)
In the event that the original mounting screws are lost, the following screws can be used instead: (ANSI Standard) #6-18 X 0.875in. Type A or AB Self-
Tapping Screw, or (ANSI Standard Metric) M3.5 X 0.6 X 20mm Type D Self-
Tapping Screw.
Wall mount procedure
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Orient the case on the wall by its width or length.
Using the arrows on one edge of the case as guides, move the edge to the midline of the mounting area and mark points on the midline for the screws.
At each point, drill a hole in the wall, insert an anchor, screw into the anchor the wall mounting screw and stop when there is 1mm between the screw head and the wall.
When pre-drilling a hole the recommended hole size is 2.8mm (0.11in.) if the screws are going directly into the wall and 6mm (0.23in.) if the provided wall anchors are being used.
If required, loop a safety wire—with a diameter of at least 1.01mm (.04in.) but no more than 1.58mm (.0625in.)—around the tie point and secure the loop.
If required, install and attach a security cable to the unit’s lock port.
Attach the Ethernet cable to the unit and to a switch with an 802.3afcompatible power source.
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Rotate the case 45 degrees counter-clockwise. The clips click as they fasten to the T-bar.
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Verify the unit has power by observing the LEDs.
FCC/EU RF exposure guidelines
Safety information
The device complies with Internationally recognised standards covering Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields from radio devices. It is advisable to use the device only in the normal operating position.
Remote and standalone antenna configurations
To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, antennas that are mounted externally at remote locations or operating near users at stand-alone desktop or similar configurations must operate with a minimum separation distance of 20 cm from all persons.
Power supply
This device is powered from a 802.3af compliant power source which is UL approved.
Radio frequency interference requirements
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 or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
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.
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Radio transmitters (Part 15)
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.
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Contacting Brocade
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Brocade support for your region. Contact information is available at: http://www.brocade.com/support .
When contacting Brocade support, please provide the following information:
• Serial number of the unit
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Model number or product name
Software type and version number
Brocade responds to calls by email, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in support agreements.
Customer support Web site
Brocade’s Support Central Web site, located at http://www.brocade.com/support repair requests.
provides information and online assistance including developer tools, software downloads, product manuals and online
Downloads http://www.brocade.com/support
Manuals http://www.brocade.com/support
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