Aruba Networks Aruba AP 60/61 manual Selecting an Antenna, Maintenance

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AP Deployment

Chapter 3

Selecting an Antenna

There are three ways to select an AP60 antenna:

1.From the AP console (serial or telnet) enter set_antenna 012 where 0 specifies auto mode, and 1 or 2 chooses a specific antenna. The antenna selection is not persistent and the AP will loose the antenna selection, if rebooted.

2.From the AP boot prompt (apboot>) enter a_antenna 012 or g_antenna 012 to specify an antenna. Enter a save command before booting the AP to save the antenna configuration in the AP’s Flash memory, along with other provisioning parameters.

3.For releases 2.3 and higher, you can provision the antenna selection from the Mobility Controller.

Maintenance

The AP60 and AP61 require no maintenance beyond keeping the AP clean and dust free. To clean the Aruba AP 60/61, use a static-free, dry cloth.

Aruba recommends that these units be inspected annually for damage, dust buildup, and to verify that all connections are secure.

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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 ViewState Description Indicator LEDs1Aruba AP 60/61 LEDs Air VentsDC Power Socket FE PortBack View Mounting SlotsFold-Out Stand Aruba AP Setup ProcessKensington 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 ControllerDirect Terminal Connection Table A-1Console Terminal SettingsBaud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control 9600 None Setting Telnet Access Remote Telnet ConnectionPrivileged Commands Access LevelsUser Commands AP SupportResetting the AP to Factory Defaults Troubleshooting FE Port Figure B-1Aruba AP 60/61 FE PortTable B-1Console Terminal Settings DB-9 SpecificationSerial Breakout Adapter To AP Specifications To Network SpecificationsPort Specifications United States ComplianceFCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Requirements CanadaRF Radiation Exposure Statement RSS-210Europe JapanIndoor Restriction for 5GHz Frequency Range Vcci Class B Product Specifications Certifications MeasurementProduct Label Product FeaturesRadio Characteristics Ethernet CompatibilityPhysical Description Power Over EthernetPackage Contents 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