Aerohive Networks HIVEAP170 Users Manual

HIVEAP 170

Plane Bracket (1)

HiveAP 170

Base

Bracket (1)

(4) Sleeve-Bolt Assembly

Sleeve, 5/8” (16 mm), Bolt 1 15/16” (5 cm), Hex nut 3/8” (10 mm), Washer 5/8” (16 mm)

(4) Round Head Screw 1/4” (6 mm) Lock Washer, Flat Washer

(4) Hex Head Bolt, 3/8”x1/2” (10 mm x 13 mm) Lock Washer, Flat Washer 1/2” (13 mm)

Hose Strap (1)

Ground Cable (1)

Ethernet

Housing (1)

INSTALLATION GUIDE

This guide explains how to mount a HiveAP 170 to a pole or flat surface in virtually any outdoor setting, and connect it to HiveManager over the network. To register, get product documentation, see compliance information, and download software updates, visit www.aerohive.com/support

KIT CONTENTS, REQUIRED ACCESSORIES, AND TOOLS

The HiveAP 170 kit includes the items shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1 HiveAP 170 kit contents

To install your HiveAP 170, you will need the following accessories (ordered separately) and tools:

• (2) 2.4 GHz antennas (AH-ACC-170-ANT-2G)

• (2) 5 GHz antennas (AH-ACC-170-ANT-5G)

• A switch that provides PoE power, or a PoE provisioning device

• (1) shielded cat5 Ethernet cable rated for outdoor use; length not to exceed 328 feet (100 m)

• Crosshead screwdriver for 1/4” (6 mm) x 3/8” (10 mm) screws

• Drive sockets (nut drivers) for 3/8” (10 mm) nuts

• Flat blade screwdriver to tighten hose clamp

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND SITE HAZARD WARNINGS

Read and follow these safety instructions and hazard warnings before installing a HiveAP 170 outdoors. Keep these instructions for future reference.

• To comply with RF (radio frequency) exposure limits, do not place the HiveAP 170 within 8" (20 cm) of people.

• You can install the HiveAP 170 in wet, windy locations. Therefore, make sure to install the Ethernet cable housing for a complete waterproof connection.

• To protect the HiveAP 170 from lightning, do not place it at the highest point of a building or structure.

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Make sure that the HiveAP 170 is connected to a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.

Do not locate the HiveAP 170 enclosure near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits. During installation, exercise extreme care not to come into contact with these circuits, which can cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and grounding of the product, refer to national and local electrical codes: NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 70, National Electrical Code Article 810 (U.S.); Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA 22.1 and Section 54 (Canada); and if local or national electrical codes are not available, refer to IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) 364, Part 1 through 7 (other countries).

Do not connect or disconnect antennas or cables from the HiveAP 170 during periods of lightning activity.

To install the HiveAP 170, you must be a qualified installation professional, licensed or certified in accordance with local regulations.

Use only attachments and accessories specified by Aerohive.

During operation, the surfaces of the HiveAP 170 can become hot. Use caution when handling it.

DEVICE, POWER, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Understanding the range of specifications for the HiveAP 170 is necessary for optimal deployment and device operation. The following specifications describe the hardware components, PoE (Power over Ethernet) electrical requirements, and the environmental ranges in which the device can operate.

Device and Enclosure Specifications

• HiveAP dimensions (without antennas): 9 5/8” long x 7 7/8” wide x 3" high (22.4 cm x 20 cm x 7.6 cm)

• HiveAP weight: 4.85 lb. (2.199 kg) with antennas, 6.05 lb (2.744 kg) with antennas and brackets

• Antennas: 4 N-type female connectors for external antennas

• Ethernet connector: autosensing 10/100/1000 Base-T Mbps; compliant with the IEEE 802.3at standard for PoE

• Mounting options:

• Horizontal or vertical pole mount; pole must be 1" to 3.5" (2.5 cm to 8.9 cm) in diameter

• Wall or flat surface mount

Power Specifications

• PoE nominal input voltages: 48 V, 30 watts

Environmental Specifications

• Operating temperature: -40 to 131 degrees F (-40 to 55 degrees C)

• Storage temperature: -40 to 176 degrees F (-40 to 80 degrees C)

• Relative humidity: Maximum 100%

• Wind survivability: > 165 mph (266 kph)

• Environmental compliance: IP68

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The HiveAP 170 mounted

on a grounded vertical pole.

A shielded Ethernet cable

provides both the network

connection and power

through PoE.

The HiveAP 170 ground

wire is connected to

the grounded pole.

HiveAP 170

(AH-AP-170-N-XX)

Shielded Ethernet Cable

N-Type Outdoor Antennas (4)

AH-ACC-170-ANT-KIT

AH-ACC-170-ANT-2G (2)

AH-ACC-170-ANT-5G (2)

5 GHz 2.4 GHz

Ground wire connected

to grounded pole

5 GHz

2.4 GHz

MOUNTING THE HIVEAP 170

You can mount the HiveAP 170 on a variety of outdoor structures and adjust the orientation to vertical for optimum radio transmission. For example, you can mount the HiveAP 170 on a non-penetrating roof stand or to a Winegard bracket, often used for mounting satellite dishes. The mounting bracket is adjustable to fit poles with a 1" to 3.5" (2.5 cm to 8.9 cm) diameter.

To provide unobstructed RF coverage, mount the HiveAP 170 in a relatively open area. At a minimum, mount it on a pole, mast, of flat surface so that the antennas have at least a three-foot clearance from any nearby obstructions.

After checking that you have all the materials and tools necessary, and familiarizing yourself with the safety and site hazard warnings, you are ready to mount the unit. You can mount the HiveAP 170 on a vertical or horizontal pole, or attach it to a flat surface. These options are described below. The device and mounting accessories required for mounting the HiveAP 170 are shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2 HiveAP 170 mounted on a vertical pole with major devices and accessories called out

Note: For best performance, deploy HiveAPs at least 100 feet (30.5 m) apart from each other.

PoE Connections

In most cases, you can connect an Ethernet cable directly from your HiveAP 170 to a PoE-enabled switch, or to a PoE injector inside the building (see Figure 2). If you are not using a PoE-enabled switch, you must connect to an intermediary PoE injector, then to your switch (see Figure 4 on page 8). In cases where your HiveAP 170 is located a significant distance from the building, you can install an outdoor waterproof PoE injector, available separately (SKU AH-ACC-OINJ-30W).

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Attach the plane bracket to the back of the unit using (4) 3/8” x 1/2” (10 mm x 13 mm) hex head bolts and 1/2” (13 mm) lock washers and flat washers.

Attach the base bracket to the plane bracket using (4) 1/4” (6 mm) round head screws with lock washers and flat washers.

Plane Bracket

Base Bracket

Hose Strap

Thread the hose strap through the two tabs on the base bracket.

Use a flat blade screwdriver to tighten the hose strap around the pole.

Vertical Pole Mount

The following steps explain how to mount the HiveAP 170 on a vertical pole.

1. Attach the plane bracket to the back of the unit using the hex bolts, lock washers and flat washers. Tighten the bolts with a socket or nut driver.

2. Mount the base bracket to the plane bracket using the round-head screws, lock washers, and flat washers. Tighten the screws with a crosshead screwdriver.

3. Thread the open end of the hose strap through the two tabs on the base bracket.

4. Fit the hose strap around the pole and tighten the clamp with a 1/4” (2 cm) slotted screwdriver or a 5/16” (8 mm) drive socket (or nut) driver.

5. Connect the grounding cable to the grounding lug on the unit, as shown in Figure 3 on page 7. Connect the other end of the cable to an appropriate ground.

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