Configuring Device Parameters
To configure device parameters on an AP, complete the following steps:
1. In the app, select one of the following options:
To select a group in the filter:
a. Set the filter to one of the options under . Ensure that the filter selected contains at least one active access point.
The dashboard context for the group is displayed.
b. Under , click > .
A list of access points is displayed in the
To select an access point in the filter:
a. Set the filter to .
b. Under , click > .
A list of access points is displayed in the
view.c. Click an access point listed under .
The dashboard context for the access point is displayed.
d. Under , click > .
2. Click the icon.
The tabs to configure access points are displayed.
3. Click the tab.
The
table is displayed.4. To edit an AP, select an AP in the table, and then click the edit icon.
5. Configure the parameters described below:
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Allows to set one of the following operation modes: Instant AP join an Instant AP cluster. —AllowsInstant AP to function in the standalone mode. —AllowsAfter changing the AP operation mode, ensure that you reboot the AP. |
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Turn on the toggle switch to provision the Instant AP as a master Instant AP. |
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Select one of the following options: 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. —Allows IP to get an IP address from theInstant AP. To specify a static IP address for the Instant AP, complete the following steps: —You can also assign a static IP address to theEnter the new IP address for the Instant AP in the text-box. Enter the subnetSubnet is the logical division of an IP network. mask of the network in the text-box. Enter the domain name in the text-box. |
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Select the check-box under and to enable and disable the radio. |
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Select any of the following options: Instant AP serves clients, while also monitoring for rogue Instant APs in the background. —In the mode, theInstant AP acts as a dedicated monitor, scanning all channels for rogue Instant APs and clients. —In the mode, theInstant 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. —In the mode, theIn the and modes, the Instant APs do not provide access services to clients. In the dual 5 GHz band, the remains as 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. 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. |
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You can configure a radio profile on an Instant AP either manually or by configuring the option. feature is enabled on Aruba Central by default. It automatically assigns appropriate channel and power settings for the Instant APs. |
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You can also assign an administrator by using the 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.. option and selecting the number of channels in the drop-down list. In the field, enter the signal strength measured in |
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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 |
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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. |
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Configure the of the Instant AP you have selected. The drop-down consists of the following options:
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 Instant AP model. drop-down are listed based on the |
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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 and specify the VLAN in . |
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If you want to convert the Eth0 uplink port to a downlink port, enable EthernetEthernet is a network protocol for data transmission over LAN. 0 port of an Instant AP. . Enable this option to support wired bridging on the |
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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. |
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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 , , and field for creating the PEAP user. |
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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. |
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Enter the name of mesh access points that do not belong to any cluster. The field is disabled when the option is enabled. |
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Enter the key of the mesh access points that do not belong to any cluster. The field is disabled when the option is enabled. |
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Re-enter the clusterless mesh key. The is disabled when the option is enabled. |
6. Click and reboot the AP.