Installing The Power Injector; Preparing For Site Installation; Cabling The Power Injector - Motorola AP-7131 Product Reference Manual

2-8 AP-7131 Access Point Product Reference Guide

2.6.1 Installing the Power Injector

Refer to the following sections for information on planning, installing, and validating the installation:
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Preparing for Site Installation

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Cabling the Power Injector

• Power Injector LED Indicators
2.6.1.1 Preparing for Site Installation
The Power Injector 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 to an Ethernet source and an AP-7131:
• Do not block or cover airflow to the Power Injector
• Keep the unit away from excessive heat, humidity, vibration and dust.
• The Power Injector is not a repeater, and does 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
To install a Power Injector to an Ethernet data source and an access point:
CAUTION Ensure AC power is supplied to the Power Injector using an AC cable
!
1. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable between the network data supply (host) and the Power
Injector's Data In connector.
2. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable between the Power Injector's Data & Power Out connect
connect or and the AP-7131's GE1/POE port.
CAUTION Cabling the Power Injector to the access point's WAN port (GE2 port)
!
with an appropriate ground connection approved for the country of
operation.
renders the access point non-operational. Only use a Power Injector
with the access point's GE1/POE port.