Reviewing the Site Requirements
2-4 Preparing for Installation
Reviewing the Site Requirements
Review the following to ensure that all site pre p ar ation tasks were completed.

Hardware Requirements

•Ensure that the Ethernet LAN is in place and operable.
•If you are installing the AP in a standalone configuration, locate the Ethernet
interface device (for example, a ThinWire segment, DECconnect faceplate, or
other appropriate network device) to which to connect the AP. Otherwise, if you
are installing the AP in a MultiSwitch 900 or DEChub 90, ensure that the device
is installed and operable.
•If you are installing the AP in a standalone configuration, ensure that an
appropriate ac power source is within 1.6 m (5.5 ft) of the AP.
•Ensure that a PC to install the R oamAbout Ac cess Point Ma nagemen t softwar e or
a console port device (a terminal or PC with terminal emulation software) is
available at the site for configuring the AP.
•Ensure that PC Cards are obtained for each wireless client.
•Ensure that the location can ac co m m o d at e th e p hy s ical size of the AP, as
described in the following table.
Table 2-1: AP Phy sical Specifications
Parameter Value
Width 3.18 cm (1.25 in)
Height 27.31 cm (10.75 in)
Depth 13.34 cm (5.25 in)
Weight 0.68 kg (1.5 lb)