Hardware Watchdog Timer. If the AP firmware enters an invalid state, the hardware watchdog timer will detect this situation and restart the advanced AP. Accordingly, the advanced AP can recover from certain error situations.

2 First-Time Installation and Configuration

2.1Powering up the AP

To power the AP with the supplied power adapter:

1.Plug the power adapter to an AC socket.

2.Plug the connector of the power adapter to the power jack of the AP.

NOTE: This product is intended to be powered by a Listed Power Unit, marked “Class 2” or “LPS” and output rated “5V DC, 1 A minimum” or equivalent statement.

Some advanced APs support Power Over Ethernet (POE). Visit the Madge web-site at www.madge.com for more details.

2.2Mounting the AP on a Wall

If required the AP can be mounted on a wall.

CAUTION: Before drilling into any surface check for hidden services such as electricity cables or water pipes. If in doubt please consult a qualified engineer.

NOTE: The fastenings supplied with this product are intended for use in solid walls only. To fix the AP to a solid wall proceed as follows:

1.Use the supplied template to determine the correct distance between the fastening screws.

2.Use a 6.5mm diameter drill to make a 25mm deep hole at each of the cross marks.

3.Insert the supplied “wall-plugs” into each hole.

4.Insert the supplied screws into the wall-plugs leaving approximately 3mm of thread proud of the wall surface to allow the AP to be hung on the screws.

5.Hang the wireless AP on the screws.

Fig. 1. Mounting the AP on a wall.

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