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1. Unpacking the Access Point
Make sure that you have the following items, which are included with the access point:
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Two external 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual-band antennas
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Mounting bracket (attached to the access point)
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Wall-mounting hardware:
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Four adhesive rubber feet (used for a flat-surface installation).
2. Preparing for Installation
It is advisable to connect the power (if using an external power supply) and check the Ethernet
cables and LEDs before installing the access point in a hard-to-reach location. Additionally,
observe the following items before mounting or connecting the access point:
Installation Item
Description
Switch port
3Com recommends that you install and configure the 3Com Wireless
LAN switch before installing the access point. Set the port type on the
switch to an AP3150 access point.
Cabling
Make sure that standard Category 5 cable with straight-through
signaling is installed at the site before you install the access point.
Make sure that the cable is highly flexible and that there is no extra
covering on the RJ-45 connector that could prevent the cable from
being routed through the mounting bracket.
Power Requirements
Power must be supplied from an 802.3af Power Over Ethernet (PoE)-
compliant device.
If using an external PoE power injector, make sure the power outlet is
accessible. The power supply plug is the only means of disconnecting
the access point from power.
MAC Address
Record the access point MAC address in a safe place before the access
point is installed in a hard-to-reach location.
The MAC address is printed on the back of the access point. Additional
MAC address labels are shipped with the access point.