Aruba 2E User manual

Aruba 2E
Wired Access Point
Installation Guide

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Installation Guide September 2006
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2 Configuring Access Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting the Console Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting Aruba 2E Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 3 AP Deployment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mounting the Aruba 2E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the Built-In Mounting Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the Optional Mounting Kits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting an FE Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting Cables and Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Appendix A Port Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
FE Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Serial Breakout Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
DB-9 Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
“To AP” Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
“To Network” Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
USB Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Appendix B Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Accessing the AP Support Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Direct SPOE Connection to Mobility Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Direct Terminal Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Remote Telnet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
AP Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Access Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
User Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Privileged Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Appendix C Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Certifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ethernet Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Over Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Optional Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Aruba 2E Wired Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Related Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Contacting Aruba Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Proper Disposal of Aruba Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Introduction 1
The Aruba 2E is part of a comprehensive network solution. The device works in
conjunction with the Aruba Mobility Controller and acts as a wired access point.
As a wired access point, the Aruba 2E provides transparent, secure, high-speed
data communications between wired network devices.
NOTE:Service to all Aruba Networks equipment must be performed by trained
service personnel only.

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Front View
FIGURE 1-1 Aruba 2E Front View
Air Vents
These vents promote proper air circulation for cooling the device. Do not obstruct
these vents with mounting equipment, network cables, or any other material.
FE Ports
The ENET0 and ENET1 ports attach the Aruba 2E to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX
(twisted-pair) Ethernet LAN segment. Both ports support Power over Ethernet
(POE). ENET0 also supports Serial Over Ethernet (SOE).
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Introduction
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USB Port
This port is used to connect the AP to a host computer to support application
specific functionality and for future applications in the RF environment such as
RFID tracking or spectrum analysis.
DC Power Socket
This socket is used to connect the optional AC power adapter (not included). If
POE supplying power to the Aruba 2E, the power adapter is not necessary.
Kensington Security Slot
This slot is compatible with a Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable (not
included) which can be used to prevent the unauthorized removal of the Aruba 2E
from its installed location. To secure the Aruba 2E, wrap a security cable around
an immovable object, insert the cable’s lock into the Kensington Security Slot,
and turn the key.
To use the Kensington Security Slot while the Aruba 2E is mounted by the
mounting slots, the fold-out panel must be open.
See Appendix A, “Port Specifications” for port and cable specifications.
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Back View
FIGURE 1-2 Aruba 2E Back View
Mounting Slots
The keyhole-shaped slots on the back of the chassis are used for mounting
the Aruba 2E.
Air Vents
These vents promote proper air circulation for cooling the device. Do not obstruct
these vents with mounting equipment, network cables, or any other material.
NOTE:The serial number and the model number are on the bottom of the fold
out panel.
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Configuring Access Points 2
Connecting the Console Terminal
Manual provisioning requires this procedure. You must use the serial console
breakout adapter cable to access the serial console interface to the Aruba 2E
while allowing the device to be powered by the AC adapter or POE (from an
Aruba Mobility Controller).
FIGURE 2-1 Aruba 2E Console Topologies
NOTE:The LAN connections are optional unless POE is used to power the AP.
Console Access to the AP
FIGURE 2-2 Connecting Directly to the AP
1. Connect the adapter’s “To AP” RJ-45 connector to the Aruba 2E FE Port.
2. Connect the adapter’s DB-9 connector to the serial port on the console
terminal.
LAN
Console Connection
via networking closet
Console Connection
via direct access to AP
Deployed
Location
Console
Terminal
Serial
Breakout Serial
Breaout
Console
Terminal
Aruba AP Aruba AP
DB-9 Connector
to Console Terminal
"To AP" Connector
to AP FE Port
"To Network" Connector
to FE Coupler
to LAN FE Cable
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3. Connect the adapter’s “To Network” RJ-45 connector to the LAN.
The LAN connection is optional unless POE is being used to power the AP.
For convenience, the adapter kit includes an FE coupler to connect RJ-45
cable ends together.
4. Connect power to the Aruba 2E.
The Aruba 2E can receive electrical power using the following options:
POE–If connecting the Aruba 2E to a device that supplies IEEE 802.3af
compliant POE, no additional power connection is necessary.
Power Outlet
NOTE:When the Aruba 2E is installed in an air-handling space, as described
in NEC (2002) Article 300.22(C), POE must be used instead of a
power outlet.
If local regulations and practices permit, connect the optional AC power
adapter (not included) to the DC power socket on the rear panel of the Aruba
2E and plug it into an appropriate power outlet.
NOTE:The indicator LEDs on the Aruba 2E will remain dark during this
procedure.
5. Set your local terminal to use the following communications:
6. Establish console communication.
Press <Enter> a few times to establish communication between the Aruba 2E
and terminal.
CAUTION:Be sure to comply with electrical grounding standards
during all phases of installation and operation of the AP.
Do not allow the Aruba 2E or optional power adapter (if
used) to be connected to or make contact with metal or
power outlets on a different electrical ground than the
device to which it is connected. Also, never connect the
AP to external storm grounding sources.
CAUTION:To prevent personal injury or damage to equipment,
use only the AC power adapter certified for this device
in the country where it is used.
TABLE 2-1 Console Terminal Settings
Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control
9600 8 None 1 None