Before You Begin; Pre-Installation Checklist - Aruba 570EX Series Installation Manual

Grounding Point
Always remember to protect the access point by installing grounding lines. The ground connection must be
complete before connecting power to the access point enclosure.
USB Type-C Console Port
Use the included USB Type-C console cable to connect the access point to a laptop or a serial terminal for direct
management.
You need a proper 8mm allen or hex key to open the cover of the USB Console port.
Reset Button
The reset button can be used to reset the access point to factory default settings or turn off/on the LED display.
There are two ways to reset the access point to factory default settings:
Reset the AP during normal operation
Press and hold down the reset button using a small, narrow object such as a paper clip for more than 10
seconds during normal operation.
Reset the AP while powering up
1. Press and hold down the reset button using a small, narrow object such as a paper clip while the access point
is not powered on via PoE.
2. Connect the power supply (PoE) to the access point while the reset button is being held down.
3. Release the reset button on the access point after 15 seconds.
To turn off/on the LED display, press and release the reset button using a small, narrow object, such as a
paperclip for less than 10 seconds during normal operation of the access point.

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
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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).

Pre-Installation Checklist

Before installing your 570EX Series access point, be sure that you have the following:
Cat5E or better UTP cable with network access
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A compatible PoE injector with power cord
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One of the following network services:
Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)
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DNS server with an "A" record
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DHCP Server with vendor specific options
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Aruba, in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the 570EX Series access points so that
only authorized network administrators can change configuration settings. For more information about AP
configuration, refer to the AP Software Quick Start Guide.
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