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AP-277 Outdoor Access Point

Installation Guide

0511689-01 |

September 2014

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The Aruba AP-277 is an environmentally hardened, outdoor rated, dual-radio IEEE 802.11ac wireless 

access point. This access point use MIMO (Multiple-in, Multiple-out) technology and other high-

throughput mode techniques to deliver high-performance, 802.11ac 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz functionality 

while simultaneously supporting existing 802.11a/b/g/n wireless services. The AP-277 access point 

works only in conjunction with an Aruba Controller. 

AP-277 Operations

Wireless transceiver

Wireless access point (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)

Wireless air monitor (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)

Protocol-independent networking functionality

Compatibility with IEEE 802.3at PoE

Central management configuration and upgrades with an Aruba Controller.

Guide Overview

“AP-277 Hardware Overview” on page

 

3

 provides a detailed hardware overview of the AP-277.

“Before You Begin” on page

 

5

 provides key questions to ask and items to consider when deploying 

an outdoor wireless network.

“Installing the AP” on page

 

7

 describes the multi-step process for a successful installation and 

deployment of the AP-277.

“Safety and Regulatory Compliance” on page

 

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 provides an overview of safety and regulatory 

compliance information.

Package Contents

AP-277 Access Point

Cable Glands x2

USB Console Cable

Copper Lug x1

M4 x 6 Screw x1

Installation Guide (this document)

The weatherproof caps for Ethernet, Console, and power interfaces are connected to the AP, not loose in the 
package.

Mounting kits for use with the AP-270 Series access points are sold separately. Contact your Aruba sales 
representative for details.

Summary of Contents for AP-270

Page 1: ...t PoE Central management configuration and upgrades with an Aruba Controller Guide Overview AP 277 Hardware Overview on page 3 provides a detailed hardware overview of the AP 277 Before You Begin on page 5 provides key questions to ask and items to consider when deploying an outdoor wireless network Installing the AP on page 7 describes the multi step process for a successful installation and depl...

Page 2: ...tallation Guide 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 ...

Page 3: ...Meanings during Boot Up LED Color State Meaning System LED Off No power to AP Red Initial power up Green Flashing AP booting Green Steady AP ready and 1000Mbps Ethernet link established The LED turns off after 1200 seconds Green Yellow 6 seconds period AP ready and 10 100Mbps Ethernet link established The LED turns off after 1200 seconds AC Power Interface LAN Port WAN Port Grounding Point USB Con...

Page 4: ...n 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 system LED will flash within 5 seconds 4 Release the reset button The system LED will flash again within 15 seconds indicating that the reset is completed The AP will now continue to boot w...

Page 5: ...complete before connecting power to the AP enclosure Figure 4 AP 277 Top View Figure 5 AP 277 Bottom View Before You Begin Mounting Holder CAUTION 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 requirem...

Page 6: ... the network each AP is assigned a valid IP address CAUTION 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 Prod...

Page 7: ...ble the use of channel 116 5580 MHz b If the radar is operating from 5630 5650 MHz disable the use of channel 132 5660 MHz For TWDR locations in the US please refer to www wispa org tdwr locations and frequencies Identifying Specific Installation Locations You can mount the AP 277 access point on a wall or pole Use the AP placement map generated by Aruba s RF Plan software application to determine...

Page 8: ... not included in the mounting kit package 4 Place the mounting bracket over the anchor bolts and press the bracket against the wall 5 Place the washers and nut onto the bolt s threaded end and tighten the nut until the mounting bracket is firmly attached to the wall as shown in Figure 6 Figure 6 Attaching the Mounting Bracket to a wall 6 Use the M10x30 screw with washer and M10 nut included in the...

Page 9: ... the Mounting Holder to the Mounting Bracket 7 Slide the holder of the AP into the opening of the mounting holder and use two M6x20 screws included in the package to fix the AP to the mounting holder as shown in Figure 8 Figure 8 Attaching the AP to the Mounting Holder ...

Page 10: ...g the AP to a Pole 1 Begin by attaching the mounting bracket to the pole as shown in Figure 10 a Pass a hose clamp through the two slots on the mounting bracket attach the mounting bracket to the pole and tighten the clamp using a screw driver to twist its screw head b Use another hose clamp through the other two slots on the mounting bracket and tighten the clamp Figure 10 Attaching the Mounting ...

Page 11: ...unting Bracket 3 Slide the holder of the AP into the opening of the mounting holder and use two M6x20 screws included in the package to fix the AP to the mounting holder as shown in Figure 12 Figure 12 Attaching the AP to the Mounting Holder Figure 13 Attaching the AP to the Mounting Holder Completed ...

Page 12: ...h the included M4 x6 screw as shown in Figure 14 Figure 14 Grounding the AP Connecting the Ethernet Cable To connect the Ethernet cable to the AP perform the following steps using the cable glands that ships with your AP Figure 15 Installing a Cable Gland 1 Slide the sealing nut over the cable without the RJ45 connector attached to the end 2 Slide the clamping ring over the cable 3 Using a crimpin...

Page 13: ...s operation In Japan this would is a Certified Electrician by Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry The use of plugs with infrastructure equipment is suitable only for temporary installs where nuisance tripping of GFI plugs is considered tolerable Should it be desired to attach a plug to the cable assemblies then the installer is expected to follow all directions provided with the plug end in a f...

Page 14: ...integrated LEDs on the AP can be used to verify that the AP is receiving power and initializing successfully see Table 1 and Table 2 Refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for further details on verifying post installation network connectivity Configuring the AP AP Provisioning Reprovisioning Provisioning parameters are unique to each AP These local AP parameters are initially configured on the co...

Page 15: ...rfaces MDI MDX Power over Ethernet IEEE 802 3at compliant 48VDC 0 6A Power 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz from external AC power source POE support on WAN port 802 3at compliant POE sourcing devices Environmental Operating Temperature 40ºC to 60ºC 40ºF to 140ºF Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Storage Temperature 40ºC to 85ºC 40ºF to 185ºF For additional specifications on this product please refer to the dat...

Page 16: ...nce with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference harmful to radio communications If this equipment does cause interference which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver C...

Page 17: ...Cadmium Mercury Hexavalent Chromium and Bromine Some Aruba 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 China RoHS Aruba products also comply with China environmental declaration requirements and are labele...

Page 18: ...na type indicated Antenna types not included in this list having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type are strictly prohibited for use with this device Gain of antenna 7 4dBi for 2 4G band 9 1dBi for 5G band Type of antenna directional Impedance of antenna 50ohm Le présent émetteur radio identifier le dispositif par son numéro de certification ou son numéro de modèle s il fa...

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