Dell PowerConnect W-AP68
Access Point
Installation Guide
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Dell PowerConnect W-AP68 Access Point | Installation Guide
Part Number 0510873-02 | March 2011
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Open Source Code
Certain Aruba products include Open Source software code developed by third parties,
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.arubanetworks.com/open_source
Legal Notice
The use of Aruba Networks, Inc. switching platforms and software, by all individuals or
corporations, to terminate other vendors' VPN client devices constitutes complete
acceptance of liability by that individual or corporation for this action and indemnifies, in
full, Aruba Networks, Inc. from any and all legal actions that might be taken against it
with respect to infringement of copyright on behalf of those vendors.
Ethernet Ports
The RJ45 Ethernet port (ENET) supports 10/100Base-T auto-sensing MDI/MDX
connections. Use these ports to connect the AP to a twisted pair Ethernet LAN seg-
ment or directly to an Dell Controller. Use a 4- or 8-conductor, Category 5 UTP cable
up to 100 m (325 feet) long.
The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port is on the back of the AP. The port has an RJ-45
female connector with the pin-outs shown in .
Figure 6
Fast Ethernet Port Pin-Out
Serial Console Port
The serial console port (Console) allows you to connect the AP to a serial terminal or
a laptop for direct local management. This port is an RJ-45 female connector with the
pinouts described in
Figure 7
. Connect this port directly to a terminal or terminal
server using an Ethernet cable.
Use a modular adapter to convert the RJ-45 (female) connector on the AP to a DB-9
(male) connector, and connect the adapter to a laptop using an RS-232 cable. See
Figure 8
for connector details of the adapter.
Figure 7
Serial Port Pin-Out
Figure 8
RJ-45 (Female) to DB-9 (Male) Modular Adapter Conversion
Power Connection
The W-AP68 has a single 12V DC power jack socket to support powering through an
AC-to-DC power adapter.
Verifying Post-Installation Connectivity
.The integrated LEDs on the AP can be used to verify that the AP is receiving power
and initializing successfully (see
Table 1
). Refer to the
ArubaOS Quick Start Guide
for further details on verifying post-installation network connectivity
Configuring the W-AP68
AP Provisioning/Reprovisioning
Provisioning parameters are unique to each AP. These local AP parameters are
initially configured on the controller which are then pushed out to the AP and stored
on the AP itself. Dell recommends that provisioning settings be configured via the
ArubaOS Web UI only. Refer to the
ArubaOS User Guide
for complete details.
AP Configuration
Configuration parameters are network or controller specific and are configured and
stored on the controller. Network configuration settings are pushed out to the AP(s)
but remain stored on the controller.
Configuration settings can be configured via the ArubaOS Web UI, ArubaOS CLI, or
Dell MMS. Refer to their respective guides for further details: the
ArubaOS User
Guide
or
Dell Mobility Management System User Guide
.
Product Specifications
Mechanical
Dimensions (HxWxD):
5.5 inches x 4.1 inches x 1.5 inches
14.0 cm x 10.5 cm x 3.8 cm
Weight: 145g/5.1 oz.
Operating Temperature: 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF)
Storage Temperature: –10ºC to 70ºC (14ºF to 158ºF)
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Altitude: 3,000 m
Mounting: Wall or ceiling
Visual Status Indicators (LEDs): See
Table 1
Electrical
Ethernet:
1 x 10/100Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet RJ-45 Interfaces
MDI/MDX
IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), IEEE 802.3u (100Base-T)
Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af compliant), 48V DC/350mA (see
Figure 6
for pin configuration)
Power: 12 VDC power interface, supports powering through an AC-to-DC power
adapter
Wireless LAN
Network Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, and IEEE 802.11n
Antenna Type:2x 802.11b/g/n, internal
Antenna Gain: 2.4 – 2.5 GHz/3 dBi (max)
Radio Technology
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Radio Modulation Type:
802.11b - CCK, BPSK, QPSK
802.11g - CCK, BPSK, QPSK,16-QAM, 64-QAM
802.11n draft 2.0
Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK
Supported Frequency Bands 2.4GHz:
2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz (Global), channels country specific
Data Rates:
802.11b - 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel
802.11g - 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps per channel
802.11n - Data rate MCS0 – MCS7 (from 6.5 Mbps to 150 Mbps)
Proper Disposal of Dell Equipment
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products, see our website at
dell.com
.
European Union RoHS
Dell products also comply with the EU Restriction of
Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS). EU
RoHS restricts the use of specific hazardous materials in the
manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment. Specifically, restricted materials
under the RoHS Directive are Lead (including Solder used in printed circuit
assemblies), Cadmium, Mercury, Hexavalent Chromium, and Bromine. Some Dell
products are subject to the exemptions listed in RoHS Directive Annex 7 (Lead in
solder used in printed circuit assemblies). Products and packaging will be marked
with the “RoHS” label shown at the left indicating conformance to this Directive.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Dell Networks provides a multi-language document that contains country-specific
restrictions and additional safety and regulatory information for all Dell access points.
This document can be viewed or downloaded from the following location:
support.dell.com/manuals
FCC and Industry Canada Statement
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, persuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Canadian ICES-003.
Products available in USA and Canada, only channels 1 through 11 can be used. Do
not operate such products on any other channels.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC and ICES-003 Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Contents subject to change without notice. You can download the latest Installation
Guide in multiple languages at
support.dell.com/manuals
.
NOTE: If both POE and DC power are available, the AP uses POE even when there
is not enough POE voltage available to power the AP.
LED
Color/State
Meaning
PWR
Off
No power to AP
Green flashing
Device booting, not ready
Red steady
Initial power-up condition
Green steady
Power on, device ready
ENET
(10/100 Mbps)
Off
No link
Green on
10/100 Mbps link
Green flashing
Ethernet link activity
11B/G/N
Off
2.4 GHz radio disabled
Amber
2.4 GHz radio enabled in
WLAN mode
Green
2.4 GHz radio enabled in 11n
mode
Green flashing
2.4 GHz Air Monitor
Aruba AP-68 and AP68P
10/100 Mbps Ethernet
RJ-45 Female
Pin-Out
*POE optional
(POE positive*)
(POE positive*)
(POE negative*)
(POE negative*)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ETH Tx+
(POE
negative*)
ETH Tx–
(POE
negative*)
ETH Rx+
(POE
positive*)
ETH Rx–
(POE positive*)
Direction
Input
Output
Serial
Console Port
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TxD
GND
RxD
RJ-45 Female
Pin-Out
Direction
Input
Output
GND
3
4
5
2
5
6
3
RJ-45
DB-9
Internal
Connections
TxD
GND
RxD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TxD
GND
RxD
RJ-45 Female
Pin-Out
Direction
Input
Output
DB-9 Male
Pin-Out
TxD
RxD
Ground
5
4
3
2
1
9
8
7
6
Direction
Input
Output
NOTE: If a power adapter other than the one provided by Dell Networks is used in
the US or Canada, it should be NRTL Listed, with an output rated 12 VDC, minimum
1.25A, marked “LPS” or “Class 2,” and suitable for plugging into a standard power
receptacle in the US and Canada.
CAUTION: RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC
RF radiation exposure limits. This equipment should be installed and operated
with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body for 2.4 GHz
operations. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
