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Aruba 41 Wireless Access Point Quick Installation Guide AA Installation instructions for the deployment and installation AruArub of your Aruba 41 802.11a/b/g wireless access point. Provisioning using DHCP with Connecting Required Cables About the Aruba 41 Vendor Specific Options NOTE: Aruba 41 Access Points are intended only for installation in Environment A as A standards compliant DHCP server can be configured to defined in IEEE 802.3.af, Power over Ethernet. All interconnected equipment must be The Aruba 41 is part of a comprehensive wireless network contained within the same building, including the interconnected equipment’s associ- return the host Aruba Mobility Controller’s IP address through solution. The device works only in conjunction with an Aruba ated LAN connections. Vendor Specific Options (option 43) in the DHCP reply. If the Mobility Controller, and provides the following capabilities: host Mobility Controller’s IP address is obtained via DHCP, it The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (FE) port is used to connect the AP will be used for uploading the Aruba access point’s software to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX (twisted-pair) Ethernet LAN segment. • Wireless transceiver image and configuration. Use a 4- or 8-conductor, Category 5 UTP, straight-through FE • Protocol-independent networking functionality • IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11b/g operation as a wireless cable.X and automatically adjusts for straight-through or cross- NOTE: If you have location-specific configurations for your Access Points, you will Access Point need to apply this configuration information using AP Reprovisioning. over cables. The maximum length for FE cables is 100 meters • IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b/g operation as a wireless (325 feet). Install cables in accordance with all applicable local Air Monitor and national regulations and practices. • Compatible with IEEE 802.3af Power Over Ethernet (POE) • Can be centrally managed, configured, and upgraded through an Aruba Mobility Controller 1 Provisioning the Aruba 41 AP Reprovisioning Connecting Cables & Power 1 Connect one end of the FE cable directly to the Aruba Aruba Networks, in compliance with governmental requirements, Once an AP is associated to an Aruba Mobility Controller, it is 41 FE port has designed the Aruba 41 such that only authorized network capable of being Reprovisioned if necessary. AP Reprovisioning administrators can change these settings. For more information PACKAGE CONTENTS on Access Point configuration, refer to the ArubaOS User Guide. is the process by which APs are assigned unique configuration 2 Connect the other end of the FE cable to one of the characteristics, for example, location codes. Location codes are following: • 1 x Aruba 41 Wireless Access Point important for recalibration and triangulation. For details on AP - To a network port on the Mobility Controller, or • 1 x Quick Installation Guide (this document) CAUTION: Reprovisioning, see the ArubaOS User Guide. - To a network mid-span device that supports 802.3af compliant port Access Points are radio broadcast devices and as such are subject to Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect, missing or governmental regulation. Network administrators responsible for the damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the configuration and operation of Access Points must comply with local FE Port Specifications broadcast regulations. Specifically, Access Points must use channel The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (FE) port is located on the right-hand original packing materials. Use them to repack the product assignments appropriate to the location in which the Access Point AP Provisioning in case there is a need to return it. side of the Aruba 41 and has an RJ-45 female connector. The will be used. Recommended only in instances where APs require to be port pin-outs are shown in Figure 0-2: pre-staged or provisioned in advance of shipment and final network installation (suchas as Remote Access Point (RAP) Goal of Access Point Provisioning deployments), in AP programming mode, AP configuration Aruba 41 RJ-45 Female 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Pin-Out Provisioning provides the Aruba access point with basic network parameters are defined on the Aruba Mobility Controller via 1 ETH Rx+ (POE negative*) 2 ETH Rx– (POE negative*) command line interface or web interface, where they can BEFORE GETTING STARTED settings that allow it to locate the host Aruba Mobility Controller. Initial provisioning may be achieved through a number of methods, then be uploaded to individual access points as required. 3 4 ETH Tx+ Unused (POE positive*) 5 Unused including: 6 ETH Tx– (POE positive*) Before installing your Aruba 41 wirless access point, 7 Unused please ensure you have the following: 8 Unused - Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP) Direction - DNS Input *POE • 1 x Fast Ethernet cable of required length - DHCP with Vendor Specific Options 2 Installing the Aruba 41 Output • 1 x 802.3af compliant Power over Ethernet source Select a location as close as possible to the center of the Figure 0-2: Aruba 41 FE Port (PSE) - Aruba Mobility Controller or Midspan device intended coverage area. The service location should be free from obstructions or obvious sources of interference. Normally, the • 1 x Aruba Mobility Controller provisioned on the Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP) higher you place an access point or air monitor, the better its Verifying Successful Installation network: This is the simplist method for AP provisioning. ADP allows Aruba performance. The integrated LEDs on the AP 41 may be used at this point to - with Layer 2/3 network connectivity your Aruba 41 access pionts to be connected to the network (or directly to a verify the AP is receiving power and initializing successfully. - One of the following network services: Aruba Mobility Controller) and brought into operation automatically. The Aruba 41 can be mounted on a wall using the mounting LED behavior indicated status as follows: - Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP) slots on the bottom of the unit. - DNS server with an “A” record ADP performs one key task: NOTE: For dimensions, see “Product Specifications”. Allow 5 cm (2”) additional space (see section 1; Provisioning the Aruba 41) on the right-hand side for cables and ensure enough space for antenna articulation. - DHCP Server with vendor specific options Obtain the IP address of the host Aruba Mobility Control- ler from which the Aruba access point will obtain its initial LED Color(S) Activity Action (see section 1; Provisioning the Aruba 41) Power/Test Green On Power On, Device Ready Optional: software load and configuration. • Mounting screws (not supplied) Using the Built-In Mounting Slots Flashing System Initializing NOTE: Additionally, the access point software can be uploaded via a The keyhole-shaped slots on the back of the Aruba 41 can be LAN Green/Amber Off No Link standard TFTP server. used to attach the device upright to an indoor wall or shelf. (10/100 Mbps) Green On 100Mbps Link Negotiated ADP with Directly / Layer 2 Connected Access Points CAUTION: Do not use the mounting slots to hang the Aruba 41 from the ceiling, Green Flashing 100Mbps Data Activity sideways, or in any place where it could fall on people or equipment. For more secure The Aruba AP Setup Process If your Aruba access point is directly connected to an active Ether- AA Amber On 10Mbps Link Negotiated net interface on an Aruba Mobility Controller, then no configuration installation, use one of the optional mounting kits. Setting up an Aruba AP typically consists of a is required. You may proceed to the next step. Amber Flashing 10Mbps Data Activity planning stage and three AP installation stages: WLAN Green/Amber Off Wirless Radio Disabled ADP with Layer 3 Connected Access Points To hang the Aruba 41 upright using the mounting slots, Green On Wirleless Radio Enabled WLAN Planning — Determine how many Aruba access If your Aruba access point is NOT directly / Layer 2 connected to perform the following steps: Green Flashing Wireless Data Activity points will be needed for your wireless network deployment an Aruba Mobility Controller, and IP multicast routing is enabled on and where they will be installed. This can be easily accom- the host network, then ADP will multicast packets to locate a host plished using Aruba’s automated RF Plan site-survey software Aruba Mobility Controller’s IP address. 1 Install two screws in the wall or (available separately). This stage should have been completed shelf. If attaching the device to during the master Aruba Mobility Controller installation and To ensure ADP is enabled, issue the following commands on the configuration. In, typical Aruba installations, the mobility con- Master Aruba Mobility Controller: drywall, we recommend using appropriate wall anchors (not 3 Configuring the Aruba 41 trollers are configured and installed prior to access points. included). Once the Aruba 41 has been provisioned and installed, it will (A5000) (config) #adp discovery enable be capable of discovery and association to an Aruba Mobility 2 Align the Aruba 41 mount- Controller where the wireless and security parameters can be (A5000) (config) #adp igmp-join enable ing slots to capture the surface 1 AP Provisioning — Provides each Aruba access point with screws. set. For AP configuration information, refer to the ArubaOS the initial setting required to locate the host Aruba Mobility An IP helper address on the subnet’s default gateway, mapped to User Guide Controller. the host Aruba Mobility Controller’s IP address can be also used to 3 Orient the antenna. For best per- facilitate the multicast / broadcast based aspect of this process. formance, swivel the antenna so that it is oriented vertically. Once the Aruba access point is associated to its host Mobility Controller, device specific configuration may be applied as required (such as location code). Provisioning using DNS 2 AP Installation — Once provisioned, the AP can be physi- If Layer 3 network connected, the Aruba 41 can use network cally installed at its intended place of operation. Figure 0-1: Aruba 41 Mounting based DNS to resolve a factory configured default host name “aruba-master” to derive the host Mobility Controller IP address. 3 AP Configuration — The administrator defines the opera- To enable this, a record for “aruba-master” must be created on tional behavior for each Aruba access point such as RF char- the network DNS server. acteristics and security features. For specific access point configuration information, refer to the ArubaOS User Guide. Part 0500128

Specifications Miscellaneous Functionality Certifications Mechanical Maximum Clients - 64 Electromagnetic Compatibility Dimensions (antenna stowed) (HxWxD) : FCC Part 15 subpart C (15.247/15.407 • 107mm x 184mm x 32mm Radio Band Selection - via Mobility Controller in software RSS 210 (CAN) • 4.21” x 7.24” x 1.26” TELEC ARIB STD-T66 Weight - 0.45Kgs / 0.99Lbs Manageability: EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, • Management of all 802.11 parameters EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-11 Temperature: • Network Wide AP Management via CLI, WEB GUI and EN 60601-1-2: 2001 • Operating: 0ºC to 50ºC (32ºF to 122ºF) SNMPv3 73/23/ECC • Storage: -10ºC to 70ºC (14ºF to 158ºF) • Access Point Profiles, managed by Geographical Location, AS/NZS 4268 Class B BSSID and Radio Type Relative Humidity - 5% to 90% non-condensing The CE approval mark on back of the product indicates that Altitude - 8,000ft @ 28ºC (82.4ºF) Encryption (AP and Mobility Controller) - 40bit / 64bit / 128bit / it meets R&TTE Directive - EN 300 328, EN 301 489, EN 301 152bit WEP, TKIP, AES 893 Mounting: • Wall, cube or ceiling mountable Safety • Enclosure supports integrated wall point / screw head UL Listed (UL60950) mounting lugs (screw head 7mm diameter maximum) Compliance UL Listed (Canadian Electrical Code/CSA 22.2 No. 60950) FCC EN60950 / IEC60950 Antenna - Integrated, non-detachable articulating This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the dual-band antenna limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Disposal of AP40/41 Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection When the useful life of the Access Point has expired, be sure Visual Status Indicators (LEDs): against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a to dispose of the unit in accordance with all local code and • PWR - Power / Status commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can environmental regulations. Contact your local waste man- • ENET - Ethernet link status / Activity radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used agement or environmental agencies for details. • WLAN G - WLAN 2.4GHz status / Activity in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful • WLAN A - WLAN 5GHz status / Activity interference to radio communications. However, there is no guar- antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Electrical If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi- Ethernet: sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment Customer Support • 1 x 10/100 Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet RJ-45 Interface, off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference MDI/MDX by one or more of the following measures: Main Site: www.arubanetworks.com • IEEE 802.3af compliant Power Over Ethernet Support: www.arubanetworks.com/support • IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Power Over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af compliant), 48V DC / - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. E-mail 200mA (see Ethernet pin-out diagram for pin configuration) - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from Sales: sales@arubanetworks.com • Reset button that to which the receiver is connected. Support: support@arubanetworks.com - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Wireless LAN Telephone Numbers Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Network Standards - IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and Main 408-227-4500 party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority IEEE 802.11a to operate this equipment. Fax 408-227-4550 Sales 408-754-1201 Antenna Type - Integral, 802.11a/b/g omni-directional This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation Support In the U.S.: 800-WI-FI-LAN (800-943-4526) high-gain antenna is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not International: 408-754-1200 cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any Antenna Gain: interference received, including interference that may cause unde- • 2.4 ~ 2.5GHz / 2.11dBi sired operation. • 4.900 ~ 5.850 GHz / 2.07dBi CAUTION STATEMENT: FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Radio Technology: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set • Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) forth for indoor use only. This equipment should be installed and • Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters (7.87 inches) between the radiator and your body for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz opera- Radio Modulation Type: tions. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in con- • 802.11b - CCK, BPSK, QPSK junction with any other antenna or transmitter. • 802.11g - CCK, BPSK, QPSK,16-QAM, 64-QAM • 802.11a - BPSK, QPSK,16-QAM, 64-QAM This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the Media Access Control - CSMA/CA with ACK 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. The FCC requires this product to be used indoors to reduce the potential for harmful interference Supported Frequency Bands 2.4GHz: to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are • 2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz (Global), channels country specific 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 Supported Frequency Bands 5GHz: and/or damage this device. • 5.150 ~ 5.250GHz (low band), country specific • 5.250 ~ 5.350GHz (mid band), country specific Canada • 5.470 ~ 5.725GHz (Europe), country specific This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio • 5.725 ~ 5.825GHz GHz (high band), country specific noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference- causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 Operating Channels: of the Department of Communications. 802.11b 802.11g 802.11a Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélec- • US, Canada 11 • US, Canada 11 • US, Canada 12 triques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites • ETSI 13 • ETSI 13 • ETSI (up to 19) dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” • Japan 13 • Japan 13 • Japan 4 NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des Communications. Complete country list available at http://www.arubanetworks. VCCI - Class B com/products/aps/certification Data Rates: • 802.11b - 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel B • 802.11g - 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps per channel • 802.11a - 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps per channel CE - Class B Warning—This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, Output Transmit Power - 100 mW maximum (or lower as config- this product may cause radio interference in which case the user ured on the Aruba Mobility Controller to comply with local regula- may be required to take adequate measures. tory requirements) EU - Class B 132 2 crossman avenue sunny vale california 94089 This product complies with EN5022 Class B and EN5024 tel 408 227 4500 fax 408 227 4550 standards. w w w.arubanet works.com


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