Dell PowerConnect W-AP134 Installation Manual

Dell PowerConnect W-AP134 Installation Manual

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Dell PowerConnect W-AP130 Series Access Point

Installation Guide

The Dell W-AP130 Series of wireless access points support the IEEE 802.11n standard for high-performance
WLAN. These access points use MIMO (Multiple-in, Multiple-out) technology and support existing
802.11a/b/g/n wireless services. The W-AP130 Series access points work only in conjunction with a Dell
Controller.
The Dell W-AP130 Series access points provide 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 802.3at PoE
Central management configuration and upgrades through a Dell Controller

Minimum Software Requirements

The W-AP130 Series access point requires ArubaOS 6.1.1 or later.

Package Contents

W-AP130 Series access point
Installation guide (this document)
9/16" Ceiling Rail Adapter
15/16" Ceiling Rail Adapter
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.
NOTE: Additional mounting kits for use with the W-AP130 Series access points are sold separately. Contact your Dell sales
representative for details.
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  • Page 1: 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. NOTE: Additional mounting kits for use with the W-AP130 Series access points are sold separately. Contact your Dell sales representative for details.
  • Page 2: Device Overview

    For more information about the LEDs and their behavior, see Table 3 on page External Antenna Connectors The W-AP134 is designed for use with external antennas. The W-AP135 is equipped with internal antennas. Dell PowerConnect W-AP130 Series Access Point | Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 Powered Device (PD) from a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) such as a PoE midspan injector, or network infrastructure that supports PoE. DC Power Socket If PoE is not available, an optional Dell AP AC-DC adapter kit (sold separately) can be used to power the W-AP130 Series. Reset Button The reset button can be used to return the AP to factory default settings.
  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    ArubaOS 6.1 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 6.1 User Guide pour les details des restrictions.
  • Page 5: Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity

    Specifically, access points must use channel assignments appropriate to the location in which the access point will be used. NOTE: Dell, in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the W-AP130 Series access points so that only authorized network administrators can change the settings. For more information about AP configuration, refer to the Dell PowerConnect W-Series ArubaOS 6.1 Quick Start Guide and the Dell PowerConnect W-Series ArubaOS 6.1 User Guide.
  • Page 6: Installing The Ap

    Wireless phones and headsets  Installing the AP NOTE: Service to all Dell products should be performed by trained service personnel only. Using the Ceiling Rail Adapter The AP130 series ships with two ceiling rail adapters for 9/16” and 15/16” ceiling rails.
  • Page 7: Connecting Required Cables

    The RJ45 Ethernet ports (ENET0 and ENET1) support 10/100/1000Base-T auto-sensing MDI/MDX connections. Use these ports to connect the AP to a twisted pair Ethernet LAN segment or directly to a Dell Controller. Use a 4- or 8-conductor, Category 5 UTP cable up to 100 m (325 feet) long.
  • Page 8: Power Connection

    The W-AP130 Series 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. Dell PowerConnect W-AP130 Series Access Point | Installation Guide...
  • Page 9: Verifying Post-Installation Connectivity

    Provisioning parameters are unique to each AP. These local AP parameters are initially configured on the Controller which are then pushed out to the AP and stored on the AP itself. Dell recommends that provisioning settings be configured via the ArubaOS WebUI only. Refer to the Dell PowerConnect W-Series ArubaOS 6.1 User Guide for complete details.
  • Page 10: Product Specifications

     NOTE: If a power adapter other than the one provided by Dell is used in the US or Canada, it should be cULus (NRTL) Listed, with an output rated 12VDC, minimum 1.25A, marked “LPS” or “Class 2,” and suitable for plugging into a standard power receptacle in support.dell.com...
  • Page 11: Wireless Lan

    Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Dell products at end of life are subject to separate collection and treatment in the EU Member States, Norway, and Switzerland and therefore are marked with the symbol shown at the left (crossed-out wheelie bin). The treatment applied at end of life of these products in these countries shall comply with the applicable national laws of countries implementing Directive 2002/96EC on Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
  • Page 12: European Union Rohs

    RoHS Directive are Lead (including Solder used in printed circuit assemblies), Cadmium, Mercury, Hexavalent Chromium, and Bromine. Some Dell products are subject to the exemptions listed in RoHS Directive Annex 7 (Lead in solder used in printed circuit assemblies). Products and packaging will be marked with the “RoHS”...
  • Page 13: Eu Regulatory Conformance

    Canada. EU Regulatory Conformance This product is CE marked according to the provisions of the R & TTE Directive (99/5/EC) - CE 2280(!). Dell, hereby declares that this W-AP134 and W-AP135 device models are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. CE 2280(!) The Declaration of Conformity made under Directive 1999/5/EC is available for viewing at the following location in the EU community.
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  • Page 16: Contacting Support

    , the registered Aruba the Mobile Edge Company logo, and Aruba Mobility Management System . Dell™, the DELL™ logo, and PowerConnect™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. Originated in the USA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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