AP-200 Series Wireless Access Point
Installation Guide
The Aruba AP-204 and AP-205 wireless access points support the IEEE 802.11ac
and 802.11n standards for high-performance WLAN. These access points use
MIMO (Multiple-in, Multiple-out) technology and other high-throughput mode
techniques to deliver high-performance, 802.11n 2.4 GHz and 802.11ac 5 GHz
functionality while simultaneously supporting legacy 802.11a/b/g wireless
services. The AP-200 Series access points work only in conjunction with an
Aruba Controller.
The Aruba AP-200 Series access point provides the following capabilities:
Wireless transceiver
Protocol-independent networking functionality
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a wireless access point
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a wireless air monitor
Compatibility with IEEE 802.3af PoE
Central management configuration and upgrades through a controller
Package Contents
AP-204 or AP-205 Access Point
9/16" and 15/16” Ceiling Rail Adapters
Installation Guide (this document)
AP-200 Series Hardware Overview
Figure 1
AP-200 Series LEDs
LEDs
The AP-200 Series is equipped with four LEDs that indicate the status of the
various components of the AP.
PWR: Indicates whether or not the AP-200 Series is powered-on and shows
basic system status
ENET: Indicates the status of the AP-200 Series’ Ethernet port
5 GHz: Indicates the status of the 802.11a/n/ac radio
2.4 GHz: Indicates the status of the 802.11b/g/n radio
Figure 2
AP-200 Series Side View (AP-204 shown)
External Antenna Connectors
The AP-204 is equipped with two external antenna connectors. The connectors
are labeled ANT0 and ANT1, and correspond to radio chains 0 and 1.
Figure 3
AP-200 Series Rear View
For optimal performance when using articulating direct-mount antennas,
professional installers must orient the antennas as pictured in
, below.
Figure 4
AP-204 Antenna Orientation
Console Port
The serial console port 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
. Connect it directly to a terminal or terminal
server using an Ethernet cable.
Figure 5
Serial Port Pin-Out
Ethernet Port
The AP-200 Series is equipped with one 10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45) auto-sensing,
MDI/MDX wired-network connectivity port. This port supports IEEE 802.3af
Power over Ethernet (PoE) compliance, accepting 48 VDC (nominal) as a
standard defined Powered Device (PD) from a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE)
such as a PoE midspan injector, or network infrastructure that supports PoE.
The 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port is on the rear of the AP. This port has RJ-45
female connectors with the pin-outs shown in
.
Figure 6
Gigabit Ethernet Port Pin-Out
DC Power Socket
If PoE is not available, an optional Aruba AP AC-DC adapter kit (sold separately)
can be used to power the AP-200 Series.
Additionally, a locally-sourced AC-to-DC adapter (or any DC source) can be used
to power this device, as long as it complies with all applicable local regulatory
requirements and the DC interface meets the following specifications:
12 VDC (+/- 5%)/18W
Center-positive 1.7/4.0 mm circular plug, 9.5 mm length
Reset Button
The reset button can be used to return the AP to factory default settings. To reset
the AP:
1. Power off the AP.
2. Press and hold the reset button using a small, narrow object, such as a
paperclip.
3. Power-on the AP without releasing the reset button. The power LED will
flash within 5 seconds.
4. Release the reset button.
The power LED will flash again within 15 seconds indicating that the reset is
completed. The AP will now continue to boot with the factory default settings.
Before You Begin
Pre-Installation Network Requirements
After WLAN planning is complete and the appropriate products and their
placement have been determined, the Aruba controller(s) must be installed and
initial setup performed before the Aruba APs are deployed.
For initial setup of the controller, refer to the
ArubaOS Quick Start Guide
for
the software version installed on your controller.
AP Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installing your AP-200 Series AP, ensure that you have the following:
CAT5e or better UTP cable of required length
One of the following power sources:
IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) source. The POE
source can be any power source equipment (PSE) controller or midspan
PSE device
Aruba AP AC-DC adapter kit (sold separately)
Aruba Controller provisioned on the network:
Layer 2/3 network connectivity to your access point
One of the following network services:
Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)
DNS server with an “A” record
DHCP Server with vendor-specific options
Summary of the Setup Process
Successful setup of an AP-200 Series access point consists of five tasks, which
must be performed in this order:
1. Verify pre-installation connectivity.
2. Identify the specific installation location for each AP.
3. Install each AP.
4. Verify post-installation connectivity.
5. Configure each AP.
Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity
Before you install APs in a network environment, make sure that the APs are
able to locate and connect to the controller after power on.
Specifically, you must verify the following conditions:
When connected to the network, each AP is assigned a valid IP address
APs are able to locate the controller
Refer to the
ArubaOS Quick Start
Guide for instructions on locating and
connecting to the controller.
Identifying Specific Installation Locations
You can mount the AP-200 Series access point on a wall or on the ceiling. Use the
AP placement map generated by Aruba’s Airwave VisualRF Plan software
application to determine the proper installation location(s). Each location
should be as close as possible to the center of the intended coverage area and
should be free from obstructions or obvious sources of interference. These RF
absorbers/reflectors/interference sources will impact RF propagation and
should have been accounted for during the planning phase and adjusted for in
VisualRF plan.
Identifying Known RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference
Sources
Identifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources while in
the field during the installation phase is critical. Make sure that these sources are
taken into consideration when you attach an AP to its fixed location. Examples
of sources that degrade RF performance include:
Cement and brick
Objects that contain water
Metal
Microwave ovens
Wireless phones and headsets
Installing the AP
Using the Ceiling Rail Adapter
The AP-200 Series ships with two ceiling rail adapters for 9/16” and 15/16” ceiling
rails. Additional wall mount adapters and ceiling rail adapters for other rail
styles are available as accessory kits.
The AP-200 Series requires ArubaOS 6.4.1.0 or later.
Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If
possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use
these materials to repack and return the unit to the supplier if needed.
Table 1
AP-200 Series Series LED Meanings
LED
Color/State
Meaning
PWR
Off
No power to AP
Red
Error condition
Green - Flashing
AP booting
Green - Steady
AP ready
ENET
Off
Ethernet link unavailable
Yellow - Steady
10/100Mbps Ethernet link established
Green - Steady
1000Mbps Ethernet link established
Flashing
Ethernet link activity
5 GHz
Off
5 GHz radio disabled
Yellow - Steady
5 GHz radio enabled in non-HT WLAN mode
Green - Steady
5 GHz radio enabled in HT WLAN mode
Flashing - Green
5 GHz Air or Spectrum Monitor
2.4 GHz
Off
2.4 GHz radio disabled
Yellow - Steady
2.4 GHz radio enabled in non-HT WLAN
mode
Green - Steady
2.4 GHz radio enabled in HT WLAN mode
Flashing - Green
2.4 GHz Air or Spectrum Monitor
2.4GHz
5GHz
ENET
PWR
ANT1
ANT0
AP-204_02
Serial
Console Port
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TxD
GND
RxD
RJ-45 Female
Pin-Out
Direction
Input
Output
GND
!
FCC Statement:
Improper termination of access points installed in the
United States configured to non-US model controllers will be in violation of
the FCC grant of equipment authorization. Any such willful or intentional
violation may result in a requirement by the FCC for immediate termination
of operation and may be subject to forfeiture (47 CFR 1.80).
!
EU Statement:
Lower power radio LAN product operating in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
Please refer to the
ArubaOS User Guide
for details on restrictions.
Produit réseau local radio basse puissance operant dans la bande
fréquence 2.4 GHz et 5 GHz. Merci de vous referrer au
ArubaOS User
Guide
pour les details des restrictions.
Low Power FunkLAN Produkt, das im 2.4 GHz und im 5 GHz Band arbeitet.
Weitere Informationen bezlüglich Einschränkungen finden Sie im
ArubaOS
User Guide.
Apparati Radio LAN a bassa Potenza, operanti a 2.4 GHz e 5 GHz. Fare
riferimento alla
ArubaOS User Guide
per avere informazioni detagliate sulle
restrizioni.
1000Base-T Gigabit
Ethernet Port
RJ-45 Female
Pin-Out
Signal Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
BI_DC+
BI_DC-
BI_DD+
BI_DD-
BI_DA+
BI_DA-
BI_DB+
BI_DB-
Function
Bi-directional pair +C
Bi-directional pair -C
Bi-directional pair +D
Bi-directional pair -D
Bi-directional pair +A
Bi-directional pair -A
Bi-directional pair +B
Bi-directional pair -B
Aruba Networks, Inc., in compliance with governmental requirements, has
designed the AP-200 Series access points so that only authorized network
administrators can change the settings. For more information about AP
configuration, refer to the
ArubaOS Quick Start Guide and ArubaOS User
Guide
.
!
Access points are radio transmission devices and as such are subject to
governmental regulation. Network administrators responsible for the
configuration and operation of access points must comply with local
broadcast regulations. Specifically, access points must use channel
assignm ents appropriate to the location in which the access point will be
used.
Service to all Aruba Networks products should be performed by trained
service personnel only.
!
Maximum supported weight of the ceiling rail adapter is 3.75 kg.
!
Make sure the AP fits securely on the ceiling tile rail when hanging the
device from the ceiling, because poor installation could cause it to fall onto
people or equipment.
