Planet Technology MAP-3120 - Manual (Page 7)


4. Hardware Installation Procedures
Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough
information about the MAP-3120.
1. Locate an optimum location for the MAP-3120. Plan for the output frequency of
the MAP-3120, 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
2. Assemble the antennas to MAP-3120 follow the frequency band plan. Try to
place them to a position that can best cover your wireless network. The anten-
na’s position will enhance the receiving sensitivity. When installing antenna(s),
follow these general tips:
For most elevated antenna installations, we recommend you to ask the profes-
sional installers for proper installation and safety.
For the safety reasons, you are recommended never to touch a high-gain
antenna when it is transmitting or point it at any part of your body.
Please, follow carefully the instructions with your antenna.
Keep antennas away from metal objects/obstructions (heating and air-condi-
tioning ducts, large ceiling trusses, building superstructures, and major power
cabling runs).
Use a directional antenna when you establish a link between two buildings.
A directional antenna must be properly aligned to the point at the other
antenna, line-of-sight.
Locate an omni-directional antenna in the middle of the desired coverage area
if possible.
Place the antenna as high as possible to increase the coverage area.
Outdoor antennas should be mounted at a sufficient height to prevent the
radio path from above the obstructions such as trees and buildings.
Antenna towers should keep a safe distance from overhead power lines. The
recommended safe distance is twice the tower height.
3. Using Category 3 or higher UTP or STP cable, connect the LAN port of MAP-3120
to a 10Mbps or 10/100Mbps Ethernet hub or switch, and connect the manage-
ment station to a hub or switch on the same LAN.
4. Connect the power adapter to the receptor on MAP-3120 and plug the other end
to a wall outlet or power strip.
Note
1. ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the MAP-3120. Other-
wise, the product may be damaged.
2. The LAN #1 or Public port of MAP-3120 supports 802.3af POE.
The pins for supplying the electricity are 1, 2, 3, 6. If the MAP-
3120 is powered from POE, you can skip the step 4.
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