Minimum Installation Requirements; Access Point Placement; Site Surveys; Root Node Placement - Motorola AP 7181 Installation Manual

Installation Guide

2.5 Minimum Installation Requirements

The minimum requirements for installing an AP 7181:
• AP 7181 Access Point
• Power cable (flying leads)
• Standard Ethernet cable
• Yoke (attached)
• 22 mm socket and driver to remove port caps
• #6 metric allen wrench to remove the yoke

2.6 Access Point Placement

Typically, roadways in the deployment area become main arteries for the wireless mesh network. Roadways can
provide LoS coverage over large distances between root nodes and non root APs.

2.6.1 Site Surveys

Motorola Solutions recommends conducting a site survey prior to installing an Access Point. A thorough site survey
must include a visit to the customer site to identify the characteristics of the coverage area, including availability
of electrical distribution for power sources and the location of existing network infrastructure.The site survey
should also include preliminary WLAN measurements to identify candidate AP locations
When scheduling a visit to conduct a site survey, request access to wiring closets, adjacent floors, and other
locations that may require special permission.

2.6.2 Root Node Placement

When planning for root node placement:
• Identify Root node wireless backhaul technology (Point-to-Point (PTP), Point-to-Multipoint (PMP))
• Identify Ethernet or fiber optic backhaul
• Identify Root node locations
• Obtain all required permits and/or lease agreements
• Verify that power is available at each potential node deployment location
• Give careful consideration to the fact that Root nodes with a wireless backhaul usually backhaul traffic to
a cluster point (i.e. PMP Canopy)
• Wireless backhaul clusters can be on towers, rooftops, etc.
• Ensure that all Root nodes are deployed with LoS to cluster points
When installing an AP 7181 root node that has its Shielded CAT-5E Ethernet directly connected to the wired
network, lightning protection should be used on all Shielded CAT-5E Ethernet connections. An outdoor rated
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