Dell W-Series 205H W-IAP205H Access Point Installation Guide

Dell Networking W-IAP205H Instant Access Point

Installation Guide

The Dell Networking W-IAP205H Instant access point is a high-performance dual-

radio wired and wireless Instant access point for hospitality and branch deployments.

This device combines high-performance wireless mobility with Gigabit wired local

access to deliver secure network access to dormitories, hotel rooms, classrooms,

medical clinics, and multi-tenant environments. MIMO (Multiple-Input, Multiple-

Output) technology enables the W-IAP205H access point to provide wireless 2.4

GHz 802.11n and 5 GHz 802.11 n/ac functionality, while simultaneously supporting

existing 802.11a/b/g wireless services.

The W-IAP205H access point can be attached to a wall box using the mounting

bracket provided, or converted into a desk-mounted remote access point for branch

office deployments using the AP-205H-MNTR desk mount kit (sold separately).

The W-IAP205H access point works in conjunction with a built-in virtual controller

and provides the following capabilities:



Dual wireless transceivers



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



IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a wireless air monitor, spectrum analyzer



Supports PoE-in on E0 port (only), and PoE-out on E3 port (only)



Compatibility with IEEE 802.3af/at PoE



Support for selected USB peripherals

Package Contents



W-IAP205H Access Point



Single Gang Wall-box Mounting Bracket



2x #6-32 Machine Screw



T8H Torx Security Screw



Instant Quick Start Guide



Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information Guide



Installation Guide (this document)

Hardware Overview

Figure 1

Front View

LED

The W-IAP205H access point is equipped with two LEDs indicating System Status

and Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE).

Console Port

The W-IAP205H access point is equipped with a serial console port at the

back(

Figure 2

). The port allows connecting the AP to a serial terminal or a laptop for

direct local management. The 4-pin connector with removable dust cover is located

on the back of the access point. An optional serial adapter cable (AP-CBL-SER)

compatible with the W-IAP205H access point can be purchased separately.

Figure 2

Back View

Ethernet Ports

The W-IAP205H access point is equipped with a total of four active Ethernet ports

(E0-E3).

The E0 port, located at the bac k of the AP

Figure 2

is 10/100/1000 Base-T (RJ-45)

auto-sensing, MDI/MDX wired-network uplink connectivity port. It supports IEEE

802.3af/802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE), accepting 48VDC (nomial) as a standard

defined Powered Device (PD) from a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), such as a

midspan injector or network infrastructure that supports PoE.

The E1-E3 ports, located at the bottom of the AP (

Figure 3

), are 10/100/1000 Base-T

(RJ-45) auto-sensing, MDI/MDX wired-network downlink connectivity ports. They

are used to provide secure network connectivity to wired devices. Only the E3 port

supports PoE-out functionality, supplying a maximum power of 10W when the AP is

operating in 802.3at PoE mode.

Additionally, the W-IAP205H access point has a Pass-Through (PT) port at the back

(

Figure 2

) and an E0/PT port at the bottom (

Figure 3

). The E0/PT port acts

primarily as a Pass-Through (PT) port. Alternatively, the E0/PT port can serve as an

E0 uplink port and accepts 802.3af/802.3at PoE power when the E0 and PT ports at

the back of the AP are physically bridged by an Ethernet cable (AP-CBL-ETH10 sold

separately with the AP-205H-MNTR desk mount kit).

Figure 3

Bottom View

Figure 4

Gigabit Ethernet Port Pin-Out

USB Port

The W-IAP205H access point is equipped with a USB port that is compatible with

cellular modems and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) dongles. When the access point is

powered by a DC or 802.3at source, the USB port is enabled allowing an output of up

to 5W

.

Push Button

The push button located on the side of the W-IAP205H access point can be used to

reset the AP to factory default settings or turn off/on the LED display.



To reset the AP to factory default settings:

1.

Power off the AP.

2.

Press and hold the push button using a small, narrow object, such as a

paperclip.

3.

Power-on the AP without releasing the push button. The system status LED

will flash within 5 seconds.

4.

Release the push button.

The system status LED will flash again within 15 seconds indicating that the

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

settings.



To turn off/on the system status LED:

During the normal operation of the AP, press the push button using a small,

narrow object, such as a paperclip. The system status LED will be turned off/on

immediately.

Power

The W-IAP205H access point has a single 48VDC power connector to support

powering through an AC-to-DC power adapter. AP-AC-48V36 adapter (sold

separately).

The W-IAP205H access point supports both PoE-in and PoE-out functionality. The

PoE-in (PoE-PD) allows the E0 port to draw power from an 802.3at (preferred) or

802.3af (optional) sources.

Additionally, the PoE-out (PoE-PSE) functionality is enabled on the port 3, allowing

a maximum output of 10W. If a device attempts to exceed the 10W power limit, the

E3 port is temporarily disabled. The port will automatically reactivates after being

disabled.

When powered by an 802.3at source, the W-IAP205H access point is able to supply

power to PoE-PSE or USB, but not both simultaneously. The default setting for this

device is PoE-PSE off, USB on. This setting can be configured in Dell Instant.

When powered by an 802.3af source, power sourcing for PoE-PSE and USB is

disabled.

Before You Begin

Pre-Installation Network Requirements

Pre-Installation Checklist

Before installing your W-IAP205H access point, be sure that you have the following:



Cat5E UTP cable with network access installed in the wall box



One of the following power sources:



IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) source



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

Summary of the Setup Process

Complete each of tasks below in the order listed to setup your W-IAP205H access

point.

1.

Identify the specific installation location for each AP.

2.

Install each AP.

3.

Verify post-installation connectivity.

4.

Configure the virtual controller. Refer to the

Dell Networking W-Series Instant

Quick Start Guide

.

NOTE:

The W-IAP205H access point requires Dell Instant 4.2 or later.

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.

LED

Color/State

Meaning

System Status

Off

AP powered off, or LED switched to ‘off mode’

Amber- Solid

AP ready, restricted mode:



10/100Mbps uplink negotiated



Either radio in non-HT mode



Virtual AP not enabled

Amber- Flashing

AP in Air Monitor or Spectrum Analyzer mode

Red

Error condition

Green - Flashing

AP booting, not ready

Green - Solid

AP ready

PSE

Off

AP powered off, or PoE capability disabled

Green - Solid

PoE power enabled

Red

PoE power sourcing error or overload

condition

CAUTION:

The back panel of this device may become hot after extended use.

ATTENTION:

Le panneau arrière du point d'accès AP peut chauffer après une

utilisation prolongée.

NOTE:

Hot-plug operation is not recommended for the console port.

Power Source

Restrictions

USB

PoE-PSE

DC (AP-AC-48V36)

None (USB and PoE-PSE enabled)

5W

15.4W

802.3at

USB or PoE-PSE enabled

5W

10W

802.3af

USB and PoE-PSE disabled

N/A

N/A

NOTE:

If both PoE and DC power are available, the AP will default to using

DC power

.

CAUTION:

FCC Statement: Improper termination of access points installed in the

United States (non-US Regulatory Domain model) will be in violation of the FCC

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

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

be subject to forfeiture (47 CFR 1.80).

ATTENTION:

Déclaration FCC: l'arrêt incorrect des points d'accès installés aux

États-unis qui sont configurés sur des contrôleurs autres que le modèle agréé aux

États-unis est considéré comme contrevenant à l'homologation fcc. toute violation

délibérée ou intentionnelle de cette condition peut entraîner une injonction d'arrêt

immédiat de son utilisation par la fcc et peut déboucher sur la confiscation de

l'équipement (47 cfr 1.80).

CAUTION:

EU Statement:

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

refer to the

Dell Networking W-Series Instant 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 Networking W-Series Instant User

Guide

pour les details des restrictions.

Low Power FunkLAN Produkt, das im 2.4 GHz und im 5 GHz Band arbeitet. Weitere

Informationen bezlüglich Einschränkungen finden Sie im

Dell Networking W-

Series Instant User Guide.

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

alla

Dell Networking W-Series Instant User Guide

per avere informazioni

detagliate sulle restrizioni.

NOTE:

Dell, in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed

the W-IAP205H access point so that only authorized network

administrators can change the settings. For more information about AP

configuration, refer to the

Dell Networking W-Series Instant Quick Start

Guide

and

Dell Networking Instant User Guide

.

CAUTION:

Access points are radio transmission devices and as such are subject

to governmental regulation. Network administrators responsible for the

configuration and operation of access points must comply with local broadcast

regulations. Specifically, access points must use channel assignments

appropriate to the location in which the access point will be used.

ATTENTION:

Les points d'accès sont des périphériques de transmission radio et

sont, en tant que tels, soumis aux réglementations nationales. Les administrateurs

réseau responsables de la configuration et de l'exploitation des points d'accès

doivent se conformer aux règlements locaux de diffusion. De façon plus précise,

les points d'accès doivent employer des canaux adaptés à leur emplacement

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