Dell W-Series 228 W-IAP228 Instant Access Point Installation Guide

Dell Networking W-IAP228 Wireless Instant Access Point

Installation Guide

0511760-01

| May 2015

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The Dell W-IAP228 is a temperature-hardened, water-resistant, indoor-rated, dual-radio IEEE 802.11ac wireless

Instant Access Point (IAP). It uses MIMO (Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) technology and other high-

throughput mode techniques to deliver high-performance, 802.11ac 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz functionality while

simultaneously supporting existing 802.11a/b/g/n wireless services.

W-IAP228 Features

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Wireless transceiver

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Wireless Instant access point (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)

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Wireless air monitor (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)

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Protocol-independent networking functionality

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Compatibility with IEEE 802.3at PoE

Guide Overview

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“W-IAP228 Hardware Overview” on page

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provides detailed hardware overview of the W-IAP228 Instant

access point.

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“Before You Begin” on page

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provides key questions to ask and items to consider when deploying a wireless

network.

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“Installing the IAP” on page

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describes the multi-step process for successful installation and deployment of

the W-IAP228 Instant access point.

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“Safety and Regulatory Compliance” on page

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provides safety and regulatory compliance information.

Package Contents

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W-IAP228 Instant Access Point

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Cable Glands x2

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USB Console Cable

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Copper Lug x1

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M4 x 8 Screw x1

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Installation Guide (this document)

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Quick Start Guide

NOTE:

The weatherproof caps for Ethernet and Console interfaces are connected to the IAP in the package.

NOTE:

Mounting kits for use with the W-IAP228 Instant access point are sold separately. Contact your Dell sales representative

for details.

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.