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Getting Started
Active Ethernet
The AP-700 is equipped with an 802.3af-compliant Active Ethernet module. Active Ethernet (AE) delivers both data
and power to the access point over a single Ethernet cable. If you choose to use Active Ethernet, there is no difference
in operation; the only difference is in the power source.
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The Active Ethernet (AE) integrated module receives ~48 VDC over a standard Category 5 Ethernet cable.
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To use Active Ethernet, you must have an AE hub (also known as a power injector) connected to the network.
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The cable length between the AE hub and the Access Point should not exceed 100 meters (approximately
325 feet). The AE hub is not a repeater and does not amplify the Ethernet data signal.
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If connected to an AE hub and an AC power simultaneously, the Access Point draws power from Active
Ethernet.
Also see
Hardware Specifications
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NOTE
The AP’s 802.3af-compliant Active Ethernet module is backwards compatible with all ORiNOCO Active
Ethernet hubs that do not support the IEEE 802.3af standard.
LED Indicators
The top panel of the AP-700 has three LED indicators.
Figure 2-11 LED Indicators on the AP-700 Top Panel
The LED indicators exhibit the following behavior:
Indication
Power
Ethernet
Wireless Interface
(802.11abg radio)
Solid Green
AP image running.
The Ethernet interface is
connected at 100 Mbps with
no traffic
Wireless interface has
traffic.
Blinking
Green
n/a
The Ethernet interface is
connected at 100 Mbps with
traffic
Blinking green indicates
transmitting or receiving
wireless packets.
Solid Yellow
n/a
The Ethernet interface is
connected at 10 Mbps with
no traffic
n/a
Blinking
Yellow
n/a
The Ethernet interface is
connected at 10 Mbps with
traffic
n/a
Solid Amber
The Bootloader is loading
the application software.
n/a
n/a
