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Windbit Access Point 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.
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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 symbols used in this document are described as follows: Danger An alert that calls attention to safety operation instructions that if not understood or followed when operating the device can result in physical injury.
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Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 5.1.2 CLI Commands ......................28 Remote Maintenance ......................28 Hardware Maintenance ......................28 Troubleshooting ..........................29 Troubleshooting Flowchart ....................29 Troubleshooting ........................29 6.2.1 Ethernet port is not working after the Ethernet cable is plugged in ......29 6.2.2...
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview The WAP820-Iax AP is a dual-band dual-radio access point compliant with the IEEE 802.11ax standard. The WAP820-Iax AP provides a combined data rate of 2.976 Gbps, with up to 574 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band and 2.402 Gbps in the 5 GHz band.
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Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Figure 1-2 Front Panel Table 1-1 Front Panel Item Description Indicate the operation status of device. Figure 1-3 Side View WAP820-Iax Access Points...
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Table 1-2 Side View Button and Port Description Anti-theft lock hole Connect to the anti-theft lock. uplink port service data 2.5G SFP port transmission. Reboot the device or restore the device to factory Reset button settings.
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Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Main Unit Dimensions 222 mm × 220 mm × 49 mm (8.74 in. x 8.74 in. x 1.93 in.) (W x D x H) Main Unit: 1.0 kg (2.20 lbs.) Weight Bracket: 0.2 kg (0.44 lbs.)
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 1.3.4 Power Supply Table 1-7 Power Supply Item Description Power Supply 1. DC power adapter: 48 V/0.6 A (Optional. Please refer to Power Supply for details.) 2. PoE: IEEE 802.3af-compliant Max. Power 12.95 W...
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Solid green Program system initialization is in progress. The system is in normal operation, but the uplink service port Solid red of the AP is down. Slow blinking In Fit AP mode, the establishment of a CAPWAP tunnel and off for 1s between the AP and the AC times out.
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Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 2.5 Gbps 3 Gbps Not supported Not supported 2.5 Gbps 2.5 Gbps 1 Gbps Not supported Not supported 2.5 Gbps Table 1-12 Negotiation Speed When Connected with Copper Port on Peer Device...
Windbit Access Point 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.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide ⚫ Check whether there are potential risks in the work area. For example, check whether the power supply is grounded, whether the grounding is reliable, and whether the ground is wet. Learn about the position of the indoor emergency power switch before installation. Cut off the power switch ⚫...
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide ⚫ In an environment with high humidity, the insulating material may have poor insulation or even leak electricity. ⚫ In an environment with low humidity, the insulating strip may dry and shrink, loosening screws.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Average (mg/m Maximum (mg/m Chlorine gas (CI 0.01 Note Average refers to the average value of harmful gases measured in one week. Maximum refers to the upper limit of harmful gases measured in one week, and the maximum value lasts up to 30 minutes every day.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 3 Installing the Access Point The WAP820-Iax AP must be fixed and installed indoors. Caution Before installing the device, make sure you have carefully read the requirements described in Chapter 2. 3.1 Installation Flowchart...
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide ⚫ The position of the indoor emergency power switch is learned before installation. The power switch is cut off in case of accidents. For ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted AP, the mounting bracket size, mounting hole pattern and diameter ⚫...
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide ⚫ Do not wipe the device with a damp cloth. ⚫ Do not wash the device with liquid. ⚫ Do not open the enclosure when the device is working. ⚫ Fasten the device tightly.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Figure 3-3 Aligning the Square Feet with the Mounting Holes Caution Install the Ethernet cables before mounting the AP on the bracket. (4) Slide the AP onto the bracket in the opposite direction of the arrow on the mounting bracket until it clicks into place.
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Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Figure 3-5 Attaching the Mounting Bracket to the Wall (6) Align the square feet on the rear of the AP with the mounting holes on the bracket. Figure 3-6 Aligning the Square Feet with the Mounting Holes Caution Install the Ethernet cables before mounting the AP on the bracket.
Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Caution ● When mounting the AP on the wall, keep the Windbit logo pointed upwards. ● The square feet should fit easily into the mounting slots. Do not forcibly push the AP into the slots.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 3.5 Installing other modules 3.5.1 Securing the Access Point Loosen the screw on the mounting bracket and engage the security screw. (10) Figure 3-10 Engaging the Security Screw Align the square feet on the rear of the AP over the mounting holes on the bracket, slide the AP in the (11) opposite direction of the arrows on the mounting bracket until it clicks into place.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Caution Install the Ethernet cables before mounting the AP on the bracket. 3.5.2 Installing the SFP Module Insert the SFP module. (12) Figure 3-82 Inserting the SFP Module Connect the fiber. (13)
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Figure 3-93 Connecting the Fiber 3.6 Connecting Cables Connect UTP/STP to the LAN/PoE port on the AP. See 7.1 for supported wiring of twisted pairs. Caution By default, baud rate is set to 9600, data bit 8, parity none, stop bits 1 and flow control none on the Console port of the AP.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 3.8.2 Checking Cable Connection Make sure the UTP/STP cable matches the interface type. ⚫ ⚫ Make sure cables are properly bundled. 3.8.3 Checking Power Supply ⚫ Make sure all power ports are properly connected and compliant with safety requirement.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 4 Verifying Operating Status 4.1 Configuring the Environment Use a power adapter or PoE to power the AP. Setting up the Environment ⚫ Verify that the AP is properly connected to the power source.
If the AP operates as a Fit AP, you can use AC to centrally manage and maintain the AP. 5.3 Hardware Maintenance If you encounter any hardware issues, please reach out to Windbit technical support for assistance. WAP820-Iax Access Points...
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Troubleshooting Flowchart 6.2 Troubleshooting 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. And then verify that the Ethernet cable is capable of providing the required data rate and is properly connected.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 6.2.3 LED stays solid red for a long time The LED stays solid red for a long time, indicating the Ethernet port is not connected. Verify the Ethernet connection. 6.2.4 LED stays solid green for a long time The AP performs initialization after power on.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 7 Appendix 7.1 Connectors and Media 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T The 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T is a 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation port that supports auto MDI/MDIX. Compliant with IEEE 802.3ab, 1000BASE-T requires Category 5e 100-ohm UTP or STP (STP is recommended) with a maximum distance of 100 meters (328 feet).
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 7.2 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.
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Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Figure 7-5 Cutting off Excess Cable Tie If cables are to be bent, bind them first but do not tie cable ties within the bend to avoid stress on the ○ cables, which may otherwise cause the wires inside to break, as shown in Figure 7-6.
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Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Figure 7-7 Fastening Cable Lugs Note 1. Flat washer 3. Spring washer 2. Nut 4. Flat washer When using a stiff cable, fix it near the cable lug to avoid stress on the lug and cable.
Windbit Access Point Hardware Installation and Reference Guide 7.3 Power Supply ⚫ DC power adapter: Input voltage: 48 V Rated current: 0.6 A Technical Specifications of the DC Power Connector Table 7-3 Inner Diameter Outer Diameter Depth Polarity Inner pole: positive 2.1 mm (0.08 in.)
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