Installation guide

AP150
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AP150
The AP150 has two 802.11 radios for simultaneous 802.11a and 802.11b/g WLAN
access. It is an ideal option for enterprise-wide data-only WLAN implementations and
small-sized converged data and voice WLAN implementations. The AP150 works in
conjunction with Meru Controller products and can be easily integrated into existing
Layer 2 and Layer 3 wired network environments to provide enterprise-grade Wi-Fi
access with multi-layered security options, basic VoWLAN support, centralized
configuration, troubleshooting tools, remote management and RF visualization capa-
bilities.
The AP150 has the following features:
z Dual 802.11b/g and 802.11a radios
z Simultaneously support for 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a clients
z Contention Management for high density of data clients
z Basic VoWLAN QoS support for small density of voice clients
z Multiple ESSIDs with individual security policies to ensure separation of different
user groups or dynamic VLAN assignment per user based on RADIUS credentials
z Zero configuration required at the access point; the installation procedure is a
simple plug-n-play
z Automatic AP discovery, configuration
z Intelligent load balancing of clients
z Layer 2 or 3 connectivity for flexible deployment options
z Locking mechanism secures access point when mounted in public areas
Figure 4: AP150
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