Meru Networks AP832I User Manual
REGULATORY APPROVAL
FCC (United States of America)
CE Mark (European Community)
Industry Canada (Canada)
TELEC (Japan)
Safety Approval (worldwide)
EU RoHS
CE Mark (European Community)
Industry Canada (Canada)
TELEC (Japan)
Safety Approval (worldwide)
EU RoHS
For more country-specific regulatory
approval, please contact your Meru
representative.
approval, please contact your Meru
representative.
CERTIFICATIONS
Wi-Fi certified IEEE Std 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
WARRANTY
Limited lifetime warranty
AP832
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS (continued)
Power
Operated at IEEE 802.3af power
Powered by IEEE Std 802.1af or at PoE (Power over Ethernet) injector
or switch
12V external power adapter (sold separately)
Operated at IEEE 802.3af power
Powered by IEEE Std 802.1af or at PoE (Power over Ethernet) injector
or switch
12V external power adapter (sold separately)
Other Interfaces
Networks: One 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet RJ45 uplink (G1), one
10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet RJ45 (G2) for downlink, auto-sensing
link speed and MDI/MDX
Six RPSMA RF connectors for external antenna SKU (AP832e)
One RJ45 port (G1) support IEEE Std 802.3af or at PoE
One USB 2.0 port (Type-A) for future feature
One console port
One reset button
One Kensington security slot
Networks: One 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet RJ45 uplink (G1), one
10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet RJ45 (G2) for downlink, auto-sensing
link speed and MDI/MDX
Six RPSMA RF connectors for external antenna SKU (AP832e)
One RJ45 port (G1) support IEEE Std 802.3af or at PoE
One USB 2.0 port (Type-A) for future feature
One console port
One reset button
One Kensington security slot
LED Indicators
One tri-color LED over facade for AP status
Additional LEDs for Ethernet activity over two RJ45 ports (G1 & G2)
One tri-color LED over facade for AP status
Additional LEDs for Ethernet activity over two RJ45 ports (G1 & G2)
Mounting
Wall, desktop, or ceiling mount
Three mounting kits included with access point:
- 650-00232, 15/16” T-bar & wall-mount combo adapter
- 650-00233, 9/16” T-bar adapter
- Flat-surface wall-mount bracket (used with 650-00232)
Wall, desktop, or ceiling mount
Three mounting kits included with access point:
- 650-00232, 15/16” T-bar & wall-mount combo adapter
- 650-00233, 9/16” T-bar adapter
- Flat-surface wall-mount bracket (used with 650-00232)
Option (ordered separately)
- CBL-SERIAL-DB9-35, DB9-stereo console cable
- CBL-RJ45-ADAPT-X5, GbE extension adapter
- MNT-FEET-SET-X5, rubber feet for desktop staging
- CBL-SERIAL-DB9-35, DB9-stereo console cable
- CBL-RJ45-ADAPT-X5, GbE extension adapter
- MNT-FEET-SET-X5, rubber feet for desktop staging
Installation in the Air-Handling Space
AP832e metal enclosure only by removing plastic façade
AP832e metal enclosure only by removing plastic façade
Dimensions
AP832i or AP832e (with mounting bracket): 7.1” x 7.1” x 2.7”
(18.0 cm x 18.0 cm x 6.8 cm)
AP832e without plastic façade: 6.3” x 6.3” x 2.1”
(16.1 cm x 16.0 cm x 5.2 cm)
AP832i or AP832e (with mounting bracket): 7.1” x 7.1” x 2.7”
(18.0 cm x 18.0 cm x 6.8 cm)
AP832e without plastic façade: 6.3” x 6.3” x 2.1”
(16.1 cm x 16.0 cm x 5.2 cm)
Weight
AP832i (with mounting bracket): 2.3 lb (1.1 kg)
AP832e (with mounting bracket): 1 .9 lb (0.9 kg)
AP832e without façade and mounting bracket: 1.5 lb (0.7 kg)
AP832i (with mounting bracket): 2.3 lb (1.1 kg)
AP832e (with mounting bracket): 1 .9 lb (0.9 kg)
AP832e without façade and mounting bracket: 1.5 lb (0.7 kg)
Environmental
Operating temperature: 32˚ F to 122˚ F (0˚ C to 50˚ C)
Operating humidity: 5–95% (non-condensing)
Storage temperature: -40˚ F to 185˚ F (-40˚ C to 70˚ C) ambient
Storage humidity: 5–95% (non-condensing)
Operating temperature: 32˚ F to 122˚ F (0˚ C to 50˚ C)
Operating humidity: 5–95% (non-condensing)
Storage temperature: -40˚ F to 185˚ F (-40˚ C to 70˚ C) ambient
Storage humidity: 5–95% (non-condensing)
2.4 GHz E-plane
5 GHz E-plane
2.4 GHz H-plane
5 GHz H-plane
AP832
Antenna Radiation Patterns (Internal Antenna Model)
Internal Antenna (MERU-P1633)
2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHz
4.9 GHz ~ 5.9 GHz
Average Antenna Gain
3.0 dBi
4.0 dBi
Polarization
Linear
Linear
Azimuth Beam-width
195°
190°
Elevation Beam-width
98°
100°
VSWR
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