
Hardware Installation
Altitude 3500 Series Access Point Product Reference Guide
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CAUTION
An Altitude 3550 model access point cannot use the Altitude 3510 recommended 48-Volt Power Supply
(Part No.
15728
). Extreme Networks recommends the Power Tap (Part No. 15729) for use an Altitude 3550 and its
intended outdoor deployment.
Power Tap Systems
An Altitude 3510 or Altitude 3550 access point can receive power via an Ethernet cable connected to the
access point’s LAN port (using 802.3af). When users purchase a WLAN solution, they often need to
place access points in obscure locations. In the past, a dedicated power source was required for each
access point in addition to the Ethernet infrastructure. This often required an electrical contractor to
install power drops at each access point location.
The Power Tap solution merges power and Ethernet into one cable, reducing the burden of installation
and allow optimal access point placement in respect to the intended radio coverage area.
The Power Tap is an integrated AC-DC converter requiring 110-220 VAC power to combine low-voltage
DC with Ethernet data in a single cable connecting to the access point. The access point can only use a
Power Tap when connecting the unit to the access point’s LAN port. The Altitude 3550 Power Tap is
ordered separately and is intended for Altitude 3550 outdoor deployments.
NOTE
For the Altitude 3550, Extreme Networks recommends using the Altitude 3550 Power Tap (Part No. 15729)
designed especially for outdoor deployments.
CAUTION
The Altitude 3510 supports a 802.3af compliant power source (including non-Extreme Networks power
sources). However, using the wrong solution could severely damage the access point and void the product warranty.
A separate Power Tap is required for each access point comprising the network.
Installing the Power Tap
Refer to the following sections for information on planning, installing, and validating the installation:
●
Preparing for Site Installation on page 40
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Cabling the Power Tap on page 41
Preparing for Site Installation
The Power Tap can be installed free standing, on an even horizontal surface. The following guidelines
should be adhered to before cabling the Power Tap to an Ethernet source and an access point:
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Do not block or cover airflow to the Power Tap.
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