Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity; Identifying Specific Installation Locations; Installing The Access Point - Aruba AP-375EX Installation Manual

Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity

The instructions in this section are applicable to the AP-375EX and AP-377EX access points running ArubaOS
only.
Before you install access points in a network environment, make sure that the access points will be able to locate
and connect to the controller when they are powered on. Specifically, you must verify the following conditions:
When connected to the network, each access point is assigned a valid IP address.
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Access points are able to locate the controller.
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Refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for instructions on locating and connecting to the controller.
Outdoor Planning and Deployment Considerations
Prior to deploying an outdoor wireless network, the environment must be evaluated to plan for a successful
WLAN deployment. Successfully evaluating the environment enables the proper selection of routersand assists
in the determination of their placement for optimal RF coverage. This process is considered WLAN or RF
planning and Aruba's system engineers can assist in the outdoor planning process.
The rules for the 5600-5650 MHz band vary by region.

Identifying Specific Installation Locations

You can mount the AP-375EX and AP-377EX access point on a wall or pole. Use the AP placement map generated
by Aruba's 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 have been 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 AP to its fixed
location. Examples of sources that degrade RF performance include:
Cement and brick
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Objects that contain water
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Metal
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Microwave ovens
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Wireless phones and headsets
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Installing the Access Point

Service to all Aruba products should be performed by trained service personnel only.
Using Mount Kits
The AP-375EX and AP-377EX access point can be installed on a wall or attached to a pole by using mount kits:
Table 4
Part Number
JW052A
6
Applicable Mount Kits for AP-375EX and AP-377EX Access Point
Description
AP-270-MNT-V1 long mount kit for wall and vertical pole mounting, 300 mm from
vertical mounting asset.
Aruba AP-375EX and AP-377EX Outdoor Access Points | Installation Guide