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R560 Access Point
Quick Setup Guide
This Quick Setup Guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to install
and begin using your RUCKUS R560 tri-band 802.11ax indoor Wi-Fi access
point (AP).
NOTE: The minimum software version for AP R560 is SmartZone (SZ)
6.1.1 or later.
FIGURE 1 R560 Access Point: Top View
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Copyright
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2022 CommScope, Inc. All rights reserved.
Published December 2022, Part Number 800-73055-001 Rev A
Before You Begin
Before deploying RUCKUS products, please check for the latest software
and the release documentation.
• Release Notes and other user documentation are available at
support.ruckuswireless.com/documents.
• Software upgrades are available at
software.
• Software license and limited warranty information are available at
http://support.ruckuswireless.com/warranty.
RUCKUS WLAN Configuration for 6.0 GHz APs
For configuring a 6.0 GHz WLAN, download the document from
support.ruckuswireless.com/documents/4017
Package Contents
A complete R560 installation package includes all of the following items:
• R560 Access Point
• One T-bar mounting kit
• One unit removal pin
• Declaration of Conformity/Regulatory flyer
Required Hardware Tools
• Admin PC (computer with an Ethernet port and Wi-Fi adapter)
• CAT 6 (or better) Ethernet cable
• RUCKUS Wireless 48 VDC power adapter (sold separately) or
802.3at/bt-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch or PoE injector
Optional hardware and tools:
• Customer-ordered RUCKUS Wireless 902-0120-0000 secure mounting
bracket kit:
– If you are mounting the AP on a flat surface using the secure
mounting bracket kit, then you need an electric drill with 4.75-mm
(3/16-in.) drill bits.
– If you are mounting the AP on a pipe or pole using the secure
mounting bracket kit, then you will also need a 38.1-mm to 63.5-mm
(1.5-in. to 2.5-in.) pipe or pole, two pole clamps, and hand tools to
tighten the clamps.
Step 1: Connecting Your Computer to the AP
1. Using an Ethernet cable, connect your computer network port to the
PoE port on the AP. Refer to
2. Connect the AC cable of the AC power adapter to a convenient and
protected power source. Connect the DC output cable of the AC
power adapter to the 48 VDC port on the AP.
NOTE: Alternatively, connect the PoE port to a PoE injector or
switch for both power and network connectivity.
NOTE: In general, switches must have the link layer discovery
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protocol (LLDP) enabled. The PoE switch port must run the link
layer discovery protocol (LLDP) and power over Ethernet/MDI
(BT5) for AP R560 to operate in full-power mode.
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NOTE: If AP is powered by 802.3at PoE, supported feature set is
reduced. For more details, refer to the product data sheet. It is
recommended to use 802.3bt5-compliant PoE Switch to power up
R560 to operate in full-power mode.
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for reference.
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2.
Alternatively, connect the computer and the AP with a basic PoE
switch in the following ways:
a) Connect the AP to a switch port.
b) Connect the computer to another switch port and manually
assign an IP address to configure the AP.
FIGURE 2 R560 AP Ports on Bottom Panel
TABLE 1 R560 AP Ports
No.
Label
Description
1
USB
USB port
• 45.72 mm long (body only) x 20.32
mm wide x 10.8 mm thick
• Interface: USB 2.0
• Connector: USB – Type-A plug
2
Reset
Reset button
Performs a soft reset if pressed less than
5 seconds. Performs a factory reset if
pressed more than 5 seconds. Can be
accessed using a thin wire.
3
1G ETH
10/100/1000 Mbps port: RJ-45 Ethernet
port (non-PoE)
4
5G ETH
100/1000/2500/5000 Mbps PoE In port:
PoE
RJ-45 Ethernet port (supports
802.3at/bt PoE)
5
48 VDC
48 VDC input
NOTE: The AP enters af mode during transition while booting.
LED Signals
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  • Page 1 This Quick Setup Guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to install and begin using your RUCKUS R560 tri-band 802.11ax indoor Wi-Fi access Package Contents point (AP). A complete R560 installation package includes all of the following items: NOTE: The minimum software version for AP R560 is SmartZone (SZ) •...
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    LED signal indicator options are: 8. Log in using the new password. 2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the PoE port to an appropriate device: • PWR: Green, Red Step 4: Customizing the Wireless Settings • The network device of the ISP or carrier. •...
  • Page 3: Mounting On A Drop-Ceiling T-Bar

    4. Attach the AP to the T-bar mounting bracket and tuck any excess FIGURE 3 Attaching the Cable to a Structurally Sound Anchor FIGURE 4 Allowing the Cable Between the T-bar and Ceiling Tie safety cable between the AP and ceiling tile so that it is hidden from view.
  • Page 4: Caution Notices

    Figure 9) into the mounting surface, leaving ARRIS, the ARRIS logo, COMMSCOPE, RUCKUS, RUCKUS WIRELESS, the Ruckus approximately 6 mm (1/4 inch) of the screw heads protruding for the logo, and the Big Dog design are trademarks of CommScope, Inc. and/or its AP enclosure.
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