MikroTik Groove Series User Manual

Groove-series
This manual covers Groove models: Groove 52 (Groove 52), GrooveA 52
(RBGrooveA-52HPn), GrooveA 52 ac (RBGrooveGA-52HPacn).
The RouterBOARD Groove comes preinstalled in an outdoor case, with a built-in wireless interface, an
N-Male antenna connector, and one 10/100 Ethernet connector which supports MDI-X auto-detection.
The device is packaged with a 24 V power adapter, a PoE injector, and two mounting loops. Several
models are available (dual-band, single-band, AP, and CPE variants).
Safety Warnings
Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry, and be familiar with standard practices for preventing
accidents.
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
The Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
This product is intended to be mounted outdoors on a pole. Please read the mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the
correct hardware and configuration or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation for people and damage to the system.
Use only the power supply and accessories approved by the manufacturer, which can be found in the original packaging of this product.
Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.
We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to the improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your
own risk!
In the case of device failure, please disconnect it from power. The fastest way to do so is by unplugging the power plug from the power outlet.
It is the customer's responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, cabling
requirements, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements. All Mikrotik radio devices must be professionally installed.
This MikroTik equipment complies with the FCC, IC, and European Union radiation exposure limits set forth for an Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation:
uncontrolled environment. This MikroTik device should be installed and operated no closer than 20 centimeters from your body, occupational user, or the
general public.
Connecting
Connect the antenna to the N-Male connector.
Twist to open the Groove case, and connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port.
The Groove accepts 8-30 V Passive PoE from a PoE injector. The included injector should be
connected with the “Data” end into a switch or other router, the “Data + Power” port should be
connected to the Groove, by using an Ethernet cable of the desired length (not included).
Use the provided rubber insulator to put on the Ethernet cable, and push it into the case opening,
so that the opening is tightly closed.
To configure the device, for the access point models (A) you should connect to the wirelessnetwork that begins with “MikroTik”. For the CPE
models, the configuration is done from the Ethernet port.
The default IP is 192.168.88.1, the user name: and there is no password is admin  (or, for some models, check user and wireless passwords on
For RBGrooveA-52HPn (GrooveA 52) The default IP is not set, the sticker). Use Winbox theNeighborstab and connect through the MAC address.
Powering
The device accepts powering from an Ethernet port (Passive PoE). Under maximum load, the power consumption of this device is 4 W.
Mounting
The device is to be mounted vertically so that the Ethernet cable points downwards.
If you wish to tighten the Groove to a pole, you can do it with the provided mounting loops. The Groove
comes bundled with two mounting loops – guide the loops around the Groove through the provided edge
markings, and around the pole where it will be mounted. You should avoid connecting a loose Ethernet
cable to the Ethernet port, and secure the cable to a wall or the pole, so that the cable weight is not pulling
the port. It is recommended to secure the Ethernet cable less than 2m from the Groove device. This is to
ensure that the cable doesn't damage the port by its weight or doesn't fall out.

MikroTik Groove Series Specifications

General

Brand	MikroTik
Model	Groove Series
Category	Wireless Access Point
Language	English