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Stand Alone 505 WAP used to test coverage in a house

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  • 1.  Stand Alone 505 WAP used to test coverage in a house

    Posted Jan 18, 2023 11:22 AM

    I want to be able to use a stand alone 505 WAP to broadcast a test SSID so I can determine the best spot to place a WAP to get coverage in the house. I'm a complete newbee so I don't even know how to get into the WAP to do any configurations. I have a POE switch to use to power it and my trusty Dell Laptop. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated and a good word will be put in for you with Santa!

    Thank you,
    Jim Greeley



  • 2.  RE: Stand Alone 505 WAP used to test coverage in a house

    MVP GURU
    Posted Jan 18, 2023 01:30 PM
    The AP will start broadcasting a set me up SSID that you can use to get the initial configuration on it. Initial login will either be admin/admin or admin/SERIAL. From there you can add a WLAN and make it PSK (like a home router).

    You can manage/config it from the wired side also if you know what IP it pulled.

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  • 3.  RE: Stand Alone 505 WAP used to test coverage in a house

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Jan 18, 2023 06:27 PM
    Here is user guide for initial setup
    https://www.arubanetworks.com/techdocs/Instant_811_WebHelp/Content/instant-ug/prov-iap/setup-iap.htm

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  • 4.  RE: Stand Alone 505 WAP used to test coverage in a house

    Posted Jan 20, 2023 08:11 AM

    So, if I am interpreting correctly, the device requires a DHCP server be available to provide it an IP address? Is that correct?
    If I spin up a virtual machine on my laptop, configure a DHCP server, and connect only the laptop and the 505 WAP to a portable POE switch, I should be able to make it all function so I can gain access to set it up to stand alone... Yes / No?

     

    Jim Greeley

     

     




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  • 5.  RE: Stand Alone 505 WAP used to test coverage in a house

    MVP GURU
    Posted Jan 20, 2023 08:47 AM
    Correct

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    Dustin Burns

    Lead Mobility Engineer @Worldcom Exchange, Inc.

    ACCX 1271| ACMX 509| ACSP | ACDA | MVP Guru 2022-2023
    If my post was useful accept solution and/or give kudos
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  • 6.  RE: Stand Alone 505 WAP used to test coverage in a house

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Jan 19, 2023 05:13 AM
    Check this blog entry, it referes to the "old GUI View" but still correct - https://blog.theitrebel.com/2018/11/13/aruba-iap-site-survey/
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