Introduction - Proxim AP-4900MR-LR Quick Install Manual

INtroductIoN

The AP-4900MR-LR is a ruggedized tri-mode AP optimized for outdoor
deployments. It is equipped with one embedded 4.9 GHz radio and one
embedded 2.4 GHz radio, enabling simultaneous support of 4.9 GHz Public
Safety, 802.11b and 802.11g clients. The 4.9 GHz radio is for use in the
licensed 4.9 GHz Public Safety band; only users with licenses to operate in this
band should access it. The unit also supports Mesh operation on either the 2.4
or 4.9 GHz band.
There are two versions of the AP-4900MR-LR hardware. Differences between
hardware versions are highlighted in this manual as necessary. See
and Figure 2.
You can verify which hardware version you are using through either the HTTP
Interface or CLI Interface. See the AP-4900MR-LR User Guide for information on
locating your hardware version number.
AP-4900MR-LR units can operate either using PoE with the combination DC
power supply/injector provided or directly from a 100 - 240 VAC power source
(AC cable ordered separately).
The units feature internal lightning and surge protection on the AC and DC
power ports, the Ethernet port, and on both antenna ports. External antenna
lightning protection is not needed.
Each unit is equipped with:
▪ Power/Ethernet.port:.used for Ethernet connection and Power over
Ethernet (PoE) using the supplied power injector.
▪ Serial.connection: used for entering commands in the Command Line
Interface (CLI). FC versions of the product are not equipped with a serial
connection.
▪ LED.indicator(s):.dual LEDs used to indicate the power and operational
states of the unit. FC versions of the product are equipped with a single
power LED on the back of the unit in the cooling fin area.
▪ AC.power.input: enables direct power from external AC power source.
▪ External.antenna.connectors.(two):.one for 2.4 GHz operation, the
other for 4.9 GHz operation.
▪ Grounding.screws.(two)
For information on antennas authorized for use with this product, refer to the
AP-4900MR-LR Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide.
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