Hardware Installation
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2.5 Minimum Installation Requirements
The minimum requirements for installing an AP 7181:
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AP 7181 Access Point
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Power Cable (Flying Leads)
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Standard Ethernet cable
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Yoke (attached)
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22 mm Socket and driver to remove port caps
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#6 metric Allen Wrench to remove the Yoke (if a top mounted installation is
required)
2.6 Package Contents
Check the package contents for the AP 7181. Each unit should contain:
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AP 7181 Access Point (assembled with Mounting Yoke attached)
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Power Cable
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Optional accessories (in a separate box inside the AP 7181 shipping container)
Contact the Motorola Support Center to report missing or improperly functioning items.
Refer to
Customer Support
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2.7 Access Point Placement
Typically, roadways in the deployment area become main arteries for the wireless mesh
network. Roadways can provide LoS coverage over large distances between Root and Non
Root APs.
2.7.1 Site Surveys
Motorola recommends conducting a site survey prior to installing an access point. A
thorough site survey must include a visit to the customer site to identify the characteristics
of the coverage area, including availability of electrical distribution for power sources and
the location of existing network infrastructure.The site survey should also include
preliminary WLAN measurements to identify candidate AP locations
When scheduling a visit to conduct a site survey, request access to wiring closets, adjacent
floors, and other locations that may require special permission.
