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AP245X Hardware User Guide
Aerohive AP245X Hardware User Guide
Read about and view specifications for the AP245X in this topic. Install the AP245X using this topic.
The AerohiveAP245X external-antenna AP features 802,11ac Wave 2 dual radio, 3x3:3
data rates up to 1.3 Gbps per radio using existing 802.3af PoE infrastructure. Software-defined radio
allows IT managers to enable 802.11ac performance on both radios for the best coverage and
capacity Wi-Fi and investment protection. Built-in BLE  provides proximity, indoor location tracking, and
other location-based mobile engagement services. The AP245X 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 to meet regulatory requirements and for optimal
wireless operation. To do this, follow these steps:
For Devices Running HiveManager:
1. Power on the AP and allow it to find and connect to HiveManager. 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 for 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.
"Introduction to Aerohive APs"
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  • Page 1 AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 1 of 17 Aerohive AP245X Hardware User Guide Read about and view specifications for the AP245X in this topic. Install the AP245X using this topic. The AerohiveAP245X external-antenna AP features 802,11ac Wave 2 dual radio, 3x3:3 MU-MIMO with data rates up to 1.3 Gbps per radio using existing 802.3af PoE infrastructure.

  • Page 2: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    Save. 3. Upload your changes to the device. Regulatory Compliance Statements The regulatory compliance statements in this section apply to Aerohive AP245X devices. For Japan, AP245X is restricted for indoor use in the 5150-5350 MHz band only.
  • Page 3 • Česky [Czech]: [Aerohive] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [ AP245X] je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.

  • Page 4: Industry Canada Statement

    AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 4 of 17 • Slovensko [Slovenian]: [Aerohive] izjavlja, da je ta [ AP245X] v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. • Slovensky [Slovak]: [Aerohive] týmto vyhlasuje, že [ AP245X] spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné...
  • Page 5 AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 5 of 17 • This device may not cause interference, and • This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.

  • Page 6: Safety Guidelines

    The following table lists the safety precautions you should follow when installing your AP245X. 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

    Antennas are sold separately. (Aerohive SKU AH-ACC-DB-5-ANT-KIT, 6 dual-band 5 dBi articulated indoor antennas) Mounting the AP245X You can mount the AP245X on a flat surface, a wall, or to the tracks of a dropped ceiling grid. The following sections describe these installation methods. Wall or Non-dropped Ceiling Mount Attach the AP245X to any vertical or horizontal surface that will supports its weight (1.6 lb, or 0.73...
  • Page 8 AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 8 of 17 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 them (you can test this using the bracket).
  • Page 9 Page 9 of 17 Dropped Ceiling Track Mount You can mount the AP245X 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.
  • Page 10 Aerohive (AH- ACC-BKT-80211AC-KIT). Diagonal Dropped Ceiling Track Mount Follow these steps and the illustration to mount an AP245X 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 diagonal 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, as shown in the illustration below. For more information, contact your Aerohive sales representative.

  • Page 12: Antenna Alignment

    Page 12 of 17 Connecting the AP245X Follow these steps to connect your AP245X to power and to the network. 1. Connect a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable from ETH0 on the AP to a switch that provides PoE power, or use a PoE injector (see "Ethernet Ports").

  • Page 13: Hardware Components

    Page 13 of 17 Hardware Components You can see the hardware components of the AP245X 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 14: Hardware Component Descriptions

    The status light conveys operational states for system power, firmware updates, Ethernet and wireless interface activity, and major alarms. The AP245X has a rectangular status light bar on the top corner and down one side of the chassis. The colors of this light bar indicate the following states of activity: Dark: There is no power or the status indicator is disabled.

  • Page 15: Reset Button

    USB Port The AP245X has one USB port that is protected by a port cover. To access the port, remove the screw that secures the cover in place. For extra protection, keep the cover in place when the port is not in use.

  • Page 16: Hardware Specifications

    AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 16 of 17 Antennas You must provide 6 dual-band 5 dBi articulated indoor antennas for the AP245X. You can order the following antenna kits from Aerohive: Description One dual band RP-SMA female indoor 5 dBi articulated AH-ACC-ANT-DB-5 antenna for the AP245X.

  • Page 17: Power 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, 1101 McCarthy Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035 6/14/2016...

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