Hewlett Packard Enterprise APIN0344345 Users manual
Aruba 340 Series Access Points
Installation Guide
Aruba 340 Series access points (AP-344 and AP-345) are high-performance dual-radio wireless
devices. These access points use Multi-User Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO) technology
to provide secure wireless connectivity for both 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n and 5GHz 802.11a/n/ac Wi-Fi
networks. The optional dual-5GHz radio mode allows both radios to operate in the 5GHz radio mode
simultaneously, delivering true dual-5GHz performance. The 340 Series can be deployed in both
controller-based or controllerless network environments.
The two wired Ethernet ports located on the back of this access point allow users to connect directly
to the device when linked by an Ethernet cable. The 340 Series can be attached to a 9/16" or 15/16”
ceiling rail using the provided mount adapters.
The Aruba 340 Series provides the following capabilities:
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a wireless access point
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a wireless Air Monitor
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a Spectrum Analysis
Supports IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet)
Compatible with IEEE 802.3at PoE+ power sources
Compatible with IEEE 802.3at PoE power sources
Supports selected USB peripherals
Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio
Package Contents
The following materials are included with this product:
Aruba 340 Series access point
9/16" and 15/16” ceiling rail adapters
Declaration of Conformity document
End-User License Agreement document
Aruba 340 Series Access Point Startup Guide
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.
Hardware Overview
The following sections outline the hardware components of the 340 Series access point.
APIN340-IG-01 | Month Year 1
Figure 1 Aruba AP-345 (front view)
LED
The LED displays located on the front panel of the access point indicate the following functions:
System Status
The System Status LED indicates the operating condition of the access point, See Ta ble 1 .
Tabl e 1 System Status LEDs
Color/State Meaning
Off AP powered off
Green- solid Device is ready; no network restrictions
Green- blinking
Green- flashing
Amber- solid Device is ready; operating in Power Save mode due to one of the following:
Amber- flashing Device is ready; operating in Power Save mode due to one of the following
Red/solid Error condition
1
2
Device is booting; not ready
Device is ready; uplink is negotiating are at sub-optimal speed (<1Gbps)
powered by an 802.3af POE source
Intelligent Power Monitoring (IPM) mode restrictions
No network restrictions
conditions:
powered by an 802.3af POE source
Intelligent Power Monitoring (IPM) mode
Uplink is negotiating at suboptimal speed (<1Gbps)
1 Blinking: one second on/one second off.
2 Flashing: on/off repeated in less than 1s
Radio Status
The Radio Status LED indicates the operating mode of the access point’s radios. See Tab le 2.
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Tabl e 2 Radio Status LEDs
CONSOLE
48V 650mA
K
ENET1 ENET0
57V 600mA
USB port
DC power socket
Ethernet ports
Reset button
Kensington Lock
Console port
Color/State Meaning
Off Meets one of the following conditions:
device is powered off
both radios are disabled
Green- solid Both radios operating in access mode
Green- blinking
1
One radio operating in access mode; one radio disabled
Amber- solid Both radios operating in monitor mode
Amber- blinking One radio operating in monitor mode; one radio disabled
Green/Amber- alternating One radio operating in access mode; one radio in monitor mode
Blue- On Radios operating in dual-5GHz mode
LED Display Settings
The LEDs have three operating modes that can be selected in the system management software:
Default mode: Refer to Table 1-4
Off mode: LEDs are off
Blink mode: LEDs blink green
Figure 2 AP-344 access point (rear view)
External Antenna Connectors
The AP-345 access points are equipped with four external antenna connectors located on the front
corners of the access point (see Figure 3).
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Figure 3 External Antenna Connectors
ANT0 ANT1
ANT3 ANT2
!
1: NC
2: RX
3: TX
4: GND
5: GND
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.
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.
Bluetooth Low Energy Radios
Aruba 340 Series access points are equipped with an integrated BLE radio that provide the following
capabilities:
location beacon applications
wireless console access
Console Port
The 5-pin Micro-B connector located on the back of this device. Use an AP-CBL-SERU cable for direct
management of this device when connected to a laptop or serial console. For pin-out details, refer to
Figure 4.
Figure 4
Micro-B Port Pin-out
Ethernet Ports
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Aruba 340 Series access points are equipped with two active Ethernet ports:
The E0 port is a 100/1000/2500Base-T, auto-sensing MDI/MDX, which supports uplink connectivity
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
when linked by an Ethernet cable.
The E1 port is 100/1000Base-T auto-sensing MDI/MDX, which support downlink connectivity.
These ports may be used to provide secure network connectivity and also allows for manual
configuration the device when linked by an Ethernet cable.
Refer to Figure 5 for a detailed port pin-out.
Figure 5
Ethernet Port Pin-Out
Kensington Lock Slot
The 340 Series is equipped with a Kensington lock slot for additional security
USB Interface
The top of this access point is equipped with a USB-A port that is compatible with cellular modems.
When active, this port can supply up to 5W/1A to a connected device.
Push Button
The push button located on the bottom of the device can be used to reset the access point to factory
default settings or turn off/on the LED display.
To reset the access point to factory default settings:
1. Power off the access point.
2. Press and hold the push button using a small, narrow object, such as a paperclip.
3. Power-on the access point without releasing the push button. The System Status LED will flash
within 5 seconds.
4. Release the push button.
The system status 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.
To turn off/on the LED display:
During the normal operation of the access point, press and release the push button using a small,
narrow object, such as a paperclip.
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Power
The E0 and E1 ports support PoE-in from 802.3af and 802.3at power sources.
When powered by an Maximum power consumption for PoE 802.3af is 25W
If a PoE source is unavailable, an AP-AC-48V36C power cord (ordered separately) may be used to
connect the power socket, located at the back of the access point, to a DC power source.
The maximum power consumption from a DC source is 30W.
When an Aruba 340 Series access point is powered by both DC and PoE power sources
simultaneously, the DC power source is prioritized, while a small current is drawn from the PoE
source. Likewise, when an Aruba 340 Series access point is powered by two PoE sources
simultaneously, the 802.3at power source is prioritized, while a small current is drawn from the
802.3af source.
In the event that the primary power source fails, the small current drawn from the secondary source
will keep the access point alive, allowing for a hitless failover.
Intelligent Power Management (IPM) mode reports the access point’s power consumption and
enables intelligent management solutions to optimize energy efficiency.
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