Installation guide

Installing the Access Points

Figure 39: Mount OAP180 on Wall Bracketl

Connect Antennas and Ground Wire to OAP180

OAP180 does not ship with any antenna by default. Since customers have different

outdoor applications, we suggest that you choose from the various antenna options

offered by Meru. See the list in Appendix , “AP Accessories” on page 71.

The OAP180 works both with antennas that attach to the unit and remote antennas.

When using antennas that attach to the unit, attach the antenna before installing the

unit. Use the two connectors on the right (5G-1 and 2.4G-1) as indicated in Figure 8.

When deploying an OAP180 with a remote antenna, first mount remote antennas and

then connect them to the OAP180.

Follow these steps:

1. Remove the two right-most antenna covers indicated in Figure 8.

2. Mount the external antenna on the same supporting structure as you did the

OAP180, within 3 m (10 ft.) of it, using the bracket supplied in the antenna

package.

3. Connect the antenna to the OAP180’s N-type connector (5G-1 and 2.4G-1) using

the RF coaxial cable provided in the antenna box.

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