LevelOne WAB-1000 manual Hardware installation, Preparation for use

Chapter 2: Hardware installation

Preparation for use

The Level One WAB-1000 Outdoor Access Point requires physical mounting and installation on the site, following a prescribed placement design to ensure optimum operation and roaming. The determination and planning of the wireless network solution should have been determined by a wireless LAN site survey team prior to purchase. This is not part of the scope of this user’s guide.

The WAB-1000 operates with Power over Ethernet (PoE) which requires the installation of a separate power injector which “injects” DC current into the Cat5 cable.

The WAB-1000 package includes the following items:

•The WAB-1000 Outdoor Access Point

•2 attachable antennas for communicating on the 802.11b/g ports

•1 15 Meter Ethernet cable

•1 power injector

•1 mounting kit for unit

•1 Ground wire

•Documentation as PDF files (on CD-ROM)

•Registration card

•Warranty card

If you will be installing outdoors, you may need to purchase an outdoor antenna. The 802.11b/g antenna port (shown in picture of the plugs, page 11) is used when configuring the unit to be used as a bridge. The port uses an external directional antenna or omni-directional antenna (purchased separately).

The WAB-1000 can be mounted outdoors on a high post to achieve the best bridge result. It has a lightning protection option (requires separate purchase) to prevent lightning damage.

Installation should be accomplished using the authorized cables and/or connectors provided with the device or available from the manufacturer/distributor for use with this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or party responsible for this FCC compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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