Deployment Guide

Dell Networking 330 Series Access
Points
Installation Guide
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Dell Networking 330 Series Access Points | Installation Guide
Part Number 0511908-04| August 2016
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Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity
Before installing access points in a network environment, make sure that they are able
to locate and connect to the controller after power on.
Specifically, you must verify the following conditions:
 When connected to the network, each access point is assigned a valid IP address
 Access points are able to locate the controller
Refer to the W-Series ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for instructions on locating and
connecting to the controller.
Pre-Installation Network Requirements
After WLAN planning is complete and the appropriate products and their placement
have been determined, the Dell controller(s) must be installed and initial setup
performed before the Dell access points are deployed.
For initial setup of the controller, refer to the W-Series ArubaOS Quick Start Guide
for the software version installed on your controller.
Identifying Specific Installation Locations
You can mount the 330 Series access point on a wall or on the ceiling. Use the access
point placement map generated by Dell’s RF Plan software application to determine
the proper installation location(s). Each location should be as close as possible to the
center of the intended coverage area and should be free from obstructions or obvious
sources of interference. These RF absorbers/reflectors/interference sources will
impact RF propagation and should have been accounted for during the planning
phase and adjusted for in RF plan.
Identifying Known RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference Sources
Identifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources while in the field
during the installation phase is critical. Make sure that these sources are taken into
consideration when you attach an access point to its fixed location. Examples of
sources that degrade RF performance include:
 Cement and brick
 Objects that contain water
 Metal
 Microwave ovens
 Wireless phones and headsets
Installing the Access Point
Refer to the following steps to install your Dell 330 Series access point using the AP
Ceiling Rail Mount Kit (AP-220-MNT-C1).
Using the Ceiling Rail Adapter
The 330 Series ships with two ceiling rail adapters for 9/16” and 15/16” ceiling rails.
Additional wall mount adapters and ceiling rail adapters for other rail styles are
available as accessory kits.
1. Pull the necessary cables through a prepared hole in the ceiling tile near where the
access point will be placed.
2. Place the adapter against the back of the access point with the adapter at an angle
of approximately 30 degrees to the tabs (see Figure 6).
3. Twist the adapter clockwise until it snaps into place in the tabs (see Figure 6).
Figure 6 Attaching the Ceiling Rail Adapter
4. If necessary, connect the console cable to the console port on the back of the
access point.
5. Hold the access point next to the ceiling tile rail with the ceiling tile rail mounting
slots at approximately a 30-degree angle to the ceiling tile rail (see Figure 7).
Make sure that any cable slack is above the ceiling tile.
6. Pushing toward the ceiling tile, rotate the access point clockwise until the device
clicks into place on the ceiling tile rail.
Figure 7 Mounting the Access Point
7. On the W-AP334 and W-IAP334 access points, install the external antennas
according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and connect the antennas to the
antenna interfaces on the access point.
Connecting Required Cables
Install cables in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations and
practices.
Verifying Post-Installation Connectivity
The integrated LEDs on the access point can be used to verify that the device is
receiving power and initializing successfully (see Table 1). Refer to the W-Series
ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for further details on verifying post-installation network
connectivity.
Configuring the 330 Series
Access Point Provisioning/Reprovisioning
Provisioning parameters are unique to each access point. These local access point
parameters are initially configured on the controller which are then pushed out to the
access points and stored on the devices. Dell recommends that provisioning settings
be configured via the W-Series ArubaOS Web UI only. Refer to the W-Series
ArubaOS User Guide for complete details.
Access Point Configuration
Configuration parameters are network or controller specific and are configured and
stored on the controller. Network configuration settings are pushed out to the access
points, but remain stored on the controller.
Configuration settings can be configured via the W-Series ArubaOS Web UI or
W-Series ArubaOS CLI. Refer to their respective guides for further details: the
W-Series ArubaOS User Guide.
Note: Dell, in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the 330
Series access points so that only authorized network administrators can change
the settings. For more information about access point configuration, refer to the
W-Series ArubaOS Quick Start Guide/W-Series Instant Quick Start Guide and
W-Series ArubaOS User Guide/W-Series Instant User Guide .
Note: The instructions for the following section are applicable to W-AP334
and W-AP335 access points only.
CAUTION: All Dell access points should be professionally installed by certified
technician. The technician is responsible for ensuring that grounding is available
that meets applicable regional regulatory and electrical standards.
ATTENTION: Tous les points d'accès Dell doivent impérativement être installés
par un professionnel agréé. Ce dernier doit s'assurer que l'appareil est mis à la
terre et que le circuit de mise à la terre est conforme aux codes électriques
nationaux en vigueur.
CAUTION: The installer is responsible for securing the access point onto the
ceiling tile rail in accordance with the steps below. Failure to properly install this
product may result in physical injury and/or damage to property.
ATTENTION: L’installateur est chargé de sécuriser le point d’accès sur le rail de
montage au plafond en suivant la procédure ci-après. Toute installation incorrecte
du produit peut entraîner des blessures physiques et/ou des dommages matériels.
Note: The instructions for the following section are applicable to W-AP334
and W-AP335 access points only.