Install The Ap300; Select A Location; Attach The Antennas - Meru Networks AP320 Installation Manual

Install the AP300

Select a Location

All AP300 interconnected equipment must be contained within the same building, including the inter-
connected equipment's associated LAN connection. In addition, the AP300 should be mounted in a loca-
tion that meets the following conditions:
Relatively unobstructed access to the stations the AP serves. Select a location with minimal physical
obstructions between the AP and the wireless stations. In an office with cubicles, mounting the APs
below a hanging ceiling (plenum is supported) or the wall near the ceiling provides the least
obstructed communications path. For an external power supply connection, ensure the power
source is near to where the AP300 will be mounted.
Access to wall outlet or a to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection to the network switch servicing
the controller.
Most installations receive the best coverage using the following guidelines:
Install APs toward the center of the building.
Do not install APs near metal objects, such as heating ducts, metal doors, or electric service panels.
Relative to the ground, orient the antenna up or down, not sideways.
Note:
environment. Place access points accordingly.

Attach the Antennas

The AP320, AP311, and AP302 have six external antenna ports, labeled 1 - 6. These units only operate
with six attached antennas, even though some configurations don't use all six. Make sure that all
external antennas and their associated wiring are located entirely indoors. The external antennas are
not suitable for outdoor use.
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The previous guidelines are general guidelines. Each site has its own unique
Figure 6 illustrates the recommended antenna configuration.
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