Installation Guide

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Figure 2: Access Point AP200
Introducing the Meru Access Point AP150
The Meru Access Point 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 inte-
grated 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 capabilities.
The Meru Access Point AP150 supplies 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
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