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)
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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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Caution!
The sealing nut (A) must not be tightened until the sealing cap (C)
over the RJ45 connector has been tightened to the unit during nal
installation; otherwise, the Ethernet cable may twist and become
damaged.
Notes:
The cable must feed through all parts of the weatherproof cap before the
RJ45 is crimped on the outdoor Ethernet a cable.
The cable between the power injector and the unit must be a straight-
through Ethernet cable (without crossover).
Due to variance in CAT5 cable diameter, termination techniques of the
installer, and the application of proper tightness of the connectors, it
is strongly recommended that the CAT5 cable connector and the serial
connector cap are further secured by external weatherproong (in addition
to the antenna N connector, where applicable). Butyl weatherproong tape
is the preferred material for securing any external connector.
Attach the mounting plate (A) using the provided screws and washers
(Torque 9 N∙m/75 in-lbs), such that the unit’s antenna will be vertically or
horizontally polarized when mounted.
Attach the extension arm (B) to mounting piece (A) with the screw, nut,
and washers provided, as shown below. The extension arm gives the unit
more possible tilt, letting you adjust for azimuth or elevation over a larger
angle.
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Attach the mounting bracket (C) to extension arm (B) with the screw, nut,
and washers provided.
Tighten assembly (Torque 15 N∙m/130 in-lbs).
The following gure shows the full assembly attached to the unit:
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Step 3: Connect the Cables
If you have not already done so, connect the normal RJ45 connector on an
outdoor-rated CAT5 cable to the “Data and Power Out” port on the power
injector.
Note:
On FC versions, connect the cable to the port labeled “J1 Antenna” on the
power injector (not pictured). This port has 48 VDC power on the RJ45.
Attach the other end of the CAT5 cable with RJ45 connector to the Power
and Ethernet port on the back of the unit (see the following gure). Note
that the rst attachment of this cable is meant to verify operation and
congure the unit; the nal attachment (with proper torque values) and
weatherproong are to be done after the unit has been installed in the
location at which it will operate (See Step 7: Complete Installation).
Caution!
Do not over-tighten the connector nuts; do not use a wrench to
tighten the connectors!
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To connect the unit through a hub or a switch to a PC, use a straight-
through Ethernet cable between the network interface card in the PC and
the hub, and between the hub and the RJ45 “Data In” port on the PoE
adapter.
Note:
On FC units, connect the cable between the hub and the RJ45 “J2 PC/
Router” port on the power injector (not pictured).
If you are connecting the PC directly to the unit, use a crossover Ethernet
cable between the network interface card in the PC and the RJ45 “Data In”
port on the power injector.
Note:
On FC units, connect the cross-over cable between the network interface
card in the PC and the and the RJ45 “J2 PC/Router” port on the power
injector (not pictured).
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Step 4: Power on the Unit
The power injector provides Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), supplying electricity
and wired connectivity to the unit over a single 24 AWG CAT5 (diameter .114 to
.250 inches/2.9 to 6.4 mm). The unit is not 802.3af-compatible. Always use the
supplied power injector to ensure that the unit is powered properly. Note that
the Active Ethernet module provides +48 VDC over a standard CAT5 Ethernet
cable.
Once you have connected the power injector to the Ethernet cabling and
plugged the power injector cord into an AC outlet, the unit is powered on.
There is no ON/OFF switch on the unit. To remove power, unplug the AC cord
from the AC outlet or disconnect the RJ45 connector from the “Data and Power
Out” port on the power injector.
Note:
On FC units, remove power by unplugging the AC cord from the AC outlet or
disconnecting the RJ45 connector from the “J1/Antenna” port on the power
injector.
Depressing the Reload button (on the side of the power injector) for ve
seconds during power-up remotely resets the radio to its factory default
settings. You will need to use the end of a pin or paperclip to depress the
button.
Note:
Power injectors supplied with FC units are not equipped with a Reload
button.
WARNING!
To avoid damaging your router/switch, do not connect the RJ45
port labeled either “Data & Power Out” or “J1/Antenna” from the
power injector to your router/switch.

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Step 5: View LEDs
On most units, the LEDs are present at the unit’s Ethernet connector; unscrew
the watertight cap if necessary to view the LEDs.
NOTE:
Make sure the domed sealing nut is loose before unscrewing the cap or the
Ethernet cable may be twisted and damaged.
When the unit is powered on, it performs startup diagnostics. When startup is
complete, the LEDs show the unit’s operational state, as follows:
LED State Power/Ethernet LED Radio LED
Blinking Green Power is on, unit is booting up,
Ethernet link is down.
Radios are being initialized.
Steady Green Power is on, Ethernet link is up. Radios are being operational.
Note:
On FC units, there is one LED. It is the power LED that appears in the back
of the unit, between the cooling ns on the right side. (See Figure 2.)
On power-up, the LED ashes red during initial start-up, and then turns
solid red while booting. After a successful boot, it becomes solid green to
indicate normal operation.
Caution!
Before applying power to the units, make sure that a proper load or
antenna is connected to each N-female jack to minimize the chance
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Step 6: Mount the Unit
Caution:
To ensure that water does not gather around the antenna
connectors, mount the unit with the antenna connectors facing
downward.
To pole-mount, insert screws through bracket F and fasten around pole to
bracket E and secure (Torque 11 N.m/100 in-lbs).
To wall-mount the unit, mount bracket (E) to wall using 4 screws (not
provided), as shown:
Note:
At the end of the installation, the Ethernet and serial ports must be made
waterproof by installing the caps. Be careful not to over-tighten the caps as
damage to the cable may occur.
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IMPORTANT!
If the AP is going to be used as part of a Mesh network, you will need to
perform initial conguration of the parameters mentioned in the Prereq-
uisites section of this AP-4900MR-LR User Guide before you mount the
AP. See the User Guide for more information on conguring these param-
eters.
IMPORTANT!
If the AP is going to be used as part of a Mesh network, you will need to
perform initial conguration of the parameters mentioned in the Prereq-
uisites section of this AP-4900MR-LR User Guide before you mount the
AP. See the User Guide for more information on conguring these param-
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Step 7: Complete Installation
Tighten the sealing nut (Torque 3 N∙m/25 in-lbs) and lock nut (Torque
4 N∙m/35 in-lbs).
CAUTION!
Do not over-tighten! Over-tightening can cause the CAT5 cable to
become pinched and can subsequently damage the power injector
or the unit.
Tighten the RJ45 sealing cap.
CAUTION!
Be sure you have re-installed the waterproof caps on the serial and
Ethernet port connections. It is also good installation practice to
use Butyl weatherproong tape to seal the caps, as this adds an
extra layer of protection.
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Step 8: Install Documentation and Software
To install the documentation and software on a computer or network:
Place the CD in a CD-ROM drive. The installer normally starts
automatically. (If the installation program does not start automatically,
click setup.exe on the installation CD.)
Follow the instructions displayed on the installer windows. The following
documentation and software products are installed:
Available from Start > All Programs > ORiNOCO > AP4900MR-LR:
ScanTool program
AP-4900MR-LR Online Help
AP-4900MR-LR User Guide
Available from C:\Program Files\ORiNOCO\AP4900MR-LR:
ScanTool program
AP-4900MR-LR Read Me
License agreement
Available from C:\Program Files\ORiNOCO\AP4900MR-LR\PDF:
AP-4900MR-LR User Guide
AP-4900MR-LR Quick Install Guide
AP-4900MR-LR Antenna Installation Guide
AP-4900MR-LR Recommended Antennas
AP-4900MR-LR Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide
Available from C:\Program Files\ORiNOCO\AP4900MR-LR\HTML:
AP-4900MR-LR Online Help (double-click on index.htm to launch)
Available from Xtras C:\Program Files\ORiNOCO\AP4900MR-LR\
Xtras:
TFTP Server
Acrobat Reader
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UNIT INITIALIZATION
Using ScanTool
ScanTool is a software utility that is included on the installation CD-ROM. It is
an initial conguration tool that allows you to nd the IP address of an Access
Point by referencing the MAC address in a Scan List, or to assign an IP address
if one has not been assigned.
The tool automatically detects the Access Points installed on your network,
regardless of IP address, and lets you congure each unit’s IP settings. In
addition, you can use set initial device parameters that will allow the AP to
retrieve a new software to an AP that does not have a valid software image
installed.
To access the HTTP interface and congure the AP, the AP must be assigned
an IP address that is valid on its Ethernet network. By default, the AP is
congured to obtain an IP address automatically from a network Dynamic Host
Conguration Protocol (DHCP) server during boot-up. If your network contains a
DHCP server, you can run ScanTool to nd out what IP address the AP has been
assigned. If your network does not contain a DHCP server, the Access Point’s
IP address defaults to 169.254.128.132. In this case, you can use ScanTool to
assign the AP a static IP address that is valid on your network.
Scan Tool Instructions
Power up the AP (if not already powered on).
Double-click the ScanTool icon on the Windows desktop to launch the
program. If the icon is not on your desktop, click Start > All Programs >
ORiNOCO > AP49000MR-LR > ScanTool.
Note:
If your computer has more than one network adapter installed, you will be
prompted to select the adapter that you want ScanTool to use before the
Scan List appears. You can use either an Ethernet or wireless adaptor.
If prompted, select an adapter and click OK. You can change your adapter
setting at any time by clicking the Select Adapter button on the Scan List
screen.
ScanTool scans the subnet and displays all detected Access Points. The
ScanTool’s Scan List screen appears, as shown in the following example.
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