Aerohive Networks Aerohive APs, Hardware Reference Manual

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Hardware Reference Guide 49
AP170 P
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VERVIEW
Ethernet Port
The 1X PoE 10/100/1000Base-T/TX Ethernet port accepts standard cat5, cat5e, or cat6 Ethernet cable and is
powered from 802.3at-compatible power sourcing equipment (PSE). PSE can be embedded in a switch or
router, or can be a separate device that injects power into the Ethernet line en route to the HiveAP.
With 802.3at, the 1/2 and 3/6 wire pairs connect to DC source 1, and 4/5 and 7/8 pairs to DC source 2 in PSE.
Although the exact polarity depends on the PSE design, the AP170 Ethernet port can support all possible
options.
Antennas
The AP170 supports four external antennas, two 2.4 GHz band (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) with a 5 dBi gain, and two 5
GHz band (IEEE 802.11a/n) with a 7 dBi gain. The antennas are omnidirectional, providing fairly equal coverage
in all directions in a toroidal (donut-shaped) pattern around each antenna. For greater coverage on a horizontal
plane, it is best to orient the device so that the antennas are vertical.
The two 2.4 GHz antennas link to a 2.4 GHz radio for 802.11b/g/n, and the two 5 GHz antennas link to the a 5
GHz radio for 802.11a/n. The two radios can operate concurrently.
Although hive members automatically adjust their signal strength according to their environments, you can
manually resize the area of coverage by increasing or decreasing the signal strength. To resize the coverage
area, enter the
interface { wifi0 | wifi1 } radio power <number>
command, where
<number>
can
be from 1 to 20 and represents a value in dBm.
For more information about configuring antennas, see
"Configuring Antennas" on page 25 .
Antenna connectors The AP170 chassis provides four antenna connectors. Two connectors on the top
panel support 5 GHz antennas. Two connectors on the bottom panel support 2.4
GHz antennas. Note: You must install an antenna in every connector.
10/100/1000
Ethernet port The waterproof 10/100/1000 Ethernet port accepts standard Ethernet cat5, cat5e,
or cat6 Ethernet cable, and is powered from 802.3af-compatible power sourcing
equipment (PSE). The pin assignments follow the TIA/EIA-568-B standard. To
further protect your Ethernet connection from extreme weather conditions, install
the waterproof cable housing on the Ethernet cable. See
"Attaching the Ethernet
Cable Waterproof Housing" on page 56 .
Table 1 AP170 hardware components (Continued)
Component Description