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- Page 1 Quick Start Guide C-230E Access Point Arista Networks www.arista.com DOC-04355-03...
- Page 2 © Copyright 2021 Arista Networks, Inc. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Arista Networks and the Arista logo are trademarks of Arista Networks, Inc in the United States and other countries. Other product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.4 Connect the Access Point to the Network................13 4.4.1 Connect the Access Point using PoE..............14 4.5 Power the Access Point On....................14 4.5.1 Using the C-230E with Power Adapter..............14 5 Access Point Troubleshooting............15 6 Appendix A: AP-Server Mutual Authentication.......16... -
Page 4: About This Guide
This installation guide explains how to deploy the C-230 access point (AP). Important: Please read the EULA before installing the access point (AP). You can download and read the EULA from https://www.arista.com/en/support/product-documentation. Installing the AP constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions of the EULA mentioned above. -
Page 5: Package Content
2 Package Content The access point (AP) package must contain the components shown in the following figure. Figure 1: Package Components... - Page 6 Note down the MAC address before mounting the AP on the ceiling or at a location that is difficult to access. If the package is not complete, please contact the Arista Networks Technical Support Team at support- wifi@arista.com...
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Page 7: Access Point Overview
Front Panel • Rear Panel • Side Panel Front Panel The front panel of the C-230E has 6 LEDs that indicate the status of various device functions. Figure 2: Front Panel LEDs Table 2: Labels: Front Panel LEDs Label Description Power 2.4 GHz Radio... -
Page 8: Rear Panel
3 Access Point Overview Power LED: The following table describes the Power LED states. Table 3: Power LED States Description Green Orange Solid Running at full capability Running at reduced capability Blinking Received IP address, but not connected to the Did not receive an IP address server Reduced capability indicates that the AP is getting lower than the required maximum power from the... -
Page 9: Side Panel
1 Gigabit Ethernet with RJ-45 100/1000 Mbps 802.3at compliant PoE Ethernet Side Panel The side panel of the C-230E has a reset pin, USB, and console port. Figure 4: Side Panel Table 6: Labels: Side Panel Label Description Reset Console... - Page 10 3 Access Point Overview Reset Pinhole push button Reset to factory default settings port. Hold down and power cycle the device to reset. When you reset the AP, the following settings are reset: • Config shell password is reset to config. •...
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Page 11: Install The Access Point
3851 for bidirectional User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and Transport Control Protocol (TCP) traffic on that firewall. This port number is assigned to Arista Networks. Zero-configuration cannot work if multiple APs are set up to connect to multiple servers. In this case, the APs must be configured manually. -
Page 12: Wall Mount The Access Point
4 Install the Access Point 1. Affix the bracket to the T -grid: Use the mounting bracket to install the AP on the ceiling. Fix the bracket to the T-grid and rotate the bracket so that it snaps on the T-grid. The bracket is now parallel to an arm of the T-grid. - Page 13 1. Drill four mounting holes in the wall, as shown below. Table 7: Labels: Dimensions to drill holes Label Description 46 mm 83.4 mm Diameter: 6.5 mm, Depth: 30 mm 2. Insert four anchors.
- Page 14 4 Install the Access Point 3. Affix the mounting bracket on the wall. 4. Attach the AP to the mounting bracket. Pull the release key outward. Attach the AP stubs to the bracket holder, ensuring a firm fit.
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Page 15: Connect External Antennas To C-230E
5. Once attached, push in the release key to lock the hooks and make sure all the hooks are locked in place. 6. Fasten the release key screw with a tamper-resistant T10 torx screwdriver to lock the AP to the bracket. Connect External Antennas to C-230E Connect the external antennas to their respective ports using RP-SMA type connectors. -
Page 16: Connect The Access Point To The Network
5. Log on to the server using ssh and run the get sensor list command. You will see a list of all Arista devices that are recognized by the server. Single Sign-On users can go to the Monitor tab in CloudVision WiFi and check whether the device is visible under the Monitor tab. -
Page 17: Connect The Access Point Using Poe
40ºC, and whose output meets LPS requirements or PS2, with a rating of 48V DC(0.5A minimum). If you are not using PoE+, ensure that you use only an AC power adaptor supported by the C-230E access point (AP). This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Direct Plug-In Power Unit marked “Class 2”, Listed Power Adapter or DC power source marked “L.P.S.”... -
Page 18: Access Point Troubleshooting
URL Content Filter between the AP and the Internet, ensure that the settings allow communication between the AP and Arista Cloud Services. • If your configuration requires you to specify an exact IP address or IP range for Arista Cloud Services, please contact support- wifi@arista.com. -
Page 19: Appendix A: Ap-Server Mutual Authentication
6 Appendix A: AP-Server Mutual Authentication The AP-server communication begins with a mutual authentication step in which the AP and server authenticate each other using a shared secret. The AP-server communication takes place only if this authentication succeeds. After the authentication succeeds, a session key is generated. From this point on, all communication between the AP and server is encrypted using the session key.
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