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Indoor Mobility Point™
Installation Guide v7.0
Trapeze Networks, Inc.
5753 W. Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Tel: +1 925-474-2200
Fax: +1 925-251-0642
Toll-Free: 877-FLY-TRPZ (877-359-8779
For the most current version of all documentation, go to
Part Number: 730-9502-0217 Rev. B
www.trapezenetworks.com

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  • Page 1 Indoor Mobility Point™ Installation Guide v7.0 Trapeze Networks, Inc. For the most current version of all documentation, go to 5753 W. Las Positas Blvd. www.trapezenetworks.com Pleasanton, CA 94588 Tel: +1 925-474-2200 Fax: +1 925-251-0642 Toll-Free: 877-FLY-TRPZ (877-359-8779 Part Number: 730-9502-0217 Rev. B...
  • Page 2 Trapeze Networks™ Regulatory Information Hardware Safety Symbols Note: Attention! Refer to the manual. Vorsicht! Im Handbuch nachlesen. Attention! Consulter le manuel. Attenzione! Consultare il manuale. ¡Atención! Consulte el manual. Atenção! Consulte o manual. Obs! Se manualen. Bemærk! Se vejledningen. OBS! Slå opp i brukerhåndbok.
  • Page 3 Trapeze Networks™ Regulatory Information Hardware Safety Symbols 경고! 클래스 1 레이저 제품. 警告! ク ラ ス 1 レ ーザー 警告! 1级激光。 警告! 1級鐳射。 Осторожно! Лазер 1 класса. ‫הרהזא‬ ‫הרהזא‬ ‫גוויס רזייל‬ Protective ground (earth) terminal. Erddungsschutzanschluss. Terminal de terre protecteur.
  • Page 4 Trapeze Networks™ Regulatory Information Hardware Safety Symbols Terminal du cadre ou du châssis. Telaio o corpo del terminale. Terminal de bastidor o chasis. Terminal do bastidor ou chassis. Ram- eller chassisterminal. Rammeterminal. Tilkoplinger. Frame- of chassisklem. Tengistaðir. Τερματικό Πλαισίου. 프레임 또는 섀시 단자.
  • Page 5 Trapeze Networks™ Regulatory Information Hardware Safety Symbols Постоянный ток (DC) .(DC) ‫רשי םרז‬ Alternating current (AC). Wechselstrom (AC). Courant alternatif (AC/CA). Corrente alternata (c.a.). Corriente alterna (AC). Corrente alterna (AC). Växelström (AC). Vekselstrøm (AC). Vekselstrøm (AC). Wisselstroom. Riðstraumur (AC). Εναλλασσόμενο ρεύμα (AC).
  • Page 6 Trapeze Networks™ Regulatory Information Hardware Safety Symbols Os relatórios emitidos pelo Corpo Competente de UL e CSA demonstram que a segurança dos produtos é cumprida de acordo com os regulamentos do mundo inteiro. Den kompetenta institutionens rapporter hanterade av UL eller CSA visar produktsäkerhetens tillmötesgående av världsomfattande regleringar.
  • Page 7 Trapeze Networks™ Regulatory Information Hardware Safety Symbols Voldoet aan EU-voorschriften. Uppfyllir reglugerðir Evrópusambandsins (ES). Συμμορφώνεται με τους Κανονισμούς της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης (CE). 유럽 연합의 CE 규격에 性합. ヨ ーロ ッ パ連合( CE) 規格を 順守し て いま す。 遵照欧盟 (CE) 规则。...
  • Page 8 Trapeze Networks™ Regulatory Information Hardware Safety Symbols Περιέχει πομπό που συμμορφώνεται με την Οδηγία 1995/5/ΕC αναφορικά με τον Τεχνικό Εξοπλισμό Ραδιοφωνίας και Τηλεπικοινωνιών προσαρμοσμένο σε μη εναρμονισμένο φάσμα συχνοτήτων. 무해성 주파수에 대한 무선 및 통신 기술 장비 (R&TTE) 규정 1995/5/EC에 性합한 무선 송신기 내장.
  • Page 9 The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution, or attachment is your responsibility. Trapeze Networks and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that might arise from failure to comply with these guidelines.
  • Page 10 Access Routing Protocol, WARP and WebAAA are trademarks of Trapeze Networks, Inc. Trapeze Networks SafetyNet is a service mark of Trapeze Networks, Inc. All other products and services are trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks or registered service marks of their respective owners.
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Trapeze Networks Mobility System ........
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Suspended Ceiling Installation—Drop Ceiling Tiles......2-9 Junction Box Installation ..........2-13 Solid Wall or Ceiling Installation .
  • Page 13: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide shows you how to install a Trapeze Networks™ Indoor Mobility Point™ (MP™) access point in a Trapeze Networks Mobility System™ wireless LAN (WLAN). The Indoor Mobility Point includes the following models: MP-432 (Dual Mode 2.4-GHz/ 5-GHz Access Point certified under the Model 430) ❑...
  • Page 14: Documentation

    About This Guide Trapeze Networks Mobility System Documentation Consult the following documents to plan, install, configure, and manage a Trapeze Networks Mobility System. Planning, Configuration, and Deployment Instructions for planning, and deploying a WLAN using the powerful RF Planning tool. Read this guide to learn how to plan wireless services.
  • Page 15: Trapeze Documentation Conventions

    About This Guide Trapeze Networks Mobility System Trapeze Documentation Conventions Safety and Advisory Notices The following types of safety and advisory notices appear in this guide. This situation or condition can lead to data loss or damage to the product or other property.
  • Page 16: Contacting The Technical Assistance Center

    Trapeze Networks, you must contact your local reseller or distributor for technical assistance. Contacting the Technical Assistance Center Contact the Trapeze Networks Technical Assistance Center (TAC) by telephone, email, or via web support portal. Within the US and Canada, call 1-866-TRPZTAC (1-866-877-9822).
  • Page 17: Warranty And Software Licenses

    (a) if the hardware was purchased directly from Trapeze Networks, for a period of one (1) year after original shipment by Trapeze Networks to Customer or (b) if the hardware was purchased from a Trapeze Networks Authorized Reseller, for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery to Customer, but in no event more than fifteen (15) months after the original shipment date by Trapeze (“Limited...
  • Page 18 Refund to Customer the license fees paid by Customer for the software. ❑ Trapeze Networks does not warrant or represent that the software is error free or that the software will operate without problems or disruptions. Additionally, and due to the steady and...
  • Page 19 Limited Warranty, as well as material information regarding the form, function, operation and limitations of Trapeze Networks hardware and software will change from time to time, and that the most current revisions will be publicly available at the Trapeze Networks corporate web site (www.trapezenetworks.com).
  • Page 20 About This Guide Warranty and Software Licenses Indoor Mobility Point Installation Guide...
  • Page 21: Chapter 1 Mp Overview

    MP Overview A Trapeze Networks Mobility Point (MP) provides IEEE 802.11 wireless access to the network. MPs are designed for use with a Trapeze Networks Mobility Exchange (MX). MPs require hardware installation only. All configuration for an MP takes place on the MX.
  • Page 22: External Hardware Features

    MP Overview External Hardware Features External Hardware Features Figure 1–1 Figure 1–2 show the external hardware features of the MP-372, MP-371, MP-422. The MP-371 and MP-372 have slightly different dimensions. Figure 1–1. Indoor MP-422 Model —Top View Diameter 6.75 inches (17.14 cm) Height 2.25 inches...
  • Page 23: Cable Ports

    MP Overview External Hardware Features Figure 1–4. Indoor MP-432 Model—Bottom View No external antenna connectors Lock Port 2 Port 1 Cable Ports The Indoor MPs have two RJ-45 ports. (See Figure 1–2.) Each port provides a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet connection to an MX (with the exception of the MP-432, which has a 10/1000BASE-TX). The connection can be direct to an MX or indirect through an intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3 network.
  • Page 24: External Antenna Connectors

    MP Overview External Hardware Features External Antenna Connectors The Indoor MPs (except for the MP-432) has connectors for attaching optional external antennas. (See Figure 1–2.) Table 1– 1 lists the external antenna models. The numbers in parentheses in the table below are the numbers that appear on the back of an 802.11a antenna reflector plate.
  • Page 25: Kensington Security Slot

    MP Overview External Hardware Features Figure 1–5 shows some of the 802.11b/g antennas. Figure 1–5. External 802.11b/g Antennas Model ANT-1060 Model ANT-1120 Model ANT-1180 The 802.11a external antennas look similar to the 802.11b/g model ANT-1180, but each has a reflector plate specific to the model number. You can identify an 802.11a external antenna model by looking on the back of the reflector plate.
  • Page 26: Status Leds

    MP Overview External Hardware Features The solid surface mounting option requires Cat 5 cable that does not have strain relief. The other mounting options can use Cat 5 cable with or without strain relief. Note: Status LEDs The MP has LEDs that provide status information for the device. Figure 1–6 shows the locations of the LEDs.
  • Page 27: Connection Options

    MP Overview Connection Options Connection Options You can connect an MP access port directly to an MX port or indirectly to MX appliances through an intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3 network. In either case, use Category 5 (CAT 5) cable with straight-through signaling for each MP connection.
  • Page 28 MP Overview Connection Options Indoor Mobility Point Installation Guide 1 – 8...
  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Installing And Connecting An Indoor Mp

    Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP Before installing an MP, you might need to generate a network plan and an MP work order with RingMaster. (See “RingMaster Network Plan and Work Orders” on Note: page 2-2.) Unpacking an MP The shipping carton for an MP contains the following items: 1.
  • Page 30: Installation Requirements And Recommendations

    ❑ MX Recommendation Trapeze Networks recommends that you install and configure the MX before installing an MP. If the MX is already installed and configured for the MP, you can immediately verify the cable connection(s) when you plug the cable(s) into the MP .
  • Page 31: Additional Radio Safety Advisories

    Warning! The MP is intended for indoor use only. Do not install the device outdoors, unless you install it with a Trapeze Networks outdoor MP enclosure. Note: To reduce the possibility of connection interference caused by dust, clean the Cat 5 connector pins before inserting a cable into an MP.
  • Page 32: Installing An Indoor Mp

    Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP Installing an Indoor MP Installing an Indoor MP To install an Indoor MP, use one of the procedures in this section. Installation Hardware and Tools Table 2– 1 lists the mounting hardware and tools required for each type of installation. Table 2–...
  • Page 33: Suspended Ceiling Installation-Flush Ceiling Tiles

    Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP Installing an Indoor MP Indoor MPs are UL2043 plenum rated, so it also can be installed in the space above the ceiling if preferred. Note: Figure 2–2 shows the universal mounting bracket. Figure 2–2. Universal Mounting Bracket Port connector opening Screw holes...
  • Page 34: Indoor Mobility Point Installation Guide

    Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP Installing an Indoor MP Figure 2–3. Step 4—Installing a T-bar Clamp T-bar Slide together T-bar clamp halves 5. Unlock the universal mounting bracket from the MP by inserting a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip into the Unlock hole on the MP as shown in Figure 2–4.
  • Page 35 Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP Installing an Indoor MP 7. Install the universal mounting bracket as follows onto the T-bar or T-bar clamp: a. As shown in Figure 2–6, place the universal mounting bracket against the T-bar or clamp so that the two screw holes face downward and the two T-bar flanges face upward and are adjacent to the T-bar edges.
  • Page 36 Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP Installing an Indoor MP e. Pull on the lock to verify that it is secured to the MP. f. Remove the key. 11. Lift the MP into place on the universal mounting bracket as shown in Figure 2–8.
  • Page 37: Suspended Ceiling Installation-Drop Ceiling Tiles

    Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP Installing an Indoor MP 16. If the other ends of the Cat 5 cable(s) are not already connected and the link activated, go to “Connecting an MP to an MX” on page 2–22. Otherwise, go to “Verifying MP Health” on page 2-22.
  • Page 38 Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP Installing an Indoor MP 4. Unlock the universal mounting bracket from the MP by inserting a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip into the Unlock hole on the MP as shown in Figure 2–12. Use a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip to unlock the MP. Do not use a screwdriver because it may cause damage to the MP lock mechanism or electronic components.
  • Page 39 Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP Installing an Indoor MP Figure 2–14. Step 6—Top View Universal mounting bracket T- bar T-bar clamps (attached to T-bar) Port connector opening (Viewed from above ceiling tiles, looking down.) Figure 2–15. Step 6—Bottom View Port connector Universal mounting bracket opening...
  • Page 40 Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP Installing an Indoor MP Figure 2–16. Step 9—Placing the MP on the Bracket 11. Lock the MP onto the bracket by inserting a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip into the Lock hole on the MP as shown in Figure 2–17.
  • Page 41: Junction Box Installation

    Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP Installing an Indoor MP Junction Box Installation (For required mounting hardware and tools, see Table 2– 1 on page 2-4.) 1. Unlock the universal mounting bracket from the MP by inserting a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip into the Unlock hole on the MP as shown in Figure 2–18.
  • Page 42 Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP Installing an Indoor MP Figure 2–20. Step 3—Placing the Bracket on the Junction Box Junction box Port connector opening 4. Pull the Cat 5 cable(s) about 6 inches (about 15 cm) out of the junction box and through the port connector opening to create enough slack to insert the cable(s) into the port connectors.
  • Page 43: Solid Wall Or Ceiling Installation

    Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP Installing an Indoor MP Figure 2–21. Step 7—Locking the Bracket Lock 9. To ensure that the MP is fully locked onto the bracket, gently pull down on the MP and attempt to rotate it from side to side. If the MP comes off the bracket, relock the device onto the bracket as described in step 8.
  • Page 44 Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP Installing an Indoor MP 2. Install the drywall anchor(s): a. Hammer a drywall anchor into each hole, up to the beginning of the threads on the anchor. b. Screw each anchor the rest of the way into the hole using a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver. c.
  • Page 45 Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP Installing an Indoor MP (If you routed the Cat 5 cable through a hole in the wall or ceiling, insert the screw into the center screw hole only.) Do not insert screws in the four holes on the edges of the bracket. (These are the holes indicated by the dashed lines in Figure 2–24.) The MP fits into these holes.
  • Page 46 Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP Installing an Indoor MP Figure 2–25. Step 8—Cable Placement Cable Universal mounting bracket 10. Lock the MP onto the bracket by inserting a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip into the Lock hole on the MP as shown in Figure 2–26.
  • Page 47: Tabletop Installation

    Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP Installing an Indoor MP Tabletop Installation (For required mounting hardware and tools, see Table 2– 1 on page 2-4.) 1. Reverse the universal mounting bracket: a. Unlock the universal mounting bracket from the MP by inserting a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip into the Unlock hole on the MP as shown in Figure 2–27.
  • Page 48 Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP Installing an Indoor MP Figure 2–29. Step 1c—Turning Over the Bracket d. Once the bracket is fully seated, lock the bracket onto the MP by inserting a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip into the Lock hole on the MP as shown in Figure 2–30.
  • Page 49: Connecting An Mp To An External Antenna

    SMA connector. Make sure you attach the antenna to the correct connector. Caution If the MP is installed in a Trapeze Networks outdoor MP enclosure, attach the antenna cable to the lightning surge arrestor (if installed) or the SMA bulkhead Note: connector on the enclosure.
  • Page 50: Connecting An Mp To An Mx

    Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP Connecting an MP to an MX Connecting an MP to an MX You can connect an MP directly to an MX or indirectly to the MX through an intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3 network. If you are connecting the MP directly to an MX, use the following procedure to insert the cable into the MX and verify the link.
  • Page 51: Chapter 3 Mp Technical Specifications

    MP Technical Specifications This appendix lists the technical specifications for the Trapeze Networks Indoor MPs. Table 3– 1 lists the mechanical and compliance specifications. (For detailed compliance information, see the Trapeze Regulatory Information document.) Table 3– Table 3– 3, and Table 3–...
  • Page 52 MP Technical Specifications 802.11 a/b/g/n Features Table 3– 1. MP Mechanical and Compliance Specifications Specification Description Diameter: 8.11 inches (20.59 cm) Size (MP-432) Height: 3.23 inches (8.2 cm) Diameter: 6.75 inches (17.14 cm) Size (MP-422) Height: 2.25 inches (5.71 cm) Diameter: 6.6 inches (16.76 cm) Size (MP-372 and Height: 1.85 inches (4.69 cm)
  • Page 53 MP Technical Specifications 802.11 a/b/g/n Features Table 3– 2. 802.11a/n Radio Specifications (MP-372, MP-371, MP-422 and MP-432) Specification Description Integrated diversity omnidirectional External Omni sectorized or directional (optional) Antenna type (MP-432) Internal 3 * 3 Multiple Input Multiple Output(MIMO) Internal: 5 dBi (MP-422) Internal: 3 dBi (MP-372 and MP-371, MP-432) External (Except MP-432): ANT-5060—14.5 dBi...
  • Page 54: Mac Addresses

    MP Technical Specifications MAC Addresses Table 3– 4. 802.11g/n Radio Specifications (MP-372, MP-371, MP-422, and MP-432) Specification Description Integrated diversity omnidirectional External sectorized or directional (optional) Antenna type (MP-432) Internal 3 * 3 Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) Internal: 3 dBi (Except MP-432) Internal: 4 dBi (MP-432) External (Except MP-432): ANT-1060—greater than 10 dBi...
  • Page 55: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Trapeze Networks, Inc. For the most current version of all documentation, go to 5753 W. Las Positas Blvd. www.trapezenetworks.com Pleasanton, CA 94588 Tel: +1 925-474-2200 Fax: +1 925-251-0642 Toll-Free: 877-FLY-TRPZ (877-359-8779 Part Number: 730-9502-0099 Rev. J...
  • Page 56 Access Routing Protocol, WARP and WebAAA are trademarks of Trapeze Networks, Inc. Trapeze Networks SafetyNet is a service mark of Trapeze Networks, Inc. All other products and services are trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks or registered service marks of their respective owners.
  • Page 57 This document contains important safety information. Read all the safety warnings before you begin installation. Not all information applies to all products. Note: Hardware Safety Symbols Trapeze Networks Mobility System™ products are labeled with one or more of the following safety symbols: Warning! High voltage. Warnung! Hochspannung. Avertissement ! Haute tension.

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