Installation Procedure - Proxim ORiNOCO AP-800 Hardware Installation Manual

2.2.5 Installation Procedure

Perform the following steps to mount and install the device.
2.2.5.1 Step 1: Plugging in the Cables
Cabling with Power Adapter (Supplied with the product package)
To plug in the cables by using a 12V DC power adapter:
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Connect one end of the CAT5E/CAT6 Ethernet cable to the device's ethernet port and the other end to a PC.
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Plug the barrel of the power cable into the device's power socket, only after the device installation is complete.
: Use a cable-tie to ensure that the power cable stays intact with the device power socket.
Cabling with Gigabit PoE (Not supplied with the product package)
To use Power over Ethernet (PoE), we recommend you to use our Gigabit Ethernet PoE adapter ORiNOCO 1-Port Active
Ethernet DC Injector (See
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Connect one end of the ethernet cable to the Data In port of the DC Injector and the other end to a PC.
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Connect one end of the second ethernet cable to the device's ethernet port, and the other end to the Data & Power
Out Port of the DC Injector, only after the device installation is complete.
: PoE should be installed only in an indoor network, maintaining a controlled temperature.
2.2.5.2 Step 2: Mount the Device
Consider the following precautions, before mounting the device:
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The device must be protected from exposure, and the environmental conditions must be within those specified in the
product datasheet that can be found at http://support.proxim.com.
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Ensure to use a +12V/1.25 A power adapter, to power on the device.
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Ensure that there is no power supply, until the device installation is complete.
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• Note that the device is build with fire retardant ATX200 resin and can be installed in the plenum. In an office building,
plenum is the space between the structural ceiling and the tile ceiling that is provided to help air circulate. Many
companies also use the plenum to house communication equipment and cables. These products and cables must
comply with certain safety requirements, such as Underwriter Labs (UL) and Standard 2043: "Standards for Fire Test for
Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Direct Products and Their Accessories installed in Air-Handling Spaces".
• When installed in a plenum, the device must use PoE.
Conduct a site survey to determine the best location for the device. You can either mount the device to a wall or mount it to
the T-bar ceiling, as follows:
Wall-Mounting:
To mount the device to a wall:
1. Place the mounting plate on the wall such that the embossed letter 'L' is at the top-center position and the vent-holes
are facing your left hand side.
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