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Aruba AP-85 Outdoor

Access Point Series

Installation Guide

Summary of Contents for AP-85

Page 1: ...Aruba AP 85 Outdoor Access Point Series Installation Guide...

Page 2: ...including software code subject to the GNU General Public License GPL GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL or other Open Source Licenses The Open Source code used can be found at this site http www...

Page 3: ...anning and Deployment Considerations 15 Scale Requirements 15 Identifying Known RF Absorbers Reflectors Interferences Sources 15 RF Absorbers 15 RF Reflectors 15 RF Interference Sources 16 Line of Sig...

Page 4: ...Antenna Selection 37 Detachable Outdoor Antenna Types 37 Detachable Antenna Selection Tips 37 Appendix B Product Specifications 43 Mechanical AP 85TX AP 85FX and AP 85LX 43 Electrical 43 AP 85TX 43 AP...

Page 5: ...r when deploying an outdoor wireless network z Chapter 3 AP 85 Series Installation on page 21 describes the multi step process for successful installation and deployment of an AP 85 z Appendix A Under...

Page 6: ...hp Support Emails z Americas and APAC support arubanetworks com z EMEA emea support arubanetworks com WSIRT Email Please email details of any security problem found in an Aruba product wsirt arubanetw...

Page 7: ...Multi mode Fiber z AP 85LX Single mode Fiber AP 85 Series Operation z Wireless access point IEEE 802 11 a b g z Wireless air monitor IEEE 802 11 a b g z Wireless access point with wireless backhaul s...

Page 8: ...t fixture with hardware z 8 foot DC outdoor rated power cable z Weatherproof connector shell for RJ 45 terminated CAT 5 cable LTW P N LTWRJS 00PFFA SL8001 z Aruba AP 85 Outdoor Access Point Installati...

Page 9: ...Figure 1 For descriptions of the LEDs and their behavior refer to LED Status Indicators on page 13 Figure 1 AP 85 Series Front View AP 85 Series Rear View The rear of the AP 85 Series has four mounti...

Page 10: ...of the AP 85TX unit see Figure 5 has the following ports and connections z DC PWR 12 VDC 2 A The AP is capable of accepting DC power in the range of 8 to 16 VDC If the AP 85TX is not connected to a Po...

Page 11: ...h a duplex LC connector is required for use The cable is not included and must be purchased separately AP 85LX This model has a 100BASE LX data uplink port for single mode dual fiber network connectiv...

Page 12: ...model from Taymac Corp The NEC does not apply when The installation must follow all regulations and established practices that are applicable for the particular installation environment For internatio...

Page 13: ...l seven LEDs are active and lit Table 2 AP 85 LED Status Indicators LED Function Indicator Status PWR AP Power Ready Status Off No power to AP Flashing Device booting not ready On Device ready LINK AC...

Page 14: ...40 ft P N AP 85 CBL 3 US S or AP 85 CBL 3 EU S z Aruba 85 DC Power Cable 8 ft P N AP 85 CBL 4 S z Aruba Lightning Arrester P N AP LAR 1 RSSI Radio 0 RSSI Level for Radio 0 Off RSSI disabled no signal...

Page 15: ...F deployment that supports advanced Aruba features such as ARM efficient client roaming and failover z Elevation Proper consideration and planning for elevation differences between APs AP to AP and AP...

Page 16: ...l be a radio link but the quality and strength of the signal will be affected Calculating the maximum clearance from objects on a path is important as it directly affects the decision on antenna place...

Page 17: ...minimum clearance above the ground or path obstruction for 5 GHz bridge links Table 3 Antenna Minimum Height and Clearance Requirements Total Link Distance Max Clearance for 60 of First Fresnel Zone...

Page 18: ...Once the required antenna height has been determined other factors affecting the precise position of the wireless bridge or mesh link must be considered z Be sure there are no other radio antennas wit...

Page 19: ...ectors for extra protection If moisture enters a connector it may cause a degradation in performance or even a complete failure of the link z Snow and Ice Falling snow like rain has no significant eff...

Page 20: ...20 Outdoor Planning and Deployment Considerations Aruba AP 85 Outdoor Access Point Series Installation Guide...

Page 21: ...Configure the AP 85 Table 4 AP 85 Pre Installation Checklist AP 85TX AP 85FX LX z Fast Ethernet FE cable of required length z IEEE 802 3af compliant PoE source Aruba Mobility Controller or Midspan de...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...nstalling the Mounting Bolts Wall Mounting the AP 85 To wall mount an AP 85 1 Secure the mounting plate to a flat wall using the appropriate screws and anchors for your mounting application see Figure...

Page 24: ...h to 3 5 inch Diameter To attach an AP 85 to a pole with a diameter of 1 5 inches to 3 5 inches 1 Assemble the pole mounting bracket a Slide the long T bolt through the opening in the mounting bracket...

Page 25: ...t must be secure to support the weight of the AP 85 Figure 14 Attaching the Pole Mounting Bracket 4 Seat the AP 85 into the four keyholes on the mounting plate and tighten the four mounting bolts M8 b...

Page 26: ...s 1 Attach the mounting plate to the pole using outdoor rated straps see Figure 17 Outdoor rated straps are not included with the unit and must be purchased separately 2 Seat the AP 85 into the four k...

Page 27: ...le To adjust the angle of an AP 85 on a horizontal pole 1 Rotate the entire mounting bracket to the desired angle and tighten the bracket into place see Figure 19 N O T E The mounting plate can be sec...

Page 28: ...washer over the terminated cable 5 Insert the rubber grommet into the top of the connector shell until the top surface of the grommet is flush with the top edge of the connector shell 6 Connect the t...

Page 29: ...int Series Installation Guide AP 85 Series Installation 29 Figure 20 Weatherproofing and Connecting an RJ 45 Terminated CAT 5 Cable arun_0127 Cap Rubber Grommet Connector Shell Washer Terminated CAT 5...

Page 30: ...Connecting Power WARNING Disconnect the AC mains before handling the AC power cable and connecting it to the AP 85 N O T E All connections made to the unit should conform to all local and national ele...

Page 31: ...proved Class 1 modules from our approved vendors should be installed in Aruba products Lightning Arrestor Installation Refer to the instructions that are shipped with the Aruba lightning arrestor AP L...

Page 32: ...he ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for further details on verifying post installation network connectivity Configuring the AP 85 Configuration parameters are network or controller specific and are configure...

Page 33: ...nal Coverage For optimal performance of your wireless network it is essential to understand the purpose behind proper antenna selection Choosing the correct antenna type will ensure that RF energy is...

Page 34: ...Antenna gain itself is a completely passive and bi directional property determined only by the shape and construction of the antenna Knowing that gain is only a comparison of the apparent power to th...

Page 35: ...ly but it will allow you to stretch the same ball a lot farther in one direction see Figure 26 This represents the concept of the high gain directional antenna which is designed to compress the entire...

Page 36: ...tern on the vertical plane It is helpful to think of these planes as cuts of the real antenna pattern which is actually 3 D Figure 27 illustrates where these cuts are located for a typical omni direct...

Page 37: ...flat formed antenna that directs energy to a sector of coverage This type of antenna is often ideal for point to point WDS bridging or wireless mesh backhaul applications Detachable Antenna Selection...

Page 38: ...cation to provide omni directional coverage z If a directional antenna is required to direct RF coverage the detachable antenna must be capable of supporting all of the frequency bands that require su...

Page 39: ...enna Scenario AP ANT 80 vs AP ANT 90 The AP ANT 80 shows greater horizontal range due to its higher gain 8 dBi vs 3 dBi antenna but in this very high mounting situation the AP ANT 90 may be a better c...

Page 40: ...gain 12 dBi directional antenna with a 90 degree 3 dB beamwidth in azimuth For this high mounting condition this antenna provides a long range in the direction of maximum gain but it would require mec...

Page 41: ...Aruba AP 85 Outdoor Access Point Series Installation Guide Understanding Antennas 41 Figure 35 AP ANT 82 H Plane View Top View Figure 36 AP ANT 82 with 30 Degree Downtilt H Plane View Top View...

Page 42: ...42 Understanding Antennas Aruba AP 85 Outdoor Access Point Series Installation Guide...

Page 43: ...ve Humidity 0 to 95 non condensing z Altitude 0 3000 m 0 9850 ft z Survival Wind Speed 125 mph 201 km hr z Mounting Articulating adjustable pole or mast mount kit included Antenna mount bracket option...

Page 44: ...r interface for external solar supplied DC power z 1 x 90 228 V 500 mA auto sensing power interface with transient power surge suppression z 1 x Serial Console Port z 1 x Electrical Ground Safety Term...

Page 45: ...m safety_addendum Declaration of Conformity Aruba Networks Inc 1322 Crossman Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94089 USA declares that the Aruba Wireless Access Point Model AP 85 conforms to the following European...

Page 46: ...9 0 2004 EN 60079 0 2004 IEC 60079 15 2005 EN 60079 15 2005 ARU AP85TX N19592 FCC ID Q9DAP85 IC 4675A AP85 MODEL AP 85TX 1344 Crossman Ave Sunnyvale CA 95014 U S A ARUBA NETWORKS INC 12V 2A or 48V 350...

Page 47: ...el AP 85TX should be mounted in a location where they are not subjected to winds in order to minimize the build up a charge and potential arcing on the antennas CAUTION During all servicing and mainte...

Page 48: ...ted materials under the RoHS Directive are Lead including Solder used in printed circuit assemblies Cadmium Mercury Hexavalent Chromium and Bromine Some Aruba products are subject to the exemptions li...

Page 49: ...9 installation 22 LEDs 13 overview 9 package checklist 8 power cable connection 30 rear view 9 RJ 45 cable connection 28 software requirements 8 specifications 43 top view 10 AP 85FX 100Base FX 11 con...

Page 50: ...P package checklist 8 planning 15 PoE 10 pole mounting 1 5 to 3 5 Diameter 24 pole moutning 3 5 Diameter 26 positioning 27 post installation 32 power AC 12 DC 10 11 power cables 30 power over etherne...

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