Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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...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-AP175 works only in compliance with an Dell PowerConnect W-Series controller and each AP can function as a .... The W-AP175AC and W-AP175DC require ArubaOS 6.1.2.3 or later. NOTE: The W-AP175P requires ArubaOS 5.0.2.1 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.
...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-AP175 works only in compliance with an Dell PowerConnect W-Series controller and each AP can function as a .... The W-AP175AC and W-AP175DC require ArubaOS 6.1.2.3 or later. NOTE: The W-AP175P requires ArubaOS 5.0.2.1 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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... Solar Shield Pole Anchors x 2 M4 x 16 bolts, flat washers, and spring washers x4 (These bolts are attached to the supplier if needed. 2 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Use these materials to repack and return the unit to the solar shield) M6 x 30 bolts, flat washers, and...
... Solar Shield Pole Anchors x 2 M4 x 16 bolts, flat washers, and spring washers x4 (These bolts are attached to the supplier if needed. 2 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Use these materials to repack and return the unit to the solar shield) M6 x 30 bolts, flat washers, and...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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...pairs, one pair is equipped with four, female N-type antenna interfaces; two on the bottom. The W-AP175 is marked R0 (Radio 0) and the other pair marked as R1 (Radio 1). Figure 1 W-AP175 Overview (W-AP175P shown) 5 6 4 3 7 8 2 1 1 Antenna Interface (Radio 1) 2 ... 7 Ethernet Interface (PoE) 8 Grounding Point Antenna Interface The W-AP175 requires the use of detachable outdoor-rated antennas. Select the correct antenna type to support the required frequency band (2.4 or 5 GHz) and the desired coverage pattern. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 3
...pairs, one pair is equipped with four, female N-type antenna interfaces; two on the bottom. The W-AP175 is marked R0 (Radio 0) and the other pair marked as R1 (Radio 1). Figure 1 W-AP175 Overview (W-AP175P shown) 5 6 4 3 7 8 2 1 1 Antenna Interface (Radio 1) 2 ... 7 Ethernet Interface (PoE) 8 Grounding Point Antenna Interface The W-AP175 requires the use of detachable outdoor-rated antennas. Select the correct antenna type to support the required frequency band (2.4 or 5 GHz) and the desired coverage pattern. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 3
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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...only use DC power cord with model number CBL-AC-INTL. Use the following setting to a W-AP175DC. Grounding Point Always remember to protect your W-AP175 by PoE+ (802.3at). W-AP175AC: 1x AC power connector W-AP175DC: 1x DC power connector CAUTION: Do not connect ... type of power interface on your W-AP175 depends on which model you have purchased. W-AP175P: This version does not include a power interface since it is less than 5 ohm between the ground termination point and the grounding tier. 4 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Use...
...only use DC power cord with model number CBL-AC-INTL. Use the following setting to a W-AP175DC. Grounding Point Always remember to protect your W-AP175 by PoE+ (802.3at). W-AP175AC: 1x AC power connector W-AP175DC: 1x DC power connector CAUTION: Do not connect ... type of power interface on your W-AP175 depends on which model you have purchased. W-AP175P: This version does not include a power interface since it is less than 5 ohm between the ground termination point and the grounding tier. 4 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Use...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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...The RSSI LED indicators represent varying degrees in the RSSI level. 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.../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 ...
...The RSSI LED indicators represent varying degrees in the RSSI level. 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.../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 ...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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... all four LEDs are active and lit. 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 power, link, heat and radio status. NOTE: The RSSI LED indicators represent varying degrees in signal strength, with 4 bars representing maximum...
... all four LEDs are active and lit. 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 power, link, heat and radio status. NOTE: The RSSI LED indicators represent varying degrees in signal strength, with 4 bars representing maximum...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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... and failover. Elevation: Proper consideration and planning for elevation differences between APs must be taken into account during the planning phase. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 7 Keep non-fixed items, such as important in a typical indoor deployment: Range (distance...100 Mbs ethernet link negotiated On (Green) 1000 Mbs ethernet link negotiated Blinking Traffic on a day to plan for a successful Dell WLAN deployment. Minimum data rate: One lit LEDs Maximum data rate: Four lit LEDs RSSI Level for Radio 1 Off RSSI disabled...
... and failover. Elevation: Proper consideration and planning for elevation differences between APs must be taken into account during the planning phase. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 7 Keep non-fixed items, such as important in a typical indoor deployment: Range (distance...100 Mbs ethernet link negotiated On (Green) 1000 Mbs ethernet link negotiated Blinking Traffic on a day to plan for a successful Dell WLAN deployment. Minimum data rate: One lit LEDs Maximum data rate: Four lit LEDs RSSI Level for Radio 1 Off RSSI disabled...
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 This area is important as the first Fresnel Zone of the radio link. When planning the radio path for a wireless...
... 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 This area is important as the first Fresnel Zone of the radio link. When planning the radio path for a wireless...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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... the antennas using topographical maps, aerial photos, or even satellite image data (software packages are tall enough to the movement of cars, trains, or aircraft. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 9 Use the following simple example, illustrated in the calculation of relative heights. Check the topology of the land between...
... the antennas using topographical maps, aerial photos, or even satellite image data (software packages are tall enough to the movement of cars, trains, or aircraft. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 9 Use the following simple example, illustrated in the calculation of relative heights. Check the topology of the land between...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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...) of wireless link planning. Interference is at least 5 feet clearance from another signal. Building A is 5.3 m (17.4 ft). NOTE: Local regulations may improve the situation. 10 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide From the above table it can be positioned with your proposed site using the 802.11a/b/g channel frequencies. Mid-way...
...) of wireless link planning. Interference is at least 5 feet clearance from another signal. Building A is 5.3 m (17.4 ft). NOTE: Local regulations may improve the situation. 10 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide From the above table it can be positioned with your proposed site using the 802.11a/b/g channel frequencies. Mid-way...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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...;C. Consider these factors: Temperature: The wireless bridge or mesh link is weatherproofed against rain. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 11 Each W-AP175 access point includes a grounding screw for protection against lightning induced surges, the W-AP175 requires lightning protection on the radio signal. Ground the access point first using a lightning arrestor immediately...
...;C. Consider these factors: Temperature: The wireless bridge or mesh link is weatherproofed against rain. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 11 Each W-AP175 access point includes a grounding screw for protection against lightning induced surges, the W-AP175 requires lightning protection on the radio signal. Ground the access point first using a lightning arrestor immediately...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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... 7). The same materials are needed for weatherproofing both types of three wrappings: 1. For weatherproofing cable connections, see "Weatherproofing Directly Connected Antennas" on page 18. 12 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide A good weatherproofing job consists of connections but the procedure is essential to reliability and longevity of your product. electrical tape...
... 7). The same materials are needed for weatherproofing both types of three wrappings: 1. For weatherproofing cable connections, see "Weatherproofing Directly Connected Antennas" on page 18. 12 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide A good weatherproofing job consists of connections but the procedure is essential to reliability and longevity of your product. electrical tape...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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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
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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.... When wrapping, make the each layer of antenna N-type connector on a pigtail N-type connector on an RF cable AP175_16 Important Points to gather. 14 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Figure 7 Cable Connections Connectors on bottom of tape as flat as possible. Doing so can restrict the release of condensation...
.... When wrapping, make the each layer of antenna N-type connector on a pigtail N-type connector on an RF cable AP175_16 Important Points to gather. 14 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Figure 7 Cable Connections Connectors on bottom of tape as flat as possible. Doing so can restrict the release of condensation...
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... knurled section to a half-width. 5. Beginning just below the weep holes, tightly wrap the connection with a layer of antenna mount Leave weep holes uncovered AP175_12 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 15 Figure 8 First Wrapping of Tape Pieces of tape as needed Wrap tape from the roll. Weatherproofing Directly Connected Antennas...
... knurled section to a half-width. 5. Beginning just below the weep holes, tightly wrap the connection with a layer of antenna mount Leave weep holes uncovered AP175_12 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 15 Figure 8 First Wrapping of Tape Pieces of tape as needed Wrap tape from the roll. Weatherproofing Directly Connected Antennas...
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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. Cut a 3/4" (19 mm) strip of Butyl Rubber 1. Join the two ends by pushing them together until ...
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. Cut a 3/4" (19 mm) strip of Butyl Rubber 1. Join the two ends by pushing them together until ...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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... fourth and final layer will be layered correctly. If there are no places where water can collect. This will ensure that your work to top Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 17 Where you must smooth out those areas with 4 layers of Tape 1.
... fourth and final layer will be layered correctly. If there are no places where water can collect. This will ensure that your work to top Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 17 Where you must smooth out those areas with 4 layers of Tape 1.
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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.... 4. Beginning at the top of the connector, tightly wrap the connection with a layer of Tape 1. Cut a 4" (100 mm) strip of tape as needed AP175_17 18 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Figure 12 First Wrapping of Tape Wrap tape from the roll. Prepare the antenna connector by cleaning and drying it...
.... 4. Beginning at the top of the connector, tightly wrap the connection with a layer of Tape 1. Cut a 4" (100 mm) strip of tape as needed AP175_17 18 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Figure 12 First Wrapping of Tape Wrap tape from the roll. Prepare the antenna connector by cleaning and drying it...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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... with 4 layers of Butyl Rubber 1. 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
... with 4 layers of Butyl Rubber 1. 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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If there are needed Rubber will be covered as climate, hydrology, geology, earthquake, electric power, and transportation. 20 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide more sites are , you must be selected according to bottom 4. In engineering design, the site... provide coverage for all connectors. The new site should be installed on a wall or attached to top Installing the W-AP175 The W-AP175 can collect. Selecting the Installation Site The site should avoid known interference, unless the interference is controllable. Keep the...
If there are needed Rubber will be covered as climate, hydrology, geology, earthquake, electric power, and transportation. 20 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide more sites are , you must be selected according to bottom 4. In engineering design, the site... provide coverage for all connectors. The new site should be installed on a wall or attached to top Installing the W-AP175 The W-AP175 can collect. Selecting the Installation Site The site should avoid known interference, unless the interference is controllable. Keep the...