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Access Points are radio broadcast 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 assignment and antenna gain settings (for detachable antennas) appropriate to the location in which the Access Point will be used. Aruba Networks, in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the AP60 and AP61 such that only authorized network administrators can change these settings. For more information on Access Point configuration, refer to the ArubaOS User Guide.

Provisioning provides the AP with initial network settings that allow it to locate the host Aruba Mobility Controller. The following provisioning methods (listed in the order of preference recommended by Aruba Networks) are available:

zPlug and Play—Also known as the Aruba Discovery Protocol. This is the easi- est method for AP provisioning. With plug and play, Aruba APs can be con- nected to the network and brought into operation automatically. Although plug and play requires no manual intervention for the APs, this method does require specific services to be configured on your network in advance.

zAP Provisioning—Using this AP programming mode, AP configuration parame- ters are defined on the Mobility Controller (using the CLI or Web interface) and then uploaded to the APs.

This method can be used for adding Aruba APs to a highly customized network, or greatly simplified for the most common provisioning.

zManual Provisioning—APs can be individually provisioned using a serial con- sole terminal connected to the AP. Although this method is complex and requires considerable care, manual provisioning can be used in almost any scenario, with or without access to the Mobility Controller.

NOTE: Manual provisioning is intended for use when no Aruba Mobility Controller is available, and is not generally recommended as the primary method of AP provisioning. Plug and play or AP programming mode are the preferred provisioning methods.

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Aruba AP 60/61 Access Point Trademarks Aruba Wireless Networks, Inc. All rights reserved Contents Appendix B Port Specifications Introduction1 Front View Antenna fixtures for Wireless Communications Air Vents Indicator LEDs1Aruba AP 60/61 LEDs State Description FE Port DC Power Socket Mounting Slots Back View Kensington Security Slot Aruba AP Setup ProcessFold-Out Stand Provisioning Access Points Aruba Discovery Protocol AP Reprovisioning AP Provisioning 1Provisioning Tab 2Port Range Screen Requirements Manual Provisioning Provisioning Access Points Console Access to the AP Connecting the Console Terminal 1Console Terminal Settings Dram 32 MB Apboot setenv servername aruba-master Setting Aruba AP 60/61 Parameters My network uses direct IP addresses instead of DNS Apboot save apboot boot Provisioning Access Points Mounting the Aruba AP 60/61 AP Deployment 1Aruba AP 60/61 Mounting Options Aruba 60 Detachable Antennas Aruba Description Gain Manufacturer Dbi 1FCC-Approved Detachable Antennas AP-ANT-8 2Aruba AP 60/61Fold-Out Stand Free-Standing Placement 3Mounting Screw Specifications Using the Built-In Mounting Slots 4Hanging the Aruba AP 60/61 on Screws Using the Optional Mounting Kits Selecting an FE Cable Connecting Required Cables Connecting Cables & Power Selecting an Antenna Maintenance Direct Spoe Connection to Mobility Controller Accessing the AP Support Prompt Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control 9600 None Table A-1Console Terminal SettingsDirect Terminal Connection Remote Telnet Connection Setting Telnet Access AP Support Access LevelsUser Commands Privileged Commands Resetting the AP to Factory Defaults Troubleshooting Figure B-1Aruba AP 60/61 FE Port FE Port Serial Breakout Adapter DB-9 SpecificationTable B-1Console Terminal Settings To Network Specifications To AP Specifications Port Specifications FCC Class B ComplianceUnited States RSS-210 CanadaRF Radiation Exposure Statement Radio Frequency Interference Requirements Indoor Restriction for 5GHz Frequency Range Vcci Class B JapanEurope Product Specifications Measurement Certifications Ethernet Compatibility Product FeaturesRadio Characteristics Product Label Optional Items Power Over EthernetPackage Contents Physical Description Figure C-1Part Number AP-60 Aruba AP-60 Access Point Description 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g Table C-1AP-60 802.11 Specifications ACK Able C-1 AP-60 802.11 Specifications Bssid Able C-2 AP-60 Characteristics AP-60 Characteristics Table C-2AP-60 Characteristics Aruba AP-61 Access Point Table C-3AP-61 802.11 Specifications Able C-4 AP-61 Characteristics Able C-3 AP-61 802.11 Specifications Able C-4 AP-61 Characteristics Related Documents Table C-4AP-61 Characteristics Table C-5Text Conventions Text Conventions Table C-5Text Conventions Telephone Numbers Contacting Aruba Networks Proper 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