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SteelConnect
Access Point Hardware
Guide
June 2016

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  • Page 1 SteelConnect Access Point Hardware ™ Guide June 2016...
  • Page 2 © 2016 Riverbed Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Riverbed and any Riverbed product or service name or logo used herein are trademarks of Riverbed. All other trademarks used herein belong to their respective owners. The trademarks and logos displayed herein cannot be used without the prior written consent of Riverbed or their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome .............................. 5 About This Guide ........................5 Documentation and Release Notes..................5 Contacting Riverbed ........................ 5 1 - SteelConnect Overview........................7 SteelConnect Access Point Appliances ................... 7 SteelConnect SDI-AP5R ......................8 SteelConnect Access Point LEDs ..................... 8 2 - Mounting the SteelConnect Access Point Appliances ..............11 Site Preparations or Considerations ..................
  • Page 4 Contents SteelConnect Access Point Hardware Guide...
  • Page 5: Welcome

    SteelConnect SDI-AP5R  Documentation and Release Notes To obtain the most current version of all Riverbed documentation, go to the Riverbed Support site at https://support.riverbed.com. The Riverbed Knowledge Base contains any known issues, how-to documents, system requirements, and common error messages. You can browse titles or search for keywords and strings. To access the Riverbed Knowledge Base, log in to the Riverbed Support site at https://support.riverbed.com.
  • Page 6 Welcome Contacting Riverbed SteelConnect Access Point Hardware Guide...
  • Page 7: Steelconnect Overview

    Internet of Things. Organizations have to assign users to a virtual network zone only once. From then on, these virtual zones automatically follow their users across all of your locations, regardless which device is used. SteelConnect SDI-AP3 and SDI-AP5 are indoor appliances, whereas the SteelConnect SDI-AP5R can be used outdoors.
  • Page 8: Steelconnect Sdi-Ap5R

    SteelConnect Overview SteelConnect SDI-AP5R The following items can be found on the bottom panel of the appliance: A reset button resets the appliance to its factory state. Press the button for 10 seconds. After  releasing the button all five LEDs flash and the appliance resets to the factory default state. 1-GbE Ethernet port (RJ45) for the PoE ...
  • Page 9 SteelConnect Access Point LEDs SteelConnect Overview The AP5R LEDs are on the side of the appliance. Figure 1-3. SteelConnect SDI-AP5R LEDs Color Definition 5GHz Green Power on 2.4GHz Orange Ethernet LAN2 Green Power on LAN1 Green Power on Power Green Power on SteelConnect Access Point Hardware Guide...
  • Page 10 SteelConnect Overview SteelConnect Access Point LEDs SteelConnect Access Point Hardware Guide...
  • Page 11: Mounting The Steelconnect Access Point Appliances

    Mounting the SteelConnect Access Point Appliances This chapter describes how to install or mount the access point appliances and discusses the following topics: “Site Preparations or Considerations” on page 11  “Mounting the SDI-AP3 and SDI-AP5” on page 12  “Installing the SDI-AP5R”...
  • Page 12: Environmental Considerations

    Mounting the SteelConnect Access Point Appliances Mounting the SDI-AP3 and SDI-AP5 If the appliance exhibits unexpected behavior, such as smoking or becoming extremely hot,  disconnect it from the power source immediately and then obtain service assistance. Environmental Considerations The following is a list of environmental considerations that will ensure safe and efficient operations of the appliance: Ensure that the appliance has at least 12 inches of clearance on all sides to allow for proper ...
  • Page 13: Installing The Sdi-Ap5R

    Installing the SDI-AP5R Mounting the SteelConnect Access Point Appliances 4. Plug in the power supply or PoE to power up the AP. Figure 2-1. Mounting the SDI-AP3 and SDI-AP5 Installing the SDI-AP5R You can mount the SDI-AP5R to a wall or a pole using the mounting kit that ships with the appliance. Make sure to mount all antennas as indicated on the device (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) before mounting the appliance.
  • Page 14 Mounting the SteelConnect Access Point Appliances Installing the SDI-AP5R 2. Drill holes in the four marked locations. Each hole should be 37 mm (1.46 in.) deep and 8 mm (.31 in.) wide. Hammer the bolts into the openings. Figure 2-3. Installing the Bolts 3.
  • Page 15: Pole Mounting The Sdi-Ap5R

    Installing the SDI-AP5R Mounting the SteelConnect Access Point Appliances 4. Attach the device to the wall by tightening the bolt’s flat washers and nuts to secure the bracket to the mounting surface. Figure 2-5. Securing the AP to the Wall Pole Mounting the SDI-AP5R 1.
  • Page 16 Mounting the SteelConnect Access Point Appliances Installing the SDI-AP5R 2. Determine placement (horizontal or vertical) and use the four round head screws to attach the pole mount bracket. Figure 2-7. Attaching the Pole Mount Bracket 3. Thread the open end of the pole strap through the two tabs on the pole mount brackets. Figure 2-8.
  • Page 17: Connecting Power

    Connecting Power Mounting the SteelConnect Access Point Appliances 4. Lock and tighten the pole strap to secure the pole mount bracket to the pole. Figure 2-9. Secure the Pole Mount Strap Connecting Power The AP appliance can only be power by PoE+ through the LAN1 port. Supply power by connecting the LAN1 port to a PoE+ injector or a PoE+ capable switch port.
  • Page 18 Mounting the SteelConnect Access Point Appliances Connector Requirements Make sure the total plug length is 30 mm (1.3 in.) or less  Remove the band protection with a cutter if needed. Remove the catch completely for easy  maintenance. Place the sleeve around the cable and plug the connector into the appliance. Make sure to pull the ...
  • Page 19: A - Specifications

    Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for the SteelConnect AP appliances. “SDI-AP3 Specifications” on page 20  “SDI-AP5 Specifications” on page 20  “SDI-AP5R Specifications” on page 21  SteelConnect Access Point Hardware Guide...
  • Page 20: Sdi-Ap3 Specifications

    Specifications SDI-AP3 Specifications SDI-AP3 Specifications Specification Definition Radio Specification 1 x 802.11 g/n radio on 2.4 GHz 1 x 802.11 a/n radio on 5 GHz 600 Mbps max rate 2 x 2 MIMO with 2 spatial streams Internal diversity antennas 2 x 5dBi on 2.4 GHz 2 x 5dBi on 5 GHz Interface...
  • Page 21: Sdi-Ap5R Specifications

    SDI-AP5R Specifications Specifications SDI-AP5R Specifications Specification Definition Radio Specification 1 x 802.11 g/n radio on 2.4 GHz 1 x 802.11 a/n/ac radio on 5 GHz (DFS) 1750 Mbps max rate 3 x 3 MIMO with 3 spatial streams Omni-directional antennas (N type) 3 x 5dBi on 2.4 GHz 3 x 7dBi on 5 GHz Interface...
  • Page 22 Specifications SDI-AP5R Specifications SteelConnect Access Point Hardware Guide...

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