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Example of a simple wireless network

Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

wireless connectivity. These wireless products can also communicate with a 802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11b

wireless print server (if available).

To link your wired network with your wireless network, connect the Access Point’s Ethernet network port to any

switch or router with Power over Ethernet (PoE)—or a PoE injector, such as the Linksys WAPPOE or WAPPOE12.

Note that the 12 VDC on the WAPPOE12 is for the splitter output. Both PoE Injectors provide 48 VDC power output.

With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at

www.linksys.com

for more information about wireless products.

Example of a simple wireless network

Figure 2-1: Example of a Simple Wireless Network

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Example of a simple wireless network

Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

The above diagram shows a typical infrastructure wireless network setup. The wireless Access Points are

connecting to a Linksys switch that provides power to the Access Points. Each Access Point can connect multiple

wireless devices to the network. This network will provide connectivity among wireless network devices and PCs

that have a wired connection to the switch.

The switch then can connect to a router that can connect to an ISP to reach global Internet.

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

The LEDs

Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior

Access Point

The LEDs

The Access Point's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel.

Power

Green. The Power LED lights up when the Access Point is powered on.

PoE

Green. The PoE LED lights up when the Access Point is powered through Ethernet cable.

Figure 3-1: Front Panel

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The Ports

Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

WIRELESS

Green. The WIRELESS LED lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a

wireless device. If the Wireless LED is flashing, the Access Point is actively sending to or

receiving data from a wireless device.

ETHERNET

Green. The ETHERNET LED lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a

device through the Ethernet network port. If the ETHERNET LED is flashing, the Access Point is

actively sending to or receiving data from one of the devices over the Ethernet network port.

The Ports

The Access Point’s port are located on the back of the device.

port:

the connection point on a computer or

networking device used for plugging in

cables or adapters

Figure 3-2: Back View

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Antennas and Positions

Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

Power

The Power port connects to the supplied 12VDC power adapter.

Ethernet

The Ethernet network port connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a switch or router

that may or may not support Power over Ethernet (PoE).

Reset Button

There are two ways to reset the Access Point to the factory default configuration. Either press

the

Reset

button, for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults using the Access

Point's Web-based Utility.

Antennas and Positions

The Access Point’s port are located on the back of the device. The Access Point can be placed in three different

positions. It can be either stackable, standalone, or wall-mount.

Antenna

The Access Point has three non-detachable 2dBi omni-directional antennas. The three

antennas have a base that can rotate 90 degrees when in the standing position. The three

antennas will all be used to support 2X3 MIMO diversity in wireless-N mode.

Figure 3-3: Stackable Position and its Antenna Setup

IMPORTANT:

Resetting the Access Point will

erase all of your settings (including wireless

security, IP address, and SSID) and replace

them with the factory defaults. Do not reset

the Access Point if you want to retain these

settings.