Installing The Security Cover; Mounting The Ap-4000/4000M/4900M - Proxim AP-4000 User Manual

Installation and Initialization
Hardware Installation
2. Attach one end of an Ethernet cable to the AP's LAN port (the center port, labeled "LAN") and the other end to a
network hub or switch.
3. Optionally, connect an RS-232 cable to the RS-232 console port (the right port, labeled "RS-232").
NOTE: You cannot install the security cover to the AP-4000/4000M/4900M if an RS-232 cable is connected.
Figure 2-4 Cabling the AP-4000/4000M/4900M
4. Verify LED Status
5. When the AP-4000/4000M/4900M boots, it performs a series of self-tests.
6. Wait for the power LED to turn green before proceeding.

Installing the Security Cover

You can optionally install a security cover to deter unauthorized access to the AP-4000. The security cover is a plastic
cover that prevents access to the cabling and to the Reset and Reload buttons.
NOTE: You cannot connect an RS-232 cable to the AP-4000/4000M/4900M when a security cover is installed.
1. Slide the hinging end of the security cover into the hole on the rear panel of the AP-4000/4000M/4900M to the left of
the connectors.
2. Use two screws to screw the right side of the security cover to the RS-232 screw holes on the rear panel of the
AP-4000.

Mounting the AP-4000/4000M/4900M

Proxim recommends that you have a site survey professionally conducted to determine the best location for the AP. For
professional site surveyors, Ekahau Site Survey software is included in the Xtras folder on the Installation CD-ROM.
The following considerations must be kept in mind when the AP-4900M is mounted in a vehicle or outdoors:
• The AP must be protected from exposure, and the environmental conditions must be within those specified in the
product datasheet that can be found at http://www.proxim.com/products/wifi/ap/. To most easily comply with these
specifications, Proxim recommends mounting the AP-4900M in the passenger compartment of a vehicle or in a
weatherproof NEMA box outdoors.
• When the AP is mounted within a vehicle, the metallic skin of the vehicle will retard the RF propagation of the AP.
• Proxim recommends the 1086-PGTL adapter with an external vehicular antenna. For more information,, see
http://www.proxim.com/products/wifi/accessories.
• The AP-4900M uses 5 V, not 12 V power. Therefore a 12V-to-5V transformer will be needed when mounting the AP in
a vehicle.
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