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Dell PowerConnect W-AP130 Series Access Point

Installation Guide

0510972-01

| June 2011

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The Dell W-AP130 Series of wireless access points support the IEEE 802.11n standard for high-performance 
WLAN. These access points use MIMO (Multiple-in, Multiple-out) technology and support existing 
802.11a/b/g/n wireless services. The W-AP130 Series access points work only in conjunction with a Dell 
Controller.

The Dell W-AP130 Series access points provide the following capabilities:

Wireless transceiver

Protocol-independent networking functionality

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n operation as a wireless access point

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n operation as a wireless air monitor

Compatibility with IEEE 802.3at PoE 

Central management configuration and upgrades through a Dell Controller

Minimum Software Requirements

The W-AP130 Series access point requires ArubaOS 6.1.1 or later.

Package Contents

W-AP130 Series access point

Installation guide (this document)

9/16” Ceiling Rail Adapter

15/16” Ceiling Rail Adapter

NOTE:  Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the 
original packing materials. Use these materials to repack and return the unit to the supplier if needed.

NOTE:  Additional mounting kits for use with the W-AP130 Series access points are sold separately. Contact your Dell sales 
representative for details.

Summary of Contents for PowerConnect W-AP130 Series

Page 1: ...less access point IEEE 802 11a b g n operation as a wireless air monitor Compatibility with IEEE 802 3at PoE Central management configuration and upgrades through a Dell Controller Minimum Software Requirements The W AP130 Series access point requires ArubaOS 6 1 1 or later Package Contents W AP130 Series access point Installation guide this document 9 16 Ceiling Rail Adapter 15 16 Ceiling Rail Ad...

Page 2: ...wered on and its status ENET 0 Indicates the status and activity of Ethernet port 0 ENET 1 Indicates the status and activity of Ethernet port 1 11b g n Indicates the status of the 2 4 GHz radio 11a n Indicates the status of the 5 0 GHz radio For more information about the LEDs and their behavior see Table 3 on page 9 External Antenna Connectors The W AP134 is designed for use with external antenna...

Page 3: ...vailable an optional Dell AP AC DC adapter kit sold separately can be used to power the W AP130 Series Reset Button The reset button can be used to return the AP to factory default settings To reset the AP 1 Power off the AP 2 Press and hold the reset button using a small narrow object such as a paperclip 3 Power on the AP without releasing the reset button The power LED will flash within 5 second...

Page 4: ... One of the following network services Aruba Discovery Protocol ADP DNS server with an A record DHCP Server with vendor specific options CAUTION FCC Statement Improper termination of access points installed in the United States configured to non US model controllers will be in violation of the FCC grant of equipment authorization Any such willful or intentional violation may result in a requiremen...

Page 5: ...ea 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 Unidentified Known RF Absorbers Reflectors Interference Sources Identifying known RF absorbers reflectors and interference sources while in the field during t...

Page 6: ...see Figure 3 Figure 3 Attaching the Ceiling Rail Adapter 4 If necessary connect the console cable to the console port on the back of the AP 5 Hold the AP next to the ceiling tile rail with the ceiling tile rail mounting slots at approximately a 30 degree angle to the ceiling tile rail see Figure 4 Make sure that any cable slack is above the ceiling tile 6 Pushing toward the ceiling tile rotate the...

Page 7: ...r directly to a Dell Controller Use a 4 or 8 conductor Category 5 UTP cable up to 100 m 325 feet long The 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports are on the bottom of the AP These ports have RJ 45 female connectors with the pin outs shown in Table 1 Table 1 Ethernet Port Pin out Connector Pin Signal Name GE Connection FE Connection PoE 1 BI_DA Bi directional pair A RX POE negative 2 BI_DA Bi directional p...

Page 8: ...ble Figure 5 illustrates the connector details of the adapter Figure 5 RJ 45 Female to DB 9 Male Modular Adapter Conversion Power Connection The W AP130 Series has a single 12V DC power jack socket to support powering through an AC to DC power adapter Table 2 Console Port Pin out Connector Pin Signal Name Function 3 TXD Transmit 4 GND Ground 5 GND Ground 6 RXD Receive Pins not listed are not conne...

Page 9: ...aOS 6 1 User Guide for complete details AP Configuration Configuration parameters are network or controller specific and are configured and stored on the Controller Network configuration settings are pushed out to the AP s but remain stored on the Controller LED Color State Meaning PWR Off No power to AP Green steady Power on device ready Green flashing Device booting not ready Red steady System f...

Page 10: ...10 100 1000 Base T auto sensing Ethernet RJ 45 Interfaces MDI MDX IEEE 802 3 10Base T IEEE 802 3u 100Base T IEEE 802 3ab 1000Base T Power over Ethernet IEEE 802 3at compliant 48V DC 350mA see Table 1 on page 7 for pin configuration Power 12 VDC power interface supports powering through an AC to DC mains electric power adapter POE support on Ethernet ports 802 3at compliant POE sourcing devices NOT...

Page 11: ...d country specific 5 250 5 350GHz mid band country specific 5 470 5 725GHz Europe country specific 5 725 5 850GHz GHz high band country specific Data Rates 802 11b 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps per channel 802 11g 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 and 54 Mbps per channel 802 11a 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 and 54 Mbps per channel 802 11n Data rate MCS0 MCS23 from 6 5 Mbps to 450 Mbps Proper Disposal of Dell Equipment For the most curr...

Page 12: ...Dell provides a multi language document containing country specific restrictions and additional safety and regulatory information for all Dell hardware products The Dell PowerConnect W Series Safety Environmental and Regulatory Information document is included with this product FCC Class B Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules Operation is sub...

Page 13: ... R TTE Directive 99 5 EC CE 2280 Dell hereby declares that this W AP134 and W AP135 device models are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC CE 2280 The Declaration of Conformity made under Directive 1999 5 EC is available for viewing at the following location in the EU community GS Statement This device is not intended for use in the dir...

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Page 16: ...ed by third parties including software code subject to the GNU General Public License GPL GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL or other Open Source Licenses The Open Source code used can be found at this site http www arubanetworks com open_source Legal Notice The use of Aruba Networks Inc switching platforms and software by all individuals or corporations to terminate other vendors VPN client d...

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