Aruba Networks AP-270 Series Manuel utilisateur

AP-270 Series Outdoor Access Point

Installation Guide

0511511-05 | May 2014 1

The Aruba AP-274 and AP-275 are environmentally hardened, outdoor rated, dual-radio IEEE 802.11ac

wireless access points. These access points 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-270 Series access point

works only in conjunction with an Aruba Controller.

AP-270 Series 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-270 Series Hardware Overview” on page2 provides a detailed hardware overview of the AP-274 and

AP-275.

“Before You Begin” on page7 provides key questions to ask and items to consider when deploying an

outdoor wireless network.

“Installing the AP” on page8 describes the multi-step process for a successful installation and

deployment of the AP-274 and AP-275.

“Safety and Regulatory Compliance” on page14 provides an overview of safety and regulatory

compliance information.

Package Contents

AP-274 or AP-275 Access Point

Cable Glands x2

Copper Lug x1

M4x6 Screw x1

USB Console Cable

Installation Guide (this document)

The weatherproof caps for Ethernet, Console, and power interfaces are connected to the AP, not loose in the

package.

Mounting kits for use with the AP-270 Series access points are sold separately. Contact your Aruba sales

representative for details.

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AP-270 Series Hardware Overview

Figure 1 AP-274 Front View (Aesthetic Cover Removed)

Figure 2 AP-275 Front View

LED

The AP-270 Series is equipped with one LED that indicates the system status of the AP.

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.

System LED

The antenna connectors of AP-274 are covered by an aesthetic cover in the package. The aesthetic cover can be

removed when necessary.

System LED

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Table 1 AP-270 Series LED Meanings during Boot Up

Table 2 AP-270 Series LED Meanings during Operation

Figure 3 AP-274 Rear View

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

LED Color/State Meaning

System LED Solid Red General fault

One blink off every 3

seconds Radio 0 fault (5 GHz)

Two quick blink off 0.5

seconds apart cycled every

3 seconds

Radio 1 fault (2.4GHz)

AC Power Interface

LAN Port

WAN Port

Grounding Point

USB Console Port and Reset button

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Figure 4 AP-275 Rear View

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:

Ethernet Ports

AP-270 Series 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.

These ports have RJ-45 female connectors with the pin-outs shown in Figure 5.

Table 3 Console Settings

Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control

9600 8 None 1 None

AC Power Interface

LAN Port

WAN Port

Grounding Point

USB Console Port and Reset button

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Figure 5 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.

AC Power Interface

The AP-270 Series is capable of AC power in the range of 100 - 240 VAC. The power cord or power

connector kit is sold separately.

Grounding Point

Always remember to protect the AP by installing grounding lines. The ground connection must be complete

before connecting power to the AP enclosure.

Figure 6 AP-274 and AP-275 Top View

At the top of the AP-270 Series, the solar shield with the mounting holder is fixed onto the AP before

shipping from the factory.

1000Base-T Gigabit

Ethernet Port

RJ-45 Female

Pin-Out

Signal Name

BI_DC+

BI_DC-

BI_DD+

BI_DD-

BI_DA+

BI_DA-

BI_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

Solar Shield

Mounting Holder

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Figure 7 AP-274 bottom View

Figure 8 AP-275 bottom View

External Antenna Connectors

The AP-274 is equipped with six external antenna connectors. The connectors are labeled 2G0, 2G1, 2G2,

5G0, 5G1 and 5G2, and correspond to 2.4/5Ghz radio chains 0,1, and 2.

Air Vent

The bottom of the AP-270 Series has an air vent to balance the pressure and humidity inside and outside the

AP. It also allows air exchange between the AP and the environment in a controlled way that doesn’t allow

water to get into the AP.

With Aesthetic Cover Aesthetic Cover Removed

Air Vent

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Before You Begin

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.

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 AP-275, be sure that you have the items listed below:

Gigabit Ethernet cable of required length

IEEE 802.3at compliant PoE source or AC power source

Aruba Mobility Controller configured and installed on the network

Layer 2/3 network connectivity to your AP

One of the following network services:

Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)

DNS server with an “A” record

DHCP Server with vendor specific options

CAUTION

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).

CAUTION

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.

Aruba Networks, Inc. in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the AP-270 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 User Guide.

CAUTION

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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Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity

Before you install APs in a network environment, make sure that the APs will be able to locate and connect

to the controller when they are powered on.

Specifically, you must verify the following conditions:

When connected to the network, each AP is assigned a valid IP address.

APs can locate the controller.

Refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for instructions on locating and connecting to the controller.

Identifying Specific Installation Locations

You can mount the AP-270 Series access point on a wall or pole. Use the AP placement map generated by

Aruba’s RF Plan software application to determine the proper installation location(s). Each location should

be as close as possible to the center of the intended coverage area and should be free from obstructions or

obvious sources of interference. These RF absorbers/reflectors/interference sources will impact RF

propagation and should have been accounted for during the planning phase and adjusted for in RF plan.

Identifying Known RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference Sources

Identifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources while in the field during the

installation phase is critical. Make sure that these sources are taken into consideration when you attach an

AP to its fixed location. Examples of sources that degrade RF performance include:

Cement and brick

Objects that contain water

Metal

Microwave ovens

Wireless phones and headsets

Installing the AP

Service to all Aruba products should be performed by trained service personnel only.

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Using the Mounting Kits

The AP-270 Series can be installed on a wall or attached to a pole by using mounting kits:

Grounding the AP

The grounding must be completed before powering up the AP. The grounding wire should be #8 AWG.

1. Peel the cover of one end of the grounding wire and place the bare grounding wire into the included

copper lug, and press firmly with the crimping pliers.

2. Fasten the copper lug to the grounding hole on the AP with the included M4 x6 screw as shown in Figure

Figure 9 Grounding the AP

Connecting the Ethernet Cable

To connect the Ethernet cable to the AP, perform the following steps using the cable glands that ships with

your AP.

Table 4 Applicable Mounting Kits for AP-270 Series

Part Number Description

AP-270-MNT-V1 Long mounting kit for wall and vertical pole mounting, 300 mm from vertical mounting

asset.

AP-270-MNT-V2 Short mounting kit for wall and vertical pole mounting, 75 mm from vertical mounting

asset.

AP-270-MNT-H1 Mounting kit for hanging from inclined or horizontal structure.

The AP-270 Series access point does not ship with any mounting kits. These mounting kits are available as

accessories.and must be ordered separately.

For installation instructions on AP-270-MNT-V1, AP-270-MNT-V2 and AP-270-MNT-H1, please refer to the AP-

270-MNT-V1 Installation Guide, AP-270-MNT-V2 Installation Guide and AP-270-MNT-H1 Installation Guide

respectively.

WARNING

Failure to use the included Ethernet cable glands can lead to connectivity and POE issues.

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Figure 10 Installing a Cable Gland

1. Slide the sealing nut over the cable (without the RJ45 connector attached to the end).

2. Slide the clamping ring over the cable.

3. Using a crimping tool, attach the shielded RJ45 connector to the end of the cable.

4. Remove the weatherproof cap on the Ethernet port.

5. Insert the RJ45 connector to the Ethernet port.

6. Screw the clamping ring onto the Ethernet port.

7. Screw the sealing nut onto the clamping ring.

Connecting the Power Cable

The AP-270 Series product offering offers two ways to connect the unit to AC power. Two power cord

variants are offered and a connector kit that allows the customer to assemble their own cable if the

standard offering does not meet deployment needs.

The applicable SKUs for these options are:

The difference between the NA and INTL part variants is the color coding of the conductors.

The North American cable uses Black (Hot), White (Neutral), and Green (Ground).

The cable is not included and must be purchased separately. Purchase a suitable UV-resistant, outdoor rated, CAT

5E or better RJ45 cable for use with the AP.

Sealing Nut Clamping Ring CAT 5E or Better Cable

CAUTION

Installation and service of Aruba products should be performed by Professional Installers in a manner that is

consistent with the electrical code in force in the jurisdiction of deployment. In many countries this will require a

licensed electrician to perform this operation. In Japan, this is a Certified Electrician by Ministry of Economy, Trade,

and Industry.

The AP-270 Series does not ship with any power cables. These are available as accessories and should be ordered

separately.

Table 5 SKUs for Powering Options

Part Number Description

PC-OD-AC-P-NA Weatherproof AC power cable(5m), North America version

PC-OD-AC-P-INT Weatherproof AC power cable(5m), International (EU) version

CKIT-OD-AC-P Weatherproof connector kit for AC power interface

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