The Ruijie 680 Series AP family (including RG-AP680-CD, RG-AP680-O, RG-AP680-IO, RG-AP680-AR) delivers enterprise-grade Wireless Access Point performance outdoors.

With Wi-Fi 6 AP speeds up to 5.951 Gbps, IP67/68 protection, multi-gigabit uplinks, and cloud-native management, these Outdoor WiFi APs redefine reliable connectivity for smart campuses, industrial sites, and city-wide networks.

Model Overview & Specifications

Core Features

Security & Authentication

• WPA3 Enterprise & Personal: Stronger encryption and SAE for open networks.
• 802.1X/RADIUS: Integrate with corporate authentication servers for secure user access.
• Guest Portal & VLAN: Custom captive-portal workflows isolate guest traffic.
• Rogue Detection & Containment: Built-in scanning blocks unauthorized Wireless Access Point devices.
• Encrypted Management: SSH, HTTPS, SNMPv3 protect configuration and monitoring channels.

Power & PoE Details

• 802.3at PoE+: All RG-AP680 models support PoE+ with up to 30 W per unit.
• Power Budgeting: AC-powered or PoE-powered deployments simplify installations.
• DC Input Option (RG-AP680-O/IO): Use 12–57 VDC for industrial or solar-powered sites ([turn0search1]).
• Surge Protection: Built-in surge guards rated 6–9 kV safeguard against lightning and spikes.

Antenna Patterns & RF Planning

• Sector vs. Omni: Directional (CD/AR): 90°–120° horizontal beams focus coverage along corridors or perimeters. Omnidirectional (O/IO): 360° coverage for plazas and open areas ([turn0search1]).
• Directional (CD/AR): 90°–120° horizontal beams focus coverage along corridors or perimeters.
• Omnidirectional (O/IO): 360° coverage for plazas and open areas ([turn0search1]).
• Gain & Beamwidth: 5 dBi–8 dBi gain on directional, 4 dBi on omni—plan cell radii of 30–60 m for typical deployments.
• 5 dBi–8 dBi gain on directional, 4 dBi on omni—plan cell radii of 30–60 m for typical deployments.
• RF Tools: Use Ruijie’s cloud-based heat maps to validate channel placement and mitigate interference.

Real Configuration Practise

Installation & Mounting Guidelines

• Pole-Mount & Wall-Mount Kits: Included brackets support 1.5″–2.5″ poles or standard wall surfaces.
• Conduit & Cable Entry: Gland-sealed ports maintain IP rating; ground the chassis per NEC guidelines.
• Tilt & Azimuth: Adjust directional units within ±10° to optimize overlapping cell edges.
• Safety: Install at 3–5 m height, away from large metal structures to minimize multipath.

Mesh & High-Availability Topologies

• Self-Healing Mesh: Mesh Peers backhaul wirelessly when wired uplink fails.
• Link Redundancy: Dual Ethernet/SFP ports on IO variant offer failover to fiber or copper.
• Fast Roaming: 802.11r/k/v ensure session continuity for VoIP and mobile users.

Monitoring, Analytics & Firmware Upgrades

• Ruijie Cloud & AC: Centralized dashboards show AP health, client count, traffic heat maps, and alarms.
• AI-Driven O&M: Automated channel/power adjustments based on RF analytics reduce manual tuning.
• Firmware Staging & Rollback: Maintain two firmware banks; schedule zero-impact upgrades outside peak hours.

Technical Configuration Examples

SSID & Security

wlan ssid-profile OutdoorSSID

ssid OutdoorNet

authentication-mode wpa3-enterprise

security wpa2-aes

interface dot11radio1

ssid-profile OutdoorSSID

Radio & Channel Settings

interface dot11radio1

band 5g

channel 36 width 80

tx-power 20

PoE & Ethernet

interface gigabitEthernet0/1

poe enable

interface tenGigabitEthernet0/2

description FiberUplink

VLAN Tagging

interface gigabitEthernet0/1

port link-type trunk

port trunk permit vlan 10,20

Real-World Case Studies

1. University Campus: 150 RG-AP680-AR units provided seamless coverage across athletic fields, reducing dead zones by 98% and handling 5,000 concurrent users.
2. Smart City Streetlights: RG-AP680-O mounted on lampposts delivered municipal Wi-Fi and IoT backhaul over 1 km fiber links—boosting coverage 3× vs. legacy APs.
3. Industrial Facility: RG-AP680-CD units survived –40 °C blasts and heavy dust in mining sites, maintaining 99.99% uptime over six months.

Comparison & Migration Paths

Upgrade from older 802.11ac APs by retaining mounting infrastructure and replacing with RG-AP680 for double the bandwidth and outdoor protection.

Accessories & Optional Modules

• High-Gain External Antennas: 9 dBi sector and omni kits for extended range.
• Surge Protector Modules: DIN-rail and in-line options for additional lightning defense.
• Pole-Mount Extensions: Adjustable arms for better tilt control.
• PoE Injectors & Midspans: 60 W and 95 W units for remote power in non-PoE switches.

Conclusion

The Ruijie 680 Series AP stands as a top-tier Outdoor WiFi AP, combining Wi-Fi 6 AP speeds, industrial-grade resilience, multi-gig uplinks, and AI-driven management. Whether as a Ruijie Wireless AP for sports arenas, smart cities, or industrial sites, it delivers reliable, high-density coverage where it matters most.

FAQ – Common Questions

Q1: Which 680 Series model offers the highest maximum throughput?
The RG-AP680-AR supports quad-stream 4×4:4 operation with 160 MHz channels, yielding up to 10.755 Gbps aggregate data rates, making it the top performer in the series.

Q2: Do all models support outdoor mounting and protection?
Yes—all RG-AP680 models are rated IP67 or IP68, operate from –40 °C to +65 °C, and include built-in surge protection up to 9 kV for harsh outdoor environments.

Q3: Can these APs integrate with existing PoE networks?
Absolutely. Every model supports IEEE 802.3at PoE+ on its data port, drawing up to 30 W, so you can power them directly from PoE+ switches or mid-span injectors.

Q4: How do I choose between directional and omnidirectional variants?
Use directional (CD/AR) units for focused, long-reach coverage (e.g. corridors or perimeters) and omnidirectional (O/IO) units to blanket wide open areas. A quick RF survey in the cloud management portal will confirm the best choice.

Q5: Is mesh networking supported if wired uplink is unavailable?
Yes—the RG-AP680 series can form self-healing wireless mesh backhauls, automatically rerouting traffic through neighboring APs whenever a wired uplink fails.

Q6: How do firmware upgrades work with cloud management?
You can stage firmware in Ruijie Cloud or a local AC, then schedule parallel upgrades across multiple APs. The system supports automatic rollback and zero-impact scheduling outside peak hours.

Q7: What guest-access and authentication features are available?
Built-in captive portal workflows, 802.1X/RADIUS integration, WPA3-Enterprise support, and customizable VLANs let you create secure guest networks and enforce user-based policies easily.

Q8: Can I monitor per-AP RF and client metrics in real time?
Yes—Ruijie’s Cloud and AC dashboards visualize live heat maps, client counts, throughput graphs, error rates, and interference alerts for every AP and channel, so you always know exactly what’s happening on your air.

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