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AP-68 Series Wireless Access Point

Installation Guide

The Aruba AP-68 and AP-68P are single-radio, single-band wireless access points 
that support the IEEE 802.11n standard for high-performance WLAN. These 
access points deliver high-performance, 802.11n 2.4 GHz functionality while 
simultaneously supporting existing 802.11b/g wireless services. The AP-68 Series 
access points work only in conjunction with an Aruba Controller.

The Aruba AP-68 Series access point provides the following capabilities:

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Wireless transceiver

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Protocol-independent networking functionality

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IEEE 802.11b/g/n operation as a wireless access point

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IEEE 802.11b/g/n operation as a wireless air monitor

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Compatibility with IEEE 802.3af PoE 

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Central management configuration and upgrades through an Aruba 
Controller

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AP-68 or AP-68P access point

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Installation Guide

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9/16-inch Ceiling Rail Adapter

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15/16-inch Ceiling Rail Adapter

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Ceiling Rail Adapter Installation Guide

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4x Rubber Feet

Figure 1  Front (AP-68P Shown)

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PWR: Indicates whether or not the AP-68 Series is powered-on

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ENET: Indicates the status of the AP-68 Series’s Ethernet port

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11B/G/N: Indicates the status of the 802.11b/g/n radio

For information about the AP-68 Series’s LED behavior, see 

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Figure 2  Rear (AP-68P Shown)

The AP-68P is designed for use with an external antenna. The AP-68 is equipped 
with internal antennas.

Figure 3  Bottom (AP-68P Shown)

Use the console port to connect to a terminal for direct local management.

AP-68 Series is equipped with a single 10/100Base-T (RJ-45) auto-sensing, MDI/
MDX wired-network connectivity port. This port supports IEEE 802.3af Power 
over Ethernet (PoE) compliance, accepting 48VDC as a standard defined 
Powered Device (PD) from a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) such as a PoE 
midspan injector, or network infrastructure that supports PoE.

If PoE is not available, an optional Aruba 12V AP AC-DC adapter kit (sold 
separately) can be used to power the AP-68 Series. 

After WLAN planning is complete and the appropriate products and their 
placement have been determined, the Aruba controller(s) must be installed and 
initial setup performed before the Aruba APs are deployed.

For initial setup of the controller, refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for 
the software version installed on your controller.

Before installing your AP-68 Series access point, be sure that you have the 
following:

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CAT5 UTP cable of required length

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One of the following power sources:

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IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) source

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Aruba AP AC-DC adapter kit (sold separately)

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Aruba Controller provisioned on the network:

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Layer 2/3 network connectivity to your access point

One of the following network services:

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Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)

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DNS server with an “A” record

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DHCP Server with vendor-specific options

Successful setup of an AP-68 Series access point consists of five tasks, which 
must be performed in this order:

1. Verify pre-installation connectivity.

2. Identify the specific installation location for each AP.

3. Install each AP.

4. Verify post-installation connectivity.

5. Configure each AP.

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:

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When connected to the network, each AP is assigned a valid IP address

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APs are able to locate the controller 

Refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for instructions on locating and 
connecting to the controller.

You can mount the AP-68 Series access point on a wall or on the ceiling. Use the 
AP placement map generated by Aruba’s RF 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 RF plan.

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 AP to its fixed location.

RF absorbers include:

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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 within the concrete, blocking RF 
signals.

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Natural Items—Fish tanks, water fountains, ponds, and trees

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Brick

RF reflectors include:

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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.

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Do not place an AP between two air conditioning/heating ducts. Make sure 
that APs are placed below ducts to avoid RF disturbances.

RF interference sources include:

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Microwave ovens and other 2.4 or 5 GHz objects (such as cordless phones)

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Cordless headset such as those used in call centers or lunch rooms

The keyhole-shaped slots on the back of the AP can be used to attach the device 
upright to an indoor wall or shelf. When you choose the mounting location, allow 
additional space at the right of the unit for cables.

1. At the mounting location, install two screw on the wall or shelf, 2.1 inches 

(5.3 cm) apart. If you are attaching the device to drywall, Aruba recommends 
using appropriate wall anchors (not included).

2. Align the mounting slots on the rear of the AP over the screws and slide the 

unit into place.

Figure 4  Mounting AP-68 on a Wall

The snap-in tile rail slots on the rear of the AP can be used to securely attach the 
device directly to a 15/16" wide, standard ceiling tile rail.

1. Pull the necessary cables through a prepared hole in the ceiling tile near 

where the AP will be placed.

2. If necessary, connect the console cable to the console port on the bottom of 

the AP.

3. Hold the AP next to the ceiling tile rail with the ceiling tile rail mounting slots 

at approximately a 30-degree angle to the ceiling tile rail (see 

Figure 5

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sure that any cable slack is above the ceiling tile.

4. Pushing toward the ceiling tile, rotate the AP clockwise until the device 

clicks into place on the ceiling tile rail.

Figure 5  Orienting the Ceiling Tile Rail Mounting Slots

N O T E

The Aruba AP-68 Series requires ArubaOS 6.0 or later.

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Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If 
possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use 
these materials to repack and return the unit to the supplier if needed.

PWR

ENET

11B /G/N

CAUTION

FCC Statement: Improper termination of access points installed in the 
United States configured to non-US model controllers will be in violation of 
the FCC grant of equipment authorization. Any such willful or intentional 
violation may result in a requirement by the FCC for immediate termination 
of operation and may be subject to forfeiture (47 CFR 1.80).

CAUTION

EU Statement: 
Lower power radio LAN product operating in 2.4 GHz band. Please refer to 
the ArubaOS User Guide for details on restrictions.

Produit réseau local radio basse puissance operant dans la bande 
fréquence 2.4 GHz. Merci de vous referrer au ArubaOS User Guide pour les 
details des restrictions.

Low Power FunkLAN Produkt, das im 2.4 GHz Band arbeitet. Weitere Infor-
mationen bezlüglich Einschränkungen finden Sie im ArubaOS User Guide.

Apparati Radio LAN a bassa Potenza, operanti a 2.4 GHz. Fare riferimento 
alla ArubaOS User Guide per avere informazioni detagliate sulle restrizioni.

Antenna Connector
(AP-68P Only)

CONSOLE

ENET

Po wer 
Connector

Antenna 
Connector

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It is important that you verify the items listed under 

 before you attempt to set up and install an AP-68 Series access 

point.

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Aruba Networks, Inc., in compliance with governmental requirements, has 
designed the AP-68 Series access points so that only authorized network 
administrators can change the settings. For more information about AP 
configuration, refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide and ArubaOS User 
Guide.

CAUTION

Access points are radio transmission devices and as such are subject to 
governmental regulation. Network administrators responsible for the con-
figuration 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.

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Service to all Aruba Networks products should be performed by trained 
service personnel only.

CAUTION

Make sure the AP fits securely on the ceiling tile rail when hanging the 
device from the ceiling; poor installation could cause it to fall onto people 
or equipment.