Connecting Power - 3Com 3CRWE870075A - Wireless LAN Access Point 8700 User Manual

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ONNECTING
It is advisable to connect the power and check the Ethernet cables and LEDs
before installing the unit in a hard-to-reach location.
The access point complies with the IEEE 802.3af power-over-Ethernet standard. It
receives power over a standard category 5 straight (8-wire) Ethernet cable.
There are two ways to supply power to the access point:
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Screw an antenna into each of the sockets in the access point housing.
Hand-tighten the antennas at the very base of the SMA connectors without
handling the antenna tips.
Access Point 8200: Position the antennas so they turn out and away from the
access point at a 45-degree angle. After network startup, you may need to
adjust the antennas to fine-tune coverage in your area.
Depending on the coverage required for your site, you may want to replace
the standard detachable antennas with one of the external antennas available
for use with the access point. See "" on page 21.
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Use the 3Com Integrated Power-over-Ethernet power supply. In this
case, you need to supply a second Ethernet cable to connect to the wired LAN.
Connect the access point directly to your own power-over-Ethernet hub or
switch, which must also comply with the IEEE 802.3af standard.
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Rotate for
best reception.