Meru Access Point and Radio Switch Installation Guide Copyright © Meru Networks, Inc., 2003–2007. All rights reserved. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. Document Number: 882-70034 Rev.
Contents About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix In This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Other Sources of Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meru Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . External References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x x x Typographic Conventions x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contacting Meru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4 Mounting the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Where to Go From Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Checking LED Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethernet Connector LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AP200 Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 43 44 Installing the AP150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix A Appendix B Unpacking the AP150 . . . .
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List of Tables Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table © 2007 Meru Networks, Inc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 RS4000 Hardware Features .............................................. RS4000 Installation Tools ................................................ RS4000 LED Descriptions ................................................. AP200 Installation Items ................................................. AP200 Installation Tools ......................................
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About This Guide This guide describes the features and provides installation instructions for the Meru Access Points, which includes the AP200 and AP150 models, and the Radio Switch RS4000. 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 persons installing the Meru Wireless LAN System Access Point (AP) and Radio Switches.
Other Sources of Information Additional information is available in the following Meru publications, Web site, and external references. Meru Publications z Meru System Director Release Notes z Meru System Director Getting Started Guide z Meru Controller Installation Guide z Meru System Director Command Reference z Meru System Director Configuration Guide External References z Stevens, W. R. 1994. TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1, The Protocols. Addison-Wesley, Reading, Mass. z Gast, M.S. 2002. 802.
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.
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Chapter 1 Meru Access Points and Radio Switch Meru Access Points and Radio Switches contain radio devices that communicate with the Meru Controller and form the wireless LAN (WLAN). The Meru Controller, Radio Switches, and Access Points connect to the site’s wired LAN through wired switches. Wireless clients associate with the Radio Switches and Access Points as they roam throughout the WLAN.
easy— as with wireless access points, the Radio Switch can be installed wherever wireless coverage is needed. For large buildings with multiple rooms and floors, more than one Radio Switch can be installed to cover the desired area. Wireless users can seamlessly roam from one Radio Switch to another, getting high-capacity WLAN access throughout the wireless enterprise enabled with multiple Radio Switches.
RS4000 Hardware Features and Specifications The RS4000 has four 802.11 radios (two 802.11a and two 802.11bg) that transmit and receive simultaneously on four different channels to increase the total available wireless bandwidth at a given area. The RS4000 connects to the LAN using one 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection for each radio pair. The RS4000 is powered using two IEEE 802.3af POE connections, each with 15W power. .
Table 1: RS4000 Hardware Features Feature Description RS4000 has mounting brackets available for: Mounting Options z Ceiling Mount z Wall Mount z Inside NEMA Enclosures (Hoffman, etc.) The RS4000 ships with either of these antennas: Antenna z Wideband RF Combination/OmniDirectional (WRC/OD) Antenna. 5dBi gain. Indoor use. z 180-degree directional indoor antenna 3’ low-loss cables (default option) Antenna Cables © 2007 Meru Networks, Inc.
Meru Access Point Features Meru Access Points provide the following features: z Wi-Fi Certified Tri-mode Access Point Delivers Exceptional Performance A key component of the Meru Wireless LAN System, Meru Access Points deliver unsurpassed Wi-Fi performance in conjunction with Meru Controllers.
00 00109 AP2 Figure 2: Access Point AP200 Introducing the Meru Access Point AP150 Series Note: Meru Access Point AP150 models may have different revisions, but functionally they are the same, and all are referred to as the AP150 series. Hereafter in this document, all AP150 series models are referred to as the AP150. The AP150 has two 802.11 radios for simultaneous 802.11a and 802.11b/g WLAN access.
z Zero configuration required at the access point; the installation procedure is a simple plug-n-play z Automatic AP discovery, configuration z Intelligent load balancing of clients z Layer 2 or 3 connectivity for flexible deployment options z Locking mechanism secures access point when mounted in public areas RAD IO1 RAD IO2 PW R 00175 LAN Figure 3: Access Point AP150 © 2007 Meru Networks, Inc.
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Chapter 2 Installing the RS4000 This chapter describes how to physically install the Meru Radio Switch RS4000. It contains the following sections: z Safety Precautions z Unpacking the RS4000 z Installation Requirements z Installing the RS4000 z Where to Go From Here z Checking LED Activity Safety Precautions IMPORTANT—Read and follow the instructions in Appendix B, “Regulatory Information” on page 63 before installing and operating this product.
Installation Requirements R POWE I RADIO II RADIO ET ETHERN Antenna RS4000 Wall mounting bracket 3-inch mounting arm with wall mounting base 00193 Ceiling rail mounting base Figure 4: RS4000 Package Contents Installation Requirements The following prerequisites and system requirements must be met: z 2 IEEE 802.
Installation Requirements The RS4000 obtains power from 802.3af standard Power over Ethernet (PoE)-compatible network switch or PoE power injector installed between the switch and the RS4000. At least one PoE connection must be connected. Select a location with minimal physical obstructions between the RS4000 antenna and the wireless stations. In many cases, mounting the RS4000 antenna on the wall near the ceiling provides the least obstructed communications path.
Installation Requirements You need the tools listed in Table 2.
Installation Requirements Cable Pass-through Holes in the NEMA Enclosure” on page 25. To install in the Hoffman/NEMA Enclosure, see the section “Hoffman/NEMA Enclosure RS4000 Installation” on page 25. NEMA box 00187 Attach to wall with 4 screws Figure 5: Open NEMA Box Showing Mounting Holes Optimum Antenna Positioning and Placement Warning! Inside antennas must be positioned to observe minimum separation of 20 cm. (~ 8 in.) from all users and bystanders.
Installing the RS4000 Installing the RS4000 Mounting the RS4000 You can mount the RS400 in the following ways: z Wall Mounting the RS4000 z Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling z Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling z Placing and Positioning the Antenna z Hoffman/NEMA Enclosure RS4000 Installation Wall Mounting the RS4000 The RS4000 can be mounted to any type of solid wall (including ceiling walls) using the supplied wall mount bracket. The bracket also allows for junction box mounting.
Installing the RS4000 Figure 6: Bracket Attached to RS4000 2. Choose the location on the wall where the RS4000 will be mounted. The RS4000 can be oriented in any direction, but it is probably more convenient if the SMA antenna mounts are at the top. This orientation is more convenient for reading LED status. 3. Using the bracket holes as a template, mark the location on the wall for the two RS4000 bracket mounting screws. They are placed 5 25/32" (147mm) apart, center-to-center, one above the other.
Installing the RS4000 6. Screw in the screws most of the way, so that the screw head is about 1/16 of an inch from the wall. 7. Mount the bracket on the screws, placing the circular portion of the keyhole mounts over the screw heads and sliding the bracket down. Wall mounting bracket (attached to wall) Captive screws (4) RS4000 R POWE I RADIO II RADIO ET 00186 ETHERN Figure 7: RS4000 Bracket Mounting 8. Tighten the bracket captive screws to secure the RS4000 to the bracket. 9.
Installing the RS4000 ANT1 ANT2 ETH1 ETH2 00182 (Meru logo is upside down) ANT2 ANT1 K Figure 8: RS4000 with Antenna Attached 10. Attach at least one Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port labeled ETH1 and optionally to ETH2 on the top panel of the RS4000. If just ETH1 is connected, only two of the four radios will be active. 11. Align the RS4000 to the bracket (against the wall) and tighten the four knurled thumbscrews until secure. If necessary, apply extra tightening with pliers. 12.
Installing the RS4000 Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling The optional suspended ceiling mounting kit allows the RS4000 mounting bracket to attach to suspended ceiling T-rails (see Figure 9). Note: To comply with NEC code, attach a grounding wire to any of the screws used to attach the RS4000 to the mounting bracket. Ceiling tile fastener 00189 Mounting bracket Washers Figure 9: Mounting the RS4000 Below a Suspended Ceiling Rail To mount an RS4000 below a suspended ceiling: 1.
Installing the RS4000 7. Attach a keps nut to each caddy fastener stud and hand tighten. Do not overtighten. 8. On the RS4000, attach the two antenna cables to the SMA antenna connectors labeled ANT1 and ANT2 on the top panel of the RS4000 (see Figure 8) by turning the cable ends clockwise until tight. ANT1 ANT2 ETH1 ETH2 00182 (Meru logo is upside down) ANT2 ANT1 K Figure 10: RS4000 with Antenna Attached 9.
Installing the RS4000 Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling The optional T-bar box hanger mounting kit allows the RS4000 to be mounted above suspended ceiling T-rails (see Figure 11). The installation attaches the T-bar box hanger to the ceiling rails using clips. The RS4000 attaches to the mounting bracket that is attached to the T-bar box hanger.
Installing the RS4000 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 12). One hole attaches the bracket perpendicular to the box hanger. The other mounts the bracket parallel to the box hanger. 00191 Mounting bracket holes Figure 12: Box Hanger Mounting Bracket Holes 4. Attach the U-joint of the clip to the T-bar and snap in place (see Figure 13). 00192 .
Installing the RS4000 5. Pass the long end clip through the large center hole to the underside of the the mounting bracket clip and then attach the bracket to the clip using the supplied screw (see Figure 13 for orientation). 6. Hold the RS4000 next to the mounting bracket to estimate the height of the T-bar box hanger to provide enough clearance between the RS4000 and the ceiling. 7. Adjust the height of the box hanger using the height adjusting screws (see Figure 13). 8.
Installing the RS4000 16. Check that the RS4000 is operating correctly before replacing the ceiling tile to the ceiling. Verify correct operating using the LEDs, as shown in “Checking LED Activity.” Placing and Positioning the Antenna The RS4000 antenna should be mounted to the wall using the 3" mounting arm within 3' of the RS4000 when using the supplied 3-foot cables or 6' when using the optional 6-foot cables.
Installing the RS4000 Angle adjusting lever Antenna attachment stud (threaded) 00180 Wall bracket base 00183 Figure 16: Antenna Mounting Arm with Wall Bracket (shown attached) Figure 17: Antenna Ceiling Tile Rail Base The RS4000 antenna uses two RF cables (3-foot cables are supplied) to connect to the SMA connectors on the top panel of the RS4000 (see Figure 8). The RF cables should be attached to the RS4000 as a result of the procedures described in one of the previous installation procedures.
Installing the RS4000 c. Attach the rail mount base to the antenna arm by screwing the base into the arm pole (you may have to unscrew and remove the wall mount base if it is attached to the arm). 2. Connect the RF antenna wires from the RS4000 to the SMA connectors on the top of the antenna, using Figure 8 or Figure 15 for orientation. 3. Attach the top of the antenna to the 1/4-20 threaded stud on the swivel head and tighten against the antenna. 4.
Installing the RS4000 Mounting the RS4000 in the Hoffman/NEMA Enclosure Caution! This method of mounting has not been evaluated by Underwriters Laboratories. To mount the RS4000 in the Hoffman/NEMA enclosure, it is necessary to use the optional mounting plate that is not supplied with the RS4000 packing items. This procedure assumes the Hoffman/NEMA enclosure is already mounted at the site. 1. Remove the wall bracket from back of the RS4000, if attached, by unscrewing each of the 4 knurled thumbscrews. 2.
Where to Go From Here 11. Connect the two Ethernet cables to the PoE device. 12. Apply power to the PoE component and network switch to power up the RS4000. 13. Test the reception for the antenna and then securely tighten the antenna. 14. Verify correct operating using the LEDs, as shown in “Checking LED Activity.” 15. Close the lid to the Hoffman/NEMA enclosure.
Checking LED Activity Checking LED Activity Radio switch status LEDs are provided on the face of the RS4000. RS4000 Status LEDs Status LEDs on the face of the RS4000 light, as shown in Figure 19. .. Status LEDs POWER RADIO I POWER RADIO II RADIO I RADIO II ETHERNET 00185 ETHERNET Figure 19: RS4000 Status LEDs The RS4000 uses 4 LEDs. The functions of the status LEDs are described in Table 3. 28 Meru Access Point and Radio Switch Installation Guide © 2007 Meru Networks, Inc.
Checking LED Activity Table 3: RS4000 LED Descriptions LED Function The Power status LED status is as follows: z off—power is off z solid red—when power is applied, system initializes for 40 seconds and then the LED turns amber; after discovering the controller the LED turns green. Otherwise, the system is in an abnormal state (notify Customer Support).
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Chapter 3 Installing the AP200 This chapter describes how to physically install the AP200. It contains the following sections: z Safety Precautions z Unpacking the AP200 z Installation Requirements z Installing the Access Points z Where to Go From Here z Checking LED Activity Safety Precautions IMPORTANT—Read and follow the instructions in “Regulatory Information” on page 63 before installing and operating this product.
Installation Requirements An array of holes on the mounting bracket (see Figure 20) 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.
Installation Requirements To complete this installation, you need the items listed in Table 4. Table 4: AP200 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 Mounting above a ceiling tile (AP200 metal enclosure only) © 2007 Meru Networks, Inc.
Installing the Access Points You need the tools listed in Table 5.
Installing the Access Points Most installations receive the best coverage using the following guidelines: Install APs toward the center of the building. z Do not install APs near metal objects, such as heating ducts, metal doors, or electric service panels. z Relative to the ground, orient the antenna up or down, not sideways. Note: The previous guidelines are general guidelines. Each site has its own unique environment. Place access points accordingly.
Installing the Access Points 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 21), point the antenna straight up, then retighten the ring. ET HE RN ET 3.3 Antenna VD C AN 00110 T2 Turn clockwise to tighten Figure 21: AP200 Antenna Connection 3. Connect one end of the PoE 100BaseT Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector, shown in Figure 22.
Installing the Access Points 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.
Installing the Access Points 00115 Mounting bracket attached to wall AP200 Figure 24: Aligning the AP200 with the Bracket 00112 Mounting bracket Figure 25: Sliding the AP200 into the Bracket 8. For external antennas, loosen the knurled ring at the base of each antenna (see Figure 21), point the antenna straight up, then retighten the ring. 38 Meru Access Point and Radio Switch Installation Guide © 2007 Meru Networks, Inc.
Installing the Access Points 9. Connect one end of the PoE 100BaseT Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector, shown in Figure 22. 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 26).
Installing the Access Points 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.
Installing the Access Points 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).
Installing the Access Points 4. Attach the U-joint of the clip to the T-bar and snap in place (see Figure 29). 00104 . Figure 29: Attaching the Mounting Bracket to the Box Hanger 5. Pass the long end clip through the large center hole to the underside of the the mounting bracket clip and then attach the bracket to the clip using the supplied screw (see Figure 29 for orientation). 6.
Where to Go From Here 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. 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 controller and connecting the controller and APs to the Ethernet switch to form the WLAN.
Checking LED Activity AP200 Status LEDs Four status LEDs on the face of the AP200 also light, as shown in Figure 31. .. RF2 RF1 STATUS POWER 00 00113 AP2 Figure 31: AP200 Status LEDs The functions of the status LEDs are described in Table 7. 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.
Checking LED Activity Table 6: AP200 LED Descriptions LED Function The status LED for Radio 2 is a follows: off—no radio present RF 2 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 RF 1 yellow—radio initializing red—radio failure solid green—radio OK blinking green—radio activity Status AP-Controller operational status (see Table 7) Power green—presence of power Table 7: AP200 Controller
Checking LED Activity State Interpretation AP200 LED Cycle Disconnected Access point was once connected to a controller and configured by the controller, but can no longer find that controller Green/Purple/ Green/Purple Standalone Access point is operating in a standalone mode Purple blink Downloading Downloading image or configuration from the controller Green/Blue Green/Blue Access point is in an error state. Red (blinking or solid) Error State Call Meru technical support a.
Chapter 4 Installing the AP150 This chapter describes how to physically install the AP150. It contains the following sections: z Safety Precautions z Unpacking the AP150 z Installation Requirements z Installing the Access Points z Where to Go From Here z Checking LED Activity Safety Precautions IMPORTANT—Read and follow the instructions in Appendix B, “Regulatory Information” on page 63 before installing and operating this product.
00177 Installation Requirements Figure 32: 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.
Installation Requirements 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.
Installing the Access Points You need the tools listed in Table 9.
Installing the Access Points Most installations receive the best coverage using the following guidelines: Install APs toward the center of the building. z Do not install APs near metal objects, such as heating ducts, metal doors, or electric service panels. z Relative to the ground, orient the antenna up or down, not sideways. Note: The previous guidelines are general guidelines. Each site has its own unique environment. Place access points accordingly.
Installing the Access Points RES ET REL OAD ANT 2 00172 Antenna Turn clockwise to tighten Figure 33: AP150 Antenna Connection 3. Connect one end of the PoE 100BaseT Ethernet cable to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector, shown in Figure 34.
Installing the Access Points 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 33), point the antenna straight up, then retighten the ring. 8.
00167 Installing the Access Points Suspended ceiling cable access Wall cable access Figure 35: AP150 Bracket 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.
00169 Installing the Access Points Figure 36: Aligning the AP150 with the Bracket 9. For external antennas, loosen the knurled ring at the base of each antenna (see Figure 33), 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 34. © 2007 Meru Networks, Inc.
Installing the Access Points 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 37). Note: To comply with NEC code, attach a grounding wire to any of the screws used to attach the AP150 to the mounting bracket.
Where to Go From Here 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 36) and tighten the thumbscrews to attach the bracket. 10. For each antenna, loosen the knurled ring at the base of the antenna (see Figure 33), 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 34).
Checking LED Activity 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 38. . RAD IO 1 RAD IO 2 PW R 00166 LA N Status LEDs Figure 38: 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.
Checking LED Activity Table 10: AP150 LED Descriptions LED Function The Power status LED status is as follows: z off—power is off z solid red—when power is applied, system initializes for 40 seconds and then the LED turns amber; after discovering the controller the LED turns green. Otherwise, the system is in an abnormal state (notify Customer Support).
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Appendix A Specifications This chapter provides specifications for Meru Access Points and contains the following sections: z Wireless Interface z Ethernet Interface z Physical Wireless Interface Table 11: Wireless Interface Specifications Feature Details Wireless Standards z 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n Antennas z Two to six external antennas. Omnidirectional and directional antennas for specific coverage requirements Wireless Medium Access z Wi-Fi Compliant 802.
Ethernet Interface Ethernet Interface Feature Wireline Standard Detail z One Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) interface, supporting half-duplex and full-duplex modes z Supports the Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af standard Physical Physical specifications for Meru Access Points are provided in the access point Data Sheet. Contact your Meru sales engineer for a copy of the document. 62 Meru Access Point and Radio Switch Installation Guide © 2007 Meru Networks, Inc.
Appendix B Regulatory Information The Meru Access Points (APs) must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. For country-specific approvals, see below. Meru Networks, Inc. is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of APs, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Meru Networks, Inc.
USA FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Caution! The radiated output power of the Meru Networks devices is well below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. However, the Meru Access Points should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. When installing and operating these devices, keep a minimum distance of 20 cm (8 inches) between the antennas and any persons/users in the vicinity.
Canada. Industry Canada (IC) Note: The Meru Access Point must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. Any other installation or use may violate FCC Part 15 regulations. Modifications not expressly approved by Meru Networks, Inc. could void your authority to operate the equipment. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Canada. Industry Canada (IC) Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l’objet d’une licence, il doit etre utilze a l’interieur et devrait etre place lin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d’emission) est installe a l’exterieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity and Restrictions Single-Band Omni-Directional AP150 SAA04-050280 AP150 Panel 8 dBi 13 dBi MP24013 XFPTNF Dual-Band Omni-Directional AP150 2 dBi 3 dBi 4 dBi 4.5 dBi 5 dBi 5.
Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity and Restrictions EN 301 893. Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN). 5 GHz high-performance RLAN, harmonized EN standards covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE directive. EN 301 489-17. Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM). Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Standard for Radio Equipment and Services, Part 17 Specific Conditions for Wideband Data and HIPERLAN Equipment. EN 60950-1.
Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity and Restrictions Π Α Ρ Ο Ψ Σ Α M e ru N e tw o rks In c. ∆ Η Λ Ω Ν Ε Ι Ο Τ Ι A cce ss P o ints Ρ Φ Ω Ν Ε Τ Α Ι Π Ρ Ο Σ Τ ΙΣ Ο Υ Σ ΙΩ ∆ Ε ΙΣ Α Π Α ΙΤ Η Σ ΙΣ Κ Α Ι Τ ΙΣ Λ Ο ΙΠ Ε Σ Σ Χ Ε Τ ΙΚ Ε Σ Ε ΙΣ Τ Η Σ Ο ∆ Η ΓΙΑ Σ 19 9 9/5 /Ε Κ . Con la presente Meru Networks, Inc. dichiara che questo Access Points è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Por medio de la presente Meru Networks, Inc.
Japan z The Meru Networks, Inc. products can be used only indoors in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Spain, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom. EEE 802.
Manufacturing Information Model AP150 003NY06122 0000 003GZ06030 0000 003WY06046 0000 Manufacturing Information The AP150 and AP200 are built in Taiwan. Factory information is provided under NDA and upon request. © 2007 Meru Networks, Inc.
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Appendix C Channels B-1 This appendix provides the access point radio channels supported by the world’s regulatory domains. This appendix contains the following section: z Channels Channels IEEE 802.11a The channel identifiers, channel center frequencies, and regulatory domains of each IEEE 802.11a 20-MHz-wide channel are listed in Table 12. Note: All channel sets are restricted to indoor usage except the Americas, which allow for indoor and outdoor use on channels 52 through 64 in the United States.
Channels Table 12: IEEE 802.11a Channels (Continued) Channel Number 74 Frequency in MHz Regulatory Domains Americas Japan 38 5190 - X 40 5200 X - 42 5210 - X 44 5220 X - 46 5230 - X 48 5240 X - 52 5260 X - 56 5280 X - 60 5300 X - 64 5320 X - 149 5745 X - 153 5765 X - 157 5785 X - 161 5805 X - 165 5825 X - Meru Access Point and Radio Switch Installation Guide © 2007 Meru Networks, Inc.
Channels IEEE 802.11b/g The channel identifiers, channel center frequencies, and regulatory domains of each IEEE 802.11b/g 22-MHz-wide channel are listed in Table 13. Note: Mexico is included in the Americas regulatory domain; however, channels 1 through 8 are for indoor use only while channels 9 through 11 can be used indoors and outdoors. Users are responsible for ensuring that the channel set configuration complies with the regulatory standards of Mexico. Table 13: IEEE 802.
Channels Table 13: IEEE 802.11b/g Channels (Continued) Channel Number 76 Frequency in MHz Regulatory Domains Americas EMEA Israel China Japan 12 2467 - X - - X 13 2472 - X - - X 14 2484 - - - - X (for 802.11b only) Meru Access Point and Radio Switch Installation Guide © 2007 Meru Networks, Inc.
Appendix D Mounting Bracket Stencils B-1 This appendix provides drawings of the AP mounting brackets. AP150 Mounting Bracket Stencil The following page contains the stencil of the AP150 mounting bracket. It should be printed at 100% scale to ensure correct dimensions. © 2007 Meru Networks, Inc.
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MERU NETWORKS, INC. Limited Product Warranty This Limited Product Warranty applies to the original end-user customer of the Meru product which you purchased for your own use, and not for resale (“Product”), from Meru Networks, Inc. (“Meru”) or its authorized reseller (“Reseller”).
Meru expressly disclaims any warranty or obligation to support the Product for all operating environments – for example, as illustration and not limitation, Meru does not warrant or ensure interoperability of the Product with future telecommunication systems or other future software or hardware.
WARRANTIES RESPECTING THE PRODUCT AND DOCUMENTATION AND SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF DESIGN, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE (EVEN IF MERU HAS BEEN INFORMED OF SUCH PURPOSE), TITLE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THEN SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE WARRANTY PERIODS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
This Limited Product Warranty is the entire and exclusive agreement between you and Meru with respect to its subject matter, and any modification or waiver of any provision of this statement is not effective unless expressly set forth in writing by an authorized representative of Meru. All inquiries or claims made under this Limited Product Warranty must be sent to Meru at the following address: Meru Networks Inc.
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