Installation guide

Installing the 7782 Access Point in the Field

Verifying Access Point Operation

After mounting the AP, Ruckus Wireless strongly recommends that you verify that the AP

is operating correctly. To do this, you will need to do the following:

■ Powering the AP

■ Connecting the AP to the Network

■ Configuring the External Antenna Gain (7782-E Only)

■ Associating a Wireless Client with the AP

■ Checking the TR069 Status (FlexMaster Management Only)

Powering the AP

Refer to the following:

■ “Powering Options” on page 52

■ “Powering the 7782 with AC” on page 54

■ “Powering the Access Point with PoE” on page 56

Powering Options

The connections required for your installation depend on the power source that you are

using. Figure 30

shows an example of the connections required for a typical outdoor PoE

installation. Figure 31

shows an example of the connections required for a typical outdoor

AC installation.

Notes on Power Sources

■ The AP only requires one power source (either AC or PoE), but can be powered by AC

and PoE at the same time.

■ The AP may be powered by AC power or by PoE input using an 802.3af/at compliant

PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment) when the PoE Output is disabled. The PoE output is

enabled by default.

■ PoE OUT supports 802.3af (15.4W output) loads when the AP is operating off AC input

power or when operating off the PoE input port using a high-power 60W PoE Injector.

■ When AC powered and PoE is present, the AP draws power from the AC connection.

■ The 7782 PoE Output supports high power peripheral devices up to 25W, such as a

small cell or micro cell radio but only with the follow restrictions: the PoE Output cable

length between the 7782 and peripheral device is less than 8m (25 feet) and that the

7782 is operating off of AC Input power. High-power peripherals (up to 25W) may also

be powered by a 7782 operating from the PoE Input using a high power 60W injector,

provided that the PoE input cable length between the injector and 7782 is less than

8m (25 feet) and that the DC voltage at the 7782 PoE input connector is at least 44 VDC.