AP-270 Series Outdoor Access Point
| Installation Guide
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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
Using the Mounting Kits
The AP-270 Series can be installed on a wall or attached to a pole by using mounting kits. These mounting
kits are available as accessories and are sold separately:
Service to all Aruba products should be performed by trained service personnel only.
SKU for Mounting Kits
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.
The mounting kits above support multiple AP models. All installation images below show the 275 AP.
For details on AP-270-MNT-V1 and AP-270-MNT-V2, please refer to the
AP-270-MNT-V1 Installation Guide
and
AP-270-MNT-V2 Installation Guide
.
