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Dell Networking 300 Series Access Points

| Installation Guide

narrow object such as a paper clip while the access points are 
powered on. 

DC Power Socket

If PoE is not available, an optional AP-AC-12V30B power 
adapter kit (sold separately) can be used to power the 300 
Series access points. 

Additionally, a locally-sourced AC-to-DC adapter (or any DC 
source) can be used to power this device, as long as it 
complies with all applicable local regulatory requirements and 
the DC interface meets the following specifications:

12 Vdc (+/- 5%) and at least 18W

Center-positive 2.1/5.5 mm circular plug, 9.5 mm length

Before You Begin

Access Point Pre-Installation Checklist

Before installing your 300 Series access points, ensure that 
you have the following:

Cat5E or better UTP cable of required length

One of the following power sources:

IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) 
source. 

Dell AP-AC-12V30B power adapter kit (sold 
separately)

For W-AP304 and W-AP305 only:

Dell Controller provisioned on the network:

Layer 2/3 network connectivity to your access point

One of the following network services:

Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)

DNS server with an “A” record

DHCP Server with vendor-specific options

CAUTION:  FCC Statement: Improper termination of 
access points installed in the United States 
configured to non-US model controllers will be in 
violation of the FCC grant of equipment authorization. 
Any such willful or intentional violation may result in a 
requirement by the FCC for immediate termination of 
operation and may be subject to forfeiture (47 CFR 
1.80).

ATTENTION: Déclaration FCC l’arrêt incorrect des 
points d’accès installés aux États-Unis qui sont 
configurés sur des contrôleurs autres que le modèle 
agréé aux États-Unis est considéré comme 
contrevenant à l’homologation FCC. Toute violation 
délibérée ou intentionnelle de cette condition peut 
entraîner une injonction d’arrêt immédiat de son 
utilisation par la FCC et peut déboucher sur la 
confiscation de l’équipement (47 CFR 1.80).

CAUTION:  EU Statement: 
Lower power radio LAN product operating in 2.4 GHz 
and 5 GHz bands. Please refer to the 

AOS User Guide/

Instant User Guide 

for details on restrictions.

Produit réseau local radio basse puissance operant 
dans la bande fréquence 2.4 GHz et 5 GHz. Merci de 
vous referrer au 

AOS User Guide/Instant User Guide 

pour les details des restrictions.

Low Power FunkLAN Produkt, das im 2.4 GHz und im 
5 GHz Band arbeitet. Weitere Informationen 
bezlüglich Einschränkungen finden Sie im 

AOS User 

Guide/Instant User Guide.

Apparati Radio LAN a bassa Potenza, operanti a 2.4 
GHz e 5 GHz. Fare riferimento alla 

AOS User Guide/

Instant User Guide 

per avere informazioni detagliate 

sulle restrizioni.

Note:  Dell access points are designed in compliance with 
governmental requirements, so that only authorized network 
administrators are permitted to change the settings for this 
device. For more information about access point 
configuration, refer to the Quick Start Guide and User Guide 
for your device.

Summary of Contents for 300 Series

Page 1: ...s Instant Quick Start Guide W IAP304 and W IAP305 only Dell Networking W Series Instant Access Point Professional Installation Guide Supplement W IAP304 only Software The W AP304 and W AP305 access points require AOS 6 5 1 or higher For additional information refer to the AOS User Guide and AOS Quick Start Guide The W IAP304 and W IAP305 access points require Instant 4 3 1 or higher For additional...

Page 2: ...g PoE midspan injector or a PoE sourcing network infrastructure Kensington Lock Slot The 300 Series access points are equipped with a Kensington lock slot for additional security Reset Button To reset the 300 Series access points to factory default settings press and hold down the reset button using a small LED Color State Meaning System Status Left Off Device powered off Green Blinking Device boo...

Page 3: ...such willful or intentional violation may result in a requirement by the FCC for immediate termination of operation and may be subject to forfeiture 47 CFR 1 80 ATTENTION Déclaration FCC l arrêt incorrect des points d accès installés aux États Unis qui sont configurés sur des contrôleurs autres que le modèle agréé aux États Unis est considéré comme contrevenant à l homologation FCC Toute violation...

Page 4: ... that these sources are taken into consideration when you attach an access point to its fixed location Examples of sources that degrade RF performance include Cement and brick Objects that contain water Metal Microwave ovens Wireless phones and headsets Installing the Access Point The 300 Series access points ship with two ceiling rail adapters for 9 16 and 15 16 ceiling rails Additional ceiling r...

Page 5: ...cumentation Website dell com support manuals Figure 5 Mounting the Access Point Connecting Required Cables Install cables in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations and practices Verifying Post Installation Connectivity The integrated LEDs on the access point can be used to verify that the access point is receiving power and initializing successfully see Figure 1 Refer to the...

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