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Ruijie AP850-AR(V3) Access Point
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
Document Version: V1.1
Date: April 21, 2023
Copyright © 2023 Ruijie Networks

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  • Page 1 Ruijie AP850-AR(V3) Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Document Version: V1.1 Date: April 21, 2023 Copyright © 2023 Ruijie Networks...
  • Page 2 All rights are reserved in this document and this statement. 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.
  • Page 3: Preface

    Preface Intended Audience This document is intended for:  Network engineers  Technical support and servicing engineers  Network administrators Technical Support  Ruijie Networks website: https://www.ruijienetworks.com/  Technical support website: https://ruijienetworks.com/support  Case portal: https://caseportal.ruijienetworks.com  Community: https://community.ruijienetworks.com ...
  • Page 4 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Caution An alert that calls attention to essential information that if not understood or followed can result in function failure or performance degradation. Note An alert that contains additional or supplementary information that if not understood or followed will not lead to serious consequences.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Contents Preface ..............................I 1 Product Introduction ........................... 1 1.1 Overview ............................ 1 1.2 Product Appearance ........................1 1.3 Package Contents........................4 1.4 Technical Specifications ......................4 1.4.1 Dimensions and Weight ....................4 1.4.2 Radio Specifications ...................... 5 1.4.3 Power Supply and Consumption ...................
  • Page 6 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 2.2.4 Temperature/Humidity Requirements ................12 2.2.5 Cleanliness Requirements ................... 13 2.2.6 Anti-interference Requirements ................... 14 2.2.7 Lightning Protection Requirements ................14 2.2.8 Other Requirements ..................... 14 2.3 Tools ............................14 3 Installing the AP..........................15 3.1 Installation Procedure ......................
  • Page 7 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 3.8.3 Checking the Power Supply ..................24 4 Verifying the Operating Status ......................25 4.1 Setting up the Configuration Environment ................25 4.2 Powering on the Device ......................25 4.2.1 Checklist Before Power-on ..................25 4.2.2 Checklist After Power-on .....................
  • Page 8 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction 7.2 Optical Modules and Specifications ..................31 7.3 Cabling Recommendations...................... 32 7.4 DC Power Connector Specifications ..................35...
  • Page 9: Product Introduction

    Product Appearance The RG-AP850-AR(V3) provides three RF ports, two Ethernet copper ports, one 5G SFP port, one RJ45 console port, one DC power connector, one USB port, and one reset button. For the two Ethernet copper ports, LAN 1 port supports IEEE 802.3af/at/bt-compliant PoE and LAN 2/IoT port can be used to supply power to the IoT...
  • Page 10 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction Figure 1-2 Bottom View Figure 1-3 Front View...
  • Page 11 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction Table 1-1 Item Description Used to show the running status of the system Figure 1-4 Side View Table 1-2 Button and Ports Item Description USB port Used for a USB connection DC power connector Connected to a 54 V DC power source to supply power to the AP Uplink service port for a wired Ethernet connection and data transmission, LAN1/PoE port...
  • Page 12: Package Contents

    Dimensions and Weight Table 1-4 Dimensions and Weight Dimensions and Weight RG-AP850-AR(V3) Physical Dimensions (W × D 230 mm × 230 mm × 51 mm (9.06 in. × 9.06 in. × 2.01 in.) × H) AP: 1.0 kg (2.20 lb.) Weight Mounting bracket: 0.1 kg (0.22 lb.)
  • Page 13: Radio Specifications

    1.4.2 Radio Specifications Table 1-5 Radio Specifications Radio Specifications RG-AP850-AR(V3) Tri-radio design Up to 6 spatial streams Radio Design Radio 1: 2.4 GHz, 2 spatial streams: 2 × 2, MU-MIMO Radio 2: 5 GHz, 2 spatial streams: 2 × 2, MU-MIMO Radio 3: 5 GHz, 2 spatial streams: 2 ×...
  • Page 14 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction Radio Specifications RG-AP850-AR(V3) IEEE 802.11b: –96 dBm (1 Mbps), –93 dBm (5 Mbps), –89 dBm (11 Mbps) IEEE 802.11a/g: –91 dBm (6 Mbps), –85 dBm (24 Mbps), –80 dBm (36 Mbps), –74 dBm (54 Mbps) IEEE 802.11n: –90 dBm (MCS0), –70 dBm (MCS7), –89 dBm (MCS8), –68...
  • Page 15: Power Supply And Consumption

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction 1.4.4 Power Supply and Consumption Power Supply and RG-AP850-AR(V3) Consumption (1) DC power supply (DC input voltage and current: 54 V/1.1 A) (2) PoE/PoE+/PoE++ power supply (IEEE 802.3af/at/bt-compliant) Input Power Supply The 802.3bt standard is recommended, in which the device can provide the best performance.
  • Page 16: Led And Button

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction LED and Button Note The LED description applies to both fit and fat modes unless otherwise specified. Table 1-8 LED Status Status Frequency Description The AP is not powered on. The AP is powered on, but the LED is manually turned off. Steady green The software system of the AP is being initialized.
  • Page 17: Optical Module

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction Optical Module The peer device connected to the 5 Gbps optical port of the AP should provide an optical or copper port. However, the two devices may use different optical modules and support different port rates, so the final negotiated access rate is not fixed.
  • Page 18 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction  The AP supports an uplink combo port. If both uplink optical port and copper port are connected with cables, the AP selects the uplink optical port for data transmission (with the uplink copper port automatically disabled).
  • Page 19: Preparing For Installation

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Preparing for Installation Safety Precautions Note  To avoid personal injury and device damage, carefully read the safety precautions before you install the device.  The following safety precautions may not cover all possible dangers. 2.1.1 General Safety Precautions ...
  • Page 20: Storage Safety

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation  Confirm the preceding items before you cut off the power supply.  Do not place the device in a damp/wet location. Do not let any liquid enter the chassis.  Keep the device far away from grounding or lightning protection devices for power equipment. ...
  • Page 21: Cleanliness Requirements

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Note The ambient temperature and humidity of the device are measured at the point that is 1.5 m (59.06 in.) above the floor and 0.4 m (15.75 in.) before the device when there is no protective plate in front or at the back of the device.
  • Page 22: Anti-Interference Requirements

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation 2.2.6 Anti-interference Requirements  Take interference prevention measures for the power supply system.  Keep the device away from the grounding equipment or lightning and grounding equipment of the power device as far as possible. ...
  • Page 23: Installing The Ap

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the AP Installing the AP The RG-AP850-AR(V3) must be installed and secured indoors. Caution Before installing the device, make sure that you have carefully read the requirements described in Chapter 2. Installation Procedure The installation steps are shown in the following figure.
  • Page 24: Precautions

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the AP  The power supply and required current are available in the installation location.  The Ethernet cables have been deployed in the installation location.  The selected power supply meets the system power requirements. ...
  • Page 25: Installing The Ap

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the AP  Do not wipe the device with a damp cloth.  Do not wash the device with liquid.  Do not open the enclosure when the device is working.  Fasten the device tightly. Installing the AP Note ...
  • Page 26: Mounting On The Wall

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the AP Figure 3-4 Aligning the Square Feet with the Mounting Holes Install the Ethernet cable before mounting the AP on the bracket. DC power supply or PoE Caution Install the Ethernet cables before mounting the AP on the bracket. (3) Slide the AP onto the bracket in the opposite direction of the arrow on the mounting bracket until it clicks into place.
  • Page 27 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the AP Figure 3-6 Attaching the Mounting Bracket to the Wall Diameter: 6.5 mm 53 mm (0.26 in.) (2.09 in.) 53 mm (2.09 in.) Wall anchor Screw (2) Align the square feet on the rear of the AP with the mounting holes on the bracket. Figure 3-7 Aligning the Square Feet with the Mounting Holes DC power supply...
  • Page 28: Removing The Ap

    Ruijie logo pointed upwards. Caution  When mounting the AP on the wall, keep the Ruijie logo pointed upwards.  The square feet should fit easily into the mounting holes. Do not forcibly push the AP into the holes. ...
  • Page 29: Installing Other Modules

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the AP Figure 3-10 Removing a Wall-mounted AP Installing Other Modules 3.5.1 Securing the AP (1) Loosen the screw on the mounting bracket and engage the security screw. Figure 3-11 Engaging the Security Screw (2) Align the square feet on the rear of the AP over the mounting holes on the bracket, slide the AP in the opposite direction of the arrows on the mounting bracket until it clicks into place.
  • Page 30: Installing An Optical Module

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the AP Figure 3-12 Mounting the AP on the Bracket Install the Ethernet cables before mounting the AP on the bracket. Align the square feet on the rear of the AP with the mounting holes on the bracket.
  • Page 31: Connecting Cables

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the AP Figure 3-14 Inserting the Optical Fiber Connecting Cables Connect twisted pairs with the LAN/PoE port on the AP. See 7.1 Connectors and Media for supported wiring of twisted pairs. Caution By default, the baud rate is set to 9600, data bit to 8, stop bit to 1, with no parity check and no flow control on the console port of the AP.
  • Page 32: Checking Cable Connections

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the AP 3.8.2 Checking Cable Connections  Verify that the twisted pair cable matches the port type.  Verify that cables are properly bundled. 3.8.3 Checking the Power Supply  Verify that the power cord is properly connected and compliant with safety requirements. ...
  • Page 33: Verifying The Operating Status

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Verifying the Operating Status Verifying the Operating Status Setting up the Configuration Environment Use a DC or PoE to power the AP. When setting up the environment, pay attention to the following:  Verify that the AP is properly connected to the power source. ...
  • Page 34: Monitoring And Maintenance

    If the AP works in fat mode, you can log in to the AP remotely for maintenance.  If the AP works in fit mode, you can use an AC to centrally manage and maintain the AP. Hardware Maintenance If the hardware is faulty, please contact Ruijie technical support.
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Check whether the device is installed properly. Check whether the power supply is properly connected. Check whether the LED is normal. Check whether cables are properly connected with ports. Contact Ruijie technical support to check whether hardware faults exist. Common Troubleshooting Procedures 6.2.1 Ethernet Port Is Not Working After the Ethernet Cable Is Plugged In Verify that the device at the other end of the Ethernet cable is working properly.
  • Page 36: Led Keeps Steady Green

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Troubleshooting 6.2.4 LED Keeps Steady Green The device performs initialization after power-on. During this period, the LED keeps steady green and does not turn normal blue until the initialization is completed. Note: If the steady green persists for an hour, it indicates that the device initialization fails and the device is faulty.
  • Page 37: Appendix

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Appendix Connectors and Media  1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T port The 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T port is a 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing port that supports auto MDI/MDIX Crossover. Compliant with IEEE 802.3ab, the 1000BASE-T port requires 100-ohm Category 5/5e UTP or STP with a maximum distance of 100 meters (328.08 ft.).
  • Page 38 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Input Receive Data- Output Transmit Data- Output Transmit Data+ Input Receive Data+ Output Transmit Data- Input Receive Data- 4, 5, 7, 8 Not Used Not Used The following table shows wiring of straight-through and crossover cables for 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T. Table 7-3 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Twisted Pair Connections Straight-Through Cable...
  • Page 39 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Optical Modules and Specifications We provide appropriate optical modules according to the port types. You can select the module to suit your specific needs. The optical module types and corresponding specifications are provided for reference. Table 7-4 SFP Modules and Specifications Intensity of...
  • Page 40 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix 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 41 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix ○ Use cable ties to bundle up cables properly. Please do not connect two or more cable ties to bundle up cables. ○ After bundling up cables with cable ties, cut off the remaining part. The cut should be smooth and trim, without sharp corners, as shown in Figure 7-2.
  • Page 42 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix anti-loosening measures should be taken, as shown in Figure 7-4. Figure 7-4 Fastening Cable Lugs Description: Flat washer Spring washer Flat washer ○ Hard power cords should be fastened in the terminal connection area to prevent stress on terminal connection and cable.
  • Page 43 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix DC Power Connector Specifications  Input voltage: 54 V DC  Rated current: 1.1 A Table 7-6 Technical Specifications of the DC Power Connector Inner Diameter Outer Diameter Depth Polarity 2.1 mm (0.08 in.) 5.5 mm (0.22 in.) 9.5 mm (0.37 in.) Center positive...

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