ALTAI AX500 Series User manual

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Altai AX500 Outdoor 2x2
802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point
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Installation Manual
Version 1.0 (Draft)

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement (FCC) –USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Please install a lightning arrestor to protect the base station from lightning dissipation during rainstorms.
Lightning arrestors are mounted outside the structure and must be grounded using a ground wire to the
nearest ground rod or item that is grounded.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 36cm between the radiator & your
body.
European Conformity (CE) –EU
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Warning
AX500-S/AX500-T/AX500-X may require professional installation depending on the deployment scenario.
Only use the power adaptor supplied with AX500-S/AX500-T/AX500-X. Using a different power adaptor might
damage the device.
Disclaimer
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Altai Technologies assumes no responsibilities
for any inaccuracies in this document or for any obligation to update information in this document. This
document is provided for information purposes only. Altai Technologies reserves the right to change, modify,
transfer, or otherwise revise this publication without notice.

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Table of Content
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................1
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS..............................................................................................................2
2.1 AX500-S Model Package List...................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 AX500-T Model Package List...................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 AX500-X Model Package List ..................................................................................................................... 5
3. HARDWARE OVERVIEW ...........................................................................................................6
3.1 LED Panel......................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Physical Port and Ground Point Connections ...................................................................................... 7
AX500-S /AX500-T Model....................................................................................................................... 7
AX500-X Model........................................................................................................................................ 8
4. PREPARATION OF AX500 INSTALLATION..............................................................................10
5. AX500-S INSTALLATION OPTIONS.........................................................................................11
5.1 Antenna Beamwidth and Orientation.................................................................................................. 11
5.2 Wall Mount Installation .............................................................................................................................. 11
5.3 Pole Mount Installation .............................................................................................................................. 13
5.4 Installation Scenarios.................................................................................................................................. 15
Wall Mount..............................................................................................................................................15
Pole Mount ............................................................................................................................................. 15
6. AX500-T INSTALLATION OPTIONS .........................................................................................17
6.1 Antenna Beamwidth and Orientation.................................................................................................. 17
6.2 Pole Mount Installation .............................................................................................................................. 17
6.3 Ceiling Mount Installation .........................................................................................................................19
6.4 Installation Scenarios.................................................................................................................................. 21
Pole Mount/Ceiling Mount................................................................................................................. 21
7. AX500-X INSTALLATION OPTIONS ........................................................................................22
7.1 Antenna Selection ...................................................................................................................................... 22
7.2 Pole Mount Installation .............................................................................................................................. 23
7.3 Wall Mount Installation .............................................................................................................................. 24
7.4 Installation Scenarios.................................................................................................................................. 27

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Omni Coverage.................................................................................................................................... 27
Sector Coverage and Bridge Link Setup ....................................................................................... 27
8. ETHERNET CABLE WIRING AND PINOUT................................................................................29
9. POWER OPTIONS AND CABLE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS.............................................30
Option 1: 802.3at-Compliant PoE switch .......................................................................................30
Option 2: PoE Injector (Ordered Separately) ............................................................................... 30
10. WATERPROOF PROTECTION ..................................................................................................32
10.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 32
10.2 Installation Tips ............................................................................................................................................. 32
10.3 Waterproofing Ethernet/Console Ports.................................................................................................33
Ethernet Cable Feed-Through ..........................................................................................................33
Before Tape Wrapping........................................................................................................................ 34
Tape Wrapping around Ethernet Ports...........................................................................................35
Tape Wrapping around Unused Ethernet/Console Ports.......................................................... 37
10.4 Waterproofing RF Ports .............................................................................................................................. 38
Before Tape Wrapping........................................................................................................................ 38
Tape Wrapping around RF Ports ...................................................................................................... 38
Tape Wrapping around Unused RF Ports ....................................................................................... 40
11. GROUNDING AND ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PROTECTION ................................41
12. SURGE PROTECTION ..............................................................................................................42
12.1 Ethernet Cable Selection.......................................................................................................................... 42
12.2 Ethernet Surge Protector Selection and Installation .........................................................................42
12.3 Other Deployment Tips for Surge Protection and Site Grounding Practices ............................. 44
13. LIGHTNING PROTECTION.......................................................................................................45
14. CONSOLE CONNECTION ......................................................................................................46
15. FACTORY RESET......................................................................................................................48
16. TROUBLESHOOTING Q&A......................................................................................................49

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Altai AX500 Series products. This manual is intended for field support engineers and
installers who are responsible for installing the products on site. Users who perform the tasks should read
through this document and also be familiar with the hardware and software capabilities of the products.
This document applies to the following models and associated hardware versions.
Product Name
Model Name
H/W Versions
AX500 Outdoor 2x2 802.11a Wave 2 Access Point
AX500-S
1.0 or above
AX500-T
1.0 or above
AX500-X
1.0 or above
There are 3 AP models for AX500 Series.
(1) AX500-S: Integrated-antenna AP model designed to provide long range and wide beam (120
degree) of sector coverage.
(2) AX500-T: Integrated-antenna AP model designed to provide 360 degree coverage.
(3) AX500-X: External-antenna AP model which is designed to provide more flexibility for deployment to
meet various purposes and requirement. You can choose omni antennae or sector antennae for
access coverage; or choose panel antennae or parabolic antennae for bridge link setup.
It is assumed that site survey has already been performed. Appropriate antenna pole or AP locations have
been selected. It is highly recommended that cable lengths of various cables are confirmed. Good site
installation plan should consist of site maps or drawings illustrating AP and poles locations, antenna
orientation including bearing/down-tilt, antenna height, and network topology.
User may also refer the following documents during AX500 installation and configuration if necessary.
(1) Altai AP Web UI Configuration Manual
(2) AX500 Outdoor 2x2 802.11a Wave 2 Access Point Data Sheet

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2. Package Contents
Below are the standard package lists of Altai AX500-S, AX500-T and AX500-X models respectively. Check the
package that you purchased against the corresponding list to ensure the equipment and all its accessories
are included. Please contact our sales representatives if there is any discrepancy.
Moreover, verify if the equipment does not have any physical defect. If there is any defect, please contact
our sales representatives for repair or replacement.
2.1 AX500-S Model Package List
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)

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Description
Quantity
Remark
(a)
AX500-S Main Unit
x 1 pcs
(b)
Cable Gland
x 3 pcs
Pole Mounting Kit
(c)
-Downtilt Bracket Set
x 1 pcs
-M8 Screw
x 2 pcs
-M8 Lock Nut
x 2 pcs
-M8 Flat Washer
x 4 pcs
-M8 Spring Washer
x 2 pcs
-M4 x 10 Screw with Washers
(Shared with Wall Mounting Kit)
x 4 pcs
(d)
-Mounting Back Plate
x 1 pcs
-M8 x 110 Mounting Screw
x 4 pcs
-Flat Washer and Spring Washer
x 4 pcs
-
Wall Mounting Kit
(e)
-Mounting Bracket
x 1 pcs
-M4 x 10 Screw with Washers
(Shared with Pole Mounting Kit)
x 4 pcs
(f)
-Drywall Mounting Screw
x 4 pcs
-Hex Head Screw
x 4 pcs
-Anchor with Flat Washer and Nut
x 4 pcs
-Flat Washer and Spring Washer
x 4 pcs
-
(g)
-PoE Injector (Optional)
x 1 pcs
Purchased separately if
required
(h)
-Quick Setup Guide
x 1 pcs

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2.2 AX500-T Model Package List
Description
Quantity
Remark
(a)
AX500-T Main Unit
x 1 pcs
(b)
Cable Gland
x 3 pcs
Pole/Wall Mounting Kit
(c)
Back Mounting Plate
x 1 pcs
(d)
Pole Mount Bracket
x 1 pcs
(e)
Hose Clamp
x 2 pcs
(f)
M4*8 Round Head Screw with Flat and
Spring Washers
x 8 pcs
(g)
Mounting Screw
x 4 pcs
(h)
P3.5*32 Screw
x 4 pcs
(i)
Flat and Spring Washers
x 4 pcs
(j)
Anchor with Flat Washer and Nut
x 4 pcs
(k)
PoE Injector (Optional)
x 1 pcs
Purchased separately if
required
(l)
Quick Setup Guide
x 1 pcs
(c)
(d)
(a)
(b)
(f)
(e)
(g)
(h)
(j)
(i)
(k)
(l)