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Aerohive AP245X Hardware User Guide

Read about and view specifications for the AP245X in this topic. Install the AP245X using this topic.

The AerohiveAP245X external-antenna AP features 802,11ac Wave 2 dual radio, 3x3:3 MU-MIMO with

data rates up to 1.3 Gbps per radio using existing 802.3af PoE infrastructure. Software-defined radio

allows ITmanagers to enable 802.11ac performance on both radios for the best coverage and

capacity Wi-Fi and investment protection. Built-in

BLE provides proximity, indoor location tracking, and

other location-based mobile engagement services. The AP245X has the power to support enterprise-

grade features, including built-in application visibility and control, RADIUS authentication, DHCP, captive

web portals, location services and spectrum analysis.

For more information about Aerohive APs in general, see "Introduction to Aerohive APs"

Important! Changing the Country Code

If your access point is configured for the World Regulatory Domain, it is important to set the country

code to the country in which the APwill be deployed to meet regulatory requirements and for optimal

wireless operation. To do this, follow these steps:

For Devices Running HiveManager:

1. Power on the APand allow it to find and connect to HiveManager. Once the APisconnected, it

appears in the table of unconfigured devices on the Monitor > Devices page and is categori

zed as

New under t

he Management Status table header.

2. Select the check box for the AP, and then choose Update > Advanced >Update Country.

3. On the Update Country Code page, choose the appropriate country code from the drop-dow

list,

and then click Upload.

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AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 1 of 17 Aerohive AP245X Hardware User Guide Read about and view specifications for the AP245X in this topic. Install the AP245X using this topic. The AerohiveAP245X external-antenna AP features 802,11ac Wave 2 dual radio, 3x3:3 MU-MIMO with data rates up to 1.3 Gbps per radio using existing 802.3af PoE infrastructure. Software-defined radio allows IT managers to enable 802.11ac performance on both radios for the best coverage and capacity Wi-Fi and investment protection.
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AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 2 of 17 For Devices Running HiveManager NG: 1. Power on the AP and allow it to find and connect to HiveManager NG. Once the AP is connected it appears in the table of devices on the Monitor > Devices page. 2. Select the check box next to the AP, and then choose Assign Country Code from the Actions dropdown list. In the dialog box that appears, select the appropriate country from the drop-down list and then click Save. 3. Upload your changes to the device.
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AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 3 of 17 EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2011 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements EN 301 489-17 V2.2.
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AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 4 of 17 • Slovensko [Slovenian]: [Aerohive] izjavlja, da je ta [ AP245X] v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. • Slovensky [Slovak]: [Aerohive] týmto vyhlasuje, že [ AP245X] spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
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AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 5 of 17 • This device may not cause interference, and • This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
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AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 6 of 17 Taiwan MPE Warning 電磁波曝露量MPE標準值(MPE) 1mW/cm2，送測產品實值為0.734 mW/cm2 Safety Guidelines The information in this section applies to AP245X devices. The following safety icons are used in these guidelines to identify the type of precaution: This icon indicates a general caution. Failure to comply with a caution notification can result in damage to equipment. This icon indicates an electrical caution.
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AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 7 of 17 All Ethernet and RS232 (console) ports and the cables attached to them are designed for intra-building connection to other equipment. Do not connect these ports directly to wiring that exits the building where this appliance is located Installing the AP245X The following sections describe how to install your Aerohive AP245X devices, connect them to the network, and start managing them in HiveManager NG.
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AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 8 of 17 2. Install two wall mount screws (and plastic anchors if necessary). Leave the screw heads far enough away from the wall so that the bracket will slip over them (you can test this using the bracket). If you are connecting the device to cables from inside the wall, drill an access hole in the wall for the cables, if necessary. 3.
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AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 9 of 17 Dropped Ceiling Track Mount You can mount the AP245X in either a square or diagonal position on a standard 15/16"-wide track (2.38 cm) in a dropped ceiling. A diagonal mount requires the diagonal mount bracket that ships with the device. This section describes how to do both installations.
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AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 10 of 17 You can also mount these devices to non-standard or recessed dropped ceiling tracks using brackets designed for 9/16" (1.34 cm) tracks. These brackets can be ordered from Aerohive (AH- ACC-BKT-80211AC-KIT). Diagonal Dropped Ceiling Track Mount Follow these steps and the illustration to mount an AP245X in the diagonal position on a standard dropped ceiling track. 1.
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AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 11 of 17 Securing the AP245X You can secure the AP using a Kensington ® lock in the lock slot on the side of the device, or you can order a security bracket kit (AH-ACC-SEC-KIT-80211AC) to secure it to a ceiling track or to a wall, as shown in the illustration below. For more information, contact your Aerohive sales representative.
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AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 12 of 17 Connecting the AP245X Follow these steps to connect your AP245X to power and to the network. 1. Connect a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable from ETH0 on the AP to a switch that provides PoE power, or use a PoE injector (see "Ethernet Ports"). 2. After the AP receives power, it automatically tries to get network settings and contact your HiveManager management platform. This process takes about five minutes.
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AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 13 of 17 Hardware Components You can see the hardware components of the AP245X in the illustration below and read about them in the sections that follow. To meet federal radiation exposure requirements, these devices should be installed at a minimum distance of 9.05" (23 cm) from your body.
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AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 14 of 17 Hardware Component Descriptions Status Light The status light conveys operational states for system power, firmware updates, Ethernet and wireless interface activity, and major alarms. The AP245X has a rectangular status light bar on the top corner and down one side of the chassis. The colors of this light bar indicate the following states of activity: Dark: There is no power or the status indicator is disabled.
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AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 15 of 17 Ethernet Ports The AP245X has two RJ45 10/100/1000Base-T/TX Ethernet ports (ETH0 and ETH1) that automatically negotiate half- and full-duplex connections with the connecting device. The ports are autosensing and adjust to straight-through and crossover standard Cat3, Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 Ethernet cables automatically. The APs receive power through an Ethernet connection to the ETH0 port from PSE (power sourcing equipment) that is compatible with the 802.
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AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 16 of 17 Antennas You must provide 6 dual-band 5 dBi articulated indoor antennas for the AP245X. You can order the following antenna kits from Aerohive: SKU Description AH-ACC-ANT-DB-5 One dual band RP-SMA female indoor 5 dBi articulated antenna for the AP245X. AH-ACC-DB-5-ANT-KIT AP245X articulated indoor antenna kit (six dual band 5 dBi antennas). AH-ACC-120-ANT-KIT 120 degree dual-band 5 dBi sector antenna for AP245X with three RP-SMA connectors.
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AP245X Hardware User Guide Page 17 of 17 Power Specifications • IEEE 802.3af PoE Power: Full 3x3:3 802.11ac MU-MIMO performance, BLE and Dual 5 GHz. No USB port, no 2nd Ethernet port. • IEEE 802.3at PoE Power: all of the above plus USB port and 2nd Ethernet port. • 802.