Aruba Networks RAP3WN Remote Access point User Manual Aruba RAP 3WN IG Rev 04 (2024)

Aruba RAP-3 Remote Access Point

Installation Guide

The Aruba RAP-3WN and RAP-3WNP are single-radio, single-band wireless

access points (AP) that 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 functionality while simultaneously supporting existing 802.11 b/g

wireless services.

The RAP-3 ships with Aruba Instant software. Therefore, out of the box, the

RAP-3 will operate as a Virtual Controller (VC) or an Instant AP. However, the

RAP-3 can be converted to operate as a Remote AP (RAP). For information

about the IAP to RAP conversion, see RAP Conversion.

Wireless transceiver

Protocol-independent networking functionality

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

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

Compatibility with IEEE 802.3af PoE

Package Contents

1x RAP-3WN or RAP-3WNP Access Point

1x Installation Guide (this document)

1x Aruba Instant Quick Start Guide

1x RJ-45 Ethernet Cable

1x 12V Power Adapter (RAP-3WN only)

1x 48V Power Adapter (RAP-3WNP only)

Before You Begin

Before installing your RAP-3 Remote Access Point, please ensure you have the

following:

RAP-3 (included)

1 x RJ-45 Ethernet Cable (included)

1 x Power Adapter (included)

RAP-3 Overview

Figure 1 Rear View (RAP-3WN Shown)

10/100Base-T Ethernet Ports

The RAP-3 has three 10/100Base-T (RJ-45) Ethernet ports for wired network

connectivity.

E0: WAN port (top)

E1: LAN port (middle)

E2: LAN port (bottom)

On the RAP-3WNP, port E2 has PoE power sourcing capability (PSE) to supply

power to any compliant 802.3af powered device (class 0-4).

Figure 2 Fast Ethernet Port Pin Out

DC IN (Power Socket)

The RAP-3 power adapter (included) connects to the DC IN port. The RAP-3

does not have an On/Off switch. The device turns on when the power adapter is

attached and plugged into a power outlet. The device turns off when you

disconnect the power adapter from the power source (outlet).

Top View

Figure 3 Top View

USB Port

The RAP-3 is equipped with a USB port to support cellular modems.

Figure 4 Bottom View (RAP-3WNP Shown)

LEDs

The RAP-3WN has five LED indicators that display the status of the device. The

RAP-3WNP has an additional LED called PSE.

PWR: When lit, the RAP-3 is powered on

E0:Indicates activity and/or status on this port.

E1: Indicates activity and/or status on this port

E2: Indicates activity and/or status on this port

WLAN: Indicates wireless status and activity

PSE (RAP-3WNP only): Indicated the PSE status on the RAP-3WNP

Reset Button

The RAP-3 is equipped with reset button, that when pushed, resets the device to

factory default settings. The reset button is located on the bottom of the device

and is recessed in a small, round hole.

To reset the RAP-3, insert a small, narrow object, such as a pin or paperclip, into

the hole and press and hold the button while powering on the RAP-3. This will

return the device to factory default settings.

RAP-3 Installation

Tabletop Mounting

The RAP-3 is shipped with a stand to use on flat (i.e. table top) surfaces. Place

the RAP-3 in the stand (see Figure 5) and place the stand on a flat, level surface.

Figure 5 Stand Installation

Connecting the Required Cables

The RAP-3 must be connected to a network device that has access to the

Internet, such as a router or modem. To complete the installation of the RAP-3:

1. Connect one end of the provided RJ-45 cable to port E0 on the RAP-3.

2. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a free RJ-45 port on your modem

or router.

3. Attach the provided power adapter to the DC IN port on the RAP-3.

4. Connect the other end of the power adapter to a power outlet.

The RAP-3 is now powered on. To verify this, ensure that the PWR LED is solid

green.

Verifying Successful Installation

Once the RAP-3’s PWR LED has come up, the device will take 2 to 3 minutes to

complete the boot cycle. Once the boot cycle is complete, you can connect to

your company or corporate network.

RAP Conversion

If your network administrator has instructed you to convert the RAP-3 to work in

RAP mode, follow the process below to complete the RAP conversion.

1. Power up the RAP-3.

2. Connect to Instant SSID.

3. Login to the RAP-3 by navigating to http://instant.arubanetworks.com and login

to the Instant WebUI. The default username is admin and the default

password is admin. See the included Aruba Instant Quick Start Guide for

more information.

4. Navigate to the Maintenance tab in the top right.

5. Click on the Convert tab.

6. Select Remote APs managed by a Mobility Controller from the drop

down menu.

7. Enter the IP address of the controller. This is provided by your network

administrator.

8. Click Convert Now to complete the conversion (see Figure 6).

9. The RAP-3 will reboot and begin operating in RAP mode.

Figure 6 IAP-RAP Conversion over the Internet

The RAP-3 requires Aruba Instant 3.0 to operate as a Instant AP and

ArubaOS 6.1.4.0 to operate as a Remote AP.

The 48V power adapter that ships with the RAP-3WNP does not come with

a country specific power cord. This cord must be ordered separately.

Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If

possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use

them to repack the product in case there is a need to return it.

The RAP-3WN ships with a 12V power supply and the RAP-3WNP ships

with a 48V power supply. These power supplies are not interchangeable.

LED Color(s) Activity Action

PWR Green On Power on

Off No power

WLAN Green Off Wireless is inactive

On Wireless is active

Flashing Radio mode

Ports (E0, E1,

E2) Green Off No link

On Link established

Flashing Ethernet activity

PSE Green Off Not sourcing PoE power

On Sourcing PoE power to an 802.3af Powered

Device

Flashing PoE power sourcing error

LED Color(s) Activity Action

Aruba RAP-3 Remote Access

Point

Installation Guide

www.arubanetworks.com

1344 Crossman Avenue

Sunnyvale, California 94089

Phone: 408.227.4500

Fax 408.227.4550

Aruba RAP-3 Remote Access Point | Installation Guide

Part Number 0511012-04 | March 2012

Contacting Aruba Networks

Web Site Support

Main Site http://www.arubanetworks.com

Support Site https://support.arubanetworks.com

Software Licensing Site https://licensing.arubanetworks.com/login.php

Wireless Security Incident

Response Team (WSIRT) http://www.arubanetworks.com/support/wsirt.php

Americas and APAC Support Email support@arubanetworks.com

EMEA Support Email emea.support@arubanetworks.com

WSIRT Email

Please email details of any security

problem found in an Aruba product.

wsirt@arubanetworks.com

Telephone Support

Aruba Corporate +1 (408) 227-4500

FAX +1 (408) 227-4550

Support

United States

Universal Free Phone Service Number (UIFN): Australia, Canada,

China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Korea,

Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, and the UK

All Other Countries

800-WI-FI-LAN (800-943-4526)

+800-4WIFI-LAN (+800-49434-526)

+1 (408) 754-1200

Copyright

© 2010 Aruba Networks, Inc. AirWave®, Aruba Networks®, Aruba Mobility Management System®, Bluescanner,

For Wireless That Works®, Mobile Edge Architecture, People Move. Networks Must Follow., RFprotect®, The All

Wireless Workplace Is Now Open For Business, and The Mobile Edge Company® are trademarks of Aruba

Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Open Source Code

Certain Aruba products include Open Source software code developed by third parties, including software code

subject to the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), or other Open

Source Licenses. The Open Source code used can be found at this site:

http://www.arubanetworks.com/open_source

Legal Notice

The use of Aruba Networks, Inc. switching platforms and software, by all individuals or corporations, to terminate

other vendors' VPN client devices constitutes complete acceptance of liability by that individual or corporation for

this action and indemnifies, in full, Aruba Networks, Inc. from any and all legal actions that might be taken against

it with respect to infringement of copyright on behalf of those vendors.

Warranty

This hardware product is protected by the standard Aruba warranty of one year parts/labor. For more information,

refer to the ARUBACARE SERVICE AND SUPPORT TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

Altering this device (such as painting it) voids the warranty.

Product Specifications

Electrical

Ethernet:

3 x 10/100Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet RJ-45 Interfaces

MDI/MDX

IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), IEEE 802.3u (100Base-T).

Power - RAP-3WNP:

48VDC power interface, supports powering through an AC-to-DC power

adapter

Power -RAP-3WN:

12 VDC power interface, supports powering through an AC-to-DC power

adapter

For additional specifications on this product, please refer to the data sheet. The

data sheet can be found at www.arubanetworks.com.

Proper Disposal of Aruba Equipment

For the most current information about Global Environmental Compliance and

Aruba products, see our website at www.arubanetworks.com.

Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Aruba products at end of life are subject to separate collection

and treatment in the EU Member States, Norway, and

Switzerland and therefore are marked with the symbol shown at

the left (crossed-out wheelie bin). The treatment applied at end

of life of these products in these countries shall comply with the

applicable national laws of countries implementing Directive

2002/96EC on Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

European Union RoHS

Aruba products also comply with the EU Restriction of

Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS). EU

RoHS restricts the use of specific hazardous materials in

the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment. Specifically, restricted

materials under the RoHS Directive are Lead (including Solder used in printed

circuit assemblies), Cadmium, Mercury, Hexavalent Chromium, and Bromine.

Some Aruba products are subject to the exemptions listed in RoHS Directive

Annex 7 (Lead in solder used in printed circuit assemblies). Products and

packaging will be marked with the “RoHS” label shown at the left indicating

conformance to this Directive.

China RoHS

Aruba products also comply with China environmental declaration

requirements and are labeled with the “EFUP 10” label shown at the

left.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Aruba Networks provides a multi-language document that contains country-

specific restrictions and additional safety and regulatory information for all

Aruba access points. This document can be viewed or downloaded from the

following location: www.arubanetworks.com/safety_addendum

EMC Compliance and Warning Statement

FCC Class B Part 15

This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission

(FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

The device has been found to be compliant to the requirements set forth in CFR

47 Sections 2.1091 for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this

transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm

from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any

other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference

harmful to radio communications.

If this equipment does cause interference, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.

Complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions as set out in the

interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003

of Industry Canada.

Cet apareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement

sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.

L ‘ utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes :

(1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’ utilisateur du dispositif doit étre

prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est

susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux normes CNR d’industrie Canada

applicables aux appareils radio exempts licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux

deux conditions suivantes:

1. L’appareil ne doit produire de brouillage, et

2. L’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,

même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

EU Regulatory Conformance

This product is CE marked according to the provisions of the R &

TTE Directive (99/5/EC) - CE(!). Aruba Networks Inc., hereby declares that this

RAP-3 device models are in compliance with the essential requirements and

other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. CE(!)

The Declaration of Conformity made under Directive 1999/5/EC is available for

viewing at the following location in the EU community.

If a power adapter other than the one provided by Aruba Networks is

used in the US or Canada, it should be NRTL Listed, with appropriate

voltage and current rating, marked “LPS” or “Class 2,” and suitable for

plugging into a standard power receptacle in the US and Canada.

Aruba access points must be installed by a professional installer. The

professional installer is responsible for ensuring that grounding is

available and it meets applicable local and national electrical codes.

CAUTION

RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC

RF radiation exposure limits. This equipment should be installed and

operated with a minimum distance of 7.87 inches (20cm) between the

radiator and your body for 2.4 GHz operations. This transmitter must not

be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate this equipment.