Before You Begin; Pre-Installation Checklist - Dell PowerConnect AP Serie Guia De Instalacion

Before You Begin

WLAN Planning
Determine how many Dell APs are needed for your wireless network deployment and where they will be installed.
You can easily accomplish this planning using Dell's automated RF Plan site-survey software (available
separately). This process is considered WLAN or RF planning and should have been completed during the master
Dell controller installation and configuration. In typical Dell installations, the controllers are configured and
installed before the APs.
For WLAN planning assistance, refer to the Indoor Access Points: Site Survey and Planning Pre-Deployment Guide
and the RF Plan Installation and User 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 performed before the Dell Access Points are deployed.
For initial setup of the controller, refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for the software version installed on
your controller.

Pre-Installation Checklist

Before installing your W-AP120 series access point, be sure that you have the following:
For the W-AP120/W-AP124: External antennas as specified in the network deployment plan
CAT5 UTP cable of required length
One of the following power sources:
IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) source
Supports full functionality for W-AP120/W-AP121; supports reduced functionality for W-AP124/W-
AP125
IEEE Power Over Ethernet + (PoE+) source output at 56 Volts @ 350 mA
The POE source can be any power source equipment (PSE) controller or midspan PSE device
Dell AP AC-DC adapter kit (sold separately)
Dell controller provisioned on the network:
Layer 2/3 network connectivity to your access point
One of the following network services:
Summary of the Setup Process
Note: It is important that you verify the items listed under
AP120 series AP.
Successful setup of an AP-120 series access point consists of five tasks, which must be performed in this order:
1. Verify pre-installation connectivity.
2. Identify the specific installation location for each AP.
3. Install each AP.
4. Verify post-installation connectivity.
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Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)
DNS server with an "A" record
DHCP Server with vendor-specific options
Pre-Installation Checklist before you attempt to set up and install an W-
Dell PowerConnect W-AP120 Series AP | Installation Guide