Hewlett Packard Enterprise AP80 User Manual

Aruba 80 Outdoor Wireless

Access Point

Models AP-80MB or AP-80SB

Professional Installation Guide

Specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.

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

Package Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Optional Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

The Aruba AP Setup Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Wall- and Pole-Mounting Bracket Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Aruba Discovery Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 2 Provisioning Access Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Aruba 80 Outdoor Wireless Access Mounting the Aruba 80 Outdoor Wireless

AP Provisioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Point Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Chapter 3 AP Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Mounting the AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the Pole-Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Mount and Connect External Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connect Electrical Ground Wire to the AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connect Ethernet Cable to the AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connect the Power Injector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Orient the Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Accessing the AP Support Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Remote Telnet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Appendix A Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

AP Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Access Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

User Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Privileged Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Aruba 80 8-Pin DIN Ethernet Connector Pinout . . . . . . . . . 27

Aruba 80 8-Pin DIN to RJ-45 Cable Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Appendix B Port Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Aruba 80 Power over Ethernet Injector Module

10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Straight-Through Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Crossover Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Appendix C Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Ethernet Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Radio Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Power Over Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Aruba 80 Detachable Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Contacting Aruba Wireless Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Package Checklist

Package Contents

The Aruba 80 Outdoor Wireless Access Point package includes:

One Aruba 80 Outdoor Wireless Access Point (Models AP-80MB or AP-80SB)

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Pole / Mast Mounting Hardware

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Installation Guide (this manual)

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.

Optional Items

The following optional items can also be ordered for the Aruba 80 Outdoor Wireless Access Point:  Detachable antennas (see Table C-3, “Detachable Antenn as,” on pag e 42)  Aruba 80 AC Power Adapter

Kit (TX) – Indoor (AP-AC-80-1)

 Indoor Use Only Auto-sensing 110/240VAC to 48VDC Power over Ethernet Injector suitable for

use with all Aruba AP-80 Series Wireless Access Points.

 100 foot Outdoor Ethernet cable (8Pin DIN to 10/100Base-T RJ-45).

 Aruba Outdoor Antenna Cable Extension – 10’ (AP-CBL-1)

 10’ long low-loss LMR 400 antenna extension cable for use with AP-80 Outdoor Access Points,

interfaces AP-80 N-Type Female interface to N-Type Male on antenna.

 Aruba Antenna Lightning Arrester N-Type (AP-LAR-1)

The Lightning Surge Arrester for the AP-80 Series Access Points is a single, In-line lightning arrester with N-type Male to N-type Female interface. Supports RF frequency pass through of 2Ghz – 6Ghz.

Check with your Aruba sales representative for the availability of optional items.

Overview

The Aruba 80 Outdoor Wireless Access Point is part of a comprehensive wireless network solution. The device works in conjunction with the Aruba Mobility Controller and can act as a wireless access point or air monitor.

As a wireless Access Point (AP), the Aruba 80 Outdoor Wireless Access Point (also referred to as the Aruba 80) provides transparent, secure, high-speed data communications between wireless network devices (fixed, portable, or mobile computers with IEEE 802.11a (country regulatory domain permitting) or IEEE 802.11b/g wireless adapters) and the wired LAN.

As a wireless Air Monitor (AM), a feature unique to Aruba products, the Aruba 80 Outdoor Wireless Access Point enhances wireless networks by collecting statistics, monitoring traffic, detecting intrusions, enforcing security policies, balancing wireless traffic load, self-healing coverage gaps, and more.

OTE—Installing the Aruba 80 requires setting the antenna power, which requires

professional training. The Aruba 80 installer must be trained to perform this configuration.

Model 80SB

2.4GHz, N-Type, Female Model 80MB 5 GHz, N-Type, Female

Model 80SB

2.4GHz, N-Type, Female Model 80MB

2.4 GHz, N-Type, Female

IGURE 1-1 Aruba 80 Outdoor Wireless Access Point Front View

External Internal Antenna (2.4 GHz) Connector

For AP-80SB: 2.4 GHz, N-Type, Female connector For AP-80MB: 5 GHz, N-Type, Female connector

External Internal Antenna (2.4 GHz) Connector

For AP-80SB: 2.4 GHz, N-Type, Female connector For AP-80MB: 2.4 GHz, N-Type, Female connector

Internal 2.5 GHz 17.0 dBi, Directional Antenna (AP-80SB only) FE Port

The wireless Access Point has one 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 8-pin DIN port that connects to the power injector module using the included Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port connection provides power to the wireless Access Point as well as a data link to the local network.

The wireless Access Point appears as an Ethernet node and performs a bridging function by moving packets from the wired LAN to the remote end of the wireless Access Point link.

OTE: The power injector module does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE) based on the IEEE 802.3af

standard. The wireless Access Point unit must always be powered on by being connected to the power injector module.

RSSI Connector

Not used.

Grounding Screw

Even though the wireless Access Point includes its own built-in lightning protection, it is important that the unit is properly connected to ground. A grounding screw is provided for attaching a ground wire to the unit.

OTE: The Aruba 80 requires lightening protection. Aruba recommends the use of lightening arresters.

Failure to provide protection from lightening strikes will void the warranty for this product.

See Appendix B for port and cable specifications.

Rear View

Mounting bolts Vertical mounting indicator

This is the vertical integrated antenna polarization indicator.

Horizontal mounting indicator.

This is the horizontal integrated antenna polarization indicator.

See Appendix B for port and cable specifications.

The Aruba AP Setup Process

Setting up an Aruba AP typically consists of four stages:

1 WLAN Planning—The administrator determines how many Aruba APs will be needed for their wireless network

strategy and where they will be deployed. This can be easily accomplished using Aruba’s automated RF Plan site-survey software (available separately).

2 AP Provisioning—Provisioning provides each Aruba AP with initial settings that allow it to locate the host Aruba

Mobility Controller. Depending on the network topology and services, AP provisioning can be performed manually for each AP or plug-and-play for batches of APs.

AP provisioning is discussed in “Provisioning Access Points”.

3 AP Deployment—Once provisioned, each AP can be physically installed at its intended place of operation.

AP deployment is covered in “Hardware Installation”.

4 AP Configuration—The administrator defines the operational behavior for each Aruba AP, such as RF

characteristics and security features.

For AP configuration information, refer to the ArubaOS Applications Configuration Guide.

System Configuration

The wireless Access Point receives power through a special cable (sold separately) to connect to the non-802.3af-complaint Power over Ethernet injector module. The power injector module provides two RJ-45 Ethernet ports, one for connecting to the wireless Access Point (Output), and the other for connecting to a local LAN switch (Input).

At each location where a unit is installed, it must be connected to the local network using the power injector module.

The Power over Ethernet injector module port uses an MDI (i.e., internal straight-through) pin configuration. You can therefore use straight-through twisted-pair cable to connect this port to most network interconnection devices such as a switch or router that provide MDI-X ports. However, when connecting the access point to a workstation or other device that does not have MDI-X ports, you must use crossover twisted-pair cable.

The wireless Access Point does not have a power switch. It is powered on when its Ethernet port is connected to the power injector module, and the power injector module is connected to an AC power source. The power injector includes one LED indicator that turns on when AC power is applied.

The power injector module automatically adjusts to any AC voltage between 100-240 volts at 50 or 60 Hz. No voltage range settings are required.

ARNING: The power injector module is designed for outdoor use only. Never mount the power injector

outside with the wireless Access Point unit.

Wall- and Pole-Mounting Bracket Kits

The wireless Access Point includes bracket kits that can be used to mount the Access Point to a wall, pole, radio mast, or part of a tower structure.

The wireless bridge offers a variety of management options, including a web-based interface, a command line interface (CLI), or using SNMP management software.

Most initial configuration steps can be made through the web browser interface using the Setup Wizard. However, for units that do not have a preset country code, you must first set the country code using the CLI.

Note: Units sold in some countries are not configured with a specific country code. You must use the CLI to

set the country code and enable wireless operation.

The wireless bridge uses the IP address 192.168.1.1 by default. If this address is not compatible with your network, you can first perform initial configuration using a PC that has IP settings compatible with this subnet (for example, 192.168.1.2) and connecting it directly to the wireless bridge. When the basic configuration is completed, you can set new IP settings for the wireless bridge before connecting it to your network.

Initial Setup through the CLI

The wireless bridge provides access to the CLI through a Telnet connection. You can open a Telnet session by performing these steps:

1. From the host computer, enter the Telnet command and the IP address of the wireless bridge unit (default 192.168.1.1).

2. At the prompt, enter “admin” for the user name.

3. The default password is null, so just press [Enter] at the password prompt.

The CLI will display the “Aruba Networks AP-80MB#” prompt to show that you are using executive access mode (i.e., Exec).

Username: admin Password: Aruba Networks AP-80MB#

Initial Configuration Steps

Setting the Country Code – Regulations for wireless products differ from country to country. Setting the

country code restricts the wireless bridge to use only the radio channels and power settings permitted in the specified country of operation. If the wireless bridge unit is shipped with a preset country code, you are not permitted to country code to the country of operation.

At the Exec prompt, type “country ?” to display the list of country codes. Check the code for your country, then enter the country command again followed by your country code (e.g., IE for Ireland).

Aruba Networks AP-80MB#country ie Aruba Networks AP-80MB#

Setting the IP Address – By default, the wireless bridge is configured with the IP address 192.168.1.1. You may also use the CLI to assign an IP address that is compatible with your network.

Type “configure” to enter configuration mode, then type “interface ethernet” to access the Ethernet interface-configuration mode.

Aruba Networks AP-80MB #configure Aruba Networks AP-80MB (config)#interface ethernet Aruba Networks AP-80MB (config-if)#

Type “ip address ip-address netmask gateway,” where “ip-address” is the wireless bridge’s IP address, “netmask” is the network mask for the network, and “gateway” is the default gateway router. Check with your system administrator to obtain an IP address that is compatible with your network.

Aruba Networks AP-80MB (if-ethernet)#ip address 192.168.2.2 255.255.255.0 192.168.2.254 Aruba Networks AP-80MB (if-ethernet)#

change it, as required by country regulations. If the unit is set to the default “99,” you must set the

After configuring the wireless bridge’s IP parameters, you can access the management interface from anywhere within the attached network. The command line interface can also be accessed using Telnet from any computer attached to the network.

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