Aruba IAP-228 Installation Manual

The Aruba IAP-228 is a fully temperature hardened, water resistant, indoor rated, dual-radio IEEE
802.11ac wireless access point. This access point use MIMO (Multiple-in, Multiple-out) technology and
other high-throughput mode techniques to deliver high-performance, 802.11ac 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
functionality while simultaneously supporting existing 802.11a/b/g/n wireless services.
IAP-228 Operations
Wireless transceiver
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Wireless access point (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
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Wireless air monitor (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
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Protocol-independent networking functionality
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Compatibility with IEEE 802.3at PoE
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Guide Overview
"IAP-228 Hardware Overview" on page 3
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"Before You Begin" on page 5
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a wireless network.
"Installing the AP" on page 7
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deployment of the IAP-228.
"Safety and Regulatory Compliance" on page 12
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compliance information.

Package Contents

IAP-228 Access Point
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Cable Glands x2
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USB Console Cable
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Copper Lug x1
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M4 x 8 Screw x1
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Aruba Instant Quick Start Guide
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Installation Guide (this document)
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The weatherproof caps for Ethernet and Console interfaces are connected to the AP, not loose in the package.
Mounting kits for use with the IAP-228 access point are sold separately. Contact your Aruba sales
representative for details.
0511758-01 |
April 2015
IAP-228 Wireless Access Point
provides a detailed hardware overview of the IAP-228.
provides key questions to ask and items to consider when deploying
describes the multi-step process for a successful installation and
Installation Guide
provides an overview of safety and regulatory
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