Ruckus Wireless T305e User manual

T305e Access Point
Quick Setup Guide
This Quick Setup Guide provides step-by-step instructions on
how to install the Ruckus Wireless T305e access point (AP). For
detailed information on planning the installation, performing a
site survey, and operating the T305e, refer to the Ruckus Wireless
Outdoor Access Point User Guide, available at https://
support.ruckuswireless.com.
WARNING! Only trained and qualied personnel should be
allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
CAUTION! Installation of this equipment must comply with
local and national electrical codes.
CAUTION! Form a 80-mm to 130-mm (3-in. to 5-in.) drip loop
in any cable that is attached to the AP or the building. This will
prevent water from running along the cable and entering the
AP or the building where the cable terminates.
CAUTION! Be sure that grounding is available and that it
meets local and national electrical codes. For additional
lightning protection, use lightning rods and lightning arrestors.
CAUTION! Make sure that proper lightning surge protection
precautions are taken according to local electrical code.
CAUTION! Ruckus strongly recommends that you wear eye
protection before mounting the T305e.
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Before You Begin
Before deploying Ruckus products, please check for the latest
software and the release documentation.
•Release Notes and other user documentation are available at
http://support.ruckuswireless.com/documents.
•Software upgrades are available at http://
support.ruckuswireless.com/software.
•Open source information is available at http://
opensource.ruckuswireless.com.
•Software license and limited warranty information are
available at http://support.ruckuswireless.com/warranty.
NOTE: The minimum software revision for the T305e is
SmartZone (SZ) 5.1.1 New AP Model.
Required Hardware and Tools
•No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
•Medium at-blade screwdriver
•Wide at-blade screwdriver
•Torque wrench or torque screwdriver with sockets
•Pipe or pole, or a sturdy at surface
•Electric drill with drill bits and customer-supplied wall anchors,
at washers, and hex nuts for at-surface mount
Package Contents
A complete T305e eld installation package includes all of the
following items:
•T305e Access Point
•One ground wire with lug
•Two steel pipe clamps
•Service Level Agreement/Limited Warranty Statement
•Declaration of Conformity
•AP Cloud Management Insert
•Regulatory Statement
•Ruckus Wireless AP Getting Started Guide
•This Quick Setup Guide
Mounting Instructions
Connecting and Sealing the RJ-45 Cables
The T305e has one PoE port and one port for Console.
WARNING! Do not plug in a PoE cable in the console port.
NOTE: The cable gland for the PoE port comes installed at the
factory. Remove the rubber cord from the cable gland and
connect and seal the RJ-45 cables using the M25 data cable
gland.
FIGURE 1 T305e Access Point
1. Feed the end of the cable through the sealing nut, rubber O-
ring, clamping ring assembly and cable gland base, as shown
in Figure 2.
NOTE: Do not seat the clamping ring and rubber O-ring
into the cable gland base until the cable gland base has
been torqued to specications.
FIGURE 2 RJ-45 Cable and Cable Gland Assembly
1 - Cable gland base
2 - Clamping ring assembly
3 - Rubber O-ring
4 - Sealing nut
2. Connect the cable to the PoE port on the AP.
3. Tighten the cable gland base to 7 N.m or 62 in-lbs.
4. Wrap the clamping ring assembly around the rubber O-ring.
Make sure that the clamping ring assembly fully encloses the
rubber O-ring.
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5. Seat the clamping ring assembly and rubber O-ring in the
cable gland base.
6. Hand-tighten the sealing nut.
Connecting and Sealing the Console Port
The RJ-45 Console port is available to the user for debugging the
AP.
1. The port of the console connector is covered with a blanking
cap. To access the console port, remove the blanking cap, as
shown in Figure 3, with a wide at-blade screwdriver.
NOTE: The console port should never be left uncovered.
In the absence of a cable, it must be covered with a
blanking cap.
2. Connect the console cable to the console connector.
3. Once the console work is completed, remove the console
cable, reinstall the blanking cap, and tighten to 0.6779 N.m
or 6 in-lbs.
If the console cable is used for a prolonged period or
permanently installed, a cable gland must be used.
NOTE: To place an order for the M25 cable gland, refer to
the T305 SERIES Outdoor 802.11ac Wave 2 2x2:2 Wi-Fi
Outdoor Access Point Datasheet.
Using a Cable Gland with the Console Port or
Cable
1. Feed the end of the cable through the sealing nut, rubber O-
ring, clamping ring assembly, and cable gland base, as
shown in the Figure 2.
NOTE: Do not seat the clamping ring and rubber O-ring
into the cable gland base until the cable gland base has
been torqued to specications.
FIGURE 3 Connecting the Cable Gland to the Console
Port
1 - Blanking cap
2 - RJ-45 cable
2. Connect the cable to the console port on the AP, as shown in
Figure 3.
3. Tighten the cable gland base into the AP chassis to 7 N.m or
62 in-lbs.
4. Wrap the clamping ring assembly around the rubber O-ring.
Make sure that the clamping ring assembly fully encloses the
rubber O-ring.
5. Seat the clamping ring assembly and rubber O-ring in the
cable gland base.
6. Hand-tighten the sealing nut.
Attaching the Mounting Bracket to a Flat
Surface
1. The AP mounting bracket attaches to the AP using a captive
screw. Use a medium at-blade or No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
to loosen the captive screw, as shown in Figure 4, and pull up
on the end of the bracket to remove the bracket from the AP,
as shown in Figure 4.
FIGURE 4 Removing the Mounting Bracket
1 - Captive screw
2 - Mounting bracket
2. Using either of the two options shown in Figure 5, hold the
mounting bracket at the location on the mounting surface
where you want to mount the AP. Use the holes on the
mounting bracket as a template to mark the locations of the
mounting holes.
NOTE: The mounting bracket can be mounted to a vertical
or horizontal surface to support the AP in the required
orientation.
FIGURE 5 Mounting Bracket on a Flat Surface
3. Remove the mounting bracket from the mounting surface.
4. Drill holes required for the customer-supplied mounting
hardware.
5. Attach the mounting bracket to the at surface using the
mounting hardware.
6. Using the mounting hardware instructions, tighten the
hardware to secure the mounting bracket.
7. Continue with Mounting the AP on page 2.
Attaching the Mounting Bracket to a Pole
1. The AP mounting bracket attaches to the AP using a captive
screw. Loosen the screw and pull up on the end of the
bracket to remove the bracket from the AP, as shown in
Figure 4.
2. Insert the open end of one steel clamp into two of the slots
on the mounting bracket.
NOTE: The mounting bracket can be mounted to a vertical
or horizontal pole to support the AP in the required
orientation.
3. Using either of the two options shown, use the clamps to
attach the mounting bracket to the pole. Tighten the clamps
to 3 N.m or 27 in-lbs, or per manufacturer’s specications if
the factory-supplied clamps are not used.
4. If necessary, daisy-chain the other steel clamps to
accommodate larger poles.
FIGURE 6 Mounting Bracket on a Pole
5. Continue with Mounting the AP on page 2.
Mounting the AP
1. Snap the AP back onto the mounting bracket, as shown in
Figure 7, and use a medium at-blade or No. 2 Phillips
screwdriver to tighten the captive screw to 1.1 N.m or 10 in-
lbs to secure the bracket to the AP, as shown in Figure 7.
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FIGURE 7 Attaching the Mounting Bracket to the AP
1 - Mounting bracket
2 - Captive screw
2. Optional Step: For additional security, install a customer-
supplied security screw as shown in Figure 8.The Security
screw should be an M3 6-mm panhead screw.
CAUTION! Make sure that the customer-supplied locking
stainless steel M3 panhead security screw is no longer
than 6 mm. If the security screw is longer than 6 mm, it
can damage the AP chassis.
FIGURE 8 Locking the Mounting Bracket to the AP
Earth Grounding the AP
Using the factory-supplied ground wire and ground screw and
washer set, connect a good earth ground to the AP chassis
ground point.
CAUTION! Be sure that grounding is available and meets local
and national electrical codes. For additional lightning
protection, use lightning rods and lightning arrestors.
NOTE: The color coding of ground wires varies by region.
Before completing this step, check your local wiring standards
for guidance.
CAUTION! The T305e AP includes one 9 mm stainless steel
M6x1 earth ground screw with split lock and at washers.
Make sure that any replacement screw is no longer than 9
mm. If a screw is longer than 9 mm, it can damage the AP
chassis.
FIGURE 9 Connecting a Good Earth Ground to the AP
1 - AP Chassis Ground Point
Mounting and Connecting 5 GHZ and 2.5 GHZ
External Antennas
1. Disconnect the AP from all power sources.
2. Unscrew the metal caps that protect the antenna
connectors. Place the metal caps in a safe place, for later
use.
3. Connect external antennas to the N-type female antenna
connectors on the AP. Use a torque wrench to tighten the
connectors to 1.58 N.m (14 in-lb).
NOTE: When connecting a vertical and horizontal antenna
to the AP
, the vertical antenna must connect to ANT2.
4. If the antennas come with RF coaxial cables (for example, a
patch antenna), physically mount the antennas at your
desired location, preferably on the same mounting structure
as the AP.
NOTE: Mount the external antennas at least 20 cm (7.9 in.)
away from each other and other antennas.
5. Apply weatherproong tape to the antenna connectors as
described in Connector Sealing Instructions on page 3.
CAUTION! If you are not connecting external antennas to
the AP, make sure that the metal caps remain installed
and securely fastened to protect the interfaces from
elements, such as water and dirt.
Connector Sealing Instructions
Step 1: Cleaning the Connectors and Your
Hands
1. Clean all traces of dust, grease, and oil from your hands
2. Clean o any traces of dust, grease, and oil from the N-type
bulkhead connector external threads
3. Make sure that the connectors are dry before continuing.
Step 2: Connecting the Cable with the
Connector
1. If the AP is powered on, disconnect the AP from the power
source.
CAUTION! Make sure that you disconnect the AP from the
power source to avoid electrocution or equipment
damage.
FIGURE 10 Connecting the Cable with the Connector
2. Unscrew the metal cap that protects the antenna connector.
Place the metal cap in a safe place, in case you need it later.
3. Connect the cable to the connector. Use a torque wrench to
tighten the cable coupling nut to 1.58 N.m (14 in-lb). If you
do not have a torque wrench or if you are tightening a
knurled coupling nut (as shown), hand-tighten the cable
coupling nut until the internal gaskets are compressed, but
do not overtighten.
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Step 3: Wrapping the Exposed Connector
Threads
1. Depending on the width of the sealing tape, either fold the
tape in half or cut it to t the exposed connector threads
2. Stretch the tape per the manufacturer’s instructions
3. Working clockwise, gently stretch the sealing tape as you
install it so that it covers the connector thread between the
cable coupling nut and the base of the connector.
Make sure that the nal wrap is approximately ush with the
cable coupling nut, and then cut the sealing tape.
FIGURE 11 Wrapping the Exposed Connector Threads
NOTE: Cut, do not tear, the sealing tape. If the sealing
tape is overstretched, it loses its self-amalgamating
properties.
Step 4: Wrapping the Internal Layer of the
Electrical Tape
1. Using scissors, cut the end of the electrical tape at an angle.
This will allow the electrical tape to be applied with minimal
bulk.
FIGURE 12 Cutting the End of the Electrical Tape
2. Wrap the electrical tape clockwise from the beginning of the
cable coupling nut to just past the heat shrink tube on the
cable. Do not cover the sealing tape installed in Step 3:
Wrapping the Exposed Connector Threads on page 4.
FIGURE 13 Wrapping the Electrical Tape
Step 5: Wrapping the Main Sealing Tape
1. Using scissors, cut the end of the sealing tape at an angle.
This will allow the sealing tape to be applied with minimal
bulk.
FIGURE 14 Cutting the Sealing Tape at an Angle
2. Working clockwise, gently stretch the sealing tape from the
beginning of the sealing tape installed in Step 3: Wrapping
the Exposed Connector Threads on page 4 and continue
wrapping to 12 mm (0.5 in.) past the electrical tape installed
in Step 4: Wrapping the Internal Layer of the Electrical Tape
on page 4.
NOTE: Cut, do not tear, the sealing tape. If the sealing
tape is overstretched, it loses its self-amalgamating
properties.
FIGURE 15 Wrapping the Sealing Tape
3. Gently knead the sealing tape from top to bottom to make
sure there are no gaps and to amalgamate the sealing tape.
Step 6: Wrapping the Outer Layer of Electrical
Tape
1. Using scissors, cut the end of the electrical tape at an angle.
This will allow the electrical tape to be applied with minimal
bulk.
FIGURE 16 Cutting the Electrical Tape at an Angle
2. Wrap the electrical tape clockwise to completely cover the
sealing tape and continue wrapping to 12 mm (0.5 in.) past
the sealing tape installed in Step 5: Wrapping the Main
Sealing Tape on page 4.
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FIGURE 17 Wrapping the Electrical Tape
Step 7: Repeating for the Other Cables
Repeat the connector sealing instructions for the three antenna
connectors, as shown in Figure 18.
FIGURE 18 Repeating for Other Cables
Step 8: Creating Cable Drip Loops
Physically mount the AP and antennas at your desired location,
preferably on the same mounting structure.
Form 80-mm to 130-mm (3-in. to 5-in.) drip loops with the cables.
FIGURE 19 Creating Cable Drip Loops
T305 Caution Notices
A caution calls your attention to a possible hazard that can
damage equipment.
CAUTION! The equipment is intended for installation in a
Restricted Access Location.
CAUTION! The equipment can be connected to PoE networks
without routing to the outside plant.
Troubleshooting
If required, you can reset the AP to its factory default settings by
pressing the reset button located inside the PoE port. Use the tip
of a pen or a 3-mm at-blade screwdriver to press the reset
button. Press and hold the reset button for 4 seconds or longer
to restore to factory defaults.
CAUTION! Do not reset the AP to factory default settings
unless so instructed. (Doing this resets the AP IP address to
192.168.0.1.)
After a reset, you can access the internal AP web interface using
https://192.168.0.1. Your device must use any other address from
192.168.0.2 through 192.168.0.254, with subnet mask
255.255.255.0. The username is super, and the password is sp-
admin.
For More Information
For information on how to congure and manage the AP, refer to
the Ruckus Wireless Outdoor Access Point User Guide, available
from https://support.ruckuswireless.com.
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ARRIS, the ARRIS logo, Ruckus, Ruckus Wireless, the Ruckus logo, and
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its aliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
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