Installation Guide

Table Of Contents

Installing AP332i

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Wall mount bracket

 Two ceiling mount brackets (for varying sized ceiling structures)

 Screws for the mounting bracket

 12V power adapter

Additional Equipment

A power source is needed to power the AP332i. The AP332i requires an 802.3at power source when

operating with PoE. If this is not available, 12V DC power (2A rated) must be supplied.

Installing AP332i

Select a Location

All AP332i interconnected equipment must be contained within the same building, including the inter-

connected equipment's associated LAN connection. Ceiling mounting is recommended but wall

mounting is also supported. In addition, the AP332i should be mounted in a location that meets the

following conditions:

 Relatively unobstructed access to the stations the AP serves. 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 (plenum is supported) or the wall near the ceiling provides the least

obstructed communications path. On a wall, orient the AP332i horizontally so that you can read the

Meru logo without tilting your head at 90 degrees - this orientation provides optimum MIMO

performance.

 We recommend planning for about 50 clients per radio (or per interference region) if you plan to

use Virtual Port and plan to have phones as clients. For a data-only installation, plan up to 128

clients per radio, meaning 256 for AP332i. Refer to the Meru Deployment Guides on the support site

for more information.

 Access to wall outlet or a to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection to the network switch servicing

the controller.

AP332i is designed to provide 180 degree omni-directional coverage as illustrated below. Plan place-

ment with this pattern in mind.

Figure 43: Coverage Pattern for AP332i When Ceiling Mounted

ceiling

floor