OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide
FE Network Ports
The Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch has 24 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (FE) network ports.
The FE ports are used for connecting the switch to wireless Access Points (APs) and wired LAN segments. These ports can also provide power and serial connectivity to compatible devices. All FE ports automatically sense and negotiate speed, duplex, and MDI/MDX settings.
Serial & Power Over Ethernet
Each FE port supports
When a compatible Power Over Ethernet (POE) device (such as the Alcatel AP) is connected to a network port, the port can provide operating power to that device through the connected Ethernet cable. This allows APs to be installed in areas where electrical outlets are unavailable, undesirable, or not permitted, such as in the plenum and air handling spaces. The switch network ports automatically detect when compatible POE devices are connected and require power.
The network ports also provide serial connectivity over the same Ethernet cable, allowing convenient access to device console interfaces.
Special cables and adapters may be necessary to use SPOE features with some equipment. See material starting on page 20 for port and cable specifications.
Physical Description & LEDs
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FIGURE | OmniAccess 4324 FE Network Ports | ||
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Part | May 2005 |