Wi-Fi Array™
812-0004-001A
Quick Installation Guide
This Guide covers the steps required to install the Xirrus XN16 or XN8 Wi-Fi Array on a T-bar
ceiling and execute the initial power up of the Array. If installing the Array with a wall bracket
(XS-BKT-WALL-3900-3700), indoor enclosure (XE-2020), or outdoor enclosure (XE-4000,OUT),
refer to the accompanying Quick Installation Guide shipped with those products.
Product specifications start on
. For additional information and advanced installation
instructions, see the Wi-Fi Array User’s Guide (part number 800-0006-001).
You Need the Following Items:
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Wi-Fi Array Accessory Kit (included in the Wi-Fi Array shipping carton).
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Optional serial console cable (included). Cable lengths up to 25’ are supported, per the
RS-232 specification
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Dedicated AC power source adjacent to each unit, or remote AC outlet(s) if using the
optional Xirrus Power over Gigabit Ethernet (PoGE) single port or eight port modules.
If using PoGE, the Array must be connected to PoGE networks without routing cabling to the
outside plant—this ensures that cabling is not exposed to lightning strikes or possible cross
over from high voltage lines.
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Copper Ethernet connection(s) to your wired network.
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Workstation with a Web browser to configure the Wi-Fi Array.
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Flat screwdriver and 7/16” nut driver for attaching the T-bar clips to the ceiling grid.
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Knife for cutting an access hole in the ceiling tile.
Choose a Suitable Location
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The best location is ceiling-mounted within an open plan environment.
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Choose a location that is central to your users. Refer to the Wi-Fi Array User’s Guide for
placement details—part number 800-0006-001.
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Keep the unit away from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise—at least
3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters).
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Maintain a distance of 50 feet between additional Wi-Fi Arrays.
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