Aruba AP 80 Outdoor Wireless Access Point
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Installation Guide
Introduction
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Overview
The Aruba AP 80 Outdoor Wireless Access Point is part of a comprehensive
wireless network solution. The device works in conjunction with the Aruba
Mobility Controller and can act as a wireless access point or air monitor.
As a wireless Access Point (AP), the Aruba AP 80 Outdoor Wireless Access Point
provides transparent, secure, high-speed data communications between wireless
network devices (fixed, portable, or mobile computers with IEEE 802.11a (country
regulatory domain permitting) or IEEE 802.11b/g wireless adapters) and the wired
LAN.
As a wireless Air Monitor (AM), a feature unique to Aruba products, the Aruba AP
80 Outdoor Wireless Access Point enhances wireless networks by collecting
statistics, monitoring traffic, detecting intrusions, enforcing security policies,
balancing wireless traffic load, self-healing coverage gaps, and more.
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Installing the AP 80 requires setting the antenna gain, which requires pro-
fessional training. The AP 80 installer must be trained to perform this con-
figuration.
