RG-AP840-I(V2)

802.11ax Dual-radio Enhanced

High-density and Indoor Access Point

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Product Overview
RG-AP840-I(V2) is an 802.11ax-compliant enhanced wireless Access Point (AP) released by Ruijie Networks for
indoor scenarios in the higher education, government, general education, finance, and business sectors.

The RG-AP840-I(V2) complies with the 802.11ax, 802.11ac Wave2, 802.11ac Wave1, and 802.11n protocols. It
adopts the hardware-independent dual-radio design and can provide a maximum access rate of 5.375 Gbps, which
breaks through the bottleneck in wireless performance.

Important factors such as the wireless network security, radio control, mobile access, quality of service (QoS),
seamless roaming, and expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) module are fully taken into account for this product.
Therefore, this device can be used in combination with Ruijie Wireless Controllers (ACs) and RG-WIS to implement
STA data forwarding, security, access control, and IoT application extension.

This product supports local power supply and power over Ethernet (PoE), which can be selected based on on-site
power supply conditions. In addition, this AP can be mounted on the wall or on the ceiling, making the AP especially
applicable to large campuses, conference centers, plazas, or other densely populated scenarios.

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 Product Features
Simplified Optical Ethernet Solution
The simplified optical Ethernet Solution by Ruijie Networks
replaces conventional Ethernet cables with the fiber-
optic cables. The solution has significant advantages over
traditional Ethernet networking solution, including flat network,
easy construction, neat wiring layout, and flexible network
upgrades.
Multiple Service Ports
The RG-AP840-I(V2) supports a maximum wired access rate
of 6 Gbps.
The AP has two adaptive Ethernet copper ports and one
SFP port. One port provides a maximum wired access rate
of 5 Gbps, to implement high-speed transmission conversion
between wireless networks and wired networks. The other
port can provide a maximum wired access rate of 1 Gbps and
be connected to Ruijie IoT module and other module units so
that the AP is applicable to more scenarios.
The 5GE SFP port can adapt to the wired network link status
of different customer sites and support data transfer on SFP
optical port.
Fast Wireless Access, Higher Energy
Efficiency, and Higher Reliability
1024-QAM High-Speed Access
The RG-AP840-I(V2) adopts the dual-radio design and
complies with the next-generation Wi-Fi standard 802.11ax.
When the two radios are both enabled, the AP can provide a
maximum wireless access rate of 5.375 Gbps, bringing high-
speed access experience.
OFDMA High-Density User Access
The Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)
feature in 802.11ax enables the RG-AP840-I(V2) to divide a
WLAN channel into a plurality of narrower subchannels, with
each user occupying one or more subchannels. The AP can
conduct scheduling to allow multiple users to receive and
send packets concurrently, reducing user competition and
backoff, shortening the network delay, and improving network
efficiency.
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In a high-density deployment and access environment, the
average rate per STA can be raised to four times that of 802.11ac.
Environment Protection and Lower Power Consumption
The RG-AP840-I(V2) incorporates various new energy saving
technologies, including the single-antenna standby technology,
dynamic MIMO power saving technology, enhanced automatic
power saving transmission technology, and packet-based
power control technology. With these technologies as well
as high-performance power design, the RG-AP840-I(V2) is
energy-efficient while providing high-speed wireless access
service.
Intelligent Recognition Function
The RG-AP840-I(V2) is capable of identifying smart mobile
terminals (such as iOS and Android terminals) and PCs.
The RG-AP840-I(V2) can be correlated with Ruijie WIS to
implement visualized wireless network management based
on the wireless terminal type and network optimization in one-
click mode.
Intelligent Local Forwarding
The RG-AP840-I(V2) integrates Ruijie Networks intelligent
local forwarding technology and breaks through the bottleneck
in the traffic of ACs. Ruijie AC can be used to pre-configure
the data forwarding mode for the RG-AP840-I(V2). Then, this
AP determines whether data needs to be forwarded by the AC
based on the SSID name or user VLAN, or be sent to a wired
network for data exchange.
With the local forwarding technology, the AP classifies
data that is sensitive to delay and requires highly real-time
transmission, and forwards it through a wired network. In this
way, the traffic pressure of the AC is greatly relieved and the
AP better adapts to high-traffic transmission on 802.11ax
networks.
Abundant QoS Policies
The RG-AP840-I(V2) supports abundant QoS policies. It provides
WLAN/AP/STA-based bandwidth limitation and supports Wi-
Fi Multimedia (WMM) that defines priorities for different service
data. The RG-AP840-I(V2) authentically implements timely and
quantitative transmission of audio and video, and guarantees
smooth application of multimedia services.
The multicast-to-unicast technology supported by the RG-
AP840-I(V2) solves the video lagging problem caused by packet
loss or long delay in Video on Demand (VoD) and other multicast
applications on wireless networks, and enhances the experience
in the use of multicast video services on wireless networks.
Comprehensive Security Protection and
Ease of Use
Secure User Access
The RG-AP840-I(V2) supports a wide range of user access
authentication modes such as Web authentication, 802.1x
authentication, MAC Address Bypass (MAB) authentication,
and local authentication. It also fully supports Ruijie Global
Security Network (GSN) solution. Complying with the standard
network access control standard, the RG-AP840-I(V2)
strictly defines a set of network access control policies in
terms of user access, authorization, host compliance check,
network behavior monitoring, and network attack prevention.
These control measures guarantee high network security for
authenticated users.
Comprehensive Wireless Security Protection
Working with Ruijie Networks integrated network management
system RG-SNC and RG-WS series ACs, the RG-AP840-
I(V2) is capable of offering a wide breath of wireless
security protection features including the Wireless Intrusion
Detection System (WIDS), RF interference tracking, rogue AP
containment, anti-ARP spoofing, and DHCP protection. With
these features, an authentically secure and reliable wireless
network can be built for users.
Multiple Easy-to-Use Authentication Modes
When used together with Ruijie authentication system or
multi-service ACs, the RG-AP840-I(V2) supports multiple
efficient and convenient authentication modes such as MAB
authentication, SMS authentication, and QR code-based
visitor authentication.
Users need to enter their usernames and passwords only for
the first time when accessing a network by using STAs via
MAB authentication. They can directly access the network
with no need to enter the usernames and passwords again in
their future access.
When visitors access a wireless network via SMS authentication,
an authentication page pops up, on which visitors can register
accounts by using their mobile numbers and access the Internet
by using the usernames and passwords in their received SMs.
QR code-based authentication is another convenient way
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for visitors to access the Internet. After accessing a wireless
network, visitors can receive a QR code prompt. They can
access the network after being authorized by the visited
employees. Visitor behaviors are directly linked with the visited
employees to provide better security.
Flexible Device Management Modes
Flexible Switching Between Fit Mode and Fat Mode
The RG-AP840-I(V2) supports flexible switching between
the fat mode and fit mode. In fit mode, the AP can be used
after installation with zero configuration. The sound remote
management greatly improves the operation, administration,
maintenance (OAM) efficiency for wireless networks.
Web GUI Management
T h e R G - A P 8 4 0 - I ( V 2 ) p r o v i d e s t h e A C a n d A P We b
management GUI, on which O&M personnel can complete
wireless configuration easily and manage the wireless network
comprehensively. On the AC Web GUI, O&M personnel
can manage the AP as well as STAs connected to the AP,
and restrict the rates and network access behaviors of the
STAs. With the GUI, O&M personnel can plan, manage, and
maintain wireless networks conveniently.
Correlation with the Network Management Software
The RG-AP840-I(V2) can be correlated with Ruijie network
management software RG-SNC, which can manage all
ACs and APs throughout the network, including device
configuration backup and device status query. RG-SNC
provides a wireless thermal map to show the wireless signal
distribution of APs in the actual environment.
Small Branch-Office All-in-One
In small-sized branch office scenarios, RG-AP840-I (V2) can
provide wireless access services for office areas and act as a
VPN gateway to implement all-in-one AP and VPN gateways,
simplifying network deployment and saving construction costs.
PPPoE
The RG-AP840-I(V2) supports PPPoE Client function. It can
access the Internet through PPPoE, so that the branch offices
can access the Internet without setting up a separate gateway.
NAT
RG-AP840-I (V2) supports NAT and translates NAT addresses
between the Internet and the LANs in branch offices.
IPsec VPN
The RG-AP840-I(V2) supports IPsec VPN which can establish office, thus enabling the LAN interconnection between the
IPsec VPN tunnels between branch offices and the head head office and other branch offices.

Product Specifications
Hardware Specifications
Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions and Weight RG-AP840-I(V2)

Dimensions (W × D × H) 230 mm × 230 mm × 51 mm

Main unit: 1.0kg

Weight
Mounting bracket: 0.1kg

Installation Ceiling, wall-mountable

Lock Option Built-in lock and Kensington lock

Radio Specifications

Radio Specifications RG-AP840-I(V2)

Dual-radio design supports switching between 2.4GHz and 5GHz band:

Radio Design Radio1: 2.4GHz: 2 streams, 2*2 MIMO
Radio2: 5GHz: 4 streams, 4*4 MIMO

802.11b/g/n/ax: 2.400G to 2.4835GHz

Operating Radio 802.11a/n/ac/ax: 5.150GHz to 5.350GHz, 5.725GHz to 5.850GHz
(Note: The operating band varies in different countries)

Spatial Streams Up to six spatial streams, with up to two in 2.4GHz and up to four in 5GHz

Maximum wireless rate of the AP: 5.375Gbps

Data Rate Radio 1: 2.4GHz, 0.575Gbps
Radio 2: 5GHz, 4.8Gbps

Antenna Type Built-in omnidirectional antennas

Antenna Gain 3dBi

Maximum Transmit 20dBm

Power (Note: The actual transmit power may vary in different countries and regions according to the regulations.)

Power Adjustment 1dBm

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OFDM: BPSK@6/9Mbps, QPSK@12/18Mbps, 16-QAM@24Mbps, 64-QAM@48/54Mbps

DSSS: DBPSK@1Mbps, DQPSK@2Mbps, and CCK@5.5/11Mbps
Modulation
MIMO-OFDM: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM and1024QAM
OFDMA

11b: -96dBm (1Mbps), -93dBm (5Mbps), -89 dBm (11Mbps)

11a/g: -91dBm (6Mbps), -85dBm (24Mbps), -80dBm (36Mbps), -74dBm (54Mbps)
11n: -90dBm@MCS0, -70dBm@MCS7, -89 dBm @MCS8, -68dBm@MCS15
11ac: HT20: -88dBm (MCS0), -63dBm (MCS9)
Receive Sensitivity
11ac: HT40: -85dBm (MCS0), -60dBm (MCS9)
11ac: HT80: -82dBm (MCS0), -57dBm (MCS9)
11ax: HE80: -82dBm (MCS0), -57dBm (MCS9), -52dBm (MCS11)
11ax: HE160: -79dBm (MCS0), -53dBm (MCS9), -50dBm (MCS11)

Interface Specifications

Interface Specifications RG-AP840-I(V2)

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1

USB Port USB 3.0 port

One 100M/1000M/2.5G/5G adaptive Ethernet copper port, supporting PoE

Fixed Service Port One 5G SFP port, compatible with 1G and 2.5G SFP
One 10M/100M/1000M adaptive copper port, supporting power supply to IoT units (48V/12.95W)

Fixed Management Port One RJ45 console port

Status LED One system status indicator

Button One reset button

Power Supply and Power Consumption

Power Supply and

RG-AP840-I(V2)
Power Consumption

DC input: 54 V/1.1 A
PoE/PoE+/PoE++ (required to meet 802.3af/at/bt PoE standards)
Note:
Input Power Supply ● In case of 802.3at PoE, the AP starts up normally. The downlink port and USB port cannot power
external devices.
● In case of 802.3af PoE, the AP starts up normally. Both the two radios are available under one-stream
mode, and the downlink port and USB port cannot power external devices.

Power Supply to External

Supported
Device

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 Power Supply and
RG-AP840-I(V2)
Power Consumption

Maximum Power
40W
Consumption

Environment and Reliability

Environment and Reliability RG-AP840-I(V2)

Operating temperature: -10°C to +50°C

Storage temperature: -40°C to +70°C
Temperature
(Note: in the altitude range of 3000m to 5000m, the maximum temperature decreases by 1°C for every
220m of altitude increase.)

Operating humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Humidity
Storage humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

IP Rating IP51

Safety Standard GB 4943.1, IEC 62368-1

EMC Standard EN300386, GB19286, GB17618

Software Specifications

Software Specifications RG-AP840-I(V2)

Maximum number of allowed concurrent STAs 1024

SSID hiding Supported

Separate authentication mode, encryption

Supported
mechanism, and VLAN attributes for each SSID

Remote Intelligent Perception Technology

(RIPT): supported Intelligent device recognition Supported
WLAN
technology

Intelligent load balancing based on the number

Supported
of STAs or traffic

SSID-based STA limit

STA limit
Radio card-based STA limit

Bandwidth limit STA/SSID/AP-based rate limit

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 Software Specifications RG-AP840-I(V2)

When the AP works in fit mode, it can be

switched to fat mode via an AC. When the AP
WLAN Fat/Fit mode switching
works in fat mode, it can be switched to fit mode
through the local control port or Telnet mode.

PSK and Web authentication Supported

WEP (64/128 bits), WPA (TKIP), WPA-PSK,

Data encryption
WPA2 (AES), WPA3

WeChat-based authentication Supported

QR code-based visitor authentication Supported

SMS authentication Supported

MAB authentication Supported

Security Features
Data frame filtering Whitelist, static blacklist, dynamic blacklist

User isolation Supported

Rogue AP detection and containment Supported

Dynamic ACL assignment Supported

RADIUS Supported

CPU Protect Policy (CPP) Supported

Network Foundation Protection Policy (NFPP) Supported

static IPv4 address or dynamic IPv4 address

IPv4 address
obtained via DHCP

Multicast-to-unicast conversion Supported

Routing Switching
PPPoE client Supported

IPsec VPN Supported

FTP ALG/DNS ALG Supported

Telnet and TFTP management Supported

Web management Supported

Management and
Maintenance
Wireless positioning RBIS

Wireless marketing WMC/MCP

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Fault detection and alarm Supported

Management and
Maintenance
Information statistics and logs Supported

Typical Application
This AP is applicable to densely populated areas with simple building structure, no special obstructions, and a large capacity
demand. Such areas include meeting rooms, libraries, classrooms, bars, and leisure centers. This AP can be flexibly deployed
based on the environment.

The figure below shows the typical network topology of the RG-AP840-I(V2).

Authentication
AC Backbone
management system
network or
Internet

PoE access switch

AP1 APn

WLAN terminal Users in education, enterprise,

and finance fields

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Order Information
Model Description Remarks

802.11ax-compliant dual-radio AP. The device supports the simplified optical

Ethernet solution by Ruijie Networks. It supports a maximum of six spatial streams
RG-AP840-I(V2) and a maximum access rate of 5.375Gbps. It complies with the 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Required
and 802.11ax modes, allows switching between fit mode and fat mode, and supports
802.3bt/at/af PoE. The access point requires one wireless controller license.

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