Installation; Chapter 2 Installation; General Installation; Using Poe (Power Over Ethernet) - Planet WAP-4060PE User Manual

Chapter 2

Installation

2.1 General Installation

Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough informa-
tion about the WAP-4060PE.
1. Locate an optimum location for the WAP-4060PE. The best place for your WAP-
4060PE is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your
mobile stations.
2. Assemble the antenna to WAP-4060PE. Try to place them to a position that can best
cover your wireless network. The antenna's position will enhance the receiving sensitivity.
3. Connect RJ-45 cable to WAP-4060PE. Connect this WAP-4060PE to your LAN
switch/hub or a single PC.
4. Plug in power adapter and connect to power source. After power on, WAP-4060PE
will start to operate.
Note: ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WAP-4060PE. Otherwise, the
product may be damaged.

2.2 Using PoE (Power over Ethernet)

The LAN port of WAP-4060PE supports PoE. Before you proceed with the PoE instal-
lation, please make sure the PoE adapter or switch is 802.3af compliant.
1. Do not connect the supplied power adapter to the WAP-4060PE.
2. Connect one end of a standard (category 5) LAN cable to the Ethernet port on the WAP-
4060PE.
3. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to the powered Ethernet port on a suitable PoE
Adapter or switch. (IEEE 802.3af compliant)
4. Connect the unpowered Ethernet port on the PoE adapter to your Hub or switch.
5. Connect the power supply to the PoE adapter and power up.
6. Check the LEDs on the WAP-4060PE to see it is drawing power via the Ethernet
connection.
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