Hewlett Packard Enterprise AP105 Users manual

AP-105 Wireless Access Point

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AP105_001

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11B/G/N

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CONSOLE

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Power
Connector

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Installation Guide

About the Aruba AP-105 Access Points

The Aruba AP-105 wireless access point supports the IEEE 802.11n standard for
high-performance WLAN. This access point uses MIMO (Multiple-in, Multiple­out) technology and other high-throughput mode techniques to deliver high­performance, 802.11n 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz functionality while simultaneously
supporting existing 802.11a/b/g wireless services. The AP-105 access point works
only in conjunction with an Aruba Controller.

The Aruba AP-105 access point provides the following capabilities:

z Wireless transceiver
z Protocol-independent networking functionality
z IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n operation as a wireless access point
z IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n operation as a wireless air monitor
z Compatibility with IEEE 802.3af PoE
z Central management configuration and upgrades through an Aruba

Controller

Package Contents

z AP-105 access point (1 unit or a pack of 10)
z Installation guide (this document)

Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If
possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use
these materials to repack and return the unit to the supplier if needed.

Figure 1 AP-105

Figure 3 AP-105 Rear

12V 1.25A

CONSOLE

ENET

AP105_002

Console Port

Use the console port to connect to a terminal for direct local management.

Ethernet Port

AP-105 is equipped with a single 10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45) auto-sensing, MDI/
MDX wired-network connectivity port. This port supports IEEE 802.3af Power
over Ethernet (PoE) compliance, accepting 48VDC as a standard defined
Powered Device (PD) from a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) such as a PoE
midspan injector, or network infrastructure that supports PoE.

DC Power Socket

z Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)
z DNS server with an “A” record
z DHCP Server with vendor-specific options

Summary of the Setup Process

It is important that you verify the items listed under AP Pre-Installation

Checklist before you attempt to set up and install an AP-105.

Successful setup of an AP-105 access point consists of five tasks, which must be
performed in this order:

1. Verify pre-installation connectivity.

2. Identify the specific installation location for each AP.

3. Install each AP.

4. Verify post-installation connectivity.

5. Configure each AP.

Aruba Networks, Inc., in compliance with governmental requirements, has
designed the AP-105 access points so that only authorized network
administrators can change the settings. For more information about AP
configuration, refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide and ArubaOS User
Guide.

Access points are radio transmission devices and as such are subject to
governmental regulation. Network administrators responsible for the
configuration and operation of access points must comply with local
broadcast regulations. Specifically, access points must use channel
assignments appropriate to the location in which the access point will be
used.

z Do not place an AP between two air conditioning/heating ducts. Make sure

that APs are placed below ducts to avoid RF disturbances.

RF interference sources include:

z Microwave ovens and other 2.4 or 5 GHz objects (such as cordless phones)
z Cordless headset such as those used in call centers or lunch rooms

Installing the AP

Service to all Aruba Networks products should be performed by trained
service personnel only.

Using the Integrated Wall-Mounting Slots

The keyhole-shaped slots on the back of the AP can be used to attach the device
upright to an indoor wall or shelf. When you choose the mounting location, allow
additional space at the right of the unit for cables.

1. Since the ports are on the back of the device, make sure that you mount the
AP is such a way that there is a clear path to the Ethernet port, such as a pre­drilled hole in the mounting surface.

2. At the mounting location, install two screw on the wall or shelf, 1 7/8 inches
(4.7 cm) apart. If you are attaching the device to drywall, Aruba recommends
using appropriate wall anchors (not included).

3. Align the mounting slots on the rear of the AP over the screws and slide the
unit into place (see Figure 4).

Figure 4 Installing the AP-105 Access Point on a Wall

AP-105 Hardware Overview

Figure 2 AP-105 Front

If PoE is not available, an optional Aruba AP AC-DC adapter kit (sold separately)
can be used to power the AP-105.

Before You Begin

FCC Statement: Improper termination of access points installed in the

United States configured to non-US model controllers will be in violation of
the FCC grant of equipment authorization. Any such willful or intentional

CAUTION

CAUTION

Pre-Installation Network Requirements

After WLAN planning is complete and the appropriate products and their
placement have been determined, the Aruba controller(s) must be installed and
initial setup performed before the Aruba APs are deployed.

For initial setup of the controller, refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for
the software version installed on your controller.

AP Pre-Installation Checklist

violation may result in a requirement by the FCC for immediate termination
of operation and may be subject to forfeiture (47 CFR 1.80).

EU Statement:
Lower power radio LAN product operating in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
Please refer to the ArubaOS User Guide for details on restrictions.

Produit réseau local radio basse puissance operant dans la bande
fréquence 2.4 GHz et 5 GHz. Merci de vous referrer au ArubaOS User
Guide pour les details des restrictions.

Low Power FunkLAN Produkt, das im 2.4 GHz und im 5 GHz Band arbeitet.
Weitere Informationen bezlüglich Einschränkungen finden Sie im ArubaOS

User Guide.

Apparati Radio LAN a bassa Potenza, operanti a 2.4 GHz e 5 GHz. Fare
riferimento alla ArubaOS User Guide per avere informazioni detagliate sulle
restrizioni.

Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity

Before you install APs in a network environment, make sure that the APs are
able to locate and connect to the controller after power on.

Specifically, you must verify the following conditions:

z When connected to the network, each AP is assigned a valid IP address
z APs are able to locate the controller

Refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for instructions on locating and
connecting to the controller.

Identifying Specific Installation Locations

RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC

RF radiation exposure limits. This equipment should be installed and
operated with a minimum distance of 13.78 inches (35 cm) 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. When operated in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range, this
device is restricted to indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful
interference with co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems.

You can mount the AP-105 access point on a wall or on the ceiling. Use the AP
placement map generated by Aruba’s RF Plan software application to determine
the proper installation location(s). Each location should be as close as possible
to the center of the intended coverage area and should be free from obstructions
or obvious sources of interference. These RF absorbers/reflectors/interference
sources will impact RF propagation and should have been accounted for during
the planning phase and adjusted for in RF plan.

Identifying Known RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference
Sources

Identifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources while in
the field during the installation phase is critical. Make sure that these sources are
taken into consideration when you attach an AP to its fixed location.

Using the Integrated Ceiling Tile Rail Slots

The snap-in tile rail slots on the rear of the AP can be used to securely attach the
device directly to a 15/16" wide, standard ceiling tile rail.

Make sure the AP fits securely on the ceiling tile rail when hanging the
device from the ceiling; poor installation could cause it to fall onto people
or equipment.

1. Pull the necessary cables through a prepared hole in the ceiling tile near
where the AP will be placed.

2. If necessary, connect the console cable to the console port on the back of the
AP.

Hold the AP next to the ceiling tile rail with the ceiling tile rail mounting slots at
approximately a 30-degree angle to the ceiling tile rail (see Figure 5). Make sure
that any cable slack is above the ceiling tile.

Figure 5 Orienting the Ceiling Tile Rail Mounting Slots

LEDs

The AP-105 is equipped with four LEDs that indicate the status of the various
components of the AP.

z PWR: Indicates whether or not the AP-105 is powered-on
z ENET: Indicates the status of the AP-105’s Ethernet port
z 11A/N: Indicates the status of the 802.11a/n radio
z 11B/G/N: Indicates the status of the 802.11b/g/n radio

For information about the AP-105’s LED behavior, see Table 1 on page 2.

Before installing your AP-105 access point, be sure that you have the following:

z CAT5 UTP cable of required length
z One of the following power sources:

 IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) source
 Supports full functionality for AP-105
 The POE source can be any power source equipment (PSE) controller or

midspan PSE device

 Aruba AP AC-DC adapter kit (sold separately)

z Aruba Controller provisioned on the network:

 Layer 2/3 network connectivity to your access point
 One of the following network services:

RF absorbers include:

z Cement/concrete—Old concrete has high levels of water dissipation, which

dries out the concrete, allowing for potential RF propagation. New concrete
has high levels of water concentration within the concrete, blocking RF
signals.

z Natural Items—Fish tanks, water fountains, ponds, and trees
z Brick

RF reflectors include:

z Metal Objects—Metal pans between floors, rebar, fire doors, air conditioning/

heating ducts, mesh windows, blinds, chain link fences (depending on
aperture size), refrigerators, racks, shelves, and filing cabinets

3. Pushing toward the ceiling tile, rotate the AP clockwise until the device
clicks into place on the ceiling tile rail.

Connecting Required Cables

NOTE

1000Base-T Gigabit

Ethernet Port

RJ-45 Female
Pin-Out

Signal Name

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

BI_DC+
BI_DC-

BI_DD+
BI_DD-

BI_DA+
BI_DA­BI_DB+

BI_DB-

Function

Bi-directional pair +C
Bi-directional pair -C

Bi-directional pair +D
Bi-directional pair -D

Bi-directional pair +A
Bi-directional pair -A
Bi-directional pair +B

Bi-directional pair -B

Serial

Console Port

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

TxD

GND
RxD

RJ-45 Female
Pin-Out

Direction

Input

Output

GND

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4
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5

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RJ-45 DB-9

Internal

Connections

TxD

GND

RxD

1
2
3
4
5
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7
8

TxD

GND
RxD

RJ-45 Female

Pin-Out

Direction

Input

Output

DB-9 Male

Pin-Out

TxD

RxD

Ground

5
4
3
2
1

9
8
7
6

Direction

Input

Output

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Install cables in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations and
practices.

Ethernet Ports

The RJ45 Ethernet port (ENET) supports 10/100/1000Base-T auto-sensing MDI/
MDX connections. Use these ports to connect the AP to a twisted pair Ethernet
LAN segment or directly to an Aruba Controller. Use a 4- or 8-conductor,
Category 5 UTP cable up to 100 m (325 feet) long.

The 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port is on the back of the AP. The port has an RJ­45 female connector with the pin-outs shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6 Gigabit Ethernet Port Pin-Out

Serial Console Port

The serial console port (Console) allows you to connect the AP to a serial
terminal or a laptop for direct local management. This port is an RJ-45 female
connector with the pinouts described in Figure 7. Connect this port in one of the
following ways:

z Connect it directly to a terminal or terminal server using an Ethernet cable.
z Use a modular adapter to convert the RJ-45 (female) connector on the AP to a

DB-9 (male) connector, and connect the adapter to a laptop using an RS-232
cable. See Figure 8 for connector details of the adapter.

Figure 7 Serial Port Pin-Out

Table 1 AP-105 Series LED Meanings

LED Color/State Meaning

11A/N Off 5 GHz radio is disabled

Amber 5 GHz radio enabled in

WLAN mode

Green 5 GHz radio enabled in

11n mode

Green flashing 5 GHz Air Monitor or RF

Protect mode

11B/G/N Off 2.4 GHz radio disabled

Amber 2.4 GHz radio enabled in

WLAN mode

Green 2.4 GHz radio enabled in

11n mode

Green flashing 2.4 GHz Air Monitor or

RF Protect mode

Configuring the AP-105

AP Provisioning/Reprovisioning

Provisioning parameters are unique to each AP. These local AP parameters are
initially configured on the controller which are then pushed out to the AP and
stored on the AP itself. Aruba recommends that provisioning settings be
configured via the ArubaOS Web UI only. Refer to the ArubaOS User Guide for
complete details.

AP Configuration

Configuration parameters are network or controller specific and are configured
and stored on the controller. Network configuration settings are pushed out to
the AP(s) but remain stored on the controller.

Configuration settings can be configured via the ArubaOS Web UI, ArubaOS CLI,
or Aruba MMS. Refer to their respective guides for further details: the ArubaOS
User Guide or Aruba Mobility Management System User Guide.

 Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)

z Radio Modulation Type:

 802.11b - CCK, BPSK, QPSK
 802.11g - CCK, BPSK, QPSK,16-QAM, 64-QAM
 802.11a - BPSK, QPSK,16-QAM, 64-QAM

 802.11n draft 2.0
z Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK
z Supported Frequency Bands 2.4GHz:

 2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz (Global), channels country specific
z Supported Frequency Bands 5GHz:

 5.150 ~ 5.250GHz (low band), country-specific

 5.250 ~ 5.350GHz (mid band), country-specific

 5.470 ~ 5.725GHz (Europe), country-specific

 5.725 ~ 5.825GHz GHz (high band), country-specific
z Data Rates:

 802.11b - 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel

 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

 802.11n - Data rate MCS0 – MCS15 (from 6.5 Mbps to 300 Mbps)

Proper Disposal of Aruba Equipment

For the most current information about Global Environmental Compliance and
Aruba products, see our website at

Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Aruba products at end of life are subject to separate collection
and treatment in the EU Member States, Norway, and
Switzerland and therefore are marked with the symbol shown
at the left (crossed-out wheelie bin). The treatment applied at
end of life of these products in these countries shall comply
with the applicable national laws of countries implementing
Directive 2002/96EC on Waste of Electrical and Electronic

Equipment (WEEE).

European Union RoHS

www.arubanetworks.com.

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Contacting Aruba Networks

Table 1

Web Site Support

Main Site http://www.arubanetworks.com

Support Site https://support.arubanetworks.com

Software Licensing Site https://licensing.arubanetworks.com/login.php

Wireless Security Incident
Response Team (WSIRT)

Americas and APAC Support Email [e-mail]

EMEA Support Email [e-mail]

WSIRT Email
Please email details of any security
problem found in an Aruba product.

http://www.arubanetworks.com/support/wsirt.php

[e-mail]

Figure 8 RJ-45 (Female) to DB-9 (Male) Modular Adapter Conversion

Power Connection

The AP-105 has a single 12V DC power jack socket to support powering through
an AC-to-DC power adapter.

If both POE and DC power are available, the AP uses POE even when there
is not enough POE voltage available to power the AP.

Verifying Post-Installation Connectivity

The integrated LEDs on the AP can be used to verify that the AP is receiving
power and initializing successfully (see Table 1). Refer to the ArubaOS Quick
Start Guide for further details on verifying post-installation network
connectivity.

Table 1 AP-105 Series LED Meanings

LED Color/State Meaning

PWR Off No power to AP

Product Specifications

Mechanical

z Dimensions (antenna stowed) (HxWxD):

 5.2 inches x 5.3 inches x 1.8 inches

 13.2 cm x 13.5 cm x 4.5 cm
z Weight: 300g/0.66 lbs.
z Temperature:

 Operating: 0ºC to 50ºC (32ºF to 122ºF)

 Storage: –10ºC to 70ºC (14ºF to 158ºF)
z Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
z Altitude: 8,000 ft @ 28ºC (82.4ºF)
z Mounting: Wall, ceiling, or desktop mountable
z Antennas: Integrated
z Visual Status Indicators (LEDs): See Table 1

Electrical

z Ethernet:

 1 x 10/100/1000Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet RJ-45 Interfaces

 MDI/MDX

 IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), IEEE 802.3u (100Base-T). IEEE 802.3ab

(1000Base-T)

 Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af compliant), 48V DC/350mA (see Table

1 for pin configuration)

z Power:

 12 VDC power interface, supports powering through an AC-to-DC power

adapter

If a power adapter other than the one provided by Aruba Networks is used
in the US or Canada, it should be cULus (NRTL) Listed, with an output

NOTE

rated 12 VDC, minimum 1.25A, marked “LPS” or “Class 2,” and suitable for
plugging into a standard power receptacle in the US and Canada.

Aruba products also comply with the EU Restriction of
Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS). EU
RoHS restricts the use of specific hazardous materials in

the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment.
Specifically, restricted materials under the RoHS Directive are Lead (including
Solder used in printed circuit assemblies), Cadmium, Mercury, Hexavalent
Chromium, and Bromine. Some Aruba products are subject to the exemptions
listed in RoHS Directive Annex 7 (Lead in solder used in printed circuit
assemblies). Products and packaging will be marked with the “RoHS” label
shown at the left indicating conformance to this Directive.

China RoHS

Aruba products also comply with China environmental declaration
requirements and are labeled with the “EFUP 10” label shown at
the left.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Aruba Networks provides a multi-language document that contains country­specific restrictions and additional safety and regulatory information for all
Aruba access points. This document can be viewed or downloaded from the
following location:

RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC
RF radiation exposure limits. This equipment should be installed and
operated with a minimum distance of 13.78 inches (35 cm) between the
radiator and your body for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operations. This transmitter

CAUTION

must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter. When operated in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range, this
device is restricted to indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful
interference with co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems.

www.arubanetworks.com/safety_addendum

Table 2

Telephone Support

Aruba Corporate [phone]

FAX [phone]

Copyright

© 2008 Aruba Networks, Inc. AirWave®, Aruba Networks®, Aruba Mobility Management System®, Bluescanner,
For Wireless That Works
Wireless Workplace Is Now Open For Business, and The Mobile Edge Company
Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

®

, Mobile Edge Architecture, People Move. Networks Must Follow., RFProtect®, The All

®

are trademarks of Aruba

Open Source Code

Certain Aruba products include Open Source software code developed by third parties, including software code
subject to the GNU General Public License ("GPL"), GNU Lesser General Public License ("LGPL"), or other Open
Source Licenses. The Open Source code used can be found at this site:

http://www.arubanetworks.com/open_source

Legal Notice

The use of Aruba Networks, Inc. switching platforms and software, by all individuals or corporations, to terminate
other vendors' VPN client devices constitutes complete acceptance of liability by that individual or corporation for
this action and indemnifies, in full, Aruba Networks, Inc. from any and all legal actions that might be taken against
it with respect to infringement of copyright on behalf of those vendors.

Warranty

This hardware product is protected by the standard Aruba warranty of one year parts/labor. For more information,
refer to the ARUBACARE SERVICE AND SUPPORT TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

Altering this device (such as painting it) voids the warranty.

ENET
(10/100/1000 Mbps)

Green flashing System initializing

Red steady System failed to

initialize, contact TAC

Green steady Power on, device ready

Off No link

Green on 1000 Mbps link

Amber on 10/100 Mbps link

Green flashing Ethernet link activity

Wireless LAN

z Network Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a, and

IEEE 802.11n (draft)

z Antenna Type:

 Internal

z 2x 802.11a/n
z 2x 802.11b/g/n

z Antenna Gain (Integrated Antennas):

 2.4 – 2.5 GHz/2.5 dBi (max)
 5.180 – 5.825 GHz/4.0 dBi (max)

z Radio Technology:

 Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)

www.arubanetworks.com
1344 Crossman Avenue
Sunnyvale, California 94089
Phone: [phone]

Fax [phone]

AP-105 Wireless Access Point | Installation Guide
Part Number 0510615-02 | July 2009