User's Manual

16 Meru AP300 Guide © 2007 Meru Networks, Inc.
Configure AP300 Software
— 802.3-af: Default power supply. Select this when using a traditional PoE. This power
supply type only supports 2x2 MIMO mode.
— 802.3-at: Select when using a higher-powered, next generation PoE. This power supply
type supports 3x3 MIMO mode.
— 5V-DC: Select when AP300 is plugged into a wall outlet. This power supply type supports
3x3 MIMO mode.
— dual-802.3: Select when using a dongle that combines power from two traditional PoEs.
This power supply type supports 3x3 MIMO mode.
5. Click OK.
6. Next, configure MIMO mode and Channel Width. Click the Wireless Interface tab. You see
the Wireless Interface Configuration window shown in
Figure 11.
Figure 11: Wireless Interface Tab - Set MIMO Mode and Channel Width
7.
Configure RF Band Selection by selecting a value from the drop-down list. To configure the
band as N only, select a setting that includes N and change the data rates setting to make
only N viable.
8. Configure MIMO mode by clicking the drop-down list and selecting either 2x2 or 3x3. Be
sure you have already configured an appropriate power source for 3x3 MIMO Mode. 3x3
MIMO Mode produces higher reliability, range, and speed but both settings (2x2 and 3x3)
should approach 320 mbps.
Note:
The Short Preamble Setting affects 11b clients only. The Protection
Mechanism setting has no effect at this time.