Edge-core OAP101 Outdoor Access Point User Guide

: June 1, 2024
: Edge-core

Table of Contents

Edge-core OAP101 Outdoor Access Point
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Package Contents
Overview
Installation Instruction
Connecting to the Web Interface
QR Code Onboarding
Safety and Regulatory Information
- FCC Interference Statement
Specifications
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Edge-core OAP101 Outdoor Access Point

Product Information

Specifications

Model: OAP101 | OAP101-6E
DC Input: 48 VDC
Uplink Port: RJ-45 2.5GBASE-T connection to 802.3at PoE
LAN Port: 1 Gbps LAN connection
Power/Status LED Colors: Yellow-green (On, power OK), Blinking (Boot up), Blue (Cloud managed), Purple (Uplink activity in cloud-managed mode), Orange (Uplink activity in stand-alone mode)

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

Warning:
For a safe installation, only use provided accessories and screws to avoid damage not covered by the warranty.

Mount the Device

Mounting on a Wall:
Drill holes for wall plugs, insert plugs and attach the mounting bracket to the device using M6 screws.
Slide the device down onto the screws with ports facing down until it snaps into place.
Mounting on a Pole:
Mark holes for wall plugs with the mounting bracket, and attach the bracket to the device with M6 screws.
Feed steel-band clamps through pole-mount bracket points and secure AP to the pole.

Ground the Device
Connect a ground wire to the grounding point on the device and a nearby good earth.

Check AP LED
Ensure the LED status matches the indications mentioned in the overview section.

Connect Cables

Note:
Tighten port covers and cable glands to a torque of 10 kgf.cm.

Connect Ethernet Cables:
Connect Category 5e or better cable to the Uplink (PoE In) port for power supply.
(Optional) Connect the LAN switch or computers to the LAN port.
(Optional) Connect DC Power:
Check the Power/Status LED for proper indication.

Initial Setup and AP Registration

Select one of the following methods:

If the network is managed by ecCLOUD, register the AP using the MAC address and serial number.
Connect to the AP’s web interface through a network connection to one of the LAN ports.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What should I do if the Power/Status LED does not turn on?
A: Check the power source connection and ensure the device is receiving power. If issues persist, contact customer support for assistance.
Q: How can I reset the device to factory defaults?
A: Press and hold the Restart/Reset button for 5 seconds to reset the device to factory settings.

Package Contents

OAP101 or OAP101-6E access point
Mounting bracket and 4 x M6 screws
DC terminal plug
3 x Cable glands
2 x Steel-band clamps for pole mount (2.5-inch diameter max.)
Screw kit—4 screws and 4 plugs
QR code card

Overview

Grounding point
DC In port: 48 VDC
Uplink (PoE) port: RJ-45 2.5GBASE-T connection to 802.3at PoE
LAN port: 1 Gbps LAN connection
Console port
Moisture protective vent
Power/Status LED:
- Yellow-green: On (power OK), Blinking (boot up)
- Blue: On (cloud managed)
- Purple: Blinking (uplink activity in cloud-managed mode)
- Orange: Blinking (uplink activity in stand-alone mode)
Restart/Reset button:
- A quick press restarts the system.
- Press and hold for 5 seconds to reset to factory defaults.

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Installation Instruction

Warning:
For a safe and reliable installation, use only the accessories and screws provided with the device. The use of other accessories and screws could result in damage to the unit. Any damages incurred by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty.

Note:
The drawings in this document are for illustration only and may not match your particular model.

Mount the Device
- a. Mounting on a Wall
1. At the installation location on the wall, use the mounting bracket to mark four holes for the wall plugs and screws. The bracket must be installed with the marking “UP” at the top.
  Drill four holes for the wall plugs, and then insert the plugs and tap them flush with the wall surface.
  Note: Drill 2.5 mm (±0.2 mm) holes for M3 self-tapping screws, or 4.5 mm (±0.2 mm) holes for nylon wall plugs.
2. Use the included M6 screws to attach the mounting bracket to the device.
3. With its ports facing down, slide the device down onto the pre-installed screws until it snaps into its secured position. Do not let go of the device until you confirm that it is secure.
- b. Mounting on a Pole
1. Use the included M6 screws to attach the mounting bracket to the device.
2. Feed the two steel-band clamps through the pole-mount bracket mounting points.
3. Fasten the steel-band clamps around the pole to secure the AP to the pole.
Ground the Device
Ground the device by connecting a ground wire to the grounding point on the device and nearby good earth.
Connect Cables
- a. Connect Ethernet Cables $Edge-core-OAP101-Outdoor-Access-Point-Fig- $7$$ Note: Port covers and cable glands should be tightened to a torque of 10 kgf.cm.
1. Connect Category 5e or better cable to the Uplink (PoE In) 2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 port. When connected to a PoE source, the Uplink (PoE In) port connection provides power to the unit.
2. (Optional) Connect a local LAN switch or computers to the LAN 1000BASE-T RJ-45 port.
  b. (Optional) Connect DC Power
3. Wire the included DC terminal plug to a 48 VDC, 0.5 A source to provide power to the device. Follow the wiring scheme shown on the panel with the negative pole (-) on the left and the positive pole (+) on the right.
  c. (Optional) Management Connection
4. Connect an RJ-45 to a straight-through console cable and then configure the serial connection: 115200 bps, 8 characters, no parity, one stop bit, 8 data bits, and no flow control.
Check AP LED
When operating normally, the Power/Status LED should be yellow-green. Blinking indicates the device is booting up.
Initial Setup and AP Registration
There are three options for setting up the AP for your network:
- If your network is already managed by ecCLOUD, you can just register the AP on your network by entering the MAC address and serial number on ecCLOUD.
- Connect to the AP’s web interface through a network connection to one of the AP’s LAN ports. See section “Connecting to the Web Interface”.
- Use QR-Code Onboarding to connect to the AP through a web browser on a phone. See the section “QR Code Onboarding”.

The first time you access the AP’s web management interface, it automatically runs the Setup Wizard for initial AP configuration. Follow the Setup Wizard steps to configure the AP for management by ecCLOUD or in a stand-alone mode.

Connecting to the Web Interface

Follow these steps to connect to the AP’s web interface through a network connection to one of the AP’s LAN ports.

Connect a PC directly to one of the AP’s LAN ports.
Set the PC IP address to be on the same subnet as the AP LAN port default IP address. (The PC address must start 192.168.2.x with subnet mask 255.255.255.0.)
Enter the AP’s default IP address of 192.168.2.1 into the web browser address bar.
Note: To connect to the web interface using the Uplink (PoE) port, the IP address is automatically assigned through DHCP by default. If a DHCP server is unreachable, the Uplink (PoE) port reverts to a fallback IP address of 192.168.1.10.
On first-time login to the web interface, the Setup Wizard starts and you must select how the AP will be managed using the ecCLOUD controller or in stand-alone mode.
Continue with the Setup Wizard to make other settings:
- Cloud-Managed Mode: Select the country of operation.
- Stand-Alone Mode: Use the default wireless network setting or customize the network name, then set a password (the default user name is “admin” with the password “admin”), and select the country of operation.
Click “Done” to finish the setup wizard.

Note: For more information on the Setup Wizard and AP configuration, refer to the User Manual.

QR Code Onboarding

For quick set-up and registration of your AP with the ecCLOUD controller, you can scan the QR code on the AP using a phone.

Follow these steps:

Make sure the AP is powered on and connected to the Internet.
Use the camera or a barcode app on your phone to scan the AP’s QR code. The QR code is printed on a label next to the AP’s ports.
When a message pops up, tap “yes” to join the Wi-Fi network (iPhone requires you to go to Settings > Wi-Fi or open the browser for the message to pop up). The web browser should open and redirect to the Setup Wizard page.
Note: If the phone cannot connect to the Wi-Fi network, type the SSID (network name) and password manually. The SSID name is the AP serial number (for example, EC0123456789), and the password is the AP MAC address (for example, 903CB3BC1234).
After setting a new password and the regulatory country, select manage the AP using the ecCLOUD controller or manage the AP in stand-alone mode.
- Stand-Alone Mode: Use the default wireless network setting or customize the network name and password. Tap “Done” to finish the Setup Wizard.
  Wait about two minutes for the AP configuration to update, and then connect to the wireless network name configured in the setup wizard. The browser is then redirected to the login page of the AP.
- Cloud-Managed Mode: Tap “Done” to finish the setup wizard and the browser is redirected to the cloud login page.

If you already have an ecCLOUD account, log in and select a site for the AP. The AP is automatically registered for cloud management. After you tap “Save,” wait about two minutes for the cloud controller to configure the AP.

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If you do not have an ecCLOUD account, tap “I want to register” and first set up an account. Create a cloud and site before confirming the regulatory country. After tapping “Next,” the AP is then automatically registered for cloud management. After you tap “Save,” wait about two minutes for the cloud controller to configure the AP.

Note:
Refer to the Edgecore ecCLOUD Controller User Manual for more information on setting up and configuring APs through ecCLOUD.

Safety and Regulatory Information

FCC Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under 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 by 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 of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
Connect the equipment to 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

FCC Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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.

For products available in the USA/Canada market, only channels 1–11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
The operation of this device is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft.
Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

Model:
OAP101, This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 51 cm between the radiator and your body.

Model:
OAP101-6E, This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 59 cm between the radiator and your body.

Installation personnel
This product is designed for specific applications and should be installed by qualified personnel who know RF and its related regulations. A general user shall not attempt to install or modify the equipment configuration.
Installation location
To meet regulatory RF exposure requirements, this product shall be installed at a location where, during normal operations, the radiating antenna is at least 59 cm away from any nearby persons.
External antenna
Use only the antennas which have been approved by the applicant. Using non- approved antenna(s) is prohibited and may produce unwanted spurious or excessive RF transmitting power which may lead to a violation of FCC limits.
Installation procedure
Please refer to this equipment’s user manual for the procedure details.

FCC Warning: The installation position must be carefully selected so that the final output power does not exceed the limit outlined in relevant regula- tions. Violation of output power regulations could lead to serious federal penalties.

CE Statement
This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

All operational modes:

2.4 GHz: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (HT20), 802.11n (HT40), 802. 11ac (VHT20), 802.11ac (VHT40), 802.11ax (HE20), 802.11ax (HE40)
5 GHz: 802.11a, 802.11n (HT20), 802.11n (HT40), 802.11ac (VHT20), 802.11ac (VHT40), 802.11ac (VHT80), 802.11ax (HE20), 802.11ax (HE40), 802.11ax (HE80), 802.11ax (HE160)
BLE 2.4 GHz: 802.15.1

The frequency and maximum transmitted power limit in the EU are listed below:

2412-2472 MHz: 20 dBm
5470-5725 MHz: 30 dBm

The abbreviations of the countries, as prescribed in the above table, where any restrictions on putting into service or any requirements for authorization of use exist.

CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety (EEC)
This information technology equipment complies with the Directive 2014/53/EU and Directive 2014/35/EU.
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be obtained from www.edge-core.com -> support -> download.

Warnings and Cautionary Messages

Warning: This product does not contain any serviceable user parts.
Warning: Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only.
Caution: Wear an anti-static wrist strap or take other suitable measures to prevent electrostatic discharge when handling this equipment.
Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage this device.
Caution: Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards.

Specifications

Hardware Specifications

AP Chassis

Size (LxWxH) 293.4 x 283.4 x 71 mm (11.55 x 11.16 x 2.80 in.)
Weight 1725 g (3.80 lb)
Waterproof Rating IP66 and IP68
Temperature
- Operating: -40° C to 60° C (-40° F to 140° F)
- Storage: -40° C to 70° C (-40° F to 158° F)
Humidity Operating: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Network Interfaces

Ports
- Uplink(PoE) RJ-45: 2.5GBASE-T, PoE PD
- LAN1 RJ-45: 1000BASE-T
2.4 GHz Radio IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax
5 GHz Radio IEEE 802.11a/ac/n/ax
6 GHz Radio IEEE 802.11a/ac/n/ax (OAP101-6E only)
Bluetooth Radio IEEE 802.15.1
Radio Frequencies US:
- 2.4–2.4835 GHz
- 5.15–5.85 GHz
- 5.925-6.425 GHz (OAP101-6E only)
- 6.525-6.875 GHz (OAP101-6E only)
  EU:
- 2.4–2.4835 GHz
- 5.47–5.725 GHz