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Fortress Security System
ES520
Deployable Mesh Point
Hardware Guide
www.fortresstech.com
© 2011 Fortress Technologies
ES520 Hardware Guide
009-00028-00r2
Fortress ES520 Deployable Mesh Point [rev.2]
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IMPORTANT FCC INFORMATION
The 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=41732
In 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 Guide
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
STATE
CITY
LONGITUDE
LATITUDE
FREQUENCY
TERRAIN
ELEVATION
(MSL) [ft]
ANTENNA
HEIGHT ABOVE
TERRAIN [ft]
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
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
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
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
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In 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 STATEMENT
THIS 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.
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FCC CLASS A WARNING
MODIFYING 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 RESTRICTIONS
THIS 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.
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ES520 Hardware Guide: Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Overview
This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The ES520 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Hardware Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hardware Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Shipped Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Safety Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Outdoor Siting Requirements and Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Hardware Version Powering Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Internal LAN Switch PoE PSE Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Port Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Network Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting the ES520 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connections for Preconfiguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connections for Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Weatherizing the ES520 for Outdoor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Mast Mounting the ES520 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ES520 Hardware Guide: Table of Contents
LEDs and Recessed Button Operation
19
Front-Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Status, Cleartext and Failure LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Radio LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Port and Power LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Front-Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Mode Selection from the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rebooting the Mesh Point from the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Restoring Defaults from the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Specifications
25
Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Compliance and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
RJ-45-to-DB9 Console Port Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4-Pin DC Input Connector and Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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ES520 Hardware Guide: Overview
Chapter 1
Overview
1.1
This Document
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.
WARNING:
can
cause physical injury or death and/or severely damage your
equipment.
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.
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.
1.1.1
Related Documents
Each 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.
CAUTION: can corrupt your network, your data or an
intended result.
NOTE: may assist
you in executing
the task, e.g. a convenient software feature or
notice of something to
keep in mind.
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
Guide
In 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: Overview
1.2
The ES520
The 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:
Radio 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.
The 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.
The 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-overEthernet (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
NOTE: The internal
LAN does not support NAT (network address translation).
Hardware Models
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 option
CAUTION: Use of
4.4 GHz radios is
strictly forbidden outside of U.S. Department
of Defense authority.
The 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: Overview
1.2.2
Hardware Versions
Fortress’s ES520 hardware platform includes two, distinct
hardware versions, distinguishable by their different front
panels.
Console
WAN
Lnk/Act POE
Radio1
Stat1
+48V
DC
Stat2
Clr
Lnk/
Act
Fail
+48V
DC
Radio2
USB A/B
SW1
Pwr
SW2
ES520
Reset
ES520 version 1
12/24V 48V
WAN
Link/Act POE
Console
Link/
Act
St1 St2
USB
Clr Fail
Serial
Radio
SW1
SW2
Pwr
48V
DC
Reset
ES520
ES520 version 2
Figure 1.1. ES520 Hardware Versions
In 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 frontpanel switches.
1.2.3
Shipped Parts
Included 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)
1. Refer to Powering—for External Environments on page 6 for outdoor surge and safety requirements.
ES520 Hardware Guide: Overview



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: Installation
Chapter 2
Installation
2.1
Preparation
Before designing your Mesh Point deployment, review the
powering and siting options and requirements described in
sections 2.1.2 through 2.1.5
Before proceeding with installation, review the safety
information in Section 2.1.1 below.
2.1.1
Safety Requirements
To 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:


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
WARNING:
The
Mesh Point contains a 3V (7 year) lithium battery for timekeeping purposes. It is
not intended to be operator- or user-replaceable. To avoid risk of
personal injury (and
voiding of the Mesh
Point’s warranty), refer
all hardware servicing
to Fortress Technical
Support. There is a risk of
explosion if the battery is
replaced by an incorrect
type. Dispose of used
batteries according to
the new battery disposal
instructions.
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
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ports, 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).
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 safetyisolated 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.
To
avoid the risk of
severe electrical shock,
never remove the cover,
an exterior panel, or any
other part of the Mesh
Points’s chassis. There
are no user-serviceable
parts inside. Refer all
hardware servicing to
Fortress Technical Support.
WARNING:
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FOR 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.
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/EIA568-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.
WARNING: If the
Mesh Point connects to outside-mounted antennas, failure to
provide a low resistive
earth ground can result
in migration of voltage
from lightning or line
surges onto the premises wiring, which can
cause electric shock
and/or fire within the
building or structure.
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

2.1.2
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.
NOTE: The ES520
complies with UL
60950-1 safety specifications. It has a UL (NEMA)
3/3S/4
(and
IEC60529) environmental rating. The Frontpanel Cover Plate of the
ES520 Weatherizing Kit
includes a “Raintight”
label.
Outdoor Siting Requirements and Restrictions
Mesh 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:
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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.
CAUTION: Review
the primary documentation in chapters 3
and 4 of the Mesh Point
functions you intend to
employ in advance of
determining your hardware setup. Some hardware
features
are
configurable; some software functions have
specific hardware limitations/requirements.
None of the above functional restrictions apply to Mesh Points
installed indoors.
2.1.3
Hardware Version Powering Options
The two ES520 hardware versions (Section 1.2.2) are both
equipped with a barrel-style 48V DC power input intended
exclusively for indoor use.
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.
NOTE: ES520 power inputs are not
intended to provide redundancy in either
hardware version.
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
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power an indoor Mesh Point or an outdoor, weatherized Mesh
Point.
2.1.3.1
ES520 Version 1
As 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-toDC (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 source
When 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 2
Two 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 Powering
If 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).
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48 Volt Powering
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.
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 Function
CAUTION: When
an ES520 version 2
Mesh Point is indoors
and powered by a 48V
power supply, that supply must be isolated
from its AC power
mains
and
chassis
ground to adhere to
802.3af PSE Safety standards.
NOTE: All power
inputs should be
applied before the Mesh
Point is put into regular
operation. When powered by endspan PoE,
particularly, plugging in
a redundant 48V power
source will cause the
Mesh Point to reboot.
The 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.
36W max. PoE overall
Lnk/Act
POE
PD Requirements:
PoE Class 0/3 = 15.4 W
PoE Class 2 = 7 W
PoE Class 1 = 4 W
SW2
Reset
16W
16W
16W
max.
max.
max.
16W max. PoE per vertically stacked pair
Figure 2.1. Internal LAN Switch PSE Maximums
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The IEEE 802.3af standard classifies PoE powered devices
(PDs) according to the amount of power allocated for them:
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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:

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
NOTE: In order to
supply PoE, the
Mesh Point must be locally powered by either
the AC-to-DC adapter
or 48V 4-pin input. Both
48V power supplies are
highly isolated to meet
PSE standards and will
provide up to 36W of total PSE power.
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.
Table 2.1. Maximum Connected PDs by PoE Class
802.3af Class
0&3
Total Power
Allocated
36 W
34 W
35 W
36 W
35 W
36 W
33 W
34 W
35 W
32 W
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
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required by the new PD’s Class (as described above), the new
PD will not be powered up.
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 16Watt 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.
NOTE: If one port
in a PSE pair is
supplying power to a
PoE Class 3 or Class 0
device, you can ensure
that their shared fuse
will not be overloaded
by an attempt to supply
power to another PD by
leaving PSE Disabled
(the default) on the second port in the pair.
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.
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2.1.5
Port Locations
The 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.
DC power input
USB ports
RJ-45 serial port
Console
WAN
Lnk/Act POE
Radio2
Stat1
+48V
DC
Stat2
Clr
Lnk/
Act
Fail
+48V
DC
Radio1
USB A/B
SW1
ES520
version 1
SW2
rear-panels:
Pwr
ES520
Reset
two N-type antenna ports;
one grounding stud
ANT1
RJ-45 Ethernet ports, default clear
PSE/PoE interfaces
ANT2
WAN port, default encrypted
PD/PoE interface
WAN
12/24V 48V
Link/Act POE
Console
Link/
Act
St1 St2
USB
Clr Fail 1
Radio
ES520
version 2
Serial
SW1
SW2
Pwr
48V
DC
Reset
ES520
DC power input
RJ-45 serial ports
weathertight multi-mode DC power input
USB port
Figure 2.2. Fortress ES520 Mesh Point Port Locations
2.1.6
Network Interfaces
The 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 ES520
The ES520 can be connected temporarily for preconfiguration
of the Mesh Point software and then permanently for
deployment.
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2.2.1
Connections for Preconfiguration
Mesh Point software should be configured in advance of
deployment. This section provides instructions for temporarily
connecting the ES520 Mesh Point for preconfiguration.
Position 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).
Connect the Mesh Point to an external power source: refer
to Section 1.1, This Document.
Connect 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
Review the Radio Frequency Safety Requirements (Section
2.1.1) before installing or operating Mesh Point radios.
If 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.
If 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).
If the Mesh Point (or antenna) will be located outside, the
antenna must be waterproof.
If 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.
WARNING:
To
comply with FCC
regulations,
antennas
must be professionally
installed and the installer is responsible for ensuring compliance with
FCC limits.
CAUTION:
The
FCC requires colocated radio antennas
to be at least 7.9" apart.
The Mesh Point’s antenna connectors are only
5" apart. Avoid directly
mounting two antennas to
the Mesh Point’s rear-panel connectors.
If 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.
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
NOTE: Third par-
ty antennas are
subject to local regulatory requirements. For
outdoor
installations,
they must be waterproof.
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over 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.
If 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.)
Configure
whether a given
Ethernet interface is in
the clear or encrypted
(Fortress
Security-enabled) on Configure ->
Ethernet Settings.
NOTE:
By default, the WAN port is encrypted (Fortress Securityenabled), but you can configure it to provide a clear or
encrypted network interface (refer to the Software GUI
Guide).
2.3
Connect the Mesh Point (or verify its connection to) to the
power source(s) it will use: refer to Section 1.1, This
Document.
Verify that link/activity and power LEDs illuminate for all
connected ports and that the upper radio LED illuminates
for the enabled radio(s).
Weatherizing the ES520 for Outdoor
Installation
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.
CAUTION: Do not
assemble the connector boot without first
referring to these instructions. Several assembly
steps
are
irreversible. Incorrectly
assembled
connector
boots are unusable, and
cannot be disassembled.
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primary key tab (on boot inner ring)
locking tab (on RJ-45 connector)
Ethernet cable
Boot/Connector Alignment
RJ-45 connector
RJ-45 connector locking tab
threaded
coupler
compression
bushing
compression nut
connector
collar
Connector Boot Assembly
connector
boot
Figure 2.3. Installing the RJ-45 Connector Boot Assembly
Install 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.
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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 connectorcollar 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.
Attach 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.
CAUTION:
There
are four different
possible alignments between the RJ-45 connector and the connector
boot. If the boot and
connector are not in the
correct alignment, the
RJ-45 connector will not
plug into the Mesh
Point’s WAN port.
WARNING:
To
avoid the risk of
severe electrical shock,
do not remove the cover
plate while the Fortress
Mesh Point is out of
doors.
Figure 2.4. Attaching the Front-panel Cover Plate for an ES520 version 1
2.4
If only one antenna will be attached to the Mesh Point,
screw the antenna port cap onto the unused antenna port.
Mast Mounting the ES520
The Mast-Mounting Kit accommodates masts from 1.5" to 3" in
diameter.
Fit the two hex bolts through the center mounting holes in
the lip extensions of the Mesh Point’s underside, top to
bottom.
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Fix 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 Stud
Position 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.
Sandwiching 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.
Place 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.
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Chapter 3
LEDs and Recessed Button
Operation
3.1
Front-Panel Indicators
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
NOTE: There are
no LED indications in a Mesh Point in
blackout mode (refer to
Section 3.2.1.2).
Status, Cleartext and Failure LEDs
Stat1
color
Stat2
Fail
Pwr
cleartext
failure
system power/
WAN PoE
behavior
system status
green
Clr
solid
normal
operation
slow flash
booting
powered on
n/a
fast flash
off
n/a
n/a
powered off
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Activity LED Radio 2
WDS LED Radio 2
Cleartext LED
Fail LED
System Status LED
2nd Status LED
WAN
Console
Lnk/Act POE
Radio2
Stat1
Lnk/
Act
Stat2
Clr
Fail
Radio1
+48V
DC
USB
A/B
SW1
Pwr
SW2
ES
Reset
ES520 version 1
Link/Activity LED for WAN port
System Power LED
Power-over-Ethernet LED
Link/Activity LED
ES520 version 2
WAN
12/24V 48V
Link/Act POE
Console
Link/
Act
St1 St2
USB
Clr Fail
Serial
Radio
SW1
SW2
Pwr
48V
DC
Reset
ES520
System Status LED
Cleartext LED
2nd Status LED
Fail LED
Activity LED Radio 2
WDS LED Radio 2
Figure 3.1. Fortress ES520 Mesh Point LED Indicators
Stat1 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.
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3.1.2
Radio LEDs
The 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 LEDs
The 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.
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).
NOTE: The LEDs
for
the
Mesh
Point’s Console port are
not operational.
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.

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3.2
Front-Panel Operation
The ES520 Mesh Point front panel is equipped with three,
recessed buttons: two switches (labeled SW1 and SW2) and a
Reset button.
Console
Lnk/Act POE
USB
A/B
SW1
SW2
Reset
recessed buttons on the ES520 version 1
Link/Act POE
Console
Serial
SW1
SW2
Reset
recessed buttons on the ES520 version 2
Figure 3.2. ES520 Front-Panel Buttons
3.2.1
Mode Selection from the Front Panel
The 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 setting
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.
You can
also change the RF
Kill mode setting in the
Mesh Point GUI (see the
Software GUI Guide).
NOTE:
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If 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):
Depress and hold SW1 for five seconds.
2 Release 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 setting
The 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.)
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 frontpanel LEDs back on)
Depress 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.
2 Release 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.
3.2.2
Rebooting the Mesh Point from the Front Panel
To reboot the Fortress Mesh Point from the front-panel:
Press the Reset button. All Ethernet port LEDs light solid
green.
2 Release the button.
After the Mesh Point reboots the Stat1 LED will again light solid
green.
3.2.3
You can
change the
Blackout Mode setting in
the Mesh Point GUI (see
the Software GUI Guide)
or in the Mesh Point CLI
(see the Software CLI
Guide).
NOTE:
also
NOTE: There are
no LED indications in a Mesh Point in
blackout mode (refer to
Section 3.2.1.2).
Restoring Defaults from the Front Panel
To restore the Mesh Point’s configuration settings to their
factory-default values:
With the Mesh Point powered on, simultaneously press and
hold SW1 and SW2 until the Stat1 LED begins to flash
(about 10 seconds).
2 Release both switches.
After you have successfully initiated the restore operation, the
Mesh Point will reboot automatically.
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After 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.
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Chapter 4
Specifications
4.1
Hardware Specifications
4.1.1
hardware
version:
Physical Specifications
ES520 version 1
ES520 version 2
form factor:
compact, rugged chassis
compact, rugged chassis
dimensions:
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)
3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg), approximate
4.88 lbs. (2.21 kg) approximate
weight:
connections:
nine RJ-45 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports
one RJ-45 serial port
two USB ports
two 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)
nine RJ-45 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports
two RJ-45 serial ports
one USB port
two 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 port
one 48V DC power input port
one weathertight multi-range DC power input port
radios:
Radio1: 802.11a/b/g dual-band 5GHz/2.4GHz radio
Radio2: 802.11a 5GHz (standard) or 802.11 4.4GHz (military)
Radio1: 802.11a/b/g dual-band 5GHz/2.4GHz radio
Radio2: 802.11a 5GHz (standard) or 802.11 4.4GHz (military)
power
supply:
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)
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 Radio2
two LEDs for wireless Radio1
nine pairs integrated port link/activity & power LEDs
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 Radio2
two LEDs for wireless Radio1
nine pairs integrated port link/activity & power LEDs
system
indicators:
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4.1.2
Environmental Specifications
ES520 version 1
hardware version:
maximum AC draw:
maximum heat dissipation:
cooling:
operating temperature:
operating relative humidity
(non-condensing):
storage temperature:
4.1.3
ES520 version 2
70 Watts
with per-port PoE PSE enabled
13 Watts
without PSE enabled
70 Watts
with per-port PoE PSE enabled
13 Watts
without PSE enabled
44.3 BTU/hr
44.3 BTU/hr
fanless heat sink chassis
fanless heat sink chassis
14º–122º F (-10º–50º C)
14º–131º F (-10º–55º C)
5%–95%
5%–95%
-4º–158º F (-20º–70º C)
-4º–158º F (-20º–70º C)
Compliance and Standards
hardware
version:
ES520 version 1
ES520 version 2
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 A
immunity:
EN61000-3, EN61000-4
EN61000-3, EN61000-4
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
safety:
vibration:
The Fortress ES520 is certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance® for the
following standards:
IEEE:
security:
EAP types:
802.11a/b/g
WPA™, WPA2™—Personal and Enterprise
EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2,
PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC,
EAP-SIM
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4.2
RJ-45-to-DB9 Console Port Adapter
An 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 Numbering
Table 4.1 shows the adapter pin-outs.
Table 4.1. RJ-45-to-DBP Adapter Pin-Outs
4.3
RJ-45 pin
DB9 pin
standard color
grey
brown
yellow
green
red
black
orange
blue
4-Pin DC Input Connector and Cabling
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 # 3824SG-3DC), manufactured by Switchcraft®. Figure 4.2 shows
the pin numbers for mating connectors for the Mesh Point’s 4pin power input.
Hardware
Version Powering
Options are covered in
full in Section 1.1.
NOTE:
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Figure 4.2
4-pin Power Connector Pin Numbering
Table 4.2 shows the power connector pin-outs.
Table 4.2. RJ-45-to-DBP Adapter Pin-Outs
pin
wire
48V positive
12V positive
12V negative
48V negative
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.
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ES520 Hardware Guide: Index
Index
Symbols
front-panel LEDs
see LEDs
front-panel operation
fuse 6
antennas
installing 14
ports
location 13
specifications 25
precautions 7, 14
restrictions ii
blackout mode
23
chassis
see hardware
compliance i, 8, 26
connections
see ports
Console port 13
adapter 27
location 13
DB9-to-RJ-45 adapter 27
default
restoring defaults 23
dimensions 25
earthing 7
emissions compliance 26
environmental specifications 26
Ethernet ports
connecting 14
connecting for PSE/PoE 10–12
location 13
FCC
Class A Warning i
compliance i, 26
22–24
grounding
hardware
powering options 1–10
safety requirements 5–8, 17
specifications 25–26
versions 3
installation 13–15
mast mounting 17–18
safety requirements 5–8
weatherizing 15–17
LAN switch (internal) 2, 8
connecting 14
connecting for PSE/PoE
see also ports, Ethernet
LEDs 19–21
blackout mode 23
10–12
mast mounting 17–18
Mast-Mounting Kit 4
safety requirements 5,
operating temperature
6, 26
physical specifications 25
pinhole switch operation 22–24
PoE 2, 10–12
connecting LAN switch PSE 10–12
connecting WAN port 14, 15
midspan adapter 3, 6
ES520 Hardware Guide: Index
ports 13, 25
connections 14, 14–15
Console port adapter 27
Ethernet 2
connecting for PSE/PoE 10–12
locations 13
WAN port
connecting 15
PoE 14, 15
power over Ethernet
see PoE
powering options 1–10
see also PoE
precautions
see safety
WAN port 15
connecting 15
location 13
weatherized connector boot 16–17
waterproofing
see weatherizing
weatherizing 7, 15–17
cover plate 17
RJ-45 connector boot 16–17
Weatherizing Kit 4
radios 2, 25
precautions 7
rebooting
from front panel 23
recessed switch operation 22–24
resetting
factory defaults 23
restoring
default settings 23
RF kill
configuring from front panel 22–23
RJ-45 weatherized boot 4, 16
assembling 16–17
plugging in 15
RJ-45-to-DB9 adapter 27
safety
compliance 26
precautions 1
requirements 5–8, 17
see also specifications
specifications 25–26
system requirements
see safety; specifications
UL
see compliance
II

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