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Dell Networking W-AP103H Wireless Access Point
Installation Guide

 

The Dell Networking W-AP103H wireless access point supports the IEEE 802.11n 
standard for high-performance WLAN. This access point uses MIMO (Multiple-
Input, Multiple-Output) technology and other high-throughput mode techniques to 
deliver high-performance, 802.11n 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz functionality while 
simultaneously supporting existing 802.11a/b/g wireless services. The W-AP103H 
access point works only in conjunction with a Dell Networking W-Series Mobility 
Controller.

The W-AP103H access point provides the following capabilities:

Wireless transceiver

Protocol-independent networking functionality

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n operation as a wireless access point

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n operation as a wireless air monitor

Compatibility with IEEE 802.3af PoE 

Central management configuration and upgrades through a Dell Controller

Package Contents

W-AP103H Access Point

Single Gang Wall-box Mounting bracket

2x #6-32 Machine Screws

Security Key

Installation Guide (this document)

Hardware Overview
Figure 1  
W-AP103H LED on Front 

LED
The W-AP103H access point is equipped with one LED that indicates the system 
status of the AP. 

Figure 2  W-AP103H Ports on Back

Console Port
The serial console port allows you to connect the AP to a serial terminal or a laptop 
for direct local management. This port is a 4-pin connector covered by a dust cover. 
An optional serial adapter cable (AP-CBL-SER) is available for use with the W-
AP103H access point and is sold separately.

Figure 3  W-AP103H Bottom View

Ethernet Ports
W-AP103H access point is equipped with a total of three active Ethernet ports 
(ENET 0-2). ENET 0 is a 10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45) auto-sensing, MDI/MDX 
wired-network uplink connectivity port. This port supports IEEE 802.3af Power over 
Ethernet (PoE), accepting 48VDC (nominal) as a standard defined Powered Device 
(PD) from a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) such as a PoE midspan injector or 
network infrastructure that supports PoE. ENET 1 and 2 are 10/100Base-T (RJ-45) 
auto-sensing, MDI/MDX wired-network downlink connectivity ports, used to provide 
secure network connectivity to wired devices. ENET 0 is located on the back of the 
AP (Figure 2), while ENET 1 and 2 are located on the bottom of the AP (Figure 3).

Additionally, the W-AP103H access point supports a passive pass-through RJ-45 
interface to extend a physical connection (typically another Ethernet connection) 
from the back of the device to a connector on the bottom.

Figure 4  Gigabit Ethernet Port Pin-Out

Figure 5  Fast Ethernet Port Pin-Out

DC Power Socket
The W-AP103H access point has a single 12V DC power jack socket to support 
powering through an AC-to-DC power adapter.

Push Button
The push button can be used to reset the AP to factory default settings or turn off/on 
the System Status LED. 

To reset the AP to factory default settings:
1. Power off the AP.
2. Press and hold the push button using a small, narrow object, such as a 

paperclip.

3. Power-on the AP without releasing the push button. The system status LED 

will flash within 5 seconds.

4. Release the push button.
The system status LED will flash again within 15 seconds indicating that the 
reset is completed. The AP will now continue to boot with the factory default 
settings.

To turn off/on the system status LED:
During the normal operation of the AP, press the push button using a small, 
narrow object, such as a paperclip. The system status LED will be turned off/on 
immediately.

Before You Begin 

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 APs are deployed.

AP Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installing your W-AP103H access point, be sure that you have the following:

Pre-installed wall box

Cat5 UTP cable with network access installed in the wall box

One of the following power sources:

IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) source

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:

Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)

DNS server with an “A” record

DHCP Server with vendor-specific options

Summary of the Setup Process

Successful setup of a W-AP103H 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.
5. Configure each AP.

Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity
Before you install APs in a network environment, make sure that the APs 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 AP is assigned a valid IP address

APs are able to locate the controller 

Refer to the Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for instructions 
on locating and connecting to the controller.

Identifying Specific Installation Locations
You can mount the W-AP103H access point on a wall. Use the AP placement map 
generated by Dell VisualRF Plan software application to determine the proper 
installation location(s). Each location should be as close as possible to the center of 
the intended coverage area and should be free from obstructions or obvious sources 
of interference. RF absorbers/reflectors/interference sources will impact RF 
propagation and should have been accounted for during the planning phase and 
adjusted for in VisualRF plan.

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 AP to its fixed location.

RF absorbers include:

Cement/concrete—Old concrete has high levels of water dissipation, which dries 
out the concrete, allowing for potential RF propagation. New concrete has high 
levels of water concentration in the concrete, blocking RF signals.

Natural Items—Fish tanks, water fountains, ponds, and trees

Brick

RF reflectors include:

Metal Objects—Metal pans between floors, rebar, fire doors, air conditioning/
heating ducts, mesh windows, blinds, chain link fences (depending on aperture 
size), refrigerators, racks, shelves, and filing cabinets.

Do not place an AP between two air conditioning/heating ducts. Make sure that 
APs are placed below ducts to avoid RF disturbances.

RF interference sources include:

Microwave ovens and other 2.4 or 5 GHz objects (such as cordless phones)

Cordless headset such as those used in call centers or lunch rooms

Installing the AP
The W-AP103H access point is designed to mount into a variety of electrical gang 
boxes. 

1. Begin by removing the existing data wall plate (if applicable). 

Figure 6  Removing Wall Plate (US Single Gang Outlet Box Shown)

2. Remove any existing RJ45 connectors (typically snap-in) or cut/remove the UTP 

cable.

3. Use a short Ethernet cable (sold separately) to connect the ENET0 port to an 

RJ45 connector or crimp an RJ45 plug (not supplied) on the cable and insert in 
the ENET0 port. Do the same for the Pass Through port, if used.

4. Align the mounting holes of the W-AP103H mounting bracket with mounting 

holes in the gang box as shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8. For worldwide single 
gang outlet box, the mounting bracket provides two sets of mounting holes for 
fixing to the box to meet different installation position requirement. See Figure 8 
for details.
The applicable standards for the wall boxes are:

IEC 60670-1, GB17466, BS4662 and DIN49073 for Worldwide 

ANSI/NEMA OS 1 and OS 2 for US

Note:  The W-AP103H requires Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS 6.4.1.0 or 
later version.

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.

LED

Color/State

Meaning

System Status LED

Off

No power to AP, or LED switched to ‘off 

mode’

Red

Error condition

Green - Flashing

LED switched to ‘blink mode’

Green - Steady

AP ready

Amber - Flashing

AP booting, or AP in Air or Spectrum 

monitor mode

Amber - Steady

AP ready, restricted mode:

10/100Mbps uplink negotiated

Either radio in non-HT mode

Note:  For more information on blink and off mode of the LED, refer to the 

Dell 

Networking W-Series ArubaOS User Guide.

System Status LED

Console Port

Pass Through Port

 ENET0

Warning:  Hot-plug operation is not recommended for the console port.

Note:  If both POE and DC power are available, the AP uses POE.

DC 

Power

Push Button

ENET1

ENET2

Pass Through Port

1000Base-T Gigabit 

Ethernet Port

RJ-45 Female

Pin-Out

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Spare Pair

Spare Pair

Spare Pair

Spare Pair

ETH Rx+

ETH Rx-

ETH Tx+

ETH Tx-

(POE positive)

(POE positive)

(POE negative)

(POE negative)

(POE negative) 

(POE negative)

(POE positive)

(POE positive)

10/100 Mbps Ethernet

 

e

e

n

t

Spare Pair 

 

Spare Pair 

Spare Pair 

 

Spare Pair 

1

ETH Tx+ 

 

ETH Tx– 

 

ETH Rx+ 

 

ETH Rx– 

   

   

Caution:  FCC Statement: Improper termination of access points installed in 
the United States configured to non-US model controllers will be in 
violation of the 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 local radio basse puissance operant dans la bande 
fréquence 2.4 GHz et 5 GHz. Merci de vous referrer au 

Dell Networking 

W-Series ArubaOS User Guide pour les details des restrictions.

Low Power FunkLAN Produkt, das im 2.4 GHz und im 5 GHz Band arbeitet. 
Weitere Informationen bezlüglich Einschränkungen finden Sie im 

Dell 

Networking W-Series ArubaOS User Guide.

Apparati Radio LAN a bassa Potenza, operanti a 2.4 GHz e 5 GHz. Fare 
riferimento alla 

Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS User Guide per avere 

informazioni detagliate sulle restrizioni.

Note:  It is important that you verify the items listed under AP Pre-Installation 
Checklist befo
re you attempt to set up and install a W-AP103H access point.

Note:  Dell, in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the 
W-AP103H access point so that only authorized network administrators can change 
the settings. For more information about AP configuration, refer to the 

Dell 

Networking W-Series ArubaOS Quick Start Guide and Dell Networking W-Series 
ArubaOS User Guide.

Caution:  Access points are radio transmission devices and as such are subject to 
governmental regulation. Network administrators responsible for the 
configuration and operation of access points must comply with local broadcast 
regulations. Specifically, access points must use channel assignments 
appropriate to the location in which the access point will be used.

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