Connecting To An Ethernet Network With An Inline Power Source - Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point

Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source

Caution Be careful when handling the access point; the bottom plate might be hot.
If your access point is connected to in-line power, do not connect the power module to the access point.
Note
Using two power sources on the access point might cause the access point to shut down to protect internal
components and might cause the switch to shut down the port to which the access point is connected. If
your access point shuts down, you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source.
Follow these steps to connect the access point to the Ethernet LAN when you have an inline power
source:
Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector labeled Ethernet on the access
Step 1
point (see
Figure 2-9
1
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the following:
Step 2
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Figure 2-9).
Ethernet and Power Ports
Ethernet port
A switch with inline power (see the
page 2-12).
The end of a Cisco Aironet power injector labeled To AP/Bridge. Connect the other end labeled To
Network to your 10/100 Ethernet LAN.
2 48 VDC power port
"Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on
Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables
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