User 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:
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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