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Meru AP400

Installation Guide

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April 2011

Document Number: 882-70016 Rev A Rel 4.1 Ver 1 AP400 Installation Guide

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Page 1: ...llation Guide Copyright Meru Networks Inc 2003 2010 All rights reserved Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others April 2011 Document Number 882 70016 Rev A Rel 4 1 Ver 1 AP400 Installation Guide ...

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Page 3: ...od or if greater for thirty days from delivery of such replacement Should Meru be unable to repair or replace the Meru hardware Meru or its Reseller as applicable will refund to you the purchase price of the Product 90 Day Limited Software Warranty Meru warrants to you that for a 90 day period after the date of delivery of the applicable product to you from Meru or its Reseller the Software Warran...

Page 4: ...the Product with future telecommunica tion systems or other future software or hardware You understand and acknowledge that the Products may generate use or radiate radio frequency energy and may interfere with radio communications and or radio and television receptions if is not used and or installed in accordance with the documentation for such products WHILE MERU USES COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE EF...

Page 5: ...ORAL IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY MERU TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES RESPECTING THE PRODUCT AND DOCUMENTATION AND SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF DESIGN MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE EVEN IF MERU HAS BEEN INFORMED OF SUCH PURPOSE TITLE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS IF ANY IMP...

Page 6: ...REMEDY The jurisdiction applicable to you may not allow the limitations of liability or damages set forth above in which case such limitation shall only apply to you to the extent permitted in such jurisdiction Additional Information This Limited Product Warranty shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California U S A exclusive of its conflict of laws prin c...

Page 7: ...ts 1 AP400 2 Chapter 2 Installing AP400 5 Safety Precautions 5 Unpack the AP400 6 Determine Power Requirements 6 802 af PoE Usage 6 802 3at PoE Usage 7 Installation Requirements 7 Additional Equipment 8 Install the AP400 8 Select a Location 8 Attach the Provided Antennas 9 Install the Access Point 10 Check AP400 LED Activity 14 Where to Go From Here 15 Cautions and Warnings 17 Cautions 17 Warnings...

Page 8: ...tement 25 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements 25 Canada Industry Canada IC 27 Europe EU Declaration of Conformity and Restrictions 29 IEEE 802 11a Restrictions 31 EEE 802 11b g Restrictions 31 Japan 32 Singapore 32 Manufacturing Information 32 Supported PoEs 33 Supported Power Over Ethernet Devices for Meru APs 33 ...

Page 9: ...s APs Other Sources of Information Additional information is available in the following Meru publications Web site and external references Meru Publications Meru System Director Release Notes Meru System Director Getting Started Guide Meru Controller Installation Guide Meru System Director Command Reference Meru System Director Configuration Guide Website Resources For the first 90 days after you ...

Page 10: ...trated Volume 1 The Protocols Addison Wesley Reading Mass Gast M S 2002 802 11 Wireless Networks The Definitive Guide O Reilly and Associates Sebastopol Calif Typographic Conventions This document uses the following typographic conventions to help you locate and identify information Note Provides extra information tips and hints regarding the topic Caution Identifies important information about ac...

Page 11: ... Networks Inc Customer Services and Support provide end users and channel partners with the following Telephone technical support Software update support Spare parts and repair service RMA Procedures Contact Meru Customer Services and Support for a Return Material Authorization RMA for any Meru equipment Please have the following available when making a call Company and contact information Equipme...

Page 12: ... 2010 Meru Networks Inc About This Guide About This Guide xii ...

Page 13: ...The Meru Controller and Access Points connect to the site s wired LAN through wired switches Wireless clients associate with the Access Points as they roam throughout the WLAN As such they are an extension of the wired LAN providing the wireless benefits of client mobility enhanced access and dynamic network configuration Figure 1 Wireless LAN Connected to Network Meru AP ...

Page 14: ... Play deployment using centralized controller platforms Multi layered security including standard WPA2 802 11i security such as automatic traffic inspection Each of these Access points may be powered by a standard 802 3af or 802 3at PoE device However in order to utilize all three radios in 3x3 operation 802 3at PoE is required Air Traffic Control technology for 802 11n devices and legacy a b g de...

Page 15: ...AP400 2010 Meru Networks Inc AccessPoints 3 Figure 2 AP400 RESET CONSOLE G1 USB ...

Page 16: ...4 Meru Access Point Installation Guide 2010 Meru Networks Inc AP400 ...

Page 17: ...P400 LED Activity Check AP400 LED Activity Where to Go From Here Safety Precautions IMPORTANT Read and follow the regulatory instructions in Appendix B before installing and operating this product If an optional power supply is used it must be one supplied by Meru Networks The AP400 is intended only for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE 802 3af All intercon nected equipment must be ...

Page 18: ...and what MIMO mode is used See the chart below for supported power sources for different radio configurations 802 af PoE Usage When using System Director 3 6 or later and 802 3af PoE Meru supports radios set to any MIMO settings except 3x3 on three radios This is because three radios set to 3x3 MIMO using an 802 3af switch may not have enough power if the cable is too long Shorter cables frequentl...

Page 19: ...00 has a security cable slot so you can lock the AP400 with a standard security cable such as those used to secure laptop computers Purchase optional mounting kits to mount the AP400 either from the ceiling or inside an enclosure Above Suspended Ceiling Mounting Kit T Bar Hanger ACC MNT ASCMKIT Above hanging ceiling tiles Suitable for use in environmental air space in accordance with the Section 3...

Page 20: ... obstructed communications path On a wall orient the AP400 horizontally so that you can read the Meru logo without tilting your head at 90 degrees this orientation provides optimum MIMO performance Access to wall outlet or a to a Power over Ethernet PoE connection to the network switch servicing the controller We recommend planning for about 50 clients per radio or per interference region if you p...

Page 21: ...s attached even though some configurations don t use all eight Instead of attaching an antenna you can cap unused antenna connectors with 50 ohm Reverse Polarity SMA terminators For a list of approved terminators see http support merunetworks com Meru supplied antennas are suitable only for indoor use To achieve the best performance from your AP400 position antennas at a 90 degree angles relative ...

Page 22: ... bracket is intended for installation as a wall mount for mounting on a ceiling no mount is typically required See the following sections for more specific details Mount AP400 Horizontally on a Shelf Mount AP400 Vertically on a Wall Mount AP400 Below a Suspended Ceiling Mount AP400 Above a Suspended Ceiling Plenum Mount AP400 Horizontally on a Shelf When mounting an AP400 horizontally no mounting ...

Page 23: ...f you are using only the screws 4 If you are using plastic anchors install them in the holes 5 Screw in the screws most of the way 6 Mount the bracket on the screws placing the circular portion of the keyhole mounts over the screw heads and sliding the bracket down Figure 7 Mounting the AP to the Bracket 7 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the switch and the other end to the AP400 Ethernet ...

Page 24: ...on on the ceiling rail where the AP will be mounted and remove the ceiling tiles 2 Verify that the AP is unlocked using the locking key on the unlock mechanism on the same side as the Ethernet ports 3 Press the AP400 against the T bar at a slight angle and then rotate into place as indicated in Figure 8 You should hear it snap in place 4 For each antenna loosen the knurled ring at the base of the ...

Page 25: ...Install the AP400 2010 Meru Networks Inc Installing AP400 13 Figure 10 Ports and Unlock Mechanism for the AP400 RESET USB CONSOLE G1 Console port Ethernet port USB port 00260 ...

Page 26: ...ace You may need to modify thicker tiles to support this installation To mount an AP400 above the ceiling with the optional T bar kit follow these steps 1 Determine the location on the ceiling rails where the AP will be mounted and remove the ceiling tile 2 Unpack the T bar hanger kit and attach the legs to the main support 3 Attach the square bracket to the underside of the main support bar using...

Page 27: ...ernet connector 10 Check that the AP400 is operating correctly before replacing the ceiling tile Verify correct operating using the LEDs as shown in Check AP400 LED Activity Check AP400 LED Activity When AP400 first connects to the controller and any time the access point is rebooted the AP initial izes and is then programmed by the controller When the AP first powers up all LEDs are green Figure ...

Page 28: ...Guide for instruc tions on initializing the hardware Return to this chapter to check the status of the LEDs once the WLAN is operational LED Function Troubleshooting Power off no power green presence of power Status off no power green booting stage 1 blinking green and off booting stage 2 blinking green and white discovering the controller blinking green and blue downloading a configuration from t...

Page 29: ...hanging the orientation of the antennas be sure to slightly loosen the knurled ring before moving the antenna Retighten the ring afterward Otherwise you might damage the internal cabling in the AP Vorsicht Bei einer Neuausrichtung der Antennen muss vor Bewegung der Antenne der Rändelring leicht gelockert werden Anschließend den Ring wieder festziehen Anderenfalls können die internen Kabel im AP be...

Page 30: ...malen Betriebs auf ein Mindestmaß beschränkt wird Um die Möglichkeit einer Überschreitung der FCC Hochfrequenz Expositionsgrenzwerte zu vermeiden ist ein Abstand von mindestens 20 cm zwischen Ihnen bzw einer anderen Person in der Nähe und den Zugangspunkt Antennen zu wahren Mise en garde La puissance de rayonnement émise par les équipements Meru Networks Inc est très inférieure aux limites d expos...

Page 31: ...anada s website http www hc sc gc ca rpb Vorsicht Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit an RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website http www hc sc gc ca rpb Mise en garde Exposition aux rayonne...

Page 32: ...trico Nacional de EE UU y las secciones 2 128 12 010 3 y 12 100 del Código Eléctrico de Canadá Parte 1 C22 1 En otros países consulte a las autoridades locales competentes para informarse acerca de las normativas vigentes Warning Any Fast Ethernet FE cables installed in air handling spaces should be suitable under NEC Article 800 50 and marked accordingly for use in plenums and air handling spaces...

Page 33: ...ntrollierte Exposition ausgesetzt werden Avertissement Les antennes intérieures doivent être positionnées de façon à respecter une distance minimum de 20 cm par rapport aux utilisateurs et aux tiers Pour la protection du personnel travaillant à proximité des antennes intérieures liaison descendante respecter les directives suivantes pour assurer des distances minimales entre les êtres humains et l...

Page 34: ...22 Meru Access Point Installation Guide 2010 Meru Networks Inc Warnings ...

Page 35: ... equipment other than that specified by Meru Networks Inc The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment is the respon sibility of the user Meru Networks Inc and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from the user failing to comply with these guidelines For AP4...

Page 36: ... H 2 or S minutes 1500 100 000 1 0 30 Note Occupational controlled limits apply in situations in which persons are exposed as a consequence of their employment provided those persons are fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure Limits for occupational controlled exposure also apply in situations when an individual is transient through a location where ...

Page 37: ...accordance with Section 300 22 c of the National Electrical Code and Sections 2 128 12 010 3 and 12 100 of the Cana dian Electrical Code Part 1 C22 1 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Radio Frequency Interference Requirements The Interference Statement applies to the following APs AP150 OAP180 AP1000 AP300 AP400 Caution The radiated output power of the Meru Networks devices is well below the FCC ra...

Page 38: ... taking one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna ...

Page 39: ... 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation of this device This device and its listed antenna s must not be co located or operated in conjunc tion with any other antenna or transmitter L utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de br...

Page 40: ... population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website http www hc sc gc ca rpb This equipment complies with IC RSS 102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the antennas and any persons users in the vicinity Note Meru Access Points These devices are restricted t...

Page 41: ... that the above models are shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 2004 108 EC Annex I 1a Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B CISPR 22 Compliance is dependent upon the use of Cat 5e shielded data cables EN 60950 1 Safety of Information Technology Equipment EN 50385 Product standard to demonstrate the c...

Page 42: ...et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999 5 CE qui lui sont applicables Härmed intygar Meru Networks Inc att denna Access Points står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999 5 EG Undertegnede Meru Networks Inc erklærer herved at følgende udstyr Access Points overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i dire...

Page 43: ...reikala vimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Ar šo Meru Networks Inc deklare ka Access Points atbilst Direktivas 1999 5 EK butiskajam prasibam un citiem ar to saistitajiem noteikumiem Niniejszym Meru Networks Inc deklaruje ze Access Points spelnia wymagania zasadnicze oraz stosowne postanowienia zawarte Dyrektywie 1999 5 EC These products are intended to be used in all countries of the Eu...

Page 44: ... CISPR 22 Compliance is dependent upon the use of shielded data cables Model AP300 Model AP150 Singapore For the AP201 Rev 2 AP208 Rev 2 and OAP180 the following approval information applies For the AP300 series the following approval information applies Manufacturing Information The AP150 AP1000 AP300 and AP400 are built in Taiwan Factory information is provided under NDA and upon request Model A...

Page 45: ...or AP1000 backward compatible with 802 3af also works with Meru AP150 ACC POE AT 12AC Mid Span 802 3af High Power PoE injector 12 Port 110V 220V AC input 19 rack mountable remote management capable Ideal for Meru AP300 AP300i or AP1000 ACC POE1 24AC Mid Span 802 3af PoE injector 24 Port 110V 220V AC input Ideal for Meru AP300 AP300i or AP1000 ACC POE1 24ACDC Mid Span 802 3af PoE injector 24 Port 1...

Page 46: ...34 Meru Access Point Installation Guide 2010 Meru Networks Inc Supported Power Over Ethernet Devices for Meru APs ...

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