Meru Networks AP822 Installation Guide xxx-xxxxx January 2014 Copyright © Meru Networks, Inc., 2003–2014. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents About AP822 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 IEEE Std 802.11ac in AP822 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Installing AP822e . . . . . . . . . .
AP822 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Horizontally on a Shelf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Vertically on a Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Box Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Below a Standard Suspended Ceiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FCC Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Industry Canada Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Additional Notes ..................................................................53 Maximum EIRP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Dual Concurrent Same Band Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Manufacturing Information . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 About AP822 The AP822 Access Point series delivers high performance, full-speed, Wi-Fi certified 802.11ac connectivity while simultaneously supporting legacy 802.11a/b/g/n devices. AP822 is available in two models AP822i and AP822e.
Features TABLE 1: AP822 Feature List AP822i AP822e Two dual-band-selectable radios, in either 2.4 GHz or 5.x GHz, capable of operating in IEEE 802.11b/g/a/n and IEEE 802.11ac DRAFT standards, with INTERNAL antennas. Two dual-band-selectable radios, in either 2.4 GHz or 5.x GHz, capable of operating in IEEE 802.11b/g/a/n and IEEE 802.11ac DRAFT standards, with optional EXTERNAL antennas. Supported by System Director versions 6.1 and greater. Supports 80-MHz channel-bonding (VHT80) in 5.
With backward compatibility, AP822’s Radio 2 supports either IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11a/ n clients. Installation Location All AP822 interconnected equipment must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equipment's associated LAN connection. Ceiling mount is recommended but wall mount is also supported.
IMPORTANT—Read and follow the regulatory instructions in Appendix B before installing and operating this product. If an optional power supply is used, it must be one supplied by Meru Networks. This product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed power supply marked Class 2 or LPS and rated 12Vdc, 2A. For Power over Ethernet, an 802.3af or 802.3at connection must be used. The AP822 is intended only for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE Std 802.3af.
2 Installing AP822e This chapter provides all the information that users need to install Meru AP822e. After user completing installation procedure, see the Meru System Director 6.1 Configuration guide for detailed instructions on the various configuration options. Follow all safety precautions mentioned in the “Safety Precautions” on page 13 section. Before You Begin This section provides information that users should know before installing AP822e.
Kensington Lock The AP822e has an access slot at the back to support Kensington Lock. Users can lock the AP822e with a standard security cable, such as those used to secure laptop computers. See “AP822 Kensington lock” on page 16 for location of AP822 Kensington Lock. Figure 1: AP822 Kensington lock Power Options A power source is needed to power the AP822e. The AP822e requires either IEEE Std 802.3af or IEEE Std 802.3at compatible external Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switch or PoE injector.
AP822e Antennas Radio-Antenna-Port Mappings The following table lists which radio is associated with each antenna. TABLE 2: Radio-Antenna-Port Mappings Antenna Port Radio / Channel A1 Radio 1 A3 Radio 1 A4 Radio 2 A6 Radio 2 Attaching Antennas An AP822e has four external antenna ports, labeled A1, A3, A4 and A6, to be used for attaching the antennas supplied with the AP. Do not leave any antenna connector open.
AP822e Antennas
3 Installing AP822i This chapter provides all the information that users need to install Meru AP822i. After user completing installation procedure, see the Meru System Director 6.1 Configuration guide for detailed instructions on the various configuration options. Follow all safety precautions mentioned in the “Safety Precautions” on page 13 section. Before You Begin This section provides information that users should know before installing AP822i.
Kensington Lock The AP822i has an access slot at the back to support Kensington Lock. Users can lock the AP822i with a standard security cable, such as those used to secure laptop computers. See “AP822 Kensington lock” on page 20 for location of AP822 Kensington Lock. Figure 2: AP822 Kensington lock Power Options A power source is needed to power the AP822i. The AP822i requires either IEEE Std 802.3af or IEEE Std 802.3at compatible external Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switch or PoE injector.
4 AP822 Mounting AP822 ships with several different mounting bracket components that allow for a variety of mounting options.
The accessory required for such installation is listed below: Item Stands (Optional) Model Number MNT-FEET-SET-X5 Quantity 1 (set) Vertically on a Wall Installation The AP822 ships with a metal bracket (650-00234) that can be used for wall mounting. This bracket is used in conjunction with the plastic 15/16” T-Bar Adapter/Wall Mount bracket (65000232) that easily locks the AP into place.
Figure 3: AP822 Wall Bracket 6. Orient 15/16" T-Bar adapter/Wall mount adapter to line up with posts on wall mount bracket. 7. AP locking mechanism should be facing away from bracket. 8. Position the adapter over posts on wall mount bracket. • User may mount the wall mount adapter directly to the wall mount bracket or use the included option spacers to allow additional clearance between the AP and bracket.
Figure 5: AP822 Wall Bracket with spacers 9. Secure the adapter to the wall mount bracket with the screws provided: • Use the 4 short screws for installation without spacers • Use the 4 long screws for installation with spacers Figure 6: AP822 adapter to the wall mount bracket 10. Orient the AP so that the 2 mounting pins align with the receiving slots.
Figure 7: Attaching the AP to the Wall Mount Figure 5 shows an AP822i model being attached to the bracket, but the process is identical for either AP. 11. The Meru logo on the front of the AP should face up and be readable. The ports on the AP should be in line with the cable cutout on the wall mount bracket. 12. Make any necessary cable connections at this time (Ethernet, power, locking cable). 13.
Figure 8: Successful installation (with optional spacers) Removal To remove the AP from the wall mount, depress the locking mechanism tab toward the wall and slide the AP from right to left until it releases. Figure 9: AP822 removal Box Mount The accessory required for such installation is listed below: Item Model Number Wall-mount bracket (650-00234) 1. Orient the wall mount bracket with the arrow up for box mount.
Figure 10: AP822 Box Mounting Screws 2. Use the desired holes as indicated in the “AP822 Box Mounting Screws” on page 27 to mount bracket to the box. 3. Follow the wall mount installation instructions as appropriate. Below a Standard Suspended Ceiling The provided ceiling mounting brackets allow the AP822 to attach to suspended ceiling T-rails. The AP ships with two different ceiling mounting bracket options to accommodate varying sizes of ceiling T-rails.
AP Installation over Standard 9/16” or 15/16” T-Bar The accessory required for such installation is listed below: Item Model Number Quantity 15/16” T-bar & wall-mount combo adapter (650-00232) 1 9/16” T-bar adapter (650-00233) 1 1. Orient T-Bar adapter/Wall mount adapter with the back of the AP, so that the 2 mounting pins align with the receiving slots. 2. Slide the adapter plate from left to right until the locking mechanism “clicks” into place.
3. Position the AP up to the T-Bar at an angle and depress slightly to disengage T-Bar locks. 4. Twist the AP clockwise to engage T-Bar locks. There should be 2 audible clicks. 5. Verify that the AP comes online. AP Removal from Standard 9/16” or 15/16” T-Bar 1. To remove the AP from ceiling, release the locking mechanism by pressing tab up, towards the ceiling and slide the AP from right to left until it releases.
2. To remove the 15/16" T-Bar adapter/Wall mount adapter from the T-Bar, depress both T- Bar locks at the same time and twist counter-clockwise to release.
1. Orient T-Bar adapter/Wall mount adapter with the back of the AP, so that the 2 mounting pins align with the receiving slots. 2. Slide the adapter plate from left to right until the locking mechanism “clicks” into place.
3. Install the optional accessory “MNT-SCRMKIT-04” to T-Bar. This is accomplished by loos- ening the two clamp screws, positioning the clamps over the T-Bar and re-tightening the screws until secure. 4. Position the AP with the adapter plate installed, up to the T-Bar with the “MNT-SCRMKIT- 04” installed, at an angle. Be sure that the locating pin on the “MNT-SCRMKIT-04” is positioned in the indent on the adapter. Depress slightly to disengage T-Bar locks. 5.
6. Verify that the AP comes online. AP Removal from Interlude & Silhouette T-Bar 1. To remove the AP from ceiling, release the locking mechanism by pressing tab up, toward the ceiling and slide the AP from right to left until it releases. 2. To remove the 15/16” T-Bar adapter/Wall mount adapter from the T-Bar, depress both T- Bar locks at the same time and twist counter-clockwise to release. Above a Standard Suspended Ceiling By removing plastic facade, AP822e can be installed in air-handling space.
The AP822e with plastic cover removed is suitable for use in environmental air-handling space above a suspended ceiling 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. Note that in order to comply with these standards, the plastic cover on the AP822e must be removed. Users shall only apply certified external antennas with plenum-rated cables in this installation.
10. Check that the AP822e is operating correctly before replacing the ceiling tile to the ceiling. It can also be installed with the AP822e on top by flipping cross bar. Verify correct operation using the LEDs, as shown in “LED Activity and Meaning” on page 37. LED Lights When AP822 first connects to the controller (and any time the access point is rebooted), the AP initializes and then is programmed by the controller. When the AP first powers up, the LED is green.
Figure 11: AP822 Status LED After the AP822 is connected, check the status of the LED. Its indicator state is described below.
LED Activity and Meaning TABLE 4: LED Activity and Meaning LED Status COLOR No Color STATE — MEANING No power. 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 ON AP starting, stage 1. GREEN Blinking AP starting, stage 2. GREEN/ WHITE Alternating AP is discovering the controller.
Next Steps Now that the AP822 is installed, see 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.
5 Approved Antennas Only approved antennas may be used in conjunction with AP822 access points. Access Points have been designed to operate with the antennas listed below. Antennas not included in this list are strictly prohibited for use with these devices. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. TABLE 5: Approved Antennas Meru Part Numbers Gain Description ANT-ABGN23O-W 2/3 dBi Dual band Omni-directional dipole antenna ANT-ABGN47O 4.7/4.
A 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.
Regulatory Specifications TABLE 6: Regulatory Specifications Category Safety Unintentional Radiation Compliance Intentional Radiation Compliance Items • • • • UL 60950-1 • • • • • • • • FCC Part 15.107 - 47CFR15.107 • • • • • • FCC Part 15.247 - 47 CFR Ch. I CSA C22.2 EN 60950-1 IEC 60950-1 FCC Part 15.109 - 47CFR15.109 B ICES-003 Class B EN 301 489-1 EN 301 489-17 EN55022 Class B EN55024/AS/NZS CISPR 24 VCCI Class B FCC Part 15.407 - 47 CFR15.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089 USA Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Device Name FCC ID Number AP822e RE7-AP832e AP822i RE7-AP832i This product is FCC marked according to the provisions of FCC Part 15.
Declaration of Conformity, Industry Canada This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements of other relevant provisions of Directive. Manufacturer Information Meru Networks, Inc 894 Ross drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 USA Declaration of Conformity The Class B digital portion of this apparatus complies with Canadian standard ICES-003. These devices comply with RSS210 of Industry Canada. La partie numérique de Classe B de cet appareil est conforme à la norme ICES-003 canadien.
• These devices are not permitted to operate in the 5600 - 5650 MHz band (Ces appareils ne sont pas autorisés à opérer dans le 5600 - bande 5650 MHz.) For products available in the Canadian markets, only channels 1 through 11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not authorized. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit etre utilze a l'interieur et devrait etre place lin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal.
EFTA Countries: Norway and Switzerland EU Applicants: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina EU Candidate: Iceland, Macedonia and Montenegro The following standards were applied: • EMC-EN 301.489-1 Article 3.1 (b) of R&TTE Directive; EN 301.489-17 Article 3.1 (b) of R&TTE Directive • Health & Safety-EN60950-1 • Radio-EN 300 328 Article 3.1 (b) of R&TTE Directive; EN 301.893 Article 3.
• The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10.4 and Annex III of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed.
This device is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Device Name Certification Report Number AP822e CE 0980 AP822i CE 0980 VCCI Statement English Translation This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. User shall install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
As such the systems are designed to be operated as to avoid contact with the antennas by the end user. It is recommended to set the system in a location where the antennas can remain at least a minimum distance as specified from the user in accordance to the regulatory guidelines which are designed to reduce the overall exposure of the user or operator. Separation Distance MPE 0.63 mW/cm2 Distance 20 cm (7.87 inches) Limit 1.
The FCC recommends that if you are interested in further reducing your exposure then you can easily do so by reorienting antennas away from the user or placing the antennas at a greater separation distance then recommended or lowering the transmitter power output. Separation Distance MPE 0.63 mW/cm2 Distance 20 cm (7.87 inches) Limit 1.00 mW/cm2 Industry Canada Guidelines This device meets Industry Canada guidelines for exposure to radio waves.
General Information of RF Exposure
B Additional Notes Maximum EIRP The transmit EIRP is the sum of the conductive transmit power, IEEE Std 802.11n multiple stream effect, and the antenna gain. By default, Meru AP822 EIRP is set lower than the regulatory limit with the default antenna. Dual Concurrent Same Band Operation With grant of additional regulatory approval and Permit-but-Ask, users may configure two radios in AP822 on the same band (i.e., both radios are on the 2.
ware and hardware, and will work jointly with DAS vendors to identify and troubleshoot issues, but any support related to RF issues, including RF coverage, shall be the responsibility of the DAS vendor. Meru Networks recommends that customers use only a DAS that has been tested to work with Meru hardware and software. Meru does not provide any site surveys, design or implementation of Wi-Fi over DAS.
Suitable for use in environmental air space in accordance with Section 300-22(c) of the National Electrical Code, and Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1. Restriction of Hazardous Substances European Community This device complies the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) for its restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment for European Union.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances
C Cautions and Warnings The cautions and warnings that appear in this manual are listed below in English, German, French, and Spanish. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
The radiated output power of the access points is well below the radio frequency exposure limits. However, the Meru Access Point should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the radio frequency exposure limits, you should keep a distance of at least 20 cm between you (or any other person in the vicinity) and the Access Point antennas. Die abgestrahlte Ausgangsleistung von Geräten von Meru Networks, Inc.
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.
With plastic covers removed, this product is suitable for use in environmental air-handling 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. Bei abgenommener Kunststoffabdeckung ist dieses Produkt zur Verwendung in einem Umgebungsluftraum gemäß Abschnitt 300-22(c) des National Electric Code und Abschnitt 2- 128.
Indoor 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.
Warnings
