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Dell Networking W-AP277 Outdoor Access Point

| Installation Guide

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Pre-Installation Network Requirements

After WLAN planning is complete and the appropriate products and their placement have been determined, the 
Dell controller(s) must be installed and initial setup performed before the Dell APs are deployed.

For initial setup of the controller, refer to the 

Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS Quick Start Guide 

for the 

software version installed on the controller.

Pre-Installation Checklist

Before installing your AP, be sure that you have the items listed below:

Gigabit Ethernet cable of required length

IEEE 802.3at compliant PoE source or AC power source

Dell Mobility Controller configured and installed on the network

Layer 2/3 network connectivity to your AP

One of the following network services:

Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)

DNS server with an “A” record

DHCP Server with vendor specific options

Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity

Before you install APs in a network environment, make sure that the APs will be able to locate and connect to the 
controller when they are powered on.

Specifically, you must verify the following conditions:

When connected to the network, each AP is assigned a valid IP address.

APs can locate the controller.

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

Dell Networking W-Series

 

ArubaOS 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 

Dell 

Networking W-Series

 

ArubaOS 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 

Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS User Guide.

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

Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS User 

Guide

 per avere informazioni detagliate sulle restrizioni.

NOTE:  Dell in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the W-AP277 access point such that only authorized 
network administrators can change configuration settings. For AP configuration information, refer to the 

Dell Networking W-Series 

ArubaOS Quick Start Guide

 and 

Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS User Guide

.

CAUTION:  Access points are radio transmission devices and as such are subject to governmental regulation. Network 
administrators responsible for the configuration and operation of access points must comply with local broadcast regulations. 
Specifically, access points must use channel assignments appropriate to the location in which the access point will be used.

Summary of Contents for W-AP277

Page 1: ...ew W AP277 Hardware Overview on page 2 provides detailed hardware overview of the W AP277access point Before You Begin on page 4 provides key questions to ask and items to consider when deploying an outdoor wireless network Installing the AP on page 6 describes the multi step process for successful installation and deployment of the W AP277 access point Safety and Regulatory Compliance on page 12 ...

Page 2: ... 1 W AP277 LED Status during Boot Up LED Color State Meaning System LED Off No power to AP Red Initial power up Green Flashing AP booting Green Steady AP ready and 1000Mbps Ethernet link established The LED turns off after 1200 seconds Green Yellow 6 seconds period AP ready and 10 100Mbps Ethernet link established The LED turns off after 1200 seconds AC Power Interface LAN Port WAN Port Grounding ...

Page 3: ...wer off the AP 2 Press and hold the reset button using a small narrow object such as a paperclip 3 Power on the AP without releasing the reset button The system LED will flash within 5 seconds 4 Release the reset button The system LED will flash again within 15 seconds indicating that the reset is completed The AP will now continue to boot with the factory default settings AC Power Interface The W...

Page 4: ... W AP277 Top View Figure 5 W AP277 Bottom View Before You Begin Mounting Holder 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 m...

Page 5: ...te the controller CAUTION EU Statement Lower power radio LAN product operating in 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands Refer to the Dell Networking W Series ArubaOS 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 Dell Networking W Series ArubaOS User Guide pour les details des restrictions Low Power Fun...

Page 6: ... channel 116 5580 MHz b If the radar is operating from 5630 5650 MHz disable the use of channel 132 5660 MHz For TWDR locations in the US please refer to www wispa org tdwr locations and frequencies Identifying Specific Installation Locations You can mount the W AP277 access point on a wall or pole Use the AP placement map generated by Dell s RF Plan software application to determine the proper in...

Page 7: ... x8 screw as shown in Figure 6 Figure 6 Grounding the AP Connecting the Ethernet Cable To connect the Ethernet cable to the AP complete the following steps using the cable glands included in the AP package NOTE The W AP277 access point does not ship with any mounting kit The AP 270 MNT H1 mounting kit is available as an accessory and must be ordered separately NOTE For AP installation instructions...

Page 8: ...Hot White Neutral and Green Ground The INTL part follows the international schema of Brown Hot Blue Neutral and Yellow Green Ground Sealing Nut Clamping Ring CAT 5E or Better Cable Seal NOTE The seal inside the clamping ring by factory default is applicable for cables with 5 8 5 mm diameter In the cable gland kit another seal is provided for use with the cables with 7 10 mm diameter CAUTION Instal...

Page 9: ...with the CKIT solution are as follows AC power cable specifications when using AC connector kit and custom cable minimum voltage current rating 250V 1A diameter 6 12mm rated for outdoor use and UV exposure AC Power Cable Connector PIN OUT Figure 8 AC power cable connector Connecting the Power Cable to the AP 1 Remove the weatherproof cap on the power interface 2 Insert the power cable connector in...

Page 10: ...W AP277 Outdoor Access Point Installation Guide Configuration settings can be configured via the Dell Networking W Series ArubaOS Web UI or ArubaOS CLI Refer to the Dell Networking W Series ArubaOS User Guide for details ...

Page 11: ... sensing Ethernet RJ 45 Interfaces MDI MDX Power over Ethernet IEEE 802 3at compliant 48VDC 0 6A Power 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz from external AC power source POE support on WAN port 802 3at compliant POE sourcing devices Environmental Operating Temperature 40ºC to 65ºC 40ºF to 150ºF Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Storage Temperature 40ºC to 70ºC 40ºF to 158ºF For additional specifications on this pro...

Page 12: ...which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help EU Regulatory Conformance Dell hereby declares that the APEX0102 device model is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC CE The Declaration of Conformity made under Directive 1999 5 EC is available for viewing on dell com NOTE For country s...

Page 13: ...oducts also comply with China environmental declaration requirements and are labeled with the EFUP 10 label shown at the left India RoHS This product complies with RoHS requirements as prescribed by E Waste Management Handling Rules governed by the Ministry of Environment Forests Government of India 10 ᆇ 䋼ໄᯢ Hazardous Materials Declaration ᆇ 䋼 ܗ Hazardous Substance 䚼ӊৡ Parts 䪙 3E J 䬝 G Ӌ䫀 U 㘨㣃 3 Ѡ...

Page 14: ...g interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Canadian Caution This radio transmitter identify the device by certification number or model number if Category II has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated Antenna types not included in this list ...

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Page 16: ...http www arubanetworks com open_source Includes software from Litech Systems Design The IF MAP client library copyright 2011 Infoblox Inc All rights reserved This product includes software developed by Lars Fenneberg et al 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...

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