Red-M 1000AP access point
getting started guide
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Red-M 1000AP getting started guide
Before starting, read the License and Warranty agreement
included in the packaging as this becomes legally binding on
you as soon as you install or use this product.
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Tabl e o f c o n t e n t s
Introduction ................................................. 5
Mounting the 1000AP..................................... 7
Connecting the cables .................................... 9
Using more complicated networks ..................12
Connecting power ........................................12
Configuring 1000APs.....................................13
Using Identify mode .....................................14
Reading the LED ..........................................15
1000AP diagram ..........................................16
Contact information ......................................17
Regulatory information..................................17
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Introduction
Red-M™ 1000AP™ access points are designed to work
with Genos™ software, which runs on the Red-M
3000AS™ access server or a Linux server. 1000AP
access points enhance your Bluetooth™ infrastructure by
letting more users connect over a wider area.
1000APs have a Bluetooth range of up to 100 meters (for
high-powered devices) or around 15 meters (for
low-powered devices). Range often varies with both the
connecting device and the surrounding environment.
Installation
There are two installation options: ‘star-wiring’ or
‘daisy-chaining’. Connect 1000APs to your LAN using
Category 5 Ethernet cables with standard RJ-45
connectors. There should be no more than 100 meters of
cabling between two 1000APs or between a 1000AP and
the Ethernet port to which it is connected. This is an
Ethernet limitation. For more information about cabling,
see Connecting the cables on page 9.
Note: When configuring a 1000AP on your management
PC, this guide refers to Genos software version 2.0 and
above. If you have BIAS version 1.3 or earlier installed
on your 3000AS, upgrade to the latest version of Genos
available from the Red-M website (www.red-m.com).
Note: Some jurisdictions require special wiring if
installing cables into a ceiling cavity. They may also have
special conditions about installing products on a ceiling
or installing the supplied power adapter. If in doubt,
contact your local authority.
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Before you start
Before you start, you need:
• Either a configured Red-M 3000AS access server or
a Linux server with Genos installed
• Category 5 Ethernet cables with RJ-45 connectors
• The DC 12v power adapter (included)
• If mounting on a ceiling or wall:
- Two screws
- A mounting bracket (included)
- A screwdriver
• An Ethernet hub or switch (if installing in a
‘star-wire’ configuration).
Note: The mounting bracket may already be fitted to
the 1000AP during packaging. You may want to remove
the bracket to use the 1000AP on a desktop.
Note: If you use the star-wire configuration from the
Access Point port of a 3000AS, and connect to a switch
or hub’s standard ports, you will need an Ethernet
crossover cable.
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Mounting the 1000AP
The 1000AP has a mounting bracket that can be
attached to a ceiling or wall using appropriate screws
and suitable fastenings. We recommend mounting on a
ceiling, since 1000APs provide superior Bluetooth
coverage in a horizontal position.
Each 1000AP must be connected to its supplied power
adapter, so take this into account when mounting in a
wall cavity or ceiling. For optimum Bluetooth
performance, install the 1000AP(s) in direct line-of-sight
with the devices that will use the 1000AP (ideally not
behind wall partitions or around corners).
Figure 1: Mounting the 1000AP to a ceiling or wall
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To mount on a ceiling or wall:
1. Select a location on a ceiling or wall to mount the 1000AP (we recommend mounting on a ceiling).
2. Ensure the ceiling or wall can support the 1000AP’s
weight (around 250 g or 8.5 oz). If in doubt, consult
a licensed installer.
3. Install the Category 5 Ethernet cable according to
whether you decided to ‘star-wire’ or ‘daisy-chain’
the 1000AP’s cabling (see Connecting the cables on
page 9). Ensure these and the power cable emerge
at the correct point (see Figure 1 on page 7).
4. Use the mounting bracket as a template to mark out drill positions.
5. Drill two holes (43 mm apart) using a 5.5 mm drill
bit. Ensure the two holes are vertically aligned if
mounting on a wall. The holes must be 75 mm from
the cabling hole in the wall or ceiling to ensure a
flush fitting (60 mm from the mounting bracket’s
edge).
6. Insert suitable fastenings into the holes (e.g. wall plugs).
7. Position the mounting bracket over the two holes and insert the appropriate screws.
8. Connect the cables from the hole in the ceiling/wall to the 1000AP.
9. Slide the 1000AP over the mounting bracket until it
fits into the groove. Continue sliding until it locks
into place.
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Connecting the cables
Cabling depends on whether you decide to ‘star-wire’ or
‘daisy-chain’ the 1000AP(s), and to which Genos server
you connect. You must use the power adapter provided
to connect power to each 1000AP.
Star-wiring from a 3000AS
Star-wiring means using an Ethernet switch or hub to
connect 1000APs to the Genos server as shown in
Figure 2 below.
Star-wiring is recommended if you plan to install more
than two 1000APs. Star-wiring uses the 1000AP’s IN port
to connect the cable from the switch or hub, which is
connected to your Genos server.
Note: When connecting the 3000AS to a switch or hub’s
uplink port, you can use a standard Ethernet cable. To
connect from the Access Point port to a switch/hub’s
standard ports, you must use an Ethernet crossover cable.
Do not use a 10Mbps-only hub for connecting 1000APs.
Figure 2: Star-wire i nstallat ion
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1. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable from the
3000AS’s blue Access Point port or purple Office Lan
port to the switch or hub. Ensure there is no more
than 100 meters between the 3000AS and the
switch or hub.
2. Connect Category 5 Ethernet cables from the
1000AP’s IN port to a spare port on the switch or
hub. There should not be more than 100 meters
between a 1000AP and the switch or hub.
Note: If you use the blue Access Point port and do not
connect to the switch/hub’s uplink port, you must use an
Ethernet crossover cable.
Star-wiring from a Linux server
1. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable from your
Linux server’s Ethernet port to the switch or hub.
Ensure there is no more than 100 meters between
any two devices.
2. Connect Ethernet cables from the 1000AP’s IN port
to a spare port on the switch or hub. There should
not be more than 100 meters between a 1000AP
and the switch or hub.
Daisy-chaining
Daisy-chaining means installing two 1000APs in a
continuous fashion, with one joining the next. See
Figure 3 below.
Daisy-chaining uses both the 1000AP’s IN and OUT
ports.
Note: No more than two 1000APs should be connected
using a daisy-chain configuration.
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Figure 3: Daisy-chain installation
1. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable (with RJ-45 connectors) to the 1000AP’s IN port.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the 3000AS’s
blue Access Point port or purple Office LAN port, or
to a Linux server’s Ethernet port, or to an Ethernet
switch. (If you are using an Ethernet switch, connect
its uplink port to a Genos server using Category 5
Ethernet cable.)
3. Connect the first 1000AP’s OUT port to the second
1000AP’s IN port. Ensure there is no more than 100
meters between any two devices.
Caution: Do not, under any circumstances, connect a
1000AP’s OUT port to the LAN. The OUT port of the
second 1000AP should be empty and its IN port should
be connected to the first 1000AP’s OUT port.
Caution: Do not use an Ethernet hub in a daisy-chain
configuration.
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Using more complicated networks
Using routers
This guide is mainly concerned with connecting 1000APs
directly to a 3000AS. You can also manage 1000APs over
a routed network. When connected via a routed network
the 1000APs will not be auto-discovered, instead you
must add each 1000AP manually using the AP List dialog
of the management interface.
Multiple Genos servers
Caution: Do not run more than one Genos server on a
network.
Connecting power
1000APs are supplied with a power adapter that must be
fitted to the DC 12v power port. The power adapter cable
is two meters long, so it may have to be fitted in the wall
or ceiling cavity when you mount the 1000AP (depending
on building configuration).
1. Connect the loose power cable to the countryspecific mains power lead.
2. Connect the mains power lead to an electricity supply.
3. Insert the other end of the cable into the 1000AP’s
DC 12v power port. The 1000AP’s LED indicator will
light and display the LED boot sequence (see
Reading the LED on page 15).
4. The 1000AP is now ready to use. You can configure
the 1000AP’s software features through the Genos
management interface (see Configuring 1000APs on
page 13 for more information).
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Configuring 1000APs
1000APs automatically appear in the Genos
management interface when they are installed,
connected and powered-up. 1000APs are displayed in
the AP List dialog. By default, they are listed by their
name and serial number, which is printed on the base of
the unit.
1000APs are automatically enabled through the
management interface. Therefore, you do not need to do
anything to use 1000APs, however, you may want to
change the default settings. You can configure 1000APs
when their LED is steady red.
To edit the 1000AP’s configuration
1. Log on to the management interface as an administrator from a management PC.
2. The AP List dialog displays with all connected access
points. If a 1000AP is missing from this list, wait a
few minutes and check the unit: its LED may be
flashing red to indicate that it has not connected
properly, or it may be steady orange to indicate a
fault. (See Reading the LED on page 15 for more
information.)
3. Click on a 1000AP’s name or hardware address to
open the AP Stats dialog, which shows information
about that unit.
4. Click on AP Record to open the Bluetooth AP Edit
dialog. In this dialog, you can rename the 1000AP,
assign it to a group, enable or disable 1000AP
aerials, enter Security settings and set available
Bluetooth Services.
Tip: You can click a 1000AP’s record icon in the AP
List to directly access a Bluetooth AP Edit dialog.
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Using Identify mode
Identify mode makes the 1000AP’s LED flash red and
orange so you can identify which 1000AP corresponds to
which entry in the management interface. This is
especially useful when you need to find a 1000AP
amongst many installed in a building.
Identify mode is also useful when identifying errors from
the management interface and discovering which users
are connected to a 1000AP.
To enable Identify mode:
1. In the AP List dialog, click on the checkbox (or
boxes) to select the 1000APs you want to identify.
2. Choose Start identifying selected APs from the
Select action drop-down list to enable Identify
mode.
3. To end Identify mode, choose End identifying
selected APs from the Select action drop-down
menu.
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Reading the LED
The 1000AP has a two-color LED indicator to show its
status and locate it when in Identify mode (see Using
Identify mode).
LED startup sequence
1. When power is connected, the LED is orange for about a second to indicate that power is on.
2. The LED flashes orange for a few seconds to indicate
that the 1000AP is starting up and conducting
self-tests. If any startup tests fail, the LED changes
to steady orange to indicate a fatal error.
3. The LED illuminates steady red after startup to indicate normal operation.
4. If the 1000AP has passed its startup tests but
cannot either connect to Genos or obtain an IP
address from a DHCP server, the LED flashes red.
5. If there is a fatal error at any time, the LED
illuminates steady orange. If it remains in this state
for more than a second, try disconnecting and
reconnecting power to the 1000AP, otherwise return
the unit to Red-M.
LED indicator status chart
Status Meaning
Steady red Normal operation
Steady orange Fault mode
Flashing orange Startup and self-testing
Flashing red Cannot locate a Genos server or obtain an IP
Rapid flashing red Upgrading software
Flashing red and
orange
address. It may not be connected properly or the
Genos server may not be switched on
Identify mode. Lets you identify a 1000AP from
the management interface
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1000AP diagram
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1. Mounting cavity. Use the mounting cavity to mount
the 1000AP to a wall or ceiling. Attach the supplied
mounting bracket to a flat surface and slide the 1000AP’s
mounting cavity over the bracket to lock it into place. For
more information, see Mounting the 1000AP on page 7.
2. Power port. Use the power port to connect the
supplied DC 12v adapter to the 1000AP.
3. OUT port and indicator. Use the OUT port to
connect another 1000AP if installing in a ‘daisy-chain’
configuration.
4. IN port and indicator. Use the IN port to connect to
the Genos server directly. You may also use it to connect
an Ethernet switch or hub, or to another 1000AP’s OUT
port if installing in a ‘daisy-chain’ configuration. See
Connecting the cables on page 9 for more information.
5. LED indicator. The LED indicator shows the 1000AP’s
status. It is also used to ‘identify’ the 1000AP. See the
sections on Using Identify mode on page 14 and Reading
the LED on page 15 for more information.
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Contact information
Visit www.red-m.com/support to obtain technical support and
information about support contract purchase.
Regulatory information
The following regulatory statements apply to the Red-M 1000AP access point.
North America
By attaching the mark to this product, we confirm:
This equipment 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 undesirable operation.
To conform with FCC rules regarding RF exposure, this
equipment should be installed a minimum of 20 cm away from
any personnel.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna that
has a maximum gain of 0 dB. Antennae that have a higher gain
are strictly prohibited as per regulations of Industry Canada.
The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the
antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than
that required for successful communication.
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To prevent radio interference to the licensed service in Canada,
this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from
windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its
transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to
licensing.
Europe (EEA)
This product is designed to connect to "Bluetooth" compatible
radio interfaces using the 2.4 GHz frequency band in all EEA
Member States with the exception of France where the use of
the following frequencies is restricted:
2.4000 - 2.4460 GHz - Use Excluded - Military Band
2.4540 - 2.4835 GHz - Limited to indoor video applications
[Member States of the EEA are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.]
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Power supply information
English
CAUTION: Only use this product with a power source that meets the
"Limited Power Source" requirements of IEC 60950 or equivalent safety
standards. Use the power supply provided (if applicable) or contact RedM for a list of suitable power sources.
Dansk
ADVARSEL: Dette produkt må kun anvendes sammen med strømkilder,
der opfylder kravene vedrørende "Limited Power Source" i IEC 60950
eller tilsvarende sikkerhedsstandarder. Anvend den medfølgende
strømforsyning (hvis muligt), eller kontakt Red-M og få en liste over
godkendte strømkilder.
Deutsch
WARNUNG: Verwenden Sie dieses Produkt nur mit einer Stromquelle,
die die Anforderungen bezüglich "begrenzter Stromquellen" gemäß IEC
60950 oder entsprechender Sicherheitsnormen erfüllt. Verwenden Sie
das im Lieferumfang enthaltene Netzteil (sofern zutreffend), oder
fordern Sie bei Red-M eine Liste der geeigneten Stromquellen an.
Español
PRECAUCIÓN: Emplee este producto únicamente con una fuente de
alimentación que cumpla la norma de seguridad IEC 60950 de
alimentación limitada, o equivalente. Utilice la fuente de alimentación
suministrada, si es el caso, o consulte a Red-M para obtener una lista de
fuentes de alimentación apropiadas.
Flemish
OPGELET: gebruik dit product enkel met een voedingsbron die voldoet
aan de "Minimum voedingsbron"-vereisten van IEC 60950 of
evenwaardige veiligheidsvoorschriften. Gebruik bijhorende
voedingsbron (indien deze geschikt is) of neem contact op met RED-M
voor een lijst van geschikte voedingsbronnen.
Français
ATTENTION: n'utilisez ce produit qu'avec une source d'énergie conforme
à la norme IEC 60950 en matière de « source d'énergie limitée », ou
autre norme de sécurité équivalente. Utilisez l'alimentation en courant
fournie (si applicable) ou bien contactez Red-M pour obtenir une liste
des sources d'énergie adéquates.
Íslenska
VARÚÐ: Notið þessa vöru eingöngu með aflgjafa sem stenst kröfur í
kaflanum um "aflgjafa með takmarkað afl" í IEC 60950 (ÍST EN 60950)
eða sambærilegra öryggisstaðla. Notið aflgjafann sem fylgir (ef
viðeigandi) eða fáið lista yfir nothæfa aflgjafa hjá umboðsaðila
vörunnar.
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ΠΡΟΣΟΧΗ: Χ
Italiano
ATTENZIONE: Utilizzare questo prodotto solo con sorgenti di
alimentazione che soddisfano i requisiti di sicurezza IEC 60950 o
equivalenti. Utilizzare l'alimentatore fornito (ove applicabile) o
contattare Red-M per ottenere un elenco delle sorgenti di alimentazione
adeguate.
Nederlands
WAARSCHUWING: Gebruik dit product alleen met een voedingsbron die
voldoet aan de "Minimum voedingsbron"-vereisten van IEC 60950 of
evenwaardige veiligheidsvoorschriften. Gebruik de bijbehorende
voedingsbron (indien van toepassing) of neem contact op met Red-M
voor een lijst van geschikte voedingsbronnen.
Norsk
FORSIKTIG: Dette produktet skal bare brukes med en strømkilde som
tilfredsstiller kravene til "Begrenset strømkilde" i IEC 60950 eller
tilsvarende sikkerhetsstandard. Bruk den medfølgende
strømforsyningen (hvis en slik finnes) eller kontakt Red-M for å få en
oversikt over passende strømkilder.
Português
Advertência: Utilize este produto apenas com uma fonte de energia que
respeite os requisitos definidos em "Fontes de Energia Limitadas" da
norma IEC 60950 ou dos padrões de segurança equivalentes. Utilize a
fonte de alimentação fornecida (se aplicável) ou contacte Red-M para
obter uma lista de fontes adequadas.
Suomi
MUISTUTUS: Käytä tätä tuotetta vain sellaisen virtalähteen yhteydessä,
joka täyttää standardin 60950 "rajoitetun virtalähteen" tai muiden
vastaavien standardien asettamat turvallisuusvaatimukset. Käytä
toimitettua virtalähdettä (jos asianmukaista) tai ota yhteys RedM:ään
sopivien virtalähteiden luettelon saamiseksi.
Svensk
FÖRSIKTIGT! Denna produkt får bara användas med en effektkälla som
uppfyller kraven för "Begränsad effektkälla" i IEC 60950 eller
motsvarande säkerhetsnormer. Använd medföljande effektkälla (i
förekommande fall) eller begär en lista över lämpliga effektkällor från
Red-M.
Σλληνικά
νη µε την οδηγία του IΕC 60950 περί «Περιορισµένης Πηγής Ενέργειας » ή αντίστοιχων
προδιαγ ραφών ασφαλείας. Χρησιµοποιήστε την πηγή ενέργειας που παρέχεται
(αν είναι κατάλληλη) ή επικοινωνήστε µε την Red-M για να σας προµηθεύσει µε
κατάλογο συµβατών πηγών ενέργειας
ρησιµοποιήστε αυτό το προϊόν µόνο µε πηγή ενέργειας που είναι σύµφω
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