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Planning Notes
Planning Notes
Plannin g Notes
About Cables
About Cables
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You will run one CAT-5 Ethernet cable from the WLAN Access Port (2230/2231) to a network device, or a PoE
injector/hub.
When the WLAN Access Port (2230/2231) will be mounted below the ceiling using the ceiling mount or wall mount
brackets, you may have to drill a hole into the ceiling plenum to run the CAT-5 cable to the wiring closet. When the
CAT-5 cable cannot be run through the ceiling plenum, find another path to route the cable from the WLAN Access Port
(2230/2231) to the wiring closet.
When the WLAN Access Port (2230/2231) will be mounted above the ceiling using the ceiling mount or wall mount
brackets, run the CAT-5 cable to the wiring closet through the ceiling plenum. When the CAT-5 cable cannot be run
through the ceiling plenum, find another path to route the cable from the WLAN Access Port (2230/2231) to the wiring
closet.
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When you are powering the WLAN Access Port (2230/2231) from AC power, route the power supply cable from the AC
convenience outlet to the WLAN Access Port (2230/2231). Make sure you secure the AC power plug so it will be
difficult for people to pull on the power cord or unplug the power supply from the AC power outlet.
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When you are powering the WLAN Access Port (2230/2231) from a PoE source (a network device, or a PoE injector/
hub), you do not need to route a separate power cable to the WLAN Access Port (2230/2231), because the WLAN
Access Port (2230/2231) will receive its power across the CAT-5 Ethernet cable. Return the power supply to the
wireless network planner/manager.
About External Antennas
About External Ant ennas
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Refer to the WLAN Access Port (2230/2231) External Antennas section in the Nortel Networks Product Documentation
for an overview of the external 802.11a and 802.11b/g external antennas available for use with the WLAN Access Ports
(2230/2231).
Note:
Refer to the Nortel Networks 2200 series Release Notes for 802.11a external antenna information. Contact
your Nortel Networks distributor or authorized reseller for a list of FCC-approved 802.11a and 802.11b/g external
antennas.
