3Com 3CRWE870075A User Guide - Page 17
Connecting Power
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2 Screw an antenna into each of the sockets in the access point housing. 3 Hand-tighten the antennas at the very base of the SMA connectors without handling the antenna tips. 4 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. Rotate for best reception. 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. CONNECTING POWER 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: I 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. I Connect the access point directly to your own power-over-Ethernet hub or switch, which must also comply with the IEEE 802.3af standard. 17