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Page 1 Meru AP1000 Installation Guide Copyright © Meru Networks, Inc., 2003–2013. All rights reserved. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. June 2013 Document Number: 882-70015 Rev A Ver 7 AP1000 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
Install the Access Point ....32 Restoring AP1000e Settings ....39 © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Contents...
Page 8 Supported PoEs ..... . . 77 Supported Power Over Ethernet Devices for Meru APs ..viii © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 9: About This Guide
About This Guide This guide provides installation instructions for the Meru AP1000 model. Audience This guide is intended for anyone installing Meru Wireless LAN System Access Points (APs). Other Sources of Information Additional information is available in the following Meru publications, Web site, and external references.
Page 10: External References
Caution! unexpected ways. Identifies critical information about actions that could result in Warning! equipment failure or bodily harm. © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. 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 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 © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Access Points...
Page 14: Ap1000I
Multi-layered security including standard WPA2 features such as automatic traffic  inspection Standard 802.3af PoE support and support for many 802.3at services  Air Traffic Control technology for 802.11n devices and legacy a/b/g devices  Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 16: Ap1000E
Multi-layered security including standard WPA2 features such as automatic traffic  inspection Standard 802.3af PoE support and support for many 802.3at services  Air Traffic Control technology for 802.11n devices and legacy a/b/g devices  Figure 3: AP1020e Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 19: Installing Ap1000I
The AP1000i is only intended for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE 802.3af. All directly interconnected equipment (e.g., equipment sharing an electrical source) must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equipment's associated LAN connection. © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000i 7...
Page 20: Best Practices For A Mixed Network
Meru Meru string over the air Assumptions for the above best practices include: AP1000 models have Virtual Port disabled (recommended).  AP300 models have Virtual Port enabled (recommended).  AP1000is and AP300s are on the same channel. (AP1000i and AP320i could also be on different ...
Page 21: Unpack The Ap1000I
Either an 802.3af or 802.3at PoE cable  Ceiling mounting on a suspended ceiling with or without locking Either an 802.3af or 802.3at PoE cable  Wall mounting Wall mount screws – Recommend #6, #8 (M3, M3.5)  © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000i 9...
Page 22: Installing Ap1000I
We do not recommend mounting two AP1000is back to back on a pole to achieve 360 degree coverage, however, because the two units could interfere with each other. Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 23: Install The Access Point
2. Be sure that AP1000i is not locked by inserting the locking key into the Unlock mechanism as shown Figure 5 below. Figure 5: Unlock AP1000i UNLOCK 3. Align the ceiling t-bar with the AP1000i slots indicated in Figure 6 below. © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000i 11...
Page 24 Console port; if you do this, the AP won’t power up. Figure 7: AP1000i Ethernet Port 6. If you want to lock AP1000i in place, use the supplied locking tool to press the AP1000i locking mechanism shown in Figure Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 25 Installing AP1000i Figure 8: Optionally lock AP1000i AP1000 (mounted on ceiling) LOCK 7. To unlock AP1000i, press the unlocking mechanism on the opposite side of AP1000i see Figure © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000i 13...
Page 26 1. Remove the ceiling tile alongside which the AP will be mounted. 2. Be sure that AP1000i is not locked by inserting the locking key into the Unlock mechanism as shown Figure 10 below. Figure 10: Unlock AP1000i UNLOCK Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 27 Console port; if you do this, the AP won’t power up. Figure 11: AP1000i Ethernet Port 8. If you want to lock AP1000i in place, use the supplied locking tool to press the AP1000i locking mechanism shown in Figure © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000i 15...
Page 28 Installing AP1000i Figure 12: Optionally lock AP1000i AP1000 (mounted on ceiling) LOCK 9. To unlock AP1000i, press the unlocking mechanism on the opposite side of AP1000i see Figure Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 29 2. Be sure that AP1000i is not locked by inserting the locking key into the Unlock mechanism as shown Figure 10 below. Figure 14: Unlock AP1000i UNLOCK 3. Align the mounting bracket with the AP1000i slots used for the ceiling t-bar in the previous section (as shown in Figure © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000i 17...
Page 30 8. If you want to lock AP1000i in place, use the supplied locking tool to press the AP1000i locking mechanism shown in Figure Figure 16: Optionally lock AP1000i AP1000 (mounted on ceiling) LOCK 9. To unlock AP1000i, press the unlocking mechanism on the opposite side of AP1000i see Figure Meru Access Point Installation Guide ©...
Page 31 Console port; if you do this. the AP won’t power up. Figure 18: AP1000i Ethernet Port 3. Align the screws on the wall with the keyholes on the AP and slide the unit down slightly. See Figure © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000i 19...
Page 32 1. Attach AP1000i to the bracket as shown in Figure Figure 19: Attach AP1000i to Wall Bracket Wall mount bracket 2. Insert the locking key and apply a small suitcase lock as shown in Figure Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 33 Figure 21: AP1000i Ethernet Port on the Left Mount AP1000i Above a Suspended Ceiling AP1000i 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. © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000i 21...
Page 34 4. Attach the mounting bar (depicted in Figure 23) to the mounting brace (which looks like a small handle) with the crossbar of the mounting kit sandwiched between them. See Figure Figure 23: Mounting Bar Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 35 Note that this is essentially the same process as depicted in Figure 6. Lock the AP1000i in place using the provided key. Figure 25: Lock AP1000i AP1000 (mounted on ceiling) LOCK © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000i 23...
Page 36: Restoring Ap1000I Settings
Press and hold the button for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, the AP reboots and comes back up with default settings. Figure 26: AP1000i Restore Button Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 37: Check Ap1000I Leds
Check AP1000i LEDs Check AP1000i LEDs Figure 27: AP1000i Status LEDs LEDs Status © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000i 25...
Page 38 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. Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 39: Where To Go From Here
Return to this chapter to check the status of the LEDs once the WLAN is operational; note that LED status is configurable, so the chart above may not apply to APs whose status was reconfigured. © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000i 27...
Page 41: Installing Ap1000E
The AP1000e is only intended for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE 802.3af. All directly interconnected equipment (e.g., equipment sharing an electrical source) must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equipment's associated LAN connection. © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000e 29...
Page 42: Best Practices For A Mixed Network
Meru Meru string over the air Assumptions for the above best practices include: AP1000 models have Virtual Port disabled (recommended).  AP300 models have Virtual Port enabled (recommended).  AP1000es and AP300s are on the same channel. (AP1000e and AP320i could also be on different ...
Page 43: Unpack The Ap1000E
Wall mount screws – Recommend #6, #8 (M3, M3.5)  Either an 802.3af or 802.3at PoE cable  Ceiling mounting with lowered tiles Recessed Ceiling Mount Kit 840-0005x MNT-SCRMKIT-03 or -04  © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000e 31...
Page 44: Installing Ap1000E
AP1000e below a suspended ceiling, follow these steps: 1. Remove the ceiling tiles at the location the AP will be mounted. 2. Align the ceiling t-bar with the AP1000e slots indicated in Figure 28 below. Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 45 Console port; if you do this, the AP won’t power up. Figure 29: AP1000e Ethernet Port Console Ethernet port port port RES E T DC 5V CONSOLE © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000e 33...
Page 46 Console port; if you do this, the AP won’t power up. Figure 31: AP1000e Ethernet Port Console Ethernet port port port RES E T DC 5V CONSOLE Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 47 Console port; if you do this, the AP won’t power up. Figure 33: AP1000e Ethernet Port Console Ethernet port port port RES E T DC 5V CONSOLE © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000e 35...
Page 48 Console port; if you do this. the AP won’t power up. Figure 35: AP1000e Ethernet Port Console Ethernet port port port RES E T DC 5V CONSOLE Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 49 3. Attach the mounting bar (depicted in Figure 36) to the mounting brace (which looks like a small handle) with the crossbar of the mounting kit sandwiched between them. See Figure Figure 36: Mounting Bar © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000e 37...
Page 50 Check that the AP1000e is operating correctly before replacing the ceiling tile to the ceiling. Verify correct operation using the LEDs, as shown in Check AP1000e LEDs. Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 51: Restoring Ap1000E Settings
AP reboots and comes back up with default settings. Figure 38: AP1000e Restore Button Console Ethernet port port port RES E T DC 5V CONSOLE Check AP1000e LEDs Figure 39: AP1000e Status LEDs LEDs Activity Power © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000e 39...
Page 52 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. Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 53: Where To Go From Here
Return to this chapter to check the status of the LEDs once the WLAN is operational; note that LED status is configurable, so the chart above may not apply to APs whose status was reconfigured. © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000e 41...
Page 55: Installing Ap1014I
Unpack the AP1014i AP1014i is a single-radio AP that provides four additional wired Ethernet ports. Confirm that the ship- ping box contains the following: AP1014i  Locking tool for ceiling mount locking  © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1014i 43...
Page 56: Power Requirements
Wall mounting with locking Locking Kit 840-00052 MNT-WMKIT-01  Either an 802.3af or 802.3at PoE cable  Ceiling mounting with lowered tiles Recessed Ceiling Mount Kit 840-0005x MNT-SCRMKIT-03 or -04  Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 57: Installing Ap1014I
Mount AP1014i on a Dropped Ceiling Bevel Tile  Mount AP1014i on an Interlude T-Bar  Mount AP1014i on a Wall  Mount AP1014i on a Wall Using the Optional Locking Kit  Set AP1014i on a Shelf  © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1014i 45...
Page 58 2. Be sure that AP1014i is not locked by inserting the locking key into the Unlock mechanism as shown Figure 41 below. Figure 41: Unlock AP1014i UNLOCK 3. Align the ceiling t-bar with the AP1014i slots indicated in Figure 42 below. Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 59 AP. Figure 43: AP1014i Green Uplink Port 6. If you want to lock AP1014i in place, use the supplied locking tool to press the AP1014i locking mechanism shown in Figure © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1014i 47...
Page 60 Installing AP1014i Figure 44: Optionally lock AP1014i AP1000 (mounted on ceiling) LOCK 7. To unlock AP1014i, press the unlocking mechanism on the opposite side of AP1014i see Figure Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 61 1. Remove the ceiling tile alongside which the AP will be mounted. 2. Be sure that AP1014i is not locked by inserting the locking key into the Unlock mechanism as shown Figure 46 below. Figure 46: Unlock AP1014i UNLOCK © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1014i 49...
Page 62 8. If you want to lock AP1014i in place, use the supplied locking tool to press the AP1014i locking mechanism shown in Figure Figure 48: Optionally lock AP1014i AP1000 (mounted on ceiling) LOCK 9. To unlock AP1014i, press the unlocking mechanism on the opposite side of AP1014i see Figure Meru Access Point Installation Guide ©...
Page 63 2. Be sure that AP1014i is not locked by inserting the locking key into the Unlock mechanism as shown Figure 46 below. Figure 50: Unlock AP1014i UNLOCK 3. Align the mounting bracket with the AP1014i slots used for the ceiling t-bar in the previous section (as shown in Figure 42). © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1014i 51...
Page 64 8. If you want to lock AP1014i in place, use the supplied locking tool to press the AP1014i locking mechanism shown in Figure Figure 52: Optionally lock AP1014i AP1000 (mounted on ceiling) LOCK 9. To unlock AP1014i, press the unlocking mechanism on the opposite side of AP1014i see Figure Meru Access Point Installation Guide ©...
Page 65 AP. Figure 54: AP1014i Green Uplink Port 3. Align the screws on the wall with the keyholes on the AP and slide the unit down slightly. See Figure © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1014i 53...
Page 66 1. Attach AP1014i to the bracket as shown in Figure Figure 55: Attach AP1014i to Wall Bracket Wall mount bracket 2. Insert the locking key and apply a small suitcase lock as shown in Figure Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 67 Figure 57: AP1014i Green Uplink Port Mount AP1014i Above a Suspended Ceiling AP1014i 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. © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1014i 55...
Page 68 4. Attach the mounting bar (depicted in Figure 59) to the mounting brace (which looks like a small handle) with the crossbar of the mounting kit sandwiched between them. See Figure Figure 59: Mounting Bar Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 69 Note that this is essentially the same process as depicted in Figure 6. Lock the AP1014i in place using the provided key. Figure 61: Lock AP1014i AP1000 (mounted on ceiling) LOCK © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1014i 57...
Page 70: Restoring Ap1014I Settings
Press and hold the button for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, the AP reboots and comes back up with default settings. Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 71: Check Ap1014I Leds
Check AP1014i LEDs Figure 63: AP1014i Restore Button Check AP1014i LEDs Figure 64: AP1014i Status LEDs LEDs Status © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1014i 59...
Page 72 2. Select one of these settings for the LED Mode setting: Normal: LED is as described above — Blink: Sets the LED flashing; this is useful to locate an AP — Dark: Turns off the LED — 3. Click OK. Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 73: Where To Go From Here
Return to this chapter to check the status of the LEDs once the WLAN is operational; note that LED status is configurable, so the chart above may not apply to APs whose status was reconfigured. © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1014i 61...
Page 75: 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. © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Cautions and Warnings 63...
Page 76 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 77: 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. © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Cautions and Warnings 65...
Page 78 800.50 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 © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 79 Exposición Máxima Permisible conforme a la normativa FCC CFR 47, sección 1.1310, es decir, los límites asignados a la Exposición Incontrolada/Población Civil. © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Cautions and Warnings 67...
Page 81: 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 82: Fcc Radiation Exposure Statement
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 83: Canada. Industry Canada (Ic)
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 84 5.25 GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires such products to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 85: Europe-Eu Declaration Of Conformity And Restrictions
Marking by the alert symbol indicates that usage restrictions apply. © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc. Regulatory Information 73...
Page 86 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 87: 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 88: Japan
Complies with IDA Standards DB102245 Manufacturing Information The AP1000 is built in Taiwan. Factory information is provided under NDA and upon request. Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Meru Networks does not certify or endorse any specific Distributed Antenna System (DAS) vendors. Meru Networks will provide support to Meru Wi-Fi customers that use distributed antennas within the terms and conditions of the MeruAssure Terms of Service and in accordance with the customer's support agreement.
Page 89: Supported Poes
Meru APs Description Mid-Span High Power pre-802.3at PoE injector (1 Port, 110V/220V AC input). Ideal for Meru AP300, AP300i, or AP1000; backward compatible ACC-POE-AT-1AC with 802.3af, also works with Meru AP150. Mid-Span 802.3af+ High Power PoE injector (12 Port, 110V/220V AC input), 19"...
Page 90 Supported Power Over Ethernet Devices for Meru APs Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 91 Meru Networks, Inc. 894 Ross Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087 408-215-5300 www.merunetworks.com...

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Chapter 3 Installing Ap1000E

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