Connecting Power
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Connecting Power
The access point is powered by the 3Com Integrated Power-over-Ethernet power
supply, which provides power over a standard category 5 straight (8-wire) Ethernet
cable. This eliminates the need to run standard power directly to the access point.
The power supply can be located at any point between the access point and the
LAN access port (if you plan to connect to a wired LAN), where a convenient
power outlet exists.
NOTE: The access point is IEEE 802.3af compliant. Before connecting the access
point to your own power-over-Ethernet hub or switch, ensure that your
equipment also complies with the IEEE 802.3af standard.
When you connect the power make sure you connect the cable to the port labeled
To Access Point on the power supply. When the access point receives power, the
LEDs light.
CAUTION: If you supply your own Ethernet cable for connecting power, be sure
that it is standard cable that has not been altered in any way. Use of
nonstandard cable could damage the access point.
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