Dell Powerconnect w-ap134 User manual

Dell Networking W-AP134 and

W-AP135 access points

Dell Networking W-AP134 and W-AP135 indoor 802.11n access points (APs) are

designed to maximize performance for mobile devices in high density WiFi

environments and ensure strong threat protection using integrated MACSec security.

The multifunctional W-AP134 and W-AP135 APs deliver

wire-like performance at data rates up to 450Mbps per

radio. Taking advantage of 802.11n technology, the W-AP134

and W-AP135 employ three spatial streams to deliver

50% more data throughput in high-density environments

compared to previous-generation W-Series APs like AP124.

The W-AP134 and W-AP135 feature two 3x3 MIMO dual-

band 2.4/5GHz radios. The W-AP134 has external antenna

interfaces, while the W-AP135 features the same radios with

internal antennas. Both are built to provide years of trouble-

free operation and are backed by an Extended Lifetime

Warranty.

The W-AP134 and W-AP135 feature dual 10/100/1000BASE-T

Ethernet interfaces and are capable of operation from

standard 802.3af and 802.3at power-over-Ethernet (PoE)

sources. The secondary Ethernet interface (active only when

supplying 802.3 at PoE or DC power to the access point)

enables secure authorized backhaul for wired network-

attached devices.

Working with Dell’s line of centralized W-Series controllers,

the W-AP134 and W-AP135 deliver secure, high-speed

wireless network services for user mobility that works

seamlessly within enterprise, branch oce and campus

network deployments.

802.11n enables the use of wireless as a primary connection

with speed and reliability comparable to a wired LAN. It

also increases performance by utilizing techniques such

as channel bonding, block acknowledgement and MIMO

radios. Advanced antenna technology also increases range

and reliability.

Key to ensuring wire-like performance and reliability is

the W-Series Adaptive Radio Management (ARM), which

manages the 2.4 and 5GHz radio bands to deliver maximum

client performance. ARM enables dierent 802.11 a, b, g

and n wireless clients to operate on the same network at

maximum possible performance through the use of band

steering, airtime fairness policies between clients, and by

managing channel interference that may occur between

access points.

The multifunction W-AP134 and W-AP135 can be

congured through the controller to provide WLAN access

with part-time air monitoring, dedicated air monitoring

for wireless IPS, Remote AP (RAP) functionality or secure

enterprise mesh.

Ultra high-performance

900Mbps 802.11n access

point for secure dual-band

wireless mobility.

Speciﬁcations

Operating mode

• Multiservice concurrent 802.11a/n + b/g/n

• Backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g and mixed mode

802.11a/b/g/n deployments

• Can be congured to operate individually or simultaneously as:

- 802.11a/b/g/n access point

- Air monitor, spectrum monitor

- Remote AP

- Secure enterprise mesh

Radios

• Multifunction, dual radio capable of 2.4 and 5GHz operation

• Both 802.11n radios implement 3x3 MIMO with up to three

spatial streams, providing up to 450Mbps data rate per radio

• Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for improved receiver

performance

Wireless radio specications

• AP type: Dual-radio, dual-band 802.11n indoor

• Supported Frequency Bands (country-specic restrictions ap-

ply):

- 2.400–2.4835GHz

- 5.150–5.250GHz/5.250–5.350GHz/5.470–5.725GHz/5.725–

5.850GHz with Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) capability

• Available Channels: Controller-managed, dependent upon

congured regulatory domain Supported Radio Technologies:

- 802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS)

- 802.11a/g/n: Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing

(OFDM)

- 802.11n: 3x3 MIMO with up to three spatial streams

• Supported Modulation Types:

- 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK

- 802.11a/g/n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM

• Maximum Transmit Power (aggregated for three active transmit chains):

- 2.4GHz: up to 23dBm (limited by local regulatory requirements)

- 5GHz: up to 23dBm (limited by local regulatory requirements)

• Association Rates (Mbps):

- 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11

- 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54

- 802.11n: MCS0—MCS23 (6.5 to 450Mbps)

• 802.11n High-Throughput (HT) Support: HT 20/40

• 802.11n Packet Aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU

Antenna

• AP-134: Three RP-SMA antenna interfaces for external dual-band

antennas. (External antenna selection guide is available from Dell

representative or downloadable from Dell.com/wireless).

• AP-135: Six internal downtilt omni-directional antennas; three

per frequency band

- 2.4 to 2.5GHz/3.5dBi

- 5.150 to 5.875GHz/4.5dBi

Power

• 48V DC 802.3af PoE or 802.3at PoE+

• 12V DC external AC supplied power (adapter sold separately)

• Maximum power consumption: 15 watts

Interfaces

• Network:

- 2 x 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet (RJ45), auto-sensing, MDI/MDX

• Power:

- 1 x DC power connector

• Other:

- 1 x RJ45 console interfaceMounting

Mounting

• Standard:

- Wall mounting using built-in mount features

- Recessed ceiling-tile rail mounting using one of two adapters

supplied with the AP (9/16” and 15/16” rails)

Mechanical

• Dimensions/Weight:

- 170 mm x 170 mm x 45 mm (6.69" x 6.69" x 1.77")

- Unit: 760 g (1.68lb)

Environmental

• Operating:

- Temp: 0° C to +50° C (+32° F to +122° F)

- Relative humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing

• Storage and transportation temperature range:

- Temp: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F)

Certications/Regulatory

• Wi-Fi certied: 802.11a/b/g/n

• FIPS/TAA certied SKU available

Product meets EMC, safety and wireless standards of over 50

countries inclusive of; USA (FCC), Canada, EU, Japan, Korea,

China. For more country-specic regulatory information, and

approvals, please see your Dell representative.

Minimum OS Version

• 6.1.1.0

Extended Life Warranty*

W-AP135 RF performance table

Max TX power per

active TX chain (dBm) RX sensitivity (dBm) Max TX power per

active TX chain (dBm) RX sensitivity (dBm)

2.4GHz 5GHz

802.11b

1Mbps 18 -97 -- --

11Mbps 18 -92 -- --

802.11a/g

6Mbps 18 -94 18 -94

54Mbps 16 -81 16 -82

802.11n HT20

MCS0/8/16 17 -94 17 -94

MCS7/15/23 12 -78 12 -78

802.11n HT40

MCS0/8/16 17 -92 17 -92

MCS7/15/23 11 -75 11 -74

W-AP135 antenna plots

RF performance numbers for W-IAP134 slightly lower due to additional internal RF circuitry.

2.450GHz, H-Plane, 20 degrees down-tilt

5.500GHz, H-Plane, 20 degrees down-tilt

H-plane

E-plane

2.450GHz, E-Plane, AP facing down

5.500GHz, E-Plane, AP facing down

Learn More at Dell.com/Wireless

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Ordering Information

Part number Description

W-AP134 Dell Networking W-AP134 AP (802.11a/n and 802.11b/g/n) – Antenna Connectors

W-AP135 Dell Networking W-AP135 AP (802.11a/n and 802.11b/g/n) – Integrated Antennas

W-AP134-F1 Dell Networking W-AP134 AP (802.11a/n and 802.11b/g/n) – Integrated Antennas. FIPS/TAA Compliant

W-AP135-F1 Dell Networking W-AP135 AP (802.11a/n and 802.11b/g/n) – Integrated Antennas. FIPS/TAA Compliant

W-AP-AC-UN 12V DC Universal AC Power Adapter Kit - North America, Japan, United Kingdom, Italy, EC (Schuko), Australia, China,

India, Korea

AP-DC-CAR 12V DC Car Power Adapter Kit

W-AP130-MNT W-AP134/135 Access Point Mounting Kit for ﬂat surfaces

*Select Dell Networking products carry an Extended Life Warranty with Basic Hardware Service. Warranty covers repair or replacement of the product for as long as it remains in use by

the customer. In the event of discontinuance of product manufacture, Dell Extended Life Warranty extends until ve (5) years after end of product model sales. Warranty limits any power

supply, antennae or accessories to one (1) year from date of purchase. Warranty does not include troubleshooting, conguration, or other advanced service provided by Dell ProSupport.