Indoor Mobility Point™ Quick Start Guide Trapeze Networks, Inc. 5753 W. Las Positas Blvd. Pleasanton, CA 94588 Tel: +1 925-474-2200 Fax: +1 925-251-0642 Toll-Free: 877-FLY-TRPZ (877-359-8779) For the most current version of all documentation, go to www.trapezenetworks.
Trapeze Networks This document provides basic hardware installation instructions for indoor MP access point models. Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! 2 Warning! Installation must be performed by qualified service personnel only. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the documentation. Before installing the product, read the rest of this document.
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Trapeze Networks Unpacking an MP The shipping carton for an MP-432/422/372 access point contains the following items: 1. One MP access point 2. Mounting kit: One universal mounting bracket (attached to the MP) One paper mounting template (used for marking cutting areas and screw holes) One two-piece (9/16-inch) 14.2-mm T-bar clamp One two-piece (5/8-inch) 15.9-mm T-bar clamp One two-piece (15/16-inch) 23.9-mm T-bar clamp Two #6 sheet metal screws and two drywall anchors Three adhesive rubber feet 3.
Trapeze Networks MP-82 Package Contents MP-82 Ceiling/Wall Mounting Bracket slider bracket RJ-45 cable screws The shipping carton for an MP-82 contains the following items: 1. One MP-82 2. Mounting kit including: One slider Two screws One bracket 3. One RJ-45 cable 4. Installation manual Note: The Trapeze Regulatory Guide is located at http://www.trapezenetworks.com/support/contact_support/ and can be downloaded in PDF format. Before you begin installation: 1.
Trapeze Networks Installation Requirements and Recommendations For best results, follow these requirements and recommendations before installing an MP. RingMaster Network Plan and Work Orders If you are using RingMaster to plan your Trapeze Networks Mobility System installation, you might want to create and verify a network plan for the entire Trapeze network installation and generate an MP work order, before installing MP access points.
Trapeze Networks Figure 1–2. Do Not Use a Cat 5 Cable with an Uneven Sheath Uneven sheath Installing an Indoor Mobility Point To install an MP-432/422/372, use one of the procedures in this section. Installation Hardware and Tools Table 1– 1.
Trapeze Networks Table 1– 1.
Trapeze Networks Figure 1–3. Universal Mounting Bracket Port connector opening Screw holes T-bar flanges Suspended Ceiling Installation—Flush Ceiling Tiles (For required mounting hardware and tools, see Table 1– 1 on page 8.) 1. Select an installation location that is centered over a T-bar in the ceiling. 2. Cut a hole as follows in the ceiling tile for the Cat 5 cable(s): a. Place the mounting template over the area where you plan to install the MP access point. b.
Trapeze Networks Figure 1–4. Step 4—Installing a T-bar Clamp T-bar Slide together T-bar clamp halves 5. Unlock the universal mounting bracket from the MP by inserting a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip into the Unlock hole on the MP as shown in Figure 5. Use a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip to unlock the bracket. Do not use a screwdriver because it may cause damage to the MP lock mechanism or electronic components.
Trapeze Networks 6. Remove the bracket as shown in Figure 1–6. Figure 1–6. Step 6—Removing the Bracket 7. Install the universal mounting bracket as follows onto the T-bar or T-bar clamp: a. As shown in Figure 1–7, place the universal mounting bracket against the T-bar or clamp so that the two screw holes face downward and the two T-bar flanges face upward and are adjacent to the T-bar edges. Figure 1–7.
Trapeze Networks Figure 1–8. Step 7—Bottom View Port connector opening Universal mounting bracket T-bar 8. Pull the Cat 5 cable(s) about 6 inches (about 15 cm) out of the hole in the ceiling tile and through the port connector opening to create enough slack to insert the cable(s). 9. Insert the Cat 5 cable(s) into the connector(s): For a single connection, use the connector for port 1. For redundancy, insert one cable into each connector. 10.Install the Kensington lock, if you plan to use one. a.
Trapeze Networks 12.Lock the MP access point onto the bracket by inserting a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip into the Lock hole on the MP as shown in Figure 1–10. ! Use a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip to lock the MP. Do not use a screwdriver because it may cause damage to the MP lock mechanism or electronic components. Do not use excessive force when inserting a tool into the Unlock or Lock hole. Caution D Figure 1–10. Step 11—Locking the Bracket Lock 13.
Trapeze Networks Figure 1–11. Step 3—Installing the T-bar Clamp for a 15/16-inch (23.9-mm) T-bar T-bar Slide together T-bar clamp halves Figure 1–12. Step 3—Installing the T-bar Clamp for a 5/8-inch (15.9-mm) T-bar T-bar Slide together T-bar clamp halves 4. Unlock the universal mounting bracket from the MP by inserting a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip into the Unlock hole on the MP as shown in Figure 1–13. Use a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip to unlock the bracket.
Trapeze Networks Figure 1–13. Step 4—Unlocking the Bracket 5. Remove the bracket as shown in Figure 1–14. Figure 1–14. Step 5—Removing the Bracket 6. Install the universal mounting bracket as follows onto the T-bar clamp: a. As shown in Figure 1–15, place the universal mounting bracket against the T-bar clamp so that the two screw holes face downward and the two T-bar flanges face upward and are adjacent to the T-bar edges. b.
Trapeze Networks Figure 1–15. Step 6—Top View Universal mounting bracket T- bar T-bar clamps (attached to T-bar) Port connector opening (Viewed from above ceiling tiles, looking down.) Figure 1–16. Step 6—Bottom View Port connector opening Universal mounting bracket T-bar 7. Pull the Cat 5 cable(s) about about 6 inches (15 cm) out of the hole in the ceiling tile and through the port connector opening to create enough slack to insert the cable(s). 8.
Trapeze Networks Figure 1–17. Step 9—Placing the MP Access Point on the Bracket 11.Lock the MP access point onto the bracket by inserting a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip into the Lock hole on the MP as shown in Figure 1–18. To prevent possible damage to the MP, make sure the device is fully locked onto the bracket before releasing it. Warning! Figure 1–18. Step 10—Locking the Bracket Lock 12.
Trapeze Networks Junction Box Installation (For required mounting hardware and tools, see Table 1– 1 on page 8.) 1. Unlock the universal mounting bracket from the MP access point by inserting a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip into the Unlock hole on the MP as shown in Figure 1–19. Use a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip to unlock the bracket. Do not use a screwdriver because it may cause damage to the MP lock mechanism or electronic components.
Trapeze Networks Figure 1–21. Step 3—Placing the Bracket on the Junction Box Junction box Port connector opening 4. Pull the Cat 5 cable(s) about about 6 inches (15 cm) out of the junction box and through the port connector opening to create enough slack to insert the cable(s) into the port connectors. 5. Insert the Cat 5 cable(s) into the connector(s): For a single connection, use the connector for port 1. For redundancy, insert one cable into each connector. 6.
Trapeze Networks Figure 1–22. Step 7—Locking the Bracket Lock 9. To ensure that the MP access point is fully locked onto the bracket, gently pull down on the access point and attempt to rotate it from side to side. If the access point comes off the bracket, relock the device onto the bracket as described in step 8 on page 20. 10.If the MP requires an external antenna, install and connect the antenna. (See “Connecting an MP to an External Antenna” .
Trapeze Networks 2. Install the drywall anchor(s): a. Hammer a drywall anchor into each hole, up to the beginning of the threads on the anchor. b. Screw each anchor the rest of the way into its hole using a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver. c. Remove the screw from each anchor and save the screw(s) for step 6 on page 22. 3. Unlock the universal mounting bracket from the MP access point by inserting the 1/8-inch or 3-mm screwdriver into the Unlock hole on the MP access point as shown in Figure 1–23.
Trapeze Networks (If you routed the Cat 5 cable through a hole in the wall or ceiling, insert the screw into the center screw hole only.) Note: Do not insert screws in the four holes on the edges of the bracket. (These are the holes indicated by the dashed lines in Figure 1–25.) The MP access point fits into these holes. They are not screw holes. Figure 1–25. Steps 5 and 6—Bracket Placement on Solid Wall or Ceiling 7.
Trapeze Networks Figure 1–26. Step 8—Cable Placement Cable Universal mounting bracket 10.Lock the MP access point onto the bracket by inserting a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip into the Lock hole on the MP as shown in Figure 1–27. To prevent possible damage to the MP, make sure the device is fully locked onto the bracket before releasing it. Warning! Figure 1–27. Step 9—Locking the Bracket Lock 11.
Trapeze Networks 12.If the MP requires an external antenna, install and connect the antenna. (See “Connecting an MP to an External Antenna” .) Tabletop Installation For required mounting hardware and tools, see Table 1– 1 on page 8. 1. Reverse the universal mounting bracket: Unlock the universal mounting bracket from the MP access point by inserting a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip into the Unlock hole on the MP as shown in Figure 1–28.
Trapeze Networks Figure 1–30. Step 1c—Turning Over the Bracket 4. Once the bracket is fully seated, lock the bracket onto the MP access point by inserting a small-pointed instrument or a paperclip into the Lock hole on the MP as shown below in Figure 1–31. Figure 1–31.
Trapeze Networks 5. Attach the three rubber adhesive feet onto the universal mounting bracket, in the three location circles, as shown in Figure 1–32. Figure 1–32. Step 2—Installing the Rubber Feet 6. Insert the Cat 5 cable(s) into the connector(s): For a single connection, use the connector for port 1. For redundancy, insert one cable into each connector. 7. Install the Kensington lock, if you plan to use one. a.
Trapeze Networks MP-82 Ceiling Mount Installation 1. Attach the metal slider to the back of the Access Point using the two small screws. The slider should still be able to slide after the screws are tightened. Make sure that the slider is left in the same position as shown below so that the slots are accessible. 2. Clip the metal to a ceiling tile separator. 3. Slide the moveable section into place and tighten the screw (from underneath) to secure it.
Trapeze Networks 4. Position the Access Point so that the two tabs from the ceiling bracket locate in the slots in the Access Point. 5. Slide the slider across to lock the Access Point to the bracket. MP-82 Wall Mount Installation Use the included mounting bracket to wall-mount the MP. 1. Screw the mounting bracket to a wall. If mounting to drywall, use the four screws and four wall anchors. 2. Connect the Ethernet cable (for power and network connection) to the port on the back of the MP-82. 3.
Trapeze Networks Connecting an MP to an External Antenna Each radio in an MP-422 or MP-372 can use an optional Trapeze external antenna. To mount the antenna, see the instructions that come with the antenna. ! The external antenna must be installed at least 20 cm from the MP access point. Caution To connect a mounted external antenna to an MP-422 or MP-372: 1. Attach the exterior antenna cable that is shipped with the antenna to the MP external antenna connector.
Trapeze Networks Note: The numbers in parentheses in the table below are the numbers that appear on the back of an 802.11a antenna reflector plate. To verify an 802.11a external antenna model number, look for the number in parentheses Table 1– 2. Trapeze External Antenna Models Model Type Gain 802.11a Beamwidth Horizontal Vertical 8 dBi 360° 15° 802.11b/g 6 dBi 360° 25° 802.11a 8 dBi 360° 15° 802.11b/g 6 dBi 360° 22° ANT-5060 (ASTN6S) 802.11a 14.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
