User's Manual

Setup & Installation 9

Chapter 2

4/3/03 Accton Draft—CONFIDENTIAL

Direct Serial & Power Over Ethernet (SPOE) to the Aruba WLAN Switch (recom-

mended)

In this topology, both the console and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (FE) ports on the Aruba 50 are

connected to the included SPOE adapter. An 8-conductor, Category 5 UTP, straight-through

FE cable connects the adapter directly to the Aruba WLAN Switch with no intervening hubs,

routers, or other network equipment. The network port on the Aruba WLAN Switch must

include optional SPOE capability (see

“Power Over Ethernet” on page 2).

This topology provides the following features:

z 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connectivity

z Electrical power through the FE cable

z Serial console connectivity through the FE cable

z Convenient initial setup through the Aruba WLAN Switch management interface either

before or after physical installation of the Aruba 50

z Extra console maintenance options during normal operation

POE connection through the LAN

In this topology, the Aruba 50 is connected to the LAN through a hub or switch that is POE

compatible (see

“Power Over Ethernet” on page 2). An 8- or 4-conductor, Category 5 UTP,

straight-through FE cable is required. Initial setup requires a local serial console.

This topology provides the following features:

z 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connectivity (depending on the connecting port)

z Electrical power through the FE cable

z Versatile placement of the Aruba WLAN Switch and Aruba 50s within the network

Connection to a non-POE network port on the Aruba WLAN Switch or other net-

work device

In this topology, the Aruba 50 is connected to the Aruba WLAN Switch either directly or

through the LAN. An 8- or 4-conductor, Category 5 UTP, straight-through or crossover FE

cable may be used. Initial setup requires a local serial console. Electrical power is supplied

using the included AC power adapter.

This topology provides the following features:

z 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connectivity (depending on the connecting port)

z Versatile placement of the Aruba WLAN Switch and Aruba 50s within the network