Quick Installation Guide

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1 XN4 Wi-Fi Array Quick Installation Guide This Guide covers the steps required to install a Xirrus XN4 Wi-Fi Array on a T-bar ceiling and execute initial poer-up of the Array. If installing the Array ith a all bracket (XS-BKT- WALL-3500), indoor enclosure (XE-2020), or outdoor enclosure (XE-4000, OUT), refer to the accompanying Quick Installation Guide shipped ith those products. For additional information and advanced installation instructions, refer to the Wi-Fi Array User s Guide (part number ). 1 You Need the Folloing Items: Wi-Fi Array Accessory Kit (included in the Wi-Fi Array shipping carton). Optional serial console cable (included). The Xirrus Array only supports serial cable lengths up to 25 per the RS-232 specification Run an Ethernet Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable to the Array to provide poer and carry data traffic. A splitter is incorporated in the XN4. You may only use a Xirrus PoGE injector to poer the Array see the PoGE Installation Guide (part number ). The injector requires a copper Ethernet connection to your ired netork and an AC outlet. If using PoGE, the Array must be connected to PoGE netorks ithout routing cabling to the outside plant this ensures that cabling is not exposed to lightning strikes or possible cross over from high voltage lines. 2 Workstation ith a Web broser to configure the Wi-Fi Array. Flat scredriver and 7/16 nut driver for attaching the T-bar clips to the ceiling grid. Knife for cutting an access hole in the ceiling tile. Choose a Suitable Location The best location is ceiling-mounted ithin an open plan environment. Choose a location that is central to your users. Refer to the Wi-Fi Array User s Guide for placement details part number Keep the unit aay from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise at least 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters). Maintain a distance of 50 feet beteen additional Wi-Fi Arrays A

2 3 Attach the T-Bar Clips to the Template Refer to Figure 1. Pre-load the 4 T-bar clips through the holes in the mounting template and tist the clips until they are correctly aligned ith the markings on the template. Figure 1 and Figure 2 sho the XN8/16 template. Although the template for the XN4 is smaller and the location of the T-bar clip markings is different, the principle is the same. Figure 1. Attaching the T-Bar Clips to the Template

3 4 Secure the T-Bar Clips to the Ceiling Support Grid Refer to Figure 2. The mounting template should be oriented in such a ay that the Array s abgn2 omnidirectional monitoring IAP (radio) is pointing in the direction of the least required ireless signal coverage for example, a nearby exterior all or entrance. Use the mounting template to find the correct location for all four T-bar clips (step a), then tist the T-bar clips onto the metal ceiling support grid and tighten the scre posts to lbf.ft ( kgf.m) steps b and c. Do not overtighten the scre posts. Cut an access hole for the cables in the ceiling tile (step d). Disengage the template from the scre posts (4 places) and remove the template from the ceiling. Use the template to mark and cut an access hole for the cables Figure 2. Securing the T-Bar Clips to the Grid

4 5 Install the Mounting Plate Refer to Figure 3. Align the Array s mounting plate and secure it to the four T-bar clips using the nuts provided. Tighten the nuts to lbf.ft ( kgf.m), but do not overtighten. Mounting Plate Figure 3. Installing the Mounting Plate Secure ith nuts (4 places)

5 6 Connect the Cable The XN4 is poered using Poer over Gigabit Ethernet (PoGE) poer is supplied by the Ethernet cable to the Gigabit1 port. This port contains an integrated splitter, so an external splitter is not needed. Refer to Figure 4. Feed the PoGE cable through the access hole in the ceiling tile, then connect the cable to the Gigabit1 port on the XN4 Array. The Gigabit1 port is the data and management connection to the Array. Connect Cat 5e (from PoGE Injector) to GIGABIT1 Figure 4. Connecting the Cables

6 7 Attach the Wi-Fi Array to the Mounting Plate Refer to Figure 5. Align the Array ith the key post on the mounting plate. Turn the Wi-Fi Array to the right to lock the unit into place similar to the assembly of a smoke detector. Verify that the Ethernet link LED lights and the LED boot sequence begins the IAP LEDs on the front of the Array ill illuminate in rotation. Key Post Lug Alignment Hole Figure 5. Attaching the Array to the Mounting Plate

7 8 Log In to the Wi-Fi Array Refer to Figure 6. Establish a netork connection to the Array. Be aare of the folloing: By default, the Array's Ethernet interface uses DHCP to obtain an IP address. Open a Web broser. In the URL field, enter the IP address assigned by your DHCP server. If the assigned IP address is unknon, it can be read via the Array's serial port from the Command Line Interface (refer to the Wi-Fi Array User s Guide for more information part number ). To connect directly to the Array console port, your computer must be equipped ith a male 9-pin serial port and terminal emulation softare (for example, HyperTerminal). Use the folloing settings hen establishing a serial connection: Bits per second 115,200 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flo control None If a DHCP server is not being used, you may connect using the Array s default IP addresses ( ). Your orkstation must be configured to be on the same subnet as the Array. At the Security Alert indo, click Continue or Yes. Log in ith the default user name and passord (the default is admin for both). Figure 6. Login Prompt You are no logged in to the Wi-Fi Array.

8 9 Configure the Wi-Fi Array From the Home Page, click on Express Setup. Refer to Figure 7. Figure 7. Express Setup Windo Enter your basic configuration data, then click on the Save button to save your settings. Click on the Execute button to configure and enable all IAPs (radios) automatically. With a basic configuration established the Wi-Fi Array is no functional. Refer to the User s Guide (part number ) for additional configuration information.