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  • Page 1 AP-8163 ACCESS POINT INSTALLATION GUIDE...
  • Page 2 AP-8163 Access Point MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. © Motorola Solutions, Inc. 2014. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.10.1 AP-8163 Ports and Connections....... . 13 1.10.2 AP-8163 Antenna Connectors ....... . . 14 1.10.3 AP-8163 Grounding Post .
  • Page 4 7.0 AP-8163 Series ROHS Compliance ........54...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Once adopted by a Motorola Solutions WLAN or Integrated Services Controller running WiNG 5.6 or higher firmware, the AP-8163 is managed as an Adaptive AP, running the WiNG 5 network management protocol. WiNG 5 networks extend the current differentiation that Adaptive APs offered to the next level by now having the services and security available at every point in the network.

  • Page 6: Ap-8163 Hardware

    The AP-8163 antenna suite includes the following optional antenna accessories. The antennas do not ship with the AP-8163 Access Points must be ordered separately. For more information on antennas which can optionally be used with the AP-8163 Access Point, refer to the Wireless LAN Antenna Specification Guide at:...

  • Page 7: Ap-8163 2.4 Ghz Antennas

    Installation Guide 1.3.1 AP-8163 2.4 GHz Antennas Part Number Antenna Type ML-2499-APA2-01 Dipole ML-2499-FHPA9-01R Dipole ML-2499-HPA3-01R Dipole ML-2499-HPA3-02R Dipole ML-2499-HPA4-01 Dipole ML-2499-HPA8-01 Dipole ML-2452-HPAG4A6-01 Dipole ML-2452-APA2-01 Dipole ML-2452-HPA5-036 Dipole ML-2452-HPA6M6-072 Dipole ML-2452-HPA6X6-036 Dipole ML-2452-HPAG5A8-01 Dipole ML-2452-APAG2A1-01 Dipole ML-2499-5PNL-72-N Panel ML-2452-PNA5-01R...

  • Page 8: Ap-8163 5 Ghz Antennas

    AP-8163 Access Point 1.3.2 AP-8163 5 GHz Antennas Part Number Antenna Type ML-5299-APA1-01R Dipole ML-5299-HPA1-01R Dipole ML-5299-HPA5-01 Dipole ML-2452-APA2-01 Dipole ML-2452-APAG2A1-01 Dipole ML-2452-HPA5-036 Dipole ML-2452-HPA6M6-072 Dipole ML-2452-HPA6X6-036 Dipole ML-5299-HPA10-01 Dipole ML-2452-HPAG4A6-01 Dipole ML-2452-HPAG5A8-01 Dipole ML-5299-FHPA10-01R Dipole ML-2452-PNA5-01R Panel ML-2452-PNA7-01R Panel...

  • Page 9: Hardware And Mounting Accessories

    1.4 Hardware and Mounting Accessories The AP-8163 is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) device. When deployed, the use of an outdoor rated PoE power supply and mounting bracket may be required. The recommended Motorola Solutions PoE accessories are listed in the...

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    AP-8163 Access Point 1.7 Package Contents Carefully remove all protective packing material from around the AP-8163 Access Point and save the container for AP-8163 Hardware on page 6 later storage and shipping. Refer to when verifying all AP-8163 hardware has been received.

  • Page 11: Precautions

    • The installation professional should be familiar with all grounding requirements and regional codes and ensure the Access Point and mounting asset are properly grounded. The grounding cable for an AP-8163 must be at a minimum a #10 gauge wire cross section. The cable can be attached to the unit using one of the following methods: •...

  • Page 12: Warnings

    AP-8163 Access Point 1.8.2 Warnings • Read all installation instructions and site survey reports, and verify correct equipment installation before connecting the Access Point to its power source. • Remove jewelry and watches before installing this equipment. • Verify the unit is grounded before connecting it to the power source.

  • Page 13: Access Point Placement

    • Line of Sight (LoS) guidelines should be given special consideration when deploying devices. 1.10 AP-8163 Hardware Overview AP-8163 models have two band unlocked radios that can operate across the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, subject to country regulatory approval and outdoor/band use.

  • Page 14: Ap-8163 Antenna Connectors

    AP-8163 Access Point 1.10.2 AP-8163 Antenna Connectors AP-8163 two radio models (AP-8163-66S40-US, AP-8163-66S40-WR and AP-8163-66S40-EU) are configured with six N type connectors to support two active WLAN data radios. When mounting antennas to ports R1-A, R1-B, and R1-C, ensure you have selected the appropriate band for the configured radio that uses ports R1-A, R1-B, and R1-C.
  • Page 15 Installation Guide Ports R3-A and R3-B are reserved for the sensor radio. An appropriate multi band antenna should be mounted on the unit for sensor operation. The sensor radio does not function as a WLAN data radio. NOTE Antenna ports where no antenna is mounted must be properly terminated using an WARNING! approved IP67 terminator.

  • Page 16: Ap-8163 Grounding Post

    AP-8163 Access Point 1.10.3 AP-8163 Grounding Post The grounding post is located on the bottom of the Access Point above the GND symbol. The grounding cable for an AP-8163 must be at a minimum a #10 gauge wire cross WARNING! section.

  • Page 17: Led Indicators

    1.11 LED Indicators AP-8163 Access Points have LED activity indicators on the front of the enclosure. The LEDs provide a status display indicating error conditions, transmission, and network activity for the 2.4 GHz radio (green) and the 5 GHz radio (amber).

  • Page 18: Ap-8163 Hardware Mounting And Installation

    The following sections detail the installation procedure for deploying an AP-8163 Access Point. 2.1 Mounting Bracket Kit The AP-8163 mounting bracket kit (KT-147407-01) includes the Access Point bracket (left), angle adapter bracket (center), and pole mount bracket (right) sections: The Access Point bracket and angle adapter bracket can be rotated (plus or minus 15 degrees) and tilted (up to 45 degrees) to orient the unit for optimal positioning.

  • Page 19: Extension Arm Kit

    Installation Guide 2.1.1 Extension Arm Kit When mounting an AP-8163 on poles more than 3 inches in diameter, use the extension arm kit (KT-150173-01) to provide a minimum standoff distance of twelve inches to avoid interference with the antennas. The extension arm kit can also be used in combination with the any of the brackets from the mounting bracket kit.

  • Page 20: Pole Mounted Installations

    2.2 Pole Mounted Installations The mounting hardware kit and extension arm can be used in various combinations to properly install the AP-8163 on a pole. For poles of up to 3 inches in diameter, attach the pole mount bracket of the mounting hardware kit at the desired position on the pole using band clamps up to 3/4 inch width, or a 1/2 inch x 4 inch wide U-bolt and nuts.

  • Page 21: Vertical Pole Mount

    Installation Guide 2.2.1 Vertical Pole Mount Use the following procedure for vertical pole mount installations. The extension arm is recommended when mounting the Access Point to poles greater than 3 inches is diameter. For poles up to 3 inches in diameter when using a U-bolt: 1.
  • Page 22 10mm socket, or an adjustable wrench, attach (but don’t tighten) the Access Point bracket section to the AP-8163 with the four M6 flange screw. 5. Insert two M6 hex flange screws into the bottom holes on the sides of the Access Point bracket section.
  • Page 23 Installation Guide 6. With the Access Point positioned so the gore vent is facing down, insert the two M6 hex flange screws in the bottom holes on the sides of the Access Point bracket section into the open slot connections on the bottom of the angle adapter bracket section.
  • Page 24 10mm socket, or an adjustable wrench, attach (but don’t tighten) the Access Point bracket section to the AP-8163 with the four M6 hex flange screws. 4. Insert two M6 hex flange screws into the bottom holes on the sides of the Access Point bracket section.
  • Page 25 Installation Guide 6. Rotate the Access Point bracket section upward and align the top holes on the sides with the top holes on the angle adapter bracket section. Insert two M6 hex flange screws into the top holes on the angle adapter bracket section.
  • Page 26 AP-8163 Access Point 3. Using a torque wrench or a ratchet and a 10mm socket, or an adjustable wrench, attach the extension arm to the Access Point bracket section with four M6 hex flange screws. The two oval holes must be positioned on the short sides of the Access Point.

  • Page 27: Wall Mounted Installations

    2. Using a torque wrench or a ratchet and a 10mm socket, or an adjustable wrench, attach (but don’t tighten) the Access Point bracket section to the AP-8163 with four M6 hex flange screws and insert two M6 hex flange screws into the bottom holes on the sides of the Access Point bracket section.
  • Page 28 AP-8163 Access Point 3. With the Access Point positioned so the gore vent is facing down, insert the two M6 hex flange screws in the bottom holes on the sides of the Access Point bracket section into the open slot connections on the bottom of the angle adapter bracket section.

  • Page 29: Ap-8163 Power Options Using Power Over Ethernet

    Refer to the AP-PSBIAS-7161 Install Guide. If located within 100 meters of the controller and a PoE port is available, the AP-8163 Access Point can also be connected directly to a Motorola Solutions WLAN or Integrated Services Controller running WiNG 5.6 or higher.

  • Page 30: Basic Access Point Configuration

    AP-8163 Access Point 3 Basic Access Point Configuration Once the Access Point is installed and powered on, complete the following steps to get the device up and running and access management functions: 1. Attach an Ethernet cable from the Access Point to a controller with an 802.3af compatible power source or use the PWRS-14000-148R power supply to supply power to the AP-8162 (once fully cabled).
  • Page 31 Installation Guide 3. Enter the default username admin in the Username field. 4. Enter the default password motorola in the Password field. 5. Click the Login button to load the management interface. When logging in for the first time, you’re prompted to change the NOTE password to enhance device security in subsequent logins.
  • Page 32 AP-8163 Access Point The Initial Setup Wizard displays the same pages and content for each NOTE Access Point model supported. The only difference being the number of radios configurable by model, as an AP7131 model can support up to three radios, AP6522, AP6532, AP6562, AP8132 and AP7161 models support two radios and AP6511 and AP6521 models support a single radio.
  • Page 33 Installation Guide 7. Select Save/Commit within each page to save the updates made to that page's configuration. Select Next to proceed to the next page listed in the Navigation Panel without saving your updates. While you can navigate to any page in the navigation panel, you cannot NOTE complete the Initial AP Setup Wizard until each task in the Navigation Panel has a green checkmark.
  • Page 34 UI to connect to the Access Point, provision its configuration and administrate the Access Point’s configuration. If designating the Access Point as a Standalone AP, Motorola Solutions NOTE recommends the Access Point’s UI be used exclusively to define its device configuration, and not the CLI.
  • Page 35 Installation Guide 13. The Typical Setup Wizard displays the Network Topology screen to define how the Access Point handles network traffic. 14. Select an Access Point Mode from the available options. • Router Mode -In Router Mode, the Access Point routes traffic between the local network (LAN) and the Internet or external network (WAN).
  • Page 36 AP-8163 Access Point 15. Select Next. The Typical Setup Wizard displays the LAN Configuration screen to set the Access Point's LAN interface configuration. 16. Set the following DHCP and Static IP Address/Subnet information for the LAN interface: • Use DHCP - Select the checkbox to enable an automatic network address configuration using the Access Point’s DHCP server.
  • Page 37 Installation Guide • DNS Forwarding - Select this option to allow a DNS server to translate domain names into IP addresses. If this option is not selected, a primary and secondary DNS resource must be specified. DNS forwarding is useful when a request for a domain name is made but the DNS server, responsible for converting the name into its corresponding IP address, cannot locate the matching IP address.
  • Page 38 AP-8163 Access Point 19. Select Next. The Typical Setup Wizard displays the RADIUS Server Configuration screen if required. Otherwise, the Typical Setup Wizard displays the Summary and Commit screen. 20. Use the Radius Server Configuration screen to configure the users for the onboard RADIUS server. Use...
  • Page 39 Installation Guide 21. Select Add User to display the dialog to enter user information to add to the RADIUS server user database. 22. Enter the following user information: • Username - Provide a user name used to authenticate the user. •...
  • Page 40 AP-8163 Access Point 28. Select Next. The Typical Setup Wizard displays the Summary and Commit screen to summarize the screens (pages) and settings updated using the Typical Setup Wizard. No user intervention or additional settings are required. Its an additional means of validating the Access Point’s updated configuration before it’s deployed.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Installation Guide 4 Specifications 4.1 Physical Characteristics Dimensions 9.0 in. L x 10.0 in. W x 2.6 in. H 22.8 cm L x 25.4 cm W x 6.6 cm H Weight (Unit) 5.6lbs / 2.54 Kg Housing Outdoor IP67 rated, die-cast aluminum, corrosion resistant enclosure, salt, fog, rust per ASTM B117 LED activity indication 2 top mounted LEDs...

  • Page 42: Power Characteristics

    AP-8163 Access Point 4.3 Power Characteristics Operating Voltage 36-57 VDC Operating Current 625mA at 48V in 802.3at mode Integrated PoE 802.3at...

  • Page 43: Regulatory Information

    5 Regulatory Information This device is approved under Motorola Solutions, Inc. All Motorola devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as required. Local language translations are available at the following website: https://portal.motorolasolutions.com/Support/US-EN/Wireless+Networks...

  • Page 44: Frequency Of Operation - Fcc And Ic

    AP-8163 Access Point 5.2 Frequency of Operation - FCC and IC 2.4 GHz Only The available channels for 802.11bg operation in the US are Channels 1 to 11. The range of channels is limited by firmware. 5 GHz Only The use in the UNII (Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure) band 1 (5150-5250 MHz) is restricted to Indoor Use Only;...

  • Page 45: Rf Exposure Guidelines

    The device complies with internationally recognized standards covering human exposure to electromagnetic fields from radio devices. For information on "International" human exposure to electromagnet fields refer to the Motorola Declaration of Conformity (DoC) at http://www.motorolasolutions.com/doc. For further information on the safety of RF energy from wireless devices - see http://responsibility.motorolasolutions.com/index.php/downloads/.

  • Page 46: Power Supply

    This device must be powered from a 802.3af or 802.3at compliant power source which has been certified by the appropriate agencies, or by a LISTED Motorola, Type no. PWRS-14000-247R or AP-PSBIAS-2P3-ATR, direct plug-in power supply, marked Class 2 or LPS (IEC60950-1,SELV). Use of alternative Power Supply will invalidate any approvals given to this unit and may be dangerous 5.7 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - FCC...

  • Page 47: Radio Transmitters (Part 15)

    The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate. In compliance with respective local regulatory law, Motorola Solutions AP software provides professional installers the option to configure the antenna type and antenna gain for approved antennas.

  • Page 48: Ce Marking And European Economic Area (Eea)

    • Italy requires a user license for outside usage. 5.10 Statement of Compliance Motorola Solutions hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A Declaration of Conformity may be obtained from http://www.motorolasolutions.com/doc.
  • Page 49 Installation Guide Declarações Regulamentares para AP-8163 - Brasil Nota: A marca de certificação se aplica ao Transceptor, modelo AP-8163. Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário.
  • Page 50 AP-8163 Access Point Taiwan Ukraine Thailand...

  • Page 51: Waste Electrical And Electrical Equipment (Weee)

    Installation Guide 5.13 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) English: For EU Customers: All products at the end of their life must be returned to Motorola Solutions for recycling. For information on how to return product, please go to: http://www.motorolasolutions.com/recycling/weee.
  • Page 52 AP-8163 Access Point Dansk: Til kunder i EU: Alle produkter skal returneres til Motorola Solutions til recirkulering, når de er udtjent. Læs oplysningerne om returnering af produkter på: http://www.motorolasolutions.com/recycling/weee. Ελληνικά: Για πελάτες στην Ε.Ε.: Όλα τα προϊόντα, στο τέλος της διάρκειας ζωής τους, πρέπει να επιστρέφονται...

  • Page 53: Motorola Solutions Support Center

    • Model number or product name • Software type and version number Motorola Solutions responds to calls by e-mail, telephone, or fax within the time limits set forth in support agreements. If you purchased your product from a Motorola Solutions business partner, contact that business partner for support.

  • Page 54: Ap-8163 Series Rohs Compliance

    (PBDE) (PBB) (Parts) (Metal Parts) (Circuit Modules) (Cables and Cable Assemblies) (Plastic and Polymeric Parts) (Optics and Optical Components) (Batteries) SJ/T11363-2006 SJ/T11363-2006 This table was created to comply with China RoHS requirements for the Motorola Solutions AP-8163 model Access Point.
  • Page 55 Installation Guide...
  • Page 56 Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078, U.S.A. http://www.motorolasolutions.com MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIOSNS and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2014 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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