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C-230 Access Point
Arista Networks
www.arista.com
DOC-04354-03

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide C-230 Access Point Arista Networks www.arista.com DOC-04354-03...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2020 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ceiling Mount the Access Point....................8 Wall Mount the Access Point......................10 Power the Access Point On......................14 Using the C-230 with Power Adapter................. 14 Connect the Access Point to the Network...................14 Connect the Access Point using PoE...................15 Chapter 5. Access Point Troubleshooting..................16...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1. About This Guide

    Chapter 1. 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 C-230 | 1 - About This Guide | 2...
  • Page 6: Chapter 2. Package Content

    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 or return the package to the vendor or dealer where you purchased the product.
  • Page 7: Chapter 3. Access Point Overview

    Rear Panel (on page • Side Panel (on page Front Panel The front panel of the C-230 has 6 LEDs that indicate the status of various device functions. Figure 2. Front Panel LEDs Table 2. Labels: Front Panel LEDs Label...
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    C-230 | 3 - Access Point Overview | 5 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...
  • Page 9: Side Panel

    100M/1G Ethernet Note: Only the LAN1 port supports PoE+ (802.3at). LAN2 does not support PoE. Side Panel The side panel of the C-230 has a reset pin, USB, and console port. Figure 4. Side Panel Table 6. Labels: Side Panel...
  • Page 10 C-230 | 3 - Access Point Overview | 7 • Config shell password is reset to config. • Server discovery value is erased and changed to the default, redirector.online.spectraguard.net (primary) and wifi-security-server (secondary). • All the VLAN configurations are lost.
  • Page 11: Chapter 4. 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 C-230 | 4 - Install the Access Point | 9 parallel to an arm of the T-grid. Ensure that the bracket is properly snapped to the T-grid, as shown below. 2. Mounting the AP on the bracket: Place the first mounting post on the rear-side of the AP on to the lower notch of the bracket.
  • Page 13: Wall Mount The Access Point

    C-230 | 4 - Install the Access Point | 10 Wall Mount the Access Point Note: The wall mounting accessory SKU (MNT-AP-FLAT-14CM) can be ordered and purchased separately. Mounting the access point (AP) on a wall consists of the following steps: 1.
  • Page 14 C-230 | 4 - Install the Access Point | 11 3. Affix the mounting bracket on the wall.
  • Page 15 C-230 | 4 - Install the Access Point | 12 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. 5. Once attached, push in the release key to lock the hooks and make sure all the hooks are locked...
  • Page 16 C-230 | 4 - Install the Access Point | 13 6. Fasten the release key screw with a tamper-resistant T10 torx screwdriver to lock the AP to the bracket.
  • Page 17: Power The Access Point On

    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-230 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: Connect The Access Point Using Poe

    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 19: Chapter 5. Access Point Troubleshooting

    ' event is raised on the server. Refer to the event for recommended action. The AP has encountered a problem. • If you are using Arista Cloud Services, then open the TCP port 443 (SSL). If you have an on-premises installation, then open UDP port 3851 and port 80.
  • Page 20: Chapter 6. Appendix A: Ap-Server Mutual Authentication

    Chapter 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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