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Preface Audience This document is intended for: Network engineers Technical support and servicing engineers Network administrators Technical Support Official website of Ruijie Reyee: https://www.ruijienetworks.com/products/reyee Technical Support Website: https://ruijienetworks.com/support Case Portal: https://www.ruijienetworks.com/support/caseportal Community: https://community.ruijienetworks.com ...
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Note An alert that contains additional or supplementary information that if not understood or followed will not lead to serious consequences. Specification An alert that contains a description of product or version support. Note This document provides the installation steps, troubleshooting, technical specifications, as well as the specifications and use guidelines of cables and connectors.
Product Introduction Overview The RG-AirMetro550G-B wireless bridge is launched by Ruijie Reyee. It utilizes the IEEE 802.11ac standard for efficient and reliable communication. Operating in the 5 GHz band and supporting 2×2 MIMO technology, this product delivers a maximum wireless rate of 867 Mbps for bridging, ensuring more than sufficient bandwidth for delivering point to point (PTP) and point to multi-point (PTMP) services.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction Back view...
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction 1.3.2 Ports, Buttons and LEDs Figure 1-2 Ports, Buttons and LEDs of the RG-AirMetro550G-B Wireless Bridge Table 1-2 Ports, Buttons and LEDs of the RG-AirMetro550G-B Wireless Bridge Mark Item Description 6 status LEDs, including 1 × system LED, 2 × port LED and 3 Status LEDs ×...
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction Table 1-3 LEDs Status Description System LED Solid green The device is operating normally. Blinking Fast blinking (8 to 10 times/second): The device is starting up. Fast blinking (2 times/second): The device is initializing. Fast blinking (2 times/second): The device is upgrading.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction Antenna Type Internal 2.4 GHz PCB onboard antenna and external 5 GHz antenna Bridging Signal 2/5/10 km (when mounted on a 360° , 120° , or 90° antenna) Strength Spatial Streams 2×2 MIMO Data Rate 2.4 GHz: 150 Mbps 5 GHz: 866.7 Mbps...
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction Storage humidity: 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) Installation Directly mounted onto an antenna IP Rating IP55 Flame Rating UL94V-0 Certification MTBF > 400000 hrs Note The weight in the above table indicates the net weight of a single unit. Power Supply Technical Specifications The RG-AirMetro550G-B wireless bridge supports 12 V, 1 A DC power input or 24 V PoE input, and is shipped with a 24 V, 0.5 A non-standard PoE adapter.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction Inner Diameter Outer Diameter Depth 2.10 ± 0.05 mm 5.50 ± 0.05 mm 9 mm (0.35 in.) (0.083 in. ± 0.002 in.) (0.22 in. ± 0.002 in.) Warning For DC power supply, the DC adapter required for this wireless bridge is not included in the package. You can purchase the DC adapter separately from us.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Preparing for Installation Safety Precautions Note To prevent device damage and physical injury, please read carefully the safety precautions described in this chapter. The following safety precautions do not cover all possible dangers. 2.1.1 General Safety Precautions ...
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Installation Environment Requirements To ensure normal operation and a prolonged service life of the device, the installation site must meet the following requirements. 2.2.1 Environment Install the device in a well-ventilated environment. If it is installed in a closed room, make sure there is a good cooling system.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Keep the device away from the grounding facility or lightning and grounding facility of the power device as much as possible. Keep the device away from high-power radio stations, radar stations, and high-frequency high-current devices.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installation Installation Caution Before installing the device, make sure that you have carefully read the requirements described in Chapter 2. Installation Procedure Before You Begin Carefully plan and arrange the installation location, networking mode, power supply, and cabling of the device before installation.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installation Safety Precautions During Installation To ensure minimal interference when installing multiple wireless bridges in close proximity, maintain a horizontal installation distance of at least 2 meters, or a vertical installation distance of at least 0.5 meters between each wireless bridge.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installation (2) Attach the wireless bridge to the antenna. (3) Connect the SMA connector of the wireless bridge to that of the antenna.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installation (4) Install the protective cover. 3.4.2 Removing the Wireless Bridge (1) Remove the protective cover by pulling it upward. (2) Unscrew the RF cable.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installation (3) Remove the wireless bridge by pulling it upward and then outward. (4) Remove the RF cable.
Installation 3.4.3 Installing the Antenna Note You are advised to use the following three Ruijie antenna models: RG-ANT20S-90, RG-ANT16S-120, and RG- ANT13-360. Installing a 90° antenna (1) Secure the upper and lower brackets to the antenna with four screws, two for each bracket.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installation (3) Secure the antenna to the pole. Note M8 x 150 mm screws are recommended.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installation (4) The installation is complete.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installation Installing a 120° antenna (1) Secure the mounting bracket to the antenna with four screws.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installation (2) Attach the bracket holder to the bracket with two screws. (3) Secure the antenna to the pole. Note M8 x 150 mm screws are recommended.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installation Installing a 360° antenna (1) Secure the antenna to the pole. Note M8 x 150 mm screws are recommended.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installation (2) The installation is complete.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installation Connecting Cables (1) Use or make an Ethernet cable based on the distance between the wireless bridge and the power source. The device supports PoE power supply over Cat5e or better cables with a cable length up to 100 meters (328 ft.).
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Debugging Debugging Setting Up the Configuration Environment Before setting up the configuration environment using the 24 V, 0.5 A PoE power supply or the 12 V DC power supply, verify that the power cord is properly connected and that the configuration environment meets safety requirements.
Monitoring and Maintenance Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Monitoring and Maintenance Monitoring You can observe the LED status to monitor the device in operation. Hardware Maintenance If the hardware is faulty, please contact Ruijie Networks technical support for assistance.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Appendix Connectors and Media 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Port The 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T port is a 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation port that supports auto MDI/MDIX Crossover. Compliant with IEEE 802.3ab, the 1000BASE-T port requires Category 5e 100-ohm UTP or STP (recommended) with a maximum distance of 100 meters (328 feet).
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix The following figure shows feasible connections of the straight-through and crossover twisted pair cables for a 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T port. Figure 7-2 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Twisted Pair Connections Straight-Through Crossover Switch Adapter Switch Switch...
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