E510 Access Point
Quick Setup Guide
NOTE: The minimum software revision for the E510 is
ZoneDirector (ZD) 10.1 or later, or SmartZone (SZ) 3.6 or
later, or standalone AP firmware 108.0 or later.
This Quick Setup Guide provides step-by-step instructions on
how to field-install the Ruckus Wireless E510 access point
(AP). For detailed information on planning the installation,
performing a site survey, and operating the E510, refer to the
Ruckus Wireless Outdoor Access Point User Guide , available
at https://support.ruckuswireless.com.
WARNING!
Only trained and qualified personnel should be
allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
WARNING!
Installation of this equipment must comply with
local and national electrical codes.
CAUTION!
Make sure that you form a 80mm - 130mm
(3"-5") drip loop in any cable that is attached to the AP or
the building. This will prevent water from running along the
cable and entering the AP or the building where the cable
terminates.
CAUTION!
Be sure that grounding is available and that it
meets local and national electrical codes. 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.
WARNING!
Ruckus Wireless strongly recommends that you
wear eye protection before mounting the AP.
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Published October 2017, Part Number 800-71577-001 Rev A
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Before You Begin
Before deploying Ruckus Wireless products, please check for
the latest software and the release documentation.
• Release Notes and other user documentation are available
at http://support.ruckuswireless.com/documents.
• Software upgrades are available at
http://
support.ruckuswireless.com/software.
• Open source information is available at
opensource.ruckuswireless.com.
• Software license and limited warranty information are
available at http://support.ruckuswireless.com/warranty.
Before deploying your Ruckus Wireless Access Point, verify
that all items listed in
Package Contents are included in the
package. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your
authorized Ruckus Wireless sales representative. Also,
make sure that you have the required hardware and tools.
Required Hardware and Tools
• No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
• Torque wrench or torque screwdriver with sockets
• Long-nose pliers
• Electrical wire stripping and terminal crimping pliers
• Electric drill with drill bits and customer-supplied wall
anchors, flat washers, and hex nuts for flat-surface mount
Package Contents
The E510 is a modular outdoor Access Point designed for
deployment scenarios where the antenna structure and
onboard AP intelligence must be physically separated, for
customers that have specific form factor needs such as:
outdoor lighting, railway, street furniture, sports and
entertainment venues, etc.
The E510 AP consists of three main modules:
• Embedded Access Point Module: Consists of the main AP
motherboard with the RF modules and circuitry.
• External Antenna Control Interface and RF cables: Connect
to an external Antenna Module with two RP-SMA
connectors (each dual-band/single chain).
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• External Antenna Module: Consists of one vertically
polarized and one horizontally polarized antenna per band.
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A complete E510 field installation package includes all of the
following:
• E510 Embedded Access Point Module (A)
• External Antenna Module (B)
• M12 Connector (X-coded, 8 Position, Shielded, Field
Installable)
• M8 Connector (A-coded, 3 Position, Field Installable)
• Service Level Agreement/Limited Warranty Statement
• Declaration of Conformity
• Regulatory Statement
• Ruckus Wireless AP Getting Started Guide
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• This Quick Setup Guide
FIGURE 1 E510 Package Contents
Mounting Instructions
Mounting Scenarios
The E510 is designed for embedded mounting into third-party
structures such as light poles, light fixtures, street furniture,
railway carriages and track side installations.
Surface Mounting
The AP Module supports mounting on a flat surface in which
holes can be drilled, for example, with flanges.
The Antenna Module supports mounting on a flat surface in
which holes can be drilled, for example, with flanges or curved
surfaces, with, for example, loops for screw mounting.
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