Aruba Networks Aruba AP 60/61 manual Connecting Required Cables, Selecting an FE Cable

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AP Deployment

Chapter 3

Connecting Required Cables

The Aruba AP 60/61 Access Points with or without external antennas are intended only for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE 802.3.af. All interconnected equipment must be contained within the same building, including the interconnected equipment's associated LAN connections.

Selecting an FE Cable

The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (FE) port is used to connect the AP to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX (twisted-pair) Ethernet LAN segment. The appropriate FE cable depends on the features required of the FE port:

zSPOE

When connecting the AP to a device that supports Serial and Power Over Ethernet (SPOE), use an 8-conductor, Category 5 UTP, straight-through FE cable.

The Aruba 5000 (with Line Card LC-5000-24FE-2GE-SPOE), the Aruba 2400, and the Aruba 800 support SPOE.

zPOE

If the connecting device supports only Power Over Ethernet (POE), use a 4- or 8-conductor, Category 5 UTP, straight-through FE cable.

zNetwork Only

If the connecting device does not support POE, use a 4- or 8-conductor, Category 5 UTP, FE cable. The port detects MDI/MDX and automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables.

The maximum length for FE cables is 100 meters (325 feet).

When the Aruba AP 60/61 is installed in an air-handling space, such as above suspended ceilings, as described in National Electrical Code (2002) Article 300.22(C), and Canadian Electrical Code, Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100, Part 1, CSA C22.1, POE is required. Also, any FE cable 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.

Use the built-in antenna (for the AP61). For the Aruba 60, use Aruba AP-ANT-1. For all other antennas, make sure the antenna cable is UL listed and suitable for use in plenums and air-handling spaces, such as CL2-P, CL3-P, MPP, or CMP, and mount the antenna outside of the air-handling space.

Install cables in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations and practices.

For more port and cable details, see Appendix B, “Port Specifications.”

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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 SlotsKensington Security Slot Aruba AP Setup ProcessFold-Out Stand 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 ControllerBaud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control 9600 None Table A-1Console Terminal SettingsDirect Terminal Connection 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 PortSerial Breakout Adapter DB-9 SpecificationTable B-1Console Terminal Settings To AP Specifications To Network SpecificationsPort Specifications FCC Class B ComplianceUnited States Canada RF Radiation Exposure StatementRadio Frequency Interference Requirements RSS-210Indoor Restriction for 5GHz Frequency Range Vcci Class B JapanEurope 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