Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity; Provisioning The Ap; Installing The - Aruba AP-85 Installation Manual

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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 they are powered on.
Specifically, you must verify the following conditions:
When connected to the network, each AP is assigned a valid IP address.
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APs can locate the Mobility Controller (Mobility ControllerDiscovery).
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Refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for instructions on locating and connecting to the Mobility
Controller.

Provisioning the AP

Each AP has unique provisioning parameters. These local AP parameters are initially configured on the
Mobility Controller. The Mobility Controller pushes the parameters out to the specific AP, where they
are stored. Aruba recommends that you configure the provisioning settings using the ArubaOS Web UI
only. Refer to the ArubaOS User Guide for complete details.
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Installing the AP-85
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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.
If the AP-85 is to be deployed in a mesh networking environment, the AP-85 must be provisioned as
a mesh portal or a mesh point before deployment.
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 13.8 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.
Aruba Access Points, AP-LAR-1 lightning arresters, and cable termination kits must be installed by
trained service personnel. These installers are responsible for ensuring that grounding is available
and that grounding meets applicable local and national electrical codes.
Do not work on an AP and do not connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
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