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ES2440 Hardware Guidei009-00045-00r1Fortress ES2440 High-Capacity Infrastructure Mesh Point [rev.1]Copyright © 2011 Fortress Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without written permission of Fortress Technologies, 2 Technology Park Drive, Westford, MA 01886-3140, except as specified in the Product Warranty and License Terms.FORTRESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FORTRESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.The Fortress Technologies and AirFortress logos and AirFortress and are registered trademarks; Multi-Factor Authentication, Unified Security Model, Wireless Link Layer Security and Three Factor Authentication (TFA) are trademarks of Fortress Technologies, Inc. The technology behind Wireless Link Layer Security™ enjoys U.S. and international patent protection under patent number 5,757,924.All trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONThe ES2440 is an outdoor device. It should be powered by PoE (Power over Ethernet) using a weatherized Ethernet cable. A mid-span PoE injector is provided with the ES2440. This mid-span PoE injector, as well as the power supply/adapter used to power that injector, should remain indoors, protected from the weather. From the mid-span PoE injector, a weatherized Ethernet cable should be run to the outdoor ES2440. In this way, power can be safely provided to the outdoor ES2440 while the power supply and injector remain protected indoors, as shown:The power port on the ES2440 should not be used; it is reserved for future expansion. Weatherized Ethernet CablePoE Midspan InjectorES2440Wall OutletEthernetQA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware GuideiiIMPORTANT FCC INFORMATIONThe Federal Communications Commission has released Office of Engineering and Technology Laboratory Division Knowledge Database (KDB) 44399, which refines the definition of Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) support. Since this device has the ability to use frequencies covered by DFS, KDB 443999 must be followed. It is published in full on the FCC web site: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/forms/FTSSearchResultPage.cfm?switch=P&id=41732In order to support FCC KDB 443999, Fortress has limited the use of certain frequencies within the 5400–5725 MHz range. Specifically, the frequencies defined by the FCC as being of primary interest are those in the 5600–5650 MHz range, which correspond to 802.11a channels 120, 124, and 128. In order to comply with the KDB 443999, these channels have been removed from use, or notched. Notched channels are unavailable for use on this device.KDB 44399 provides additional restrictions on the use of channels within 30 MHz of notched channels when the device is within 35 km of a Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR) installation. Affected channels 116, 132, and 136 serve as a guard of 30 MHz around the critical notched frequencies. Guard frequencies are unavailable for use on this device by default. The FCC allows these channels to be used, however, as long as the device is not within 35 km of a TDWR installation, as described in this excerpt of KDB 443999:Any installation of either a master or a client device within 35 km of a TDWR location shall be separated by at least 30 MHz (center-to-center) from the TDWR operating frequency.In some instances it is possible that a device may be within 35 km of multiple TDWRs. In this case the device must ensure that it avoids operation within 30 MHz for each of the TDWRs. This requirement applies even if the master is outside the 35 km radius but communicates with outdoor clients which may be within the 35 km radius of the TDWRs.The requirement for ensuring 30 MHz frequency separation is based on the best information available to date. If interference is not eliminated, a distance limitation based on line-of-sight from TDWR will need to be used. Please refer to the original KDB 443999 as posted on the FCC web site for the complete text.In order to enable channels 116, 132, and/or 136, please contact Fortress to obtain a special license. This license will be issued after it is confirmed that the installation is not within 30 MHz and 35 km of registered TDWR sites. The following table (provided by the FCC in KDB 443999 published on 10/14/2010) describes the locations of TDWR sites, as well as the frequencies at which these sites operate:TDWR Location Information TERRAIN ELEVATION (MSL) [ft] ANTENNA HEIGHT ABOVE TERRAIN [ft] STATE CITY LONGITUDE LATITUDE FREQUENCY AZ  PHOENIX  W 112 09 46  N 33 25 14  5610 MHz  1024  64 CO  DENVER  W 104 31 35  N 39 43 39  5615 MHz  5643  64 FL  FT LAUDERDALE  W 080 20 39  N 26 08 36  5645 MHz  7  113 FL  MIAMI  W 080 29 28  N 25 45 27  5605 MHz  10  113 FL  ORLANDO  W 081 19 33  N 28 20 37  5640 MHz  72  97 FL  TAMPA  W 082 31 04  N 27 51 35  5620 MHz  14  80 FL  WEST PALM BEACH  W 080 16 23  N 26 41 17  5615 MHz  20  113 GA  ATLANTA  W 084 15 44  N 33 38 48  5615 MHz  962  113 IL  MCCOOK  W 087 51 31  N 41 47 50  5615 MHz  646  97 IL  CRESTWOOD  W 087 43 47  N 41 39 05  5645 MHz  663  113 IN  INDIANAPOLIS  W 086 26 08  N 39 38 14  5605 MHz  751  97 KS  WICHITA  W 097 26 13  N 37 30 26  5603 MHz  1270  80 KY  COVINGTON CINCINNATI  W 084 34 48  N 38 53 53  5610 MHz  942  97 KY  LOUISVILLE  W 085 36 38  N 38 02 45  5646 MHz  617  113 LA  NEW ORLEANS  W 090 24 11  N 30 01 18  5645 MHz  2  97 QA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware GuideiiiIn addition, the FCC recommends that all operators and installers register with the WISPA database used by government agencies to quickly find devices that may be causing interference and notify their owners/operators to shut them down. This registration is not required, but Fortress strongly recommends that all systems be registered, as described in this excerpt of KDB 44399:A voluntary WISPA sponsored database has been developed that allows operators and installers to register the location information of the UNII devices operating outdoors in the 5470 – 5725 MHz band within 35 km of any TDWR location (see http://www.spectrumbridge.com/udia/home.aspx). This database may be used by government agencies in order to expedite resolution of any interference to TDWRs. KDB 443999 further specifies that the requirements of KDB 594280 must also be met. KDB 594280 is published in full on the FCC web site: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/forms/FTSSearchResultPage.cfm?switch=P&id=39498. This device meets KDB 594280 by not allowing any configuration options to be made such that the device could be taken out of compliance. There is no ability for the user to change country codes or to select power levels that would take the device out of compliance.For customers such as the U.S. military or others willing to produce evidence that particular devices will be used only outside of the United States, a special license can be obtained from Fortress that will allow those devices the option of selecting a different, non-U.S. country code. Fortress creates such licenses only for those customers who offer proof of non-U.S. device usage, and licenses are specific to particular devices and are not transferrable. Devices having such a MA  BOSTON  W 070 56 01  N 42 09 30  5610 MHz  151  113 MD  BRANDYWINE  W 076 50 42  N 38 41 43  5635 MHz  233  113 MD  BENFIELD  W 076 37 48  N 39 05 23  5645 MHz  184  113 MD  CLINTON  W 076 57 43  N 38 45 32  5615 MHz  249  97 MI  DETROIT  W 083 30 54  N 42 06 40  5615 MHz  656  113 MN  MINNEAPOLIS  W 092 55 58  N 44 52 17  5610 MHz  1040  80 MO  KANSAS CITY  W 094 44 31  N 39 29 55  5605 MHz  1040  64 MO  SAINT LOUIS  W 090 29 21  N 38 48 20  5610 MHz  551  97 MS  DESOTO COUNTY  W 089 59 33  N 34 53 45  5610 MHz  371  113 NC  CHARLOTTE  W 080 53 06  N 35 20 14  5608 MHz  757  113 NC  RALEIGH DURHAM  W 078 41 50  N 36 00 07  5647 MHz  400  113 NJ  WOODBRIDGE  W 074 16 13  N 40 35 37  5620 MHz  19  113 NJ  PENNSAUKEN  W 075 04 12  N 39 56 57  5610 MHz  39  113 NV  LAS VEGAS  W 115 00 26  N 36 08 37  5645 MHz  1995  64 NY  FLOYD BENNETT FIELD  W 073 52 49  N 40 35 20  5647 MHz  8  97 OH  DAYTON  W 084 07 23  N 40 01 19  5640 MHz  922  97 OH  CLEVELAND  W 082 00 28  N 41 17 23  5645 MHz  817  113 OH  COLUMBUS  W 082 42 55  N 40 00 20  5605 MHz  1037  113 OK  AERO. CTR TDWR #1  W 097 37 31  N 35 24 19  5610 MHz  1285  80 OK  AERO. CTR TDWR #2  W 097 37 43  N 35 23 34  5620 MHz  1293  97 OK  TULSA  W 095 49 34  N 36 04 14  5605 MHz  712  113 OK  OKLAHOMA CITY  W 097 30 36  N 35 16 34  5603 MHz  1195  64 PA  HANOVER  W 080 29 10  N 40 30 05  5615 MHz  1266  113 PR  SAN JUAN  W 066 10 46  N 18 28 26  5610 MHz  59  113 TN  NASHVILLE  W 086 39 42  N 35 58 47  5605 MHz  722  97 TX  HOUSTON INTERCONTL  W 095 34 01  N 30 03 54  5605 MHz  154  97 TDWR Location Information TERRAIN ELEVATION (MSL) [ft] ANTENNA HEIGHT ABOVE TERRAIN [ft] STATE CITY LONGITUDE LATITUDE FREQUENCY QA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware Guideivlicense should NOT be considered to be compliant with FCC regulatory requirements. Please contact Fortress with questions about these special licences.Only software that has been signed by Fortress using the Fortress private key can be loaded onto a Fortress device, thus insuring that no software other than that which is controlled and signed by Fortress can by loaded onto the device.FCC EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE AND INDUSTRY CANADA STATEMENTSTHIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN A RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT INTERFERENCE WILL NOT OCCUR IN A PARTICULAR INSTALLATION. IF THIS EQUIPMENT DOES CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO OR TELEVISION RECEPTION, WHICH CAN BE DETERMINED BY TURNING THE EQUIPMENT OFF AND ON, THE USER IS ENCOURAGED TO TRY TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:• REORIENT OR RELOCATE THE RECEIVING ANTENNA.• INCREASE THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND THE RECEIVER.• CONNECT THE EQUIPMENT INTO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT DIFFERENT FROM THAT TO WHICH THE RECIEVER IS CONNECTED.• CONSULT THE DEALER OR AN EXPERIENCED RADIO/TV TECHNICIAN FOR HELP.YOU MAY ALSO FIND HELPFUL THE FOLLOWING BOOKLET, PREPARED BY THE FCC: “HOW TO IDENTIFY AND RESOLVE RADIOTV INTERFERENCE PROBLEMS.” THIS BOOKLET IS AVAILABLE FROM THE U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20402CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR REGISTRANT OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN VOID YOUR AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNDER FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RULES. IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS, SHIELDED CABLES MUST BE USED WITH THIS EQUIPMENT. OPERATION WITH NON-APPROVED EQUIPMENT OR UNSHIELDED CABLES IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN INTERFERENCE TO RADIO AND TELEVISION RECEPTION.IN ADDITION, USERS SHOULD ALSO BE CAUTIONED TO TAKE NOTE THAT HIGH POWER RADARS ARE ALLOCATED AS PRIMARY USERS QA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware Guidev(MEANING THEY HAVE PRIORITY) OF 5250-5350 MHZ AND 5650-5850 MHZ AND THESE RADARS COULD CAUSE INTERFERENCE AND/OR DAMAGE TO LE-LAN DEVICES.ICES-003 STATEMENT:THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITH THE ANTENNAS HAVING A MAXIMUM GAIN OF 9 DB. ANTENNAS HAVING A GAIN GREATER THAN 9 DB ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED FOR USE WITH THIS DEVICE. THE REQUIRED ANTENNA IMPEDANCE IS 50 OHMS.OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION OF THE DEVICE.TO REDUCE POTENTIAL RADIO INTERFERENCE TO OTHER USERS, THE ANTENNA TYPE AND ITS GAIN SHOULD BE SO CHOSEN THAT THE EQUIVALENT ISOTROPICALLY RADIATED POWER (E.I.R.P.) IS NOT MORE THAN THAT PERMITTED FOR SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATION.ANTENNA RESTRICTIONSTHIS DEVICE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO HAVE A MAXIMUM GAIN OF 9 DBI. ANTENNAS HAVING A GAIN GREATER THAN 9 DBI ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED FOR USE WITH THIS DEVICE. THE REQUIRED ANTENNA IMPEDANCE IS 50 OHMS. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT CAPABLE OF OPERATING IN THE 5600MHZ – 5650MHZ RANGE.THIS PRODUCT MUST BE OPERATED NO CLOSER THAN 20CM TO THE HUMAN BODY.CAUTION: 4.4 GHZ MILITARY BAND RADIOS ARE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT IN THE ES2440. THE 4.400 GHZ–4.750 GHZ FREQUENCY RANGE IS REGULATED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. THE FCC HAS NO REGULATORY OVERSIGHT OR JURISDICTION ON PRODUCTS CONTAINING RADIOS THAT OPERATE IN THIS RANGE. USE OF 4.4 GHZ RADIOS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN OUTSIDE OF U.S. MILITARY APPLICATIONS AND AUTHORITY. QA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware Guide: Table of ContentsviTable of Contents1Overview 1This Document  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Related Documents   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1The ES2440  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Hardware Models  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Shipped Parts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Installation 4Preparation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Safety Requirements   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Powering Options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Port and Grounding Stud Locations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Connecting the ES2440  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Connections for Preconfiguration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Connections for Deployment   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Mast Mounting the ES2440   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83LEDs and Button Operation  10Front-Panel LED Indicators   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Recessed Button Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11QA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware Guide: Table of Contentsvii4Specifications 12Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Physical Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Environmental Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Compliance and Standards   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13RJ45-to-DB9 Serial Port Adapter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132-Pin DC Input Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Index IQA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware Guide: Overview1Chapter 1Overview1.1 This DocumentWARNING: cancause physical in-jury or death and/or se-verely damage yourequipment.This user guide covers preparing and installing the Fortress ES2440 High-Capacity Infrastructure Mesh Point hardware. It also describes the LED indicators and recessed button operation and provides specifications. Other Fortress hardware devices are covered in separate hardware guides, one for each Mesh Point (or Network Encryptor) model.Fortress Mesh Point user guidance is intended for professional system and network administrators and assumes that its users have a level of technical expertise consistent with these roles.CAUTION: can cor-rupt your net-work, your data or anintended result.Side notes throughout this document are intended to alert you to particular kinds of information, as visually indicated by their icons. Examples appear to the right of this section, in descending order of urgency.NOTE: may assistyou in executingthe task, e.g. a conve-nient software feature ornotice of something tokeep in mind.   1.1.1 Related DocumentsEach Fortress hardware series runs the same Fortress software, and differences between ES and FC series software are minor. Fortress software user guidance covers all current Fortress hardware platforms.Fortress Mesh Point software guides include:Mesh Point and Network Encryptor Software GUI GuideMesh Point and Network Encryptor Software CLI GuideMesh Point and Network Encryptor Software Auto Config-uration GuideIn addition to this guide, the Fortress hardware guides include:ES210 Tactical Mesh Point Hardware GuideES440 Infrastructure Mesh Point Hardware GuideES520 Deployable Mesh Point Hardware GuideES820 Vehicle Mesh Point Hardware GuideFC-X Inline Network Encryptor Hardware GuideQA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware Guide: Overview21.2 The ES2440The ES2440 High-Capacity Infrastructure Mesh Point is a full-featured Fortress network device, providing strong data encryption and Multi-factor Authentication™, including native RADIUS authentication, to users and devices on the network it secures. The ES2440 contains four radios:Radio 1 is a 250 mW (milliwatt) dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n radio that can be configured to use either the 802.11b/g band or the 802.11a band, with an option for 802.11n capability in either band.Standard equipment Radio 2, Radio 3 and Radio 4 are 500mW radios fixed on the 802.11a band, also with an option for 802.11n capability. The ES2440 can be optionally equipped with three 800mW 802.11a/n 4.4 GHz military band radios in place of the standard equipment Radios 2, 3, and 4. Any of the ES2440’s radios can function as a wireless access point (AP), providing secure WLAN connectivity to wireless devices within range and as a wireless bridge or node in a mesh network.The ES2440 is additionally equipped with an internal global positioning system (GPS) receiver.1.2.1 Hardware Models CAUTION:  Use of4.4 GHz radios isstrictly forbidden out-side of U.S. Departmentof Defense authority.You can identify by the full model number of the ES2440 whether it is equipped with standard 5 GHz 802.11a radios (as Radios 2, 3 and 4) or with 4.4 GHz military band radios.ES2440-3555 - standard equipmentES2440-3444 - military optionThe 4.400 GHz–4.750 GHz frequency range is regulated by the United States Department of Defense, rather than the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). FCC markings are therefore not applied to the ES2440-3444 chassis and there is no FCC ID associated with these products.Each model is equipped with the appropriate antenna port (ANT2) for the type of radio installed as Radio 2.The two ES2440 models are otherwise identical.1.2.2 Shipped PartsThese items are included in shipments of the ES2440 (Fortress part numbers in parentheses):one ES2440 Mesh Point (part # 810-00037-01)one DB9-to-RJ45 serial adapter (part # 139-00002-01)one 60W passive POE+ adapter/injector, gigabit compatible (part # 270-00139-01)QA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware Guide: Overview3one AC power cord (part # 620-00016-01)three weatherized Ethernet shell connectors (part # 200-00229-01)one mast mounting kit (part # 381-00004-01)software CD, including:ES2440 Mesh Point software packageFortress and standard SNMP MIBs RADIUS dictionary file with Fortress Vendor-Specific Attributes for administrative authenticationES2440 Mesh Point user guides and latest release notesQA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware Guide: Installation4Chapter 2Installation2.1 PreparationBefore proceeding with installation, review the safety information in Section 2.1.1 below. 2.1.1 Safety RequirementsTo prevent damage to the product and ensure your personal safety, operate the Mesh Point only within the operating specifications given in Section 4.1.2, and carefully follow these guidelines: General: This equipment must be installed by qualified service personnel according to the applicable installation codes. Do not locate the Mesh Point or antennas near power lines or power circuits. When installing an external antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits as they can cause serious injury or death. Avoid metal ladders wherever possible. For proper installation and grounding, refer to national and/or local codes (WSNFPA 70 or, Canadian Electrical Code 54). Indoor/Outdoor Siting: All interconnected equipment connected to the Mesh Point must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equipment's associated LAN connections. Ambient Temperature: The temperature of the environment in which the Mesh Point operates should not exceed the maximum (158º F/70º C) or drop below the minimum (-40º F/-40º C) operating temperatures.Circuit Overloading: The ES2440 version Mesh Point includes an internal 48V resettable fuse.Powering: The Mesh Point can be direct powered by 10–30 VDC or by 802.3at POE+ (Power over Ethernet Plus). The ES2440 will work with any active 802.3at or passive 60W midspan device, but will not be able to interoperate directly to 25W endspan switches without the use of a midspan power injector. QA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware Guide: Installation5WARNING: If theMesh Point con-nects to outside-mount-ed antennas, failure toprovide a low resistiveearth ground can resultin migration of voltagefrom lightning or linesurges onto the premis-es wiring, which cancause electric shockand/or fire within thebuilding or structure.Grounding: Ground the ES2440 by connecting a ground wire to the grounding stud located on the left rear corner of the chassis (refer to Figure 2.1).Radio Frequency: The Mesh Point’s internal radios conform to the FCC’s safety standard for human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy, provided that you follow these guidelines:Do not touch or move the antennas while the unit is transmitting or receiving.To safeguard Mesh Point transmitting circuitry, relocate the Mesh Point and its antennas only when the Mesh Point is powered off.When the Mesh Point is transmitting, do not hold it so that the antenna is very close to or touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes.Antennas must be installed to provide a separation of at least 20 cm (7.9") from all persons and any co-located antenna or transmitter.Regarding use in specific environments: · Do not operate near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment. · Limit use in a hazardous location to the constraints imposed by the location’s safety director. · Abide by the rules of the Federal Aviation Administration for the use of wireless devices on airplanes. · Restrict the use of wireless devices in hospitals to the limits set forth by each hospital. 2.1.2 Powering Options CAUTION: Neverplug the ES2440into a PoE adapter otherthan the adapter includ-ed in the shipment (or areplacement obtainedfrom Fortress). Using thewrong power adaptercan damage the ES2440.The ES2440 Mesh Point can be powered by 802.3at PoE+ (Power over Ethernet Plus), with the adapter/injector and power cord included in each shipment, or by 10–30 VDC (volts direct current), with a user-provided connector/cord assembly.The external DC power option is not intended to be a redundant back-up supply to PoE (or vice versa). The ES2440 will automatically disconnect PoE if external DC power is applied and will only reconnect PoE when DC power is removed. When either PoE or external DC are removed, the ES2440 will reboot.NOTE: The ES2440will work with anyactive 802.3at or passive60W midspan device butwill not be able to inter-operate directly to 25Wendspan switches with-out the use of a midspanpower injector.To power the ES2440 over EthernetPlug the included PoE+ adapter/injector into a properly rated AC outlet using the power cord provided, and connect the adapter to the ES2440’s Ethernet1/WAN/POE port (refer to Figure 2.1) with a standard Cat5 Ethernet cable.To power the ES2440 with external DCTo power the ES2440 via the front-panel the 2-pin DC Power inlet, you must first obtain a suitable mating cable-end socket connector and attach it according to the pin-outs described in Section 4.3 to a cable of the correct length and gauge for your QA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware Guide: Installation6deployment. Use the resulting connector/cord assembly to connect the ES2440 to an external 30 VDC power source.2.1.3 Port and Grounding Stud LocationsThe ES2440 Mesh Point’s Serial port and three Ethernet ports, Ethernet1/WAN/POE, Ethernet2, and Ethernet3 are located on the front panel, along with the DC Power inlet and recessed Reset button (see Figure 2.1).Figure 2.1. ES2440 Front-Panel Ports, Reset Button, LEDs and Grounding Stud LocationAll ES2440 front-panel ports are protected by captive covers. Unused ports should remain covered to protect against dust and other debris. Covered or uncovered, all ES2440 ports are waterproof.The recessed button used to restore the running configuration to factory defaults (Section 3.2) is also located on the front panel, beneath a protective screw cap.The LEDs located above the ES2440’s ports are described in Section 3.1Nine antenna connectors are situated on the ES2440 back panel, eight corresponding, by pair, to the ES2440’s four LEDsEthernet 2Ethernet 1serial portDC power inletportsRadio 4Radio 3Radio 2Radio 1Ethernet 1/WAN/PoE input —default encrypted portEthernet 2StatusPowerEthernet 3 default clear portsEthernet 3recessed button screw cap(reset factory defaults)grounding studleft rear cornerQA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware Guide: Installation7internal radios, as shown below, and one for the ES2440 internal GPS. Figure 2.2. ES2440 Back-Panel Antenna ConnectorsThe grounding stud is the wing nut located on the left rear corner of the chassis, viewing the ES2440 from the front (refer to Figure 2.1),2.2 Connecting the ES2440The ES2440 can be connected temporarily to preconfigure the Mesh Point software, and then permanently for deployment.2.2.1 Connections for PreconfigurationMesh Point software should be configured in advance of deployment. This section provides instructions for temporarily connecting the ES2440 Mesh Point for preconfiguration.1Position the Mesh Point so that it operates only within its safe temperature range.2Connect the Mesh Point to a power source, either through the Ethernet1/WAN/POE port using the included PoE+ adapter/injector or through the DC Power inlet to external 10–30 VDC power. Refer to Section 2.1.2, Powering Options, for additional detail.3Connect an Ethernet cable to one of the ES2440’s default clear Ethernet ports: Ethernet2 or Ethernet3, and connect the other end to a computer or a switch on the wired LAN.To complete the configuration, refer to the Software GUI Guide or the Software CLI Guide for instructions on Logging On, Licensing, and Configuring the Mesh Point software.antenna port 1 Radio 2antenna port 1 Radio 3antenna port 1 Radio 4antenna port 1 Radio 1antenna port 2 Radio 2antenna port 2 Radio 3antenna port 2 Radio 4antenna port 2 Radio 1GPS antenna portQA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware Guide: Installation82.2.2 Connections for Deployment WARNING: Tocomply with FCCregulations, antennasmust be professionallyinstalled and the install-er is responsible for en-suring compliance withFCC limits.Review the Safety Requirements in (Section 2.1.1) before installing or operating the ES2440.1Ground the ES2440 by connecting a ground wire to the ES2440’s grounding stud located on the left rear corner of the chassis (refer to Figure 2.1).2If your deployment uses Radio 1, connect a standard 2.4 GHz- or 5 GHz-capable antenna with an N-type male connector, to antenna port 1 (Ant1). CAUTION: TheFCC requires co-located radio antennasto be at least 7.9" apart.The Mesh Point’s anten-na connectors are closerthan this. Avoid direct-ly mounting two ormore antennas to theMesh Point’s rear-panelconnectors. If your deployment uses Radio 2, 3, and/or 4, connect an antenna cable with a N-type male connector between the appropriate antenna port(s) (see Figure 2.2) and a high-gain omnidirectional or directional antenna.If the Mesh Point or its antenna(s) will be located outside, the antenna(s) must be waterproof.Antennas used with the ES2440 must have a maximum gain of 9 dBi and 50 Ohms impedance.3If the Mesh Point’s GPS function will be used, connect an SMA GPS antenna to the GPS antenna port.4If your deployment includes Ethernet connections, make them now, using standard Cat5e cable(s), to Ethernet1/WAN/POE (default encrypted), Ethernet2 and/or Ethernet3 (both default clear).5Connect the Mesh Point (or verify its connection to) to the power source it will use. 6Verify that the Power and Status LEDs illuminate, as well as the corresponding LEDs for all connected ports and enabled radio(s).LED indicators are covered in Section 3.12.3 Mast Mounting the ES2440The Mast-Mounting Kit accommodates masts from 1.5" to 3" in diameter.1Fit the two hex bolts through the center mounting holes along the Mesh Point's sides, top to bottom.2Fix each bolt to the Mesh Point chassis with a split-lock washer followed by a wing nut, tightened securely to the underside of the Mesh Point.3Position the Mesh Point at the desired position on the mast, with the Mesh Point’s underside facing toward the mast and the front panel facing down, as shown in Figure 2.3.4Sandwiching the mast between the underside of the Mesh Point and the mounting bracket, fit the mast into the toothed cut-outs in the mounting bracket and the bolt shafts QA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware Guide: Installation9extending from the Mesh Point through the holes in the bracket.Figure 2.3. Mast mounting the ES24405Place a slip-lock washer and then a wing nut on each of the bolt ends, and tighten the nuts until the washers are flattened against the mounting bracket.QA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware Guide: LEDs and Button Operation10Chapter 3LEDs and Button Operation3.1 Front-Panel LED IndicatorsThe ES2440 Mesh Point features nine LEDs on the front panel (shown in Figure 2.1).Power can exhibit:solid green - Mesh Point is powered on and operating normally.off - Mesh Point is powered off.slow-flash green - Mesh Point is booting.Status can exhibit:intermittent green - Cleartext is passing on an encrypted port.Ethernet1, Ethernet2, Ethernet3 can exhibit:solid green - Link has been established.intermittent green - Traffic is passing on the port.Radio1, Radio2, Radio3 and Radio4 can exhibit:solid green - Radio is on.intermittent green - Radio is passing traffic.off - Radio is off or Mesh Point’s RF Kill function is enabled.color behavior Power StatusEthernet1,Ethernet2,Ethernet3Link/ActRadio1, Radio2, Radio3, Radio4greensolid normal operation - link established radio ONslow flash booting - - -intermittent -cleartext on encrypted port passing traffic passing trafficoff powered OFF - - radio OFF orRF Kill enabledQA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware Guide: LEDs and Button Operation113.2 Recessed Button OperationThe single recessed button on the ES2440 front panel (shown in Figure 2.1) returns the ES2440 Mesh Point to the factory default configuration. The button is covered by a screw cap that you must remove, in order to access the button. You must replace the screw cap, in order to maintain the watertight integrity of the ES2440 chassis.To restore default settings, depress and hold the button for 10 seconds. All current configuration information on the running boot partition will be lost.QA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware Guide: Specifications12Chapter 4Specifications4.1 Hardware Specifications4.1.1 Physical Specifications4.1.2 Environmental Specificationsform factor: mountable, compact, rugged chassisdimensions: 2.75" H x 8.5” W x 9.5” D(6.99 cm x 21.59 cm x 24.13 cm)weight: 7 lbs (3.18 kg)power supply: 802.3at POE+   or   30 VDCconnections:three RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports with tethered capsone RJ-45 serial port with tethered capeight N-type radio antenna ports (female)one SMA antenna port for GPS receiver (female, passive or active)one 10–30 VDC power input port with tethered capradios: Radio1: 250 mW 802.11a/b/g/nRadio2, Radio3, and Rado4: 500mW 802.11a/nor  800mW 802.11a/n 4.4GHz (military band)indicators:system and port LEDs:Power, StatusEthernet1 Link/Act, Ethernet2 Link/Act, Ethernet3 Link/ActRadio1, Radio2, Radio3, Radio4power draw: 40 W Maximummaximum heat dissipation: 160.48 BTUscooling: Convection Cooledoperating temperature: -40º–158º F (-40º–70º C)operating relative humidity: 5%–95% (non-condensing)storage temperature: -40º–158º F (-40º–70º C)QA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware Guide: Specifications134.1.3 Compliance and Standards The Fortress ES2440 is certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance® for the following standards: 4.2 RJ45-to-DB9 Serial Port AdapterAn RJ45-to-DB9 adapter (included with each Mesh Point) is required in order to connect the Mesh Point’s serial port to a DB9 terminal connection.Figure 4.1 shows the pin numbers for the two connectors. With the RJ45 connector facing you and oriented with the tab receptacle up, pins are numbered from right to left, as shown. With the DB9 connector facing you and oriented with the wide side up, pins are numbered from right to left, top to bottom.Figure 4.1. RJ45 and DB9 Pin NumberingTable 4.1 shows the serial port adapter pin-outs.emissions/immunity: CE, FCC, ETSI, CB Test, MIL-STD 464A, MIL-STD 461Fvibration: MIL-STD 810Gweather resistance: IP67 submersibleIEEE: 802.11a/b/g/nsecurity: WPA™, WPA2™—Personal and EnterpriseEAP types: EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC,EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, EAP-FASTRJ45 DB9...5 1female pins96...pins 8 1Table 4.1. RJ45-to-DBP Adapter Pin-OutsRJ45 pin DB9 pin standard color1 8 grey26brown32yellow4 5 green5-red6 3 blackQA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware Guide: Specifications144.3 2-Pin DC Input ConnectorAs described in Section 2.1.2, Powering Options, the connector-cable assembly to power the ES2440 through its weathertight 2-pin DC input is not included with the ES2440.Mating connectors include the Amphenol® MIL-C-26482, Series 1, part #MS3116J10-2S, Miniature Cylindrical Connector. Figure 4.2 shows the pin numbers for mating connectors for the ES2440 DC Input.Figure 4.2. DC Input Power Connector PinsYou can obtain a mating connector from any vendor that supplies it.Table 4.2 shows the DC power connector pin-outs.The allowable input range for DC power is 10V–30V.The gauge of wire required for the DC power cable depends on the length of the cable and the intended power source for the installation. Consult a qualified electrical contractor to establish the proper cable-gauge specification to ensure that the power and voltage level available to the ES2440 fall within the correct range.7 4 orange87blueTable 4.1. RJ45-to-DBP Adapter Pin-OutsRJ45 pin DB9 pin standard colorpin Bpin ATable 4.2. ES2440 DC Power Connector Pin-Outspin signalA+10 to +30 VDCBGroundQA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware Guide: IndexIIndexNumerics4.4 GHzsee military band radios802.11a/b/g/nsee radios802.3atsee PoEAantennasconnecting 8connector specifications 12precautions 5, 6, 7, 8restrictions vCcomplianceCanada ivFCC iiistandards 13DDB9-to-RJ-45 adapter 13–14DC power input 5–6, 7, 12pin-outs 14dimensions 12Eearthing 5, 6, 7, 8emissions iii, 13environmental specifications 12Ethernetconnecting 7, 8LEDs 10port locations 6specifications 12see also PoEFFCCantenna restrictions vemissions compliance iiiTDWR information i–iiifuse 4GGPS 2, 7, 8grounding 5, 6, 7, 8Hhardwaremast mounting 3, 8–9models 2safety requirements 4–5specifications 12–13Iinstallation 7–8safety requirements 4–5interferencesee emissionsMmast mounting 8–9military band radios v, 2, 12models 2Ooperating temperature 4, 12PPoE 5connecting 7, 8port location 6specifications 5, 12portsconnecting 7, 8LEDs 10locations 6–7specifications 12powering 4, 5–6, 8, 12DC input 5–6, 7, 12, 14PoE 5, 6, 7precautionssee safetyQA review draft1
ES2440 Hardware Guide: IndexIIRradios 2connecting antennas 7, 8LEDs 10precautions v, 2, 8safety requirements 5specifications 12RJ-45-to-DB9 adapter 13–14Ssafetyprecautions 1, 5, 8requirements 4–5see also specificationsserial portadapter 13–14location 6specifications 12–13TTDWR i–iiiVVDC input 5–6connecting 7location 6pin-outs 14specifications 12vibration 13QA review draft1

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