™ ™ ExtremeWireless WiNG AP-8163 Installation Guide 9035106 Published June 2017
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1 Overview AP-8163 Hardware AP-8163 Antenna Accessories Hardware and Mounting Accessories AP-8163 Mounting Accessories AP-8163 Weatherized Ethernet Accessory LED Indicators AP-8163 Power Options Using Power over Ethernet The AP-8163 is designed for extending network coverage to outside areas with the latest 802.11n 3x3:3 Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) tri-radio design together with rugged outdoor performance.
Overview Table 3: AP-8163 Hardware Models Model Part Number Description AP-8163-66S40-US AP-8163 Access Point outdoor dual radio 3x3:3 802.11n with sensor radio SKU: US AP-8163-66S40-1-WR AP-8163 Access Point outdoor dual radio 3x3:3 802.11n with sensor radio SKU: WR Note All AP-8163 Access Points ship with one weatherized Ethernet adapter. The AP-8163 Access Points do not ship with the Mounting Kit/Antenna and POE injector. These items must be ordered separately.
Overview Table 4: AP-8163 2.
Overview Hardware and Mounting Accessories The AP-8163 is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) device. When deployed, the use of an outdoor rated PoE power supply and mounting bracket may be required. The recommended PoE accessories are listed in the following table: Table 6: AP-8163 Hardware and Mounting accessories Part Number Description AP-PSBIAS-7161-US Outdoor IP66 802.3AT gigabit Ethernet power injector, 100-240 VAC US AP-PSBIAS-7161-WW Outdoor IP66 802.
Overview Table 9: AP-8163 LED Indicators Task 2.
Overview If a CAT5E cable is used to connect the Access Point to an RFS controller through a building egress, a suitable lightning protection system should be considered. A professional installer should be consulted to identify an appropriate system. Caution When using controllers, the total power limits for the AP-8163 must be considered. The two radio configuration draws less power than a three radio configuration.
2 Installation Process AP-8163 Ports and Connections AP-8163 Antenna Connectors AP-8163 Grounding Post Verifying the Box Contents Safety Guidelines Access Point Placement AP-8163 Hardware Mounting and Installation Basic Access Point Configuration AP-8163 models have two band unlocked radios that can operate across the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, subject to country regulatory approval and outdoor/band use.
Installation Process Figure 1: AP-8163 Antenna Connector 1 When mounting antennas to ports R1-A, R1-B, and R1-C, ensure you have selected the appropriate band for the configured radio that uses ports R1-A, R1-B, and R1-C. In this instance, R1 ports relate to the software configured radio 1 settings. When mounting antennas to connectors marked R2-A, R2-B and R2-C, these antenna ports relate to the software settings of radio 2.
Installation Process Warning Antenna ports where no antenna is mounted must be properly terminated using an approved IP67 terminator. Warning All antenna connectors should be covered with weatherproofing tape. AP-8163 Grounding Post The grounding post is located on the bottom of the Access Point above the GND symbol. Figure 3: AP-8163 Grounding post Warning The grounding cable for an AP-8163 must be at a minimum a #10 gauge wire cross section.
Installation Process Verifying the Box Contents Carefully remove all protective packing material from around the AP-8163 Access Point and save the container for later storage and shipping. Refer to AP-8163 Hardware on page 6 when verifying all AP-8163 hardware has been received. Record the serial numbers on the shipping cartons and AP-8163 Access Points for warranty claims and reference during software download procedures.
Installation Process • Attach a ring lug to the grounding cable and secure it to the unit using the grounding screw. • • To properly attach the grounding cable to the Access Point, refer to AP-8163 Grounding Post on page 15. For Ethernet and lightning protection, it is recommended that a commercially available off-the-shelf Lightning Protection Unit (LPU) be used on all shielded CAT5E Ethernet connections. The LPU should be rated for outdoor use.
Installation Process • • • • Assign installation responsibility to the appropriate personnel. Identify and document where all installed components are located. Identify and prepare Ethernet and console port connections. Verify cable lengths are within the maximum allowable distances for optimal signal transmission. Caution The maximum length allowed for PoE cables is 100 meters.
Installation Process Mounting Bracket Kit The AP-8163 mounting bracket kit (KT-147407-01) includes the Access Point bracket (left), angle adapter bracket (center), and pole mount bracket (right) sections: ExtremeWireless™ WiNG™ AP-8163 Installation Guide 18
Installation Process The Access Point bracket and angle adapter bracket can be rotated (plus or minus 15 degrees) and tilted (up to 45 degrees) to orient the unit for optimal positioning.
Installation Process The following ancillary hardware to assemble the mounting bracket sections is included in the kit: Table 10: AP-8163 Mounting Bracket Kit contents Description Quantity M6 serrated hex flanged screws 7 1/2 inch hex head nut 2 1/2 inch x 3/4 inch hex head bolt 2 A torque wrench or ratchet with a 10mm adapter, or an adjustable wrench, can be used to assemble the mounting brackets.
Installation Process Figure 6: AP-8163 Wall Mount Extension Arm ExtremeWireless™ WiNG™ AP-8163 Installation Guide 21
Installation Process Figure 7: AP-8163 Mounting Hardware Extension Arm 2 The following ancillary hardware to attach the extension arm to the mounting bracket kit sections is included in the extension arm kit: Table 11: AP-8163 Extension Arm Kit contents Description Quantity 1/2 inch hex head nut 2 1/2 inch x 3/4 inch hex head bolt 2 Installating the AP on a Pole The mounting hardware kit and extension arm can be used in various combinations to properly install the AP-8163 on a pole.
Installation Process Note The U-bolt and band clamps are not included in the mounting bracket kit. Note Use of the extension arm is recommended for installations on poles greater than 3 inches in diameter. Vertical Pole Mount Use the following procedure for vertical pole mount installations. The extension arm is recommended when mounting the Access Point to poles greater than 3 inches is diameter. For poles up to 3 inches in diameter when using a U-bolt: 1 Thread two 1/2 inch nuts onto the U-bolt.
Installation Process 3 Place the angle adapter bracket section on the U-bolt with the open slot connections on the bottom and align it with the pole mount section. Attach with two 1/2 inch nuts. Tighten all nuts to 300 inch pounds (lbf-in). 4 Position the Access Point bracket section so the bottom of the section with the straight (not bevel cut) side is oriented toward the bottom side of the AP with the gore vent.
Installation Process 5 Insert two M6 hex flange screws into the bottom holes on the sides of the Access Point bracket section.
Installation Process 6 With the Access Point positioned so the gore vent is facing down, insert the two M6 hex flange screws in the bottom holes on the sides of the Access Point bracket section into the open slot connections on the bottom of the angle adapter bracket section.
Installation Process 7 Rotate the Access Point bracket section upward and align the top holes on the sides with the top holes on the angle adapter bracket section. Insert two M6 hex flange screws into the top holes on the angle adapter bracket section.
Installation Process 1 Attach the pole mount bracket section at the desired mounting location using band clamps. Figure 11: AP-8163 Band Clamps 2 With the angle adapter bracket section positioned so the open connector slots are on the bottom, attach the angle adapter bracket section to the pole mount bracket section using two 1/2 inch bolts and nuts. Tighten the nuts to 300 inch pounds (lbf-in).
Installation Process 6 Rotate the Access Point bracket section upward and align the top holes on the sides with the top holes on the angle adapter bracket section. Insert two M6 hex flange screws into the top holes on the angle adapter bracket section.
Installation Process 3 Using a torque wrench or a ratchet and a 10mm socket, or an adjustable wrench, attach the extension arm to the Access Point bracket section with four M6 hex flange screws. The two oval holes must be positioned on the short sides of the Access Point. Tighten the hex flange screws to 60 inch pounds (lbf-in) the unit.
Installation Process 4 With the Access Point positioned so the gore vent is facing down, attach the extension arm to the Access Point bracket section with two 1/2 inch bolts and nuts. Tighten the nuts to 300 inch pounds (lbf-in). Figure 14: AP-8163 Mounting Hardware Band Clamps Mounting the AP-8163 on a Wall For wall mounted installations, use only the Access Point bracket section and angle adjust bracket section if required. Caution Always mount the AP-8163 with the black gore vent facing down.
Installation Process 2 Using a torque wrench or a ratchet and a 10mm socket, or an adjustable wrench, attach (but don’t tighten) the Access Point bracket section to the AP-8163 with four M6 hex flange screws and insert two M6 hex flange screws into the bottom holes on the sides of the Access Point bracket section.
Installation Process Wall Mounting AP-8163 using Extension Arms To use the extension arm with the mounting hardware kit: 1 With the open slot connections facing down, attach the angle adjust bracket section at the desired mounting location using four #10/32 lag bolts. 2 Complete the steps for assembling and positioning the angle adapter bracket and Access Point bracket sections outlined above. See Vertical Pole Mount.
Installation Process 1 Attach an Ethernet cable from the Access Point to a controller with an 802.3af compatible power source or use the PWRS-14000-148R power supply to supply power to the AP-8162 (once fully cabled). If your host system is a DHCP server, an IP address is automatically assigned to the AP-8162 and can be used for device connection. However, if a DHCP server is not available, you’ll need to derive the IP address from the AP MAC address.
Installation Process 5 Click the Login button to load the management interface. Note When logging in for the first time, you’re prompted to change the password to enhance device security in subsequent logins. Note If you get disconnected when running the wizard, you can connect again with the Access Point’s actual IP address (once obtained) and resume the wizard. 6 If this is the first time the management interface has been accessed, the Initial Setup Wizard automatically displays.
Installation Process c The Advanced Setup wizard is for administrators who prefer more control over the different configuration parameters. A few more configuration screens are available for customization when the Advanced Setup wizard is used. d The first page of the Initial Setup Wizard displays the Navigation Panel and Function Highlights for the configuration activities comprising the Access Point's initial setup. This page also displays options to select the typical or advanced mode for the wizard.
Installation Process 1 Select Typical Setup from the Choose One type to Setup the Access Point field on the Initial Setup Wizard. The Typical Setup Wizard displays the Access Point Settings screen to define the Access Point's Standalone versus Virtual Controller AP functionality. This screen also enables selection of the country of operation for the Access Point.
Installation Process 4 Select Next to set the Access Point’s network mode. The Typical Setup Wizard displays the Network Topology screen to define how the Access Point handles network traffic. Figure 20: Initial Setup Wizard Networking mode 5 Select an Access Point Mode from the available options. • • Router Mode -In Router Mode, the Access Point routes traffic between the local network (LAN) and the Internet or external network (WAN).
Installation Process 6 Select Next. The Typical Setup Wizard displays the LAN Configuration screen to set the Access Point's LAN interface configuration. Figure 21: Initial Setup Wizard LAN Configuration 7 Set the following DHCP and Static IP Address/Subnet information for the LAN interface: • Use DHCP - Select the checkbox to enable an automatic network address configuration using the Access Point’s DHCP server.
Installation Process 8 Select Next. The Typical Setup Wizard displays the Wireless LAN Setup screen to set the Access Point’s Wireless LAN interface configuration. Figure 22: Typical Setup Wizard WLAN Steup 9 Set the following WLAN1 Configuration parameters: a SSID - Configure the SSID for the WLAN. b WLAN Type - Configure the encryption and authentication to use with this WLAN. • No Authentication and No Encryption - Configures a network without any authentication.
Installation Process 11 Use the Radius Server Configuration screen to configure the users for the onboard RADIUS server. Use the screen to add, modify, and remove RADIUS users. Figure 23: Radius Server Configuration 12 Select Add User to display the dialog to enter user information to add to the RADIUS server user database. Figure 24: Radius Server User database 13 Enter the following user information: • • • • Username - Provide a user name used to authenticate the user.
Installation Process 14 To create the entry in the RADIUS server database and add another user, select Create. To create the entry in the RADIUS server database and close the Add User dialog, select Create & Close. 15 Select Modify User on the RADIUS Server Configuration screen to modify information for an existing user from the RADIUS database. Highlight the user entry then select Modify User. Note The Username cannot be modified with this dialog.
Installation Process 20 If the configuration displays as intended, select Save/Commit to implement these settings to the Access Point’s configuration. If additional changes are warranted based on the summary, either select the target page from the Navigational Panel, or use the Back and Next buttons to scroll to the target screen.
3 Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for the ExtremeWireless™ WiNG™ Access Point AP-8163. Table 12: Physical Characteristics Item Specification Dimensions 9.0 in. L x 10.0 in. W x 2.6 in. H 22.8 cm L x 25.4 cm W x 6.6 cm H Weight (Unit) 5.6lbs / 2.54 Kg Housing Outdoor IP67 rated, die-cast aluminum, corrosion resistant enclosure, salt, fog, rust per ASTM B117 LED activity indication 2 top mounted LEDs Uplink 2 ports (GE1/GE2) auto-sensing 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet; 802.
Specifications Table 14: Power Characteristics Item Specification Operating Voltage 36-57 VDC Operating Current 625mA at 48V in 802.3at mode Integrated PoE 802.
4 Regulatory Information Wireless Country Approvals Frequency of Operation - FCC and IC Canada Health and Safety Recommendations RF Exposure Guidelines Power Supply Radio Frequency Interference Requirements CE Marking and European Economic Area (EEA) Statement of Compliance TURKISH WEEE Statement of Compliance Other Countries Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment AP-8163 Series ROHS Compliance Wireless Country Approvals Regulatory markings are applied to the device signifying the radio(s) are approved
Regulatory Information Frequency of Operation - FCC and IC 2.4 GHz Only The available channels for 802.11bg operation in the US are Channels 1 to 11. The range of channels is limited by firmware. Canada Industry Canada Statement Caution The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-Channel mobile satellite systems.
Regulatory Information Persons with Pacemakers: 1 2 3 4 Should ALWAYS keep the device more than 15cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when turned ON. Should not carry the device in a breast pocket. Should use the ear furthest from the pacemaker to minimise the potential for interference. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn OFF your device.
Regulatory Information Power Supply This device must be powered from a 802.3af or 802.3at compliant power source which has been certified by the appropriate agencies, or by a approved UL LISTED Type no. PWRS-14000-247R or APPSBIAS-2P3-ATR, direct plug-in power supply, marked Class 2 or LPS (IEC60950-1,SELV).
Regulatory Information Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-247 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
Regulatory Information Statement of Compliance Extreme Networks hereby declares that this radio equipment is in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU and 1999/5/EC or 2014/53/EU (2014/53/EU supersedes 1999/5/EC from 13thJune 2017). A Declaration of Conformity may be obtained from www.extremenetworks.com. TURKISH WEEE Statement of Compliance Other Countries Australia Use of 5 GHz RLAN’s in Australia is restricted in the following band: 5.50 – 5.65 GHz.
Regulatory Information Hong Kong In accordance with HKTA1039, the band 5.15GHz - 5.35GHz is for indoor operation only. Mexico Restrict Frequency Range to: 2.450 – 2.4835 GHz. La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada. S. Korea For a radio equipment using 2400~2483.
Regulatory Information Ukraine Thailand Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment In accordance with Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE): 1 The symbol above indicates that separate collection of electrical and electronic equipment is required. 2 When this product has reached the end of its serviceable life, it cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. It must be collected and treated separately.
Regulatory Information AP-8163 Series ROHS Compliance This table was created to comply with China RoHS requirements for the AP-8163 model Access Point.
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