Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company LSIN0100 User Manual

The Aruba LS-100 wireless location sensor is a single radio, dual-band WLAN 

device that scans the supported radio bands, collects relevant data about 

wireless devices in the network, and makes this information available to a 

locationing server by periodically connecting to the wireless network as a 

client device. 
In addition to WLAN scanning to improve infrastructure based locationing 

performance, the LS-100 also incorporates a Bluetooth Low Energy 

(Bluetooth 4.0, BLE) chirper to support client based locationing services.

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LS-100 wireless location sensor

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AC Power Plug

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USB Power Cable (Type A to type Micro-B connectors) – 1m length

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AC Outlet Security Kit

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Wall Mount Bracket

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Release Key 

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Aruba SW License Agreement (EULA) 

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Installation guide (this document)

Figure 1  LS-100 Front

Table 1  LED Meanings

Figure 2  LS-100 Bottom

The LS-100 implements a Micro-B type USB interface for DC powering. 

The power button allows you to enable/disable DC power to all circuits (AC 

power may remain active at all times).

The Reset/LED button is a dual-function push button, for system reset 

(during power on) and LED control (during normal operation). To reset 

LS-100 to manufacturing defaults the button has to be held down (for 

several seconds) while the unit is powered on. During normal operation, the 

button can be used to toggle LED mode between “normal” (default after 

power on) and “all off”.
Figure 3  LS-100 Rear

The serial console port allows you to connect the device to a serial terminal 

or a laptop for direct local management. This port located at the rear of the 

LS-100 is a 4-pin connector covered by a dust cover. An optional serial 

adapter cable (AP-CBL-SER) is available for use with the LS-100 and is sold 

separately.

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. Examples of sources that degrade RF performance include:

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Cement and brick

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Objects that contain water

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Metal

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Microwave ovens

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Wireless phones and headsets

The LS-100 device can be either plugged into an AC power outlet or 

mounted on a wall (powered via USB). 

1. (Optional) You can keep your LS-100 device secure with the security kit.

a. Align the triangle mark on the AC outlet security kit with the same 

triangle mark on the back panel of the LS-100.

b. Rotate the security kit 180 degrees.

Figure 4  Installing Security Kit

2. Slide the AC power plug to the tracks at the back panel of the LS-100 until 

the plug locks into place.

Figure 5  Installing AC Power Plug

3. After plugging the LS-100 into an AC power outlet, you can use a screw to 

secure the security kit to the wall.

1. Route the USB cable through the bottom opening of the wall mount 

bracket.

Figure 6  Routing the USB Cable  

2. Attach the wall mount bracket to the wall.

a. Use the wall mount bracket as the template to mark the two 

mounting points on the wall.

b. Use a drill to create two holes on the two markings you created in the 

previous step.

c. Install any necessary wall anchors. Wall anchors are not included in 

the package.

d. Align the screw holes in the wall mount bracket with the previously 

installed anchors or demarcated screw points.

e. Insert the screws to secure the wall mount bracket. Screws are not 

included in the package.

Figure 7  Attaching the Wall Mount Bracket to a Wall 

3. Align the tracks at the back panel of the LS-100 with the wall mount 

bracket. Push the LS-100 against the wall mount bracket and downward 

until the LS-100 locks into place.

Figure 8  Attaching LS-100 to the Wall Mount Bracket

N O T E

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.

System Status 
LED

Off

Device powered off

Red

Error condition

Red - Flashing

Device booting, not ready

Green - Flashing

Device ready, not connected to network, 
configured

Green - Steady

Device ready, connected to network, 
configured

Amber - Flashing

Device ready, not connected to network, not 
configured

Amber - Steady

Device ready, connected to network, not 
configured

 System LED

 USB

 Reset/LED Button

 Power Button

Hot-plug operation is not recommended for the console port.

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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).

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EU Statement: 

Lower power radio LAN product operating in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. 

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 et 5 GHz. Merci de vous referrer au ArubaOS User 

Guide pour les details des restrictions.

Low Power FunkLAN Produkt, das im 2.4 GHz und im 5 GHz Band 

arbeitet. Weitere Informationen bezlüglich Einschränkungen finden Sie 

im ArubaOS User Guide.

Apparati Radio LAN a bassa Potenza, operanti a 2.4 GHz e 5 GHz. Fare 

riferimento alla ArubaOS User Guide per avere informazioni detagliate 

sulle restrizioni.

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To meet regulatory restrictions, the device must be professionally 

installed.

Console 
Port

N O T E

Service to all Aruba Networks products should be performed by trained 

service personnel only.

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Avoid hitting a live wire when drilling into a wall to secure the security kit.

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