Hewlett Packard Enterprise APIN0318 User Manual
Aruba 318 Series Wireless Access Point
Installation Guide
The Aruba 318 Series access points support IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 standard, delivering high performance with
the MU-MIMO (Multi-User Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) technology, while also supporting 802.11a/b/g/n
wireless services.
The 318 Series wireless access point provides the following capabilities:
IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a wireless access point
IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a wireless air monitor
IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac spectrum monitor
Compatibility with IEEE 802.3at PoE
Guide Overview
“Hardware Overview” on page2 provides a detailed hardware overview of the 318 Series access points.
“Before You Begin” on page4 provides key questions to ask and items to consider when deploying a wireless
network.
“Installing the AP” on page6 describes the multi-step process for a successful installation and deployment of
the 318 Series access points.
“Safety and Regulatory Compliance” on page10 provides an overview of safety and regulatory compliance
information.
Package Contents
318 Series access point
Ethernet cable gland x1
USB console cable
Copper lug x1
M4 x 6 screw x1
Startup guide
Simplified Declaration of Conformity
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 318 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
E0/POE
E1/SFP
Grounding Point
USB Console Port, Reset button and LED
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CAUTION
Figure 1 318 Series Front View
Figure 2 318 Series Bottom View
External antennas for this device must be installed by an Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) or other
Aruba-certified technician, using manufacturer-approved antennas only.
The Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) levels for all external antenna devices must not exceed the
regulatory limit set by the host country/domain.
Installers are required to record the antenna gain for this device in the system management software. A list of
approved antennas can be found at: http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/og/OG_AP-318Series.pdf.
Les antennes externes pour cet appareil doivent être installées par un professionnel de la mobilité certifié Aruba
(ACMP) ou un autre technicien certifié Aruba, en utilisant uniquement des antennes approuvées par le fabricant.
Les niveaux équivalents de puissance à rayonnement isotrope (EIRP) pour tous les périphériques d'antenne
externe ne doivent pas dépasser la limite réglementaire définie par le pays hôte / domaine.
Les installateurs doivent enregistrer le gain d'antenne pour cet appareil dans le logiciel de gestion du système.
LED
The 318 Series access point is equipped with one LED that indicates the system status of the access point.
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Table 1 318 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 2 318 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 (5 GHz)
Radio 1 fault (2.4GHz)
USB Console Port
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
You need a proper Allen wrench (8mm) to open the cover of the USB Console port.
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
Reset Button
The reset button can be used to return the access point to factory default settings. To reset the access point:
1. Power off the access point.
2. Press and hold the reset button using a small, narrow object, such as a paper clip.
3. Power-on the access point 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 access point will
now continue to boot with the factory default settings.
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Ethernet Port
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
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CAUTION
318 Series access point is equipped with one 10/100/1000 Base-T auto-sensing MDI/MDX Ethernet port. This port
supports wired-network connectivity, in addition to Power over Ethernet (PoE) from IEEE 802.3at compliant
power sources.
This access point accepts 56V DC (802.3at) nominal as a standard powered device (PD) from a Power Sourcing
Equipment (PSE) such as a PoE midspan injector, or network infrastructure that supports PoE.
This port has an RJ-45 female connector with the pin-outs shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3 Gigabit Ethernet Port Pin-Out
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.
SFP Port
The 318 Series access point is equipped with one 1000 Base-X small form-factor pluggable (SFP) port for fiberoptic network connections. The applicable SFP modules includes:
Aruba SFP-LX-EXT SFP module (part number: Q8N52A)
Aruba SFP-SX-EXT SFP module (part number Q8N53A)
The applicable SFP cable gland is Aruba CKIT-OD-SFP SFP cable gland (part number: Q8N54A). The SFP module
and cable gland are sold separately. Contact your Aruba sales representative for details.
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Figure 4 318 Series 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).
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CAUTION
EU Statement:
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
Lower power radio LAN product operating in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Please refer to the ArubaOS/Instant
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/Instant 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/Instant User Guide.
Apparati Radio LAN a bassa Potenza, operanti a 2.4 GHz e 5 GHz. Fare riferimento alla ArubaOS/Instant User
Guide per avere informazioni detagliate sulle restrizioni.
To meet regulatory restrictions, the access point must be professionally installed.
Pre-Installation Network Requirements
The instructions in this section are applicable to the 318 Series access points running ArubaOS only.
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.
Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installing your access point, be sure that you have the items listed below:
CAT5E UTP cable or better
IEEE 802.3at compliant PoE source
For 318 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
DHCP Server with vendor specific options
Aruba in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the 318 Series such that only authorized
network administrators can change configuration settings. For more information about AP configuration, refer
to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide and ArubaOS/Instant 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.
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