Ruijie RG-WS6108 Series Installation and operating manual

Ruijie RG-WS6108 Wireless Controllers
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
Document Version: V1.2
Date: 2023.12.12
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Preface
Intended Audience
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Conventions
1. Conversions
Convention
Description
Bold font
Commands, command options, and keywords are in bold
font.
Italic font
Arguments for which you supply values are in italic font.
[ ]
Elements in square brackets are optional.
{ x | y | z }
Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated
by vertical bars.
[ x | y | z ]
Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and
separated by vertical bars.
&<1-n>
The argument before the sign (&) can be input for
consecutive 1- n times.
//
Double slashes at the beginning of a line of code indicate
a comment line.

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2. Signs
The signs used in this document are described as follows:
Warning
An alert that calls attention to important rules and information that if not understood or followed
can result in data loss or equipment damage.
Caution
An alert that calls attention to essential information that if not understood or followed can result
in function failure or performance degradation.
Note
An alert that contains additional or supplementary information that if not understood or
followed will not lead to serious consequences.
Specification
An alert that contains a description of product or version support.
3. Note
The manual offers configuration information (including model, port type and command line
interface) for indicative purpose only. In case of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the
manual and the actual version, the actual version prevails.

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Contents
Preface.................................................................................................................................................. I
1Product Overview.............................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Product Appearance..................................................................................................................3
1.2 LED Indicators...........................................................................................................................3
1.3 Technical Specifications...........................................................................................................4
2Preparation for Installation................................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Precautions................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Preparing Installation Site..........................................................................................................7
2.2.1 Temperature and Humidity Requirements.....................................................................8
2.2.2 Cleanness Requirements ..............................................................................................8
2.2.3 Static Discharge Damage Prevention ...........................................................................9
2.2.4 Anti-Interference Requirements.....................................................................................9
2.2.5 Installation Site Requirements.....................................................................................10
2.3 Installation Tools......................................................................................................................10
3Installing Wireless Controller .......................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Installation Flowchart...............................................................................................................11
3.2 Mounting Wireless Controller ..................................................................................................11
3.2.1 Mounting RG-WS6108 in Cabinet...............................................................................11
3.2.2 Mounting RG-WS6108 on Workbench........................................................................12
3.3 Installing Power Cable.............................................................................................................12

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3.4 EMS & Secure Grounding.......................................................................................................12
3.5 Connecting Console ................................................................................................................13
3.6 Verification...............................................................................................................................13
4Configuration Guide.................................................................................................................... - 15 -
4.1 Setting up Configuration Environment................................................................................ - 15 -
4.2 Powering on Wireless Controller........................................................................................ - 16 -
4.2.1 Verification Before Power-on.................................................................................. - 16 -
4.2.2 Power-on................................................................................................................. - 17 -
4.2.3 Verification After Power-on ..................................................................................... - 17 -
4.2.4 Startup Process ...................................................................................................... - 17 -
4.3 Configuring Wireless Controller.......................................................................................... - 18 -
5Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................... 19
5.1 Power Troubleshooting............................................................................................................19
5.2 System Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................19

Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview
1 Product Overview
The RG-WS6108 wireless LAN controller is introduced by Ruijie Networks to provide powerful
access control capability for medium-large-sized wireless networks.
1.1 Product Appearance
Figure 1-1 Front Panel of RG-WS6108
Figure 1-2 Rear Panel of RG-WS6108
Note
The nameplate is at the bottom of the wireless controllers.
1.2 LED Indicators
LED
State
Meaning
PWR
Off
The power module is NOT in the position or fails.
Solid green
The power module is operational.
SYS
Blinking green
The system is being initialized.
Solid green
The initialization process is complete.
Solid red
The system sends out an alarm.
1-8 Gigabit
copper ports
(link/ACT)
Solid green
The copper port is connected at 10/100/1000
Mbps.
Blinking green
The copper port is receiving or transmitting data.
Solid orange
The copper port is connected at 1000 Mbps.

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1-8 Gigabit
copper ports
(speed)
Off
The copper port is connected at 10/100 Mbps.
7F-8F
Gigabit fiber
ports
Solid green
The fiber port is connected.
Blinking green
The fiber port is receiving or transmitting data.
1.3 Technical Specifications
Dimensions and
Weight
RG-WS6108
Physical
Dimensions (W x D
x H)
440 mm x 200 mm x 43.6 mm (excluding foot pad) (17.32 in. x 7.87
in. x 1.72 in.)
Rack Height
1RU
Weight
Net weight: 2.9 kg (6.39 lbs)
Port Specification
RG-WS6108
Fixed Service Port
Six 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports with auto-negotiation. Port 1
can serve as a management port.
Two combo ports. When the electrical port works,
10/100/1000Base-T auto-negotiation is supported.
Fixed
Management Port
One RJ45 console port
Two USB ports
Status LED
One system status LED
One power status LED
10 service port status LEDs
Button
One power switch
One reset button

Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview
Power Supply
and Consumption
RG-WS6108
Max. Power
Consumption
40 W
Input Voltage
100 V AC to 240 V AC，50 Hz to 60 Hz
Output Voltage
12 V/3.33 A
Environment and
Reliability
RG-WS6108
Temperature
Operating temperature: –10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature: –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)
At a height between 3000 m (9842.52 ft.) to 5000 m (16404.20 ft.)
above the sea level, every time the altitude increases by 166 m
(544.62 ft.), the maximum temperature decreases by 1°C (1.8°F).
Humidity
Operating humidity: 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Storage humidity: 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Safety regulations
GB 4943.1
CE Marked, EN/IEC 62368-1 (replacing EN/IEC 60950-1)
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
EMC regulations
EN 300 386, EN301 489,
EN 55032 Class A, EN 55035,
EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3,
EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3,
EN 61000-4-4,EN 61000-4-5,
EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11
MTBF
≥200, 000 hours

Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview
Note
A combo port consists of an optical port and an electrical port. The optical port and
electrical port cannot work at the same time. If one port is enabled, the other is
disabled. You can select the port type as required.
Due to the variety of USB flash drives, not all of them are supported. A USB flash
drive with the FAT32 file system format is recommended.
Caution
Please avoid vibration and shock when moving and using the device.
Warning
The circuit breaker in the power module cannot be removed.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference. In this case, users are advised to take proper measures against the
interference.

Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparation for Installation
2 Preparation for Installation
2.1 Precautions
The wireless controller acts as a network repeater and its working affects the normal operation
of the whole network.
The following suggestions are advised for the installation and use of RG-WS6108:
Do not place the wireless controller in a damp/wet location. Do not let any liquid enter the
chassis.
Keep the wireless controller far away from the heat source.
Ensure that the wireless controller is properly grounded.
Wear an anti-static wrist strap during installation and maintenance.
Do not wear loose clothes to avoid hooking any parts. Before operation, tighten your band,
shawl, and sleeves.
Put the tools and parts away from where people walk by.
Use UPS to prevent power failure and other interferences.
If the clock is not accurate, check whether the clock has been configured. If not, the
inaccuracy is likely to occur. If the clock has been configured, the inaccuracy may be
caused by the battery running out of power. In general, the button battery lasts about 10
years.
To ensure proper operation of the device, store the device in an environment based
on the storage temperature or humidity requirements in specifications.
Note
Misuse of battery may cause damage to the device or hurt to people. Do not replace
battery by yourself. Instead, contact Ruijie Service Center for the replacement of battery.
This device is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.
If the device has been powered off for over 18 months, power on the device and keep it
run for over 24 hours consistently.
Keep the device within the restricted-access area.
The device should be installed by professionals or technicians.
2.2 Preparing Installation Site
RG-WS6108 is for indoor use only. To ensure its normal operation and prolong its life span, the
installation site should meet the following requirement:

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2.2.1 Temperature and Humidity Requirements
To ensure normal operation and service life of the device, maintain appropriate temperature
and humidity levels in your equipment room. See Table 2-1. Improper room temperature and
humidity can cause damages to the device. High relative humidity may affect insulation
materials, resulting in poor insulation and even electrical leakage, and sometimes may lead to
change of mechanical properties of materials and corrosion of metal parts. Low relative
humidity may dry and shrink insulation sheets and cause static electricity that can damage the
circuitry inside the device. High temperature greatly reduces reliability of the device and
shortens its service life.
Table 2-1 Required Temperature and Humidity for the RG-WS6108
Relative Temperature
Relative Temperature
Long-time Working
Condition
Short-time working
Condition
Long-time Working
Condition
Short-time Working
Condition
15ºC to 30ºC
0ºC to 45ºC (32 to
113ºF)
40%~65%
5%~95%
Note
The ambient temperature and humidity are measured at a point 1.5 meters (4.9 feet)
above the ground and 0.4 meters (1.3 feet) before the device when there is no protective
board in the front or back of the rack.
The short-term working condition refers to a period no longer than consecutive 48 hours
or accumulated 15 days a year.
The extreme working condition refers to the temperature and humidity of the machine
room where the air conditioner fails for no more than five hours.
2.2.2 Cleanness Requirements
Dust poses a serious threat to device operation. Dust that falls onto the surface of the device
can be absorbed onto metal contact points by static electricity, resulting in poor contact.
Electrostatic absorption of dust occurs more easily when the relative humidity is low, which
may shorten the service life of the device and cause communication failures. Table 2-2 shows
the maximum concentration and diameter of dust allowed in the equipment room.
Table 2-2
Maximum Diameter
(µm)
0.5
1
3
5

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Maximum Content
(Number of Particles in
one Cubic Meter)
1.4×107
7×105
2.4×105
1.3×105
Besides, the contents of salts, acids and sulfides in the air are also strictly limited for the
equipment room. These substances can accelerate metal corrosion and the aging of some
parts. Table 2-3 describes the limit of some hazardous gases such as SO2, H2S, NO2and Cl2 in
the equipment room.
Table 2-3
Gas
Average (mg/m3)
Maximum (mg/m3)
SO2
0.2
1.5
H2S
0.006
0.03
NO2
0.04
0.15
NH3
0.05
0.15
Cl2
0.01
0.3
2.2.3 Static Discharge Damage Prevention
Although much has been done in RG-WS6108 to prevent static electricity, great damage may be caused to
the circuitry when the static electricity exceeds a certain limit. Electrostatic induction may come
from the following sources:
External electric field produced by the high-voltage supply cable, lightning, etc;
Internal systems such as the indoor floor and the entire structure.
To prevent damage from static electricity, you must pay attention to the following:
Properly ground the equipment.
Take dust prevention measures in the room.
Maintain an appropriate humidity and temperature.
Always wear an anti-static wrist strap when you touch any circuit board.
Place the circuit board on an anti-static workbench or in an anti-static shielding bag.
Try to hold a circuit board by its edges. Do not touch any components or the PCB.
2.2.4 Anti-Interference Requirements
The wireless controller is susceptible to external interference such as electromagnetic wave
and current. Note that:

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Provide the power system with effective anti-interference measures.
It is recommended that the wireless controller be installed far away from the grounding
device.
Keep the wireless controller away from high-power radio stations, radar stations, and high-
frequency high-current devices.
Use EMI shielding when necessary.
2.2.5 Installation Site Requirements
To install the wireless controller whether in the cabinet or on the workbench, pay attention to
the following items:
Ensure that enough space is reserved around the air inlet and exhaust vents for ventilation
and heat dissipation. It is recommended that the wireless controller be installed in a
standard 19-inch cabinet. Otherwise, use a clean platform as a workbench. It is
recommended to equip the installation site with an air conditioner if it is hot.
Ensure that the cabinet or the workbench is provided with proper ventilation and heat
dissipation system.
Ensure that the cabinet or the workbench is sound enough to bear the weight of the
wireless controller and its accessories.
Ensure that the cabinet or the workbench is properly grounded.
2.3 Installation Tools
Installation
Tool
Cross screwdriver and anti-static wrist strap
Cable
Power cord, configuration cable, Ethernet cable and grounding cable
Device
Hub/switch, configuration terminal (such as PC with Hyperterm) and
power socket

Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing Wireless Controller
3 Installing Wireless Controller
3.1 Installation Flowchart
Please follow the following procedure to install the wireless controller to ensure the smooth
installation and avoid any damage to the device.
3.2 Mounting Wireless Controller
Now the wireless controller is ready for installation. Mount it to either of these two places.
A cabinet
A workbench
3.2.1 Mounting RG-WS6108 in Cabinet
RG-WS6108 is designed according to the specification of 19-inch standard cabinet. Use the
supplied mounting accessory for installation.
Begin
Read Chapter 2 Ensure
Requirements are Met
Mount Wireless Controller
Connect Cables
Verify Installation
Power on Wireless Controller
Configure Wireless Controller
Complete

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3.2.2 Mounting RG-WS6108 on Workbench
In the absence of a 19-inch standard cabinet, install the wireless controller on a clean
workbench. During the operation, pay attention to the following items:
The workbench is firm and well-grounded.
The supplied plastic cushion is stuck to the small hole at the bottom of the wireless
controller and a 10 cm clearance is reserved for dissipation.
No weight is placed on the top of the wireless controller.
3.3 Installing Power Cable
RG-WS6108 supportsAC (100 VAC to 240 VAC; 50/60 Hz). Make sure that your power supply
meets the requirement.
Note
See Chapter 1 for details about the power module.
RG-WS6108 uses three-wire power cable. It is recommended to use single-phase three-wire
power socket or multi-functional microcomputer socket with neutral-point connector. The
neutral-point needs to be grounded safely. Check whether the power supply in your building is
grounded properly.
Follow the following steps to install the power cable:
(1) Connect one end of the supplied power cable to the socket on the rear panel of the device and another to
the AC power socket.
(2) Check the power indicator on the front panel is on. If it is, it means that the power cable is
correctly connected.
3.4 EMS & Secure Grounding
The ground required for EMC design includes shielding ground, filter ground, noise and
interference suppression, and level reference.All the above constitute the comprehensive
grounding requirements. The grounding resistance should be smaller than 1Ω. The RG-
WS6108 wireless controller has a grounding pole on the rear panel, as shown in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1 RG-WS6108 Grounding

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3.5 Connecting Console
RG-WS6108 supplies an EIA/TIA-232 configuration console for local configuration. If you
configure RG-WS6108 through Web, skip this part.
Table 3-1 Console Attributes
Parameter
Description
Connector
RJ-45
Interface Standard
Asynchronous EIA/TIA-232
Baud Rate
57,600 bps, 115,200 bps, 9,600 bps (default)
Supported Services
Command line interface
Connection to character terminals
Providing terminal access service as an asynchronous
interface
Connect one end of the supplied configuration cable to the console port of the wireless
controller, and the other end to the DB-9 male serial adapter of the microcomputer.
3.6 Verification
When you have installed the wireless controller, before powering on it, pay attention to the
following items:
If the wireless controller is stalled in a cabinet, check the mounting brackets of the cabinet
and wireless controller are firm. If the wireless controller is installed on the workbench,
check there is enough room around the wireless controller for heat dissipation and the
workbench is firm.
Check the power supply meets the requirements.
Check the grounding cable is correctly connected.

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Check the wireless controller is connected correctly to other devices such as the
configuration terminal.
Caution
To shut down the device, turn off the power switch on the rear panel of the device. Do not directly disconnect
the 220 V power supply, such as directly cutting off the power or unplugging the power cord. For details about
the power switch, see Section 1.1 ProductAppearance.

Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Configuration Guide
4 Configuration Guide
4.1 Setting up Configuration Environment
When you use the wireless controller for the very first time, you will need to configure it
through a console port as follows:
As shown in the following figure, connect the serial port of a character terminal or
microcomputer to the console port through an RS232 cable.
Set the communication parameters of the terminal. For a microcomputer, you will need to
run a terminal emulation program like Windows operating system’s Hyperterm. Take
Hyperterm for example.
(1) Run Hyperterm and create a connection.
(2) Select the serial port to be connected with the console port of the wireless controller, as
shown in figure 4-2.
(3) Set communication parameters as follows: baud rate to 9600, data bit to 8, stop bit to 1,
parity to No, flow control to No, as shown in figure 4-3.
(4) Go to File->Property->Settings and set terminal emulation type to VT100.
Figure 4-1 Creating Connection
Figure 4-2 Selecting Serial Port to be Connected with Console Port.

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Figure 4-3 Setting Communication Parameters for Serial Port.
After building the configuration environment, you may power on the wireless controller
4.2 Powering on Wireless Controller
4.2.1 Verification Before Power-on
Before powering on the wireless controller, please check the following items: