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About This Guide
This guide describes Aerohive hardware devices, including component descriptions, installation and mounting
instructions, wiring diagrams, and hardware specifications for each device. This guide is useful resource for all
Aerohive administrators.

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Contents
Chapter 1 The AP330 and AP350 Platforms..................................................7
AP330 and AP350 Product Overview................................................8
Ethernet and Console Ports..............................................................10
Status Indicator............................................................................10
Antennas....................................................................................11
Mounting the AP330 or AP350.......................................................12
Ceiling Mount ..............................................................................12
Surface Mount .............................................................................13
Locking the AP330 and AP350.......................................................14
Device, Power, and Environmental Specifications ..............................15
Chapter 2 The AP340 Platform ...............................................................17
AP340 Product Overview ............................................................18
Ethernet and Console Ports..............................................................20
Smart PoE..............................................................................21
Aggregate and Redundant Interfaces..............................................21
Console Port...........................................................................23
Status LEDs.................................................................................24
Antennas....................................................................................24
Configuring Antennas.....................................................................25
MIMO....................................................................................26
Using MIMO with Legacy Clients....................................................28
Mounting the AP340 ..................................................................29
Ceiling Mount ..............................................................................29
Locking the AP340....................................................................30
Plenum Mount..............................................................................31
Suspended Mount..........................................................................33
Surface Mount .............................................................................35
Device, Power, and Environmental Specifications ..............................36

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Chapter 3 The AP320 Platform ...............................................................37
AP320 Product Overview ............................................................38
Ethernet and Console Ports..............................................................40
Status LEDs.................................................................................40
Antennas....................................................................................41
Mounting the AP320 ..................................................................41
Ceiling Mount ..............................................................................42
Locking the AP320....................................................................43
Surface Mount .............................................................................43
Device, Power, and Environmental Specifications ..............................45
Chapter 4 The AP170 Platform ...............................................................47
AP170 Product Overview ............................................................48
Ethernet Port ..............................................................................49
Antennas....................................................................................49
Installing the AP170 ..................................................................50
Kit Contents, Required Accessories, and Tools.......................................50
Safety Instructions and Site Hazard Warnings ........................................50
Mounting the AP170 ..................................................................51
Vertical Pole Mount.......................................................................52
Horizontal Pole Mount....................................................................53
Flat Surface Mount........................................................................54
Attaching External Antennas........................................................55
Attaching the Ethernet Cable Waterproof Housing..............................56
PoE and Ethernet Protection........................................................56
Accessing the Internal Reset Switch...............................................58
Device, Power, and Environmental Specifications ..............................59
Chapter 5 AP110 and AP120 Platforms .....................................................61
AP110 and AP120 Product Overview...............................................62
Ethernet Port ..............................................................................63
Status Indicator............................................................................64
Antennas....................................................................................64
Mounting an AP100 Series Device ..................................................65
Ceiling Mount ..............................................................................65
Locking the AP100 Series Device...................................................66
Surface Mount .............................................................................67
Device, Power, and Environmental Specifications ..............................68

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Chapter 6 The Aerohive BR100 Router .....................................................69
Product Overview.....................................................................70
Radio and Antennas.......................................................................72
Status LEDs.................................................................................72
Mounting and Installation ...........................................................73
Device, Power, and Environmental Specifications ..............................74
Chapter 7 The HiveManager Platform.......................................................75
Product Overview.....................................................................76
Ethernet and Console Ports..............................................................77
Status LEDs.................................................................................78
Rack Mounting the HiveManager ...................................................79
Device, Power, and Environmental Specifications ..............................80
Chapter 8 The High Capacity HiveManager.................................................81
Product Overview.....................................................................82
Rack Mounting the High Capacity HiveManager..................................84
Replacing Power Supplies ...........................................................87
Replacing Hard Disk Drives..........................................................88
Device, Power, and Environmental Specifications ..............................89
Index ...............................................................................................91

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Chapter 1 The AP330 and AP350 Platforms
The AP330 and AP350 platforms are 802.11n wireless access points designed for greater throughput and
range. They provide dual concurrent 802.11b/g/n and 802.11a/n radios for 3x3 MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple
Output) antenna configurations and three spatial streams. When you enable 802.11n high-throughput options
such as wide-channel mode (40-MHz channels), A-MPDU and A-MSDU packet aggregation, short guard
interval, and MCS23 data rates, they can provide a PHY data rate up to 450 Mbps per radio. The AP330 has
internal antennas, and the AP350 has detachable external antennas. They both have dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet
ports for link aggregation or link redundancy. Their systems can accept power from either an 802.3af or
802.3at standard POE power injector or from an AC/DC power adapter connected to a 100-240 VAC input
power source.
This chapter covers the following topics relating to the AP330 and AP350:
•"AP330 and AP350 Product Overview" on page 8
•"Ethernet and Console Ports" on page 10
•"Status Indicator" on page 10
•"Antennas" on page 11
•"Mounting the AP330 or AP350" on page 12
•"Ceiling Mount" on page 12
•"Surface Mount" on page 13
•"Device, Power, and Environmental Specifications" on page 15

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AP330 AND AP350 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The AP330 and AP350 models provide excellent throughput and coverage. The AP330 has internal antennas,
and the AP350 has detachable external antennas. You can see the hardware components on the HiveAP in
Figure 1. Each component is described in Table 1 "AP330 and AP350 component descriptions".
Figure 1 AP330 and AP350 hardware components
Table 1 AP330 and AP350 component descriptions
Component Description
Status Indicator The status indicator conveys operational states for system power, firmware updates,
Ethernet and wireless interface activity, and major alarms. For details, see "Status
Indicator" on page 10.
2.4 and 5 GHz
RP-SMA connectors
(AP350)
You can connect up to six detachable single-band antennas to the male 802.11a/b/g/n
RP-SMA (reverse polarity-subminiature version A) connectors. Connect the antennas
that have white ribbed rings and are labelled
2.4 GHz to the connectors that are
labelled
2.4 GHz . Connect the antennas that have gray knurled rings and are labelled 5
GHz
to the connectors that are labelled 5 GHz and are encircled by a gray line. For
details, see "Antennas" on page 11.
Console port You can access the CLI by making a serial connection to the RJ-45 console port. The
management station from which you connect to the device must have a VT100
emulation program, such as Tera Term Pro©(a free terminal emulator) or Hilgraeve
Hyperterminal®(provided with Windows®operating systems from Windows 95 to
Windows XP). The following are the serial connection settings: bits per second: 9600,
data bits: 8, parity: none, stop bits: 1, flow control: none. For details, see "Ethernet and
Console Ports" on page 10.
AP330 AP350
Status
indicator
RP-SMA connectors for 2.4 and
5 GHz antennas
AP330 and AP350 underside
(identical for both devices)
Reset
Security tab cavity
Device lock slot
Security
screw hole
USB port
10/100/1000
Mbps Ethernet ports
(PoE on ETH0)
Power
connector
Console port
Status
indicator

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AP330 AND AP350 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Power Connector The 12-volt DC power connector (2.0 amps) is one of two methods through which you
can power the AP330 and AP350. To connect it to a 100 – 240-volt AC power source,
use the AC/DC power adaptor that is available as an extra option. Because the HiveAP
does not have an on/off switch, connecting it to a power source automatically powers
on the device.
ETH0 10/100/1000
Mbps PoE Port
and
ETH1 10/100/1000
Mbps Port
The two 10/100/1000-Mbps Ethernet ports—ETH0 and ETH1—receive RJ-45
connectors. The HiveAP can receive power through an Ethernet connection to the
ETH0 port from PSE (power sourcing equipment) that is compatible with the 802.3af
and 802.3at standards. Aerohive provides suitable PoE injectors as an optional
accessory. (If you connect the HiveAP to a power source through the power
connector and the ETH0 PoE port simultaneously, the device draws power through
the power connector and automatically disables PoE.)
You can configure ETH0 and ETH1 as two individual Ethernet interfaces, combine
them into an aggregate interface to increase throughput, or combine them into a
redundant interface to increase reliability. Using bridging, you can connect the AP330
or AP350 to a wired network or a wired device (such as a security camera) through
these ports. They are compatible with 10/100/1000Base-T/TX and automatically
negotiate half- and full-duplex connections with the connecting device. They are
autosensing and adjust to straight-through and cross-over Ethernet cables
automatically. For details, see "Ethernet and Console Ports" on page 10.
Reset Button The reset button allows you to reboot the device or reset the HiveAP to its factory
default settings. Insert a paper clip, or something similar, into the Reset pinhole and
press the reset button. To reboot the device, hold the button down for 5 seconds. To
return the configuration to the factory default settings, hold it down for at least 10
seconds. After releasing the button, the Power LED goes dark, and then glows steady
amber while the firmware loads and the system performs a self-test. After the
software finishes loading, the Power LED glows steady green.
To disable the reset button from resetting the configuration, enter this command: no
reset-button reset-config-enable Pressing the button for 5 seconds will still
reboot the HiveAP, but pressing it for more than 10 seconds will not reset its
configuration.
USB Port Reserved for future use.
Security Tab Cavity
and Hole
When mounting the HiveAP on a ceiling track or flat surface, insert the security tab
extension on the rail mount or mounting plate into the security tab cavity and then
fasten the HiveAP to the mounting equipment by inserting the security screw through
the security screw hole and tightening it. If you want to hide the USB port, insert the
USB port cover into the port before fastening the HiveAP to the rail mount or
mounting plate. See "Locking the AP330 and AP350" on page 14.
Device Lock Slot You can physically secure the HiveAP by attaching a lock and cable (such as a
Kensington®notebook lock) to the device lock slot.
Table 1 AP330 and AP350 component descriptions (Continued)
Component Description

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Ethernet and Console Ports
There are three ports on the AP330 and AP350: two RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T/TX Ethernet ports and an
RJ-45 console port.
The pin assignments in the Ethernet ports follow the TIA/EIA-568-B standard (see Figure 2 on page 20). The
ports accept standard types of Ethernet cable—cat3, cat5, cat5e, or cat6. Because the ports have autosensing
capabilities, the wiring termination in the Ethernet cable can be either straight-through or cross-over.
The ETH0 port can receive PoE (Power over Ethernet) through an Ethernet cable connected to PSE (power
sourcing equipment) that is 802.3af- or 802.3at-compatible. Such equipment can be embedded in a switch or
router, or it can come from purpose-built devices that inject power into the Ethernet line en route to the HiveAP.
Aerohive provides several PoE injectors as accessories that you can order: AH-ACC-INJ-30W-EU,
AH-ACC-INJ-30W-UK, AH-ACC-INJ-30W-US, AH-ACC-INJ-30W-AU, and AH-ACC-INJ-30W-IL. If a HiveAP is
connected to both an AC power source and PSE, the AC power source takes priority. If the device loses power
from that source, it automatically switches to PoE. If the AC power comes back online, the HiveAP automatically
switches back to AC. Each time the HiveAP switches from one power source to another, it must reboot.
The two Ethernet interfaces can be configured as aggregate interfaces for increased throughput and redundant
interfaces for increased reliability. For more information, see "Aggregate and Redundant Interfaces" on page 21.
Through the RJ-45 console port, you can make a serial connection between your management system and the
HiveAP. The pin-to-signal mapping of the RJ-45 console port is the same as that for the AP340, which is
shown in Figure 2 on page 20. Similarly, cabling and connection details for the AP330 and AP350 are the same
as those for the AP340 (see Figure 3 on page 23).
Status Indicator
The status indicator appears in the triangular region on the top surface of the AP330 and AP350. It is
illuminated by various colors to indicate different states of activity. The meanings of the colors are as follows:
• Dark: There is no power or the status indicator is disabled.
• Blue: (solid) The device is booting up or there is no backhaul link; (flashing) the device is shutting down.
• Green: The default route is through the backhaul Ethernet interface, but not all conditions for normal
operations (white) have been met.
• Yellow: The default route is through a backhaul wifi interface, but not all conditions for normal operations
(white) have been met.
• White: The device is powered on and the firmware is operating normally; that is, a wireless interface in
access mode is up, a wired or wireless backhaul link is up, and the HiveAP has a CAPWAP connection with
HiveManager.
• Purple: A new image is being loaded from HiveManager.
• Orange: An alarm indicating a firmware or hardware issue has occurred.
For locations where the status indicator might be a distraction or attract unwanted attention, you can adjust its
brightness level from bright (the default) to soft to dim. You can even turn it off completely. In HiveManager,
choose the brightness level that you want from the LED Brightness drop-down list on the Configuration >
Advanced Configuration > Management Services > Management Options page. Through the CLI, enter
[ no ]
system led brightness { soft | dim | off }
. The various brightness levels are shown in Figure 2 .
(Although the AP330 is shown in the illustration, the same settings also apply to the AP350.)
Figure 2 Status indicator brightness levels
Bright Soft Dim Off

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AP330 AND AP350 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Antennas
The AP330 has internal antennas, and the AP350 connects to detachable ones. Antennas for both models are
described below.
AP330
The AP330 has six internal single-band antennas. Three of the antennas operate in the 2.4 GHz band (IEEE
802.11b/g/n) and have a 2-5 dBi gain. The other three antennas operate in the 5 GHz band (IEEE 802.11a/n)
and have a 3-6 dBi gain. All antennas are omnidirectional and provide fairly equal coverage in all directions.
AP350
The AP350 has six antenna connectors for attaching external antennas. You can connect up to six
single-band dipole antennas to the male 802.11a/b/g/n RP-SMA (reverse polarity-subminiature version A)
connectors. Articulated and non-articulated antennas are available as accessories for the AP350. The three
articulated 2.4 GHz antennas and three 5 GHz antennas have a 4-dBi gain. The three non-articulated
antennas and three 5 GHz antennas have a 2-dBi gain. These antennas are omnidirectional, providing fairly
equal coverage in all directions in a toroidal (donut-shaped) pattern. For greater coverage on a horizontal
plane, it is best to orient the antennas vertically. So that you can easily do this whether the HiveAP is
mounted horizontally or vertically, the articulated antennas hinge and swivel. The non-articulated antennas
are intended for wall installations and have a fixed orientation in the same direction as the antenna
connectors. For more information about configuring antennas for the best coverage, see "Configuring
Antennas" on page 25.
Connect the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz antennas to the connectors with the corresponding 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz labels.
In addition to being labeled, the 5 GHz antenna connectors are within gray circles that match the gray grips
near the base of the 5 GHz antennas.
Figure 3 AP350 antennas
Nonarticulated Antenna
5 GHz Antenna
for 802.11a/n
2.4 GHz Antenna
for 802.11b/g/n
Articulated Antenna
Length when
fully extended:
5 3/4” (14.6 cm)
Length when
hinged at 90°:
4 7/8” (12.4 cm)
Length:
3 1/2” (8.9 cm)
When connecting antennas to the
HiveAP, note the labelling and color of
the knurled rings near the connector
ends of the antennas.
The 2.4 GHz antennas are labelled
and have white rings. Connect them
to the connectors that are also
labelled as 2.4 GHz.
The 5 GHz antennas are labelled and
have gray rings. Connect them to the
connectors labelled 5 GHz and are in
gray circles.
Use articulated antennas when
you must angle them to provide
optimal coverage; for example,
a ceiling mount with all six
antennas pointing downward.
Use nonarticulated antennas
when you can position the
HiveAP to determine antenna
orientation; for example, a wall
mount with three antennas
pointing upward and three
pointing downward.

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MOUNTING THE AP330 OR AP350
Using the mounting plate and track clip, you can mount the AP330 or AP350 to the tracks of a dropped ceiling
grid. Using just the mounting plate, you can mount the HiveAP to any surface that can support its weight
(AP330: 1.5 lb., 0.68 kg; AP330: 2.375 lb. (1.08 kg)).
Ceiling Mount
To mount the AP330 or AP350 to a track in a dropped ceiling, use one of the two rail mounts that ship with the
product, depending on whether the ceiling track is flush with the ceiling tiles or recessed:
• 15/16" flush ceiling rail mount
• 15/16" recessed ceiling rail mount
If necessary, nudge the adjacent ceiling tiles slightly away from the track to clear some space. Attach the
appropriate rail mount to the track, drill a hole in the ceiling tile, and then attach the power and Ethernet cables
to the HiveAP, as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 Attaching the rail mount to a ceiling track
For narrower tracks, you can order a pair of 9/16" rail mounts from Aerohive
(AH-ACC-9-16-CLIP-330-AP350). One rail mount in the pair is flush and the other is recessed.
You can slide the rail mount along the ceiling track if you need to adjust its location.
Press the rail mount against the ceiling track so that the track contacts
the two pressure tabs and pushes them flush with the rail mount.
(bird’s eye view with the ceiling tiles
removed and the ceiling track
shown as transparent for clarity)
Rotate the rail mount until the two pressure
tabs click into place, gripping the ceiling track.
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In the open space in the L-shaped rail mount,
drill a hole in the ceiling tile (not shown). Then
pass one or both Ethernet cables through the
hole, and if you plan to supply power from an
AC power source rather than through PoE,
pass the power cable through as well. Finally,
connect the cables to the HiveAP.
3
1
Rail mount
Ceiling track
CLICK!
CLICK!

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MOUNTING THE AP330 OR AP350
With the HiveAP upside down, align the two flexible V-shaped tabs and the security tab extension on the rail
mount with the two tab slots and the security screw cavity on the underside of the HiveAP, and then push the
HiveAP upward until it clicks into place as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5 Attaching the HiveAP to the rail mount
For the AP350, attach the articulated antennas and swivel them into a vertical position pointing downward to
provide optimal coverage. When done, adjust the ceiling tiles back into their former position.
Surface Mount
You can use the flat mounting plate to attach the AP330 or AP350 to any surface that supports its weight
(AP330: 1.5 lb or 0.68 kg; AP350: 2.375 lb or 1.08 kg), and to which you can screw or nail the plate. First, mount
the plate to the surface, and then attach the device to the plate, as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6 Mounting the HiveAP on a wall
With the AP330 or AP350 upside down, align the two V-shaped
tabs and the security tab extension on the rail mount with the tab
slots and security screw cavity on the HiveAP, and press the
HiveAP upward until it snaps into place.
3
Security tab extension
Security screw cavity
Tab slot
Tab slot
V-shaped tab
V-shaped tab
(side view)
Security screw
cavity
Tab slot
Tab slot
Security tab
extension
V-shaped
tab
V-shaped tab
(bird’s eye view)
2
3
1
With the two flexible V-shaped tabs at the
sides of the plate extending away from the
surface, attach the mounging plate to a secure
object such as a wall, ceiling, post, or beam.
Cut or drill a hole in the open space in the
L-shaped mounting plate, pass the cables
through to the HiveAP, and connect them.
(You can also run the cables along the wall to
the HiveAP instead of through a hole.)
Depending on how the device is powered and
how it connects to the network, connect a
power cable and one or two Ethernet cables.
(The cables are not shown in this illustration.)
Align the tabs and security tab extension on
the mounting plate with the tab slots and
security screw cavity on the HiveAP.
Push the HiveAP against the mounting plate
until the tabs click inside the tab slots.
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Locking the AP330 and AP350
To lock the HiveAP to the rail mount or mounting plate, use either a Kensington lock or the security screw that
is included with the mounting kit. To use a Kensington lock, loop the cable attached to the lock around a secure
object, insert the T-bar component of the lock into the device lock slot on the HiveAP, and then turn the key to
engage the lock mechanism.
To lock the HiveAP to the rail mount or mounting plate or to lock the USB port cover, use the security screw,
which is included in the mounting kit. You also need a drilled spanner insert bit for size #6 security screws and
a screw driver that will accept the bit. The correct bits are available from Aerohive in sets of three
(AH-ACC-SEC-BIT-330-AP350-3PK).
1. If you want to hide the USB port, attach the USB port cover by pushing the tab on the cover into the port.
2. Insert the security screw through the hole in the cover and the hole in the chassis. Using a screwdriver
with a drilled spanner bit, fasten the screw to the security tab extension on the rail mount, as depicted in
Figure 7, which shows the AP330. (If you want to expose the USB port, use the security screw without the
cover.)
Figure 7 Locking the AP330 to the mounting plate
3. With the insert bit in a screw driver, tighten the screw into place to secure the device to the mounting plate.
Turn clockwise to tighten
USB port
USB port cover
Security screw
Device lock slot
Rail mount or
mounting plate
Screwdriver
Security tab
extension

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DEVICE, POWER, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
DEVICE, POWER, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Understanding the range of specifications for the AP330 and AP350 is necessary for optimal deployment and
device operation. The following specifications describe the physical features and hardware components, the
power adapter and PoE (Power over Ethernet) electrical requirements, and the temperature and humidity
ranges in which the devices can operate.
Device Specifications
• Chassis dimensions: 6 7/8" W x 1 5/8" H x 6 7/8" D (17.4 cm W x 4.1 cm H x 17.4 cm D)
•Weight
• AP330 1.5 lb. (0.68 kg)
• AP350 2.375 lb. (1.08 kg)
• Antennas: Three omnidirectional 802.11b/g/n antennas, and three omnidirectional 802.11a/n antennas
• Serial port: RJ-45 (bits per second: 9600, data bits: 8, parity: none, stop bits: 1, flow control: none)
• Ethernet ports
• Eth0: autosensing 10/100/1000Base-T/TX Mbps, with IEEE 802.3af- and 802.3at-compliant PoE
(Power over Ethernet)
• Eth1: autosensing 10/100/1000Base-T/TX Mbps (no PoE support)
Power Specifications
• AC/DC power adapter:
• Input:100 – 240 VAC
•Output:12V/2.0.A
• PoE nominal input voltages: 48 V
• RJ-45 power input pins: Wires 4, 5, 7, 8 or 1, 2, 3, 6
Environmental Specifications
•AP330
• Operating temperature: 32 to 104 degrees F (0 to 40 degrees C)
• Storage temperature: -40 to 185 degrees F (-40 to 85 degrees C)
• Relative Humidity: Maximum 95% noncondensing
•AP350
• Operating temperature: -4 to 131 degrees F (-20 to 55 degrees C)
• Storage temperature: -40 to 185 degrees F (-40 to 85 degrees C)
• Relative Humidity: Maximum 95% noncondensing

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Chapter 2 The AP340 Platform
The Aerohive AP340 is a high-performance and highly reliable 802.11n wireless access point. The AP340
provides dual concurrent 802.11b/g/n and 802.11a/n radios for 3x3 MIMO (Multiple In, Multiple Out) and dual
10/100/1000 Ethernet ports for link aggregation or link redundancy. Its power management system uses a
concept called smart PoE (Power over Ethernet) to adjust its power consumption automatically in response the
available power in different environments. Smart PoE supports the IEEE 802.3af standard and the 802.3at
pre-standard.
This chapter covers the following topics relating to the AP340:
•"AP340 Product Overview" on page 18
•"Ethernet and Console Ports" on page 20
•"Status LEDs" on page 24
•"Antennas" on page 24
•"Mounting the AP340" on page 29
•"Ceiling Mount" on page 29
•"Plenum Mount" on page 31
•"Suspended Mount" on page 33
•"Surface Mount" on page 35
•"Device, Power, and Environmental Specifications" on page 36

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AP340 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The AP340 is a multi-channel wireless access point. It is compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) and IEEE
802.11a/n (5 GHz) standards and supports a variety of Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) security protocols, including
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2.
You can see the hardware components on the HiveAP in Figure 1. Each component is described in Table 1
"AP340 component descriptions".
Figure 1 AP340 hardware components
Table 1 AP340 component descriptions
Component Description
Status LEDs The status LEDs convey operational states for system power, firmware,
Ethernet interfaces, and radios. For details, see "Status LEDs" on page 24.
Device Lock Slot You can physically secure the HiveAP by attaching a lock and cable (such as
a Kensington®notebook lock) to the device lock slot or by using the lock
adapter that is included in the mounting kit and a padlock. For more
information, see "Locking the AP340" on page 30.
802.11a/b/g/n RP-SMA
Connectors
You can connect up to six detachable single-band antennas to the male
802.11a/b/g/n RP-SMA (reverse polarity-subminiature version A) connectors.
Connect the longer antennas, which support 2.4 GHz frequencies (for IEEE
802.11b/g/n), to the connectors on the side panel with the Ethernet ports.
Connect the shorter antennas, which support 5 GHz frequencies (for IEEE
802.11a/n), to the connectors on the side panel with the device lock slot. For
details, see "Antennas" on page 24.
5 GHz (A)
5 GHz (B)5 GHz (C)
2.4 GHz (A) 2.4 GHz (B) 2.4 GHz (C)
ETH0 ETH1 48V DC
( 625A)
CONSOLE RESET
Status LEDs
Device lock slot
802.11a/n RP SMA connectors for detachable single band
802.11b/g/n RP SMA connectors for detachable single band

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AP340 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
10/100/1000 Mbps PoE Ports The two 10/100/1000-Mbps Ethernet ports—ETH0 and ETH1—support IEEE
802.3af and 802.3at PoE (Power over Ethernet) and receive RJ-45
connectors. The HiveAP can receive power through one or both Ethernet
connections from PSE (power sourcing equipment) that is compatible with
the 802.3af standard and the forthcoming 802.3at standard, such as one of
the PoE injectors available as an optional accessory from Aerohive. (If you
connect the HiveAP to a power source through the power connector and PoE
ports simultaneously, the device draws power through the power connector
and automatically disables PoE.)
10/100/1000 Mbps PoE Ports
(continued)
You can configure ETH0 and ETH1 as two individual Ethernet interfaces,
combine them into an aggregate interface to increase throughput, or combine
them into a redundant interface to increase reliability. You can connect the
AP340 to a wired network or to a wired device (such as a security camera)
through these ports using bridging. They are compatible with
10/100/1000Base-T/TX and automatically negotiate half- and full-duplex
connections with the connecting device. They are autosensing and adjust to
straight-through and cross-over Ethernet cables automatically. For details,
see "Ethernet and Console Ports" on page 20.
Power Connector The 48-volt DC power connector (0.625 amps) is one of two methods
through which you can power the AP340. To connect it to a 100 – 240-volt
AC power source, use the AC/DC power adaptor that is available as an extra
option. Because the HiveAP does not have an on/off switch, connecting it to a
power source automatically powers on the device.
Console Port You can access the CLI by making a serial connection to the RJ-45 console
port. The management station from which you make a serial connection to
the HiveAP must have a VT100 emulation program, such as Tera Term Pro©
(a free terminal emulator) or Hilgraeve Hyperterminal®(provided with
Windows®operating systems). The following are the serial connection
settings: bits per second: 9600, data bits: 8, parity: none, stop bits: 1, flow
control: none. For details, see "Ethernet and Console Ports" on page 20.
Reset Button The reset button allows you to reboot the device or reset the HiveAP to its
factory default settings. Insert a paper clip, or something similar, into the
Reset pinhole and press the reset button. To reboot the device, hold the
button down between 1 and 5 seconds. To return the configuration to the
factory default settings, hold it down for at least 5 seconds. After releasing
the button, the Power LED goes dark as the system reboots. Then it pulses
green while the firmware loads and the system performs a self-test. After the
software finishes loading, the Power LED glows steady green.
To disable the reset button from resetting the configuration, enter this
command: no reset-button reset-config-enable Pressing the button
between 1 and 5 seconds will still reboot the HiveAP, but pressing it for more
than 5 seconds will not reset its configuration.
The rear surface of the AP340 is used for heat dissipation to reduce the internal temperature.
Consequently, it can become hot, so use caution when handling it.
Table 1 AP340 component descriptions (Continued)
Component Description