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Dell PowerConnect W-IAP130 Series Instant Access Point

Installation Guide

0511016-01

| January 2012

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The Dell PowerConnect W-Series W-AP134 and W-AP135 Instant 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 Dell W-AP130 Series access points provide the following capabilities:

Virtual Controller technology

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 

Minimum Software Requirements

The W-AP130 Series access point requires Dell PowerConnect W-Instant 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 or later.

Package Contents

W-AP134 or W-AP135 access point

Installation guide (this document)

Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Quick Start Guide

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-AP134

Page 1: ...point IEEE 802 11a b g n operation as a wireless air monitor Compatibility with IEEE 802 3at PoE Minimum Software Requirements The W AP130 Series access point requires Dell PowerConnect W Instant 6 1 2 3 2 0 0 0 or later Package Contents W AP134 or W AP135 access point Installation guide this document Dell PowerConnect W Instant Quick Start Guide 9 16 Ceiling Rail Adapter 15 16 Ceiling Rail Adapte...

Page 2: ...dicates 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 8 External Antenna Connectors The W AP134 is designed for use with external antennas The W AP135 is equipped with in...

Page 3: ...pports PoE DC Power Socket If PoE is not available an optional Dell power adapter kit sold separately can be used to power the access point Reset Button The reset button can be used to return the access point to factory default settings To reset the access point 1 Power off the W IAP130 Series by removing the Ethernet cable POE or power adapter cable 2 Press and hold the reset button using a small...

Page 4: ...nstalled 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 requirement by the FCC for immediate termination of operation and may be subject to forfeiture 47 CFR 1 80 CAUTION EU Statement Lower power radio LAN product operating in 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands Please refer ...

Page 5: ...l Make sure that these sources are taken into consideration when you attach an AP to its fixed location Examples of sources that degrade RF performance include Cement and brick Objects that contain water Metal Microwave ovens Wireless phones and headsets CAUTION Access points are radio transmission devices and as such are subject to governmental regulation Network administrators responsible for th...

Page 6: ... at an angle of approximately 30 degrees to the tabs see Figure 3 3 Twist the adapter clockwise until it snaps into place in the tabs 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 CAUTION Installation and service of Dell PowerConnect W Series products should be performed by Professional Installers CAUTION...

Page 7: ...J 45 Ethernet ports ENET0 and ENET1 support 10 100 1000Base T auto sensing MDI MDX connections Use these ports to connect the AP to a twisted pair Ethernet LAN segment or directly to an Dell PowerConnect 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 p...

Page 8: ...t to support powering through an AC to DC power adapter Verifying Post Installation Connectivity The integrated LEDs on the IAP can be used at this point to verify that the AP is receiving power and initializing successfully see Table 3 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 connected 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 9: ...ps link Amber on 10 100 Mbps link Green amber blinking Link activity 11A N Off 5 GHz radio disabled Amber 5 GHz radio enabled in WLAN mode Green steady 5 GHz radio enabled in 11n mode Green flashing 5 GHz Air Monitor mode 11B G N Off 2 4 GHz radio disabled Amber 2 4 GHz radio enabled in WLAN mode Green steady 2 4 GHz radio enabled in 11n mode Green flashing 2 4 GHz Air Monitor Mode Table 3 W IAP13...

Page 10: ...ernet 2 x 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 pin configuration on page 7 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 NOTE ...

Page 11: ...low band 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 mo...

Page 12: ...10 label shown at the left Safety and Regulatory Compliance Dell provides a multi language document that contains country specific restrictions and additional safety and regulatory information for all access points Download the document from support dell com Regulatory Model The regulatory models of these products are the W AP134 and W AP135 FCC Class B Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of...

Page 13: ...e 99 5 EC CE 2280 In circle 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 direct f...

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Page 16: ...re 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 devices constitutes complete acceptan...

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