Power Modes; Before You Begin; Pre-Installation Network Requirements - Aruba 220 Series Installation Manual

Power Modes

The AP-220 Series can operate in two power modes. The AP's mode is not configurable and is determined by the
AP based on the amount of power available. The two modes are as follows:
Full Power: The AP is receiving power from an 802.3at PoE source or is powered using the optional AC-DC
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adapter kit. In this mode, all AP functionality is available.
PoE Power Saving: The AP is receiving power from an 802.3af PoE source. In this mode, the AP has limited
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functionality: the Ethernet port not connected to the PoE source is disabled, the USB port is disabled, the AP
operates in 1x3 RF chain for 2.4 GHz. The behavior of 5 GHZ radio depends on the ArubaOS version running
on the access point:
6.3.0.x: 2x3 RF chain
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6.3.1.x or later: 3x3 RF chain
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Before You Begin

Refer to the sections below before beginning the installation process.
FCC Statement: Improper termination of access points installed in the United States configured to non-US
model controllers will be in violation of the FCC grant of equipment authorization. Any such willful or intentional
violation may result in a requirement by the FCC for immediate termination of operation and may be subject to
forfeiture (47 CFR 1.80).
EU Statement: Low power radio LAN product operating in 2.4GHz and 5 GHz bands. Refer to the ArubaOS User
!
Guide for details on restrictions.
Produit réseau local radio basse puissance operant dans la bande fréquence 2.4 GHz et 5 GHz. Merci de vous
referrer au ArubaOS User Guide pour les details des restrictions.
Low Power FunkLAN Produkt, das im 2.4 GHz und im 5 GHz Band arbeitet. Weitere Informationen bezlüglich
Einschränkungen finden Sie im ArubaOS User Guide.
Apparati Radio LAN a bassa Potenza, operanti a 2.4 GHz e 5 GHz. Fare riferimento alla ArubaOS User Guide per
avere informazioni detagliate sulle

Pre-Installation Network Requirements

After WLAN planning is complete and the appropriate products and their placement have been determined, the
Aruba controller(s) must be installed and initial setup performed before the Aruba APs are deployed.
For initial setup of the controller, refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for the software version installed on your
controller.
Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installing your Aruba 220 Series access point, be sure that you have one of the following:
Cat5E or CAT6 UTP cable of required length
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One of the following power services:
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IEEE 802.3at or 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) source. The POE source can be any power
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source equipment (PSE) controller or midspan PSE device
Aruba AP AC-DC adapter kit (sold separately)
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Aruba Controller provisioned on the network:
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Layer 2/3 network connectivity to your access point
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One of the following network services:
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Aruba 220 Series Access Points
restrizioni.
Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)
DNS server with an "A" record
DHCP server with vendor-specific options
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