Meru Networks AP1000 SERIES, Installation Manual

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Install the AP300
© 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP300
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6.
Hold the AP300 next to the mounting bracket to estimate the height of the T-bar box hanger. You
need to provide enough clearance for the external antennas that point down, while mounting the
T-bar on the lower half of the support rails for stability.
7.
Adjust the height of the box hanger using the height adjusting screws (see Figure 9 ).
8.
Clip the box hanger T-rail clips to the ceiling rails, making sure they are securely attached.
9.
Connect a drop wire to a building structural element and through the hole provided in the bracket
mounting clip. The U.S. National Electrical Safety Code requires this additional support.
10.
Connect the posts of the AP300 to the three keyholes of the mounting bracket and slide into the
keyhole, ensuring the locking detent is engaged. You will hear a click.
11.
For each antenna, loosen the knurled ring at the base of the antenna, point the antenna down, then
retighten the ring.
12.
Connect one end of the PoE Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector.
13.
Check that the AP300 is operating correctly before replacing the ceiling tile to the ceiling. Verify
correct operating using the LEDs, as shown in
Check AP300 LED Activity
.
Mount AP300 in a Hoffman Enclosure
Meru has designed a custom mounting bracket compatible with a Hoffman enclosure ( www.hoffmanon-
line.com ). This bracket is available exclusively through Meru and orderable as part number ACC-AP300-
BHE. To mount an AP300 in a Hoffman enclosure, follow these steps:
1.
Place AP300 upside down on a soft flat surface.
2.
Remove and discard the wall/ceiling mounting bracket.
3.
Attach either the provided antennas or an external antenna.
4.
Remove and discard the four rubber feet.
5.
Position the Hoffman bracket (ACC-AP300-BHE) onto the back of the AP300 with the four Hoffman
mounting screws facing downwards.
Caution!
Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port; the cable can
mistakenly be plugged into the Console port. If you do this. the AP won’t power up.
Note:
Use a shielded Cat 5e (or greater) Ethernet cable in order to comply with
international electromagnetic emissions limits.