ANTAIRA AMS-2111 Series User manual

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AMS-2111 Series
Industrial IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
Wireless AP/Client/Bridge/Repeater
Version 1.0
(October 2018)
User Manual

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FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class-A 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. It may cause harmful interference to radio
communications if the equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. 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 or more 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.
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class-A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
Industrial Ethernet Wireless APs
Hardware User Manual
This manual supports the following models:
•AMS-2111
•AMS-2111-T
Please check our website (www.antaira.com) for any updated manual or contact us by e-mail ([email protected]).

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Table of Contents
1. Overview ......................................................................1
1.1 Key Features.....................................................1
1.2 Package Contents.............................................1
1.3 Safety Precaution..............................................2
2. Hardware Description................................................. 3
2.1 Physical Dimensions.........................................3
2.2 Front Panel........................................................4
2.3LED Indicators...................................................5
2.4Ethernet Ports....................................................6
2.5Wireless Antenna ..............................................6
2.6 Cabling.......................................................... 7
2.7Wiring the Power Inputs ....................................7
2.8Grounding Note.................................................8
3. Mounting Installation..................................................8
3.1 DIN-Rail Mounting.............................................8
3.2Wall Mounting..................................................10
4. Hardware Installation................................................12
4.1 Installation Steps.............................................12
4.2Maintenance and Service................................12

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1.Overview
Antaira Technologies’ AMS-2111 series is designed for industrial and enterprise wireless access
applications. Embedded with the Qualcomm/Atheros AR9331 SoC chipset, it boasts network robustness,
stability, and wider network coverage. Based on IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, the access point supports high-speed
data transmission of up to 150MBps.
The AMS-2111 series is capable of operating in different modes, which makes it suitable for a wide variety of
wireless applications including long-distance deployments. The unit also allows the user to position the
wireless antenna in a better signal-broadcasting location for improved wireless coverage and signal strength
or simply in a more convenient location.
1.1 Key Features
◼System Interface/Performance
•Qualcomm/Atheros AR9331 SoC
•2* 10/100BaseT(X) RJ45 Ethernet Ports
•WLAN supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
•One Industrial External SMA Antenna 3dBi for 2.4GHz
◼Power Input
•DC 9~48V a 4-pin removal terminal block
◼Operating Temperature
•Standard operating temperature model: 0°C ~ 60°C
•Extended operating temperature model (–T): -40°C ~ 75°C
◼Case/Installation
•IP-30 protection
•DIN-Rail and wall mount design
1.2 Package Contents
•1 - Quick Installation Guide
•1 –AMS-2111 Series
•1 - Wall Mounting Bracket Set with Screws
•1 –Terminal Block

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1.3 Safety Precaution
Attention
If the DC voltage is supplied by an external circuit, please use a protection device on the power supply input.
Supply by UL Listed industrial use power. The industrial wireless AP’s (access point) hardware specs, ports,
cabling information, and wiring installation will be described within this user manual.
Warning Labels
The caution label means that you should check the certain information on user manual when working with the
device. (Shown in Figure 1)
Figure 1: Caution Label

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2. Hardware Description
2.1 Physical Dimensions
Figure 2.1, below, shows the physical dimensions of AMS-2111 series.
(W x H x D) is 26mm x 95mm x 75mm
Figure 2.1
Physical Dimensions

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2.2 Front Panel
The front panel of the AMS-2111 series can be seen below (Figure 2.2).
Figure 2.2
Front Panel
LED for Power
Grounding Screw (behind)
ETH1 Port
4-Pin Removal Terminal Block
(Power Input)
Reset Button
ETH0 Port
SMA Antenna connector
(WLAN) Wireless
Signal Strength

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2.3 LED Indicators
There are LED light indicators located on the front panel of the industrial wireless AP that displays
the network, power, and wireless status. Each LED indicator has its own specific meaning, see
below in Table 2.3.
LED
Color
Description
Power
Green
On
Power input is active
Off
Power input is inactive
WLAN Signal
Strength
Green/Red
Red
Less than 25% signal strength
Green
LED 2 Less than 50% signal strength
Green
LED 3 Less than 75% signal strength
Green
LED 4 Less than 100% signal strength
ETH Ports 1 & 2
(ACT)
Green
Connected to network, 10/100Mbps
Flashing
Networking is active
Off
Not connected to network
ETH Ports 1 & 2
(LINK)
Amber
Link established
Off
No Link detected
Table 2.3
LED Indicators

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2.4 Ethernet Ports
◼RJ-45 Ports
RJ-45 Ports (Auto MDI/MDIX): The RJ-45 port is auto-sensing for 10/100Base-Tx or 1000Base-Tx
device connections. Auto MDI/MDIX means that the wireless AP can connect to another switch or
workstation without changing the straight-through or crossover cabling. See the figures shown below for
the straight-through and crossover cabling schematics.
Figure 2.3: RJ-45 Ethernet Port Pin
2.5 Wireless Antenna
2.4GHz antennas are used with the AMS-2111. They are connected with reversed SMA connectors.
External antennas can also be applied.
Figure 2.4 Figure 2.5
Straight-Through Cables Schematic Crossover Cables Schematic

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2.6 Cabling
◼Twisted-pair segments can be connected with an Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) or Shielded
Twisted Pair (STP) cable. The cable between the equipment and the link partner (wireless AP,
switch, hub, workstation, etc.) must be less than 100 meters (328 ft.) long.
2.7 Wiring the Power Inputs
Please follow the steps below to insert the power wire.
1. Insert the positive and negative wires into the V+, V- contacts on the terminal block connector
as shown below in Figure 2.7.
2. Tighten the wire-clamp screws to prevent the wires from loosening, as shown below in Figure
2.8.
Figure 2.8
Power Terminal Block
Figure 2.7
Power Terminal Block

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2.8 Grounding Note
Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Run the ground connection from the ground screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting devices.
The grounding screw symbol is shown blow in Figure 2.9.
Figure 2.9
Grounding screw
Caution: Using a shielded cable achieves better electromagnetic compatibility.
3.Mounting Installation
3.1 DIN-Rail Mounting
The DIN-Rail is pre-installed on the industrial wireless AP from the factory. If the DIN-Rail is not on the
product, please refer to Figure 3.1 to learn how to install the DIN-Rail on the product.
Figure 3.1
The Rear Side of the wireless AP and DIN-Rail Bracket

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Follow the steps below to learn how to hang the industrial wireless AP.
1. Use the screws to install the DIN-Rail bracket on the rear side of the industrial wireless AP.
Caution: The torque for tightening the screws on the device is 3.5 in-lbs.
2. To remove the DIN-Rail bracket, do the opposite from Step 1.
3. After the DIN-Rail bracket is installed on the rear side of the wireless AP, insert the top of the DIN-
Rail on to the track as shown below in Figure 3.2.
4. Lightly pull down the bracket onto the rail as shown below in Figure 3.3.
Figure 3.3
Secure on to the DIN-Rail
Figure 3.2
Insert on the DIN-Rail

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5. Check if the bracket is mounted tightly on the rail.
6. To remove the industrial wireless AP from the rail, do the opposite from the above steps.
3.2 Wall Mounting
Follow the steps below to mount the industrial
wireless AP
using the wall mounting bracket as shown
below in Figure 3.4.
Caution: “Wall” means industrial control panel wall.
1. Remove the DIN-Rail bracket from the industrial wireless AP by loosening the screws.
2. Place the wall mounting brackets on the top and bottom of the industrial wireless AP.
3. Use the screws to screw the wall mounting bracket on the industrial wireless AP.
Caution: The torque for tightening the screws on the device is 3.5 in-lbs.
4. Use the hook holes at the corners of the wall mounting bracket to hang the industrial wireless AP
on the wall.
5. To remove the wall mount bracket, do the opposite from the steps above.
Figure 3.4
Remove DIN-Rail Bracket

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Below, in Figure 3.5, are the dimensions of the wall mounting bracket.
Figure 3.5
Wall Mounting Bracket Dimensions

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4. Hardware Installation
4.1 Installation Steps
This section will explain how to install Antaira Technologies’ AMS-2111 series.
Caution:
1. This device is intended for indoor use and at altitudes up to 2000 meters.
2. This device is intended to be installed in an industrial control enclosure and panel.
Installation Steps
1. Unpack the industrial wireless AP from the original packing box.
2. Check if the DIN‐Rail bracket is screwed on the industrial wireless AP.
a. If the DIN‐Rail is not screwed on the industrial wireless AP, please refer to the DIN‐Rail
Mounting section for DIN‐Rail installation.
b. For wall mounting, please refer to the Wall Mounting section for wall mounting
installation.
3. For DIN‐Rail or wall mounting, please refer to the Mounting Installation section.
4. Power on the industrial wireless AP, then the power LED light will turn on.
a. For wiring power, please refer to the Wiring the Power Inputs section.
b. Please refer to the LED Indicators section for LED light indication.
5. Prepare the twisted‐pair, straight‐through category 5 cable for Ethernet connection.
6. Insert one side of the RJ‐45 cable into the wireless AP’s Ethernet port and on the other side into
the networking device’s Ethernet port, e.g. switch, PC, or server. The Ethernet port’s (RJ‐45)
LED on the industrial wireless AP will turn on when the cable is connected to the networking
device.
a. Please refer to the LED Indicators section for LED light indication information.
7. When all connections are set and the LED lights all show normal, the installation process is
complete.
4.2 Maintenance and Service
•If the device requires servicing of any kind, the user is required to disconnect and remove it from its
mounting. The initial installation should be done in a way that makes this as convenient as possible.
•Voltage/Power lines should be properly insulated as well as other cables. Be careful when handling
them so as to not trip over.

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•Do not under any circumstance insert foreign objects of any kind into the heat dissipation holes located
in the different faces of the device. This may not only harm the internal layout, but might cause harm
to user as well.
•Do not under any circumstance open the device for any reason. Please contact your dealer for any
repair needed or follow the instructions within the manual.
•Clean the device with dry soft cloth
Antaira Customer Service and Support
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(Antaira Europe Office) + 48-22-862-88-81
(Antaira Asia Office) + 886-2-2218-9733
Please report any problems to Antaira:
www.antaira.com / [email protected]
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Any changes to this material will be announced
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