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Provisioning Access Points

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Each of these three methods is explained in the following sections. Use these

procedures for initial provisioning of APs. To change the configuration for APs that have already been provisioned, go to Maintenance > Program AP > Re-Provision.

See the ArubaOS User Guide for more information on reprovisioning existing APs.

CAUTION: When an AP60 powers up for the first time, the Mobility Controller will recognize that it is detachable-antennas capable. The network administrator must set the antenna gain manually before the AP60 can function as an Access Point. Until the antenna gain is set, the AP60 with detachable antennas will function as an Air Monitor but will not process wireless packets as an Access Point. Refer to the ArubaOS User Guide for instructions on manually setting antenna gain.

Aruba Discovery Protocol

Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP) is a plug and play provisioning tool for Aruba AP 60/61 Access Points. ADP performs two tasks:

zObtains the IP address of the TFTP server from which it downloads the AP boot image

zIt discovers the IP address of the master Aruba Mobility Controller in the net- work from which the AP can download its configuration.

The address of the TFTP server that ADP discovers is the equivalent of the BOOTROM environment variable serverip. The IP address of the Aruba master

Mobility Controller is the equivalent of the environment variable master.

ADP can discover these values using DHCP or by discovery. In the case of DHCP, ADP relies on a DHCP server which is configured to return the IP address of the Master Mobility Controller using the Vendor Specific Options in DHCP. To facilitate ADP, Aruba APs include this Vendor Specific Option in the requested Option list, and if the DHCP server is configured to return the IP address of the Master Mobility Controller, the IP address will be a part of the DHCP response. This is used by the AP to get its image as well as its configuration.

Discovery of the serverip and master variables is necessary when the DHCP response does not include the Vendor Specific option. The AP attempts to discover an Aruba Master Mobility Controller by sending multicast packets and broadcast packets on its subnet. To use the ADP discovery method, the ADP discovery mechanism needs to be enabled on the Aruba Master Mobility Controller (using the adp discovery enable command).

If multicast routing is enabled in the IP network between the AP and the Master Mobility Controller (which can be any one or more Aruba Mobility Controllers in the network), the IGMP-Join option should be enabled on the Aruba Mobility Controller (using the adp igmp-join enable command). If multicast routing is not

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Contents Aruba AP 60/61 Access Point Aruba Wireless Networks, Inc. All rights reserved TrademarksContents Appendix B Port Specifications Introduction1 Antenna fixtures for Wireless Communications Front ViewIndicator LEDs 1Aruba AP 60/61 LEDsState Description Air VentsDC Power Socket FE PortBack View Mounting SlotsAruba AP Setup Process Fold-Out StandKensington Security Slot Provisioning Access Points Aruba Discovery Protocol AP Provisioning AP Reprovisioning1Provisioning Tab 2Port Range Screen Manual Provisioning RequirementsProvisioning Access Points Connecting the Console Terminal Console Access to the AP1Console Terminal Settings Dram 32 MB Setting Aruba AP 60/61 Parameters Apboot setenv servername aruba-masterMy network uses direct IP addresses instead of DNS Apboot save apboot boot Provisioning Access Points AP Deployment Mounting the Aruba AP 60/61Aruba 60 Detachable Antennas 1Aruba AP 60/61 Mounting Options1FCC-Approved Detachable Antennas Aruba Description Gain Manufacturer DbiAP-ANT-8 Free-Standing Placement 2Aruba AP 60/61Fold-Out StandUsing the Built-In Mounting Slots 3Mounting Screw SpecificationsUsing the Optional Mounting Kits 4Hanging the Aruba AP 60/61 on ScrewsConnecting Required Cables Selecting an FE CableConnecting Cables & Power Maintenance Selecting an AntennaAccessing the AP Support Prompt Direct Spoe Connection to Mobility ControllerTable A-1Console Terminal Settings Direct Terminal ConnectionBaud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control 9600 None Setting Telnet Access Remote Telnet ConnectionAccess Levels User CommandsPrivileged Commands AP SupportResetting the AP to Factory Defaults Troubleshooting FE Port Figure B-1Aruba AP 60/61 FE PortDB-9 Specification Table B-1Console Terminal SettingsSerial Breakout Adapter To AP Specifications To Network SpecificationsPort Specifications Compliance United StatesFCC Class B Canada RF Radiation Exposure StatementRadio Frequency Interference Requirements RSS-210Japan EuropeIndoor Restriction for 5GHz Frequency Range Vcci Class B Product Specifications Certifications MeasurementProduct Features Radio CharacteristicsProduct Label Ethernet CompatibilityPower Over Ethernet Package ContentsPhysical Description Optional ItemsAruba AP-60 Access Point Figure C-1Part Number AP-60Table C-1AP-60 802.11 Specifications Description 802.11a 802.11b 802.11gAble C-1 AP-60 802.11 Specifications ACKAble C-2 AP-60 Characteristics BssidAP-60 Characteristics Aruba AP-61 Access Point Table C-2AP-60 CharacteristicsTable C-3AP-61 802.11 Specifications Able C-3 AP-61 802.11 Specifications Able C-4 AP-61 CharacteristicsAble C-4 AP-61 Characteristics Table C-4AP-61 Characteristics Related DocumentsText Conventions Table C-5Text ConventionsTable C-5Text Conventions Contacting Aruba Networks Telephone NumbersProper Disposal of Aruba Equipment Product Specifications Aruba AP 60/61 W . a r u b a n e t w o r k s . c o m
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