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Configuring Device Parameters

To configure device parameters on an access point (AP), complete the following steps:

  1. In the Network Operations app, select one of the following options:
    • To select an AP group in the filter:
      1. Set the filter to a group containing at least one AP.

        The dashboard context for the group is displayed.

      2. Under Manage, click Devices > Access Points.

        A list of APs is displayed in the List view.

    • To select an AP in the filter:
      1. Set the filter to Global or a group containing at least one AP.
      2. Under Manage, click Devices > Access Points.

        A list of APs is displayed in the List view.

      3. Click an AP listed under Device Name.

        The dashboard context for the AP is displayed.

      4. Under Manage, click Devices > Access Point.
  2. Click the Config icon.

    The tabs to configure the APs are displayed.

  3. Click the Access Points tab.

    The Access Points page 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 IAP.

    For IAPs 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 IAPs running 8.6.0.0 or earlier versions, you can enter up to 32 ASCII or non-ASCII characters.

    AP Zone

    Configures the IAP zone.

    For IAPs 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 IAP. 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 IAPs in a cluster. For more information, see Configuring Radio Parameters.

    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 you to set one of the following operation modes:

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

    LACP Mode

    Allows you to set one of the following LACPLink Aggregation Control Protocol. LACP is used for the collective handling of multiple physical ports that can be seen as a single channel for network traffic purposes. modes:

    Preferred Conductor

    Turn on the toggle switch to provision the IAP as a conductor IAP.

    After provisioning the IAP as a conductor IAP, ensure that you reboot the AP.

    IP Address for Access Point

    Select one of the following options:

    You can configure up to two DNS servers separated by a comma. If the first DNS server goes down, the second DNS server takes control of resolving the domain name.

    Radio

    Dual 5G Mode

    Select the Dual 5G Mode check-box to enable the dual 5G mode. In the Dual 5G Mode, the Mode remains as Access and is non-editable. The Dual 5G Mode is only supported on AP-344 and AP-345 running on Aruba InstantOS 8.3.0.0. For more information, see Configuring Dual 5 GHz Radio Bands on an IAP.

    Split Radio

    Select the Split Radio check-box to allow the radios of the IAP to operate in the tri-radio mode. The Split Radio is only supported on AP-555 running on Aruba InstantOS 8.5.0.0. For more information, see About Tri-Radio Mode.

    Enable Radio

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

    Mode

    From the Mode drop-down list, select any of the following options:

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

    The access, spectrum, and monitor mode of the radios of an access point is available for Foundation and Advanced licenses for APs.

    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.

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

    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

    Enter the Antenna Gain values in dBi for the 2.4 GHz Antenna Gain and the 5 GHz Antenna Gain. For more information, see Configuring External Antenna

    Antenna Polarization Type

    From the Antenna Polarization Type drop-down list, select any of the following:

    • co-polarization—Select this option for the polarization of both the transmitting and receiving antenna to be same.
    • cross-polarization—Select this option for the polarization of both the transmitting and receiving antenna to be different.

    The integrated antenna of the wireless bridge sends a radio signal that is polarized in a particular direction. The receive sensitivity of the antenna 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.

    Installation Type

    Installation Type

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

    • Default—Select this option to change the installation type to the default mode.
    • Indoor—Select this option to change the installation type to the indoor mode.
    • Outdoor—Select this option to change the installation type 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 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 Mode

    Allows you to change the Eth0 bridging mode in your wired network. The Eth0 Mode drop-down consists of the following options:

    • Uplink—Select this option to change the Eth0 bridging mode to the uplink port.
    • Downlink—Select this option to change the Eth0 bridging mode to the downlink port.
     

    Eth1 Mode

    Allows you to change the Eth1 bridging mode in your wired network. The Eth1 Mode drop-down consists of the following options:

    • Default—Select this option to change the Eth1 bridging mode to the default port.
    • Uplink—Select this option to change the Eth1 bridging mode to the uplink port.
    • Downlink—Select this option to change the Eth1 bridging mode to the downlink port.

    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

    Select the Mesh enable check-box 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 IAP

    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 then reboot the AP.