Product label, Product features, Ethernet compatibility – Aruba Networks Access Point Aruba AP 60/61 User Manual
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Product Specifications
Appendix C
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Aruba AP 60/61
0500160
Installation Guide
December 2005
Product Label
The product label is affixed to the chassis of the Aruba AP 60/61 The symbols on
the label are explained in this chapter.
Product Features
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Wireless dual-band transceiver
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Varied antenna options:
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The Aruba AP60 has dual Reverse Polarity SMA (RP-SMA) antenna
connectors that accept a variety of high-gain detachable antennas (not
included).
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The Aruba AP61 has a built-in swivel array with dual, tri-band,
omnidirectional antennas for reception diversity.
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Protocol-independent networking functionality
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Supports IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11b/g operation as an AP
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Supports IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b/g operation as an AM
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Compatible with IEEE 802.3af Power Over Ethernet (POE)
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Seamless connectivity to wired LANs augment existing networks quickly and
easily
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Can be centrally managed, configured, and upgraded through the Mobility
Controller to take advantage of network changes and security improvements
Ethernet Compatibility
The Aruba AP 60/61 attaches to 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (FE) LAN segments that
utilize 10Base-T/100Base-TX (twisted-pair) wiring. The device appears as an
Ethernet node and performs a routing function by moving packets between the
wired LAN and remote workstations on the wireless infrastructure.
Radio Characteristics
The Aruba AP 60/61 can be configured to support IEEE 802.11a or IEEE
802.11b/g operation as an AP, and supports both IEEE 802.11a and IEEE
802.11b/g operation as an AM:
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802.11a provides a high data rate and reliable wireless connectivity
802.11a operation uses a radio modulation technique known as Orthogonal
Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), and a shared collision domain
(CSMA/CA). It operates in the 5GHz Unlicensed National Information
Infrastructure (UNII) band. Data is transmitted over a half-duplex radio channel
operating at up to 54 Megabits per second (Mbps).
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802.11b provides an alternative to wired LANs that can dramatically cut costs