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Quick Start Guide
C-120 Access Point
Arista Networks
DOC-03482-01

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide C-120 Access Point Arista Networks DOC-03482-01...
  • Page 2 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2. Package Content..............................4 Chapter 3. C-120 Overview.................................5 Front Panel of C-120................................5 Rear Panel of C-120................................5 Top Side Ports on C-120..............................6 Chapter 4. Install the C-120..............................8 Mount the C-120..................................8 Mounting Instructions using the Standard Package Contents..................8 Mounting Instructions using the Silhouette/Interlude Bracket Mount................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1. About This Guide

    Installing the AP constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions of the EULA mentioned above in this document. Intended Audience This guide can be referred by anyone who wants to install and configure the C-120 access point. Document Overview This guide contains the following chapters: •...

  • Page 5: Chapter 2. Package Content

    Important: The MAC address of the device is printed on a label at the bottom of the product and the packaging box. Note down the MAC address, before mounting the device on the ceiling or at a location that is difficult to access. If the package is not complete, please contact 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 6: Chapter 3. C-120 Overview

    Rear Panel of C-120 The rear panel of the C-120 provides an PoE+ Ethernet port that enables you to connect the device to a wired LAN through a switch or a hub and power the device by using the 802.3af/802.3at standard.

  • Page 7: Top Side Ports On C-120

    The Reset Pin Hole and the USB port are on the top side of the device as shown in the figure above. The Reset Pinhole resets the C-120 device to factory defaults. To reset the device, press and hold the Reset Pin Hole for 10 sec until all LEDs go off which indicates that the device has rebooted.
  • Page 8 • If static IP is configured on the device, the IP address is erased and DHCP mode is set. If DHCP fails the factory default IP address of the device is set to 169.254.11.74. The USB port on the C-120 is currently not in use.

  • Page 9: Chapter 4. Install The C-120

    Configuration Guide on our website at https://www.arista.com/en/support/product-documentation. Take a configured C-120, that is, ensure that a static IP is assigned to the device or the settings have been changed for DHCP. Note down the MAC address and the IP address of the device in a safe place before it is installed in a hard-to-reach location.

  • Page 10: Mounting Instructions Using The Silhouette/Interlude Bracket Mount

    C-120 | 4 - Install the C-120 | 9 2. Mounting C-120 on the bracket: Place the first mounting post on the rear-side of the device on to the lower notch of the bracket. Rotate the device such that the center mounting post fits in to the center notch on the bracket. Ensure that all the mounting posts on the rear-side of the device are snapped in to the respective notches on the bracket.

  • Page 11: Mounting Instructions Using The Wall Mount Bracket

    Power on the C-120 The C-120 device can be powered on by plugging one end of the Ethernet cable into the PoE+ (802.3at) switch or injector and the other end into the Ethernet/PoE+ port on the C-120. Ensure the PoE+ source you are using is turned ON.

  • Page 12: Using C-120 With Power Adapter

    To connect C-120 to the network, you should meet the following prerequisites: • Ensure that a DHCP server is already available on the network to enable network configuration of the C-120. • DNS should be able to resolve the server discovery primary: redirector.online.spectraguard.net, secondary: wifi-security- server.

  • Page 13: Chapter 5. C-120 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5. C-120 Troubleshooting Following are some of the troubleshooting guidelines for C-120. Symptoms Diagnosis Solution The device did not receive a valid IP address via Ethernet: fast blink Ensure that the DHCP server is on and available the DHCP.

  • Page 14: 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. All communication between the AP and server from this point on is encrypted using the session key.

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