Meru Networks AP1020 DUAL RADIO ACCESS POINT AP1000 User Manual AP Install

Meru Networks Inc. DUAL RADIO ACCESS POINT AP1000 AP Install

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AP1000 Beta TestMeru Access Point Installation Guide Copyright © Meru Networks, Inc., 2003–2010. All rights reserved.Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.August 2010Document Number: 882-70037 Rev A Rel 4.0 Ver 20 Access Point Installation Guide
AP1000 © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Access Points 5AP1000 Beta TestAP1000The AP1000 Access Point is an internal-antenna AP with either one or two dual-band 802.11n radios, 2x2 MIMO and internal antennas.Features for the AP1000 include:zInternal antennasz802.11n suppport with channel bonding in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands. Channel bonding combines two 20MHz channels into a single 40 MHz channel for increased throughput.zPlug and Play deployment using centralized controller platformszMulti-layered security including standard WPA2 features such as automatic traffic inspectionzStandard 802.3af PoE support and support for many 802.at serviceszAir Traffic Control technology for 802.11n devices and legacy a/b/g deviceszChannel span architecture that requires no channel planning or configurationFigure 4: AP1000Model ConfigurationAP1010i One dual-band 802.11n radio with 2x2 MIMO and internal antennasAP1020i Two dual-band 802.11n radios with 2x2 MIMO and internal antennas1
Safety Precautions © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000 55AP1000 Beta TestChapter 4Installing AP1000 AP1000 is supported by System Director versions 4.1 and greater. This chapter describes how to install and configure an AP1000. It contains the following sections:zSafety PrecautionszBest Practices for a Mixed NetworkzUnpack the AP1000zPower RequirementszAdditional EquipmentzInstalling AP1000zRestoring AP1000 SettingszCheck AP1000 LEDszWhere to Go From HereSafety PrecautionsIMPORTANT—Read and follow the regulatory instructions in Appendix B before installing and operating this product.The AP1000 is only intended for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE 802.3af. All intercon-nected equipment must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equip-ment's associated LAN connection.2
56 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Best Practices for a Mixed Network AP1000 Beta TestBest Practices for a Mixed NetworkRead this section if you have both AP1000 and AP300 active simultaneously on the same network. The following best practices should be followed to get optimal performance from such a mixed network. zAP320i and AP300 are interchangeable and fully compatible to share a virtual cell. It's like having two AP300s with different antennas. The only difference is that AP320i is detected as a such in the UI of the controller.zIf possible, do not deploy AP1000 and AP300 at the same physical location; we recommend that there be no overlapping coverage between AP1000 and AP300. zIf AP1000 and AP300 do have overlapping coverage, you have two options. Deploy them on separate channels or make sure the ESS profiles on both AP types are unique. The chart below shows two ESS scenarios, one supported, one not supported. Assumptions for the above best practices include:zAP1000 is using Virtual Port with BSSID Virtual Cell. zAP320i is using Virtual Port with BSSID Virtual Cell.zAP1000s and AP300s are on the same channel. (AP1000 and AP320i could also be on different channels.)zAP1000s and AP320i is are on the same controller. (AP1000 and AP320i could also be on different controllers as long as each controller has a unique controller index.) Supported ESS Scenario AP1000 Configuration AP300 ConfigurationTwo Unique ESS profiles ESS Profile name in controller is UniqueName1ESS Profile name in controller is UniqueName2AP1000 and AP320i SSID string over the air Meru MeruUnsupported ESS Scenario AP1000 Configuration AP300 ConfigurationSame ESS profiles ESS Profile name in controller is same nameESS Profile name in controller is same nameAP1000 and AP320i SSID string over the air Meru Meru3
Unpack the AP1000 © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000 57AP1000 Beta TestUnpack the AP1000AP1000 series beta test uses both the dual radio (AP1020) and single radio (AP1010) models. Confirm that the shipping box contains the following:zAP1000 with built-in ceiling mount clips. Each radio has two built-in antennas, so AP1010 has two built-in antennas and AP1020 has four built-in antennas.zLocking tool for ceiling mount locking. You can see a drawing of this in Figure 31.Power Requirements Radios on an AP1000 use 2x2 MIMO configuration. To power an AP1000, use either an 802.3af or 802.3at PoE cable; either one works automatically with no configuration required. For a list of supported PoEs, see the appendix Supported Power Over Ethernet Devices for Meru APsAdditional EquipmentThe following AP1000 mounting options require the listed additional equipment:.Note:If you want to lock AP1000 to the wall, you need the optional kit 840-00052 ACC-MNT-AP1000-01.Installation Type Additional Equipment Ceiling mounting on a suspended ceiling with or without locking zEither an 802.3af or 802.3at PoE cableWall mountingzEither an 802.3af or 802.3at PoE cablezWall mount screws – Recommend #6, #8 (M3, M3.5) 4
58 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000 AP1000 Beta TestInstalling AP1000Select a LocationAll AP1000 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 AP1000 should be mounted in a location that meets the following conditions:zRelatively unobstructed access to the clients the AP serves. Select a location with minimal physical obstructions between the AP and the wireless clients. We recommend planning for about 20 data clients per radio (or per interference region) if you plan to use Virtual Port. This is the recommendation for a data-only installation. Refer to the Meru Deployment Guides on the support site for more information.zIn an office with cubicles, mount the APs below a hanging ceiling or on the wall near the ceiling to provide the least obstructed communications path. zOn a wall, orient the AP1000 horizontally so that you can read the Meru logo without tilting your head at 90 degrees - this orientation provides optimum MIMO performance. zAP1000 is designed to provide 180 degree omni-directional coverage as illustrated below. Plan placement with this pattern in mind. Figure 30: Coverage Pattern for AP1000 When Ceiling MountedzIf you install AP1000 on a pole, keep in mind that coverage will be 180 degrees; the pattern shown above would be directed sideways. We do not recommend mounting two AP1000s back to back on a pole to achieve 360 degree coverage, however, because the two units could interfere with each other.Wall mounting with lockingzEither an 802.3af or 802.3at PoE cablezLocking Kit 840-00052 ACC-MNT-AP1000-01Ceiling mounting on a recessed ceilingzEither an 802.3af or 802.3at PoE cablezRecessed Ceiling Mount Kit 840-0005x ACC-MNT-AP1000-02Installation Type Additional Equipment ceilingfloor5
Installing AP1000 © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000 59AP1000 Beta TestInstall the Access PointYou can mount AP1000 in any of the following ways:zMount AP1000 Below a Suspended CeilingzMount AP1000 on a WallzMount AP1000 on a Wall Using the Optional Locking KitzSet AP1000 on a ShelfzMount AP1000 Above a Suspended Ceiling (Plenum)Mount AP1000 Below a Suspended CeilingAP1000 ships ready to mount below a suspended ceiling; the built-in clips snap onto a ceiling rail. To mount an AP1000 below a suspended ceiling, follow these steps: 1. Remove the ceiling tiles at the location the AP will be mounted.2. Be sure that AP1000 is not locked by inserting the locking key into the Unlock mechanism as shown in Figure 31 below.Figure 31: Unlock AP1000 3. Align the ceiling t-bar with the AP1000 slots indicated in Figure 32 below.00253KeyUNLOCK6
60 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000 AP1000 Beta TestFigure 32: Install AP1000 Below a Suspended Ceiling 2474. Press down on the tab indicated in Figure 32 above and rotate the AP1000 into place.5. Connect one end of the CAT5 (or greater) Ethernet cable with PoE to the 100/1000 Ethernet connector shown in Figure 33 below.Figure 33: AP1000 Ethernet Port6. If you want to lock AP1000 in place, use the supplied locking tool to press the AP1000 locking mechanism shown in Figure 34.Caution!Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. The cable can mistakenly be plugged into the Console port; if you do this, the AP won’t power up.(in ceiling)AP100000247002487
Installing AP1000 © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000 61AP1000 Beta TestFigure 34: Optionally lock AP10007. To unlock AP1000, press the unlocking mechanism on the opposite side of AP1000 see Figure 31.00254AP1000 (mounted on ceiling)LOCKKey8
62 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000 AP1000 Beta TestMount AP1000 on a WallThe AP1000 attaches directly to the wall. To mount an AP1000 on sheetrock or wall studs, follow these steps:1. Attach two appropriate screws (see Additional Equipment for screw information) to the wall 3 inches apart (76mm) as shown below (Figure 35).Figure 35: AP1000 Wall Bracket2. Check to be sure that AP1000 is not locked by inserting the locking key into the Unlock mechanism as shown below.Figure 36: Unlock AP1000 00250Wall mount with screws.00253KeyUNLOCK9
Installing AP1000 © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000 63AP1000 Beta Test3. Attach the PoE Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port shown in Figure 37.Figure 37: AP1000 Ethernet Port 4. Align the tabs on the wall bracket with the tabs on the wall and slide the unit down slightly. See Figure 35.Mount AP1000 on a Wall Using the Optional Locking KitThe AP1000 locking wall mount kit (840-00052 ACC-MNT-AP1000-01)contains a wall bracket, screws, and a locking key. To mount an AP1000 on sheetrock or wall studs with this kit, follow these steps:1. Check to be sure that AP1000 is not locked by inserting the locking key into the Unlock mechanism as shown below.Figure 38: Unlock AP1000 Caution!Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. The cable can mistakenly be plugged into the Console port; if you do this. the AP won’t power up.0024800253KeyUNLOCK10
64 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000 AP1000 Beta Test2. Attach AP1000 to the bracket as shown in Figure 39.Figure 39: Attach AP1000 to Wall Bracket 3. Lock the AP1000 with the built-in locking mechanism as shown in Figure 40Figure 40: Lock AP10004. Insert the locking key and apply a small suitcase lock as shown in Figure 41.00251Wall mount bracketLOCKKey11
Installing AP1000 © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000 65AP1000 Beta TestFigure 41: AP1000 Locked to a WallSet AP1000 on a ShelfSet AP100 on any horizontal surface and then connect a PoE Ethernet cable.Figure 42: AP1000 Ethernet Port on the RightMount AP1000 Above a Suspended Ceiling (Plenum) AP1000 is not plenum rated and may only be mounted above the ceiling in a space that is not plenum, such as a return airflow for air conditioning.Caution!Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. The cable can mistakenly be plugged into the Console port; if you do this. the AP won’t power up. 0024812
66 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Restoring AP1000 Settings AP1000 Beta TestRestoring AP1000 SettingsTrigger the Restore mechanism to return the AP1000 to the factory default settings. This overrides any changes that have been made from the controllers. Note that this restore mechanism differs from the ones on the other APs. Instead of a straight paper clip, you need to use a paper clip bent at a right angle to push the mechanism trigger located on the inside. Access it through the small hole with the bent paper clip. Press and hold the button for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, the AP reboots and comes back up with default settings.Figure 43: AP1000 Ethernet Port 0024813
Check AP1000 LEDs © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000 67AP1000 Beta TestCheck AP1000 LEDsFigure 44: AP1000 Status LEDs 00249LEDsStatus LAN 14
68 Meru Access Point Installation Guide © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Check AP1000 LEDs AP1000 Beta TestThe AP1000 has two LEDs, Status and LAN, as shown in Figure 44. If you want to change the appearance of the LEDS, follow these steps:1. From the controller, click Configuration > Devices > AP, and then select the AP.2. Select one of these settings for the LED Mode setting:—Normal: LEDs are as described below—Node ID: Not supported in release 4.1—Blink: Sets all LEDs flashing; this is useful to locate an AP—Dark: Turns off all LEDs3. Click OK.LED Color State:Status(left LED)offAP is off - either there is no power or the LEDs are set to Off on the controller. Check the LED setting on the controller by clicking Configuration > Devices > AP, selecting the AP and then checking the setting for LED Mode. cyan AP is booting stage 1.green blinking AP is booting stage 2.green/white alternating AP is discovering the controller.green/blue alternating AP is downloading a configuration from the controller. slow blue blinking AP is online and enabled.rapid blue blinking AP is online and enabled and there is activity on one or both radios.red/yellow alternatingSome AP failure occurred; check the controller for more details about the alarm by clicking Monitor> Alarms > Pending Alarms.blue/yellow alternatingAP is online and enabled and one or both radios are either scanning or an admin has taken the radio(s) down.LAN(right LED)green LAN link is up.green blinking LAN link is up and some activity is taking place.red Link has either failed or has been brought down.alternating green/orange Link is experiencing receive errors.15
Where to Go From Here © 2010 Meru Networks, Inc. Installing AP1000 69AP1000 Beta TestWhere to Go From HereNow that the AP1000 is installed, go to the Meru System Director Getting Started Guide for instructions on initializing the hardware. Return to this chapter to check the status of the LEDs once the WLAN is operational; note that LED status is configurable, so the chart above may not apply to APs whose status was reconfigured.16

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