SMC Networks SMC2555W-AG manual Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation

Otherwise, the access point can derive its operating power directly from the RJ-45 port when connected to a device that provides IEEE 802.3af compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE).

Note: If the access point is connected to both a PoE source device and an AC power source, PoE will be disabled.

Warning: Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with this access point. Otherwise, the product may be damaged.

6.Observe the Self Test – When you power on the access point, verify that the PWR indicator stops flashing and remains on, and that the other indicators start functioning as described under “LED Indicators” on page 1-4.

If the PWR LED does not stop flashing, the self test has not completed correctly. Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page A-1.

7.Connect the Ethernet Cable – The access point can be wired to a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet through a network device such as a hub or a switch. Connect your network to the RJ-45 port on the back panel with category 3, 4, or 5 UTP Ethernet cable. When the access point and the connected device are powered on, the Ethernet Link LED should light indicating a valid network connection.

Note: The RJ-45 port on the access point uses an MDI pin configuration, so you must use straight-through cable for network connections to hubs or switches that only have MDI-X ports, and crossover cable for network connections to PCs, servers or other end nodes that only have MDI ports. However, if the device to which you are connecting supports auto-MDI/MDI-X operation, you can use either straight-through or crossover cable.

8.Position the Antennas – The antennas emit signals along a plane perpendicular to the antenna (with the propagation pattern shaped as a toroidal sphere as shown to the left), and thus provide more effective coverage when positioned along different axes. For example, you might position the antennas around 45 to 90 degrees from each other.

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