Hewlett Packard Enterprise APIN0228 User Guide
AP-228 Wireless Access Point
Installation Guide
The Aruba AP-228 is a fully temperature hardened, water resistant, indoor rated, dual-radio IEEE
802.11ac wireless access point. This access point use MIMO (Multiple-in, Multiple-out) technology and
other high-throughput mode techniques to deliver high-performance, 802.11ac 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
functionality while simultaneously supporting existing 802.11a/b/g/n wireless services. The AP-228
access point works only in conjunction with an Aruba Controller.
AP-228 Operations
Wireless transceiver
Wireless access point (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wireless air monitor (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Protocol-independent networking functionality
Compatibility with IEEE 802.3at PoE
Central management configuration and upgrades with an Aruba Controller.
Guide Overview
“AP-228 Hardware Overview” on page3 provides a detailed hardware overview of the AP-228.
“Before You Begin” on page5 provides key questions to ask and items to consider when deploying
a wireless network.
“Installing the AP” on page7 describes the multi-step process for a successful installation and
deployment of the AP-228.
“Safety and Regulatory Compliance” on page12 provides an overview of safety and regulatory
compliance information.
Package Contents
AP-228 Access Point
Cable Glands x2
USB Console Cable
Copper Lug x1
M4 x 6 Screw x1
Installation Guide (this document)
The weatherproof caps for Ethernet and Console interfaces are connected to the AP, not loose in the package.
Mounting kits for use with the AP-228 access points are sold separately. Contact your Aruba sales
representative for details.
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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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AP-228 Hardware Overview
2G0
2G1
2G2
5G0
5G1
5G2
LAN
WAN
Grounding Point
USB Console Port, Reset button and LED
Figure 1 AP-228 Front View
Figure 2 AP-228 Bottom View
LED
The AP-228 is equipped with one LED that indicates the system status of the AP.
Table 1 AP-228 LED Meanings during Boot Up
LED Color/State Meaning
System LED Off No power to AP
Red Initial power-up
Green - Flashing AP booting
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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 AP-228 LED Meanings during Operation
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, POE Positive
Bi-directional pair -C, POE Positive
Bi-directional pair +D, POE Negative
Bi-directional pair -D, POE Negative
Bi-directional pair +A, POE Negative
Bi-directional pair -A, POE Negative
Bi-directional pair +B, POE Positive
Bi-directional pair -B, POE Positive
LED Color/State Meaning
System LED Solid Red General fault
One blink off every 3
Radio 0 fault (5 GHz)
seconds
Two quick blink off 0.5
Radio 1 fault (2.4GHz)
seconds apart cycled every
3 seconds
USB Console Port
The USB Micro-B console port allows you to connect the AP to a terminal or a laptop for direct local
management. Use the included USB console cable to connect the AP. You can download the
necessary driver for USB-UART adapter from support.arubanetworks.com under the Tools &
Resources tab.
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
Ethernet Ports
AP-228 is equipped with two10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45) Gigabit Ethernet ports (WAN and LAN port)
for wired network connectivity. The WAN port supports 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE), accepting
48 VDC (nominal) as a standard defined Powered Device (PD) from a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE)
such as a PoE midspan injector.
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These ports have RJ-45 female connectors with the pin-outs shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3 Gigabit Ethernet Port Pin-Out
Reset Button
The reset button can be used to return the AP to factory default settings. To reset the AP:
1. Power off the AP.
2. Press and hold the reset button using a small, narrow object, such as a paperclip.
3. Power-on the AP without releasing the reset button. The system LED will flash within 5 seconds.
4. Release the reset button.
The system LED will flash again within 15 seconds indicating that the reset is completed. The AP will
now continue to boot with the factory default settings.
Grounding Point
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
Always remember to protect the AP by installing grounding lines. The ground connection must be
complete before connecting power to the AP enclosure.
Figure 4 AP-228 Rear View
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).
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.
To meet regulatory restrictions, the access point must be professionally installed.
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.
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