Proxim AP-2000 manual Additional Hardware Features, Installing the AP in a Plenum

Getting Started

Download Updates from your TFTP Server using the CLI Interface

1.Download the latest software from http://www.proxim.com.

2.Copy the latest software updates to your TFTP server.

3.Open the CLI interface via Telnet or a serial connection.

4.Enter the CLI password when prompted.

5.Enter the command: download <tftpaddr> <filename> img

– Result: The download will begin. Be patient while the image is downloaded to the Access Point.

6.When the download is complete, type reboot 0 and press Enter.

NOTE

See Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) for more information.

Additional Hardware Features

•Installing the AP in a Plenum

•Active Ethernet

•LED Indicators

Installing the AP in a Plenum

In an office building, plenum is the space between the structural ceiling and the tile ceiling that is provided to help air circulate. Many companies also use the plenum to house communication equipment and cables. However, these products and cables must comply with certain safety requirements, such as Underwriter Labs (UL) Standard 2043: “Standard for Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete Products and Their Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces”.

The AP has been certified under UL Standard 2043 and can be installed in the plenum only when the following conditions apply:

•The unit's plastic cover has been removed.

•The power supply of the Access Point has been removed.

•There are two 802.11b cards in the cards slots.

OR

•There is one 802.11b card and the other card slot is protected with the metal faceplate provided in your kit.

NOTE

The 5GHz Antenna Adapter Kit or 11a Upgrade Kit is not approved in accordance with UL-2043 for use in a plenum. The Access Point using a power supply, should not be plenum mounted. Use Active Ethernet to power the units mounted in a plenum environment.

Installing/Removing the Metal Faceplate

When using only one card in the Access Point mounted in a plenum environment, remove the plastic cover. Place the top edge of the faceplate under the front ridge of the metal enclosure. Snap the faceplate in the empty card slot in the Access Point.

!CAUTION

Do not drop the faceplate into the card slot in the AP.

To install a second radio card, the faceplate must be removed. Gently pry the faceplate off using the tab on the faceplate.

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