PLANET MAP-3100 - Manual (Page 11)

2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Procedures
Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information
about the MAP-3100.
1. Locate an optimum location for the MAP-3100. Plan for the output frequency of the
MAP-3100, 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
2. Assemble the antennas to MAP-3100 follow the frequency band plan. Try to place them
to a position that can best cover your wireless network. The antenna’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
professional 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-conditioning 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-3100 to a
10Mbps or 10/100Mbps Ethernet hub or switch, and connect the management station to a
hub or switch on the same LAN.
4. Connect the power adapter to the receptor on MAP-3100 and plug the other end to a wall
outlet or power strip.
Note
. ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the MAP-3100. Otherwise,
the product may be damaged.
. The LAN#1 or WAN / Public port of MAP-3100 / MAP-3120 supports
802.3af POE. The pins for supplying the electricity are 1, 2, 3, 6. If the
MAP-3100 is powered from POE, you can skip the step 4 above.
. If IEEE802.3af is the planned power source, Only one is allowed, i.e.
either LAN#1 or WAN/Public port. Connect two IEEE802.3af power
sources to the system at the same time will make the device
malfunction permanently.
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