Aruba AP-315 - User Manual

Aruba 310 Series Access Points
Installation Guide
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Aruba 310 Series access points (AP-314, AP-315, IAP-314, and IAP-315) support IEEE 802.11ac standards for a
high performance WLAN. This device is equipped with two single-band radios that provide network access and
monitor the network simultaneously. These access points deliver high-performance 802.11n 2.4GHz and
802.11ac 5GHz functionality, while also supporting 802.11a/b/g wireless services. Multi-user Multiple-in,
Multiple-output (MU-MIMO) is enabled when operating in 5GHZ mode for optimal performance.
The AP-314 and AP-315 work in conjunction with an Aruba controller, while the IAP-314 and IAP-315 can be
configured via the built-in virtual controller.
The Aruba 310 Series provides the following capabilities:
 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a wireless access point
 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a wireless Air Monitor
 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a Spectrum Analysis
 Compatible with IEEE 802.3at PoE+ power sources
 Compatible with IEEE 802.3at PoE power sources
 Support for MCS8 and MCS9
 Centralized management, configuration, and upgrades
 Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio
 Centralized management, configuration, and upgrades
Package Contents
The following materials are included with this product:
 Aruba 310 Series access point
 9/16” and 15/16” Ceiling Rail Adapters
Hardware Overview
The following sections outline the hardware components of the 310 Series access point.
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.

Summary

Hardware Overview

LED

System Status

Indicates the operating condition of the access point via its LED display.

Radio Status

Indicates the operating mode of the access point's radios via its LED display.

LED Display Settings

External Antenna Connectors

Bluetooth Low Energy Radios

Console Port

Ethernet Ports

USB Interface

Reset Button

Power

Identifying Specific Installation Locations

Identifying Known RF Absorbers;Reflectors;Interference Sources

Lists common materials and objects that can absorb, reflect, or interfere with RF signals.

Access Point Installation

Connecting Required Cables

Software

Verifying Post-Installation Connectivity

Configuring the 310 Series

Access Point Provisioning;Reprovisioning

Access Point Configuration

Electrical and Environmental Specifications

Federal Communication Commission

European Union

Wireless Channel Restrictions

Industry Canada

Déclaration dIndustrie Canada

Mexico

Taiwan

Aruba AP-315 Specifications

General

Model	AP-315
Category	Wireless Access Point
Radio Bands	Dual-band
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
PoE Supported	Yes
Wireless Speed	Up to 1.3 Gbps
USB Port	1 x USB 2.0
Mounting	Ceiling, Wall
Wi-Fi Standards	802.11ac
Wireless LAN Standard	IEEE 802.11ac
Power Options	PoE, DC power
Antenna	Integrated
Maximum Data Rate	1.3 Gbps
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C
MIMO	3x3
Interfaces/Ports	2 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45)
Weight	750 g (1.7 lb)