WA603SE Indoor

Wide-coverage AP
High-reliable wireless access
Strict network security
Superb environmental adaptablility
Convenient network deployment and configuration
Easy equipment management and maintenance

High-reliable wireless
access

Strict network security

Superb environmental
adaptablility

Convenient network
deployment and
configuration

Easy equipment
management and
maintenance

Compliant with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards.

2.4 GHz frequency band.
Options of Fat and Fit AP modes.
QoS-compliance, thereby achieving priority
scheduling according to the service type (voice,
video, and data).
Integrity check of wired links when the WA603SE
is working in Fit AP mode.
Multiple authentication and encryption modes
including WEP, WPA/WPA2, WAPI, and 802.1X.

4 kV lightning-proof protection and IP41

water-proof protection, effectively achieving
enhanced protection.
Built-in intelligent antenna to flexibly adapt to
ambient RF conditions, thereby mitigating
interference in real time, increasing SNR,
improving throughput, and speeding up access.
Built-in intelligent antenna to flexibly adapt to
ambient RF conditions, eliminating the need for
manual network deployment and RF planning.
Automatic discovery and configuration loading
after the WA603SE goes online.
Automatic adjustment of channels and
frequencies to implement load balancing.
In-service roaming (that is, roaming without
service interruption).
Plug-and-play (PnP) and zero configuration on
the WA603SE working in Fit AP mode.
Real-time monitoring through the NMS to
configure the WA603SE remotely and identify
WA603SE faults quickly.

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The WA603SE is an indoor access point (AP) in a WLAN that complies with IEEE 802.11b/g/n
standards. It features high reliability, strict security, distinctive protection, easy network deployment,
automatic going-online and configuration, and real-time management and maintenance. The
WA603SE are applicable to open wireless networks featuring simple building structure, small signal
coverage, dense users, and plentiful capacity demands, especially the WLANs in hotels, airports,
schools, and small- and medium-sized enterprises.
The WA603SE has the following advantages in a WLAN:
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Flexible switching between Fit and Fat AP modes

The following table lists the major differences in the Fit and Fat AP network topologies.
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Fat AP Network Topology

Fit AP Network Topology

Application
scope

Traditional enterprise networks

Security

Low security, adopting traditional

encryption and authentication modes

High security, monitoring the ambient RF

conditions and providing security policies
based on user location

Network
management

Each AP must be configured

separately.

The AC allows for bulk configuration for

APs, thus requiring zero configuration on
an AP.

User
management

Rights are differentiated according to

the wired ports to which APs connect.

The wireless virtual mode is adopted and in

this way, rights are differentiated flexibly
according to the user name.

Network scale

The WA603SE working in Fat AP

mode supports the layer 2 roaming
and is applicable to small-scale
network topologies.

The WA603SE working in Fit AP mode

supports the layer 2 roaming, independent
of network topology, and is applicable to
large-scale network topologies.

Value-added
Services
Capability

Simple data access services are

provided.

Enriched services including the enhanced

voice service are provided.

WLAN (achieving dynamic network

management and optimizing operations
and maintenance)

When starting up, the WA603SE selects one of the following mode to enter:
Forced Fit mode: After starting up, the WA603SE enters the Fit mode and is managed by the AC.
Through the AC, the WA603SE can switch from the Fit mode to the Fat mode or automatic mode.
Forced Fat mode: After starting up, the WA603SE enters the Fat mode and manages itself
autonomously. Through the NMS, the WA603SE can switch from the Fat mode to the Fit mode or
automatic mode.
Automatic (Auto) mode: After starting up, the WA603SE enters the auto mode. In this mode, the
WA603SE supports both the Fat and Fit mode and determines a Fat or Fit mode as its working
mode according to actual network conditions.
By default, the WA603SE works in the auto mode after starting up.

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Strict network security

The WA603SE supports multiple authentication and encryption modes:

Wired equivalent privacy (WEP)
Wi-Fi protected access (WPA)/WPA2
Wireless LAN authentication and privacy infrastructure (WAPI)
802.1X
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Superb environmental adaptability

The WA603SE has a built-in intelligent antenna which flexibly adapts to ambient RF conditions and
selects the best transmission path for radio signals. This eliminates the need for network deployment
and planning, mitigates interference in real time, and increases SNR, thereby improving transmission
throughput of the WLAN and speeding up access of end users.
In addition, the WA603SE is designed with the 4 kV lightning-proof protection and IP41 water-proof
protection and these designs highly secure transmission of radio signals.

Easy and intelligent equipment management and maintenance

When working in Fit AP mode, the WA603SE is managed by the AC and goes online automatically
after being powered on. It loads its configuration automatically from the AC and the relevant
authentication, data forwarding, AP management, security protocol, routing, and QoS are
implemented by the AC. The WA603SE also can be monitored through the NMS in real time. All these
features facilitate the management and maintenance of the WA603SE. In addition, the WA603SE
provides other prominent functions such as automatically adjusting channels and frequencies for end
users, quickly roaming without service interruption, and implementing load balancing.

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Network Topology
Figure 1 shows the network topology in which the WA603SE works in Fat AP mode.
Figure 1 Network topology of the WA603SE working in Fat AP mode

In this network topology, the WA603SE, as a Fat AP, fully supports 802.11 functions. Each WA603SE
acts as an independent network entity for exclusive management including user access,
authentication, data forwarding, AP management, security protocol, routing, and QoS.

Figure 2 shows the network topology in which the WA603SE works in Fit AP mode.
Figure 2 Network topology of the WA603SE working in Fit AP mode

In the network topology, the WA603SE, as a Fit AP, supports only the bridge forwarding function and
the user access, AP going-online, authentication, routing, AP management, security protocol, and
QoS are implemented by the AC.

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Hardware Specifications
The actual WA603SE may differ from the one in this document. However, their functions are the same.
Please rest assured when using the WA603SE.
Ports and Buttons (Front View)

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DC power port: 12 VDC

Latch: fastening the device
10/100/1000 PoE: PoE port for PoE power, PoE switch, or wired Ethernet connection to supply power to the
WA603SE. When the WA603SE is provided with both the PoE and DC power supplies, the DC power supply
prevails by default and the PoE acts as the backup power.
10/100/1000: LAN port, used for wired Ethernet connection (not supporting PoE connection)
OPTIONAL: reserved button
SOFT RESET: soft-reset button, used for resetting the system (not restoring the factory defaults)
Protective cover: The protective cover is closed after cable connection to protect the ports and buttons.

LEDs and Buttons (Left View)

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OPT: optional and reserved button

DIR: LED indicating the AP type (Fat or Fit)
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On and green: The WA603SE is working in Fit AP mode.

Blinking: The WA603SE is working in Fit AP mode and is loading data configuration from the AC.

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Off: The WA603SE is working in Fat AP mode.

AIR: reserved LED for radio signals
WLAN: LED indicating the 2.4 GHz radio signal
On and green: The WLAN service has already been configured on the WA603SE and at least one STA
has associated with the WA603SE.
On and amber: The WLAN service has already been configured on the WA603SE and no STA has
associated with the WA603SE.
Off: The WLAN service of the WA603SE is stopped.
HARD RESET: hard-reset button, used for resetting the system if you press the button for less than 6s or restoring
the factory defaults if you press the button for more than 6s.
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Kensington Lock (Right View)

The WA603SE provides a Kensington lock to secure the WA603SE against theft.

LED (Rear View)

The WA603SE provides a power LED on its rear side. If the LED is on and green, it indicates that the power supply
is in the normal state. If the LED is off, it indicates that the power supply is cut off or is in the abnormal state.

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Functions and Features

WLAN Features
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Compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards

Adjusting the channel rate
802.11b-compliant rate options: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps
802.11g-compliant rate options: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps
802.11b/g-compliant rate options: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6, 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps
802.11n-compliant rate options:
20 MHz (HT20): 144.4, 130, 117, 115.6, 104, 86.7, 78, 72.2, 65, 58, 57.8, 52, 43.3, 28.9, 26, 21.7, 19.5, 14.4,
13, 7.2, and 6.5 Mbps
40 MHz (HT40): 300, 270, 243, 240, 216, 180, 162, 150, 135, 121.5, 120, 108, 90, 81, 60, 54, 45, 40.5, 30, 27,
15, and 13.5 Mbps
Adjusting rates automatically or manually (default: automatically)
WLAN channel management
802.11b/g channel quantity: 13
802.11n channel quantity (in the case of 2.4 GHz frequency): 13 (HT20 and HT40)
Automatic channel scanning when the WA603SE is working in Fit AP mode, that is, scanning the neighboring APs,
the channel in use, and the interference and reporting the scanning result to the AC to trigger channel adjustment
Configuring the hiding function for each SSID
Supporting up to 8 virtual APs (VAPs) (one of the 8 VAPs is used for maintenance when the WA603SE is working in
Fat AP mode)
Signal sustain technology (SST)
STA electricity-saving
Supporting the antenna diversity function, thereby picking out an antenna with the best signal receive performance
and using the signal of such an antenna
Implementing data forwarding over the control and provisioning of wireless access points (CAPWAP) tunnel
Automatically finding the AC when the WA603SE is working in Fit AP mode.

Network Features
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Adding STAs to different VLANs according to the SSID

VLAN trunk on an Ethernet port in the upstream direction
Isolation of STAs within the same VLAN
Local data forwarding or centralized data forwarding for users
VLAN ID (range: 14093) and up to 8 VLANs
IGMP snooping
Fast leave
Automatic aging intervals of 5 minutes
Supporting the Network Time Protocol (NTP) when the WA603SE is working in Fat AP mode
Supporting the DHCP client function (acquiring IP addresses through DHCP) when the WA603SE is working in Fit
AP mode
Configuring IGMP snooping for a VAP

Options of Fat and Fit Modes

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Fat AP mode
Fit AP mode
Manual switching between the Fit AP mode and the Fat AP mode

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Supporting the configuration information saving function when the WA603SE is working in Fit or Fat mode, which
ensures no data loss after the WA603SE is restarted

QoS Features
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MAC address filtering

Wi-Fi multimedia (WMM)-based mapping and priority scheduling to process and forward data on the basis of
priority
Managing WMM parameters of an RF
WMM electricity-saving
Priority-based mapping for upstream packets and flow-based mapping for downstream packets
Queue mapping and scheduling
Rate limit on a STA under a VAP

Security Features
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OPEN-SYS
WEP
WPA/WPA2
802.1X
WAPI
SMS4 decryption for data packets
MAC address-based access control (including blacklist and whitelist)
Integrity check of wired links when the WA603SE is working in Fit AP mode: automatically stopping transmitting
radio signals in the case of shutdown on the tunnel between the AP and the AC
SSL when the WA603SE is working in Fat AP mode

Ethernet Features
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Compliant with IEEE 802.3u

Auto-negotiation of the rate and duplex mode of an Ethernet port
Automatic MDI/MDI-X
Up to 1024 unicast MAC addresses

Maintenance Features
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Local Web-based management when the WA603SE is working in Fat AP mode

Managing and maintaining the WA603SE working in Fit AP mode through the AC
Managing the WA603SE working in Fit AP mode through the command line interface (CLI)
Commissioning the WA603SE through telnet
Default maintenance address of the WA603SE: 192.168.0.1/255.255.255.0
Upgrading the WA603SE through the CLI on the AC or through the U2560 (a network management system)
Restoring the factory defaults through software or hardware
Monitoring the user configuration information in real time through the NMS, thereby quickly identifying faults
Reporting alarms relevant to the state of the WA603SE

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Technical Specifications
Power Supply
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Power adapter input: 110240 VAC

Power adapter output: 12 VDC, 1 A
Maximum power consumption: 13 W
PoE switch or PoE power input: 48 VDC (selected by customers themselves according to actual conditions and
not delivered with the WA603SE)
Supporting 802.3at-compliant PoE

Ambient Environment
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Operating temperature: 0C to +40C

Storage temperature: 40C to +70C
Operating humidity: 10% to 95% (non-condensing)
Water-proof protection: IP41
Atmospheric pressure: 70 Kpa to 106 Kpa

Dimensions and Weight

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Dimensions (Length x Width x Height): 194.3 mm x 144.3 mm x 101.6 mm

Weight: 0.680 kg

Governing Certification
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Wireless access certificate, with the transmit spectrum and power certification granted by the China Wireless
Committee
China Compulsory Certification (CCC)
European CE certification
Wi-Fi Alliance certification
RoSH certification

Antenna Parameters
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Built-in intelligent antenna array that features high gain and supports MIMO
Antenna quantity: 12 (6 horizontally-polarized antennas and 6 vertically-polarized ones), with antenna gain of 9 dBi
(supporting only 2.4 GHz radio signal)
Quantity of concurrent online users: 127
Transmit power: 20 dBm (100 mw)

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