Ruijie RG-AP210-L Series Installation and operating manual

Ruijie RG-AP210-L Series Access Points
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide V1.00

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Preface
Thank you for using our products. This manual will guide you through the installation of the access point.
Scope
It is intended for the users who have some experience in installing and maintaining network hardware. At the same time, it
is assumed that the users are already familiar with the related terms and concepts.
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Description
Configuration Guide
Describes network protocols and related mechanisms that supported by the
product, with configuration examples.
Command Reference
Describes the related configuration commands, including command modes,
parameter descriptions, usage guides, and related examples.
Documentation Conventions
The symbols used in this document are described as below:
This symbol brings your attention to some helpful suggestions and references.
This symbol means that you must be extremely careful not to do some things that may damage the device or cause
data loss.

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1 Product Overview
The RG-AP210-L AP operates in 802.11b/g/n with an access rate up to 300Mbps. It supports security, radio frequency
(RF) control, mobile access, Quality of Service (QoS) and seamless roaming. Teaming up with Ruijie AC Wireless
Controller Series, the AP can accomplish with ease wireless data forwarding, high performance security and access
control. The built-in antenna design enhances decoration effect and signal coverage. As for installation, both wall
mounting and ceiling mounting are possible. In addition, the AP adopts either local power supply or PoE power supply.
Therefore, AP210-L can be applied in a variety of scenarios, including offices, hotels and retail businesses.
1.1 Technical Specifications
Table 1-1 Technical Specifications of RG-AP210-L
Hardware Specifications
Radio
RF
2.4GHz (in operational band 2.412GHz to 2.472GH)
RF Standard
EN 300328
Transmission
Protocol
802.11b/g/n
Spatial Streams
2 streams, 2 x 2 MIMO
Access Rates
Up to 300Mbps
Maximum Transmit
Power
≤20dBm (Adjustable)
Flash
32MB
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
175mm x 175mm x 38mm (6.9in x 6.9in x 1.5in)
Weight
0.35kg
Ports and Button
One 10/100BASE-T Ethernet port (PoE-capable)
One DC port
One Reset button
Reset
Supported
LED Indicators
Supported
Power Supply
IEEE 802.af/at PoE
Local power supply
Antenna
Built-in omnidirectional, antenna gain: 3dBi
Power Consumption
＜7.5W
IP Rating
IP41
Temperature
Operating: -10℃to 45℃(14℉to 113℉)
Storage: -40℃to 60℃(-40℉to 140℉)
Humidity
Operating: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Storage: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
MTBF
>250,000H
EMC Standard
GB9254

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EN301 489
EN 55032
EN 61000
EN 55035
The weight refers to the weight of host and bracket.
1.2 Product Image
The AP provides one reset button and two ports, including one Ethernet port (PoE-capable), and one power port for
external power supply.
Figure 1-1 Top Panel of RG-AP210-L
1.3 LED Indicators
Fit AP
State
Frequency
Meaning
Off
N/A
The AP is NOT receiving power.
Blinking green
3Hz
Initialization in progress
Blinking red
3Hz
Initialization is complete, but no Ethernet activity.
Blinking blue
3Hz
Initialization is complete, the wired port is connected, and the AP is establishing
a CAPWAP connection with an AC.
Blinking yellow
3Hz
Firmware upgrade in progress. Do not power off.
Solid blue
N/A
Normal operation, but no wireless clients are associated with the AP.
Solid green
N/A
Normal operation, at least one wireless client is associated with the AP.
Reset
(Fit/Fat
switchover)
Pressed for 2s or
less
The AP is rebooted.
Pressed for 3s or
more
Factory settings are restored.

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Fat AP
State
Frequency
Meaning
Off
N/A
The AP is NOT receiving power.
Blinking green
3Hz
Initialization in progress
Blinking red
3Hz
Initialization is complete, but no Ethernet activity.
Solid blue
N/A
Normal operation, but no wireless clients are associated with the AP.
Solid green
N/A
Normal operation, at least one wireless client is associated with the AP.
Reset
(Fit/Fat
switchover)
Pressed for 2s or
less
The AP is rebooted.
Pressed for 3s or
more
Factory settings are restored.

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2 Preparing for Installation
To prevent device damage and bodily injury, please read carefully the safety recommendations described in this
chapter.
The recommendations do not cover all possible hazardous situations.
2.1 Installation
The AP must be installed indoors. To ensure its normal operation, the installation site must meet the following
requirements.
Install the AP in a well-ventilated environment. If it is installed in a closed room, make sure there is a good cooling
system.
Make sure the site is sturdy enough to support the AP and its accessories.
Make sure the site has enough space for installing the AP and leave sufficient room around the AP for ventilation.
Do not expose the AP to high temperature, dusts, or harmful gases.
Do not install the AP in an inflammable or explosive environment.
Keep the AP away from EMI sources such as large radar stations, radio stations, and substations.
Do not subject the AP to unstable voltage, vibration, and noises.
Keep the AP at least 500 meters away from the seaside and do not face it toward the wind from the sea.
The installation site should be free from water flooding, seepage, dripping, or condensation.
The installation site shall be selected according to network planning and features of communications equipment, and
considerations such as climate, hydrology, geology, earthquake, electric power, and transportation.
Please follow the correct method described in the installation guide to install and remove the device.
2.2 Movement
Avoid moving the device frequently.
Turn off all power supplies and unplug all power cables before you remove the device.
2.3 EMI
Please observe local regulations and specifications when performing electrical operations. Relevant operators must
be qualified.
Please carefully check for any potential danger in the working area, for example, damp/wet ground or floor.
Find out the location of the emergency power supply switch in the room before installation. First cut off the power
supply in case of an accident.
Be sure to make a careful check before you shut down the power supply.

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Do not place the device in a damp/wet location. Do not let any liquid enter the chassis
Keep the AP far away from the grounding or lightning protection devices of power equipment.
Keep the AP away from radio stations, radar stations, high-frequency high-current devices, and microwave ovens.
Any nonstandard and inaccurate electrical operation can cause an accident such as fire or electric shock, thus
causing severe even fatal damages to human bodies and device.
Direct or indirect touch through a wet object on high voltage and power line can bring a fatal danger.
2.4 Ventilation
For proper ventilation, leave sufficient space around the AP.
2.5 Temperature and Humidity
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-AP210-L
Temperature
Relative Humidity
-10ºC to 45ºC (14ºF to 113ºF)
5% to 95%
2.6 Cleanness
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
Maximum concentration
(Particles/m3)
1.4 x 107
7 x 105
2.4 x 105
1.3 x 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

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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
2.7 Power Supply
DC power adapter
Input voltage: 4.8V DC to 5.2V DC
Input power (recommended): ≥10W
Specifications of Connector
Internal
Diameter
External
Diameter
Depth
Conductor
Resistance
Insulation
Resistance
Withstand
Voltage
Polarity
2.10+/-0.05mm
5.50+/-0.05mm
9mm
5Ω
100MΩ
1,000V
Internal: positive
External: negative
PoE injector: IEEE 802.3af/802.3at compliant
The DC input power should be greater than the power actually consumed by the system. The input power for the
RG-AP210-L should be greater than 7.5W.
Please use Ruijie recommended power adapters.
Please use Ruijie certified PoE injectors.
2.8 Installation Tools
Common Tools
Phillips screwdriver, related copper and fiber cables, bolts, diagonal pliers, cable ties
Special Tools
Wire stripper, crimping pliers, RJ-45 crimping pliers, punch down tool
Meter
Multimeter, bit error rate tester (BERT)
The listed tools are customer supplied.
2.9 Unpacking the Access Point
Package Contents
Items
Verify that all parts are installed and debugged.
Screws
Mounting brackets
Product quick installation guide
Packing list

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The above listed items are for general situations, which may vary in the actual shipment. The purchase order shall
prevail in any case. Please check each item carefully according to the packing list or purchase order. If any item is
damaged or missing, notify the sales person.

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3 Installing the Access Point
The RG-AP210-L series must be fixed and installed indoors.
Before installing the AP, make sure you have carefully read the requirements described in Chapter 2.
3.1 Installation Flowchart
3.2 Before You Begin
Before you install the AP, verify that:
The installation site provides sufficient ventilation for the AP.
The installation site meets temperature and humidity requirements.
The installation site is equipped with proper power supply.
Network cables are in place.
The installation site meets all described requirements.
The custom AP meets the customers’requirements.
3.3 Precautions
To avoid damages to the AP, observe the following safety precautions:
Do not power the device during installation.
Install the device in a well-ventilated location.
Do not subject the device to high temperatures.
Keep away from high voltage cables.
Install the device indoors.
Do not expose the device in a thunderstorm or strong electric field.
Keep the device clean and dust-free.
Disconnect the device before cleaning it.

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Do not wipe the device with a damp cloth.
Do not wash the device with liquid.
Do not open the enclosure when the AP is working.
Fasten the device tightly.
3.4 Installing the Access Point
1. Mount the bracket onto the ceiling by using self-tapping screws.
Figure 3-1 Attaching the Mounting Bracket on the Ceiling
Figure 3-2 Specifications of Mounting Bracket
2. After deciding the orientation of LAN port, align the hooks on the rear of the AP over the buckles on the bracket. And
then slide the AP along the LAN port direction to fix the host onto the bracket. See Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3 Aligning the Hooks with the Buckles

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Before mounting the AP on the bracket, you must first install the Ethernet cables.
3. Check if the AP is properly installed. See Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4 Checking Installation
4. Complete the installation. See Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5 Completing the Installation
The AP can be installed in any of four directions on the mounting bracket depending on how you route your Ethernet
cable.
The hooks should fit easily into the mounting buckles. Do not forcibly push the AP into the buckles.
After installation, verify that the AP is securely fastened.

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3.5 Removing the Access Point
Hold the AP in your hands and push it against the LAN port direction and away from the bracket.
Figure 3-6 Removing the AP
3.6 Connecting Cables
Connect UTP/STP to the LAN/PoE port on the AP. See Appendix A for supported wiring of twisted pairs.
Avoid bending the cable to a small radius close to the connector.
Ruijie recommends you not use Ethernet cables with protective sleeves that may cause inconvenience to installation
of Ethernet cables.
3.7 Bundling Cables
Precautions
Make sure the cable bundles are neat and orderly.
Bend twisted pairs naturally or to a large radius close to the connector.
Do not over tighten cable bundle as it may reduce the cable life and performance.
Bundling Steps
1. Bundle the drop UTP/STP cables and route them to the LAN/PoE port.
2. Attach the cables in the cable tray of the rack.
3. Extend the cables under the AP and run in straight line.
3.8 Checking after Installation
Checking the Cabinet

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Make sure the external power supply matches the specifications of the patch panel in the cabinet.
After installation, make sure you can close the front and rear cabinet doors.
Make sure the cabinet is stable and level.
Make sure the device and all cables are securely fastened in the rack.
Checking Cable Connection
Make sure the UTP/STP cable matches the interface type.
Make sure cables are properly bundled.
Checking the Power Supply
Make sure all power cables are properly connected and safe.
Make sure the AP is operational after power-on.

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4 System Debugging
4.1 Setting up a Debugging Environment
Use a power adapter or PoE to power the AP.
Setting up the Environment
Verify that the AP is properly connected to the power source.
Connect the AP to an AC through a twisted pair cable.
When the AP is connected to a PC for debugging, verify that the PC and PoE switch are properly grounded.
4.2 Powering up the AP
Checking before power-up
Verify that the power supply is properly connected.
Verify that the input voltage matches the specification of the AP.
Checking after power-up (recommended)
After powering up, it is recommended that you check the following to ensure normal operation of the AP.
Check if any message is printed on the Web-based configuration interface of the AC.
Check if the LED works normally.

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5 Monitoring and Maintenance
5.1 Monitoring
LED
You can observe the LED to monitor the AP in operation.
Blinking green: The AP is being initialized.
Blinking red: The AP completes initialization but has no Ethernet activity.
Blinking blue: The AP completes initialization and is establishing a CAPWAP connection with the AC.
Blinking yellow: The AP is upgrading programs firmware. Do not power off.
Solid blue: The AP is in normal operation. The CAPWAP connection is OK. No wireless clients are associated with
the AP.
Solid green: The AP is in normal operation. The CAPWAP connection is OK. At least one wireless client is
associated with the AP.
Off: The AP is not receiving power or in Do Not Disturb mode, which can be disabled with software.
CLI Commands
You can run related commands on the command line interface (CLI) on the AC to remotely monitor the configurations and
status of the AP.
You can login in to the AP via Telnet and use monitoring related commands to maintain the AP.
5.2 Remote Maintenance
If the AP operates as a Fat AP, you can login in to the AP for maintenance.
If the AP operates as a Fit AP, you can use AC to centrally manage and maintain the AP.
5.3 Hardware Maintenance
If the hardware is faulty, please contact our Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for help.

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6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Troubleshooting Flowchart
6.2 Troubleshooting
LED does not light up after the AP is powered on
1) If you use PoE power supply, verify that the power source is IEEE 802.11af compliant, and then verify that the cable
is connected properly.
2) If you use a power adapter, verify that the power adapter is connected to an active power outlet, and then verify that
the power adapter works properly.
Ethernet port is not working after the Ethernet port is connected
Verify that the device at the other end of the Ethernet cable is working properly. And then verify that the Ethernet cable is
capable of providing the required data rate and is properly connected.
Wireless client cannot find the AP

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1) Follow the above-mentioned two steps.
2) Verify that the AP is configured correctly.
3) Adjust the angle of antennas.
4) Move the client device to adjust the distance between the client and the AP.
LED keeps blinking red
The LED stays blinking red for a long time, indicating the Ethernet port is not connected. Verify the Ethernet connection.
LED keeps blinking green
The AP performs initialization after power on. During this period, the LED keeps blinking green and does not turn solid
until the initialization is completed. Note: If the blinking persists for an hour, it indicates the device initialization fails and
the device is faulty.
LED keeps blinking yellow
Sometimes the AP performs firmware upgrade after power on. During this period, the LED keeps blinking yellow and does
not turn solid until the upgrade is completed. Note: Do not plug or unplug the power cord when the Status LED is blinking
as firmware update takes time. If the blinking persists for ten minutes, it indicates the device fails to complete firmware
upgrade and is faulty.
LED does not turn solid blue or solid green
After the system starts and the LED does not turn solid blue or solid green, probably because the AP has not established
a proper CAPWAP connection with the AC. Verify the AC is operational and configured properly.

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Appendix A: Connectors and Media
100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
100BASE-TX/10BASE-T is a 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation port that supports auto MDI/MDIX.
10BASE-T uses Category 3, 4, 5 100-ohm UTP/STP and 1000BASE-T uses Category 5 100-ohm UTP/STP for
connections. Both support a maximum length of 100 meters. Table A-1 shows 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T pin assignments.
Table A-1 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments
Figure A-2 shows wiring of straight-through and crossover cables for 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T.
Figure A-2 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Connection