Aruba AP 60/61 Manual: Console Commands and Provisioning Access Points

Provisioning Access Points

Chapter 2

Connecting the Console Terminal

Manual provisioning requires this procedure. You must use the serial console breakout adapter cable to be able to access the serial console interface to the Aruba AP 60/61 while allowing the device to be powered by the AC adapter or POE (from an Aruba Mobility Controller).

	Console Connection		Console Connection
	via direct access to AP		via networking closet
	Aruba AP	Console	Console
	Aruba AP	Terminal	Terminal
		Terminal	Terminal
			LAN
	Serial		Serial
	Breakout		Breaout

Deployed Location

Aruba AP

FIGURE 2-3Aruba AP 60/61 Console Topologies

NOTE: The LAN connections are optional unless POE is used to power the AP.

Console Access to the AP

2 DB-9 Connector to Console Terminal

1 "To AP" Connector to AP FE Port

"To Network" Connector
to FE Coupler
3 to LAN FE Cable	To LAN

FIGURE 2-4Connecting Directly to the AP

1.Connect the adapter’s “To AP” RJ-45 connector to the Aruba AP 60/61 FE Port.

2.Connect the adapter’s DB-9 connector to the serial port on the console terminal.

3.Connect the adapter’s “To Network” RJ-45 connector to the LAN.

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Aruba Networks Aruba AP 60/61 manual Connecting the Console Terminal, Console Access to the AP

Contents

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