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Safety Precautions Chapter 2 Installing AP832e This chapter describes how to install and configure an AP832e. It contains the following sections: Safety Precautions Unpack the AP832e Installation Requirements Install the AP832e Check AP832e 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. If an optional power supply is used, it must be one supplied by Meru Networks.
Installation Requirements AP832e Wall mount bracket Two ceiling mount brackets (for varying sized ceiling structures) Six antennas Screws for the mounting bracket Installation Requirements An array of holes on the mounting bracket allows the AP832e 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 AP832e Table 1: Antenna Mappings Antenna Radio/Channel 1 Radio 1 2 Radio 1 3 Radio 1 4 Radio 2 5 Radio 2 6 Radio 2 Install the AP832e Select a Location Attach the Provided Antennas Install the Access Point Select a Location All AP832e interconnected equipment, including the associated LAN connection, must be contained within the same building. In addition, the AP832e location should meet the following conditions: Relatively unobstructed access to the stations the AP serves.
Install the AP832e Figure 1: Coverage Pattern for AP832e 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. Note: When planning to operating multiple radios on the same band (i.e., 2 radios on the 2.
Install the AP832e Mount AP832e Above a Suspended Ceiling Mount AP832e Horizontally on a Shelf When mounting an AP832e horizontally, simply place it on the desired surface and connect power and network cables. Mount AP832e Vertically on a Wall The AP832 ships with a metal bracket that can be used to mount it on a wall. This bracket is used in conjunction with the plastic 650-00232 15/16" T-Bar Adapter/Wall Mount bracket to easily lock the AP into place. To mount an AP832e on a wall: 1.
Install the AP832e Figure 3: Attaching the AP Mount to the Wall Mount 4. Screw the plastic component into place on the metal bracket. 5. Run the Ethernet and power cable (if using one) through the rectangular opening at the bottom of the Wall Mount bracket and connect them to their corresponding ports on the underside of the AP. 6. Press the Receiving Slots on the underside of the AP (indicated below) to the corresponding tabs ("Mounting Pins") on the plastic bracket. See Figure 4.
Install the AP832e Figure 4: Attaching the AP to the Wall Mount Note: Figure 4 shows an AP832i model being attached to the bracket, but the process is identical for either AP. 7. Slide the AP horizontally to lock the tabs into place. 8. If not already connected, you may now connect the Ethernet cable and DC power (if used) and verify that the AP comes online. Mount AP832e Below a Suspended Ceiling The provided ceiling mounting brackets allow the AP832e to attach to suspended ceiling T-rails.
Install the AP832e 4. Connect one end of the CAT5 (or greater) Ethernet cable with PoE to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector on the underside of the AP. 5. Verify that the AP comes online and then replace the ceiling tiles removed in Step 1. Mount AP832e on a Dropped Ceiling Bevel Tile The mounting procedure for a ceiling that has recessed supports and lowered tiles is similar to that of mounting on a suspended ceiling.
Install the AP832e Mount AP832e on an Interlude T-Bar The mounting procedure for a ceiling that has interlude T-Bar supports is similar to that of mounting on a suspended ceiling. However, this procedure requires a specialized mounting bracket (MNTSCRMKIT-04), as depicted in Figure 6. Figure 6: T-Bar Mounting Bracket 1. Remove the ceiling tile alongside which the AP will be mounted. 2.
Install the AP832e Use the optional T-bar box hanger mounting kit to mount AP832e above suspended ceiling T-rails. The installation attaches the T-bar box hanger to the ceiling rails and then the AP832e attaches to the Tbar box hanger. Note that AP832e mounted above the ceiling has about 2-3 dBm less RF coverage than AP832e mounted under the ceiling. You may need to modify thicker tiles to support this installation.
Install the AP832e Figure 8: Assembled Mounting Bracket 00624 Mounting Bar Mounting Brace Clips attach to T-bar 4. Locate the 650-00232 15/16" T-Bar Adapter/Wall Mount and attach the AP to the mounting bracket by pressing the bracket’s Mounting Pins (shown in Figure 4) to the AP’s Receiving Slots and sliding the bracket until it locks in place. 5. Gently press the underside of the AP against the mounting brace and rotate it into place until the locking mechanism clicks. 6.
Check AP832e LED Activity Check AP832e LED Activity When AP832e first connects to the controller (and any time the access point is rebooted), the AP initializes and then is programmed by the controller. When the AP first powers up, the LED is green. Thereafter, its color indicates its operating status. Figure 9: AP832e Status LED LEDs 00249 Status After the AP832e is connected, check the status of the LED. Its indicator state is described below.
Check AP832e LED Activity AP832e LED Description LED Status Color State: off AP is off - either there is no power or the LEDs are set to Off on the controller. Check the LED setting on the controller by clicking Configuration > Devices > AP, selecting the AP and then checking the setting for LED Mode. cyan AP is booting stage 1. green blinking AP is booting stage 2. green/white alternating AP is discovering the controller.
Where to Go From Here Where to Go From Here Now that the AP832e 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. xvi Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Safety Precautions Chapter 3 Installing AP832i AP832i is supported by System Director versions 5.3 and greater. This chapter describes how to install and configure an AP832i. It contains the following sections: Safety Precautions Unpack the AP832i Installing AP832i Check AP832i 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 AP832i Unpack the AP832i Confirm that the shipping box contains the following: AP832i Wall mount bracket Two ceiling mount brackets (for varying sized ceiling structures) Screws for the mounting bracket 12V power adapter Additional Equipment A power source is needed to power the AP832i. The AP832i requires an 802.3af or 802.3at power source when operating with PoE. If this is not available, 12V DC power (2A rated) must be supplied.
Installing AP832i Figure 10: Coverage Pattern for AP832i 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. If you install AP832i on a pole, keep in mind that coverage will be 180 degrees.
Installing AP832i Figure 11: AP832 Wall Bracket Wall-mount screws 2. Attach the bracket to the wall using screws at the appropriate screw locations as indicated in Figure 11. Recommend #6, #8 (M3, M3.5). 3. Locate the 650-00232 15/16" T-Bar Adapter/Wall Mount component and attach it to the raised screw locations on the Wall Mount plate. See Figure 12. Figure 12: Attaching the AP Mount to the Wall Mount 4. Screw the plastic component into place on the metal bracket.
Installing AP832i 5. Run the Ethernet and power cable (if using one) through the rectangular opening at the bottom of the Wall Mount bracket and connect them to their corresponding ports on the underside of the AP. 6. Press the Receiving Slots on the underside of the AP (indicated below) to the corresponding tabs ("Mounting Pins") on the plastic bracket. See Figure 13. Figure 13: Attaching the AP to the Wall Mount 7. Slide the AP horizontally to lock the tabs into place. 8.
Installing AP832i 4. Connect one end of the CAT5 (or greater) Ethernet cable with PoE to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector on the underside of the AP. 5. Verify that the AP comes online and then replace the ceiling tiles removed in Step 1. Mount AP832i on a Dropped Ceiling Bevel Tile The mounting procedure for a ceiling that has recessed supports and lowered tiles is similar to that of mounting on a suspended ceiling.
Installing AP832i Mount AP832i on an Interlude T-Bar The mounting procedure for a ceiling that has interlude T-Bar supports is similar to that of mounting on a suspended ceiling. However, this procedure requires a specialized mounting bracket (MNTSCRMKIT-04), as depicted in Figure 15. Figure 15: T-Bar Mounting Bracket 1. Remove the ceiling tile alongside which the AP will be mounted. 2.
Installing AP832i Use the optional T-bar box hanger mounting kit to mount AP832i above suspended ceiling T-rails. The installation attaches the T-bar box hanger to the ceiling rails and then the AP832i attaches to the Tbar box hanger. Note that AP832i mounted above the ceiling has about 2-3 dBm less RF coverage than AP832i mounted under the ceiling. You may need to modify thicker tiles to support this installation.
Installing AP832i Figure 17: Assembled Mounting Bracket 00624 Mounting Bar Mounting Brace Clips attach to T-bar 4. Locate the 650-00232 15/16" T-Bar Adapter/Wall Mount and attach the AP to the mounting bracket by pressing the bracket’s Mounting Pins (shown in Figure 13) to the AP’s Receiving Slots and sliding the bracket until it locks in place. 5. Gently press the underside of the AP against the mounting brace and rotate it into place until the locking mechanism clicks. 6.
Check AP832i LED Activity Check AP832i LED Activity When AP832i first connects to the controller (and any time the access point is rebooted), the AP initializes and then is programmed by the controller. When the AP first powers up, the LED is green. Thereafter, its color indicates its operating status. Figure 18: AP832i Status LED LEDs 00249 Status After the AP832i is connected, check the status of the LED. Its indicator state is described below.
Check AP832i LED Activity AP832i LED Description LED Status Color State: off AP is off - either there is no power or the LEDs are set to Off on the controller. Check the LED setting on the controller by clicking Configuration > Devices > AP, selecting the AP and then checking the setting for LED Mode. cyan AP is booting stage 1. green blinking AP is booting stage 2. green/white alternating AP is discovering the controller.
Where to Go From Here Where to Go From Here Now that the AP832i 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. xxviiiMeru Access Point Installation Guide © 2013 Meru Networks, Inc.
Cautions Appendix A Cautions and Warnings The cautions and warnings that appear in this manual are listed below in English, German, French, and Spanish. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
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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Approved Antennas 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.
Regulatory Specifications Part Numbers Manufacturer Gain Description ANT-I2ABGN-0304-O M6030040O1D3620DP Terrawave 3/4 dBi Dual-band ceiling mount omnidirectional 2-lead ANT-I3ABGN-0304-O M6030040O1D1820MP Terrawave 3/4 dBi Dual-band ceiling mount omnidirectional 3-lead ANT-O4ABGN-0607-PT M6060070P23620 Terrawave 6/7 dBi Dual-band wall-mount patch 4-lead ANT-O6ABGN-0607-PT M6060070MP13620 Terrawave 6/7 dBi Dual-band wall-mount patch 6-lead Regulatory Specifications Radio FCC Part
Regulatory Specifications 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.
AP832e/i AP832e/i USA Underwriters Laboratories 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 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements 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.
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 application of EN 55022 Class B (CISPR 22). Compliance is dependent upon the use of shielded data cables.
AP Plenum Requirements AP Plenum Requirements When installing APs 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 300.22 and 725 and marked accordingly, for use in plenums and air-handling spaces with regard to smoke propagation, such as CL2-P, CL3-P, MPP or CMP.
AP Plenum Requirements This device operates in the 5150-5250MHz and 5470-5725MHz bands and is therefore restricted to indoor operation only per FCC guidance. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment.
AP Plenum Requirements VCCI Statement for Japan This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment Warning! according to the instruction manual.
AP Plenum Requirements Industry Canada Canadian Compliance Statement Access Point Models Certification Number AP832e AP832i This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada. This device complies with Class B Limits of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
AP Plenum Requirements Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements of other relevant provisions of Directive 199/5/EC The following standards were applied: EMC-EN 301.489-1 v1.8.1; EN 301.489-17 v2.1.1 Health & Safety-EN60950-1: 2005; EN 50385: 2002 Radio-EN 300 328 v 1.7.1; EN 301.893 v 1.5.1 The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10.4 and Annex III of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed.
AP Plenum Requirements As such the systems are designed to be operated as to avoid contact with the antennas by the end user. It is recommended to set the system in a location where the antennas can remain at least a minimum distance as specified from the user in accordance to the regulatory guidelines which are designed to reduce the overall exposure of the user or operator. Separation Distance MPE Distance Limit 0.63 mW/cm2 20 cm (7.87 inches) 1.
AP Plenum Requirements This Device Meets the Industry Canada Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves The AP832e and AP832i include radio transmitters and receivers. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields) as referenced in Health Canada Safety Code 6. The guidelines include a substantial safety margin designed into the limit to ensure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
