User Manual

Installation Requirements and Recommendations
Chapter 3
Trapeze MP-620 Installation Guide
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● Number of MP access points required for adequate WLAN capacity in each
coverage area
● Detailed installation location for each MP access point
● Settings for all MP access points in the WLAN
(For information about installing RingMaster, creating and verifying a network
plan, and generating an MP work order, see the Trapeze RingMaster User’s Guide
and Trapeze RingMaster Reference Manual.)
MX Switch Recommendation
Trapeze Networks recommends that you install and configure the MX switch
before installing an MP access point. If the switch is already installed and
configured for the MP access point(s), you can immediately verify the cable
connection(s) when you plug the cable(s) into the MP access point.
(For information about connecting an MP access point to an MX switch port, see
“Connecting an MP to an MX Switch” on page 25.)
Weather Conditions
When planning an MP-620 installation, you must take into account any extreme
weather conditions that are known to affect your location. Consider these factors:
● Temperature — The MP-620 is tested for normal operation in temperatures
from -33°C to 55°C. Operating in temperatures outside of this range may
cause the unit to fail.
● Wind Velocity — The MP-620 can operate in winds up to 90 MPH and
survive higher wind speeds up to 125 MPH. You must consider the known
maximum wind velocity and direction at the site and be sure that any
supporting structure, such as a pole, mast, or tower, is built to withstand this
force.
Caution! MP model MP-620 is designed to receive power only from a
Trapeze-approved power injector. Connecting an MP access point to a Power
over Ethernet (PoE) device that is not approved by Trapeze Networks can
damage the equipment.