Aruba 200 Series Access Points | Installation Guide7
Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity
Before you install APs in a network environment, make sure that the APs are able to locate and connect to the controller after
power 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
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-200 Series access point on a wall or on the ceiling. Use the AP placement map generated by Aruba’s
Airwave VisualRF Plan 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 VisualRF plan.
Identifying 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 access point to its fixed location.
RF absorbers include:
Cement/concrete—Old concrete has high levels of water dissipation, which dries out the concrete, allowing for potential RF
propagation. New concrete has high levels of water concentration in the concrete, blocking RF signals.
Natural Items—Fish tanks, water fountains, ponds, and trees
Brick
RF reflectors include:
Metal Objects—Metal pans between floors, rebar, fire doors, air conditioning/heating ducts, mesh windows, blinds, chain link
fences (depending on aperture size), refrigerators, racks, shelves, and filing cabinets.
Do not place an access point between two air conditioning/heating ducts. Make sure that access points are placed below ducts
to avoid RF disturbances.
RF interference sources include:
Microwave ovens and other 2.4 or 5 GHz objects (such as cordless phones)
Cordless headset such as those used in call centers or lunch rooms
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.
Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked with other equipment should be avoided because it could result in
improper operation. If such use is necessary, this equipment and the other equipment should be observed to
verify that they are operating normally.
Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as antenna cables and external antennas)
should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of the access point. Otherwise, degradation of the
performance of this equipment could result.
RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits. This
equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 13.78 inches (35cm) between the
radiator and your body for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operations. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Déclaration sur les limites d'exposition aux radiofréquences : cet équipement est conforme aux limites
d'exposition aux rayonnements radioélectriques spécifiées par la FCC. Il doit être installé et utilisé à une distance
minimale de 35 cm par rapport à votre corps pour les fréquences de 2,4 et 5 GHz. Cet émetteur-récepteur ne
doit pas être utilisé ou situé à proximité d'autres antennes ou émetteurs-récepteurs.