Before You Begin; Access Point Installation - Aruba AP-344 Installation Manual

Before You Begin

Refer to the sections below before beginning the installation process.
Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installing your Aruba 340 Series access point, be sure that you have one of the following:
Cat5E UTP cable with network access installed in the wall box
Aruba DC power cord
One of the following network services:
Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)
DNS server with an "A" record
DHCP Server with vendor-specific options
Identifying Specific Installation Locations
This access point should be oriented vertically, with rubber pads facing downward to facilitate
maximum antenna gain. Use the access point placement map generated by Aruba RF Plan software
application to determine the proper installation location(s). Each location should be as close as
possible to the center of the intended coverage area and should be free from obstructions or obvious
sources of interference. These RF absorbers/reflectors/interference sources will impact RF
propagation and should be accounted for during the planning phase and adjusted for in RF plan.
Identifying Known RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference Sources
Identifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources while in the field during the
installation phase is critical. Make sure that these sources are taken into consideration when you
attach an access point to its fixed location.
RF absorbers include:
Cement/concrete—Old concrete has high levels of water dissipation, which dries out the concrete,
allowing for potential RF propagation. New concrete has high levels of water concentration in the
concrete, blocking RF signals.
Natural Items—Fish tanks, water fountains, ponds, and trees
Brick
RF reflectors include:
Metal Objects—Metal pans between floors, rebar, fire doors, air conditioning/heating ducts, mesh
windows, blinds, chain link fences (depending on aperture size), refrigerators, racks, shelves, and
filing cabinets.
Do not place an access point between two air conditioning/heating ducts. Make sure that access
points are placed below ducts to avoid RF disturbances.
RF interference sources include:
Microwave ovens and other 2.4 or 5 GHz objects (such as cordless phones)
Cordless headset such as those used in call centers or lunch rooms

Access Point Installation

The Aruba 340 Series access point is designed for office deployments and may be fastened to a ceiling tile rail
using the mount adapters provided. Additional wall mount adapters and ceiling rail adapters for other rail styles
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Aruba 340 Series Access Points | Installation Guide