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Ruijie Reyee RG-RAP72Pro-
OD Access Point
Installation Guide
Document version: V1.0
Date: November 28, 2024
Copyright © 2024 Ruijie Networks

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Summary of Contents for Ruijie Networks Reyee RG-RAP72Pro-OD

  • Page 1 Ruijie Reyee RG-RAP72Pro- OD Access Point Installation Guide Document version: V1.0 Date: November 28, 2024 Copyright © 2024 Ruijie Networks...
  • Page 2 Ruijie Networks reserves the right to modify the content of the document without any notice or prompt. This manual is designed merely as a user guide. Ruijie Networks has tried its best to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the content when compiling this manual, but it does not guarantee that the content of the manual is completely free of errors or omissions, and all the information in this manual does not constitute any explicit or implicit warranties.
  • Page 3: Preface

    Preface Audience This document is intended for:  Network engineers  Technical support and servicing engineers  Network administrators Technical Support  Official Website of Ruijie Reyee: https://reyee.ruijie.com  Technical Support Website: https://reyee.ruijie.com/en-global/support  Case Portal: https://www.ruijienetworks.com/support/caseportal  Community: https://community.ruijienetworks.com ...
  • Page 4 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 manual provides installation steps, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and usage guidelines for cables and connectors.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ..............................I 1 Overview ............................1 1.1 About the RG-RAP72Pro-OD ....................1 1.2 Package Contents........................1 1.3 Product Appearance ........................2 1.3.1 Appearance ........................2 1.3.2 Ports and Buttons ......................3 1.4 Technical Specifications ......................4 1.5 Power Supply Technical Specifications ..................6 1.6 Cooling ............................
  • Page 6 3.2 Before You Begin ........................11 3.3 Safety Precautions During Installation ..................12 3.4 Installing the AP ........................12 3.4.1 Installing the AP ......................12 3.4.2 Mounting the AP on a Wall ................... 14 3.4.3 Mounting the AP on a Pole ..................15 3.5 Bundling Cables ........................
  • Page 7 7.1.1 2500BASE-T/1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX ..............20 7.2 Cabling Recommendations...................... 21...
  • Page 8: Overview

    Installation Guide Overview Overview About the RG-RAP72Pro-OD The RG-RAP72Pro-OD 5040 Mbps dual-band Gigabit wireless access point (AP) is launched by Ruijie Reyee for Wi-Fi coverage scenarios. Supporting the IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2/Wave 1, and IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n protocols, as well as dual-stream Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO), Multi-Link Operation (MLO), and other cutting-edge wireless communication technologies, the RG-RAP72Pro-OD can operate simultaneously on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands, delivering a maximum data rate of up to 688 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band and 4323 Mbps in the 5 GHz band, with a combined rate of up to 5011 Mbps.
  • Page 9: Product Appearance

    Installation Guide Overview Product Appearance 1.3.1 Appearance Figure 1-1 Front Panel...
  • Page 10: Ports And Buttons

    Installation Guide Overview 1.3.2 Ports and Buttons Figure 1-2 Rear Panel Table 1-2 Components on the Rear Panel Component Description LAN/2.5G/PoE 1 x 10/100/1000/2500BASE-T port, PoE-capable. port Press and hold for less than 2 seconds: Restart the device. Reset button Press and hold for more than 5 seconds: Restore the device to factory settings.
  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    Installation Guide Overview Status Description blue The device is resetting. The device is upgrading. Blinking blue The device is recovering. twice Caution repeatedly Do not power off the device when the LED is in this state. Solid blue The device is operating normally, and no alarm is generated. Technical Specifications Table 1-4 Technical Specifications...
  • Page 12 Installation Guide Overview 11n: -83dBm(MCS0), -65dBm(MCS7), -83dBm(MCS8), -65dBm(MCS15) 11ac: 20MHz: -83dBm(MCS0), -57dBm(MCS9) 11ac: 40MHz: -79dBm(MCS0), -57dBm(MCS9) 11ac: 80MHz: -76dBm(MCS0), -51dBm(MCS9) 11ac: 160MHz: -76dBm(MCS0), -50dBm(MCS9) 11ax: 20MHz: -85dBm(MCS0), -58dBm(MCS11) 11ax: 40MHz: -82dBm(MCS0), -54dBm(MCS11) 11ax: 80MHz: -79dBm(MCS0), -52dBm(MCS11) 11ax: 160MHz: -76dBm(MCS0), -49dBm(MCS11) 11be: 20MHz: –85dBm(MCS0), –52dBm(MCS13) 11be: 40MHz: –82dBm(MCS0), –49dBm(MCS13) 11be: 80MHz: –82dBm(MCS0), –46dBm(MCS13)
  • Page 13: Power Supply Technical Specifications

    Installation Guide Overview Dimensions (W 90 mm x 46 mm x 239 mm (3.54 in. x 1.81 in. x 9.41 in.) (excluding the mounting x D x H) bracket) Net Weight < 0.7 kg (1.54 lbs) Service Ports 1 x 10/100/1000/2500BASE-T port, PoE-capable Management Port Status LED...
  • Page 14: Cooling

    Installation Guide Overview Cooling The RG-RAP72Pro-OD adopts a fanless design. Therefore, a sufficient clearance must be maintained around the device for cooling.
  • Page 15: Preparing For Installation

    Installation Guide Preparing for Installation Preparing for Installation Safety Precautions Note  To prevent device damage and physical injury, please read the safety precautions carefully in this chapter.  The following safety precautions do not cover all possible hazardous situations. 2.1.1 General Safety Precautions ...
  • Page 16: Installation Environment Requirements

    Installation Guide Preparing for Installation  Carefully check for any potential hazards in the working area such as damp/wet ground or floors.  Find the location of the emergency power supply switch before installation. Cut off the power supply first in case of an accident.
  • Page 17: Tools

    Installation Guide Preparing for Installation Tools Table 2-2 Tools Common Phillips screwdriver, hex wrench, cables, Ethernet cable, cage nut, diagonal plier, cable ties Tools ESD gloves, wire stripper, crimping plier, RJ45 crimping plier, wire cutter, and waterproof Special Tools adhesive tape Meters Multimeter Relevant...
  • Page 18: Installing The Ap

    Installation Guide Installing the AP Installing the AP Caution Before installing the device, make sure that you have carefully read the requirements described in Chapter 2. Installation Flowchart Start Prepare for installation Pole Wall Site? Mount the mounting Mount the mounting bracket on a vertical or bracket on a wall horizontal pole...
  • Page 19: Safety Precautions During Installation

    Installation Guide Installing the AP Safety Precautions During Installation This AP can be mounted on either a wall or a pole. For pole mounting, the pole diameter should be between 35 mm (1.38 in.) and 80 mm (3.15 in.). If the pole falls outside this range, use a hose clamp of the appropriate size. The pole should also have a wall thickness of at least 2.5 mm (0.10 in.).
  • Page 20 Installation Guide Installing the AP (2) Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN/2.5G/PoE port, and press the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet cable holder. (3) Install the rear cover.
  • Page 21: Mounting The Ap On A Wall

    Installation Guide Installing the AP 3.4.2 Mounting the AP on a Wall Use the supplied mounting bracket, wall anchors, and Philips pan head screws to mount the AP to a wall. (1) Drill two screw holes on the wall, with a distance of 54 ± 0.5 mm (2.13 ± 0.02 in.). Then, insert a wall anchor into each screw hole.
  • Page 22: Mounting The Ap On A Pole

    Installation Guide Installing the AP (3) Align the slots on the back of the AP with the square feet on the mounting bracket, and slide the AP down into the mounting bracket slowly to ensure that the AP is secured. 3.4.3 Mounting the AP on a Pole (1) Take out the supplied metal hose clamp, and thread it through the square holes on the back of the AP.
  • Page 23: Bundling Cables

    Installation Guide Installing the AP Bundling Cables 3.5.1 Precautions  The power cord and other cables should be neatly bundled.  Ensure that the cables have natural bends or bends of large radius at the connectors.  Do not bind twisted pair cables too tightly, as this may compromise their service life and transmission performance.
  • Page 24: Debugging

    Installation Guide Debugging Debugging Setting Up the Configuration Environment Power on the AP using a standard PoE adapter.  Verify that the power cord is properly connected and compliant with safety requirements.  Connect the AP to the PC using an Ethernet cable. Powering on the AP 4.2.1 Checklist Before Power-On...
  • Page 25: Monitoring And Maintenance

    Installation Guide Monitoring and Maintenance Monitoring and Maintenance Monitoring When the RG-RAP72Pro-OD is operating, you can monitor its status by observing the LEDs. Maintenance If the hardware is faulty, please contact the local distributor.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Installation Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Flowchart Start Check whether the AP is installed properly. Check whether the power supply is properly connected. Check whether the LED is normal. Check whether cables are properly connected to ports. Contact local distributor to check whether any hardware faults exist.
  • Page 27: Appendixes

    Installation Guide Appendixes Appendixes Connectors and Media 7.1.1 2500BASE-T/1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX The 2500BASE-T/1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX port is a 100/1000/2500 Mbps port that supports auto MDI/MDIX Crossover. Compliant with the IEEE 802.3bz standard, 2500BASE-T requires a Category 6 (Cat 6) or Category 5e (Cat 5e) 100-ohm UTP or STP (recommended) cable with a maximum distance of 100 meters (328 feet).
  • Page 28: Cabling Recommendations

    Installation Guide Appendixes Socket Plug 4, 5, 7, 8 Not Used Not Used Figure 7-2 show feasible connections of the straight-through and crossover twisted pairs for a 100BASE-TX port. Figure 7-2 100BASE-TX Twisted Pair Connection 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.
  • Page 29 Installation Guide Appendixes Figure 7-3 Bundling up Cables (1)  Cables of different types (such as power cords, signal cables, and grounding cables) should be separated in cabling and bundling. Mixed bundling is disallowed. When they are close to each other, you are advised to adopt crossover cabling.
  • Page 30 Installation Guide Appendixes Figure 7-5 Bundling up Cables (3)  Cables not to be assembled or remaining parts of cables should be folded and placed in a proper position of the rack or cable trough. The proper position refers to a position that does not affect device running or damage the device or cable.
  • Page 31 Installation Guide Appendixes  Power cords of the same type and in the same cabling direction should be bundled up into cable bunches, with cables in cable bunches clean and straight.  Binding by using buckles should be performed according to Table 7-2. Table 7-2 Cable Bunch Cable Bunch Diameter...