Unpack The Ap320I; Determine Power Requirements; 802.Af Poe Usage - Meru Networks AP300 Installation Manual

Unpack the AP320i

Confirm that the shipping box contains the following:
AP320i with an attached ceiling mounting bracket
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Wall mount bracket with screws
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Small locking key for ceiling or wall mount locking
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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
2x2 2x2
2x2 3x3
3x3 2x2
3x3 3x3

802.af PoE Usage

When using System Director 3.6/4.0 and 802.3af PoE, Meru supports radios set to any MIMO settings
except 3x3 on dual radios. This is because two radios set to 3x3 MIMO using an 802.3af switch may not
have enough power if the cable is too long. Shorter cables frequently work, however. Meru supports:
Single 3x3 radio
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Dual 2 x 2 radios
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Dual radio with one set to 2x2 and the other one set to 3x3
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When using System Director 4.0 and 802.3af, the AP300 MIMO configuration is limited to the following:
3x3 for the 5 GHz radio
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2x2 for the 2.4 GHz radio
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802.3af PoE 802.3at PoE
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Do not Recommend
recommend with caution
Unpack the AP320i
DC Power
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