Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point
Installation Guide
0511047-01
| January 2012
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The Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 is a resilient, environmentally hardened, outdoor rated, dual-radio, dual-band
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless access point. This outdoor access point is part of Dell’s comprehensive wireless
network solution. The W-AP175 works only in conjunction with an Dell PowerConnect W-Series controller and
each AP can be centrally managed, configured, and upgraded through the controller.
There are three versions of the W-AP175, which mainly differ in the way they receive power.
W-AP175P: PoE+ powered (802.3at)
W-AP175AC: AC powered (100-240 V AC)
W-AP175DC: DC powered (12-48 V DC)
Guide Overview
“W-AP175 Hardware Overview” on page
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provides a detailed hardware overview of the three W-AP175
models.
“Outdoor Planning and Deployment Considerations” on page
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provides key questions to ask and items to
consider when deploying an outdoor wireless network.
“Installing Antennas” on page
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describes how to installing antennas.
“Weatherproofing Connections” on page
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provides instructions on weatherproofing the AP’s connectors.
“Installing the W-AP175” on page
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describes the multi-step process for a successful installation and
deployment of an W-AP175.
“Safety and Regulatory Compliance” on page
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provides an overview of safety and regulatory compliance
information.
W-AP175 Operations
Wireless access point (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n)
Wireless air monitor (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n)
Enterprise mesh point
Enterprise mesh portal
Protocol-independent networking functionality
W-AP175P: IEEE 802.3at Power over E (PoE+) compatible
W-AP175AC and W-AP175DC: IEEE 802.3af Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device
NOTE: The W-AP175P requires ArubaOS 5.0.2.1 or later. The W-AP175AC and W-AP175DC require ArubaOS 6.1.2.3 or later.
NOTE: The W-AP175AC/DC can function as a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device by providing power through its ethernet
port in compliance with the IEEE 802.3af standard.
