Aerohive AP250 User Manual

Aerohive AP250 User Manual

3x3:3, dual radio, 802.11ac wave 2 access point

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Aerohive AP250
Aerohive AP250 Hardware User Guide
The Aerohive AP250 features two Wi-Fi radios; a fixed 5 GHz 802.11ac Wave 2 radio and a
software-selectable 802.11n 2.4 GHz/ 802.11ac 5 GHz radio. Software-selectable radio allows IT
managers to enable 802.11ac performance on both radios for the best coverage and capacity,
up to 2.6 Gbps. Built-in BLE  provides proximity, indoor location tracking, and other location-based
mobile engagement services. The AP250 has the power to support enterprise-grade features,
including built-in application visibility and control, RADIUS authentication, DHCP, captive web
portals, location services and spectrum analysis.
For more information about Aerohive APs in general, see
Important! Changing the Country Code: If your access point is configured for the World
Regulatory Domain, it is important to set the country code to the country in which the AP will be
deployed for optimal wireless operation. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Power on the AP and allow it to find and connect to HiveManager NG. Once the
AP is connected, it appears in the table of unconfigured devices on the Monitor > Devices
page and is categorized as New under the Management Status table header.
2. Select the check box next to the AP, and then choose Update > Advanced > Update
Country.
3. On the Update Country Code page, choose the appropriate country code from the drop-
down list, and then click Upload.
Regulatory Compliance Statements
The regulatory compliance statements in this section apply to AP250 devices.
For Japan,
the AP250 is restricted for indoor use in the 5150-5350 MHz band only.
"Introduction to Aerohive APs"

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  • Page 1 Aerohive AP250 Aerohive AP250 Hardware User Guide The Aerohive AP250 features two Wi-Fi radios; a fixed 5 GHz 802.11ac Wave 2 radio and a software-selectable 802.11n 2.4 GHz/ 802.11ac 5 GHz radio. Software-selectable radio allows IT managers to enable 802.11ac performance on both radios for the best coverage and capacity, up to 2.6 Gbps.
  • Page 2: Compliance Statements

    • Česky [Czech]: [Aerohive] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [AP250] je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
  • Page 3 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. • English: Hereby, [Aerohive], declares that this [AP250] is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. • Español [Spanish]: Por medio de la presente [Aerohive] declara que el [AP250] cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 4: Industry Canada Statement

    Aerohive AP250 Page 4 of 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This...
  • Page 5 電磁波曝露量MPE標準值(MPE) 1mW/cm2,送測產品實值為0.734 mW/cm2 Safety Guidelines and Regulatory Compliance Statements The cautions, warnings, and compliance information in this section apply to AP250 devices. The following safety icons are used in these guidelines to identify the type of precaution: This icon indicates a general caution. Failure to comply with a caution...
  • Page 6 The following table lists the safety precautions you should follow when installing your AP250 devices. Aerohive devices must be installed by a professional installer who is certified to install these types of devices and to ensure that they are properly grounded and meet applicable local and national electrical codes.
  • Page 7: Shipping Carton Contents

    For information about the status indicator light, see "Status Light". Mounting the AP250 You can mount the AP250 on a flat surface, a wall, or to the tracks of a dropped ceiling grid. The following sections describe these installation methods.
  • Page 8 Aerohive AP250 Page 8 of 15 2. Install two wall mount screws (and plastic anchors if necessary). Leave the screw heads far enough away from the wall so that the bracket will slip over the screw heads (you can test this using the bracket). If you are connecting the device to cables from inside the wall, drill an access hole for the cables.
  • Page 9 Page 9 of 15 Dropped Ceiling Track Mount You can mount the AP250 in either a square or diagonal position on a standard 15/16"-wide track (2.38 cm) in a dropped ceiling. A diagonal mount requires the diagonal mount bracket that ships with the device. This section describes how to do both installations.
  • Page 10 Page 10 of 15 Diagonal Dropped Ceiling Track Mount Follow these steps and the illustration to mount an AP250 in the diagonal position on a standard dropped ceiling track. 1. Attach the diagonal bracket to the device by slipping the mount tabs on the device over the plain edges of the bracket.
  • Page 11 You can secure the AP using a Kensington ® lock in the lock slot on the side of the device, or you can order a security bracket kit (AH-ACC-SEC-KIT-80211AC) to secure it to a ceiling track or to a wall. Aerohive recommends a variety of Kensington locks. For more information, contact your sales representative.
  • Page 12: Hardware Components

    Page 12 of 15 Hardware Components You can see the hardware components of the AP250 in the illustration below and read about them in the sections that follow. To meet federal radiation exposure requirements, these devices should be installed at a minimum distance of 9.05"...
  • Page 13: Console Port

    "Aerohive Device Pin Assignments". Ethernet Ports The AP250 has two RJ45 10/100/1000Base-T/TX Ethernet ports (ETH0 and ETH1) that automatically negotiate half- and full-duplex connections with the connecting device. The ports are autosensing and adjust to straight-through and crossover standard Cat3, Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 Ethernet cables automatically.
  • Page 14: Hardware Specifications

    If you use the security screw, you will need a spanner insert bit for size #6 security screws and a driver handle that will accept the bit. These bits are available from Aerohive in sets of three for AP121, AP141, AP230, AP250, AP330, AP350, AP370, and AP390 models (AH-ACC-SEC-BIT-330-AP350-3PK).
  • Page 15: Power Specifications

    • RJ45 power input pins: Wires 4, 5, 7, 8 or 1, 2, 3, and 6 Environmental Specifications • Operating temperature: 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C) • Storage temperature: -40 to 185° F (-40 to 85° C) • Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (noncondensing) Copyright © 2016 Aerohive Networks, Inc.

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