User's Manual

Setup & Installation 7
Chapter 2
4/3/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL
CHAPTER 2
Setup & Installation
This chapter covers the following topics:
z Requirements for installing the Aruba 50
z Supported network topology options
z Initial setup of the Aruba 50
z Physical mounting of the device
z Connecting the required cables
z Testing the installation
Requirements
Before you install the Aruba 50, you must have the following:
z An operational Aruba WLAN Switch with a valid IP route to the LAN segment to which
the access point or air monitor will be connected.
z An appropriate physical location for the new access point or air monitor.
We recommend an up-to-date site survey to help determine the optimal location for your
Aruba 50. See your Aruba AirOS Software Guide for instructions on using the Aruba
WLAN Switch’s built-in planning tools.
z Client devices with 802.11a or 802.11b compliant wireless Ethernet adapters with
TCP/IP compatible protocol installed.