Aruba AP-207 Installation Manual

Aruba 207 Series
Wireless Access Point
Installation Guide
a Hewlett Packard
Enterprise company
The Aruba 207 Series wireless access points (APs) support
IEEE802.11ac standards for high-performance WLAN, and are
equipped with two radios. Multiple-in, Multiple-output
(MIMO) technology allows these APs to deliver high-
performance 802.11n 2.4 GHz and 802.11ac 5 GHz
functionality, while also supporting 802.11a/b/g wireless
services.
The AP-207 access point works in conjunction with an Aruba
controller, while the IAP-207 access point can be configured
using a built-in virtual controller.
The 207 Series access points provide the following
capabilities:
Wireless transceiver

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a wireless access

point
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a wireless air monitor
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Compatibility with IEEE 802.3af PoE
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Centralized management configuration and upgrade
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Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Radio
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This device must be professionally installed and
serviced by a trained ACMP or similar Aruba-certified
technician. Aruba access points are classified as radio
transmission devices, and are subject to government
regulations of the host country. The network
administrator(s) is/are responsible for ensuring that
configuration and operation of this equipment is in
compliance with their country's regulations. For
complete list of approved channels in your country,
refer to the Aruba Downloadable Regulatory Table at
support.arubanetworks.com.
Package Contents
(I)AP-207 access point

9/16" and 15/16" Ceiling Rail Adapter (spare: AP-220-MNT-

C1)
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information Guide

Instant Quick Start Guide (for IAP-207 only)
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Rev04 | September 2017
Safety, Compliance, and Warranty Information Guide
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Installation Guide (print version).
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Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect,
missing, or damaged parts. If possible, retain the
carton, including the original packing materials. Use
these materials to repack and return the unit to the
supplier if needed.
Software
The AP-207 requires ArubaOS 6.5.1 or higher. For additional
information, refer to the ArubaOS User Guide and ArubaOS
Quick Start Guide.
The IAP-207 requires Aruba Instant 4.3.1 or higher. For
additional information, refer to the Aruba Instant User Guide
and Aruba Instant Quick Start Guide.
Access points are radio transmission devices and are
subject to governmental regulation. Network
administrators responsible for the configuration and
operation of access points must comply with local
broadcast regulations. Specifically, access points must
use channel assignments appropriate to the location in
which the access point will be used.
207 Series Hardware Overview
Front
Figure 1
System Status
Radio Status
LEDs
The 207 Series access points have two LEDs that indicate the
system and radio status of the device. These two LEDs can be
configured via ArubaOS (for AP-207) or Aruba Instant (for IAP-
207) software into three separate modes:
Normal mode (by default): See
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Both LEDs off
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Blink mode: Both LEDs blink green (synchronized)
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