Compliances Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
• This device will automatically limit the allowable channels determined by the current country of operation. Incorrectly entering the country of operation may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other system. The user is obligated to ensure the device is operating according to the channel limitations, indoor/outdoor restrictions and license requirements for each European Community country as described in this document.
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German Hiermit erklärt Edgecore, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Radio LAN device in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderun- gen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/ 5/EG befindet". (BMWi) Hiermit erklärt Edgecore die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes Radio LAN device mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den an- deren relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.
Chapter 1: Introduction The 2.4 GHz Wireless Access Point is an IEEE 802.11b/g access point that provides transparent, wireless high-speed data communications between the wired LAN and fixed or mobile devices equipped with an 802.11b, or 802.11g wireless adapter. This solution offers fast, reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include long-term maintenance overhead for cabling).
Introduction Super G– The Atheros proprietary Super G performance enhancements are supported by the access point. Features and benifits of Super G are described in the following table: Feature Characteristics Benifit Bursting More data frames per given time Increased throughput via overhead period reduction Standards-based...
Hardware Description Hardware Description Top Panel Traffic Rate WAN LED Power LED WLAN LED Traffic Rate LED Side Panels External Antenna Connector 10/100 Ethernet (not currently implemented) Power Socket Rest Button Port DC5V Reset External Antenna Connector (not currently implemented)
Introduction Component Description Antennas The access point includes integrated internal diversity antennas for wireless comunications. A diversity antenna system uses two identical antennas to receive and transmit signals, helping to avoid multipath fading effects. When receiving, the access point checks both antennas and selects the one with the strongest signal. When transmitting, it will continue to use the antenna previously selected for receiving.
Hardware Description Ethernet Port The access point has one 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 port that can be attached directly to 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN segments. These segments must conform to the IEEE 802.3 or 802.3u specifications. This port supports automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs, switches, or hubs.
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Select a Site – Choose a proper place for the access point. In general, the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, within line of sight of all wireless devices. Try to place the access point in a position that can best cover its Basic Service Set (refer to “Infrastructure Wireless LAN”...
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Hardware Installation Mounting on a wall – The access point should be mounted only to a wall or wood surface that is at least 1/2-inch plywood or its equivalent. Mark the position of the mounting screws on the wall so they line up with the two mounting slots on the bottom of the access point.
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T-rail (ceiling mount) Connect the Power Cord – Connect the power adapter to the access point, and the power cord to an AC power outlet. Note: If the access point is connected to both a PoE source device and an AC power source, PoE will be disabled.
Hardware Installation Note: The RJ-45 port on the access point supports automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs, switches, or hubs. Access Point Configuration The access point can be configured by connecting a PC to its Ethernet port and accessing the web interface.
Chapter 3: Network Configuration Wireless networks support a stand-alone configuration as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. The 2.4 GHz Wireless Access Point also provides repeater and bridging services. Access points can be deployed to support wireless clients and connect wired LANs in the following configurations: •...
Network Configuration Network Topologies Ad Hoc Wireless LAN (no Access Point) An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers, each equipped with a wireless adapter, connected via radio signals as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific ad hoc wireless LAN must therefore be configured to the same radio channel.
Network Topologies Wired LAN Extension to Wireless Clients Server Switch Desktop PC Access Point Notebook PC Desktop PC Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set (BSS) defines the communications domain for each access point and its associated wireless clients. The BSS ID is a 48-bit binary number based on the access point’s wireless MAC address, and is set automatically and transparently as clients associate with the access point.
Network Configuration Seamless Roaming Between Access Points Server Desktop PC Switch Switch Access Point Notebook PC Notebook PC Access Point <BSS 2> <BSS 1> <ESS> Desktop PC Infrastructure Wireless Bridge The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a WIreless Distribution System (WDS) for bridge connections between BSS areas (access points).
Network Topologies Wireless Bridge Links Network Between Access Points Core Root Bridge Bridge Bridge Bridge Infrastructure Wireless Repeater The access point can also operate in a bridge “repeater” mode to extend the range of links to wireless clients. The access point uses WDS to forward traffic between the repeater bridge and the root bridge.
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Network Configuration Network Core Wireless Repeater Links Between Access Points Root Bridge 802.11g Radio Repeater Link 802.11g Radio Repeater Link Repeater 802.11g Radio AP Link 802.11g Radio Repeater AP Link...
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Diagnosing Access Point Indicators Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action Power LED is Off • AC power adapter may be disconnected. Check connections between the access point, the power adapter, and the wall outlet. • PoE power to the access point may be disabled at the connected switch port.
Appendix B: Cables and Pinouts Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments For 10/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example, one wire might be green and the other, green with white stripes. Also, an RJ-45 connector must be attached to both ends of the cable.
Cables and Pinouts MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name Transmit Data plus (TD+) Receive Data plus (RD+) Transmit Data minus (TD-) Receive Data minus (RD-) Receive Data plus (RD+) Transmit Data plus (TD+) GND (Positive Vport) GND (Positive Vport) GND (Positive Vport) GND (Positive Vport) Receive Data minus (RD-) Transmit Data minus (TD-)
Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments Crossover Wiring If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and either both ports are labeled with an “X” (MDI-X) or neither port is labeled with an “X” (MDI), a crossover must be implemented in the wiring. EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard 10/100BASE-TX Crossover Cable White/Orange Stripe...
Specifications IEEE 802.11b Maximum Output Power (GHz - dBm) Data Rate 2.412 2.417~2.467 2.472 1 Mbps 2 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 11 Mbps Operating Range Note: The operating range distances listed in the following tables are for typical environments only. Operating ranges can vary considerably depending on factors such as local interference and barrier composition.
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Model Number: EAP2316A Pub. Number: 150200023800E, E072005-R01...
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