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About This Installation Guide

Using this Installation Guide

T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide, 800-70610-001 Rev A

NOTE

The AP part of the T504 can be managed using an AP web browser

interface, an AP command line interface (CLI), and a simple network management
protocol (SNMP) interface.

Table 1.

Adding a T504 to an Existing Ruckus Wireless network

Section

Heading

Planning the T504 Installation

• T504 Omni Antenna Coverage

• Powering Options

• Performing a Site Survey

Installing the T504

• Safety Information

• Unpacking the T504

• Finding the AP and CM MAC Addresses

• Connectors and Ground Point

• LEDs and Reset Button/Diagnostic Ethernet Port

• Dimensions

• Deploying the T504

• Verifying CM and AP Operation

Operating and Troubleshooting the T504

• Retrieving the CM’s MAC Address

• Rebooting and Resetting the T504

• How Radio Frequency Scanning Works

What to Do Next

• Changing the Administrative Password

• Configuring the Security Settings

• Configuring Advanced Settings and Features

• Reading Related Documentation

DRAFT

Summary of Contents for T504

Page 1: ...T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated Cable Modem Installation Guide Part Number 800 70610 001 Rev A Draft Published December 2 2014 www ruckuswireless com D R A F T...

Page 2: ...DOCUMENTATION AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN MATERIAL IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY RUCKUS AND ITS LICENSORS MAKE NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH REGARD TO T...

Page 3: ...nding the AP and CM MAC Addresses 17 Connectors and Ground Point 18 LEDs and Reset Button Diagnostic Ethernet Port 19 Dimensions 20 Deploying the T504 21 Mounting the T504 21 Earth Grounding the T504...

Page 4: ...g the Administrative Password 41 Configuring the Security Settings 41 Configuring Advanced Settings and Features 41 Reading Related Documentation 41 Appendix A Ruckus Wireless Factory and Customer Sup...

Page 5: ...rk Topics covered in this guide include basic configuration operation and mounting The rest of this document refers to the Strand Mount Concurrent Access Point with Integrated Cable Modem as the T504...

Page 6: ...e The T504 installation is completed with five main steps Each step includes some substeps Figure 2 shows the main steps and Table 1 includes the substeps Figure 2 Adding a T504 to an existing Ruckus...

Page 7: ...llation T504 Omni Antenna Coverage Powering Options Performing a Site Survey 3 Installing the T504 Safety Information Unpacking the T504 Finding the AP and CM MAC Addresses Connectors and Ground Point...

Page 8: ...network MSO Multiple system operator Related Documentation In addition to this guide each Cable Modem Access Point documentation set includes the following User Guide Provides detailed information on...

Page 9: ...g its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions You can email your comments to Ruckus Wireless at docs ruckuswireless com When contacting us please include the following information Doc...

Page 10: ...CM Installation Guide 800 70610 001 Rev A 11 2 Planning the T504 Installation Before installing the T504 verify the version and plan the AP installation In this chapter T504 Omni Antenna Coverage Powe...

Page 11: ...nd is equipped with a DOCSIS 3 0 cable modem The T504s are best deployed where internal antenna lateral beamforming can provide the greatest reach and throughput to a wide coverage area and provide th...

Page 12: ...rtional to data rates The maximum radio range is achieved at the lowest workable data rate Higher data rates are generally achieved at closer distances Antenna type and placement Proper antenna config...

Page 13: ...low a 2 bundle of cables between the support wire and the T504 Power and backhaul connections The T504 needs a backhaul connection to the CMTS and it needs to be close enough to an AC power inserter o...

Page 14: ...uckus Wireless recommends that you first complete the procedures described in Planning the T504 Installation In this chapter Safety Information Unpacking the T504 Finding the AP and CM MAC Addresses C...

Page 15: ...ystems WARNING Installation of this equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes WARNING Ruckus Wireless strongly recommends that you wear eye protection before mounting the AP CAUTI...

Page 16: ...ludes illustrations and descriptions of these and other factory orderable and customer supplied parts Package Contents A Ruckus Wireless T504 package contains the items listed below Ruckus Wireless T5...

Page 17: ...04 connectors and ground point Table 2 Connectors and ground point on the T504 No Label Description 1 Coaxial Cable Connector Connects to the CMTS at the headend using a tap on the plant and provides...

Page 18: ...ic Ethernet port Figure 5 T504 LEDs and reset button diagnostic Ethernet port when the dome is pointing downwards Table 3 LEDs and reset button diagnostic Ethernet port No Label Description 1 POWER Da...

Page 19: ...7 2 4 GHz Off The WLAN service is down Green The WLAN is up and at least one client is associated Amber The WLAN is up No clients are associated 8 5 GHz Off The WLAN service is down Amber The WLAN is...

Page 20: ...ort cable 3 Tighten the two cable clamp nuts to 22 to 27 N m 16 to 20 ft lbs to secure the mounting You have mounted the T504 Continue with Earth Grounding the T504 Earth Grounding the T504 The cable...

Page 21: ...onnector B is used for both electrical power and the RF signal Ruckus Wireless recommends installing a cable power tap Antronix MGT2000 SDPE tap or equivalent close to the T504 Refer to the manufactur...

Page 22: ...4 Plug the power jumper back into the power tap to restore AC power out of the power tap 5 When the T504 receives power its LEDs flash on and off as it goes through a power on self test and then rece...

Page 23: ...r on the CMAP Continue with Configuring the T504 for the First Time Optional Table 4 Coaxial cable connector signal level specifications Downstream Upstream 12 to 16dBmV 64 QAM or 12 to 16dBmV 256 QAM...

Page 24: ...The following procedure is applicable if the administrative computer is running Windows 7 or Windows XP If you are using a different operating system refer to the documentation that was shipped with y...

Page 25: ...tings with the values listed in Table 5 For a sample configuration refer to Figure 7 Figure 7 Sample configuration in the Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties dialog box 7 Click OK to save...

Page 26: ...nnection Status Configuring the Downstream Frequency Administering Cable Modem Passwords Viewing the SNMP Event Log About the CM Command Line and Web Interfaces The CM command line interface is simila...

Page 27: ...ibed in Preparing the Administrative Computer The IP address assigned to the cable modem by the DHCP server at the CMTS 2 Use a 7 16 11mm wrench to remove the reset button and diagnostic Ethernet port...

Page 28: ...hat these tables display Table 6 Information software table Item Description Standard Specification Compliant The standard with which the device is compliant Hardware Version The version of the cable...

Page 29: ...am channels and the IP address that is currently assigned to the cable modem 1 Log into to the Status page as described in Logging Into the CM Web Interface from the T504 Ethernet Port or Logging Into...

Page 30: ...canning for an available downstream frequency from the CMTS 1 Log into the Status page as described in Logging Into the CM Web Interface from the T504 Ethernet Port or Logging Into the CM Web Interfac...

Page 31: ...the login and or password as follows a Enter a new CM user ID in Password Change User ID b Enter a new CM user password in New Password c If you are changing the password then re enter the new CM use...

Page 32: ...described in Logging Into the CM Web Interface from the T504 Ethernet Port or Logging Into the CM Web Interface using a Dynamic IP Address 2 Click Event Log on the menu on the left sidebar The CM web...

Page 33: ...able AP MAC address 12 alphanumeric digits from the outside of the AP case 2 Verify that the AP is powered on as described in Powering the T504 with POC 3 Use a 7 16 11mm wrench to remove the reset bu...

Page 34: ...one 5GHz radio The wireless settings for each radio need to be configured separately on the Web interface To configure the 2 4GHz radio settings click Configuration Radio 2 4G To configure the 5GHz r...

Page 35: ...Hz Country Code If you purchased the AP in the United States of America this value is fixed to United States at the factory and is not user configurable If you purchased the AP outside the United Stat...

Page 36: ...me that helps users identify this wireless network in their wireless network connection application NOTE You can also configure other wireless settings on this and other Wireless pages in addition to...

Page 37: ...s that require you to enter the CM s MAC address The CM and AP MAC addresses are printed on labels on the outside of the T504 as described in Finding the AP and CM MAC Addresses If you cannot find the...

Page 38: ...s information from the DHCP server at the CMTS 2 Connect an administrative computer to the same subnet as the T504 3 On the administrative computer start the Telnet or SSH secure shell client program...

Page 39: ...he channel is an integer spaced by 6MHz first from 93MHz to 999MHz 152 channels 4 Scans the harmonically related carrier HRC channels which moves the channels 1 25MHz off the standard frequencies so t...

Page 40: ...tings Unlike wired networks anyone with a compatible wireless adapter can receive wireless data transmissions from your network To prevent unauthorized users from entering your wireless network and ac...

Page 41: ...ireless Factory and Customer Supplied Parts Table 10 Factory supplied and customer supplied parts Part Ruckus Wireless P N T504 Kit or Customer Supplied Notes 1m lugged earth ground wire 741 65006 001...

Page 42: ...usly configured Also note that resetting and or rebooting the AP and CM disrupts all wireless network communications through this device There are different ways to reboot or reset the AP and CM parts...

Page 43: ...ebooting the AP NOTE Before starting this procedure you must first obtain the related MIBs from Ruckus Wireless Contact your authorized Ruckus Wireless sales representative or Ruckus Wireless Support...

Page 44: ...s operation from the AP or CM NOTE Before starting this procedure you must first obtain the related MIBs from Ruckus Wireless Contact your authorized Ruckus Wireless sales representative or Ruckus Wir...

Page 45: ...ount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide 800 70610 001 Rev A 46 C Appendix C T504 Mounting Dimensions and Weight Dimensions Figure 18 T504 length all dimensions in millimeters and inch...

Page 46: ...Dimensions T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide 800 70610 001 Rev A 47 Figure 19 T504 height and width all dimensions in millimeters and inches D R A F T...

Page 47: ...ht T504 Strand Mount Concurrent AP with Integrated CM Installation Guide 800 70610 001 Rev A 48 Weight The T504 weighs 9 5 pounds For other specifications refer to the Ruckus Wireless data sheet D R A...

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