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Meru AP332

Installation Guide

Copyright © Meru Networks, Inc., 2003–2012. All rights reserved.
Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
October 2012
Document Number: 882-70013 Rev A Ver 13 AP300 Installation Guide

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Meru AP332 Installation Guide Copyright © Meru Networks, Inc., 2003–2012. All rights reserved. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. October 2012 Document Number: 882-70013 Rev A Ver 13 AP300 Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 This Limited Product Warranty applies to the original end-user customer of the Meru product which you purchased for your own use, and not for resale (“Product”), from Meru Networks, Inc. (“Meru”) or its authorized reseller (“Reseller”). Limited Warranties One-year limited hardware warranty: Meru warrants to you that Meru —...
  • Page 4 Alteration or modification of the Product in any way, including without — limitation configuration with software or components other than those supplied by Meru or integration with parts other than those supplied by Meru. Abuse, damage or otherwise being subjected to problems caused by —...
  • Page 5 degree of protection equivalent to that of the original packaging, to Meru at the address below. You agree to obtain adequate insurance to cover loss or damage to the Product during shipment. If you obtain an RMA# and return the defective Product as described above, Meru will pay the cost of returning the Product to Meru.
  • Page 6 Meru. All inquiries or claims made under this Limited Product Warranty must be sent to Meru at the following address: Meru Networks Inc., 894 Ross Drive, CA 94087, USA Tel: 408-215-5300 Fax: 408-215-5301 Email: support@merunetworks.com...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Check AP332i LED Activity ....30 Where to Go From Here ....32 © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Contents...
  • Page 8 ANT-O1BG-1300-PN ....ANT-6ABGN-24 ..... viii © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    If you have a support contract, you have access for the length of the contract. See this web site for information such as: Meru System Director Release Notes  Knowledge Base (Q&A)  © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.About This Guide About This Guide...

  • Page 10: External References

    Caution! unexpected ways. Identifies critical information about actions that could result in Warning! equipment failure or bodily harm. © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.About This Guide About This Guide...

  • Page 11: Contacting Meru

    Contacting Meru You can visit Meru Networks, Inc. on the Internet at this URL: http://www.merunetworks.com Customer Services and Support For assistance, contact Meru Customer Services and Support 24 hours a day at +1-888-637-8952 (+1-888-Meru-WLA(N)) or +1-408-215-5305. Email can be sent to support@merunetworks.com.
  • Page 12 © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.About This Guide About This Guide...

  • Page 13: Access Points

    Points as they roam throughout the WLAN. As such, they are an extension of the wired LAN, providing the wireless benefits of client mobility, enhanced access, and dynamic network configuration. Figure 1: Wireless LAN Connected to Network Meru AP © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Access Points...

  • Page 14: Ap300

    Plug and Play deployment using centralized controller platforms  Multi-layered security including standard WPA2, 802.11i security such as  automatic traffic inspection Each of these Access points may be powered by a standard 802.3af PoE device.  Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.

  • Page 15: Ap320I

    Channel span architecture which requires no channel planning or configuration  Six standard multiband, omni-directional antennas for AP302, AP311, AP320, and  AP332 models. Three standard multiband, omni-directional antennas for AP310 and AP301. Powered by 5 volt DC input, 802.3af or 802.3at compliant PoE device. ...

  • Page 16: Ap332E

    Mesh and VPN capability with appropriate controller licenses  AP332i The AP332i Access Point is an internal-antenna AP with two dual-band 802.11n radios and 3x3 MIMO and internal antennas. Features for the AP332i include: Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.
  • Page 17  DFS capability (in permitted regions)  Support for wired stations via the secondary ethernet interface  Per-packet data rates up to 450Mbps  Mesh and VPN capability with appropriate controller licenses  © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Access Points...
  • Page 18 AP300 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.

  • Page 19: Installing Ap332E

    IMPORTANT—Read and follow the regulatory instructions in Appendix B before installing and operating this product. If an optional power supply is used, it must be one supplied by Meru Networks. For Power over Ethernet, an 802.3af or 802.3at connection must be used.

  • Page 20: Installation Requirements

    A power source is needed to power the AP332e. The AP332e requires an 802.3af or 802.3at power source when operating with PoE. Antenna Mappings Table 1 to determine which radio is associated with each antenna. Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.

  • Page 21: Install The Ap332E

    Virtual Port and plan to have phones as clients. Refer to the Meru Deployment Guides on the support site for more information. AP332e is designed to provide 360 degree omni-directional coverage as illustrated below. Plan place- ment with this pattern in mind. © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP332e 9...

  • Page 22: Attach The Provided Antennas

    Mount AP332e Below a Suspended Ceiling  Mount AP332e on a Dropped Ceiling Bevel Tile  Mount AP332e on an Interlude T-Bar  Mount AP332e Above a Suspended Ceiling  Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.
  • Page 23 Mount AP332e Vertically on a Wall The AP332 ships with a metal bracket that can be used to mount it on a wall. This bracket is used in conjunction with the plastic 650-00232 15/16" T-Bar Adapter/Wall Mount bracket to easily lock the AP into place.
  • Page 24 Wall Mount bracket and connect them to their corresponding ports on the underside of the AP. 6. Press the Receiving Slots on the underside of the AP (indicated below) to the corresponding tabs ("Mounting Pins") on the plastic bracket. See Figure Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.
  • Page 25 2. Attach the AP to the mounting bracket by pressing the bracket’s Mounting Pins (shown in Figure to the AP’s Receiving Slots and sliding the bracket until it locks in place. 3. Press the AP and bracket against the rail and twist to lock it into place. © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP332e 13...
  • Page 26 6. Connect one end of the CAT5 (or greater) Ethernet cable with PoE to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector on the underside of the AP. 7. Verify that the AP comes online and then replace the ceiling tiles removed in Step 1. Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.
  • Page 27 7. Verify that the AP comes online and then replace the ceiling tiles removed in Step 1. Mount AP332e Above a Suspended Ceiling AP332e is not plenum-rated and should only be mounted above ceilings in Note: non-plenum air space, such as a return airflow for air conditioning. © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP332e 15...
  • Page 28 3. Attach the mounting bar (depicted in Figure 10) to the mounting brace (which looks like a small handle) with the crossbar of the mounting kit sandwiched between them. See Figure Figure 10: Mounting Bar Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.
  • Page 29 Check that the AP332e is operating correctly before replacing the ceiling tile to the ceiling. Verify correct operation using the LEDs, as shown in Check AP332e LED Activity. © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP332e 17...

  • Page 30: Check Ap332E Led Activity

    Thereafter, its color indicates its operating status. Figure 12: AP332e Status LED LEDs Status After the AP332e is connected, check the status of the LED. Its indicator state is described below. Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.
  • Page 31 2. Select one of these settings for the LED Mode setting: Normal: LEDs are as described above — Blink: Sets all LEDs flashing; this is useful to locate an AP — Dark: Turns off all LEDs — 3. Click OK. © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP332e 19...

  • Page 32: Where To Go From Here

    Now that the AP332e is installed, go to the Meru System Director Getting Started Guide for instructions on initializing the hardware. Return to this chapter to check the status of the LEDs once the WLAN is operational. Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.

  • Page 33: Installing Ap332I

    IMPORTANT—Read and follow the regulatory instructions in Appendix B before installing and operating this product. If an optional power supply is used, it must be one supplied by Meru Networks. For Power over Ethernet, an 802.3af or 802.3at connection must be used.

  • Page 34: Additional Equipment

    AP332i is designed to provide 180 degree omni-directional coverage as illustrated below. Plan place- ment with this pattern in mind. Figure 13: Coverage Pattern for AP332i When Ceiling Mounted ceiling floor Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.

  • Page 35: Install The Access Point

    Mount AP332i Vertically on a Wall The AP332 ships with a metal bracket that can be used to mount it on a wall. This bracket is used in conjunction with the plastic 650-00232 15/16" T-Bar Adapter/Wall Mount bracket to easily lock the AP into place.
  • Page 36 Installing AP332i Figure 14: AP332 Wall Bracket Wall-mount screws 2. Attach the bracket to the wall using screws at the appropriate screw locations as indicated in Figure 14. Recommend #6, #8 (M3, M3.5). 3. Locate the 650-00232 15/16" T-Bar Adapter/Wall Mount component and attach it to the raised screw locations on the Wall Mount plate.
  • Page 37 2. Attach the AP to the mounting bracket by pressing the bracket’s Mounting Pins (shown in Figure to the AP’s Receiving Slots and sliding the bracket until it locks in place. 3. Press the AP and bracket against the rail and twist to lock it into place. © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP332i...
  • Page 38 6. Connect one end of the CAT5 (or greater) Ethernet cable with PoE to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector on the underside of the AP. 7. Verify that the AP comes online and then replace the ceiling tiles removed in Step 1. Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.
  • Page 39 7. Verify that the AP comes online and then replace the ceiling tiles removed in Step 1. Mount AP332i Above a Suspended Ceiling AP332i is not plenum-rated and should only be mounted above ceilings in Note: non-plenum air space, such as a return airflow for air conditioning. © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP332i...
  • Page 40 3. Attach the mounting bar (depicted in Figure 19) to the mounting brace (which looks like a small handle) with the crossbar of the mounting kit sandwiched between them. See Figure Figure 19: Mounting Bar Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.
  • Page 41 Note: international electromagnetic emissions limits. Check that the AP332i is operating correctly before replacing the ceiling tile to the ceiling. Verify correct operation using the LEDs, as shown in Check AP332i LED Activity. © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP332i...

  • Page 42: Check Ap332I Led Activity

    Figure 21: AP332i Status LED LEDs Status After the AP332i is connected, check the status of the LED. Its indicator state is described below. Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.
  • Page 43 2. Select one of these settings for the LED Mode setting: Normal: LEDs are as described above — Blink: Sets all LEDs flashing; this is useful to locate an AP — Dark: Turns off all LEDs — 3. Click OK. © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP332i...

  • Page 44: Where To Go From Here

    Now that the AP332i is installed, go to the Meru System Director Getting Started Guide for instructions on initializing the hardware. Return to this chapter to check the status of the LEDs once the WLAN is operational. Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.

  • Page 45: Cautions And Warnings

    Al cambiar la orientación de las antenas, asegúrese de aflojar ligeramente Precaución! el anillo estriado antes de mover la antena. Luego vuelva a apretar el anillo. De otro modo, podría dañar el cableado interno del punto de acceso. © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Cautions and Warnings 33...
  • Page 46 FCC. No obstante, los puntos de acceso de la serie Meru Access Point de Meru Networks, Inc. deben usarse de tal manera que se minimice la posibilidad de contacto para el usuario durante la operación normal.

  • Page 47: Warnings

    Ci-dessous, vous trouverez les avertissements utilisés dans ce manuel. Una advertencia le llama la atención sobre cualquier posible peligro que pueda ocasionar daños personales o la muerte. A continuación se dan las advertencias utilizadas en este manual. © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Cautions and Warnings 35...
  • Page 48 800.50 del NEC y estar marcados adecuadamente para su uso en espacios aéreos y plenums en lo concerniente a la propagación de humo, tales como CL2-P, CL3-P, MPP (Plenum multifuncional), o CMP (Plenum de comunicaciones). Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.
  • Page 49 Exposición Máxima Permisible conforme a la normativa FCC CFR 47, sección 1.1310, es decir, los límites asignados a la Exposición Incontrolada/Población Civil. © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Cautions and Warnings 37...
  • Page 50 Warnings Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.

  • Page 51: Regulatory Information

    Meru Networks, Inc. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment is the respon- sibility of the user. Meru Networks, Inc. and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from the user failing to comply with these guidelines.
  • Page 52 Frequencies Blocked for Regulatory Compliance 802.11a frequencies 5.25-5.35 GHz and 5.47-5.725 GHz have been blocked for DFS compliance. Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.

  • Page 53: Ap332E/I

    Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement The radiated output power of the Meru Networks devices is well below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. However, the Access Point should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is Caution! minimized.

  • Page 54: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

    Any other installation or use may violate FCC Part 15 Note: regulations. Modifications not expressly approved by Meru Networks, Inc. could void your authority to operate the equipment. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 55: Canada. Industry Canada (Ic)

    Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d’emission) est installe a l’exterieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence. © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Regulatory Information 43...
  • Page 56 To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be chosen so that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.

  • Page 57: Europe-Eu Declaration Of Conformity And Restrictions

    Marking by the alert symbol indicates that usage restrictions apply. © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Regulatory Information 45...
  • Page 58 1999/5/EG. Bij deze verklaart Meru Networks, Inc. dat deze Access Points voldoet aan de essen- tiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC. Par la présente, Meru Networks, Inc. déclare que l’appareil Access Points est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.

  • Page 59: Ieee 802.11A Restrictions

    Meru Networks, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, e Access Points splna základné poiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Meru Networks, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, e tento Access Points je ve shode se základními poadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES. Šiuo Meru Networks, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Access Points atitinka esminius reikala- vimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

  • Page 60: Japan

    For the AP300 series, the following approval information applies: Complies with IDA Standards DB102245 Manufacturing Information The AP1000 and AP300 are built in Taiwan. Factory information is provided under NDA and upon request. Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.

  • Page 61: Ap300 Plenum Requirements

    NEC Articles 300.22 and 725 and marked accordingly, for use in plenums and air-handling spaces with regard to smoke propagation, such as CL2-P, CL3-P, MPP or CMP. The products should be installed in accordance with all applicable, local regulations and practices. © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Regulatory Information 49...
  • Page 62 AP300 Plenum Requirements Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.

  • Page 63: Supported Poes

    Meru AP300, AP300i, or AP1000. Mid-Span 802.3af PoE injector (24 Port, 110V/220V AC or 48V DC input) - Note only POE1-24ACDC Ideal for Meru AP300, AP300i, or AP1000. supports 20 access points?? © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Supported PoEs 51...
  • Page 64 Supported Power Over Ethernet Devices for Meru APs Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.

  • Page 65: Optional External Antennas

    Figure 22: Basic I-Beam Installation For installations using recessed-edge tiles, use the supplied plastic recessed tile adapter clips. Snap clips onto the ceiling-tile grid then mount the antenna to the clips, as shown in Figure © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Optional External Antennas 53...

  • Page 66: Ant-O6Abgn-0606-O

    Users can install this antenna model on a beam (using one or two clamps, as needed), or mounted on a pole with the included L-bracket. Examples of each are displayed in Figure 24 Figure Figure 24: Installation on a Beam Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.

  • Page 67: Ant-O6Abgn-0607-Pt

    Figure 26. Simply drill the four holes required for the screws at the corners and then screw the antenna to the surface. Figure 26: Installation on a Flush Wall © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Optional External Antennas 55...

  • Page 68: Ant-O1Bg-1300-Pn

    Figure 27: Installation on a Pole ANT-O1BG-1300-PN This antenna comes with a convenient L-bracket that can be used in conjunction with the pole-mounting setup, as shown in Figure 28 Figure Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.
  • Page 69 Figure 28: L-Bracket Attached to Antenna Figure 29: L-Bracket Attached to Pole The completely mounted antenna is displayed in Figure © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Optional External Antennas 57...

  • Page 70: Ant-6Abgn-24

    Figure 30: Fully-Mounted Antenna ANT-6ABGN-24 This MIMO omnidirectional antenna can be easily deployed on any flat surface. See Figure 31 for antenna lead configuration. Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.
  • Page 71 Figure 31: Antenna Leads © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc. Optional External Antennas 59...
  • Page 72 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2012 Meru Networks, Inc.
  • Page 73 Meru Networks, Inc. 894 Ross Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087 408-215-5300 www.merunetworks.com...

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