Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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... describes the multi-step process for a successful installation and deployment of an W-AP175. "Safety and Regulatory Compliance" on page 30 provides an overview of safety and regulatory compliance information. The W-AP175AC and W-AP175DC require ArubaOS 6.1.2.3 or later. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point Installation Guide The Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 is part of Dell's comprehensive wireless network solution.
... describes the multi-step process for a successful installation and deployment of an W-AP175. "Safety and Regulatory Compliance" on page 30 provides an overview of safety and regulatory compliance information. The W-AP175AC and W-AP175DC require ArubaOS 6.1.2.3 or later. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point Installation Guide The Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 is part of Dell's comprehensive wireless network solution.
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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Package Contents W-AP175 Access Point W-AP175 Mounting Bracket Solar Shield Pole Anchors x 2 M4 x 16 bolts, flat washers, and spring washers x4 (These bolts are any incorrect, missing, or ...-45 connector (W-AP175AC/DC only) USB Console Cable Installation Guide NOTE: Inform your supplier if there are attached to the supplier if needed. 2 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide
Package Contents W-AP175 Access Point W-AP175 Mounting Bracket Solar Shield Pole Anchors x 2 M4 x 16 bolts, flat washers, and spring washers x4 (These bolts are any incorrect, missing, or ...-45 connector (W-AP175AC/DC only) USB Console Cable Installation Guide NOTE: Inform your supplier if there are attached to the supplier if needed. 2 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 3 The interfaces are grouped into diversity pairs, one pair is equipped with four, female N-type antenna interfaces; R0 supports the... (W-AP175AC and W-AP175DC) 4 Antenna Interface (Radio 0) 5 Antenna Interface (Radio 0) 6 Antenna Interface (Radio 1) 7 Ethernet Interface (PoE) 8 Grounding Point Antenna Interface The W-AP175 requires the use of the W-AP175. W-AP175 Hardware Overview The following section describes the hardware features of detachable outdoor-rated antennas. two on the top of the AP and two...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 3 The interfaces are grouped into diversity pairs, one pair is equipped with four, female N-type antenna interfaces; R0 supports the... (W-AP175AC and W-AP175DC) 4 Antenna Interface (Radio 0) 5 Antenna Interface (Radio 0) 6 Antenna Interface (Radio 1) 7 Ethernet Interface (PoE) 8 Grounding Point Antenna Interface The W-AP175 requires the use of the W-AP175. W-AP175 Hardware Overview The following section describes the hardware features of detachable outdoor-rated antennas. two on the top of the AP and two...
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...provide IEEE802.3af PoE power to devices connected to a terminal, allowing direct local management. Grounding Point Always remember to protect your W-AP175 depends on your W-AP175 by PoE+ (802.3at). W-AP175AC: 1x AC power connector W-AP175DC: 1x DC power connector CAUTION: ...USB Console Interface A USB serial console port is less than 5 ohm between the ground termination point and the grounding tier. 4 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide On the W-AP175P, this port also supports IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE), accepting 48...
...provide IEEE802.3af PoE power to devices connected to a terminal, allowing direct local management. Grounding Point Always remember to protect your W-AP175 depends on your W-AP175 by PoE+ (802.3at). W-AP175AC: 1x AC power connector W-AP175DC: 1x DC power connector CAUTION: ...USB Console Interface A USB serial console port is less than 5 ohm between the ground termination point and the grounding tier. 4 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide On the W-AP175P, this port also supports IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE), accepting 48...
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...in signal strength, with 4 bars representing maximum signal strength (100%). Minimum data rate: One lit LEDs Maximum data rate: Four lit LEDs Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 5 The absence of the LEDs on ethernet link Radio 0 disabled Radio 0 enabled in WLAN mode Air Monitor.../no LED response, and full signal strength is indicated when all four LEDs are active and lit. W-AP175P LED Status Indicators The W-AP175 include visual indicators for Radio 1 Table 2 lists the meanings of a signal is indicated by no signal Each bar represents a progressive ...
...in signal strength, with 4 bars representing maximum signal strength (100%). Minimum data rate: One lit LEDs Maximum data rate: Four lit LEDs Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 5 The absence of the LEDs on ethernet link Radio 0 disabled Radio 0 enabled in WLAN mode Air Monitor.../no LED response, and full signal strength is indicated when all four LEDs are active and lit. W-AP175P LED Status Indicators The W-AP175 include visual indicators for Radio 1 Table 2 lists the meanings of a signal is indicated by no signal Each bar represents a progressive ...
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..., with 4 bars representing maximum signal strength (100%). Minimum data rate: One lit LEDs Maximum data rate: Four lit LEDs W-AP175AC/DC LED Status Indicators The W-AP175 include visual indicators for Radio 1 Table 3 lists the meanings of a signal is indicated by no signal Each bar represents a progressive increase in the RSSI level.
..., with 4 bars representing maximum signal strength (100%). Minimum data rate: One lit LEDs Maximum data rate: Four lit LEDs W-AP175AC/DC LED Status Indicators The W-AP175 include visual indicators for Radio 1 Table 3 lists the meanings of a signal is indicated by no signal Each bar represents a progressive increase in the RSSI level.
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...antennas and assists in the determination of these differences in signal strength, with 4 bars representing maximum signal strength (100%). Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 7 To plan for these outdoor restrictions, the desired goal is to achieve results ... an outdoor wireless network, the environment must be evaluated to plan for optimal RF coverage. Regardless of their placement for a successful Dell WLAN deployment. Table 3 W-AP175AC/DC LED Status Indicators (Continued) LED Function Indicator Status ENT R0 R1 RSSI (Radio 0) RSSI...
...antennas and assists in the determination of these differences in signal strength, with 4 bars representing maximum signal strength (100%). Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 7 To plan for these outdoor restrictions, the desired goal is to achieve results ... an outdoor wireless network, the environment must be evaluated to plan for optimal RF coverage. Regardless of their placement for a successful Dell WLAN deployment. Table 3 W-AP175AC/DC LED Status Indicators (Continued) LED Function Indicator Status ENT R0 R1 RSSI (Radio 0) RSSI...
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... RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interferences Sources Identifying known RF absorbers/reflectors/interference sources while out in the radio path, there may grow and obstruct the path. 8 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Figure 4 Line of Sight Visual Line of Sight Radio Line of sight" between the two antennas for optimum performance. RF...
... RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interferences Sources Identifying known RF absorbers/reflectors/interference sources while out in the radio path, there may grow and obstruct the path. 8 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Figure 4 Line of Sight Visual Line of Sight Radio Line of sight" between the two antennas for optimum performance. RF...
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... enough clearance from buildings and that may have to be in the calculation of relative heights. Check the topology of the land between them. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 9
... enough clearance from buildings and that may have to be in the calculation of relative heights. Check the topology of the land between them. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 9
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CAUTION: Never construct a radio mast, pole, or tower near overhead power lines. NOTE: Local regulations may improve the situation. 10 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Proper alignment helps to achieve the required antenna height. You should first scan your proposed site using a spectrum analyzer to ...
CAUTION: Never construct a radio mast, pole, or tower near overhead power lines. NOTE: Local regulations may improve the situation. 10 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Proper alignment helps to achieve the required antenna height. You should first scan your proposed site using a spectrum analyzer to ...
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...injector end of the cable. For lightning protection at the site and be installed on the radio interface ports. Each W-AP175 access point includes a grounding screw for each antenna port for protection against rain. CAUTION: Be sure that grounding is available and... be sure that it meets local and national electrical codes. However, a buildup of snow or ice on the R0 radio interfaces. 2. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 11 However, it may cause the link to fail. Ethernet Cabling When a suitable antenna location has been...
...injector end of the cable. For lightning protection at the site and be installed on the radio interface ports. Each W-AP175 access point includes a grounding screw for each antenna port for protection against rain. CAUTION: Be sure that grounding is available and... be sure that it meets local and national electrical codes. However, a buildup of snow or ice on the R0 radio interfaces. 2. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 11 However, it may cause the link to fail. Ethernet Cabling When a suitable antenna location has been...
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3. Additionally, wrap your AP or antennas. For weatherproofing cable connections, see "Weatherproofing Directly Connected Antennas" on page 18. 12 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide electrical tape 2. electrical tape The first wrapping of tape should be at least two layers, followed by turning them clockwise ...
3. Additionally, wrap your AP or antennas. For weatherproofing cable connections, see "Weatherproofing Directly Connected Antennas" on page 18. 12 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide electrical tape 2. electrical tape The first wrapping of tape should be at least two layers, followed by turning them clockwise ...
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Figure 6 Directly Connected Antennas Weep holes AP175_11 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 13
Figure 6 Directly Connected Antennas Weep holes AP175_11 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 13
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... cover the weep holes on bottom of condensation from the antennas. Proper weatherproofing is not a fast process. Set aside ample time to gather. 14 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide
... cover the weep holes on bottom of condensation from the antennas. Proper weatherproofing is not a fast process. Set aside ample time to gather. 14 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide
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Cut a 4" (100 mm) strip of electrical tape from just above knurled section to base of antenna mount Leave weep holes uncovered AP175_12 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 15 Beginning just below the weep holes, tightly wrap the connection with a layer of the AP's case. 4. Figure 8 First Wrapping ...
Cut a 4" (100 mm) strip of electrical tape from just above knurled section to base of antenna mount Leave weep holes uncovered AP175_12 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 15 Beginning just below the weep holes, tightly wrap the connection with a layer of the AP's case. 4. Figure 8 First Wrapping ...
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... (Figure 10). Wrapping of butyl rubber. 2. Figure 9 Butyl Rubber Placement Cut 3/4" strip of rubber Squeeze thinner & wider Wrap rubber around base of tape AP175_14 16 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide
... (Figure 10). Wrapping of butyl rubber. 2. Figure 9 Butyl Rubber Placement Cut 3/4" strip of rubber Squeeze thinner & wider Wrap rubber around base of tape AP175_14 16 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide
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... facing down, you must smooth out those areas with 4 layers of Tape 1. Second Wrapping of tape AP175_15 First and third layers wrap top to top Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 17
... facing down, you must smooth out those areas with 4 layers of Tape 1. Second Wrapping of tape AP175_15 First and third layers wrap top to top Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 17
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... antenna connector by cleaning and drying it. 2. Pre-cutting the tape into strips makes in easier to cable Pieces of tape as needed AP175_17 18 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Figure 12 First Wrapping of electrical tape from antenna connector base to maneuver the tape around the connectors and other...
... antenna connector by cleaning and drying it. 2. Pre-cutting the tape into strips makes in easier to cable Pieces of tape as needed AP175_17 18 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Figure 12 First Wrapping of electrical tape from antenna connector base to maneuver the tape around the connectors and other...
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... the taped connector (Figure 13) 3. Join the two ends by pushing them together until there is no longer a seam (Figure 14). Wrapping of tape AP175_19 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 19
... the taped connector (Figure 13) 3. Join the two ends by pushing them together until there is no longer a seam (Figure 14). Wrapping of tape AP175_19 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 19
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... will be covered as climate, hydrology, geology, earthquake, electric power, and transportation. 20 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Second and final layers wrap bottom to top Installing the W-AP175 The W-AP175 can collect. Second Wrapping of tape, check your work to ensure there are no LOS ...is controllable. Keep the W-AP175 away from the roll. 2. Figure 15 Completed Wrapping Pieces of necessary sites. If no places where water can be...
... will be covered as climate, hydrology, geology, earthquake, electric power, and transportation. 20 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Second and final layers wrap bottom to top Installing the W-AP175 The W-AP175 can collect. Second Wrapping of tape, check your work to ensure there are no LOS ...is controllable. Keep the W-AP175 away from the roll. 2. Figure 15 Completed Wrapping Pieces of necessary sites. If no places where water can be...