User's Manual

Installing and Connecting an MP-622 3 – 1

Installing and Connecting an MP-622

Installation Requirements and Recommendations

For best results, follow these requirements and recommendations before installing an MP-622.

RingMaster Network Plan and Work Orders

If you are using RingMaster to plan your Trapeze Networks Mobility System installation, you

might want to create and verify a network plan for the entire Trapeze network installation and

generate an MP work order, before installing MP access points. A network plan and the MP work

orders generated from it provide the following information about MP access point installation and

configuration:

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

MX Appliance Recommendation

Trapeze Networks recommends that you install and configure the MX before installing an MP. If

the MX is already installed and configured for the MPs, you can immediately verify the cable

connection(s) when you plug the cable(s) into the MP.

Weather Conditions

When planning an MP-622 installation, you must take into account any extreme weather

conditions that are known to affect your location. Consider these factors:

Temperature — The MP-622 is tested for normal operation in temperatures from -30 to 55 °C

(-22 to 131 °F). Operating in temperatures outside of this range may cause the unit to fail.

Wind Velocity — The MP-622 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.

Lightning — The MP-622 includes built-in lightning protection, except anntenna ports.

However, you should make sure that the unit, any supporting structure, and cables are all

properly grounded. Additional protection using lightning rods, lightning arrestors, or surge

suppressors may also be employed.

Note:

Before installing an MP, you might need to generate a network plan and an MP

work order with RingMaster. (See RingMaster Network Plan and Work Orders

below.)

W arning!

MP model MP-622 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.