Ruijie RG-AP880-AR Installation and operating manual

Ruijie RG-AP880-AR Access Point
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
Document Version: V1.1
Date: 2022.09.08
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Preface
Intended Audience
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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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Product Introduction
1 Product Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
RG-AP880-AR is an IEEE 802.11ax-compliant wireless access point (AP) released by Ruijie Networks for indoor scenarios
in the higher education, government, general education, finance, and business sectors. It supports four radios, among
which the 2.4 GHz band can provide a maximum access rate of 875 Mbps and the 5 GHz band can provide a maximum
access rate of 8.067 Gbps. In this way, this AC can provide a maximum access rate of 8.642 Gbps, which breaks through
the bottleneck in wireless performance.
Important factors such as the wireless network security, radio control, mobile access, Quality of Service (QoS), and
seamless roaming are fully taken into account for the RG-AP880-AR. Therefore, the RG-AP880-AR can be used together
with Ruijie's access controllers (ACs) to implement STA data forwarding, security, and access control.
The RG-AP880-AR can work in IEEE 802.11ax, 802.11ac, and 802.11n modes simultaneously. It can be mounted onto a
wall, ceiling, and other similar locations. Moreover, the RG-AP880-AR supports local power supply and power over
Ethernet (PoE), which can be selected based on power supply conditions. It is especially applicable to large campuses,
enterprise offices, hotspots, and other densely populated scenarios.
1.2 Product Appearance
The RG-AP880-AR provides four RF ports, two Ethernet copper ports, one 5 Gbps SFP port, one RJ45 console port, one
power socket for an external power adapter, one USB port, and one reset button. For the two Ethernet copper ports, LAN
1 port supports IEEE 802.3af/at/bt-compliant PoE and LAN 2/IoT port can be used to supply power to the IoT module (48
V/0.27 A, Max.: 12.95 W). The following figures show the product appearance.
Figure 1-1 Top View

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Figure 1-2 Top
Table 1-1 LED on the Top
No.
Item
Description
1
LED
Used to show the running status of the system
Figure 1-3 Side
Table 1-2 Button and Ports
No.
Item
Description
1
USB port
Used for a USB connection

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No.
Item
Description
2
DC power port
Connected to a 54 V DC power adapter to supply power to an AP
3
LAN 1/PoE port
Uplink service port for a wired Ethernet connection and data transmission,
supporting IEEE 802.3af/at/bt-compliant PoE
4
LAN 2/IoT port
Downlink service port for a wired Ethernet connection and data transmission,
supporting power supply to the IoT module (48 V/12.95 W)
5
Console port
Connected with a serial port cable for device management
6
Reset button
Used to reboot the device or restore the device to factory settings
7
5 Gbps SFP port
Uplink service port for data transmission
8
Anti-theft lock hole
Connected to the anti-theft lock
Figure 1-4 Bottom

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1.3 Package Contents
Table 1-3 Package Contents
No.
Item
Quantity
1
AP
1
2
Mounting bracket
1
3
Wall anchor
4
4
Phillips pan head screw 4.2 ×20
4
5
Warranty card and list of hazardous substances
1
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Installation Guide
1
1.4 Technical Specifications
1.4.1 Dimensions and Weight
Table 1-4 Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions and Weight
RG-AP880-AR
AP Dimensions (W ×D ×H)
230 mm ×230 mm ×51 mm (9.06 in. ×9.06 in. ×2.01 in.)
Weight
AP: 1.0 kg (2.20 lb.)
Mounting bracket: 0.1 kg (0.22 lb.)
Mounting Mode
Ceiling/wall-mountable
Anti-theft Lock
Kensington lock and security screw
Mounting Bracket Dimensions
(W ×D ×H)
120 mm ×120 mm ×8 mm (4.72 in. ×4.72 in. ×0.31 in.)
Mounting Hole Pattern
53 mm ×53 mm (2.09 in. ×2.09 in.)
For details, see 3.2 Before You Begin.
Mounting Hole Diameter
6.5 mm (0.26 in.)

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1.4.2 RF Specifications
Table 1-5 RF Specifications
RF Specifications
RG-AP880-AR
RF Design
Four radios: Among the four RF ports, the fourth RF port can switch between 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz bands.
Up to 10 spatial streams
Radio 1: 2.4 GHz, 2 spatial streams: 2 ×2, MU-MIMO
Radio 2: 5 GHz, 2 spatial streams: 2 ×2, MU-MIMO
Radio 3: 5 GHz, 4 spatial streams: 4 ×4, MU-MIMO
Radio 4: 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, 2 spatial streams: 2 ×2, MU-MIMO
Operating Bands
IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax: 2.400 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
IEEE 802.11a/n/ac/ax: 5.150 GHz to 5.350 GHz, 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz
(Note: The operating band varies in different countries.)
Transmission Rate
Radio 1: 2.4 GHz, 575 Mbps
Radio 2: 5 GHz, 2.4 Gbps
Radio 3: 5 GHz, 4.8 Gbps
Radio 4: 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, 300 Mbps/867 Mbps
Max. Access Rate of the AP
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, 8.075 Gbps/8.642 Gbps
Antenna Type
Built-in omnidirectional antenna
Antenna Gain
3 dBi
Max. Transmit Power
20 dBm
(Note: The transmit power varies based on the regulations in different countries and
regions.)
Transmit Power Adjustment
Configurable in increments of 1 dBm
Modulation Modes
IEEE 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
IEEE 802.11a/g/n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, and 64-QAM
IEEE 802.11ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, and 256-QAM
IEEE 802.11ax: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM
Receiver Sensitivity
IEEE 802.11b: –96 dBm (1 Mbps), –93 dBm (5 Mbps), –89 dBm (11 Mbps)
IEEE 802.11a/g: –91 dBm (6 Mbps), –85 dBm (24 Mbps), –80 dBm (36 Mbps), –74
dBm (54 Mbps)
IEEE 802.11n: –90 dBm@MCS0, –70 dBm@MCS7, –89 dBm@MCS8, –68
dBm@MCS15
IEEE 802.11ac: HT20: –88 dBm (MCS0), –63 dBm (MCS9)
IEEE 802.11ac: HT40: –85 dBm (MCS0), –60 dBm (MCS9)
IEEE 802.11ac: HT80: –82 dBm (MCS0), –57 dBm (MCS9)
IEEE 802.11ax: HE80: –82 dBm (MCS0), –57 dBm (MCS9), –52 dBm (MCS11)
IEEE 802.11ax: HE160: –79 dBm (MCS0), –53 dBm (MCS9), –50 dBm (MCS11)

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1.4.3 Ports
Table 1-6 Ports
IPorts
RG-AP880-AR
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.1
USB Port
USB 3.0
Fixed Service Ports
Uplink: One 100/1000/2500/5000Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet port, supporting IEEE
802.3af/at/bt-compliant PoE
One 5GE SFP combo port，compatible with 1/2.5GE SFP ports
Downlink: One 10/100/1000Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet port, supporting power
supply to the IoT module (48 V/12.95 W)
Fixed Management Port
One RJ45 console port
Status LED
One system status LED
Button
One reset button
1.4.4 Power Supply and Consumption
Power Supply and
Consumption
RG-AP880-AR
Power Supply
1. DC power adapter: 54 V/1.1A
2. PoE/PoE+/PoE++ (IEEE 802.3af/at/bt-compliant)
IEEE 802.3bt power supply is recommended, because the AP can work with optimal
performance in this mode.
Power Supply to External
Devices
Supported. The IoT module can be expanded through an Ethernet port.
Max. Power Consumption
40 W
The power adapter is optional. If you need to use a DC power adapter for power supply, please purchase an adapter
that meets the corresponding safety requirements.
To power the AP by using PoE, ensure that the device at the other end of the Ethernet cable supports IEEE 802.3af
power supply.
The AP adopts the fan-free design. Therefore, maintain sufficient clearance around the AP for air circulation.
By default, the AP works with IEEE 802.3at power supply. To enable the functions that are available in IEEE 802.3bt
power supply mode, run the related commands.
If IEEE 802.3af power supply is adopted, the AP can be normally powered on, but only one stream is available for
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, and the downlink port and USB port cannot supply power to external devices.
If IEEE 802.3at power supply is adopted, the AP can be normally powered on, but the downlink port and USB port
cannot supply power to external devices.