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Preparing for Site Installation
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Cabling the Power Injector and Power Tap
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2.6.1.1 Preparing for Site Installation
The Power Injector or Power Tap can be installed free standing, on an even horizontal surface or wall
mounted using the unit's wall mounting key holes. The following guidelines should be adhered to
before cabling the Power Injector or Power Tap to an Ethernet source and an access point:
• Do not block or cover airflow to the Power Injector or Power Tap.
• Keep the unit away from excessive heat, humidity, vibration and dust.
• The Power Injector and Power Tap are not repeaters, and do not amplify the Ethernet data
signal. For optimal performance, ensure the unit is placed as close as possible to the
network data port.
2.6.1.2 Cabling the Power Injector and Power Tap
To install a Power Injector or Power Tap to an Ethernet data source and access point:
CAUTION For Power Tap installations, an electrician is required to open the
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CAUTION Ensure AC power is supplied to the Power Injector or Power Tap (for
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1. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable between the network data supply (host) and the Power
Injector's Data In or the Power Tap's DATA IN connector.
2. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable between the Power Injector's Data & Power Out
connector or the Power Tap's DATA/PWR OUT connector and the access point's LAN port.
CAUTION Cabling the Power Injector to the access point's WAN port renders the
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Power Tap unit, feed the power cable through the Line AC connector,
secure the power cable to the unit's three screw termination block and
tighten the unit's Line AC clamp (by hand) to ensure the power cable
cannot be pulled from the Power Tap enclosure. Only a certified
electrician should conduct the installation.
AP-5181 installations) using an AC cable with an appropriate ground
connection approved for the country of operation.
access point non-operational. Only use a Power Injector or Power Tap
with the access point's LAN port.
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