Chapter 2: Getting Started
Chapter Contents
Hardware Description
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Prerequisites
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Product Package
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System Requirements
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Hardware Installation
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Initialization
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Downloading the Latest Software
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Additional Hardware Features
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Related Topics
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Hardware Description
The AP-7 is a tri-mode AP that supports 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a clients. The AP-7
contains one embedded radio: an 802.11a/b/g radio that supports the following operational
modes:
802.11b only mode
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802.11g only mode
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802.11bg mode
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802.11a only mode
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The AP-7 can be powered through either Active Ethernet (802.3af Power over Ethernet) or
through an external DC power source using the power cord.
The AP-7 includes a a power jack, a 10/100 base-T Ethernet port, and an RS-232 serial data
communication port (Figure 2-1). The AP-8 includes an optional security cover that can be
installed to protect against access to the power and WAN cables and to the reset and reload
buttons.
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