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Installation of ORiNOCO AP-800

What is in the Kit

NOTE:

 

Proxim provides following optional accessories:

Additional Items Required

Windows 95 or higher PC with CD-ROM drive

Serial cable

CAT6 Ethernet Cable to initialize the unit

Gigabit Ethernet Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Description of the AP-800 Unit

1    Install the Software and Documentation

Insert the CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive and install the software and 

documentation.
The ScanTool program, Help Files and User Guide are added to the 

Start > All 

Programs > Proxim Wireless > AP-800 

menu.

In addition, software and documentation are installed in the following locations by 

default:

ScanTool: 

C:\Program Files\Proxim Wireless\ORiNOCO\AP-

800\Xtras\ScanTool

TFTP Server: 

C:\Program Files\Proxim Wireless\ORiNOCO\AP-800\Xtras\TFTP 

Server

Help Files: 

C:\Program Files\Proxim Wireless\ORiNOCO\AP-800\eHelp

User Guide: 

C:\Program Files\Proxim Wireless\ORiNOCO\AP-800\PDFs 

NOTE

: You can change the location of the software and documentation during installation.

2

Install the Antennas

The omni-antennas supplied with the product do not require professional installation, 

because they have non-standard connectors.

NOTE:

 

If you are planning to use the 

Range Extender Antenna (REA)

, then you do not 

need professional installation as they are non-standard connectors. 

If any other antennas are used, then professional installation is required.

 Follow the procedure to connect the antennas to access points. 
1. Hand tighten the antenna screws clockwise onto the AP-800 connectors until they 

are firmly attached.

2. Position the antennas vertically and ensure that the distance between each 

antenna is either 5 cms or 2 inches for best performance. The orientation of the 
antennas ensure that each antenna receives maximum signal coverage and their 
radiation pattern is not effected. 

3

Mount the AP-800

Conduct a site survey to determine the best location for your device. Once you have 

chosen a final location for your unit, mount the AP-800 to a wall or a T-bar ceiling as 

follows:

Mount the AP-800 to a Wall:

1. Put the mounting plate up to the wall so that the embossed letter “L” is on the top. If 

the plate is correctly oriented, then the circular tab that is vertically aligned with the 
square hole should be on top.

2. Fasten the mounting plate with two screws through the circular holes of the plate. 

depending on the type of the wall, you may need to use the fasteners.

3. Holding the unit so that the connectors on the rear, align the holes on the bottom of 

the unit with the two tabs on the mounting plate. Press the unit down so it is flush 
with the plate.

4. Carefully slide the unit to the up until the tabs snap securely on to the narrow holes 

of the unit. If the unit is mounted correctly, then no portion of the mounting plate 
should protrude from any of the sides of the unit.

Mount the AP-800 to a Ceiling:

1. Snap the rectangular tabs on the back of the mounting plate onto a ceiling T-bar. 

You may need to slightly rotate the plate until it securely snaps onto the T-bar.

2. Fasten the mounting plate to the ceiling tile with two screws through the circular 

holes of the plate.

3. Position so that the embossed letter “L” on the mounting plate is facing up. Hold the 

unit so that the connectors on the rear, align the two holes on the bottom of the unit 
with the two tabs on the mounting plate. Press the unit up so it is flush with the plate.

4. Carefully slide the unit to the “L” direction until the tabs snap securely onto the 

narrow holes of the unit. If the unit is mounted correctly, no portion of the mounting 
plate should protrude from any of the sides of the unit.

4

Cable the Unit

NOTE

Proxim recommends to use CAT6 cable for the length of 100 m or CAT5e cable for 

lower length. Though the AP-800 can work with CAT5 cable, there is a possibility that you 
may experience a drop in Ethernet speed from 1000BaseT to 100BaseT or the Ethernet 
interface may show errors.

Without Gigabit Ethernet Power over Ethernet (PoE):

1. Plug the barrel of the power cable from the power supply into the power jack.
2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable CAT 6 (not supplied) to the unit’s LAN port. 

The other end of an Ethernet cable CAT 6 should not be connected to another 
device until after installation is complete:
— Use a straight-through Ethernet cable if you intend to connect the unit to a 

switch, hub, or patch panel.

— Use a cross-over Ethernet cable or adapter if you intend to connect the unit to a 

single computer.

With Gigabit Ethernet Power over Ethernet (PoE):

1. To use Gigabit Ethernet PoE, you must use a Gigabit Ethernet PoE adapter such as 

ORiNOCO 1-Port Active Ethernet DC Injector (ordered separately). Connect one 
end of an Ethernet cable (not supplied) to the unit’s LAN port, connect the other end 
of the Data and Power Out Port of the DC Injector.

2. Connect one end of the second Ethernet cable to the Data In port of the DC Injector. 

The other end of the cable should not be connected to another device until after 
installation is complete:

AP-800 unit with:

— one radio (802.11a/b/g/n support) 
— Ethernet port with PoE (10/100/1000)

CD-ROM containing software and 
documentation - (1 Qty)

Quick Install Guide - PRINT Version - (1 Qty)

2.5 dBi 2.4 GHz/5GHz omni-directional 
antennas with reverse SMA connectors - (3 
Qty)

Cable Security Cover - (1 Qty)

Wall/Ceiling mount Plate - (1 Qty)

110/220 V worldwide power adapter (1 Qty)

Range Extender Antenna (REA). 

CAUTION!
Proxim recommends you to visit the Proxim Support site at 

http:// 

support.proxim.com

 for Regulatory Information and latest product 

updates.

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