Aruba AP 80 Outdoor Wireless Access Point
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Installation Guide
Port Specifications
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AP 80 8-Pin DIN Ethernet Connector Pinout
The Ethernet cable from the power injector connects to an 8-pin DIN connector on
the AP 80 outdoor wireless Access Point. This IP67 8-pin male (pole) M12 circular
DIN connector (with gold-plated (Au) contacts) is described below.
AP 80 8-Pin DIN to RJ-45 Cable Wiring
The AP port to the wireless Access Point’s 8-pin DIN connector, uses
straight-through IEEE standards based Ethernet, illustrated in the diagram below.
Use Category 5 or better UTP or STP cable and be sure to connect all four wire
pairs.
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Make sure that the combined length of any wiring connection between the
Mobility Controller and the PoE injector, and the PoE injector to the AP
does not exceed 90 meters (295 feet).
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To construct a reliable Ethernet cable, always use the proper tools or ask
a professional cable supplier to construct the cable.
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8-Pin DIN Ethernet Port Pinout
Pin
Signal Name
1
Transmit Data plus (TD+)
2
Transmit Data minus (TD-)
3
Receive Data plus (RD+)
4
+48 VDC power
5
+48 VDC power
6
Receive Data minus (RD-)
7
Return power
8
Return power
Note: The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the
wires that make up each wire pair.
