Cisco Systems CSACS1121K9 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, Access Point Power Options

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 2-3shows the power options for the access point.

Figure 2-3 Access Point Power Options

Option 1

Switch with inline power

Catalyst 2950

Option 2 Option 3

Switch

(without inline power)

Switch

(without inline power)

Catalyst 2950

Catalyst 2950

Inline Power

Patch Panel

Power injector

Power cord

	Universal
	power supply
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Access Point	Option 4

The access point power options are listed below:

•A switch with inline power, such as a Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550, 4000, or 6500 switch

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•An inline power patch panel, such as a Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel

•A power injector (Cisco AIR-PWRINJ3= or Cisco AIR-PWRINJ-FIB= )

•A power module (Universal power supply)

Note If you use in-line power from a switch or patch panel, do not connect the power module to the access point. Using two power sources on the access point might cause the switch or patch panel to shut down the port to which the access point is connected.

Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

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