User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures
- Introduction
- Installing the Wireless Array
- Installation Prerequisites
- Planning Your Installation
- Installation Workflow
- Installing Your Wireless Array
- Powering Up the Wireless Array
- Establishing Communication with the Array
- Entering the License
- Performing the Express Setup Procedure
- The Web Management Interface
- Viewing Status on the Wireless Array
- Configuring the Wireless Array
- Express Setup
- Network
- Services
- VLANs
- Tunnels
- Security
- SSIDs
- Groups
- IAPs
- WDS
- Filters
- Clusters
- Using Tools on the Wireless Array
Wireless Array
Installing the Wireless Array 59
Installing Your Wireless Array
This section provides instructions for completing a physical installation of your
Xirrus Wireless Array.
Choosing a Location
Based on coverage, capacity and deployment examples previously discussed,
choose a location for the Array that will provide the best results for your needs.
The Wireless Array was designed to be mounted on a ceiling where the unit is
unobtrusive and wireless transmissions can travel unimpeded throughout open
plan areas.
You also have the option of mounting the Array on a wall, using the optional wall
mount assembly kit.
Choose a location that is central to your users (see the following diagram for
correct placement.
Figure 29. Array Placement
Wiring Considerations
Before using the Xirrus-supplied Power over Gigabit Ethernet modules (PoGE) to
distribute power, see “Power over Gigabit Ethernet (PoGE)” on page 12.
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