Installing The Access Point; Selecting A Location - Meru Networks ap150 Installation Manual

Installing the Access Point

Installation Type
Horizontal mounting below a hanging
ceiling
Mounting above a hanging ceiling
(AP200 metal enclosure only)
Installing the Access Point

Selecting a Location

The AP200 requires a location that meets the following:
Relatively unobstructed access to the stations the AP serves
Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection to the network switch servicing the controller.
APs can obtain their power from 802.3af standard Power over Ethernet (PoE) or external power
supply. If an external power supply is utilized to power the AP200, ensure that it is a Listed power
supply, marked "Class 2" or "LPS" (Limited Power Source), and rated a minimum of 3.3 V, 4 A. For
PoE, the power can be supplied by a PoE-compatible network switch or PoE power injector installed
between the switch and the AP200.
Select a location with minimal physical obstructions between the AP and the wireless stations. In an
office with cubicles, mounting the APs below a hanging ceiling or the wall near the ceiling provides
the least obstructed communications path. For an external power supply connection, ensure the power
source is near to where the AP200 will be mounted.
Most installations receive the best coverage using the following guidelines:
Install APs toward the center of the building.
Do not install APs near metal objects, such as heating ducts, metal doors, or electric service
panels.
Relative to the ground, orient the antenna up or down, not sideways.
Note:
Place access points accordingly.
The AP200 is only intended for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE 802.3af. All
interconnected equipment must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected
equipment's associated LAN connection.
10 Meru Access Point Installation Guide
The previous guidelines are general guidelines. Each site has its own unique environment.
Tools Required
Screwdriver
Wrench or pliers
Wrench or pliers
Screwdriver