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About This Guide This guide provides installation instructions for the Meru AP400s, which includes both the AP400 and the AP400i 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.
AP400 AP400 The AP400 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. AP400 is available in the configurations shown below. AP400 Configurations Model AP433e Configuration Three dual-band 802.11n radios with 3x3 MIMO and external antennas. Features for the AP400 include: 802.11n support with channel bonding in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands.
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Safety Precautions Chapter 2 Installing AP400 This chapter describes how to install and configure an AP400. It contains the following sections: Safety Precautions Unpack the AP400 Determine Power Requirements Installation Requirements Install the AP400 Check AP400 LED Activity Check AP400 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.
Unpack the AP400 Unpack the AP400 The AP400 series has the following model(s) as shown below. Model Radios AP433e Three a/b/g/n Confirm that the AP400 shipping package contains these items: AP400 Eight antennas Wall mounting bracket Rubber feet Locking pin Determine Power Requirements Power requirements vary, depending on which AP400 radios are deployed and what MIMO mode is used. See the chart below for supported power sources for different radio configurations.
Installation Requirements Single or dual 3x3 radios Three 2x2 radios Three radios with one set to 2x2 and the other two set to 3x3 802.3at PoE Usage When using System Director 3.6 (or later) and 802.3at, all possible configurations are supported. For a list of supported PoEs, see the appendix Supported Power Over Ethernet Devices for Meru APs Installation Requirements An array of holes on the mounting bracket allows the AP400 to be mounted on the wall and over junction boxes or molly bolts.
Install the AP400 Installation Type Horizontal mounting below a hanging ceiling Mounting above a ceiling tile Items Required Two caddy fasteners Two plastic spacers Two keps nuts (with attached lock washer) Mounting bracket Mounting bracket ACC-MNT-ASCMKIT Additional Equipment A power source is needed to power the AP400. See Determine Power Requirements.
Install the AP400 Figure 3: Coverage Pattern for AP400 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 AP400s have eight external antenna ports, labeled A1 - A8.
Install the AP400 Figure 6: AP400 Antennas in Ceiling and Wall Mount Configuration USB G1 T RESE OLE CONS Do not leave any antenna connectors unterminated. All connectors on the AP must be terminated with antennas or with 50 ohm Reverse Polarity SMA terminators. The attached antennas must be the same model; if you replace one antenna with a different type, replace them all. Install the Access Point AP400 ships with a mounting bracket included in the box.
Install the AP400 1. Using the holes on the mounting bracket itself as a guide, mark the location on the wall for the AP bracket mounting screws. If possible, center the mounting screws on a wall stud. (If mounting on a wall stud is impossible, use plastic wall anchors on the remaining screws.) 2. Orient the AP400 horizontally so that you can read the Meru logo without tilting your head at 90 degrees - this orientation provides optimum MIMO performance. 3.
Install the AP400 Mount AP400 Below a Suspended Ceiling The brackets on the bottom of the AP400 allow it to be mounted directly to a ceiling T-bar (see Figure 8). Note that the AP lock must be disabled by sliding the locking key (provided in the box) into the unlock hole on the side of the AP shown in Figure 7 in order to clip the AP in place. Figure 9: Mounting AP400 to a Suspended Ceiling Rail 00261 T-bar (in ceiling) To mount an AP400 below a suspended ceiling: 1.
Install the AP400 Figure 10: Ports and Unlock Mechanism for the AP400 USB port Console port Ethernet port CONSOLE © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc.
Install the AP400 Mount AP400 Above a Suspended Ceiling (Plenum) Use the optional T-bar box hanger mounting kit to mount the AP400 above suspended ceiling T-rails (see Figure 10). The installation attaches the T-bar box hanger to the ceiling rails and then the AP400 attaches to the T-bar box hanger. Note that an AP400 mounted above the ceiling has about 2-3 dBm less RF coverage than an AP400 mounted under the ceiling.
Check AP400 LED Activity 4. Verify that the AP400 is unlocked using the locking key. 5. Brace your hand against the back of the main support bar and press the AP400 against the square bracket in a similar manner to that indicated in Figure 8. 6. Twist until the AP400 clicks into place. If desired, you can now lock the AP using the locking key. 7. Mount the bracket and AP in the desired location by sliding the support arms onto the ceiling T-bars. 8.
Where to Go From Here AP400 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 blinking green and white—discovering the controller Status 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.
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 trouverez les 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! 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 AP400 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 AP400 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, AP300, AP400, AP1000, and the OAP180 series, 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 ICES003. 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 5470-5725 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 application of EN 55022 Class B (CISPR 22). Compliance is dependent upon the use of shielded data cables.
Supported Power Over Ethernet Devices for Meru APs Appendix C Supported PoEs Supported Power Over Ethernet Devices for Meru APs PoE Description ACC-POE-AT-1AC Mid-Span High Power pre-802.3at PoE injector (1 Port, 110V/220V AC input). Ideal for Meru AP300, AP300i, or AP1000; backward compatible with 802.3af, also works with Meru AP150. ACC-POE-AT-12AC Mid-Span 802.3af+ High Power PoE injector (12 Port, 110V/220V AC input), 19" rack mountable, remote management capable.
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