Antenna-id Configuration (AP510e/AP560h Only)

This section describes the antenna-id configuration for the AP510 and AP560 model access point profiles. However, the antenna-id configuration is applicable only for the AP510e and AP560h APs.

AP510e Antenna-ID Configuration

The ExtremeMobility AP510e access point is a dual-radio access point, with eight, external Wi-Fi antennas grouped into: group-1 (antenna ports 1 to 4) and group-2 (antenna ports 5 to 8). To enable the AP510e radio, it is mandatory to configure the antenna-id. The antenna-id parameter specifies the antenna type used in the group-1 and/or group-2 antenna ports.

The AP510e antenna-id configuration depends on the software mode applied on the access point radios. The following table lists the antenna configurations required for the three different software modes supported on the AP510e model access point:
Table 1. AP510e: External Antenna Configurations
Antenna Ports
Software Mode 2.4/5G Antennas: 1, 2, 3, 4 5G Antennas: 5, 6, 7, 8
Mode 1
  • Radio 1: 2.4 GHz WLAN
  • Radio 2: 5 GHz WLAN
Note: This mode requires only FOUR, dual-band antennas connected to ANT sockets 1 to 4.
 Dual-band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz None
Mode 2
  • Radio 1: 2.4/5 GHz Sensor
  • Radio 2: 5 GHz WLAN
Note: This mode requires FOUR, dual-band antennas connected to ANT sockets 1 to 4, and FOUR, 5G-band antennas connected to ANT sockets 5 to 8.
 Dual-band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz None
Mode 3
  • Radio 1: 5 GHz WLAN
  • Radio 2: 5 GHz WLAN
Note: Requires FOUR, 5G-band antennas connected to ANT sockets 1 to 4, and FOUR, 5G-band antennas connected to ANT sockets 5 to 8.
 5 GHz 5 GHz
AP560h Antenna-ID Configuration

The ExtremeMobility AP560h access point is a dual-radio access point, with eight, internal Wi-Fi antennas, supporting two internal antenna modes: 30 degree and 70 degree.

To configure the antenna-id for AP510/AP560 profile:

  1. Go to Configuration → Devices → System Profiles.

    A list of default and user-created profiles is displayed.

  2. Select a target AP510 or AP560 profile from the displayed list.

    The selected profile's configuration menu is displayed.

  3. Expand the Advanced menu and select Antenna.
    Click to expand in new window
    Advanced Profile Overrides - Antenna Screen

AP510e antenna-id configuration

  1. In the Antenna External Parameters section, configure the following AP510e antenna-id settings:
    Note

    Note

    This configuration is needed only if the target device-type is AP510e.
    Antenna ID Group 1 Option Use this drop-down menu to configure the antenna type used in the antenna ports 1 to 4 (group-1 antennas).

    The antenna types supported for 'group-1' and 'group-2' antenna ports are: ai-dq04360s, ml-2452-apa2-01, ml-2452-apa2-02, ml-2452-hpa5-036, ml-2452-hpag4a6-01, ml-2452-hpag5a8-01, ml-2452-pna5-01r, ml-2452-pna7-01r, ml-2452-pta4m4-036, ml-2452-sec6m4-036, ws-ai-dq05120.

    The default setting is 'Default', that is no antenna-type associated with the group-1 antenna ports.

    Note: Group-1 antenna configuration is required for all three software modes.
    Note: Refer to the table above for the supported software modes and the corresponding antenna configurations required.
    Antenna ID Group 2 Option Use this drop-down menu to configure the antenna type used in the antenna ports 5 to 8 (group-2 antennas).

    The antenna types supported for 'group-1' and 'group-2' antenna ports are: ai-dq04360s, ml-2452-apa2-01, ml-2452-apa2-02, ml-2452-hpa5-036, ml-2452-hpag4a6-01, ml-2452-hpag5a8-01, ml-2452-pna5-01r, ml-2452-pna7-01r, ml-2452-pta4m4-036, ml-2452-sec6m4-036, ws-ai-dq05120.

    The default setting is 'Default', that is no antenna-type associated with the group-2 antenna ports.

    Note: Group-2 antenna configuration is ONLY required for software modes 2 & 3.
    Note: Refer to the table above for the supported software modes and the corresponding antenna configurations required.

AP560h antenna-id configuration

  1. In the Antenna Internal Parameters section, configure the following AP560h antenna-id settings:
    Note

    Note

    This option is visible only if the profile-type selected is for AP560. This configuration is needed only if the target device-type is AP560h
    Antenna ID Internal Option Use this drop-down menu to configure the internal antenna mode. The options are:
    • Default - This is the default setting. In the default setting, no antenna-mode.
    • internal-560h-30 - Sets the mode as 30 degree.
    • internal-560h-70 - Sets the mode as 70 degree.
  2. Click OK to save the changes made to the profile's advanced antenna configuration.

    Click Reset to revert to the last saved configuration.

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