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2.3 AP-8163 Power Options Using Power over Ethernet
Power over Ethernet
(PoE) is the power source for an AP-8163 Access Point. For optimal performance, an AP-8163
can be powered by the following Motorola Solutions injectors and RFS controllers that support 802.AT PoE.
For installations requiring an outdoor PoE injector, the following Motorola Solutions options are recommended:
• AP-PSBIAS-7161-US
• AP-PSBIAS-7161-WW
The AP-PSBIAS-7161 is a 1-Port 802.3at PoE Gigabit Ethernet injector. The injector is IP66 rated for outdoor
deployments when used with the weatherproof kit supplied.
There are two power cord options for the AP-PSBIAS-7161 models. The AP-PSBIAS-7161-US comes equipped with
a cable with a standard three prong power plug. This plug can be removed by the installer if required when
connecting to an AC source. The AP-PSBIAS-7161-WW comes equipped with a cable with open leads. Mounting
kits are not supplied (see
Hardware and Mounting Accessories on page 9
for mounting kit part numbers).
If located within 100 meters of the controller and a PoE port is available, the AP-8163 Access Point can also be
connected directly to a Motorola Solutions WLAN or Integrated Services Controller running WiNG 5.6 or higher.
A standard CAT5E cable can be used to provide the connection to the AP-8163. The GE1/POE port on the AP-8163
is where the standard CAT5E cable will connect to the Access Point and use of the weatherproof RJ45 plug kit
that comes with the unit will maintain a weatherproof seal for outdoor installation at the ethernet port.
If a CAT5E cable is used to connect the Access Point to an RFS controller through a building egress, a suitable
lightning protection system should be considered. A professional installer should be consulted to identify an
appropriate system.
NOTE
Product installation and mounting instructions are provided with the outdoor power
injector. Refer to the
AP-PSBIAS-7161 Install Guide
.
CAUTION
When using controllers, the total power limits for the AP-8163 must be considered.
The two radio configuration draws less power than a three radio configuration. If
sufficient power is not available, the AP-8163 software will disable the third radio
and throttle back performance on all radio and Ethernet interfaces.
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