10/10/03
Airespace AP Connectors
90-100584-004
Airespace Product Guide
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About Airespace AP Connectors
Airespace AP Connectors
The Airespace AP has the following external connectors:
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One RJ-45 Ethernet jack, used for connecting the Airespace AP to the 4012 or 4024 Airespace
Wireless Switch or to the switched network.
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One 48 VDC power input jack, used to plug in an optional factory-supplied external power
adapter.
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Three male reverse-polarity TNC antenna jacks, used to plug optional external antennas into
the Airespace AP: two for an 802.11b/g radio, and one for an 802.11a radio.
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Airespace AP External Connectors
The Airespace AP communicates with an Airespace Wireless Switch or WLAN Appliance using standard
CAT-5 (Category 5) or higher 10/100 Mbps twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connectors. Plug the CAT-5
cable into the RJ-45 jack on the side of the Airespace AP.
Note that the Airespace AP can receive power over the CAT-5 cable from the Airespace Wireless Switch
or switched network equipment. Refer to
for more information about this option.
