AP65 Access Point. The Aruba AP65 Access Point is a compact Tri-Band Wireless Unit supporting the a, b and g WiFi standards.

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AP65 Access Point The Aruba AP65 Access Point is a compact 802.11 Tri-Band Wireless Unit supporting the 801.11a, 801.11b and 801.11g WiFi standards.

1 AP65 Access Point The Aruba AP65 Access Point is a compact Tri-Band Wireless Unit supporting the a, b and g WiFi standards. The AP65 is designed to be directly mounted on a standard suspended ceiling, or can be mounted onto a false (stud or plasterboard) wall, or on any non-standard suspended ceiling using an optional mounting kit. The rear of the device has a single Ethernet 10Base-T socket, which also supplies the power (via Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)). Under the aerial ears there is also a power connector for an external power adaptor this method of power is not recommended.

AP65 Access Point, showing Ethernet Connector and mounting Points Suspended Ceiling Mount For sites with suspended ceilings, this is the recommended method of mounting the AP65.

2 AP65 Access Point, showing Ethernet Connector and mounting Points Suspended Ceiling Mount For sites with suspended ceilings, this is the recommended method of mounting the AP65. No additional mounting bracket is required. There is simply a single hole drilled in the ceiling tile to accommodate the Ethernet cable and then the AP65 is simply twisted into the bar and clips in place.

AP65 Aruba AP65 Mounting Kit The optional AP65 mounting kit consists of three items; Spacers for ceiling tile mounts Mounting Plate for

3 The advantage of the suspended ceiling is that a length of extra cable can be left in the ceiling to allow for the access point position to be adjusted. AP65 Aruba AP65 Mounting Kit The optional AP65 mounting kit consists of three items; Spacers for ceiling tile mounts Mounting Plate for flush wall or ceiling mounting Mounting box for use with conduit, probably for wall mounting Spacers for suspended ceiling mount with recessed rails Ceiling tiles are of the types that sit proud (the grid is recessed) interfere when the AP65 is mounted.

The picture below shows the spacer in place (though you actually fit it to the AP65 first and then clip them both in

4 AP65 Access Point, attached to a ceiling tile grid, demonstrating the problem with recessed tiles. There are two spacers provided in the kit, for 15mm and 24mm grids. The picture below shows the spacer in place (though you actually fit it to the AP65 first and then clip them both in place). AP65 AP65 spacer attached to a ceiling grid, note that the tiles now sit flush again The mounting method is to fit the spacer to the Access Point first, then twist the unit onto the bar.

5 And here it what it looks like, as you can see there are no raised tiles visible! AP65 AP65 Access Point, with the spacer attached, prior to mounting And here it what it looks like, as you can see there are no raised tiles visible!

6 AP65 Access Point, with spacer, attached to a ceiling grid. AP65 Mounting Plate The optional mounting plate is used when mounting onto a false (stud or plasterboard) wall, or on any non-standard suspended ceiling using an optional flush mounting bracket. AP65 Access Point, with mounting plate, showing the Ethernet connector The surface is drilled to allow the Ethernet to pass through it, and then the plate if fitted and fastened by two countersunk screws or bolts, appropriate to the surface the AP65 is being attached to. The screw holes match a NEMA-style gang box. The AP65 simply clips to the mounting plate and is fastened by a securing screw.

7 AP 65 Access Point, attached using a mounting bracket on a plasterboard wall AP65 Mounting box The AP65 mounting box is capable of being wall mounted, typically with conduit feeding the Ethernet cable

8 AP65 mounting box, with and access point shown next to it for comparison The depth of the box allows the incoming Ethernet Cable to be twisted into position to plug into the AP65 access point. There are two arrows on the bat to show the correct orientation when mounting the box. AP65 mounting box, wall mounted and cabled ready for the Access

9 Point to be fitted Finally, the AP65 is twisted on to the mounting box and clips in place. AP65 Access Point, attached to a mounting box External Power Power is normally supplied to an AP65 via Power over Ethernet using one of three options; 1. The existing, or a new Ethernet switch which is PoE capable 2. A rack mounted PoE injector, where the output from the switch daisy-chains into the PoE injector and then onwards to the site wiring and the access point. 3. A single PoE injector, capable of being placed in-line anywhere between the switch and the access point. PoE modules are industry standard item and can be ordered independently from the Aruba Equipment. PoE units can be locally sourced, and the type used will depend on the local infrastructure. Potential sources; Ethernet Switches with PoE Cisco ( Ethernet Switches with PoE Linksys ( Ethernet Switches with PoE Netgear (

10 Mid-span (in-line injectors) - PowerDsine ( Mid-span (in-line injectors) - 3Com ( This is not an exhaustive list, and if the installation is being outsourced then that company may recommend suitable local alternatives. Diagram Diagram (modified from PowerDsine) showing a 6-way PoE Injector unit, injecting power between an Ethernet Switch and four Access Points PoE units can be locally sourced, and the type used will depend on the local infrastructure. Potential sources; Ethernet Switches with PoE Cisco ( Ethernet Switches with PoE Linksys ( Ethernet Switches with PoE Netgear (

Mid-span (in-line injectors) - PowerDsine (www.powerdsine.com) Mid-span (in-line injectors) - 3Com (www.3com.

installations, where just one or two Ethernet lines need to have PoE, then the use of single in-line (mid-span) injectors can be used.

11 Mid-span (in-line injectors) - PowerDsine ( Mid-span (in-line injectors) - 3Com ( This is not an exhaustive list, and if the installation is being outsourced then that company may recommend suitable local alternatives For simple installations, where just one or two Ethernet lines need to have PoE, then the use of single in-line (mid-span) injectors can be used. 3Com (Black) and PowerDsine (Beige) single mid-span PoE injectors showing the dimensions 3Com (Black) and PowerDsine (Beige) single mid-span PoE injectors showing the Ethernet in (from the switch), and Ethernet out (with power added), jacks

12 3Com (Black) and PowerDsine (Beige) single mid-span PoE injectors showing the power connectors. Both are universal V switched-mode devices

AP-120 Series AP Mounting Kit

AP-120 Series AP Mounting Kit Installation Guide The AP-120 series mounting kit provides additional mounting options for the AP-120 series wireless access points. The mounting kit includes the following