Planet Technology WDAP-2000PE - Manual (Page 10)

Installation
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Chapter 2
Installation
2.1 General Installation
Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about
the WDAP-2000PE.
1. Locate an optimum location for the WDAP-2000PE. The best place for your WDAP-
2000PE is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your
mobile stations.
2. Assemble the antennas to WDAP-2000PE. Try to place them to a position that can
best cover your wireless network. The antenna’s position will enhance the receiving
sensitivity.
3. Connect RJ-45 cable to WDAP-2000PE. Connect this WDAP-2000PE to your LAN
switch/hub or a single PC.
4. Plug in power adapter and connect to power source. After power on, WDAP-2000PE
will start to operate.
Note: ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WDAP-2000PE. Otherwise, the
product may be damaged.
2.2 Using PoE (Power over Ethernet)
The LAN port of WDAP-2000PE supports PoE. Before you proceed with the PoE installation,
please make sure the PoE adapter or switch is 802.3af compliant.
1. Do not connect the supplied power adapter to the WDAP-2000PE.
2. Connect one end of a standard (category 5) LAN cable to the Ethernet port on the
WDAP-2000PE.
3. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to the powered Ethernet port on a suitable PoE
Adapter or switch. (IEEE 802.3af compliant)
4. Check the LEDs on the WDAP-2000PE to see it is drawing power via the Ethernet
connection.
NOTE: ONLY use the IEEE802.3af complied in-line power equipments to the
Access Point. Connect with any other non-standard in-line power device may
cause the AP malfunction.
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