PLANET WNAP-3000PE - Manual (Page 10)

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Chapter 2
Installation
2.1 General installation
1. Locate an optimum location for the WNAP-3000PE. The best place for your
WNAP-3000PE is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of
sight to all of your mobile stations.
2. Assemble the antennas to WNAP-3000PE. 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 WNAP-3000PE. Connect the “LAN” port of WNAP-
3000PE to your LAN switch/hub or a single PC.
4. Plug in power adapter and connect to power source. After power on, WNAP-
3000PE will start to operate.
5. Check the LEDs:
z
The Status LED should flash, then turn OFF.
z
The Power, Ethernet and WLAN LEDs should be ON.
For more information, please refer to LED deification.
NOTE:
ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WNAP-3000PE. Otherwise, the product
may be damaged.
2.2 Using PoE (Power over Ethernet)
1. Do not connect the supplied power adapter to the WNAP-3000PE.
2. Connect one end of a standard (category 5) LAN cable to the Ethernet port on
the WNAP-3000PE.
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. 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 WNAP-3000PE to see it is drawing power via the
Ethernet connection.