ANTAIRA ARS-7234-AC-T User manual

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Hardware User's Manual –ARS-7234-AC-T
ARS-7234-AC-T
Industrial IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Dual Radio
Wireless AP/Client/Bridge/Repeater
Version 1.0
(December 2018)
User Manual

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LLC. may make improvements and/or changes to the product and/or specifications of the product described in
this manual, without prior notice. Antaira Technologies, LLC. will not be liable for any technical inaccuracies or
typographical errors found in this guide. Changes are periodically made to the information contained herein and
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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 Manual
This manual supports the following models:
•ARS-7234-AC-T
Please check our website (www.antaira.com) for any updated manual or contact us by e-mail
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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
2.3 Top View............................................................ 4
2.4 LED Indicators ................................................... 5
2.5 Ethernet Ports.................................................... 6
2.6 Cabling…...…………………………………………6
2.7Wireless Antenna ............................................... 7
2.8Wiring the Power Inputs ..................................... 7
2.9Grounding Note.................................................. 8
3. Mounting Installation.................................................. 9
3.1DIN-Rail Mounting.............................................. 9
3.2Wall Mounting................................................... 10
4. Hardware Installation................................................ 12
4.1Installation Steps.............................................. 12
4.2Maintenance and Service................................. 12
5. Troubleshooting........................................................ 14
6. Technical Specifications.......................................... 15

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1.Overview
Antaira Technologies’ ARS-7234-AC-T is designed for industrial and enterprise wireless access
applications. Embedded with the Qualcomm IPQ4029 Quad-Core chipset, it boasts network robustness,
stability, and wider network coverage. Based on IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, the access point supports high-
speed data transmission of up to 867Mbps.
The ARS-7234-AC-T 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
•Quad-core, 4x ARM Cortex A7, 717MHz
•WAN 1*10/100/1000Tx
•LAN 1*10/100/1000Tx
•WLAN supports concurrent 2.4G/5GHz Wi-Fi
◼Power Input
•DC 9~24V a 2-pin removal terminal block
◼Operating Temperature
•Extended operating temperature model (–T): -40°C ~ 70°C
◼Case/Installation
•IP-30 protection
•DIN-Rail and wall mount design
1.2 Package Contents
•1 - Quick Installation Guide
•1 - ARS-7234-AC-T
•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 ARS-7234-AC-T
(W x H x D) is 46mm x 162mm x 110mm
Figure 2.1
Physical dimensions of ARS-7234-AC-T
Figure 2.1
Physical Dimensions

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2.2 Front Panel
The front panel of the ARS-7234-AC-T can be seen below (Figure 2.2).
2.3 Top View
ARS-7234-AC-T’s top panel is equipped with a grounding screw.
Figure 2.2
Front Panel
LED for USB, PWR, 5G, and 2.4G
Grounding Screw
WAN Port
2-Pin Removal Terminal Block
(Power Input)
USB Port
Reset Button
LAN Port

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2.4 LED Indicators
There are LED light indicators located on the front panel of the industrial wireless AP that
displays the network, power, and USB status. Each LED indicator has its own specific meaning,
see below in Table 2.4.
LED
Color
Description
Power
Green
On
Power input is active
Off
Power input is inactive
2.4G
Green
On
Linked to 2.4GHz radio
Flashing
Networking is active
Off
2.4GHz radio is off / not enabled
5G
Green
On
Linked to 5GHz radio
Flashing
Networking is active
Off
5GHz radio is off / not enabled
USB
Green
On
Linked to USB
Flashing
TXD / RXD
Off
Connection is off / not enabled
WAN Port
/ LAN Port
Green (1G)
Amber(10/100M)
On
Link Up
Flashing
Networking is active
Off
No Link
Press and hold the Reset button for less than 5 seconds to reboot the device. Press and hold the
Reset button for more than 5 seconds to Factory Reset the device.
Table 2.1
LED Indicators

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2.5 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
2.6 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.
Figure 2.4 Figure 2.5
Straight-Through Cables Schematic Crossover Cables Schematic