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The Ruijie AP6920 Series brings Wi-Fi 7 AP performance to outdoor environments. With a peak 3.570 Gbps dual-radio design, IP68-rated rugged housing, and built-in directional antennas.
These Ruijie Wireless APs deliver carrier-class reliability and high-density coverage for campuses, smart cities, and mission-critical venues.
Model Overview & Specification
| Feature | RG-AP6920-D |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) |
| Radios & Spatial Streams | 2.4 GHz (2×2:2) + 5 GHz (2×2:2) → 4 streams total |
| Peak Throughput | 3.570 Gbps |
| Antenna | Built-in directional (28 dBm TX power) |
| Uplink Ports | 1×2.5 GbE SFP or 1×100/1 GbE RJ45 (PoE+/DC option) |
| Downlink Ports | N/A |
| Protection & Environment | IP68, –40 °C to +55 °C, 6 kV lightning protection |
| Management Modes | Fat/Fit/Cloud (WIS) |
| Digital-Twin O&M | 30% efficiency gain in monitoring & maintenance |
| Certification & Compliance | EN 55032/35, FCC Part 15, IEC 62368-1, etc. |
Accessories & Optional Modules
- Pole-Mount & Wall-Mount Kits: Adjustable tilt brackets for precise alignment.
- Surge Protector Modules: DIN-rail or in-line surge arrestors for extended lightning protection.
- High-Gain Antennas: 6 dBi–12 dBi external sector and omni options for customized coverage.
- Fiber Transceivers: Certified 2.5 GbE SFP modules for long-reach backhaul.
Industrial-Grade Design & Key Features
- IP68-Rated Ruggedness: Fully dust-tight and waterproof, withstands hose-down cleaning and severe weather.
- Extended Temperature Range: Operates from –40 °C to +55 °C for arctic to desert deployments.
- Lightning Protection: 6 kV Ethernet surge guards ensure uptime during storms.
- High-Power Directional Antennas: 28 dBm transmit power delivers focused coverage up to 200 m in point-to-point or sector scenarios.
- Seamless Wi-Fi 7 Upgrade: 4096-QAM and 320 MHz channel support boost peak rates by 20% and capacity by 2× over Wi-Fi 6.
- Digital-Twin Network: AI-driven O&M features—visual fault location, local and service-wide optimization—improve operational efficiency by 30%.
Security & Authentication
- WPA3 Enterprise & Personal: SAE handshake and GCMP-256 encryption secure user data.
- 802.1X/RADIUS & PPSK: Dynamic credentials per device, VLAN-based network segmentation.
- Guest Portal & VLAN Isolation: Customizable captive-portal workflows with bandwidth/time quotas.
- Rogue AP Detection: Continuous spectrum scanning locates and contains unauthorized devices.
- Encrypted Management: SSH, HTTPS, and SNMPv3 protect configuration channels from tampering.
Installation & Mounting Guidelines
- Pole & Wall Mounts: Universal brackets support 50–100 mm poles or flat surfaces.
- Gland-Sealed Cabling: Maintains IP68 rating for both Ethernet and SFP links.
- Grounding: Follow local electrical codes; bond housing to earth ground to dissipate surge energy.
- Placement Tips: Mount at 3–5 m height for max line-of-sight. Aim directional APs toward coverage zones at ±5° tilt. Maintain one-to-two-AP overlap for handoff resilience.
- Mount at 3–5 m height for max line-of-sight.
- Aim directional APs toward coverage zones at ±5° tilt.
- Maintain one-to-two-AP overlap for handoff resilience.
RF Planning & Antenna Configuration
- Directional Coverage: Use built-in high-gain antennas for point-to-multipoint links up to 200 m.
- Auto RF Optimization: Digital-Twin functions adjust channels (20/40/80/160 MHz) and power to minimize interference.
- Heat-Map Simulation: Ruijie Cloud portal models signal strength and capacity pre-deployment.
- DFS & TPC: Comply with radar-avoidance and transmit-power control standards in 5 GHz.
Mesh & High-Availability Topologies
- Self-Healing Mesh: Neighboring APs provide wireless backhaul if fiber/SFP link is lost.
- Multi-Uplink Redundancy: Dual SFP/PoE options ensure alternate backhaul paths.
- Fast Roaming: 802.11r/k/v support delivers <30 ms handoff for seamless mobility.
Deployment & Management Experience
- Fat/Fit/Cloud Modes: Switch between standalone, AC-controlled, or cloud-managed deployments via console, Telnet, or WIS portal.
- Zero-Touch Provisioning: Ruijie Cloud auto-discovers and applies templates to new APs.
- AI-Driven O&M: Digital-Twin alarms, visual fault location, and service optimization dashboards reduce mean-time-to-repair.
- Batch Firmware & Configuration: Schedule in-service upgrades with automatic rollback on failure.
Technical Configuration
Mode Switching (Fat/Fit/Cloud)
ap mode cloud
ap mode fit # via console/Telnet
ap mode fat # via AC
SSID & Security
wlan ssid-profile OutdoorNet
ssid ParkWiFi
authentication-mode wpa3-enterprise
security wpa2-aes
vlan 200
interface wlan 1
ssid-profile OutdoorNet
Directional Antenna Setup
interface dot11radio 0
band 5g
channel auto
width 80
tx-power 28
Uplink Configuration
interface sfp 1
speed 2500
interface gigabitEthernet 0/1
poe enable
Mesh Enablement
mesh enable
mesh backhaul priority sfp
Digital-Twin O&M
digital-twin enable
digital-twin port-profile auto
Real-World Case Studies
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University Campus
– 120 AP6920-D units created seamless outdoor coverage across quad and walkway areas. Student throughput rose by 45%, and dead-zone complaints fell to zero. -
Smart City Surveillance
– Directional APs over fiber backhaul provided reliable video analysis links for 200 security cameras, achieving 99.98% uptime during monsoon season. -
Financial Trading Floor Perimeter
– Outdoor APs delivered sub-2 ms latency for trader mobility hotspots, improving order-entry reliability by 30% compared to legacy Wi-Fi 6 gear.
FAQ – Common Questions
Q1: What makes the AP6920 an Outdoor Wi-Fi 7 AP?
It supports IEEE 802.11be with dual-radio 2×2:2 MIMO for 3.570 Gbps peak rates, plus IP68 ruggedness.
Q2: Can I power it via standard PoE+ switches?
Yes—complies with IEEE 802.3at; for non-PoE sites, a 48 VDC adapter can also be used.
Q3: How does digital-twin O&M improve operations?
AI-driven fault locating and optimization dashboards boost maintenance efficiency by 30%.
Q4: What backhaul options exist?
Use the 2.5 GbE SFP port for fiber or PoE+ uplink on the RJ45 port; mesh can serve as wireless backhaul fallback.
Q5: How do I mount for best coverage?
Pole-mount at 3–5 m with ±5° tilt. For sector coverage, point directional APs at target zones with 10–15 m overlap.
Q6: Is it compatible with Ruijie Cloud and AC?
Yes—supports Fat, Fit, and Cloud (WIS) modes, allowing mixed deployments.
Q7: What security protocols are supported?
WPA3-Enterprise/Personal, 802.1X/RADIUS, PPSK, guest portal, rogue AP detection.
Q8: Are firmware upgrades client-impact free?
Yes—schedule zero-impact upgrades via Cloud or AC with automatic rollback on failure.
Conclusion
The Ruijie AP6920 Series stands out as an Outdoor Wi-Fi 7 AP, combining a Wi-Fi 7 dual-radio design, IP68 ruggedness, 3.570 Gbps throughput, and AI-powered digital-twin O&M.
Ideal for high-density outdoor deployments, these Wireless Access Points deliver unmatched reliability and performance in any environment.
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