Dell W-Series 205H W-AP205H Access Point Installation Guide

Dell Networking W-AP205H Access Point

Installation Guide

The Dell Networking W-AP205H access point is a high-performance dual-radio wireless and

wired 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-AP205H access point to provide wireless 2.4 GHz 802.11n and 5 GHz 802.11n/ac

functionality, while simultaneously supporting existing 802.11a/b/g wireless services.

The W-AP205H access point can be attached to a wall box using the 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-AP205H access point works in conjunction with a Dell Networking W-Series

controller.

The W-AP205H access point 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



Centralized management configuration and upgrades through a Dell Controller



Compatibility with IEEE 802.3af/at PoE



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



Support for selected USB peripherals

Package Contents



W-AP205H Access Point



Single Gang Wall-box Mounting Bracket



2x #6-32 Machine Screw



T8H Torx Security Screw



Installation Guide (this document)

Hardware Overview

Figure 1

Front View of AP

LED

The W-AP205H access point is equipped with two LEDs in the front. The top LED indicates

the status of the AP as Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) enabling PoE-out on the E3 port.

The bottom LED indicates the operational status of the AP.

Console Port

The W-AP205H 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. This

port located at the back of the W-AP205H access point is a 4-pin connector with removable

dust cover. An optional serial adapter cable (AP-CBL-SER) compatible with the W-AP205H

access point is sold separately.

Figure 2

Back View of AP

Ethernet Ports

The W-AP205H access point is equipped with a total of four active Ethernet ports (E0-E3).

E0 port, located at the back of the AP (

Figure 2

), is a 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 (nominal) as a standard defined

Powered Device (PD) from a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) such as a PoE midspan

injector or network infrastructure that supports PoE.

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-AP205H 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 of AP

Figure 4

Gigabit Ethernet Port Pin-Out

USB Port

The W-AP205H access point is equipped with a USB port on the right side. The USB port is

compatible with cellular modems and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) dongles. When active, the

USB port can supply up to 5W (1A).

Push Button

The push button located on the side of the W-AP205H 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 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-AP205H access point has a single 48VDC power connector to support powering

through an AC-to-DC power adapter

(

AP-AC-48V36 sold separately).

The W-AP205H 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)

source.

When powered by an 802.3at source, the PoE-out (PoE-PSE) functionality is enabled on the

E3 port, allowing a maximum output of 10W. If a powered device (PD) connected to the E3

port attempts to exceed the 10W power limit, the E3 port is temporarily disabled. The port

will automatically reactivate after being disabled.

When powered by an 802.3at source, the USB port on the W-AP205H access point is also

enabled, allowing an output of up to 5W.

When powered by an 802.3af source, power for both PoE-PSE and USB are disabled.

Before You Begin

Pre-Installation Network Requirements

After WLAN planning is complete and the appropriate products and their placement have

been determined, the Dell controller(s) must be installed and initial setup performed before

the APs are deployed.

AP Pre-Installation Checklist

Before installing your W-AP205H access point, be sure that you have the following:



Pre-installed wall box



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-DC adapter kit (sold separately)



Dell Controller provisioned on the network:



Layer 2/3 network connectivity to your AP

One of the following network services:



Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)



DNS server with an “A” record



DHCP Server with vendor-specific options

Summary of the Setup Process

Complete each of tasks below in the order listed to setup your W-AP205H access point.

1.

Verify pre-installation connectivity.

2.

Identify the specific installation location for each AP.

3.

Install each AP.

4.

Verify post-installation connectivity.

5.

Configure each AP.

Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity

Before you install APs in a network environment, make sure that the APs are able to locate and

connect to the controller after power on. In order to successfully setup your network the

following conditions must be met:



When connected to the network, each AP is assigned a valid IP address



APs are able to locate the controller

Refer to the

Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS Quick Start Guide

for instructions on locating

and connecting to the controller.

Identifying Specific Installation Locations

The W-AP205H access point must be secured to a Dell-approved wall or desk mount kit,

which can be purchased separately. The AP should be oriented vertically, with Ethernet ports

facing downward to facilitate maximum antenna gain. Use the AP placement map generated

by the Dell VisualRF Plan software application to determine the proper installation

location(s). Each location should be as close as possible to the center of the intended coverage

area and should be free from obstructions or obvious sources of interference. RF absorbers/

reflectors/interference sources will impact RF propagation and should be accounted for during

the planning phase and adjusted in the VisualRF plan.

Identifying Known RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference Sources

Identifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources while in the field during

the installation phase is critical. Make sure that these sources are taken into consideration

when you attach an AP to its fixed location.

RF absorbers include:



Cement/concrete—Old concrete has high levels of water dissipation, which dries out the

concrete, allowing for potential RF propagation. New concrete has high levels of water

concentration in the concrete, blocking RF signals.



Natural Items—Fish tanks, water fountains, ponds, and trees



Brick

RF reflectors include:



Metal Objects—Metal pans between floors, rebar, fire doors, air conditioning/heating

ducts, mesh windows, blinds, chain link fences (depending on aperture size), refrigerators,

racks, shelves, and filing cabinets.



Do not place an AP between two air conditioning/heating ducts. Make sure that APs are

placed below ducts to avoid RF disturbances.

RF interference sources include:



Microwave ovens and other 2.4 or 5 GHz objects (such as cordless phones)



Cordless headset such as those used in call centers or lunch rooms

Installing the AP

The W-AP205H access point is designed to mount into a variety of electrical gang boxes.

1.

Begin by removing the existing data wall plate (if applicable).

Figure 5

Removing Wall Plate (US Single Gang Outlet Box Shown)

2.

Remove any existing RJ-45 connectors (typically snap-in) or cut/remove the UTP cable.

3.

Use a short Ethernet cable (sold separately) to connect the E0 port to an RJ-45 connector

or crimp an RJ-45 plug (not supplied) on the cable and insert in the E0 port. Do the same

for the PT port, if used.

4.

Align the mounting holes of the W-AP205H mounting bracket with mounting holes in the

gang box, as shown in

Figure 6

and

Figure 7

. For worldwide single gang outlet box, the

mounting bracket has two sets of mounting holes to meet the individual installation

position requirement. See

Figure 7

for details.

The applicable standards for the wall boxes are:



IEC 60670-1, GB17466, BS4662 and DIN49073 for Worldwide



ANSI/NEMA OS 1 and OS 2 for US

NOTE:

The W-AP205H access point requires ArubaOS 6.4.3.0 or later

version.

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 Status

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 the W-AP205H acces point may become hot

after extended use.

NOTE:

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

NOTE:

USB port does not supply power while operating in 802.3af mode.

Power Source

Restrictions

USB

PoE-PSE

DC (AP-AC-48V36)

None (USB and PoE-PSE enabled)

5W

15.4W

802.3at

None (USB and PSE-PoE enabled)

5W

10W

802.3af

USB and PoE-PSE disabled

N/A

N/A

NOTE:

If both PoE and DC power are available, the W-AP205H access point will

default to using DC source.

CAUTION:

FCC Statement: Improper termination of access points installed

in the United States configured to non-US model controllers 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).

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 ArubaOS 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 ArubaOS 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 ArubaOS User Guide.

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

riferimento alla

Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS User Guide

per avere

informazioni detagliate sulle restrizioni.

NOTE:

It is important that you verify the items listed under

AP Pre-Installation

Checklist

before you attempt to set up and install a W-AP205H access point.

NOTE:

The W-AP205H access point has been designed to comply with

governmental requirements, so that only authorized network administrators can

change the settings. For more information about AP configuration, refer to the

Dell

Networking W-Series ArubaOS Quick Start Guide

and

Dell Networking W-Series

ArubaOS 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.

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