Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P Installation Manual

Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175 Outdoor Instant Access Point

Installation Guide

The Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175 is a resilient, environmentally hardened, outdoor rated, dual-radio, dual-band
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless access point. This outdoor access point is part of Dell's comprehensive wireless
network solution.
NOTE: The W-IAP175 requires Instant 3.0 or later.
There are three versions of the W-IAP175, which mainly differ in the way they receive power.
W-IAP175P: PoE+ powered (802.3at)
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W-IAP175AC: AC powered (100-240 V AC)
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NOTE: The W-IAP175AC can function as a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device by providing power through its ethernet port in
compliance with the IEEE 802.3af standard.

Guide Overview

"W-IAP175 Hardware Overview" on page 3
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models.
"Outdoor Planning and Deployment Considerations" on page 7
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consider when deploying an outdoor wireless network.
"Installing Antennas" on page 12
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"Weatherproofing Connections" on page 12
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"Installing the W-IAP175" on page 20
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deployment of an W-IAP175.
"Safety and Regulatory Compliance" on page 30
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information.
W-IAP175 Operations
Wireless access point (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n)
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Wireless air monitor (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n)
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Enterprise mesh point
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Enterprise mesh portal
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Protocol-independent networking functionality
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W-IAP175P: IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet+ (PoE+) compatible
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W-IAP175AC: IEEE 802.3af Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device
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provides a detailed hardware overview of the three W-IAP175
describes how to installing antennas.
provides instructions on weatherproofing the AP's connectors.
describes the multi-step process for a successful installation and
provides an overview of safety and regulatory compliance
provides key questions to ask and items to
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