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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE XR Series Wireless Access Points XR520H April 29, 2013...
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XR520H Quick Installation Guide is a registered trademark of Xirrus, Inc. All other trademarks and brand names are marks of their respective holders. All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced or disclosed in whole or in part by any means without the written consent of Xirrus, Inc.
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802.3af or 802.3at PoE-compliant switches, may be used to power the XR520H . The XR520H is powered by one injector port rated at 20W or higher. The Xirrus PoGE Power Injector requires an AC outlet. See the PoGE Installation Guide for more information.
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XR520H Quick Installation Guide The maximum cable length between the XR520H and the RJ-45 Ethernet Network is 100 meters. The PoGE Injector is not a repeater, so its location will not increase this distance. The XR520H can operate from a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) link. However, the ...
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5) Mount the Access Point on a Pole or Wall 5a) Pole Mounting For pole mounting, Xirrus recommends using metal straps (not included with the Access Point). The metal straps can be obtained from BAND-IT-IDEX, Inc. (www.BAND-IT-IDEX.com). See their web site for additional contact information. Complete the following steps to mount the Access Point to a pole.
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XR520H Quick Installation Guide Once the strap is satisfactorily tight, rotate the Band-It tool back so that the strap cannot slide back through the buckle. Using the built in cutting tool on the Band-It tool, cut the excess strap.
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XR520H Quick Installation Guide The completed attachment should have the mounting bracket firmly seated against the pole. One band should be enough for most installations however a second band can be used for additional mounting security. 5b) Wall Mounting Place the Access Point in the desired location and mark the location of the mounting holes ...
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Steps 7, 8, and 9. 7) Install an Antenna NOTE: Use only Xirrus-approved or recommended external antennas. Also see the Notices and Warnings regarding external antennas in the Warning & Notices section of this guide. NOTE: Be sure to configure the Access Point’s IAPs to the proper bands (2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz) in Step 11.
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ANT2) to 5.8GHz. Then you must configure the Access Point to correspond in Step 11: set IAP1 to the 2.4GHz band and IAP2 to the 5GHz band. To use a 3x3 MIMO antenna type with the XR520H, connect cables to the +45 and -45 connectors. Do not use the connector marked “V”.
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XR520H Quick Installation Guide 10) Log In to the Access Point NOTE: If you are a Xirrus Cloud customer, your Access Points are completely managed by XMS Cloud, and you may skip all of the remaining steps (10, 11 and 12). In fact, you will not be able to access CLI or the Web Management Interface under normal operating circumstances.
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11) Configure the Access Point Click Express Setup. The Access Point will automatically contact Xirrus and obtain its license key, based on its serial number and MAC address. This auto-licensing function requires the Access Point to have an Internet connection. A license is needed to enable the full functionality of the Access Point.
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XBL. Xircon access to the Access Point may be controlled. Since the XR520H does not have a console port, this model has Xircon access to both XBL and CLI enabled by default. To avoid potentially being locked out of the Access Point, Xircon should always be enabled at the XBL level at least.
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XR520H Quick Installation Guide Use the following steps to replace the default XBL username and password. These steps use CLI commands. 1. To access CLI via the WMI, click CLI under the Tools section on the left. 2. If Xircon access at the XBL level is to be allowed, use the following three commands to change the XBL username and password from the default values of admin/admin.
Notices, Warnings, & Compliance Statements Notices Read all user documentation before powering this device. Please verify the integrity of the system ground prior to installing Xirrus equipment. Additionally, verify that the ambient operating temperature does not exceed 65°C. - 12 -...
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XR520H Quick Installation Guide Software used by the modular Access Points (APs) is covered by the Xirrus Software License and Product Warranty Agreement. Non-Modification Statement: Unauthorized changes or modifications to the device are not permitted. Use only Xirrus-approved external antennas supplied or recommended by the manufacturer.
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WARNING: Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. WARNING: Incorrect installation of Xirrus Access Points may invalidate FCC, CE mark, or other regulatory compliance approvals. Customers are responsible for any legal violations from operation of un-approved equipment or incorrect installation.
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XR520H Quick Installation Guide CAUTION: Xirrus PoGE Injectors rely on the building’s installation for over current protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 15A (U.S.) or 240 VAC, 10A (International) is used on all current-carrying conductors.
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The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. When used with approved Xirrus antennas, Xirrus XR products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits - 16 -...
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(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Xirrus Access Points are certified to the requirements of RSS-210. The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations.
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This declaration is only valid for configurations (combinations of software, firmware and hardware) provided and/or supported by Xirrus Inc. The use of software or firmware not supported/provided by Xirrus Inc. may result that the equipment is no longer compliant with the regulatory requirements.
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EMC: EN 301 489-1 and EN 301 489-17 Safety: EN 50371 to EN 50385 and EN 60601 CE Marking: For the Xirrus Wireless Access Point, the CE mark and Class-2 identifier opposite are affixed to the equipment and its packaging: - 19 -...
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**France is indoor use only in the upper end of the band. The requirements for any country may change at any time. Xirrus recommends that you check with local authorities for the current status of their national regulations for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless LANs.
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EU member states, the EU Directive 1999/5/EC has also been implemented in those countries. RF Exposure Generic Information The Xirrus Access Point products are designed to comply with the following national and international standards on Human Exposure to Radio Frequencies: US 47 Code of Federal Regulations Part 2 Subpart J ...
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Only antennas provided by Xirrus for use with the product should be installed. The use of any other antennas may cause damage to the access points or violate regulatory emission limits and will not be supported by Xirrus.
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Industry Canada Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves The Xirrus Access Points include radio transmitters and receivers. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields) as referenced in Health Canada Safety Code 6.
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XR520H Quick Installation Guide Cellular Telecommunications Association at this URL: www.wow-com.com The Mobile Manufacturers Forum at this URL: www.mmfai.org - 24 -...
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