Dell Networking 320 Series Access Points

Installation Guide

The Dell 320 Series access points (W-AP324, W-AP325, W-IAP324, and W-IAP325) LEDs Figure 3 Bottom Panel Power
support IEEE 802.11ac standards for high-performance WLAN, and are equipped
The 320 Series access points have two LEDs that indicate the system and radio status The ENET0 and ENET1 ports support PoE-in, allowing either port to draw power
with two dual-band radios, which can provide access and monitor the network
of the device. from an 802.3at PoE+ source (recommended) or an 802.3af PoE source. When both
simultaneously. Multi-user Multiple-input, Multiple-output (MU-MIMO)
PoE and DC power sources are available, the access point will default to using the
technology allows these access points to deliver high-performance 802.11n 2.4 GHz USB Port
LED Color/State Meaning DC power source.
and 802.11ac 5 GHz functionality, while also supporting 802.11a/b/g wireless
services. The 320 Series access points have a single 12V/30W DC power jack socket to support
System Status Off Device powered off
Ethernet Ports the AP-AC-12V30UN AC-to-DC adapter (sold separately).
The W-AP324 and W-AP325 access points work in conjunction with a Dell (Left)
Green/Amber- Device booting; not ready
controller, while the W-IAP324 and W-IAP325 Instant access points can be Alternating Console Port Power Modes
configured using a built-in virtual controller.
Green- Solid Device ready The 320 Series access points can operate in two power modes. The modes are not
The 320 Series access points provide the following capabilities: configurable and determined by the access point based on the amount of power
Amber- Solid Device ready; power-save mode (802.3af PoE):
 Dual wireless transceiver available.
 Single radio
 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a wireless access point  USB disabled The 320 Series access points operate without restrictions when powered by a DC or
802.3at PoE+ source.
 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a wireless air monitor and spectrum analyzer Green or Amber- Restricted mode:
Flashing  Uplink negotiated in sub optimal speed; or When powered by an 802.3af PoE source, the following restrictions apply:
 Compatibility with IEEE 802.3at PoE+ and 802.3af PoE
 Radio in non-high throughput mode
 Centralized management configuration and upgrades 12V . . . 2.5A
 Second Ethernet port disabled
Red System error condition
 Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio  USB interface disabled
Radio Status Off Device powered off, or both radios disabled DC Power Socket
 2.4 GHz in 1x1:1 mode
CAUTION: Access points are classified as radio transmission devices and are (Right) Reset Button
Green- Solid Both radios enabled in access mode
subject to government regulations of the deploying country. The network
Kensington Lock
Amber- Solid Both radios enabled in monitor mode
administrators are responsible for ensuring that the configuration and operation of
Before You Begin
this equipment is in compliance with their country’s regulations. Specifically, Green/Amber- One radio enabled in access mode, one enabled in
BLE Radio
access points must use channel assignments appropriate to the locale in which the Alternating monitor mode
CAUTION: FCC Statement: Improper termination of access points installed in the
access points will be used. For a complete list of approved channels in your
United States configured to non-US model controllers will be in violation of the FCC
country, refer to the Dell Networking W-Series Downloadable Regulatory Table Console Port
External Antenna Connectors grant of equipment authorization. Any such willful or intentional violation may result
(DRT) Release Notes at download.dell-pcw.com. The serial console port allows the user to connect the access point to a serial terminal
The 324 model access points are equipped with four external antenna connectors in a requirement by the FCC for immediate termination of operation and may be
or a laptop for direct local management. This port is an RJ-45 connector with the subject to forfeiture (47 CFR 1.80).
located on the front corners of the access point (see Figure 2).
pin-outs shown in Figure 4. Connect it directly to a terminal or terminal server using
ATTENTION: Les points d'accès sont considérés comme appareils de Figure 2 External Antenna Connectors an Ethernet cable.
transmission radio et sont soumis aux réglementations gouvernementales du
Figure 4 Serial Port Pin-Out ATTENTION: Déclaration FCC l’arrêt incorrect des points d’accès installés aux
pays dans lequel ils sont déployés. Le ou les administrateurs réseau doivent
États-Unis qui sont configurés sur des contrôleurs autres que le modèle agréé
s'assurer que la configuration et le fonctionnement de cet équipement sont
aux États-Unis est considéré comme contrevenant à l’homologation FCC. Toute
conformes aux normes de leurs pays. De façon plus précise, les points d'accès
violation délibérée ou intentionnelle de cette condition peut entraîner une
doivent employer des canaux adaptés à leur emplacement physique. Pour obtenir
injonction d’arrêt immédiat de son utilisation par la FCC et peut déboucher sur la
une liste complète des canaux approuvés dans votre pays, reportez-vous aux
ANT1 ANT0 confiscation de l’équipement (47 CFR 1.80).
notes de version Dell Networking W-Series Downloadable Regulatory Table
(DRT) à l'adresse download.dell-pcw.com.

CAUTION: EU Statement:
Lower power radio LAN product operating in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Please refer
Package Contents Ethernet Ports to the User Guide for details on restrictions.

 Dell 320 Series Access Point The 320 Series access points are equipped with two 10/100/1000 Base-T (RJ-45) auto-
sensing, MDI/MDX wired-network connectivity ports, ENET0 and ENET1. These Produit réseau local radio basse puissance operant dans la bande fréquence 2.4
 9/16" and 15/16” Ceiling Rail Adapters GHz et 5 GHz. Merci de vous referrer au manuel utilisateur pour les details des
ports support IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE) compliant
 Dell Networking 320 Series Access Points Installation Guide (this document) sources, accepting 56V DC (nominal) as a standard defined Powered Device (PD) restrictions.

 Dell Networking 320 Series Access Points Regulatory Compliance and Safety from a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), such as a PoE midspan injector, or
ANT2
2 ANT3 Low Power FunkLAN Produkt, das im 2.4 GHz und im 5 GHz Band arbeitet. Weitere
Information Guide network infrastructure that supports PoE. The Ethernet ports are on the bottom of
the access points. The ports have RJ-45 female connectors with the pin-outs shown Informationen bezlüglich Einschränkungen finden Sie im benutzerhandbuch.
 Dell Networking W-Series Instant Access Point Professional Installation Guide
in Figure 5.
Supplement (Instant access points only) Apparati Radio LAN a bassa Potenza, operanti a 2.4 GHz e 5 GHz. Fare riferimento
 Dell Networking W-Series Instant Quick Start Guide (Instant access points only) Figure 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port Pin-Out alla manuale utente per avere informazioni detagliate sulle restrizioni.

1000Base-T Gigabit RJ-45 Female Signal Name Function

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 CAUTION: Devices with external antennas must use manufacturer-approved
Ethernet Port Pin-Out 1 BI_DA+ Bi-directional pair +A Access Point Pre-Installation Checklist
2 BI_DA- Bi-directional pair -A
materials to repack and return the unit to the supplier if needed. antennas only. The administrators are responsible for ensuring that the Equivalent 3 BI_DB+ Bi-directional pair +B Before installing your 320 Series access point, ensure that you have the following:
Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) levels for external antenna devices are 4 BI_DC+ Bi-directional pair +C
5 BI_DC- Bi-directional pair -C  CAT5E or CAT6 UTP cable of required length
compliant with the regulatory standards of the host country/domain. Installers are BI_DB- Bi-directional pair -B
6
required to record the antenna gain (dBi) for this device in the system management 7 BI_DD+ Bi-directional pair +D  One of the following power sources:
Software software. 8 BI_DD- Bi-directional pair -D
 IEEE 802.3at or 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) source. The
The W-AP324 and W-AP325 access points require AOS 6.4.4 or higher. For PoE source can be any power source equipment (PSE) controller or midspan
Kensington Lock Slot
additional information, refer to the Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS User Guide PSE device
ATTENTION: Les appareils munis d'antennes externes doivent utiliser uniquement The 320 Series access points are equipped with a Kensington lock slot for additional
and Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS Quick Start Guide.  Dell AP-AC-12V30UN AC-to-DC adapter kit (sold separately)
des antennes certifiées par le fabricant. Le ou les administrateurs doivent s'assurer security.
The W-IAP324 and W-IAP325 Instant access points require Instant 4.2.1 or higher. que les niveaux de puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) de tous les For W-AP324 and W-AP325 access points only:
For additional information, refer to the Dell Networking W-Series Instant User Guide appareils munis d'antennes externes sont conformes aux normes réglementaires Reset Button
 Dell Controller provisioned on the network
and Dell Networking W-Series Instant Quick Start Guide. du pays/domaine hôte. Le ou les installateurs doivent enregistrer le gain d'antenne The reset button can be used to return the access point to factory default settings. To
 Layer 2/3 network connectivity to the access point
(dBi) de cet appareil dans le logiciel de gestion du système. reset the access point, refer to the steps below:
One of the following network services:
Hardware Overview 1. Power-off the access point.


USB Interface  Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)

Figure 1 LEDs 2. Press and hold the reset button using a small, narrow object, such as a paperclip.
The 320 Series access points are equipped with a USB port for connectivity with  DNS server with an “A” record
3. Power-on the access point without releasing the reset button. The power LED
cellular modems and other USB client devices. When powered by an 802.3at PoE+  DHCP Server with vendor-specific options
will flash within 5 seconds.
or DC source, the USB port can supply power up to 5W.
4. Release the reset button. NOTE: Dell access points are designed in compliance with governmental
System Status
NOTE: The USB port is disabled when the access point is powered by an 802.3af The power LED will flash again within 15 seconds indicating that the reset is requirements, so that only authorized network administrators are permitted to
Radio Status PoE source. change the settings for this device. For more information about access point
completed. The access point will now continue to boot with the factory default
settings. configuration, refer to the Quick Start Guide and User Guide for your device.
Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity Figure 6 Attaching the Ceiling Rail Adapter

NOTE: The instructions in this section are applicable to the W-AP324 and W-AP325
access points only.

Before installing access points in a network environment, make sure that they are able
to locate and connect to the controller after power on.
Specifically, you must verify the following conditions:
 When connected to the network, each access point is assigned a valid IP address
Dell Networking 320 Series
 Access points are able to locate the controller Access Points
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on locating and connecting to the
controller. Installation Guide
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
completed before the Dell access points are deployed.
For initial setup of the controller, refer to Quick Start Guide. 4. If necessary, connect the console cable to the console port on the back of the
access point.
5. Hold the access point next to the ceiling tile rail with the ceiling tile rail mounting Contacting Dell
Identifying Specific Installation Locations slots at approximately a 30-degree angle to the ceiling tile rail (see Figure 7).
Make sure that any cable slack is above the ceiling tile. Website Support
You can mount the 320 Series access point on a wall or on the ceiling. Use the access
point placement map generated by the Dell VisualRF Plan software application to 6. Pushing toward the ceiling tile, rotate the access point clockwise until the device
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determine the proper installation location(s). Each location should be as close as clicks in place on the ceiling tile rail.
possible to the center of the intended coverage area and should be free from Contact Information dell.com/contactdell
Figure 7 Mounting the Access Point
obstructions or obvious sources of interference. These RF absorbers/reflectors/
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interference sources will impact RF propagation and should be accounted for during
the planning phase and adjusted for in the RF plan. Documentation Website dell.com /support/manuals

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 access point to its fixed location. Examples of
sources that degrade RF performance include:
 Cement and brick
 Objects that contain water
 Metal
 Microwave ovens
 Wireless phones and headsets

Copyright
7. On the 324 model access points, install the external antennas according to the
Installing the Access Point manufacturer’s instructions, and connect the antennas to the antenna interfaces
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Aruba Wireless Networks®, the registered Aruba the Mobile Edge Company logo, and Aruba Mobility
Management System®. Dell™, the DELL™ logo, and PowerConnect™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.
on the access point.
All rights reserved. Specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.
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Connecting Required Cables Certain Aruba products include Open Source software code developed by third parties, including software code
subject to the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), or other Open
Install cables in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations and Source Licenses. The Open Source code used can be found at this site:
Using the Ceiling Rail Adapter practices. http://www.arubanetworks.com/open_source
The 320 Series access points are shipped with two ceiling rail adapters for 9/16” and Includes software from Litech Systems Design. The IF-MAP client library copyright 2011 Infoblox, Inc. All rights
reserved. This product includes software developed by Lars Fenneberg, et al.
15/16” ceiling rails. Additional wall mount adapters and ceiling rail adapters for other
Verifying Post-Installation Connectivity
Legal Notice
rail styles are available as accessory kits The use of Aruba Networks, Inc. switching platforms and software, by all individuals or corporations, to terminate
other vendors’ VPN client devices constitutes complete acceptance of liability by that individual or corporation for
. The integrated LEDs on the access point can be used to verify that the device is this action and indemnifies, in full, Aruba Networks, Inc. from any and all legal actions that might be taken against
it with respect to infringement of copyright on behalf of those vendors.
receiving power and initializing successfully (see Table 1). Refer to the Quick Start
CAUTION: The installer is responsible for securing the access point onto the ceiling Guide for further details on verifying post-installation network connectivity.
tile rail in accordance with the steps below. Failure to properly install this product
may result in physical injury and/or damage to property.
Configuring the Access Point
ATTENTION: L’installateur est chargé de sécuriser le point d’accès sur le rail de NOTE: The instructions for this section are applicable to the W-AP324 and W-AP325
montage au plafond en suivant la procédure ci-après. Toute installation incorrecte access points only.
du produit peut entraîner des blessures physiques et/ou des dommages matériels.

Access Point Provisioning/Reprovisioning

1. Pull the necessary cables through a prepared hole in the ceiling tile close to where Provisioning parameters are unique to each access point. These local access point
the access point will be placed. parameters are initially configured on the controller, and then pushed out to the
2. Place the adapter against the back of the access point with the adapter at an angle access points and stored on the access points. Dell recommends that provisioning
of approximately 30 degrees to the tabs (see Figure 6). settings be configured via the AOS Web UI only. Refer to the User Guide for details.
3. Twist the adapter clockwise until it snaps in place into the tabs (see Figure 6).
Access Point Configuration
Configuration parameters are network or controller specific. They are configured and
stored on the controller and then pushed out to the access points. These parameters
remain stored on the controller.
Configuration settings can be configured via the AOS Web UI or CLI. Refer to the
User Guide or Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS Command-Line Interface Reference
Guide for details.
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Dell Networking 320 Series Access Points | Installation Guide
Part Number 0511834-02| July 2015