Arista AP-C230 User manual

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Receiving and Inspecting the Equipment
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AP-C230 Getting Started Guide
Package Contents
The C-230 package must contain the following components.
Note: For a fully functional device, please update its rmware to the latest version.
Ceiling Mounting the C-230
1. Ax bracket to T - Grid. 2. Rotate bracket to snap
on to T- Grid.
3. Place the rst mounting post on the
rear-side of the device on to the lower
notch of the bracket.
5. Ensure that all the mounting posts on the rear-
side of the device are snapped in to the respective
notches on the bracket.
4. Rotate the device such that the center mounting
post ts in to the center notch on the bracket.
15/16” (24mm)
Mounting Bracket (MNT-AP-24MM)
C-230

Wall Mounting the C-230
1. Drill four mounting holes in the wall. 2. Insert four anchors.
3. Ax mounting bracket on the wall 4. Attach device to the mounting bracket. Pull the
release key outward. Attach the AP stubs to the
bracket holder ensuring a rm t.
6. Fasten release key screw with a tamper resistant
T10 torx screwdriver to lock AP to the bracket.
5. Once attached, push in the release key to lock the
hooks and make sure all hooks are locked in place.
Note: If needed, the wall mounting accessory SKU (MNT-AP-FLAT-14CM) can be ordered and purchased
separately.
Getting the C-230 Online
Step 1: Power up
Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the PoE+ (802.3at) switch or injector and the other end into the
Ethernet/PoE+ port on the C-230. Ensure the PoE+ source you are using is turned ON, or use a compatible
power adaptor (Arista SKU: PWR-AP-W4) to power the C-230.
Warning: If you are not using PoE+, ensure that you use only an AC power adaptor supported by the
C-230 access point (AP). This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Direct Plug-In Power Unit
marked “Class 2”, Listed Power Adapter or DC power source marked “L.P.S.”(or “Limited Power Source”) and
rated from 12 V DC, 2.5A minimum.

Troubleshooting
Using an 802.11ax access point on a 100 Mbps or a 1 Gbps Ethernet connection may cause WiFi performance
issues. Use the 5 Gbps Ethernet uplink for best results.
1. Check whether the Ethernet cable is plugged into the correct port (PoE+) on the AP and the other end of
the cable is plugged into an Ethernet jack or port on a switch that is turned ON.
2. If the AP did not receive a valid IP address from the DHCP server, check whether the DHCP server is ON
and available on the VLAN/subnet to which the AP is connected. If the AP still fails to get a valid IP address,
reboot the AP by pressing the reset button to see if the problem gets resolved.
3. If you are using Arista Cloud Services, then open the TCP port 443 (SSL). If you have an on-premises
installation, then open the ports UDP 3851 and port 80. If you are using a Proxy, Web Accelerator or URL
Content Filter in between the AP and the Internet, ensure that the settings allow communication between
the AP and Arista Cloud Services. If your conguration requires you to specify an exact IP address or IP
range for Arista Cloud Services, please contact Technical Support.
Step 3: Check the LED status
Power LED: The table below describes the states of the Power LED.
Reduced capability indicates that the AP is getting less than the required maximum power from the PoE
switch, i.e., 802.3af instead of 802.3at.
LAN1 LED: ON when the interface is up.
LAN2 LED: ON when the interface is up and either wired guest or link aggregation is congured.
Radio LEDs:ON when the corresponding radio is operational.
Step 2: Connect to the network
If you are using a PoE+ injector, make sure the
data connection is plugged into a suitable switch
port with proper network connectivity.
Green Orange
Solid Running at full capability Running at reduced capability
Blinking Received IP address, but not connected to the server Did not receive an IP address
LAN 2
Power
LAN 1