Planet WAP-252N User manual

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All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a r esidential 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 p articular 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:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the 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
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an unc ontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 26cm
between the radiator & your body.
CE Compliance Statement
This device meets the RED 2014/53/EU requirements on the limitation of exposure of the general
public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. The device complies with RF
specifications when it is used at a safe distance of 20 cm from your body.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it.
However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when
working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must
therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
National Restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU
directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Country Restriction Reasons/remarks
Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
France
Outdoor use;
limited to 10
mW e.i.r.p. within the band
2454-2483.5 MHz
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current
relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
Italy None If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
required
Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Russian
Federation
None Only for indoor applications
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
WEEE regulation
To avoid the potential effects on t he environment and human health as a r esult of the
presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users of
electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out
wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to
collect such WEEE separately.

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Revision
User Manual of PLANET 802.11a/n 300Mbps Outdoor Wireless AP
Model: WAP-252N / WAP-552N
Rev: 1.0 (July, 2018)
Part No. EM-WAP-252N_WAP-552N _v1.0

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1.Product Introduction...........................................................................................................1
Package Contents...............................................................................................................11.1
Product Description............................................................................................................21.2
Product Features.................................................................................................................61.3
Product Specifications.......................................................................................................71.4
Chapter 2.Hardware Introduction......................................................................................................10
Physical Specifications ....................................................................................................102.1
2.1.1 Hardware Description ............................................................................................. 10
2.1.2 Port and Button ....................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 3.Hardware Installation........................................................................................................12
Important Safety Precautions..........................................................................................123.1
Installing the Outdoor Access Point ...............................................................................123.2
Chapter 4.Quick Setup Guide ............................................................................................................14
System Requirements ......................................................................................................144.1
Manual Network Setup -- TCP/IP Configuration.............................................................144.2
Starting Setup in the Web UI............................................................................................184.3
Chapter 5.Configuring the AP............................................................................................................19
Wizard.................................................................................................................................205.1
Gateway Mode (AP Router)..............................................................................................215.2
5.2.1 WAN Settings .......................................................................................................... 22
5.2.2 Wireless .................................................................................................................. 24
Repeater Mode (Universal Repeater) ..............................................................................265.3
WISP Mode (Client Router)...............................................................................................285.4
AP Mode (AP Bridge)........................................................................................................305.5
Super WDS Mode (WDS Bridge in PtP/PtMP).................................................................325.6
Advanced ...........................................................................................................................355.7
5.7.1 Device Status .......................................................................................................... 35
5.7.2 Wireless .................................................................................................................. 39
5.7.3 Network ................................................................................................................... 44
5.7.4 Firewall.................................................................................................................... 50
5.7.5 Management ........................................................................................................... 54
Chapter 6.Quick Connection to a Wireless Network.......................................................................60
Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration)...................................................................606.1
Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig).......................................................................................626.2
Mac OS X 10.x....................................................................................................................656.3

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iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad ...................................................................................................696.4
Appendix A: Planet Smart Discovery Utility.....................................................................................72
Appendix B: FAQs...............................................................................................................................73
Q1: How to set up the AP Client Connection...........................................................................73
Q2: How to set up the WDS Connection..................................................................................78
Appendix B: Troubleshooting............................................................................................................82
Appendix C: Glossary.........................................................................................................................84

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FIGURE
FIGURE 2-5 WAP-252N /WAP-552N INTERFACE ................................................................................................11
FIGURE 4-1 TCP/IP SETTING................................................................................................................................15
FIGURE 4-2 WINDOWS START MENU ....................................................................................................................16
FIGURE 4-3 SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF PING COMMAND .........................................................................................16
FIGURE 4-4 FAILED RESULT OF PING COMMAND ..................................................................................................17
FIGURE 4-5 LOGIN BY DEFAULT IPADDRESS........................................................................................................18
FIGURE 4-6 LOGIN WINDOW ................................................................................................................................18
FIGURE 5-1 MAIN MENU ......................................................................................................................................19
FIGURE 5-2 OPERATION MODE .............................................................................................................................21
FIGURE 5-3 GATEWAY MODE................................................................................................................................22
FIGURE 5-4 GATEWAY-STATIC IP..........................................................................................................................22
FIGURE 5-5 GATEWAY –PPPOE(ADSL)..............................................................................................................23
FIGURE 5-6 GATEWAY –DHCP.............................................................................................................................24
FIGURE 5-7 GATEWAY –WIRELESS .......................................................................................................................24
FIGURE 5-8 REPEATER MODE ...............................................................................................................................26
FIGURE 5-9 REPEATER MODE -SCAN AP..............................................................................................................27
FIGURE 5-10 REPEATER MODE -SELECT AP.........................................................................................................27
FIGURE 5-11 WISP MODE ....................................................................................................................................28
FIGURE 5-12 WISP MODE –SELECT AP...............................................................................................................29
FIGURE 5-13 WISP MODE –SELECT WAN TYPE ..................................................................................................29
FIGURE 5-14AP MODE.........................................................................................................................................30
FIGURE 5-15 SUPER WDS MODE..........................................................................................................................33
FIGURE 5-16 SUPER WDS MODE –AP1...............................................................................................................34
FIGURE 5-17 SUPER WDS MODE –AP2...............................................................................................................34
FIGURE 5-18 ADVANCED ......................................................................................................................................35
FIGURE 5-19 STATUS ............................................................................................................................................35
FIGURE 5-20WIRELESS STATUS ...........................................................................................................................36
FIGURE 5-21 LAN STATUS ...................................................................................................................................37
FIGURE 5-22WAN STATUS...................................................................................................................................38
FIGURE 5-23 BASIC SETTINGS ..............................................................................................................................39
FIGURE 5-24VIRTUAL AP ....................................................................................................................................40
FIGURE 5-25ACCESS CONTROL -ACCESS ALL.....................................................................................................40
FIGURE 5-26ACCESS CONTROL –ALLOW LISTED ................................................................................................41
FIGURE 5-27ADVANCED SETTINGS ......................................................................................................................42
FIGURE 5-28 LAN SETTINGS................................................................................................................................44
FIGURE 5-29 IP-MAC BIND .................................................................................................................................44
FIGURE 5-30VLAN .............................................................................................................................................45
FIGURE 5-31 SNMP .............................................................................................................................................46
FIGURE 5-32 STATIC IP.........................................................................................................................................46
FIGURE 5-33 PPPOE(ADSL) ...............................................................................................................................47
FIGURE 5-34 DHCP..............................................................................................................................................48
FIGURE 5-35 WAN ADVANCED SETTINGS .............................................................................................................49

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FIGURE 5-36 IP/PORT FILTERING ..........................................................................................................................50
FIGURE 5-37 MAC FILTERING..............................................................................................................................51
FIGURE 5-38 URLFILTERING ...............................................................................................................................51
FIGURE 5-39 PORT FORWARDING..........................................................................................................................52
FIGURE 5-40 DMZ ...............................................................................................................................................53
FIGURE 5-41 SYSTEM TIME ..................................................................................................................................54
FIGURE 5-42 SIGNAL TRACKING ...........................................................................................................................54
FIGURE 5-43 DDNS SETTINGS..............................................................................................................................55
FIGURE 5-44 QOS.................................................................................................................................................56
FIGURE 5-45 LOGS ...............................................................................................................................................57
FIGURE 5-46 UPGRADE FIRMWARE.......................................................................................................................58
FIGURE 5-47 SYSTEM ...........................................................................................................................................58
FIGURE 5-48 USER................................................................................................................................................59
FIGURE 6-1 SYSTEM TRAY –WIRELESS NETWORK ICON......................................................................................60
FIGURE 6-2 CHOOSING AWIRELESS NETWORK ....................................................................................................60
FIGURE 6-3 ENTERING THE NETWORK KEY..........................................................................................................61
FIGURE 6-4 CHOOSING AWIRELESS NETWORK -- CONNECTED ............................................................................61
FIGURE 6-5 NETWORK ICON.................................................................................................................................62
FIGURE 6-6 WLAN AUTOCONFIG ........................................................................................................................62
FIGURE 6-7 TYPING THE NETWORK KEY ..............................................................................................................63
FIGURE 6-8 CONNECTING TO A NETWORK ............................................................................................................63
FIGURE 6-9 CONNECTED TO A NETWORK..............................................................................................................64
FIGURE 6-10 MAC OS –NETWORK ICON..............................................................................................................65
FIGURE 6-11 HIGHLIGHTING AND SELECTING THE WIRELESS NETWORK..............................................................65
FIGURE 6-12 ENTER THE PASSWORD ....................................................................................................................66
FIGURE 6-13 CONNECTED TO THE NETWORK .......................................................................................................66
FIGURE 6-14 SYSTEM PREFERENCES ....................................................................................................................67
FIGURE 6-15 SYSTEM PREFERENCES -- NETWORK................................................................................................67
FIGURE 6-16 SELECTING THE WIRELESS NETWORK .............................................................................................68
FIGURE 6-17 IPHONE –SETTINGS ICON.................................................................................................................69
FIGURE 6-18 WI-FI SETTING ................................................................................................................................69
FIGURE 6-19WI-FI SETTING –NOT CONNECTED .................................................................................................70
FIGURE 6-20TURNING ON WI-FI..........................................................................................................................70
FIGURE 6-21 IPHONE -- ENTERING THE PASSWORD...............................................................................................71
FIGURE 6-22 IPHONE -- CONNECTED TO THE NETWORK .......................................................................................71

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Chapter 1. Product Introduction
Package Contents1.1
Thank you for choosing PLANET WAP-252N or WAP-552N Wireless AP. Please verify the contents inside the
package box.
WAP-252N / WAP-552N Quick Guide
RJ45 Waterproof Kit x 1 L-type Bracket x 2 U-bolt Kit x 2
If there is any item missing or damaged, please contact the seller immediately.

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Product Description1.2
Rugged and Durable Outdoor Wi-Fi Solution
PLANET WAP-252N and WAP-552N are 802.11n Outdoor Wireless APs that come with the IP67-rated
aluminum case, enormously protected from dust and water immersion. It adopts the mature technology of IEEE
802.11n 2T2R standard with maximum connectivity and 300Mbps performance in 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency
band. By connecting high-gain antenna through the flexible N-type connectors, it is easy to achieve various
outdoor long-distance applications and capable to adapt to any rough environment.

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PoE Function
For the maximum adaptability and stability in the rugged environment, the WAP-252N/WAP-552N not only
comes with IP67-rated aluminum die-cast housing, but also adopts the enterprise-level Qualcomm kernel,
capable of withstanding wide temperature ranging from -40 to 70 degrees C. With the IEEE 802.3af/at PoE, the
WAP-252N/WAP-552N can be easily installed in the areas where power outlets are not available. Furthermore, it
is also suitable to be integrated with PLANET Solar Power PoE System to offer wireless services even in the
suburbs.
Flexible Hardware and Software Characteristics for Various Applications
With a s pecific antenna connected through the built-in N-type connectors and eight operation modes, the
WAP-252N/WAP-552N greatly benefits the system integrator as a multitude of applications can be had for
communities, warehouses, campuses, harbors, etc.

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Multiple SSIDs with VLAN Tagging
As for security, the WAP-252N/WAP-552N supports WPA/WPA2, and t he 802.1X RADIUS authentication to
secure the wireless connection. Besides, the supported IEEE 802.1Q VLAN allows multiple VLAN tags to be
mapped to multiple SSIDs to distinguish the wireless access. This makes it possible for the
WAP-252N/WAP-552N to work with managed Ethernet switches to have VLANs assigned to a different access
level and authority.
Optimized Efficiency in AP Management
The brand-new GUI configuration wizard helps the system administrator easily set up the outdoor wireless AP
step by step. Besides, the built-in Wi-Fi analyzer provides real-time channel utilization to prevent channel
overlapping to assure greater performance. With the automatic transmission power mechanism, distance control
and scheduling reboot setting, the outdoor wireless AP is easier for the administrator to deploy and manage
without on-site maintenance.

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Centralized Wireless AP Management Solution
Moreover, administrators can simply use PLANET AP controller and SAPC (Smart AP Control) to deliver
wireless profiles to multiple APs simultaneously, thus making the central management simple.

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Product Features1.3
 Industrial Compliant Wireless LAN and LAN
 Compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n and IEEE 802.11a/n wireless technology
 2T2R architecture with data rate of up to 300Mbps
 Equipped with two 10/100Mbps RJ45 ports with auto MDI/MDI-X supported
 Fixed Network Broadband Router
 Supported WAN connection types: DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE
 Supports Port Forwarding and DMZ for various networking applications
 Supports DHCP server in Gateway/WISP mode
 RF Interface Characteristics
 Two built-in N-type connectors
 High output power with multiply-adjustable transmit power control
 Outdoor Environmental Characteristics
 IP67-rated sturdy aluminum case
 IEEE 802.3af/at Power over Ethernet design
 Operating temperature: -40~70 degrees C
 Multiple Operation Modes and Wireless Features
 Multiple operation modes: AP, Gateway, Repeater, WDS, WISP
 WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) provides higher priority to multimedia transmitting over wireless
 Coverage threshold to limit the weak signal of clients occupying session
 Real-time Wi-Fi channel analysis chart and client limit control for better performance
 Secure Network Connection
 Full encryption supported: WPA/W PA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and 802.1X RADIUS authentication
 Supports 802.1Q VLAN and SSID-to-VLAN mapping
 Supports IP/Port/MAC address/URL filtering, DoS, SPI Firewall
 Supports DMZ and Port Forwarding
 Bandwidth control per IP address to increase network stability
 Easy Installation and Management
 Supports PLANET AP Controllers in AP mode
 Easy discovery by PLANET Smart Discovery
 Self-healing mechanism through system auto reboot setting
 System status monitoring through remote Syslog Server
 Supports PLANET DDNS/ Easy DDNS

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Product Specifications1.4
Model Name WAP-252N WAP-552N
Description 2.4GHz 802.11n 300Mbps Outdoor
Wireless AP
5GHz 802.11n 300Mbps Outdoor Wireless
AP
Hardware Features
Interfaces
Wireless IEEE802.11b/g/n, 2T2R Wireless IEEE 802.11a/n, 2T2R
PoE: 1 x 10/100BASE-TX, auto-MDI/MDIX, 802.3af/at PoE In
LAN: 1x 10/100BASE-TX, auto-MDI/MDIX
Antennas Two built-in N-type connectors
Material Aluminum
IP Level IP67
Dimensions 153.2 x 79.5 x 234.5 mm
Weight 2kg
Power Requirements
48V 0.5A, IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+
Power Consumption
< 13W
Mounting Type Mast mounting
Button Reset/Pair button
Wireless Interface Specifications
Standard
IEEE 802.11b/g/n
IEEE 802.11i
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3x flow control
IEEE 802.11a/n
IEEE 802.11i
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3x flow control
Media Access Control CSMA/CA
Modulation
802.11g/n: OFDM (BPSK/ QPSK/
16QAM/ 64QAM)
802.11b: DSSS (DBPSK/ DQPSK/
CCK)
802.11a/n:
OFDM (BPSK/ QPSK/ 16QAM/
64QAM)
Frequency Band FCC: 2.412~2.462GHz
ETSI: 2.412~2.472GHz
FCC: 5.180~5.240GHz, 5.745~5.825GHz
ETSI: 5.180~5.700GHz
Operating Channels FCC: 1~11 Channels
ETSI: 1~13 Channels
FCC: 36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161,
165 (9 channels)
ETSI: 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60,
64, 100,
104, 108, 112, 116, 132, 136, 140 (16
channels)
5GHz channel list will vary in different
countries according to their
regulations.
Max. Transmit Power
(dBm)
FCC: up to 29 ± 1dBm
ETSI: < 20dBm (EIRP)
FCC: up to 27 ± 2dBm
ETSI: < 20dBm (EIRP)

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Receiver Sensitivity
(dBm)
Network
Mode Data Rate
Receive
Sensitivity
(dBm)
Network
Mode Data Rate
Receive
Sensitivity
(dBm)
802.11b 1Mbps -95
11Mbps -90
802.11g 6Mbps -90 802.11a 6Mbps -92
54Mbps -72 54Mbps -75
802.11n
HT20
MCS0/MCS
8 -90 802.11n
HT20
MCS0/MC
S8 -91
MCS7/MCS
15 -72/-68 MCS7/MC S15 -72
802.11n
HT40
MCS0/MCS
8 -90 802.11n
HT40
MCS0/MC
S8 -88
MCS7/MCS
15 -72/-68 MCS7/MC S15 -70
Environment & Certification
Operating Temperature -40 ~ 70 degrees C
Operating Humidity 10 ~ 90% (non-condensing)
ESD Protection ± 8kV air-gap discharge
± 4kV contact discharge
Surge Protection ± 4kV
Regulatory CE, RoHS
Software
LAN Static IP
Supports IP-MAC binding
WAN Type (GW/WISP
mode)
 Static IP
 Dynamic IP
 PPPoE
Wireless Modes
 Access Point
 Gateway
 Repeater
 WDS (AP/Bridge/Station)
 WISP
Channel Width 20MHz, 40MHz
Encryption Type WPA, W PA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, 802.1X
Wireless Security Enable/Disable SSID Broadcast

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Wireless MAC address filtering
User Isolation
Max. SSIDs 4
Max. Wireless Clients 64 per radio (50 is suggested, depending on usage)
Max. WDS Peers 4
Wireless QoS Supports Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)
Wireless Advanced
Auto Channel Selection
5-level Transmit Power Control (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, 12.5%)
Client Limit Control, Coverage Threshold
Distance control (Auto Ack Timeout)
Wi-Fi channel analysis chart
Status Monitoring
Device status, wireless client List
PLANET Smart Discovery
DHCP client table
System Log supports remote syslog server
VLAN IEEE 802.1Q VLAN (VID: 3~4094)
SSID-to-VLAN mapping up to 4 SSIDs
Self-healing Supports auto reboot settings per day/hour
Management
Remote management through PLANET DDNS/ Easy DDNS
Configuration backup and restore
Supports UPnP
Supports IGMP Proxy
Supports PPTP/L2TP/IPSec VPN Pass-through
SNMP v1/v2c/v3 support, MIB I/II, Private MIB
Central Management Applicable controllers: WAPC-500, WAPC-1000 and Smart AP Control (SAPC)
Fast Roaming

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Chapter 2. Hardware Introduction
Physical Specifications2.1
Physical Specifications
Dimensions (W x D x H) 153.2 x 79.5 x 234.5mm
Weight 2kg
Appearance
2.1.1 Hardware Description
Hardware Interface Definition
Object Description
Antenna Connectors 2 N-type (female) antenna connectors
PoE LAN Port
10/100Mbps RJ45 port, auto MDI/MDI-X
802.3af/at PoE+ supported, 48VDC In
Reset Button Press and hold the Reset button on the PCBA for over 15 seconds to
return to the factory default setting.

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2.1.2 Port and Button
It provides a simple interface monitoring the AP. Figure 2-5 shows the hardware interface of the
WAP-252N/552N.
WAP-252N/552N Hardware Interface:
Figure 2-1 WAP-252N / WAP-552N Interface

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Chapter 3.Hardware Installation
Important Safety Precautions3.1
1) LIVES MAY BE AT RISK! Please be aware of the electrical wires around. Carefully read the section
"OUTDOOR INSTALLATION WARNING" in the manual before installation.
2) Users MUST complete grounding wired with the device; otherwise, a sudden lightning could cause fatal
damage to the device. EMD (Lightning) DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
3) Users MUST power off the device first before connecting the antenna to it; otherwise, damage might be
caused to the device itself.
4) The Antenna and Surge Arrestor are required for each antenna connector, and must be purchased separately.
Installing the Outdoor Access Point3.2
Please install the AP according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your
hands dry.
Step 1. Loosen the socket head screw on the left-side of the device and insert the L-type bracket. Then,
secure the screws.
Step 2. Position the device on a pole and secure it by using the two U-bolt kits to finish the installation.
The AP can be mounted on an up to 2.5” (O.D.) pole