Dell W-AP200 Series Installation Guide

Dell Networking W-AP200 Series Wireless Access Point Installation Guide

The Dell Networking W-AP200 Series (W-AP204 and W-AP205) wireless access Table 1 LED Behavior defined Powered Device (PD) from a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) such as a IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (Po E) source. The POE points support the IEEE 802.11n and 802.11ac standards for high-performance Po E midspan injector, or network infrastructure that supports Po E. source can be any power source equipment (PSE) controller or midspan PSE

WLAN. These access points use MIMO (Multiple-in, Multiple-out) technology LED Color/State Meaning device

The 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port is on the bottom of the AP. This port has an

and other high-throughput mode techniques to deliver high-performance, 802.11n

WP Dell AP AC-DC adapter kit (sold separately)

2.4 GHz Off 2.4 GHz radio disabled RJ-45 female connector with the pin-outs shown in Figure 6.

2.4 GHz and 802.11ac 5 GHz functionality while simultaneously supporting legacy

802.11a/b/g wireless services. The W-AP200 Series access points work only in Yellow - Steady 2.4 GHz radio enabled in non-HT WLAN mode Figure 6 Gigabit Ethernet Port Pin-Out

Dell Controller provisioned on the network:

conjunction with a Dell Networking W-Series Mobility Controller.

Green - Steady G4. 2.4 GHz radio enabled in HT WLAN mode

1000Base-T Gigabit RJ-45 Female Signal Name Function

Layer 2/3 network connectivity to your access point

Ethernet Port Pin-Out

The Dell W-AP200 Series access point provides the following capabilities: BI_DA+ Bi-directional pair +A

Flashing - Green 2.4 GHz Air or Spectrum Monitor

BI_DA- Bi-directional pair -A One of the following network services:

Wireless transceiver BI_DB+

Bi-directional pair +B

BI_DC+ Bi-directional pair +C Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)

Protocol-independent networking functionality Figure 2 W-AP200 Series Side View (W-AP204 shown)

BI_DC- Bi-directional pair -C

ANT1ANT0 BI_DB- Bi-directional pair -B DNS server with an “A” record

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a wireless access point

BI_DD+ Bi-directional pair +D

DHCP Server with vendor-specific options

BI_DD- Bi-directional pair -D

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a wireless air monitor Compatibility with IEEE 802.3af Po E

DC Power Socket Summary of the Setup Process

Central management configuration and upgrades using a controller

If Po E is not available, an optional Dell AP AC-DC adapter kit (sold separately) Successful setup of an W-AP200 Series access point consists of five tasks, which can be used to power the W-AP200 Series. must be performed in this order:

Note: The W-AP200 Series requires Dell Networking W-Series Aruba OS 6.4.1.0 or

1. Verify pre-installation connectivity.

later. Additionally, a locally-sourced AC-to-DC adapter (or any DC source) can be used to power this device, as long as it complies with all applicable local regulatory 2. Identify the specific installation location for each AP. External Antenna Connectors requirements and the DC interface meets the following specifications:

3. Install each AP.

The W-AP204 is equipped with two external antenna connectors. The connectors 12 VDC (+/- 5%)/18W

Package Contents 4. Verify post-installation connectivity.

are labeled ANT0 and ANT1, and correspond to radio chains 0 and 1.

Center-positive 1.7/4.0 mm circular plug, 9.5 mm length

5. Configure each AP.

W-AP204 or W-AP205 Access Point

Figure 3 W-AP200 Series Bottom View

9/16" and 15/16” Ceiling Rail Adapters

Reset Button

Installation Guide (this document)

The reset button can be used to return the AP to factory default settings. To reset

Note: Dell, in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the W-

the AP:

AP200 Series access points so that only authorized network administrators can

Note: Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If

change the settings. For more information about AP configuration, refer to the Dell

1. Power off the AP.

possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use these

Networking W-Series Aruba OS Quick Start Guide and Dell Networking W-Series

materials to repack and return the unit to the supplier if needed. 2. Press and hold the reset button using a small, narrow object, such as a paperclip.

Aruba OS User Guide.

3. Power-on the AP without releasing the reset button. The power LED will flash within 5 seconds.

W-AP200 Series Hardware Overview 4. Release the reset button. Caution: Access points are radio transmission devices and as such are subject to governmental regulation. Network administrators responsible for the

Figure 1 W-AP200 Series LEDs The power LED will flash again within 15 seconds indicating that the reset is

configuration and operation of access points must comply with local broadcast

completed. The AP will now continue to boot with the factory default settings.

regulations. Specifically, access points must use channel assignments appropriate to the location in which the access point will be used.

AP -2 _0 Before You Begin

For optimal performance when using articulating direct-mount antennas,

professional installers must orient the antennas as pictured in Figure 4 below. Caution: FCC Statement: Improper termination of access points installed in the Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity

United States configured to non-US model controllers will be in violation of the

Before you install APs in a network environment, make sure that the APs are able to

Figure 4 W-AP204 Antenna Orientation

FCC grant of equipment authorization. Any such willful or intentional violation may

locate and connect to the controller after power on.

result in a requirement by the FCC for immediate termination of operation and may

Specifically, you must verify the following conditions:

LEDs be subject to forfeiture (47 CFR 1.80).

When connected to the network, each AP is assigned a valid IP address

The W-AP200 Series is equipped with four LEDs that indicate the status of the

various components of the AP. APs are able to locate the controller

Caution: EU Statement:

PWR: Indicates whether or not the W-AP200 Series is powered-on and shows Refer to the Dell Networking W-Series Aruba OS Quick Start Guide for instructions

Lower power radio LAN product operating in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Please

basic system status on locating and connecting to the controller.

refer to the Dell Networking W-Series Aruba OS User Guide for details on

ENET: Indicates the status of the W-AP200 Series’ Ethernet port restrictions. 5 GHz: Indicates the status of the 802.11a/n/ac radio

Identifying Specific Installation Locations

Produit réseau local radio basse puissance operant dans la bande fréquence 2.4

2.4 GHz: Indicates the status of the 802.11b/g/n radio

GHz et 5 GHz. Merci de vous referrer au Dell Networking W-Series Aruba OS User You can mount the W-AP200 Series access point on a wall or on the ceiling. Use the Guide pour les details des restrictions. AP placement map generated by the Dell Visual RF Plan software application to

Table 1 LED Behavior

determine the proper installation location(s). Each location should be as close as

Low Power Funk LAN Produkt, das im 2.4 GHz und im 5 GHz Band arbeitet. Weitere possible to the center of the intended coverage area and should be free from

LED Color/State Meaning

Console Port Informationen bezlüglich Einschränkungen finden Sie im Dell Networking W- obstructions or obvious sources of interference. These RF absorbers/reflectors/

PWR Off No power to AP Series Aruba OS User Guide.

interference sources will impact RF propagation and should have been accounted

The serial console port allows you to connect the AP to a serial terminal or a laptop

for during the planning phase and adjusted for in Visual RF plan.

Red Error condition for direct local management. This port is an RJ-45 female connector with the

Apparati Radio LAN a bassa Potenza, operanti a 2.4 GHz e 5 GHz. Fare riferimento

pinouts described in Figure 5. Connect it directly to a terminal or terminal server

Green - Flashing AP booting

alla Dell Networking W-Series Aruba OS User Guide per avere informazioni

using an Ethernet cable. Identifying Known RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference Sources

detagliate sulle restrizioni.

Green - Steady AP ready

Identifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources while in the

Figure 5 Serial Port Pin-Out

ENET Off Ethernet link unavailable field during the installation phase is critical. Make sure that these sources are taken

Serial RJ-45 Female Console Port Pin-Out Pre-Installation Network Requirements into consideration when you attach an AP to its fixed location. Examples of sources

Yellow - Steady 10/100Mbps Ethernet link established

that degrade RF performance include:

After WLAN planning is complete and the appropriate products and their

Green - Steady 1000Mbps Ethernet link established

GND placement have been determined, the Dell controller(s) must be installed and

Cement and brick

GND Flashing Ethernet link activity Rx D initial setup performed before the Dell APs are deployed.

Objects that contain water

5 GHz Off 5 GHz radio disabled For initial setup of the controller, refer to the Dell Networking W-Series Aruba OS

Direction Metal

Input Quick Start Guide for the software version installed on your controller.

Yellow - Steady 5 GHz radio enabled in non-HT WLAN mode Output Microwave ovens Wireless phones and headsets

Green - Steady 5 GHz radio enabled in HT WLAN mode AP Pre-Installation Checklist

Ethernet Port

Flashing - Green 5 GHz Air or Spectrum Monitor Before installing your W-AP200 Series AP, ensure that you have the following:

W-AP200 Series is equipped with one 10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45) auto-sensing,

CAT5e or better UTP cable of required length

MDI/MDX wired-network connectivity port. This port supports IEEE 802.3af

Power over Ethernet (Po E) compliance, accepting 48 VDC (nominal) as a standard One of the following power sources: