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Meru Networks AP822v2
Installation Guide
882-70018 Rev A
Januray 2015
Copyright © Meru Networks, Inc., 2003–2015. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 Meru Networks AP822v2 Installation Guide 882-70018 Rev A Januray 2015 Copyright © Meru Networks, Inc., 2003–2015. All rights reserved. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of other...
  • Page 3 Limited Product Warranty 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 •...
  • Page 4 • Alteration or modification of the Product in any way, including without limitation configura- tion 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 negligence or misap- plication (including without limitation improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration), relocation of the products (including without limitation damage caused by use of other than Meru shipping containers), or use of the products other than as specified in the applicable...
  • Page 5 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. Otherwise, you agree to bear such cost, and prior to receipt by Meru, you assume risk of any loss or damage to the Product.
  • 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...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About AP822 ........11 System Director Support .
  • Page 8 Power Options ..........20 Mounting AP822 and XP8i .
  • Page 9 Declaration of Conformity, Federal Communication Commission 46 Manufacturer Information........46 Declaration of Conformity .
  • Page 10 Restriction of Hazardous Substances ..... 59 European Community ........59 China .

  • Page 11: About Ap822

    V2 - Identified with embedded character "B" Effective immediately, all orders for AP822 will be filled with the AP822v2 model. Attempts to install an AP822v2 on a controller running an earlier SD release will receive one of the follow- ing behaviors: On a SD 6.1.1 controller, attempts to install an AP822v2 will indicate --...

  • Page 12: Features

    Detail Info: 'upgrade to 6.1-3 or above' Web UI will also display Critical Alarm Features TABLE 2: AP822v2 Feature List AP822iV2 and XP8i AP822eV2 Two dual-band-selectable radios, in either Two dual-band-selectable radios, in either 2.4 GHz or 5.x GHz, capable of operating 2.4 GHz or 5.x GHz, capable of operating...

  • Page 13: Installation Location

    AP822 is capable of associating up to 128 clients per radio or 256 cli- ents per system. For optimum performance, Meru Networks recommend planning up to 50 clients per radio for a mixed WLAN voice, video, and data. Users can, however, achieve higher client capacity in a data traffic only environment.

  • Page 14: Safety Precautions

    IMPORTANT—Read and follow the regulatory instructions in Appendix B before installing and operating this product. If an optional power supply is used, it must be one supplied by Meru Networks. This product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed power supply marked Class 2 or LPS and rated 12Vdc, 2A.

  • Page 15: Installing Ap822Ev2

    Installing AP822eV2 This chapter provides all the information that users need to install Meru AP822eV2. After user completing installation procedure, see the Meru System Director 6.1 Configuration guide for detailed instructions on the various configuration options. Follow all safety precautions mentioned in the “Safety Precautions”...

  • Page 16: Kensington Lock

    (G2) shall be disabled due to power limitations. AP822 is intended to be supplied by a UL listed power supply marked Class 2 or LPS and rated 12Vdc, 2A. If an optional power supply is used, it must be one supplied by Meru Networks. Before You Begin...

  • Page 17: Ap822Ev2 Antennas

    AP822eV2 Antennas Radio-Antenna-Port Mappings The following table lists which radio is associated with each antenna. TABLE 2: Radio-Antenna-Port Mappings Antenna Port Radio / Channel Radio 1 Radio 1 Radio 2 Radio 2 Attaching Antennas An AP822eV2 has four external antenna ports, labeled A1, A3, A4 and A6, to be used for attaching the antennas supplied with the AP.
  • Page 18 AP822eV2 Antennas...

  • Page 19: Installing Ap822Iv2 And Xp8I

    Installing AP822iV2 and XP8i This chapter provides all the information that users need to install Meru AP822iV2 and XP8i. After user completing installation procedure, see the Meru System Director 6.1 Configuration guide for detailed instructions on the various configuration options. Follow all safety precautions mentioned in the “Safety Precautions”...

  • Page 20: Power Options

    AP822iV2 and XP8i is intended to be supplied by a UL listed power supply marked Class 2 or LPS and rated 12Vdc, 2A. If an optional power supply is used, it must be one supplied by Meru Networks. Before You Begin...

  • Page 21: Mounting Ap822 And Xp8I

    Mounting AP822 and XP8i AP822 ships with several different mounting bracket components that allow for a variety of mounting options. You can mount an AP822 in any of the following ways: You can mount an AP822 in any of the following ways: •...

  • Page 22: Vertically On A Wall

    The accessory required for such installation is listed below: TABLE 4: Item Model Number Quantity Stands (Optional) MNT-FEET-SET-X5 1 (set) Vertically on a Wall Installation The AP822 ships with a metal bracket (650-00234) that can be used for wall mounting. This bracket is used in conjunction with the plastic 15/16”...
  • Page 23 Figure 3: AP822 Wall Bracket Orient 15/16" T-Bar adapter/Wall mount adapter to line up with posts on wall mount bracket. AP locking mechanism should be facing away from bracket. Position the adapter over posts on wall mount bracket. • User may mount the wall mount adapter directly to the wall mount bracket or use the included option spacers to allow additional clearance between the AP and bracket.
  • Page 24 Figure 5: AP822 Wall Bracket with spacers Secure the adapter to the wall mount bracket with the screws provided: • Use the 4 short screws for installation without spacers • Use the 4 long screws for installation with spacers Figure 6: AP822 adapter to the wall mount bracket Orient the AP so that the 2 mounting pins align with the receiving slots.
  • Page 25 Figure 7: Attaching the AP to the Wall Mount Figure 5 shows an AP822iV2 and XP8i model being attached to the bracket, but the process is identical for either AP. The Meru logo on the front of the AP should face up and be readable. The ports on the AP should be in line with the cable cutout on the wall mount bracket.

  • Page 26: Removing Ap From Wall

    Figure 8: Successful installation (with optional spacers) Removing AP from Wall To remove the AP from the wall mount, depress the locking mechanism tab toward the wall and slide the AP from right to left until it releases. Figure 9: AP822 removal Box Mount The accessory required for such installation is listed below:...

  • Page 27: Below A Standard Suspended Ceiling

    Figure 10: AP822 Box Mounting Screws Use the desired holes as indicated in the “AP822 Box Mounting Screws” on page 27 mount bracket to the box. Follow the wall mount installation instructions as appropriate. Below a Standard Suspended Ceiling The provided ceiling mounting brackets allow the AP822 to attach to suspended ceiling T-rails. The AP ships with two different ceiling mounting bracket options to accommodate varying sizes of ceiling T-rails.

  • Page 28: Ap Installation Over Standard 9/16" Or 15/16" T-Bar

    AP Installation over Standard 9/16” or 15/16” T- The accessory required for such installation is listed below: TABLE 7: Item Model Number Quantity 15/16” T-bar & wall-mount combo adapter (650-00232) 9/16” T-bar adapter (650-00233) Orient T-Bar adapter/Wall mount adapter with the back of the AP, so that the 2 mounting pins align with the receiving slots.
  • Page 29 Position the AP up to the T-Bar at an angle and depress slightly to disengage T-Bar locks. Twist the AP clockwise to engage T-Bar locks. There should be 2 audible clicks. Verify that the AP comes online. AP Installation over Standard 9/16” or 15/16” T-Bar...

  • Page 30: Ap Removal From Standard 9/16" Or 15/16" T-Bar

    AP Removal from Standard 9/16” or 15/16” T- To remove the AP from ceiling, release the locking mechanism by pressing tab up, towards the ceiling and slide the AP from right to left until it releases. To remove the 15/16" T-Bar adapter/Wall mount adapter from the T-Bar, depress both T- Bar locks at the same time and twist counter-clockwise to release.

  • Page 31: Ap Installation Over Interlude & Silhouette T-Bars

    AP Installation over Interlude & Silhouette T- Bars The accessory required for such installation is listed below: TABLE 8: Item Model Number Quantity 15/16” T-bar & wall-mount combo adapter (650-00232) T-bar Adapter (Optional) MNT-SCRMKIT-04 Orient T-Bar adapter/Wall mount adapter with the back of the AP, so that the 2 mounting pins align with the receiving slots.
  • Page 32 Slide the adapter plate from left to right until the locking mechanism “clicks” into place. Install the optional accessory “MNT-SCRMKIT-04” to T-Bar. This is accomplished by loos- ening the two clamp screws, positioning the clamps over the T-Bar and re-tightening the screws until secure.
  • Page 33 Position the AP with the adapter plate installed, up to the T-Bar with the “MNT-SCRMKIT- 04” installed, at an angle. Be sure that the locating pin on the “MNT-SCRMKIT-04” is posi- tioned in the indent on the adapter. Depress slightly to disengage T-Bar locks. Twist the AP clockwise to engage T-Bar locks.

  • Page 34: Ap Removal From Interlude & Silhouette T-Bar

    AP Removal from Interlude & Silhouette T-Bar To remove the AP from ceiling, release the locking mechanism by pressing tab up, toward the ceiling and slide the AP from right to left until it releases. To remove the 15/16” T-Bar adapter/Wall mount adapter from the T-Bar, depress both T- Bar locks at the same time and twist counter-clockwise to release.
  • Page 35 The AP822eV2 with plastic cover removed is suitable for use in environmental air-handling space above a suspended ceiling in accordance with the Section 300-22(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. Note that in order to comply with these standards, the plastic cover on the AP822eV2 must be removed.

  • Page 36: Led Lights

    Connect one end of the CAT5 (or greater) Ethernet cable with PoE to the 100/1000 Ether- net connector on the underside of the AP. Check that the AP822eV2 is operating correctly before replacing the ceiling tile to the ceil- ing. It can also be installed with the AP822eV2 on top by flipping cross bar. Verify correct operation using the LEDs, as shown in “LED Activity and Meaning”...
  • Page 37 Figure 11: AP822 Status LED After the AP822 is connected, check the status of the LED. Its indicator state is described below. LED Lights...

  • Page 38: Led Activity And Meaning

    LED Activity and Meaning TABLE 10: LED Activity and Meaning COLOR STATE MEANING Status No Color — No power. Either there is no power or the LEDs are set to Off on the con- troller. Check the LED setting on the controller by clicking Configuration >...

  • Page 39: Next Steps

    Next Steps Now that the AP822 is installed, see 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. Next Steps...
  • Page 40 Next Steps...

  • Page 41: Approved Antennas

    Approved Antennas Only approved antennas may be used in conjunction with AP822eV2 access points. Access Points have been designed to operate with the antennas listed below. Antennas not included in this list are strictly prohibited for use with these devices. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

  • Page 42: Wall Mount Ap822E Antenna Orientation

    Wall Mount AP822e Antenna Orientation There are 2 recommended options for wall mount antenna orientations. Option 1: Vertical Antenna Orientation (90 degrees to AP) Figure 12: Vertical Antenna Orientation Option 1 is recommended where the maximum coverage is required towards the sides of the AP and the minimum coverage in front of the AP as shown in Figure 1.

  • Page 43: Option 2: Horizontal Antenna Orientation

    Option 2: Horizontal Antenna Orientation Figure 13: Horizontal Antenna Orientation Figure 14: Horizonta Antenna Orientation (Side View) Option 2, horizontal antenna orientation is recommended where the maximum coverage is required in front of the AP and the minimum coverage is required towards the sides of the AP as shown in Figure 3.
  • Page 44 Wall Mount AP822e Antenna Orientation...

  • Page 45: Regulatory Information

    Inc. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment is the responsibility of the user. Meru Networks, Inc. and its autho- rized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regula-...

  • Page 46: Regulatory Specifications

    FCC Part 15.247 - 47 CFR Ch. I • FCC Part 15.407 - 47 CFR15.407 • RSS-210 • EN 300 328 • EN 301 893 • Japan (CAB) Declaration of Conformity, Federal Communication Commission Manufacturer Information Meru Networks, Inc 894 Ross drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Regulatory Specifications...

  • Page 47: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 48: Manufacturer Information

    Manufacturer Information Meru Networks, Inc 894 Ross drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Declaration of Conformity The Class B digital portion of this apparatus complies with Canadian standard ICES-003. These devices comply with RSS210 of Industry Canada. La partie numérique de Classe B de cet appareil est conforme à la norme ICES-003 canadien.
  • Page 49 deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d'interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles pouvant causer un mauvais fonctionnement de ce dispositif This device and its listed antenna(s) must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Cet appareil et son antenne énuméré...

  • Page 50: Declaration Of Conformity, R&Tte Directive 1999/5/Ec

    blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d'emission) est installe a l'exterieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. Device Name Industry Canada ID Number (Nom de l'appareil) (Industrie Canada Numéro d'identification) AP822eV2 6749A-AP822EV2 AP822iV2 & XP8i 6749A-AP822iV2 Declaration of Conformity, R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements of other relevant provisions of Directive.
  • Page 51 • Radio-EN 300 328 Article 3.1 (b) of R&TTE Directive; EN 301.893 Article 3.1 (b) of R&TTE Directive Declaration of Conformity, R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC...
  • Page 52 • The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10.4 and Annex III of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed. Declaration of Conformity, R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC...

  • Page 53: Vcci Statement

    This device is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries.   Device Name Certification Report Number AP822eV2 CE 0980 AP822iV2 and XP8i CE 0980 VCCI Statement   English Translation This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interfer- ence from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI).

  • Page 54: Fcc Guidelines

    least a minimum distance as specified from the user in accordance to the regulatory guide- lines which are designed to reduce the overall exposure of the user or operator. Separation Distance Distance Limit 0.82 mW/cm2 25 cm (9.84 inches) 1.00 mW/cm2 The World Health Organization has stated that present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of wireless devices.

  • Page 55: Industry Canada Guidelines

    The FCC recommends that if you are interested in further reducing your exposure then you can easily do so by reorienting antennas away from the user or placing the antennas at a greater separation distance then recommended or lowering the transmitter power output. Separation Distance Distance Limit...
  • Page 56 General Information of RF Exposure...

  • Page 57: Additional Notes

    Meanwhile, user shall also reduce AP822eV2 transmit power, for each radio, by at- least 3 dBm from its default setting. Manufacturing Information The AP822 models are built in China. Contact Meru Networks for manufacturing related infor- mation. Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Meru Networks does not certify or endorse any specific Distributed Antenna System (DAS) vendors.

  • Page 58: Air Handling Space Requirements

    Meru Networks recommends that customers use only a DAS that has been tested to work with Meru hardware and software. Meru does not provide any site surveys, design or implementa- tion of Wi-Fi over DAS. Meru recommends that customers obtain such services from a trained and qualified systems integrator or from their DAS vendor.

  • Page 59: Restriction Of Hazardous Substances

    Restriction of Hazardous Substances European Community This device complies the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) for its restric- tion of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment for European Union. China This device complies Administrative Measure on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products or China RoHS.
  • Page 60 Restriction of Hazardous Substances...

  • Page 61: Cautions And Warnings

    Cautions and Warnings The cautions and warnings that appear in this manual are listed below in English, German, French, and Spanish. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi- ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cautions A Caution calls your attention to a possible hazard that can damage equipment.
  • Page 62 20 cm entre l'utilisateur (ou toute personne se trouvant à proximité) et les antennes du point d'accès. La potencia de radiación de los dispositivos de Meru Networks, Inc. está muy por debajo de los límites de exposición a radiofrecuencia estipulados por la. No obstante, los puntos de acceso de la serie Meru Access Point de Meru Networks, Inc.

  • Page 63: Warnings

    Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit an RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
  • Page 64 With plastic covers removed, this product is suitable for use in environmental air-handling space in accordance with the Section 300-22(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. For other countries, consult local authori- ties for regulations.
  • Page 65 Indoor antennas must be positioned to observe minimum separation of 20 cm. (~ 8 in.) from all users and bystanders. For the protection of personnel working in the vicinity of inside (downlink) antennas, the following guidelines for minimum distances between the human body and the antenna must be observed.
  • Page 66 Warnings...

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