SMC Networks SMC2891W-AN User manual

802.11a/b/g/n Outdoor
Dual-Band Wireless Access Point
SMC2890W-AN, SMC2891W-AN
INSTALLATION
GUIDE
802.11a/b/g/n Outdoor Dual Band
Wireless Access Point

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Outdoor Access Point
Installation Guide
January 2013
Pub. # 149100000208A
E012013-CS-R01

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Hsinchu Science Park,
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Warranty and Product
Registration
To register SMC products and to review the detailed warranty statement, please
refer to the Support Section of the SMC Website at http://www.smc.com.

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How to Use This Guide
This guide includes detailed information on the Access Point (AP) hardware,
including network ports, power, cabling requirements, as well as plug-in
transceivers. This guide also provides general installation guidelines and
recommended procedures. To deploy this AP effectively and ensure trouble-free
operation, you should first read the relevant sections in this guide so that you are
familiar with all its hardware components.
Who Should Read This
Guide?
This guide is for network administrators and support personnel that install, operate
and maintain network equipment. The guide assumes a basic working knowledge
of LANs (Local Area Networks) and can be read by those that are new to network
equipment, or those with more experience.
How This Guide is
Organized
This organization of this guide is based on the AP’s main hardware components.
Each chapter includes information about a specific component with relevant
specifications and installation procedures. An AP overview section is also provided.
For Users New to APs — If you are new to APs, it is recommended that you first
read all chapters in this guide before installing the AP.
For Experienced Users — If you are already familiar with installing and operating
network APs, Chapters 1 and 2 provide you with enough information to install the
AP. Other chapters can be left for reference, when needed.
The guide includes these chapters:
◆Chapter 1 - Access Point Overview — Includes an AP overview, key component
identification, and key technical specifications.
◆Chapter 2 - Installation Overview — Includes information on the package
contents, system configuration, and an outline of AP installation tasks.
◆Chapter 3 - AP Chassis — Includes AP installaion for pole or wall, and external
antenna connection.
◆Chapter 4 - Power and Grounding — Includes information on PoE power for the
unit, AP grounding, and powering on the AP.
◆Chapter 5 - Network Connections — Includes information on network
interfaces, installing optional transceivers, and cabling specifications.

How to Use This Guide
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◆Chapter 6 - AP Management — Connecting to the AP for management and
information on the system status LEDs.
◆Appendix A - Troubleshooting — Information for troubleshooting AP
installation and operation.
Related
Documentation
This guide focuses on AP hardware and installation, it does not cover software
configuration of the AP. For specific information on how to operate and use the
management functions of the AP, see the following guide:
Management Guide
For all safety information and regulatory statements, see the following documents:
Quick Start Guide
Safety and Regulatory Information
Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information:
Note: Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related features
or instructions.
Caution: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or damage
the system or equipment.
Warning: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury.
Revision History This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.
January 2013 Revision
This is the first revision of this guide.

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Contents
Warranty and Product Registration 4
How to Use This Guide 5
Contents 7
Figures 9
Tables 10
1 Access Point Overview 11
Hardware Description 11
Key Hardware Components 12
Key Technical Specifications 15
2 Installation Overview 16
Package Contents 16
System Configuration 17
AP Installation Tasks 18
3 AP Chassis 23
General Installation Guidelines 23
Antenna Position 23
Ethernet Cabling 24
Radio Interference 24
Weather Conditions 24
How to Mount the Unit 25
How to Pole Mount 25
How to Connect External Antennas 27
How to Align Antennas 28
4 Power and Grounding 29
Power Injector Module 29

Contents
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How to Ground the Unit 31
How to Install the Power Injector 32
5 Network Connections 35
Understanding the Network Status LEDs 36
How to Connect to Radio Interfaces 36
How to Connect to the RJ-45 Port 37
Copper Cabling Guidelines 37
10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments 37
1000BASE-T Pin Assignments 38
Connection Procedure 39
Grounding the Ethernet Cable 41
6 AP Management 43
Understanding the System Status LEDs 44
How to Connect to the Console Port 45
A Troubleshooting 47
Diagnosing LED Indicators 47
System Self-Diagnostic Test Failure 47
Power Problems 47
Installation 48
Wireless Connection Problems 48
In-Band Access 48
Out-of-Band Access 49
Reset the Access Point 49
Index 50

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Figures
Figure 1: SMC2891W-AN Outdoor Access Point 11
Figure 2: Bottom Panel View 12
Figure 3: Top Panel View (SMC2891W-AN) 13
Figure 4: Power Injector Module 14
Figure 5: System Configuration 17
Figure 6: Installing the AP on a Pole 18
Figure 7: Making a Connection to the RJ-45 Port 19
Figure 8: Connecting AC Power 20
Figure 9: System LEDs 20
Figure 10: Console Port 21
Figure 11: Attach Bracket to Pole 25
Figure 12: Attach Bracket to AP 26
Figure 13: Mount the AP on the Pole 26
Figure 14: Connect External Antennas 27
Figure 15: PoE Power Injector 29
Figure 16: Ground Wire Connection 31
Figure 17: Connecting the Power Injector 32
Figure 18: Network Status LEDs 36
Figure 19: Network Status LEDs 36
Figure 20: RJ-45 Connector 37
Figure 21: Waterproof RJ-45 Port Cover 40
Figure 22: Making a Connection to the RJ-45 Port 41
Figure 23: Outdoor-Rated Ethernet Cable Drain Wire 42
Figure 24: System Status LEDs 44
Figure 25: System Status LEDs 44
Figure 26: Console Port Connection 46

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Tables
Table 1: Key Technical Specifications 15
Table 2: Power Injector Module Specifications 30
Table 3: Power Injector Module Status LED 30
Table 4: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts 38
Table 5: 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts 39
Table 6: Console Cable Wiring 45
Table 7: Troubleshooting Chart 47