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Installation Guide

The Aruba AP-114 and AP-115 wireless access points support the IEEE 802.11n 
standard for high-performance WLAN. These access points use MIMO (Multiple-
in, Multiple-out) technology and other high-throughput mode techniques to 
deliver high-performance, 802.11n 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz functionality while 
simultaneously supporting existing 802.11a/b/g wireless services. The AP-110 
Series access points work only in conjunction with an Aruba Controller.

The Aruba AP-110 Series access point provides the following capabilities:



Wireless transceiver



Protocol-independent networking functionality



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



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



Compatibility with IEEE 802.3at PoE+ and 802.3af PoE 



Central management configuration and upgrades through a controller



AP-114 or AP-115 access point 



9/16" and 15/16” Ceiling Rail Adapters



Installation guide (this document)

Figure 1  AP-110 Series LEDs

The AP-110 Series is equipped with four LEDs that indicate the status of the 
various components of the AP.



PWR: Indicates whether or not the AP-110 Series is powered-on



ENET: Indicates the status of the AP-110 Series’ Ethernet port



5 GHz: Indicates the status of the 802.11a/n radio



2.4 GHz: Indicates the status of the 802.11b/g/n radio

Figure 2  AP-110 Series Side (AP-114 shown) 

The AP-114 is equipped with three external antenna connectors. The connectors 
are labeled ANT0, ANT1, and ANT2, and correspond to radio chains 0, 1, and 2. 

The AP-110 Series is equipped with a USB interface for connectivity with cellular 
modems. 

Figure 3  AP-110 Series Rear

The serial console port allows you to connect the AP to a serial terminal or a 

laptop for direct local management. This port is an RJ-45 female connector with 

server using an Ethernet cable.

Figure 4  Serial Port Pin-Out

AP-110 Series is equipped with one 10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45) auto-sensing, 
MDI/MDX wired-network connectivity port. This port supports IEEE 802.3af and 
802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE) compliance, accepting 48 VDC (nominal) 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.

The 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports are on the bottom of the AP. These ports 
have RJ-45 female connectors with the pin-outs shown in 

Figure 5  Gigabit Ethernet Port Pin-Out

If PoE is not available, an optional Aruba AP AC-DC adapter kit (sold separately) 
can be used to power the AP-110 Series. 

Additionally, a locally-sourced AC-to-DC adapter (or any DC source) can be used 
to power this device, as long as it complies with all applicable local regulatory 
requirements and the DC interface meets the following specifications:



12 VDC (+/- 5%)/18W



Center-positive 1.7/4.0 mm circular plug, 9.5 mm length

The reset button can be used to return the AP to factory default settings. To reset 
the AP:

1. Power off the AP.

2. Press and hold the reset button using a small, narrow object, such as a 

paperclip.

3. Power-on the AP without releasing the reset button. The power LED will 

flash within 5 seconds.

4. Release the reset button.

The power LED will flash again within 15 seconds indicating that the reset is 
completed. The AP will now continue to boot with the factory default settings.

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-110 Series AP, ensure that you have the following:



CAT5e or better UTP cable of required length



One of the following power sources:



IEEE 802.3at or 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) source. The 
POE source can be any power source equipment (PSE) controller or 
midspan PSE device



Aruba AP AC-DC adapter kit (sold separately)



Aruba Controller provisioned on the network:



Layer 2/3 network connectivity to your access point

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One of the following network services:



Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)



DNS server with an “A” record



DHCP Server with vendor-specific options

Successful setup of an AP-110 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:



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



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-110 Series access point on a wall or on the ceiling. Use the 
AP placement map generated by Aruba’s Airwave VisualRF 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 
VisualRF 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. Examples 
of sources that degrade RF performance include:



Cement and brick



Objects that contain water



Metal



Microwave ovens



Wireless phones and headsets

The AP-110 Series ships with two ceiling rail adapters for 9/16” and 15/16” ceiling 

rails. Additional wall mount adapters and ceiling rail adapters for other rail 

styles are available as accessory kits.

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

where the AP will be placed.

2. Place the adapter against the back of the AP with the adapter at an angle of 

approximately 30 degrees to the tabs (see 

).

The AP-110 Series requires ArubaOS 6.3.1.0 or later.

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.

Table 1  AP-110 Series Series LED Meanings

PWR

Off

No power to AP

Red

Initial power-up 

Green - Flashing

AP booting

Green - Steady

AP ready

ENET

Off

Ethernet link unavailable

Yellow - Steady

10/100Mbps Ethernet link established

Green - Steady

1000Mbps Ethernet link established

Flashing

Ethernet link activity

5 GHz

Off

5 GHz radio disabled

Yellow - Steady

5 Ghz radio enabled in non-HT WLAN mode

Green - Steady

5 Ghz radio enabled in HT WLAN mode

Flashing - Green 

5 Ghz Air or Spectrum Monitor

2.4 GHz

Off

2.4 GHz radio disabled

Yellow - Steady

2.4 Ghz radio enabled in non-HT WLAN 
mode

Green - Steady

2.4 Ghz radio enabled in HT WLAN mode

Flashing - Green 

2.4 Ghz Air or Spectrum Monitor

The USB interface is disabled when the AP-110 Series is powered from 
802.3af PoE.

ANT0

ANT2

ANT1

USB Port

Serial

Console Port

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

RJ-45 Female

Pin-Out

Direction

Input

Output

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).

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.

1000Base-T Gigabit 

Ethernet Port

RJ-45 Female
Pin-Out

Signal Name

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

BI_DC+
BI_DC-

BI_DD+
BI_DD-

BI_DA+
BI_DA-
BI_DB+

BI_DB-

Function

Bi-directional pair +C
Bi-directional pair -C

Bi-directional pair +D
Bi-directional pair -D

Bi-directional pair +A
Bi-directional pair -A
Bi-directional pair +B

Bi-directional pair -B 

   

Aruba Networks, Inc., in compliance with governmental requirements, has 
designed the AP-110 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.

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

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

Make sure the AP fits securely on the ceiling tile rail when hanging 

the device from the ceiling, because poor installation could cause it 

to fall onto people or equipment.