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When prompted, log in to the Aruba WLAN Switch as the administrator:

user: admin password: <administrator password (not displayed)>

This will present you with the Aruba WLAN Switch SOE console prompt (soe>).

Specify the physical Aruba WLAN Switch port to which the new Aruba 50 is connected:

soe> connect <slot number>/<port number>

This will present you with the Aruba 50 console prompt (#). Once connected to the console, follow the instruction on page 12 to configure Aruba 50.

Direct Terminal Connection

Use this procedure when connecting the Aruba 50 through the LAN or to a non-SPOE network port on the Aruba WLAN Switch. Under these topologies, a direct terminal connection is required for initial setup.

OTE—If connecting the Aruba 50 directly to a SPOE network port on the Aruba WLAN

Switch, see the instructions on page 10.

Set up your local terminal.

This procedure requires a terminal or computer running terminal emulation software with the following settings:

TABLE 2-1 Console Terminal Settings

Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control

9600 8 None 1 None

Connect the terminal directly to the Aruba 50.

Use a standard serial cable to connect the Aruba 50 console port to a serial port on your terminal (see Appendix B for port specification).

Establish console communication.

Press <Enter> a few times to establish communication between the terminal and the Aruba 50. You will be presented the Aruba 50 console prompt (#).

Once connected to the Aruba 50 console, follow the instruction on page 12 to configure the device.

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Configure the Aruba 50

From the Aruba 50 console, access the boot prompt.

Reboot the Aruba 50 and then immediately (within three seconds as the device is booting) press any key to interrupt the process:

# boot

This will present you with the Aruba 50 boot prompt (apboot>).

Set the intended location for the Aruba 50:

apboot> setenv location <building number>.<floor number>.<device number>

If you performed the recommended site survey using the Aruba WLAN Switch’s built-in planning tools, the location data for all access points and air monitors can be found on the tool’s deployment screen (see the Aruba AirOS Software Guide).

If you plan to manually generate the location data, record the following information for each access point and air monitor. It will be required when configuring the Aruba WLAN Switch.

Building Number A unique number (1-255) is required for each building in your campus. Floor Number Within any building, a unique number (1-255) is required for each floor. Device Number Within any floor, a unique number (1-65536) is required for each access

point or air monitor.

Device Description Note the intended function of the device (access point or dedicated air

monitor) and a brief description of its service location.

X, Y Coordinates For each access point and air monitor, measure its X and Y position (in

feet) relative to the bottom-left corner of the building plan as seen from overhead. For example:

Use the same fixed point and orientation for all floors in a building.

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Specify host information, if necessary.

The Aruba 50 uses the default host name aruba-master to find the host Aruba WLAN Switch. This assumes that your DNS has been configured to resolve aruba-master to the master Aruba WLAN Switch IP address.

z If you are not using DNS, you must manually configure the Aruba 50 with the IP address

of the master Aruba WLAN Switch:

apboot> setenv serverip <switch IP address>

z If you are using DNS but wish to specify a different host name, use the following com-

mands:

apboot> setenv master <switch host name> apboot> setenv serverip <switch host name>

Save the configuration and reboot the Aruba 50.

apboot> save apboot> boot

Once the Aruba 50 boots, disconnect it and mount it in its intended service location (see instructions on page 14).

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Mount the Aruba 50

When initial setup is complete, mount the Aruba 50 in its intended service location.

Select a location as close as possible to the center of the intended coverage area. If necessary, use the Aruba WLAN Switch’s built-in site survey software to determine the optimum locations for your access points and air monitors (see your Aruba AirOS Software Guide).

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 50 can be mounted in the following ways:

FIGURE 2-2 Aruba 50 Mounting Options

Flat on a table or shelf (with the LEDs on top) either free-standing or using the included mounting kit

Upright on a wall (with the port connectors on top) using the included mounting kit

Suspended from above (with the LEDs on bottom) using the included mounting kit

CAUTION—For safety purposes, do not mount the Aruba 50 sideways (with the air

vents on top and bottom).

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Free-Standing Placement

CAUTION—Do not place the Aruba 50 in any place where it could fall on people or

equipment. For more secure installation, use the included mounting kit.

To place the Aruba 50 on a flat table or shelf, first attach the included non-skid foot-pads to the bottom of the chassis.

Using the Mounting Kit

Use the included mounting kit to attach the Aruba 50 to a wall, shelf, or ceiling.

OTE—Do not attach the rubber foot-pads to the Aruba 50 when using the mounting kit.

Attach the mounting cradle to a solid mounting surface.

Place the flat side of the cradle against the mounting surface. If attaching the cradle to a wall, orient it so that the cable tie anchors are positioned at the top. If attaching the cradle to a table, shelf, or ceiling, orient the cable tie anchors toward the cable route.

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Use the four included #6 screws (or equivalent) to secure the mounting cradle. If attaching the cradle to drywall, we recommend using appropriate wall anchors (not included) as show in

Figure 2-3:

FIGURE 2-3 Attaching the Mounting Cradle

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Place the Aruba 50 into the mounting cradle as shown in Figure 2-4.

FIGURE 2-4 Placing the Aruba 50 into the Cradle

Align the front edge of the chassis with the etched line on the mounting cradle. This will fit the Aruba 50 mounting slots over the matching cradle posts.

Press and hold the Aruba 50 chassis against the retaining clips on the cradle.

Slide the Aruba 50 into place. When properly positioned, the retaining clips will spring up to hold the chassis firmly in place.

OTE—To remove the Aruba 50 from the cradle, press down on both retaining clips and

slide the chassis free of the mounting posts.

Secure the Aruba 50, if desired.

To prevent the unauthorized removal of the Aruba 50 from its installed location, use a Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable (not included). Wrap the security cable around an immovable object, insert the cable’s lock into the Kensington Security Slot on the back of the Aruba 50, and turn the key.

Orient the antennas.

For best performance, swivel the antennas so that they are oriented vertically (see Figure 2-2 on page 14).

Once mounting is complete, connect the required cables (see instructions on page 18).

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