User's Manual

22 Meru Access Point Installation Guide
Installing the Access Point
Installing the Access Point
Selecting a Location
The AP200 requires a location that meets the following:
z Relatively unobstructed access to the stations the AP serves
z 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) or external power
supply. For PoE, the power can be supplied by a PoE-compatible network switch or PoE power
injector installed between the switch and the AP200. For an external power supply connection, ensure
the power source is near to where the AP200 will be mounted.
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.
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.
Attaching the AP200 Antennas
If the AP200 does not have external antennas, attach the antennas to the connectors on the AP200 (see
Figure 13). Rotate the knurled ring at the base of the antenna clockwise to attach the antenna. The
ring should be finger-tight.
Horizontal mounting below a hanging
ceiling
z Screwdriver
z Wrench or pliers
Mounting above a hanging ceiling
(AP200 metal enclosure only)
z Wrench or pliers
z Screwdriver
Installation Type Tools Required
Note: The previous guidelines are general guidelines. Each site has its own unique environment.
Place access points accordingly.