Page 1 Meru Access Point Installation Guide Copyright © Meru Networks, Inc., 2003–2010. All rights reserved. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. June 2010 Document Number: 882-70037 Rev A Rel 4.0 Ver 20 Access Point Installation Guide...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Access Points ......1 AP300 ......2 AP320i .
Page 8 Check AP300 LED Activity ....Where to Go From Here ....
Page 9 Manufacturing Information ....AP300 Plenum Requirements ....
Page 11: About This Guide
About This Guide This guide provides installation instructions for the Meru Access Points, which includes the AP300, AP300i, AP1000, AP200, OAP180, and AP150 models. The term access point is used interchangeably throughout this document to apply to any model when there are no differences among the models.
Page 12: External References
Caution! unexpected ways. Identifies critical information about actions that could result in Warning! equipment failure or bodily harm. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc.About This Guide About This Guide...
Page 13: 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 14: Email Access
United States: 1.877.TURBOCALL (887.2622)  Outside the United States: 1.408.207.1600  Warranty Coverage Contact Foundry Networks using any of the methods listed above for information about the standard and extended warranties. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc.About This Guide About This Guide...
Page 15: 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 © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Access Poi n ts...
Page 16: Ap300
AP300 AP300 The AP300 Access Point series delivers high performance, full-speed, Wi-Fi certified 802.11n based on draft 2.0 connectivity while simultaneously supporting legacy 802.11a/b/g devices. AP300 is available in the configurations shown below. AP300 Configurations Model Configuration Two dual-band 802.11n radios with 3x3 MIMO and internal...
Page 17 AP300 Powered by 5 volt DC input, 802.3af compliant PoE device, or draft 802.3at  compliant PoE device. Figure 2: AP300 © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Access Poi n ts...
Page 18: Ap320I
Standard 802.3af PoE support and support for many 802.3at devices  Air Traffic Control technology for 802.11n devices and legacy a/b/g devices  Channel span architecture that requires no channel planning or configuration  Figure 3: AP320i © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 19: Ap200
AP201 or AP208) is housed in a metal case with a plastic removable cover. As such, it can be used for plenum installations when the plastic cover is removed. Figure 4: AP200 © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Access Poi n ts...
Page 20 Intelligent load balancing of clients  Layer 2 or 3 connectivity for flexible deployment options  Locking mechanism secures access point when mounted in public areas  Figure 5: AP150 © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 22 PoE (Power over Ethernet) support  RoHS compliant  Locking mechanism for security when mounted in public areas  Figure 6: Rugged OAP180 Access Point Console Port PoE (Ethernet) Port Console Ethernet Cable © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 25: Installing Ap300
If an optional power supply is used, it must be one supplied by Meru Networks. The AP300 is intended only for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE 802.3af. All intercon- nected equipment must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equip- ment's associated LAN connection.
Page 26: Best Practices For An Ap300/Ap200 Network
Best Practices for an AP300/AP200 Network Read this section if you have both AP200 and AP300 active simultaneously on the same network with ABG legacy clients. The following best practices should be followed to get optimal performance from such a mixed network.
Page 27: Unpack The Ap300
Unpack the AP300 Unpack the AP300 The AP300 series has five models as shown below. Model Radios AP320 Two a/b/g/n AP311 One a/b/g/n, one a/b/g AP310/AP310-M One a/b/g/n AP302 One a/b/g Confirm that the AP300 shipping package contains these items: AP300 with attached mounting bracket ...
Page 28: Determine Power Requirements
Determine Power Requirements Determine Power Requirements Power requirements vary, depending on which AP300 ra dios are deployed and what MIMO mode is used. See the chart below for supported power sources for different radio configurations. Radio 1 MIMO Radio 2 MIMO 802.3af PoE...
Page 29: Installation Requirements
Installation Requirements An array of holes on the mounting bracket allows the AP300 to be mounted on the wall and over junc- tion boxes or molly bolts. There are holes for passing the PoE Ethernet or external power supply cable through the bracket if the bracket is mounted on a junction box.
Page 30: Additional Equipment
(plenum is supported) or the wall near the ceiling provides the least obstructed communications path. On a wall, orient the AP300 horizontally so that you can read the Meru logo without tilting your head at 90 degrees - this orientation provides optimum MIMO performance.
Page 31: Attach The Provided Antennas
(see Mount AP300 in a Hoffman Enclosure). To achieve the best performance from your AP300, position antennas at a 90 degree angle relative to each other as shown in Figure 6.
Page 32 1 (horizontal) 2 (horizontal) 4 (horizontal) The following antenna connections are used during operation of the AP320, AP311, and AP302. Table 1: AP300 Radios and Corresponding Antennas Model Radio 1 (Ant4, Ant5, Ant6) Radio 2 (Ant1, Ant2, Ant3) a/b/g/n with 3 dual band omni-directional...
Page 33: Install The Remote Antenna Mount (Optional)
The attached antennas must be the same model; if you replace one antenna, replace them all. Install the Remote Antenna Mount (optional) Use the optional Meru Remote Antenna Mount (ACC-ANT-MIMO-MNT) for one or both AP300 radios to remotely connect the AP300 antennas. The Remote Antenna Mount allows you to relocate either your current antennas or the optional high-gain dipole antennas to a location with clearer signal paths to the other wireless devices in your network.
Page 34 Antenna stand with attached cable. The three antenna SMA female connectors on the Antenna  Mount support AP300 antenna diversity. This feature gives the client the ability to automatically choose the antenna receiving the strongest signal. Triangular ceiling mount clip for attaching to hanging ceiling (includes bolt assembly) ...
Page 35 Install the AP300 10. Connect the three Remote Antenna Mount cables to the appropriate connectors on the AP300. Be sure to connect the three antennas that correspond to one radio. Radio 1 uses A1, A2, A3 and Radio 2 uses A4, A5, A6.
Page 36: Install External Acc-Ant-Mimo-Mnt Antenna With Three Connectors (Optional)22
Discard the small cover. 2. Connect the three Remote Antenna Mount cables to the appropriate ports on the AP300. Be sure to connect the three antennas that correspond to one radio. With dual radio, Radio 1 uses A4, A5, A6 and Radio 2 uses A1, A2, A3.
Page 37 0.043 dB Using This Cable Type with 5 GHz Calculate This Loss per Foot RG174 1.02 RG316 0.76 LMR100 0.59 dB LMR200 0.24 dB LMR240 0.19 dB LMR400 0.100 dB LMR600 0.066 dB © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP300 23...
Page 38: Install Remote Acc-Ant-6Abgn-24 Antenna With Six Connectors (Optional)
Install Remote ACC-ANT-6ABGN-24 Antenna with Six Connectors (optional) You can optionally use an external antenna setup with your AP300 if the cont roller and APs are running System Director 3.6.1MR4 and later. Meru supports this antenna for use on AP300s with two radios, for example AP320.
Page 39: Install Antennas With One Connector (Optional)
0.066 dB Install Antennas With One Connector (optional) You can optionally use an external antenna setup with your AP300 if the cont roller and APs are running System Director 3.6.1MR4 or 4.0. When deploying an AP300 with only one antenna per radio, AP300 cannot support 802.11n MIMO oper- ation.
Page 40 A4 A3 A2 (BG or A radio antenna) AP Has Two Radios, Four Antennas (BG radio antenna) Meru (BG radio antenna) A4 A3 A2 (A radio antenna) (A radio antenna) © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 41: Install The Access Point
5. Mount the bracket on the screws, placing the circular portion of the keyhole mounts over the screw heads and sliding the bracket down. 6. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the switch and the other end to the AP300 Ethernet port. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 42 The optional suspended ceiling mounting kit (ACC-MNT-SCRMKIT) allows the AP300 mounting bracket to attach to suspended ceiling T-rails (see Figure To comply with NEC code, attach a groun d ing wire to any of the screws us e d to attach the AP300 Note: to the mounting bracket.
Page 43 Install the AP300 8. Align the AP300 mounting posts over the circular portion of the keyhole m ounts, push the AP in and slide the AP down until it engages with the locking detents (see Figure 9). You should hear it snap in place.
Page 44 Figure bar box hanger to the ceiling rails and then the A P300 attaches to the T-bar box hanger. We recommend that you mount the AP300 no more than half way up the supports as shown in both Figure 10 11.
Page 45 Install the AP300 Figure 11: AP300 Mounted Above a Suspended Ceiling Face Up The AP300 with the metal enclosure exposed meets the requirements for fire resistance and low smoke-generating characteristics required by Section 300-22(C) of the National Electrical Code (NEC) for installation in a building’s environmental air space.
Page 46 Install the AP300 To mount an AP300 above the ceiling with the optional T-bar kit, follow these steps: 1. Determine the location on the ceiling rails where the AP will be mounted and remove the ceiling tile. 2. Unpack the T-bar hanger kit and unfold the legs of the T-bar hanger.
Page 47 Install the AP300 6. Hold the AP300 next to the mounting bracket to estimate the height of the T-bar box hanger. You need to provide enough clearance for the external antennas that point down, while mounting the T-bar on the lower half of the support rails for stability.
Page 48: Check Ap300 Led Activity
Check AP300 LED Activity When AP300 first connects to the co ntroller (and any time the access point is rebooted), the AP initial- izes and is then programmed by the controller. When the AP first powers up, all LEDs are green.
Page 49 Check AP300 LED Activity AP300/AP300i LED Descriptions Function Troubleshooting off—no power Power green—presence of power off—no power green—booting stage 1 blinking green and off—booting stage 2 If the status LED is blinking red and blinking green and white—discovering the yellow, there is an alarm on the AP.
Page 50: Where To Go From Here
Where to Go From Here Now that the AP300 is installed, refer to the Meru System Director Getting Started Guide for instruc- tions on initializing the hardware. Return to this ch apter to check the status of the LE Ds once the WLA N is operational.
Page 51: Installing Ap320I
Director release 4.0. Because of this, when using AP320i with System Director 3.6.1, the unit shows as an AP300, for example AP320 instead of AP320i. All AP320i units still function correctly, they just display as AP300 because AP320i did not exist when System Director 3.6.1 was released.
Page 52: Best Practices For An Ap320I/Ap200 Network
Read this section if you have both AP200 and AP320i active simultaneously on the same network. The following best practices should be followed to get optimal performance from such a mixed network. Do not deploy AP200 and AP300/AP320i at the same physical location; we recommend that there be ...
Page 53: Unpack The Ap320I
Small locking key for ceiling or wall mount locking  Determine Power Requirements Power requirements vary, depending on which AP300 ra dios are deployed and what MIMO mode i s used. See the chart below for supported power sources for different radio configurations. Radio 1 MIMO Radio 2 MIMO 802.3af PoE...
Page 54: 802.3At Usage
PoE. Calculate the amount of power needed by each AP300/AP320i in 3x3 mode (13 watts), add that to power required by other PoE devices on the switch and compare that value to the total power output from the switch.
Page 55: Installing Ap320I
(plenum is supported) or the wall near the ceiling provides the least obstructed communications path. On a wall, orient the AP300 horizontally so that you can read the Meru logo without tilting your head at 90 degrees - this orientation provides optimum MIMO performance.
Page 56 Mount AP320i On a Suspended Ceiling  Mount AP320i Above a Suspended Ceiling (Plenum)  Mount AP320i Vertically on a Wall  Set AP320i on a Shelf  Mount AP320i Below a Recessed Ceiling  © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 57 Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. The cable can Caution! mistakenly be plugged into the Console port; if you do this, the AP won’t power up. Figure 18: AP320i Ethernet Port on the Right 5V DC console Ethernet © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP320i...
Page 58 Insert security clip. Security clip fully inserted. Lock security clip. T-bar (in ceiling) AP300i Security Mounting bracket clip Mount AP320i Above a Suspended Ceiling (Plenum) AP320i is not plenum rated. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 59 1. Using the wall bracket holes as a guide, mark the location on the wall for two AP bracket mounting screws. Orient the connected AP300 horizontally so that you can read the Meru logo without tilting your head at 90 degrees - this orientation provides optimum MIMO performance.
Page 60 Figure 22: Mount AP320i on a Wall Align tabs on Wall bracket with tabs on the Mounting bracket. Twist to secure the Tabs AP300i to the wall. Wall bracket (mounted AP300i on wall) Mounting bracket (attached) © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 61 AP200 bracket on a wall wall mount bracket 9. Optionally, lock the AP320i bracket by inserting the provided locking key and applying a small lock. Figure 24: AP320i Locked to a Wall © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP320i...
Page 62: Check Ap320I Led Activity
When the AP first powers up, all LEDs are green. The r e- after, the Status LED color reflects the various operating states. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 63 Check AP320i LED Activity Figure 26: AP320i Status LEDs power status LAN Radio 1 Radio 2 After the AP320i is connected, check the status of the LEDs. The functions of the five LEDs are described below. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP320i...
Page 64 Check the alarms (Monitor > Dashboard > Alarms), diagnostics (Monitor > Diagnostics > Radio), and statistics (Monitor > Dashboard > Radio) on the AP’s controller to determine the cause. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 65: Where To Go From Here
Now that the AP320i is install e d, go to the Meru System Director Getting Started Guide for instructions on initializing the hardware. Return to this chapter to check the status of the LEDs once the WLAN is operational. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP320i...
Page 67: Installing Ap200
AP100. The AP200 has a security cable slot so you can secure the AP200 with a Note: standard security cable, such as those used to secure laptop computers. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP200 53...
Page 68: Installation Requirements
Electric Code and Sections 2- 128.12 - 010 (3) and 12 - 100 of the Canadian Electrical Code. Part 1. C22. 1. For other countries, consult local authorities for regulations. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 69 Two T-rail c lips  One T-box hanger Mounting above a ceiling tile  (AP200 metal enclosure only) One bracket mounting clip  Mounting bracket  You need the tools listed below. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP200 55...
Page 70: Installing The Access Points
AP200 will be mounted. Most installations receive the best coverage using the following guidelines: Install APs toward the center of the building. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 71: Attaching The Ap200 Antennas
1. Place the AP200 flat on the horizontal surface. 2. For each antenna, loosen the knurled ring at the base of the antenna (see Figure 16), point the antenna straight up, then retighten the ring. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP200 57...
Page 72 Console port (see Figure 17). (Currently unsupported) (Reserved) Reset Console Antenna 1 100/1000 Power Antenna 2 (Push to restore port Ethernet inlet default settings) CONSOLE ETHERNET 3.3 VDC ANT 1 ANT 2 © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 73 Figure 18: AP200 Bracket Ceiling mount hole Access point mount Wall cable access Access point mount Locking detent Suspended ceiling cable access Access point mount Ceiling mount hole © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP200 59...
Page 74 AP in and slide the AP down until it engages with the locking detents. You should hear it snap in place. M ou nting b racket attached to w all © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 75 8. For external antennas, loosen the knurled ring at the base of each antenna (see Figure 16), point the antenna straight up, then retighten the ring. 9. Connect one end of the PoE 100BaseT Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector, shown in Figure © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP200 61...
Page 76 2. Place each of the two caddy fasteners on the ceiling T-rail and twist to attach to the rail. 3. Adjust the distance between the caddy fasteners by using the mounting bracket holes as a guide. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 77 Warning! When installed in air-handling spaces, such as above a suspended ceiling, the AP200 is to be powered via PoE only (PoE is required). © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP200 63...
Page 78 3. Locate the bracket mounting clip holes on the mounting bracket (see Figure 23). One hole attaches the bracket perpendicu lar to the box hanger; the other mounts the bracket parallel to the box hanger. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 79 5. Pass the long end clip through the large center hole to the underside of the mounting bracket clip and then attach the bracket to the clip using the supplied screw (see Figure 24 for orientation). © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP200 65...
Page 80: Where To Go From Here
Now that the AP200 is installed, go to the Meru System Director Getting Started Guide for instructions on initializing the hardware. Return to this chapter to check the status of the LEDs once the WLAN is operational. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 81: Checking Led Activity
If no Ethernet link is present or connectivity is lost, the LED is off. AP200 Status LEDs Four status LEDs on the face of the AP200 also light, as shown in Figure STATUS POWER © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP200 67...
Page 82 When the AP is first powered up, all LEDs are green. Thereafter, the Status LED (see Figure 26) color reflects the various operating states as described in the second table below. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 83 AP and the switch or the switch and the controller is unbroken. Blue/Blue/Blue/Re Connected Normal operation without security. Blue/Blue/Blue/Re d, for 2 seconds. Authenticated Normal operation with security. Blue blink © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP200 69...
Page 84 Green/Blue Access point is in an error state. Red (blinking or Error State solid) Call Meru technical support a. The AP200 LEDs cycle from bright to dim for each “blink.” © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 85: Installing Ap150
The AP150 is not certified for plenum installations, and should not be installed Caution! in the plenum space. Unpacking the AP150 Confirm that the AP150 shipping package contains the AP150 access point with attached mounting bracket. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP150 71...
Page 86: Installation Requirements
Additional optional mounting kits are available for mounting the AP150 above or below a hanging ceiling, using the mounting bracket. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 87 22(c) of the National Electric Code and Sections 2- 128.12 - 010 (3) and 12 - 100 of the Canadian Electrical Code. Part 1. C22. 1. To complete this installation, you need the items listed in Table © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP150 73...
Page 88 Mounting bracket  Two T-rail c lips  One T-box hanger  Mounting above a ceiling tile One bracket mounting clip  Mounting bracket  You need the tools listed below. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 89: Installing The Access Points
APs can obtain their power from 802.3af st andard Power over Ethernet (PoE)-compat- ible network switch or PoE power injector installed between the switch and the AP150. AP150 and AP300 work with all switches that support STANDARD 802.3af. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP150 75...
Page 90: Attaching The Ap150 Antennas
Below a hanging ceiling, as described in the “Mounting Below a Suspended  Ceiling” section. Note that the AP300 Power Adaptor can also be used for AP150. Above a tiled hanging ceiling with the optional ceiling mounting kit.  © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc.
Page 91 DC 5V Vertical Mounting the AP150 To perform a simple wall mount using the keyholes on the back of the AP150: 1. Remove the attached mounting bracket from the back of the AP150. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP150 77...
Page 92 If you are not using plastic wall anchors, you must center the mounting screws on a wall stud. If you do not center the mounting screws on a wall stud, you must use plastic wall anchors. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 93 7. Tighten the screws to secure the bracket. 8. Align the AP150 with the bracket thumbscrews (see Figure 31) and tighten the thumbscrews to attach the bracket. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP150 79...
Page 94 Installing the Access Points Figure 31: Aligning the AP150 with the Bracket © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 95 10. Connect one end of the PoE 100BaseT Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector, shown in Figure Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling The optional suspended ceiling mounting kit allows the AP150 mounting bracket to attach to suspended ceiling T-rails (see Figure 32). © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP150 81...
Page 96 8. Attach a keps nut to each caddy fastener stud and hand tighten. Do not overtighten. 9. Align the AP150 with the bracket thumbscrews (see Figure 31) and tighten the thumbscrews to attach the bracket. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 97: Checking Led Activity
Access point status LEDs are provided on the Ethernet connector and on the face of the AP150. AP150 Status LEDs Four status LEDs on the face of the AP150 also light, as shown in Figure Status LEDs © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP150 83...
Page 98 When the AP150 is first connected to the controller and any time the access point is rebooted thereafter, the AP initializes with and then is programmed by the controller. The Status LED (see 33) color reflects the various operating states Figure (Table © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 99: Where To Go From Here
Now that the AP150 is installed, go to the Meru System Director Getting Started Guide for instructions on initializing the hardware. Return to this chapter to check the status of the LEDs once the WLAN is operational. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP150 85...
Page 101: Installing Oap180
The OAP180 is not certified for plenum installations, and should not be Caution! installed in the plenum space. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing OAP180 87...
Page 102: Unpacking The Oap180
Power injector with power cord  Installation Requirements In addition to the hardware supplied by Meru Networks, you need the following: Required Standard Ethernet cable to connect the power injector to a switch or controller  Antennas (sold separately) ...
Page 103: Installing The Access Points
You should first scan your proposed site using a spectrum analyzer to determine if there are any strong r a dio signals using the 802.11a or 802.11bg channel frequencies. Always use a channel frequency that is furthest away from another signal. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing OAP180 89...
Page 104 It is important that the OAP180, cables, and any supporting structures are properly grounded. The OAP180 unit includes a grounding screw to attach a ground wire. Be sure that grounding is available and that it meets local and national electrical codes. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 105: Test Basic Link Operation
(The bracket may need to be rotated around the pole during the alignment process.) Always attach the bracket to a pole with the open end of the mounting Note: grooves facing up. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing OAP180 91...
Page 106 Figure 38: Mount OAP180 Bracket on Wall 3. Use the included nuts to tightly secure the OAP180 to the bracket. 4. Connect the two brackets as shown below. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 107: Connect Antennas And Ground Wire To Oap180
OAP180, within 3 m (10 ft.) of it, using the bracket supplied in the antenna package. 3. Connect the antenna to the OAP180’s N-type connector (5G-1 and 2.4G-1) using the RF coaxial cable provided in the antenna box. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing OAP180 93...
Page 108 During periods of lightning activity, do not connect or disconnect cables or otherwise work with the OAP180. Figure 41: Attach Ethernet Cable to OAP180 Console Port PoE (Ethernet) Port Console Ethernet Cable Ground Wire © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 109 Follow these steps to connect the power injector: 1. Connect the other end of the provided Ethernet cable (already connected to the OAP180) to the RJ-45 port labeled Output on the power injector. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing OAP180 95...
Page 110: Align Antenna
After the OAP180 unit is mounted, connected, and the radios are operating, the antennas must be accurately aligned to ensure optimum performance of the OAP180 links. In this point-to-multipoint configuration all OAP180 nodes must be aligned with the root OAP180 antenna. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 111: Checking Led Activity
If there is traffic over the 802.11a air on this radio, the blinking rate increases. The Ethernet Link LED blinks green when a link has been detected and Ethernet is in use. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing OAP180 97...
Page 112: Antenna Gain Recommendations
Antenna, 4900 - 5350GHz (N Female) MN-ACC-ANT-A23P-NF 802.11a 23 dBi High Gain Directional Panel, 5150 - 5875GHz (N Female) 12.5/13.5 MN-ACC-ANT-A13S-NF 802.11a 13 dBi High Gain 120- degree Sector Antenna, 4900-5150/5150-5875GHz (N Female) © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 113: Where To Go From Here
Where to Go From Here Where to Go From Here Now that the AP300 is installed, go to the Meru System Director Getting Started Guide for instructions on initializing the hardware. Return to this chapter to check the status of the LEDs once the WLAN is operational.
Page 115: Cautions And Warnings
Al cambiar la orientación de las antenas, asegúrese de aflojar ligeramente Precaución! el anillo estriado ante s de mover la antena. Luego vuelva a apretar el anillo. D e otro modo, podría dañar el cableado interno del punto de acceso. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Cautions and Warnings 101...
Page 116 FCC. No obstante, los puntos de acceso de la serie Meru Access Point de Meru Networks, Inc. deben usarse de tal manera que se mi n imice la posibilidad de contacto para el usuario durante la operación normal.
Page 117: 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. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Cautions and Warnings 103...
Page 118 2- 128.12 - 010 (3) y 12 - 10 0 del Código Eléctrico de Canadá. Parte 1. C22. 1. En otros países, consulte a las autoridades locales competentes para informarse acerca de las normativas vigentes. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. 104 Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 119 AP200 plenum para su instalación encima de techos falsos. Por otra parte, es necesario utilizar cable Ethernet que cumpla los requisitos de func- ionamiento en el espacio aéreo circundante (en conformidad con la sección 300-22(C) del NEC). © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Cautions and Warnings 105...
Page 120 800.50 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). © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. 106 Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 121 Exposición Máxima Permisible conforme a la normativa FCC CFR 47, sección 1.1310, es decir, los límites asignados a la Ex posición Incontrolada/Población Civil. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Cautions and Warnings 107...
Page 123: 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 124 Frequencies Blocked for Regulatory Compliance 802.11a frequencies 5.25-5.35 GHz and 5.47-5.725 GHz have been blocked for DFS compliance. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. 110 Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 125: Usa
Underwriters Laboratories For the AP150 series, the AP300 series, AP200 series, and the OAP180, the following statement and notices are applicable: Use only with Listed I.T.E. equipment. Notices The unit is intended for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE 802.3.af. All interconnected equipment must be containe d within the same building, including the interconnected equipment's associated LAN connection.
Page 126 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 127: Canada. Industry Canada (Ic)
Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d’emission) est installe a l’exterieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Regulatory Information 113...
Page 128 To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be chosen so that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. 114 Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
Page 129: Europe-Eu Declaration Of Conformity And Restrictions
Marking by the alert symbol indicates that usage restrictions apply. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Regulatory Information 115...
Page 130 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 131: 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 132: Japan
Council Directive 2004/108/EC, Annex I, 1a. Conformity is declared by the appli c ation of EN 55022 Class B (CISPR 22). Compliance is dependent upon the use of shielded data cables. Model AP300 Model AP300 module rev 1 003WWA080094 003GZA080095 003XWA080096...
Page 133: Singapore
For the AP300 series, the following approval information applies: Complies with IDA Standards DB102245 Manufacturing Information The AP150, AP200, and AP300 are built in Taiwan. Factory information is provided under NDA and upon request. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Regulatory Information 119...
Page 134: Ap300 Plenum Requirements
CL2-P, CL3-P, M PP o r C MP. The products should be installed in accordance with all applicable, local regulations and practices. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. 120 Meru Access Point Installation Guide...
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