Symbol Technologies AP5181D Symbol Access Point User Manual 72 70762 01
Symbol Technologies Inc Symbol Access Point 72 70762 01
Contents
Manual Part 1
To the Installer
This guide is intended for the technician responsible for installing the Symbol AP-5181 model
access point. It assumes the technician is familiar with basic Ethernet LAN-based networking
and device installation concepts. This guide provides specifications, procedures and guidelines
to use during the installation process. This guide does not provide site-specific installation
procedures. For detailed site-specific installation procedures, refer to the site-specific
documentation derived from site survey and site network analysis.
Verifying Package Contents
Inspect the package contents and report any missing or damaged items to your sales
representative.
Safety Information
Before operating any equipment, review this document for any hazards associated with
installation and use of the device. Also, review standard practices for preventing accidents.
•Only trained and qualified personnel should install and remove the Power Injector.
•A power cord is not supplied with the device. Use only a correctly rated power cord that’s
certified, as appropriate, for the country of operation.
• The power cord must be a three-conductor type (two current carrying conductors and one
ground conductor) terminated on one end by an IEC 60320 appliance coupler (for Power
Injector connection) and on the other end by a plug containing a ground (earth) contact.
• The power cord must be rated for a minimum of 250VAC RMS operation, with a minimum
rated current capcity of 5A [or a minimum wire gauge of 18AWG (0.75mm²)].
• The AC wall-socket outlet must be near the Power Injector and easily accessible.
• The Power Injector Data and Data & Power interfaces are qualified as SELV (Safety
Extra-Low Voltage) circuits according to to IEC 60950. These interfaces can only be
connected to SELV interfaces on other equipment.
Warnings
• Read the installation instructions before connecting the Power Injector to a
power source.
•Follow basic electricity safety measures whenever connecting the Power Injector to its
power source.
•This product relies on on the building installation for short-circuit (over current)
protection. Ensure a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 3A U.S. (240VAC,
1.5A international) is used on the phase conductor.
•A volatge mismatch can cause equipment damage and could pose a fire hazard. If the
voltage indicated on the label is different from the power outlet voltage, do not connect
the Power Injector to that particular outlet.
•The Power Injector Data In and Data & Power Out ports are shielded RJ-45 sockets.
Only RJ-45 data connectors should be connected to these sockets.
Service Information
Before using the unit, it must be configured to operate in the facility’s network and run your
applications. If you have a problem running your unit or using your equipment, contact your
facility’s Technical or Systems Support. If there is a problem with the equipment, they will
contact the Symbol Support Center:
For the latest version of this guide go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals/
United States 1-800-653-5350
1-631-738-2400
Canada 905-629-7226
United Kingdom 0800 328 2424 Asia/Pacific +65-6796-9600
Australia 1-800-672-906 Austria/Österreich 1-505-5794-0
Denmark/Danmark 7020-1718 Finland/Suomi 9 5407 580
France 01-40-96-52-21 Germany/Deutschland 6074-49020
Italy/Italia 2-484441 Mexico/México 5-520-1835
Netherlands/Nederland 315-271700 Norway/Norge +47 2232 4375
South Africa 11-8095311 Spain/España 91 324 40 00
Inside Spain
Sweden/Sverige 84452900 +34 91 324 40 00
Outside Spain
Latin America
Sales Support
1-800-347-0178 Inside US
+1-954-255-2610 Outside US
Europe/Mid-East
Distributor Operations
Contact local distributor or call
+44 118 945 7360
AP-5181 Access Point
Installation Guide
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Revision 01 Pre-Release January 2006
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Introduction
The AP-5181 is an Access Point designed for outdoor installation using the existing AP-5131
feature set. The AP-5181 provides a dual-mode simultaneous 802.11a and 802.11g radio
solution. There is one mechanical version of the AP-5181containing both 802.11a and 802.11g
radios within the access point The AP-5181 has four external antenna connectors supporting
both the 802.11a antennas options and the 802.11g antenna options. All supported external
antennas are part of Symbol’s existing antenna suite for the 2.4 and 5.2 GHz bands.
Product Description
The AP-5181 design is loosely based on the current AP-5131 core architecture. The AP-5 has
2 Ethernet ports for connecting to the network and receiving 802.3af power (on the AP-5181’s
LAN port only). The AP-5181’s mode of operation is identical to the AP-5131’s functionality
Mounting the AP-5181
The AP-5181 access point can be mounted in the following ways using the supplied mounting
bracket:
• To a 1.5 - 2 inch diameter pole
•To a wall
The mounting bracket has four parts. One rectangular plate used for pole and wall mounting,
one square plate that attaches directly to the AP-5181, and two plates forming an adjustable
V-shaped clamp for pole mounting.
Mounting the AP-5181 on a Pole
Complete the following steps to mount the AP-5181 to a 1.5 to 2 inch diameter steel pole or
tube (using the mounting bracket):
1. Fit the edges of the V-shaped clamp parts into the slots on the flat side of the rectan-
gular plate. The inner slots are for the 1.5-inch diameter pole and 181 outer slots for a
2-inch diameter pole.
2. Place the V-shaped bracket clamp parts around the pole and tighten the nuts just
enough to hold the bracket to the pole. (The bracket may need to be rotated around the
pole during the antenna alignment process).
3. Attach the square mounting plate to the bridge with the supplied screws.
4. Attach the AP-5181 and mounting plate to the bracket already fixed to the pole.
5. Secure the AP-5181 to the pole bracket using the provided nuts.
Note: The AP-5181 tilt angle may need to be adjusted during the antenna alignment process.
Verify the antenna polarization angle when installing, enusre the antennas are oriented
corretly in respect to the AP-5181's coverage area..
Mounting the AP-5181 on a Wall
Complete the following steps to mount the AP-5181 to a wall using the supplied wall-mounting
bracket:
1. Attach the bracket to a wall with flat side flush against the wall (see the illustration
below). Position the bracket in the intended location and mark the positions of the four
mounting screw holes.
2. Drill four holes in the wall that match the screws and wall plugs.
3. Secure the bracket to the wall.
4. Attach the square mounting plate to the bridge with the supplied screws. Attach the
bridge to the plate on the pole.
5. Use the included nuts to secure the wireless bridge to the bracket.Fit the edges of the
V-shaped clamp parts into the slots on the flat side of the rectangular plate. The inner
slots are for the 1.5-inch diameter pole and the outer slots for a 2-inch diameter pole.
Technical Specifications
Physical Specifications
Width
Height
Depth
Weight
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature 0°C to 55°C
Storage Temperature 40°C to 85°C
Operating Humidity 5% to 95% Non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% Non-condensing
Altitude (operating 8,000 feet/2438 m @28°C
Altitude (storage) 15,000 feet/4572 m @12°C
Electrostatic Discharge 15kV (air) @ 50% rh
Electrostatic Discharge 8kV (contact) @ 50% r
Drop Bench drop 36 inches to concrete
Wind Blown Rain 40 MPH @ 0.1inch/minute, 15 minutes
Rain/Drip/Spill IPX5 Spray @ 4L/minute, 10 minutes
Dust IP6X 20mb vacuum max, 2 hours, stirred dust, .88g/m^3
Electrical Specifications
Operating Voltage 48Vdc (Nom)
Operating Current 200mA (Peak) @ 48Vdc/170mA (Nom) @ 48Vdc
Radio 2 Type-N
Connectors
Radio 1 Type-N
Connectors
WAN LAN
Ethernet
Top side:
Console
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AP-5181 LEDs
The AP-5181 access point has four LEDs matching the functionality of the AP-5131 model
access point.
The five LEDs on the top housing of the AP-5181 are clearly visible in table-top, wall and below
ceiling installations. The five top housing LEDs have the following display and functionality:
Power Status - Solid white indicates the AP-5131 is adequately powered.
Error Conditions - Solid red indicates the AP is experiencing a problem requiring attention.
Ethernet Activity - Flashing white indicates data transfers and Ethernet activity.
802.11a Activity - Flickering amber indicates beacons and data transfers over the radio..
802.11b/g Activity - Flickering green indicates beacons and data transfers over the radio.
Symbol Power Injector
The access point can receive power either directly form a Symbol 48V AC-DC power supply or
via an Ethernet cable connected to the LAN port (using the 802.3af standard).
When users purchase a Symbol WLAN solution, they often need to place access points in
obscure locations. In the past, a dedicated power source was required for each access point in
addition to the Ethernet infrastructure. This often required an electrical contractor to install
power drops at each access point location. An approved power injector solution merges power
and Ethernet into one cable, reducing the burden of installation and allows optimal access
point placement in respect to the intended radio coverage area.
The Symbol Power Injector is included in certain AP-5131 and AP-5181 kits. The Symbol Power
Injector (Part No. AP-PSBIAS-1P2-AFR) is an integrated AC-DC converter and 802.3af power
injector which requires 110-220V AC power to combine low-voltage DC with Ethernet data in a
single cable connecting to the access point. The access point can only use a Power Injector
when connected to the LAN port. The Symbol AP-5131 and AP-5181 Power Supply (Part
Numbers 50-24000-050 and AP-PSBIAS-5181-01R respectively) are not included in the kit and
must be orderable separately as an accessory.
Caution - The access point supports any standards-based 802.3af compliant power source
(including non-Symbol power sources). However, using the wrong solution (including a POE
system used on a legacy Symbol access point) could severely damage the access point and void
the product warranty.
The power injector has no On/Off power switch. The power injector receives power and is
ready for access point device connection and operation as soon as AC power is applied.
Customer Support
Symbol Technologies provides its customers with prompt and accurate customer support. Use
the Symbol Support Center as the primary contact for any technical problem, question or
support issue involving Symbol products. If the Symbol Customer Support specialists cannot
solve a problem, access to all technical disciplines within Symbol becomes available for further
assistance and support. Symbol Customer Support responds to calls by email, telephone or fax
within the time limits set forth in individual contractual agreements.
When contacting Symbol Customer Support, please provide the following information:
• Serial number of unit
• Model number or product name
• Software type and version number
North American Contacts
Inside North America, contact Symbol at:
For sales and product information:
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742-1300
Telephone: 1-631-738-2400/1-800-SCAN 234
Fax: 1-631-738-5990
For product support and service:
Symbol Global Support Center:
Telephone: 1-800-653-5350, +1-631-738-6213 (Outside North America)
Fax: 631-563-5410
Email: support@symbol.com
Or see the Symbol Web for additional local contact numbers http://www.symbol.com/services/
contactsupport
International Contacts
Outside North America, contact Symbol at:
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
Symbol Place
Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire, RG41 5TP
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0800-328-2424 (Inside UK), +44 118 945 7529 (Outside UK)
For other sales offices, use the Symbol Services Web site for contact information
http://www.symbol.com/services/howto/howto_contact_us.html
Web Support sites
Comprehensive On-line support is available at the MySymbolCare Web-site. Registration is free
and a variety of services can be linked through this Web-portal.
MySymbolCare - RMA repair requests
http://www.symbol.com/services/msc/msc.html
Symbol Services Homepage
http://www.symbol.com/services/
Symbol Software Updates
http://www.symbol.com/services/downloads/
Symbol Developer Program Web Site
http://devzone.symbol.com/
Additional Information
Obtain additional information by contacting Symbol at:
• 1-800-722-6234, inside North America
• +1-631-738-5200, in/outside North America
• http://www.symbol.com/
Regulatory Information
All Symbol devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are
sold and will be labeled as required. Any changes or modifications to Symbol Technologies
equipment, not expressly approved by Symbol Technologies, could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Symbol's devices are professionally installed, the Radio Frequency Output Power will not exceed
the maximum allowable limit for the country of operation.
Antennas: Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas,
modifications, or attachments could cause damage and may violate regulations.
This guide is available in local languages, translations can be downloaded from the following
website: http://www.symbol.com/services/manuals/.
Country Approvals
Regulatory markings are applied to the device signifying the radio (s) are approved for use in the
following countries: United States, Canada, Australia, Japan and Europe (see notes 1 and 2).
Please refer to the Symbol Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for details of other country markings.
This is available at http://www2.symbol.com/doc/.
Note 1: For 2.4GHz Products: Europe includes, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Note 2: The use of 5GHz RLAN's has varying restrictions of use; please refer to the Symbol
Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for details.
Operation of the device without regulatory approval is illegal.
Health and Safety Recommendations
Warnings for the use of Wireless Devices
Please observe all warning notices with regard to the usage of wireless devices.
Potentially Hazardous Atmospheres
You are reminded to observe restrictions on the use of radio devices in fuel depots, chemical plants
etc. and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders)
and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Safety in Hospitals
Wireless devices transmit radio frequency energy and may affect medical electrical equipment.
When installed adjacent to other equipment, it is advised to verify that the adjacent equipment is
not adversely affected.
FCC / EU RF Exposure Guidelines
Safety Information
The device complies with Internationally recognized standards covering Specific Absorption Rate
(SAR) related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields from radio devices.
Reducing RF Exposure—Use Properly
It is advisable to use the device only in the normal operating position.
Remote and Standalone Antenna Configurations
To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, antennas that are mounted externally at remote
locations or operating near users at stand-alone desktop of similar configurations must operate
with a minimum separation distance of 20 cm from all persons.
Power Supply
Use only a Symbol approved power supply (p/n 50-24000-050) output rated 48 Vdc and minimum
0.25 A. The power supply is certified to EN60950-1 with SELV outputs. Use of alternative power
supply will invalidate the 60950-1 approval given to this device and may be dangerous.
The AP-5181 can also be powered from a 802.3af compliant power source. Use only a certified and
correctly rated device as appropriate for the country of operation.
Wireless Devices - Countries
Country Selection
Select only the country in which you are using the device. Any other selection will make the
operation of this device illegal.
Operation in the US
The use on UNII (Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure) Band 1 5150-5250 MHz is
restricted to indoor use only, any other use will make the operation of this device illegal.
The available channels for 802.11 b/g operation in the US are Channels 1 to 11. The range of
channels is limited by firmware.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements—FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Radio Transmitters (Part 15)
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
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Radio Transmitters
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry & Science Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be
so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that
permitted for successful communication.
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed in section 3.3.1 of this
installation guide, and having a maximum gain of 13.9dBi (2.4GHz) and 13dBi (5GHz). Antennas
not included in this list or having a gain greater than 13.9dBi (2.4GHz) and 13dBi (5GHz) are
strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
Label Marking: The Term "IC:" before the radio certification signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.
CE Marking and European Economic Area (EEA)
The use of 2.4GHz RLAN’s, for use through the EEA, have the following restrictions:
• Maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW EIRP in the frequency range 2.400
-2.4835 GHz.
• France outside usage, the equipment is restricted to 2.400-2.45 GHz frequency
range.
• Italy requires a user license for outside usage.
The use of 5GHz RLAN’s has varying restrictions for use within the EEA; please refer to the
Symbol Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for details at http://www2.symbol.com/doc/.
Statement of Compliance
Symbol Technologies, Inc., hereby, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A Declaration of
Conformity may be obtained from http://www2.symbol.com/doc/.
Other Countries
Mexico - Restrict Frequency Range to: 2.450 - 2.4835 GHz.
Sri Lanka - Restrict Frequency Range to: 2.400 – 2.430 GHz.