Grounding The Access Point; Connecting The Ethernet Cable - Aruba AP-318 Installation Manual

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Part Number
JW053A
JW054A
JW055A
The 318 Series access point does not ship with any mount kits. These mount kits are available as accessories
and must be ordered separately.
For installation instructions on AP-220-MNT-W1, AP-270-MNT-V1, AP-270-MNT-V2, AP-270-MNT-H1 and AP-270-
MNT-H2 mount kit, please refer to the AP-270-MNT-V1 Installation Guide, AP-270-MNT-V2 Installation Guide, AP-
270-MNT-H1 Installation Guide and AP-270-MNT-H2 Installation Guide respectively.

Grounding the Access Point

The grounding must be completed before powering up the access point. The grounding wire should be #8 AWG.
1. Peel the cover of one end of the grounding wire and place the bare grounding wire into the included copper
lug, and press firmly with the crimping pliers.
2.
Fasten the copper lug to the grounding hole on the access point with the included M4 x6 screw.

Connecting the Ethernet Cable

To connect the Ethernet cable to the access point, perform the following steps using the Ethernet cable glands
that ships with your access point.
Failure to use the included Ethernet cable glands can lead to connectivity and POE issues.
WARNING
The cable is not included and must be purchased separately. Purchase a suitable UV-resistant, outdoor rated,
CAT 5E or better RJ45 cable for use with the access point.
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1. Remove the dust cap from the Ethernet port
2. Slide the sealing nut, clip, split grommet and gland body over the cable.
3. Insert the RJ45 connector to the Ethernet port.
4. Screw the gland body onto the Ethernet port.
5. Combine the two split parts of the grommet over the cable, and move it towards the gland body until it
locates at the recess of the gland body.
Aruba 318 Series Wireless Access Point
Applicable Mount Kits for 318 Series Access Point
Description
AP-270-MNT-V2 short mount kit for wall and vertical pole mounting, 75 mm from
vertical mounting asset.
AP-270-MNT-H1 mount kit for hanging from inclined or horizontal structure.
AP-270-MNT-H2 flush mount kit for wall and ceiling mounting.
Installing the Ethernet Cable Gland
Split Grommet
Gland Body
| Installation Guide
Clip Sealing Nut
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