Aruba AP-85 Outdoor Access Point Series
| Installation Guide
AP-85 Series Hardware Overview |
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Chapter 1
AP-85 Series Hardware
Overview
About the AP-85 Series
The AP-85 Series consists of resilient, environmentally hardened, outdoor rated, dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g devices, which
can be configured for deployment as a wireless access point, air monitor, mesh point, or mesh portal. This outdoor access
point series is part of Aruba’s comprehensive wireless network solution. The AP-85 Series works only in conjunction with an
Aruba Mobility Controller and each AP can be centrally managed, configured, and upgraded through the controller.
The AP-85 Series consists of the following models:
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AP-85TX (Ethernet)
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AP-85FX (Multi-mode Fiber)
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AP-85LX (Single-mode Fiber)
AP-85 Series Operation
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Wireless access point (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g)
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Wireless air monitor (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g)
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Wireless access point with wireless backhaul support*
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Enterprise mesh point (MP; Mesh license required)*
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Enterprise mesh portal (MPP; Mesh license required)*
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Protocol-independent networking functionality
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IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) compatible (AP-85TX only)
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Items noted with a asterisk (*) require a secure enterprise mesh license. Contact your Aruba sales
representative for a complete listing of available software licenses.
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CAUTION
Aruba access points must be installed by trained service personnel. These installers are responsible
for ensuring that grounding is available and it meets applicable local and national electrical codes.
WARNING
Do not work on an AP and do not connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
