Summary Of The Setup Process; Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity; Identifying Specific Installation Locations - Aruba AP-120 Series Installation Manual

Summary of the Setup Process

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Successful setup of an AP-120 series access point consists of five tasks, which must be performed in
this order:
1. Verify pre-installation connectivity.
2. Identify the specific installation location for each AP.
3. Install each AP.
4. Verify post-installation connectivity.
5. Configure each AP.
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Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity

Before you install APs in a network environment, make sure that the APs will be able to locate and
connect to the Mobility Controller when powered on.
Specifically, you must verify the following conditions:
When connected to the network, each AP is assigned a valid IP address
APs are able to locate the Mobility Controller (Mobility Controller Discovery)
Refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for instructions on locating and connecting to the Mobility
Controller.

Identifying Specific Installation Locations

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CAUTION
Aruba AP-120 Series Indoor Access Point
DNS server with an "A" record
DHCP Server with vendor-specific options
It is important that you verify the items listed under
set up and install an AP-120 series AP.
Aruba Networks, in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the AP-120 series
access points so that only authorized network administrators can change the settings. For more
information about AP configuration, refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide and Aruba OS User
Guide.
Access points are radio transmission devices and as such 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.
RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure
limits. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 13.78 inches
(35 cm) between the radiator and your body for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operations. This transmitter
must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. When
operated in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range, this device is restricted to indoor use to reduce
the potential for harmful interference with co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems.
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