Ruijie RG-AP180-I Installation and operating manual

Ruijie RG-AP180-I Access Point
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
Document Version: V1.0
Date: October 28, 2022
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Preface
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
Network engineers
Technical support and servicing engineers
Network administrators
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Contents
Preface...................................................................................................................................................I
1 Product Introduction...........................................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Product Appearance..................................................................................................................2
1.3 Package Contents......................................................................................................................5
1.4 Technical Specifications............................................................................................................5
1.4.1 Dimensions and Weight.................................................................................................5
1.4.2 Radio Specifications ......................................................................................................6
1.4.3 Port Specifications.........................................................................................................7
1.4.4 Power Supply and Consumption...................................................................................8
1.4.5 Environment and Reliability...........................................................................................8
1.5 LED and Button..........................................................................................................................9
2 Preparing for Installation..................................................................................................................10
2.1 Safety Precautions...................................................................................................................10
2.1.1 General Safety Precautions.........................................................................................10
2.1.2 Handling Safety............................................................................................................10
2.1.3 Electric Safety..............................................................................................................10
2.1.4 Storage Security ..........................................................................................................11
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements...................................................................................11
2.2.1 Bearing Requirements.................................................................................................11
2.2.2 Ventilation Requirements.............................................................................................11
2.2.3 Space Requirements...................................................................................................11

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2.2.4 Temperature/Humidity Requirements..........................................................................11
2.2.5 Cleanliness Requirements...........................................................................................12
2.2.6 Anti-Interference Requirements...................................................................................13
2.2.7 Lightning Protection Requirements .............................................................................13
2.2.8 Other Requirements.....................................................................................................13
2.3 Tools ........................................................................................................................................13
3 Installing theAccess Point ...............................................................................................................14
3.1 Installation Flowchart...............................................................................................................14
3.2 Before You Begin.....................................................................................................................14
3.3 Precautions..............................................................................................................................15
3.4 Installing the Device.................................................................................................................16
3.4.1 Embedding in an 86-type Panel...................................................................................16
3.4.2 Removing the AP.........................................................................................................20
3.5 Connecting Cables...................................................................................................................21
3.6 Bundling Cables.......................................................................................................................21
3.6.1 Precautions..................................................................................................................21
3.6.2 Bundling Steps.............................................................................................................21
3.7 Installation Verification.............................................................................................................22
3.7.1 Checking the AP ..........................................................................................................22
3.7.2 Checking Cable Connections ......................................................................................22
3.7.3 Checking the Power Supply.........................................................................................22
4 Verifying Operating Status ...............................................................................................................23
4.1 Establishing the Configuration Environment ...........................................................................23
4.2 Powering on the AP.................................................................................................................23

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4.2.1 Checklist Before Power-on..........................................................................................23
4.2.2 ChecklistAfter Power-on .............................................................................................23
5 Monitoring and Maintenance............................................................................................................24
5.1 Monitoring................................................................................................................................24
5.1.1 LED..............................................................................................................................24
5.1.2 CLI Commands............................................................................................................24
5.2 Remote Maintenance...............................................................................................................24
5.3 Hardware Maintenance............................................................................................................24
6 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................25
6.1 General Troubleshooting Flowchart ........................................................................................25
6.2 Common Troubleshooting Procedures....................................................................................25
6.2.1 Ethernet Port Is Not Working After the Ethernet Cable Is Plugged In.........................25
6.2.2 LED Is Off for a Long Time..........................................................................................25
6.2.3 LED Is Steady Red ......................................................................................................25
6.2.4 LED Is Steady Green...................................................................................................26
6.2.5 LED Blinks Green at an Interval of 0.2s for a Long Time............................................26
6.2.6 LED Blinks Red at an Interval of 1s for a Long Time...................................................26
6.2.7 No Wireless Signal Searched......................................................................................26
7 Appendix...........................................................................................................................................27
7.1 Connectors and Media.............................................................................................................27
7.2 Cabling Recommendations......................................................................................................29
7.3 Power Adapter Specifications..................................................................................................32

Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction
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1 Product Introduction
1.1 Overview
RG-AP180-I is a common 802.11ax-compliant panel-type wireless access point (AP) provided by Ruijie
Networks for indoor scenarios of small- and medium-sized networks, such as delicately decorated
apartments/houses, stores, KTVs, hotels, enterprises' VIP offices, and real estates.
RG-AP180-I supports the 802.11ax, 802.11ac Wave2, 802.11ac Wave1, and 802.11n protocols. With
hardware-independent dual-radio design, the AP can provide up to 2.975 Gbps access rate. The ultra-fast
wireless negotiation rate makes wireless performance no longer a bottleneck.
The AP can be installed in an 86-type panel and has the following two features:
The personalized appearance and structural design makes the product simple and beautiful.
The product is cost-effective and can carry IP phones when working, helping save network deployment
costs.
RG-AP180-I integrates Ethernet ports and gives sufficient consideration to wireless network security, radio
control, mobile access, Quality of Service (QoS), seamless roaming, and other important factors. Working with
Ruijie access controllers (ACs) and RG-WIS, this product implements user data forwarding, security, and
access control. It is an optimal choice for wireless network construction in dormitories, VIP offices, hotels,
stores, KTVs, and real estates.

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1.2 Product Appearance
Figure 1-1 Front View

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Figure 1-2 Side View
Figure 1-3 Bottom View

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Figure 1-4 Rear View
Table 1-1 Right View
No.
Item
Description
1
LED
Used to show the running status of the system
2
DC power plug
Connected to a 48 V DC power adapter to supply power to anAP
3
Console port
Micro USB-type management port, used to connect to a USB cable to
manage the AP
4
Reset button
Used to reboot the device or restore the device to factory settings
5
Anti-theft lock
Used to install the anti-theft screw
6
LAN port
Connected to the downlink service ports for data transmission. The LAN1
port can provide 48 V/10 W PoE power to external devices.
7
WAN port
Connected to the uplink service ports for wired Ethernet connection and
service data transmission, supporting IEEE 802.3af/at-compliant PoE