The HP 560 is a Wi-Fi Alliance authorized Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
802.11ac product. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification
mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
This Quickstart shows you how to install and get started using the HP 560 Dual Radio 802.11ac Access Point, hereafter referred to as the AP. The latest HP
documentation is available at www.hp.com/support/manuals.
Important: Operating this AP in requires these minimum software versions: HP MSM7xx,V5.5.2; HP 20G Unified Wired-WLAN Module in an HP 7500,
CMW520-R6708 or in an HP 10500 CMW520-R1208; HP 830, CMW520-B3308P18; HP WX5002/4, CMW520-R2308P18-EI.
Hardware overview
Front view
1: Status LEDs (left to right) Power/System OK, Ethernet, Radio 1, Radio 2
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HP 560 Wireless 802.11ac Access Point Quickstart This Quickstart shows you how to install and get started using the HP 560 Dual Radio 802.11ac Access Point, hereafter referred to as the AP. The latest HP documentation is available at www.hp.com/support/manuals.
Console port: Standard console (serial) port with RJ-45 connector. See country. Entering the incorrect country can result in illegal operation and can Console Ports in the HP 5xx Access Point Configuration Guide, available cause harmful interference to other systems. online. There is no need to use the Console port for initial configuration.
HP 560 Wireless 802.11ac Access Point Quickstart Installation Installation Insert the anchors and tap them flush with the wall surface. Pull the Ethernet cable through the hole in the wall and the AP Bracket. The AP can be mounted on a wall, a wall-mounted electrical box, or a Use the mounting screws to attach the AP Bracket to the wall.
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Secure the AP Alternatively, you can run a cable outside of the ceiling tile and through HP strongly recommends that as soon as the AP is installed, you install the the AP cable channel. retention screw that anchors the AP Bracket to the AP (callout 2 below).
Working with controlled APs in the MSM7xx Controllers Configuration Guide. • HP MSM760: J9420A, J9421A For more information about using the AP with HP 10500/7500, HP 830 or WX5002/WX5004 Controllers, see the HP 830 Switch and HP 10500/7500 • HP MSM765zl: J9370A 20G Module Access Controller Module Basic Configuration Guide, the H3C WX •...
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To avoid a delay after switching modes, clear the ARP (address Note: to autonomous mode has wireless protection options disabled. HP resolution protocol) cache on your computer. In Windows for recommends that you either follow the procedure in Configure basic wireless...
E. Assigning an IP address to the AP is set to obtain an IP address automatically. By default, the AP creates a wireless network named HP in the 5 GHz band By default, the AP operates as a DHCP client. This means that if the network has a DHCP server, the AP automatically receives a new IP address in place of for 802.11n and 802.11a users.