PCTEL AP-WiFi-1200 User manual

OPERATION GUIDE
AP-WiFi-1200
Access Point
Rugged Dual-Band 2x2 802.11ac Wave 2 WiFi
AP-WIFI-1200

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Table of Figures
Table of Figures ...................................................................................................................................3
Revision History ..................................................................................................................................3
Text Format Conventions...............................................................................................................3
Terms and Abbreviations ............................................................................................................... 3
Referenced Documents.................................................................................................................. 4
1. Overview ..........................................................................................................................................4
2. Features............................................................................................................................................5
2.1. Summary................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2. AP-WiFi-1200 WiFi Features.......................................................................................... 6
2.3. AP-WiFi-1200 WiFi Summary ........................................................................................ 6
3. Setup and Conguration.........................................................................................................7
3.1. Packing List .......................................................................................................................... 7
3.2. Setup .......................................................................................................................................8
3.3. Web User Interface............................................................................................................ 8
3.4. Radio Conguration ..........................................................................................................9
3.5. Console Interface............................................................................................................ 10
3.6. Factory Conguration.................................................................................................... 11
4. Installation ................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................. 12
4.2. Antenna Installation ....................................................................................................... 14
4.3. Mounting Bracket Installation.................................................................................... 15
4.3.1. Wall Mounting...................................................................................................... 15
4.3.2. Pole Mounting...................................................................................................... 16
4.4. Grounding .......................................................................................................................... 17
5. Compliance ................................................................................................................................. 18
6. Safety Notices............................................................................................................................ 19
7. Product Usage ........................................................................................................................... 20

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Table of Figures
Figure 1 Features Summary...........................................................................................................5
Figure 2 Access Point enclosure Top and Bottom views*.............................................. 12
Figure 3 Access Point enclosure Front and Rear views*................................................ 13
Figure 4 Access Point enclosure Left-side and Right-side views*.............................. 14
Figure 5 Access Point wall mounting options* ................................................................... 15
Figure 6 Access Point pole mounting options*................................................................... 16
Figure 7 Grounding Lug attachment options*..................................................................... 17
Figure 8 Compliance...................................................................................................................... 18
Revision History
Version Description Date
0.2.0 Initial Version September 29, 2020
0.3.0 Updated terms October 12, 2020
0.4.0 Updated installation section Phihong Power November 3, 2020
Injector P.N.
Text Format Conventions
Monotype – Palatino Linotype MONOTYPE, Bold
   [Commandprompt,directories,les]
Courier New, Bold
[Console commands and input]
Terms and Abbreviations
OFDM Orthogonal Frequency-division Multiplexing
MU-MIMO Multi-User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output
DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
CCK Complementary Code Keying
* This representation of the PCTEL AP-WiFi-1200 enclosure shows the product as currently proposed and is subject to change.

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The PCTEL AP-WiFi-1200 Outdoor Industrial Access Point is a robust solution
designed to meet the challenges of any outdoor or industrial environment. The
2x2 802.11ac Wave 2 WiFi radios operate in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. A
Bluetooth 5.1 radio option is standard. All antennas are external to the enclosure to
provide exibility in selecting the antennas for optimal coverage.
The AP-WiFi-1200 1000/100/10 Mbps wired Ethernet interface provides network
connectivity along with power per the 802.3at Type 1 Class 3 Power over Ethernet
specication. Data rates of 867 Mbps/114 Mbps are achievable over the 5 GHz and
2.4 GHz radios respectively with an aggregate dual-radio rate of up to 1 Gbps. Low
power consumption and high WiFi transmit power make the AP-WiFi-1200 a clear
choice for deployments where high performance is needed.
The compact enclosure weighs just over 3.2 pounds (1.45 kg) and is only
5.79" x 7.84" x 2.50". The AP-WiFi-1200 can be deployed in extreme weather
environments with an operating temperature range between -40°C and +65°C
[+55°C with a full solar loading of 1200 W/m2]. It can also withstand wind gusts up
to 165 mph. An IP-67 rating oers extended dust and water protection in
most conditions.
Deployment is made easy with simple and convenient mounting options.
This Operation Manual covers AP-WiFi-1200 regulatory domain for United States,
Canada and Europe.
Referenced Documents
Document Description Version
PCTEL AP-WiFi-1200 Rugged Dual-Band 2x2 802.11ac 1.0
Access Point Datasheet Wave 2 WiFi
1. Overview

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Parameter Specication
Radios (Dual Band Concurrent) 2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n, 2x2:2
5 GHz: 802.11a/n/ac Wave 2, 2x2:2
Channel Bandwidth 2.4 GHz: 20 MHz, 40 MHz
5 GHz: 20/40/80 MHz
TX Power 2.4 GHz: 26 dBm Total, 23 dBm per path
5 GHz: 24 dBm Total, 21 dBm per path
PHY Rate 2.4 GHz: 300 Mbps (40 MHz)
5 GHz: 866.7 Mbps (80 MHz)
Bluetooth 5.1
Memory (DRAM / NAND / NOR) 1 GB / 256 MB / 4 MB
CPU Clock Speed 717 MHz
CPU Cores Quad-Core CPU / 4x ARM Cortex A7 (IPQ4029)
Power Consumption < 13 W
Antenna Ports WiFi: 4 Single Band Ports, N-connectors
Bluetooth: 1 Single Band Port, N-connector
Ethernet Interface 1 GbE (PoE, 802.3at Type 1 Class 3): -13 W
Mode Button Software dened function
Console Port USB 2.0 Type-B Mini
Size 5.79" x 7.84" x 2.50" (148 x 199 x 64 mm)
Temp Range (Operational) -40°C to +65°C
-40°C to +55°C with Full Sun Load
Temp Range (Storage) -40°C to +85°C
Water/Dust Intrusion IP-67
Color Pantone 428C
LED Status Indicator Software dened operation status
Compliance FCC, ISED, ETSI
2. Features
2.1. Summary
Figure 1. Features Summary

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• Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n and ac Wave 2 standards
• Capable of 2x2, two spatial stream communication concurrently on the 2.4 and
5 GHz bands
• Supports 20/40 MHz at 2.4 GHz and 20/40/80 MHz at 5 GHz
• Supports up to 256 QAM
• Data rates of up to 867 Mbps in 802.11ac 80 MHz channels using reduced
(short) guard interval (SGI)
• Supports Multiuser MIMO (MU-MIMO) technology
• Supports Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) in required 5 GHz bands
• Maximal likelihood (ML) decoding
• Spatial multiplexing, cyclic-delay diversity (CDD), low-density parity check
(LDPC), maximal ratio combining (MRC), and space-time block coding (STBC)
• AMSDU and AMPDU frame aggregation
• Compatible with software encryption of AES at 128/256 bits and DES/3DES
• Compatible with WEP, TKIP hardware encryption or WAPI hardware encryption
This SoC implements half-duplex OFDM on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios.
The 5 GHz radio supports up to 867 Mbps when congured in 802.11ac mode
with an 80 MHz bandwidth and short guard interval. It also supports data rates
and mandatory features for the 802.11a, 802.11n, and 802.11ac standards. The
802.11ac features supported include explicit transmit beamforming, implicit
transmit beamforming, MU-MIMO, dynamic bandwidth switching, maximal
likelihood decoding, low-density parity check, maximal ratio combining, space-time
block coding.
The 2.4 GHz radio supports up to 300 Mbps when congured in 802.11n mode
with a 40 MHz bandwidth and short guard interval. It also supports data rates and
mandatory features for the 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n standards. This includes
DSSS and CCK data rates for the 802.11b standard and OFDM data rates for the
802.11g and 802.11n standards. Support for Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
with multiple spatial streams and 20 or 40 MHz bandwidths are included per the
802.11n standard.
2.2. AP-WiFi-1200 WiFi Features
2.3. AP-WiFi-1200 WiFi Summary

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The PCTEL AP-WiFi-1200 is designed for ease of setup and conguration. Out of
the box, only settings that are particular to system integration need to be changed
as needed. A Web User Interface is provided for access to all system settings.
Several typical changes are shown below. See Section 3.5 for details on the
Console Interface.
The pushbutton switch provides two functions. A momentary press of the button
will indicate WPS mode. Holding the button for at least ve seconds will reset the
access point to factory settings.
The access point status is provided by the LED Status Indicator built into the
weatherproof pushbutton switch. After power is successfully applied, under normal
operation, the LED Status Indicator is green.
Note: This unit can only be congured to operate as an access point. Since the
access point can be installed either indoors or outdoors, it can be operated as either
an indoor or outdoor access point. Client mode and bridge mode are not currently
supported. The unit cannot be congured to operate in either of these two modes.
3.1. Packing List
• AP-WiFi-1200 Access Point
• Antennas
-(3) 2.4 GHz 6 dBi Omni Antenna - Part Number BOA24006NM
- (2) Dual band 7 dBi Antenna (for 5 GHz radio) - Part Number MHODB24490507NM-IP
• Phihong POE29U-1AT(PL)D-R Power Injector
• Ethernet Cable
• Console Cable
• Installation Accessory Kit - Part Number 11-1110-01
• Mount Kit - Part Number 11-1109-01
3. Setup and Conguration

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To quickly reach the AP-WiFi-1200 information, access the Web UI portal
by connecting a computer to the Access Point ethernet port and browse to
192.168.1.1. There you will nd everything you need to review the status and
modify factory settings.
The default Username is root. There is no Password set. Be sure to follow the
link to set the Username and Password.
Note: Consider changing the default 192.168.1.1 address so there will not be a
conict once the Access Point is connected to the network.
The Conguration section will explain how to change the Access Point settings.
3.3. Web User Interface
3.2. Setup
Only a few steps need to be taken to setup the AP-WiFi-1200. For convenience,
all the external ports and pushbutton switch are identied on the enclosure. See
Section 4 for installation details.
1. Connect (2) Identied 2.4 GHz WiFi Antennas
2. Connect (2) Identied 5 GHz WiFi Antennas
3. Connect the 2.4 GHz Bluetooth antenna
4. Attach the AP to the Power Injector and connect the Power Injector to the
Ethernet network with the supplied Ethernet cables.
5. Apply power to the Power Injector.
6. The LED Status Indicator will turn on green once the access point is operational.
It may take a minute or more to fully boot the Access Point.

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The PCTEL AP-WiFi-1200 radios can be congured through the Web UI. Be sure
the 2.4 GHz radio and the 5 GHz radio are congured as prescribed by the network.
From the top bar menu, select Network -> WiFi.
3.4. Radio Conguration

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The Console Interface on the AP-WiFi-1200 uses a weatherproof USB Type-B
mini connector. Operating as a serial port, the following settings needed at the
connected computer are listed here.
• Baud rate: 115200
• Data: 8 bits
• Parity: none
• Stop: 1 bit
• Flow control: none
After power up, connect the provided USB cable to a computer.
Note: It is not recommended to connect the USB cable before applying power.
Set up a console tool like Tera Term with the following information.
Here is OpenWRT displayed on the console.
3.5. Console Interface

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If you stop Autoboot, you will see U-Boot displayed on the console.
Here is a summary of the Factory Conguration settings. Often these settings are
changed to match how and where the Access Point is used.
A. WiFi interfaces are disabled (both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios)
B. Bluetooth radio is disabled.
C. Default Radio Settings
- Radio Mode
- Security
- Channel, 802.11 capability (11n, 11ac, legacy), and channel bandwidth
- SSID
- Enabled/disabled
D. IP address = 192.168.1.1
If, for any reason, you need to return the Access Point to the out-of-the-box state,
follow these instructions.
1. Be sure OpenWRT is running and the LED Status Indicator is green.
2. Press and hold the Pushbutton Switch for at least 5 seconds.
3. Release the Pushbutton Switch.
4. The console will then display:
RESET TO FACTORY SETTING EVENT DETECTED.
PLEASE WAIT WHILE REBOOTING THE DEVICE.
5. After rebooting, the Factory Conguration has been restored.
3.6. Factory Conguration

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The AP-WiFi-1200 has several features incorporated in the metal enclosure that
provide for an excellent outdoor or industrial solution. The access point is IP-67
rated to indicate that the unit is dust-tight (no ingress of dust) and water-tight (no in-
gress of harmful quantity of water when immersed up to 1 m for 30 minutes). Also,
the enclosure has excellent thermal properties for an extended temperature rating.
Other features included are a set of holes for mounting and another set of holes
for proper outdoor grounding. There are four mounting holes found on the back of
the enclosure for ease of installation. See Figure 3 for details. In addition, there is a
ground pad located on the left side of the enclosure. There grounding wire can be
attached as required for proper installation. See Figure 4 for details.
4. Installation
5 GHz Antenna
Pressure Vent
2.4 GHz
Antenna
2.4 GHz
Antenna
Bluetooth Antenna
Ethernet Port
5 GHz Antenna
Mode Switch +
LED Status Indicator
Figure 2. Access Point enclosure Top and Bottom views*
Note: Professional installation only. Follow the guidelines listed.
4.1. Overview
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5 GHz Antenna 5 GHz Antenna
2.4 GHz Antenna2.4 GHz Antenna
Bluetooth
Antenna
Bluetooth
Antenna
Mounting Holes
Figure 3. Access Point enclosure Front and Rear views*
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Figure 4. Access Point enclosure Left-side and Right-side views*
Console Port Cover
Ground Pad
4.2. Antenna Installation
In order to properly install and protect the external antennas, a couple of simple
steps are recommended. The AP-WiFi-1200 Installation Kit includes Butyl Tape
and Joint Compound. Follow package directions to properly seal the antennas and
protect them from the outdoor environment.
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Figure 5. Access Point wall mounting options*
4.3. Mounting Bracket Installation
The supplied mounting bracket provides the option to easily wall mount or pole
mount the Access Point. The recommended mounting height is 10 feet [minimum]
to 40 feet [maximum]. The Mount Kit includes the hardware called out in this
section.
Attach the mounting bracket with included [4x] ¼ -20 x 0.75-inch screws with at
washers and lock washers [included with requested bracket] to the Access Point as
shown in the drawings below.
Specic wall mounting screws 4 – [¼ -20 x 1.5-inch] are not supplied as the fastener/
anchor must be adequate for the given building material or mounting structure.
Professional installation is required in order to meet location specic mounting
scenarios and options.
4.3.1. Wall Mounting
Pictures below shown with suggested wall mounting screws [not included].
Kit hardware with wall mounting
screws [not supplied]
Wall mounting option [side view] Wall mounting option [top view]
Assembled wall mounting option
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4.3.2. Pole Mounting
Kit hardware with pole mounting
straps shown
Assembled pole mounting option
Pole mounting option
[top view]
Pole mounting option
[side view]
Pole mounting option
[small and large pole]
Kit hardware with pole mounting
straps installed
Figure 6. Access Point pole mounting options*
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4.4. Grounding
The Access Point must be grounded before applying power. The following
grounding instructions must be followed. See local electrical codes for any
additional installation requirements.
Using a 6 AWG copper wire, strip back insulation and connect to the supplied wire
ground lug [Panduit LCD6-10A-L]. Attach the ground lug to the AP ground pad
using the supplied silicone grease and two screws [#10-32 x 3/8-inch]. Dierent
ground lugs (not supplied) can be used to provide 90° and 45° angle options
if needed.
Connect the ground wire to a suitable metal grounding rod. Securely connect the
ground wire to provide proper grounding protection. Once the Access Point ground
connection is completed, power can then be applied safely.
Grounding Lug attachment
[opposite cables]
Grounding Lug attachment
[perpendicular]
Grounding Lug attachment
[in-line with cables]
Figure 7. Grounding Lug attachment options*
Building wall
6AWG grounding wire
Ground rod
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Changes or modications not expressly approved by PCTEL could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Compliance Statement
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.
Canadian Compliance Statements
This device contains license-exempt transmitters/receivers that comply with
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Ľémetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est
conforme aux CNR ďInnovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Ľexploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes:
(1) Ľappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage. (2) Ľappareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible ďen
compromettre le fontionnement.
This radio transmitter, 26584-WiFiAP1200, has been approved by Innovation,
Science and Economic Development Canada to operate with the antenna types
listed below, with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not
included in this list that have a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for
any type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
5. Compliance
Figure 8. Compliance
Safety
IEC 62368-1
UL/CSA 62368-1
Radio Approvals
FCC Part 15.247, 15.407
EN 300 328
EN 301 893
RSS-210
RSS-247
EMI and Susceptibility
FCC Part 15.107, 15.109
EN 301 489-1, 301
489-17
ICES-003

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Le présent émetteur radio, 26584-WiFiAP1200, a été approuvé par Innovation,
Sciences et Développement Économique Canada pour fonctionner avec les
types ďantenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les
types ďantenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est supérieur au gain
maximal indiqué pour tout type gurant sur la liste, sont strictement interdits pour
ľexploitation de ľémetteur.
PCTEL Model Number Antenna Type Gain at 2.4 GHz Gain at 5 GHz
MHODB24490507NM-IP Dual-band omni-
directional antenna
5 dBi 7 dBi
BOA24006NM 2.4 GHz omni-
directional antenna
6 dBi NA
Note: 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 when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
6. Safety Notices
This section lists the product safety notices for the AP-WiFi-1200. Please follow all
safety notices to ensure proper installation and operation.
A. Only trained and qualied personnel should be allowed to install, replace or
service this product.
B. Before connecting the product to the power source, read all installation
instructions.
C. Per Section 5, this product must be properly grounded before operating.
Follow local guidelines per an electrician.
D. The ground connection must always be made rst when installing the product
and disconnected last when removing the product.
E. Product installation must comply with all national and local electrical codes.
F. Do not install or remove the product, and do not connect or disconnect any
cables or antennas during the time when lightning activity is present.
G. Product disposal should be handled in accordance with all laws and
regulations.

7. Product Usage
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THE PRODUCTS ARE NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED, OR INTENDED FOR USE,
ALONE OR WITH OTHER PRODUCTS, IN ANY APPLICATION REQUIRING FAILSAFE
PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCTS ANDOR IN WHICH A MALFUNCTION OR A FAILURE
OF THE PRODUCTS COULD LEAD TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR SERIOUS PHYSICAL
OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO A LIFE SUPPORT
MACHINES OR OTHER LIFE PRESERVING MEDICAL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS; B AIR
TRAFFIC CONTROL OR AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS; C CONTROL EQUIPMENT FOR NUCLEAR
OR OTHER POWER GENERATION FACILITIES; OR D MISSILE, NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, OR
CHEMICAL WEAPONS, OR OTHER MILITARY APPLICATIONS EACH A “PROHIBITED USE”.
ANY AND ALL PROHIBITED USE OF THE PRODUCTS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, AS IS ANY
SALE OR RESALE OF THE PRODUCTS FOR A PROHIBITED USE. PCTEL SHALL HAVE NO
LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THE PRODUCTS IN ANY MANNER FOR, OR IN CONNECTION
WITH, A PROHIBITED USE. ANY SUCH USE SHALL VOID ANY WARRANTIES AND
INDEMNITIES PROVIDED BY PCTEL, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF PCTEL,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WITH RESPECT TO SUPPORT. NOTWITHSTANDING
THE FORGOING, PCTEL SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO HAVE CONSENTED TO OR
APPROVED ANY PROHIBITED USE BY PROVIDING WARRANTY, SUPPORT, OR OTHER
SERVICE. ANY PARTY USING THE PRODUCTS IN A PROHIBITED USE SHALL INDEMNIFY
AND HOLD HARMLESS PCTEL FROM ANY CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, AND EXPENSES ARISING
IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH USE.
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