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Aruba 518 Series Ruggedized Access Point
| Installation Guide
Power
Both E0 and E1 ports support PoE-in, allowing the AP to draw power from an 802.3at/802.3bt PoE power source.
When the AP is powered by both E0 and E1 ports simultaneously, the AP can be configured by management
software to source PoE power from either port, or to combine power from both ports.
The 518 Series access points support the Intelligent Power Monitoring (IPM) feature, to report AP power
consumption and enable intelligent management of power-save capabilities.
lists operational restrictions when the AP is powered by different power options.
Table 3
Power Options and Operational Restrictions
Grounding Point
Always remember to protect the access point by installing grounding lines. The ground connection must be
complete before connecting power to the access point enclosure.
USB Type-C Console Port
Use the included USB Type-C console cable to connect the access point to a laptop or a serial terminal for direct
management.
Reset Button
The reset button can be used to reset the access point to factory default settings or turn off/on the LED display.
There are two ways to reset the access point to factory default settings:
Reset the AP during normal operation
Press and hold down the reset button using a small, narrow object such as a paper clip for more than 10
seconds during normal operation.
Reset the AP while powering up
1. Press and hold down the reset button using a small, narrow object such as a paper clip while the access point
is not powered on via PoE.
2. Connect the power supply (PoE) to the access point while the reset button is being held down.
3. Release the reset button on the access point after 15 seconds.
To turn off/on the LED display, press and release the reset button using a small, narrow object, such as a
paperclip for less than 10 seconds during normal operation of the access point.
Power Source
IPM
Restrictions
1 x 802.3bt PoE
n/a
No restrictions, all capabilities available.
2 x 802.3at PoE
n/a
No restrictions, all capabilities available.
1 x 802.3at PoE
enabled
AP starts up in unrestricted mode, but may dynamically
apply restrictions depending on the PoE budget and actual
power.
1 x 802.3at PoE
disabled
Second (other) Ethernet port disabled.
1 x 802.3af PoE
n/a
AP does not start up, red system LED.
You need a proper 8mm allen or hex key to open the cover of the USB Console port.