Edge-Core WA6202A, User Manual

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Introduction
Ethernet Port
The wireless bridge has one 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 8-pin DIN port that connects
to the power injector module using the included Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port
connection provides power to the wireless bridge as well as a data link to the local
network.
The wireless bridge appears as an Ethernet node and performs a bridging function by
moving packets from the wired LAN to the remote end of the wireless bridge link.
Note: The power injector module does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE) based on
the IEEE 802.3af standard. The wireless bridge unit must always be powered on
by being connected to the power injector module.
Power Injector Module
The wireless bridge receives power through its network cable connection using
power-over-Ethernet technology. A power injector module is included in the wireless
bridge package and provides two RJ-45 Ethernet ports, one for connecting to the
wireless bridge (Output), and the other for connecting to a local LAN switch (Input).
The Input port uses an MDI (i.e., internal straight-through) pin configuration. You can
therefore use straight-through twisted-pair cable to connect this port to most network
interconnection devices such as a switch or router that provide MDI-X ports. However,
when connecting the access point to a workstation or other device that does not have
MDI-X ports, you must use crossover twisted-pair cable.
LED Indicator
AC Power Socket
(Hidden)
Input Output
Ethernet from
Local Network
Ethernet and Power
to Wireless Bridge
The wireless bridge does not have a power switch. It is powered on when its
Ethernet port is connected to the power injector module, and the power injector
module is connected to an AC power source. The power injector includes one LED
indicator that turns on when AC power is applied.
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