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Installation & Basic Configuration
NOTE:
If you want to install a second 802.11b wireless card in Slot B, you will first need to remove the slot cover
(which is provided for plenum-rating purposes). See
Installing a Card in Slot B
for instructions. If you want to
install a 5 GHz kit, see
5 GHz Kit Installation
.
3. Connect one end of a Category 5 straight-through Ethernet cable to the Access Point’s Ethernet port. The AP will
receive both power and Ethernet connectivity over the cable.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to an Active Ethernet power injector (if not already connected).
5. Wait for the Power LED indicator to turn green before proceeding.
Figure 2-3
Connect an Ethernet cable from an AE hub to the AP
6. Determine the best location for your device.
NOTE:
Proxim recommends that you perform a Site Survey prior to determine the installation location for your
AP-2500. For information about how to conduct a Site Survey, contact your local reseller.
7. Once you have chosen a final location for your unit, mount the wall bracket and the processor module and place
the cover onto the unit as shown.
Figure 2-4
Wall mounting the AP
AP-2500 with Power Supply
Follow these installation steps if you purchased an AP with a power supply: