Fortress Technologies ES520 Dual Radio Access Point/Bridge User Manual ES520 Deployable Mesh Point Hardware Guide rev 2

Fortress Technologies, Inc. Dual Radio Access Point/Bridge ES520 Deployable Mesh Point Hardware Guide rev 2

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ES520 Hardware Guidei009-00028-00r2Fortress ES520 Deployable Mesh Point [rev.2]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, 1 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 other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.IMPORTANT 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.
ES520 Hardware GuideiiIn 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 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
ES520 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 license 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 STATEMENTTHIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
ES520 Hardware GuideivFCC CLASS A WARNINGMODIFYING THE EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FORTRESS AUTHORIZATION MAY RESULT IN THE EQUIPMENT NO LONGER COMPLYING WITH FCC REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICES. IN THAT EVENT, YOUR AUTHORITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE VOIDED UNDER FCC REGULATIONS, AND YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT ANY INTERFERENCE TO RADIO OR TELEVISION COMMUNICATIONS AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE.TO COMPLY WITH FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS, THE ANTENNAS USED FOR THESE TRANSMITTERS MUST BE INSTALLED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATION DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 20 CM FROM ALL PERSONS AND MUST NOT BE CO-LOCATED OR OPERATED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER ANTENNA OR TRANSMITTER.CAUTION: A 4.4 GHZ MILITARY BAND RADIO IS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT IN THE ES520. 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. WARNING: FORTRESS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TELEVISION INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION OF THE DEVICES INCLUDED WITH THE SECURE WIRELESS ACCESS MESH POINT, OR THE SUBSTITUTION OR ATTACHMENT OF CONNECTING CABLES AND EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN THAT SPECIFIED BY FORTRESS. THE CORRECTION OF INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY SUCH UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION, SUBSTITUTION OR ATTACHMENT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER. FORTRESS IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR VIOLATION OF GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM THE USER FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THESE GUIDELINES. ANTENNA RESTRICTIONSTHIS DEVICE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITH ANTENNAS THAT HAVE A MAXIMUM GAIN OF 26 dB. ANTENNAS HAVING A GAIN GREATER THAN 26 dB ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED FOR USE WITH THIS DEVICE. THE REQUIRED ANTENNA IMPEDANCE IS 50 OHMS.
ES520 Hardware Guide: Table of ContentsvTable of Contents1Overview 1This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1The ES520 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Hardware Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Hardware Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Shipped Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Installation 5Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Safety Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Outdoor Siting Requirements and Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Hardware Version Powering Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Internal LAN Switch PoE PSE Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Port Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Network Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Connecting the ES520 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Connections for Preconfiguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Connections for Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Weatherizing the ES520 for Outdoor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Mast Mounting the ES520 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ES520 Hardware Guide: Table of Contentsvi3LEDs and Recessed Button Operation 19Front-Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Status, Cleartext and Failure LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Radio LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Port and Power LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Front-Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Mode Selection from the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Rebooting the Mesh Point from the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Restoring Defaults from the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234Specifications 25Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Compliance and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26RJ-45-to-DB9 Console Port Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274-Pin DC Input Connector and Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
ES520 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 ES520 Fortress 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 GuideIn addition to this guide, the Fortress hardware guides include:ES210 Tactical Mesh Point Hardware GuideES440 Infrastructure Mesh Point Hardware GuideES820 Vehicle Mesh Point Hardware GuideFC-X Inline Network Encryptor Hardware Guide
ES520 Hardware Guide: Overview21.2 The ES520The Fortress ES520 Deployable 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 ES520 comprises three, independent network components that can be used alone or simultaneously in any combination:1Radio 1 is a dual-band 802.11a/b/g radio that can be configured to use either the 802.11b/g band or the 802.11a band. It 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.2The standard equipment Radio 2 is fixed on the 802.11a band. The ES520 can be optionally equipped with a 4.4 GHz military band Radio 2. In either case, as the higher powered of the two radios, it would normally be the first choice for the backhaul function in a mixed wireless Mesh Point/WLAN deployment.NOTE: The internalLAN does not sup-port NAT (network ad-dress translation).3The eight RJ-45 10/100 Mbps Auto-MDIX Ethernet ports (labeled 1-8) are interfaces for the internal LAN switch.The ES520 can function either as an 802.3af power-over-Ethernet (PoE) powered device (PD) or as an 802.3af power sourcing equipment (PSE) device. It functions as a PD when powered solely through its WAN port. It functions as an 8-port PSE switch when powered from local 48V power (from either the AC adapter or the 4-pin input). The ES520’s 48V power supplies are highly isolated to meet PSE standards and will provide up to 36W of total PSE power to remote devices.1.2.1 Hardware Models CAUTION: Use of4.4 GHz radios isstrictly forbidden out-side of U.S. Departmentof Defense authority.You can identify whether the ES520 is equipped with a standard 5 GHz 802.11a radio (as Radio 2) or the optional 4.4 GHz military band radio by the full model number.ES520-35 - standard equipmentES520-34 - 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 ES520-34 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 ES520 models are otherwise identical.
ES520 Hardware Guide: Overview31.2.2 Hardware VersionsFortress’s ES520 hardware platform includes two, distinct hardware versions, distinguishable by their different front panels. Figure 1.1. ES520 Hardware VersionsIn particular, the version 2 chassis features a new weathertight, locking, multi-range DC power input on the upper left of the front panel and a second RJ-45 serial port. ES520 version 2 has one fewer USB ports than version 1 and is 1.5‘” inches deeper.Several front panel features were also repositioned between the two versions, including status and radio LEDs, the 48V barrel-style power inlet, the remaining USB port, and front-panel switches.1.2.3 Shipped PartsIncluded in each ES520 Deployable Mesh Point shipment:one ES520 version 1 or ES520 version 2 Mesh Pointone universal AC-to-48V DC power adapterAC power cordone PoE midspan adapter1one RJ-45-to-DB9 serial port adapter(for use with a straight-through Cat5 cable assembly)ES520 version 2ES520 version 1+48VDC+48VDCStat1Stat2ClrFailRadio1Radio2ConsoleUSB A/B15273468SW1 ResetSW2Lnk/Act POELnk/ActPwrWANES52048VDCSt1 St2Clr Fail 1RadioConsoleUSB1273468SW2 ResetSW1Link/Act POELink/ActPwrWANSerial2ES52012/24V 48V+-1. Refer to Powering—for External Environments on page 6 for outdoor surge and safety requirements.
ES520 Hardware Guide: Overview4ES520 Weatherizing Kit, including:one front-panel cover plateone RJ-45 connector boot assembly (six pieces)one antenna port capES520 Mast-Mounting Kit, including:one mast mounting brackettwo 4" long, fully threaded 1/4"x20 hex boltstwo 1/4" split lock washersfour 1/4"x20 wingnutssoftware CD, including:ES520 Mesh Point software packageFortress and standard SNMP MIBs RADIUS dictionary file with Fortress Vendor-Specific Attributes for administrative authenticationES520 Mesh Point user guides and latest release notes
ES520 Hardware Guide: Installation5Chapter 2Installation2.1 PreparationBefore designing your Mesh Point deployment, review the powering and siting options and requirements described in sections 2.1.2 through 2.1.5Before 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 Deployable Mesh Point only within the operating specifications given in Section 4.1.2, and carefully follow these guidelines: WARNING: TheMesh Point con-tains a 3V (7 year) lithi-um battery for time-keeping purposes. It isnot intended to be oper-ator- or user-replace-able. To avoid risk ofpersonal injury (andvoiding of the MeshPoint’s warranty), referall hardware servicingto Fortress TechnicalSupport. There is a risk ofexplosion if the battery isreplaced by an incorrecttype. Dispose of usedbatteries according tothe new battery disposalinstructions.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 indoor/outdoor Mesh Point must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equipment's associated LAN connections.In outdoor environments, the Deployable Mesh Point must be mounted on a wall, pole, mast or tower using the included mounting bracket, so that the antenna connections are at the top and the WAN port is at the bottom. When mounted outside, the Mesh Point’s Front Panel Cover Plate (included) provides the necessary water and dust resistance to environmentally protect the unit. In addition, the three Front Panel Cover Plate thumbscrews must be hand-tightened (taking care not to over-tighten) to prevent the operator-access area (USB, Console, Ethernet
ES520 Hardware Guide: Installation6ports, and power inlets) from being exposed. The Mesh Point should not be used outside a home, school, or other public area where the general population has access to it. FOR ES520 VERSION 1: When sited inside, the unit is powered with 48VDC PoE or 48VDC external power.FOR ES520 VERSION 2: When sited inside, the unit is powered with 48VDC PoE, 48VDC external, or 7-30V (12/24) power. Do not exceed 30V on the 7-30V (12/24) power input or the unit can be damaged. The included front-panel cover plate is not required for indoor installations of either hardware version.Ambient Temperature:FOR ES520 VERSION 1: The temperature of the environment in which the Mesh Point operates should not exceed the maximum (122º F/50º C or drop below the minimum (14º F/-10º C) operating temperatures. FOR ES520 VERSION 2: The temperature of the environment in which the Mesh Point operates should not exceed the maximum (131º F/55º C) or drop below the minimum (14º F/-10º C) operating temperatures. Circuit Overloading: Both ES520 version Mesh Points include an internal 48V resettable fuse. PoE powered ports are protected with additional 48V resettable fuses.FOR ES520 VERSION 2: The Mesh Point includes internal resettable fuse on its 7-30V (12/24) power input. Do not exceed 30V on the 7-30V (12/24) power input or the unit can be damaged.Powering—for External Environments:FOR ES520 VERSION 1: To meet UL outdoor surge and safety requirements, the Mesh Point must be powered with the included 48V power supply through the included PoE midspan adapter (or equivalent). WARNING: Toavoid the risk ofsevere electrical shock,never remove the cover,an exterior panel, or anyother part of the MeshPoints’s chassis. Thereare no user-serviceableparts inside. Refer allhardware servicing toFortress Technical Sup-port.FOR ES520 VERSION 2: To meet UL outdoor surge and safety requirements, the Mesh Point must be powered with 1) the included 48V power supply through the included PoE midspan adapter (or equivalent), 2) a surge- and safety- isolated AC/DC power supply to the 4-pin connector, or 3) a DC battery to the 4-pin connection. The WAN port of both ES520 versions is lightning protected at the Mesh Point end. It is recommended that additional WAN port lightning protection be provided to protect customer premises and equipment.Powering—for Internal Environments:FOR ES520 VERSION 1: The Mesh Point can be 1) direct powered by the universal AC-to-48V DC (70 Watt) power adapter, 2) PoE powered over the WAN port with the included POE adapter (or equivalent), or 3) PoE powered from a remote 802.11af (13 Watt) PoE midspan source.
ES520 Hardware Guide: Installation7FOR ES520 VERSION 2: The Mesh Point can be 1) direct powered by the universal AC-to-48V DC (70 Watt) power adapter, 2) PoE powered over the WAN port with the included POE midspan adapter (or equivalent), 3) PoE powered from an 802.11af PSE, or 4) externally powered from a 7-30V (12/24) power source. Do not exceed 30V on the 7-30V (12/24) power input or the unit can be damaged.The AC to 48V power adapter included with both hardware versions has reinforced isolation to meet the endspan requirements of 802.11af, Power Sourcing Equipment.Lightning/Electrostatic Protection: The Mesh Point’s antenna ports conform to IEC1000-4-5 10 KV 8/20us waveform. The WAN port conforms to IEC-61000-4-2 8 KV waveform with 58 V additional transient protection.WARNING: 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: The Mesh Point features a rear panel grounding stud which must be connected to protective earth ground via a 20 gauge (minimum) cable, before any other physical connection is made. The antenna/cable distribution system should be grounded (earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular, Section 820.93, Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable. The antenna mast and Deployable Mesh Point, when used outside, should be grounding per Article 810 of the NEC; of particular note is the requirement that the grounding conductor not be less than 10 AWG(Cu).Waterproofing: The Mesh Point has a UL (NEMA) 3/3S/4 raintight rating. The Front-panel Cover Plate of the ES520 Weatherizing Kit includes a “Raintight” label. The Mesh Point is water resistant when the Weatherizing Kit (cover plate, WAN-port RJ-45 connector boot assembly, and antenna cap—included) is properly installed.Cabling: Cables must be installed in accordance with NEC Article 725 and 800, and all requirements must be met in relation to clearances with power lines and lighting conductors. All cabling must be category 5e per TIA/EIA-568-B.2.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.
ES520 Hardware Guide: Installation8NOTE: The ES520complies with UL60950-1 safety specifica-tions. It has a UL (NE-MA) 3/3S/4 (andIEC60529) environmen-tal rating. The Front-panel Cover Plate of theES520 Weatherizing Kitincludes a “Raintight”label.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 Outdoor Siting Requirements and RestrictionsMesh Points intended to be used out-of-doors must be fully weatherized and mast-mounted (as described in sections 2.3 and 2.4), with significant follow-on effects:CAUTION: Reviewthe primary docu-mentation in chapters 3and 4 of the Mesh Pointfunctions you intend toemploy in advance ofdetermining your hard-ware setup. Some hard-ware features areconfigurable; some soft-ware functions havespecific hardware limi-tations/requirements. At minimum, essential connectivity and security parameters should preconfigured and tested on an outdoor Mesh Point in advance of its deployment in the field. The LAN switch ports on an outdoor Mesh Point are blocked by the required front-panel cover plate. The only available network connections on an outdoor Mesh Point are its front-panel WAN port and radio interfaces.The Mesh Point’s optional PSE function is exclusive to the Mesh Point’s LAN switch ports. It has no application in an outdoor Mesh Point. As described in Section 1.1, on ES520 version 1 hardware, outdoor Mesh Points must be powered via their WAN port using a compatible Power over Ethernet (PoE) source. On ES520 version 2 hardware, outdoor Mesh Points can be powered through their WAN ports or through their weatherized, 4-pin, multi-range DC power inputs. None of the above functional restrictions apply to Mesh Points installed indoors.2.1.3 Hardware Version Powering OptionsThe two ES520 hardware versions (Section 1.2.2) are both equipped with a barrel-style 48V DC power input intended exclusively for indoor use. NOTE: ES520 pow-er inputs are notintended to provide re-dundancy in eitherhardware version. Both hardware versions can optionally be powered through their WAN ports by a remote Power over Ethernet (PoE) midspan or endspan device. The WAN port PoE can be used to power the Mesh Point indoors or, when the Mesh Point is fully weatherized (Section 2.3), outdoors.Included with both versions are one 70W universal AC-to-DC power adapter module and one PoE midspan device.The ES520 version 2 is additionally equipped with a weathertight, 4-pin, multi-range DC input that can be used to
ES520 Hardware Guide: Installation9power an indoor Mesh Point or an outdoor, weatherized Mesh Point.2.1.3.1 ES520 Version 1As described in Section 2.3, when an ES520 version 1 Mesh Point is weatherized for outdoor installation, the only power input available for use is the WAN port PoE input.When the an ES520 version 1 Mesh Point is installed indoors, you can connect either or both power inputs:barrel-style 48V DC input directly connected to the AC-to-DC (70 Watt) power adapter included with the Mesh PointWAN port PoE input connected to the remote PoE midspan adapter (or equivalent) included with the Mesh Point, or to a 802.11af PoE endspan sourceWhen you connect both sources, they provide a measure of redundancy. As the higher voltage of the two supplies, the barrel-style input connected directly to the 70 Watt power adapter is primary, backed up by the WAN port PoE supply. If the primary power supply is lost, a PoE midspan device can take over without interruption. A PoE endspan device may allow a lapse before sensing that the Mesh Point is powered down and resupplying it via the WAN port. When the 48V DC power input is again receiving power, it will again become primary. 2.1.3.2 ES520 Version 2Two sets of connections comprise the weathertight, 4-pin, multi-range DC input: the left pair of pins is for 12/24V power (7–30 range); the right pair of pins is for 48V power (36V–60V range).In order to use the 4-pin, multi-range DC input, you must obtain a suitable mating cable-end socket connector and attach it according to the pin-outs described in Section 4.3 to a cable composed of 18 gauge (minimum) to 16 gauge (maximum) wire.7–30 Volt PoweringIf you use the Mesh Point’s 4-pin multi-range DC input to supply 7-30V (12V/24V) power to the Mesh Point, it will be the Mesh Point’s sole source of power. All 48V DC power inputs are disabled.Purchase a weathertight mating connector or molded cable end assembly from Fortress Technologies or Switchcraft® (Mini-Con-X® series part # 382-4SG-3DC).
ES520 Hardware Guide: Installation1048 Volt PoweringCAUTION: Whenan ES520 version 2Mesh Point is indoorsand powered by a 48Vpower supply, that sup-ply must be isolatedfrom its AC powermains and chassisground to adhere to802.3af PSE Safety stan-dards. If you use the Mesh Point’s weathertight 4-pin DC input to supply 48V power to a weatherized, ES520 version 2 Mesh Point installed outside, you can use WAN port PoE as a backup supply.As the higher voltage of two power supplies in this scenario, the 4-pin 48V DC power input is primary. If it loses power, a PoE midspan device can take over without interruption. A PoE endspan device may allow a lapse before sensing that the Mesh Point is powered down and resupplying it via the WAN port. When the 4-pin, 48V DC power input is again receiving power, it will again become primary. NOTE: All powerinputs should beapplied before the MeshPoint is put into regularoperation. When pow-ered by endspan PoE,particularly, plugging ina redundant 48V powersource will cause theMesh Point to reboot.In an indoor installation of an ES520 version 2 Mesh Point using 48V power, you can connect any two or all three power inputs to provide redundancy. If both the 48V barrel-style and the 48V 4-pin DC power inputs are connected, the higher voltage power source will serve as the primary supply. If the two sources are supplying identical voltage, the two inputs share the supply.2.1.4 Internal LAN Switch PoE PSE FunctionThe Mesh Point’s Power over Internet Power Sourcing Equipment (PoE PSE) function can supply up to 36 Watts of power overall, with an additional maximum limit—per interface pair—of 16 Watts. The LAN switch’s eight Ethernet ports are paired in sequence: 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8, as they are vertically aligned on the Mesh Point’s front panel.Figure 2.1. Internal LAN Switch PSE Maximums15273468ResetSW2POELnk/Act16W max. PoE per vertically stacked pair16Wmax. 16Wmax. 16Wmax.36W max. PoE overallPD Requirements:PoE Class 0/3= 15.4 WPoE Class 2 = 7 WPoE Class 1 = 4 W
ES520 Hardware Guide: Installation11NOTE: In order tosupply PoE, theMesh Point must be lo-cally powered by eitherthe AC-to-DC adapteror 48V 4-pin input. Both48V power supplies arehighly isolated to meetPSE standards and willprovide up to 36W of to-tal PSE power.The IEEE 802.3af standard classifies PoE powered devices (PDs) according to the amount of power allocated for them:Class 3 PDs are allocated 15.4 W.Class 2 PDs are allocated 7 W.Class 1 PDs are allocated 4 W.Class 0 is a catch-all for devices that cannot be otherwise classified; PDs in this class are allocated 15.4 W.The Mesh Point supports a small set of legacy devices that do not comply with the 802.3af classification standard:Cisco® AP 1100 WAPCisco AP 1200 WAPCisco AP 350 WAPCisco 7910 IP PhoneCisco 7940 IP PhoneCisco 7960 IP PhoneNortel® i2002 IP Phone Phase 1 sets (with Power-Splitter)Nortel i2004 IP Phone Phase 1 sets (with Power-Splitter)These devices fall into the 802.3af catch-all Class 0 and are allocated 15.4 W regardless of their actual power requirements.Table 2.1 shows the total number of PDs of various classes and combinations of classes that the Mesh Point can support overall.When a PD is plugged into a PoE-enabled LAN port, it will be powered up only if there is sufficient overall power available to allocate to a device of its class. If the Mesh Point would exceed its maximum of 36 Watts by allocating the amount of power Table 2.1. Maximum Connected PDs by PoE Class802.3af Class Total Power Allocated0 & 3 2 120 1 36 W12 1 34 W11 3 35 W10 5 36 W05 0 35 W04 2 36 W03 3 33 W02 5 34 W01 7 35 W00 8 32 W
ES520 Hardware Guide: Installation12required by the new PD’s Class (as described above), the new PD will not be powered up.NOTE: If one portin a PSE pair issupplying power to aPoE Class 3 or Class 0device, you can ensurethat their shared fusewill not be overloadedby an attempt to supplypower to another PD byleaving PSE Disabled(the default) on the sec-ond port in the pair.In addition to the overall maximums, keep in mind that the distribution of PDs across LAN switch interfaces must not exceed the 16-Watt limit per vertically stacked port-pair (described above). A given pair of ports can therefore supply sufficient power to only one Class 3 or Class 0 PD or to two Class 2 and/or Class 1 PDs.Each associated (vertically aligned) pair of PoE LAN switch interfaces shares a self-recovering fuse. If you exceed the 16-Watt port-pair maximum without exceeding the overall maximum, the breaker will trip, temporarily powering both ports off. The circuit resets automatically, re-enabling both ports. If the PSE overload has not been corrected, however, the circuit will break again. The process will recycle until one of the PDs on the pair is unplugged.In order for the Mesh Point to supply PoE to PDs through a LAN switch port, you must enable PSE on the port, as described in the Software GUI Guide.
ES520 Hardware Guide: Installation132.1.5 Port LocationsThe ES520 Mesh Point’s dual antenna ports and grounding stud are located on the back panel. The rest of the ES520’s ports are located on the front panel, shown below.Figure 2.2. Fortress ES520 Mesh Point Port Locations2.1.6 Network InterfacesThe ES520 Mesh Point's Ethernet WAN port and eight LAN switch ports, numbered 1–8, comprise its wired network connections. Its two internal radios can be configured with up to four independent wireless interfaces, or Basic Service Sets (BSSs), each. You can configure the Mesh Point's network interfaces to meet various deployment and security requirements (see the Software GUI Guide).2.2 Connecting the ES520The ES520 can be connected temporarily for preconfiguration of the Mesh Point software and then permanently for deployment.+48VDC+48VDCStat1Stat2ClrFailRadio2Radio1ConsoleUSB A/B15273468SW1 ResetSW2Lnk/Act POELnk/ActPwrWANES520DC power inputWAN port, default encrypted PD/PoE interfaceRJ-45 serial portRJ-45 Ethernet ports, default clear PSE/PoE interfacesUSB port48VDCSt1 St2Clr Fail 1RadioConsoleUSB1273468SW2 ResetSW1Link/Act POELink/ActPwrWANSerial212/24V 48VES5205RJ-45 serial portsweathertight multi-mode DC power inputUSB portsDC power inputES520version 2ES520version 1rear-panels: two N-type antenna ports; one grounding studANT1 ANT2 +-
ES520 Hardware Guide: Installation142.2.1 Connections for PreconfigurationMesh Point software should be configured in advance of deployment. This section provides instructions for temporarily connecting the ES520 Mesh Point for preconfiguration.1Position the Mesh Point so that it operates only within its safe temperature range (14º–122º F/–10º–50º C for ES520 version 1; 14º–131º F/–10º–55º C for ES520 version 2).2Connect the Mesh Point to an external power source: refer to Section 1.1, This Document.3Connect one of the Mesh Point’s LAN switch ports (1–8 on the front panel) to a computer or switch on the wired LAN.To complete the configuration, refer to the Software GUI Guide or Software CLI Guide for instructions on Logging On, Licensing, and Configuring the Mesh Point software.2.2.2 Connections for Deployment WARNING: Tocomply with FCCregulations, antennasmust be professionallyinstalled and the install-er is responsible for en-suring compliance withFCC limits.Review the Radio Frequency Safety Requirements (Section 2.1.1) before installing or operating Mesh Point radios.1If the Mesh Point or its antenna(s) or any network component to which the Mesh Point will be physically connected will be located outside, connect the rear-panel grounding stud to protective earth ground with a 20 gauge (minimum) cable.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 only5" apart. Avoid directlymounting two antennas tothe Mesh Point’s rear-pan-el connectors.If the Mesh Point (or antenna) will be located outside, the antenna must be waterproof. 3If your deployment uses Radio 2, connect an antenna cable with a N-type male connector between antenna port 2 (ANT2) and a high-gain omnidirectional or directional antenna. If the Mesh Point (or antenna) will be located outside, the antenna and cable must be waterproof.4If the Mesh Point is sited indoors where it does not need to be weatherized and your deployment will use one more of the LAN switch ports (labeled 1-8), connect them with standard Cat5 Ethernet cables.NOTE: Third par-ty antennas aresubject to local regulato-ry requirements. Foroutdoor installations,they must be water-proof.By default, all LAN switch ports are in the clear (Fortress Security-disabled), but you can reconfigure them, per port, to provide encrypted or clear network interfaces (refer to the Software GUI Guide). If you are using the Mesh Point’s PSE function, refer to Section 2.1.4 for guidance on the number of devices you can connect. If you are not using the Mesh Point’s 802.3af power sourcing equipment (PSE) function to supply Power
ES520 Hardware Guide: Installation15over Ethernet (PoE) to devices connected to its LAN switch, you can connect up to eight Ethernet devices. If your deployment uses the WAN port for data, connect it to the appropriate network device.NOTE: Configurewhether a givenEthernet interface is inthe clear or encrypted(Fortress Security-en-abled) on Configure ->Ethernet Settings.5If your deployment uses the WAN port for data, connect it to the appropriate network device.To plug in the RJ-45 connector with the boot assembly installed: orient the connector correctly with the WAN port, and then twist the outer ring of the connector boot clockwise until the channels in the ring align with the locking studs on the Mesh Point’s WAN port casing. Continue twisting the boot’s outer ring clockwise until the locking channels are fully engaged and the boot is flush with the port casing. A distinct click in the final turn of the boot’s outer ring indicates that connector and boot are securely plugged into the Mesh Point. (Installing the connector boot assembly is covered in Section 2.3.) By default, the WAN port is encrypted (Fortress Security-enabled), but you can configure it to provide a clear or encrypted network interface (refer to the Software GUI Guide). 6Connect the Mesh Point (or verify its connection to) to the power source(s) it will use: refer to Section 1.1, This Document.7Verify that link/activity and power LEDs illuminate for all connected ports and that the upper radio LED illuminates for the enabled radio(s).2.3 Weatherizing the ES520 for Outdoor InstallationCAUTION: Do notassemble the con-nector boot without firstreferring to these in-structions. Several as-sembly steps areirreversible. Incorrectlyassembled connectorboots are unusable, andcannot be disassembled.The weathertight, locking 4-pin DC power input (Switchcraft® Mini-Con-X® series) is present only in the ES520 version 2 Mesh Point. It is weathertight with or without the protective cap attached to the connector when it ships. Obtain a weathertight mating connector or molded cable end assembly from Fortress Technologies or from Switchcraft. All front-panel ports must be disconnected before you can install the Weatherizing Kit.
ES520 Hardware Guide: Installation16Figure 2.3. Installing the RJ-45 Connector Boot Assembly1Install the RJ-45 connector boot assembly on the end of the cable that you will be plugging into the Fortress Mesh Point’s WAN port, as shown in Figure 2.3:If the RJ-45 connector is equipped with a molded plastic boot, remove it from the connector. (Some Ethernet cable connectors have a molded plastic outer casing that is not designed for removal. This style of connector is incompatible with the connector boot.)Slide the compression nut, with the threaded opening facing toward the connector, over the connector and onto the cable.Slide the compression bushing over the connector and onto the cable.Slide the threaded coupler, with the flanged end facing toward the compression nut and bushing, over the connector and onto the cable.With the smooth-side prongs on the two halves of the connector collar facing out and aligned with the RJ-45 connector’s locking tab, fit the collar around the connector so that the connector’s locking tab is compressed (the contact end of the connector extends approximately 1/2" from the collar). Fit the outer tabs on one half of the connector collar into the slots of the other, and squeeze the two halves of the connector collar together until they snap into place.compression nutcompression bushingthreaded couplerconnector collar connector bootRJ-45 connectorRJ-45 connector locking tabEthernet cableBoot/Connector Alignmentlocking tab (on RJ-45 connector)primary key tab (on boot inner ring)Connector Boot Assembly
ES520 Hardware Guide: Installation17CAUTION: Thereare four differentpossible alignments be-tween the RJ-45 connec-tor and the connectorboot. If the boot andconnector are not in thecorrect alignment, theRJ-45 connector will notplug into the MeshPoint’s WAN port.Align the primary key tab on the inner ring of the connector boot with the cable connector’s locking tab. Maintaining this alignment, fit the RJ-45 connector-collar assembly into the boot through the boot’s threaded end and snap the collar tabs into the boot slots. Screw the connector boot securely onto the threaded coupler.Fit the compression bushing into the flanged end of the threaded connector, and fit the compression nut over the flanges. Screw the compression nut securely onto the threaded connector until the bushing is compressed around the cable to provide a water seal.Step 5 of Section 2.2.2 describes plugging the connector/boot into the Mesh Point’s WAN port.WARNING: Toavoid the risk ofsevere electrical shock,do not remove the coverplate while the FortressMesh Point is out ofdoors.2Attach the cover plate to the Mesh Point’s front panel with the plate’s three captive screws, as shown in Figure 2.4.The front-panel cover plate for ES520 version 2 Mesh Points features an additional opening for the weatherized, locking, multi-range DC power input. Figure 2.4. Attaching the Front-panel Cover Plate for an ES520 version 13If only one antenna will be attached to the Mesh Point, screw the antenna port cap onto the unused antenna port. 2.4 Mast Mounting the ES520The Mast-Mounting Kit accommodates masts from 1.5" to 3" in diameter.1Fit the two hex bolts through the center mounting holes in the lip extensions of the Mesh Point’s underside, top to bottom.
ES520 Hardware Guide: Installation182Fix each bolt to the Mesh Point chassis with a wing nut, tightened securely to the underside of the Mesh Point.Figure 2.5. Attaching the Mast-Mounting Bracket and Grounding Stud3Position 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 2.5.4Sandwiching 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 extending from the Mesh Point through the holes in the bracket.5Place a split lock washer and then a wing nut on each of the bolts ends, and tighten the nuts until the washers are flattened against the mounting bracket.
ES520 Hardware Guide: LEDs and Recessed Button Operation19Chapter 3LEDs and Recessed Button Operation3.1 Front-Panel IndicatorsNOTE: There areno LED indica-tions in a Mesh Point inblackout mode (refer toSection 3.2.1.2).The Fortress ES520 Mesh Point’s front panel features five system LEDs (Stat1, Stat2, Clr, Fail and Pwr), four radio LEDs (two for each of Radio1 and Radio2), as well as a pair of link/activity (Lnk/Act) and power-over-Ethernet (POE) LEDs for each of the Mesh Point’s nine Ethernet ports.3.1.1 Status, Cleartext and Failure LEDscolor behaviorStat1 Stat2 Clr Fail Pwrsystem status cleartext failure system power/WAN PoEgreensolid normal operationn/a n/a n/apowered onslow flash booting -fast flash --off - powered off
ES520 Hardware Guide: LEDs and Recessed Button Operation20Figure 3.1. Fortress ES520 Mesh Point LED IndicatorsStat1 can exhibit:solid green - The Mesh Point is operating normally.slow green flash - The Mesh Point is booting. Stat2 is reserved for the Mesh Point’s Automatic Configuration distribution function (refer to the Auto Config Software Guide).Clr is reserved for a future function on the Mesh Point.Fail is reserved for a future function on the Mesh Point.Pwr can exhibit:solid green - The Mesh Point is powered on, either through the +48V DC adapter inlet or the WAN port’s PoE connection.off - The Mesh Point is powered off.System Power LEDActivity LED Radio 2WDS LED Radio 2+48VDCStat1Stat2ClrFailRadio2Radio1ConsoleUSB A/B15273468SW1 ResetSW2Lnk/Act POELnk/ActPwrWANESLink/Activity LEDPower-over-Ethernet LED Link/Activity LED for WAN port2nd Status LEDSystem Status LEDFail LEDCleartext LED48VDCSt1 St2Clr Fail 1RadioConsoleUSB1273468SW2 ResetSW1Link/Act POELink/ActPwrWANSerial212/24V 48VES5205Activity LED Radio 2WDS LED Radio 2Cleartext LEDSystem Status LEDFail LED2nd Status LEDES520 version 1ES520 version 2+-
ES520 Hardware Guide: LEDs and Recessed Button Operation213.1.2 Radio LEDsThe Mesh Point’s internal radios are each associated with a pair of front-panel LEDs, labeled Radio1 and Radio2. Radio LEDs are arranged one above the other. Each radio then has an associated upper and lower LED.When the Mesh Point’s Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) feature (refer to the Software GUI Guide) is Disabled (the default), Radio1 and Radio2 LEDs behave as shown below. The upper LED can exhibit:solid green - The associated radio is on.intermittent green flash - The radio is passing traffic.off - The associated radio is off or RF Kill is activated.The lower radio LEDs are reserved for future functions on the Mesh Point. 3.1.3 Port and Power LEDsThe Mesh Point’s front-panel Ethernet ports, including the WAN and internal LAN switch ports, numbered 1 through 8 on the front panel, are equipped with a link/activity LED. LAN switch ports also feature a Power over Ethernet (PoE) status LED.NOTE: The LEDsfor the MeshPoint’s Console port arenot operational.The Mesh Point’s PSE function enables it to supply PoE to Powered Devices (PDs) connected to its internal LAN switch ports. The PoE status LED applies only when you have connected PDs to the Mesh Point’s internal LAN switch (Section 2.1.4) and only to ports on which the PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment) function has been enabled (see the Software GUI Guide). Lnk/Act can exhibit:solid green - A link has been established for the port.intermittent green flash - Traffic is passing on the link.POE can exhibit:solid green - Power on: the port is supplying power to a connected PD.
ES520 Hardware Guide: LEDs and Recessed Button Operation223.2 Front-Panel OperationThe ES520 Mesh Point front panel is equipped with three, recessed buttons: two switches (labeled SW1 and SW2) and a Reset button.Figure 3.2. ES520 Front-Panel Buttons3.2.1 Mode Selection from the Front PanelThe front-panel switches can be used to toggle RF (Radio Frequency) Kill mode on and off, as well as to turn the Mesh Point’s front-panel LEDs off and on (Blackout Mode, Enabled/Disabled).Each of these Mesh Point settings has only two possible values. Configuring them through the front-panel switches toggles the setting from its current value to the alternate value.3.2.1.1 Togging the RF Kill Mode settingNOTE: You canalso change the RFKill mode setting in theMesh Point GUI (see theSoftware GUI Guide).The SW1 button toggles the Mesh Point’s RF Kill mode to turn both internal radios on and off. The default RF Kill mode setting is Disabled, in which state the Mesh Point receives and transmits radio frequency signals normally. Console 1273468SW2 ResetSW1Link/Act POESerial5recessed buttons on the ES520 version 2recessed buttons on the ES520 version 1ConsoleUSB A/B15273468SW1 ResetSW2Lnk/Act POE
ES520 Hardware Guide: LEDs and Recessed Button Operation23If the RF Kill mode is Disabled, the procedure below will enable it (turn off the radios). If the Mesh Point is already in Kill All RF mode, the procedure will disable it (turn on the internal radios):1Depress and hold SW1 for five seconds.2Release SW1. The new setting persists over reboots and upgrades, just as when changed through the Mesh Point GUI.3.2.1.2 Toggling the Blackout Mode settingThe default blackout mode setting is Disabled, in which state the Mesh Point’s front-panel LEDs illuminate to indicate various conditions on the Fortress Mesh Point. (Front-panel LED behaviors and their associated meanings are covered in Section 3.1.) NOTE: You canalso change theBlackout Mode setting inthe Mesh Point GUI (seethe Software GUI Guide)or in the Mesh Point CLI(see the Software CLIGuide).Enabling blackout mode turns all front-panel LEDs off.If blackout mode is Disabled, the procedure below will enable it (turn off the front-panel LEDs). If the Mesh Point is already in blackout mode, the procedure will disable it (turn the front-panel LEDs back on)1Depress and hold SW2 for five seconds.If you are enabling blackout mode, the LEDs all go off, once you have held the switch long enough. If you are disabling blackout mode, hold the switch until the LEDs turn on. 2Release SW2. After you have saved the change, Mesh Point LEDs will either resume their normal operation (Blackout Mode: Disabled), or go completely dark (Blackout Mode: Enabled), according to the new setting.NOTE: There areno LED indica-tions in a Mesh Point inblackout mode (refer toSection 3.2.1.2).3.2.2 Rebooting the Mesh Point from the Front PanelTo reboot the Fortress Mesh Point from the front-panel:1Press the Reset button. All Ethernet port LEDs light solid green.2Release the button.After the Mesh Point reboots the Stat1 LED will again light solid green.3.2.3 Restoring Defaults from the Front PanelTo restore the Mesh Point’s configuration settings to their factory-default values:1With the Mesh Point powered on, simultaneously press and hold SW1 and SW2 until the Stat1 LED begins to flash (about 10 seconds).2Release both switches.After you have successfully initiated the restore operation, the Mesh Point will reboot automatically.
ES520 Hardware Guide: LEDs and Recessed Button Operation24After booting, the Mesh Point LEDs will resume normal operation and all configuration settings, including the IP address of the Mesh Point’s management interface will be at their factory-default values.
ES520 Hardware Guide: Specifications25Chapter 4Specifications4.1 Hardware Specifications4.1.1 Physical Specificationshardwareversion: ES520 version 1 ES520 version 2form factor: compact, rugged chassis compact, rugged chassisdimensions: 2.3" H x 8.75" W x 6.6" D(5.8 cm×22.2cm×16.8cm)2.3" H x 8.75" W x 8.1" D(5.8 cm×22.2cm×20.57cm)weight: 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg), approximate 4.88 lbs. (2.21 kg) approximate connections:nine RJ-45 10/100 Mbps Ethernet portsone RJ-45 serial porttwo USB portstwo N-type radio antenna ports (female):ANT1 (configured as 802.11a/b/g dual-band port)ANT2 (configured as high-gain 802.11a port, 5.7–5.8 GHz)one 48V DC power input portnine RJ-45 10/100 Mbps Ethernet portstwo RJ-45 serial portsone USB porttwo N-type radio antenna ports (female):ANT1 (configured as 802.11a/b/g dual-band port)ANT2 (configured as high-gain 802.11a port, 5.7–5.8 GHz)one 48V DC power input portone weathertight multi-range DC power input portradios: Radio1: 802.11a/b/g dual-band 5GHz/2.4GHz radioRadio2: 802.11a 5GHz (standard) or 802.11 4.4GHz (mili-tary)Radio1: 802.11a/b/g dual-band 5GHz/2.4GHz radioRadio2: 802.11a 5GHz (standard) or 802.11 4.4GHz (mili-tary)powersupply: external +48V AC-to-DC adapter or WAN port power over Ethernet (PoE)external +48V AC-to-DC adapter or WAN port power over Ethernet (PoE)system indicators:eight front-panel system LEDs (G/Y):Status1 (Stat1), Status 2 (Stat2), Cleartext (Clr), Failure (Fail),four front-panel radio LEDs (G/Y):two LEDs for wireless Radio2two LEDs for wireless Radio1nine pairs integrated port link/activity & power LEDseight front-panel system LEDs (G/Y):Status1 (Stat1), Status2 (Stat2), Cleartext (Clr), Failure (Fail),four front-panel radio LEDs (G/Y):two LEDs for wireless Radio2two LEDs for wireless Radio1nine pairs integrated port link/activity & power LEDs
ES520 Hardware Guide: Specifications264.1.2 Environmental Specifications4.1.3 Compliance and Standards The Fortress ES520 is certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance® for the following standards: hardware version: ES520 version 1 ES520 version 2maximum AC draw:70 Wattswith per-port PoE PSE enabled13 Watts without PSE enabled70 Wattswith per-port PoE PSE enabled13 Watts without PSE enabledmaximum heat dissipation: 44.3 BTU/hr 44.3 BTU/hrcooling: fanless heat sink chassis fanless heat sink chassisoperating temperature: 14º–122º F (-10º–50º C) 14º–131º F (-10º–55º C)operating relative humidity(non-condensing): 5%–95% 5%–95%storage temperature: -4º–158º F (-20º–70º C) -4º–158º F (-20º–70º C)hardwareversion: ES520 version 1 ES520 version 2safety: UL60950-1, IEC60529 (CB test), UL (NEMA) 3/3S/4 “raintight”UL60950-1 (pending), IEC60529 (pending), UL (NEMA) 3/3S/4 “raintight”emissions: CE, FCC Class A CE, FCC Class Aimmunity: EN61000-3, EN61000-4 EN61000-3, EN61000-4vibration: MIL-STD 810G 514 / SC-18 (pending)IEC 60068-2-6: Test Fc: Vibration Sinusoidal IEC 60068-2-27: Test Ea and guidance: Shock IEC 60068-2-64: Test Fh: Vibration Random IEC 60068-2-29: Test Eb and guidance: Bump IEEE: 802.11a/b/gsecurity: WPA™, WPA2™—Personal and EnterpriseEAP types: EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC,EAP-SIM
ES520 Hardware Guide: Specifications274.2 RJ-45-to-DB9 Console Port AdapterAn RJ-45-to-DB9 adapter (included with each Mesh Point) is required in order to connect the Mesh Point’s Console port to a DB9 terminal connection.Figure 4.1 shows the pin numbers for the two connectors. With the RJ-45 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 RJ-45 and DB9 Pin NumberingTable 4.1 shows the adapter pin-outs.4.3 4-Pin DC Input Connector and CablingNOTE: HardwareVersion PoweringOptions are covered infull in Section 1.1.The connector-cable assembly to power the Mesh Point version 2 chassis through its weather tight, multi-range, 4-pin DC input is not included with the Mesh Point.Mating connectors include the Mini-Con-X® series (part # 382-4SG-3DC), manufactured by Switchcraft®. Figure 4.2 shows the pin numbers for mating connectors for the Mesh Point’s 4-pin power input.Table 4.1. RJ-45-to-DBP Adapter Pin-OutsRJ-45 pin DB9 pin standard color1 8 grey26brown32yellow4 5 green5-red6 3 black7 4 orange87blue
ES520 Hardware Guide: Specifications28Figure 4.2 4-pin Power Connector Pin Numbering Table 4.2 shows the power connector pin-outs.Only two of the four pins in the ES520 version 2 Mesh Point’s 4-pin DC power input should be connected at one time, according to whether the Mesh Point is connecting to a 12/24V (7-30V) or 48V power supply or battery.The allowable input range for 48V power is 36V–60V.Use only 18 gauge (minimum) to 16 gauge (maximum) wire cabling with the connector.Table 4.2. RJ-45-to-DBP Adapter Pin-Outspin wire1 48V positive2 12V positive3 12V negative4 48V negative
ES520 Hardware Guide: IndexIIndexSymbolsAantennasinstalling 14portslocation 13specifications 25precautions 7, 14restrictions iiBblackout mode 23Cchassissee hardwarecompliance i, 8, 26connectionssee portsConsole port 13adapter 27location 13DDB9-to-RJ-45 adapter 27defaultrestoring defaults 23dimensions 25Eearthing 7emissions compliance 26environmental specifications 26Ethernet portsconnecting 14connecting for PSE/PoE 10–12location 13FFCCClass A Warning icompliance i, 26front-panel LEDssee LEDsfront-panel operation 22–24fuse 6Ggrounding 7Hhardwarepowering options 1–10safety requirements 5–8, 17specifications 25–26versions 3Iinstallation 13–15mast mounting 17–18safety requirements 5–8weatherizing 15–17LLAN switch (internal) 2, 8connecting 14connecting for PSE/PoE 10–12see also ports, EthernetLEDs 19–21blackout mode 23Mmast mounting 17–18Mast-Mounting Kit 4safety requirements 5, 7Ooperating temperature 6, 26Pphysical specifications 25pinhole switch operation 22–24PoE 2, 10–12connecting LAN switch PSE 10–12connecting WAN port 14, 15midspan adapter 3, 6
ES520 Hardware Guide: IndexIIports 13, 25connections 14, 14–15Console port adapter 27Ethernet 2connecting for PSE/PoE 10–12locations 13WAN portconnecting 15PoE 14, 15power over Ethernetsee PoEpowering options 1–10see also PoEprecautionssee safetyRradios 2, 25precautions 7rebootingfrom front panel 23recessed switch operation 22–24resettingfactory defaults 23restoringdefault settings 23RF killconfiguring from front panel 22–23RJ-45 weatherized boot 4, 16assembling 16–17plugging in 15RJ-45-to-DB9 adapter 27Ssafetycompliance 26precautions 1requirements 5–8, 17see also specificationsspecifications 25–26system requirementssee safety; specificationsUUL see complianceWWAN port 15connecting 15location 13weatherized connector boot 16–17waterproofingsee weatherizingweatherizing 7, 15–17cover plate 17RJ-45 connector boot 16–17Weatherizing Kit 4

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