VCU Unit Installation and Provisioning
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4.3.2
Operation with LAN utilizing Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that enables passing electrical power over the
Ethernet cabling. Power can either come from a PoE-enabled Ethernet device (e.g. switch) or
from a “mid-span” device built specifically for "injecting" power into the Ethernet cabling.
PoE can operate over two different pairs in a CAT-5e/6 cable. These two methods are referred to
as “alternative a” and ”alternative b”. All PoE compatible appliances, such as WLAN APs and IP
phones, support both alternatives and automatically detect and use the power on the
appropriate pairs (alternative a or b).
MobileAccess
VE
supports sharing LAN infrastructures that use either 802.3af PoE or 802.3at
PoE.
In the current release MobileAccess
VE
supports operation with “
alternative a” PoE
.
Note: Future enhancements will support coexistence with “alternative b” PoE. If this is currently
required, consult MobileAccess.
4.4
Provisioning the VE Control Unit
This chapter describes how to set the basic parameters required for operation and remote
management of the Master VCU using the Web GUI. The configuration dialogs are fully
described in Chapter 6 .
The Master or Slave mode is automatically detected according to the VCU's physical connection.
If a connection to another VCU is detected, the VCU will be identified as a Slave, otherwise it will
assume the role of a Master.
Notes:
1.
The initial configuration of the Master VCU is performed via local connection using a cross-
cable and connecting to VCUs default IP address. After performing the initial configuration
and assigning the Master VCU an IP address, the system can be connected, monitored, and
configured via a remote management connection.
2.
The configuration and management of all of the system units (VCUs and VAPs) is performed
via local or remote connection to the Master VCU unit.
4.4.1
Configure the Computer IP Parameters
Configure the computer local LAN connection to operate in the same subnet as the default VCU
IP address. Note that the procedure may vary slightly depending on the operating system
installed on your computer. The following procedure is for Windows XP.
To Configure the C
omputer’s IP Parameters:
1. Click the
Start
menu and choose
Control Panel
.
2. In the
Control Panel
, click
Network and Internet Connections
.
3. Click
Network Connections
and then double-click
Local Area Connection
.
