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Enterprise Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
System Release 6.5

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  • Page 1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE Enterprise Wi-Fi 6 Access Point System Release 6.5...
  • Page 2 Cambium recommends reviewing the Cambium Networks website for the latest changes and updates to products. Cambium does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product, software, or circuit described herein;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Chapter 1: About This User Guide Overview of Cambium Networks products Intended audience Purpose Related documents New hardware platforms Existing hardware platforms Acess Point (AP) management options XMS-Cloud Swift mobile application cnMaestro Essentials and cnMaestro X cnMaestro On-Premises...
  • Page 4 Calculation of power density and distance Calculated distances and power compliance margins Chapter 2: Packaging and Installation of Access Point Unpacking the Access Point Package contents Mounting the device Mounting XV3-8 Mounting XE5-8 Mounting XV2-2 Mounting XV2-2T/XV2-2T1 Mounting XE3-4 Mounting XV2-21X Mounting XV2-23T Mounting XV2-22H...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: About This User Guide

    Cambium’s equipment and ancillary devices. It is recommended that all personnel engaged in such activities must be trained properly. Cambium Networks disclaims all liability whatsoever, implied or expressed, for any risk of damage, loss or reduction in system performance arising directly or indirectly out of the failure of the customer, or anyone acting on the customer's behalf, to abide by the instructions, system parameters, or recommendations made in this document.

  • Page 6: Related Documents

    Related documents Table 1 provides provides support information for the AP (Enterprise Wi-Fi 6 products). Table 1: Related documents Document Type Link for Reference Enterprise Wi-Fi 6 product details https://www.cambiumnetworks.com/products/wifi/ Enterprise Wi-Fi 6 AP User Guide (This https://support.cambiumnetworks.com/files document) Enterprise Wi-Fi 6 AP Release Notes https://support.cambiumnetworks.com/files Software Resources https://support.cambiumnetworks.com/files...

  • Page 7: Acess Point (Ap) Management Options

    Hardware Description Supported Software Platfrom Version XE5-8 XE5-8 Wi-Fi 6E 8x8 Access Point Indoor Tri-band AP with Multi System Release 6.4.1 Radio SDR and above XV2-2 2x2:2, 2x2:2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wave 2/ax Dual-Radio indoor System Release 6.1 and Access Point above XV2-2T 2x2:2, 2x2:2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wave 2/ax Dual-Radio Outdoor...

  • Page 8: Swift Mobile Application

    Swift mobile application 1. Download the Cambium Networks Swift application from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Open Swift app and follow the onscreen instructions. cnMaestro Essentials and cnMaestro X 1. Go to cloud.cambiumnetworks.com and register as a new user or sign-in with the existing credentials.

  • Page 9: Safety And Regulatory Information

    Exercise extreme care when working at heights. Grounding and protective earth Cambium Networks Enterprise Access Point (AP) devices must be properly grounded to protect against lightning. It is the responsibility of the user to install the equipment in accordance with national regulations.

  • Page 10: Human Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy

    Important regulatory information The Enterprise Wi-Fi 6 AP product is certified as an unlicensed device in frequency bands where it is not allowed to cause interference to licensed services (called primary users of the bands). Radar avoidance In countries where radar systems are the primary band users, the regulators have mandated special requirements to protect these systems from interference caused by unlicensed devices.

  • Page 11: Usa And Canada Specific Information

    ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) guidelines for the ⚫ general public. See the ICNIRP website at http://www.icnirp.de/ and Guidelines for Limiting Exposure to Time-Varying Electric, Magnetic, and Electromagnetic Fields. USA and Canada specific information Federal Communication Commission interference statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 12: Operation In Canada

    1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For product available in the USA market, only channels 1 to 11 for the 2.4 GHz band can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.

  • Page 13: Specific Expertise And Training Required For Professional Installers

    XV2-2, XE3-4, and XV2-2T (2.5Gbps) ⚫ For 2.5Gbps, Cambium Networks recommends CAT6 cable or better to cover the 100m maximum cable length runs. For shorter runs under about 30m, CAT5E cable is recommended. For high radio-frequency electric fields environments, shielded CAT5E or CAT6 type cabling is recommended.

  • Page 14: Pole Or Tower Mount Guidelines

    For 5Gbps, Cambium Networks recommends CAT6 for cable runs under about 50m and CAT6a for lengths over 50m up to the maximum of 100m. Shielding cables should be used and the shielded CAT6\CAT6a needs to be continuous from the AP to its Ethernet switch.

  • Page 15: Wall Mount Guidelines

    Figure 1: Grounding and lightning protection on pole or tower Wall mount guidelines If you need to install AP on the wall of a building, then in addition to the general protection requirements, follow the below requirements also: Ensure that the position of the equipment is lower than the top of the building or its lightning air ⚫...

  • Page 16: Training

    The installer needs to have basic competence in radio and IP network installation. The specific requirements applicable to the Cambium Networks Enterprise Wi-Fi 6 AP must be gained by reading this User Guide and by performing sample setups at base workshop before live installments.

  • Page 17: Power Density Exposure Limit

    – Distance from point source, in cm (Centimeters) ⚫ Table 5: Antenna details Antenna Gain (for 2.4 GHz in Gain (for 5 GHz in Gain (for 6 GHz in dBi) dBi) dBi) XE5-8 Omnidirectional XV3-8 Omnidirectional XV2-2 Omnidirectional XV2-2T Omnidirectional Chapter 1: About This User Guide...

  • Page 18: Calculated Distances And Power Compliance Margins

    USA and Canada. These are conservative distances that include compliance margins. Cambium Networks Enterprise Wi-Fi 6 AP adheres to all applicable EIRP limits for transmit power when operating in MIMO mode. Separation distances and compliance margins include compensation for both transmitters.
  • Page 19 Product Regulatory Domain Power density S (mW/cm²) Distance d (cm) XV3-8 0.21/0.33 0.22/0.35 0.197/7.47 (2.4G/5G W/m²) XV2-2 0.45/0.505 0.31/0.35 0.1966/7.598 (2.4G/5G W/m²) XV2-2T 0.36/0.597 0.26/0.433 0.1957/1.98 (2.4G/5G W/m²) XV2-2T1 0.466/0.461 (2.4G/5G) 0.328/0.324 (2.4G/5G) 0.193/1.97 (2.4G/5G W/m²) XE3-4 0.24/0.35/0.02196 (2.4G/5G/6G) 0.20/0.29 (2.4G/5G) 0.1247/4.548/0.253 (2.4G/5G/6G W/m²) XV2-21X 0.12152/0.12152...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2: Packaging And Installation Of Access Point

    Mounting the device ⚫ Unpacking the Access Point After you purchase a Cambium Networks Enterprise Wi-Fi 6 AP, unpack the AP and check the package contents. 1. Open the AP package, and then carefully remove the contents. Verify that all items listed in Package contents below are included in the package. Check each item for damage.
  • Page 21 Enterprise Wi-Fi 6 APs supports. Table 7: Types of mounting the device Access Wall Mount Ceiling T-bar Mount Pole Mount Table Mount Single Gang Point Mount Mount XE5-8 ✓ ✓ ✓ XV3-8 ✓ ✓ ✓ XV2-2 ✓ ✓ ✓...

  • Page 22: Mounting Xv3-8

    Mounting XV3-8 The XV3-8 units are mounted either by ceiling mount, wall mounting or T-bar mounting method. Ceiling mount To mount the XV3-8 unit on the ceiling, perform the following steps: 1. Determine where XV3-8 needs to be mounted and remove the ceiling tile. Using the hole template, mark the hole locations.
  • Page 23 Wall mounting You can mount XV3-8 unit to any wall by using two screws with corresponding wall anchors. The ceiling mount bracket can be used as a template to align the screws with the unit. T-bar Mounting The XV3-8 can be secured to a 38mm ceiling T-bar rail by using the ceiling mount bracket. The A marking on the bracket must be used for this width T-bar rail.
  • Page 24 24mm T-Bar The XV3-8 unit can be mounted to a 24mm width T-bar rail using the clips built into the underside of the unit. The B marking on the bracket must be used for this width T-bar rail. 14mm T-Bar The XV3-8 unit can be mounted to a 14mm width T-bar rail using the clips built into the underside of the unit.

  • Page 25: Mounting Xe5-8

    Slide the XE5-8 unit into the mounting bracket. Wall mounting You can mount XE5-8 unit to any wall by using two screws with corresponding wall anchors. The ceiling mount bracket can be used as a template to align the screws with the unit.
  • Page 26 38mm T-Bar 24mm T-Bar The XE5-8 unit can be mounted to a 24mm width T-bar rail using the clips built into the underside of the unit. The B marking on the bracket must be used for this width T-bar rail.

  • Page 27: Mounting Xv2-2

    14mm T-Bar The XE5-8 unit can be mounted to a 14mm width T-bar rail using the clips built into the underside of the unit. The C marking on the bracket must be used for this width T-bar rail. Mounting XV2-2 The XV2-2 units are mounted either by using the ceiling mount, wall mounting or T-bar mounting method.
  • Page 28 Ceiling mount 1. Determine where XV2-2 needs to be mounted and remove the ceiling tile. Using the hole template, mark the hole locations. Drill the holes for the 4 mounting screws using a 5mm (3/6”) diameter drill bit. Drill the RJ45 cable hole using a 15 mm (5/8”) diameter bit. Hold the mounting plate on the top side of the ceiling tile and screw it on the mounting bracket.
  • Page 29 T-bar mounting The XV2-2 unit can be secured to a 38mm ceiling T-bar rail by using the ceiling mount bracket. The A marking on the bracket must be used for this width T-bar rail. 38mm T-Bar 24mm T-Bar The XV2-2 unit can be mounted to a 24mm width T-bar rail using the clips built into the underside of the unit.
  • Page 30 14mm T-Bar The XV2-2 unit can be mounted to a 14mm width T-bar rail using the clips built into the underside of the unit. The C marking on the bracket must be used for this width T-bar rail. Chapter 2: Packaging and Installation of Access Point...

  • Page 31: Mounting Xv2-2T/Xv2-2T1

    Mounting XV2-2T/XV2-2T1 The XV2-2T/XV2-2T1 units are mounted either by using the wall mounting or pole mounting method. Wall mounting The XV2-2T/XV2-2T1 units can be mounted to any wall by using two screws with corresponding wall anchors. To mount the XV2-2T/XV2-2T1 unit on the wall, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 32 Hang the XV2-2T unit to the wall mount bracket and tighten the four screws as shown in below figure. Chapter 2: Packaging and Installation of Access Point...
  • Page 33 Pole mount with level bracket To mount the XV2-2T/XV2-2T1 unit on the pole, perform the following steps: 1. Insert the hose mounting clamp though the pole mounting level bracket. Fix the clamp to the pole by applying 9.0 Nm torque. Fasten four mounting screws.
  • Page 34 Slide it downwards. Pole mount with tilt bracket (Only for XV2-2T1) To mount the XV2-2T1 unit on the pole, perform the following steps: 1. Assemble the pole mount holder to XV2-2T1 by using the four M5 screws, as shown below. Chapter 2: Packaging and Installation of Access Point...
  • Page 35 Install the pole mount bracket to the pole by using two hose clamps with the 9Nm torque. Assemble XV2-2T1 (with pole mount holder) to pole mount bracket. Use M12 stud, washer, and M12 nut to secure it by applying 3Nm torque, as shown below. Chapter 2: Packaging and Installation of Access Point...
  • Page 36 Chapter 2: Packaging and Installation of Access Point...

  • Page 37: Mounting Xe3-4

    Mounting XE3-4 The XE3-4 units are mounted by using one of the following mounting techniques: Ceiling mount, ⚫ Wall mounting, or ⚫ T-bar mounting. ⚫ Ceiling mount To mount the XE3-4 unit by using the ceiling mount technique, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 38 Drill the RJ45 cable hole using a 15 mm (5/8”) diameter bit. Hold the mounting plate on the top side of the ceiling tile and screw it on the mounting bracket. Run the RJ45 cable (s) through the 15mm hole and remount the ceiling tile. Attach the RJ45 cable (s) to XE3-4 unit.
  • Page 39 24mm T-Bar The XE3-4 unit can be mounted to a 24mm width T-bar rail using the clips built into the underside of the unit. The B marking on the bracket must be used for this width T-bar rail. Chapter 2: Packaging and Installation of Access Point...
  • Page 40 14mm T-Bar The XE3-4 unit can be mounted to a 14mm width T-bar rail using the clips built into the underside of the unit. The C marking on the bracket must be used for this width T-bar rail. Chapter 2: Packaging and Installation of Access Point...

  • Page 41: Mounting Xv2-21X

    Mounting XV2-21X The XV2-21X units are mounted by using one of the following mounting techniques: Ceiling mount, ⚫ Wall mounting, or ⚫ T-bar mounting. ⚫ Ceiling mount To mount the XV2-21X unit by using the ceiling mount technique, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 42 Hold the mounting plate on the top side of the ceiling tile and screw it on the mounting bracket. Run the RJ45 cable (s) through the 15mm hole and remount the ceiling tile. Attach the RJ45 cable (s) to XV2-21X unit. Slide the XV2-21X unit into the mounting bracket.
  • Page 43 24mm T-Bar The XV2-21X unit can be mounted to a 24mm width T-bar rail using the clips built into the underside of the unit. The B marking on the bracket must be used for this width T-bar rail. 14mm T-Bar The XV2-21X unit can be mounted to a 14mm width T-bar rail using the clips built into the underside of the unit.
  • Page 44 Chapter 2: Packaging and Installation of Access Point...

  • Page 45: Mounting Xv2-23T

    Mounting XV2-23T The XV2-23T units are mounted by using one of the following mounting techniques: Pole mount, or ⚫ Wall mounting ⚫ Pole mount 1. Insert hose clamps through pole mounting bracket and clamp to pole by applying 6.0 Nm torque. Insert RJ45 cable into cable gland, and connect the cable to the device.
  • Page 46 Lock cable gland to radio housing with 1.5 Nm to 2 Nm torque. Wall mounting 1. Drill 4 holes of Ø6mm (Ø0.25” Inch) on wall. Press fit plastic anchor and assembly fastener. Leave 5mm to 6mm gap between wall and fastener head. Use the four mounting slots given on the back of the radio to mount to the wall.
  • Page 47 Chapter 2: Packaging and Installation of Access Point...

  • Page 48: Mounting Xv2-22H

    Mounting XV2-22H The XV2-22H units are mounted by using one of the following mounting techniques: Single gang mounting, or ⚫ Wall mounting ⚫ Single gang mounting 1. Place single-gang wall bracket on the gang box and secure with at least 2 screws. Connect the Ethernet cable to the upper RJ-45 port labeled Eth1/PoE at the rear side of XV2-22H to provide connectivity.
  • Page 49 Wall mounting 1. Choose location on the wall to mount the bracket using the four mounting screws and anchors (if needed). Connect the short Ethernet jumper cable between the two RJ-45 connections on the rear side of XV2-22H. Mount XV2-22H into the generic wall bracket by aligning the hooks. Secure XV2-22H to the bracket using Torx (or standard) screw on the lower edge of XV2-22H.
  • Page 50 Devon, TQ13 7UP United Kingdom www.cambiumnetworks.com Cambium Networks and the stylized circular logo are trademarks of Cambium Networks, Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2022 Cambium Networks, Ltd. All rights reserved. Cambium Networks...

  • Page 51: Cambium Networks

    Cet équipement ne contient aucune pièce réparable. Par les présentes, le fabricant, Cambium Networks Ltd, déclare que les équipements radio de type XV2-21X sont ist. Schalten Sie Funkmodule der XV2-Serie immer aus, bevor Sie Wartungsarbeiten vor der Antenne az emberekre! Hiermit erklärt der Hersteller Cambium Networks Ltd, dass die Funkgeräteart XV2-21X der Richtlinie 2014/53...
  • Page 52 Declaración de conformidad simplificada de la UE ◦ Asegúrese de que el equipo está instalado en una posición que evite cualquier peligro de radiación Por el presente texto, el fabricante Cambium Networks Ltd declara que el tipo de equipo de radiocomunicación AP Management sobre las personas.

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