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Dell Networking W-AP228 Wireless Access Point

Installation Guide

0511757-02 | April 2015

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The W-AP228 is a temperature-hardened, water-resistant, indoor-rated, dual-radio IEEE 802.11ac wireless access 
point (AP). This access point use 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. The W-AP228 access point works only in 
conjunction with a Dell Networking W-Series controller. 

W-AP228 Features

Wireless transceiver

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

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

Protocol-independent networking functionality

Compatibility with IEEE 802.3at PoE

Central management configuration and upgrades with a Dell controller.

Guide Overview

“W-AP228 Hardware Overview” on page

 

2

 provides detailed hardware overview of the W-AP228 access point.

“Before You Begin” on page

 

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

network.

“Installing the AP” on page

 

6

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

the W-AP228 access point.

“Safety and Regulatory Compliance” on page

 

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 provides safety and regulatory compliance information.

Package Contents

W-AP228 Access Point

Cable Glands x2

USB Console Cable

Copper Lug x1

M4 x 8 Screw x1

Installation Guide (this document)

NOTE:  The weatherproof caps for Ethernet and Console interfaces are connected to the AP in the package.

NOTE:  Mounting kits for use with the W-AP228 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.

Summary of Contents for W-AP228

Page 1: ...verview W AP228 Hardware Overview on page 2 provides detailed hardware overview of the W AP228 access point Before You Begin on page 4 provides key questions to ask and items to consider when deploying a wireless network Installing the AP on page 6 describes the multi step process for successful installation and deployment of the W AP228 access point Safety and Regulatory Compliance on page 11 pro...

Page 2: ...1 W AP228 LED Status during Boot Up LED Color State Meaning System LED Off No power to AP Red Initial power up Green Flashing AP booting Green Steady AP ready and 1000Mbps Ethernet link established The LED turns off after 1200 seconds Green Yellow 6 seconds period AP ready and 10 100Mbps Ethernet link established The LED turns off after 1200 seconds 2G0 2G1 2G2 5G0 5G1 5G2 LAN Port WAN Port Ground...

Page 3: ...be used to return the AP to factory default settings To reset the AP 1 Power off the AP 2 Press and hold the reset button using a small narrow object such as a paperclip 3 Power on the AP without releasing the reset button The system LED will flash within 5 seconds 4 Release the reset button The system LED will flash again within 15 seconds indicating that the reset is completed The AP will now co...

Page 4: ...he 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 ...

Page 5: ...ded coverage area and should be free from obstructions or obvious sources of interference These RF absorbers reflectors interference sources will impact RF propagation and should have been accounted for during the planning phase and adjusted for in RF plan Identifying Known RF Absorbers Reflectors Interference Sources Identifying known RF absorbers reflectors and interference sources while in the ...

Page 6: ...or mounting kit b Align the screw holes in the mounting bracket with the previously installed anchors or demarcated screw points c Insert the screws to secure the mounting bracket Screws are not included in the AP package or mounting kit Figure 5 Attaching the Adapter to a Wall NOTE Service to all Dell Networking W Series products should be performed by trained service personnel only NOTE The W AP...

Page 7: ...the AP 3 Attach the AP to the secured mounting adapter as shown in Figure 7 a Align the AP with a mounting adapter placing the AP so that it s mounting tabs are at an angle of approximately 30 degrees to the adapter 4 Pushing toward the wall rotate the AP clockwise until it clicks into place see Figure 7 Figure 7 Attaching the AP to the Mounting Bracket AP 220_14 ...

Page 8: ... 2 Connecting the Ethernet Cable To connect the Ethernet cable to the AP perform the following steps using the cable glands that ships with your AP Figure 9 Installing a Cable Gland 1 Slide the sealing nut over the cable without the RJ45 connector attached to the end 2 Slide the clamping ring over the cable 3 Using a crimping tool attach the shielded RJ45 connector to the end of the cable WARNING ...

Page 9: ...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 Web UI only Refer to the Dell Networking W Series ArubaOS User Guide for details AP Configuration Configuration parameters are network or controller specific and are configured and store...

Page 10: ...00Base T auto sensing Ethernet RJ 45 Interfaces MDI MDX Power over Ethernet IEEE 802 3at compliant 48VDC nominal 0 6A Power POE support on WAN port 802 3at compliant POE sourcing devices Environmental Operating Temperature 40ºC to 60ºC 40ºF to 140ºF Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Storage Temperature 40ºC to 85ºC 40ºF to 185ºF For additional specifications on this product refer to the product data...

Page 11: ...nt and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help EU Regulatory Conformance Dell hereby declares that the APIN0228 device model is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC CE The Declaration of Conformity...

Page 12: ...oducts also comply with China environmental declaration requirements and are labeled with the EFUP 10 label shown at the left India RoHS This product complies with RoHS requirements as prescribed by E Waste Management Handling Rules governed by the Ministry of Environment Forests Government of India 10 ᆇ 䋼ໄᯢ Hazardous Materials Declaration ᆇ 䋼 ܗ Hazardous Substance 䚼ӊৡ Parts 䪙 3E J 䬝 G Ӌ䫀 U 㘨㣃 3 Ѡ...

Page 13: ...rmitted for devices using the band 5 725 5 825 MHz must comply with the limit of p i r e specified for the operation point to point and not point to point as required le gain maximal d antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5 725 5 825 MHz doit se conformer à la limite de p i r e spécifiée pour l exploitation point à point et non point à point selon le cas In addition users should ...

Page 14: ...rtification ou son numéro de modèle s il fait partie du matériel de catégorie I a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d antenne énumérés ci dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l impédance requise pour chaque type d antenne Les types d antenne non inclus dans cette liste ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué sont strictement interdits pour l ...

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