SMC Networks 2552W-G2, User Manual

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Hardware Description
1-3
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Rear Panel
Antennas
The access point includes integrated diversity antennas for wireless
communications. A diversity antenna system uses two identical antennas to receive
and transmit signals, helping to avoid multipath fading effects. When receiving, the
access point checks both antennas and selects the one with the strongest signal.
When transmitting, it will continue to use the antenna previously selected for
receiving. The access point never transmits from both antennas at the same time.
The antennas transmit the outgoing signal as a toroidal sphere (doughnut shaped),
with the coverage extending most in a direction perpendicular to the antenna. The
antenna should be adjusted to an angle that provides the appropriate coverage for
the service area. For further information, see “Positioning the Antennas” on 2-2.
LED Indicators
The access point includes three status
LED indicators, as described in the
following figure and table.
Security Slot
Console
Port
Reset
Button
5 VDC
Power Socket
RJ-45 Port
Power
Ethernet
Link/Activity
802.11b/g
Wireless
Link/Activity