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Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preface Intended Audience 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...
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Overview WAP840-Iax is an 802.11ax-compliant wireless access point product developed for indoor scenarios such as higher education, government, general education, finance, and business. It uses dual-radio technology, of which the 2.4 GHz frequency can provide up to 575 Mbps access rate and 5 GHz can provide up to 4.8 Gbps access rate.
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Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Bottom view Figure 1-2 Front view Figure 1-3 WAP840-Iax Access Points...
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Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Front view description Table 1-1 Button and Port Function Description Indicator Indicates the system working status. Side view Figure 1-4 Button and port description Table 1-2 Button and Port Function Description USB port Connected to USB flash drive.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Power and Power Consumption 1.4.4 Parameter Name Value (1) Power adapter (DC input voltage/current: 54 V/1.1 A) (2) PoE/PoE+/PoE++ (comply with 802.3af/at/bt Ethernet powering Powered type standards) The 802.3bt standard is recommended, in which the device can provide the best performance.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide CE approval RED Directive: 2014/53/EU Indicator and Button Description Note In the description of the indicator status, unless otherwise specified, the indicator status description applies to both Fit AP and Fat AP. System indicator status description Table 1-8 Indicator...
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Reset key description Table 1-9 Button Action Result Type Reset key Press and hold The device restarts. for less than 2s Press and hold Restore the factory settings. for more than 3s SFP Module Description The peer device that is directly connected to the 5G SFP port of the AP supports fiber ports and copper ports.
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Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Converter Negotiation Rate Supported by Peer Port Port Rate Rate 1G/10G/auto 1G/2.5G/5G/10G/auto Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported Caution The 2.5G SFP port of the AP does not support rate negotiation. When the O/E converter is used, ensure that the rates of AP, O/E converter, and peer port are the same.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installation Preparation Safety Recommendations Note ⚫ To avoid injury to human body and equipment, read the safety recommendations in this manual carefully before installation. ⚫ The following safety recommendations may not cover all possible hazardous situations. 2.1.1 Universal Safety Recommendations ⚫...
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide ⚫ When performing electrical operations, comply with local regulations and rules. The relevant staff must have the corresponding qualifications. ⚫ Check carefully whether there are potential dangers in the work area, such as whether the ground is wet. ⚫...
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Temperature and Humidity Requirements 2.2.4 To ensure the normal operating of the device and prolong its service life, maintain certain temperature and humidity in the equipment room. If the equipment room is in the environment that does not meet the temperature/humidity requirements for a long time, the device may be damaged.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Gas requirements Table 2-2 Average (mg/m³) Maximum (mg/m³) Sulfur dioxide Hydrogen sulfide 0.006 0.03 Nitrogen dioxide 0.04 0.15 Ammonia gas 0.05 0.15 Chlorine 0.01 Note The average is the average value within a week. The maximum value is the upper limit within a week, which does not exceed 30 minutes per day.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installation WAP840-Iax must be used indoors and must be fixed. Caution Ensure that you have carefully read the contents of Chapter 2, and the requirements described in Chapter 2 have been met. Installation Process The installation process is as shown in the following figure.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installation Preparation Before the device is installed, carefully plan and arrange the installation position, networking method, power feeding and wiring. Before the installation, ensure that: ⚫ The installation site can provide enough space to meet the heat dissipation requirements. ⚫...
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Precautions To ensure the normal operating of the wireless AP and prolong its service life, observe the following rules: ⚫ Do not power on the device before you finish the installation. Place the device in a ventilated place. ⚫...
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Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Ceiling-mounted mounting plate Figure 3-2 (2) Align the buckle on the back of the master AP with the hole on the mounting plate. Aligning the AP with the mounting plate Figure 3-3 Before buckling the master AP into the mounting plate, install...
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Buckling AP into mounting plate Figure 3-4 The master AP can face four directions according to the actual situation to facilitate network cable wiring. Caution ⚫ The mounting plate of this master AP supports four installation directions. When installing the master AP in the mounting plate, you can choose one of the directions to install the master AP according to the network cable wiring.
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Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Wall-Mounted mounting plate Figure 3-5 Diameter 6.5 mm Wall anchor Screw (2) Align the buckle on the back of the master AP with the hole on the mounting plate. Aligning the AP with the mounting plate Figure 3-6 DC power Or PoE...
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Buckling AP into mounting plate Figure 3-7 Caution ⚫ When wall-mounting the master AP, keep the product logo on the master AP panel facing upwards. ⚫ During installation, slide and fasten the master AP along the direction of the installation guide holes on the mounting plate.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide (2) In the wall-mounted mode, you need to hold the two sides of the master AP with your hands and push it out along the direction of the network port. Removing the AP Figure 3-9 Installing Other Modules Installing Security Lock...
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Buckling AP into mounting plate Figure 3-11 Before buckling master into mounting plate, install the network cable first. Align the buckle on the back of the master AP with the hole on the mounting plate.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Connecting Cables Connect a twisted pair to the LAN/PoE port of the AP. For the twisted pair line sequence supported by the AP, Connector and Connection Media Description. Caution The default baud rate of the master AP's console port is 9600, the data bits are 8, the parity check is none, the stop bit is 1, and the flow control is none.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Commissioning Setting Up Configuration Environment Power on the AP by using a power adapter or PoE. Keys to set up the environment: When the AP is powered by using a power adapter or PoE, ensure that the power supply is in good contact ⚫...
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Monitoring and Maintenance Monitoring Indicator 5.1.1 When the device is running, monitor the device status by observing the indicators. 5.1.2 The device can monitor various states of the system by running related commands of the CLI, including: ⚫...
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Troubleshooting Universal Troubleshooting Process The device works abnormally after installation. Check whether installation is correct. Check whether the power supply is correctly connected. Check whether the indicators are normal. Check whether cable connections on ports are correct.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 6.2.5 Indicator Fast Blinks in Blue (Fit AP) The software may be upgraded after the device is powered on. The indicator fast blinks in blue during software upgrade. When the software upgrade is finished, the indicator is steady blue. Note: The software upgrade time is uncertain, so do not turn off the device when the indicator is blinking.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Connector and Connection Media Description 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T port ⚫ The 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T port is adaptive to three rates, and supports automatic MDI/MDIX Crossover functions at the three rates. 1000BASE-T complies with the IEEE 802.3ab standard, the connected cable is 100-ohm CAT5 or CAT 5e unshielded twisted pair UTP or shielded twisted pair STP.
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Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 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 are the possible connection methods of straight-through and cross twisted pairs for 100BASE- TX/10BASE-T: Connections for 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T...
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Recommendations on Wiring During Installation When the device is installed, the connected cables are bundled on the cable binding frame of the cabinet through the cable management bracket. Choose upper or lower wiring according to the actual situation of the equipment room.
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Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Metal holes through which cables pass should have smooth, rounding surfaces, or have insulating ○ bushings. Select the appropriate buckle to bind cables. Do not tie two or more buckles together for binding. ○...
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Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide If cable terminals are fixed with threads, the screws or nuts should be firmly fixed, and anti-loosening ○ measures should be taken, as shown in Figure 7-7. Cable fixing diagram Figure 7-7 ①...
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Power Adapter Specifications ⚫ Input voltage: 54 V DC; rate current: 1.1 A Specifications of DC power adapter connector Table 7-1 Inner Diameter Outer Diameter Insert Depth Polarity 2.1 mm 5.5 mm 9.5 mm Inner positive, outer negative Power adapter dimensions...
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