Proxim manual Installation and Initialization, AP-700 Hardware Description, Overview

AP-700 User Guide

Installation and Initialization 2

This chapter contains information on the following:

•AP-700 Hardware Description

–Overview

–Antennas

–Active Ethernet

–LED Indicators

•Prerequisites

•Product Package

•System Requirements

•Hardware Installation

•Initialization

–Using ScanTool

–Logging In

–Using the Setup Wizard

–Installing the Software

•Related Topics

AP-700 Hardware Description

Overview

The AP-700 is a tri-mode AP that supports 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11a clients.

The AP-700 contains one embedded 802.11a/b/g radio that supports the following operational modes:

•802.11a only mode

•802.11b only mode

•802.11g only mode

•802.11b/g mode

•802.11g-wifi

NOTE: 802.11g-wifi has been defined for Wi-Fi testing purposes. It is not recommended for use in your wireless network environment.

NOTE: In countries in which 802.11a (5 GHz) is not available for use, the AP-700 provides dual-band (802.11b and 802.11g) support only. 802.11a functionality covered in this User Guide is not supported.

The AP-700 can be powered through either Active Ethernet (802.3af Power over Ethernet) or through an external DC power source using the power cord.

The AP-700 includes a a power jack, a 10/100 base-T Ethernet port, and an RS-232 serial data communication port. The AP includes an optional security cover that can be installed to protect against access to the power and LAN cables and to the reset and reload buttons. See Figure 2-1.

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