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- Page 1 T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated Cable Modem Installation Guide Part Number 800-70610-001 Rev A Draft Published December 2, 2014 www.ruckuswireless.com...
- Page 2 OF, THE MATERIAL. Trademarks Ruckus Wireless, Ruckus, Bark Logo, Simply Better Wireless are trademarks of Ruckus Wireless, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other product or company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Checking the Signal Level with an RF Power Meter (Optional) ....24 Configuring the T504 for the First Time (Optional)......25 Preparing the Administrative Computer . - Page 4 Rebooting and Resetting the T504 ........
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Page 5: About This Installation Guide
Consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of local area networking, cable modem setup and configuration, wireless networking, and wireless devices. Figure 1. Typical T504 mounted on a strand T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A... -
Page 6: Using This Installation Guide
About This Installation Guide Using this Installation Guide Using this Installation Guide The T504 installation is completed with five main steps. Each step includes some substeps. Figure 2 shows the main steps, and Table 1 includes the substeps. Figure 2. Adding a T504 to an existing Ruckus Wireless network flowchart... - Page 7 • Configuring Advanced Settings and Features • Reading Related Documentation NOTE The AP part of the T504 can be managed using an AP web browser interface, an AP command line interface (CLI), and a simple network management protocol (SNMP) interface.
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Page 8: Terms Used In This Guide
Before continuing, Ruckus Wireless recommends that you become familiar with the following terms: • T504: T504 Cable Modem Access Point, which includes the CM and AP and the cable strand interface. • AP: The Wi-Fi Access Point part of the T504 Cable Modem Access Point. -
Page 9: Documentation Feedback
• Page number (if appropriate) For example: • T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide • Part number: 800-70610-001 Rev A • Page 11 T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A... -
Page 10: Planning The T504 Installation
Planning the T504 Installation Before installing the T504, verify the version and plan the AP installation. In this chapter: • T504 Omni Antenna Coverage • Powering Options • Performing a Site Survey T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A... -
Page 11: T504 Omni Antenna Coverage
Figure 3. Omni 5GHz and 2.4GHz coverage Cable Strand Cable Strand T504 Excellent Excellent Reach Reach Good Reach Elevation Plane Coverage T504 Azimuth Plane Coverage T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A... -
Page 12: Powering Options
Powering Options Powering Options The T504 supports AC power over cable (POC). 40 to 90 VAC POC is used when the T504 is mounted on a cable strand and powered via an F-type coaxial cable connected to the HFC cable plant. - Page 13 Planning the T504 Installation Performing a Site Survey • Mounting: The T504 is designed to clamp onto a 1/4” to 3/8” (6.35mm to 10mm) support wire. The hangers allow a 2” bundle of cables between the support wire and the T504.
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Page 14: Installing The T504
Finding the AP and CM MAC Addresses • Connectors and Ground Point • LEDs and Reset Button/Diagnostic Ethernet Port • Dimensions • Deploying the T504 • Verifying CM and AP Operation T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A... -
Page 15: Safety Information
For additional lightning protection, use lightning rods and lightning arrestors. CAUTION! Make sure that proper lightning surge protection precautions are taken according to local electrical code. T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A... -
Page 16: Unpacking The T504
• This Installation Guide Finding the AP and CM MAC Addresses The T504 has separate MAC addresses for the internal AP and cable modem (CM), mounted on the end of the T504 with the F-type connector and the ground screw (see Figure... -
Page 17: Connectors And Ground Point
The T504 is normally earth-grounded by the cable strand. External Earth However, if the cable strand is not earth grounded, then connect Ground Point an external earth ground to the T504 using this screw-and-washer set. T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A... -
Page 18: Leds And Reset Button/Diagnostic Ethernet Port
LEDs on the T504, and Table 3 describes the LEDs and the reset button/diagnostic Ethernet port. Figure 5. T504 LEDs and reset button/diagnostic Ethernet port when the dome is pointing downwards Table 3. LEDs and reset button/diagnostic Ethernet port... -
Page 19: Dimensions
• After removing the plug, you can see the diagnostic Ethernet port. This port is used for diagnostics and/or initial configuration. Dimensions “Appendix C: T504 Mounting Dimensions and Weight” on page 46 contains the dimensions for the T504. T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A... -
Page 20: Deploying The T504
Earth Grounding the T504 The cable strand is usually earth-grounded, and mounting the T504 on the cable strand earth grounds the T504 chassis as well; if this is the case, skip this procedure and continue with Installing the Cable Power Tap. -
Page 21: Installing The Cable Power Tap
POC. Powering the T504 with POC 40 to 90 VAC POC is used when the T504 is mounted on a cable strand and powered via an F-type coaxial cable connected to the HFC cable plant. 1 Remove the power jumper from the power tap to remove AC power out of the power tap. - Page 22 4 Plug the power jumper back into the power tap to restore AC power out of the power tap. 5 When the T504 receives power, its LEDs flash on and off as it goes through a power-on self test and then receives its AP and CM configurations from the cable operator.
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Page 23: Checking The Signal Level With An Rf Power Meter (Optional)
• Pmin = +17dBmV, 1280kHz modulation rate • Pmin = +20dBmV, 2560kHz modulation rate • Pmin = +23dBmV, 5120kHz modulation rate Continue with Configuring the T504 for the First Time (Optional). T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A... -
Page 24: Configuring The T504 For The First Time (Optional)
Verifying CM and AP Operation. If the T504 AP and CM do not receive their latest firmware downloads and initial configurations from the CMTS equipment when the T504 powers up, then continue with this procedure: •... - Page 25 7 Click OK to save your changes and close the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. 8 Click OK again to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box. T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A...
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Page 26: Operating The Cm
(see Figure 3 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the T504, and then connect the other end to the administrative computer’s Ethernet port. 4 On the administrative computer, open a web browser window. - Page 27 Viewing the Software Status. Viewing the Software Status The Software Status page displays information about the current software version installed on the cable modem and the CM system status. T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A...
- Page 28 Network Access Indicates whether or not the cable modem is connected to the network. Cable Modem IP Address The IP address assigned to the CM. T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A...
- Page 29 The Downstream Power indicated in the Power column is accurate to +/-3dB. Figure 9. Connection Status page - Page 1 of 2 Figure 10. Connection Status page - Page 2 of 2 T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A...
- Page 30 Hertz) that you want the cable modem to use to connect to the CMTS when it boots up. 4 Click Set Values and Reboot to have the cable modem save your changes and reboot. T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A...
- Page 31 5 If you have made any changes on the Security Status page, then click Apply. • If you have selected the Restore Factory Defaults Yes, then the CM reboots and resets all CM parameters to the factory defaults. T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A...
- Page 32 4 If you would like to delete the SNMP events in the SNMP event log, then click Clear Log at the bottom of the page. Continue with Configuring the AP for Standalone Operation. T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A...
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Page 33: Configuring The Ap For Standalone Operation
Installing the T504 Deploying the T504 Configuring the AP for Standalone Operation NOTE If the T504 is going to be managed by an AP controller or manager, then skip this section and continue with Verifying CM and AP Operation. Logging Into the AP’s Web Interface 1 Collect required equipment and information: •... - Page 34 Common wireless configuration Setting Recommended Value 2.4GHz (802.11b/g/n) for Configuration > Radio 2.4G > Wireless Mode • Common. 5GHz (802.11ac/a/n) for Configuration > Radio 5G > Common. • T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A...
- Page 35 Wireless 1 to Wireless 8 (8 WLANs) Encryption Method (security) Disabled on all WLANs 1 Click one of the Wireless # tabs. The selected Wireless # page appears (Figure 16). T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A...
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Page 36: Verifying Cm And Ap Operation
4 Clear the SSID box, and then type a unique and descriptive name that you want to call this wireless network. For example, you can type Ruckus Wireless AP. This SSID is the name that helps users identify this wireless network in their wireless network connection application. -
Page 37: Operating And Troubleshooting The T504
T504, as described in Finding the AP and CM MAC Addresses. If you cannot find the CM’s MAC address on the T504, you can retrieve it via the CMTS using the AP and CM command line interfaces: • Retrieving the CM’s MAC Address using the CM CLI •... -
Page 38: Retrieving The Cm's Mac Address Using The Ap Cli
Rebooting and Resetting the T504 Refer to Rebooting and Resetting the AP and CM for instructions on rebooting and resetting the AP and CM parts of the T504. T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A... -
Page 39: How Radio Frequency Scanning Works
The scanning of generic DOCSIS channels is required the first time the T504 connects to an MSO. After the initial scan, the T504 is able to retrieve the local country frequency plan without a complete scan during its normal operation. -
Page 40: What To Do Next
Reading Related Documentation The latest versions of Ruckus Wireless product documentation are available for download on the Ruckus Wireless Support Web site at http://support.ruckuswireless.com/documents T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A... -
Page 41: Appendix A: Ruckus Wireless Factory- And Customer-Supplied Parts
T504 Kit or Notes Customer Supplied 1m lugged earth 741-65006-001 T504 kit ground wire Cable power tap Customer Antronix and connecting supplied MGT2000-SDPE cable tap, or equivalent T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A... -
Page 42: Appendix B: Rebooting And Resetting The T504
Also note that resetting and/or rebooting the AP and CM disrupts all wireless network communications through this device. There are different ways to reboot or reset the AP and CM parts of the T504: • Using the Reset Button Inside the AP •... -
Page 43: Remotely Rebooting The Ap
2 Start your MIB browser. 3 Load the Ruckus Wireless MIBs onto the MIB browser. 4 In the MIB browser, specify the IP address of the T504 AP. (You can obtain this information from the DHCP server on the network.) 5 Find the OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.25053.3.1.4.7.3 (ruckusZFT504ControlLED). -
Page 44: Resetting The Cm To Factory Default Settings
2 Start your MIB browser. 3 Load the Ruckus Wireless MIBs onto the MIB browser. 4 In the MIB browser, specify the IP address of the T504 access point or cable modem. (You can obtain this information from the DHCP server on the network.) 5 Find the OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.25053.3.1.4.7.3 (ruckusZFT504ControlLED). -
Page 45: Appendix C: T504 Mounting Dimensions And Weight
Appendix C: T504 Mounting Dimensions and Weight Dimensions Figure 18. T504 length--all dimensions in millimeters and [inches] T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A... - Page 46 Dimensions Figure 19. T504 height and width--all dimensions in millimeters and [inches] T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A...
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Page 47: Weight
Weight Weight The T504 weighs 9.5 pounds. For other specifications, refer to the Ruckus Wireless data sheet. T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A... - Page 48 Copyright © 2006-2014. Ruckus Wireless, Inc. 350 West Java Dr. Sunnyvale, CA 94089. USA www.ruckuswireless.com...