Introduction
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Component Description
Antennas
The access point includes integrated diversity antennas for
wireless communications. A diversity antenna system uses two
identical antennas to receive and transmit signals, helping to
avoid multipath fading effects. When receiving, the access point
checks both antennas and selects the one with the strongest
signal. When transmitting, it will continue to use the antenna
previously selected for receiving. The access point never
transmits from both antennas at the same time.
The antennas transmit the outgoing signal as a toroidal sphere
(doughnut shaped), with the coverage extending most in a
direction perpendicular to the antenna. The antennas should be
adjusted to an angle that provides the appropriate coverage for
the service area. For further information, see “Positioning the
Antennas” on page 2-3.
LED Indicators
The access point includes
four status LED indicators, as
described in the following
figure and table.
LED
Status
Description
PWR
On
Indicates that power is being supplied.
Flashing
Indicates -
• running a self-test
• loading software program
Flashing
(Prolonged)
Indicates system errors
Power
802.11a
Wireless
Link/Activity
Ethernet
Link/Activity
802.11g/b
Wireless
Link/Activity
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