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Back Panel
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Ethernet
—(Green) Lights up when the access point successfully connects to a
device through the Ethernet network port. This LED flashes when the access point
is actively sending to or receiving data from one of the devices over the Ethernet
network port.
Back Panel
The antenna ports, Reset button, Ethernet port, and power port are located on the
back panel.
Antenna Ports
—The access point has two antenna ports for connecting
detachable 3 dBi omnidirectional antennas. Adjust the two antennas so that they
form a 90 degree angle for best MIMO range performance.
RESET Button
—There are two ways to reset the access point to the factory
default configuration. Either press the Reset button for more than ten seconds or
restore the defaults using the web-based utility of the access point. If you press
the Reset button for less than ten seconds, the access point will simply reboot.
ETHERNET Port
—Connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or
router. The access point can be powered using Power over Ethernet.
POWER Port
—Connects the access point to power using the supplied power
adapter. Use this option if your switch or router doesn’t support Power over
Ethernet.
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Side Panel
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Side Panel
Security Slots
—The security slots can be utilized to attach a lock to the access
point.
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Installing the WAP2000 Access Point
This chapter describes how to physically install your Cisco WAP2000 Wireless-G
Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and how to set up a basic configuration by
using the configuration utility. The following sections are included:
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Before You Begin, page 8
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Placement Tips, page 9
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Wall Mounting, page 9
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Connecting the Equipment, page10
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Verifying the Hardware Installation, page 12
Before You Begin
Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have the following equipment
and services:
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Tools for installing the hardware
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Category 5e Ethernet cable
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PC with Microsoft Internet Explorer (6.0 or later) or Mozilla Firefox for using
the web-based system management tools
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A Cisco Small Business Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch or a switch and a
802.3af compliant power injector
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(
Recommended
) Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to provide backup
power to essential devices
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Placement Tips
You can place your WAP2000 on a desktop or mount it on a wall.
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Ambient Temperature
—To prevent the WAP2000 from overheating, do not
operate it in an area that exceeds an ambient temperature of 131°F (55°C).
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Air Flow
—Be sure that there is adequate air flow around the WAP2000.
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Mechanical Loading
—Be sure that the WAP2000 is level and stable to
avoid any hazardous conditions.
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Power Outlet
—Choose a location that is within reach of a power outlet.
For desktop placement, place the WAP2000 horizontally on a flat surface so it sits
on its four rubber feet.
Wall Mounting
The WAP2000 can be mounted either vertically or horizontally.
STEP 1
Determine where you want to mount the access point and install two screws (not
supplied) into the wall for either vertical or horizontal placement.
For horizontal placement, orient the access point as shown:
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Connecting the Equipment
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For vertical placement, orient the access point as shown:
STEP
2
Line up the WAP2000 so that the wall-mount slots on the bottom of the access
point line up with the two screws.
STEP
3
Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the access point down until
the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.
Connecting the Equipment
You can connect the WAP2000 to your network in one of the following ways:
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Using a PoE router or switch
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Using a standard router or switch
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