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The AP110 and AP1014i support mesh, which allows repeating the signal of other access
points, eliminating the need to run Ethernet cabling to each AP. Mesh makes it easy to provide
enhanced coverage to hard-to-reach areas by plugging in an AP to power using a PoE injector.
Meru mesh works out of the box with zero configuration, making it easy to plug in repeaters in
areas where there are no convenient Ethernet ports. With Meru Virtualization, there is no
channel planning needed; wherever there is a coverage gap, an AP can be deployed.
The following is configured for this use case:
A mesh license is installed on the controller.
Gateway or mesh APs must be identified and configured before deploying the AP1014i.
Design a "mesh cloud" in the controller with two or more gateway/mesh APs so that
there are multiple backhaul links to support failover.
Configure the AP110 and AP1014i as leaf APs in a mesh cloud. If the APs have to be
placed outdoors, proper enclosures must be used. A PoE injector should be available
to use in conjunction with a power source.
After the AP goes online with the controller, extend the ESSID named "Guest Access"
to provide wireless service in the area.
Implementation Guidelines
Consider the following when implementing your WLAN:
AP Mounting
Antenna Radiation Patterns
AP Mounting
The AP110 is designed to be mounted on a horizontal flat surface (such as a desktop or table)
or a vertical surface (such as a wall). The radios provide 360° of coverage. For powering up, a
12 V DC adapter is supplied with the AP. The AP1014i, just like the AP1010 and AP1020
models, can be wall mounted or ceiling mounted.
For more information, see the AP installation guides on the
Antenna Radiation Patterns
The AP110 and AP1014i have omni-directional antennas providing 360° coverage. The peak
antenna gain is 2 dBi.
Figure 18
and
Figure 19
Figure 16
and
Figure 17
show the radiation patterns for the AP110.
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show the radiation patterns for the AP1014i.
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