Aruba 580EX Series Hazardous Location Outdoor Access Points
| Installation Guide
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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.
Before You Begin
Refer to the sections below before beginning the installation process.
Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installing your access point, be sure that you have the following:
Cat5E or better shielded cable with network access
A compatible PoE injector with power cord
One of the following network services:
Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)
DNS server with an “A” record
DHCP Server with vendor specific options
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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).
Aruba, in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the 580EX Series access points so that
only authorized network administrators can change configuration settings. For more information about AP
configuration, refer to the
AP Software Quick Start Guide
.
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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 assignments appropriate to the location in
which the access point will be used.
