Hewlett Packard Enterprise APEX0387 User Manual
Aruba 387 Series Outdoor Access Points
Installation Guide
The Aruba 387 Series access points are equipped with two radios (a 5GHz 802.11ac radio and a 60GHz 802.11ad
radio), delivering high performance with the MU-MIMO (Multi-User Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) technology,
supporting 802.11a/n/ac/ad wireless services. The 387 Series access point can be deployed in either a controllerbased (ArubaOS) or controller-less (InstantOS) deployment mode.
Guide Overview
“Hardware Overview” on page2 provides a detailed hardware overview of the 387 Series access points.
“Before You Begin” on page4 provides key questions to ask and items to consider when deploying an
outdoor wireless network.
“Installing the Access Point” on page6 describes the multi-step process for a successful installation and
deployment of the 387 Series access points.
“Safety and Regulatory Compliance” on page8 provides an overview of safety and regulatory compliance
information.
Package Contents
387 Series access point
USB console cable x1
Cable gland x1
Ground stud bolt and washer x1
The weatherproof caps for Ethernet and Console interfaces are connected to the access point, not loose in the
package.
Mounting kits for use with the 387 Series access points are sold separately. Contact your Aruba sales
representative for details.
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.
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Hardware Overview
Figure 1 AP-387 Front View
Figure 2 AP-387 Back View
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Figure 3 AP-387 Bottom View
Grounding Point
Air Vent
Ethernet Port
USB Console Port,
Reset button and
LED
LED
The 387 Series access point is equipped with one LED that indicates the system status of the access point.
Table 1 387 Series LED Meanings during Boot Up
LED Color/State Meaning
System LED Off No power to AP
Red Initial power-up
Green - Flashing AP booting
Green - Steady AP ready and 1000Mbps Ethernet link established. The LED turns
off after 1200 seconds
Green - Yellow, 6 seconds
period
AP ready and 10/100Mbps Ethernet link established. The LED
turns off after 1200 seconds
Table 2 387 Series LED Meanings during Operation
LED Color/State Meaning
System LED Solid Red General fault
One blink off every 3
seconds
Two quick blink off 0.5
seconds apart cycled every
3 seconds
Radio 0 fault (5GHz)
Radio 1 fault (60GHz)
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E0/POE
The 387 Series access point is equipped with one 100/1000 Base-T auto-sensing MDI/MDX Ethernet port (E0) for
wired network connectivity. This port supports IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE) compliance, allowing the
387 Series access point to be powered from an 802.3at compliant PoE power supply.
Grounding Point
Always remember to protect the access point by installing grounding lines. The ground connection must be
complete before connecting power to the access point enclosure.
USB Console Port
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CAUTION
The USB Micro-B console port allows you to connect the access point to a laptop or serial console for direct
management. Use the included USB console cable to connect the access point. You can download the necessary
driver for USB-UART adapter from support.arubanetworks.com under the Tools & Resources tab.
You need a proper Allen wrench (8mm) to open the cover of the USB Console port.
Use the following setting to access the terminal:
Table 3 Console Settings
Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control
9600 8 None 1 None
Reset Button
To reset a 387 Series access point to factory default settings:
1. Press and hold down the reset button using a small, narrow object such as a paper clip while the 387 Series
access point is not powered.
2. Connect the PoE power supply to the 387 Series access point while the reset button is being held down.
3. Release the reset button on the 387 Series access point after 15 seconds.
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 violation may result in a requirement by the FCC for immediate termination of operation and may
be subject to forfeiture (47 CFR 1.80).
Pre-Installation Network Requirements
If the 387 Series access point is deployed in controller-based (ArubaOS) mode, 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 access points are deployed. For initial setup of the
controller, refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for the software version installed on your controller. If the 387
Series access point is deployed in Instant mode, no controllers are needed. For procedures involved in deploying
the access point in ArubaOS and Instant modes, refer to the AP Software Quick Start Guide by visiting the
Documentation tab on support.arubanetworks.com, and then selecting Software User & Reference Guides >
Aruba Unified.
Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installing your 387 Series access point, be sure that you have the following:
CAT5E UTP cable or better
IEEE 802.3at compliant PoE source
For 387 Series access point running ArubaOS only:
Aruba controller provisioned on the network
Layer 2/3 network connectivity to your access point
One of the following network services:
Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)
DNS server with an “A” record
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