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Configuring Device Parameters

To configure device parameters on an AP, complete the following steps:

1. In the Network Operations app, select one of the following options:

To select a group in the filter:

a. Set the filter to one of the options under Groups. Ensure that the filter selected contains at least one active access point.

The dashboard context for the group is displayed.

b. Under Manage, click Devices > Access Points.

A list of access points is displayed in the List view.

To select an access point in the filter:

a. Set the filter to Global.

b. Under Manage, click Devices > Access Points.

A list of access points is displayed in the List view.

c. Click an access point listed under Device Name.

The dashboard context for the access point is displayed.

d. Under Manage, click Devices > Access Point.

2. Click the Config icon.

The tabs to configure access points are displayed.

3. Click the Access Points tab.

The Access Points table is displayed.

4. To edit an AP, select an AP in the Access Points table, and then click the edit icon.

5. Configure the parameters described below:

Table 1: Access Points Configuration Parameters

UI

Parameters

Description

Basic Info

 

 

 

Name

Configures a name for the Instant AP. For Instant APs running 8.7.0.0 or later versions, you can enter up to 128 ASCIIAmerican Standard Code for Information Interchange. An ASCII code is a numerical representation of a character or an action. or non-ASCII characters. For Instant APs running 8.6.0.0 or earlier versions, you can enter up to 32 ASCII or non-ASCII characters.

AP Zone

Configures the Instant AP zone. For Instant APs running firmware versions 6.5.4.7 or later, and 8.3.0.0 or later, you can configure multiple AP zones by adding zone names as comma separated values.

Aruba recommends that you do not configure zones in both SSIDService Set Identifier. SSID is a name given to a WLAN and is used by the client to access a WLAN network. and in the Per AP settings of an Instant AP. If the same zones are configured in SSID and Per AP settings, APs may broadcast the SSIDs, but if the SSIDs and Per AP settings have different zones configured, it may lead to a configuration error. For more information on AP zones, see Aruba Instant User Guide.

RF Zone

Allows you to create an RFRadio Frequency. RF refers to the electromagnetic wave frequencies within a range of 3 kHz to 300 GHz, including the frequencies used for communications or Radar signals. zone for the AP. With RF zone, you can configure different power transmission settings for APs in different zones or sections of a deployment site. For example, you can configure power transmission settings to make Wi-FiWi-Fi is a technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a WLAN network, mainly using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio bands. Wi-Fi can apply to products that use any 802.11 standard. available only for the devices in specific areas of a store.

You can also configure separate RF zones for the 2.4 GHzGigahertz. and 5 GHz radio bandsBand refers to a specified range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. for the Instant APs in a cluster. For more information, see Configuring ARM and RF Parameters on APs.

Aruba recommends that you configure RF zone for either individual AP or for the cluster. Any discrepancy in the RF zone names may lead to configuration errors.

Swarm Mode

Allows to set one of the following operation modes:

Cluster—Allows Instant AP join an Instant AP cluster.

Standalone—Allows Instant AP to function in the standalone mode.

After changing the AP operation mode, ensure that you reboot the AP.

Preferred Master

Turn on the toggle switch to provision the Instant AP as a master Instant AP.

IP Address for Access Point

Select one of the following options:

Get IP Address from DHCP server—Allows IP to get an IP address from the DHCPDynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A network protocol that enables a server to automatically assign an IP address to an IP-enabled device from a defined range of numbers configured for a given network.  server. By default, the Instant APs obtain IP address from a DHCP server.

Static—You can also assign a static IP address to the Instant AP. To specify a static IP address for the Instant AP, complete the following steps:

Enter the new IP address for the Instant AP in the IP Address text-box.

Enter the subnetSubnet is the logical division of an IP network. mask of the network in the Netmask text-box.

Enter the IP address of the DNSDomain Name System. A DNS server functions as a phone book for the intranet and Internet users. It converts human-readable computer host names into IP addresses and IP addresses into host names. It stores several records for a domain name such as an address 'A' record, name server (NS), and mail exchanger (MX) records. The Address 'A' record is the most important record that is stored in a DNS server, because it provides the required IP address for a network peripheral or element. server in the DNS Server text-box.

Enter the domain name in the Domain Name text-box.

Radio

 

Enable Radio

Select the Enable Radio check-box under 2.4GHz Band and 5 GHz Band to enable and disable the radio.

Mode

Select any of the following options:

Access—In the Access mode, the Instant AP serves clients, while also monitoring for rogue Instant APs in the background.

Monitor—In the Monitor mode, the Instant AP acts as a dedicated monitor, scanning all channels for rogue Instant APs and clients.

Spectrum—In the Spectrum mode, the Instant AP functions as a dedicated full-spectrum RF monitor, scanning all channels to detect interference, whether from the neighboring Instant APs or from non-Wi-Fi devices such as microwavesElectromagnetic energy with a frequency higher than 1 GHz, corresponding to wavelength shorter than 30 centimeters. and cordless phones.

NOTE: In the Monitor and Spectrum modes, the Instant APs do not provide access services to clients.

NOTE: In the dual 5 GHz band, the Mode remains as Access and is non-editable. This dual 5 GHz band is only supported on AP-344 and AP-345 that runs on Instant AP 8.3.0.0. For more information, see the Configuring Dual 5 GHz Radio Bands on an Instant AP.

NOTE: To get accurate monitoring details and statistics, it is highly recommended to reboot the Instant APs once the Instant APs are toggled from the 2.4/5 GHz mode to dual 5 GHz radio mode or vice-versa.

Adaptive radio management assigned

You can configure a radio profile on an Instant AP either manually or by configuring the Adaptive radio management assigned option.

NOTE: Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) feature is enabled on Aruba Central by default. It automatically assigns appropriate channel and power settings for the Instant APs.

Administrator assigned

You can also assign an administrator by using the Administrator assigned option and selecting the number of channels in the Channel drop-down list. In the Transmit Power field, enter the signal strength measured in dBmDecibel-Milliwatts. dBm is a logarithmic measurement (integer) that is typically used in place of mW to represent receive-power level. AMP normalizes all signals to dBm, so that it is easy to evaluate performance between various vendors..

External Antenna

Antenna Gain

If the Instant AP has external antenna connectors, you need to configure the transmit power of the system. You can also measure or calculate additional attenuation between the device and the antenna before configuring the antenna gain. For more information, see Configuring External Antenna

Antenna Polarization Type

The wireless bridge’s integrated antenna sends a radio signal that is polarized in a particular direction. The antenna’s receive sensitivity is also higher for radio signals that have the same polarization. To maximize the performance of the wireless link, both antennas must be set to the same polarization direction. To maximize the performance of the wireless link, both antennas must be set to the same polarization direction.

Installation Type

Installation Type

Configure the Installation Type of the Instant AP you have selected. The Installation Type drop-down consists of the following options:

Indoor

Outdoor

You can either select the Indoor option to change the installation to Indoor mode or select the Outdoor option to change the installation to the Outdoor mode.

The options in the Installation Type drop-down are listed based on the Instant AP model.

Uplink

 

Uplink Management VLAN

The uplink traffic on Instant AP is carried out through a management VLANVirtual Local Area Network. In computer networking, a single Layer 2 network may be partitioned to create multiple distinct broadcast domains, which are mutually isolated so that packets can only pass between them through one or more routers; such a domain is referred to as a Virtual Local Area Network, Virtual LAN, or VLAN.. However, you can configure a non-native VLAN as an uplink management VLAN. After an Instant AP is provisioned with the uplink management VLAN, all management traffic sent from the Instant AP is tagged to the management VLAN.

To configure a non-native uplink VLAN, click Uplink and specify the VLAN in Uplink Management VLAN.

Eth0 Bridging

If you want to convert the Eth0 uplink port to a downlink port, enable Eth0 Bridging. Enable this option to support wired bridging on the EthernetEthernet is a network protocol for data transmission over LAN. 0 port of an Instant AP.

USB Port

Enable the USBUniversal Serial Bus. USB is a connection standard that offers a common interface for communication between the external devices and a computer. USB is the most common port used in the client devices. port if you do not want to use the cellular uplink or 3GThird Generation of Wireless Mobile Telecommunications Technology. See W-CDMA./4GFourth Generation of Wireless Mobile Telecommunications Technology. See LTE. modem in your current network setup.

PEAP User

Create the PEAPProtected Extensible Authentication Protocol. PEAP is a type of EAP communication that addresses security issues associated with clear text EAP transmissions by creating a secure channel encrypted and protected by TLS. user credentials for certificate based authentication. Enter the user name, password, and retype password in the Username, Password, and Retype Password field for creating the PEAP user.

Mesh

Mesh enable

Enable this option to allow mesh access points to form mesh network. The mesh feature ensures reliability and redundancy by allowing the network to continue operating even when an Instant AP is non-functional or if the device fails to connect to the network. For more information, see Aruba Mesh Network and Mesh Instant AP

The mesh feature is available only on 5 GHz radio band of cloud APs. The manual configuration of mesh roles is not applicable for cloud APs. Only supports same mesh cluster name and key for all APs.

Clusterless mesh name

Enter the name of mesh access points that do not belong to any cluster. The Clusterless mesh name field is disabled when the Mesh enable option is enabled.

Clusterless mesh key

Enter the key of the mesh access points that do not belong to any cluster. The Clusterless mesh key field is disabled when the Mesh enable option is enabled.

Retype

Re-enter the clusterless mesh key. The Retype is disabled when the Mesh enable option is enabled.

6. Click Save Settings and reboot the AP.

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