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Ruijie RG-AP180P-L Hardware Installation And Reference Manual

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Ruijie RG-AP180P-L Access Point
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
Document Version: V1.0
Date: February 27, 2023
Copyright © 2023 Ruijie Networks

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  • Page 1 Ruijie RG-AP180P-L Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Document Version: V1.0 Date: February 27, 2023 Copyright © 2023 Ruijie Networks...
  • Page 2 Due to product version upgrades or other reasons, the content of this document will be updated from time to time. Ruijie Networks reserves the right to modify the content of the document without any notice or prompt. This manual is for reference only. Ruijie Networks endeavors to ensure content accuracy and will not shoulder...

  • 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: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ..............................I 1 Product Introduction ........................... 1 1.1 Overview ............................ 1 1.2 Product Appearance ........................2 1.3 Package Contents........................5 1.4 Technical Specifications ......................5 1.4.1 Dimensions and Weight ....................5 1.4.2 Radio Specifications ...................... 6 1.4.3 Port Specifications ......................7 1.4.4 Power Supply and Consumption ...................
  • Page 5 2.2.4 Temperature/Humidity Requirements ................11 2.2.5 Cleanliness Requirements ................... 12 2.2.6 Anti-Interference Requirements ................... 13 2.2.7 Lightning Protection Requirements ................13 2.2.8 Other Requirements ..................... 13 2.3 Tools ............................13 3 Installing the Access Point ....................... 14 3.1 Installation Flowchart ....................... 14 3.2 Before You Begin ........................
  • Page 6 4.2.1 Checklist Before Power-on ..................23 4.2.2 Checklist After Power-on ..................... 23 5 Monitoring and Maintenance ......................24 5.1 Monitoring ..........................24 5.1.1 LED ..........................24 5.1.2 CLI Commands ......................24 5.2 Remote Maintenance ....................... 24 5.3 Hardware Maintenance ......................24 6 Troubleshooting ..........................

  • Page 7: Product Introduction

    Quality of Service (QoS), seamless roaming, and other important factors. In cooperation with Ruijie access controllers (ACs) and RG-WIS, this product implements user data forwarding, security, and access control. It is an optimal choice for wireless network construction in dormitories, VIP offices, hotels,...

  • Page 8: Product Appearance

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction Product Appearance Figure 1-1 Front View...
  • Page 9 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction Figure 1-2 Side View Figure 1-3 Bottom View...
  • Page 10 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction Figure 1-4 Rear View Table 1-1 LEDs, Buttons and Ports Item Description Used to show the running status of the system DC connector Connected to a DC power source Micro USB-type management port, used to connect to a USB cable to Console port manage the AP Reset button...

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    1.4.1 Dimensions and Weight Table 1-3 Dimensions and Weight Item RG-AP180P-L Physical Dimensions (W × H 86 mm × 170 mm × 43 mm (3.39 in. × 6.69 in. × 1.69 in.) × D) Main unit: 0.3 kg (0.66 lbs.) Weight Mounting bracket: 0.1 kg (0.22 lbs.)

  • Page 12: Radio Specifications

    Product Introduction 1.4.2 Radio Specifications Table 1-4 Radio Specifications Item RG-AP180P-L Dual-radio Up to four spatial streams Radio Design Radio 1: 2.4 GHz, two spatial streams: 2 × 2, MIMO Radio 2: 5 GHz, two spatial streams: 2 × 2, MIMO Radio 1: 802.11b/g/n/ax, 2.400 GHz to 2.483 GHz...

  • Page 13: Port Specifications

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction Item RG-AP180P-L 802.11b: –91 dBm (1 Mbps), –90 dBm (5 Mbps), –87 dBm (11 Mbps) 802.11a/g: –89 dBm (6 Mbps), –82 dBm (24 Mbps), –78 dBm (36 Mbps), –72 dBm (54 Mbps) 802.11n: –85 dBm@MCS0, –67 dBm@MCS7 802.11ac: VHT20: –85 dBm (MCS0), –62 dBm (MCS8)

  • Page 14: Environment And Reliability

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction Item RG-AP180P-L Max. Power Consumption 25 W Caution To power the AP by using PoE, ensure that the device at the other end of the Ethernet cable supports IEEE 802.3af/at power supply. In the case of 802.3af-compliant power supply, PoE power output through LAN1 port is disabled.
  • Page 15 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction Table 1-8 LED Status LED Color Frequency Description Possible cases:1. The AP is not powered on. 2. The AP is powered on, but the LED is manually turned off. Steady green The software system of the AP is being initialized. Steady red The system is running properly, but the uplink service port is down.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Storage Security

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation of accidents.  Check the AP carefully for confirmation before shutting down the power supply.  Do not place the device in a damp/wet location. Do not let any liquid enter the chassis. ...

  • Page 18: Cleanliness Requirements

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation AP and severely affecting its service life. Note The ambient temperature and humidity of the device are measured at the point that is 1.5 m above the floor and 0.4 m before the device when there is no protective plate in front or at the back of the device. 2.2.5 Cleanliness Requirements Dust poses the top threat to the running of the device.

  • Page 19: Anti-Interference Requirements

    Anti-static wrist strap, wire stripper, RJ45 crimping plier, and wire cutter Meter Multimeter and bit error rate tester (BERT) Relevant Devices PC, display, and keyboard Note RG-AP180P-L is not shipped with a tool kit. You need to prepare a tool kit by yourself.

  • Page 20: Installing The Access Point

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Access Point Installing the Access Point It is required that RG-AP180P-L be fixed indoors. Caution Before installing the device, make sure that you have carefully read the requirements described in Chapter 2. Installation Flowchart The following figure shows the process for installing an AP.

  • Page 21: Precautions

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Access Point Confirm the following requirements before installation:  The installation location provides sufficient space for heat dissipation.  The installation location meets the temperature and humidity requirements of the device.  The power supply and required current are available in the installation location. ...

  • Page 22: Installing The Ap

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Access Point  Keep the device away from high-voltage power 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 23 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Access Point Figure 3-4 Installing the Mounting Bracket (3) Thread the uplink cable through the opening on the mounting bracket and connect it to the WAN/PoE port on the back of the AP.
  • Page 24 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Access Point Figure 3-5 Connecting the Uplink Cable (4) Secure the cabled AP to the mounting bracket by using the supplied hooks. During installation, align the hooks with round holes on the mounting bracket and gently slide the access point onto the mounting bracket until it clicks into place.
  • Page 25 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Access Point Figure 3-7 Installing the AP (5) Use a torx screwdriver to lock the torx screw to the security lock on the side of the AP.

  • Page 26: Removing The Ap

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Access Point Figure 3-8 Installing the Security Screw Caution When installing or moving the AP, ensure that the power supply is cut off. Ensure that the screws are tightened. Ensure that the AP is installed in a place where the system LED is easily visible. Ensure that the AP is at least 10 cm away from other objects in the upper, lower, left, and right directions, and no obstacle is under the device that blocks cables out from the network port.

  • Page 27: Connecting Cables

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Access Point Figure 3-9 Removing the Security Screw Connecting Cables Connect twisted pairs with the WAN/PoE port on the AP. See 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 28: Installation Verification

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Access Point Installation Verification 3.7.1 Checking the AP  Verify that the external power supply matches with the AP.  Verify that the cabinet is securely fastened and will not move or fall. 3.7.2 Checking Cable Connections ...

  • Page 29: Verifying Operating Status

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Verifying Operating Status Verifying Operating Status Establishing the Configuration Environment Power on the AP by DC power or PoE. When setting up the environment, pay attention to the following:  Verify that the AP is properly connected to the power source. ...

  • Page 30: 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 31: Troubleshooting

    Check whether the LEDs are 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 32: Led Is Steady Green

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Troubleshooting 6.2.4 LED Is 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, the device initialization fails and the device is faulty.

  • Page 33: Appendix

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Appendix Connectors and Media  2500BASE-T/1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T port The 2500BASE-T/1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T port is a 10/100/1000 Mbps port that supports auto-negotiation and auto MDI/MDIX Crossover. Compliant with IEEE 802.3bz, the 2500BASE-T port requires at least Category 6 STP with a maximum distance of 100 meters.
  • Page 34 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Table 1-2 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments Socket Plug Input Receive Data+ Output Transmit Data+ 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 figure shows wiring of straight-through and crossover cables for 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T.

  • Page 35: Cabling Recommendations

    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 36 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix ○ Proper cable ties should be selected to bundle up cables. It is forbidden to 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 37 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix ○ When screw threads are used to fasten cable terminals, the bolt or screw must be tightly fastened, and anti-loosening measures should be taken, as shown in Figure 7-4. Figure 7-4 Fastening Cable Lugs ①...

  • Page 38: Dc Power Specifications

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix DC Power Specifications  Input voltage: 48 V DC  Rated current: 0.6 A Table 7-1 Technical Specifications of the DC Power Connector Inner Diameter Outer Diameter Depth Polarity 2.1 mm 5.5 mm 10 mm Center positive Figure 7-5 DC Connector Dimensions...

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