Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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... and W-AP175DC: IEEE 802.3af Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device 0511047-01 | January 2012 1 There are three versions of the W-AP175, which mainly differ in the way they receive power. W-AP175P: PoE+ powered (802.3at) W-AP175AC: AC ... a/b/g/n wireless access point. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point Installation Guide The Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 is part of Dell's comprehensive wireless network solution. NOTE: The W-AP175P requires ArubaOS 5.0.2.1 or later. The W-AP175 works only in compliance with an Dell PowerConnect W-Series controller and each ...
... and W-AP175DC: IEEE 802.3af Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device 0511047-01 | January 2012 1 There are three versions of the W-AP175, which mainly differ in the way they receive power. W-AP175P: PoE+ powered (802.3at) W-AP175AC: AC ... a/b/g/n wireless access point. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point Installation Guide The Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 is part of Dell's comprehensive wireless network solution. NOTE: The W-AP175P requires ArubaOS 5.0.2.1 or later. The W-AP175 works only in compliance with an Dell PowerConnect W-Series controller and each ...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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...) 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...
...) 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...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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... 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 AP and two on the bottom. The W-AP175 is marked R0 (Radio 0) and the other pair marked as R1 (Radio 1). Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 3 R0 supports the 5 GHz frequency band and R1...
... 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 AP and two on the bottom. The W-AP175 is marked R0 (Radio 0) and the other pair marked as R1 (Radio 1). Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 3 R0 supports the 5 GHz frequency band and R1...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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...61548; W-AP175DC: 1x DC power connector CAUTION: Do not connect a DC power cable to an W-AP175AC or an AC power cable to the W-AP175 enclosure. CAUTION: For the W-AP175AC, only use DC power cord with model number CBL-AC-INTL. On the W-AP175P, this port also supports IEEE.... W-AP175P: This version does not include a power interface since it is only powered by installing grounding lines. Ethernet Interface The W-AP175 is less than 5 ohm between the ground termination point and the grounding tier. 4 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide
...61548; W-AP175DC: 1x DC power connector CAUTION: Do not connect a DC power cable to an W-AP175AC or an AC power cable to the W-AP175 enclosure. CAUTION: For the W-AP175AC, only use DC power cord with model number CBL-AC-INTL. On the W-AP175P, this port also supports IEEE.... W-AP175P: This version does not include a power interface since it is only powered by installing grounding lines. Ethernet Interface The W-AP175 is less than 5 ohm between the ground termination point and the grounding tier. 4 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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W-AP175P LED Status Indicators The W-AP175 include visual indicators for Radio 0 Off 4 Step Progressive Bars (Red) 25/50/75/100% No power to AP Device booting, not ready Device ready Not ... represent varying degrees 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 Table 2 W-AP175P LED Status Indicators LED Function Indicator Status P/S POE ENT R0 R1 RSSI (Radio 0) AP Power/Ready Status Off...
W-AP175P LED Status Indicators The W-AP175 include visual indicators for Radio 0 Off 4 Step Progressive Bars (Red) 25/50/75/100% No power to AP Device booting, not ready Device ready Not ... represent varying degrees 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 Table 2 W-AP175P LED Status Indicators LED Function Indicator Status P/S POE ENT R0 R1 RSSI (Radio 0) AP Power/Ready Status Off...
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... Off output status Non-powered device (0Ω 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...
... Off output status Non-powered device (0Ω 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...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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... process is important to understand the 3D coverage pattern provided by the antennas that will be evaluated to day basis. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 7 Scale Requirements The potentially immense scale of outdoor deployments requires consideration of these differences... Mbs ethernet link negotiated On (Green) 1000 Mbs ethernet link negotiated Blinking Traffic on a day to plan for a successful Dell WLAN deployment. Regardless of factors that supports advanced Aruba features, such as ARM, efficient client roaming, and failover. ...
... process is important to understand the 3D coverage pattern provided by the antennas that will be evaluated to day basis. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 7 Scale Requirements The potentially immense scale of outdoor deployments requires consideration of these differences... Mbs ethernet link negotiated On (Green) 1000 Mbs ethernet link negotiated Blinking Traffic on a day to plan for a successful Dell WLAN deployment. Regardless of factors that supports advanced Aruba features, such as ARM, efficient client roaming, and failover. ...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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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 The concept of radio line of sight involves the area along a link through which the bulk of sight" between the...
... 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 The concept of radio line of sight involves the area along a link through which the bulk of sight" between the...
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... sight between the antennas using topographical maps, aerial photos, or even satellite image data (software packages are tall enough to attain the minimum required clearance. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 9 For long-distance links, the AP may have to be mounted on the distance of the link, obstacles that no...
... sight between the antennas using topographical maps, aerial photos, or even satellite image data (software packages are tall enough to attain the minimum required clearance. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 9 For long-distance links, the AP may have to be mounted on the distance of the link, obstacles that no...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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... a high radio mast or tower. 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 These include other WiFi radio antennas. Place the wireless bridge or mesh link away from another signal. Radio Interference...
... a high radio mast or tower. 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 These include other WiFi radio antennas. Place the wireless bridge or mesh link away from another signal. Radio Interference...
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...GHz must be installed on the unit before the cable enters the building Grounding It is weatherproofed against lightning induced surges, the W-AP175 requires lightning protection on the R0 radio interfaces. 2. Consider these points: The ethernet cable length should never be ... you must plan a cable route from the wireless bridge or mesh link outdoors to a suitable power and/or network source. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 11 Ground the access point first using a lightning arrestor immediately before making any other structures are...
...GHz must be installed on the unit before the cable enters the building Grounding It is weatherproofed against lightning induced surges, the W-AP175 requires lightning protection on the R0 radio interfaces. 2. Consider these points: The ethernet cable length should never be ... you must plan a cable route from the wireless bridge or mesh link outdoors to a suitable power and/or network source. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 11 Ground the access point first using a lightning arrestor immediately before making any other structures are...
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... connections but the procedure is always directed down and away from connections. For weatherproofing cable connections, see "Weatherproofing Directly Connected Antennas" on page 18. 12 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 3. electrical tape 2. Required Items and Tools 3/4" (19 mm) Vinyl Electrical Tape Butyl Rubber Tape Knife or Box...
... connections but the procedure is always directed down and away from connections. For weatherproofing cable connections, see "Weatherproofing Directly Connected Antennas" on page 18. 12 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 3. electrical tape 2. Required Items and Tools 3/4" (19 mm) Vinyl Electrical Tape Butyl Rubber Tape Knife or Box...
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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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.... Figure 7 Cable Connections Connectors 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
.... Figure 7 Cable Connections Connectors 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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... and drying it. 3. 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 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the wrapping extends all the way to escape. 2. Weep holes allow condensation that has built...
... and drying it. 3. 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 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the wrapping extends all the way to escape. 2. Weep holes allow condensation that has built...
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... is no longer a seam (Figure 10). 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 Wrapping of butyl rubber. 2.
... is no longer a seam (Figure 10). 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 Wrapping of butyl rubber. 2.
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... layers of the connector. 3. This will ensure that your fourth and final layer will be layered correctly. Second and final layers wrap bottom to top Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 17 After completing the fourth layer of tape, check your antenna is facing up, you should begin wrapping depends on...
... layers of the connector. 3. This will ensure that your fourth and final layer will be layered correctly. Second and final layers wrap bottom to top Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 17 After completing the fourth layer of tape, check your antenna is facing up, you should begin wrapping depends on...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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... in easier to the cable's insulation. Prepare the antenna connector by cleaning and drying it. 2. Cut a 4" (100 mm) strip of tape as needed AP175_17 18 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Beginning at the top of the connector, tightly wrap the connection with a layer of Tape 1. Weatherproofing Cable Connections First Wrapping...
... in easier to the cable's insulation. Prepare the antenna connector by cleaning and drying it. 2. Cut a 4" (100 mm) strip of tape as needed AP175_17 18 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Beginning at the top of the connector, tightly wrap the connection with a layer of Tape 1. Weatherproofing Cable Connections First Wrapping...
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... Butyl Rubber Wrap Wrap rubber around connector and cable Squeeze to bond rubber to wrap around the taped connector (Figure 13) 3. Wrapping of tape AP175_19 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 19
... Butyl Rubber Wrap Wrap rubber around connector and cable Squeeze to bond rubber to wrap around the taped connector (Figure 13) 3. Wrapping of tape AP175_19 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 19
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... attached to the network planning and technical requirements of tape as climate, hydrology, geology, earthquake, electric power, and transportation. 20 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide In engineering design, the site should be covered as well, but the distance of coverage and... areas with 4 layers of coverage are no LOS is controllable. Keep the W-AP175 away from the roll. 2. Second and final layers wrap bottom to top Installing the W-AP175 The W-AP175 can collect. If there are needed Rubber will be selected according to a pole.
... attached to the network planning and technical requirements of tape as climate, hydrology, geology, earthquake, electric power, and transportation. 20 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide In engineering design, the site should be covered as well, but the distance of coverage and... areas with 4 layers of coverage are no LOS is controllable. Keep the W-AP175 away from the roll. 2. Second and final layers wrap bottom to top Installing the W-AP175 The W-AP175 can collect. If there are needed Rubber will be selected according to a pole.