Ruijie RG-AP680 CD Series Installation and operating manual

Ruijie RG-AP680(CD) Access Point
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
Document Version: V1.2
Date: August 17, 2023
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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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Specification
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This manual provides the device installation steps, hardware troubleshooting, module
technical specifications, and specifications and usage guidelines for cables and
connectors. 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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Contents
Preface.................................................................................................................................................. I
1 Product Introduction....................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Product Appearance ................................................................................................................1
1.3 Technical Specifications...........................................................................................................2
1.3.1 Dimensions and Weight...............................................................................................2
1.3.2 Radio Specifications .....................................................................................................2
1.3.3 Port Specifications........................................................................................................4
1.3.4 Power Supply and Consumption ................................................................................5
1.3.5 Environment and Reliability ........................................................................................5
1.4 LED and Button.........................................................................................................................6
2 Preparing for Installation................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Grounding and Lightning Protection Requirements ............................................................8
2.2 Installation Site Requirements................................................................................................9
2.2.1 Temperature and Humidity Requirements................................................................9
2.2.2 Installation Methods....................................................................................................9
2.2.3 Waterproof Requirements...........................................................................................9
2.2.4 EMI...............................................................................................................................10
2.3 Precautions for Fiber-Optic Cable Connection ....................................................................11

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2.4 Tools ........................................................................................................................................11
2.5 Checking Before Installtion...................................................................................................11
3 Installing the Access Point............................................................................................................ 12
3.1 Installation Flowchart ............................................................................................................12
3.2 Before You Begin....................................................................................................................12
3.3 Precautions.............................................................................................................................13
3.4 Installing the Access Point.....................................................................................................13
3.5 Connecting Cables .................................................................................................................16
3.6 Bundling Cables......................................................................................................................19
4 Appendix ........................................................................................................................................ 22
4.1 Connectors and Media...........................................................................................................22
4.2 Mini-GBIC Module Models and Specifications.....................................................................24
4.3 Package Contents...................................................................................................................26

Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Introduction
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1 Product Introduction
1.1 Overview
The RG-AP680(CD) is a dual-radio and IEEE 802.11ax-compliant access point (AP) released
by Ruijie Networks for general education scenarios. The RG-AP680(CD) provides a
combined data rate of 1.775 Gbps, with up to 575 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band and 1200
Mbps in the 5 GHz band. The RG-AP680(CD) AP provides one 1GE SFP port and one 1GE
Ethernet port, which can work at the same time.
1.2 Product Appearance
Figure 1-1Product Appearance of the RG-AP680(CD)
1. Console port and reset button
2. Port for 48 V DC power supply
3. 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet/PoE port with
auto-negotiation
4. SFP port

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1.3 Technical Specifications
1.3.1 Dimensions and Weight
Table 1-1 Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions and
Weight
RG-AP680(CD)
Dimensions (W × D
× H)
251 mm × 168 mm × 64 mm (9.88 in. x 6.61 in. x 2.52 in.)
Weight
1.5 kg (3.31 lbs.)
Installation
Wall mounting and pole mounting
Mounting bracket
dimensions (W × D
× H)
115 mm × 115 mm × 126 mm (4.53 in. x 4.53 in. x 4.96 in.)
Mounting hole
pattern
90 mm × 43.32 mm (3.54 in. x 1.71 in.)
Mounting hole
diameter
8 mm (0.31 in.)
Pole diameter
40 mm to 70 mm (1.57 in. x 2.76 in.)
1.3.2 Radio Specifications
Table 1-2 Radio Specifications
Radio
Specifications
RG-AP680(CD)
Radio design
Dual-radio
Up to four spatial streams
Radio 1: 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, two spatial streams: 2 x 2, MU-MIMO

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Radio
Specifications
RG-AP680(CD)
Radio 2: 5 GHz, two spatial streams: 2 x 2, MU-MIMO
Operating
frequencies
Radio 1: 802.11b/g/n/ax, 2.400 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
Radio 2: 802.11a/n/ac/ax, 5.150 GHz to 5.350 GHz, 5.725 GHz to
5.850 GHz
Note: The operating frequencies is country-specific.
Data rate
Radio 1: 2.4 GHz, 575 Mbps/5 GHz, 1.2 Gbps
Radio 2: 5 GHz, 1.2 Gbps
Combined:
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz: 1.775 Gbps
5 GHz + 5 GHz, 2.4 Gbps
Antenna type
Built-in smart antenna
Antenna gain
2.4 GHz: 9 dBi
5 GHz: 9 dBi
Max. transmit
power
28 dBm
Note: The transmit power is limited by local regulatory
requirements.
Power increment
1 dBm
Modulation
OFDM: BPSK @ 6/9 Mbps, QPSK @ 12/18 Mbps, 16-QAM @ 24
Mbps, and 64-QAM @ 48/54 Mbps
DSSS: DBPSK @ 1 Mbps, DQPSK @ 2 Mbps, and CCK @ 5.5/11 Mbps
MIMO-OFDM: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, and 1024-
QAM
Receive sensitivity
802.11b: –91 dBm (1 Mbps), –88 dBm (5 Mbps), –85 dBm(11 Mbps)
802.11a/g: –89 dBm (6Mbps), –80 dBm (24Mbps), –76 dBm (36Mbps),
–71 dBm (54Mbps)

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Radio
Specifications
RG-AP680(CD)
802.11n: –83 dBm @ MCS0, –65 dBm @ MCS7, –83 dBm @ MCS8, –65
dBm @ MCS15
802.11ac HT20: –83 dBm (MCS0), –57 dBm (MCS9)
802.11ac HT40: –79 dBm (MCS0), –57 dBm (MCS9)
802.11ac HT80: –76 dBm (MCS0), –51 dBm (MCS9)
802.11ax HE80: –76 dBm (MCS0), –49 dBm (MCS11)
1.3.3 Port Specifications
Table 1-3 Port Specifications
Port Specifications
RG-AP680(CD)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
Fixed service port
One 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port with auto-negotiation,
powered by powered devices (PDs)
One 1GE SFP port
Fixed management
port
One RJ45 console port
Status LED
One system status (SYS) LED
Three Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) LEDs
Button
One reset button