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Meru Access Point Installation Guide Copyright © Meru Networks, Inc., 2003–2009. All rights reserved.Other names and brands may be claimed as the prop

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90 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Warnings Warning! Any Fast Ethernet (FE) cables installed in air-handling spaces

Warnings © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Cautions and Warnings 91Warning! Inside antennas must be positioned to observe minimum separation of 20 cm. (~ 8

92 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Warnings

For OAP180 © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Regulatory Information 93Appendix ERegulatory InformationThe Meru Access Point (APs) must be installed and used

94 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. For OAP180 Limits for Occupational/Controlled ExposureLimits for General Population

USA © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Regulatory Information 95USA Underwriters LaboratoriesFor the AP150 series, the AP300 series, AP200 series, and the OAP

96 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. USA Interference StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera

Canada. Industry Canada (IC) © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Regulatory Information 97Canada. Industry Canada (IC)The Class B digital portion of this appar

98 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Canada. Industry Canada (IC) Access Points have been designed to operate with the a

Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity and Restrictions © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Regulatory Information 99Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity and Restr

AP300 © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Access Points 1Chapter 1Access PointsAccess Points contain radio devices that communicate with the Meru Controller an

100 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity and Restrictions Hierbij verklaart Meru Networ

Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity and Restrictions © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Regulatory Information 101Alulírott, Meru Networks, Inc. nyilatkozom,

102 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Japan JapanEN 55022 Statement (applicable to AP201 Rev 2, AP208 Rev 2 only).This i

Manufacturing Information © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Regulatory Information 103SingaporeFor the AP201 Rev 2, AP208 Rev 2, and OAP180, the following ap

104 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. AP300 Plenum Requirements

105 MERU NETWORKS, INC.Limited Product WarrantyThis Limited Product Warranty applies to the original end-user customer of the Meru product which you p

106 Meru Access Point Installation Guide —Use of the Product with software, interfacing, parts or supplies not supplied by Meru.The warranty on the Pr

107 EVEN IF MERU OR ITS RESELLER KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN ANY EVENT, THE CUMULATIVE LIABILITY OF MERU OR IT

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2 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. AP300 AP300 ConfigurationsFeatures for the AP300 include:z 802.11n support with chan

AP200 © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Access Points 3Figure 2: AP300AP200The AP200 series provides two models that conform to the specifications provided b

4 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. AP200 Figure 3: AP200AP20000109

AP150 © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Access Points 5AP150 The AP150 has two 802.11 radios for simultaneous 802.11a and 802.11b/g WLAN access. It is an ide

6 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. OAP180 OAP180The OAP180 Rugged Access Point with dual 802.11a/bg radios is designed

Safety Precautions © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP300 7Chapter 2Installing the AP300This chapter describes how to install and configure t

8 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Unpack the AP300 Unpack the AP300The AP300 series has five models as shown below. De

Installation Requirements © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP300 9Installation RequirementsAn array of holes on the mounting bracket allows t

10 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Install the AP300 To complete AP300 installation, you need the items listed below.A

Install the AP300 © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP300 11z Relatively unobstructed access to the stations the AP serves. Select a location

12 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Install the AP300 The following antenna connections are used during operation of th

Install the AP300 © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP300 13Figure 7: AP310 Antennas 1-3 The following antenna connections are used during ope

14 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Install the AP300 Meru recommends using the Meru provided-antennae. However, busine

Install the AP300 © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP300 15To connect the Remote Antenna Mount to the ceiling, refer to the installation diag

16 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Install the AP300 zMount AP300 Below a Suspended Ceilingz Mount AP300 Above a Suspe

Install the AP300 © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP300 17Figure 10: Mounting an AP to a Suspended Ceiling Rail using ACC-MNT-SCRMKITTo moun

18 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Install the AP300 Mount AP300 Above a Suspended Ceiling (Plenum)The optional T-bar

Install the AP300 © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP300 193. Locate the bracket mounting clip holes on the mounting bracket (see Figure 11).

© 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Contents iii ContentsAbout This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiAudience .

20 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Install the AP300 Mount AP300 in a Hoffman EnclosureMeru has designed a custom moun

Check AP300 LED Activity © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP300 21Check AP300 LED ActivityWhen the AP300 is first connects to the controller

22 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Where to Go From Here AP300 LED DescriptionsWhere to Go From HereNow that the AP300

Safety Precautions © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP200 23Chapter 3Installing the AP200This chapter describes how to physically install the

24 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Installation Requirements An array of holes on the mounting bracket (see Figure 16)

Installation Requirements © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP200 25To complete this installation, you need the items listed below. You need t

26 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing the Access Points AP200 Installation ToolsInstalling the Access PointsSe

Installing the Access Points © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP200 27z Do not install APs near metal objects, such as heating ducts, metal d

28 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing the Access Points Figure 16: AP200 Antenna Connection3. Connect one end

Installing the Access Points © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP200 29Vertical MountingTo vertically mount an AP:1. Using the bracket holes a

iv Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Ethernet Connector LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing the Access Points Figure 19: Aligning the AP200 with the BracketFigure 2

Installing the Access Points © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP200 31Mounting Below a Suspended CeilingThe optional suspended ceiling mounti

32 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing the Access Points 6. Align the mounting bracket keyholes with the caddy

Installing the Access Points © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP200 33Figure 22: Mounting the AP200 Above a Suspended CeilingTo mount an AP20

34 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing the Access Points Figure 23: Box Hanger Mounting Bracket Holes4. Attach

Where to Go From Here © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP200 356. Hold the AP200 next to the mounting bracket to estimate the height of the T

36 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Checking LED Activity Checking LED ActivityAccess point status LEDs are provided on

Checking LED Activity © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP200 37Figure 26: AP200 Status LEDs. . The functions of the status LEDs are described

38 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Checking LED Activity AP200 LED DescriptionsAP200 Controller Status InformationLED

Checking LED Activity © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP200 39DisconnectedAccess point was once connected to a controller and configured by

© 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Contents v Appendix DCautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Cautions . .

40 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Checking LED Activity

Safety Precautions © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP150 41Chapter 4Installing the AP150This chapter describes how to physically install the

42 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Installation Requirements Figure 27: AP150 with Mounting BracketInstallation Requir

Installation Requirements © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP150 43Note:The AP150 has two security cable slots (one on each side of the AP150

44 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing the Access Points AP150 Required ToolsInstalling the Access PointsSelect

Installing the Access Points © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP150 45z Do not install APs near metal objects, such as heating ducts, metal d

46 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing the Access Points Figure 28: AP150 Antenna Connection3. Connect one end

Installing the Access Points © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP150 475. Screw in the screws most of the way, so that the screw head is about

48 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing the Access Points Figure 30: AP150 Bracket3. Drill holes at the location

Installing the Access Points © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP150 49Figure 31: Aligning the AP150 with the Bracket9. For external antennas,

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50 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing the Access Points Note:To comply with NEC code, attach a grounding wire

Checking LED Activity © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the AP150 5110. For each antenna, loosen the knurled ring at the base of the antenna (see

52 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Where to Go From Here When the AP150 is first connected to the controller and any t

Safety Precautions © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the OAP180 55Chapter 5Installing the OAP180This chapter describes how to physically install t

56 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Unpacking the OAP180 Unpacking the OAP180Figure 34: OAP180 Outdoor Access PointConf

Installing the Access Points © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the OAP180 57Installing the Access PointsSelecting a LocationWhen you plan the OAP1

58 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing the Access Points Weather ConditionsTake into account any extreme weathe

Installing the Access Points © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the OAP180 59Test Basic Link OperationSet up the OAP180 on the ground, either outdo

60 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing the Access Points Figure 37: Brackets Attached to a Pole3. Use the inclu

Installing the Access Points © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the OAP180 61Figure 39: Mount OAP180 on Wall BracketlConnect Antennas and Ground Wi

© 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.About This Guide vii About This GuideThis guide provides installation instructions for the Meru Access Points, which include

62 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing the Access Points Figure 40: Connect OAP180 Antenna Cables4. Apply weath

Installing the Access Points © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the OAP180 632. For extra protection against rain or moisture, apply weatherproofin

64 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing the Access Points Figure 42: Connect OAP180 to Power Injector2. Connect

Checking LED Activity © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the OAP180 65Checking LED ActivityCheck the OAP180 LEDs for activity. Four of the eight LE

66 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Checking LED Activity Antenna Gain RecommendationsThe OAP180 auto-adjusts the power

Where to Go From Here © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Installing the OAP180 67Where to Go From HereNow that the AP300 is installed, go to the Meru System D

68 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Where to Go From Here

Wireless Interface © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Specifications 69Appendix ASpecificationsThis chapter provides specifications for Access Point and conta

70 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Ethernet Interface Ethernet InterfacePhysicalPhysical specifications for Meru Acces

© 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. AP Accessories 71 Appendix BAP AccessoriesThis section provides specifications for the following AP accessories:z Power Ove

© 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.About This Guide viii z Knowledge Base (Q&A)z Downloadsz Open a ticket or check an existing onez Customer Discussion For

72 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Power Supplies Power SuppliesAntennasA detailed list of all antennas sold and suppor

Antennas © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. AP Accessories 73 2.4-2.48 / 4.94-5.85802.11b/g/n 2.4Ghz = 2 dBi802.11a/n 5Ghz = 3 dBi omni-directionalindoor onl

74 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Antennas AP2002.4-2.48 / 4.94-5.85(default)802.11b/g/n 2.4Ghz = 2 dBi802.11a/n 5Ghz

Antennas © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. AP Accessories 75 2.4 - 2.5802.11b/g/n2.4Ghz = 5.2 dBiomni-directionalindoor onlyRPSMAP/N: MN-ACC-ANT3-50MDFor us

76 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Antennas 2.4 - 2.5802.11b/g/n 2.4Ghz = 8.5 dBidirectional panelindoor/ outdoor129 x

Antennas © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. AP Accessories 77 AP1502.4-2.48 / 4.94-5.85802.11b/g/n 2.4Ghz = 2 dBi802.11a/n 5Ghz = 3 dBi omni-directionalindoo

78 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Antennas 2.4 - 2.5802.11 b/g2.4Ghz = 18 dBidirectional panelindoor/ outdoor360 x 360

Antennas © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. AP Accessories 79 5.470-5.875 802.11a2.4Ghz = 8 dBiomni-directionalindoor/ outdoor22 x 325N maleP/N: MN-ACC-ANT-A

80 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Antennas 5.150-5.875 802.11a2.4Ghz = 23 dBidirectional panelindoor/ outdoor320 x 320

Mounting Brackets © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. AP Accessories 81 Mounting BracketsMeru offers various mounting options for access points. The table bel

© 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.About This Guide ix Contacting Meru You can visit Meru Networks, Inc. on the Internet at this URL:http://www.merunetworks.co

82 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Mounting Brackets

AP150 and AP300 Rev A Mounting Bracket Stencil © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Mounting Bracket Stencils 81Appendix CMounting Bracket StencilsB-1This appen

82 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. AP150 and AP300 Rev A Mounting Bracket Stencil

AP300 Rev B Mounting Bracket Stencil © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Mounting Bracket Stencils 83AP300 Rev B Mounting Bracket Stencil The standard mounting

84 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. AP300 Rev B Mounting Bracket Stencil

Cautions © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Cautions and Warnings 85Appendix DCautions and WarningsThe cautions and warnings that appear in this manual are li

86 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Cautions Caution!Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port; the ca

Warnings © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Cautions and Warnings 87WarningsA warning calls your attention to a possible hazard that can cause injury or death

88 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc. Warnings Warning! With plastic covers removed, this product is suitable for use i

Warnings © 2009 Meru Networks, Inc.Cautions and Warnings 89Warning! The AP200 with the metal enclosure exposed meets the requirements for fire resi