Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1 About this Installation Guide
- 2 Planning the SC8800-S AP Installation
- 3 Preparing the SC8800-S AP at the Depot and Shipping to the Field
- 4 Installing the SC8800-S AP in the Field
- Installation Components and Constraints
- Deploying the Access Point
- Mounting the Access Point
- Mounting the U-Joint Bracket to the Main Mounting Bracket
- Attaching the Main Mounting Bracket to a Flat Surface
- Attaching the Main Mounting Bracket to a Wooden Pole
- Attaching the Main Mounting Bracket to a Metal Pole
- Mounting the Hook Bracket to the U-Joint Bracket
- Assembling the AP Attachment Bracket and the Access Point
- Attaching the AP Attachment Bracket and AP to the Hook Bracket
- Safety-Cabling the AP
- Mounting External Antennas (Optional)
- Verifying Access Point Operation
- 5 What to Do Next
- Appendix A: Ruckus Wireless-Supplied and Customer-Ordered Parts
- Appendix B: Resetting the Access Point to Factory Default Settings
- Appendix C: Installer Mounting Dimensions
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Installing the SC8800-S AP in the Field
Verifying Access Point Operation
Verifying Access Point Operation
After mounting the AP, Ruckus Wireless strongly recommends that you verify that the AP
is operating correctly. To do this, you will need to do the following:
■ Powering the AP
■ Connecting the AP to the Network
■ Configuring the External Antenna Gain
■ Associating a Wireless Client with the AP
■ Checking the TR069 Status (FlexMaster Management only)
Powering the AP
Refer to the following:
■ “Powering Options” on page 50
■ “Powering the AP with AC” on page 51
■ “Powering the Access Point with PoE” on page 52
■ “Checking the LED Operation” on page 52
Powering Options
The connections required for your installation depend on the power source that you are
using.
Figure 15 shows an example of the connections required for a typical outdoor PoE
installation. Figure 16
shows an example of the connections required for a typical outdoor
AC installation. Note which components must be installed indoors and outdoors.
Ruckus Wireless strongly recommends 80mm - 130mm (3”-5”) drip loops on any cables
that are installed outdoors.
NOTE: The AP only requires one power source (either AC or PoE), but can be powered
by AC and PoE at the same time.
- The AP can be powered by 60W PoE to support 802.3af PoE Out to 15.4W.
- The AP can be powered by 60W PoE to support 802.3at PoE Out to 27W. 802.3at (25.5W)
PoE can be supported with 20m (65.6 ft.) or shorter CAT5e UTP or better cable.
- When AC powered and PoE is present, the AP draws power from the AC connection.
WARNING: When the AP is powered by AC and installed in a damp or wet location, the
AC branch circuit should be protected with a Residual-Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB), also
known as a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), per National Electrical Code
Article 210.