Aruba Networks IAP-175 Installation Manual

Aruba IAP-175 Outdoor Instant Access Point
Installation Guide
The Aruba IAP-175 is a resilient, environmentally hardened, outdoor rated, dual-radio, dual-band IEEE
802.11 a/b/g/n wireless access point. This outdoor access point is part of Aruba's comprehensive wireless
network solution. The IAP-175 can operate as an Aruba virtual controller or as a member of an Aruba
Instant wireless network.
The IAP-175 requires Aruba 3.0 Instant or later.
There are two versions of the IAP-175, which mainly differ in the way they receive power.
IAP-175P: PoE+ powered (802.3at)
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IAP-175AC: AC powered (100 - 240 VAC)
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The IAP-175AC can function as a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device by providing power through its Ethernet
port in compliance with the IEEE 802.3af standard.
Guide Overview
"IAP-175 Hardware Overview" on page 3
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models.
"Outdoor Planning and Deployment Considerations" on page 7
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to consider when deploying an outdoor wireless network.
"Installing Antennas" on page 12
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"Weatherproofing Connections" on page 12
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connectors.
"Installing the IAP-175" on page 19
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deployment of an IAP-175.
"Safety and Regulatory Compliance" on page 30
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compliance information.
IAP-175 Operations
Wireless access point (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n)
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Wireless air monitor (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n)
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Enterprise mesh point
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Enterprise mesh portal
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Protocol-independent networking functionality
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IAP-175P: IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet+ (PoE+) compatible
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IAP-175AC: IEEE 802.3af Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device
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provides a detailed hardware overview of the three IAP-175
describes how to installing antennas.
provides instructions on weatherproofing the AP's
describes the multi-step process for a successful installation and
provides an overview of safety and regulatory
provides key questions to ask and items
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