Data Sheet

Meru AP 150 Access Point

Easiest-to-deploy, centrally managed access point for enterprise-class Wi-Fi connectivity

AP 150

Key Product Benefits:

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Easiest-to-deploy, enterprise class access point eliminates RF channel planning,significantly reducing costs

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Multi-layered security options allow multiple applications and user groups

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Centralized management helps lower operational expenses

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Dual radios enable simultaneous support of 802.11a and 802.11b/g clients

Dual-radio, Tri-mode Access Point for

Small-to-Medium Enterprise Networks

The Meru AP 150 Access Point delivers secure, highperformance Wi-Fi connectivity for small-to-medium enterprise deployments such as remote offices, branch offices, retail locations, and K-12 campuses. The AP 150 is a part of the Meru Wireless LAN (WLAN) System, which consists of coordinated Meru access points at the edge and centralized Meru controllers for management, security, and coordination for over-the-air reliability and Quality of Service

(QoS). The Meru AP 150 also comes standard with best-inclass security, basic Voice over WLAN (VoWLAN) support, and reliability essential for enterprise-class Wi-Fi connectivity.

For customers planning new installations or adding capacity and coverage to existing WLANs, the AP 150 is the easiestto-deploy access point (AP) in its class. As with the Meru

AP 200 Access Point, the AP 150 is a plug-and-play device that needs no configuration and no complex RF channel planning. Centralized configuration with Meru controllers and RF coordination provided by Meru Air Traffic Control™ technology eliminates these costly installation steps.

• No security information contained within access point

• Operates only with Meru controllers

• Multiple static or automatic security zones with individual security policies help ensure separation of different user groups or dynamic VLAN assignments per user based on Radius credentials – includes guest access security zone

• Can double as an RF scanner to be used with Wireless

Intrusion Detection & Prevention (W-IPS) systems

Centralized RF Management Lowers

Operational Costs

Post-installation maintenance and help-desk costs are some of the challenges for IT organizations. Meru reduces management complexity with its E(z)RF™ Application Suite.

Meru E(z)RF is a centralized management tool that enables network administrators to remotely manage Meru APs and controllers.

• Centralized dashboard to monitor and troubleshoot the entire WLAN – including all AP 150 APs

• Graphical view of performance and coverage parameters to better visualize the RF footprint of each AP 150

• Central template-based configuration of all Meru controllers and AP 150 access points

Zero-Configuration Design Streamlines

Installation and Reduces Costs

Installing a new wireless edge device in the ceiling can be expensive due to the high labor costs associated with configuring the network and access points. The AP 150 access points along with the centralized Meru WLAN architecture is designed to solve this problem. Because the AP

150 requires zero configuration, installation is a simple plugand-play procedure, which greatly reduces time and costs.

Additional Meru AP 150 configuration benefits include:

• Automatic AP discovery and configuration

• No channel planning required with single channel installations

• Intelligent load balancing of clients

• No need to extend VLAN trunks to the edge—done centrally at the controller in the distribution layer or core layer

• IEEE 802.3af PoE (Power over Ethernet) support to leverage existing infrastructure to power edge devices

High-performance, Tri-mode Access Point

Provides Investment Protection

As enterprise applications and user density continue to increase, and 802.11a/b/g clients are now commonplace in laptops, the Meru AP 150 ensures that your network supports the full breadth of WLAN clients.

• Dual 802.11a and 802.11b/g radios

• Simultaneous support for 802.11a, 802.11b, and

802.11g clients

• Co-channel interference management for reliable

WLAN access

• Basic VoWLAN QoS support for small density deployments of voice clients

Multi-Layered Security Approach OffersGreater

Network Protection

To help deliver greater security for the WLAN, Meru APs go beyond the basic over-the-air protections by providing multilayered security policies.

• Local and RADIUS MAC Filtering

• WPA2, WPA, 802.1x, and WEP

Access Point Design Integrates Readily into

Enterprise Deployments

Broad scale deployment of a WLAN requires access points to work with the existing environment. The AP 150 access points along with the Meru WLAN System architecture are designed with the enterprise in mind.

• Layer 2 or 3 connectivity for flexible deployment options

• Locking mechanism to secure AP when mounted in public areas

About Meru Networks

Meru Networks is a global leader in Wireless Voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions. With its innovative, award-winning Air Traffic Control technology that brings the benefits of the cellular world to the wireless LAN environment, Meru’s WLAN System is the only solution on the market that offers the reliability, scalability, and security necessary to deliver converged voice and data services over a single WLAN infrastructure.

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AP 150

Technical Specifications

SECURITY

MAC Filtering

Layer 2 Security

Local MAC database; RADIUS MAC authentication

802.11 Security: WEP-64, WEP-128,

802.1x with PeAP, WPA, WPA2

Encryption

Dynamic VLAN assignment on a per-clientbasis

WEP keys of 40 bits, 64 bits, and 128 bits

(in hardware)

TKIP (in hardware)

AES (in hardware)

Radius Interoperability

Layer 3 Security

Microsoft IAS, Steel-Belted Radius,

FreeRADIUS, Cisco ACS

VPN Passthrough

Captive Portal for guest access

Intrusion Prevention System Can be operated as a RF scanner

Works in conjunction with Meru IPS features

MANAGEMENT

Administrative Access

Configuration

SSH, Telnet, GUI – through controller

Automatically downloaded from Controller

Can be modified through Controller GUI/CLI or E(z)RF Management Station

Troubleshooting and

Local Access

Remote/Central

Management

Advanced troubleshooting through controller

Historical reports and alerts through E(z)RF

E(z)RF Management Station for:

Monitoring, Alerts, Reports, RF Visualization,

RF Locationing

SNMP Support

Remote Logging

Software Upgrade

SNMP v1/v2c Agent & Monitoring through controller MIBs

Syslog v1 and v2 – failure alerts and change notifications through controller and E(z)RF

Automatic with new controller releases

WIRELESS SPECIFICATIONS

Wireless Interfaces Two radios—IEEE 802.11a and

IEEE 802.11b/g

Power Management Optimal power control in 1 dBm increments

Antenna RP F SMA jacks on housing for external antennas for specific coverage requirements, or 2.2 dBi omni-directional dipoles included

Wireless Medium Access Wi-Fi Compliant 802.11 MAC standard

Frame Size Peak frame size of <2250 bytes

Fragmentation and Reassembly of 802.11/

Ethernet frames supported

Client Support All Wi-Fi compatible clients Power Save clients Clients that perform active and passive scanning

802.11A

Frequency Band 5.180 – 5.240 GHz;

8 channels (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48)

5.280 – 5.320 GHz;

4 channels (52, 56, 60, and 64)

NOTE: FCC certification methods still pending, these channels may not be legally available in US at FCS

5.745 – 5.825 GHz;

5 channels (149, 153, 157, 161, and 165)

Operating Channels

Data Rates

Transmit Power

Receive Sensitivity

Transmit Power

Configurable based on country regulations

54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbps with automatic rate adaptation

~ +16 dBm (40 mW) nominal; transmit power, indoor/outdoor usage, antenna type and gain are country regulations dependent

-70 dBm at 54 Mbps, -86 dBm at 6 Mbps

~ +16 dBm (40 mW) nominal; transmit power, indoor/outdoor usage, antenna type and gain are country regulations dependent

802.11B/G

Frequency Band

Operating Channels

Transmit Power

802.11b Data Rates

Hardware supports 2.40-2.50 GHz:

2.4 GHz - 2.4835 GHz (US, Europe)

2.4 GHz - 2.497 GHz (Japan only)

1-11 US/Canada, 1-13 Europe, and 1-14

(Japan) 3 non-overlapping channels

~+20 dBm (100 mW) nominal, country regulations dependent

11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps with automatic rate adaptation

802.11g Data Rates 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1

Mbps

802.11b Receiver Sensitivity -85 dBm at 11 Mbps, -93 dBm at 1 Mbps with BER 10E-5

802.11g Receiver Sensitivity -73 dBm at 54 Mbps, -85 dBm at 6 Mbps

NETWORK SPECIFICATIONS

Forwarding IP Tunnel to Controller in Coordinated

Mode802.3/802.11 bridging in Bridge Mode

Network Interfaces 1 Auto-sensing 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet

(RJ-45)

Addressing

VLAN

DHCP or Manual Assignment

802.1Q Tagging Support through controller

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 9.25” (W) X 5.50” (L) X 1.25” (H)

Weight 15.2 oz

Power Type

Maximum Power Draw 10W

Environmental Indoor Operating Temperature: 32°F to

131°F (0°C to 55°C) Indoor Operating

Humidity: 0% to 95% humidity (noncondensing) Indoor Storage and Transit

Temperature: -14°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C) Indoor Storage and Transit

Humidity: 0% to 95% relative humidity

(non-condensing)

Indicators

Power over Ethernet, IEEE 802.3af compliant

4 LEDs for monitoring power,Ethernet activity,802.11a activity, and 802.11b/g activity

Warranty Hardware: 1 year Software: 90 days

Red Carpet Service Options