Proxim AP-4000 - Manual (Page 18)

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AP-4000 Series User Guide
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Installation and Initialization
This chapter contains information on the following:
• AP-4000 Series Hardware Description
– Overview
– Antennas
– Active Ethernet
– LED Indicators
• Prerequisites
–
General Prerequisites
– Mesh Prerequisites
• Product Package
• System Requirements
• Hardware Installation
• Initialization
– Using ScanTool
– Logging In
– Using the Setup Wizard
– Installing the Software
• Related Topics
AP-4000 Series Hardware Description
Overview
The AP-4000, AP-4000M, and AP-4900M are tri-mode APs that simultaneously support 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11a
clients.
The AP-4000/4000M/4900M contains two embedded radios: one 802.11b/g radio and one 802.11a only radio. The
802.11a radio supports operation in 802.11a only mode in the AP-4000, and operation in either 802.11a only or 4.9 GHz
Public Safety mode in the AP-4900M. 4.9 GHz Public Safety mode is for use in the licensed 4.9 GHz band; only users
with licenses to operate in this band should access it.
The 802.11b/g radio supports the following operational modes:
• 802.11b only mode
• 802.11g only mode
• 802.11b/g mode
• 802.11g-wifi
NOTE: 802.11g-wifi has been defined for Wi-Fi testing purposes. It is not recommended for use in your wireless
network environment.
The AP-4000/4000M/4900M can be powered through either Active Ethernet (802.3af Power over Ethernet) or through
an external DC power source using the power cord.