Ruijie RG-AP530-I V2 Series Installation and operating manual

RG-AP530-I V2 Series Access Point
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide V1.0

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Preface
Thank you for using our products. This manual will guide you through the installation of the device.
This manual describes the functional and physical features and provides the device installation steps, hardware
troubleshooting, module technical specifications, and specifications and usage guidelines for cables and connectors.
Audience
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.
Obtaining Technical Assistance
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Technical Support Hotline: [phone]
Related Documents
Documents
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.
Symbol Conventions
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references.
Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or
loss of data.

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1 Product Overview
1.1 Technical Specifications
RG-AP530-I V2 wireless access point is one of the fruits of Ruijie’s independent research and development. It can be
used as a Fit AP for networking, together with a wired and wireless integrated switch/ wireless controller. Also, it can be
used to form a network independently so as to provide wireless access service to users of a wireless VLAN.
Table 1-1 Technical Specifications of the RG-AP530-I V2
Hardware Specifications
Transmission
Protocol
2.4G: 802.11b/g/n;
5G: 802.11a/n/ac
Operating Frequency
802.11b/g/n: 2.4G ~ 2.4835GHz;
802.11a/n/ac: 5G: 5.150~5.350GHz, 5.47~5.725, 5.725~5.850GHz (Depending on the country
of use.)
Antenna Type
Built-in antenna system
Spatial Streams
3
Transmission Rates
2.4G: up to 450 Mbps
5G: up to 1.3 Gbps
Up to 1.75 Gbps per AP
Modulation
Technique
OFDM: BPSK@6/9Mbps, QPSK@12/18Mbps, 16-QAM@24Mbps, 64-QAM@48/54Mbps
DSSS: DBPSK@1Mbps, DQPSK@2Mbps, and [email protected]/11Mbps
MIMO-OFDM: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM and 256QAM
Receiver Sensitivity
11b: -99dBm (1Mbps), -93dBm(5.5Mbps), -90dBm(11Mbps)
11a/g: -93dBm (6Mbps), -85dBm(24Mbps), -82dBm(36Mbps), -77dBm(54Mbps)
11n: -92dBm@MCS0, -74dBm@MCS7, -92dBm@MCS8, -73dBm@MCS15
11ac HT20: -90dBm (MCS0), -65dBm(MCS8)
11ac HT40: -85dBm (MCS0), -60dBm(MCS9)
11ac HT80: -82dBm (MCS0), -58dBm(MCS9)
Transmit Power
20dBm
Depending on the country of use, laws and regulations.
Minimum Adjustable
Unit of Power
1dBm
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
205mm ×205mm ×42mm
Weight
0.7kg
Service Ports
one 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port (PoE-capable)
one 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port
one USB 2.0 port (Supports expansion of the USB network adapter or USB storage.)
Management Port
one RJ45 console port
LED
1 LED (red, green, blue and orange light for solid mode, flashing mode, or breathing flashing
mode, and the indicator can be switched off to silent mode)

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Power Supply
Supports local power supply, DC 48V. (The power adapter is optional.)
supports the IEEE 802.3af standard
Power Consumption
Maximum: 12.95W
Environment
Operating temperature: -10 ºC to 50 ºC
Storage temperature: -40 ºC to 70 ºC
Operating humidity: 5% to 95%(non-condensing)
Storage humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Installation
Wall-mount
Ceiling-mount
Protection Grade
IP41
Safety
GB4943, IEC 60950-1
EMC Compliance
GB9254, EN301 489, EN50155: EN50121
Mechanical Vibration
IEC61373
Radio Approvals
China Radio Transmission Equipment Type Approval Certificate
EN300 328
EN301 893
MTBF
400,000H
The above-mentioned weight refers to the total weight of the host and the bracket.
1.2 Product Image
The AP provides two radio ports, two Ethernet ports (one PoE-capable port and one console port) and one power port for
external power supply.
Figure 1-1 Appearance of RG-AP530-I V2
Remarks
①
Indicator
②
48V DC power port
③
Console port
④
1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Ethernet port (PoE-incapable)

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Fit AP
LED State
Blinking Frequency
Meaning
Off
N/A
The AP is NOT receiving power/ in the
do-not-disturb status. This state can be disabled via
software.
Blinking green
3 Hz
Initialization in progress.
Blinking red
3 Hz
Initialization is complete, but no Ethernet activity on
either Ethernet port.
Blinking blue
3 Hz
Initialization is complete, and the AP is establishing
a CAPWAP connection with an AC.
Blinking orange
3 Hz
Firmware upgrade in progress. Do not power off.
Solid blue
N/A
The AP is operational and the CAPWAP connection
is established, but the wireless port is shut down.
Breathing blue
Alternating on and off, 16 cycles per
minute
The AP is operational, the CAPWAP connection is
established, and the wireless port is working.
Solid red
N/A
AP alarm (The triggering condition needs defining.)
Double blinking red
3 Hz, blinking for 2 cycles and off for 2
cycles
Locate a specific AP.
Fat AP
LED State
Blinking Frequency
Meaning
Off
N/A
The AP is NOT receiving power/ in the
do-not-disturb status. This state can be disabled via
software.
Blinking green
3 Hz
Initialization in progress.
Blinking red
3 Hz
Initialization is complete, but no Ethernet activity on
either Ethernet port.
Blinking orange
3 Hz
Firmware upgrade in progress. Do not power off.
Solid blue
N/A
The AP is operational, but the wireless port is shut
down.
Breathing blue
Alternating on and off, 16 cycles per
minute
The AP is operational, , and the wireless port is
working.
Solid red
N/A
AP alarm (The triggering condition needs defining.)
Double blinking red
3 Hz, blinking for 2 cycles and off for 2
cycles
Locate a specific AP.
Figure 1-2

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Remarks
④
1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T auto-sensing Ethernet port (PoE-capable)
1.3 Power Sources
The AP can be powered either with a power adapter or through Power over Ethernet (PoE).
To use a PoE device, make sure it supports the IEEE 802.3af/at PoE standard.
1.4 Cooling Solution
The AP adopts fanless design.
Leave sufficient space at the surrounding of the AP when place the AP to permit airflow for proper ventilation.
1.5 Radiation Pattern
Because the antennas focus gains in front of the AP, signal strength in the front is stronger. Therefore, it is preferable to
install the AP towards the area where wireless coverage is most required.
When mount the AP on a wall or ceiling, install the AP towards where you stand to avoid backward coverage.
It is preferable to install the AP in a way that maximizes coverage.
When install the AP indoors, it is better to mount it on the ceiling rather than on the wall because the AP provides
greater coverage when it is installed on the ceiling.
Figure 1-3 and Figure 1-4 show the preferred wall-mount and ceiling-mount orientations of the AP operating in the 2.4
GHz and 5 GHz bands, respectively.
Figure 1-3 Preferred Ceiling-Mount and Wall-Mount Orientations of the RG-AP530-I V2 (in the 2.4 GHz Band)

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Figure 1-4 Preferred Ceiling-Mount and Wall-Mount Orientations of the RG-AP530-I V2 (in the 5 GHz Band)

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2 Preparing for Installation
Precautions
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.
Installation Safety
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 in a dry location 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 should be selected according to network planning and features of communication devices, 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.
2.1 Movement
Avoid moving the device frequently.
Turn off all power supplies and unplug all power cables before you remove the device.
2.2 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.
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.

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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.
2.3 Ventilation
For proper ventilation, leave sufficient space around the AP.
2.4 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-AP530-I V2
Temperature
Relative Humidity
-10 to 50ºC
5% to 95%
2.5 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 10
7 x 10
2.4 x 10
1.3 x 10
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

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NO2
0.04
0.15
NH3
0.05
0.15
Cl2
0.01
0.3
2.6 Power Supply
DC power adapter: 44VDC to 57VDC (input voltage), 0.3A (minimum current), 15W (minimum power). Specifications
of connectors are shown in the following figure.
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-AP530-I should not be lower than 12.95 W.
Please use Ruijie certified PoE injectors.
2.7 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.
2.8 Unpacking the Access Point
Package Contents

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Items
Verify that all parts are installed and debugged.
Screws
Mounting brackets
Product quick installation guide
Packing list
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
Before installing the AP, make sure you have carefully read the requirements described in Chapter 2, and the
requirements are met.
3.1 Installation Flowchart
Figure 3-1 Installation Flowchart of the RG-AP530-I V2
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.

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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.
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
Ceiling Mount
1. Drill four 6 mm diameter holes (61 mm apart) on the ceiling. Tap wall anchors into the holes, and drive screws
through the mounting bracket into the anchors to fix the bracket. See Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1 Attaching the Mounting Bracket on the Ceiling
2. Align the square feet on the rear of the AP over the mounting holes on the bracket. See Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2 Aligning the Square Feet with the Mounting Holes
Before mounting the AP on the bracket, you must first install the Ethernet cables.
3. Slide the AP onto the bracket in the direction along the arrow on the mounting bracket until it clicks into place. See
Figure 3-3.

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Figure 3-3 Mounting the AP on the Bracket
The AP can be installed in any of four directions on the mounting bracket depending on how you route your Ethernet
cable.
The square feet should fit easily into the mounting slots. Do not forcibly push the AP into the slots.
After installation, verify that the AP is securely fastened.
Wall Mount
1) Drill four 6 mm diameter holes (61 mm apart) on the wall with the arrow on the mounting bracket facing up. Tap wall
anchors into the holes, and drive screws through the mounting bracket into the anchors to fix the bracket. See Figure
3-4.
Figure 3-4 Attaching the Mounting Bracket on the Wall
2) Align the square feet on the rear of the AP over the mounting holes on the bracket. See Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5 Aligning the Square Feet with the Mounting Holes

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Before mounting the AP on the bracket, you must first install the Ethernet cables.
3) Slide the AP into the holes in the reverse direction against the arrow on the mounting bracket until it clicks into place.
Note: the “Ruijie”logo is facing up. See Figure 3-6.
Figure 3-6 Mounting the AP on the Bracket
When mounting the AP on the wall, keep the logo of Ruijie point upward.
The square feet should fit easily into the mounting slots. Do not forcibly push the AP into the slots.
After installation, verify that the AP is securely fastened.
3.5 (Optional) Securing the Access Point
1) Press the button and insert the lock hasp into the lock slot on the back of the bracket..
Figure 3-1 Pressing the button and insert the lock hasp
Press the button to release the lock hasp.
2) Align the lock loop protruding from the AP with the lock hasp hole.
Figure 3-8 Aligning the lock loop with the lock hasp hole

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Before mounting the AP on the bracket, you must first install the Ethernet cables.
3) Install the padlock.
Figure 3-9 Installing the padlock
The padlocks are optional and customer-supplied.
3.6 Removing the Access Point
1) If a padlock is installed, unlock it first.
Figure 3-10 Unlocking the padlock
2) Hold the AP in your hands and push it upward in the LAN port direction.
Figure 3-11 Removing the Wall-Mount AP

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3) Hold the AP in your hands and push it sideward in the LAN port direction.
Figure 3-12 Removing the Ceiling-Mount AP
3.7 Connecting Cables
Connect UTP/STP to the LAN/PoE port on the AP. See Appendix A for supported wiring of twisted pairs.
By default, baud rate is set to 9600, data bit 8, parity none, stop bits 1 and flow control none on the console port of
the AP. The console port is used only when you want to configure the AP manually.
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.
3.8 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
4. Bundle the drop UTP/STP cables and route them to the LAN/PoE port.
5. Attach the cables in the cable tray of the rack.

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6. Extend the cables under the AP and run in straight line.
3.9 Checking after Installation
Checking the Cabinet
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.
4.1.1 Powering up the AP
4.1.1.1 Checking before power-up
Verify that the power supply is properly connected.
Verify that the input voltage matches the specification of the AP.
4.1.1.2 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.