Single Radio Access Point AP110 AP110 Series Installation Guide Copyright © Meru Networks, Inc., 2003–2011. All rights reserved. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
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Contents About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Other Sources of Information Meru Publications . . . Website Resources . . External References . . Typographic Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix . ix . ix . x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x Contacting Meru . . . . . . . . . .
About This Guide This guide provides installation instructions for the Meru AP110 model. Audience This guide is intended for anyone installing Meru Wireless LAN System Access Points (APs). Other Sources of Information Additional information is available in the following Meru publications, Web site, and external references.
z Customer Discussion Forum The URL is: http://support.merunetworks.com z Meru System Director Getting Started Guide z Meru Controller Installation Guide z Meru System Director Release Notes z Meru System Director Configuration Guide z Meru System Director Command Reference External References z Stevens, W. R. 1994. TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1, The Protocols. Addison-Wesley, Reading, Mass. z Gast, M.S. 2002. 802.11 Wireless Networks, The Definitive Guide. O’Reilly and Associates, Sebastopol, Calif.
Contacting Meru You can visit Meru Networks, Inc. on the Internet at this URL: http://www.merunetworks.com Customer Services and Support For assistance, contact Meru Customer Services and Support 24 hours a day at +1-888-637-8952 (+1-888-Meru-WLA(N)) or +1-408-215-5305. Email can be sent to support@merunetworks.com. Meru Networks, Inc.
Safety Precautions Chapter 5 Installing AP110 AP110 is supported by System Director versions 5.2 and greater. This chapter describes how to install and configure an AP110. It contains the following sections: z Safety Precautions z Package Contents z Installing the AP110 z Where to Go From Here Safety Precautions IMPORTANT—Read and follow the regulatory instructions in Appendix B before installing and operating this product.
Installing the AP110 Installing the AP110 The AP110 is designed to be mounted on either a horizontal flat surface (such as a desktop or table) or a vertical surface (such as a wall). Note that if you are wall-mounting the AP, you will need to purchase two screws separately. Simply screw them into the wall placed slightly more than three inches apart (use the image below as a guide when drilling the holes) and slide the AP into place on them. Figure 1: AP110 Mounting Holes 80mm (3.
Where to Go From Here Figure 2: AP110 Ports Power Adapter (12V) LAN Port (Yellow) WAN Port (Green) Power Button The Reset button on the AP110 will erase all configured settings on the Warning! device, including network communications set up by your IT department. Do not press it unless specifically instructed to do so. For technical support, contact your organization’s IT department. Note: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Cautions Appendix A Cautions and Warnings The cautions and warnings that appear in this manual are listed below in English, German, French, and Spanish. Cautions A Caution calls your attention to a possible hazard that can damage equipment. "Vorsicht” weist auf die Gefahr einer möglichen Beschädigung des Gerätes in. Une mise en garde attire votre attention sur un risque possible d'endommagement de l'équipement. Ci-dessous, vous trouverez les mises en garde utilisées dans ce manuel.
Cautions Caution! Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port; the cable can mistakenly be plugged into the Console port. Vorsicht! Darauf achten, dass das Ethernetkabel am Ethernetanschluss und nicht versehentlich am Konsolenanschluss angeschlossen wird. Mise en garde Veiller à bien connecter le câble Ethernet au port Ethernet et non pas au port Console. Precaución! Asegúrese de conectar el cable Ethernet al puerto Ethernet, porque por error se puede enchufar en el puerto de la consola.
Warnings Caution! Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit an RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. Vorsicht! Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
Warnings Warning! With plastic covers removed, this product is suitable for use in environmental air space in accordance with the Section 300-22(c) of the National Electric Code and Sections 2- 128.12 - 010 (3) and 12 - 100 of the Canadian Electrical Code. Part 1. C22. 1. For other countries, consult local authorities for regulations.
Warnings Warning! Inside antennas must be positioned to observe minimum separation of 20 cm. (~ 8 in.) from all users and bystanders. For the protection of personnel working in the vicinity of inside (downlink) antennas, the following guidelines for minimum distances between the human body and the antenna must be observed. The installation of the indoor antenna must be such that, under normal conditions, all personnel cannot come within 20 cm. (~ 8.0 in.) from any inside antenna.
USA Appendix B Regulatory Information The Meru Access Point (APs) must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. For country-specific approvals, see below. Meru Networks, Inc. is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of APs, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Meru Networks, Inc.
USA FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Caution! The radiated output power of the Meru Networks devices is well below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. However, the Access Point should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. When installing and operating these devices, keep a minimum distance of 20 cm (8 inches) between the antennas and any persons/users in the vicinity.
Canada. Industry Canada (IC) Canada. Industry Canada (IC) RF exposure related statements The Class B digital portion of this apparatus complies with Canadian standard ICESRF exposure warning: The equipment complies with RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 003. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or These devices comply with RSS210 of Industry Canada. transmitter. Per RSS 210 A9.
Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity and Restrictions Caution! Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit an RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity and Restrictions EN 55022 Statement (applicable to AP201 Rev 2, AP208 Rev 2 only).This is to certify that the above models are shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 2004/108/EC, Annex I, 1a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22). Compliance is dependent upon the use of Cat 5e shielded data cables. EN 60950-1. Safety of Information Technology Equipment. EN 50385.
Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity and Restrictions Hiermit erklärt Meru Networks, Inc. die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes Access Points mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. Con la presente Meru Networks, Inc. dichiara che questo Access Points è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Por medio de la presente Meru Networks, Inc.
Japan Indoor use: maximum power (EIRP) of 100 mW for the entire 2400–2483.5 MHz frequency band. Japan EN 55022 Statement (applicable to AP201 Rev 2, AP208 Rev 2 only).This is to certify that the above models are shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 2004/108/EC, Annex I, 1a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55022 Class B (CISPR 22). Compliance is dependent upon the use of shielded data cables.
