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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
WAP680ax Series Access Points
Hardware installation and reference guide
Copyright © Windbit Dm3101-I Version 1.0 2023
WAP680ax Access Points

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  • Page 1 Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide WAP680ax Series Access Points Hardware installation and reference guide Copyright © Windbit Dm3101-I Version 1.0 2023 WAP680ax Access Points...
  • Page 2 Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Legal Notice Warranty This publication is subject to change. Teldat S.A. offers no warranty whatsoever for information contained in this manual. Teldat S.A. is not liable for any direct, indirect, collateral, consequential or any other damage connected to the delivery, supply or use of this manual.

  • Page 3: Preface

    This document is intended for: ⚫ Network engineers ⚫ Technical support and servicing engineers ⚫ Network administrators Technical Support ⚫ Windbit website: https://www.windbit.com/ ⚫ Technical Support Website: https://support.windbit.com Conventions Signs The signs used in this document are described as follows: Warning An alert that calls attention to important rules and information that if not understood or followed can result in data loss or equipment damage.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Contents Preface ............................... 0 Product Overview ..........................1 About the WAP680ax Access Point ..................1 Hardware Features ....................... 1 Package Contents ........................ 5 Technical Specifications ....................... 5 1.4.1 Dimensions and Weight ....................5 1.4.2 Radio Specifications ......................
  • Page 5 Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 3.6.2 Installing the Ethernet Cable ..................26 3.6.3 Installing the Fiber-Optic Cable ................... 27 3.6.4 Installing the Power Cord .................... 28 Bundling Cables ......................... 29 3.7.1 Precautions ......................... 29 3.7.2 Bundling Description ....................29 Checklist After Installation ....................

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 1 Product Overview 1.1 About the WAP680ax Access Point The WAP680ax is a dual-radio and dual-stream access point designed to cover outdoor areas. Compliant with the IEEE 802.11ax standard, the access point delivers a combined data rate of 2.975 Gbps, with up to 575 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band and 2.4 Gbps in the 5 GHz band.
  • Page 7 Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Figure 1-1 Front View of Access Point WAP680ax Access Points...
  • Page 8 Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Figure 1-2 Top View of Access Point WAP680ax Access Points...
  • Page 9 Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Figure 1-3 Side View of Access Point Table 1-1 Button and Ports Item Description The console port is used to manage devices. Console/Reset The reset button is used to restart the access point or restore the access point to factory settings.

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Note The nameplate is at the bottom of the access point. 1.3 Package Contents Table 1-2 Package Contents Item Quantity WAP680ax Access Point Mounting Plate Assembly (Including a mounting plate and a mounting arm)

  • Page 11: Radio Specifications

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Dimensions and WAP680ax Weight Access point: 1.0 kg (2.20 lbs.) Weight Mounting plate assembly: 0.6 kg (1.32 lbs.) Mounting bracket: 0.3 kg (0.66 lbs.) Installation Ceil mounting and pole mounting Lock Option Not supported Mounting plate assembly: 100 mm ×...

  • Page 12: Port Specifications

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Radio Specifications WAP680ax Power Adjustment Configurable in increments of 1 dBm 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK 802.11a/g/n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM Modulation 802.11ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM 802.11ax: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM 802.11b: –91 dBm (1 Mbps), –88 dBm (5 Mbps), –85 dBm (11 Mbps)

  • Page 13: Power Supply And Consumption

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 1.4.4 Power Supply and Consumption Table 1-6 Power Supply and Consumption Power Supply and WAP680ax Consumption 1. DC power supply (48 V/0.35 Input Power Supply 2. PoE/PoE+ power supply (IEEE 802.3af/at-compliant) Max. Power 12.95 W...

  • Page 14: Led And Button

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 1.5 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 access point is not powered on. The access point is powered on, but the LED is manually turned off.

  • Page 15: Optical Module

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Table 1-10 RSSI LEDs No. of Steady-on LED Color Description LEDs The bridge function is disabled on the access point. The bridge function is disabled on the access point, but bridging fails. Bridging is successful, and the strength of the wireless signals dedicated Green for bridging is smaller than –70 dBm.

  • Page 16: Preparing For Installation

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 2 Preparing for Installation 2.1 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.

  • Page 17: Storage Security

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide ⚫ Check whether there are potential risks in the work area. For example, check whether the ground is wet. ⚫ Find the position of the indoor emergency power switch before installation. Cut off the power switch in case of accidents.

  • Page 18: Cleanness Requirements

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide ⚫ In a dry environment, static electricity is prone to occur and damage the internal circuits of the access point. ⚫ Too high temperatures can accelerate the aging of insulation materials, greatly reducing the reliability of the access point and severely affecting its service life.

  • Page 19: System Grounding Requirements

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Note The Average refers to the average value of harmful gas in one week. The Maximum value is the upper limit of the harmful gas in one week, and maximum value can last for up to 30 minutes every day.

  • Page 20: Waterproof Requirements

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 2.2.9 Waterproof Requirements Cap unused ports to ensure waterproof. Figure 1-4 Dust Cap Connect the network cable, optical fiber jumper, and DC power cable to the access point after they pass through the corresponding waterproof plugs to ensure waterproof.

  • Page 21: Installing The Access Point

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 3 Installing the Access Point The WAP680ax access point must be installed at a fixed position. Caution Before installing the device, make sure that you have carefully read the requirements described in Chapter 2.
  • Page 22 Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide ⚫ The installation location meets the temperature and humidity requirements of the device. ⚫ The power supply and required current are available in the installation location. ⚫ The Ethernet cables have been deployed in the installation location.

  • Page 23: Precautions

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Figure 1-7 Dimensions of Mounting Bracket 3.3 Precautions To ensure the normal operation and prolonged service life of the access point, observe the following safety precautions: ⚫ Do not power on the device during installation.

  • Page 24: Mounting The Access Point On A Pole

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Figure 1-8 Wi-Fi Coverage of Access Point 3.4.1 Mounting the Access Point on a Pole (2) Secure the mounting plate assembly to the bottom of the WAP680ax access point using four M5 screws. Figure 1-9 Securing Mounting Plate Assembly to Access Point (3) Secure the mounting bracket to a pole.
  • Page 25 Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide ○ Vertical pole mounting: Secure the mounting bracket to a vertical pole by threading two hose clamps through the square holes of the mounting bracket. Keep the part of the bracket noted by TOP on top.
  • Page 26 Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide (4) Position the mounting arm on the mounting bracket with its two holes aligned to the screw holes on the mounting bracket. Figure 1-12 Positioning Mounting Arm on Mounting Bracket (5) Use two M8 screws to secure the mounting arm to the mounting bracket.

  • Page 27: Mounting The Access Point On A Ceiling

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Figure 1-13 Securing Mounting Arm to Mounting Bracket 3.4.2 Mounting the Access Point on a Ceiling (6) Secure the mounting bracket to a ceiling using four M6 expansion anchors. Figure 1-14 Securing Mounting Bracket to Ceiling (7) Loosen the two M6 screws on the mounting plate assembly to remove the mounting arm.
  • Page 28 Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Figure 1-15 Rotating Mounting Arm by 90 Degrees Clockwise (8) Secure the mounting plate assembly to the bottom of the WAP680ax access point using four M5 screws. (9) Position the mounting arm on the mounting bracket with its two holes aligned to the screw holes on the mounting bracket.
  • Page 29 Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide (10) Use two M8 screws to secure the mounting arm to the mounting bracket. Figure 1-17 Securing Mounting Arm to Mounting Bracket WAP680ax Access Points...

  • Page 30: Removing The Access Point

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Caution ● Use matching screws for the screw holes, and tighten the structural parts in different installation links. ● Tighten all fastening screws. If any screw is not installed, the device may vibrate violently, shift, or fall down.

  • Page 31: Installing The Ethernet Cable

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Figure 1-19 Installing Grounding Cable 3.6.2 Installing the Ethernet Cable Caution ● Make sure that the RJ45 connector is inserted into the access point correctly. Otherwise, the RJ45 connector will be damaged when you tighten the cable gland.

  • Page 32: Installing The Fiber-Optic Cable

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide (13) Install an RJ45 connector on the unterminated end of the Ethernet cable using an Ethernet cable installation tool. Wrap waterproof materials around the Ethernet cable between part B (split gasket) and C (grommet).

  • Page 33: Installing The Power Cord

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Figure 1-22 Exploded View of Cable Gland Assembly (17) Install an RJ-45 connector on the unterminated end of the fiber-optic cable. Carefully insert the RJ-45 connector into the SFP port of the access point. Thread A (adapter base) into the SFP port.

  • Page 34: Bundling Cables

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Figure 1-23 Installing DC Power Cord 3.7 Bundling Cables 3.7.1 Precautions ⚫ Bundle cables neatly to ensure aesthetics. ⚫ Bend twisted pairs naturally or to a large radius close to the connector. ⚫ Do not over tighten twisted pair bundle as it may reduce the cable life and performance.

  • Page 35: Checklist After Installation

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 3.8 Checklist After Installation 3.8.1 Checking the Access Point ⚫ Verify that the external power supply matches with the requirement of the access point. ⚫ Verify that the access point is securely fastened. 3.8.2 Checking Cable Connection ⚫...

  • Page 36: Verifying Operating Status

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 4 Verifying Operating Status 4.1 Setting up Configuration Environment The access point can be powered by PoE or local power . ⚫ When the access point is powered by using DC or PoE, verify that the power supply functions properly and meets safety requirements.

  • Page 37: Monitoring And Maintenance

    ⚫ If the access point works in the fit mode, you can use a wireless controller to manage and maintain the access point uniformly. 5.3 Hardware Maintenance If the hardware is faulty, please contact Windbit technical support. WAP680ax Access Points...

  • Page 38: Common Troubleshooting

    Check whether the LEDs are normal. Check whether cables are properly connected with ports. Contact Windbit technical support to check whether hardware faults exist. 6.2 Common Faults 6.2.1 Ethernet Port Is Not Working After the Ethernet Cable Is Plugged In Verify that the peer device is working properly.

  • Page 39: Led Keeps Blinking Blue At An Interval Of 0.2S (In Fit Mode)

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 6.2.5 LED Keeps Blinking Blue at an Interval of 0.2s (in Fit Mode) Sometimes the access point performs software upgrade after power-on. During this period, the LED keeps blinking blue at an interval of 0.2s and does not turn steady blue until the upgrade is completed. Note: Do not plug or unplug the power cord when the LED is blinking as software upgrade takes time.

  • Page 40: Appendix

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 7 Appendix 7.1 Connectors and Media ⚫ 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T port The 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T is a 10/100/1000 Mbps port that supports auto-negotiation and 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 feet).
  • Page 41 Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Socket Plug Output Transmit Data- Input Receive Data- 4, 5, 7, 8 Not Used Not Used The following figure shows feasible connections of the straight-through and crossover twisted pairs for a 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T port. Figure 1-27...

  • Page 42: Cabling

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 7.2 Cabling 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 43 Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide without sharp corners. ○ The metal hole traversed by cables should have a smooth and fully rounding surface or an insulated lining. ○ Proper cable ties should be selected to bundle up cables. It is forbidden to connect two or more cable ties to bundle up cables.
  • Page 44 Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide access after being assembled to avoid suffering tension or stress. When a moving part reaches the installation position, the remaining cable part should not touch heat sources, sharp corners, or sharp edges. If heat sources cannot be avoided, high-temperature cables should be used.

  • Page 45: Dc Connector Specifications

    Windbit Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 7.3 DC Connector Specifications ⚫ Input voltage: 48 V DC; rated current: 0.35 A Table 1-16 DC Connector Specifications Inner Diameter Outer Diameter Depth Polarity 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) 6.3 mm (0.25 in.) 9.8 mm (0.39 in.)

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