Aruba IAP-175 Outdoor Instant Access Point
Installation Guide
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The Aruba IAP-175 is a resilient, environmentally hardened, outdoor rated, dual-radio, dual-band IEEE
802.11 a/b/g/n wireless access point. This outdoor access point is part of Aruba’s comprehensive wireless
network solution. The IAP-175 can operate as an Aruba virtual controller or as a member of an Aruba
Instant wireless network.
There are two versions of the IAP-175, which mainly differ in the way they receive power.
IAP-175P: PoE+ powered (802.3at)
IAP-175AC: AC powered (100 - 240 VAC)
Guide Overview
"IAP-175 Hardware Overview" on page3 provides a detailed hardware overview of the three IAP-175
models.
"Outdoor Planning and Deployment Considerations" on page7 provides key questions to ask and items
to consider when deploying an outdoor wireless network.
"Installing Antennas" on page12 describes how to installing antennas.
"Weatherproofing Connections" on page12 provides instructions on weatherproofing the AP’s
connectors.
"Installing the IAP-175" on page19 describes the multi-step process for a successful installation and
deployment of an IAP-175.
"Safety and Regulatory Compliance" on page30 provides an overview of safety and regulatory
compliance information.
IAP-175 Operations
Wireless access point (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n)
Wireless air monitor (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n)
Enterprise mesh point
Enterprise mesh portal
Protocol-independent networking functionality
IAP-175P: IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet+ (PoE+) compatible
IAP-175AC: IEEE 802.3af Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device
The IAP-175 requires Aruba 3.0 Instant or later.
The IAP-175AC can function as a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device by providing power through its Ethernet
port in compliance with the IEEE 802.3af standard.