Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- About This Guide
- Access Points
- Installing AP300
- Safety Precautions
- Best Practices for an AP300/AP1000 Network
- Unpack the AP300
- Determine Power Requirements
- Installation 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
- Check AP300 LED Activity
- Where to Go From Here
- Installing AP320i
- Installing AP332e
- Installing AP332i
- Cautions and Warnings
- Regulatory Information
- Supported PoEs
- Optional External Antennas
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Additional Equipment
802.3at Usage
When using System Director and 802.3at, the following radio combinations are recommended:
Single or dual 3x3 radio
Dual 2 x 2 radios
Dual radio with one set to 2x2 and the other one set to 3x3
For a list of supported PoEs, see the appendix Supported Power Over Ethernet Devices for Meru APs
Additional Equipment
A power source is needed to power the AP320i. See Determine Power Requirements for options. 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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Installation Type Order These Additional Items
Horizontal mounting None
Vertical mounting over a wall
stud
None
Vertical mounting on sheetrock None
Horizontal mounting below a
hanging ceiling
None
Reusing an existing bracket from
another AP
For connection to Meru 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.