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Contents About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi Other Sources of Information Meru Publications . . . Website Resources . . External References . . Typographic Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi xi xi xii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii Contacting Meru . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Check AP300 LED Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Where to Go From Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Installing AP320i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Best Practices for an AP320i/AP200 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Unpack the AP320i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Determine Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802.
Chapter 6 Installing OAP180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Unpacking the OAP180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Installing the Access Points . . . . . . . . . Selecting a Location . . . . . . . . . . Test Basic Link Operation . . . . . . . . Mounting the Access Point . . . . . . . . Connect Antennas and Ground Wire to OAP180 . Align Antenna . . . .
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About This Guide This guide provides installation instructions for the Meru Access Points, which includes the AP300, AP300i, AP1000, AP200, OAP180, and AP150 models. The term access point is used interchangeably throughout this document to apply to any model when there are no differences among the models. Audience This guide is intended for anyone installing Meru Wireless LAN System Access Points (APs).
Downloads Open a ticket or check an existing one Customer Discussion Forum The URL is: http://support.merunetworks.com Meru System Director Getting Started Guide Meru Controller Installation Guide Meru System Director Release Notes Meru System Director Configuration Guide Meru System Director Command Reference External References Stevens, W. R. 1994. TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1, The Protocols. Addison-Wesley, Reading, Mass. Gast, M.S. 2002. 802.
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Chapter 1 Access Points Access Points contain radio devices that communicate with the Meru Controller and form the wireless LAN (WLAN). The Meru Controller and Access Points connect to the site’s wired LAN through wired switches. Wireless clients associate with the Access Points as they roam throughout the WLAN. As such, they are an extension of the wired LAN, providing the wireless benefits of client mobility, enhanced access, and dynamic network configuration.
AP300 AP300 The AP300 Access Point series delivers high performance, full-speed, Wi-Fi certified 802.11n based on draft 2.0 connectivity while simultaneously supporting legacy 802.11a/b/g devices. AP300 is available in the configurations shown below. AP300 Configurations Model Configuration AP320i Two dual-band 802.11n radios with 3x3 MIMO and internal antennas AP320 Two dual-band 802.11n radios with 3x3 MIMO and external antennas Single dual-band 802.
AP300 Powered by 5 volt DC input, 802.3af compliant PoE device, or draft 802.3at compliant PoE device. Figure 2: AP300 A 2 L A N R F 1 R F 2 A 2 A 2 © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc.
AP320i AP320i The AP320i Access Point is an internal-antenna AP with two dual-band 802.11n radios and 3x3 MIMO and internal antennas. Features for the AP320i include: Internal antennas 802.11n support with channel bonding in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands. Channel bonding combines two 20Mhz channels into a single-wide 40Mhz channel for increased throughput.
AP200 AP200 The AP200 series provides two models that conform to the specifications provided by the IEEE 802.11a and 802.11g protocols and provide backward compatibility for the 802.11b protocol. An AP200 works with most standard Wi-Fi clients. The AP201 houses a single 802.11a/b/g radio device. The AP208 supports a maximum of two radio devices that can simultaneously run two protocols (802.11b, g or b/g on interface 1 and 802.11a on interface 2).
AP150 AP150 The 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.
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OAP180 OAP180 The OAP180 Rugged Access Point with dual 802.11a/bg radios is designed to provide secure Wi-Fi connectivity to outdoor locations such as campuses, parking lots, and pole tops, or to harsh indoor locations such as breweries, food processing plants or warehouses. The OAP180 supports the following features: Simultaneous support for 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g clients using dual 802.11a and 802.
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Safety Precautions Chapter 2 Installing AP300 This chapter describes how to install and configure an AP300. It contains the following sections: Safety Precautions Unpack the AP300 Determine Power Requirements Installation Requirements Install the AP300 Check AP300 LED Activity Check AP300 LED Activity Where to Go From Here Safety Precautions IMPORTANT—Read and follow the regulatory instructions in Appendix B before installing and operating this product.
Best Practices for an AP300/AP200 Network Best Practices for an AP300/AP200 Network Read this section if you have both AP200 and AP300 active simultaneously on the same network with ABG legacy clients. The following best practices should be followed to get optimal performance from such a mixed network. Do not deploy AP200 and AP300 at the same physical location; we recommend no overlapping coverage between AP200 and AP300.
Unpack the AP300 Unpack the AP300 The AP300 series has five models as shown below. Model Radios AP320 Two a/b/g/n AP311 One a/b/g/n, one a/b/g AP310/AP310-M One a/b/g/n AP302 One a/b/g Confirm that the AP300 shipping package contains these items: AP300 with attached mounting bracket Six antennas Screws for the mounting bracket © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc.
Determine Power Requirements Determine Power Requirements Power requirements vary, depending on which AP300 radios are deployed and what MIMO mode is used. See the chart below for supported power sources for different radio configurations. Radio 1 MIMO Radio 2 MIMO 802.3af PoE 802.3at PoE 2x2 DC Power 2x2 2x2 3x3 3x3 2x2 3x3 3x3 Do not recommend Recommend with caution 802.af PoE Usage When using System Director 3.6/4.0 and 802.
Installation Requirements The calculation for 802.3at PoE use looks something like this: (Number of AP300s * 13watts) + (sum of all other PoE devices power requirements) <= switch power provided Installation Requirements An array of holes on the mounting bracket allows the AP300 to be mounted on the wall and over junction boxes or molly bolts. There are holes for passing the PoE Ethernet or external power supply cable through the bracket if the bracket is mounted on a junction box.
Install the AP300 Installation Type Using existing third party brackets Mounting above a ceiling tile Items Required Use included shoulder screws Two T-rail clips One T-box hanger One bracket mounting clip Mounting bracket Additional Equipment A power source is needed to power the AP300. See Determine Power Requirements.
Install the AP300 Figure 8: Coverage Pattern for AP300 When Ceiling Mounted ceiling floor Most installations receive the best coverage using the following guidelines: Install APs toward the center of the building. Place APs about 80 feet apart. Do not install APs near metal objects, such as heating ducts, metal doors, or electric service panels. For best coverage, orient antennas as shown in Figure 6. Attach the Provided Antennas All AP300s have six external antenna ports, labeled 1 - 6.
Install the AP300 Figure 6: AP320, AP311 or AP302 Antennas 1-6 in Ceiling and Wall Mount Configuration 6 (vertical) 5 (horizontal) 3 (vertical) 1 (horizontal) A 2 2 L A N R F 1 R F 2 A A 2 2 (horizontal) 4 (horizontal) The following antenna connections are used during operation of the AP320, AP311, and AP302.
Install the AP300 Figure 7: AP310/AP310-M Antennas 1-3 does not matter 3 (vertical) does not matter A 2 1 (horizontal) 2 L A N R F 1 R F 2 A A 2 2 (horizontal) does not matter The following antenna connections are used during operation of the AP310/AP310-M. Radio 1 Antenna Connectors for AP310/AP310-M Radio2 Antenna Connectors for AP310/AP310-M Ant1, Ant2, Ant3 NA Do not leave any antenna connectors unterminated.
Install the AP300 00224 Figure 8: Remote Antenna Mount The remote antenna mount kit includes: 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.
Install the AP300 10. Connect the three Remote Antenna Mount cables to the appropriate connectors on the AP300. Be sure to connect the three antennasthat correspond to one radio. Radio 1 uses A1, A2, A3 and Radio 2 uses A4, A5, A6. A6 A5 Meru A4 A3 A2 A1 11. Attach three antennas that shipped with AP300 to the three connectors on the triangular remote device. See Figure 8. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc.
Install the AP300 Install the Remote Antenna Mount on a Wall 1. Reorient the cable on the Remote Antenna Mount by removing the three screws on the back, removing the small cover, reorienting the cable and then replacing the three screws. Discard the small cover. 2. Connect the three Remote Antenna Mount cables to the appropriate ports on the AP300. Be sure to connect the three antennas that correspond to one radio. With dual radio, Radio 1 uses A4, A5, A6 and Radio 2 uses A1, A2, A3.
Install the AP300 Using This Cable Type with 2.4 GHz Calculate This Loss per Foot RG174 0.60 dB RG316 0.48 dB LMR100 0.39 dB LMR200 0.17 dB LMR240 0.13 dB LMR400 0.066 dB LMR600 0.043 dB Using This Cable Type with 5 GHz Calculate This Loss per Foot RG174 1.02 RG316 0.76 LMR100 0.59 dB LMR200 0.24 dB LMR240 0.19 dB LMR400 0.100 dB LMR600 0.066 dB © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc.
Install the AP300 Install Remote ACC-ANT-6ABGN-24 Antenna with Six Connectors (optional) You can optionally use an external antenna setup with your AP300 if the controller and APs are running System Director 3.6.1MR4 and later. Meru supports this antenna for use on AP300s with two radios, for example AP320. This antenna has six connectors to connect to both radios to a dual-radio AP300 and it supports 802.11n MIMO operation.
Install the AP300 Using This Cable Type with 2.4 GHz Calculate This Loss per Foot RG174 0.60 dB RG316 0.48 dB LMR100 0.39 dB LMR200 0.17 dB LMR240 0.13 dB LMR400 0.066 dB LMR600 0.043 dB Using This Cable Type with 5 GHz Calculate This Loss per Foot RG174 1.02 RG316 0.76 LMR100 0.59 dB LMR200 0.24 dB LMR240 0.19 dB LMR400 0.100 dB LMR600 0.
Install the AP300 AP Has One BG or A Radio, One Antenna A6 A5 Meru A4 A3 A2 A1 (BG or A radio antenna) AP Has Two Radios (BG and A), One Antenna For Each A6 A5 (BG radio antenna) Meru A4 A3 A2 A1 (A radio antenna) AP Has One Radio, Two Antennas A6 A5 Meru (BG or A radio antenna) A4 A3 A2 A1 (BG or A radio antenna) AP Has Two Radios, Four Antennas A6 A5 (BG radio antenna) Meru (BG radio antenna) A4 A3 A2 A1 (A radio antenna) (A radio antenna) 26 Meru Access Point Installat
Install the AP300 Install the Access Point AP300 ships with a detachable mounting bracket. The AP300 is designed to be compatible with brackets supplied by Meru and by other vendors as follows. The AP300 mounts directly on the AP150 mounting bracket. If you are replacing AP200s/AP300s, the AP300 bracket can be mounted on the old AP200s/AP300s bracket with included shoulder screws; you don’t need to remove the old brackets.
Install the AP300 Caution! Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port; the cable can mistakenly be plugged into the Console port. If you do this, the AP won’t power up. 7. If you are not using a PoE device, connect an external power supply to the power connector and plug it into the wall. Mount AP300 Below a Suspended Ceiling The optional suspended ceiling mounting kit (ACC-MNT-SCRMKIT) allows the AP300 mounting bracket to attach to suspended ceiling T-rails (see Figure 9).
Install the AP300 8. Align the AP300 mounting posts over the circular portion of the keyhole mounts, push the AP in and slide the AP down until it engages with the locking detents (see Figure 9). You should hear it snap in place. 9. For each antenna, loosen the knurled ring at the base of the antenna, orient the antenna and then retighten the ring. 10. Connect one end of the PoE 100BaseT Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector.
Install the AP300 Mount AP300 Above a Suspended Ceiling (Plenum) Use the optional T-bar box hanger mounting kit (see Mounting Brackets for the part number) to mount AP300 above suspended ceiling T-rails (see Figure 10 and Figure 11). The installation attaches the Tbar box hanger to the ceiling rails and then the AP300 attaches to the T-bar box hanger. We recommend that you mount the AP300 no more than half way up the supports as shown in both Figure 10 and Figure 11.
Install the AP300 00232 Figure 11: AP300 Mounted Above a Suspended Ceiling Face Up The AP300 with the metal enclosure exposed meets the requirements for fire resistance and low smoke-generating characteristics required by Section 300-22(C) of the National Electrical Code (NEC) for installation in a building’s environmental air space. You may need to modify thicker tiles to support this installation.
Install the AP300 To mount an AP300 above the ceiling with the optional T-bar kit, follow these steps: 1. Determine the location on the ceiling rails where the AP will be mounted and remove the ceiling tile. 2. Unpack the T-bar hanger kit and unfold the legs of the T-bar hanger. 3. Locate the bracket mounting clipholes on the mounting bracket (seeFigure 10). One hole attaches the bracket perpendicular to the box hanger; the other mounts the bracket parallel to the box hanger. 4.
Install the AP300 6. Hold the AP300 next to the mounting bracket to estimate the height of the T-bar box hanger. You need to provide enough clearance for the external antennas that point down, while mounting the T-bar on the lower half of the support rails for stability. 7. Adjust the height of the box hanger using the height adjusting screws (see Figure 9). 8. Clip the box hanger T-rail clips to the ceiling rails, making sure they are securely attached. 9.
Check AP300 LED Activity 00230 Figure 14: Hoffman Bracket ACC-AP300-BHE 6. Using a Phillips screw driver, attach the bracket using the two supplied 6-32 3/16 SEMS screws. 7. Flip the assembly over and mount into the Hoffman enclosure, attach the Ethernet cable to the AP300 rotating the assembly to place the Ethernet cable within the enclosure. 8. Using a Phillips screw driver, tighten the four bracket screws to the enclosure. 9. Adjust the antennas as needed.
Check AP300 LED Activity AP300/AP300i LED Descriptions LED Power Function Troubleshooting off—no power green—presence of power off—no power green—booting stage 1 blinking green and off—booting stage 2 Status blinking green and white—discovering the controller blinking green and blue—downloading a configuration from the controller blinking blue and off—AP is online and enabled, working state If the status LED is blinking red and yellow, there is an alarm on the AP.
Where to Go From Here Where to Go From Here Now that the AP300 is installed, refer to the Meru System Director Getting Started Guide for instructions on initializing thehardware. Return to this chapter to check the status of the LEDs once the WLAN is operational. 36 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc.
Safety Precautions Chapter 3 Installing AP320i AP320i is supported by System Director versions 3.6.1 and greater, but full support begins with System Director release 4.0. Because of this, when using AP320i with System Director 3.6.1, the unit shows as an AP300, for example AP320 instead of AP320i. All AP320i units still function correctly, they just display as AP300 because AP320i did not exist when System Director 3.6.1 was released. This chapter describes how to install and configure an AP320i.
Best Practices for an AP320i/AP200 Network Best Practices for an AP320i/AP200 Network Read this section if you have both AP200 and AP320i active simultaneously on the same network. The following best practices should be followed to get optimal performance from such a mixed network. Do not deploy AP200 and AP300/AP320i at the same physical location; we recommend that there be no overlapping coverage between AP200 and AP300.
Unpack the AP320i Unpack the AP320i Confirm that the shipping box contains the following: AP320i with an attached ceiling mounting bracket Wall mount bracket with screws Small locking key for ceiling or wall mount locking Determine Power Requirements Power requirements vary, depending on which AP300 radios are deployed and what MIMO mode is used. See the chart below for supported power sources for different radio configurations. Radio 1 MIMO Radio 2 MIMO 802.3af PoE 802.
Installation Requirements 802.3at Usage When using System Director 3.6/4.0 and 802.3at, the following radio combinations are recommended: Single 3x3 radio Dual 2 x 2 radios Dual radio with one set to 2x2 and the other one set to 3x3 Dual 3x3 radios are recommended with a limitation. Use 802.3at power for two 3x3 MIMO radios when the switch has a high enough power output to support all devices on the PoE.
Installing AP320i Installing AP320i Select a Location All AP320i interconnected equipment must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equipment's associated LAN connection. Ceiling mounting is recommended but wall mounting is also supported. In addition, the AP320i should be mounted in a location that meets the following conditions: Relatively unobstructed access to the stations the AP serves.
Installing AP320i brackets such as the Proxim AP4000 bracket and standard Cisco brackets. You cannot, however, mount AP320i directly on an AP150 wall-mount bracket; in this case, you must remove and replace the AP150 bracket. Installation directions are provided below.
Installing AP320i Mount AP320i On a Suspended Ceiling AP320i ships ready to mount on a suspended ceiling; the attached bracket clips to a ceiling rail. To mount an AP320i below a suspended ceiling, follow these steps: 1. Determine the location on the ceiling rail where the AP will be mounted and remove the ceiling tiles. 2. Align the mounting bracket with the slots indicated in Figure 17 below. Figure 17: Install AP320i Below a Suspended Ceiling AP300i Mounting bracket Press this tab down with T-bar.
Installing AP320i 5. Optionally install a small lock (not supplied) to secure the AP320i to the ceiling rail. See Figure 19. To do this, you need the security key that shipped with the AP320i. Figure 19: Optionally Install Your Own Lock on AP320i Insert security clip. Security clip fully inserted. Lock security clip. 00236 T-bar (in ceiling) AP300i Security clip Mounting bracket Mount AP320i Above a Suspended Ceiling (Plenum) AP320i is not plenum rated.
Installing AP320i Mount AP320i Vertically on a Wall The AP320i ships with a ceiling mount bracket already connected to the unit andan additional separate wall bracket. When wall mounting a unit, you will attach the wall mount bracket to the wall, then attach the ceiling bracket (including AP320i) to the wall bracket.
Installing AP320i 6. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the switch and the other end to the AP320i Ethernet port. Caution! Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. The cable can mistakenly be plugged into the Console port; if you do this. the AP won’t power up. CON LAN g00240 Figure 21: AP320i Ethernet Port on the Right 5V DC console Ethernet 7. If you are not using a PoE device, connect an external power supply to the power connector and plug it into the wall. 8.
Installing AP320i Figure 23: Mount AP320i on an AP200 Wall Bracket ceiling mount bracket optional shoulder screw AP300i AP200 bracket on a wall wall mount bracket 9. Optionally, lock the AP320i bracket by inserting the provided locking key and applying a small lock. Figure 24: AP320i Locked to a Wall © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc.
Check AP320i LED Activity Set AP320i on a Shelf You can remove the mounting bracket(s) before setting AP320i on a shelf - see Figure 25. Figure 25: Remove the AP320i Ceiling Mount Bracket Mounting bracket AP300i 00238 Push clip toward AP300i to release the unit from the wall bracket.
Check AP320i LED Activity Figure 26: AP320i Status LEDs 00239 power status LAN Radio 1 Radio 2 After the AP320i is connected, check the status of the LEDs. The functions of the five LEDs are described below. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc.
Check AP320i LED Activity AP300/AP320i LED Descriptions LED Power Function Troubleshooting off—no power green—presence of power off—no power green—booting stage 1 blinking green and off—booting stage 2 Status blinking green and white—discovering the controller blinking green and blue—downloading a configuration from the controller blinking blue and off—AP is online and enabled, working state If the status LED is blinking red and yellow, there is an alarm on the AP.
Where to Go From Here Where to Go From Here Now that the AP320i is installed, go to the Meru System Director Getting Started Guide for instructions on initializing the hardware. Return to this chapter to check the status of the LEDs once the WLAN is operational. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc.
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Safety Precautions Chapter 4 Installing AP200 This chapter describes how to physically install an AP200. It contains the following sections: Safety Precautions Unpacking the AP200 Installation Requirements Installing the Access Points Where to Go From Here Checking LED Activity Safety Precautions IMPORTANT—Read and follow the instructions in “Regulatory Information” on page 109 before installing and operating this product.
Installation Requirements An array of holes on the mounting bracket (seeFigure 15) allows it to be mounted on the wall and over junction boxes or molly bolts. There are also holes for passing the PoE Ethernet or external power supply cable through the bracket if the bracket is mounted on a junction box or over the ceiling T-bar box hanger.
Installation Requirements To complete this installation, you need the items listed below.
Installing the Access Points AP200 Installation Tools Installation Type Tools Required Horizontal mounting None Vertical mounting over a wall stud Vertical mounting on sheetrock Horizontal mounting below a hanging ceiling Mounting above a hanging ceiling (AP200 metal enclosure only) Drill 1/8"drill bit Screwdriver Drill 3/16" drill bit Screwdriver Screwdriver Wrench or pliers Wrench or pliers Screwdriver Installing the Access Points Selecting a Location The AP
Installing the Access Points Do not install APs near metal objects, such as heating ducts, metal doors, or electric service panels. Relative to the ground, orient the antenna up or down, not sideways. Note: The previous guidelines are general guidelines. Each site has its own unique environment. Place access points accordingly. The AP200 is only intended for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE 802.3af.
Installing the Access Points Figure 16: AP200 Antenna Connection ET HE RN ET 3.3 Antenna VD C AN Turn clockwise to tighten 00110 T2 3. Connect one end of the PoE 100BaseT Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector, shown in Figure 17. Note: For the AP201 and AP208 access points, a shielded Cat 5e (or greater) Ethernet cable must be used in order to comply with international electromagnetic emissions limits.
Installing the Access Points Figure 17: AP200 Connector Panel CONSOLE 100/1000 Ethernet ETHERNET (Currently unsupported) Power Antenna 2 inlet 3.3 VDC ANT 1 00108 Antenna 1 (Reserved) Reset Console (Push to restore port default settings) ANT 2 Vertical Mounting To vertically mount an AP: 1. Using the bracket holes as a template, mark the location on the wall for the two AP bracket mounting screws. They are placed 4 ½ inches apart, center-to-center, one above the other.
Installing the Access Points 2. Drill holes at the locations you marked: — 3/16-inch holes if you are using plastic anchors — 1/8-inch holes if you are using only the screws 3. If you are using plastic anchors, install them in the holes. 4. Screw in the screws most of the way, so that the screw head is about 1/16 of an inch from the wall. 5. Mount the bracket on the screws, placing the circular portion of the keyhole mounts over the screw heads and sliding the bracket down. 6.
Installing the Access Points Figure 19: Aligning the AP200 with the Bracket 00115 Mounting bracket attached to wall AP200 Figure 20: Sliding the AP200 into the Bracket 00112 Mounting bracket 8. For external antennas, loosen the knurled ring at the base of each antenna (see Figure 16), point the antenna straight up, then retighten the ring. 9. Connect one end of the PoE 100BaseT Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector, shown in Figure 17. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc.
Installing the Access Points Note: For the AP201 and AP208 access point, a shielded Cat 5e (or greater) Ethernet cable must be used in order to comply with international electromagnetic emissions limits. Caution! Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port; the cable can mistakenly be plugged into the Console port. Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling The optional suspended ceiling mounting kit allows the AP200 mounting bracket to attach to suspended ceiling T-rails (see Figure 21).
Installing the Access Points 4. Tighten the caddy fasteners in place using a standard screwdriver. Do not overtighten. 5. Place each spacer on the caddy fastener stud. The spacer legs should contact the ceiling T-rail. 6. Align the mounting bracket keyholes with the caddy fastener studs and slide the AP200 to the narrow end of the hole. 7. Attach a keps nut to each caddy fastener stud and hand tighten. Do not overtighten. 8.
Installing the Access Points Warning! The AP200 with the metal enclosure exposed meets the requirements for fire resistance and low smoke-generating characteristics required by Section 30022(C) of the National Electrical Code (NEC) for installation in a building’s environmental air space. You must remove the plastic enclosure to reveal the plenum-rated AP200 metal case for installations above a suspended ceiling.
Installing the Access Points Figure 23: Box Hanger Mounting Bracket Holes 00101 Mounting bracket holes 4. Attach the U-joint of the clip to the T-bar and snap in place (see Figure 24). Figure 24: Attaching the Mounting Bracket to the Box Hanger 00104 . 5. Pass the long end clip through the large center hole to the underside of the mounting bracket clip and then attach the bracket to the clip using the supplied screw (see Figure 24 for orientation). © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc.
Where to Go From Here 6. Hold the AP200 next to the mounting bracket to estimate the height of the T-bar box hanger to provide enough clearance for the external antennas, which should be pointing down. 7. Adjust the height of the box hanger using the height adjusting screws (see Figure 21). 8. Clip the box hanger T-rail clips to the ceiling rails, making sure they are securely attached. 9. Connect a drop wire to a building structural element and through the hole provided in the bracket mounting clip.
Checking LED Activity Checking LED Activity Access point status LEDs are provided on the Ethernet connector and on the face of the AP200. Ethernet Connector LEDs After the AP200 is connected, the LEDs near the RJ-45 connector should light, as shown in Figure 25. Link present Ethernet activity 00129 Figure 25: RJ-45 LEDs The green LED on the left blinks if any Ethernet activity is taking place. If there is no Ethernet activity, the LED is off.
Checking LED Activity Figure 26: AP200 Status LEDs .. RF2 RF1 STATUS POWER 00 00113 AP2 The functions of the status LEDs are described below. When the AP200 is first connected to the controller and any time the access point is rebooted thereafter, the AP initializes with and then is programmed by the controller. When the AP is first powered up, all LEDs are green. Thereafter, the Status LED (see Figure 26) color reflects the various operating states as described in the second table below.
Checking LED Activity AP200 LED Descriptions LED Function The status LED for Radio 2 is a follows: off—no radio present RF 2 yellow—radio initializing red—radio failure solid green—radio OK blinking green—radio activity The status LED for Radio 1 is a follows: off—no radio present RF 1 yellow—radio initializing red—radio failure solid green—radio OK blinking green—radio activity Status AP-Controller operational status (see Table ) Power green—presence of power AP200 Controller Status Information
Checking LED Activity State Interpretation AP200 LED Cycle Disconnected Access point was once connected to a controller and configured by the controller, but can no longer find that controller Green/Purple/ Green/Purple Standalone Remote Access point is operating in a standalone mode Purple blink Downloading Downloading image or configuration from the controller Green/Blue Green/Blue Access point is in an error state. Red (blinking or solid) Error State Call Meru technical support a.
Safety Precautions Chapter 5 Installing AP150 This chapter describes how to physically install an AP150. It contains the following sections: Safety Precautions Unpacking the AP150 Installation Requirements Installing the Access Points Where to Go From Here Checking LED Activity Safety Precautions IMPORTANT—Read and follow the instructions in Appendix , “Regulatory Information” on page 109 before installing and operating this product.
Installation Requirements 00177 Figure 27: AP150 with Mounting Bracket Installation Requirements If you choose not to use the AP150 mounting bracket, the backside of the AP150 contains two keyholes to accommodate a simple wall mount. A mounting bracket can be used for many wall mounting configurations. The AP150 bracket mounting studs are placed so they can be used with brackets supplied by other vendors or to replace an AP100.
Installation Requirements Caution! The AP150 is not certified for plenum installations, and should not be installed in the plenum space. Note: The AP150 has two security cable slots (one on each side of the AP150) so you can secure the AP150 with a standard security cable, such as those used to secure laptop computers.
Installation Requirements AP150 Installation Items Installation Type Consumable Items Required Horizontal mounting None Vertical mounting over a wall stud Vertical mounting on sheetrock Horizontal mounting below a hanging ceiling Mounting above a ceiling tile Two #6 x 2" wood screws for a wood stud; or Two #6 x 1½” metal screws for a metal stud Mounting bracket Two #6 x 1" screws Two #4-6 x 7/8” ribbed plastic wall anchors Mounting bracket Two caddy fasteners Two plas
Installing the Access Points AP150 Required Tools Installation Type Tools Required Horizontal mounting None Vertical mounting over a wall stud Vertical mounting on sheetrock Horizontal mounting below a hanging ceiling Mounting above a hanging ceiling Drill 1/8”drill bit Screwdriver 1/8”Allen wrench Drill 3/16” drill bit Screwdriver 1/8”Allen wrench Screwdriver Wrench or pliers 1/8”Allen wrench Wrench or pliers Screwdriver 1/8”Allen wrench Inst
Installing the Access Points 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.
Installing the Access Points Horizontal Mounting To horizontally mount an AP150: 1. Place the AP150 flat on the horizontal surface. 2. For each antenna, loosen the knurled ring at the base of the antenna (see Figure 28), point the antenna straight up, then retighten the ring. Figure 28: AP150 Antenna Connection RES ET REL OAD ANT 2 00172 Antenna Turn clockwise to tighten 3. Connect one end of the PoE 100BaseT Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector, shown in Figure 29.
Installing the Access Points 2. Mark the location on the wall for two mounting screws. They are placed 4.3" apart, center-to-center, or one above the other. If you are not using plastic wall anchors, you must either center the mounting screws on a wall stud or useplastic wall anchors. 3. Drill holes at the locations you marked: — 3/16-inch holes if you are using plastic anchors — 1/8-inch holes if you are using only the screws 4. If you are using plastic anchors, install them in the holes. 5.
Installing the Access Points 00167 Figure 30: AP150 Bracket Suspended ceiling cable access Wall cable access 3. Drill holes at the locations you marked: — 3/16-inch holes if you are using plastic anchors — 1/8-inch holes if you are using only the screws 4. If you are using plastic anchors, install them in the holes. 5. Screw in the screws most of the way, so that the screw head is about 1/16 of an inch from the wall. 6.
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00169 Installing the Access Points 9. For external antennas, loosen the knurled ring at the base of each antenna (see Figure 28), point the antenna straight up, then retighten the ring. 10. Connect one end of the PoE 100BaseT Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector, shown in Figure 29. Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling The optional suspended ceiling mounting kit allows the AP150 mounting bracket to attach to suspended ceiling T-rails (see Figure 32). © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc.
Installing the Access Points Note: To comply with NEC code, attach a grounding wire to any of the screws used to attach the AP150 to the mounting bracket. Figure 32: Mounting the AP150 to a Suspended Ceiling Rail Suspended ceiling T-rail Caddy fastener(s) Spacer(s) 00170 Mounting bracket Washers To mount an AP150 below a suspended ceiling: 1. Using a 1/8” Allen wrench, remove the shoulder screws from the mounting bracket, if already attached. 2.
Checking LED Activity 10. For each antenna, loosen the knurled ring at the base of the antenna (see Figure 28), point the antenna straight down, then retighten the ring. 11. Connect one end of the PoE 100BaseT Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector, shown in (see Figure 29). Checking LED Activity Access point status LEDs are provided on the Ethernet connector and on the face of the AP150. AP150 Status LEDs Four status LEDs on the face of the AP150 also light, as shown in Figure 33. .
Checking LED Activity Figure 33: AP150 Status LEDs . RAD IO 1 RAD IO 2 PW R 00166 LA N Status LEDs When the AP150 is first connected to the controller and any time the access point is rebooted thereafter, the AP initializes with and then is programmed by the controller. The Status LED (see Figure 33) color reflects the various operating states (Table ). 84 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc.
Where to Go From Here AP150 LED Descriptions LED Function The Power status LED status is as follows: off—power is off solid red—when power is applied, system initializes for 40 seconds and then the LED turns amber; after discovering the controller the LED turns green. Otherwise, the system is in an abnormal state (notify Customer Support).
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Safety Precautions Chapter 6 Installing OAP180 This chapter describes how to physically install an OAP180. It contains the following sections: Safety Precautions Unpacking the OAP180 Installation Requirements Installing the Access Points Where to Go From Here Checking LED Activity Safety Precautions IMPORTANT—Read and follow the instructions in Appendix , “Regulatory Information” on page 109 before installing and operating this product.
Unpacking the OAP180 Unpacking the OAP180 Figure 34: OAP180 Outdoor Access Point Top panel view 2.4G Bottom panel view 5G 5G 2.4G Console PoE N-Type External Antenna Connector (5 GHz) N-Type External Antenna Connector (2.
Installing the Access Points Installing the Access Points Selecting a Location When you plan the OAP180 physical configuration, include the elements shown in this drawing: Figure 35: Sample Physical Layout External Antenna Indoor Outdoor RF Coaxial Cable LAN Switch OAP 180 Ethernet Cable Power Injector 00196 Ground Wire AC Power Radio Position Planning Never construct a radio mast, pole, or tower near overhead power lines.
Installing the Access Points Weather Conditions Take into account any extreme weather conditions that are known to affect your location. Consider these factors: Temperature — The OAP180 is tested for normal operation in temperatures from - 40°F to 140°F. Operating in temperatures outside of this range may cause the unit to fail. Wind Velocity — The OAP180 can operate in winds up to 44 m/s and survive higher wind speeds up to 66 m/s.
Installing the Access Points Test Basic Link Operation Set up the OAP180 on the ground, either outdoors or indoors. Connect the unit as indicated in this document and perform the basic configuration tasks outlined below. When you are satisfied that the OAP180 is operating correctly, proceed to mounting the unit in the intended location.
Installing the Access Points Figure 37: Brackets Attached to a Pole 00201 Attach the bridge with bracket to affixed plate on pole 3. Use the included nuts to tightly secure the wireless OAP180 to the bracket. 4. Connect the OAP180 bracket and the pole bracket. Mounting OAP180 with the Wall-Mounting Bracket Attach the bracket to a wall with the flat side flush against the wall. Follow these steps to mount the unit to a wall using the wall-mounting bracket: 1.
Installing the Access Points 00203 Figure 39: Mount OAP180 on Wall Bracket 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 89. Four antennas are required ifdiversity is required. You can also use two antennas and terminate the other two.
Installing the Access Points Figure 40: Connect OAP180 Antenna Cables 5 GHz External High-gain Panel Antenna 5G-1 2.4G-1 5 GHz N-type 2.4 GHz N-type Connector (5G-1) Connector (2.4G-1) RF Coaxial Cable 2.4 GHz External Omnidirectional Antenna 00204 5G-2 2.4G-2 4. Apply weatherproofing tape to the antenna connectors to help prevent water entering the connectors. Note: When not using antenna connectors on the OAP180, keep the covers securely attached for weather protection.
Installing the Access Points 2. For extra protection against rain or moisture, apply weatherproofing tape (not included) around the Ethernet connector. 3. Ground the unit with an appropriate grounding wire (not included) by attaching it to the grounding screw on the unit. See above. Caution! Equipment shall be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 and the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and when applicable, the National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE C2.
Installing the Access Points Figure 42: Connect OAP180 to Power Injector AC power Ethernet cable from LAN switch Ethernet cable to wireless bridge 00206 Power LED indicator 2. Connect a straight-through unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable (not included) from a local LAN switch to the RJ-45 port labeled Input on the power injector. See the illustration above. Use Category 5e or better UTP cable for 10/100BASE-TX connections. Note: The RJ-45 port on the power injector isan MDI port.
Checking LED Activity Checking LED Activity Check the OAP180 LEDs for activity. Four of the eight LEDs on the bottom of the OAP180 indicate activity; four LEDs are not used at this time. Check the four active LEDs to determine if the AP is working. Figure 43: OAP180 LEDs Console PoE Power On LED Transmission LEDs (radio packets transmitting) 00194 Ethernet link LED These 4 LEDs are not used The grey LEDs in the illustration are not currently used.
Checking LED Activity Antenna Gain Recommendations The OAP180 auto-adjusts the power level sent from the radio to the antenna, so that the EIRP emitted from the antenna is the value defined by the controller (100mW by default). You can increase this setting if you are compensating for signal loss from long inexpensive cables connecting external antennas.
Where to Go From Here Where to Go From Here Now that the AP300 is installed, go to the Meru System Director Getting Started Guide for instructions on initializing the hardware. Return to this chapter to check the status of the LEDs once the WLAN is operational. As well, check the AP chapter in the Meru System Director Configuration Guide for instructions on configuring radio band, dual radio, and external antenna operation. © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc.
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Cautions Appendix A Cautions and Warnings The cautions and warnings that appear in this manual are listed below in English, German, French, and Spanish. Cautions A Caution calls your attention to a possible hazard that can damage equipment. "Vorsicht” weist auf die Gefahr einer möglichen Beschädigung des Gerätes in. Une mise en garde attire votre attention sur un risque possible d'endommagement de l'équipement. Ci-dessous, vous trouverezles mises en garde utilisées dans ce manuel.
Cautions Caution! Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port; the cable can mistakenly be plugged into the Console port. Vorsicht! Darauf achten, dass das Ethernetkabel am Ethernetanschluss und nicht versehentlich am Konsolenanschluss angeschlossen wird. Mise en garde Veiller à bien connecter le câble Ethernet au port Ethernet et non pas au port Console. Precaución! Asegúrese de conectar el cable Ethernet al puerto Ethernet, porque por error se puede enchufar en el puerto de la consola.
Warnings Caution! Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit an RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. Vorsicht! Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
Warnings Warning! With plastic covers removed, this product is suitable for use in environmental air space in accordance with the Section 300-22(c) of the National Electric Code and Sections 2- 128.12 - 010 (3) and 12 - 100 of the Canadian Electrical Code. Part 1. C22. 1. For other countries, consult local authorities for regulations.
Warnings Warning! The AP200 with the metal enclosure exposed meets the requirements for fire resistance and low smoke-generating characteristics required by Section 30022(C) of the National Electrical Code (NEC) for installation in a building’s environmental air space. You must remove the plastic enclosure to reveal the plenum-rated AP200 metal case for installations above a suspended ceiling.
Warnings Warning! Any Fast Ethernet (FE) cables installed in air-handling spaces should be suitable under NEC Article 800.50 and marked accordingly for use in plenums and airhandling spaces with regard to smoke propagation, such as CL2-P, CL3-P, MPP (Multi Purpose Plenum), or CMP (Communications Plenum). Achtung! Alle Fast-Ethernet (FE)-Kabel, die in Lüftungsräumen installiert werden, sollten gemäß NEC Artikel 800.
Warnings Warning! Inside antennas must be positioned to observe minimum separation of 20 cm. (~ 8 in.) from all users and bystanders. For the protection of personnel working in the vicinity of inside (downlink) antennas, the following guidelines for minimum distances between the human body and the antenna must be observed. The installation of the indoor antenna must be such that, under normal conditions, all personnel cannot come within 20 cm. (~ 8.0 in.) from any inside antenna.
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For OAP180 Appendix B Regulatory Information The Meru Access Point (APs) must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. For country-specific approvals, see below. Meru Networks, Inc. is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of APs, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Meru Networks, Inc.
For OAP180 Limits for Occupational/Controlled Exposure Frequency Range (MHz) Electric Field Strength (E) (V/m) Magnetic Field Strength (H) (A/m) 1500-100,000 Power Density (S) (mW/cm2) Averaging Time |E|2, |H|2 or S (minutes) 5 6 Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure Frequency Range (MHz) 1500-100,000 Electric Field Strength (E) (V/m) Magnetic Field Strength (H) (A/m) Power Density (S) (mW/cm2) Averaging Time |E|2, |H|2 or S (minutes) 1.
USA USA Underwriters Laboratories For the AP150 series, the AP300 series, AP200 series, and the OAP180, the following statement and notices are applicable: Use only with Listed I.T.E. equipment. Notices The unit is intended for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE 802.3.af. All interconnected equipment must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equipment's associated LAN connection.
USA Meru Access Points Note: All devices except the OAP180 are indoor devices. The FCC requires indoor use for the frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High-power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with or damage to these devices, or both. Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Canada. Industry Canada (IC) Canada. Industry Canada (IC) The Class B digital portion of this apparatus complies with Canadian standard ICES-003. These devices comply with RSS210 of Industry Canada. Per RSS 210 A9.5 point 7: (i) the device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; (ii) the maximum antenna gain permitted (for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 54705725 MHz) to comply with the e.i.r.p.
Canada. Industry Canada (IC) Caution! Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit an RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity and Restrictions Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity and Restrictions This equipment is marked with either the CE Mark, the alert symbol, and the notified body's number and can be used throughout the European Community. This mark indicates compliance with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC and the relevant parts of the following technical specifications.
Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity and Restrictions Marking by the alert symbol indicates that usage restrictions apply. Meru Networks, Inc. declares that their Access Points comply with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Meru Networks, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Access Points tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Hierbij verklaart Meru Networks, Inc.
Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity and Restrictions Meru Networks, Inc. declara que este Access Points está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Hawnhekk, Meru Networks, Inc. jiddikjara li dan Access Points jikkonforma mal-htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Käesolevaga kinnitab Meru Networks, Inc.
Japan Japan EN 55022 Statement (applicable to AP201 Rev 2, AP208 Rev 2 only).This is to certify that the above models are shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 2004/108/EC, Annex I, 1a. Conformity is declared by the applic ation of EN 55022 Class B (CISPR 22). Compliance is dependent upon the use of shielded data cables.
Manufacturing Information Model AP201 Rev 2 003NY07015 0000 003GZ07003 0000 003WY07005 0000 Model AP201 Rev 2 003NY070380000 003GZ070070000 003WY070090000 Model AP150 003NY06122 0000 003GZ06030 0000 003WY06046 0000 Singapore For the AP201 Rev 2, AP208 Rev 2, and OAP180, the following approval information applies: Complies with IDA Standards DA103798 For the AP300 series, the following approval information applies: Complies with IDA Standards DB102245 Manufacturing Information The AP150, AP200,
AP300 Plenum Requirements AP300 Plenum Requirements When installing the product in an air-handling space, as described in Article 300.22(C) of the NEC (2005), the unit should only be powered by the Ethernet port (PoE), not by the AC-powered power supply. When the product is installed in air-handling spaces, the cables employed should be suitable under NEC Articles 300.
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