Installation guide

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Install the AP300
Meru recommends using the Meru provided-antennae. However, business partners are considered to be
qualified technicians and can specify and provide any third-party antennae that meets the installation
requirements. This is a benefit of utilizing all external antennae in our architecture. When this is the
case, Meru can not take responsibility for the antennae and subsequent system performance as it
relates to the antennae.
Install the Optional Remote Antenna Mount on the Ceiling
Use an optional Remote Antenna Mount (ACC-ANT-MIMO-MNT) for one or both AP300 radios to remotely
connect the AP300 antennas. The Remote Antenna Mount allows you to relocate either your current
antennas or the optional high-gain dipole antennas to a location with clearer signal paths to the other
wireless devices in your network. The Remote Antenna Mount can be installed either below the ceiling
tile or on the wall. The default orientation for the mount is suitable for a ceiling mount, but you can
attach the mount to a wall with some modifications.
Use one mount per radio; for example AP310 needs one unit, and AP320 needs two units.The Remote
Antenna Mount uses low-loss plenum rated LMR195 cable and SMA connectors. To order this unit,
contact your Meru sales representative and refer to part number ACC-ANT-MIMO-MNT.
Figure 9: Remote Antenna Mount
The remote antenna mount kit includes:
z Antenna stand with attached cable. The three antenna SMA female connectors on the Antenna
Mount support AP300 antenna diversity. This feature gives the client the ability to automatically
choose the antenna receiving the strongest signal.
z Triangular ceiling mount clip for attaching to hanging ceiling (includes bolt assembly)
z Three self-adhesive pads for the bottom of the unit (over the screws)
z Two wall mount screws with anchors
z Ceiling Mount Template
z Installation diagram
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