User's Manual

Installing the Access Point
Installing the AP150 29
Installing the Access Point
Selecting a Location
The AP150 requires a location that meets the following:
z Relatively unobstructed access to the stations the AP serves
z Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection to the network switch servicing the controller.
APs can obtain their power from 802.3af standard Power over Ethernet (PoE) or external power
supply. If an external power supply is utilized to power the AP150, ensure that it is a Listed power
supply, marked "Class 2" or "LPS" (Limited Power Source), and rated a minimum of 3.3 V, 4 A. For
PoE, the power can be supplied by a PoE-compatible network switch or PoE power injector installed
between the switch and the AP150.
Select a location with minimal physical obstructions between the AP and the wireless stations. In an
office with cubicles, mounting the APs below a hanging ceiling or the wall near the ceiling provides
the least obstructed communications path. For an external power supply connection, ensure the power
source is near to where the AP150 will be mounted.
Most installations receive the best coverage using the following guidelines:
Install APs toward the center of the building.
z Do not install APs near metal objects, such as heating ducts, metal doors, or electric service
panels.
z Relative to the ground, orient the antenna up or down, not sideways.
The AP150 is only intended for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE 802.3af. All
interconnected equipment must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected
equipment's associated LAN connection.
Horizontal mounting below a hanging
ceiling
z Screwdriver
z Wrench or pliers
Mounting above a hanging ceiling
(AP150 metal enclosure only)
z Wrench or pliers
z Screwdriver
Installation Type Tools Required
Note: The previous guidelines are general guidelines. Each site has its own unique environment.
Place access points accordingly.