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Aruba AP-120 Series Indoor Access PointInstallation Guide0510457-02 | December 2007 1About the Aruba AP-120 Series Access PointsThe Aruba AP-120 series of wireless access points support the imminent IEEE 802.11n (currently draft 2.0) standard for high-performance WLAN. These access points use MIMO (Multiple-in, Multiple-out) technology and other high-throughput mode techniques to deliver high-performance, pre-802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz functionality while simultaneously supporting existing 802.11a/b/g wireless services. The AP-120 series access points are available in versions with single or dual radios and with integrated antennas or RP-SMA interfaces that support detachable antennas. The AP-120 series access points work only in conjunction with an Aruba Mobility Controller.The Aruba AP-120 series access points provide the following capabilities:zWireless transceiverzProtocol-independent networking functionalityzIEEE 802.11a/b/g or 802.11n operation as a wireless access pointzIEEE 802.11a/b/g or 802.11n operation as a wireless air monitorzCompatibility with IEEE 802.3af PoE as well as high power over Ethernet pre-standards (PoE + / 802.3at)zCentral management configuration, and upgrades through an Aruba Mobility ControllerFigure 1 AP-120 Series Access PointsPackage ContentszAP-120 series access pointzInstallation guide (this document)ap12_001AP-120/124(3 x RP-SMA interfaces for detachable antennas)AP-121/125(3 x integrated dual-band antennas)NOTEInform 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.
2Aruba AP-120 Series Indoor Access Point | Installation Guide Before You BeginWLAN PlanningDetermine how many Aruba APs are needed for your wireless network deployment and where they will be installed. You can easily accomplish this planning using Aruba’s automated RF Plan site-survey software (available separately). This process is considered WLAN or RF planning and should have been completed during the master Aruba Mobility Controller installation and configuration. In typical Aruba installations, the mobility controllers are configured and installed before the APs.For WLAN planning assistance, refer to the Indoor Access Points: Site Survey and Planning Pre-Deployment Guide and the RF Plan Installation and User Guide.Pre-Installation Network RequirementsAfter WLAN planning is complete and the appropriate products and their placement have been determined, the Aruba Mobility Controller(s) must be installed and initial setup performed before the Aruba Access Points are deployed.For initial setup of the Mobility Controller, refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for the software version installed on your controller.Pre-Installation ChecklistBefore installing your AP-120 series access point, be sure that you have the following:zFor the AP-120/AP-124: External antennas as specified in the network deployment planzCAT5 UTP cable of required lengthzOne of the following power sources:IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) sourceSupports full functionality for AP-120/AP-121; supports reduced functionality for AP-124/AP-125IEEE Power Over Ethernet + (PoE+) source output at 56Volts @ 350mAThe POE source can be any power source equipment (PSE) controller or midspan PSE deviceAruba AP AC-DC adapter kit (sold separately)zAruba Mobility Controller provisioned on the network:Layer 2/3 network connectivity to your access pointOne of the following network services:zAruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)zDNS server with an “A” recordzDHCP Server with vendor-specific optionsSummary of the Setup Process NOTEAdditional mounting kits for use with the AP-120 series access points are sold separately. Contact your Aruba sales representative for details. NOTEIt is important that you verify the items listed under Pre-Installation Checklist before you attempt to set up and install an AP-120 series AP.
Aruba AP-120 Series Indoor Access Point | Installation Guide 3 Successful setup of an AP-120 series access point consists of four 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 ConnectivityBefore you install APs in a network environment, make sure that the APs will be able to locate and connect to the Mobility Controller when powered on.Specifically, you must verify the following conditions:zWhen connected to the network, each AP is assigned a valid IP addresszAPs are able to locate the Mobility Controller (Mobility Controller Discovery)Refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for instructions on locating and connecting to the Mobility Controller.Identifying Specific Installation LocationsYou can mount the AP-120 series access point on a wall or on the ceiling. Use the AP placement map generated by Aruba’s 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 have been accounted for during the planning phase and adjusted for in RF plan.NOTEAruba Networks, in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the AP-120 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 Aruba OS User Guide.!CAUTIONAccess 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.!CAUTIONRF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 13.78 inches (35 cm) between the radiator and your body for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operations. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. When operated in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range, this device is restricted to indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference with co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems.
4Aruba AP-120 Series Indoor Access Point | Installation Guide Unidentified Known RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference SourcesIdentifying 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.RF absorbers include:zCement/concrete: Old concrete has high levels of water dissipation, which dries out the concrete, allowing for potential RF propagation. New concrete has high levels of water concentration within the concrete, blocking RF signals.zNatural Items: Fish tanks, water fountains, ponds, and treeszBrickRF reflectors include:zMetal Objects: Metal pans between floors, rebar, fire doors, air conditioning/heating ducts, mesh windows, blinds, chain link fences (depending on aperture size), refrigerators, racks, shelves, and filing cabinetszDo not place an AP between two air conditioning/heating ducts. Make sure that APs are placed below ducts to avoid RF disturbances.RF interference sources include:zMicrowave ovens and other 2.4 or 5 GHz objects (such as cordless phones)zLunch rooms and call centers with cordless headsetsInstalling the APUsing the Integrated Wall-Mounting SlotsThe keyhole-shaped slots on the back of the AP can be used to attach the device upright to an indoor wall or shelf. When you choose the mounting location, allow additional space at the right of the unit for cables.1. At the mounting location, install two screw on the wall or shelf, 1 7/8 inches (4.7 cm) apart. If you are attaching the device to drywall, Aruba recommends using appropriate wall anchors (not included).2. Align the mounting slots on the rear of the AP over the screws and slide the unit into place (see Figure 2).NOTEService to all Aruba Networks products should be performed by trained service personnel only.NOTEFor product dimensions, see Product Specifications in this guide. Allow 2 inches (5 cm) of additional space at the right side of the installed unit for cables, and make sure enough space is available for antenna articulation.
Aruba AP-120 Series Indoor Access Point | Installation Guide 5 Figure 2 Installing the AP-120 series Access Point on a Wall3. On the AP-121 or AP-125, orient the antennas. For best performance, swivel the antennas so that they are oriented vertically, preferably in the same plane, parallel to the wall (see Figure 3).Figure 3 Antenna Orientation on a Wall-Mounted AP-121/AP-125On the AP-120 or AP-124, install the external antennas according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and connect the antennas to the antenna interfaces on the AP (see Figure 4).Figure 4 Antenna Interfaces on the AP-120/AP-124Using the Integrated Ceiling Tile Rail SlotsThe snap-in tile rail slots on the rear of the AP can be used to securely attach the device directly to a 15/16” wide, standard ceiling tile rail.ap!CAUTIONMake 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.
6Aruba AP-120 Series Indoor Access Point | Installation Guide 1. Pull the necessary cables through a prepared hole in the ceiling tile near where the AP will be placed.2. If necessary, connect the console cable to the console port on the back of the AP.3. Hold the AP next to the ceiling tile rail with the ceiling tile rail mounting slots at approximately a 30-degree angle to the ceiling tile rail (see Figure 5). Make sure that any cable slack is above the ceiling tile.Figure 5 Orienting the Ceiling Tile Rail Mounting Slots4. Pushing toward the ceiling tile, rotate the AP clockwise until the device clicks into place on the ceiling tile rail.5. On the AP-121 or AP-125, orient the antennas. For best results, rotate the antennas so that they are vertical (perpendicular to the body of the AP) (see Figure 6).Figure 6 Antenna Orientation on a Ceiling-Mounted AP-121/AP-125On the AP-120 or AP-124, install the external antennas according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and connect the antennas to the antenna interfaces on the AP (see Figure 4).Connecting Required CablesInstall cables in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations and practices.ap1
Aruba AP-120 Series Indoor Access Point | Installation Guide 7 Ethernet PortsThe RJ45 Ethernet ports (ENET0 and ENET1) support 100/1000Base-T auto-sensing MDI/MDX connections. Use these ports to connect the AP to a twisted pair Ethernet LAN segment or directly to an Aruba Mobility Controller. Use a 4- or 8-conductor, Category 5 UTP cable up to 100 m (325 feet) long.The 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports are on the bottom of the AP. These ports have RJ-45 female connectors with the pin-outs shown in Table 1.Serial Console PortThe 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 Table 2. Connect this port in one of the following ways:zConnect it directly to a terminal or terminal server using an Ethernet cable.zUse a modular adapter to convert the RJ-45 (female) connector on the AP to a DB-9 (male) connector, and connect the adapter to a laptop using an RS-232 cable. See Figure 7 for connector details of the adapter.NOTEAruba 12x APs are intended only for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE 802.3.af, Power over Ethernet. All interconnected equipment must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equipment’s associated LAN connections.NOTEWhen installed in an air-handling space, such as above suspended ceiling (plenum), the unit is required to be powered through PoE only. Additional cabling such as Fast Ethernet (FE) cables installed in such spaces should be suitable under NEC Article 800.50 and marked accordingly for use in plenums and air-handling spaces with regard to smoke propagation, such as CL2-P, CL3-P, MPP or CMP.Table 1 Connector for Ethernet Ports ENET0 and ENET1Connector Pin Signal Name GE Connection FE Connection PoE1 BI_DA+ Bi-directional pair A+ RX+ POE negative2 BI_DA– Bi-directional pair A– RX– POE negative3 BI_DB+ Bi-directional pair B+ TX+ POE positive4 BI_DC+ Bi-directional pair C+ Spare pair POE positive5 BI_DC– Bi-directional pair C– Spare pair POE positive6 BI_DB– Bi-directional pair B– TX– POE positive7 BI_DD+ Bi-directional pair D+ Spare pair POE negative8 BI_DB– Bi-directional pair D– Spare pair POE negativeTable 2 Connector for Serial Console PortConnector Pin Signal Name Function3TXD Transmit4GND Ground5GND Ground6RXD ReceivePins not listed are not connected.1234567812345678
8Aruba AP-120 Series Indoor Access Point | Installation Guide Figure 7 RJ-45 (Female) to DB-9 (Male) Modular Adapter ConversionPower ConnectionThe AP-120 series AP has a single 5V DC power jack socket to support powering through an AC-to-DC mains electric power adapter.Connecting a Security CableTo provide added security for the AP, you can attach a security cable to the back of the unit (see Figure 8).Figure 8 Security Lock ConnectionVerifying Post-Installation ConnectivityThe integrated LEDs on the AP can be used at this point to verify that the AP is receiving power and initializing successfully (see Table 3). Refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for further details on verifying post-installation network connectivity.Table 3 AP-120 Series LED MeaningsLED Color/State MeaningPWR Green Steady Power on, device readyGreen flashing System initializingENET 0(100/1000 Mbps)Green/Amber off No linkGreen on 1000 Mbps linkAmber on 10/100 Mbps linkGreen/amber blinking Data activityENET 1(100/1000 Mbps)Green/Amber off No LinkGreen on 1000 Mbps linkAmber on 10/100 Mbps linkGreen/amber blinking Data activity3452563RJ-45 DB-9InternalConnectionsTxDGNDRxD12345678TxDGNDRxDRJ-45 FemalePin-OutDirectionInputOutputDB-9 MalePin-OutTxDRxDGround543219876DirectionInputOutput
Aruba AP-120 Series Indoor Access Point | Installation Guide 9 Configuring the AP-12xAP Provisioning/ReprovisioningProvisioning parameters are unique to each AP. These local AP parameters are initially configured on the Mobility Controller which are then pushed out to the AP and stored on the AP itself. Aruba recommends that provisioning settings be configured via the ArubaOS Web UI only. Refer to the ArubaOS User Guide for complete details.AP ConfigurationConfiguration parameters are network or controller specific and are configured and stored on the Mobility Controller. Network configuration settings are pushed out to the AP(s) but remain stored on the Mobility Controller.Configuration settings can be configured via the ArubaOS Web UI, ArubaOS CLI, or Aruba MMS. Refer to their respective guides for further details: the ArubaOS User Guide or Aruba Mobility Management System User Guide.Product SpecificationsMechanicalzDimensions (antenna stowed) (HxWxD):4.9 inches x 5. 13 inches x 2 inches12.4 cm x 13 cm x 5.1 cmzWeight: 15 oz/0.42 kgzShipping Dimensions:9.5 inches x 7.25 inches x 4.5 inches24.1 cm x 18.4 cm x 11.4 cmzTemperature:Operating: 0ºC to 50ºC (32ºF to 122ºF)Storage: –10ºC to 70ºC (14ºF to 158ºF)zRelative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensingzAltitude: 8,000 ft @ 28ºC (82.4ºF)zMounting: Wall, ceiling, or desktop mountablezAntennas:3 integrated articulating dual-band antenna elements (AP-121, AP-125)3 RP-SMA interfaces for external antennas (AP-120, AP-124)zVisual Status Indicators (LEDs): See Table 311A/N Amber on Wireless link is legacy 11a.Green on Wireless link is 11n 5Ghz band.11B/G/N Amber Wireless link is legacy 11b or 11g.Green Wireless link is 11n 2.4Ghz band.Table 3 AP-120 Series LED MeaningsLED Color/State Meaning
10 Aruba AP-120 Series Indoor Access Point | Installation Guide ElectricalEthernet:2 x 100/1000 Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet RJ-45 InterfacesMDI/MDXIEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), IEEE 802.3u (100Base-T). IEEE 802.3ab (1000Base-T)Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af compliant), 48V DC/200mA (see Table 1 for pin configuration)zPower:5 VDC power interface, supports powering through an AC-to-DC mains electric power adapterPOE support on Ethernet ports:– 802.3af-compliant POE sourcing devices– POE+ (56 V @ 350 mA)Wireless LAN zNetwork Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a, and IEEE 802.11nzAntenna Type:Integrated 802.11a/b/g/n omni-directional high-gain antennaDetachable 802.11a/b/g/n omni-directional high-gain antennazAntenna Gain (Integrated Antennas):2.4 – 2.5 GHz/3.2 dBi (max)5.180 – 5.825 GHz/5.2 dBi (max)zRadio Technology:Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)zRadio Modulation Type:802.11b - CCK, BPSK, QPSK802.11g - CCK, BPSK, QPSK,16-QAM, 64-QAM802.11a - BPSK, QPSK,16-QAM, 64-QAM802.11n draft 2.0zMedia Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACKzSupported Frequency Bands 2.4GHz:2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz (Global), channels country specificzSupported Frequency Bands 5GHz:5.150 ~ 5.250GHz (low band), country-specific5.250 ~ 5.350GHz (mid band), country-specific5.470 ~ 5.725GHz (Europe), country-specific5.725 ~ 5.825GHz GHz (high band), country-specificzData Rates:802.11b - 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel802.11g - 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps per channel802.11a - 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps per channel802.11n - Data rate MCS0 – MCS15 (from 6.5 Mbps to 300 Mbps)
Aruba AP-120 Series Indoor Access Point | Installation Guide 11 Safety and Regulatory ComplianceAruba Networks provides a multi-language document that contains country-specific restrictions and additional safety and regulatory information for all Aruba access points. This document can be viewed or downloaded from the following location:www.arubanetworks.com/pdf/0510272-01.pdfProper Disposal of Aruba EquipmentFor the most current information about Global Environmental Compliance and Aruba products, see our website at www.arubanetworks.com.Waste of Electrical and Electronic EquipmentAruba products at end of life are subject to separate collection and treatment in the EU Member States, Norway, and Switzerland and therefore are marked with the symbol shown at the left (crossed-out wheelie bin). The treatment applied at end of life of these products in these countries shall comply with the applicable national laws of countries implementing Directive 2002/96EC on Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).European Union RoHSAruba products also comply with the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS). EU RoHS restricts the use of specific hazardous materials in the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment. Specifically, restricted materials under the RoHS Directive are Lead (including Solder used in printed circuit assemblies), 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.!CAUTIONRF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 13.78 inches (35 cm) between the radiator and your body for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operations. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. When operated in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range, this device is restricted to indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference with co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems.
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