Ruijie RG-AP720-L Series Hardware  Installation And Reference Manual

Ruijie RG-AP720-L Series Hardware Installation And Reference Manual

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Ruijie RG-AP720-L Series Access Points
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide V1.04

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  • Page 1 Ruijie RG-AP720-L Series Access Points Hardware Installation and Reference Guide V1.04...
  • Page 2 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. Exemption statement This document is provided “as is”.
  • Page 3 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: https://www.ruijienetworks.com/  Technical Support Website: https://ruijienetworks.com/support...
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    · 1 Product Overview Featuring leading 802.11ac Wave2, Ruijie RG-AP720-L supports 2 spatial streams and delivers up to 300Mbps@2.4G (802.11b/g/n) and 867Mbps@5G (802.11a/n/ac). The overall dual-radio, dual-band performance speeds up to 1.167Gbps per device, totally eliminating Gigabit wireless bottlenecks. AP720-L is ideal for a variety of scenarios, such as large-scaled campuses, governments, financial services, and enterprises.
  • Page 5: Product Image

    · Management Ports One Micro USB Console port One RJ45 Console port Button One Reset button 1 LED (red, green, blue, orange, and flashing modes, flashing mode for smart device access, and the indicator can be switched off to silent mode) Power Supply Adapter: DC 5V/3A (optional) Adapter: DC 12V/1.5A (optional)
  • Page 6: Led Indicators

    · Note 1. Laptop lock 4. LED indicator 2. Micro USB Console port 5. LAN1/PoE port 3. Reset button 6. 5V DC power supply input port Figure 1-2 Top Panel of RG-AP720-L V2.XX Note 1. Laptop lock 4. RJ45 Console port 2.
  • Page 7: Power Sources

    The AP can be powered either with a DC 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.
  • Page 8: Preparing For Installation

    · 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. 2.1 Installation The AP must be installed indoors. To ensure its normal operation, the installation site must meet the following requirements.
  • Page 9: Temperature And Humidity

    ·  Be sure to make a careful check before you shut down the power supply.  Do not place the device in a damp/wet location. Do not let any liquid enter the chassis  Keep the AP far away from the grounding or lightning protection devices of power equipment. ...
  • Page 10: Power Supply

    The DC input power should be greater than the power actually consumed by the system. The input power for the RG-AP720-L should be greater than 15 W. Please use Ruijie recommended power adapters. Please use Ruijie certified PoE injectors. 2.8 Installation Tools...
  • Page 11: Installing The Access Point

    3 Installing the Access Point The RG-AP720-L series must be fixed and installed indoors. Before installing the AP, make sure you have carefully read the requirements described in Chapter 2. 3.1 Installation Flowchart 3.2 Before You Begin...
  • Page 12 ·  Do not subject the device to high temperatures.  Keep away from high voltage cables.  Install the device indoors.  Do not expose the device in a thunderstorm or strong electric field.  Keep the device clean and dust-free. ...
  • Page 13 · Before mounting the AP on the bracket, you must first install the Ethernet cables. Slide the AP onto the bracket in the reverse direction against the arrow on the mounting bracket until it clicks into place. See Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3 Mounting the AP on the Bracket The AP can be installed in any of four directions on the mounting bracket depending on how you route your Ethernet cable.
  • Page 14 · Align the square feet on the rear of the AP over the mounting holes on the bracket. See Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5 Aligning the Square Feet with the Mounting Holes Before mounting the AP on the bracket, you must first install the Ethernet cables. Slide the AP into the holes in the reverse direction against the arrow on the mounting bracket until it clicks into place.
  • Page 15: Optional) Securing The Access Point

    3.6 Removing the Access Point If the hidden lock is enabled, attach the front part of the key to the edge of the mounting bracket (keep the Ruijie logo of the key toward the top panel of the AP). Slide the key along with the four edges of the mounting bracket, and attempt to insert the key to the keyhole (only one marked keyhole can be inserted).
  • Page 16 · If the AP is installed on the wall, hold the AP in your hands and push it upward and away from the bracket in the LAN port direction. Figure 3-10 Removing the Wall-Mount AP If the AP is installed on the ceiling, hold the AP in your hands and push it sideward. And attempt to push it along the direction of the LAN port.
  • Page 17: Connecting Cables

    · 3.7 Connecting Cables Connect UTP/STP to the LAN1/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 18: System Debugging

    · 4 System Debugging 4.1 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 19: Monitoring And Maintenance

    · 5 Monitoring and Maintenance 5.1 Monitoring You can observe the LED to monitor the AP in operation. CLI Commands You can run related commands on the command line interface (CLI) on the AC to remotely monitor the configurations and status of the AP.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Flowchart

    · 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Troubleshooting Flowchart 6.2 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.
  • Page 21 · 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. Verify the Ethernet connection. LED keeps blinking green The AP performs initialization after power on.
  • Page 22: 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.
  • Page 23: 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 24 ·  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 25 · 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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