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Wireless LAN Inter-Building Access Point


Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

This chapter describes initial setup of the Inter-Building Access Point.

2.1 Product Kit

Before installation, make sure that you the following items:

If any of the above items are not included or damaged, please contact your local dealer for support.


2.2 System Requirements

Installation of the 11Mbps Wireless LAN Inter-Building Access Point requires:

  1. An AC power outlet (100~240V, 50~60Hz) which supplies the power for the Inter-Building Access Point.
  2. A 10/100 Base-T (UTP) Ethernet cable drop.

2.3 Mechanical Description

Top panel of the Inter-Building Access Point:

The following table provides an overview of each LED activity:

LED Definition

Activity

Description

PWR

Continuous Green

Power enabled

AP

Continuous Green

The Inter-Building Access Point is ready in service.

WLAN

Flashing Green

Off: No wireless activity

Flashing: Wireless RX/TX activity

LAN

Flashing Green

Off: No Ethernet traffic activity

Flashing: Wired LAN traffic activity

LINK

Continuous Green

Off: no station connected to the Inter-Building Access Point

On: with one or more stations associated to the Inter-Building Access Point

Back panel of the Inter-Building Access Point:

Power Socket

The power adapter plugs into the socket labeled "POWER"

Ethernet Ports

The 11Mbps Wireless LAN Inter-Building Access Point supports an Ethernet ports: RJ-45 MDI daisy-chain port (labeled “MDI”). You may connect the Inter-Building Access Point either to a hub or a PC. Please note that, use the cross-over cable when you desire to connect the Access Point to a PC. The two LEDs (10/100/Link) next to the Ethernet ports indicate the Ethernet physical link status. The ‘Link’ LED is a good indicator for to see if you have proper Ethernet connection.

Default

NOTE: The button labeled "DEFAULT" enables you to restore the Access Point's default setting. This is used when you forget the password. Please detach the DC power plug and press the "DEFAULT" button on the back panel of the Access Point. Reconnect the power and keep holding the button in for a few seconds until the "AP" LED indicator blinks. This will restore the Access Point's default settings and enable you to configure the Access Point via utility, telnet or Web again.


2.4 Hardware Installation

Take the following steps to set up your Inter-Building Access Point.

NOTE ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the Inter-Building Access Point. Otherwise, the product may be damaged.

 

 

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