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Aruba AP-120 Series Indoor Access Point

| Installation Guide

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DHCP Server with vendor-specific options

Summary of the Setup Process 

Successful setup of an AP-120 series access point consists of five tasks, which must be performed in 
this order:

1. Verify pre-installation connectivity.

2. Identify the specific installation location for each AP.

3. Install each AP.

4. Verify post-installation connectivity.

5. Configure each AP.

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 Mobility Controller when powered on.

Specifically, you must verify the following conditions:

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

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APs are able to locate the Mobility Controller (Mobility Controller Discovery)

Refer to the 

ArubaOS Quick Start

 Guide for instructions on locating and connecting to the Mobility 

Controller.

Identifying Specific Installation Locations

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It is important that you verify the items listed under 

Pre-Installation Checklist

 before you attempt to 

set up and install an AP-120 series AP.

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Aruba Networks, in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the AP-120 series 

access points so that only authorized network administrators can change the settings. For more 

information about AP configuration, refer to the 

ArubaOS Quick Start Guide and Aruba OS User 

Guide

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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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CAUTION

RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

 This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure 

limits. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 13.78 inches 

(35 cm) between the radiator and your body for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operations. This transmitter 

must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. When 

operated in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range, this device is restricted to indoor use to reduce 

the potential for harmful interference with co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems.

Summary of Contents for AP-120 Series

Page 1: ...ba AP 120 series access points provide the following capabilities z Wireless transceiver z Protocol independent networking functionality z IEEE 802 11a b g or 802 11n operation as a wireless access po...

Page 2: ...f the Mobility Controller refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for the software version installed on your controller Pre Installation Checklist Before installing your AP 120 series access point be s...

Page 3: ...Checklist before you attempt to set up and install an AP 120 series AP N O T E Aruba Networks in compliance with governmental requirements has designed the AP 120 series access points so that only aut...

Page 4: ...s water fountains ponds and trees z Brick RF reflectors include z Metal Objects Metal pans between floors rebar fire doors air conditioning heating ducts mesh windows blinds chain link fences dependin...

Page 5: ...125 orient the antennas For best performance swivel the antennas so that they are oriented vertically preferably in the same plane parallel to the wall see Figure 3 Figure 3 Antenna Orientation on a...

Page 6: ...ure that any cable slack is above the ceiling tile Figure 5 Orienting the Ceiling Tile Rail Mounting Slots 4 Pushing toward the ceiling tile rotate the AP clockwise until the device clicks into place...

Page 7: ...ular adapter to convert the RJ 45 female connector on the AP to a DB 9 male connector and connect the adapter to a laptop using an RS 232 cable See Figure 7 for connector details of the adapter N O T...

Page 8: ...fully see Table 3 Refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for further details on verifying post installation network connectivity Table 3 AP 120 Series LED Meanings LED Color State Meaning PWR Green st...

Page 9: ...a Mobility Management System User Guide Product Specifications Mechanical z Dimensions antenna stowed HxWxD 4 9 inches x 5 13 inches x 2 inches 12 4 cm x 13 cm x 5 1 cm z Weight 15 oz 0 42 kg z Shippi...

Page 10: ...t POE sourcing devices POE 56 V 350 mA Wireless LAN z Network Standards IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g IEEE 802 11a and IEEE 802 11n draft z Antenna Type Integrated 802 11a b g n omni directional high gain...

Page 11: ...tzerland and therefore are marked with the symbol shown at the left crossed out wheelie bin The treatment applied at end of life of these products in these countries shall comply with the applicable n...

Page 12: ...mance to this Directive China RoHS Aruba products also comply with China environmental declaration requirements and are labeled with the EFUP e label shown at the left Battery Replacement CAUTION Batt...

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