Aruba 65 Wireless Access Point Quick Installation Guide AA AruArubInstallation instructions for the deployment and installation of your Aruba 65 802.11a/b/g wireless access point. About the Aruba 65 The Aruba 65 is part of a comprehensive wireless network solution. The device works only in conjunction with an Aruba Mobility Controller, and provides the following capabilities:
Wireless transceiver
Protocol-independent networking functionality
IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b/g operation as a wireless Access Point
IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b/g operation as a wireless Air Monitor
Compatible with IEEE 802.3af Power Over Ethernet (POE)
Can be centrally managed, con gured, and upgraded through an Aruba Mobility Controller PACKAGE CONTENTS 1 Provisioning the Aruba 65 Aruba Networks, in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the Aruba 65 such that only authorized network administrators can change these settings. For more information on Access Point con guration, refer to the ArubaOS User Guide.
1 x Aruba 65 Wireless Access Point
1 x Quick Installation Guide (this document) CAUTION:
Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them to repack the product in case there is a need to return it. Access Points are radio broadcast devices and as such are subject to governmental regulation. Network administrators responsible for the con guration and operation of Access Points must comply with local broadcast regulations. Speci cally, Access Points must use channel assignments appropriate to the location in which the Access Point will be used. BEFORE GETTING STARTED Before installing your Aruba 65 wirless access point, please ensure you have the following:
1 x Fast Ethernet cable of required length
1 x 802.3af compliant Power over Ethernet source
(PSE) - Aruba Mobility Controller or Midspan device
1 x Aruba Mobility Controller provisioned on the network:
- with Layer 2/3 network connectivity your Aruba 65
- One of the following network services:
- Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)
- DNS server with an A record
(see section 1; Provisioning the Aruba 65)
- DHCP Server with vendor speci c options
(see section 1; Provisioning the Aruba 65) Optional:
Mounting screws (not supplied) AAThe Aruba AP Setup Process Setting up an Aruba AP typically consists of a planning stage and three AP installation stages:
WLAN Planning Determine how many Aruba access points will be needed for your wireless network deployment and where they will be installed. This can be easily accom-
plished using Arubas automated RF Plan site-survey software
(available separately). This stage should have been completed during the master Aruba Mobility Controller installation and con guration. In, typical Aruba installations, the mobility con-
trollers are con gured and installed prior to access points. 1 AP Provisioning Provides each Aruba access point with the initial setting required to locate the host Aruba Mobility Controller. Once the Aruba access point is associated to its host Mobility Controller, device speci c con guration may be applied as required (such as location code). 2 AP Installation Once provisioned, the AP can be physi-
cally installed at its intended place of operation. 3 AP Con guration The administrator de nes the opera-
tional behavior for each Aruba access point such as RF char-
acteristics and security features. For speci c access point con guration information, refer to the ArubaOS User Guide. Goal of Access Point Provisioning Provisioning provides the Aruba access point with basic network settings that allow it to locate the host Aruba Mobility Controller. Initial provisioning may be achieved through a number of methods, including:
- Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)
- DNS
- DHCP with Vendor Speci c Options Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP) This is the simplist method for AP provisioning. ADP allows Aruba access pionts to be connected to the network (or directly to a Aruba Mobility Controller) and brought into operation automatically. ADP performs one key task:
Obtain the IP address of the host Aruba Mobility Control-
ler from which the Aruba access point will obtain its initial software load and con guration. NOTE: Additionally, the access point software can be uploaded via a standard TFTP server. ADP with Directly / Layer 2 Connected Access Points If your Aruba access point is directly connected to an active Ether-
net interface on an Aruba Mobility Controller, then no con guration is required. You may proceed to the next step. ADP with Layer 3 Connected Access Points If your Aruba access point is NOT directly / Layer 2 connected to an Aruba Mobility Controller, and IP multicast routing is enabled on the host network, then ADP will multicast packets to locate a host Aruba Mobility Controllers IP address. To ensure ADP is enabled, issue the following commands on the Master Aruba Mobility Controller:
(A5000) (con g) #adp discovery enable
(A5000) (con g) #adp igmp-join enable An IP helper address on the subnets default gateway, mapped to the host Aruba Mobility Controllers IP address can be also used to facilitate the multicast / broadcast based aspect of this process. Provisioning using DNS If Layer 3 network connected, the Aruba 65 can use network based DNS to resolve a factory con gured default host name aruba-master to derive the host Mobility Controller IP address. To enable this, a record for aruba-master must be created on the network DNS server. Connecting Required Cables NOTE: Aruba 65 Access Points are intended only for installation in Environment A as de ned in IEEE 802.3.af, Power over Ethernet. All interconnected equipment must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equipments associ-
ated LAN connections. The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (FE) port is used to connect the AP to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX (twisted-pair) Ethernet LAN segment. Use a 4- or 8-conductor, Category 5 UTP, straight-through FE cable.X and automatically adjusts for straight-through or cross-
over cables. The maximum length for FE cables is 100 meters
(325 feet). Install cables in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations and practices. Connecting Cables & Power 1 Connect one end of the FE cable directly to the Aruba 65 FE port 2 Connect the other end of the FE cable to one of the following:
- To a network port on the Mobility Controller, or
- To a network mid-span device that supports 802.3af compliant port FE Port Speci cations The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (FE) port is located on the right-hand side of the Aruba 65 and has an RJ-45 female connector. The port pin-outs are shown in Figure 0-2:
Aruba 41 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 Female Pin-Out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Direction Input Output ETH Rx+
ETH Rx ETH Tx+
Unused Unused ETH Tx Unused Unused
(POE negative*)
(POE negative*)
(POE positive*)
(POE positive*)
*POE Figure 0-2: Aruba 65 FE Port Verifying Successful Installation The integrated LEDs on the AP 65 may be used at this point to verify the AP is receiving power and initializing successfully. LED behavior indicated status as follows:
LED Power/Test LAN
(10/100 Mbps) Color(S) Green Green/Amber WLAN Green/Amber Activity On Flashing Off Green On Green Flashing Amber On Amber Flashing Off Green On Action Power On, Device Ready System Initializing No Link 100Mbps Link Negotiated 100Mbps Data Activity 10Mbps Link Negotiated 10Mbps Data Activity Wirless Radio Disabled Wirleless Radio Enabled Green Flashing Wireless Data Activity 3 Configuring the Aruba 65 Once the Aruba 65 has been provisioned and installed, it will be capable of discovery and association to an Aruba Mobility Controller where the wireless and security parameters can be set. For AP con guration information, refer to the ArubaOS User Guide Provisioning using DHCP with Vendor Specific Options A standards compliant DHCP server can be con gured to return the host Aruba Mobility Controllers IP address through Vendor Speci c Options (option 43) in the DHCP reply. If the host Mobility Controllers IP address is obtained via DHCP, it will be used for uploading the Aruba access points software image and con guration. NOTE: If you have location-speci c con gurations for your Access Points, you will need to apply this con guration information using AP Reprovisioning. AP Reprovisioning Once an AP is associated to an Aruba Mobility Controller, it is capable of being Reprovisioned if necessary. AP Reprovisioning is the process by which APs are assigned unique con guration characteristics, for example, location codes. Location codes are important for recalibration and triangulation. For details on AP Reprovisioning, see the ArubaOS User Guide. AP Provisioning Recommended only in instances where APs require to be pre-staged or provisioned in advance of shipment and nal network installation (suchas as Remote Access Point (RAP) deployments), in AP programming mode, AP con guration parameters are de ned on the Aruba Mobility Controller via command line interface or web interface, where they can then be uploaded to individual access points as required. 2 Installing the Aruba 65 Select a location as close as possible to the center of the intended coverage area. The service location should be free from obstructions or obvious sources of interference. Normally, the higher you place an access point or air monitor, the better its performance. The Aruba 65 can be mounted on a wall using the mounting slots on the bottom of the unit. NOTE: For dimensions, see Product Speci cations. Allow 5 cm (2) additional space on the right-hand side for cables and ensure enough space for antenna articulation. Using the Built-In Ceiling Tile Rail Mounting Slots The snap-in tile rail slots on the back of the Aruba 65 can be used to attach the device directlyto a 1 wide, standard ceiling tile rail. CAUTION: Do not use the mounting slots to hang the Aruba 65 from the ceiling, sideways, or in any place where it could fall on people or equipment. For more secure installation, use one of the optional mounting kits. To hang the Aruba 65 upright using the mounting slots, perform the following steps:
1 Install two screws in the wall or shelf. If attaching the device to drywall, we recommend using appropriate wall anchors (not included). 2 Align the Aruba 65 mount-
ing slots to capture the surface screws. 3 Orient the antenna. For best per-
formance, swivel the antenna so that it is oriented vertically. Figure 0-1: Aruba 65 Mounting Part 0500133 Specifications Mechanical Device Dimensions (antenna stowed) (HxWxD) :
100mm x 100mm x 37mm
3.94 x 3.94 x 1.47 channel Data Rates:
802.11a - 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps per
802.11b - 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel
802.11g - 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps per channel Device Dimensions (antenna extended 180 degree) (HxWxD) :
167mm x 100mm x 37mm
6.58 x 3.94 x 1.47 Output Transmit Power - 100 mW maximum (or lower as con g-
ured on the Aruba Mobility Controller to comply with local regula-
tory requirements) Shipping Dimensions (HxWxD) :
100mm x 100mm x 37mm
3.94 x 3.94 x 1.47 Device Weight - TBD Shipping Weight - TBD Temperature:
Operating: 0C to 50C (32F to 122F)
Storage: -10C to 70C (14F to 158F) Relative Humidity - 5% to 90% non-condensing Altitude - 8,000ft @ 28C (82.4F) Mounting:
Wall, cube or ceiling mountable
Enclosure supports integrated rear mounted snap-in 1 ceiling tile rail guides Antenna - Integrated, non-detachable articulating tri-band antenna Visual Status Indicators (LEDs):
PWR
ENET
WLAN G - WLAN 2.4GHz status / Activity
WLAN A - WLAN 5GHz status / Activity
- Power / Status
- Ethernet link status / Activity Electrical Ethernet:
1 x 10/100 Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet RJ-45 Interface, MDI/MDX IEEE 802.3af compliant Power Over Ethernet IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power Over Ethernet, 48V DC / 220mA Wireless LAN Network Standards - IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11g Antenna Type - Integral, 802.11a/b/g omni-directional high-gain antenna Antenna Gain:
5.150GHz / 2.5dBi
5.350GHz / 3.3dBi
2.4 ~ 2.5GHz / 3.3dBi
VSWR 1.5:1
Dual antenna - supports diversity Radio Technology:
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Radio Modulation Type:
802.11a - BPSK, QPSK,16-QAM, 64-QAM
802.11b - CCK, BPSK, QPSK
802.11g - CCK, BPSK, QPSK,16-QAM, 64-QAM Media Access Control - CSMA/CA with ACK Supported Frequency Bands 5GHz:
5.150 ~ 5.250GHz (low band), country speci c
5.250 ~ 5.350GHz (mid band), country speci c
5.470 ~ 5.725GHz (Europe), country speci c
5.725 ~ 5.825GHz GHz (high band), country speci c Miscellaneous Functionality Maximum Clients - 128 Radio Band Selection - via Mobility Controller in software Manageability:
Management of all 802.11 parameters
Network Wide AP Management via CLI, WEB GUI and SNMPv3
Access Point Pro les, managed by Geographical Location, BSSID and Radio Type Encryption (AP and Mobility Controller) - 40bit / 64bit / 128bit /
152bit WEP, TKIP, AES Compliance FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. Any changes or modi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation. CAUTION STATEMENT: FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for indoor use only. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 15.2 inches (38.5 centime-
ters) between the radiator and your body for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operations. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. The FCC requires this product to be used indoors to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device. Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-
causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus, ICES-003 of the Department of Communications. Cet appareil numrique respecte les limites de bruits radiolec-
triques applicables aux appareils numriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matriel brouilleur: Appareils Numriques, NMB-003 dicte par le ministre des Communications. Supported Frequency Bands 2.4GHz:
2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz (Global), channels country speci c VCCI - Class B Operating Channels:
802.11b 802.11g 802.11a
US, Canada 11
ETSI 13
Japan 13
US, Canada 11
ETSI 13
Japan 13
US, Canada 12
ETSI (up to 19)
Japan 4 Complete country list available at http://www.arubanetworks. com/products/aps/certi cation B CE - Class B WarningThis is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. EU - Class B This product complies with EN5022 Class B and EN5024 standards. Certifications Electromagnetic Compatibility
IEC 60950 CB certi cate and report
FCC DOC Part 15 Class B (digital portion)
FCC Part 15 Subpart C 15.247
FCC Part 15 Subpart E 15.407
ICES-003 Class B
RSS 210 (Canada)
VCCI Class B (Japan)
Telec 2.4, Channel 14 and 5GHz approved (Japan)
CE marked with NB letter of opinion for RTTE
MIC Korea
SRRC (China)
AS/NZS 3548 Class B
AS/NZS4771 (C-tick)
- ETS 300 328 2.4 GHz
- ETS 301 893 5.4 GHz
- ETS 301 489 EMC The CE approval mark on back of the product indicates that it meets R&TTE Directive - EN 300 328, EN 301 489, EN 301 893 Safety IEC 60950 CB certi cate and report cULus listed (AC Power Supply) PSE Mark (AC Power Supply) UL Listed (UL60950) UL Listed (Canadian Electrical Code/CSA 22.2 No. 60950) EN60950 / IEC60950 UL Listed (UL2043) Plenum Rating Disposal of the Aruba 65 When the useful life of the Access Point has expired, be sure to dispose of the unit in accordance with all local code and environmental regulations. Contact your local waste man-
agement or environmental agencies for details. Warranty Standard warranty - 90 Days return to manufacturer Customer Support Main Site: www.arubanetworks.com Support: www.arubanetworks.com/support E-mail Sales: sales@arubanetworks.com Support: support@arubanetworks.com Telephone Numbers Main 408-227-4500 408-227-4550 Fax 408-754-1201 Sales In the U.S.: 800-WI-FI-LAN (800-943-4526) Support International: 408-754-1200 1 3 2 2 c r o s s m a n a v e n u e s u n n y v a l e c a l i f o r n i a 9 4 0 8 9 t e l 4 0 8 2 2 7 4 5 0 0 f a x 4 0 8 2 2 7 4 5 5 0 w w w . a r u b a n e t w o r k s . c o m