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Contents

About This Guide

Purpose of This Manual ................................................................................................................................ ....xv
Intended Audience .................................................................................................................................. ..........xv
Associated Documents .............................................................................................. .......................................xv
Document Conventions ......................... ...........................................................................................................xv
Getting Help .................................................................................................................................. ...................xvi

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview ................................................................................................................................................. ........ 1-1
Kit Checklist ............................................................................................ ........................................................1-1
Hardware Description ................................................... .................................................................................. 1-2
Component Description ......................................................... ......................................................................... 1-3
Antennas ................................................................................................................................................ .. 1-3
LED Indicators .......................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Security Slot .................................................................... ......................................................................... 1-4
Console Port ...... ...................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Ethernet Port ............................................................................. ...............................................................1-4
Reset Button ......... ................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Power Connector ............ ......................................................................................................................... 1-5
Features and Benefits .................................................................................................................................... 1-5
Applications .................................................................................................................................................. .. 1-5

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

Preparing to Install ........................................................................................................................... ............... 2-1
Mounting the Access Point ................................................. ............................................................................ 2-1
Mounting on a Horizontal Surface ....................................................................................................... ..... 2-1
Mounting on a Wall ...... ............................................................................................................................ 2-2
Mounting on the Ceiling ..... ...................................................................................................................... 2-4
Removing the Access Point from the Mounting Bracket ................................................................................ 2-5
Connecting the Cables .................................... ............................................................................................... 2-6

Chapter 3: Initial Configuration

Overview .......................................................................................................................................... ............... 3-1
Using the CLI .......................................................................................... ........................................................3-1
Required Connections .............................................................................................................................. 3-1
Initial Configuration Using the CLI ............................................................................................................ 3-2
Using Web Management ........................................................... ..................................................................... 3-5

Appendix A: Specifications

General Specifications ............................................................................................................................ ........A-1
Maximum Channels ........ .........................................................................................................................A-1
Maximum Clients ...................................................................................................................................... A-1
Operating Range ........................................................................................................... ...........................A-1
Data Rate ............................................................................ .....................................................................A-1
Modulation Type ....................................................................................................................................... A-2
Network Configuration .............................................................................................................................. A-2
Operating Frequency ............ ...................................................................................................................A-2
Power Supply ......................................................................... ..................................................................A-2
Physical Size .................................................................................................... ........................................A-2
Weight .................................................................................................................................................... ..A-2
LED Indicators .......................................................................................................................................... A-2