User's Manual

Assembling the Waterproof Ethernet Connector 5
2 Installing OAP832e
In addition to the hardware supplied by Meru Networks, you will need the following:
• Antennas (sold separately)
• RF coaxial cable to connect the antennas to the OAP832e
• Drill (if wall-mounting)
• Crescent wrench
• Outdoor CAT5 Ethernet cable—Cable type CMX
• Size 22 (American Wire Gauge) with a 3.8mm gap
• Size 24 (AWG) with a 3mm gap
Power Requirements
The OAP832e does not ship with a power adapter, and as such, must be powered by a PoE
device. In order to ensure that both radios on the AP are active, it must be plugged into an
802.3at power source. In order to ensure that both radios on the AP are active and PSE OUT
is supplying power, it must be plugged into a 4-pair 802.3at power source.
Assembling the Waterproof Ethernet
Connector
The OAP832e ships with two separate Ethernet connectors that must be disassembled in
order to run a cable through it. Once tightened and connected to the AP itself, these connec-
tors will ensure a waterproof seal for the AP.
To run an Ethernet cable through the waterproof connector:
The Ethernet cable must be run through the OAP832e’s water-tight input port, which is provided in the
package. This will ensure a waterproof seal around the connection. Follow the instructions listed later in
this chapter to properly install the cable.