Aruba RAP-5WN Installation Manual

RAP-5WN Remote Access Point
Installation Guide

About the RAP-5WN

The Aruba RAP-5WN is part of a comprehensive remote network solution. This
device works in conjunction with other Aruba products, such as Aruba Mobility
Controllers, and provides the following capabilities:
Can be deployed remotely as a Remote Access Point (RAP)
Protocol-independent networking functionality
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n operation as a wireless Access Point
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n operation as a wireless Air Monitor
Can be centrally managed, configured, and upgraded through an Aruba
Mobility Controller
Wireless Transceiver

Package Contents

1 x RAP-5WN Remote Access Point
1 x Installation Guide (this document)
1 x RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
1 x Power Adapter (12V 1.25A)
1 x Stand
Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible,
retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them to repack the
product in case there is a need to return it.

Before You Begin

Before installing your RAP-5WN Remote Wireless Access Point, please ensure
you have the following:
1 x RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
1 x Power Adapter
1 x RAP-5WN
1 x Stand

RAP-5WN Overview

Rear View
Figure 1 Rear View
Reset
4
3
10/100Base-T
Ethernet Port
2
1
100/1000Base-T
0
Ethernet Port

Power

10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet Port
The RAP-5WN has one 10/100/1000Base-T port used wired connectivity.
10/100Base-T Ethernet Ports
The RAP-5WN has four 10/100Base-T (RJ-45) ethernet ports for wired network
connectivity. These are ports 1 through 4.
DC IN (Power Socket)
The device is turned on when the attached power adapter (included) is plugged
into a power source (outlet). The device turns off by unplugging the device from
the power source.
USB Port
The purpose of this USB port is to support Cellular modems.
Reset Button
To reset the RAP-5WN, insert a small, narrow object, such as a pin or paperclip,
into the hole indicated in Figure 1 and press and hold the button while powering
on the RAP-5WN. This will return the device to factory default settings.
Front View
Figure 2 Front View
LEDs
The RAP-5WN has eight LED status indicators.
POWER: Indicates whether or not the RAP-5WN is powered on
Gigabit Ethernet Port 0: Indicates activity and/or status on this port
Fast Ethernet Ports 1-4: Indicates activity and/or status on these ports
2.4 GHz Radio: Indicates status of the 2.4 GHz radio
5 GHz Radio: Indicates status of the 5 GHz radio.
LED Color Activity Action
POWER Green, Off No Power
Red
On Power on, device connected
(Green)
Reset
Flashing Device booting, not provisioned. LED will
Button
(Green) remain green for 1 second, then turn off for 1
second.
USB
Port
Flashing Device is provisioning or in local
(Green) troubleshooting mode. LED will remaining
green for 5 seconds, then turn off for 1
second.
On Device is not booting.
Gigabit
(Red)
Port 0 (WAN) Green, Off No link
Amber
On Link established at 10/100 Mbps
(Amber)
Gigabit
On Link established at 1000 Mbps
(Green)
Power
Flashing Ethernet link activity
Socket
Ports 1 - 4 (LAN) Green, Off No link
Amber
On Link established at 10 Mbps
(Amber)
On Link established at 100 Mbps
(Green)
Flashing Ethernet link activity
2.4 GHz Green, Off 2.4 GHz radio disabled
Amber
On 2.4 GHz radio enabled in 802.11b/g mode
(Amber)
On 2.4 GHz radio enabled in 802.11n mode
(Green)
Flashing 2.4 GHz air monitor
5 GHz Green, Off 5 GHz radio disabled
Amber
On 5 GHz radio enabled in 802.11a mode
(Amber)
On 5 GHz radio enabled in 802.11n mode
(Green)
Flashing 5 GHz air monitor
If the POWER LED remains RED for more than 10 seconds, please attempt
to power cycle the device. If the LED remains RED, contact your IT
administrator.
N O T E

The Aruba AP Setup

5GHz

Installation

The RAP-5WN is shipped with a stand to use on flat (i.e. table top) surfaces.
2.4GHz
Place the RAP-5WN in the stand (see Figure
surface.
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Figure 3 Stand Installation
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2
1
0
Power

Connecting the Cables

You must connect the RAP-5WN to a network device that has access to the
Internet, such as a router or modem.
1. Connect one end of the provided RJ-45 cable to port 0 on the RAP-5WN.
2. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a free RJ-45 port on your modem
or router.
3. Attach the provided power adapter to the DC IN port on the RAP-5WN.
4. Connect the other end of the power adapter to a power outlet.
The POWER LED is lit (solid green) when the RAP-5WN is receiving power.

Verifying Successful Installation

Once the RAP-5WN's PWR LED has come up and the boot cycle is complete, you
can connect to your company or corporate network.
See the Provisioning at Home section if you are unable to connect
successfully.
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Provisioning at Home

If your IT administrator instructed you to provision your RAP-5WN, complete
the following steps after the RAP-5WN has been powered.
1. Connect one end of a second RJ-45 cable to port 1 on the RAP-5WN and the
other end to your computer.
2. Open a web browser and navigate to any URL.
3. An Aruba web page will appear (see Figure
the master controller. Enter the IP address provided to you by your IT
administrator.
The RAP-5WN will connect to the designated master controller and download
the necessary provisioning information. When the RAP-5WN comes back up, it is
ready to use.
Contact your IT administrator if you are still unable to connect successfully.
N O T E
Figure 4 Manual Provisioning Page
3) and place the stand on a flat, level
When the RAP-5WN has been successfully provisioned, a screen
appears. This screen displays network information pertaining to the connection
between the RAP-5WN and its controller.
Figure 5 Provisioning Successful
Once completed successfully, disconnect the RJ-45 cable from your computer
and the E1 port on the RAP-5WN and restart your browser.
If your RAP-5WN does not provision successfully, the screen indicates where the
failure occurred, as shown in
contact your IT administrator.
Figure 6 Unable to Complete Provisioning Process

Local Debugging

The RAP-5WN includes built-in local debugging capabilities that allow you to
report information about the RAP-5WN to your IT administrator. To access this
tool, please contact your IT administrator.

Troubleshooting

If your computer is to obtain an IP from the RAP-5WN, try the following trouble
shooting steps. If the procedure is not successful, contact your IT administrator.
1. Unplug the Power and Ethernet cables.
2. Reset the RAP-5WN to its factory default setting by holding down the reset
button (use a pin or paperclip to hold down the button).
3. Power on the RAP-5WN (plug-in the power cord) while still holding down the
reset button.
4. Wait for the power LED to start blinking (about 5 seconds) then release the
reset button.
5. Plug-in your WAN connection to port 0.
6. Connect your laptop to port 1 using the RJ-45 cable.
4), requesting the IP address of
(Figure 5)
Figure 6. If this (or a similar) screen appears,