Dell PowerConnect W AP 93H Installation Guide - Page 1

Dell PowerConnect W-AP93H Access Point Installation Guide The Dell PowerConnect W-AP93H is a single-radio, dual-band wireless access point that supports the IEEE 802.11n standard for high-performance WLAN. This access point uses MIMO (Multiple-in, Multiple-out) technology and other high-throughput mode techniques to deliver high-performance, 802.11n 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz functionality while simultaneously supporting existing 802.11a/b/g wireless services. The W-AP93H access point works only in conjunction with an Dell PowerConnect W-Series Controller. The W-AP93H access point provides the following capabilities:  Wireless transceiver  Protocol-independent networking functionality  IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n operation as a wireless access point  IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n operation as a wireless air monitor  Compatibility with IEEE 802.3af PoE  Central management configuration and upgrades through a Dell PowerConnect W-Series Controller Note: The W-AP93H requires ArubaOS 6.1.3 or later. Package Contents  W-AP93H Access Point  W-AP93H Mounting Bracket  1x Security Screw  2x Cat5e Ethernet cable (length 0.1m)  Installation Guide Note: Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use these materials to repack and return the unit to the supplier if needed. W-AP93H Hardware Overview Figure 1 Top LEDs  PWR: Indicates whether or not the W-AP93H is powered-on  ENET 0: Indicates the status of ENET 0  11A/N: Indicates the status of the 802.11a/n radio  11B/G/N: Indicates the status of the 802.11b/g/n radio For information about the W-AP93H's LED behavior, see Table 1. Figure 2 Rear Console Port ENET 0 Pass Through Port Serial Console Port The serial console port (Console) allows you to connect the AP to a serial terminal or a laptop for direct local management. This port is an RJ-45 female connector with the pinouts described in Figure 3. Connect this port directly to a terminal or terminal server using an ethernet cable. Figure 3 Serial Port Pin-Out Serial Console Port RJ-45 Female Pin-Out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TxD GND GND RxD Figure 4 Bottom Ethernet Ports W-AP93H is equipped with a total of five active ethernet ports (ENET 0-4). ENET 0 is a 10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45) auto-sensing, MDI/MDX wired-network uplink connectivity port. Supporting IEEE 802.3af Power over ethernet (PoE). ENET 0 accepts 48VDC as a standard defined Powered Device (PD) from Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) such as a PoE midspan injector or network infrastructure that supports PoE. ENET 1 through 4 are 10/100Base-T (RJ-45) auto-sensing, MDI/MDX wired-network downlink connectivity ports, used to provide secure network connectivity to wired devices. ENET 0 is located on the rear of the AP, while ENET 1-4 are located on the bottom (Figure 4). Additionally, W-AP93H supports a passive pass-through RJ-45 interface to extend a physical connection (typically another ethernet connection) from the back of the device to a connector on the bottom. Figure 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port Pin-Out 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Port RJ-45 Female Pin-Out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 6 Fast Ethernet Port Pin-Out ETH Rx+ ETH RxETH Tx+ Spare Pair Spare Pair ETH TxSpare Pair Spare Pair (POE negative) (POE negative) (POE positive) (POE positive) (POE positive) (POE positive) (POE negative) (POE negative) DC Power Socket The W-AP93H has a single 12V DC power jack socket to support powering through an AC-to-DC power adapter. Note: If both POE and DC power are available, the AP uses POE even when there is not enough POE voltage available to power the AP. Reset Button The reset button can be used to return the AP to factory default settings. To reset the AP: 1. Power off the AP. 2. Press and hold the reset button using a small, narrow object, such as a paperclip. 3. Power-on the AP without releasing the reset button. The power LED will flash within 5 seconds. 4. Release the reset button. The power LED will flash again within 15 seconds indicating that the reset is completed. The AP will now continue to boot with the factory default settings. Before You Begin Caution: FCC Statement: Improper termination of access points installed in the United States configured to non-US model controllers will be in violation of the FCC grant of equipment authorization. Any such willful or intentional violation may result in a requirement by the FCC for immediate termination of operation and may be subject to forfeiture (47 CFR 1.80). Caution: EU Statement: Lower power radio LAN product operating in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Please refer to the Dell PowerConnect W-Series ArubaOS User Guide for details on restrictions. Produit réseau local radio basse puissance operant dans la bande fréquence 2.4 GHz et 5 GHz. Merci de vous referrer au Dell PowerConnect W-Series ArubaOS User Guide pour les details des restrictions. Low Power FunkLAN Produkt, das im 2.4 GHz und im 5 GHz Band arbeitet. Weitere Informationen bezlüglich Einschränkungen finden Sie im Dell PowerConnect W-Series ArubaOS User Guide. Apparati Radio LAN a bassa Potenza, operanti a 2.4 GHz e 5 GHz. Fare riferimento alla Dell PowerConnect W-Series ArubaOS User Guide per avere informazioni detagliate sulle restrizioni. Pre-Installation Network Requirements After WLAN planning is complete and the appropriate products and their placement have been determined, the Dell PowerConnect W-Series controller(s) must be installed and initial setup performed before the Dell APs are deployed. AP Pre-Installation Checklist Before installing your W-AP93H access point, be sure that you have the following:  Pre-installed wall box  Cat5 UTP cable with network access installed in the wall box  One of the following power sources:  IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) source  Dell AP AC-DC adapter kit (sold separately)  Dell PowerConnect W-Series Controller provisioned on the network:  Layer 2/3 network connectivity to your access point One of the following network services:  Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)  DNS server with an "A" record  DHCP Server with vendor-specific options Summary of the Setup Process Note: It is important that you verify the items listed in the AP Pre-Installation Checklist before you attempt to set up and install a W-AP93H. Successful setup of an W-AP93H access point consists of five tasks, which must be performed in this order: 1. Verify pre-installation connectivity. 2. Identify the specific installation location for each AP. 3. Install each AP. 4. Verify post-installation connectivity. 5. Configure each AP. Note: Dell, in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the W-AP93H access points so that only authorized network administrators can change the settings. For more information about AP configuration, see the Dell PowerConnect W-Series ArubaOS Quick Start Guide and Dell PowerConnect WSeries ArubaOS User Guide at support.dell.com. Caution: Access points are radio transmission devices and as such are subject to governmental regulation. Network administrators responsible for the configuration and operation of access points must comply with local broadcast regulations. Specifically, access points must use channel assignments appropriate to the location in which the access point will be used. Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity Before you install APs in a network environment, make sure that the APs are able to locate and connect to the controller after power on. Specifically, you must verify the following conditions:  When connected to the network, each AP is assigned a valid IP address  APs are able to locate the controller For instructions on locating and connecting to the controller, see the Dell PowerConnect W-Series ArubaOS Quick Start Guide at support.dell.com. Identifying Specific Installation Locations You can mount the W-AP93H access point on a wall or on the ceiling. Use the AP placement map generated by Dell's RF Plan software application to determine the proper installation location(s). Each location should be as close as possible to the center of the intended coverage area and should be free from obstructions or obvious sources of interference. These RF absorbers/reflectors/interference sources will impact RF propagation and should have been accounted for during the planning phase and adjusted for in RF plan. Unidentified Known RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference Sources Identifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources while in the field during the installation phase is critical. Make sure that these sources are taken into consideration when you attach an AP to its fixed location. Examples of sources that degrade RF performance include:  Cement and brick  Objects that contain water  Metal  Microwave ovens  Wireless phones and headsets Installing the AP Note: The following procedure describes a typical installation using a standard United States wall box. The W-AP93H is designed to mount into a variety of electrical gang boxes. To install your W-AP93H: 1. Begin by removing the existing data wall plate (if applicable). Figure 7 Removing the Wall Plate 2. Remove any existing RJ45 connectors (typically snap-in) or cut/remove the UTP cable. 3. Use the short ethernet cables supplied with the W-AP93H to connect the AP to the RJ45 connectors or crimp an RJ45 plug (not supplied) on the cable (or both cables if using the pass through). 4. Align the mounting holes of the W-AP93H mounting bracket with mounting holes in you gang box as shown in Figure 8.