Ruijie RG-WS6512 Installation And Reference Manual

Ruijie RG-WS6512 Installation And Reference Manual

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Ruijie RG-WS6512 Wireless Controller
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
Document Version: V1.3
Date: August 16, 2023
Copyright © 2023 Ruijie
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  • Page 1 Ruijie RG-WS6512 Wireless Controller Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Document Version: V1.3 Date: August 16, 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.
  • Page 3 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  Technical Support Email: service_rj@ruijienetworks.com...
  • Page 4 Specification An alert that contains a description of product or version support. 2. Note The manual offers configuration information (including model, port type and command line interface) for indicative purpose only. In case of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the manual and the actual version, the actual version prevails.
  • Page 5: Product Introduction

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction Product Introduction Overview The RG-WS6512 is an access controller (AC) released by Ruijie Networks. It is mainly used in medium- and large-sized wireless local area networks (WLANs) to provide powerful access control functions. Product Appearance...
  • Page 6 1. System logo LED 6. 1000Base-X SFP combo ports 2. Reset button 7. 10GBASE-SR/LR SFP+ ports 3. RJ45 console port 8. QR code for Ruijie AP and AC initialization guide 4. USB 2.0 port 9. Power modules 5. 10/100/1000Base-T auto- sensing Ethernet ports 10.
  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    Press and hold the Reset button for 3s. The system is rebooted with restored default settings. Technical Specifications 1.4.1 Dimensions and Weight Dimensions and RG-WS6512 Weight Dimensions (W × D 440 mm ×340 mm ×43.6 mm (17.32 in. ×13.39 in. ×1.72in.) × H) (excluding the foot pads) Rack height Net weight: 5.9 kg (13.01 lbs., one power module for factory...
  • Page 8 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction 1.4.3 Power Supply and Consumption Item RG-WS6512 Max. power 70 W consumption Power pedundancy Two power modules (one power module for factory delivery) Input voltage 100V AC~240V AC,50Hz~60Hz Output voltage 12V/5.83A Note A combo port consists of an optical port and an electrical port. The optical port and electrical port cannot work at the same time.
  • Page 9 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction Note Due to the variety of USB flash drives, not all of them are supported. A USB flash drive with the FAT32 file system format is recommended. Caution Please avoid vibration and shock when moving and using the device. Before using hard disks provided by customers, format them to the EXT3 format.
  • Page 10: Preparing For Installation

    Rated current 2 A Max. Power cord 10 A power cord Current Supported equalization The RG-WS6512 adopts AC input and supports power module redundancy. 1.5.2 Power LED Status Normal input: steady green DC OK Abnormal input: off Preparing for Installation Precautions An AC functions as a transfer station for network connections.
  • Page 11 Caution An improper type of battery can cause damage and danger to the device. To replace  the battery, contact Ruijie technical support. This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio  interference. In this case, users are advised to take proper measures against the interference.
  • Page 12: Installation Environment Requirements

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Installation Environment Requirements The RG-WS6512 must be installed indoors. To ensure its normal operation and prolonged service life, the installation site should meet the following requirements. 2.2.1 Temperature/Humidity Requirements To ensure the normal operation and prolonged service life of the device, maintain an appropriate temperature and humidity in the equipment room.
  • Page 13: Cleanliness Requirements

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation 2.2.2 Cleanliness Requirements Dust poses a major threat to the device. Indoor dust causes electrostatic adherence when falling on the device, resulting in poor contact. Such electrostatic adherence may occur more easily when the relative humidity is low, not only affecting the service life of the device, but also causing communication faults.
  • Page 14: Anti-Static Requirements

    2.2.3 Anti-static Requirements Although the anti-static treatment has been applied to the RG-WS6512 during the circuit design, strong static electricity will still cause damage to the circuit board. Regarding the communication network connected with the device, static electricity mainly comes from...
  • Page 15 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Maintain sufficient clearance around the air vents for heat dissipation. It is  recommended to install the device in a 19-inch standard cabinet. Otherwise, place the device horizontally on a clean panel. It is recommended to install air conditioners in hot areas.
  • Page 16: Installation Procedure

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the AC Installing the AC Installation Procedure To avoid device damage caused by any improper operation during the installation process, install the device according to the procedure shown in the following figure. Start Preparation: Read Chapter 2 and confirm that all the related requirements are met.
  • Page 17: Installing The Power Cord

    Do not place heavy objects on the device.  Installing the Power Cord The RG-WS6512 supports AC power supply (100 V to 240 V/50 Hz to 60 Hz) The selected power supply modules must meet the system power requirements. Note For details about the power supply types supported by the device, see Chapter 1.
  • Page 18: Connecting To The Console

    The RG-WS6512 has an EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous serial console port, which allows users to complete the local configuration of the RG-WS6512. The following table provides the details about the console port. If the RG-WS6512 is configured by using the web, there is no need to connect to the console.
  • Page 19: Verifying The Installation

    Installing the AC Verifying the Installation After the mechanical installation of the RG-WS6512 is completed, check the following items before powering on the RG-WS6512: If the device is installed inside a cabinet, verify that the cabinet and mounting ears are ...
  • Page 20: Setting Up The Configuration Environment

    Step 1: Connect the serial port of a character terminal or microcomputer to the  console port (also called configuration port or control panel port) of the RG-WS6512 by using a standard RS232 cable. Step 2: Configure the communication parameters of the terminal. If a microcomputer ...
  • Page 21 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Verifying Operating Status Figure 4-3 Configuring the Communication Parameters of the Serial Port After the environment is set up, the RG-WS6512 can be powered on. Powering On and Starting the Device Checking Before Power-on Before powering on the RG-WS6512, check the following items:...
  • Page 22 Caution Before powering on the RG-WS6512, confirm the position of the power supply switch of the RG-WS6512, so that the power supply can be cut off in a timely manner in the event of an accident.
  • Page 23 Note The preceding self-extracting information is used as an example. The actual information varies with different hardware or software versions. If the RG-WS6512 is used for the first time, it is recommended to configure some basic parameters of the RG-WS6512.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Power Failures Check the power LED of the power module to determine whether the power system of the RG-WS6512 fails. For the normal LED status, see Chapter 1. If an exception occurs, perform the following operations: Check whether the power supply switch of the RG-WS6512 is turned on.
  • Page 25 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Troubleshooting the power cord of the other clean the dust on the device, power module is not lower the ambient properly connected. temperature. The fan is faulty. Check whether the fans are properly rotating. The ambient temperature is too high.
  • Page 26 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Troubleshooting The optical fiber length Use an optical fiber whose exceeds the upper limit of length meets the related the optical module. requirements.

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