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Meru Access Point Installation Guide
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Install the AP400
Additional Equipment
A power source is needed to power the AP400. See
Install the AP400
Select a Location
Attach the Provided Antennas
Install the Access Point
Select a Location
All AP400 interconnected equipment, including the associated LAN connection, must be contained
within the same building. In addition, the AP400 location should meet the following conditions:
Relatively unobstructed access to the stations the AP serves. Select a location with minimal physical
obstructions between the AP and the wireless stations. In an office with cubicles, mounting the APs
below a hanging ceiling (plenum is supported) or the wall near the ceiling provides the least
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 plan to
use Virtual Port and plan to have phones as clients. For a data-only installation, plan up to 128
clients per radio. Refer to the Meru Deployment Guides on the support site for more information
.
AP400 is designed to provide 360 degree omni-directional coverage as illustrated below. Plan place-
ment with this pattern in mind.
Horizontal mounting below a
hanging ceiling
Two caddy fasteners
Two plastic spacers
Two keps nuts (with attached lock washer)
Mounting bracket
Mounting above a ceiling tile
Mounting bracket ACC-MNT-ASCMKIT
Installation Type
Items Required
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