Configuring Power Settings - Extreme Networks Altitude 4700 Series Product Reference Manual

5 Click Apply to save any changes to the System Settings screen. Navigating away from the screen
without clicking the Apply button results in all changes to the screen being lost.
NOTE
The Apply button is not needed for restoring the access point default configuration or restarting the
access point.
6 Click Undo Changes (if necessary) to undo any changes made. Undo Changes reverts the settings
displayed on the System Settings screen to the last saved configuration.
7 Click Logout to securely exit the access point applet. A prompt displays confirming the logout before
the applet is closed.

Configuring Power Settings

Use the Power Setting screen to select one of two power modes, 3af or Auto. When automatic is selected,
the Access Point safely operates within available power. Once the power configuration is determined,
the Access Point configures its operating power characteristics based on its SKU and power
configuration.
The Access Point uses a complex programmable logic device (CPLD). The CPLD determines proper supply
sequencing, the maximum power available and other status information. One of the primary functions
of the CPLD is to determine the Access Point's maximum power budget. When the AP is powered on
(or performing a cold reset), the CPLD determines the maximum power provided by the POE device
and the budget available to the Access Point. The CPLD also determines the Access Point hardware
SKU and the number of radios. If the Access Point's POE resource cannot provide sufficient power to
run the Access Point (with all intended interfaces enabled), some of the following interfaces could be
disabled or modified:
The Access Point's transmit and receive algorithms could be negatively impacted
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The Access Point's transmit power could be reduced due to insufficient power
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The Access Point's WAN port configuration could be changed (either enabled or disabled)
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Automatic is the default mode. When Auto is selected, the CPLD determines how much power is
available at startup, either 3af, Mid Power or Full Power for an Altitude 4710 or 3af, 3at or Full Power
for an Altitude 4750 model. Based on the power level, the Access Point configures its power
consumption based on the table below:
Altitude 4700 Available Power
13 watts (3af)
Power Status: 3af
18 watts
Power Status: Mid Power
24 watts or external power supply
Power Status: Full Power
Altitude 4700 Series Access Point Product Reference Guide
Altitude 4710 Operational Configuration
Two radios, processor running at 500 MHz, GE1 port
(1000BASE-T) and GE2 port disabled.
Two radios, processor running at 500 MHz, GE1 port
(1000BASE-T) and GE2 port (100 BASE-T).
Two radios, processor running at 500 MHz, GE1 port
(1000BASE-T) and GE2 port (1000 BASE-T).
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