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  • Page 1 RG-AP520(DA) Series Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide V1.0...

  • Page 2: Copyright Statement

    Ruijie Networks reserves all copyrights of this document. Any reproduction, excerption, backup, modification, transmission, translation or commercial use of this document or any portion of this document, in any form or by any means, without the prior written consent of Ruijie Networks is prohibited. are registered trademarks of Ruijie Networks.

  • Page 3: Obtaining Technical Assistance

    It is intended for the users who have some experience in installing and maintaining network hardware. At the same time, it is assumed that the users are already familiar with the related terms and concepts. Obtaining Technical Assistance  Ruijie Networks Website: http://www.ruijienetworks.com/  Service Email: service_rj@ruijienetworks.com ...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    · Chapter 1 Product Overview Designed for indoor deployment, Ruijie RG-AP520(DA) access point (AP) is a compact product with a built-in directional antenna and a coverage angle of 50° to 70°. It is applicable to venue and station scenarios such as convention and exhibition centers, cultural exhibition venues, coach stations, railway stations, bus stations, airports, harbors, and highway service areas.
  • Page 5 · One 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port One USB2.0 Port ( USB expansion card or USB storage device supported) Management Ports One RJ45 Console port 1 LED (red, green, blue, orange, and flashing modes, breathing flashing mode for smart device access, and the indicator can be switched off to silent mode) Power Supply Adapter: DC 48V (optional) PoE: IEEE 802.3af/802.3at-compliant (compatible).

  • Page 6: Product Image

    · Multicast Multicast to unicast conversion Network management SNMP v1/v2C/v3, Telnet, SSH, TFTP, and FTP and Web management Fault detection and alarm Support Management and Maintenance Statistics and logs Support FAT/FIT switching Support The weight refers to the weight of host and bracket. Product Image The AP provides two built-in RF ports, two Ethernet ports (one PoE-capable), one Console port, and one DC socket.
  • Page 7 · Blinking blue Initialization is complete, and the AP is establishing a CAPWAP connection with an AC. Blinking orange Firmware upgrade in progress. Do not power off. Solid blue Normal operation, but no wireless clients are associated with the AP. Breathing blue 16 breaths/min Normal operation, at least one wireless client is associated with the AP.

  • Page 8: Power Sources

    · Power Sources The AP can be powered either with a power adapter or through Power over Ethernet (PoE). The AP requires Ruijie power adapters (If needed, you can buy them from Ruijie). To use a PoE device, make sure it supports the IEEE 802.3af/at PoE standard. Cooling Solution The AP adopts fanless design.
  • Page 9 · Half-power beamwidth: about 50° Half-power beamwidth: about 60° Figure 1-4 shows the ceiling-mounted application and wall-mounted application of RG-AP520(DA) in the 5 GHz operating mode. Figure 1-4 Directions of Antenna Radiation at 5 GHz...
  • Page 10 · Half-power beamwidth: about 35° Half-power beamwidth: about 60°...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Preparing For Installation

    · Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation To prevent device damage and bodily injury, please read carefully the safety recommendations described in this chapter. The recommendations do not cover all possible hazardous situations. Installation The AP must be installed indoors. To ensure its normal operation, the installation site must meet the following requirements.

  • Page 12: Temperature And Humidity

    ·  Find out the location of the emergency power supply switch in the room before installation. First cut off the power supply in case of an accident.  Be sure to make a careful check before you shut down the power supply. ...

  • Page 13: Power Supply

    · Maximum diameter (μm) Maximum concentration 1.4 x 10 7 x 10 2.4 x 10 1.3 x 10 (Particles/m Besides, the contents of salts, acids and sulfides in the air are also strictly limited for the equipment room. These substances can accelerate metal corrosion and the aging of some parts. Table 2-3 describes the limit of some hazardous gases such as SO S, NO and Cl...

  • Page 14: Installation Tools

    · Please use Ruijie recommended power adapters. Please use Ruijie certified PoE injectors. Installation Tools Common Tools Phillips screwdriver, related copper and fiber cables, bolts, diagonal pliers, cable ties Wire stripper, crimping pliers, RJ-45 crimping pliers, punch down tool Special Tools Meter Multimeter, bit error rate tester (BERT) The listed tools are customer supplied.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Installing The Access Point

    · Chapter 3 Installing the Access Point The RG-AP520(DA) series must be fixed and installed indoors. Before installing the AP, make sure you have carefully read the requirements described in Chapter 2. Installation Flowchart Before You Begin Before you install the AP, verify that: ...

  • Page 16: Installing The Ap

    ·  Do not wash the device with liquid.  Do not open the enclosure when the AP is working.  Fasten the device tightly. Installing the AP Select a proper installation manner to ensure a large coverage area. The RG-AP520(DA) host and the RG-AP520(DA) bracket are installed together. ...
  • Page 17 · Slide the AP along the mounting bracket into mounting holes until it is locked into place. Do not forcibly push the AP into the holes. After installation, verify that the AP is securely fastened.  Wall-mounted mode The mounting kit and M8x60 expansion anchors delivered with the AP are required. The installation steps are as follows: Attach the installation kit to the wall and mark the screw location.
  • Page 18 ·  Pole-mounted mode (vertical pole) Thread the hose clamp through the square hole of the wall bracket and mount the hose clamp on the pole, and then fasten the screws of the hose clamp using a Phillips screwdriver. Figure 3-6 Installing Wall Bracket on Vertical Pole Install the AP with the bracket assembly to the wall bracket that has been fixed to the vertical pole and fasten the AP using the M8x40 screws delivered with the AP.
  • Page 19 · Figure 3-7 Mounting the Wall Bracket on the Vertical Pole  Pole-mounted mode (horizontal pole) Figure 3-8 Mounting the Wall Bracket on the Horizontal Pole Figure 3-9 Horizontal Pole-Mounted Mode...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Ap Angle

    · The method and procedure of mounting the AP on a horizontal pole are the same as those of mounting the AP on a vertical pole. Adjusting the AP Angle RG-AP520(DA) has a built-in indoor directional antenna, which is installed inside the AP in parallel with the upper cover. Therefore, you can adjust the antenna angle by adjusting the bracket during on-site installation.
  • Page 21 · Figure 3-11 Horizontally Adjustable Antenna Angle (+60°) (Recommended horizontal adjustment range: –60° to +60°) Figure 3-12 Vertically Adjustable Antenna Angle (0°)

  • Page 22: Connecting Cables

    · Figure 3-13 Vertically Adjustable Antenna Angle (+60°) (Recommended vertical adjustment range: 0° to 90°) Connecting Cables Connect UTP/STP to the LAN/PoE port on the AP. See Appendix A for supported wiring of twisted pairs. By default, baud rate is set to 9600, data bit 8, parity none, stop bits 1 and flow control none on the console port of the AP.

  • Page 23: Bundling Cables

    · Ruijie recommends you not use Ethernet cables with protective sleeves that may cause inconvenience to installation of Ethernet cables. Bundling Cables Precautions  Make sure the cable bundles are neat and orderly.  Bend twisted pairs naturally or to a large radius close to the connector. ...

  • Page 24: Chapter 4 System Debugging

    · Chapter 4 System Debugging Setting up a Debugging Environment Use a power adapter or PoE to power the AP. Setting up the Environment  Verify that the AP is properly connected to the power source.  Connect the AP to an AC through a twisted pair cable. ...

  • Page 25: Chapter 5 Monitoring And Maintenance

    · Chapter 5 Monitoring and Maintenance Monitoring You can observe the LED to monitor the AP in operation.  Blinking green: The AP is being initialized.  Blinking red: The AP completes initialization but has no Ethernet activity.  Blinking blue: The AP completes initialization and is establishing a CAPWAP connection with the AC. ...

  • Page 26: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    · Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Flowchart Troubleshooting LED does not light up after the AP is powered on If you use PoE power supply, verify that the power source is IEEE 802.11af compliant, and then verify that the cable is connected properly. If you use a power adapter, verify that the power adapter is connected to an active power outlet, and then verify that the power adapter works properly.
  • Page 27 · Wireless client cannot find the AP Follow the above-mentioned two steps. Verify that the AP is configured correctly. Adjust the angle of antennas. Move the client device to adjust the distance between the client and the AP. LED keeps blinking red The LED stays blinking red for a long time, indicating the Ethernet port is not connected.

  • Page 28: Appendix A Connectors And Media

    · Appendix A Connectors and Media 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T The 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T is a 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation port that supports auto MDI/MDIX. Compliant with IEEE 802.3ab, 1000BASE-T requires Category 5e 100-ohm UTP or STP (STP is recommended) with a maximum distance of 100 meters (328 feet). 1000BASE-T requires all four pairs of wires be connected for data transmission, as shown in Figure A-1.
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  • Page 30: Appendix B: Cabling Recommendations

    · Appendix B: Cabling Recommendations During installation, route cable bundles upward or downward along the sides of the rack depending on the actual situation in the equipment room. All cable connectors should be placed at the bottom of the cabinet rather than be exposed outside of the cabinet.
  • Page 31 ·  If cables are to be bent, bind them first but do not tie cable ties within the bend to avoid stress on the cables, which may otherwise cause the wires inside to break, as shown in Figure B-3. Figure B-3 Do Not Tie Cable Ties within the Bend ...
  • Page 32 · 3. Spring washer 1. Flat washer Note 4. Flat washer 2. Nut  When using a stiff cable, fix it near the cable lug to avoid stress on the lug and cable.  Do not use self-tapping screws to fasten terminals. ...

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