Deployment Guide

Dell Networking W-IAP277 Outdoor Instant Access Point
Installation Guide
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The Dell W-IAP277 Instant Access Point (IAP) is an environmentally hardened, outdoor rated, dual-radio IEEE
802.11ac wireless access point (AP). This Instant access point uses MIMO (Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output)
technology and other high-throughput mode techniques to deliver high-performance, 802.11ac 2.4 GHz and 5
GHz functionality while simultaneously supporting existing 802.11a/b/g/n wireless services.
W-IAP277 Operations
 Wireless transceiver
 Wireless Instant access point (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
 Wireless air monitor (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
 Protocol-independent networking functionality
 Compatibility with IEEE 802.3at PoE
Guide Overview
 “W-IAP277 Hardware Overview” on page3 provides detailed hardware overview of the W-IAP277 Instant
access point.
 “Before You Begin” on page5 provides key questions to ask and items to consider when deploying an outdoor
wireless network.
 “Installing the IAP” on page7 describes the multi-step process for successful installation and deployment of
the W-IAP277 Instant access point.
 “Safety and Regulatory Compliance” on page12 provides safety and regulatory compliance information.
Package Contents
 W-IAP277 Instant Access Point
 Cable Glands x2
 USB Console Cable
 Copper Lug x1
 M4 x 8 Screw x1
 Installation Guide (this document)
 Quick Start Guide
 Dell Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information
 Dell Software License Agreement
 Dell Warranty and Support Information
NOTE: The weatherproof caps for Ethernet, Console, and power interfaces are connected to the IAP in the package.
NOTE: AP-270-MNT-H1 and AP-270-MNT-H2 mounting kits for use with the W-IAP277 Instant access point are sold separately.
Contact your Dell sales representative for details.