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Overview of the WS-AP3805

The WS-AP3805 is designed to extend your Wireless LAN

around indoor locations. The WS-AP3805 supports 802.11ac

wireless standards, with full backward compatibility with

legacy 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n devices. The

WS-AP3805 interoperates fully with other IdentiFi Wireless

products.

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WS-AP3805 Features

• Radios: 2 radios (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)

• LEDs: 3 (see Figure 2)

• Max. Power Consumption: 9.6W; 802.3af (see Ta bl e 1 )

• Antennas:

– WS-AP3805i: 4 internal single band antenna

assemblies

– WS-AP3805e: 4 external RSMA antenna connectors

(external antennas must be ordered separately)

Items Shipped with the WS-AP3805

• T-rail Mounting Hardware:

– (2) 15/16” clips, and (2) 9/16” clips

– (2) Spacers

– Mounting screws

• Wall/Ceiling Mounting Bracket

• Mounting Bracket Hardware:

– (2) Drywall anchors

– Mounting screws

WS-AP3805 Views

Figure 1, shows the front and back of the WS-AP3805.

Figure 1 Front & Back Views of the WS-AP3805

Caution: WS-AP3805i Rev 5K and above, and WS-AP3805e

Rev 5K and above require a minimum base firmware of

9.21.10.

Note: The WS-AP3805 is available in an “i” model (internal

antennas) and an “e” model (external antennas). References

to WS-AP3805

applies to both models.

1 Antenna Port, Radio 1 - Right

(5.0 GHz, AP3805e only)

6 External Antenna (1 of 4),

AP3805e only

2 Antenna Port, Radio 2 - Right

(2.4 GHz, AP3805e only)

7 External Power Supply

Port

3 Antenna Port, Radio 2 - Left

(2.4GHz, AP3805e only)

8 LAN port

4 Antenna Port, Radio 1 - Left

(5.0 GHz, AP3805e only)

9 Kensington Lock Slot

5 LEDs (see Figure 2)

Figure 2 LEDs on AP Front Face

Green LEDs mean ON. Amber LEDs mean OFF.

Figure 3 Reset Button

Mounting and Connecting the AP

A wall mount bracket is included for quick and easy

mounting of the AP to a wall. A ceiling mounting kit is also

provided for mounting on a drop ceiling. These instructions

are guidelines. For detailed information, see the Extreme

Networks IdentiFi Wireless WS-AP3805 Installation Guide

Mounting on a Drop Ceiling

Figure 4 Attaching the T-rail Connector to the AP

Table 1 Powering the WS-AP3805

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Power

Source

Description

Power over

Ethernet

(PoE)

Power is provided through the RJ45 Ethernet port

(LAN port) on the top of the WS-AP3805. This is

the preferred method of powering the AP on ceiling

and high wall installations.

External 12V

DC power

supply

(optional)

The WS-AP3805 can also be powered by an

external DC power supply plugged into an AC

source. Plug the supply’s input jack into the DC-In

port (see Figure 1).

1 Power 3 Radio 2

2 Radio 1

Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform

installation procedures.

1 Attach the T-rail connectors (see Figure 4, Item 2) to the

bottom cover of the AP using the provided short screws

(see Figure 4, Item 1). Two sizes of T-rail connectors are

included in the mounting hardware kit: 15/16 in (2.38 cm)

and 9/16 in (1.43 cm).

2 If extra space is required to accommodate drop ceiling

tiles, use the provided spacers and long screws (see

Figure 4, Items 1 and 3).

3 Remove the ceiling panels around the drop ceiling T-bar

rails where you intend to mount the AP.

4 Line up the connected T-rail connectors (see Figure 5,

Item 2) with an appropriately sized rail (see Figure 5,

Item 1), and press the AP onto the rail until it snaps into

place as shown in Figure 5.

5 Verify that the Ethernet cable that will connect to the AP

can reach the AP at the point where you plan to mount it.

6 With both bracket tabs over the T-bar rail lips, tap the AP

to verify it is stable and won’t fall off. Figure 5 illustrates

the AP and bracket mounted on a T-bar rail.

Figure 5 WS-AP3805 Mounted on Drop Ceiling T-bar

Rail

7 Make a hole through the ceiling panel closest to the

power slot on the AP. Run the Ethernet cable through the

hole and into an RJ45 LAN port in the recessed

connector bay.

8 Replace the displaced ceiling panels.

Mounting on a Wall or Solid Flat Ceiling

Figure 6 shows the AP3805 mounted to a wall or solid

ceiling.

Figure 6 Mounting the WS-AP3805 to a Flat Wall or

Solid Ceiling

1 Determine the spot on the wall where the AP is to be

mounted, preferably high up on the wall (near the ceiling

for maximum radio wave dispersion) but in reach of the

Ethernet cable and a wall power outlet if you are not able

to use Power over Ethernet.

2 Drill two holes in the wall (see Figure 6, Item 1) to match

the center of the two keyhole slots in the back of the AP

bracket (see Figure 6, Item 3).

3 Screw the anchors (see Figure 6, Item 2) into the holes

until they are flush with the wall, and screw the provided

mounting screws (see Figure 6 Item 5) into the anchors.

4 Screw the AP mounting screws (see Figure 6, Item 4)

into the bottom of the AP.

5 Mount the AP on the mounting bracket by aligning the

mounting screw with the slots in the bracket and rotating

the unit clockwise about 90 degrees to secure it in place.

Connecting a Power Supply to the WS-AP3805

If you need to power the WS-AP3805 with an external 12V

DC power supply, you can plug the power cord into the

power connector (see Figure 1, Item 6) on the back of the

AP. There is no wall mount for the 12V DC power supply.

Refer to the Extreme Networks IdentiFi Wireless WS-

AP3805 Installation Guide for information about the power

supply.

LAN Connection

The WS-AP3805 has one LAN (Ethernet) port (see Figure 1,

Item 7). During administration and maintenance through

the LAN, the AP must still have a power connection

through either an Ethernet PoE cable or a DC power supply.

External Antennas (WS-AP3805e Only)

Install the external antennas intended for area coverage.

For information about antenna selection and installation,

refer to the Extreme Networks IdentiFi Wireless WS-

AP3805 Installation Guide.

Note: When drilling the holes for the wall anchors, the hole

diameter should be slightly smaller than the diameter of the

wall anchors provided.

Electrical Hazard: Do not connect the WS-AP3805 to an

external power supply if the AP is plugged into the PoE

port.

Note: LAN connectors with shrouds will not fit into the AP

port. Remove the shroud or use an optional jumper cable.