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C-330E Access Point
Arista Networks
www.arista.com
DOC-06059-01

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide C-330E Access Point Arista Networks www.arista.com DOC-06059-01...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2023 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

    4 Install the Access Point..............7 4.1 Ceiling Mount the Access Point..................... 7 4.2 Wall Mount the Access Point....................8 4.3 Connect External Antennas to C-330E.................. 8 4.4 Connect the Access Point to the Network................9 4.4.1 Connect the Access Point using PoE...............9 4.5 Power the Access Point On....................
  • Page 5: About This Guide

    1 About This Guide 1 About This Guide This installation guide explains how to deploy the C-330E 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 6: 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...
  • Page 7: Access Point Overview

    Front Panel • Rear Panel • Side Panel Front Panel The front panel of the C-330E has 6 LEDs that indicate the status of various AP functions. Figure 2: Front Panel LEDs Table 2: Labels: Front Panel LEDs Label Description Power 2.4 GHz Radio...
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    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 PoE switch, i.e., 802.3af instead of 802.3at.
  • Page 9: Side Panel

    2.5 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps / 2.5 with 802.3at compliant Gbps Ethernet Side Panel The side panel of the C-330E has a reset pin, USB, and console port. Figure 4: Side Panel Table 6: Labels: Side Panel Label Description Reset...
  • Page 10 USB 2.0 port Future Use 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. •...
  • 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

    Note: The wall mounting accessory SKU (MNT-AP-FLAT-14CM) can be ordered and purchased separately. For instructions on wall mounting the access point, refer to Wall Mount the Access Point article. Connect External Antennas to C-330E Connect the external antennas to their respective ports using RP-SMA type connectors.
  • Page 13: 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 14: Power The Access Point On

    Use a compatible power adaptor (Arista SKU: PWR-AP-W4) to power the AP. Warning: The C-330E is intended to be supplied with UL-listed PoE power source suitable for use at 40ºC, and whose output meets LPS requirements or PS2, with a rating of 48V DC (0.5A minimum).
  • Page 15: 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 16: 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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