User's Manual

Aruba AP-130 Series Access Point | Installation Guide 5
Summary of the Setup Process
Successful setup of an AP-130 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.
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 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 Controller (Mobility Controller Discovery)
Refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for instructions on locating and connecting to the Controller.
Identifying Specific Installation Locations
You can mount the AP-130 series access point a ceiling rail (using the included adapter) or on a wall (using
the wall mount adapter, sold separately). Use the AP placement map generated by Aruba’s Airwave Virtual
RF software application to determine the proper installation location(s). Each location should be as close
as possible to the center of the intended coverage area and should be free from obstructions or obvious
sources of interference. These RF absorbers/reflectors/interference sources will impact RF propagation
and should have been accounted for during the planning phase and adjusted for in RF plan.
Unidentified Known RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference Sources
Identifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources while in the field during the
installation phase is critical. Make sure that these sources are taken into consideration when you attach an
AP to its fixed location.
NOTE
It is important that you verify the items listed under Pre-Installation Checklist before you attempt to set up and
install an AP-130 series AP.
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CAUTION
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.
NOTE
Aruba Networks, in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the AP-130 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 ArubaOS User Guide.