Aruba AP-505H Access Points
| Installation Guide
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Table 3
Power Restrictions
Before You Begin
Refer to the sections below before beginning the installation process.
Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installing your Aruba AP-505H Access Points, be sure that you have the following (not included with the
AP):
A mount kit compatible with the AP and mount surface
A Cat5E or better UTP cable with network access
Optional items:
A compatible 48V AC-to-DC power adapter with cord
A compatible POE midspan injector with power cord
A compatible snap-on front cover (for easy aesthetic customization)
An AP-CBL-SERU console cable
Also, make sure at least one of the following network services is supported:
Aruba AP-505H access points Discovery Protocol (ADP)
DNS server with an “A” record
DHCP Server with vendor-specific options
Identifying Specific Installation Locations
Use the access point placement map generated by Aruba AP-505H access points RF 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 be accounted for during the
planning phase and adjusted for in RF 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 access point to its
Power
Restrictions
DC Power
No restrictions
Two POE power sources,
shared
No restrictions
802.3bt POE power
source, any mode
No restrictions
802.3at POE source,
single or prioritized
USB port disable, second (other) Ethernet port disabled. IPM feature to optimize
performance and functionality when the available power budget is limited
802.3af POE source,
single, prioritized, or
shared
AP does not start up, red system LED
!
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 wilful 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 Networks, in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the Aruba AP-505H Access Points
so that only authorized network administrators can change the settings. For more information about access
point configuration, refer to the
Access Point Software Quick Start Guide
.
