Cisco Systems 1240AG manual Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, Option

Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point

Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables

Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables

The access point receives power through the Ethernet cable or an external power module. Figure 2-12shows the power options for the access point.

Figure 2-12 Access Point Power Options

Option 1 Option 2

Switch without

Switch withinline power inline power

Catalyst 2950

Catalyst 2950

Power injector

Power cord

Universal

power supply

Access Point Option 3

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Warning This product must be connected to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Statement 353

Caution This product and all interconnected equipment must be installed indoors within the same building, including the associated LAN connections (as defined by Environment A of the IEEE 802.3af standard).

The access point power options:

•Option 1—Switches with sufficient inline power:

–An inline power capable switch, such as the Cisco Catalyst 3550 PWR XL, 3560-48PS, 3750-48PS, 4500 with 802.3AF PoE module, or the 6500 with 802.3AF PoE module

–Other inline power switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard

•Option 2—Switches without sufficient inline power can use the power injector:

–Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB)

•Option 3—Local power using the power module

Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

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