Xirrus XD4 Series Quick Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide

For XD4 Models
XD4 Series High Density Access Points (APs) are a new class of low cost, zero
touch APs within the Xirrus wireless portfolio. With four 802.11ac radios, a
powerful integrated controller, application-level intelligence, automated
provisioning, and optional cloud management, the APs deliver robust wireless
connectivity in areas of medium to high user density.
This Guide covers the steps required to install and start the AP. For detailed
configuration information, see the Xirrus Wireless AP User's Guide.
1
You Need the Following Items
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Power and Ethernet connection(s) to your wired network using Cat 5e or Cat 6 cables. The AP has two Gigabit
Ethernet ports:
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GIG1/PoE This Gigabit port powers the AP via Power over Ethernet (PoE) using a Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable
that also carries data traffic. See below for Power details.
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(Optional) GIG2
Cat 5E or Cat 6 cable.
NOTE: The AP must be connected to PoE networks without routing cabling to the outside plant. This
ensures that cabling is not exposed to lightning strikes or possible crossover from high voltage lines.
Xirrus AP, PoE+ Injectors, or Switches must be installed and used indoors.
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Power— See the matrix below to select a compatible PoE+ (IEEE802.11at) switch or Xirrus-supplied injector for
your AP. If using an injector, you must provide a data connection from the switch to the injector as well as
another cable from the injector's OUT port to the AP's GIGABIT1/PoE+ port. PoE+ injectors require an AC
outlet.
AP Model
XD4-130
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Apply power to GIGABIT POE(+) port only—other AP Gigabit ports will not draw power if connected to
a powered switch port, and AP LEDs will not light.
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All Xirrus XD4 APs are Type 2, Class 4 PoE-802.3at devices. If your switch vendor provides a setting for
the type of powered-device detection with options such as Legacy, 4-Point, or BOTH, set the port to BOTH
or 4-Point. Do not use settings intended for legacy devices.
The total Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable length from the switch to the AP must be no more than 100 m, including all cable segments.
The AP must be connected to PoGE networks without routing cables to the outside plant—ensuring that cables aren't exposed
to lightning strikes or crossover from high voltage lines.
XD Series High Density Access Points
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Connection to this second, data-only Gigabit port provides additional bandwidth. Use
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(Ports
1-12 only)
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