NetComm Wireless Access Point NP720 - Manual (Page 11)

Wireless Access Point User Guide
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2. Use a standard LAN cable to connect the “Ethernet” port on the Wireless Access Point to
a 10/100BaseT hub on your LAN.
3. Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Access Point and a convenient power
outlet, and power up.
NOTE: If you wish to use PoE (Power over Ethernet), refer to the following section.
4. Check the LEDs:
• The Status LED should flash, then turn OFF.
• The Power, Wireless LAN, and LAN LEDs should be ON.
For more information, refer to Front Panel LEDs in Chapter 1.
Using PoE (Power over Ethernet)
The Wireless Access Point supports PoE (Power over Ethernet). To use PoE:
1. Do not connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Access Point.
2. Connect one end of a standard (category 5) LAN cable to the Ethernet port on the Wire-
less Access Point.
3. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to the powered Ethernet port on a suitable PoE
Adapter. (24V DC, 500mA)
4. Connect the unpowered Ethernet port on the PoE adapter to your Hub or switch.
5. Connect the power supply to the PoE adapter and power up.
6. Check the LEDs on the Wireless Access Point to see it is drawing power via the Ethernet
connection.
Figure 5: Using PoE (Power over Ethernet)