That is correct for Outdoor APs.
My summary:
APs that have an RJ45 are a no-brainer, many of the 200- and 300-series indoor APs fall under that category.
Indoor APs that have the micro USB like form-factor console port will have a warning sign printed next to the port and will require the orange console cable that has the level converters and USB to serial components built-in.
Outdoor APs, and controllers/switches with micro-USB/mini-USB/usb-C have the converter integrated and can use standard USB cables.
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Herman Robers
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If you have urgent issues, always contact your Aruba partner, distributor, or Aruba TAC Support. Check
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Original Message:
Sent: Dec 16, 2020 01:44 PM
From: Ilya Petushkov
Subject: IAP-345 USB-to-MicroB Console Cable
I have found that the orange cable only works on Aruba AP series 500 and above. Any of the older outdoor APs (200-series, 300-series) use a standard micro usb cable that comes with the outdoor AP.
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Ilya Petushkov
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2020 11:05 AM
From: Toby Setchfield
Subject: IAP-345 USB-to-MicroB Console Cable
Has ny one used this cable in a Windows PC? Does it need drivers and if so, do they come from Windows Update on Win10 please?