Proxim ORiNOCO AP-4900MR-LR User manual

Quick Install Guide
AP-4900MR-LR
Outdoor Access Point
Software Version 3.3
Part Number 73064 r2 (Print version)
Part Number 73065 r2 (CD version)
Quick Install

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NOTICES
Copyright
Copyright ©2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation, San Jose, CA. All rights
reserved. Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,231,634;
5,875,179; 6,006,090; 5,809,060; 6,075,812; 5,077,753. This manual and
the software described herein are copyrighted with all rights reserved. No
part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in
a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means
without the written permission of Proxim Wireless Corporation.
Trademarks
ORiNOCO and Proxim are registered trademarks, and the Proxim logo is a
trademark, of Proxim Wireless Corporation. All other trademarks mentioned
herein are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTENTS
Notices ........................................................................... 2
Copyright.............................................................................................2
Trademarks ..........................................................................................2
Introduction ................................................................... 4
Package Contents........................................................... 6
Hardware and Software Installation............................... 8
Step 1: Choose a Location......................................................................9
Step 2: Pre-Assemble the Hardware ...................................................... 10
Step 3: Connect the Cables .................................................................. 13
Step 4: Power on the Unit .................................................................... 15
Step 5: View LEDs............................................................................... 16
Step 6: Mount the Unit ........................................................................ 17
Step 7: Complete Installation ............................................................... 18
Step 8: Install Documentation and Software ........................................... 19
Unit Initialization ......................................................... 20
Logging In ......................................................................................... 22
Using the Setup Wizard........................................................................ 23
Installing the Software......................................................................... 24
FREQUENCIES AND BANDWIDTHS................................ 26
2.4 GHz Frequencies and Bandwidths..................................................... 26
4.9 GHz Frequencies and Bandwidths..................................................... 26
Technical services and support..................................... 27
Support Options.................................................................................. 27

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INTRODUCTION
The AP-4900MR-LR is a ruggedized tri-mode AP optimized for outdoor
deployments. It is equipped with one embedded 4.9 GHz radio and one
embedded 2.4 GHz radio, enabling simultaneous support of 4.9 GHz Public
Safety, 802.11b and 802.11g clients. The 4.9 GHz radio is for use in the
licensed 4.9 GHz Public Safety band; only users with licenses to operate in this
band should access it. The unit also supports Mesh operation on either the 2.4
or 4.9 GHz band.
There are two versions of the AP-4900MR-LR hardware. Differences between
hardware versions are highlighted in this manual as necessary. See Figure 1
and Figure 2.
You can verify which hardware version you are using through either the HTTP
Interface or CLI Interface. See the AP-4900MR-LR User Guide for information on
locating your hardware version number.
AP-4900MR-LR units can operate either using PoE with the combination DC
power supply/injector provided or directly from a 100 - 240 VAC power source
(AC cable ordered separately).
The units feature internal lightning and surge protection on the AC and DC
power ports, the Ethernet port, and on both antenna ports. External antenna
lightning protection is not needed.
Each unit is equipped with:
Power/Ethernet port: used for Ethernet connection and Power over
Ethernet (PoE) using the supplied power injector.
Serial connection: used for entering commands in the Command Line
Interface (CLI). FC versions of the product are not equipped with a serial
connection.
LED indicator(s): dual LEDs used to indicate the power and operational
states of the unit. FC versions of the product are equipped with a single
power LED on the back of the unit in the cooling n area.
AC power input: enables direct power from external AC power source.
External antenna connectors (two): one for 2.4 GHz operation, the
other for 4.9 GHz operation.
Grounding screws (two)
For information on antennas authorized for use with this product, refer to the
AP-4900MR-LR Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide.
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Figure 1: AP-4900MR-LR Unit (Dual LEDs and Serial Connection)
Figure 2: AP-4900MR-LR FC Unit (Single LED and No Serial Connection)

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Each AP-4900MR-LR shipment includes the items in the following table. Verify
that you have received all parts of the shipment.
Note:
Unless listed here, cables are not included with the unit.
AP-4900MR-LR Unit
RJ11 to DB9 serial
connector (not included
with FC units)
Installation CD
Power Injector and Cord (1)
Cable Termination Kit Kit includes:
A. RJ45 connectors (2)
B. Sealing caps (2)
C. Sealing nut
D. Lock nut
E. Grounding screws (2)
A B C D E

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Mounting Kit Kit includes the following:
A. Mounting clamp for wall/pole
B. Extension arm
C. Mounting plate to enclosure
D. Mounting clamp for pole mounting
A B C D
Mounting Hardware The following mounting hardware is included
with mounting kit:
Qty. Description
6 ea Plain washer #5/16
2 ea. Hex cap screw NC 5/16-18 x 35
2 ea. Nut NC 5/16-18
4 ea. Helical spring lock washer # 1/4
4 ea. Helical spring lock washer #5/16
2 ea Hex cap screw NC 5/16-18 x 80
4 ea. 68764, Screw, Machine, Pan,
Phillips, 1/4”-20, 5/8”L

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HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Notes:
Be sure to read the Release Notes le on the product CD as it contains
software version and driver information that may not have been available
when this document was produced.
Equipment is to be used with, and powered by, the power injector provided
or by a power injector that meets these requirements:
UL-Listed/ITE (NWGQ)
Limited Power Source Output per UL/IEC 60950
CE-marked
Approved for Power-over-Ethernet
Rated output, 48 Vdc/0.42 A
Pinout follows 802.3af standard for mid-span devices
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IMPORTANT!
Before installing this product, see Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Information on the product CD for important information.
IMPORTANT!
Before installing this product, see Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Information on the product CD for important information.
IMPORTANT!
All AP-4900MR-LR units must be installed by a suitably trained profession-
al installation technician or by a qualied installation service.
IMPORTANT!
All AP-4900MR-LR units must be installed by a suitably trained profession-
al installation technician or by a qualied installation service.
WARNING!
To ensure proper grounding, use the hole at the bottom point on the back
of each unit and the provided grounding screws to attach a ground wire of
at least 10 AWG stranded to each unit. This wire must be as short as pos-
sible and must be connected to a low-impedance earth ground. Use proper
wire grounding techniques in accordance with local electric codes.
WARNING!
To ensure proper grounding, use the hole at the bottom point on the back
of each unit and the provided grounding screws to attach a ground wire of
at least 10 AWG stranded to each unit. This wire must be as short as pos-
sible and must be connected to a low-impedance earth ground. Use proper
wire grounding techniques in accordance with local electric codes.

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Step 1: Choose a Location
To make optimal use of the unit, you must nd a suitable location for the
hardware. The range of the radio unit largely depends upon the position of the
antenna. Proxim recommends you do a site survey, observing the following
requirements, before mounting the hardware.
The location must allow easy disconnection of power to the radio if
necessary.
Air must be able to ow freely around the hardware.
The radio unit must be kept away from vibration and excessive heat.
The installation must conform to local regulations at all times.
The units are designed to directly mount to a pole or wall. Using the supplied
brackets and hardware, you can mount them to a 1.25 inch to 4.5-inch pole
(outside diameter). Using just one of the mounting brackets, you can mount
the units to a wall or other at surface.
Caution!
Proxim recommends the use of a lightning arrestor at the building
ingress point. You can purchase the Proxim Lightning Protector; see
the documentation that comes with the unit for more information
and installation instructions.
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Step 2: Pre-Assemble the Hardware
Unpack the unit and accessories from the shipping box.
Note the Ethernet and MAC addresses of the unit, as well as the serial
number; these addresses may be used when conguring the unit.
Note:
The serial number is required to obtain support from Proxim. Keep this
information in a safe place.
You will be attaching an outdoor-rated 24 AWG CAT5 cable (diameter .114
to .250 inches/2.9 to 6.4 mm) (not provided) to the Power-over-Ethernet
port on the back of the unit later in the installation procedure. First, you
must construct the cable and assemble the waterproong cable covers as
described in the following steps:
i. Slide the sealing nut (A) over the bare end of the CAT5 cable.
ii. Slide the lock nut (B) over the bare end of the CAT5 cable.
iii. Slide the RJ45 sealing cap (C) over the bare end of the CAT5 cable.
iv. Terminate the RJ45 connector to the CAT5 cable. Insert into the
mating RJ45 connector (D).
v. Slide the RJ45 sealing cap (C) over the RJ45 connector and thread
onto enclosure. Hand tighten.
vi. Thread the lock nut (B) onto sealing cap (C), and hand tighten.
vii. Thread the sealing nut (A) onto the lock nut (B), and hand tighten.
Caution!
Hand-tighten only. Torque values for nal installation are provided
in Step 7: Complete Installation.
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