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Aruba 60/61 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide...
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Originated in the USA. Trademarks Aruba AP60, Aruba AP61, Aruba 5000, Aruba 2400, Aruba 800, and AirOS are trademarks of Aruba Wireless Networks in the United States and certain other countries. The K & Lock design is a registered trademark of the Kensington Technology Group in the United States and certain other countries.
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....Mounting the Aruba 60/61 ..Aruba AP 60 Detachable Antennas ....Free-Standing Placement .
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Optional Items ....Aruba AP-60 Access Point ....Aruba AP-61 Access Point .
HAPTER Introduction The Aruba 60/61 (also known as the AP 60/61) is part of a comprehensive wireless network solution. The device works in conjunction with the Aruba WLAN Switch and can act as a wireless access point or air monitor.
Front View 1-1 Aruba 60/61 Front View IGURE Aruba 60/61 Part 0500034-05 Installation Guide October 2004...
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Green-Flashing The wireless interface is enabled and functioning as an Air Monitor. Note LEDs on the Aruba WLAN Switch provide additional status and security informa- tion about connected APs.See the Aruba AirOS User Guide for more information. Air Vents These vents promote proper air circulation for cooling the device. Do not allow these vents to be obstructed by mounting equipment, network cables, or any other material.
DC Power Socket This socket is used to connect the optional AC power adapter (not included). If POE is being used to supply power to the Aruba 60/61, the power adapter is not necessary. Back View 1-2 Aruba 60/61 Back View...
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Mounting Slots The keyhole-shaped slots on the back of the chassis are used for mounting the Aruba 60/61. Air Vents These vents promote proper air circulation for cooling the device. Do not allow these vents to be obstructed by mounting equipment, network cables, or any other material.
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AP Configuration—The administrator defines the operational behavior for each Aruba AP, such as RF characteristics and security features. For AP configuration information, refer to the Aruba AirOS User Guide. Aruba 60/61 Part 0500034-05 Installation Guide October 2004...
For more information on Access Point configuration, refer to the AirOS User Guide. Provisioning provides the AP with initial network settings that allow it to locate the host Aruba WLAN Switch. The following provisioning methods (listed in the order of preference recommended by Aruba Networks) are available: Plug and Play—Also known as the Aruba Discovery Protocol.
Points. ADP performs two tasks: Obtains the IP address of the TFTP server from which it downloads the AP boot image It discovers the IP address of the master Aruba WLAN switch in the network from which the AP can download its configuration.
If multicast routing is enabled in the IP network between the AP and the Master switch (which can be any one or more Aruba WLAN switches in the network), the IGMP-Join option should be enabled on the Aruba WLAN switch (using the adp igmp-join enable command).
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IGURE Configure the APs Subnet and Netmask. This is the subnet from which the AP gets an IP during provisioning. (This is not the IP address the AP will use when deployed.) Aruba 60/61 Part 0500034-05 Installation Guide October 2004...
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