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Contents

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Other Sources of Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Meru Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Website Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

External References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Typographic Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Contacting Meru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Customer Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

How to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Web Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Email Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Telephone Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Warranty Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Access Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

AP300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

AP320i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

AP200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

AP150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

OAP180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing AP300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Best Practices for an AP300/AP200 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Unpack the AP300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Determine Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

802.af PoE Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

802.3at PoE Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Additional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Install the AP300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Select a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Attach the Provided Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Install the Remote Antenna Mount (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Install External ACC-ANT-MIMO-MNT Antenna with Three Connectors (optional)22

Install Remote ACC-ANT-6ABGN-24 Antenna with Six Connectors (optional). 24

Install Antennas With One Connector (optional) . . . . . . . . . . 25

Install the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Check AP300 LED Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Where to Go From Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Installing AP320i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Best Practices for an AP320i/AP200 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Unpack the AP320i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Determine Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

802.af PoE Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

802.3at Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Installation Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Additional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Installing AP320i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Select a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Install the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Check AP320i LED Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Where to Go From Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Installing AP200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Unpacking the AP200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Installation Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Installing the Access Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Selecting a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Attaching the AP200 Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Mounting the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Where to Go From Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Checking LED Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Ethernet Connector LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

AP200 Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Chapter 5

Installing AP150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Unpacking the AP150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Installation Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Installing the Access Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Selecting a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Attaching the AP150 Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Mounting the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Checking LED Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

AP150 Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Where to Go From Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Chapter 6

Installing OAP180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Unpacking the OAP180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Installing the Access Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Selecting a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Test Basic Link Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Mounting the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Connect Antennas and Ground Wire to OAP180 . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Align Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Checking LED Activity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Antenna Gain Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Where to Go From Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

For OAP180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

EMC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Underwriters Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements . . . . . . . . . . 111

Canada. Industry Canada (IC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity and Restrictions . . . . . . . . 115

IEEE 802.11a Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

EEE 802.11b/g Restrictions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Singapore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Manufacturing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

AP300 Plenum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

This guide provides installation instructions for the Meru Access Points, which includes the AP300, AP300i, AP1000, AP200, OAP180, and AP150 models. The term access point is used interchangeably throughout this document to apply to any model when there are no differences among the models.

Audience

This guide is intended for anyone installing Meru Wireless LAN System Access Points (APs).

Other Sources of Information

About This Guide

Additional information is available in the following Meru publications, Web site, and external references.

Meru Publications

 Meru System Director Release Notes  Meru System Director Getting Started Guide  Meru Controller Installation Guide  Meru System Director Command Reference  Meru System Director Configuration Guide

Website Resources

For the first 90 days after you buy a Meru controller, you have access to online support. If you have a support contract, you have access for the length of the contract. See this web site for information such as:

 Meru System Director Release Notes  Knowledge Base (Q&A)

 Downloads  Open a ticket or check an existing one  Customer Discussion Forum

The URL is: http://support.merunetworks.com

 Meru System Director Getting Started Guide  Meru Controller Installation Guide  Meru System Director Release Notes  Meru System Director Configuration Guide  Meru System Director Command Reference

External References

 Stevens, W. R. 1994. TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1, The Protocols. Addison-Wesley,

Reading, Mass.

 Gast, M.S. 2002. 802.11 Wireless Networks, The Definitive Guide. O’Reilly and

Associates, Sebastopol, Calif.

Typographic Conventions

This document uses the following typographic conventions to help you locate and identify information:

Note:

Caution!

Warning!

Provides extra information, tips, and hints regarding the topic.

Identifies important information about actions that could result in damage to or loss of data, or could cause the application to behave in unexpected ways.

Identifies critical information about actions that could result in equipment failure or bodily harm.

Contacting Meru

You can visit Meru Networks, Inc. on the Internet at this URL:

http://www.merunetworks.com

Customer Services and Support

For assistance, contact Meru Customer Services and Support 24 hours a day at +1-888-637-8952 (+1-888-Meru-WLA(N)) or +1-408-215-5305. Email can be sent to support@merunetworks.com.

Meru Networks, Inc. Customer Services and Support provide end users and channel partners with the following:

 Telephone technical support  Software update support  Spare parts and repair service

RMA Procedures

Contact Meru Customer Services and Support for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) for any Meru equipment.

Please have the following available when making a call:

 Company and contact information  Equipment model and serial numbers  Meru software release and revision numbers (for example, 3.0.0-35)  A description of the symptoms the problem is manifesting  Network configuration

How to Get Help

Foundry Networks technical support will ensure that the fast and easy access that you have come to expect from your Foundry Networks products will be maintained.

Web Access

 https://kp.foundrynet.com

Email Access

Technical requests can also be sent to support@foundrynet.com

Telephone Access

 United States: 1.877.TURBOCALL (887.2622)  Outside the United States: 1.408.207.1600

Warranty Coverage

Contact Foundry Networks using any of the methods listed above for information about the standard and extended warranties.

Meru AP

Chapter 1

Access Points

Access Points contain radio devices that communicate with the Meru Controller and form the wireless LAN (WLAN). The Meru Controller and Access Points connect to the site’s wired LAN through wired switches. Wireless clients associate with the Access Points as they roam throughout the WLAN. As such, they are an extension of the wired LAN, providing the wireless benefits of client mobility, enhanced access, and dynamic network configuration.

Figure 1: Wireless LAN Connected to Network

AP300

The AP300 Access Point series delivers high performance, full-speed, Wi-Fi certified

802.11n based on draft 2.0 connectivity while simultaneously supporting legacy

802.11a/b/g devices. AP300 is available in the configurations shown below.

AP300 Configurations

Model Configuration

AP320i

AP320

Two dual-band 802.11n radios with 3x3 MIMO and internal antennas

Two dual-band 802.11n radios with 3x3 MIMO and external antennas

Single dual-band 802.11n radio with 3x3 MIMO and external

AP310/AP310-M

AP311

AP302

AP301

antennas

Single dual-band 802.11n radio and single 802.11a/b/g radio (AP320 upgradable) with external antennas

Two dual-band 802.11a/b/g radios (AP320 upgrade able) with external antennas

Single dual-band 802.11a/b/g radio (AP310 up-gradeable) with external antennas

Features for the AP300 include:

 802.11n support with channel bonding in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands.

Channel bonding combines two 20Mhz cha nnels into a single-wide 40Mhz channel for increased throughput.

 Dual-band external antenna options optimized for MIMO mode

 Plug and Play deployment using centralized controller platforms

 Multi-layered security including standard WPA2, 802.11i security such as

automatic traffic inspection

 Each of these Access points may be powered by a standard 802.3af PoE device.

 Air Traffic Control technology for 802.11n devices and legacy a/b/g devices

 3x3 MIMO with 3 chains and 3 receive chains, delivering two spatial streams

 For AP302 and AP311, the a/b/g radio software upgrades to 802.11n for maximum

investment protection.

 Channel span architecture which requires no channel planning or configuration

 Six standard multiband, omni-directional antennas for AP302, AP320 and AP311.

Three standard multiband, omni-directional antennas for AP310/AP310-M and AP301.

AP300

A 2

L A N

R F 1

R F 2

 Powered by 5 volt DC input, 802.3af compliant PoE device, or draft 802.3at

compliant PoE device.

Figure 2: AP300

AP320i

The AP320i Access Point is an internal-antenna AP with two dual-band 802.11n radios and 3x3 MIMO and internal antennas.

Features for the AP320i include:

 Internal antennas  802.11n support with channel bonding in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands.

Channel bonding combines two 20Mhz channels into a single-wide 40Mhz channel for increased throughput.

 Plug and Play deployment using centralized controller platforms  Multi-layered security including standard WPA2 features such as automatic traffic

inspection

 Standard 802.3af PoE support and support for many 802.3at devices  Air Traffic Control technology for 802.11n devices and legacy a/b/g devices  Channel span architecture that requires no channel planning or configuration

Figure 3: AP320i

AP200

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AP200

The AP200 series provides two models that conform to the specifications provided by the IEEE 802.11a and 802.11g protocols and provide backward compatibility for the

802.11b protocol. An AP200 works with most standard Wi-Fi clients.

 The AP201 houses a single 802.11a/b/g radio device.  The AP208 supports a maximum of two radio devices that can simultaneously run

two protocols (802.11b, g or b/g on interface 1 and 802.11a on interface 2).

Alternately the second radio can be configured to run as an RF monitor to a Meru

Controller, providing real-time status of RF activity to optimize the wireless

network.

The AP200 series (referred hereafter as the AP200, unless specifically referring to the AP201 or AP208) is housed in a metal case with a plastic removable cover. As such, it can be used for plenum installations when the plastic cover is removed.

Figure 4: AP200

AP150

PWR

LAN

RADIO2

RADIO1

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AP150

The AP150 has two 802.11 radios for simultaneous 802.11a and 802.11b/g WLAN access. It is an ideal option for enterprise-wide data-only WLAN implementations and small-sized converged data and voice WLAN implementations. The AP150 works in conjunction with Meru Controller products and can be easily integrated into existing Layer 2 and Layer 3 wired network environments to provide enterprise-grade Wi-Fi access with multi-layered security options, basic VoWLAN support, centralized configuration, troubleshooting tools, remote management and RF visualization capabilities.

The AP150 has the following features:

 Dual 802.11b/g and 802.11a radios  Simultaneously support for 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a clients  Contention Management for high density of data clients  Basic VoWLAN QoS support for small density of voice clients  Multiple ESSIDs with individual security policies to ensure separation of different

user groups or dynamic VLAN assignment per user based on RADIUS credentials

 Zero configuration required at the access point; the installation procedure is a

simple plug-n-play

 Automatic AP discovery, configuration  Intelligent load balancing of clients  Layer 2 or 3 connectivity for flexible deployment options  Locking mechanism secures access point when mounted in public areas

Figure 5: AP150

AP150

PWR

LAN

RADIO2

RADIO1

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OAP180

Console PoE

Console Port PoE (Ethernet) Port

Ethernet Cable

OAP180

The OAP180 Rugged Access Point with dual 802.11a/bg radios is designed to provide secure Wi-Fi connectivity to outdoor locations such as campuses, parking lots, and pole tops, or to harsh indoor locations such as breweries, food processing plants or warehouses. The OAP180 supports the following features:

 Simultaneous support for 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g clients using dual

802.11a and 802.11b/g radios

 Full support of System Director features  Automatic AP discovery and configuration  No channel planning required with single channel installations  Intelligent load balancing of clients  PoE (Power over Ethernet) support  RoHS compliant  Locking mechanism for security when mounted in public areas

Figure 6: Rugged OAP180 Access Point

OAP180

Safety Precautions

Chapter 2

Installing AP300

This chapter describes how to install and configure an AP300. It contains the following sections:

 Safety Precautions  Unpack the AP300  Determine Power Requirements  Installation Requirements  Install the AP300  Check AP300 LED Activity  Check AP300 LED Activity  Where to Go From Here

Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT—Read and follow the regulatory instructions in Appendix B before installing and operating this product.

If an optional power supply is used, it must be one supplied by Meru Networks.

The AP300 is intended only for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE 802.3af. All interconnected equipment must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equipment's associated LAN connection.

Best Practices for an AP300/AP200 Network

Read this section if you have both AP200 and AP300 active simultaneously on the same network with ABG legacy clients. The following best practices should be followed to get optimal performance from such a mixed network.

 Do not deploy AP200 and AP300 at the same physical location; we recommend no overlapping

coverage between AP200 and AP300.

 If AP200 and AP300 must have overlapping coverage, make sure the ESS profiles on both AP types

are unique. The chart below shows two scenarios, one supported, one not supported.

 AP300i and AP300 are interchangeable and fully compatible to share a virtual cell. It's like having

two AP300s with different antennas. The only difference is that AP300i is detected as a such in the UI of the controller.

Supported Scenario AP200 Configuration AP300 Configuration

Two Unique ESS profiles

AP200 and AP300 SSID string over the air

Unsupported Scenario AP200 Configuration AP300 Configuration

Same ESS profiles

AP200 and AP300 SSID string over the air

Assumptions for the above best practices include:

 AP200 is using Virtual Port and BSSID Virtual Cell (AP200 could also be using Shared BSSID Virtual

Cell.)

 AP300 is using Virtual Port BSSID Virtual Cell.  AP200s and AP300s are on the same channel. (AP200 and AP300 could also be on different channels.)  AP200s and AP300s are on the same controller. (AP200 and AP300 could also be on different

controllers as long as each controller has a unique controller index.)

ESS Profile name in controller is UniqueName1

Meru Meru

ESS Profile name in controller is same name

Meru Meru

ESS Profile name in controller is UniqueName2

ESS Profile name in controller is same name

Unpack the AP300

The AP300 series has five models as shown below.

Model Radios

AP320 Two a/b/g/n

AP311 One a/b/g/n, one a/b/g

Unpack the AP300

AP310/AP310-M

AP302 One a/b/g

Confirm that the AP300 shipping package contains these items:

 AP300 with attached mounting bracket

 Six antennas

 Screws for the mounting bracket

One a/b/g/n

Determine Power Requirements

Power requirements vary, depending on which AP300 radios are deployed and what MIMO mode is used. See the chart below for supported power sources for different radio configurations.

Radio 1 MIMO Radio 2 MIMO 802.3af PoE 802.3at PoE DC Power

2x2 2x2

2x2 3x3 

3x3 2x2 

3x3 3x3



Do not

recommend





Recommend

with caution



802.af PoE Usage

When using System Director 3.6/4.0 and 802.3af PoE, Meru supports radios set to any MIMO settings except 3x3 on dual radios. This is because two radios set to 3x3 MIMO using an 802.3af switch may not have enough power if the cable is too long. Shorter cables frequently work, however. Meru supports:

 Single 3x3 radio  Dual 2 x 2 radios  Dual radio with one set to 2x2 and the other one set to 3x3

When using System Director 4.0 and 802.3af, the AP300 MIMO configuration is limited to the following:

 3x3 for the 5 GHz radio  2x2 for the 2.4 GHz radio

802.3at PoE Usage

When using System Director 3.6/4.0 and 802.3at, the following radio combinations are recommended:

 Single 3x3 radio  Dual 2 x 2 radios  Dual radio with one set to 2x2 and the other one set to 3x3  Dual 3x3 radios are recommended with a limitation. Use 802.3at power for two 3x3 MIMO radios

when the switch has a high enough power output to support all devices on the PoE. Calculate the amount of power needed by each AP300/AP300i in 3x3 mode (13 watts), add that to power required by other PoE devices on the switch and compare that value to the total power output from the switch.

Installation Requirements

The calculation for 802.3at PoE use looks something like this:

(Number of AP300s * 13watts) + (sum of all other PoE devices power requirements) <= switch

power provided

Installation Requirements

An array of holes on the mounting bracket allows the AP300 to be mounted on the wall and over junction boxes or molly bolts. There are holes for passing the PoE Ethernet or external power supply cable through the bracket if the bracket is mounted on a junction box. A template of this bracket is included in Appendix E of this guide.

The AP300 has a security cable slot so you can lock the AP300 with a standard security cable, such as those used to secure laptop computers.

Purchase optional mounting kits to mount the AP300 either from the ceiling or inside an enclosure:

 Suspended Ceiling Rail Mounting Kit: ACC-MNT-SCRMKIT  Above Suspended Ceiling Mounting Kit (T-Bar Hanger): ACC-MNT-ASCMKIT  Inside a Hoffman Enclosure using Hoffman compatible mounting bracket: ACC-AP300-BHE (enclosure

not provided)

 Above hanging ceiling tiles. Suitable for use in environmental air space in accordance with the

Section 300-22(c) of the National Electric Code and Sections 2- 128.12 - 010 (3) and 12 - 100 of the Canadian Electrical Code. Part 1. C22. 1.

To complete AP300 installation, you need the items listed below.

Installation Type Items Required

Horizontal mounting None

 Two #6 x 2" wood screws for a wood stud; or

Vertical mounting over a wall stud

Vertical mounting on sheetrock

Horizontal mounting below a hanging ceiling

 Two #6 x 1½” metal screws for a metal stud  Mounting bracket  Two #6 x 1" screws  Two #4-6 x 7/8” ribbed plastic wall anchors  Mounting bracket  Two caddy fasteners  Two plastic spacers  Two keps nuts (with attached lock washer)  Mounting bracket

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Installation Type Items Required

Using existing third party brackets

Mounting above a ceiling tile

 Use included shoulder screws

 Tw o T - r ai l cl i ps  One T-box hanger  One bracket mounting clip  Mounting bracket

Additional Equipment

A power source is needed to power the AP300. See Determine Power Requirements.

Install the AP300

Select a Location Attach the Provided Antennas Install the Remote Antenna Mount (optional) Install External ACC-ANT-MIMO-MNT Antenna with Three Connectors (optional) Install Remote ACC-ANT-6ABGN-24 Antenna with Six Connectors (optional) Install Antennas With One Connector (optional) Install the Access Point

Select a Location

All AP300 interconnected equipment, including the associated LAN connection, must be contained within the same building. In addition, the AP300 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 AP300 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.

AP300 is designed to provide 360 degree omni-directional coverage as illustrated below.

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ceiling

floor

Figure 8: Coverage Pattern for AP300 When Ceiling Mounted

Most installations receive the best coverage using the following guidelines:

 Install APs toward the center of the building.  Place APs about 80 feet apart.  Do not install APs near metal objects, such as heating ducts, metal doors, or electric service panels.  For best coverage, orient antennas as shown in Figure 6.

Attach the Provided Antennas

All AP300s have six external antenna ports, labeled 1 - 6. These units operate with six antennas attached, even though some configurations don’t use all six. Instead of attaching an antenna, you can cap unused antenna connectors with 50 ohm Reverse Polarity SMA terminators. (For a list of approved terminators, see http://www.merunetworks.com/merusupport only for indoor use unless they are mounted in an outdoor enclosure (see Mount AP300 in a Hoffman

Enclosure). To achieve the best performance from your AP300, position antennas at a 90 degree angle

relative to each other as shown in Figure 6. The antennas do not have to be oriented exactly as shown in the figure, but it is important to maintain the relative angles. If for some reason you are unable to maintain those angles, the network still operates, but you may experience up to 20% drop in throughput depending on the antenna orientation.

.) Meru supplied antennas are suitable

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A 2

L A N

R F 1

R F 2

1 (horizontal)

6 (vertical)

2 (horizontal)

4 (horizontal)

3 (vertical)

5 (horizontal)

Figure 6: AP320, AP311 or AP302 Antennas 1-6 in Ceiling and Wall Mount Configuration

The following antenna connections are used during operation of the AP320, AP311, and AP302.

Table 1: AP300 Radios and Corresponding Antennas

Model Radio 1 (Ant4, Ant5, Ant6) Radio 2 (Ant1, Ant2, Ant3)

AP320

AP311

AP310/AP310-M

AP302

a/b/g/n with 3 dual band omni-directional antennas

a/b/g with 3 dual band omni-directional antennas

The AP310/AP310-M has six external antenna

three of those antennas and the unused antenna connectors are blocked.

Figure 7

illustrates the recommended antenna configuration for the AP310/AP310-M.

ports labeled 1 - 6. However, AP310/AP310-M uses only

a/b/g/n with 3 dual band omni-directional antennas

a/b/g with 3 dual band omni-directional antennas

Figure 7: AP310/AP310-M Antennas 1-3

A 2

L A N

R F 1

R F 2

1 (horizontal)

2 (horizontal)

3 (vertical)

does not matter

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The following antenna connections are used during operation of the AP310/AP310-M.

Radio 1 Antenna Connectors for AP310/AP310-M Radio2 Antenna Connectors for AP310/AP310-M

Ant1, Ant2, Ant3 NA

Do not leave any antenna connectors unterminated. All connectors on the AP must be terminated with antennas or with 50 ohm Reverse Polarity SMA terminators. (For a list of approved terminators, see http://www.merunetworks.com/merusupport

The attached antennas must be the same model; if you replace one antenna, replace them all.

Install the Remote Antenna Mount (optional)

Use the optional Meru Remote Antenna Mount (ACC-ANT-MIMO-MNT) for one or both AP300 radios to remotely connect the AP300 antennas. The Remote Antenna Mount allows you to relocate either your current antennas or the optional high-gain dipole antennas to a location with clearer signal paths to the other wireless devices in your network. The Remote Antenna Mount can be installed either below the ceiling tile or on the wall. The default orientation for the mount is suitable for a ceiling mount, but you can attach the mount to a wall with some modifications.

Use one mount per radio; for example AP310/AP310-M needs one unit, and AP320 needs two units. The Remote Antenna Mount uses low-loss plenum rated LMR195 cable and SMA connectors.

To order this unit,

contact your Meru sales representative and refer t

o part number ACC-ANT-MIMO-MNT.

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Figure 8: Remote Antenna Mount

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The remote antenna mount kit includes:

 Antenna stand with attached cable. The three antenna SMA female connectors on the Antenna

Mount support AP300 antenna diversity. This feature gives the client the ability to automatically choose the antenna receiving the strongest signal.

 Triangular ceiling mount clip for attaching to hanging ceiling (includes bolt assembly)  Three self-adhesive pads for the bottom of the unit (over the screws)  Two wall mount screws with anchors  Ceiling Mount Template  Installation diagram

Install the Remote Antenna Mount on the Ceiling

To connect the Remote Antenna Mount to the ceiling, refer to the installation diagram from the shipping box while following these steps:

1. Attach the shorter end of the screw to the center hole on the back of the Antenna Mount.

2. Remove the designated ceiling tile.

3. Using the template, drill holes in the ceiling tile.

4. Replace the ceiling tile.

5. Remove a ceiling tile adjacent to the newly drilled tile for access purposes.

6. Feed the Antenna Mount cable through the larger hole in the ceiling tile until the Antenna Mount

is flush with the ceiling. The screw should now be visible above the ceiling tile (through the second hole).

7. Place the triangular plate above the ceiling tile with the screw aligned through the plate.

8. Drop the washer onto the screw and tighten the bolt.

The Antenna Mount is now connected to the ceiling.

9. Replace the adjacent tile.

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Meru

A4 A3 A2

10. Connect the three Remote Antenna Mount cables to the appropriate connectors on the AP300. Be

sure to connect the three antennas that correspond to one radio. Radio 1 uses A1, A2, A3 and Radio 2 uses A4, A5, A6.

11. Attach three antennas that shipped with AP300 to the three connectors on the triangular remote device. See Figure 8.

Install the AP300

Install the Remote Antenna Mount on a Wall

1. Reorient the cable on the Remote Antenna Mount by removing the three screws on the back, removing the small cover, reorienting the cable and then replacing the three screws. Discard the small cover.

2. Connect the three Remote Antenna Mount cables to the appropriate ports on the AP300. Be sure to connect the three antennas that correspond to one radio. and Radio 2 uses A1, A2, A3. For AP310/AP310-M, the single radio uses A1, A2, A3. .

With dual radio, Radio 1 uses A4, A5, A6

Meru

A4 A3 A2

3. Attach three of the antennas that shipped with AP300 to the three ports on the triangular remote device.

4. Orient the connected AP300 horizontally so that you can read the Meru logo without tilting your head at 90 degrees - this orientation provides optimum MIMO performance.

Install External ACC-ANT-MIMO-MNT Antenna with Three Connectors (optional)

You can optionally use an external antenna setup with your AP300 if the controller and APs are running System Director 3.6.1MR4 and later. Meru supports this antenna for use on one radio using 802.11n MIM

O. An AP300 with one radio, for example AP310/AP310-M, needs one antenna. An AP300 with two radios, for Two cables connect to ports A4, A5, and A6. There is no preferred cabling connection; all three cables

are the same.

enO oidaR .sannetna owt sdeen ,023PA elpmaxe cables connect to ports A1, A2, and A3. Radio

Calculate the antenna gain for the ACC-ANT-MIMO-MNT antenna by referring to the next three charts:

Band of Operation Gain Vertical Beamwidth Horizontal Beamwidth

2.40-2.483 GHz 2.5dB 55 degrees 360 degrees

5.15-5.85 GHz 4dB 60 degrees 360 degrees

Using This Cable Type with 2.4 GHz Calculate This Loss per Foot

RG174 0.60 dB

RG316 0.48 dB

LMR100 0.39 dB

LMR200 0.17 dB

LMR240 0.13 dB

LMR400 0.066 dB

LMR600 0.043 dB

Using This Cable Type with 5 GHz Calculate This Loss per Foot

RG174 1.02

RG316 0.76

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LMR100 0.59 dB

LMR200 0.24 dB

LMR240 0.19 dB

LMR400 0.100 dB

LMR600 0.066 dB

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Install Remote ACC-ANT-6ABGN-24 Antenna with Six Connectors (optional)

You can optionally use an external antenna setup with your AP300 if the controller and APs are running System Director 3.6.1MR4 and later. Meru supports this antenna for use on AP300s with two radios, for example AP320. This antenna has six connectors to connect to both radios to a dual-radio AP300 and it supports 802.11n MIMO operation.

The six cables on the ACC-ANT-6ABGN-24 antenna are already tagged with the numbers 1 - 6. Connect the antenna cables to the AP antenna ports as shown here:

Meru AP300 Antenna Connector

A1 6

A2 5

A3 4

A4 3

Antenna Cable Numbered

A5 2

A6 1

AP300

A3A4

A2 A1

antenna

Calculate the antenna gain for the ACC-ANT-6ABGN-24 antenna by referring to the next three charts:

Band of Operation Gain Vertical Beamwidth Horizontal Beamwidth

2.40-2.483 GHz 2.5dB 55 degrees 360 degrees

5.15-5.85 GHz 4dB 60 degrees 360 degrees

Using This Cable Type with 2.4 GHz Calculate This Loss per Foot

RG174 0.60 dB

RG316 0.48 dB

LMR100 0.39 dB

LMR200 0.17 dB

LMR240 0.13 dB

LMR400 0.066 dB

LMR600 0.043 dB

Using This Cable Type with 5 GHz Calculate This Loss per Foot

RG174 1.02

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RG316 0.76

LMR100 0.59 dB

LMR200 0.24 dB

LMR240 0.19 dB

LMR400 0.100 dB

LMR600 0.066 dB

Install Antennas With One Connector (optional)

You can optionally use an external antenna setup with your AP300 if the controller and APs are running

System Director 3.6.1MR4 or 4.0.

When deploying an AP300 with only one antenna per radio, AP300 cannot support 802.11n MIMO oper-

ation. Also, any antenna ports that are not used to connect to an antenna must be terminated with 50

ohm Reverse Polarity SMA terminators. (For a list of approved terminators, see http://www.merunet-

works.com/merusupport.) Connect the antenna using one cable per radio as described in the table

below. These instructions can be used to replace an AP200 existing antenna configuration with an

AP300. For these instructions, each port on the AP300 is identified by a label A1 to A6.

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Meru

A4 A3 A2

(BG or A radio antenna)

Meru

A4 A3 A2

(BG radio antenna)

(A radio antenna)

Meru

A4 A3 A2

(BG or A radio antenna)

Meru

A4 A3 A2

(BG radio antenna)

(A radio antenna)

(BG radio antenna)

AP Has One BG or A Radio, One Antenna

AP Has Two Radios (BG and A), One Antenna For Each

AP Has One Radio, Two Antennas

AP Has Two Radios, Four Antennas

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Install the Access Point

AP300 ships with a detachable mounting bracket. The AP300 is d esigned to be compatible w i th brackets

supplied by Meru and by other vendors as follows. The AP300 mounts directly on the AP150 mounting

bracket. If you are replacing AP200s/AP300s, the AP300 bracket can be mounted on the old

AP200s/AP300s bracket with included shoulder screws; you don’t need to remove the old brackets.

AP300 can also be directly mounted on third-party brackets such as Proxim AP4000 and Cisco standard

brackets.

You can mount an AP300 in the following ways:

 Mount AP300 Horizontally on a Shelf

 Mount AP300 Vertically on a Wall

 Mount AP300 Below a Suspended Ceiling

 Mount AP300 Above a Suspended Ceiling (Plenum)

 Mount AP300 in a Hoffman Enclosure

Mount AP300 Horizontally on a Shelf

When mounting an AP300 horizontally, remove the mounting bracket. Be sure to position the antennas

vertically when an AP300 sits on a surface.

Mount AP300 Vertically on a Wall

Note:

same bracket. If you are replacing AP300s, the AP300 bracket can be attached to the old bracket with

included shoulder screws; you don’t have to remove the old brackets. This bracket will also mount

seamlessly into the Proxim AP4000 bracket and standard Cisco brackets.

To mount an AP300 on a wall:

1. Using the bracket holes as a guide, mark the location on the wall for the two AP bracket mounting

2. Drill holes at the locations you marked:

3. If you are using plastic anchors, install them in the holes.

4. Screw in the screws most of the way.

5. Mount the bracket on the screws, placing the circular portion of the keyhole mounts over the screw

If you are replacing AP150s, you can use the existing brackets: the AP150 and AP300 use the

screws. If possible, center the mounting screws on a wall stud. If you do not center the mounting screws on a wall stud, use plastic wall anchors. Orient the AP300 horizontally so that you can read the Meru logo without tilting your head at 90 degrees - this orientation provides optimum MIMO performance.

— 3/16-inch holes if you are using plastic anchors — 1/8-inch holes if you are using only the screws

heads and sliding the bracket down.

6. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the switch and the other end to the AP300 Ethernet port.

Install the AP300

Suspended ceiling T-rail

Mounting bracket

Keps nuts with attached locking washer

Caddy fastener(s)

Plastic spacer(s)

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Caution!

Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port; the cable can

mistakenly be plugged into the Console port. If you do this, the AP won’t power up.

7. If you are not using a PoE device, connect an external power supply to the power connector and

plug it into the wall.

Mount AP300 Below a Suspended Ceiling

The optional suspended ceiling mounting kit (ACC-MNT-SCRMKIT) allows the AP300 mounting bracket to attach to suspended ceiling T-rails (see Figure 9).

Note:

to the mounting bracket.

Figure 9: Mounting any AP to a Suspended Ceiling Rail using ACC-MNT-SCRMKIT

To comply with NEC code, attach a grounding wire to any of the screws used to attach the AP300

To mount an AP300 below a suspended ceiling:

1. Determine the location on the ceiling rail where the AP will be mounted and remove the ceiling

tiles.

2. Place each of the two caddy fasteners on the ceiling T-rail and twist to attach to the rail.

3. Adjust the distance between the caddy fasteners by using the mounting bracket holes as a guide.

4. Tighten the caddy fasteners in place using a standard screwdriver. Do not overtighten.

5. Place each spacer on the caddy fastener stud. The spacer legs should contact the ceiling T-rail.

6. Align the mounting bracket keyholes with the caddy fastener studs and slide the AP300 to the

narrow end of the hole.

7. Attach a keps nut to each caddy fastener stud and hand tighten. Do not overtighten.

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8. Align the AP300 mounting posts over the circular portion of the keyhole mounts, push the AP in and slide the AP down until it engages with the locking detents (see Figure 9). You should hear it snap in place.

9. For each antenna, loosen the knurled ring at the base of the antenna, orient the antenna and then retighten the ring.

10. Connect one end of the PoE 100BaseT Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector.

Caution!

Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port; the cable can

mistakenly be plugged into the Console port. If you do this. the AP won’t power up.

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Mount AP300 Above a Suspended Ceiling (Plenum)

Use the optional T-bar box hanger mounting kit (see Mounting Brackets for the part number) to mount AP300 above suspended ceiling T-rails (see Figure 10 and Figure 11). The installation attaches the Tbar box hanger to the ceiling rails and then the AP300 attaches to the T-bar box hanger. We recommend that you mount the AP300 no more than half way up the supports as shown in both Figure 10 and

Figure 11. Also note that AP300 mounted above the ceiling has about 2-3 dBm less RF coverage than

AP300 mounted under the ceiling.

Figure 10: AP300 Mounted Above a Suspended Ceiling Face Down

The second example above is mounted too high on the support rails, which could cause the rails to bend.

Figure 11: AP300 Mounted Above a Suspended Ceiling Face Up

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The AP300 with the metal enclosure exposed meets the requirements for fire resistance and low smoke-generating characteristics required by Section 300-22(C) of the National Electrical Code (NEC) for installation in a building’s environmental air space.

You may need to modify thicker tiles to support this installation.

Warning!

When installed in air-handling spaces, such as above a suspended ceiling,

power the AP300 only with a PoE, not a power supply. See Power Supplies for part numbers.

Warning!

Any Fast Ethernet (FE) cables installed in air-handling spaces should be suitable under NEC Article 800.50 and marked accordingly for use in plenums and airhandling spaces with regard to smoke propagation, such as CL2-P, CL3-P, MPP (Multi Purpose Plenum), or CMP (Communications Plenum). Use Ethernet cable that meets the requirements for operating in plenums and environmental air space in accordance with Section 300-22(C) of the NEC.

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To mount an AP300 above the ceiling with the optional T-bar kit, follow these steps:

1. Determine the location on the ceiling rails where the AP will be mounted and remove the ceiling

tile.

2. Unpack the T-bar hanger kit and unfold the legs of the T-bar hanger.

3. Locate the bracket mounting clip holes on the mounting bracket (see Figure 10). One hole attaches

the bracket perpendicular to the box hanger; the other mounts the bracket parallel to the box hanger.

4. Attach the U-joint of the clip to the T-bar and snap in place (see Figure 12).

Figure 12: Attaching the Mounting Bracket to the Box Hanger for Face Up Orientation

Figure 13: Attaching the Mounting Bracket to the Box Hanger for Face Down Orientation

5. Pass the long end clip through the large center hole to the underside of the mounting bracket clip and then attach the bracket to the clip using the supplied screw (see Figure 12 for orientation).

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6. Hold the AP300 next to the mounting bracket to estimate the height of the T-bar box hanger. You

need to provide enough clearance for the external antennas that point down, while mounting the T-bar on the lower half of the support rails for stability.

7. Adjust the height of the box hanger using the height adjusting screws (see Figure 9).

8. Clip the box hanger T-rail clips to the ceiling rails, making sure they are securely attached.

9. Connect a drop wire to a building structural element and through the hole provided in the bracket

mounting clip. The U.S. National Electrical Safety Code requires this additional support.

10. Connect the posts of the AP300 to the three keyholes of the mounting bracket and slide into the

keyhole, ensuring the locking detent is engaged. You will hear a click.

11. For each antenna, loosen the knurled ring at the base of the antenna, point the antenna down, then

retighten the ring.

12. Connect one end of the PoE Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector.

Caution!

mistakenly be plugged into the Console port. If you do this. the AP won’t power up.

Note:

13. Check that the AP300 is operating correctly before replacing the ceiling tile to the ceiling. Verify

correct operating using the LEDs, as shown in Check AP300 LED Activity.

Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port; the cable can

Use a shielded Cat 5e (or greater) Ethernet cable in order to comply with international electromagnetic emissions limits.

Mount AP300 in a Hoffman Enclosure

Meru has designed a custom mounting bracket compatible with a Hoffman enclosure (www.hoffmanonline.com). This bracket is available exclusively through Meru and orderable as part number ACC-AP300-

BHE. To mount an AP300 in a Hoffman enclosure, follow these steps:

1. Place AP300 upside down on a soft flat surface.

2. Remove and discard the wall/ceiling mounting bracket.

3. Attach either the provided antennas or an external antenna.

4. Remove and discard the four rubber feet.

5. Position the Hoffman bracket (ACC-AP300-BHE) onto the back of the AP300 with the four Hoffman

mounting screws facing downwards.

Check AP300 LED Activity

A 3

A 2

L A N

S T

P W R

R F 1

R F 2

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P W R

S T A T

L A N

R F 1

R F 2

Figure 14: Hoffman Bracket ACC-AP300-BHE

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6. Using a Phillips screw driver, attach the bracket using the two supplied 6-32 3/16 SEMS screws.

7. Flip the assembly over and mount into the Hoffman enclosure, attach the Ethernet cable to the

AP300 rotating the assembly to place the Ethernet cable within the enclosure.

8. Using a Phillips screw driver, tighten the four bracket screws to the enclosure.

9. Adjust the antennas as needed.

Check AP300 LED Activity

When AP300 first connects to the controller (and any time the access point is rebooted), the AP initializes and is then programmed by the controller. When the AP first powers up, all LEDs are green.

Figure 15: AP300 Status LEDs

After the AP300 is connected, check the status of the LEDs. The functions of the five LEDs are described below.

Check AP300 LED Activity

AP300/AP300i LED Descriptions

LED Function Troubleshooting

Power

Status

LAN

off—no power green—presence of power

off—no power green—booting stage 1 blinking green and off—booting stage 2 blinking green and white—discovering the

controller blinking green and blue—downloading a

configuration from the controller blinking blue and off—AP is online and

enabled, working state blinking red and yellow—failure; consult

controller for alarm state

off—no power or no link green—link status OK (at any speed) green/blinking—activity (at any speed) red—auto negotiation failure

If the status LED is blinking red and yellow, there is an alarm on the AP. Determine what the alarm is by clicking Monitor > Dashboard > Alarms and looking at the AP alarms. You can also use the CLI commands show alarm and show log.

If the LAN LED is red, auto negotiation failed. This means that you have a problem with cabling or with the AP’s switch.

off—no radio present

Radio 1 Radio 2

green—radio enabled green blinking—data activity yellow—disabled or in scanning mode red—failure

be set to Up. To see if the AP is in Scanning Mode, click Configuration > Wireless > Radio > select a radio and look at AP Modes, which should be set to Normal Mode.

If one of the radio LEDs is red, the radio failed. Check the alarms (Monitor > Dashboard > Alarms), diagnostics (Monitor > Diagnostics >

Radio), and statistics (Monitor > Dashboard > Radio) on the AP’s

controller to determine the cause.

Where to Go From Here

Now that the AP300 is installed, refer to the Meru System Director Getting Started Guide for instructions on initializing the hardware. Return to this chapter to check the status of the LEDs once the WLAN is operational.

Safety Precautions

Chapter 3

Installing AP320i

AP320i is supported by System Director versions 3.6.1 and greater, but full support begins with System Director release 4.0. Because of this, when using AP320i with System Director 3.6.1, the unit shows as an AP300, for example AP320 instead of AP320i. All AP320i units still function correctly, they just display as AP300 because AP320i did not exist when System Director 3.6.1 was released.

This chapter describes how to install and configure an AP320i. It contains the following sections:

 Safety Precautions  Unpack the AP320i  Determine Power Requirements  Installation Requirements  Installing AP320i  Check AP320i LED Activity  Where to Go From Here

Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT—Read and follow the regulatory instructions in Appendix B before installing and operating this product.

If an optional power supply is used, it must be one supplied by Meru Networks.

The AP320i is only intended for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE 802.3af. All interconnected equipment must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equipment's associated LAN connection.

Best Practices for an AP320i/AP200 Network

Read this section if you have both AP200 and AP320i active simultaneously on the same network. The following best practices should be followed to get optimal performance from such a mixed network.

 Do not deploy AP200 and AP300/AP320i at the same physical location; we recommend that there be

no overlapping coverage between AP200 and AP300.

 If AP200 and AP300/AP320i do have overlapping coverage, make sure the ESS profiles on both AP

types are unique. The chart below shows two scenarios, one supported, one not supported.

 AP320i and AP300 are interchangeable and fully compatible to share a virtual cell. It's like having

two AP300s with different antennas. The only difference is that AP320i is detected as a such in the UI of the controller.

Supported Scenario AP200 Configuration AP320i Configuration

Two Unique ESS profiles

AP200 and AP320i SSID string over the air

Unsupported Scenario AP200 Configuration AP320i Configuration

Same ESS profiles

AP200 and AP320i SSID string over the air

Assumptions for the above best practices include:

 AP200 is using Virtual Port with BSSID Virtual Cell (AP200 could also be using Shared BSSID Virtual

Cell.)

 AP320i is using Virtual Port with BSSID Virtual Cell.  AP200s and AP300s are on the same channel. (AP200 and AP320i could also be on different

channels.)

 AP200s and AP320i is are on the same controller. (AP200 and AP320i could also be on different

controllers as long as each controller has a unique controller index.)

ESS Profile name in controller is UniqueName1

Meru Meru

ESS Profile name in controller is same name

Meru Meru

ESS Profile name in controller is UniqueName2

ESS Profile name in controller is same name

Unpack the AP320i

Confirm that the shipping box contains the following:

 AP320i with an attached ceiling mounting bracket  Wall mount bracket with screws  Small locking key for ceiling or wall mount locking

Determine Power Requirements

Power requirements vary, depending on which AP300 radios are deployed and what MIMO mode is used. See the chart below for supported power sources for different radio configurations.

Radio 1 MIMO Radio 2 MIMO 802.3af PoE 802.3at PoE DC Power

2x2 2x2

2x2 3x3 

3x3 2x2 

3x3 3x3



Do not

recommend





Recommend

with caution



802.af PoE Usage

 Single 3x3 radio  Dual 2 x 2 radios  Dual radio with one set to 2x2 and the other one set to 3x3

When using System Director 4.0 and 802.3af, the AP300 MIMO configuration is limited to the following:

 3x3 for the 5 GHz radio  2x2 for the 2.4 GHz radio

Installation Requirements

802.3at Usage

When using System Director 3.6/4.0 and 802.3at, the following radio combinations are recommended:

when the switch has a high enough power output to support all devices on the PoE. Calculate the amount of power needed by each AP300/AP320i in 3x3 mode (13 watts), add that to power required by other PoE devices on the switch and compare that value to the total power output from the switch. The calculation for 802.3at PoE use looks something like this:

(Number of AP300s * 13watts) + (sum of all other PoE devices power requirements) <= switch

power provided

Installation Requirements

Installation Type Order These Additional Items

Horizontal mounting None

Vertical mounting over a wall stud

Vertical mounting on sheetrock None

Horizontal mounting below a hanging ceiling

Reusing an existing bracket from another AP

None

For connection to Meru AP200 or AP150 only, order shoulder screws, Meru part number 665-00012 (SCR, PIC.1/4*1/8 10-32 SKT SHLDR SCR 303 STNLS). Connection to other brackets does not require this.

Additional Equipment

A power source is needed to power the AP300. See Determine Power Requirements. If you want to lock an AP320i to the ceiling or wall, you need a small key like the ones used to lock suitcases.

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Select a Location

All AP320i interconnected equipment must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equipment's associated LAN connection. Ceiling mounting is recommended but wall mounting is also supported. In addition, the AP320i should be mounted in a location that meets the following conditions:

 Relatively unobstructed access to the stations the AP serves. Select a location with minimal physical

 Access to wall outlet or a to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection to the network switch servicing

the controller.

AP320i is designed to provide 180 degree omni-directional coverage as illustrated below. Plan placement with this pattern in mind.

Figure 16: Coverage Pattern for AP320i When Ceiling Mounted

ceiling

floor

Most installations receive the best coverage using the following guidelines:

 Install APs toward the center of the building.  Place APs about 80 feet apart.  Do not install APs near metal objects, such as heating ducts, metal doors, or electric service panels.  If you install AP320i on a pole, keep in mind that coverage will be 180 degrees. Do not mount two

AP320is back to back on a pole to achieve 360 degree coverage, however, because the two units could interfere with each other.

Install the Access Point

The AP320i ships with a detachable ceiling mounting bracket, making the unit ready for ceiling mounting. You can also remove the ceiling-mount bracket and use the included wall-mount bracket. The wall mount bracket can be attached to sheetrock, wall studs, or another wall bracket supplied by Meru and by other vendors. If you are replacing AP200s/AP300 wall brackets, the AP320i bracket can be mounted on top of the old AP200/AP300 bracket using shoulder screws (not included); you don’t need to remove the old brackets. AP320i can also be directly mounted on standard third-party wall

Installing AP320i

brackets such as the Proxim AP4000 bracket and standard Cisco brackets. You cannot, however, mount AP320i directly on an AP150 wall-mount bracket; in this case, you must remove and replace the AP150 bracket. Installation directions are provided below.

Mount AP320i in any of the following ways:

 Mount AP320i On a Suspended Ceiling  Mount AP320i Above a Suspended Ceiling (Plenum)  Mount AP320i Vertically on a Wall  Set AP320i on a Shelf  Mount AP320i Below a Recessed Ceiling

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T-bar (in ceiling)

Mounting bracket Press this tab down

with T-bar.

AP300i

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LAN 5V DCCON

console Ethernet

Mount AP320i On a Suspended Ceiling

AP320i ships ready to mount on a suspended ceiling; the attached bracket clips to a ceiling rail.

To mount an AP320i below a suspended ceiling, follow these steps:

1. Determine the location on the ceiling rail where the AP will be mounted and remove the ceiling

tiles.

2. Align the mounting bracket with the slots indicated in Figure 17 below.

Figure 17: Install AP320i Below a Suspended Ceiling

3. Press down on the tab indicated in Figure 17 and rotate the AP320i into place.

4. Connect one end of the CAT5 (or greater) Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector. Caution!

Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. The cable can

mistakenly be plugged into the Console port; if you do this, the AP won’t power up.

Figure 18: AP320i Ethernet Po rt on the Right

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T-bar (in ceiling)

Mounting bracket

AP300i

Security clip

Lock security clip.Security clip fully inserted.

Insert security clip.

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5. Optionally install a small lock (not supplied) to secure the AP320i to the ceiling rail. See Figure 19.

To do this, you need the security key that shipped with the AP320i.

Figure 19: Optionally Install Your Own Lock on AP320i

Mount AP320i Above a Suspended Ceiling (Plenum)

AP320i is not plenum rated.

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Mount AP320i Vertically on a Wall

The AP320i ships with a ceiling mount bracket already connected to the unit and an additional separate wall bracket. When wall mounting a unit, you will attach the wall mount bracket to the wall, then attach the ceiling bracket (including AP320i) to the wall bracket. If you are replacing an AP200 or AP150, the AP320i wall bracket can be mounted on top of the old bracket using shoulder screws (not included - see Installation Requirements); you don’t need to remove the old brackets.If you are replacing an AP300 or third-party brackets such as the Proxim AP4000 bracket and standard Cisco brackets, the AP320i wall bracket can also be mounted on top of the old bracket (no additional screws required).

To mount an AP320i on sheetrock or wall studs, follow these steps:

1. Using the wall bracket holes as a guide, mark the location on the wall for two AP bracket mounting

screws. Orient the connected AP300 horizontally so that you can read the Meru logo without tilting your head at 90 degrees - this orientation provides optimum MIMO performance.

Figure 20: AP320i Wall Bracket

If possible, center the mounting screws on a wall stud. If you do not center the mounting screws on a wall stud, use plastic wall anchors.

2. Drill holes at the locations you marked:

— 3/16-inch holes if you are using plastic anchors — 1/8-inch holes if you are using only the screws

3. If you are using plastic anchors, install them in the holes.

4. Screw in the screws most of the way.

5. Mount the bracket on the screws, placing the circular portion of the keyhole mounts over the screw

heads and sliding the bracket down.

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g00240

LAN 5V DCCON

console Ethernet

Wall bracket (mounted on wall)

Mounting bracket (attached)

AP300i

Tabs

Align tabs on Wall bracket with tabs on the Mounting bracket.

Twist to secure the AP300i to the wall.

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6. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the switch and the other end to the AP320i Ethernet port.

Caution!

Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. The cable can

mistakenly be plugged into the Console port; if you do this. the AP won’t power up.

Figure 21: AP320i Ethernet Port on the Right

7. If you are not using a PoE device, connect an external power supply to the power connector and

plug it into the wall.

8. Align the tabs on the wall bracket with the tabs on the ceiling bracket and then rotate the AP320i clockwise to secure it to the wall. See Figure 22 below.

Figure 22: Mount AP320i on a Wall

Figure 23: Mount AP320i on an AP200 Wall Bracket

wall mount bracket

ceiling mount bracket

AP300i

AP200 bracket on a wall

optional shoulder screw

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9. Optionally, lock the AP320i bracket by inserting the provided locking key and applying a small lock.

Figure 24: AP320i Locked to a Wall

Check AP320i LED Activity

Push clip toward AP300i to release the unit from the wall bracket.

Mounting bracket

AP300i

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Set AP320i on a Shelf

You can remove the mounting bracket(s) before setting AP320i on a shelf - see Figure 25.

Figure 25: Remove the AP320i Ceiling Mount Bracket

Mount AP320i Below a Recessed Ceiling

RECESSED CEILING MOUNT KIT???

Check AP320i LED Activity

When AP320i first connects to the controller (and any time the access point is rebooted), the AP initializes and then is programmed by the controller. When the AP first powers up, all LEDs are green. Thereafter, the Status LED color reflects the various operating states.

Check AP320i LED Activity

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power status LAN Radio 1 Radio 2

Figure 26: AP320i Status LEDs

After the AP320i is connected, check the status of the LEDs. The functions of the five LEDs are described below.

Check AP320i LED Activity

AP300/AP320i LED Descriptions

LED Function Troubleshooting

Power

Status

LAN

off—no power green—presence of power

off—no power green—booting stage 1 blinking green and off—booting stage 2 blinking green and white—discovering the

controller blinking green and blue—downloading a

configuration from the controller blinking blue and off—AP is online and

enabled, working state blinking red and yellow—failure; consult

controller for alarm state

off—no power or no link green—link status OK (at any speed) green/blinking—activity (at any speed) red—auto negotiation failure

If the LAN LED is red, auto negotiation failed. This means that you have a problem with cabling or with the AP’s switch.

Radio 1 Radio 2

off—no radio present green—radio enabled green blinking—data activity yellow—disabled or in scanning mode red—failure

If one of the radio LEDs is yellow, it is either disabled or in scanning mode. To see if the AP is disabled, click Configuration > Wireless > Radio > select a radio and then look at Administrative Status, which should be set to Up. To see if the AP is in Scanning Mode, click Configuration > Wireless > Radio > select a radio and look at AP Modes, which should be set to Normal Mode.

If one of the radio LEDs is red, the radio failed. Check the alarms (Monitor > Dashboard > Alarms), diagnostics (Monitor > Diagnostics >

Radio), and statistics (Monitor > Dashboard > Radio) on the AP’s

controller to determine the cause.

Where to Go From Here

Now that the AP320i is installed, go to the Meru System Director Getting Started Guide for instructions on initializing the hardware. Return to this chapter to check the status of the LEDs once the WLAN is operational.

Where to Go From Here

Safety Precautions

Chapter 4

Installing AP200

This chapter describes how to physically install an AP200. It contains the following sections:

 Safety Precautions  Unpacking the AP200  Installation Requirements  Installing the Access Points  Where to Go From Here  Checking LED Activity

Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT—Read and follow the instructions in “Regulatory Information” on

page 109 before installing and operating this product.

Unpacking the AP200

As you unpack the AP200, confirm that the AP200 shipping package contains the items listed on your packing list.

Shipments of the AP200 include a mounting bracket and mounting hardware for standard wall mounting. Optional mounting kits are available for mounting the AP200 above or below a hanging ceiling. The AP200 mounting studs are placed so they can be used with brackets supplied by other vendors or to replace an AP100.

Note:

standard security cable, such as those used to secure laptop computers.

The AP200 has a security cable slot so you can secure the AP200 with a

Installation Requirements

Access point mount

Ceiling mount hole

Access point mount

Locking detent

Wall cable access

Suspended ceiling cable access

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An array of holes on the mounting bracket (see Figure 15) allows it to be mounted on the wall and over junction boxes or molly bolts. There are also holes for passing the PoE Ethernet or external power supply cable through the bracket if the bracket is mounted on a junction box or over the ceiling T-bar box hanger.

Figure 15: AP200 Mounting Bracket

Installation Requirements

The following recommended mounting locations provide the best reception for the AP200:

 On a horizontal surface, such as a table or a desk  On a vertical surface, usually a wall  Below a hanging ceiling  Above a hanging ceiling tiles (this installation is supported only for the AP200 with

the plastic enclosure removed)

Warning!

environmental air space in accordance with the Section 300-22(c) of the National

With plastic covers removed, this product is suitable for use in

Electric Code and Sections 2- 128.12 - 010 (3) and 12 - 100 of the Canadian Electrical Code. Part 1. C22. 1. For other countries, consult local authorities for regulations.

Installation Requirements

To complete this installation, you need the items listed below.

Installation Type Consumable Items Required

Horizontal mounting None

 Two #6 x 2" wood screws for a wood stud; or

Vertical mounting over a wall stud

Vertical mounting on sheetrock

Horizontal mounting below a hanging ceiling

 Two #6 x 1½" metal screws for a metal stud  Mounting bracket

 Tw o # 6 x 1" s c r e ws  Two #4-6 x 7/8" ribbed plastic wall anchors  Mounting bracket

 Two caddy fasteners  Two plastic spacers  Tw o k e p s n u t s ( w i t h a t tached lock washer)  Mounting bracket

Mounting above a ceiling tile (AP200 metal enclosure only)

You need the tools listed below.

 Tw o T - ra il c l ip s  One T-box hanger  One bracket mounting clip  Mounting bracket

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AP200 Installation Tools

Installation Type Tools Required

Horizontal mounting None

Vertical mounting over a wall stud

Vertical mounting on sheetrock

 Drill  1/8"drill bit  Screwdriver

 Drill  3/16" drill bit  Screwdriver

Horizontal mounting below a hanging ceiling

Mounting above a hanging ceiling (AP200 metal enclosure only)

Installing the Access Points

Selecting a Location

The AP200 requires a location that meets the following:

 Relatively unobstructed access to the stations the AP serves  Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection to the network switch servicing the

controller.

APs can obtain their power from 802.3af standard Power over Ethernet (PoE)-compatible network switch or PoE power injector installed between the switch and the AP200.

 Screwdriver  Wrench or pliers

 Wrench or pliers  Screwdriver

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 or the wall near the ceiling provides the least obstructed communications path. For an external power supply connection, ensure the power source is near to where the AP200 will be mounted.

Most installations receive the best coverage using the following guidelines:

Install APs toward the center of the building.

Installing the Access Points

 Do not install APs near metal objects, such as heating ducts, metal doors, or

electric service panels.

 Relative to the ground, orient the antenna up or down, not sideways.

Note:

environment. Place access points accordingly.

The AP200 is only intended for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE

802.3af. All interconnected equipment must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equipment's associated LAN connection.

The previous guidelines are general guidelines. Each site has its own unique

Attaching the AP200 Antennas

The AP200 is provided with external antenna ports. Make sure that all external antennas and their associated wiring are located entirely indoors. The external antennas are not suitable for outside use.

If the AP200 does not have external antennas, attach the antennas to the connectors on the AP200 (see Figure 16). Rotate the knurled ring at the base of the antenna clockwise to attach the antenna. The ring should be finger-tight.

Caution!

knurled ring before moving the antenna. Retighten the ring afterward. Otherwise, you might damage the internal cabling in the AP.

When changing the orientation of the antennas, be sure to slightly loosen the

Mounting the Access Point

You can mount an AP200 in the following ways:

 Horizontally, as described in the “Horizontal Mounting” section.  Vertically, as described in the “Vertical Mounting” section.  Below a hanging ceiling, as described in the “Mounting Below a Suspended

Ceiling” section.

 Above a tiled hanging ceiling, as described in the “Mounting Above a Suspended

Ceiling” section.

Horizontal Mounting

To horizontally mount an AP200:

1. Place the AP200 flat on the horizontal surface.

2. For each antenna, loosen the knurled ring at the base of the antenna (see

Figure 16), point the antenna straight up, then retighten the ring.

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(Currently

Figure 16: AP200 Antenna Connection

ntenna

3. Connect one end of the PoE 100BaseT Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector, shown in Figure 17.

ETHERNET

3.3 VDC

ANT 2

Turn clockwise to tighten

For the AP201 and AP208 access points, a shielded Cat 5e (or greater) Ethernet cable must be used in order to comply with international

Note:

electromagnetic emissions limits. If it is not practical to use shielded cables, contact Support for a line filter,

available at no charge, that may also be used to ensure compliance.

Caution!

Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port; the cable can

mistakenly be plugged into the Console port (see Figure 17).

(Reserved)

Antenna 1 Antenna 2

Console

port

ANT 1

CONSOLE

Reset (Push to restore default settings)

100/1000

Ethernet

ETHERNET

unsupported)

Power

inlet

3.3 VDC ANT 2

0108

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CONSOLE

ANT 1

ANT 2

3.3 VDC

ETHERNET

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100/1000

Ethernet

(Reserved)

Console

port

Antenna 1 Antenna 2

Power

inlet

Reset (Push to restore default settings)

(Currently

unsupported)

Ceiling mount hole

S c

Figure 17: AP200 Connector Panel

Vertical Mounting

To vertically mount an AP:

1. Using the bracket holes as a template, mark the location on the wall for the two

AP bracket mounting screws. They are placed 4 ½ inches apart, center-to-center, one above the other. If you are not using plastic wall anchors, you must center the mounting screws on a wall stud. If you do not center the mounting screws on a wall stud, you must use plastic wall anchors.

Figure 18: AP200 Bracket

Access point mount

all cable access

ccess point mount

uspended ceiling

able access

Ceiling mount hole

Locking detent

Access point mount

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Mou nting b racket attached to wall

AP200

2. Drill holes at the locations you marked:

— 3/16-inch holes if you are using plastic anchors — 1/8-inch holes if you are using only the screws

3. If you are using plastic anchors, install them in the holes.

4. Screw in the screws most of the way, so that the screw head is about 1/16 of an

inch from the wall.

5. Mount the bracket on the screws, placing the circular portion of the keyhole

mounts over the screw heads and sliding the bracket down.

6. Tighten the screws to secure the bracket.

7. Align the AP200 mounting posts over the circular portion of the keyhole mounts,

push the AP in and slide the AP down until it engages with the locking detents. You should hear it snap in place.

Figure 19: Aligning the AP200 with the Br acket

Mounting bracket

Mounting bracket attached to wall

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AP200

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Figure 20: Sliding the AP200 into the Bracket

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8. For external antennas, loosen the knurled ring at the base of each antenna (see

Figure 16), point the antenna straight up, then retighten the ring.

9. Connect one end of the PoE 100BaseT Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector, shown in Figure 17.

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Suspended ceiling T-rail

Mounting bracket

Keps nuts with attached locking washer

Caddy fastener(s)

Plastic spacer(s)

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Note:

For the AP201 and AP208 access point, a shielded Cat 5e (or greater) Ethernet cable must be used in order to comply with international electromagnetic emissions limits.

Caution!

Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port; the cable can

mistakenly be plugged into the Console port.

Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling

The optional suspended ceiling mounting kit allows the AP200 mounting bracket to attach to suspended ceiling T-rails (see Figure 21).

Note:

to attach the AP200 to the mounting bracket.

Figure 21: Mounting the AP200 to a Suspended Ceiling Rail

To comply with NEC code, attach a grounding wire to any of the screws used

To mount an AP200 below a suspended ceiling:

1. Determine the location on the ceiling rail where the AP will be mounted and

remove the ceiling tiles.

2. Place each of the two caddy fasteners on the ceiling T-rail and twist to attach to

the rail.

3. Adjust the distance between the caddy fasteners by using the mounting bracket

holes as a guide.

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4. Tighten the caddy fasteners in place using a standard screwdriver. Do not overtighten.

5. Place each spacer on the caddy fastener stud. The spacer legs should contact the ceiling T-rail.

6. Align the mounting bracket keyholes with the caddy fastener studs and slide the AP200 to the narrow end of the hole.

7. Attach a keps nut to each caddy fastener stud and hand tighten. Do not overtighten.

8. Align the AP200 mounting posts over the circular portion of the keyhole mounts, push the AP in and slide the AP down until it engages with the locking detents (see Figure 20). You should hear it snap in place.

9. For each antenna, loosen the knurled ring at the base of the antenna (see

Figure 16), point the antenna straight down, then retighten the ring.

10. Connect one end of the PoE 100BaseT Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector, shown in (see Figure 17).

For the AP201 and AP208 access points, a shielded Cat 5e (or greater) Ethernet cable must be used in order to comply with international

Note:

electromagnetic emissions limits. If it is not practical to use shielded cables, contact Support for a line filter,

available at no charge, that may also be used to ensure compliance.

Caution!

mistakenly be plugged into the Console port.

Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port; the cable can

Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling

The optional T-bar box hanger mounting kit allows the AP200 to be mounted above suspended ceiling T-rails (see Figure 22). The installation attaches the T-bar box hanger to the ceiling rails using clips. The AP200 attaches to the mounting bracket that is attached to the T-bar box hanger.

The AP200 antennas should point straight down for this type of installation. You may need to modify thicker tiles to support this installation.

Warning!

the AP200 is to be powered via PoE only (PoE is required).

When installed in air-handling spaces, such as above a suspended ceiling,

Installing the Access Points

Bracket mounting clip

Mounting bracket

T-bar hanger

Height adjustment screw

Suspended ceiling T-rail

T-rail clips

Access Point

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Warning!

The AP200 with the metal enclosure exposed meets the requirements for fire resistance and low smoke-generating characteristics required by Section 30022(C) of the National Electrical Code (NEC) for installation in a building’s environmental air space. You must remove the plastic enclosure to reveal the plenum-rated AP200 metal case for installations above a suspended ceiling.

Additionally, you must use Ethernet cable that meets the requirements for operating in plenums and environmental air space (in accordance with Section 300-22(C) of the NEC).

Warning!

Figure 22: Mounting the AP200 Above a Suspended Ceiling

To mount an AP200 above suspended ceiling rails:

1. Determine the location on the ceiling rails where the AP will be mounted and

remove the ceiling tile.

2. Unpack the T-bar hanger kit and unfold the legs of the T-bar hanger.

3. Locate the bracket mounting clip holes on the mounting bracket (see Figure 23).

One hole attaches the bracket perpendicular to the box hanger; the other mounts the bracket parallel to the box hanger.

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Figure 23: Box Hanger Mounting Bracket Holes

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4. Attach the U-joint of the clip to the T-bar and snap in place (see Figure 24).

Figure 24: Attaching the Mounting Bracket to the Box Hanger

5. Pass the long end clip through the large center hole to the underside of the

mounting bracket clip and then attach the bracket to the clip using the supplied screw (see Figure 24 for orientation).

Where to Go From Here

6. Hold the AP200 next to the mounting bracket to estimate the height of the T-bar

7. Adjust the height of the box hanger using the height adjusting screws (see

8. Clip the box hanger T-rail clips to the ceiling rails, making sure they are securely

9. Connect a drop wire to a building structural element and through the hole

10. Connect the posts of the AP200 to the three keyholes of the mounting bracket and

11. For each antenna, loosen the knurled ring at the base of the antenna (see

12. Connect one end of the PoE 100BaseT Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet

box hanger to provide enough clearance for the external antennas, which should be pointing down.

Figure 21).

attached.

provided in the bracket mounting clip. The U.S. National Electrical Safety Code requires this additional support.

slide into the keyhole (see Figure 20), ensuring the locking detent is engaged. You will hear a click.

Figure 16), point the antenna down, then retighten the ring.

connector, shown in Figure 17.

For the AP201 and AP208 access points, a shielded Cat 5e (or greater)

Ethernet cable must be used in order to comply with international

Note:

Caution!

mistakenly be plugged into the Console port.

13. Check that the AP200 is operating correctly before replacing the ceiling tile to

the ceiling. Verify correct operating using the LEDs, as shown in Checking LED

Activity.

electromagnetic emissions limits.If it is not practical to use shielded cables,

contact Support for a line filter, available at no charge, that may also be used

to ensure compliance.

For the AP201 and AP208 access points, a shielded Cat 5e (or greater)

Ethernet cable must be used in order to comply with international

electromagnetic emissions limits.

Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port; the cable can

Where to Go From Here

Now that the AP200 is installed, go to the Meru System Director Getting Started Guide for instructions on initializing the hardware. Return to this chapter to check

the status of the LEDs once the WLAN is operational.

Checking LED Activity

Ethernet activity

Link present

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AP200

RF2

RF1 STATUS POWER

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Access point status LEDs are provided on the Ethernet connector and on the face of the AP200.

Ethernet Connector LEDs

After the AP200 is connected, the LEDs near the RJ-45 connector should light, as shown in Figure 25.

Figure 25: RJ-45 LEDs

Checking LED Activity

The green LED on the left blinks if any Ethernet activity is taking place. If there is no Ethernet activity, the LED is off. The LED on the right is solid green if an Ethernet link is present. If no Ethernet link is present or connectivity is lost, the LED is off.

AP200 Status LEDs

Four status LEDs on the face of the AP200 also light, as shown in Figure 26.

Checking LED Activity

AP200

RF2

RF1 STATUS POWER

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Figure 26: AP200 Status LEDs

. .

The functions of the status LEDs are described below.

When the AP200 is first connected to the controller and any time the access point is rebooted thereafter, the AP initializes with and then is programmed by the controller. When the AP is first powered up, all LEDs are green. Thereafter, the Status LED (see Figure 26) color reflects the various operating states as described in the second table below.

AP200 LED Descriptions

LED Function

The status LED for Radio 2 is a follows: off—no radio present

RF 2

RF 1

yellow—radio initializing red—radio failure solid green—radio OK blinking green—radio activity

The status LED for Radio 1 is a follows: off—no radio present yellow—radio initializing red—radio failure solid green—radio OK blinking green—radio activity

Checking LED Activity

Status AP-Controller operational status (see Table )

Power green—presence of power

AP200 Controller Status Information

State Interpretation AP200 LED Cycle

In the process of discovering the controller. The AP is connected but not

associated with the controller. If the AP Attempting to discover Controller

Connected Normal operation without security.

does not associate with the controller

after a period of time, verify that the

connection between the AP and the

switch or the switch and the controller

is unbroken.

Green/Red/Blue/R ed

Blue/Blue/Blue/Re d Blue/Blue/Blue/Re d, for 2 seconds.

Authenticated Normal operation with security. Blue blink

Checking LED Activity

State Interpretation AP200 LED Cycle

Access point was once connected to a

Disconnected

controller and configured by the controller, but can no longer find that

Green/Purple/ Green/Purple

controller

Standalone Remote

Downloading

Error State

a. The AP200 LEDs cycle from bright to dim for each “blink.”

Access point is operating in a standalone mode

Downloading image or configuration from the controller

Access point is in an error state. Call Meru technical support

Purple blink

Green/Blue Green/Blue

Red (blinking or solid)

Safety Precautions

Chapter 5

Installing AP150

This chapter describes how to physically install an AP150. It contains the following sections:

 Safety Precautions  Unpacking the AP150  Installation Requirements  Installing the Access Points  Where to Go From Here  Checking LED Activity

Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT—Read and follow the instructions in Appendix , “Regulatory Information” on page 109 before installing and operating this product.

This product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed power supply, marked Class 2 or LPS, and rated minimum 5 Vdc, 3A.

Caution!

in the plenum space.

The AP150 is not certified for plenum installations, and should not be installed

Unpacking the AP150

Confirm that the AP150 shipping package contains the AP150 access point with attached mounting bracket.

Installation Requirements

Figure 27: AP150 with Mounting Bracket

Installation Requirements

If you choose not to use the AP150 mounting bracket, the backside of the AP150 contains two keyholes to accommodate a simple wall mount.

A mounting bracket can be used for many wall mounting configurations. The AP150 bracket mounting studs are placed so they can be used with brackets supplied by other vendors or to replace an AP100. An array of holes on the mounting bracket (see

Figure 27) allow it to be mounted on the wall and over junction boxes or molly bolts.

There are also holes for passing the PoE Ethernet or external power supply cable through the bracket if the bracket is mounted on a junction box.

Additional optional mounting kits are available for mounting the AP150 above or below a hanging ceiling, using the mounting bracket.

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Caution!

The AP150 is not certified for plenum installations, and should not be installed

in the plenum space.

Note:

The AP150 has two security cable slots (one on each side of the AP150) so you can secure the AP150 with a standard security cable, such as those used to secure laptop computers.

The following recommended mounting locations provide the best reception for the AP150:

 On a horizontal surface, such as a table or a desk  On a vertical surface, usually a wall  Below a hanging ceiling  Above hanging ceiling tiles

Suitable for use in environmental air space in accordance with the Section 30022(c) of the National Electric Code and Sections 2- 128.12 - 010 (3) and 12 - 100 of the Canadian Electrical Code. Part 1. C22. 1.

To complete this installation, you need the items listed in Table .

Installation Requirements

AP150 Installation Items

Installation Type Consumable Items Required

Horizontal mounting None

Vertical mounting over a wall stud

Vertical mounting on sheetrock

Horizontal mounting below a hanging ceiling

 Two #6 x 2" wood screws for a wood stud; or  Two #6 x 1½” metal screws for a metal stud  Mounting bracket

 Two #6 x 1" screws  Two #4-6 x 7/8” ribbed plastic wall anchors  Mounting bracket

 Two caddy fasteners  Two plastic spacers  Two keps nuts (with attached lock washer)  Mounting bracket

Mounting above a ceiling tile

You need the tools listed below.

 Tw o T - ra il c l ip s  One T-box hanger  One bracket mounting clip  Mounting bracket

AP150 Required Tools

Installation Type Tools Required

Horizontal mounting None

 Drill

Vertical mounting over a wall stud

Vertical mounting on sheetrock

Horizontal mounting below a hanging ceiling

 1/8”drill bit  Screwdriver  1/8”Allen wrench

 Drill  3/16” drill bit  Screwdriver  1/8”Allen wrench

 Screwdriver  Wrench or pliers  1/8”Allen wrench

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 Wrench or pliers

Mounting above a hanging ceiling

 Screwdriver  1/8”Allen wrench

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Selecting a Location

The AP150 requires a location that meets the following criteria:

 Relatively unobstructed access to the stations the AP serves  Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection to the network switch servicing the

controller.

APs can obtain their power from 802.3af standard Power over Ethernet (PoE)-compatible network switch or PoE power injector installed between the switch and the AP150.

AP150 and AP300 work with all switches that support STANDARD 802.3af.

Installing the Access Points

Most installations receive the best coverage using the following guidelines:

Install APs toward the center of the building.

 Do not install APs near metal objects, such as heating ducts, metal doors, or

electric service panels.

 Relative to the ground, orient the antenna up or down, not sideways.

Note:

environment. Place access points accordingly. Note that the AP300 Power Adaptor can also be used for AP150.

The AP150 is only intended for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE

802.3af. All interconnected equipment must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equipment's associated LAN connection.

The previous guidelines are general guidelines. Each site has its own unique

Attaching the AP150 Antennas

The AP150 is provided with external antenna ports. Make sure that all external antennas and their associated wiring are located entirely indoors. The external antennas are not suitable for outside use.

If the AP150 does not have external antennas, attach the antennas to the connectors on the AP150 (see Figure 28). Rotate the knurled ring at the base of the antenna clockwise to attach the antenna. The ring should be finger-tight.

Caution!

knurled ring before moving the antenna. Retighten the ring afterward. Otherwise, you might damage the internal cabling in the AP.

When changing the orientation of the antennas, be sure to slightly loosen the

Mounting the Access Point

You can mount an AP150 in the following ways:

 Horizontally, as described in the “Horizontal Mounting” section.  Vertically, as described in the “Vertical Mounting with the Mounting Bracket”

section.

 Below a hanging ceiling, as described in the “Mounting Below a Suspended

Ceiling” section.

Note that the AP300 Power Adaptor can also be used for AP150.

 Above a tiled hanging ceiling with the optional ceiling mounting kit.

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ANT 2

RELOAD

RESET

Turn clockwise to tighten

Antenna

Antenna 1 Antenna 2

Horizontal Mounting

To horizontally mount an AP150:

1. Place the AP150 flat on the horizontal surface.

2. For each antenna, loosen the knurled ring at the base of the antenna (see

Figure 28), point the antenna straight up, then retighten the ring.

Figure 28: AP150 Antenna Connection

3. Connect one end of the PoE 100BaseT Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet

connector, shown in Figure 29.

Figure 29: AP150 Connector Panel

Power Ethernet

(reserved)

ANT1 ANT2

DC 5V

connection

LAN

Vertical Mounting the AP150

To perform a simple wall mount using the keyholes on the back of the AP150:

1. Remove the attached mounting bracket from the back of the AP150.

Console

port

(reserved)

CONSOLE

Reset

Reload

button

RESET RELOAD

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2. Mark the location on the wall for two mounting screws. They are placed 4.3"

apart, center-to-center, or one above the other. If you are not using plastic wall anchors, you must either center the mounting screws on a wall stud or use plastic wall anchors.

3. Drill holes at the locations you marked:

— 3/16-inch holes if you are using plastic anchors — 1/8-inch holes if you are using only the screws

4. If you are using plastic anchors, install them in the holes.

5. Screw in the screws most of the way, so that the screw head is about 1/16 of an

inch from the wall.

6. Align the AP150 keyholes over the mounting screws and slightly pull down (or

across, if mounting sideways).

7. For external antennas, loosen the knurled ring at the base of each antenna (see

Figure 28), point the antenna straight up, then retighten the ring.

8. Connect one end of the PoE 100BaseT Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector, shown in Figure 29.

Vertical Mounting with the Mounting Bracket

The AP150 uses thumbscrews to attach to the mounting bracket or mounting plate that allows the access point to be mounted on a vertical surface. Additionally, three shoulder screws may be installed on the mounting bracket to allow the AP150 and attached bracket to mount over a previously installed Cisco mounting bracket or Proxim AP4000 bracket.

To vertically mount an AP:

1. If not mounting the AP150 to a previously third-party installed mounting bracket, use a 1/8” Allen wrench to remove the shoulder screws from the mounting bracket, if already attached.

2. Using the bracket holes as a template, remove the bracket from the AP150 (or use the stencil in Appendix , “Mounting Bracket Stencils”) to mark the location on the wall for the two AP bracket mounting screws. They are placed 4.3 inches apart, center-to-center. If you are not using plastic wall anchors, you must center the mounting screws on a wall stud. If you do not center the mounting screws on a wall stud, you must use plastic wall anchors.

Figure 30: AP150 Bracket

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Suspended ceiling cable access

Wall cable access

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3. Drill holes at the locations you marked:

— 3/16-inch holes if you are using plastic anchors — 1/8-inch holes if you are using only the screws

4. If you are using plastic anchors, install them in the holes.

5. Screw in the screws most of the way, so that the screw head is about 1/16 of an

inch from the wall.

6. Mount the bracket on the screws, placing the circular portion of the keyhole

mounts over the screw heads and sliding the bracket down.

7. Tighten the screws to secure the bracket.

8. Align the AP150 with the bracket thumbscrews (see Figure 31) and tighten the

thumbscrews to attach the bracket.

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Figure 31: Aligning the AP150 with the Bracket

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9. For external antennas, loosen the knurled ring at the base of each antenna (see

Figure 28), point the antenna straight up, then retighten the ring.

10. Connect one end of the PoE 100BaseT Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector, shown in Figure 29.

Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling

The optional suspended ceiling mounting kit allows the AP150 mounting bracket to attach to suspended ceiling T-rails (see Figure 32).

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Washers

Suspended ceiling T-rail

Mounting bracket

Caddy fastener(s)

Spacer(s)

Note:

To comply with NEC code, attach a grounding wire to any of the screws used

to attach the AP150 to the mounting bracket.

Figure 32: Mounting the AP150 to a Suspended Ceiling Rail

To mount an AP150 below a suspended ceiling:

1. Using a 1/8” Allen wrench, remove the shoulder screws from the mounting

bracket, if already attached.

2. Determine the location on the ceiling rail where the AP will be mounted and

remove the ceiling tiles.

3. Place each of the two caddy fasteners on the ceiling T-rail and twist to attach to

the rail.

4. Adjust the distance between the caddy fasteners by using the mounting bracket

holes as a guide.

5. Tighten the caddy fasteners in place using a standard screwdriver. Do not

overtighten.

6. Place each spacer on the caddy fastener stud. The spacer legs should contact the

ceiling T-rail.

7. Align the mounting bracket keyholes with the caddy fastener studs and slide the

AP150 to the narrow end of the hole.

8. Attach a keps nut to each caddy fastener stud and hand tighten. Do not

overtighten.

9. Align the AP150 with the bracket thumbscrews (see Figure 31) and tighten the

thumbscrews to attach the bracket.

10. For each antenna, loosen the knurled ring at the base of the antenna (see

PWR

LAN

RADIO2

RADIO1

Status LEDs

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Figure 28), point the antenna straight down, then retighten the ring.

11. Connect one end of the PoE 100BaseT Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector, shown in (see Figure 29).

Checking LED Activity

Access point status LEDs are provided on the Ethernet connector and on the face of the AP150.

AP150 Status LEDs

Four status LEDs on the face of the AP150 also light, as shown in Figure 33.

Checking LED Activity

PWR

LAN

RADIO2

RADIO1

Status LEDs

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Figure 33: AP150 Status LEDs

When the AP150 is first connected to the controller and any time the access point is rebooted thereafter, the AP initializes with and then is programmed by the controller. The Status LED (see Figure 33) color reflects the various operating states (Table ).

AP150 LED Descriptions

LED Function

The Power status LED status is as follows:

 off—power is off  solid red—when power is applied, system initializes for 40 seconds and then

Power

the LED turns amber; after discovering the controller the LED turns green. Otherwise, the system is in an abnormal state (notify Customer Support).

 solid amber—at any time, if this LED state persists longer than 40 seconds,

notify Customer Support

 solid green—system is fully operational

Where to Go From Here

Radio I

Radio II

The Radio I LED is lit when radio packets are being transmitted and when the radio is beaconing.

The Radio II LED is lit when radio packets are being transmitted and when the radio is beaconing.

The Ethernet LED status is as follows:

 off—no link

Ethernet

 solid green—100Mbps connection  blinking green—transmit or receive activity at 100Mbps  solid amber—10Mbps connection  blinking amber—transmit or receive activity at 10Mbps

Where to Go From Here

Now that the AP150 is installed, go to the Meru System Director Getting Started Guide for instructions on initializing the hardware. Return to this chapter to check

the status of the LEDs once the WLAN is operational.

Where to Go From Here

Meru Networks AP310M Users Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Audience

Other Sources of Information

About This Guide

Meru Publications

Website Resources

External References

Typographic Conventions

Contacting Meru

Customer Services and Support

RMA Procedures

How to Get Help

Web Access

Email Access

Telephone Access

Warranty Coverage

Access Points

AP300

AP320i

AP200

AP150

OAP180

Safety Precautions

Installing AP300

Best Practices for an AP300/AP200 Network

Unpack the AP300

Determine Power Requirements

802.af PoE Usage

802.3at PoE Usage

Installation Requirements

Install the AP300

Additional Equipment

Select a Location

Attach the Provided Antennas

Install the Remote Antenna Mount (optional)

Install the Remote Antenna Mount on the Ceiling

Install the Remote Antenna Mount on a Wall

Install External ACC-ANT-MIMO-MNT Antenna with Three Connectors (optional)

Install Remote ACC-ANT-6ABGN-24 Antenna with Six Connectors (optional)

Install Antennas With One Connector (optional)

AP Has One BG or A Radio, One Antenna

AP Has Two Radios (BG and A), One Antenna For Each

AP Has One Radio, Two Antennas

AP Has Two Radios, Four Antennas

Install the Access Point

Mount AP300 Horizontally on a Shelf

Mount AP300 Vertically on a Wall

Mount AP300 Below a Suspended Ceiling

Mount AP300 Above a Suspended Ceiling (Plenum)

Mount AP300 in a Hoffman Enclosure

Check AP300 LED Activity

AP300/AP300i LED Descriptions

Where to Go From Here

Safety Precautions

Installing AP320i

Best Practices for an AP320i/AP200 Network

Unpack the AP320i

Determine Power Requirements

802.af PoE Usage

Installation Requirements

802.3at Usage

Additional Equipment

Installing AP320i

Select a Location

Install the Access Point

Mount AP320i On a Suspended Ceiling

Mount AP320i Above a Suspended Ceiling (Plenum)

Mount AP320i Vertically on a Wall

Check AP320i LED Activity

Set AP320i on a Shelf

Mount AP320i Below a Recessed Ceiling

Where to Go From Here

Safety Precautions

Installing AP200

Unpacking the AP200

Installation Requirements

Installing the Access Points