Cabletron Systems 3Com manual Using, PowerBASE-T can be used to power the AP

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32CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING ACCESS POINT HARDWARE

Using the	The PowerBASE-T allows you to power the AP using the Ethernet cable. If you are
PowerBASE-T	forced to mount the AP in an area where access to an electrical outlet is limited,
	the PowerBASE-T can be used to power the AP.

The PowerBASE-T can be located at any point between the AP and the hub or switch, where a convenient AC outlet exists. To connect the PowerBASE-T, use the following procedure.

1Connect the power adapter cable to the power supply.

2Connect the power adapter cable from the power supply to the PowerBASE-T module. See item 1 in the following ﬁgure.

3Connect the power cord to the power supply.

4Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

When the PowerBASE-T module receives power, the green LED on top lights up.

5Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port to your network hub or switch. See item 2 in the following ﬁgure.

6Connect an 8-wire Category 5 Ethernet cable from the PowerBase-T module to the access point. See item 3 in the following ﬁgure.

When it receives power over the Ethernet cable, the access point will start its boot sequence and its LED will light up.

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Contents AirConnect 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point User Guide Version3Com Corporation Bayfront Plaza SantaClara, California 95052-8145Contents Installing Access Point Hardware Monitoring Wireless Clients Access Point Installation Conﬁguring the AP Access Point Specifications Technical Support Page Overview of Digital Wireless Networking IntroductionAirConnect Network TopologiesOverview of Digital Wireless Networking AirConnect Network Topologies AirConnect Access Wireless clientsPoint To the Ethernet LANAirConnect Access Point PowerBASE-T Wireless clients and APsRadio Basics Results in the original digital dataRadio Basics Wireless LAN Service Area 802.1d Spanning Tree SupportSite Surveys Filtering and Access Control Network Control Protocol NCP as described PPP Connection Data Rate Requirement Overview of Digital Wireless Networking Theory of Operation Simple Network Management Protocol Snmp Using Snmp Programmable Snmp Trap SupportManagement protocol MIB Increased MIB SupportUsing the User Interface Method DescriptionInstalling Access Point Hardware PrecautionsPackage Contents RequirementsPower Options Standard power supply 115/230VAC, 50/60Hz, 24V/14Remote power distribution system, Part Number AP-PS-11 US line cord Part NumberWall Mount To mount an AP on a wall Mounting the APBelow Ceiling Mount To mount an AP on a ceiling Mounting the AP PowerBASE-T can be used to power the AP UsingPowerBASE-T Condition, and other activity LED IndicatorsOff Blinking Power No power Power on During boot sequence Troubleshooting 3Com Support CenterVerify AP Operation Electrical Management System EMS operating outletVerify Network Wiring Topology Network connection veriﬁcationPage Monitoring Statistics System PropertiesInterface Statistics Forwarding CountsStatistics Ethernet StatisticsRadio Frequency Miscellaneous Statistics window, select Main Menu→Misc StatisticsPress Esc or Previous F4 to exit Type Name DefinitionSelect Clear All Statistics Clearing StatisticsKnown APs Gaining Access to the User Interface UI Using a Web Browser Gaining access to the User Interface UIHelp File Access Setup Network Web Server Help File AccessAccessing the Web Browser UI Select Virtual DirectorySelect Close/Exit Select System ConﬁgurationSelect Special Functions Select Reset AP Select Save F1 to save the conﬁgurationUnder Conﬁguration, select Security Select System Password Type the case sensitive AP nameParameter Description Select Easy Setup--Easy SetupSelect Easy Setup--Easy Setup Click Add/Delete Gateways Adding or Deleting Disallowed Wireless Clients Adding Allowed Wireless ClientsAdding or Deleting a Range of Allowed Wireless Clients For the Short RF Preamble setting, click Disabled ConsiderationsEnabling or Disabling Encryption Select Conﬁguration--SecurityFrequency No. of Channels Country Enable or disable interfaces on the APInterface Description Default Condition Enter the Multicast Mask data and voice values Select Enabled or Disable All for All Snmp Traps Snmp Trap Description Default ValueConﬁguring the Originating Modem Filtering to Discard Packets Conﬁguring the Answering ModemFiltering to Forward Packets Removing Filtered Packet Types Networking Protocols Click Delete FilterDisabling Type Filtering Under Conﬁguration, select FirmwareActive. Clear the wireless client association table for Special Function DescriptionSelect Regular at the Wireless Clients prompt Monitoring Wireless ClientsWireless Clients Indicates a 3Com voice-enabled device Versions Ascii InterfaceLatest version. Refer to Manually Updating AP Firmware on Arrow/Function Key Control Character Enable serial portConﬁgure the AP for the following To exit from submenus, press Esc Prompt DescriptionSelect Telnet Logins Press Tab to select System PasswordTo enable and conﬁgure the serial port connection on the AP Conﬁguring The Serial PortSetting Description Conﬁguring the Dial-Up SystemHanging Up Select Modem HangupInstallation WindowConfiguring the AP That can associate with this AP. The default is Disabled Wsaid PPP with Modems PPP DirectEstablishing a Connection Set the Connect Mode to Answer Originating APAnswering AP From the answering APs UIFor automatic dial-out, reset the AP Range of Wireless Clients Press up/down arrows to toggle between range and individualRemoving All Allowed Wireless Clients Removing Allowed Wireless ClientsEnable/Disable the ACL Load ACL from Wireless Client List Adding Disallowed Wireless ClientsRemoving Disallowed Wireless Clients Address FilteringClearing Wireless Setting LoggingClients from the AP OptionsPrevious version of AP ﬁrmware Manually UpdatingAP Firmware Type the ﬁrmware ﬁle name in the Download Filename ﬁeld Remainder of this procedure uses Windows 98 as an exampleSelect Alter Filenames/HELP URL/TFTP and press Enter Select Send File Open the Special Functions windowSelect Transfer from the emulation program menu bar Download is complete when the UI displays Select Alter Filenames/HELP URL/TFTP Server and press EnterUsing MD5 AuthenticationPerforming Pings Extended RoamingHex-digit sequence Wireless client and the access pointEncryption Press the Tab key to highlight .Short RF Preamble Enabled Restoring ConﬁgurationsSelect Restore Factory Conﬁguration Access Point Specifications Physical CharacteristicsRadio Characteristics Frequency No. of Channels Country Output CharacteristicsNetwork Characteristics Services Technical SupportOnline Technical World Wide Web SiteLatin America North AmericaTo obtain an RMA number, call or fax Page Index AsciiSnmp agent 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty 3Com AirConnect Access PointObtaining Warranty Regulatory Compliance Information Radio Frequency Interference Requirements CanadaImportant Read Before Using This Product 3Com End User Software License Agreement