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Chapter 2

4/3/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL

When prompted, log in to the Aruba WLAN Switch as the administrator:

user: admin

password: <administrator password (not displayed)>

This will present you with the Aruba WLAN Switch SOE console prompt (soe>).

Specify the physical Aruba WLAN Switch port to which the new Aruba 50 is con-

nected:

soe> connect <slot number>/<port number>

This will present you with the Aruba 50 console prompt (#). Once connected to the console,

follow the instruction on

page 12 to configure Aruba 50.

Direct Terminal Connection

Use this procedure when connecting the Aruba 50 through the LAN or to a non-SPOE net-

work port on the Aruba WLAN Switch. Under these topologies, a direct terminal connection

is required for initial setup.

NOTE—

If connecting the Aruba 50 directly to a SPOE network port on the Aruba WLAN

Switch, see the instructions on

page 10.

Set up your local terminal.

This procedure requires a terminal or computer running terminal emulation software with the

following settings:

Connect the terminal directly to the Aruba 50.

Use a standard serial cable to connect the Aruba 50 console port to a serial port on your termi-

nal (see

Appendix B for port specification).

Establish console communication.

Press <Enter> a few times to establish communication between the terminal and the

Aruba 50. You will be presented the Aruba 50 console prompt (#).

Once connected to the Aruba 50 console, follow the instruction on

page 12 to configure the

device.

TABLE 2-1 Console Terminal Settings

Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control

9600 8 None 1 None

Summary of content (21 pages)

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4/3/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL 4 When prompted, log in to the Aruba WLAN Switch as the administrator: user: admin password: This will present you with the Aruba WLAN Switch SOE console prompt (soe>). 5 Specify the physical Aruba WLAN Switch port to which the new Aruba 50 is connected: soe> connect / This will present you with the Aruba 50 console prompt (#).
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4/3/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL Configure the Aruba 50 1 From the Aruba 50 console, access the boot prompt. Reboot the Aruba 50 and then immediately (within three seconds as the device is booting) press any key to interrupt the process: # boot This will present you with the Aruba 50 boot prompt (apboot>). 2 Set the intended location for the Aruba 50: apboot> setenv location ..
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4/3/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL 3 Specify host information, if necessary. The Aruba 50 uses the default host name aruba-master to find the host Aruba WLAN Switch. This assumes that your DNS has been configured to resolve aruba-master to the master Aruba WLAN Switch IP address.
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/3/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL Mount the Aruba 50 When initial setup is complete, mount the Aruba 50 in its intended service location. Select a location as close as possible to the center of the intended coverage area. If necessary, use the Aruba WLAN Switch’s built-in site survey software to determine the optimum locations for your access points and air monitors (see your Aruba AirOS Software Guide). The service location should be free from obstructions or obvious sources of interference.
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4/3/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL Free-Standing Placement CAUTION—Do not place the Aruba 50 in any place where it could fall on people or equipment. For more secure installation, use the included mounting kit. To place the Aruba 50 on a flat table or shelf, first attach the included non-skid foot-pads to the bottom of the chassis. Using the Mounting Kit Use the included mounting kit to attach the Aruba 50 to a wall, shelf, or ceiling.
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4/3/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL Use the four included #6 screws (or equivalent) to secure the mounting cradle.
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4/3/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL 2 Place the Aruba 50 into the mounting cradle as shown in Figure 2-4. FIGURE 2-4 Placing the Aruba 50 into the Cradle A Align the front edge of the chassis with the etched line on the mounting cradle. This will fit the Aruba 50 mounting slots over the matching cradle posts. B Press and hold the Aruba 50 chassis against the retaining clips on the cradle. C Slide the Aruba 50 into place.
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4/3/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL Connect Required Cables The cables required for operating the Aruba 50 depend on your intended network topology (see Figure 2-1 on page 8) and on the physical location. Direct SPOE to the Aruba WLAN Switch Use this procedure when connecting the Aruba 50 directly to an SPOE-compatible network port on the Aruba WLAN Switch (see “Power Over Ethernet” on page 2). SPOE provides 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, serial connection, and power over one cable.
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4/3/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL LAN or POE Connection Use this procedure when connecting the Aruba 50 through the LAN or to a non-SPOE network port on theAruba WLAN Switch. NOTE—If connecting the Aruba 50 directly to a SPOE network port on the Aruba WLAN Switch, see the instructions on page 18. 1 Connect the Aruba 50 to the network. A Connect one end of an FE cable to a network hub, router, or switch that has a routable path to the Aruba WLAN Switch.
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4/3/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL 20 Aruba 50 Installation Guide Part 0500007A May 2003
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4/1/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL APPENDIX A Troubleshooting *Information Pending Troubleshooting Appendix A 21
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4/1/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL 22 Aruba 50 Installation Guide Part 0500007A May 2003
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4/1/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL APPENDIX B Port Specifications Console Port The console port is located on the back of the Aruba 50 and has a DB-9 female connector.
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4/1/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL FE Port The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (FE) port is located on the back of the Aruba 50 and has an RJ-45 female connector. Port pin-outs are shown in Figure B-2: Figure B-2 Aruba 50 FE Port The port accepts a 4- or 8-conductor Category 5 UTP FE cable with an RJ-45 male connector. The FE port detects MDI/MDX and automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables. However, if Power Over Ethernet (POE) is used, a straight-through cable is required.
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4/1/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL SPOE Adapter The Serial & Power Over Ethernet (SPOE) adapter pin-outs are shown in Figure B-3: Figure B-3 Aruba SPOE Adapter The adapter requires an 8-conductor Category 5 UTP, straight-through FE cable with RJ-45 male connectors. The cable must connect the SPOE adapter to an FE+SPOE port on the Aruba WLAN Switch, with no intervening hubs, routers, or other network equipment. The maximum length for FE cables is 100 meters (325 feet).
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4/1/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL 26 Aruba 50 Installation Guide Part 0500007A May 2003
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4/1/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL APPENDIX C Product Specifications The following specifications apply to the Aruba 50 Wireless Access Point (model WAP-50). Physical TABLE C-1 Physical Specifications Item Measurement Size 20.5 x 13.6 x 4 cm (8.07 x 5.35 x 1.58 in) Weight 280 gram (9.9 oz.
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4/1/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL Operation General TABLE C-3 Operational Specifications Item Measurement Maximum Channels 802.11a—US & Canada: 13, Japan: 5 802.11b—US & Canada: 1-11, Europe: 1-13, France: 10-13, Japan: 1-14, Spain: 10-11 Maximum Clients 64 Operating Range 802.11a—Up to 503 m (1650 ft.) 802.11b—Up to 396 m (1300 ft.) Data Rate 802.11a—6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel 802.11b—1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel Operating Frequency 802.11a— 5.15 ~ 5.
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4/1/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL Maximum Distance Maximum distances posted below are the actual tested distance thresholds. However, there are many variables such as barrier composition and construction and local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower than those we post below: TABLE C-4 IEEE IEEE802.11b 802.11a Maximum Distances Maximum Distances Condition 11 54 5.
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4/1/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL Sensitivity and Modulation IEEE 802.11b Sensitivity and Modulation TABLE C-6 802.11a Sensitivity and Modulation C-5 IEEE Sensitivity (dBm) 5.15-5.25GHZ 2.412-2.484GHZ (dBm) 5.25-5.35GHZ (dBm) BPSK Mbps) DBPSK(6(1 Mbps) -85 -86 16 20 20 BPSK (9(2 Mbps) DQPSK Mbps) -84 -85 16 17 20 QPSK (5.5 (12 Mbps) PBCC Mbps) -83 -85 16 15 19 QPSK (18Mbps) Mbps) CCK (5.
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4/1/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL Certifications TABLE C-6 C-8 Certifications Item Measurement Electromagnetic Compatibility FCC Part 15 Class B, FCC Part 15 Class C 15.207/15.247, FCC Part 15 Class E 15.407 ICES-003, RSS 210 (CAN) IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/6/11 EN 55022, EN55024 (89/336/EEC), ETS 300 328 (89/336/EEC), ETS 301 489 (89/336/EEC), ETS 301 893 AS/NZS 3548, RFS 29 (NZ) Safety CSA/NTRL (CSA 22.2 No.