Ruijie RG-AP180 Series Installation and operating manual

Ruijie RG
-AP180 Access Point
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
Document Version: V1.4
Date: 2023.08.17
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Networks

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Preface
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
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Technical support and servicing engineers
Network administrators
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Conventions
1.
Conversions
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by vertical bars.
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separated by vertical bars.
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followed can result in data loss or equipment damage.
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result in function failure or performance degradation.
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followed will not lead to serious consequences.
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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
1 Product Overview.......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 About the RG-AP180 Access Point.................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Product Appearance........................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.1 Dimensions and Weight....................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.2 Radio Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 3
1.3.3 Port Specifications............................................................................................................................... 5
1.3.4 Power Supply and Consumption ..................................................................................................... 5
1.3.5 Environment and Reliability...............................................................................................................6
1.4 LED and Button ....................................................................................................................................................6
1.5 Heat Dissipation System...................................................................................................................................7
2 Preparing for Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Safety Precautions............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 Installation Safety.............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.3 Handling Safety .................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Electric Safety .................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.5 Installation Environment Requirements .....................................................................................................9
2.5.1 Installation Requirements ..................................................................................................................9
2.5.2 Ventilation Requirements...................................................................................................................9
2.5.3 Temperature and Humidity Requirements ...................................................................................9
2.5.4 Cleanliness Requirements ..............................................................................................................10

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2.5.5 Power Supply Requirements...........................................................................................................11
2.6 EMI Requirements .............................................................................................................................................11
2.7 Installation Tools and Steps ..........................................................................................................................12
3 Installing the AP .........................................................................................................................................................15
3.1 Installation Procedures...................................................................................................................................15
3.2 Before You Begin ..............................................................................................................................................15
3.3 Safety Precautions........................................................................................................................................... 16
3.4 Installing the AP................................................................................................................................................ 16
4 Verifying Operating Status ...................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Setting Up the Configuration Environment ............................................................................................... 17
4.2 Powering on the AP ......................................................................................................................................... 17
4.3 Resetting the System/Restoring to Factory Settings ........................................................................... 17
4.3.1 Resetting the System......................................................................................................................... 17
4.3.2 Restoring to Factory Settings.........................................................................................................18
5 Monitoring and Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 19
5.1 Monitoring............................................................................................................................................................19
5.2 Remote Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................19
5.3 Hardware Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 19
6 Common Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................... 20
6.1 Troubleshooting Flowchart ........................................................................................................................... 20
6.2 Common Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................. 20
7 Appendix....................................................................................................................................................................... 22
7.1 Connectors and Media .................................................................................................................................... 22
7.2 DC Connector Specifications........................................................................................................................24

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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview
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Product Overview
1.1 About the RG-AP180 Access Point
The RG-AP180 is a dual-radio Wi-Fi 6 access point (AP) provided by Ruijie Networks for
general education, higher education, hotel, office, dormitory, and other indoor scenarios. With
simple and pleasant appearance design, the RG-AP180 is easy to deploy without damaging the
wall decoration. It is ideal for wireless network deployment in hotels, dormitories, and other
environments.
Compliant with the latest IEEE 802.11ax standard, the RG-AP180 can work in both 2.4 GHz and
5 GHz frequency bands. The AP delivers a combined data rate of 1.775 Gbps, with up to 575
Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band and 1.2 Gbps in the 5 GHz band. This eliminates the performance
bottleneck. The AP provides five wired ports, including four GE LAN ports and one GE uplink
port, for wired user access. The RG-AP180 provides wireless network security, radio control,
mobile access, Quality of Service (QoS), seamless roaming, and other key features. Working
with Ruijie wireless access controllers (AC), the AP implements wireless user data
forwarding, security, and access control.
The RG-AP180 supports local power supply and power over Ethernet (PoE). Customers can
flexibly select the power supply mode based on the actual site.
1.2 Product Appearance
The RG-AP180 provides two radio connectors and five Ethernet ports. The ports on the rear
panel support 802.3af/at-compliant PoE. The AP also provides one console port, one direct
current (DC) power connector, and one reset hole. The following figures show the product
appearance.

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No.
Description
1 Four GE Ethernet ports
No.
Description
1 Micro USB console port
2 Reset hole with a diameter of 1.2 mm (0.05 in.)
3 DC power connector (used for local power supply)

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No.
Description
1 GE PoE uplink port
1.3 Technical Specifications
1.3.1 Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions and
Weight
RG-AP180
Unit dimensions (W x
D x H)
86 mm x 116 mm x 24.1 mm (3.39 in. x 4.57 in. x 0.95 in., part outside
the wall) + 18.9 mm (0.74 in., part inside the wall)
Weight Main unit: 0.3 kg (0.66 lbs)
Mounting Mounted on a junction box
Color Elegant white
Lock option Not supported
1.3.2 Radio Specifications
Radio Specifications
RG-AP180
Radio design
Dual-radio
Four spatial streams