Dell PowerConnect W-AP90 Series
Access Point
Installation Guide
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Dell PowerConnect W-AP90 Series Access Point | Installation Guide
Part Number 0510761-01 | July 2010
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Open Source Code
Certain Aruba products include Open Source software code developed by third parties,
including software code subject to the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser
General Public License (LGPL), or other Open Source Licenses. The Open Source code
used can be found at this site:
http://www.arubanetworks.com/open_source
Legal Notice
The use of Aruba Networks, Inc. switching platforms and software, by all individuals or
corporations, to terminate other vendors' VPN client devices constitutes complete
acceptance of liability by that individual or corporation for this action and indemnifies, in
full, Aruba Networks, Inc. from any and all legal actions that might be taken against it
with respect to infringement of copyright on behalf of those vendors.
Figure 5
Orienting the Ceiling Tile Rail Mounting Slots
4. Pushing toward the ceiling tile, rotate the AP clockwise until the device clicks into
place on the ceiling tile rail.
Connecting Required Cables
Install cables in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations and
practices.
Ethernet Ports
The RJ45 Ethernet port (ENET) supports 10/100/1000Base-T auto-sensing MDI/
MDX connections. Use these ports to connect the AP to a twisted pair Ethernet LAN
segment or directly to an Dell Controller. Use a 4- or 8-conductor, Category 5 UTP
cable up to 100 m (325 feet) long.
The 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port is on the back of the AP. The port has an RJ-45
female connector with the pin-outs shown in .
Figure 6
Gigabit Ethernet Port Pin-Out
Serial Console Port
The serial console port (Console) allows you to connect the AP to a serial terminal or
a laptop for direct local management. This port is an RJ-45 female connector with the
pinouts described in
Figure 7
. Connect this port directly to a terminal or terminal
server using an Ethernet cable.
Use a modular adapter to convert the RJ-45 (female) connector on the AP to a DB-9
(male) connector, and connect the adapter to a laptop using an RS-232 cable. See
Figure 8
for connector details of the adapter.
Figure 7
Serial Port Pin-Out
Figure 8
RJ-45 (Female) to DB-9 (Male) Modular Adapter Conversion
Power Connection
The W-AP90 Series has a single 12V DC power jack socket to support powering
through an AC-to-DC power adapter.
Verifying Post-Installation Connectivity
.The integrated LEDs on the AP can be used to verify that the AP is receiving power
and initializing successfully (see
Table 1
). Refer to the
ArubaOS Quick Start Guide
for further details on verifying post-installation network connectivity
Configuring the W-AP90 Series
AP Provisioning/Reprovisioning
Provisioning parameters are unique to each AP. These local AP parameters are
initially configured on the controller which are then pushed out to the AP and stored
on the AP itself. Dell recommends that provisioning settings be configured via the
ArubaOS Web UI only. Refer to the
ArubaOS User Guide
for complete details.
AP Configuration
Configuration parameters are network or controller specific and are configured and
stored on the controller. Network configuration settings are pushed out to the AP(s)
but remain stored on the controller.
Configuration settings can be configured via the ArubaOS Web UI, ArubaOS CLI, or
Dell MMS. Refer to their respective guides for further details: the
ArubaOS User
Guide
or
Dell Mobility Management System User Guide
.
Product Specifications
Mechanical
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Dimensions (HxWxD):
4.7 inches x 5.1 inches x 1.4 inches (12.0 cm x 13.0 cm x 3.5 cm)
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Weight: 375g/0.82 lbs.
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Operating Temperature: 0ºC to 50ºC (32ºF to 122ºF)
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Storage Temperature: –10ºC to 70ºC (14ºF to 158ºF)
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Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
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Altitude: 3,000 m @ 50ºC (122ºF)
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Mounting: Wall or ceiling
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Visual Status Indicators (LEDs): See
Table 1
Electrical
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Ethernet:
1 x 10/100/1000Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet RJ-45 Interfaces
MDI/MDX
IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), IEEE 802.3u (100Base-T). IEEE 802.3ab (1000Base-
T)
Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af compliant), 48V DC/350mA (see
Figure 6
for pin configuration)
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Power:
12 VDC power interface, supports powering through an AC-to-DC power
adapter
Wireless LAN
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Network Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a, and
IEEE 802.11n (draft)
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Antenna Type (W-AP92):
2x dual-band antenna connectors (RP-SMA)
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Antenna Type (W-AP93):
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2x 802.11a/b/g/n, internal
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Antenna Gain (Integrated Antennas):
2.4 – 2.5 GHz/2.5 dBi (max)
5.180 – 5.825 GHz/5.8 dBi (max)
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Radio Technology
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
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Radio Modulation Type:
802.11b - CCK, BPSK, QPSK
802.11g - CCK, BPSK, QPSK,16-QAM, 64-QAM
802.11a - BPSK, QPSK,16-QAM, 64-QAM
802.11n draft 2.0
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Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK
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Supported Frequency Bands 2.4GHz:
2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz (Global), channels country specific
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Supported Frequency Bands 5GHz:
5.150 ~ 5.250GHz (low band), country-specific
5.250 ~ 5.350GHz (mid band), country-specific
5.470 ~ 5.725GHz (Europe), country-specific
5.725 ~ 5.825GHz GHz (high band), country-specific
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Data Rates:
802.11b - 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel
802.11g - 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps per channel
802.11a - 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps per channel
802.11n - Data rate MCS0 – MCS15 (from 6.5 Mbps to 300 Mbps)
Proper Disposal of Dell Equipment
For the most current information on Global Environmental Compliance and Dell
products please refer to the
Dell PowerConnect W-Series Safety, Environmental, and
Regulatory Information
document or see our website at
www.dell.com
.
European Union RoHS
Dell products also comply with the EU Restriction of
Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS). EU
RoHS restricts the use of specific hazardous materials in the
manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment. Specifically, restricted materials
under the RoHS Directive are Lead (including Solder used in printed circuit
assemblies), Cadmium, Mercury, Hexavalent Chromium, and Bromine. Some Dell
products are subject to the exemptions listed in RoHS Directive Annex 7 (Lead in
solder used in printed circuit assemblies). Products and packaging will be marked
with the “RoHS” label shown at the left indicating conformance to this Directive.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Dell provides a multi-language document containing country specific restrictions and
additional safety and regulatory information for all Dell hardware products. The
Dell
PowerConnect W-Series Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information
document
is included with this product.
Note: If both POE and DC power are available, the AP uses POE even when there is
not enough POE voltage available to power the AP.
AP-92_004
1000Base-T Gigabit
Ethernet Port
RJ-45 Female
Pin-Out
Signal Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
BI_DC+
BI_DC-
BI_DD+
BI_DD-
BI_DA+
BI_DA-
BI_DB+
BI_DB-
Function
Bi-directional pair +C
Bi-directional pair -C
Bi-directional pair +D
Bi-directional pair -D
Bi-directional pair +A
Bi-directional pair -A
Bi-directional pair +B
Bi-directional pair -B
Serial
Console Port
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TxD
GND
RxD
RJ-45 Female
Pin-Out
Direction
Input
Output
GND
3
4
5
2
5
6
3
RJ-45
DB-9
Internal
Connections
TxD
GND
RxD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TxD
GND
RxD
RJ-45 Female
Pin-Out
Direction
Input
Output
DB-9 Male
Pin-Out
TxD
RxD
Ground
5
4
3
2
1
9
8
7
6
Direction
Input
Output
LED
Color/State
Meaning
PWR
Off
No power to AP
Green flashing
System initializing
Red steady
System failed to initialize,
contact TAC
Green steady
Power on, device ready
ENET
(10/100/1000 Mbps)
Off
No link
Green on
1000 Mbps link
Amber on
10/100 Mbps link
11A/N
Off
5 GHz radio is disabled
Amber
5 GHz radio enabled in
WLAN mode
Green
5 GHz radio enabled in 11n
mode
Green flashing
5 GHz Air Monitor or RF
Protect mode
11B/G/N
Off
2.4 GHz radio disabled
Amber
2.4 GHz radio enabled in
WLAN mode
Green
2.4 GHz radio enabled in 11n
mode
Green flashing
2.4 GHz Air Monitor or RF
Protect mode
Note: If a power adapter other than the one provided by Dell Networks is used in
the US or Canada, it should be cULus (NRTL) Listed, with an output rated 12 VDC,
minimum 1.25A, marked “LPS” or “Class 2,” and suitable for plugging into a stan-
dard power receptacle in the US and Canada.
Caution: Dell access points must be installed by a professional installer. The
professional installer is responsible for ensuring that grounding is available and it
meets applicable local and national electrical codes.
Caution: RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF
radiation exposure limits. This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 7.87 inches (20cm) between the radiator and your body for
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operations. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. When operated in
the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range, this device is restricted to indoor use.
