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Dell Networking W-AP277 Outdoor Access Point
| Installation Guide
Refer to the
Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS Quick Start Guide
for instructions on locating and connecting to
the controller.
Outdoor Planning and Deployment Considerations
Prior to deploying an outdoor wireless network, the environment must be evaluated to plan for a successful Dell
WLAN deployment. Successfully evaluating the environment enables the proper selection of Dell access points
and antennas and assists in the determination of their placement for optimal RF coverage. This process is
considered WLAN or RF planning and Dell can assist in the outdoor planning process.
For
WLAN systems being installed outdoors in the USA,
the following requirements must be met.
1. Systems must be
professionally installed
by a qualified engineer familiar with WLAN, including Dell trained
partners and resellers.
2. Operation in the 5600-5650-MHz band is prohibited.
3. When within 35 km distance of a TDWR, the center frequency of the WLAN must be separated from the
TDWR center frequency by 30 MHz.
a. If the radar is operating from 5600-5610 MHz, disable the use of 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 installation location(s). Each location should be as close as
possible to the center of the intended coverage area and should be free from obstructions or obvious sources of
interference. These RF absorbers/reflectors/interference sources will impact RF propagation and should have
been accounted for during the planning phase and adjusted for in RF plan.
Identifying Known RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference Sources
Identifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources while in the field during the installation
phase is critical. Make sure that these sources are taken into consideration when you attach an AP 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 AP
NOTE: Service to all Dell Networking W-Series products should be performed by trained service personnel only.
